Sister Anne Becker Goodbye Sister Anne has sent us the lovey 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 Gracious God, it is always such a mystery When you invite us […]
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 […]
Sister Anne Becker Update
Mary Leibl (volunteer coordinator) and Linda Rivera (parish secretary) each spoke with Sister Anne last week. Sister is in great spirits and enjoying the company of her follow Sisters at the School Sister’s Notre Dame Mother House in Mankato (150 of them). She is healing well, going to therapy; at the Mother House. Her doctor […]
Archbishop Hebda, Stay at Home Update 4-17-20
Click here to download PDF file: Archbishop Hebda, STAY AT HOME UPDATE 4-17-20 OFFICE OF THE ARCHBISHOP April 17, 2020 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Easter Blessings in our Risen Lord! Thank you for supporting our Catholic parishes and schools and caring for those in need during these difficult times. I have been praying […]
Easter 2020 Environment Fund donations list
Thank you, Saint Matthew’s families and friends, for your contributions to the 2020 Easter environment fund. Your gifts in memory or in honor of your loved ones are greatly appreciated. This Lenten Season has been an unusual one, a challenging one. We were not able to be together in our worship space in person, but […]
Palms available for curbside pickup
Blessed Palms will be available from 11:15am to 12:15pm on Sunday, April 5. They will be given out at curbside by a parish volunteer. You can “drive by” and receive this important sacramental.
April 1, 2020 report: closures and cancellations due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED, MASSES CANCELED. To protect the health of our staff, volunteers, parishioners, and Father Steve, the parish office will be closed and all Masses are cancelled. This includes funeral and baptisms. Father Steve and John Riehle will revisit the situation in a couple of weeks and you will again be notified of their decision. […]
Our response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
March 17, 2020 Dear parishioners: I know you are well aware of the COVID-19 virus and its effect on all of our lives. I have had conversations with Fr. Steve and Fr. Banker, our parochial administrator. We have decided to “close our doors” for the next two weeks [at least]. We will re-look at the […]
March 17 through April 3: closures, cancellations and postponements due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Most of our church activities will either be cancelled or postponed, from now until Friday, April 3 (a little over two weeks). The COVID-19 outbreak is “fluid.” Fr. Steve and parish staff will revisit the situation as it unfolds and later make an announcement regarding Holy Week and Easter. Closed/cancelled: Parish office, weekend Masses, weekday masses and […]
Support Community of Saints on Give to the Max Day, November 14, 2019
You Make a Difference – Support Our Students on November 14, 2019! No gift is too small. Our Community of Saints Regional Catholic School donation page is found here: www.givemn.org/organization/Community-Of-Saints-Regional-Catholic-School Raise your hand if you need more flexible seating and STEM resources! Your gift on Give to the Max Day will support flexible seating and STEM […]
West Side Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service 2019
Our West Side Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service, organized by some of the worship communities on the West Side, will include readings, reflections and music. There will be a collection taken for the Neighborhood House Food Shelf. West Side Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service Wednesday, November 27, 2019, 7:00 pm Church of St. Matthew 510 Hall Avenue, St. Paul, […]
Turkey Bingo: Saturday, November 9, 2019
Church of Saint Matthew Turkey Bingo Saturday, November 9, 2019 Beginning at 5:00 pm Cash Prizes and chances to win Thanksgiving turkeys. Family-friendly fun event for young and young-at-heart Food, beer & wine available Saint Matthew Social Hall 510 Hall Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55107 651-224-9793 Sponsored by Saint Matthew’s Men’s Club Download flyer: Turkey […]
Cherokee Tavern Annual Thanksgiving Dinner 2019
Will you be alone for Thanksgiving Day or perhaps you can’t make a meal for yourself? The great folks at the Cherokee Tavern are again this year providing a full Thanksgiving dinner to anyone in need, with all the trimmings included. You must sign up for tickets. There is an early dinner seating and a […]
Pope Francis Expert Dr. Austen Ivereigh to Speak at St. Thomas More Church on November 16, 2019
Dr. Austen Ivereigh to Give Talk about Pope Francis November 16, 10 am St. Thomas More Catholic Church (St. Paul, MN) Dr. Ivereigh is a biographer, news commentator, journalist, and Oxford fellow who is specialized in the Church of Latin America and the papacy of Francis. He wrote the authoritative biography of Pope Francis, “The Great […]
See Galería Paz Jesús October 11-13, 2019, at Neighborhood Art Crawl
Church of St. Matthew parishioner Kristin Rafferty will have an art exhibit featuring iconic images of Our Lord and Lady in oil paints. Holy Water & Rosaries were used in the creation of these works. This is part of the Saint Paul Art Crawl and is at Galería Paz Jesús, three blocks away from St. […]
Meet Archbishop Hebda at a nearby Synod Prayer and Listening Event on October 11 or 12
Coming up fast are the first of several “Prayer and Listening Events” that serve as a prelude to the 2021 Archdiocesan Synod. The weekend of the October 11th and 12th is a great opportunity for St. Matthew’s parishioners to attend at Guardian Angels in Oakdale on Friday or at Our Lady Guadalupe on Saturday. Archbishop […]
Annual Mass & Picnic at Cherokee Park 8-18-2019
Church of St. Matthew Annual Mass & Picnic at Cherokee Park. Sunday, August 18th, 10:30 am –2:00 pm. We began our celebration with Mass at 10:30 am, Fr. Steve presided. The Men’s Club supplied grilled meats for the barbeque. The Rosary Society supplied the paper products. People brought side dishes and/or desserts to share.
Annual Mass & Picnic at Cherokee Park on Sunday, August 18
Church of St. Matthew Annual Mass & Picnic at Cherokee Park. Sunday, August 18th, 10:30 am –2:00 pm. We will begin our celebration with Mass at 10:30 am, Fr. Steve presiding. Then the fun begins with a barbeque; Men’s Club supplying the grilled meats. Rosary Society will supply the paper products. You bring along a side dish […]
Visit by the Archdiocesan Parish Planning Team
Members of the Archdiocesan Parish Planning Team (APP) will be having a conversation with parishioners on the finance and pastoral council and Fr. Rick Banker, our parochial administrator, on Thursday, August 1. Members of the councils are preparing some documents to describe how St. Matt’s meets the criteria for a “viable” parish. Pray for the […]
School Building Lease Update
There were two ‘tours’ of the building. One was by personnel from a charter school that is looking for more space, the other was from a different, educational effort – with less of a specific plan at this time. The finance council continues to work on the budget for this current (started on July 1) […]
Libera Boys Choir Concert, Cathedral of St. Paul, July 26
The London-based boys choir “Libera” will be performing at the Cathedral of St. Paul on July 26th at 7:30 PM. They last performed here back in 2011. Their music encompasses a wide range of genres, from Classical and chant, to ambient and popular styles of music. You can listen to their albums on music streaming […]
West Side Summit Charter School Closing
The board of directors of West Side Summit Charter School decided on June 18 to close the school and cease operations effective June 30. Sarah Hanson, the executive director, communicated to the parents the following day: While we believe we have served our students well over the years, in many cases, our reading and math […]
Quo Vadis Vocation Camps, July 21-24, 2019
QUO VADIS YOUTH VOCATION CAMPS July 21 – 24, 2019 Dunrovin Retreat Center, Marine on St. Croix, MN Quo Vadis is a camp experience for youth ages 14-17 to learn that nothing is more important than discovering God’s will for your life – and living it! Quo Vadis begins on Sunday, July 21 with 4 […]
See Galería Paz Jesús April 26-28 at Neighborhood Art Crawl
Church of St. Matthew parishioner Kristin Rafferty will have an art exhibit featuring iconic images of Our Lord and Lady in oil paints. Holy Water & Rosaries were used in the creation of these works. This is part of the Saint Paul Art Crawl and is at Galería Paz Jesús, three blocks away from St. […]
The Good News Spring 2019
Download PDF: The-Good-News-Spring-2019 Fr. Steve’s Column COS Partners With University of Notre Dame Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) General Joe Votel ’72 Classes of 1969 Marge Milner Will Retire After Teaching for 30 Years Remembering St. Michael’s School: Gerald Kegler 1950-1959 Remembering St. Matthew’s School: Mark Votel 1951-1958 Join us for Reunion Sunday! April 28, […]
One-Sided Winter Parking Ban: March 4-April 1
Beginning Monday, March 4, at noon, and continuing through April 1, there is NO PARKING on the even side of St. Paul residential streets. That means no parking on the east side (church side) of Hall Ave. and no parking on the south side of Robie St. across from the church. Winifred, George and Humboldt are […]
New Parishioners Welcome
Are you new to the neighborhood or new to the parish? Would you like to become a registered member of the Church of Saint Matthew? Perhaps you have never “officially” registered and would like to do so. You will find registration forms on the Care Notes Wall located at the southeast corner of the church, […]
Fr. Steve Adrian’s 50th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood
On Saturday, December 8, 2018, Father Steve will celebrate the 4:00 p.m. Mass in honor of his 50th anniversary to the priesthood. Following the Mass parishioners of Saint Matthew’s can join Father Steve at back of the church where “Tea and Crumpets” will be served. Come celebrate Father Steve’s amazing years of service to Our […]
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 […]
Marriage Encounter Weekend: November 16-18
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend November 16-18, 2018 Location: Franciscan Retreat Center, Prior Lake. It has been said that the greatest gift you can give your children is two parents very much in love, with each other. Polish up this gift and put a bow on it at a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. You deserve the […]
Bob and Dorothy Casper Annual Thanksgiving Dinner 2018
Diners Please Note Location Change for 2018: Dinner will be served at the Church of Saint Joseph on Seminole Avenue this year and not at the Cherokee Tavern on Smith Avenue. If you are unable to prepare a Thanksgiving meal for yourself or will be alone for Thanksgiving and would like tickets to the free […]
