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 […]
Children’s Liturgy starts Sunday, January 8, 2023
Faith Formation news 1-8-2023 Young children who attend the Sunday Mass with their family are invited to the chapel during Mass to hear the Gospel and do crafts and activities related to the Gospel, led by a catechist. They are returned to the main church shortly after the homily.
Faith Formation news 12-4-2022
FAITH FORMATION UPDATE On December 7, Faith Formation students in grades K to 10 will have Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Students and parents should come to the church building at 6:45 PM. After Mass, we will have light holiday refreshments in the back of church. First Reconciliation Service Our First Reconciliation […]
St. Matthew Welcomes All to Our Parish
Faith Formation news 11-27-2022
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES RESUME Faith Formation students in grades K to 10 have class on Wednesday evening, November 30. Grades K to 7 start at 6:30 PM and Grades 8 to 10 start at 6:45 PM. Class ends at 7:30 PM for kindergarteners, at 7:40 PM for Grades 2 to 7, and at 7:50 PM […]
Faith Formation news 11-20-2022
NO FAITH FORMATION CLASSES THIS WEEK Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, Faith Formation students do NOT have class on November 23. Classes resume November 30. Parents, please mark your calendars for December 7, when the Faith Formation program has Mass in church. Parents and students sit together, and families should plan to arrive for church […]
Thanksgiving dinner from Casper’s of Eagan 2022
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 will be available for pick up on Thanksgiving Day, November 24 at the Church of Saint Joseph parking lot, 1154 Seminole Avenue, West Saint Paul. There are two time slots […]
Faith Formation news 11-6-2022
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES Public school students in grades K-10 who are registered for Faith Formation have class on Wednesday, November 9, in the Parish Center. Grades K to 7 start at 6:30 PM and Grades 8 to 10 start at 6:45 PM. Heads up that on November 16 only students preparing for First Communion have […]
Faith Formation news 10-23-2022: Wednesday classes, Confirmation launch
FAITH FORMATION CLASSES RESUME: Public school students in Grades K-10 who are registered for Faith Formation have class on Wednesday, October 26, in the Parish Center. Grades K to 7 start at 6:30 PM and Grades 8 to 10 start at 6:45 PM. Community of Saints 8th graders will join the Confirmation students on October […]
Marge Blenkush Book Release and Sale October 8-9, 2022
St. Matthew’s parishioner Marge Blenkush has published her first novel, The Doctor of Bellechester. In 1959, Dr. Harold Merton, the kindly and caring GP for the rural village of Bellechester, ventures into London to find a young junior doctor he can mentor. Upon his arrival, a self-assured young woman with plans of her own, befriends […]
Fall Cleaning of Church and Grounds 10-15-2022
Parish Fall Cleaning of Church and Grounds: Saturday, October 15, 2022, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. It is time for the annual Fall church cleaning! We will dust and polish the furniture, vacuum the stairs, and wash windows. Outside we will get the gardens ready for winter. This is also an excellent opportunity for Confirmation […]
Faith Formation news 9-25-2022: classes are still open
FAITH FORMATION, FIRST COMMUNION, CONFIRMATION CLASSES ARE OPEN Wednesday evening Faith Formation classes have begun for public school students. St. Matthew is still welcoming new registrations for students to join the program. Download the registration form and COVID-19 safety plan from www.st-matts.org/faith-formation. Then bring your student(s) to Faith Formation class on Wednesday, September 29. Students […]
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Update 9-25-2022
Our young worshippers ages 3 to 6 are welcome to take a Gospel Weeklies Seeds packet to use during Mass and at home after church. These packets are near the hymnals at the front entrance. Each packet contains a weekly lesson specific to the Sunday Gospel, a coloring page or activity sheet, crayons, a parent […]
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Update 9-18-2022
Our Gospel Weeklies curriculum resumes this weekend, which means the Seeds and Promise packets in church near the hymnals at the front entrance contain a weekly lesson specific to the Sunday Gospel as well as a parent teaching page for that week’s lesson. Each packet also has extras to help our young worshippers ages 3 […]
West Side Paintings: Reflections on a Centennials Project
Sunday, September 25, 2022 2:00 PM in the Church A public viewing of six paintings housed inside the Church of St. Matthew will take place on Sunday, September 25 at 2:00 PM. Fr. Steve Adrian will give backgrounds on why we have the paintings and introduce the artists. The artists, Craig David and Richard Schletty, […]
Faith Formation News 8-21-2022 – Sign up for classes now
Register now for Faith Formation classes for the 2022-23 school year. For signup details and downloadable forms, go to: st-matts.org/faith-formation Registration for Faith Formation classes for public school students in grades K to 10 is open for the 2022-2023 school year. These classes help children learn about and grow in their Catholic faith. They also […]
Faith Formation News 8-7-2022 – Teachers Needed
FAITH FORMATION TEACHERS NEEDED The St. Matthew Faith Formation program for public school students in Grades 1 to 10 will resume September 21 and we have openings for teachers. Volunteers should enjoy helping children know, love, and serve Jesus and their neighbor, as they learn more about their Catholic faith. We need a teacher for […]
Mass and Picnic, Cherokee Park, Saturday 8-13-2022 at 4:30 pm
St. Matt’s annual Mass in the Park and Picnic will be on Saturday, August 13 at 4:30 PM in the Cherokee Regional Park. The Men’s Club will provide burgers, brats and hot dogs. Rosary Society will provide paper products and some serving utensils. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a dish to share (drinks […]
Sacrament of First Communion, July 2022
Congratulations to Hayden on making his First Communion at St. Matthew’s Church on July 2! Hayden was joined on that day by his grandfather Jack, parents Lindsey and Kyle, brother Hudson, and other family members. To see pictures from First Communions celebrated in May, click here.
Sacrament of First Communion, May 2022
Congratulations to the students who made their First Holy Communion at the Church of St Matthew in May! Thirteen students attend weekly Faith Formation classes at St Matthew. Eight students attend Community of Saints Regional Catholic School. Father Steve Adrian, sacramental minister at the Church of St Matthew, presided at the Masses. See July’s First […]
Spring Cleaning on Saturday, May 7, 2022
CLEAN THE CHURCH INSIDE & OUT Saturday, May 7, 2022 9:00 am – 11:00 am SIGN UP SHEET ON TABLE!! Cleaning supplies and some equipment will be available. Bring your own favorite cleaning supplies or tools and let’s see how much we can accomplish in 2 hours. Coffee and donuts will be ready for you!
Holy Week schedule 2022
Holy Week Services All services are in-person. Some services are also streamed. Communal Penance Service Sunday, April 3 – 2:00 pm Palm Sunday Saturday, April 9 – 4:15 pm Sunday, April 10 – 10:15 am (online) Holy Thursday – April 14 Celebration of the Supper of the Lord 7:00 pm (livestreamed) Good Friday – April […]
Join Us in April to Celebrate Fr. Steve Adrian’s 80th Birthday!
Please help us honor Fr. Steve’s service to St. Matthew’s community and students at Community of Saints. There will be two opportunities to join the festivities: SATURDAY, APRIL 23 after 4:15 p.m. Mass in the back of Church. SUNDAY, APRIL 24 after 10:15 a.m. Mass until 2:00 p.m. in the social hall. [embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idz0eh265pI[/embedyt] Support […]
A Prayer for Ukraine
Heavenly Father, From age to age, you have never failed to come to the aid of your people. Bless and protect the people of Ukraine. For those who have fled from their homes, give them comfort and shelter. For those who have stayed to fight, give them courage in battle. For those who have lost […]
Synod Small Groups at St Matthew’s
Synod Small Groups at St Matthew’s Pope Francis and Archbishop Hebda have asked the Catholic faithful to participate in a synod, which is a way for church leaders to gather input. The Church of St Matthew is offering synod sessions on Saturday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30. During the session, attendees watch two short videos […]
Palm Sunday Blessed Palms 3/28/2021
Blessed Palms: If you are unable to attend the In-Person mass for Palm Sunday, Blest Palms will be distributed in front of the church after the airing of the Streamed mass, Sunday March 28th. Distribution of palms will begin at 11:30 on Hall Ave. If you are unable to travel to the church, call the […]
St. Matthew’s Catholic Church Seeking Pastoral Administrator
St. Matthew’s has a job opening…that of Pastoral Administrator. To find out the details, please visit https://careers.archspm.org The deadline for applications is March 17. Please help spread the word so we have the best person to continue the work that John Riehle has been doing.
2020-2021 Rosary Society Brochure
With a Special devotion to Mary, the Mother of God, our mission is: to exist as a visible Expression of God’s love; to develop friendships and service among members and with the community; to promote spiritual growth; and to encourage Catholic action. Click here for more information about St. Matthew’s Rosary Society. Attached is the […]
Sister Anne Becker Goodbye
Sister Anne Becker Goodbye Sister Anne has sent us the lovely poem below, words to remember, give us hope, peace, and love, most of all to remember her. Peace and blessings Sister!! From Sr. Anne Becker July 26, 2020, Feast of St. Anne God of Hello; God of Good-bye by John O’Donohue Gracious God, it […]
Policies and Procedures for the Return to Public Mass, 7-5-2020 update
Click here to download the accompanying letter by John Riehle as a PDF file: Public Mass return accompanying letter Click here to download the guidelines as a PDF file: Public Mass return St. Matthew Dear Saint Matthew parishioners: I am sure you have been waiting as long as I have…for a return to “public Masses.” […]
Sister Anne Becker Retirement
Sister Anne Becker, SSND From St. Michael MN • First profession: July 21, 1954 Retired from active duty; now in residence at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Mankato. Sister Anne has blessed Saint Matthew both as an elementary teacher and as a pastoral minister. Sister Anne taught at the school in the 1970s and […]
5-1-20 letter from Archbishop Hebda: Stay-at-Home order, resumption of Masses
Parish leadership will be discussing and deciding how we will be able to implement these procedures at Saint Matthew’s. Click here to download PDF file: COVID19 MASS UPDATE +HEBDA 5-1-20 FINAL OFFICE OF THE ARCHBISHOP May 1, 2020 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I remain grateful for your commitment even in these difficult […]
50th Anniversary of Our Church Building
Friday evening, May 1st, 1970, was the occasion of the first Mass in the present church building. This was two years and thirty days after the original church was destroyed by fire! In March of 2018, Fr. Bob revisited an article from the past, written by Fr. Don Wegscheider, describing the community’s recovery from the […]
Live Stream: Annual Family Rosary Procession, Sunday, May 3, 2020, 2 pm
The Annual Family Rosary Procession will be live streamed this year from the Cathedral of Saint Paul on on Sunday, May 3, 2020, at 2 pm. Pray online as Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Bishop Andrew Cozzens crown Our Lady of Fatima, pray the Rosary, and have Benediction. Watch the live stream on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cathedralsaintpaul […]
