Funeral ministry opportunities at Saint Matthew’s Parish Community Download this article as a PDF file: Funeral ministry of Saint Matthew When someone in our family, or a close friend, dies, the entire experience is all-encompassing. It is impossible to compartmentalize all the feelings that we have around all that is involved. Likewise for our parish community: we do not compartmentalize our compassion for the family. We are people of compassion regardless of what role we may play in our ministry to the grieving family. This is true whether we are one of the people Who takes the call … [Read more...] about Funeral Ministry Dinner, Tuesday, 5-14-19
Pastoral Ministry
Volunteers needed to take Communion to homebound after weekend masses
We need volunteers to take communion to those unable to worship with us. This “liturgical” ministry involves taking a pyx with a host immediately after a 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. After we get a few volunteers for this ministry then we will invite people to request that visit. This is different from a pastoral visit in the middle of the week with a goodly amount of conversation in the visit. If you would like more … [Read more...] about Volunteers needed to take Communion to homebound after weekend masses
The Power of Prayer
You can request prayers for yourself, family and friends by calling St. Matthew’s Prayer Line 651.457.0228. You can request prayers for healing, family unhappiness, help to find a job, addiction to name a few. All requests are confidential. … [Read more...] about The Power of Prayer
