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Faith Formation News 9-16-2020

September 16, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Registrations are being taken now for the 2020-2021 St Matthew Faith Formation program and for sacramental preparation for Confirmation and First Communion. Sign up your public school students, grades K to 10, by first reading the COVID-19 precautions information and then, second, completing a fillable registration PDF form. Email completed registration PDF forms to […]

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First Communion August 1-2, 2020

August 26, 2020 By Kevin Jack Leave a Comment

Twelve children received First Communion on the weekend of August 1-2, 2020. We had 10 families and 12 children over the two days. Some children are students of Community of Saints Regional Catholic School and some are in our St. Matthew’s Faith Formation Program. The children spent the 2019-2020 school year preparing for the sacrament, and […]

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Faith Formation news: Community Brunch and Confirmation Blessing 3-8-2020

March 6, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Community Brunch and Confirmation Blessing: Our Confirmation candidates were blessed during the 10:15 Mass on Sunday, March 8. All were invited to the Social Hall after the service for a free brunch (free-will offerings were accepted). Confirmation families had a meeting during the meal. Our 15 Confirmation candidates from the Faith Formation program and Community […]

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90 Days of Lent and Easter 2020

February 22, 2020 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

We invite you to the Church of Saint Matthew for liturgies, sacraments, devotions, scripture study and fish fries during this season of reconciliation, hope and joy. Bookmark this page or download the flyer. Download St. Matthew 90 Days of Lent and Easter schedule (PDF document) LENT Ash Wednesday Masses Wednesday Feb 26 8:00am & 7:00pm […]

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Faith Formation news 11-24-2019

November 22, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Faith Formation Break: Faith Formation students do not have class on Wednesday, November 27, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Class resumes on December 4, and students that evening should go directly to their parish center classroom at 6:30. If possible, on December 4, students should also bring a donation for our Advent giving effort, which […]

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Presentation of Confirmation candidates, potluck supper, 10-26-2019

October 30, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

COMMUNITY DINNER AND CONFIRMATION LAUNCH Confirmation candidates were presented to the parish at 4:15 Mass on Saturday, October 24.  Afterwards, there was a potluck supper for candidates, their families and the parish. These young people will be confirmed in late March, 2020. Please remember to pray for them daily. Our annual Confirmation launch is for […]

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Faith Formation news 10-13-2019

October 13, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

COMMUNITY DINNER AND CONFIRMATION LAUNCH Students in grades 8 and above who would like to receive the sacrament of Confirmation in spring 2020 through St Matthew parish are invited to our Confirmation launch on Saturday, October 26. Parents/guardians should also attend, and other family members are invited, too. Join us for the 4:15 Saturday Mass […]

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Faith Formation news 8-11-2019

August 8, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

REGISTER NOW FOR FAITH FORMATION AND SACRAMENTS (2019-2020) The registration form (for students not attending Community of Saints School) is here: st-matts.org/ff You may register using the online form, or download a print version (your choice of PDF file or Word file). You can print out the form, fill it in, and hand it in […]

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Michael, Nikko, Silas, and Jaden Baptized on 6-9-2019

June 12, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Congratulations to Michael, Nikko, Silas, and Jaden who were baptized on Sunday, June 9, 2019, and joined our parish community!

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First Communion recipients of May 19, 2019

May 20, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Children in St. Matthew’s Faith Formation program and students from Community of Saints Regional Catholic School received their First Communion on Sunday, May 19, at the 10:15 pm Mass. Other candidates received the sacrament on Saturday, May 11, at the 4:15 am Mass. 

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First Communion recipients of May 11, 2019

May 14, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Children in St. Matthew’s Faith Formation program and students from Community of Saints Regional Catholic School received their First Communion on Saturday, May 11, at the 4:15 pm Mass. Seven more candidates will receive the sacrament on Sunday, May 19, at the 10:15 am Mass. 

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Faith Formation news: First Communion Practice on Wednesday, May 8

April 30, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Faith Formation children and Community of Saints children registered to receive First Communion at St. Matthew should come to First Communion practice on Wednesday, May 8, at 7:00 pm in St. Matthew Church. We will do the final preparation and teaching so that children are ready for the sacrament, which will be celebrated at the […]

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Faith Formation news: Our Confirmation class receives sacrament on March 17, 2019

March 25, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Pictured below are the 23 members of our Confirmation class who received the sacrament on March 17 at the Cathedral of Saint Paul. Included are Archbishop Bernard Hedba, Fr. Steve Adrian and Deacon Greg Sroder. – Janelle Rohr, St. Matthew Faith Formation director

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Lent, Holy Week and Easter 2019

February 28, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Lent 2019 Download full Lenten schedule (PDF file): Lent at St Matthew 2019-r Weekend Masses are celebrated on Saturdays at 4:15 p.m. & Sundays at 10:15 a.m. Weekday Masses are Monday, Tuesday & Friday at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday: Sacred Scripture/Communion Service at 8:00 a.m. Ash Wednesday March 6, 8:00 a.m. Communion Service & 7:00 p.m. […]

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Faith Formation news: First Communion/First Reconciliation meeting

January 10, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

First Communion/First Reconciliation Meeting On Wednesday, January 16, there will be a meeting in church at 6:30 PM for parents/guardians with children who have registered to celebrate the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion at St. Matthew. Children preparing for the sacraments should also attend, along with the parent/guardian. This meeting is for both […]

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Faith Formation presentation on Child Safety, Wednesday, February 27

January 5, 2019 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Our Faith Formation program will have a speaker the evening of Wednesday, February 27, to help us teach child safety and meet the Archdiocese requirement about child sexual abuse prevention education. It will be in St. Matthew’s Church, from 6:30 to 7:45 pm. Parents/guardians and children should attend together.  Our Faith Formation audience will include kids […]

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Faith Formation Advent Service Wednesday 12-19-2018

December 15, 2018 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Faith Formation and Sacraments News Faith Formation Advent Service: Faith Formation students and families will celebrate Advent with a prayer service on Wednesday, December 19. Students should come to their Parish Center classroom at 6:30 PM and later will go with their teacher to church for the 7 PM service. That evening, we will collect small […]

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Faith Formation and Sacraments News 12-9-2018

December 8, 2018 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Save the Date, First Communion/First Reconciliation Meeting: On Wednesday, January 16, there will be a meeting at 6:30 PM for parents/guardians with children who have registered to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion at St. Matthew. Children preparing for the sacraments should also attend, along with the parent/guardian. This meeting is for both […]

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Faith Formation and Sacraments News 10-20-2018

October 20, 2018 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

CONFIRMATION LAUNCH: All St. Matthew Confirmation candidates and their families are invited to attend the St. Matthew 10:00 am Mass on Sunday, October 28. After Mass, we will host Coffee Sunday, which will be a potluck brunch with the dishes provided by Confirmation families. Everyone who comes to 10;00 am Mass is invited to the potluck […]

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Faith Formation and Sacraments News 10-7-2018

October 6, 2018 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

First  Communion  Preparation:  Children who attend public schools who are in grade 2 or older and would like to make their First Communion need to attend Wednesday evening Faith Formation classes from now until the First Communion Masses in May. To register, visit st-matts.org and click the “Faith & Learning” menu. Or register at the Parish Center […]

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Faith Formation and Sacraments News, September 30, 2018

October 1, 2018 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

First  Communion  Preparation:  Children  who attend public schools who are in grade 2 or older and would like to make their First Communion need to attend Wednesday evening Faith Formation classes from now until the First Communion Masses in May. To register, visit st-matts.org and click the “Faith & Learning” menu. Or register at the […]

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Faith Formation and Sacraments News, August 2018

August 14, 2018 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY CELEBRATION: 9/16/18, Mass at 10 AM, brunch to follow. FIRST NIGHT OF CLASS: September 19, 2018, 6:30 PM. Sign up now for Faith Formation and Sacraments!  A print version of our 2018-2019 registration form can be downloaded as a PDF file or a Word file. You can print this out, fill it in, and […]

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Faith Formation and Sacraments update 5-13-2018

May 13, 2018 By Richard Schletty 1 Comment

Baptism If you have a child you would like baptized, visit st-matts.org/baptism/, follow the instructions there, and complete the baptism registration form and submit it to the St. Matthew parish office. The baptism class at Our Lady of Guadalupe requires registration a week in advance, so call 651-224-9793 and talk to Linda Rivera Monday-Friday between […]

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Faith Formation and Sacraments update 4-29-2018

April 25, 2018 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

First Communion Practice: For children registered to receive First Communion in May at the Church of St. Matthew, please come to First Communion practice on Wednesday, May 2, at 7:00 pm in St. Matthew Church. We will do the final preparation so that children are ready for the sacrament. Registered First Communion children must attend […]

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Faith Formation and Sacraments update 4-8-2018

April 7, 2018 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Faith Formation Classes Resume: St. Matthew Faith Formation classes for public school students resume on Wednesday, April 11, at 6:30 PM in church with the usual dismissal at 7:45 PM from the Parish Center. We also have class on April 18. Note that our final regular class for the 2017-2018 school year is on April 25. […]

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Faith Formation and Sacraments update 3-25-2018

March 25, 2018 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Faith Formation Break: St. Matthew Faith Formation students do not have class on Wednesday, March 28, and on Wednesday, April 4, due to spring break. Faith Formation classes resume April 11. Mark your calendars for April 25, when we will celebrate the last regular Faith Formation class during the 2017-2018 school year. Parents/guardians and parishioners […]

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Faith Formation and Sacraments update 2-25-2018

March 2, 2018 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Community Dinner: Join us for 4 pm Mass on Saturday, March 10, to see our Confirmation candidates blessed. Then please come to the Social Hall after the service for a community dinner. Confirmation families will also come to the dinner and have a brief meeting during the meal. The meal is free of charge but […]

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Faith Formation and Sacraments update 2-18-2018

February 18, 2018 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

First Reconciliation Service: Students in the Wednesday evening Faith Formation program and Community of Saints students planning to make their First Communion at St. Matthew will celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation on Saturday, February 24. The service starts at 10 AM in St. Matthew Church and will be followed by refreshments in the Social Hall. […]

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Faith Formation and Sacraments update 2-11-18

February 12, 2018 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Faith Formation Update: February 14, our Ash Wednesday Mass. Parents/guardians and parishioners are welcome and invited to join our Faith Formation students for the service which begins at 7 PM. On February 14, students should arrive at 6:30 PM and report to their classrooms in the Parish Center. Sacrament Requirements: For parents/guardians of children in […]

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Exciting News for St. Matthew’s Parents

February 12, 2018 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

On Sunday, February 18th a new Children’s Liturgy of the Word during the Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Mass begins.  This Sunday service is geared to children 3 to 6 years of age. Please bring your child(ren) to Mass and the Liturgy teachers will came and escort them to the chapel at the appropriate time.  We are […]

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Faith Formation and Sacraments update 1-28-18

January 26, 2018 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Faith Formation Update: We do NOT have Faith Formation class on Wednesday, January 31. Regular weekly classes resume February 7 at 6:30 PM with drop-off in church and pick-up from the Parish Center at 7:45. Also, please mark your calendars for February 14, our Ash Wednesday service. Parents/guardians and parishioners are welcome and invited to […]

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Faith Formation: Sacrament Requirements

January 11, 2018 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Sacrament Requirements: For parents/guardians of children in grades 2 and up who have registered for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion, and for students in grades 8 and up who have registered for Confirmation, please be sure to get your child’s certificate of baptism and turn it in to Faith Formation coordinator Janelle […]

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Important meetings for COS First Communion, First Reconciliation and Confirmation students

January 8, 2018 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Notice to Community of Saints students re sacramental preparation First Communion Parent/Student Meeting  Parents of children who have registered to receive First Reconciliation and First Communion this spring at St. Matthew must attend a meeting at St. Matthew Church on Wednesday, January 10, at 6:30 PM. This meeting will include COS students and parents/guardians and […]

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Faith Formation and Sacraments: 10-29-2017 update

October 28, 2017 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Confirmation Launch: All St. Matthew Confirmation candidates and their families are invited to attend the St. Matthew 10 AM Mass on Sunday, November 5. After Mass, we will host Coffee Sunday, which will be a potluck brunch with the dishes provided by Confirmation families. Everyone who comes to 10 AM Mass is invited to the […]

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First Communion and Confirmation classes have begun!

September 25, 2017 By Richard Schletty Leave a Comment

Sign up for Wednesday evening Faith Formation classes to receive these sacraments First Communion Preparation: Children who attend public schools who are in grade 2 or older and would like to make their First Communion need to attend Wednesday evening Faith Formation classes from now until the First Communion Masses in May. To register, visit […]

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