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Community of Saints news 6-9-2019

Enrollment for the 2019-20 school year is in full swing, and we are excited—last year our enrollment increased over 10%, and we are hoping to grow even more next school year.  We are asking YOU to spread the word, and help us with our goal to increase enrollment!  If you know of anyone, ages PreK […]

Published June 9, 2019. Filed Under: Community of Saints School, Faith Formation. Posted by Richard Schletty

First Communion recipients of May 19, 2019

Children in St. Matthew’s Faith Formation program and students from Community of Saints Regional Catholic School received their First Communion on Sunday, May 19, at the 10:15 pm Mass. Other candidates received the sacrament on Saturday, May 11, at the 4:15 am Mass. 

Published May 20, 2019. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

First Communion recipients of May 11, 2019

Children in St. Matthew’s Faith Formation program and students from Community of Saints Regional Catholic School received their First Communion on Saturday, May 11, at the 4:15 pm Mass. Seven more candidates will receive the sacrament on Sunday, May 19, at the 10:15 am Mass. 

Published May 14, 2019. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Community of Saints news 5-5-2019

Marge Milner, one of our amazing fifth grade teachers, is retiring at the end of this school year.  Marge has taught at Community of Saints since its beginning 7 years ago, and prior to that, was a fifth grade teacher at St. John Vianney for 22 years.   Please join us in celebrating her commitment […]

Published May 6, 2019. Filed Under: Community of Saints School, Faith Formation. Posted by Richard Schletty

Faith Formation news: First Communion Practice on Wednesday, May 8

Faith Formation children and Community of Saints children registered to receive First Communion at St. Matthew should come to First Communion practice on Wednesday, May 8, at 7:00 pm in St. Matthew Church. We will do the final preparation and teaching so that children are ready for the sacrament, which will be celebrated at the […]

Published April 30, 2019. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Faith Formation news: Our Confirmation class receives sacrament on March 17, 2019

Pictured below are the 23 members of our Confirmation class who received the sacrament on March 17 at the Cathedral of Saint Paul. Included are Archbishop Bernard Hedba, Fr. Steve Adrian and Deacon Greg Sroder. – Janelle Rohr, St. Matthew Faith Formation director

Published March 25, 2019. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Community Dinner Thank You

Huge thanks to the wonderful helpers at the March Community Dinner: Kitchen help: Kathleen Thompson, Bonnie Schoep, Mary Davidson, Mary Hozza, Myrna Bertram, Mike Bauer, Becky Montgomery. Social Hall help: Christian Hozza, Lady Bungue-Jones, Cecilia Bungue-Jones, Hana Honig, Clara Dubuc. Supplies help: Kathy Schowalter, Tim Nowak. Meeting help: Dave Sonday, Maribel Alvarez. Thanks to the […]

Published March 10, 2019. Filed Under: Faith Formation. Posted by Richard Schletty

Faith Formation news: First Communion/First Reconciliation meeting

First Communion/First Reconciliation Meeting On Wednesday, January 16, there will be a meeting in church at 6:30 PM for parents/guardians with children who have registered to celebrate the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion at St. Matthew. Children preparing for the sacraments should also attend, along with the parent/guardian. This meeting is for both […]

Published January 10, 2019. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Faith Formation presentation on Child Safety, Wednesday, February 27

Our Faith Formation program will have a speaker the evening of Wednesday, February 27, to help us teach child safety and meet the Archdiocese requirement about child sexual abuse prevention education. It will be in St. Matthew’s Church, from 6:30 to 7:45 pm. Parents/guardians and children should attend together.  Our Faith Formation audience will include kids […]

Published January 5, 2019. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Faith Formation Advent Service Wednesday 12-19-2018

Faith Formation and Sacraments News Faith Formation Advent Service: Faith Formation students and families will celebrate Advent with a prayer service on Wednesday, December 19. Students should come to their Parish Center classroom at 6:30 PM and later will go with their teacher to church for the 7 PM service. That evening, we will collect small […]

Published December 15, 2018. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Faith Formation and Sacraments News 12-9-2018

Save the Date, First Communion/First Reconciliation Meeting: On Wednesday, January 16, there will be a meeting at 6:30 PM for parents/guardians with children who have registered to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion at St. Matthew. Children preparing for the sacraments should also attend, along with the parent/guardian. This meeting is for both […]

Published December 8, 2018. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Faith Formation and Sacraments News 10-20-2018

CONFIRMATION LAUNCH: All St. Matthew Confirmation candidates and their families are invited to attend the St. Matthew 10:00 am Mass on Sunday, October 28. After Mass, we will host Coffee Sunday, which will be a potluck brunch with the dishes provided by Confirmation families. Everyone who comes to 10;00 am Mass is invited to the potluck […]

Published October 20, 2018. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Faith Formation and Sacraments News 10-7-2018

First  Communion  Preparation:  Children who attend public schools who are in grade 2 or older and would like to make their First Communion need to attend Wednesday evening Faith Formation classes from now until the First Communion Masses in May. To register, visit st-matts.org and click the “Faith & Learning” menu. Or register at the Parish Center […]

Published October 6, 2018. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Faith Formation and Sacraments News, September 30, 2018

First  Communion  Preparation:  Children  who attend public schools who are in grade 2 or older and would like to make their First Communion need to attend Wednesday evening Faith Formation classes from now until the First Communion Masses in May. To register, visit st-matts.org and click the “Faith & Learning” menu. Or register at the […]

Published October 1, 2018. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Faith Formation and Sacraments News, August 2018

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY CELEBRATION: 9/16/18, Mass at 10 AM, brunch to follow. FIRST NIGHT OF CLASS: September 19, 2018, 6:30 PM. Sign up now for Faith Formation and Sacraments!  A print version of our 2018-2019 registration form can be downloaded as a PDF file or a Word file. You can print this out, fill it in, and […]

Published August 14, 2018. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Faith Formation and Sacraments update 5-13-2018

Baptism If you have a child you would like baptized, visit st-matts.org/baptism/, follow the instructions there, and complete the baptism registration form and submit it to the St. Matthew parish office. The baptism class at Our Lady of Guadalupe requires registration a week in advance, so call 651-224-9793 and talk to Linda Rivera Monday-Friday between […]

Published May 13, 2018. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Faith Formation and Sacraments update 4-29-2018

First Communion Practice: For children registered to receive First Communion in May at the Church of St. Matthew, please come to First Communion practice on Wednesday, May 2, at 7:00 pm in St. Matthew Church. We will do the final preparation so that children are ready for the sacrament. Registered First Communion children must attend […]

Published April 25, 2018. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Faith Formation and Sacraments update 4-8-2018

Faith Formation Classes Resume: St. Matthew Faith Formation classes for public school students resume on Wednesday, April 11, at 6:30 PM in church with the usual dismissal at 7:45 PM from the Parish Center. We also have class on April 18. Note that our final regular class for the 2017-2018 school year is on April 25. […]

Published April 7, 2018. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Faith Formation and Sacraments update 3-25-2018

Faith Formation Break: St. Matthew Faith Formation students do not have class on Wednesday, March 28, and on Wednesday, April 4, due to spring break. Faith Formation classes resume April 11. Mark your calendars for April 25, when we will celebrate the last regular Faith Formation class during the 2017-2018 school year. Parents/guardians and parishioners […]

Published March 25, 2018. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Faith Formation and Sacraments update 2-25-2018

Community Dinner: Join us for 4 pm Mass on Saturday, March 10, to see our Confirmation candidates blessed. Then please come to the Social Hall after the service for a community dinner. Confirmation families will also come to the dinner and have a brief meeting during the meal. The meal is free of charge but […]

Published March 2, 2018. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Faith Formation and Sacraments update 2-18-2018

First Reconciliation Service: Students in the Wednesday evening Faith Formation program and Community of Saints students planning to make their First Communion at St. Matthew will celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturday, February 24. The service starts at 10 AM in St. Matthew Church and will be followed by refreshments in the Social Hall. […]

Published February 18, 2018. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Faith Formation and Sacraments update 2-11-18

Faith Formation Update: February 14, our Ash Wednesday Mass. Parents/guardians and parishioners are welcome and invited to join our Faith Formation students for the service which begins at 7 PM. On February 14, students should arrive at 6:30 PM and report to their classrooms in the Parish Center. Sacrament Requirements: For parents/guardians of children in […]

Published February 12, 2018. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Exciting News for St. Matthew’s Parents

On Sunday, February 18th a new Children’s Liturgy of the Word during the Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Mass begins.  This Sunday service is geared to children 3 to 6 years of age. Please bring your child(ren) to Mass and the Liturgy teachers will came and escort them to the chapel at the appropriate time.  We are […]

Published February 12, 2018. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

2017 in Review

Parish Life in 2017: Worship, Faith Formation, Finances and Outreach Download full letter from Fr. Bob: January 2018 Letter from Fr. Bob   Church of Saint Matthew 510 Hall Avenue – St. Paul, Minnesota 55107 Mailing Address: 490 Hall Avenue – St. Paul, Minnesota 55107 st-matts.org 651.224.9793 January 2018 Dear Church of St. Matthew Parishioner, With […]

Published February 5, 2018. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Fundraising, General News, Liturgical Ministry, Volunteer Opportunities. Posted by Fr. Bob Kelly

Faith Formation and Sacraments update 1-28-18

Faith Formation Update: We do NOT have Faith Formation class on Wednesday, January 31. Regular weekly classes resume February 7 at 6:30 PM with drop-off in church and pick-up from the Parish Center at 7:45. Also, please mark your calendars for February 14, our Ash Wednesday service. Parents/guardians and parishioners are welcome and invited to […]

Published January 26, 2018. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Faith Formation: Sacrament Requirements

Sacrament Requirements: For parents/guardians of children in grades 2 and up who have registered for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion, and for students in grades 8 and up who have registered for Confirmation, please be sure to get your child’s certificate of baptism and turn it in to Faith Formation coordinator Janelle […]

Published January 11, 2018. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Important meetings for COS First Communion, First Reconciliation and Confirmation students

Notice to Community of Saints students re sacramental preparation First Communion Parent/Student Meeting  Parents of children who have registered to receive First Reconciliation and First Communion this spring at St. Matthew must attend a meeting at St. Matthew Church on Wednesday, January 10, at 6:30 PM. This meeting will include COS students and parents/guardians and […]

Published January 8, 2018. Filed Under: Community of Saints School, Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

WINE Catholic Women’s Conference February 10

WINE: WOMEN IN THE NEW EVANGELIZATION invites women of all ages to the WINE: Catholic Women’s Conference. It will be held 9:30AM-3:30PM on Saturday, February 10, at Mary, Mother of the Church in Burnsville. The theme, Hope: An Anchor for the Soul, is inspired by Saint Philomena’s example and Pope Francis’ invitation to fight against […]

Published December 27, 2017. Filed Under: Faith Formation, General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

Faith Formation and Sacraments: 10-29-2017 update

Confirmation Launch: All St. Matthew Confirmation candidates and their families are invited to attend the St. Matthew 10 AM Mass on Sunday, November 5. After Mass, we will host Coffee Sunday, which will be a potluck brunch with the dishes provided by Confirmation families. Everyone who comes to 10 AM Mass is invited to the […]

Published October 28, 2017. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

First Communion and Confirmation classes have begun!

Sign up for Wednesday evening Faith Formation classes to receive these sacraments First Communion Preparation: Children who attend public schools who are in grade 2 or older and would like to make their First Communion need to attend Wednesday evening Faith Formation classes from now until the First Communion Masses in May. To register, visit […]

Published September 25, 2017. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Faith Formation and Sacraments Classes Begin September 20

Registration Now Open for Faith Formation, First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation Families with students in grades 1-10 attending public schools, please register your children for Wednesday evening Faith Formation classes for the 2017-2018 school year. Registrations will be taken after the weekend Masses and forms are available in the back of church and from the […]

Published September 1, 2017. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

Sign Up Now for Faith Formation and Sacraments

  Families with students in grades 1-10 attending public schools, please register your children for Wednesday evening Faith Formation and Sacraments classes for the 2017-2018 school year. Registrations will be taken after the weekend Masses and forms are available in the back of church and from the Parish Center. New this year, you may also […]

Published August 15, 2017. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

First Holy Communion: May 28, 2017

On Sunday, May 28, 2017, Samson Alexander Kowal received his First Holy Communion. May God bless Samson and all the children who received their First Holy Communion this year. May our First Communicants continue to grown in their love of Our Lord Jesus Christ as they receive Him at Mass each week.

Published June 1, 2017. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

First Holy Communion: May 21, 2017

On Sunday, May 21, 2017 eight children received their First Holy Communion. The children were joined by proud parents, grandparents, siblings and other family members as they received Holy Communion for their first time. May our First Communicants continue to grown in their love of Our Lord Jesus Christ as they receive Him at Mass […]

Published May 24, 2017. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

First Holy Communion: May 14, 2017

On Saturday, May 13, 2017 five children received their First Holy Communion. On Sunday, May 14th three children received their Frist Holy Communion. Looking on were happy parents, grandparents and friends as these children received Holy Communion for the first time. May our First Communicants continue to grown in their love of Our Lord Jesus […]

Published May 13, 2017. Filed Under: Faith Formation, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

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