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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Strawberry cleaning 2019
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 […]
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. […]
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: […]
Ham Bingo April 6, 2019 – sponsored by the Men’s Club
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
Update on church roof replacement, 3-24-2019
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 […]
Lenten Fish Fries 2019
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 […]
Night of Community COS Annual Benefit – Saturday, February 23, 2019
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 […]
Community of Saints News 2-3-2019
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 […]
Community of Saints News 1-27-2019
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, […]
Thank-you note for Men’s Club Auction
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 […]
Scrip fundraising program: Speedway cards soon available
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 […]
Fall Festival & Fix-It Fund Raiser Results
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 […]
Little Sisters of the Poor Christmas Boutique
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 […]
Support St. Matt’s via Amazon Smile
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 […]
Grant Received from Edina Realty Foundation (ERF)
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.
Fix-It Fund Raiser Dinner and Silent Auction
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 […]
Save The Date: Fix It Fund Raiser
St. Matthew’s Annual Fix It Fund Raiser will be on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Dinner and a Silent Auction. Funds raised will be matched by the Catholic Order of Foresters. Please come join us for a family friendly evening of food and fun.
New Social Hall lights and Scrip profits
Social Hall lighting rebate When we contracted with Premier Lighting for the new lights in the Social Hall we were told the amount of the rebate. The process entailed St. Matt’s paying the entire invoice and then waiting for a rebate check from Xcel Energy. A check for $3,150 arrived last week. The net cost […]
Men’s Club News April 2018
Next Men’s Club meeting: Wednesday, April 11th, at 7:30 pm Menu – Chili Don’t Miss Event Jim Jenniges’s son Paul was diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer. There will be a taco feed and silent auction fund raiser for Paul on Sunday April 29th from 1pm to 5pm, Dunham’s Bar 173 Lothenbach Ave, West St Paul. Blazing […]
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 […]
Pie Fundraiser for Christmas
Let Perkins do your Christmas baking. Once again, we are taking orders for pies and gift cards from Perkins on South Robert Street. Perkins will give the Church of Saint Matthew’s $3.00 for every pie ordered through Saint Matt’s. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards Social Hall improvements. The more pies ordered, the more […]
Pie Fundraiser
We are taking orders for pies and gift cards from Perkins on South Robert Street. Perkins will give the Church of Saint Matthew’s $3.00 for every pie ordered through Saint Matt’s. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards Social Hall improvements. The more pies ordered, the more money raised for Saint Matt’s. Please share […]
Which Do We Choose? (Fr. Bob reflection)
The passage from the Gospel of Matthew (23:1-12) we hear on the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time serves as a reminder that God calls each of us to be a servant for others no matter how old we might be. But now, soon to be in my mid-sixties, I am reaching the age when I […]
4th Annual Fix It Fundraiser Dinner
4th Annual St. Matthew’s Church Fix It Fundraiser Dinner 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Saturday November 11, 2017 Show up and enjoy food and fellowship. Bring a dish to share: dessert or side. Rotini pasta with Italian sausage in red sauce with salad, bread and coffee provided. ++ FREE WILL OFFERING ++ Double it up for […]
Men’s Club Newsletter, September 2017
The next Men’s Club Meeting will be Wednesday, September 13, at 8 pm in the social hall. Menu: cold cuts, chips, etc. Help Needed September 16th Sister Anne needs help moving items from a classroom to the basement at the parish center on Saturday September 16th from 9am to 11am. She would appreciate the help! West St. […]
Fundraising for clerestory windows
“THANK YOU” can never be said enough to the volunteers who gave their time, energy, and skill to raise money for replacing the clerestory windows. The expertise of Greg Lothenbach and his wife Diane made the project manageable and fun. A check for $3,922.00 was received from Gail O’Regan of Strawberries and Cream. Our next […]
