“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 We need volunteers to continue the work of serving our parish and community. Currently we have four continuing opportunities. CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD, TEACHERS AND HELPERS NEEDED From mid-September until mid-May, children ages 3 to 6 may participate in Children’s Liturgy of the Word during the 10:15 AM Mass; the children are in the chapel about 20 minutes for age-appropriate instruction and crafts. We need more teachers and teen helpers to … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 10-20-2019
Community of Saints news 10-20-2019
Community of Saints is excited to announce that we will once again be hosting a Halloween Dance! The dance will take place in the Community of Saints' gymnasium on Friday, October 25th from 6:00-9:00 pm. In addition to the school community, the dance is open to our sponsoring parish communities as well! The cost of the dance is $5/person or $20/immediate family, and includes a DJ, games, photo booth and opportunities to purchase food and refreshments at concessions. Please note: all students must be accompanied by an adult. This is not a chaperoned event. Thank you, and we hope to see you … [Read more...] about Community of Saints news 10-20-2019
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union: a shining example of service
Every year on Columbus Day, all Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union offices donate their time to do volunteer work in their neighborhood. Several employees from the Affinity Plus office located on Lafayette Road spent nearly two hours washing windows, dusting chairs and polishing furniture in church. They also vacuumed the church and chapel, and polished all pews in the chapel. Affinity Plus also donates school supplies to Community of Saints Regional Catholic School. A big thank you to Jackie, Matthew, Kim, Janice, Morgan, Kimberly and Amanda (pictured below). … [Read more...] about Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union: a shining example of service
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 and then come downstairs to the Social Hall for a potluck meal and a short meeting. Please RSVP to Janelle Rohr, Faith Formation coordinator, via email or telephone 651-457-3522. The Confirmation launch is for the Wednesday … [Read more...] about Faith Formation news 10-13-2019
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 10-13-2019
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 We need volunteers to continue the work of serving our parish and community. Currently we have 5 continuing opportunities. CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD, TEACHERS AND HELPERS NEEDED From mid-September until mid-May, children ages 3 to 6 may participate in Children’s Liturgy of the Word during the 10:15 AM Mass; the children are in the chapel about 20 minutes for age-appropriate instruction and crafts. We need … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 10-13-2019
Classical music concerts at St. Matthew and Humboldt High, October 2019-April 2020
Eight classical music concerts will be presented in the coming months on the West Side. The venues include the Church of St. Matthew, 510 Hall Ave., St. Paul, and Humboldt High School. Sospiri, an early Baroque ensemble based in St. Paul, will perform 17th century expressions of death and loss at 2 p.m., Sunday, October 13, at St. Matthew's. Admission is free. The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra will perform Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony at 7 p.m., Thursday, November 21, at Humboldt High School. Tickets are free for West Side residents. The St. Paul Civic Symphony will perform works by … [Read more...] about Classical music concerts at St. Matthew and Humboldt High, October 2019-April 2020
See Galería Paz Jesús October 11-13, 2019, at Neighborhood Art Crawl
Church of St. Matthew parishioner Kristin Rafferty will have an art exhibit featuring iconic images of Our Lord and Lady in oil paints. Holy Water & Rosaries were used in the creation of these works. This is part of the Saint Paul Art Crawl and is at Galería Paz Jesús, three blocks away from St. Matthew's. [FYI: Kris is married to Stations of the Cross prayer leader and lector Michael Wood.] October 11-13, 2019 Friday 6-10:00 PM Sat 12:00-8 PM Sunday 12-5:00 PM Galería Paz Jesús: 582 Hall Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55107 (see #18 on map) Download Art Crawl 2019-Fall-Guide … [Read more...] about See Galería Paz Jesús October 11-13, 2019, at Neighborhood Art Crawl
Men’s Club News October 2019
Men's Club News October 2019 Next meeting: Wednesday, October 9, at 7:30 pm in the Social Hall Menu – Larry Poplar will be hosting the October general meeting dinner. He will be serving brats, bean salad, chips and a cookie. He will be taking a free will offering and will match donations up to a total of $250.00. This donation will go towards the upcoming Catholic Order of Foresters matching funds dinner which will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 immediately following the 4:15 mass. There is no cost for the dinner, however, they rely on your generous donations to achieve the goal of … [Read more...] about Men’s Club News October 2019
Meet Archbishop Hebda at a nearby Synod Prayer and Listening Event on October 11 or 12
Coming up fast are the first of several "Prayer and Listening Events" that serve as a prelude to the 2021 Archdiocesan Synod. The weekend of the October 11th and 12th is a great opportunity for St. Matthew's parishioners to attend at Guardian Angels in Oakdale on Friday or at Our Lady Guadalupe on Saturday. Archbishop Hebda will be in attendance at both of these Listening Events. Friday, Oct. 11, 6-9 p.m. Guardian Angels, Oakdale Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-noon Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Paul Bilingual (English and Spanish) The Listening Church Archbishop Bernard Hebda wants to hear from … [Read more...] about Meet Archbishop Hebda at a nearby Synod Prayer and Listening Event on October 11 or 12
Community of Saints news 9-29-2019
Community of Saints school year is off to a great start! Our K-8 enrollment has reached over 200 students, and we are so excited to have several new additions to our community! Thank you to our school families and sponsoring parish members for spreading the word about the high quality, faith-based educational experience we provide for our families. Pozole in the Park on Saturday, September 21, 2019, was a HUGE success! We fed approximately 150 people, and many kids played free games such as fort building, basketball, face painting, yard games and arts and crafts. The rain held off for us, and … [Read more...] about Community of Saints news 9-29-2019
Fall Festival wrap-up meeting 9-30-2019
After many months of planning, and the work of countless volunteers, last weekend we enjoyed our 2019 Fall Festival! We will have a “Wrap-Up” meeting on Monday Sept 30th at 6:30pm in the Parish Center. We will share feedback on this year’s festival and opinions on “where do we go from here.” If you have ideas for future fundraisers this will be a time to offer suggestions! We Are a Volunteer Parish.” Our success and our future depends on all of us working Together. … [Read more...] about Fall Festival wrap-up meeting 9-30-2019
Free Concert of Baroque Music by Sospiri: 2 pm, Sunday, October 13, 2019
Sospiri da Morte A Concert of Baroque Music 2 pm, Sunday, October 13, 2019 Church of St. Matthew 510 Hall Ave, St. Paul, MN 55107 Free admission / Entrada gratis About Sospiri da Morte: Sospiri da Morte is an exploration of 17th century musical expressions of death and loss from around the world. From plaintive laments to jaunty ciacconas, Sospiri will present many views of death, from Seicento Italy, Spain, and Latin America. The program includes works by Romero, Sances, Landi, Monteverdi, Strozzi, Marini, and more. About the group Sospiri: Sospiri is a baroque ensemble based out of … [Read more...] about Free Concert of Baroque Music by Sospiri: 2 pm, Sunday, October 13, 2019
Men’s Club News September 2019
Men's Club News September 2019 Next meeting: Wednesday, September 11, at 7:30 pm in the Social Hall Menu – Coney’s, chips, etc. Fall Fest St Matthews annual fall fest will be held on Saturday September 14th and Sunday September 15th. The men’s club will be grilling, serving beverages at the bar, running bingo and paddlewheel. Bingo will start right after the 4:15 mass. We will be looking for help both days so please volunteer if you are available, we will discuss at the general meeting. Strawberry Cleaning Fund Raiser Strawberry cleaning went well, the church raised a considerable … [Read more...] about Men’s Club News September 2019
Rosary Society and CCW News 9-8-2019
Women of Saint Matt’s Summer is over and a new season begins for the women for Saint Matthew’s Rosary/CCW. All women of the parish are invited to our first meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at 6:45 pm in the Social Hall. We are a group of all ages that specializes in hospitality to the parish. We look forward to seeing our current members, but are encouraging new members to come to this meeting. We will be talking about our Fall Festival and our important work at the Festival. This is a great time for new members to join us, come see what we are about and lend new ideas and inspiration … [Read more...] about Rosary Society and CCW News 9-8-2019
Fall Festival update 9-8-2019
St. Matthew's Fall Festival, September 14-15, 2019 Only 1 week until our annual Parish Fall Festival! Time is short. We need everyone’s help to make this another successful event! We will have an organizational meeting on Monday, Sept 9th at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. This will be our LAST meeting before the festival. We ask all Booth Chair people to attend this meeting as we finalize plans for the festival. We will need diagrams of how each booth should be set up. We need everyone’s help to make this another successful event! DONATIONS: We will be pleased to accept your donations … [Read more...] about Fall Festival update 9-8-2019
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 9-8-2019
“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 We need volunteers to continue the work of serving our parish and community. Currently we have 3 continuing opportunities. FAITH FORMATION TEACHERS NEEDED The St. Matthew Faith Formation program for public school students in grades 1 – 10 will resume in mid-September and we have openings for teachers and helpers. Volunteers should enjoy helping children know, love, and serve Jesus and their neighbor, as they learn more about their Catholic faith. Classes … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 9-8-2019
Community of Saints news 9-9-2019
SCHOOL MASSES AT COS School Masses will resume at Community of Saints Regional Catholic School on Thursday, September 12th at 9:10 am. Parishioners, parents, grandparents, family and friends are all welcome to attend these Masses. Please check the weekly bulletin to see if Father Adrian cancels a Mass during vacation, holidays, etc. COMMUNITY OF SAINTS NEWS Community of Saints is in search for volunteers! We are specifically looking for help in maintaining our school library. If you have any interest, or know someone who might, please contact the school: or … [Read more...] about Community of Saints news 9-9-2019
Strawberry cleaning for State Fair: final report 2019
Here is the final report for this year’s “State Fair strawberry cleaning." There were 69 different folks who worked on one or more of the days of the cleaning. It was wonderful to see so many people. It was wonderful to see “seniors” who can do this work; it was very wonderful to see some “youth” who came to help on most of the days! There were 362 “appearances” by those 69 people over the course of 11 days. On Tuesday, August 27 there was no cleaning because of the amount of rain on Monday. The concessionaire had enough berries for the next day. We had an agreement to clean for these … [Read more...] about Strawberry cleaning for State Fair: final report 2019
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 9-1-2019
“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 We need volunteers to continue the work of serving our parish and community. Currently we have 3 continuing opportunities. FAITH FORMATION TEACHERS NEEDED The St. Matthew Faith Formation program for public school students in grades 1 – 10 will resume in mid-September and we have openings for teachers and helpers. Volunteers should enjoy helping children know, love, and serve Jesus and their neighbor, as they learn more about their Catholic faith. Classes … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 9-1-2019
Strawberry Cleaning 2019
We have had 25-35 people each day cleaning and preparing strawberries for the State Fair. Proceeds go toward the church and school roof repairs that were recently completed. Our earnings will be approximately $4300. There have been about 700 pounds of strawberries to clean each day. Cleaning sessions started at 8:00 am every morning from Wednesday, August 21 through Sunday, September 1. Thanks to all who have helped! The parish has profited greatly from your time and generosity. … [Read more...] about Strawberry Cleaning 2019
Fall Festival update 9-1-2019
St. Matthew's Fall Festival, September 14-15, 2019 Only 2 weeks until our annual Parish Fall Festival! Time is short. We need everyone’s help to make this another successful event! DONATIONS: We will be pleased to accept your donations before and after mass every Saturday and Sunday. Please bring them to the back of the church. Donations during the week, Monday through Thursday 9am—4pm will be accepted at the Parish Center. Donation Suggestions include: Bakery: Baked Goods, Canned goods, crafts Jewelry: Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, clips, hats, purses, scarves, religious items Pie … [Read more...] about Fall Festival update 9-1-2019
Annual Mass & Picnic at Cherokee Park 8-18-2019
Church of St. Matthew Annual Mass & Picnic at Cherokee Park. Sunday, August 18th, 10:30 am –2:00 pm. We began our celebration with Mass at 10:30 am, Fr. Steve presided. The Men’s Club supplied grilled meats for the barbeque. The Rosary Society supplied the paper products. People brought side dishes and/or desserts to share. … [Read more...] about Annual Mass & Picnic at Cherokee Park 8-18-2019
Liturgical Ministry Schedule September through November, 2019
Download PDF of schedule: Ministry Schedule 8-31-2019 thru 11-24-2019 Thanks for your continued help! Jan Lackner JML3242[at]aol.com … [Read more...] about Liturgical Ministry Schedule September through November, 2019
Fall Festival update 8-25-2019
St. Matthew's Fall Festival, September 14-15, 2019 TIME'S FLYING!!! Only 3 weeks until our annual Parish Fall Festival!! Time is short and donations have been light! We need everyone’s help to make this another successful event! DONATIONS: We will be pleased to accept your donations before and after mass every Saturday and Sunday. Please bring them to the back of the church. Donations during the week, Monday through Thursday 9am—4pm will be accepted at the Parish Center. Still looking for donations…we received a handful last week, but just a handful. The Fall Festival is our parish’s … [Read more...] about Fall Festival update 8-25-2019
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 8-25-2019
“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 We need volunteers to continue the work of serving our parish and community. Currently we have 4 continuing opportunities. FAITH FORMATION TEACHERS NEEDED The St. Matthew Faith Formation program for public school students in grades 1 – 10 will resume in mid-September and we have openings for teachers and helpers. Volunteers should enjoy helping children know, love, and serve Jesus and their neighbor, as they learn more about their Catholic faith. Classes … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 8-25-2019
Community of Saints news 8-25-2019
We would like to give a HUGE thanks for the enormous response to our request for golf clubs and equipment. We received a large quantity of golf clubs and golf balls, along with some other miscellaneous golf equipment. We are set! Thank you, thank you! Community of Saints is looking forward to our best school year yet! All of our amazing staff is returning, and our enrollment will be increasing for the fourth consecutive year. This year we look forward to full implementation of our blended learning program known as Higher Powered Learning through the University of Notre Dame. We also … [Read more...] about Community of Saints news 8-25-2019
August 15: Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
St. Matthew’s will celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Thursday, August 15th with Mass at 6:30 pm. Come celebrate this Feast of our Blessed Mother. … [Read more...] about August 15: Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Volunteer Opportunities and Thanks, 8-18-2019
From Mary Leibl, Volunteer Coordinator: “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 We need volunteers to continue the work of serving our parish and community. Currently we have 2 continuing opportunities. FAITH FORMATION TEACHERS NEEDED The St. Matthew Faith Formation program for public school students in grades 1 – 10 will resume in mid-September and we have openings for teachers and helpers. Volunteers should enjoy helping children know, love, and serve Jesus and their neighbor, as they learn … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Thanks, 8-18-2019
Fall Festival update 8-18-2019
St. Matthew's Fall Festival, September 14-15, 2019 TIME'S FLYING!!! Only 4 weeks until our annual Parish Fall Festival!! Time is short and donations have been light! We need everyone’s help to make this another successful event! DONATIONS: We will be pleased to accept your donations before and after mass every Saturday and Sunday. Please bring them to the back of the church. Donations during the week, Monday through Thursday 9am—4pm will be accepted at the Parish Center. Still looking for donations…we received a handful last week, but just a handful. The Fall Festival is our parish’s … [Read more...] about Fall Festival update 8-18-2019
Strawberry Cleaning for Minnesota State Fair
Now is the time to sign up for cleaning and preparing Strawberries for the State Fair Booth. You can just show up at 8:00 am in the Social Hall any morning between Wednesday, August 21 and Sunday, September 1. Sign-up sheets are in the back of Church – just put your name and phone number on the days when you will be able to help. Thanks! The parish will profit greatly from your time and generosity. Come every day or whenever possible! Your participation will help to earn money for the new church roof! … [Read more...] about Strawberry Cleaning for Minnesota State Fair
Christmas Ornaments at Fall Festival
Several years ago St. Matthew Christmas ornaments were sold at the Fall Festival. The ornaments were sold in sets of two. A picture of the church was on the ornament and the buyer could then have the name of a family member, friend etc., living, or deceased, written on the ornaments. The buyer kept one ornament and the other would be placed on the Sanctuary Christmas trees during the Christmas season. We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to write the names on these ornaments during the Festival on Sunday Sept 15. If you would like to offer your artistic talent please contact … [Read more...] about Christmas Ornaments at Fall Festival
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 when you come to your first Wednesday evening class. The above registration form is only for students who do not attend Community of Saints Regional Catholic School. A separate Sacraments registration form is available from Community of Saints Regional Catholic … [Read more...] about Faith Formation news 8-11-2019
Community of Saints news 8-11-2019
Community of Saints Sports Equipment Request. With the excitement of our student enrollment continuing to grow, we are in need of some additional PE and Recess Equipment. Specific Request: Do you have any extra golf balls or golf clubs lying around the garage that you haven’t used in years? Community of Saints is looking for golf drivers, putters and golf balls you no longer use. We are also looking for other lightly used sports equipment balls, such as soccer balls, basketballs, etc. If you have any of these items please bring them to the Community of Saints school office. No need to go … [Read more...] about Community of Saints news 8-11-2019
Fall Festival update 8-11-2019
St. Matthew's Fall Festival, September 14-15, 2019 TIME'S FLYING!!! Only 5 weeks until our annual Parish Fall Festival!! Time is short and donations have been light! We need everyone’s help to make this another successful event! DONATIONS: We will be pleased to accept your donations before and after mass every Saturday and Sunday. Please bring them to the back of the church. Donations during the week, Monday through Thursday 9am—4pm will be accepted at the Parish Center. Still looking for donations…we received a handful last week, but just a handful. The Fall Festival is our parish’s … [Read more...] about Fall Festival update 8-11-2019
Men’s Club News August 2019
August 2019 There will be no general meeting on August 14th, see you in September! Mudhens Game We had 52 people for the Miesville game. The cost to the club was about $10.00 per person which included a ride to the park and beverages on the bus. This was a great social activity for not only the Men’s Club but for members of the parish. St Paul Saints Tim bought 25 tickets and sold all of them, I think this was the first time I remember selling all of tickets. The club subsidized the cost of the tickets, so it cost us around $125.00. This was also another fun social event for the club … [Read more...] about Men’s Club News August 2019
