Church of St. Matthew – Bulletin Insert November 19, 2023 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Download insert as a PDF: St. Matthew bulletin insert November 19, 2023 Join us this weekend to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick during Mass. People of all ages who are in need of healing of body […]
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Upcoming Events November 19, 2023
Thanksgiving Day Mass Thursday, November 23 – 9:00 am Our Lady of Guadalupe Traveling Rosary Monday, November 27 – 1:00 pm Preparing for Heaven Seminar Thursday, November 30 – 9:00 am Last Day to Participate in Isaac’s Blessing Bags Friday, December 1 Saint Paul Civic Symphony Concert Sunday, December 3 – 3:00 pm Feast of […]
News and Events November 12, 2023
Church of St. Matthew – Bulletin Insert November 12, 2023 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Download insert as a PDF: St. Matthew bulletin insert November 12, 2023 ISAAC’S BLESSING BAGS Greetings, Fall is finally here! I hope everyone gets a chance to walk outside and enjoy the colorful leaves. My family and I are already […]
Thanksgiving dinner from Casper’s of Eagan 2023
The wonderful tradition of free Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings will continue this year! All meals will be curbside pick-up only. Meals will be available for pick up on Thanksgiving Day, November 23 at the Church of Saint Joseph parking lot, 1138 Seminole Avenue, West Saint Paul. There are two time slots for pick […]
News and Events October 22, 2023
LECTOR & EUCHARISTIC MINISTER WORKSHOP Saturday, November 4 Breakfast, 8:30 AM Training, 9:30 – 11:00 AM Church of St. Matthew This workshop is for experienced and new lectors and eucharistic ministers to brush up or learn new skills. Confirmation candidates are welcome. Our workshop clinician will be Moya McGinn Mathews, Director of Music and Liturgy […]
News and Events September 24, 2023
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK As we return to pre pandemic normalcy, we will again offer blood pressure checks after Masses on the third weekend of the month. The next blood pressure check will take place the weekend of October 14 and 15. ST. MATTHEW MEN’S CLUB The next Men’s Club meeting is Wednesday, October 11 at […]
News and Events September 3, 2023
BREAKFAST HOSTED BY THE MINUS FAMILY On Sunday, September 10 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 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 […]
News and Events August 20, 2023
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE DONATIONS This weekend is the monthly Neighborhood House collection. During the month of July 2023, St. Matthew donated 98 pounds of food. Thank you for your generosity! COS KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Community of Saints Regional Catholic School (COS) is still accepting registration for kindergarten students for Fall of 2023. This award winning school offers […]
Annual Mass and Picnic 8-13-2023 at Cherokee Park (If it rains go to church and social hall)
Cherokee Park Large Picnic Shelter Sunday, August 13, 10:30 am Mass Picnic follows If you can, please bring a dish to share. The Men’s Club will provide the meats & buns, and the Rosary Society the paper products and silverware. All are welcome. Invite your family and friends! In case of inclement weather, the Mass […]
School parking lot restrictions July 19 – August 2, 2023
Starting Wednesday, July 19, there is no parking on the school side of the parking lot. A crew from Englund Roofing is using that space while replacing the school’s flat (north end) roof. Estimated completion date for this project is August 2. This roof project is made possible because of your support for our Capital […]
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Packets, July 2, 2023
This summer, the Church of St. Matthew offers two types of Children’s Liturgy packets for young worshipers ages 3 to 7. The Seeds packet contains a lesson and coloring page, worksheets, crafts, and craft supplies. The Promise packet has the same materials, but the Promise lesson is designed for children in first grade. The packets […]
Listening Session No. 2: Tuesday, June 13, 2023
St. Matt’s is hosting another listening session for our West Side community. We’ll start at 6:30 p.m. this Tuesday, June 13. All are welcome. (Anyone who wishes may come at 5:30 p.m. for a Loaves & Fishes supper and socializing.) At our initial listening session on May 2, we discussed our community’s needs. Two themes […]
News and Events June 11, 2023
ROSARY IN CHEROKEE PARK Once again the Saint Matt’s Rosary Society will be hosting the praying of the Rosary in Cherokee Park, the second Tuesday of the month this summer. All are invited. We will gather at 10:00 AM on June 13 by the large Picnic Pavilion at Cherokee Park. This is the same location as the annual Saint Matt’s […]
Faith Formation News, May 21, 2023
FIRST COMMUNION THANK YOU: As we finish our celebration of 36 First Communions this May, we thank those who helped them register and prepare for the sacrament. Thanks to teachers Autumn Koch, Valerie Gerlich, and Janelle Rohr. Thanks to Myrna Beltran, Mary Bejblik, and Kathleen Thompson for their help with the program. Thanks to Community […]
Faith Formation News, May 14, 2023
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD This Sunday, May 14, is the last day of In-Person Children’s Liturgy of the Word. It will be on break during the summer months. Two types of Children’s Liturgy packets will still be available near the doors of the church during the summer month. The Seeds packet contains a lesson […]
News and Events May 7, 2023
COFFEE SUNDAY – Sunday, May 7, 2023 Our last Coffee Sunday of the year is May 7 after the 10:15 AM Mass. Come down to the Social Hall after Mass and visit with your fellow parishioners. Coffee Sunday will be on break during the summer months. ROSARY SOCIETY MEETING All women are invited to the […]
Faith Formation News, April 30, 2023
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES FINISH FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR: Our final Faith Formation session for the 2022-2023 school year is on Wednesday, May 3. All Faith Formation students and families are invited to the church for a prayer service that will start at 6:30 PM. The prayer service will be followed by bingo games and refreshments. […]
Easter 2023 flower donations list
Thank you, Saint Matthew’s families and friends, for your contributions to the 2023 Easter environment fund. Your gifts in memory or in honor of your loved ones are greatly appreciated. A blessed Easter season to all. Download list of flower donations (PDF): 20230423-Easter-Flower-Insert IN MEMORY OF Mary Ann Roscoe by Paul T. Roscoe Aileen Koenen […]
Faith Formation News, April 23, 2023
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES: Faith Formation students in Grades K to 7 have class at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, April 26, in the St. Matthew Parish Center. Congratulations to our students in Grades 8 to 10 who are being confirmed on April 23—those students do NOT have class on April 26. Parents, mark your calendars for […]
Faith Formation News, April 16, 2023
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES: Faith Formation students in Grades K to 10 have class on Wednesday, April 19, in the St. Matthew Parish Center. Class starts at 6:30 PM for public school students in Grades K to 7. Class starts at 6:45 PM for public school students in grades 8 to 10 AND for Community of […]
Faith Formation News, April 9, 2023
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES RESUME: Faith Formation students in Grades K to 10 have class on Wednesday, April 12 in the St. Matthew Parish Center. Class starts at 6:30 PM for public school students in Grades K to 7 and at 6:45 PM for public school students in Grades 8 to 10. Parents, mark your calendars […]
Faith Formation News, April 2, 2023
FAITH FORMATION SPRING BREAK: Faith Formation students in Grades K to 10 do NOT have class on Wednesday, April 5, due to spring break in the local school district. Classes resume in the St. Matthew Parish Center on Wednesday, April 12, at 6:30 PM for public school students in Grades K to 7 and at […]
Video Producer Search
We are looking for a video producer to take over from Alan Christensen. At the beginning of the pandemic three years ago, Alan stepped up to put our Masses online. His superb work is the reason we have one of the best online worship experiences of any parish in the Archdiocese—and beyond. We’re profoundly grateful […]
Faith Formation News, March 26, 2023
FAITH FORMATION SPRING BREAK: Faith Formation students do NOT have class on Wednesday, March 29, and April 5, due to spring break in the local school districts. Classes resume on Wednesday, April 12.
Faith Formation News, March 19, 2023
FAITH FORMATION UPDATE: On March 22, all Faith Formation students have class in the Parish Center. Grades K to 7 start at 6:30 PM and Grades 8 to 10 start at 6:45 PM. We do NOT have class on March 29. Parents with students who will be confirmed at the Cathedral in April may turn […]
Family-friendly Movie Night at St. Matthew, March 25, 2023
Families with children are invited to St. Matthew’s Social Hall for Movie Night. The title of the film is Finding Nemo. This is a free event. Kids can bring pillows and blankets – we’ll make the popcorn! Chaperones will be present. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Date: Saturday, March 25 Time: […]
Faith Formation News, March 12, 2023
FAITH FORMATION UPDATE: On March 15, only Faith Formation students who are preparing for a sacrament have class. Students preparing for First Communion will be in the church from 6:30 to 7:45 PM. Students preparing for Confirmation will be in their Parish Center classroom from 6:45 PM until 7:50 PM. Students NOT preparing for a […]
One-Sided Winter Parking Ban: March 10-April 15, 2023
The City of St. Paul has declared a 1-sided residential parking ban starting tomorrow, Friday, March 10 at 8:00 AM until April 15 (or conditions allow for the ban to be lifted). This means you are allowed to park on: West (odd) side of Hall Ave. North (odd) side of Robie St. Both sides of […]
St. Matthew’s Is Led by Lay Members
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? This is the first of a five-week series from the St. Matthew Parish Council Our parish is one of the very few in the archdioceses led by lay people. Fr. Steve Adrian, who is officially retired, is our sacramental minister. He presides at Mass and other sacraments but has no other […]
Faith Formation News, March 5, 2023
FAITH FORMATION THIS WEEK: On March 8, all Faith Formation students in Grades K to 10 start class at 6:30 PM. Grades K to 5 go to the Parish Center at 6:30 PM, and Grades 6 to 10 go to the church at 6:30 PM. For part of the evening, Fr. Steve Adrian will hear […]
Faith Formation News, February 26, 2023
FAITH FORMATION IN EARLY MARCH: On March 1, Faith Formation students in grades K to 7 have class in the Parish Center starting at 6:30 PM. Faith Formation students in grades 8 to 10 have class in the Parish Center starting at 6:45 PM. On March 8, students have class, and for part of the […]
Faith Formation News, February 12, 2023
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES: Faith Formation students in Grades K to 10 have class on Wednesday, February 15, in the Parish Center. Grades K to 7 start at 6:30 PM and Grades 8 to 10 start at 6:45 PM. Parents, please note that on February 22, we meet in the church at 6:45 PM and have Ash […]
Faith Formation News, February 5, 2023
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES: On Wednesday, February 8, Faith Formation students in Grades K to 10 have class in the Parish Center. Grades K to 7 start at 6:30 PM and Grades 8 to 10 start at 6:45 PM. If your student is preparing for either Confirmation or First Communion and you have not yet turned in […]
Faith Formation News, January 22, 2023
FAITH FORMATION, FIRST COMMUNION UPDATE On Wednesday, January 25, ONLY students who are preparing for First Communion should attend Faith Formation. All other Faith Formation students have the evening off. For those preparing for First Communion, we meet in the church from 6:30 to 7:45 PM. Parents also need to attend; they will have a […]
Faith Formation News, January 15, 2023
FAITH FORMATION, CONFIRMATION CLASSES: Students in grades K to 10 who attend public school have Faith Formation class this Wednesday, January 18. Grades K to 7 start at 6:30 PM and most children finish at 7:40 PM. Grades 8 to 10 have class from 6:45 to 7:50 PM. Community of Saints 8th graders who are […]
