The Church of Saint Matthew has a website, a Facebook page, and a Twitter channel. In the future, the church may have a presence on other social media platforms. It is important that any and all things posted on the Church’s website or other social media platforms adhere to the policies and practices of both the parish and the Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis. The oversight of these postings will be the responsibility of the pastoral administrator or others in positions of authority as designated by the pastoral administrator. Those with such oversight will exercise good judgment … [Read more...] about Social Media Policy
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.” It’s exciting. And it will be good to gather again at “St. Matt’s.” You know that we resume “regular” Mass on Saturday, July 18 at 4:15. In spite of the joy of gathering together there will be much that will be “non-community.” We are not used to wearing masks and sitting … [Read more...] about Policies and Procedures for the Return to Public Mass, 7-5-2020 update
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 7-5-2020
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 PARISH RECEPTIONIST We are looking for someone to serve as a receptionist in the Parish Center on Tuesday mornings from 9am – 1pm. Duties are primarily greeting visitors and answering phones. If you enjoy helping others, please consider serving the parish through this position. USHERS On the weekend of July 18/19 we will resume worshipping in church. As we look at the guidelines put forth by the Archdiocese, … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 7-5-2020
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 6-28-2020
“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 PARISH RECEPTIONIST We are looking for a someone to serve as receptionist in the Parish Center on Tuesday mornings from 9am – 1pm. Duties are primarily greeting visitors and answering phones. If you enjoy helping others, please consider serving the parish through this position. USHERS The weekend of July 18/19 we will resume worshipping in church. As we look at the guidelines put forth by the Archdiocese, that we need to follow as we begin a “New … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 6-28-2020
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 6-21-2020
“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 LITURGICAL MINISTERS The weekend of July 18/19 we will resume worshipping in church. As we look at the guidelines put forth by the Archdiocese, that we need to follow as we begin a “New Normal”, we will need additional volunteers to serve as Ushers at both masses! We also continue to request volunteers to serve as Lectors at the Sat.4:15pm mass. I invite anyone who could help with these volunteer opportunities to contact me through the parish office or … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 6-21-2020
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 takes pride in defeating Tom Smith [future head of Saint Paul Police Department] in an arm-wrestling contest. Sister Anne returned as a pastoral minister and musician during these last many years. She has kept the SSND presence and charism alive at St. Matt’s. With her … [Read more...] about Sister Anne Becker Retirement
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 6-14-2020
“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 LITURGICAL MINISTERS The weekend of July 18/19 we will resume worshipping in church. As we look at the guidelines put forth by the Archdiocese, that we need to follow as we begin a “New Normal”, we will need additional volunteers to serve as Ushers at both masses! We also continue to request volunteers to serve as Lectors at the Sat.4:15pm mass. I invite anyone who could help with these volunteer opportunities to contact me through the parish office or … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 6-14-2020
The Good News Summer 2020
The Good News from Alums, Friends and Families providing tuition assistance to Community of Saints Regional Catholic School Download PDF: The Good News Summer 2020 Dollar-for-Dollar Match Now — Until June 30! Help us reach our goal to support tuition assistance. During Crisis, COS Supports Students and Families The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on school families has been a constant worry for Principal Bridget Kramer. At Community of Saints, over 65% of families qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch, one of the highest rates for Catholic schools in the archdiocese, putting them … [Read more...] about The Good News Summer 2020
Cerenity Care Humboldt will be hosting a Virtual Job Fair
Cerenity Care Humboldt will be hosting a Virtual Job Fair next week from June 8 to June 10. Please click on this link https://www.facebook.com/events/2504562689805140 and get the event details. We have positions for nurse aides, culinary staff, and other options including full- and part-time positions. This is a great opportunity especially for high school students who have found their usual summer job unavailable this year due to Covid19. We hope you are able to promote this opportunity to work in a faith-based organization doing work that is truly making a difference in the lives of our … [Read more...] about Cerenity Care Humboldt will be hosting a Virtual Job Fair
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 6-7-2020
“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 LITURGICAL MINISTERS The weekend of July 18/19 we will resume worshipping in church. As we look at the guidelines put forth by the Archdiocese, that we need to follow as we begin a “New Normal”, we will need additional volunteers to serve as Ushers at both Masses! We also continue to request volunteers to serve as Lectors at the Saturday 4:15 pm Mass. I invite anyone who could help with these volunteer opportunities to contact me through the parish office … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 6-7-2020
Community of Saints news 6-1-2020
We are deeply saddened by the suffering that our community and nation are experiencing. And we are deeply saddened by the pain those around us are experiencing. Our school is built upon the values of faith, inclusivity, and love. Our mission is to provide a loving community where our students can thrive. In times of darkness this mission provides a sense of hope for us, and we hope it can for others as well. We promise that we are committed to partnering with our families to help our students experience these values in our school. Every action we take is rooted in the intent to guide our … [Read more...] about Community of Saints news 6-1-2020
Paypal donations
Thank you to all who continue to donate to the Church. Thanks for those who have been sending envelopes through the USPS; thanks to those who have decided to do it by “electronic funds transfer”; and thank you to those who are donating using Pay Pal. Beginning this week we will list that amount separately. And a special thanks to those who donate through Pay Pal and are paying the fee. Another option in giving is EFT, you can easily set this up by contacting John Riehle at the parish center or at jriehle@st- matts.org. There isn’t a fee for the service or the set up. We continue on as a … [Read more...] about Paypal donations
Worshiping together again: 5-24-2020 update
From John Riehle, Pastoral Administrator, 11 am, May 24, 2020, as announced at the end of our Sunday morning broadcast of Mass. We are living in an uncertain time. We have received much information in the past 48 hours; much of it conflicts with other information. I talked with Fr. Steve; the Liturgy Committee talked about this for an hour on Friday afternoon. We are all in consensus of the calendar we will observe at St. Matt’s. We will begin having “public Masses” here at Saint Matthew on July 18 and 19. Until that time we will continue to broadcast the Mass on Sunday mornings at … [Read more...] about Worshiping together again: 5-24-2020 update
Worshiping together again: 5-20-2020 update
The Archdiocese has sent pages of guidelines that should be followed as everyone is invited back to worship together. We will wait until an announcement by Governor Walz and then the Liturgy Committee will meet [on Zoom] to decide what we will do in order to allow folks back “into the Church.” It will certainly involve “social distancing;” it may involve the wearing of masks; there will probably be no congregational singing [singing and speaking can spread the virus very easily]; we will not use hymnals and there will be no water in the holy water fonts. We will suspend daily Masses until we … [Read more...] about Worshiping together again: 5-20-2020 update
Community of Saints news 5-24-2020
Community of Saints would like to congratulate our 8th grade graduating class of 2020! This year's student school leaders have experienced something like no other class has ever experienced before. We feel confident that this situation will only make our students stronger and more resilient individuals; this experience has pushed them to become even more independent and self-disciplined learners. We know our 8th graders are well prepared for high school, and we cannot wait to follow their achievements and successes over the next several years! We will miss this amazing group of … [Read more...] about Community of Saints news 5-24-2020
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 5-24-2020
“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 LITURGICAL MINISTERS: Eventually we will be able to resume worshipping in church. We will need volunteers to serve as Ushers, Lectors and as Eucharistic Ministers at the Saturday and Sunday Masses. Will train. I invite anyone who could help with these volunteer opportunities to contact me through the parish office or email me at WEEKLY COLLECTION: Although we are not able to worship together, the bills still need to be paid. Please … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 5-24-2020
Worshiping together again: 5-16-2020 Update
The Archdiocese has sent pages of guidelines that should be followed as everyone is invited back to worship together. We will wait until an announcement by Governor Walz and then the Liturgy Committee will join me [on Zoom] to decide what we will do in order to allow folks back “into the Church.” It will certainly involve “social distancing;” it may involve the wearing of masks; there will probably be no congregational singing [singing and speaking can spread the virus very easily]; we will not use hymnals and there will be no water in the holy water fonts. We will try to communicate, before … [Read more...] about Worshiping together again: 5-16-2020 Update
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 5-17-2020
“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 WEBMASTER Seeking a volunteer admin and content manager for the st-matts.org website. Requires experience with WordPress. Main duties are posting weekly bulletins and inserts and monthly calendar. May also involve cross-posting blog articles to our Facebook page. LITURGICAL MINISTERS Eventually we will be able to resume worshipping in church. We will need volunteers to serve as Lectors and as Eucharistic Ministers at the Saturday 4:15 pm Mass. Will … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 5-17-2020
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 5-10-2020
“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 WEBMASTER Seeking a volunteer admin and content manager for the st-matts.org website. Requires experience with WordPress. Main duties are posting weekly bulletins and inserts and monthly calendar. May also involve cross-posting blog articles to our Facebook page. LITURGICAL MINISTERS Eventually we will be able to resume worshipping in church. We will need volunteers to serve as Lectors and as Eucharistic Ministers at the Saturday 4:15 pm Mass. Will … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 5-10-2020
Community of Saints news 5-10-2020
This past week was Teacher Appreciation Week. Community of Saints is so blessed to have THE most amazing teachers. Our teachers are progressive in their instructional practice, and demonstrate competency and excellence in so many ways. They truly thrive in educating the whole child, and they care about each individual student, family and fellow colleague in our school community. Thank you, Community of Saints teachers. You are the best. In alignment with Governor Walz as well as St. Paul/Minneapolis Archdiocese guidelines, our last day of distance learning will be Friday, May 29th. … [Read more...] about Community of Saints news 5-10-2020
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 days to give joyful witness to the Resurrection of Jesus. I deeply appreciate the sacrifices that you have been making so that we as the Catholic community can give concrete witness to our respect for human life, and tend to the physical and spiritual … [Read more...] about 5-1-20 letter from Archbishop Hebda: Stay-at-Home order, resumption of Masses
Litany in Time of Need
Archbishop Bernard Hebda asks that the students from every Catholic school in the twelve-county territory of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and the faithful set aside time every day, wherever they may be, to join together in offering the “Litany in Time of Need.” Please join us by tuning in to Relevant Radio 1330am, relevantradio.com, or the Relevant Radio App, where the litany will be broadcast each day at 11:05 a.m. Details of the "Litany in Time of Need" intercessory prayer initiative are here: Invoking the Powerful Intercession of the Saints with Archbishop … [Read more...] about Litany in Time of Need
Community of Saints news 5-3-2020
Community of Saints continues to instruct and support our students through distance learning. One quality of our school programming that we are very proud of is the sense of community we provide in our school environment. We have had to be creative in continuing this with our new normal. Our staff has been great at providing opportunities for interaction with students via Zoom meetings. Recently we hosted a COS Spirit Week! The week included events such as dressing up to daily themes, "attending" Mass, school-wide BINGO, and a surprise video to our students from staff. Check it out on our … [Read more...] about Community of Saints news 5-3-2020
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 1968 Easter Monday fire: st-matts.org/touched-by-a-fiery-spirit-fr-bob-reflection More photos and recollections of church fire here: st-matts.org/blazing-forward-thanks st-matts.org/blazing-forward-50th-anniversary-of-1968-church-fire-april-28-29-2018 Download high … [Read more...] about 50th Anniversary of Our Church Building
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 5-3-2020
“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 WEBMASTER: Seeking a volunteer admin and content manager for the st-matts.org website. Requires experience with WordPress. Main duties are posting weekly bulletins and inserts and monthly calendar. May also involve cross-posting blog articles to our Facebook page. LITURGICAL MINISTERS: Eventually we will be able to resume worshipping in church. We will need volunteers to serve as Lectors and as Eucharistic Ministers at the Saturday 4:15 pm Mass. Will … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 5-3-2020
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 or on the Archdiocesan website: www.archspm.org/rosary Download the worship guide: MAY DAY ROSARY PROCESSION 2020 Our Lady, Health of the Sick, Pray for Us! Hosted by Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and Cathedral of Saint Paul, National Shrine … [Read more...] about Live Stream: Annual Family Rosary Procession, Sunday, May 3, 2020, 2 pm
Community of Saints news 4-26-2020
Community of Saints continues to instruct and support our students through distance learning. One quality of our school programming that we are very proud of is the sense of community we provide in our school environment. We have had to be creative in continuing this with our new normal. Our staff has been great at providing opportunities for interaction with students via Zoom meetings. We also hosted a COS Spirit Week this past week! The week included events such as dressing up to daily themes, "attending" Mass, school-wide BINGO, and a surprise video to our students from staff! We … [Read more...] about Community of Saints news 4-26-2020
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 would like her to have another CT scan, but because of Covid-19 she cannot at this time. She is using a walker to get around, the Sisters are serving her meals, helping her to this and that, she is being waiting on hand and foot, literally! So, she is enjoying the … [Read more...] about Sister Anne Becker Update
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 4-26-2020
“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 WEBMASTER Seeking a volunteer admin and content manager for the st-matts.org website. Requires experience with WordPress. Main duties are posting weekly bulletins and inserts and monthly calendar. May also involve cross-posting blog articles to our Facebook page. LITURGICAL MINISTERS Eventually we will be able to resume worshipping in church. We will need volunteers to serve as Lectors and as Eucharistic Ministers at the Saturday 4:15 pm Mass. Will … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 4-26-2020
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 often and intensely for you, especially during Holy Week. I hope you were able to enter into the spirit of those days, whether by participating in the Archdiocesan virtual retreat or the online events in your parish or through your personal prayer at … [Read more...] about Archbishop Hebda, Stay at Home Update 4-17-20
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 we were able to be there visually in other ways via Facebook, YouTube and other means. We decorated minimally and will use your donations to decorate at other times throughout the year. We already had an Annual Reprint license from OneLicense.net which allows us to print worship … [Read more...] about Easter 2020 Environment Fund donations list
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 4-19-2020
“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 Due to the Coronavirus, our volunteer opportunities are limited! WEBMASTER: Seeking a volunteer admin and content manager for the st-matts.org website. Requires experience with WordPress. Main duties are posting weekly bulletins and inserts and monthly calendar. May also involve cross-posting blog articles to our Facebook page. WEEKLY COLLECTION: Although we are not able to worship together, the bills still need to be paid. Please continue to … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 4-19-2020
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 4-12-2020
“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 Due to the Coronavirus, our volunteer opportunities are limited! WEEKLY COLLECTION Although we are not able to worship together, the bills still need to be paid. Please continueto financially support our parish by sending your weekly envelope contribution to the parish center. THANK YOU! We are a Volunteer Parish!! The future of our parish depends on our dedicated volunteers. THANK YOU to all who made it possible for the congregation to attend Palm … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 4-12-2020
How to participate more fully in Holy Week services from home – April, 2020
We appreciate all those who have been able to participate, though remotely, in the Sunday Masses these past weekends. We invite those who are watching the liturgies of the Triduum to participate from their homes. For Holy Thursday [7:00pm] we invite people to have a basin, a pitcher of water and a towel. For Good Friday [3:00pm] we invite people to have a cross. For Holy Saturday [7:00pm] we invite people to have a candle that can be lit. Mass for Easter Sunday will be broadcast at 10:15am. Mass broadcasts available here: St. Matthew's on Facebook – … [Read more...] about How to participate more fully in Holy Week services from home – April, 2020
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. … [Read more...] about Palms available for curbside pickup
