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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. Above: Adrian, Annalese, […]

Published May 26, 2022. Filed Under: Faith Formation, General News, Sacraments. Posted by Richard Schletty

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! 

Published April 18, 2022. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published April 1, 2022. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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.   Support Our […]

Published March 25, 2022. Filed Under: General News, History. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published March 14, 2022. Filed Under: General News, Prayer and Adoration. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published November 2, 2021. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Kevin Jack

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 […]

Published March 9, 2021. Filed Under: General News, Lent and Easter. Posted by Kevin Jack

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 consult: https://careers.archspm.org/jobs/parish-administrator-8/ 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.  

Published February 24, 2021. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Kevin Jack

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 […]

Published August 15, 2020. Filed Under: General News, Rosary Society. Posted by Kevin Jack

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 […]

Published July 29, 2020. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Kevin Jack

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.”  […]

Published July 3, 2020. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published June 19, 2020. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Kevin Jack

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 […]

Published May 2, 2020. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published May 1, 2020. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published April 22, 2020. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published April 21, 2020. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published April 21, 2020. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published April 16, 2020. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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.

Published April 3, 2020. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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. […]

Published April 1, 2020. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published March 20, 2020. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published March 17, 2020. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published November 14, 2019. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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, […]

Published November 6, 2019. Filed Under: General News, Prayer and Adoration. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published November 3, 2019. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published October 27, 2019. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published October 23, 2019. Filed Under: Catholic Leadership, General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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. […]

Published October 9, 2019. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published October 2, 2019. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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. 

Published August 28, 2019. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published August 6, 2019. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published July 14, 2019. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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) […]

Published July 14, 2019. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published June 28, 2019. Filed Under: General News, Music. Posted by Richard Schletty

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 […]

Published June 28, 2019. Filed Under: General News. Posted by Richard Schletty

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