General News

Students in grades 1-10 who attend public schools are welcome to join our Wednesday evening Faith Formation and Sacrament Preparation classes for the 2017-2018 school year. Class starts at 6:30 PM and ends at 7:45. Parents/guardians can register students at stmatts.org/ffregister or register in church at the start of class. These classes, which teach children about the Catholic faith, are held weekly until next April. Please note: For those who would like to receive sacraments (First Communion, First Reconciliation, or Confirmation), weekly Faith Formation classes are required … [Read more...] about Faith Formation Classes

The Oktoberfest Committee is meeting each Monday at 7:00 p.m. at the parish center. Our next meeting is on September 25th. The committee is confirming details, making last minute adjustments, etc., and volunteers are needed to help us out. Please come join us on the 25th. Our annual Oktoberfest will be held October 7th & 8th this year. Volunteers make our Oktoberfest a success. Come join the team. Be a part of Oktoberfest this year!
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Donations are greatly needed for Oktoberfest's Silent Auction on October 7-8. New items are needed to create our fantastic baskets. Our donations to the Silent Auction are low this year both from vendors and from parishioners. Your help is so very much appreciated in these last couple of weeks before the festival. Our ladies want to start working on building beautiful baskets. Thank you for your generosity. … [Read more...] about Silent Auction Needs New Items Now!

On September 16 and 17, the third Sunday of the month, 344 pounds of food and nonperishable items were collected for Neighborhood House from St. Matthew’s parish. Through your generous donations friends and neighbors of the area are able to access nutritious food for themselves and their families. Your donations make a difference to families who are hungry. Our next food collection weekend will be October 14 and 15. … [Read more...] about Food from the Heart

On August 19 and 20, the third Sunday of the month, 356 pounds of food and non perishable items were collected for Neighborhood House from St. Matthew’s parish. Through your generous donations friends and neighbors of the area are able to access nutritious food for themselves and their families. Your donations make a difference to families who are hungry. Our next food collection weekend will be September 19th and 20th. … [Read more...] about Food from the Heart

Attention all Catholic Women! Mark your calendars and invite a group of women from your parish to join you for an opportunity to meet Amazing Council of Catholic Women of the Northeast Deanery at the ACCW NE Deanery Fall Meeting. Saturday, September 16, 8:15 -11:30 a.m. St. Genevieve Parish Community Center, 6995 Centerville Rd, Centerville Cost: $5. RSVP to Kathy Zweber, NE Deanery President, at or 651-238-1110. Fr. Dave Kohner, ACCW Spiritual Director, will celebrate Mass. ACCW President Debbie Keller will present ways for expanding our councils to reach women of all cultures … [Read more...] about ACCW NE Deanery Fall Meeting

Confirmation classes are available for persons with special needs, or mental or physical disabilities, age 16 or older. Classes will be held Saturday, August 12 and Saturday, August 26, 9:30—11:30 a.m. at the Church of St. Richard, Richfield. Both classes are mandatory for guardians and candidates. Pre-registration is required. Candidates will be confirmed during the Annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities on Sunday, September 17. To register, call  or email . Find more details at archspm.org/events … [Read more...] about Sacrament of Confirmation Classes for Those with Special Needs

Church of Saint Joseph 1154 Seminole Ave., West St. Paul MN September 18-22, 2017 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday - Friday For more information contact: Judy Symalla or Instructor Nicholas Markell teaches Eastern iconography from a Western Catholic perspective using the ancient method of egg-tempera painting and 24 Kt. Gold leafing. This approach explores the technique as well as spiritual symbolism of the icon writing process. Each participant will be given instruction to complete the icon of the Guardian Angel during the workshop. All icon supplies provided. Coffee, … [Read more...] about Iconography Workshop: September 18-22

This fall, the Archbishop Harry J. Flynn Catechetical Institute will offer its two-year course in two different locations. Classes will be held at Mary, Mother of the Church in Burnsville on Monday evenings and at the Church of St. Andrew in Elk River on Tuesday evenings. Applications are now being accepted through July 31, 2017, for the class beginning in September. For more information and an application to become part of the Class of St. Padre Pio, visit www.CIstudent.com. A faith-formation resource for Catholic adults of the Archdiocese  The Archbishop Harry J. Flynn Catechetical … [Read more...] about Catechetical Institute Extends Application Deadline

On the weekend of July 15-16, the Church of St. Matthew will have its monthly collection for the Neighborhood House Food Shelf. Please bring non-perishable food items to donate to our neighbors and friends in need. Thank you for your generosity. … [Read more...] about Food Collection Weekend: July 15-16

Casa Guadalupana is having an open house on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, from 5-7 pm. All are welcome. There will be a short program at 5:30 pm.  You are encouraged to stop by to tour the home, learn more about the families who live in the home and the progress they are making.  You can also see the many improvements that have been made to the home and see some of the on-going improvements – including the installation of air conditioning! Casa and The Family Place support families and their children with four months stays. The design of the Night Shelter results in calmer living situations that … [Read more...] about Casa Guadalupana Open House July 19

Worldwide Marriage Encounter July 14-16, 2017, Kings House Retreat Center, Buffalo These retreats are a special time for a married couple away from all distractions: work, kids, bills, and other pressures and concerns. When was the last time you had a weekend like that? Couples do not share with the group. This weekend is for you and your spouse. Priests and religious are encouraged to attend as well. To apply, go to wwme.org. … [Read more...] about Worldwide Marriage Encounter – July 14-16

QUO VADIS CAMP FOR YOUNG MEN – JULY 9 – 12 QUO VADIS CAMP FOR YOUNG WOMEN – JULY 16 – 19 The Office of Vocations has opened registration for the first annual Quo Vadis Summer Camp being held at Saint John Vianney College Seminary on the University of St. Thomas campus. It will run from the early evening on Sunday through the early afternoon on Wednesday. The camp will include Mass, Prayer, Talks, Confession, Rosary along with lots of fun and recreation!  Quo Vadis is a camp experience to learn that nothing is more important than discovering God’s will for your life – and living … [Read more...] about Quo Vadis Camp

The parish office is looking for a volunteer receptionist for Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Please call the parish office if you are interested in sharing your time and talent with your parish. … [Read more...] about Looking For Volunteers

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, August 26th Picnic in Cherokee Park begins with 4:00 p.m. Mass. Watch for complete details in future bulletins. … [Read more...] about August 26th Mass & Picnic in Cherokee Park

Classes Begin In September for the Archbishop Harry J. Flynn Catechetical Institute Register by July 1, 2017! Come discover the plan that will transform your work, your marriage, your family, your community... your life! This fall, the Archbishop Harry J. Flynn Catechetical Institute will offer the two-year course in two different locations. Classes will be held at Mary, Mother of the Church in Burnsville on Monday evenings and at the Church of St. Andrew in Elk River on Tuesday evenings. Taught by some of the best instructors in the Twin Cities, such as Bishop Andrew Cozzens, Jeff Cavins, … [Read more...] about Archbishop Harry J. Flynn Catechetical Institute

New Years is the oldest of all the holidays. It was first celebrated in ancient Babylon a little over four thousand years ago. In 153 BC, the Roman Senate declared January 1 to be the beginning of the New Year. The word "January" comes from the Roman god Janus, the god with two faces. One face looks to the past and the other face looks to the future. This is the time of year when some of us look back at the year that has just ended and some of us look forward to the New Year just ahead. And some of us do both. We might ask ourselves, “How did I spend the year of my life that has just … [Read more...] about Let’s Dance!