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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

Annual Mass & Picnic at Cherokee Park on Sunday, August 18

Church of St. Matthew Annual Mass & Picnic at Cherokee Park. Sunday, August 18th, 10:30 am –2:00 pm. We will begin our celebration with Mass at 10:30 am, Fr. Steve presiding. Then the fun begins with a barbeque; Men’s Club supplying the grilled meats. Rosary Society will supply the paper products. You bring along a side dish and/or dessert to share. Don’t forget your lawn chairs, blanket, your own beverages, perhaps a yard game, and of course insect repellent and sunscreen! … [Read more...] about Annual Mass & Picnic at Cherokee Park on Sunday, August 18

Fall Festival update 7-21-2019

St. Matthew's Fall Festival, September 14-15, 2019 We will have an organizational meeting on Tuesday, July 23rd at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. It is not too soon to start gathering donations for the various booths.   DONATIONS Download flyer PDF: Donations Insert Fall Festival July 28 2019 Only 7 weeks until our annual Parish Fall Festival!! We need everyone’s help to make this another successful event! 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 … [Read more...] about Fall Festival update 7-21-2019

Volunteer Opportunities and Thanks, 7-14-2019

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. LITURGICAL MINISTERS Need volunteers to serve as Lectors and as Eucharistic Ministers at the Saturday 4:15 pm Mass. Will train. STRAWBERRIES FOR FESTIVAL BAKING We have many bags of frozen strawberries available for anyone who would like to use them for their Fall Festival baking. Bakery booth … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Thanks, 7-14-2019

Visit by the Archdiocesan Parish Planning Team

Members of the Archdiocesan Parish Planning Team (APP) will be having a conversation with parishioners on the finance and pastoral council and Fr. Rick Banker, our parochial administrator, on Thursday, August 1. Members of the councils are preparing some documents to describe how St. Matt’s meets the criteria for a “viable” parish. Pray for the council members both as they prepare and as they dialogue on August 1. … [Read more...] about Visit by the Archdiocesan Parish Planning Team

School Building Lease Update

There were two ‘tours’ of the building. One was by personnel from a charter school that is looking for more space, the other was from a different, educational effort - with less of a specific plan at this time. The finance council continues to work on the budget for this current (started on July 1) fiscal year...getting the numbers to line up as we use the dedicated fund for payment of the mortgage and other reserves for our operations. Please keep this work of the parish in your prayers. Related story: West Side Summit Charter School Closing … [Read more...] about School Building Lease Update

Community of Saints news 7-14-2019

Summer Programming. Our Preschool and Extended Day summer programs have been busy having an amazing summer!  Each week brings new activities and on or off-site field trip experiences-some of these field trips have included stops at the Science Museum, Dairy Queen, West St. Paul Pool and others!  When our summer programs are not on a field trip, they are constantly involved in fun and interactive activities.  Please contact Katie Hartz for more details about our amazing summer programming and how to sign up. Call 651-457-2510 or email  .   Community of Saints Fifth … [Read more...] about Community of Saints news 7-14-2019

Fall Festival update 7-14-2019

St. Matthew's Fall Festival, September 14-15, 2019 We will have an organizational meeting on Tuesday, July 23rd at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. SILENT AUCTION The process of sending out solicitation letters to area businesses continues and now once again the Silent Auction Committee is calling on St. Matthew’s parishioners to support the Fall Festival’s Silent Auction through donations. Your generosity to last year’s silent auction was overwhelming. Your donations made the auction the success that is was. We were very fortunate to have received such a variety of Silent Auction items … [Read more...] about Fall Festival update 7-14-2019

Men’s Club News July 2019

Monthly Meeting The July 10th general meeting will be held in Miesville. There will be no meeting this month in the Social Hall.   Mudhens Game St. Matthew’s Men’s Club is hosting a bus trip to Miesville, MN, for Mudhens baseball game on Wednesday, July 10th. We invite anyone (men, women, and accompanied children) to hop on the bus with us. Refreshments will be available on the bus. We will have adult ballpark admission tickets for $2 and kids under 18 will be free. We will leave St. Matthew’s at 6:00 pm, arrive by 7 pm. Ballpark concessions will be open and there are 2 restaurants close to … [Read more...] about Men’s Club News July 2019

Libera Boys Choir Concert, Cathedral of St. Paul, July 26

The London-based boys choir "Libera" will be performing at the Cathedral of St. Paul on July 26th at 7:30 PM. They last performed here back in 2011. Their music encompasses a wide range of genres, from Classical and chant, to ambient and popular styles of music. You can listen to their albums on music streaming sites such as Spotify and Apple music, and you can see their music videos and live performances on YouTube. NOTE: The ticket prices shown on the posters aren't completely accurate, because tickets for children 12 & under range from $11-$20.   … [Read more...] about Libera Boys Choir Concert, Cathedral of St. Paul, July 26

West Side Summit Charter School Closing

The board of directors of West Side Summit Charter School decided on June 18 to close the school and cease operations effective June 30.  Sarah Hanson, the executive director, communicated to the parents the following day: While we believe we have served our students well over the years, in many cases, our reading and math test scores have not reflected the growth necessary to adequately prepare students for the rigors of high school and college.  The West Side Summit Board of Directors met last night for a regularly scheduled board meeting to discuss our academic results and the future of … [Read more...] about West Side Summit Charter School Closing

Alternative Daily Mass Locations and Times July 1-22

Father Steve Adrian will be enjoying some ‘well deserved’ vacation time in July. He will be away from the parish from Monday, July 1 through Sunday, July 22. During that time there will be no daily Masses nor Scripture and Communion Services. Please worship at one of our neighbors during that time: Assumption Church: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. & 12:00 Noon Our Lady of Guadalupe: Tuesday—Friday - 5:30 pm St. Joseph: Monday-Friday mornings at 7:30 am and Tuesday-Thursday afternoons at 5:30 pm; First Friday 5:30pm. Saturday 8:00 am. … [Read more...] about Alternative Daily Mass Locations and Times July 1-22

Community of Saints news 6-23-2019

Community of Saints School is always working to continue growing professionally and find best practices! The first week of summer included three days of Higher Powered Learning Program training with our school BLAST leadership team as we prepare to roll out school-wide blended learning next school year. This past week, the school administration headed to the University of Notre Dame for the Latino Enrollment Institute (LEI) conference. In a few weeks, a team of teachers will also be heading to Notre Dame for an intense two-week STEM training. We are excited to implement ideas and frameworks we … [Read more...] about Community of Saints news 6-23-2019

Men’s Club: Take Me Out to the Ball Game

St. Matthew's Men's Club is hosting a bus trip to Miesville, MN, for the Miesville Mudhens baseball game on Wednesday, July 10. We invite anyone (men, women, and accompanied children) to hop on the bus with us. Refreshments will be available on the bus. Ballpark admission is $2 for age 18 and up and free under 18. We leave St. Matthew's at 6:00 pm, arrive by 7:00 pm. Ballpark concessions will be open and there are 2 restaurants close to the ballpark (King's Bar & Grill or Wiederholt's Supper Club). Game time is 8 pm. Questions or to reserve a spot on the bus, contact Tim Nowak … [Read more...] about Men’s Club: Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Quo Vadis Vocation Camps, July 21-24, 2019

QUO VADIS YOUTH VOCATION CAMPS July 21 – 24, 2019 Dunrovin Retreat Center, Marine on St. Croix, MN Quo Vadis is a camp experience for youth ages 14-17 to learn that nothing is more important than discovering God’s will for your life – and living it! Quo Vadis begins on Sunday, July 21 with 4 p.m. registration, followed by 5 p.m. Sunday Mass and concludes on Wednesday at 1 p.m. The camp includes Mass, prayer, campfires, talks, field trips to visit religious communities, confession, rosary along with lots of outdoor camp fun and recreation! Space is limited. For more information and to … [Read more...] about Quo Vadis Vocation Camps, July 21-24, 2019

Roof replacement update 6-16-2019

Church roof replacement begins the week of June 16. Please help us with the cost of this roof. Many have done so already. Perhaps you have thought about doing so as well. Specially marked envelopes are on the table under the Icon of Saint Matthew. Give a little or give a lot. We appreciate all contributions. Again, thank you for taking care of your parish for today and years to come. … [Read more...] about Roof replacement update 6-16-2019

Fall Festival update 6-16-2019

St. Matthew's Fall Festival, September 14-15, 2019 Our next organizational meeting is on Monday, July 8, at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. Last year’s festival was a huge success. We welcome all who want to build on that success. Come share your ideas! We invite all volunteers! Booth Chair people, veterans of past festivals and newbies who want to be involved. Do you have a new idea? Bring that to the meeting, too! Everyone working together will make our Festival fun and successful! Come join the team! The Silent Auction Committee is looking for NEW items to make baskets for the auction at … [Read more...] about Fall Festival update 6-16-2019

Men’s Club News June 2019

Monthly Meeting Wednesday, June 12, 2019,  8 pm, in the Social Hall Menu – Barbecued hamburgers, hot dogs, etc. 2019 Celebrate West St. Paul Days Grand Marshal Our very own Tim Nowak was the grand marshal for this year’s Celebrate WSP Days parade. I feel this is long overdue. Tim works hard for the WSP community and is well deserving of this honor. Congratulations Tim! 2019 Celebrate West St. Paul Days Financials The Celebrate WSP Days / Harmon Park Festival was a little slow due to the weather. Despite it being slow and with some creative accounting the club showed a decent profit. The … [Read more...] about Men’s Club News June 2019

Community of Saints news 6-9-2019

Enrollment for the 2019-20 school year is in full swing, and we are excited—last year our enrollment increased over 10%, and we are hoping to grow even more next school year.  We are asking YOU to spread the word, and help us with our goal to increase enrollment!  If you know of anyone, ages PreK to 8th grade, looking for a high quality, AFFORDABLE, Catholic education, that emphasizes the values of faith, inclusivity and love, please send them our way and we will give them a tour and show them what we are all about!  Doug Lieser: ; School Office: 651-457-2510. We … [Read more...] about Community of Saints news 6-9-2019

Strawberry cleaning 2019

We have 24 people signed up to help with strawberry cleaning. First cleaning will be Friday & Saturday, June 21 & 22, 2019. Money earned will go toward the roof repair. A great way for people to donate their time and talent for a new roof. Contact … [Read more...] about Strawberry cleaning 2019

Door painting volunteers needed on Saturday, May 25

On Sat. May 25th at 9am, Greg Lothenbach & Tim Dalzell are going to be painting some doors at the church. Touching up door outside of Chapel (suffered under the Polar Vortex.) Outside of Social Hall doors by parking lot. (Loaves and Fishes have taped signs on those doors). Then there are 2 new doors that were put on last fall. (too cold to paint then). If even 2 more people would help, the job could be done in less than 2 hrs. Contact Mary Leibl if you can help: … [Read more...] about Door painting volunteers needed on Saturday, May 25

Liturgical Ministry Scheduling for June through August, 2019

We will be writing the next Liturgical Ministry Schedule on May 21st. This schedule will cover the dates from June 1st through August 26th. Please let us know if there are any dates you cannot serve, or any dates that you would like to be scheduled. Current schedule: Ministry Schedule 3-2-2019 thru 5-26-2019 Thanks for your continued help!  Jan Lackner  JML3242[at]aol.com … [Read more...] about Liturgical Ministry Scheduling for June through August, 2019

Volunteers needed to take Communion to homebound after weekend masses

We have one volunteer to take communion to those unable to worship with us, however we need more. This “liturgical” ministry involves taking a pyx with a host from Saturday or Sunday Mass; visiting the person in their home; reading the gospel and sharing a sentence or two from the homily; praying the Lord’s Prayer together and then giving the Host to the person. Once we have a few volunteers for this ministry we will then invite people to request that visit. Last Sunday our first volunteer took communion from the 10:15 am Mass to a parishioner who is no longer able to physically come to … [Read more...] about Volunteers needed to take Communion to homebound after weekend masses

Fall Festival update 5-19-2019

Fall Festival, September 14-15, 2019 Our Fall Festival will be held the weekend of September 14th & 15th. We will have an organizational meeting on Wednesday, May 28th at 6:30 pm in the Parish Center. Last year’s festival was a huge success. We welcome all who want to build on that success. Come share your ideas! We invite all volunteers! Veterans of past festivals and newbies who want to be involved. Do you have a new idea? Bring that to the meeting too! Everyone working together will make our Festival fun and successful! Come join the team! … [Read more...] about Fall Festival update 5-19-2019

St. Matthew’s Parish Pastoral Council

We invite all parish members to consider serving on the Pastoral Council. Serving on the council is a ministry to the whole parish. There are nine members who serve a 2 year term with a maximum of 6 years. We operate by consensus. Consensus decision-making is a group decision-making process in which group members develop, and agree to support, a decision in the best interest of the whole. Council members should be willing to commit their time, talent and wisdom in a consultative and collaborative manner. Members are asked to attend monthly meetings. Typically we have ten meetings each … [Read more...] about St. Matthew’s Parish Pastoral Council

Perpetual Adoration at Saint Michael Adoration Chapel

HE IS RISEN. REJOICE AND BE GLAD. COME TO ME... IN PERPETUAL ADORATION Eight Open Hours I gave all for you. Will you give an hour to ME? Sunday 11:00 a.m. Tuesday 2:00 a.m. Tuesday 1:00 p.m. Wednesday 10:00 a.m. Wednesday 4:00 p.m. Thursday 11:00 a.m. Thursday 6:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 p.m. Saturday 1:00 p.m. Help is also needed on Saturday mornings at 8:00 am cleaning the Chapel. Many hands make light work. Currently there are only a couple ladies cleaning every week. Please consider joining them or alternating with them. Call Shirley Higginbotham for details, … [Read more...] about Perpetual Adoration at Saint Michael Adoration Chapel

Roof replacement, contribution envelopes, entrance ramp 5-19-2019

Roof replacement: Thank you very much for those who have contributed to the “roof” fund. We have more than one year’s cost covered with donations of more than $6,900.  [Spread out over the anticipated 25 year life of the roof, the cost is about $101 per weekend.] The contract was signed in April, we received the proxy from the Archdiocese [from the archbishop and the vicar general] to proceed; the down payment has been made to Fischer Flat Roofs. This company is located in Ellsworth WI. The company anticipates beginning about June 17. [Provided that the weather cooperates for the jobs … [Read more...] about Roof replacement, contribution envelopes, entrance ramp 5-19-2019

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.  … [Read more...] about First Communion recipients of May 11, 2019