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 […]
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 […]
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.
Reflection from Father Steve – June 19, 2022
Today, June 19th is Juneteenth, sometimes known as Jubilee Day or Emancipation Day or Freedom Day. Juneteenth is a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It is the anniversary of the date of June 19th 1865 on which union Army General Gordon Granger proclaimed freedom for enslaved people of Texas, […]
Reflection from Father Steve – June 12, 2022
The celebration of the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will take place during the Mass on Saturday and Sunday, June 18th and 19th. The Sacrament of the Sick is not what we used to call “Extreme Unction” or “Last Rites”. The Sacrament of the Sick provides a healing remedy for persons struggling with serious […]
Anointing of the Sick – June 18 and 19, 2022
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated during Mass on June 18 and 19, 2022. This is the time to pray for and with those in our community who are struggling with illness or other difficulties. People of all ages who are in need of healing of body and soul are […]
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 […]
Faith Formation news: May 15, 2022
First Communion Masses at St. Matthew Twenty children from the Faith Formation program and Community of Saints Catholic School will be celebrating their First Communions in May. Some children are making their First Communion at a 2 PM Mass on Saturday, May 14. Others are making their First Communion at the 10:15 AM Mass on […]
Faith Formation news: Confirmation class receives sacrament on April 9, 2022
Congratulations to the 24 students in grades 8 to 10 who were confirmed through St Matthew on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Pictured here at the Cathedral of Saint Paul with presiding Bishop Joseph A. Williams and Father Steve Adrian are 15 students from Community of Saints Regional Catholic School, 1 student from St. Croix Lutheran, […]
Children’s Liturgy Packets at Mass
Every weekend during the 2021-2022 school year, the Church of St Matthew has learning packets available near the front door, by the hymnals, for children ages 3 to 6. The packet, a 9×12 envelope, contains a colorful pamphlet (called Seeds or Promise) related to the Sunday Gospel, a supplemental worksheet (such as a coloring page, […]
Sacrament of First Communion, May 15-16, 2021
The Church of St Matthew celebrated First Holy Communion with 16 children and their families at Masses on May 15 and 16. Seven of the children attended weekly Faith Formation classes for the 2020-21 school year, and ten of the children attend Community of Saints Regional Catholic School. Father Steve Adrian celebrated both Masses. Thanks […]
Sacrament of Confirmation May 2, 2021
The Church of St. Matthew celebrated the sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, May 2. Thirteen students in the Faith Formation Program were confirmed, as were three Community of Saints Regional Catholic School students and one Visitation School student. Father Biju Mathew and Father Steve Adrian celebrated the Mass. Thanks to their parents, sponsors, and catechist […]
Faith Formation News 9-16-2020
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 […]
First Communion August 1-2, 2020
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 […]
Faith Formation news: Community Brunch and Confirmation Blessing 3-8-2020
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 […]
90 Days of Lent and Easter 2020
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 […]
Faith Formation news 11-24-2019
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 […]
Presentation of Confirmation candidates, potluck supper, 10-26-2019
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 […]
Faith Formation news 10-13-2019
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 […]
Faith Formation news 8-11-2019
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 […]
Michael, Nikko, Silas, and Jaden Baptized on 6-9-2019
Congratulations to Michael, Nikko, Silas, and Jaden who were baptized on Sunday, June 9, 2019, and joined our parish community!
First Communion recipients of May 19, 2019
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.
First Communion recipients of May 11, 2019
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.
Faith Formation news: First Communion Practice on Wednesday, May 8
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 […]
Faith Formation news: Our Confirmation class receives sacrament on March 17, 2019
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
Lent, Holy Week and Easter 2019
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. […]
Faith Formation news: First Communion/First Reconciliation meeting
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 […]
Faith Formation presentation on Child Safety, Wednesday, February 27
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 […]
Faith Formation Advent Service Wednesday 12-19-2018
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 […]
Faith Formation and Sacraments News 12-9-2018
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 […]
Faith Formation and Sacraments News 10-20-2018
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 […]
Faith Formation and Sacraments News 10-7-2018
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 […]
