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Stations of the Cross 2021

February 21, 2021 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Stations of the Cross 2021 The Stations of the Cross will premiere Mon., 2/22 at 7:00 p.m. on YouTube and on the parish Facebook page. The video is available for viewing through Good Friday!      

Filed Under: Fundraising, Lent and Easter, Men's Club

Lenten Fish Fries 2021

January 31, 2021 By Richard Schletty 1 Comment

St. Matthew’s 32nd Drive Up to Go Annual Lenten Fish Fries Every Friday, February 19 through April 2, 2021 Serving Time: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Baked and/or fried fish, potato, vegetable, coleslaw, roll, and dessert. Grilled cheese or spaghetti available as a non-fish option Meals are $10 each.  Credit cards accepted Orders are taken on Hall Avenue […]

Filed Under: Fundraising, Lent and Easter, Men's Club

Giving Thanks in November Fundraiser Winners

November 3, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Giving Thanks in November Fundraiser Winners Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1. Elaine Pesek ($25) 2. Bernie Grossman ($25) 3. Gerald Breidel ($25) 4. Corinne Brengman ($25) 5. John Riehle ($25) 6. Nancy Maloney ($25) 7. Lois Mazanec ($25) 8. Jackei Lackner ($25) 9. Gerald Breidel ($50) 10. Jennifer Geis ($50) 11. Irene […]

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Giving Thanks in November Fundraiser

October 15, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

If you are interested in participating, please contact the Parish Office to receive the form. Please call 651-224-9793 or email us at   Giving Thanks in November Fundraiser Letter Giving Thanks in November Fundraiser Form  

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Paypal donations

May 25, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Thank you to all who continue to donate to the Church. Thanks for those who have been sending envelopes through the USPS; thanks to those who have decided to do it by “electronic funds transfer”; and thank you to those who are donating using Pay Pal. Beginning this week we will list that amount separately. […]

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Lenten Fish Fry drive-ups canceled for April 3 and 10, 2020

March 29, 2020 By Richard Schletty 1 Comment

Changes due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: The Men’s Club has decided to cancel the last two Fish Fries (April 3 and 10), especially in light of Governor Walz’s “stay at home” order. A great big thanks to all those who ate fish at St Matt’s during these five weeks and to all the dedicated […]

Filed Under: Fundraising, Lent and Easter, Men's Club

St. Matthew’s 31st Annual Lenten Fish Fries Continue!

March 16, 2020 By Richard Schletty 3 Comments

Changes due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak: On March 20 & March 27 will be doing Drive-up only, no Dine-in service. Pick up on Hall Ave. in front of the church and at the Social Hall entrance at the back of the church. Serving Time: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Baked and fried wild caught Alaskan Pollock, baked […]

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POSTPONED: Ham Bingo March 28, 2020 – sponsored by the Men’s Club

March 16, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

POSTPONED! Due to the Coronavirus pandemic we are postponing our Ham Bingo event. We will have a bingo event in the future but with a different theme. Come join us for Ham Bingo on Saturday, March 28th, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. You could win your Easter ham or cash prizes Fun for all ages […]

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Catholic Services Appeal 2020

March 6, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Serve the poor, support life and strengthen the faith! Video for the 2020 Catholic Services Appeal. More info here: csafspm.org Prayers of the Faithful for 2020 CSA (To be used February 1 through March 8) For our neighbors in need who receive help from the Catholic Services Appeal Foundation. May we join in serving the […]

Filed Under: Community of Saints School, Community Service, Faith Formation, Fundraising

Lenten Fish Fries 2020

February 23, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

St. Matthew’s 31st Annual “All You Care To Eat” Lenten Fish Fries Every Friday, February 28 through April 10, 2020 Serving Time: 4:30-7:30 p.m. · Baked and fried wild caught Alaskan Pollock, baked potato, vegetable, cole slaw, roll, beverage and dessert. Grilled cheese and spaghetti available as non-fish option. Adults $12 • Seniors $11 • […]

Filed Under: Fundraising, Lent and Easter, Men's Club

Electronic donations

January 18, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Thanks to all those who donate through the process of EFT [electronic funds transfer] whereby the money is transferred from your bank account to the Church’s bank account at BankCherokee. You can donate weekly, once a month, or twice a month. Please call John Riehle at the parish office with your questions. You can also […]

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Photos of Breakfast with Santa 12-15-2019

December 21, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Santa’s Helpers cooked up a fabulous breakfast on Sunday, December 15th, at the Church of Saint Matthew. The event was sponsored by the Men’s Club, Boy Scout Troop 288 and RosarySociety/CCW. Jolly old Santa dropped in to bring cheer and candy canes to kids young and old. The Rosary Society had their tasty Christmas Bake […]

Filed Under: Advent and Christmas, Fundraising, Rosary Society, Scouts

Breakfast With Santa 12-15-2019

December 7, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Santa’s Helpers are cooking up a fabulous breakfast just for you! Come to the Church of Saint Matthew on Sunday, December 15th, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, for scrambled eggs, sausage, and all the hot delicious pancakes you care to eat. A beverage will also be provided. Cost for Adults: $8.00, Children 6-12 years old […]

Filed Under: Advent and Christmas, Fundraising, Rosary Society, Scouts

Fix-It Fund Raiser Dinner with Buy-Now Baskets, November 2, 2019

October 27, 2019 By Richard Schletty 2 Comments

We hope you are planning to attend our annual Fix-it Fundraiser Dinner on Saturday, November 2, at 5:00 pm (following the 4:15 pm Mass). St. Matthew’s Social Hall. We will be grateful for your free will offering. Please be as generous as you are able to be in your giving to this event. The menu […]

Filed Under: Fundraising, Maintenance and repair

Strawberry cleaning for State Fair: final report 2019

September 6, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Here is the final report for this year’s “State Fair strawberry cleaning.” There were 69 different folks who worked on one or more of the days of the cleaning.  It was wonderful to see so many people.  It was wonderful to see “seniors” who can do this work; it was very wonderful to see some […]

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Strawberry Cleaning 2019

August 31, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

We have had 25-35 people each day cleaning and preparing strawberries for the State Fair. Proceeds go toward the church and school roof repairs that were recently completed. Our earnings will be approximately $4300. There have been about 700 pounds of strawberries to clean each day. Cleaning sessions started at 8:00 am every morning from […]

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Strawberry Cleaning for Minnesota State Fair

August 15, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Now is the time to sign up for cleaning and preparing Strawberries for the State Fair Booth. You can just show up at 8:00 am in the Social Hall any morning between Wednesday, August 21 and Sunday, September 1. Sign-up sheets are in the back of Church – just put your name and phone number […]

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Roof replacement update 6-16-2019

June 10, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Church roof replacement begins the week of June 16. Please help us with the cost of this roof. Many have done so already. Perhaps you have thought about doing so as well. Specially marked envelopes are on the table under the Icon of Saint Matthew. Give a little or give a lot. We appreciate all […]

Filed Under: Fundraising, Maintenance and repair

Strawberry cleaning 2019

May 21, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

We have 24 people signed up to help with strawberry cleaning. First cleaning will be Friday & Saturday, June 21 & 22, 2019. Money earned will go toward the roof repair. A great way for people to donate their time and talent for a new roof. Contact

Filed Under: Fundraising, Volunteer Opportunities

Roof replacement, contribution envelopes, entrance ramp 5-19-2019

May 20, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Roof replacement: Thank you very much for those who have contributed to the “roof” fund. We have more than one year’s cost covered with donations of more than $6,900.  [Spread out over the anticipated 25 year life of the roof, the cost is about $101 per weekend.] The contract was signed in April, we received […]

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Fabulous Fish Fries 2019

May 5, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

The Saint Matthew’s Men’s Club and our co-sponsors, The Saint Matthew’s Rosary Society, Community of Saints Regional Catholic School, Girl Scout Troop 54692, Scouts BSA Troop for Boys #288, Scouts BSA Troop for Girls #7091 and Casa Guadalupana, would like to thank all the volunteers who helped make this year’s fish fry a huge success. […]

Filed Under: Fundraising, Lent and Easter, Men's Club

Good Friday Lenten Fish Fry 2019

April 14, 2019 By Richard Schletty 3 Comments

St. Matthew’s 30th Annual Lenten Fish Fries Last call! Friday, April 19, 2019 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm St. Matthew’s Social Hall 510 Hall Ave, St. Paul, MN 55107 TABLE SERVICE: No waiting in a buffet line! Drive up lane for to-go orders on Hall Ave. Special Good Friday “Fish and Chips” pricing and menu: […]

Filed Under: Fundraising, Lent and Easter, Men's Club

Ham Bingo April 6, 2019 – sponsored by the Men’s Club

March 30, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Ham Bingo St. Matthew’s Social Hall 510 Hall Ave, St Paul, MN 55107 Saturday, April 6th, 2019 5 pm to 8 pm $50 or Half-the-Pot Coverall on Final Game FOOD and BEVERAGES FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY ALL AGES WELCOME!!! (KIDS MUST BE WITH ADULT TO PLAY)   Download flyer: Ham Bingo 2019

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Update on church roof replacement, 3-24-2019

March 25, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

One vendor of the four was preferred. Members of the finance council checked on the references. They made contact with six companies who have had roofs installed/ replaced by our preferred company. Every reference was extremely positive in all aspects of the work and the follow- ups. And I received an unsolicited recommendation of the […]

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Lenten Fish Fries 2019

February 28, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

April 19 is our last Lenten Fish Fry for 2019! Click here for special “Fish and Chips” pricing and menu. Note that “All You Care to Eat” pricing was for March 8 – April 12 only.  Every Friday during Lent: March 8 through April 19, 2019 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm St. Matthew’s Social Hall […]

Filed Under: Fundraising, Lent and Easter, Men's Club

Night of Community COS Annual Benefit – Saturday, February 23, 2019

February 18, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

We look forward to seeing many of you at our annual school benefit this upcoming Saturday! Below is information on what will be at “Night of Community”, including information on our Classroom Baskets, Silent Auction, and Mystery Bags! It’s not too late to attend!  Night of Community COS Annual Benefit Saturday, February 23 6-9:30pm St. Matthew’s […]

Filed Under: Community of Saints School, Fundraising

Community of Saints News 2-3-2019

February 1, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Last week was Catholic Schools Week!  Each day, students had different dress up theme day as part of the celebration of Catholic education!  The week also consisted of a geography bee, buddy reading, staff versus students volleyball game, BINGO, open house and a food drive! “Night of Community: Spring Fever” Tickets for Sale!   Tickets are […]

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Community of Saints News 1-27-2019

January 24, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Archbishop Hebda will be celebrating mass at Community of Saints during Catholic Schools Week!  All are welcome to join us for our 9:10am student mass on Thursday, January 31st.   “Night of Community: Spring Fever” Tickets for Sale!   Tickets are now available for our fifth annual benefit, which will take place on Saturday, February 23rd, from 6-9pm, […]

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Thank-you note for Men’s Club Auction

December 22, 2018 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

December 20, 2018  To: St. Matt’s Men’s Club  Gentlemen:       I want to acknowledge and thank you all for the wonderful “auction” that you conducted at your last meeting.      Two things were very impressive        1. The amount of money that was bid and collected!!  That will be more than enough to make Christmas […]

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Scrip fundraising program: Speedway cards soon available

December 2, 2018 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

SuperAmerica has changed over to Speedway. As a result, your SuperAmerica gift cards will not work. To get them refunded, please call 800-428-4016, Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm. Going forward, we will have Speedway gift cards available after our next scrip purchase. Speedway cards offer the same discount as SuperAmerica. Every $25 […]

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Fall Festival & Fix-It Fund Raiser Results

December 2, 2018 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

It is wonderful to finally share with you the good news that the Fall Festival raised $16,000. With the hands of volunteer, friends of the parish, and supporting businesses we are able to continue to repair and/or replace items that are growing older. The Fix-it Fund Raiser raised $4,000, qualifying us to receive additional matching […]

Filed Under: Alums & Family & Friends, Community of Saints School, Fundraising, The Good News newsletter

Little Sisters of the Poor Christmas Boutique

November 17, 2018 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

November 17 & 18—11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Little Sisters will have their annual Christmas Boutique and Ham Dinner on Saturday and Sunday. The event is free of charge to enter. The Ham Dinner is $11.00 for adults and $6.00 for children age 12 years and under. We will have a Christmas Shop, Children’s […]

Filed Under: Fundraising, General News

Support St. Matt’s via Amazon Smile

November 14, 2018 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. When searching among the many charities registered at smile.amazon.com, type in “St Matthew Church St Paul” and you’ll find us. You can use this link to choose St. Matt’s as your charity: smile.amazon.com/ch/41-0707559 Once you select us, you will […]

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Grant Received from Edina Realty Foundation (ERF)

October 20, 2018 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Edina Realty Foundation (ERF) awarded St. Matthew’s grant request for $1,500 to support its work with Loaves and Fishes and St. Mary’s Health Clinic. Left to right: Brian Thistle (ERF), Stella Lundquist (Grant Committee), Fr. Bob Kelly, Kevin O’Brien (ERF), John Riehle.

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Fix-It Fund Raiser Dinner and Silent Auction

October 20, 2018 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Saturday, October 27, 2018 5:00 p.m. St. Matthew’s Social Hall. Come enjoy a wonderful pasta dinner. Bid on great Silent Auction items. Visit with family, friends, parishioners and neighbors of St. Matthew’s Parish. This is a family event – bring the whole family! Funds raised will be matched by the Catholic Order of Foresters. Please […]

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