VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & PARISH NEEDS
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8
FAITH FORMATION SUBSTITUTES & HELPERS NEEDED: Public school children grades 1 to 10 will start attending weekly Wednesday evening religion classes at St. Matthew Parish Center in late September. Some classrooms will need helpers on occasion, and the program also needs substitute teachers and substitute front desk persons a few times during the year. Volunteers complete some steps before classes begin in Sept. If you would like more information about these volunteer roles, please contact Faith Formation director Janelle Rohr for details; email or call 651-242-6004. Thank You.
MUSICIANS NEEDED: St Matthews Music Ministry is looking for more singers, cantors, guitarists, keyboardists, string players, & wind instrument players for weekend masses. Contact Jill Kilzer Director of music and Liturgy .
FUNERAL MINISTRY: The church of St. Matthew invites you to be a part of a compassionate ministry providing hospitality to grieving families. You are needed to help set up and serve post-funeral luncheons to families and their guests. If you can help, please call either Becky Montgomery 651-292-0521 or Suzanne Clark 612-819-3752.
GREETERS: Now that we have two masses each weekend, St. Matthews seeks additional “Greeters” to extend a warm welcome to those arriving for Mass. Your friendly smile and enthusiasm for the Church of St. Matthew parish are all that’s needed. To help, contact , , or the parish office.
THANK YOU: To the 92 parishioners who attended the 4:15 pm mass last Sat. and the 61 parishioners who attended the 10:15 am Sunday mass. Thank You to Fr. Adrian who through his homily, gives us strength and hope. To Andy who handled the opening announcements on Sat & Sunday. To our Pianist Jill & Cantors Andy & Chris. Lectors Kathy on Sat; Anthony & Joanne – Sun. Eucharistic Ministers Josie, Mary & Tim – Sat; Joe, Joanne & Ginny – Sun. Ushers Tom & Tim Sat; Ginny & Isabella on Sun. Sacristans Mary – Sat, Ginny & Joanne – Sun. Thank you to Ginny, Tim, DelFina, John & Bob who took communion to parishioners unable to attend.
THANK YOU: To the Minus Family who provided a delicious brunch after the 10:15 mass!
THANK YOU: To the Kegler Family who, by watching online auctions, were able to procure & donate, 30 padded armchairs for the worship space in the church!
WE ARE A VOLUNTEER PARISH!
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