Community of Saints had a blast helping out at the St. Matthew Fish Fry last Friday night. Thank you to the St. Matthew Men's Club for all of your support and allowing COS to be a part of this amazing community event. We think we had over 40 volunteers, including current families, as well as Alum members of Community of Saints! We always look forward to attending and/or serving at our sponsoring parish lenten meals. Night of Community results have been configured, and the benefit brought in $12,400! All proceeds will go directly to our Student Experience Fund. A huge thank you to all … [Read more...] about Community of Saints news 3-8-2020
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Catholic Services Appeal 2020
Serve the poor, support life and strengthen the faith! Video for the 2020 Catholic Services Appeal. More info here: archspm.org/catholic-services-appeal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpMWUaNQUVc Prayers of the Faithful for 2020 CSA (To be used February 1 through March 8) For our neighbors in need who receive help from the Catholic Services Appeal Foundation. May we join in serving the poor, supporting life, and strengthening the Faith. We Pray to the Lord. Oraciones de los Fieles para CSA 2020 (Se utilizará del 1 de febrero al 8 de marzo) Por nuestros vecinos necesitados que reciben … [Read more...] about Catholic Services Appeal 2020
Community of Saints news 2-16-2020
Our annual Night of Community with the theme of Roaring Twenties was a huge success! We project we had close to 150 people attend. Our guests had a great time, and we will share the outcome of our fundraiser once we finalize numbers. During Catholic Schools Week, Amari Muhammad in fifth grade was our COS finalist for the National Geographic geography bee. Amari will submit an online geography assessment that could potentially make him eligible to participate in the state bee! Adriana Silva in eighth grade was our runner up. Way to go to all those who participated. They did a fantastic job! … [Read more...] about Community of Saints news 2-16-2020
Community of Saints news 1-12-2020
Community of Saints focused on prayer, community and service this Advent Season. Students and staff gathered for weekly prayer services and also read about the story of baby Jesus in our daily morning prayers. We also hosted Las Posadas at school as well as at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. School families were encouraged to decorate a family ornament for our tree in the hallway by the office! For service, we supported our student Isaac in his mission for Isaac's Blessing Bags for people without a home. Our students also decorated Meals on Wheels food bags. Tickets for Sale! Our … [Read more...] about Community of Saints news 1-12-2020
Isaac’s Blessing Bags 2019: Catholic Spirit article
Isaac Garcia, an 8th grader at Community of Saints School, helped bring Christmas again this year to homeless people. Last year, at COS, he organized the collection of enough items to gift over 100 people at a local homeless shelter. This year, St. Matthew's offered to help Isaac collect items for gifts. Donations included hand warmers, socks, hats, mittens, scarves, sweaters, boots, jackets, bottled water, soap, fruit snacks, granola bars, toothbrushes, deodorant, combs, hair brushes disposable razors, small toys for babies & children, and diapers. Here is an article that appeared in … [Read more...] about Isaac’s Blessing Bags 2019: Catholic Spirit article
Community of Saints news 12-29-2019
Community of Saints Regional Catholic School focused on prayer, community and service this Advent Season. Students and staff gathered for weekly prayer services and also read about the story of baby Jesus in our daily morning prayers. We also hosted Las Posadas at school as well as at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. School families were encouraged to decorate a family ornament for our tree in the hallway by the office! For service, we supported our student Isaac in his mission for Isaac's Blessing Bags for people without a home. Our students also decorated Meals on Wheels food bags. … [Read more...] about Community of Saints news 12-29-2019
The Good News Fall-Winter 2019
The Good News from Alums, Friends and Families providing tuition assistance to Community of Saints Regional Catholic School Download PDF: The-Good-News-Fall-Winter-2019 Service, Faith & Leadership: Joe Votel '72 and Tom Smith '72 End of Year Challenge! Honor A Loved One who values Catholic education Fr. Steve’s Column Class of 1959 Reunion 2018-2019 Annual Report School News: After 5 Years with Bridget Kramer as Principal, Enrollment Is Up 18% and COS is Going Strong Grants from University of Notre Dame Faith Serves as Foundation Expanding Resources to Manage … [Read more...] about The Good News Fall-Winter 2019
Isaac’s Blessing Bags 2019
"My Name is Isaac. I want to help the homeless!” Two weeks ago Isaac Garcia, an 8th grader at Community of Saints School, spoke at both masses telling us of his wish to bring Christmas to the homeless people. Last year, at COS, he collected enough items to gift over 100 people at a local homeless shelter. This year we at St. Matthew's have offered to help him collect items for gifts. Until the weekend of Dec. 7th & 8th donations may be left back by the Scrip table. Suggestions from Isaac were: Hand warmers, socks, hats, mittens, scarves, sweaters, boots, and jackets all for men, women … [Read more...] about Isaac’s Blessing Bags 2019
Community of Saints news 11-10-2019
Community of Saints is honored to host coffee and treats this weekend at St. Matthew Church after the 10:15 am Mass on Sunday, November 10. Stop by and say hi to Ms. Bridget Kramer and learn more about our amazing school! Also, please visit our website at communityofsaints.org We will be concluding our school marathon on Give to the Max Day, Thursday, November 14th. Please consider selecting our school as an organization to donate to on Give to the Max Day! Our goal this marathon has been to raise $12,000 for flexible classroom seating and classroom STEM resources. Throughout the marathon, … [Read more...] about Community of Saints news 11-10-2019
COS awarded Educational Impact grant from Catholic Community Foundation
Community of Saints Regional Catholic School is happy to be a recent recipient of an Educational Impact Grant from the Catholic Community Foundation (CCF). This grant was made possible by many donors – past and present – whose belief in the power of endowment has allowed CCFto steward and grow endowment funds. These funds provide annual grants to our Catholic schools in order to make Catholic education accessible to more and more students. The Catholic Community Foundation, located in St. Paul, is the largest Catholic community foundation in the nation and is committed to supporting the … [Read more...] about COS awarded Educational Impact grant from Catholic Community Foundation
The Good News Summer 2019
The Good News-Summer 2019 Download PDF: The-Good-News-Summer-2019.pdf COS Purchases St. Michael’s Campus Fr. Steve’s Column Tom McKeown Knows a Good Education Changes Lives COS 2015 Alums Graduate from High School Class of ’69 & Reunion Sunday, April 28, 2019 School News: University of Notre Dame Awards STEM Grant to COS School News: Coin Drive Raises $1,736.05 to Support Youth with Cancer School News: WEM Renews 3-Year Grant School News: Archbishop Hebda Visits COS School News: 8th Graders Head North for Annual Trip to Wolf Ridge Congratulations to the 8th Grade … [Read more...] about The Good News Summer 2019
Community of Saints news 10-27-2019
Community of Saints is halfway through our annual school marathon! We kicked off on October 3rd with obstacle courses that included a lot of hopping, running and throwing! Students loved it. The marathon ends on Give to the Max Day-Thursday, November 14th. Our goal this year is to raise $12,000 for flexible classroom seating and classroom STEM resources. Throughout the marathon, classes also work on service projects. Some of the service projects this year include decorating Meals on Wheels bags, making cards for residential care centers and picking up trash. … [Read more...] about Community of Saints news 10-27-2019
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Support for Community of Saints Regional Catholic School
For more than 130 years Saint Matthew's Church has supported a school where children have been given a quality, Christian Catholic education. Until 2012 that school was on the parish campus. For the last seven years the school has been part of a consolidation as Community of Saints. That school recently has been able to purchase the land that was formerly Saint Michael's parish. One of the best outcomes of that event was the 'guarantee' that Community of Saints will be around for many years to come; parents can confidently choose COS and know that their children will graduate after pre … [Read more...] about Support for Community of Saints Regional Catholic School
Community of Saints news 5-5-2019
Marge Milner, one of our amazing fifth grade teachers, is retiring at the end of this school year. Marge has taught at Community of Saints since its beginning 7 years ago, and prior to that, was a fifth grade teacher at St. John Vianney for 22 years. Please join us in celebrating her commitment to Catholic education, on Sunday, May 19th, at St. John Vianney's 10:30am Mass. Following Mass, there will be a reception with cake and refreshments, and an opportunity to thank Marge for her outstanding work. We hope to see you there! A "Congratulations" is in order for our many students who … [Read more...] about Community of Saints news 5-5-2019
Community of Saints update 4-14-2019
Festival del día del niño! All are welcome to join us for our first annual Children's Day Festival. The celebration will take place Saturday, April 27th, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm in the Community of Saints gymnasium. Admission is FREE, and includes games, snacks, music and a whole lot of fun! It is an event you cannot miss, and we hope to see you and your family there! Download bilingual festival flyer Lenten Service Project: We are in the midst of our classroom Coin Wars to raise money for NEGU (Never Ever Give Up) Joy Jars. This organization supports youth with cancer. The money we raise will be … [Read more...] about Community of Saints update 4-14-2019
Reunion Mass: Sunday, April 28, 2019, 11:15 am, at COS
All alums of Saint Matthew's School and all the other feeder schools to Community of Saints Regional Catholic School (St. Michael's, St. John Vianney, Our Lady of Guadalupe) are invited to Mass at COS at 11:15 am on Sunday, April 28. A special invitation to all those whose grad year was 4 or 9. Extra special invitation to anyone who graduated before 1960! Please RSVP to the school so there is enough food for all. or 651-457-2510 This is an opportunity for alum to connect and for them to see our school. Our sponsoring parishes have a rich history of education … [Read more...] about Reunion Mass: Sunday, April 28, 2019, 11:15 am, at COS
The Good News Spring 2019
Download PDF: The-Good-News-Spring-2019 Fr. Steve’s Column COS Partners With University of Notre Dame Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) General Joe Votel ’72 Classes of 1969 Marge Milner Will Retire After Teaching for 30 Years Remembering St. Michael’s School: Gerald Kegler 1950-1959 Remembering St. Matthew’s School: Mark Votel 1951-1958 Join us for Reunion Sunday! April 28, 2019 Celebrate Mass with Archbishop Hebda, Thursday, April 4, 9:10 am, COS School … [Read more...] about The Good News Spring 2019
Community of Saints will purchase St. Michael’s Church property
Community of Saints Regional Catholic School is set to purchase the property of St. Michael's Church. We are so thrilled to share this exciting news with you! This is another component that strongly demonstrates the sustainability of Community of Saints! St. Michael's Church property is where Community of Saints resides – and soon the property will be called our own. Please read the press release below or CLICK HERE to download press release as a PDF file. Press Release Contact: Doug Lieser 651-457-2510 Community of Saints Regional Catholic School to … [Read more...] about Community of Saints will purchase St. Michael’s Church property
Night of Community COS Annual Benefit – Saturday, February 23, 2019
We look forward to seeing many of you at our annual school benefit this upcoming Saturday! Below is information on what will be at "Night of Community", including information on our Classroom Baskets, Silent Auction, and Mystery Bags! It's not too late to attend! Night of Community COS Annual Benefit Saturday, February 23 6-9:30pm St. Matthew's Social Hall $40/person Ticket includes food from Cossetta's, Cora's Wing, Boca Chica, Joseph's and more! Silent Auction. Games. Raffle. Prizes. Food. Drink. Gifts. Fun. To reserve tickets CLICK HERE, call 651-457-2510 or email the office. Peek … [Read more...] about Night of Community COS Annual Benefit – Saturday, February 23, 2019
Community of Saints News 2-3-2019
Last week was Catholic Schools Week! Each day, students had different dress up theme day as part of the celebration of Catholic education! The week also consisted of a geography bee, buddy reading, staff versus students volleyball game, BINGO, open house and a food drive! "Night of Community: Spring Fever" Tickets for Sale! Tickets are now available for our fifth annual benefit, which will take place on Saturday, February 23rd, from 6:00-9:00 pm, in St. Matthew's Social Hall. Tickets are $40 and include heavy food tastings from local food vendors Cora's Wings, Boca Chica, Cossetta's, … [Read more...] about Community of Saints News 2-3-2019
Community of Saints News 1-27-2019
Archbishop Hebda will be celebrating mass at Community of Saints during Catholic Schools Week! All are welcome to join us for our 9:10am student mass on Thursday, January 31st. "Night of Community: Spring Fever" Tickets for Sale! Tickets are now available for our fifth annual benefit, which will take place on Saturday, February 23rd, from 6-9pm, in St. Matthew's Social Hall. Tickets are $40 and include heavy food tastings from local food vendors Cora's Wings, Boca Chica, Cossetta's, and Joseph's, appetizers, Mystery Bags, silent auction, games, and a WHOLE lot of fun! All proceeds go … [Read more...] about Community of Saints News 1-27-2019
Fall Festival & Fix-It Fund Raiser Results
It is wonderful to finally share with you the good news that the Fall Festival raised $16,000. With the hands of volunteer, friends of the parish, and supporting businesses we are able to continue to repair and/or replace items that are growing older. The Fix-it Fund Raiser raised $4,000, qualifying us to receive additional matching funds from the Catholic Order of Foresters. Thank-you to all who made this fund raiser possible. Fr. Bob, OP … [Read more...] about Fall Festival & Fix-It Fund Raiser Results
Community of Saints News 12-2-2018
It is one of our favorite times of the year as we begin to prepare for the arrival of Jesus! At Community of Saints, we have the privilege of acknowledging Advent Season and will spend these next few weeks preparing for the birth of Jesus through prayer services, acts of servant leadership, and regular religious education lessons and activities. This year's main act of service will once again focus on "Isaac's Blessing Bags". Isaac Garcia is a seventh grader at COS and began his mission a year ago to help support people without a home. His "Blessing Bags" are filled with toiletries, packaged … [Read more...] about Community of Saints News 12-2-2018
COS: $5000 award from Healey Family Foundation
Recently, Community of Saints was surprised by the Healey Family Foundation with the honor of being named runner-up for their Founder's Award during a web-conference with the 36 other schools identified as "Healey Schools" across the U.S.. The award comes with a $5,000 gift. The award recognizes schools that demonstrate exceptional results in implementing effective governance, development, and enrollment practices with an entrepreneurial spirit. We feel so honored to have received this award. Thank you to all who support Community of Saints in so many ways! … [Read more...] about COS: $5000 award from Healey Family Foundation
The Good News Fall-Winter 2018
Click to download PDF: The Good News Fall-Winter 2018 Newsletter highlights: COS Starts Year with 10% More Students and a New Board of Directors Celebrate Fr. Steve’s 50th Anniversary Annual Report: Record Breaking $275,827 Raised from 524 Donors COS Student Speaks at Aim Higher Foundation Event Meet the New Board of Directors End of Year Matching Donation Challenge! Gifts Given to Honor Frederick Commers (1936–2018) Gifts Given to Honor Sr. Patricia DeBlieck, CSJ (1938–2018) Honor a Loved One With a Gift in Their Name School Warms Up with a New Boiler Save the … [Read more...] about The Good News Fall-Winter 2018
Isaac’s Blessing Bags 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTqfUOIDWcY Featured at the Aim Higher Foundation's Night of Light celebration, the video "Isaac's Blessing Bags" is a look at one of the more than 1,300 Aim Higher Scholars and his impact on the local community. The Foundation made this video about Isaac for the event. For its Advent 2017 service project, Community of Saints helped those in need, thanks to the amazing idea of then-sixth-grader Isaac Garcia. Students collected items to create “Blessing Bags” that were distributed to people who were homeless and/or in need. An article about the project called … [Read more...] about Isaac’s Blessing Bags 2018
Community of Saints News 11-4-2018
Community of Saints is hosting a "Fall in Love with COS" open house on Wednesday, November 14th, from 12-5:30pm. Prospective families can stop by any time during those hours to get a tour of the school, ask questions, and even see classrooms in action! If you or someone you know is looking for an educational experience centered on faith, inclusivity and love, Community of Saints may be the right fit. Our school provides an affordable, Catholic education to those who wish. Please contact the school with any questions, in English or Spanish: 651-457-2510 … [Read more...] about Community of Saints News 11-4-2018










