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Church of St. Matthew

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Liturgical Ministry

A Reflection on Washing of the Feet, 3-17-2024

The tradition of the Washing of the Feet on Holy Thursday tends to make people anxious. People don’t seem to have a problem with washing another person’s feet. The problem is having their own feet washed. Even at the Last Supper, Peter says, “Lord, you will never wash my feet.” Lent is a time when we are called to acts of service and alms giving. But it’s not often that we stop to reflect on what it means to receive someone else’s act of service. It requires vulnerability, courage and grace. You have to allow your own weaknesses to be exposed. You have to say out loud that you have a need, … [Read more...] about A Reflection on Washing of the Feet, 3-17-2024

Liturgical ministry schedule, December 2023-February 2024

Liturgical ministry schedule Ministry Schedule Dec 2, 2023 - Feb 11, 2024 Parish members volunteer at mass as sacristans, lectors, altar servers, eucharistic ministers, gift bearers, and ushers. For more information, contact volunteer coordinator, Mary Leibl, at  or 651-453-9870. Also, please see our Volunteer Opportunities page. Thanks for your continued help! Mary Leibl … [Read more...] about Liturgical ministry schedule, December 2023-February 2024

Reflections on Liturgy 11-19-2023

In last week’s bulletin I wrote about hospitality and discovering the gifts of your neighbors. This week’s scripture readings spoke loudly to me of the need to hone one’s own gifts. God has given all of us gifts and it is important that we create practices in our lives that help us to become better at using those gifts. Becoming better at using God’s gifts is hard and sometimes scary work. But as Jesus says in John’s Gospel, “a woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the … [Read more...] about Reflections on Liturgy 11-19-2023

Liturgy and Hospitality

LITURGY & HOSPITALITY Last Saturday, St. Matthew’s hosted a very successful Liturgy Workshop. Many enthusiastic ministers attended the morning. Thank you to all who attended. For those of you who were unable to make it, Moya McGinn Matthews, liturgical director at Christ the King in Minneapolis, was invited to return and share her thoughts on Liturgy as an act of hospitality. Every minister of the liturgy is first and foremost a minister of hospitality, “for Christ will say, ‘I was a stranger and you welcomed me’” (Rule of Benedict, 53:1; Matthew 25:35) Moya presented a thoughtful … [Read more...] about Liturgy and Hospitality

Liturgical ministry scheduling for Fall 2023

Ministry scheduling We will be writing the new ministry schedule the week of August 7. This schedule will begin Labor Day, Monday, September 4 and run through Sunday, November 26. This will include Thanksgiving Day. Please let Mary Leibl know by Sunday, August 6 as to what Masses you would be available, and/or which Masses you cannot serve. Also, send us the following information: Are you primarily either a lector or eucharistic minister? Would like to serve in both ministries? Would you be willing to read the welcome announcements before Mass? You can contact Mary at … [Read more...] about Liturgical ministry scheduling for Fall 2023

Liturgical ministry scheduling for Holy Week 2023

We will soon be writing the following Ministry Schedule for Holy Week: Holy Thursday, April 6 at 7:00 PM (Livestreamed) Celebration of the Supper of the Lord, Friday, April 7 at 3:00 PM (Livestreamed) Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 8 at 7:00 PM Easter Sunday, April 9 at 10:15 AM (pre-recorded on Friday, April 7 at 5:15 PM) If you are interested in taking part in the ministries at these services, please contact Mary at and list your availability for Holy Week. See Liturgical Ministry page … [Read more...] about Liturgical ministry scheduling for Holy Week 2023

Lector Workshop: Proclaiming the Good News! February 4, 2023

Saturday, February 4, 2023 9:30-11:00 AM Church of St. Matthew How to prayerfully prepare to share the Word of God. How to proclaim the Good News for greatest effect. Learn how to do “lectio divina” (Latin for “divine reading’) This workshop is for experienced lectors and new lectors to brush up or learn new skills. Confirmation candidates are welcome.    Our workshop clinician will be Moya McGinn Mathews, Director of Music and Liturgy at Christ the King Parish in Minneapolis. No cost to attend. Present lectors, please bring your 2023 Lector Workbook. Coffee and light … [Read more...] about Lector Workshop: Proclaiming the Good News! February 4, 2023

Liturgical ministry scheduling for Ash Wednesday – May 28

The new ministry schedule will run from Ash Wednesday, February 22 through Sunday, May 28. Holy Week, Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday will be written separately at a later date. Let Mary Leibl know any weeks you will not be available and any dates you prefer to serve by February 5. If you have requests for Holy Week, you can also include that information at this time. … [Read more...] about Liturgical ministry scheduling for Ash Wednesday – May 28

New liturgical ministry schedule: 9-10-2022 through 11-20-2022

The new liturgical ministry schedule for September 10, 2022 – November 20, 2022 is available for download. Ministry Schedule Sept. 10, 2022 – Nov. 20, 2022 Parish members volunteer at mass as sacristans, lectors, altar servers, eucharistic ministers, gift bearers, and ushers. For more information, contact volunteer coordinator, Mary Leibl, at  or 651-453-9870. Also, please see our Volunteer Opportunities page. … [Read more...] about New liturgical ministry schedule: 9-10-2022 through 11-20-2022

New ministry schedule: send availability/requests for September – November 2022

Ministry schedule September – November 2022 In early August we will be writing the new Ministry Schedule. This schedule will begin the weekend of Sept 10/11 and run through the weekend of Nov. 19/20. Please let us know if there are any weekends during these dates that you WILL NOT be available, or any other requests you may have pertaining to the schedule.  Please send your availability to … [Read more...] about New ministry schedule: send availability/requests for September – November 2022

New liturgical ministry schedule: June 4 – Sept 4, 2022

New Liturgical Ministry schedule for June 4, 2022 - Sept 4, 2022: Ministry Schedule June 4, 2022 - Sept 4, 2022.pdf Mary Leibl … [Read more...] about New liturgical ministry schedule: June 4 – Sept 4, 2022

New ministry schedule: send your availablity

We will be writing the new Ministry schedule the week of May 9th. This schedule will begin Sat. June 4th and run through Sun. Sept. 4th. Please let us know by Mon May. 9th as to what masses you would be available, and/or which masses you cannot serve. Thank you for your continuing service to St. Matthews Parish! Please send your availability to … [Read more...] about New ministry schedule: send your availablity

Liturgical ministry scheduling for Holy Week

Holy Week Ministry Scheduling We are going to be writing the Holy Week Ministry Schedule the week of Mar. 27th. Please let us know when you are available to minister. Also any days when you are not available. The schedule is listed below. Palm Sunday: Sat. Apr 9th 4:15pm (Filmed) Sun Apr 10th 10:15am Complete Passion will be read at both masses. Holy Thursday: Thurs Apr 14th, 7pm (Live-Stream) Good Friday: Fri. Apr 15th, Stations of the Cross: Noon Good Friday Service: 3pm (Live Stream) Passion Adoration of the Cross Communion Service Holy Saturday: Sat: Apr 16, 7pm Easter … [Read more...] about Liturgical ministry scheduling for Holy Week

Volunteers needed to take Communion to homebound after weekend masses

Are you or a member of your family unable to attend a weekend mass? We have ministers who will bring Communion to the home. They receive a pyx with a host, at the end of the Saturday & Sunday masses. They are then sent out with the blessing of the parish community. They will visit the home of a person who is no longer able to attend mass and they will read the gospel for that weekend. They will share a sentence or two from the homily, pray the Lord's Prayer together and then give the host to the person they are visiting. This allows the parishioner to still feel a connection to the parish … [Read more...] about Volunteers needed to take Communion to homebound after weekend masses

Advent & Christmas Worship Schedule 2019

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS Holiday Worship Schedule at The Church of St. Matthew 510 Hall Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55107 The Church of Saint Matthew invites you to share in this very holy season and offers the following services and events. We welcome visitors. Your presence and your prayer enrich our community.  If you desire information about us, please call the church office at 651-224-9793 or visit us at st-matts.org or www.facebook.com/churchofstmatthew  ADVENT MASS SCHEDULE: DECEMBER 1-24 Saturdays at 4:15 p.m. and Sundays at 10:15 a.m. DECEMBER 8 Saint Paul Civic Symphony Free … [Read more...] about Advent & Christmas Worship Schedule 2019

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

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

Advent & Christmas Worship Schedule 2017

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS Holiday Worship Schedule at The Church of St. Matthew 510 Hall Avenue, St. Paul The Church of Saint Matthew invites you to share in this very holy season and offers the following services and events. We welcome visitors. Your presence and your prayer enrich our community.  If you desire information about us, please call the church office at 651-224-9793 or visit us at st-matts.org or www.facebook.com/churchofstmatthew  ADVENT MASS SCHEDULE: DECEMBER 2-24 Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. DECEMBER 9 St. Matthew Rosary/CCW Tea & Boutique 1 … [Read more...] about Advent & Christmas Worship Schedule 2017

St. Matthew Music Liturgy Welcomes You

The St. Matthew choir and instrumentalists welcome and encourage you to join us for our first choir practice of the season, Sunday, September 10 at 9AM. We meet on alternate weeks and help lead the sung worship at the Sunday 10AM mass. All are welcome! Especially needed are altos and sopranos, youth, and instrumentalists. Come and work with others who share your love of liturgy and music. Let us lift our voices joyfully to the Lord! … [Read more...] about St. Matthew Music Liturgy Welcomes You