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Upgrade the Electrical Box: $150,000 Fundraiser

“Upgrade the E-Box” is our fundraiser that aims to raise $150,000 to replace the aging electrical panel in the basement of our church. This panel provides electricity to all of our campus buildings. The circuit breakers are no longer dependable.  The ministries of St. Matthew’s Church help provide health services, housing, meals, educational facilities, faith […]

Published January 28, 2023. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations. Posted by Richard Schletty

Isaac’s Blessing Bags 2022 – Thank You

We would like to express our gratitude to all of the donors who felt moved to donate to Isaac’s Blessing Bags again this winter season. Every year Isaac prepares to sort and deliver as many blessing bags as possible. This year, he decided to ask a few friends from Cretin Derham Hall to join in […]

Published January 15, 2023. Filed Under: Community of Saints School, Community Service, Fundraising and Donations. Posted by Richard Schletty

Bowling Party for COS Youth Choir, sponsored by St. Matt’s

What better way to usher in the New Year than with a bowling party? On 12/31/2022, members of the Youth Choir of Community of Saints Regional Catholic School (COS) were treated to two hours of bowling and snacks at the Bowling Center of St. Francis de Sales Church in the West Seventh neighborhood of Saint […]

Published January 5, 2023. Filed Under: Community of Saints School, Community Service, Fundraising and Donations. Posted by Richard Schletty

Order form for new hymnal dedication bookplates

We are replacing our current Gather Comprehensive 2nd Edition hymnals (published in 2004) with new Gather IV hymnals. Not only does this hymnal include many of the “greatest hits” of the past 18 years, it also has a current Order of the Mass that reflects liturgical language changes instituted back in 2011. If you would […]

Published December 14, 2022. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations, Memorials and Dedications, Worship. Posted by Richard Schletty

Giving Thanks in November Fundraiser Winners 2022

November 1 – Mike Huberty ($25) November 2 – Anna Marie Karas ($25) November 3 – Marjorie Arnold ($25) November 4 – Lawrence Smith ($25) November 5 – James Scanlan ($25) November 6 – Jerald Dosch ($25) November 7 – Elaine Goldberg ($25) November 8 – Ann Contreras ($50) November 9 – Ed Pendleton ($50) […]

Published November 30, 2022. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations. Posted by Richard Schletty

Calling All Bakers, Treat and Candy Makers (2022)

Your skills and creations are needed for the Rosary Society Christmas Bake Sale the weekend of December 10th and 11th.  As you begin baking and making items for this Holiday Season, please bake and make some extra and donate it to the Rosary Society’s Christmas Bake Sale. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. […]

Published November 25, 2022. Filed Under: Advent and Christmas, Fundraising and Donations, Rosary Society. Posted by Richard Schletty

Christmas Bake Sale and Breakfast with Santa 2022

Christmas Bake Sale and Boutique Saturday, December 10th 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Sunday, December 11th 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Featuring Baked Goods, Homemade Candy and Treats, Jewelry, Theme Baskets and Christmas Items Saint Matthew’s Social Hall • 510 Hall Avenue, Saint Paul Breakfast with Santa Sunday, December 11th 9:00 am to 1:00 pm […]

Published November 25, 2022. Filed Under: Advent and Christmas, Fundraising and Donations, Rosary Society, Scouts. Posted by Richard Schletty

Isaac’s Blessing Bags 2022

Isaac Garcia, a junior at Cretin-Derham Hall, will once again be collecting donations for Isaac’s Blessing Bags. The donations are accepted through December 1, 2022. Please download and read this bulletin insert: Isaac’s Blessing Bags Bulletin Insert 2022.pdf Isaac is collecting items such as: socks, hats, gloves, boots, scarves coats, jackets, sweaters, hand warmers toothpastes, […]

Published November 24, 2022. Filed Under: Community of Saints School, Community Service, Fundraising and Donations. Posted by Richard Schletty

Giving Thanks in November Fundraiser 2022

Download entry form: Giving Thanks in November Fundraiser 2022 letter and entry form.pdf (2-page PDF file) Dear Friends of Saint Matthew’s, We’re writing today to tell you about our third “Giving Thanks in November Fundraiser”, coming up fast! Here’s how it works: Enter by October 26th. Enter as often as you like until then. Each […]

Published October 22, 2022. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations. Posted by Richard Schletty

Breakfast Hosted by the Minus Family 9-18-2022

On Sunday, September 18 from 9:00 AM to 1:00PM, the Minus family invites all to breakfast in the Social Hall in remembrance of Arthur Minus. Come join the Minus family to remember Arthur and spend time with other parish members. A free will offering for the Neighborhood House Food Shelf is welcome.  

Published September 13, 2022. Filed Under: Food events, Fundraising and Donations. Posted by Richard Schletty

Annual Fix-it and Community Dinner 9-24-2022

Saturday, September 24, 2022 After 4:15 PM Mass in the Social Hall Dinner begins at 5:30 PM Come join us for our annual Fix-It dinner as well as a community event. There is no charge – but donations are accepted. The menu is pulled pork with your choice of barbecue sauce, a bun to make […]

Published September 8, 2022. Filed Under: Food events, Fundraising and Donations. Posted by Richard Schletty

Strawberry Cleaning for Minnesota State Fair 2022

For several years, members of our parish would gather in St. Matt’s Social Hall to clean strawberries for the owner of a booth at the State Fair. We would begin the day before the fair opened and our last day would be the Sunday before Labor Day. Some came every day, some just weekends and […]

Published August 21, 2022. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations. Posted by Richard Schletty

Lenten Fish Fries 2022: Indoor dining option on April 8 and 15!

On the last two Fish Fry nights of this year, April 8 and 15, St. Matthew’s will be open for INDOOR DINING and drive-up-to-go. St. Matthew’s 33rd Annual Lenten Fish Fry Every Friday, March 4 through April 15, 2022 Serving Time: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Baked and/or fried fish, potato, vegetable, cole slaw, roll and dessert. Grilled […]

Published April 2, 2022. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations, Lent and Easter, Men's Club. Posted by Richard Schletty

Lenten Fish Fries 2022

On the last two Fish Fry nights of this year, April 8 and 15, St. Matthew’s will be open for INDOOR DINING and drive-up-to-go. St. Matthew’s 33rd Annual Lenten Fish Fry Every Friday, March 4 through April 15, 2022 Serving Time: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Baked and/or fried fish, potato, vegetable, cole slaw, roll and dessert. Grilled […]

Published February 22, 2022. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations, Lent and Easter, Men's Club. Posted by Richard Schletty

Lenten Fish Fries 2021

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 […]

Published January 31, 2021. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations, Lent and Easter, Men's Club. Posted by Richard Schletty

Giving Thanks in November Fundraiser Winners

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 […]

Published November 3, 2020. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations. Posted by Richard Schletty

Giving Thanks in November Fundraiser

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  

Published October 15, 2020. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations. Posted by Richard Schletty

Paypal donations

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. […]

Published May 25, 2020. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations. Posted by Richard Schletty

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

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 […]

Published March 29, 2020. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations, Lent and Easter, Men's Club. Posted by Richard Schletty

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

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 […]

Published March 16, 2020. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations, Lent and Easter, Men's Club. Posted by Richard Schletty

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

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 […]

Published March 16, 2020. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations, Men's Club. Posted by Richard Schletty

Catholic Services Appeal 2020

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 […]

Published March 6, 2020. Filed Under: Community of Saints School, Community Service, Faith Formation / Religious Education, Fundraising and Donations. Posted by Richard Schletty

Lenten Fish Fries 2020

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 • […]

Published February 23, 2020. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations, Lent and Easter, Men's Club. Posted by Richard Schletty

Electronic donations

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 […]

Published January 18, 2020. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations. Posted by Richard Schletty

Photos of Breakfast with Santa 12-15-2019

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 […]

Published December 21, 2019. Filed Under: Advent and Christmas, Fundraising and Donations, Rosary Society, Scouts. Posted by Richard Schletty

Breakfast With Santa 12-15-2019

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 […]

Published December 7, 2019. Filed Under: Advent and Christmas, Fundraising and Donations, Rosary Society, Scouts. Posted by Richard Schletty

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

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 […]

Published October 27, 2019. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations, Maintenance and repair. Posted by Richard Schletty

Strawberry cleaning for State Fair: final report 2019

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 […]

Published September 6, 2019. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations. Posted by Richard Schletty

Strawberry Cleaning 2019

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 […]

Published August 31, 2019. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations. Posted by Richard Schletty

Strawberry Cleaning for Minnesota State Fair

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 […]

Published August 15, 2019. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations. Posted by Richard Schletty

Roof replacement update 6-16-2019

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 […]

Published June 10, 2019. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations, Maintenance and repair. Posted by Richard Schletty

Strawberry cleaning 2019

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

Published May 21, 2019. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations, Volunteer Opportunities. Posted by Richard Schletty

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

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 […]

Published May 20, 2019. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations, Maintenance and repair. Posted by Richard Schletty

Fabulous Fish Fries 2019

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. […]

Published May 5, 2019. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations, Lent and Easter, Men's Club. Posted by Richard Schletty

Good Friday Lenten Fish Fry 2019

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: […]

Published April 14, 2019. Filed Under: Fundraising and Donations, Lent and Easter, Men's Club. Posted by Richard Schletty

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