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St. Paul Civic Symphony Performs Free, All-Ages Concert Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 3:00 pm Church of Saint Matthew 490 Hall Avenue Saint Paul, MN  55107 Bring family and friends, young and old, for a joyous celebration of music when St. Matthew’s hosts the St. Paul Civic Symphony. Selections to be performed include: Samuel Barber - “School for Scandal” Overture Margaret Bonds - “Montgomery Variations” Arthur Bliss - Two Studies for Orchestra Igor Stravinsky - Firebird Suite (1919). The Saint Paul Civic Symphony is a nonprofit organization made up … [Read more...] about St. Matt’s Hosts Free Concert Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at 3:00pm

Communal Reconciliation Service Sunday, November 30 – 2:00 pm Reflections on Fr. Steve Adrian's Legacy Guest Speaker: Fr. Michael Joncas Tuesday, December 2 – 6:30 pm Christmas Bake Sale, Boutique and Craft Fair Saturday, December 6 – 11:00 am to 5:30 pm Sunday, December 7 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Breakfast with Santa Sunday, December 7 – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Saint Paul Civic Symphony Concert Sunday, December 7 – 3:00 pm Men’s Club Auction Wednesday, December 10 – 8:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass Wednesday, December 24 – 4:15 pm Christmas Day Mass Thursday, December 25 – 10:15 am The … [Read more...] about Advent & Christmas Worship Schedule 2025

Guest Speaker - Fr. Michael Joncas Tuesday, December 2, 2025 6:30 PM Church of Saint Matthew 490 Hall Avenue Saint Paul, MN  55107 You are invited to attend a talk given by Fr. Michael Joncas, at which he will reflect on Fr. Steve Adrian’s legacy and how it was shaped by Vatican II. Fr. Mike will also talk about his half century of composing liturgical music. While “On Eagle’s Wings” is Fr. Mike’s best-known work, he’s composed many other memorable hymns and acclamations. In fact, we can expect to hear some of them during his presentation. Please come and bring your friends. There is … [Read more...] about Fr. Michael Joncas on Vatican II and Fr. Steve

Black Catholic History Mother Lange, who was born in Cuba to Haitian parents, came to the United States around 1813, settling near Baltimore. She saw that the children of immigrants needed education. She and her friend opened a free school to educate children of color. On July 2, 1829, Elizabeth and three other women made their religious vows and founded the Oblate Sisters of Providence, an order that continues today. Elizabeth took the name Sister Mary and she was known as Mother Mary since she was their foundress and first superior. The Oblate Sisters educated and provided a home for … [Read more...] about News and Events February 23, 2025

Thank you, Saint Matthew’s families and friends, for your contributions to the 2023 Christmas environment fund. Your gifts in memory or in honor of your loved ones are greatly appreciated. Download list of flower donations (PDF): Christmas-Flower-Insert-January 26 2024.pdf IN MEMORY OF Fr. Steve Adrian, Joe, Tracy and Arlene Palermo by Carole Palermo Ted Snyder by Suzanne Snyder Ronald G. Crawford, Raymond J. Galep, Otto Motzka by Marina Crawford James and Helen Stevens by Chris and Sue Stevens George and Emma Sticha by Alan Sticha James R. Stanger Sr. by Mary Ellen … [Read more...] about Christmas 2024 flower donations

Thank you to everyone who helped with Fr. Steve’s Celebration of Life on December 21, 2024. Everything came together in a short amount of time thanks to everyone’s efforts. Thank you to our amazing volunteers! Outside Volunteers: Bob Bejblik, John Del Vecchio, Dave Haley, Jack Katzmark, Tom Kegler, Dave Longbehn, Bob Pavlak, Dave Pavlak, Tony Postiglione, Lorenzo Puente, Mark Reding, Allen Schowalter, Tom Smith, St. Paul Police Reserves, Paul Storms Ushers and Greeters: Greg Baker, Vicky Baker, Joe Bieza, Tim Dalzell, Gloria Deziel, Scott Goldenstein, Anita Hottinger, Sr. Adair Lassonde, … [Read more...] about Thank You! Fr. Steve Adrian Celebration of Life 12-21-2024

Words cannot fully express the depth of our gratitude to St. Matthew’s and Community of Saints School for the extraordinary compassion, gracious service, and unwavering support shown during Fr. Steve’s illness and passing. Every aspect of the care you provided was imbued with such love and thoughtfulness, leaving an indelible mark on our hearts that we will treasure forever. We were profoundly touched by the stories you shared, each one a beautiful testament to the life Steve lived and the joy he brought to so many. Your heartfelt sentiments, the genuine tears you shed, and the depth of your … [Read more...] about A Letter from Fr. Steve Adrian’s Family

All are welcome to share stories of Fr. Steve Adrian in the Social Hall after both Masses on the weekend of January 25-26. One gathering will be after the 4:15 p.m. Mass on January 25; the other will be after the 10:15 a.m. Mass on January 26. At the same times, we’ll be hosting simple soup, salad, and bread meals. (Fr. Steve really liked soup.) There is no charge. We’re going to display photos of Fr. Steve. We’re also going to post stories already submitted. (We’re looking into gathering them into a booklet.) If you’d like to write up your memories of Fr. Steve, that would be great! Send … [Read more...] about Soup and Stories: Remembering Fr. Steve Adrian, January 25-26, 2025

Fr. Steve Adrian Funeral Public Parking Information for Saturday, December 21, 2024 Church of St. Matthew 510 Hall Ave, St. Paul. MN 55107 Because our church parking lot is small, we are asking people to park elsewhere. (We are reserving our lot for the Archbishop and clergy.) That means you may park several blocks away, or at one of the off-site locations listed below. We are livestreaming the funeral on our website (st-matts.org), should you wish to view it online. Drake Bank parking lot, 60 Plato Boulevard (Corner of Robert & Plato); 275 spots. The Drake Shuttle runs from 9:30 … [Read more...] about Fr. Steve Adrian Funeral Public Parking Information for Saturday 12-21-2024

Church of St. Matthew - Bulletin Insert December 8, 2024 Second Sunday of Advent 2024 Advent and Christmas Schedule Private Confessions Saturdays • 3:00 to 3:30 pm Sundays • after the 10:15 am Mass Saint Paul Civic Symphony Concert Sunday, December 8 • 3:00 pm Men’s Club Auction Wednesday, December 11 • 7:00 pm Christmas Bake Sale, Boutique and Craft Fair Saturday, December 14 • 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm Sunday, December 15 • 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Breakfast with Santa Sunday, December 15 • 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Christmas Story and Carols Tuesday, December 24 • 3:45 pm Christmas … [Read more...] about News and Events December 8, 2024

Our beloved and longtime pastor of 38 years, Father Steve Adrian, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the age of 82. His funeral was on December 21. Fr. Stephen Adrian, known fondly as Fr. Steve, devoted his life to serving St. Paul's West Side community with unwavering love and dedication. As a beloved priest of St. Matthew's Catholic Church, he was a pillar of strength and compassion, nurturing generations of parishioners through baptisms, weddings, funerals, and countless other significant moments. Ordained on December 8, 1968, Fr. Steve served at two parishes before St. Matthew: … [Read more...] about Remembering Our Friend, Fr. Steve Adrian

The wonderful tradition of free Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings will continue this year! All meals will be curbside pick-up only. Meals will be available for pick up on Thanksgiving Day, November 28 at the Church of Saint Joseph parking lot, 1138 Seminole Avenue, West Saint Paul. There are two time slots for pick up: 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM. Meal delivery is available for the morning time only. Tickets are needed for the meal and they are available at the parish office. You can call the parish office at (651) 224-9793 to reserve your ticket. Please provide your name, phone number, … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving dinner from Casper’s of Eagan 2024

Coffee Sunday Our last Coffee Sunday of the year is May 12 after the 10:15 AM Mass. Come down to the Social Hall after Mass and visit with your fellow parishioners. Coffee Sunday will be on break during the summer months. Rosary Society May Meeting All women of the community are invited and encouraged to attend the May 14th Rosary Society meeting, which will be from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the Parish Center Lower Level meeting room. Please enter the Parish Center lower level door, which is off of the church parking lot. We will be reviewing our activities for the past year and discussing … [Read more...] about News and Events May 12, 2024

Ash Wednesday – Wednesday, February 14 Ashes and Communion Service - 7:00 AM Mass and Ashes - 7:00 PM Community of Saints Catholic School Collection This weekend’s second collection will be in support of Community of Saints Regional Catholic School. Thank you for your generous support! Coffee Sunday Coffee Sunday is February 11, 2024 after the Sunday 10:15 AM Mass. Come down to the Social Hall and visit with your fellow parishioners. We hope to see you there! Rosary Society February Meeting All women of our parish community are invited to the Tuesday, February 13th Rosary Society … [Read more...] about News and Events February 4, 2024

St. Matthew Youth Group The Youth Group meets this Sunday, January 21 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Social Hall. Please join us for lunch, games and crafts! All youth are welcome. Younger children (under 10) should be accompanied by an adult. Older children can attend on their own.  Rebuilding Catholic Community The Center for Catholic Social Thought is presenting a Spring 2024 Speaker Series at the Church of the Assumption titled Rebuilding Catholic Community.  The dates and topics are:  Thursday, February 15, 7:00 PM:  “Why Church Community and Why Don’t We Have Any?” with Colin … [Read more...] about News and Events January 21, 2024

Thank you, Saint Matthew’s families and friends, for your contributions to the 2023 Christmas environment fund. Your gifts in memory or in honor of your loved ones are greatly appreciated. Download list of flower donations (PDF): 20240121-Christmas-Flower-Insert IN MEMORY OF Dan Undis, Linda Byrne by Ilene Undis Joseph, Tracey and Arlene Palermo by Carole Palermo Breidel and Orndorff Families by Gerald Breidel Ronald G. Crawford, Raymond J. Galep, Otto Motzka by Marina Crawford Hank Goers, all my sisters Rita Kaiser, Clarice Sabania, Mary E. Johnson, and my twin Maxine Dohmen by … [Read more...] about Christmas 2023 flower donations

Fr. Adrian is on vacation Fr. Adrian will be on vacation through the first week of February 2024. We thank Fr. Thomas Kommers and Fr. Matthew Linn who will be substituting for Fr. Adrian. We wish Fr. Adrian a restful and relaxing vacation! Coffee Sunday Coffee Sunday is January 14 after the 10:15 AM Mass. This month’s Coffee Sunday is hosted by the Rosary Society. Come down to the Social Hall after Mass and visit with your fellow parishioners. We hope to see you there! Grief Support Group The next Grief Support Group meeting is on Thursday, January 18 at 6:00 PM in the Parish Center. … [Read more...] about News and Events January 14, 2024

Mass for Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God will be on Monday, January 1, 2024 at 10:15 AM. Coffee Sunday The next Coffee Sunday will be on January 14 after the 10:15 AM Mass. Come down to the Social Hall after Mass and visit with your fellow parishioners. Coffee Sunday is on the second Sunday of each month. We hope to see you there! St. Matthew Youth Group The next youth group meeting will be on Sunday January 21, 2024 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Please join us for lunch, games and crafts! All youth welcome, younger children (under 10) should be accompanied by an adult. Older … [Read more...] about News and Events December 31, 2023