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. Support Our […]
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 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.
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 […]
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 […]
