Your skills and creations are needed for the Rosary Society Christmas Bake Sale the weekend of December 10th and 11th. As you begin baking and making items for this Holiday Season, please bake and make some extra and donate it to the Rosary Society’s Christmas Bake Sale. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. The money raised is used to cover our operational costs and the annual donations we make to charitable organizations, including Saint Matt’s, Casa Guadalupana, Loaves and Fishes, Neighborhood House, Neighbors, Inc., and Our Lady of Good Counsel Cancer Home. You can drop off your … [Read more...] about Calling All Bakers, Treat and Candy Makers (2022)
Free food
Parish Administrator’s Note – October 9, 2022
A CREATIVE CHURCH? A few weekends ago (September 18), Fr. Steve explained the story of the so-called “bad steward.” (If you missed it or want to review, visit our website, www.st-matts.org, where you can find recordings of our online masses. The homily begins at about 18 minutes into the recording.) I was struck by Fr. Steve’s emphasis on the steward’s creativity in relieving local peasant farmers from crushing debt. He wasn’t a bad steward, who cheated his master. Rather, he was an entrepreneur, seeking opportunities for everyone to win: his master, the indebted peasants, and even himself. … [Read more...] about Parish Administrator’s Note – October 9, 2022
Mass and Picnic, Cherokee Park, Saturday 8-13-2022 at 4:30 pm
St. Matt’s annual Mass in the Park and Picnic will be on Saturday, August 13 at 4:30 PM in the Cherokee Regional Park. The Men’s Club will provide burgers, brats and hot dogs. Rosary Society will provide paper products and some serving utensils. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a dish to share (drinks are not provided - please bring your own). All are welcome! Read Fr. Steve's reflection on the annual Mass and Picnic. … [Read more...] about Mass and Picnic, Cherokee Park, Saturday 8-13-2022 at 4:30 pm
Drive-Up Food Giveaway
Drive-Up Food Giveaway WHAT: Distributing free 30-40 pound food boxes WHEN: Wednesday, March 24th and March 31st from 11:00 – 3:00 PM. There is no preregistration required. WHERE: 125 W Stevens St, St. Paul, MN 55107 … [Read more...] about Drive-Up Food Giveaway
Distribution of Food Event 1/30/2021
Another food distribution event from USDA Farm to Family. This is being facilitated by members of the POP community who live at St. Matt's. Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 401 Concord St. Day/date: Saturday, January 30, 2021 Time: 10:00am -- 12:30pm [or until the food is gone] … [Read more...] about Distribution of Food Event 1/30/2021
Distribution of Food to Anyone who Needs It Event
Due to a delay in the truck arrival from Des Moines, Iowa, we were informed that this food distribution would be rescheduled to Friday, October 16. That is what we posted here and on our Facebook page. However, we later learned that the truck arrived mid afternoon on Thursday and that distribution of 2400 boxes of milk and food occurred between 2:30 and 6 pm on Thursday. We apologize to those who came on Friday to receive free USDA food. ——————————— Distribution of food to anyone who needs it WHAT: Boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables WHEN: Thursday, October 15; 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 … [Read more...] about Distribution of Food to Anyone who Needs It Event
Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 11-10-2019
“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. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Need Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physicians and EMTs who would be willing to volunteer on the first weekend of the month, after Sat. & Sun. Masses. Blood pressure cuffs will be provided. MUSICIANS In need of Choir members, Cantors & Instrumentalists. The choir sings … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs, 11-10-2019
2017 in Review
Parish Life in 2017: Worship, Faith Formation, Finances and Outreach Download full letter from Fr. Bob: January 2018 Letter from Fr. Bob Church of Saint Matthew 510 Hall Avenue - St. Paul, Minnesota 55107 Mailing Address: 490 Hall Avenue - St. Paul, Minnesota 55107 st-matts.org 651.224.9793 January 2018 Dear Church of St. Matthew Parishioner, With the grace of God, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and your support, the Church of St. Matthew did great things in 2017. With the grace of God, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, and the support of each member the Church of St. … [Read more...] about 2017 in Review
