Volunteer Opportunities

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8 Greeter: We have an opening for one or two greeters at the Saturday 4:15 pm Mass. Duties include: greeting people as they enter from the Robie Street door, offering a book and a worship aid, and answering any questions people may have. Duties would be from 3:50 pm until Mass begins at 4:15 pm. If you enjoy making people feel welcome, please call the parish office at 651-224-9793. Church Library: We have many donated books for our future church library. We need volunteers to sort these books and to put library card envelopes and cards into the … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 6-23-2024

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8 Greeter: We have an opening for one or two greeters at the Saturday 4:15 pm Mass. Duties include: greeting people as they enter from the Robie Street door, offering a book and a worship aid, and answering any questions people may have. Duties would be from 3:50 pm until Mass begins at 4:15 pm. If you enjoy making people feel welcome, please call the parish office at 651-224-9793. Money Counters: We are looking for volunteers to help count the weekly collection twice a month. You would work with a team of 3 or 4 other volunteers. If you feel … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 6-16-2024

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8 Office Receptionist: We are looking for a volunteer to answer phones and greet visitors on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Volunteer will occasionally help with parish mailings and other clerical jobs. Typing is helpful but not a requirement! If you are able to donate 4 hours/week on Tuesdays, please contact the parish office at 651-224-9793. Money Counters: We are looking for volunteers to help count the weekly collection twice a month. You would work with a team of 3 or 4 other volunteers. If you feel you have the talent or … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 5-19-2024

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8 Money Counters: We are looking for volunteers to help count the weekly collection twice a month. You would work with a team of 3 or 4 other volunteers. If you feel you have the talent or experience to help with this volunteer opportunity, please call the parish office, 651-224-9793. Sanctuary Carpet: Thank you to the parishioners who bought and installed the new sanctuary carpet. The former carpet went missing and for safety purposes, needed to be replaced. The new carpet brightens up the sanctuary and highlights the alter! Thank You to All … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 4-28-2024

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8 Money Counters: We are looking for volunteers to help count the weekly collection twice a month. You would work with a team of 3 or 4 other volunteers. If you feel you have the talent or experience to help with this volunteer opportunity, please call the parish office, 651-224-9793. Fr. Adrian’s Birthday Celebration: Thank you to the Kegler Family who prepared the spaghetti dinner and to all those who helped in the kitchen. Thank you to the Men’s Club, Rosary Society, Youth Group and the many parishioners who served the food and cleaned up at … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 4-21-2024

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8 Money Counters: We are looking for volunteers to help count the weekly collection twice a month. You would work with a team of 3 or 4 other volunteers. If you feel you have the talent or experience to help with this volunteer opportunity, please call the parish office, 651-224-9793. Thank You: To the Scouts and to the students from Community of Saints Regional Catholic School who helped take orders and deliver meals to the tables and to the outside drive-up line during the annual Fish Fry. To all who helped with afternoon prep work, worked in … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 3-31-2024

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8 Money Counters: We are looking for volunteers to help count the weekly collection twice a month. You would work with a team of 3 or 4 other volunteers. If you feel you have the talent or experience to help with this volunteer opportunity, please call the parish office, 651-224-9793. Easter Triduum Choir: If you like to sing, you are invited to join the choir during the Easter Triduum! Choir rehearsals take place on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 PM in the church. The playlist can be found on the parish website at st-matts.org/music-ministry and on … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 3-24-2024

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8 Money Counters: We are looking for volunteers to help count the weekly collection twice a month. You would work with a team of 3 or 4 other volunteers. If you feel you have the talent or experience to help with this volunteer opportunity, please call the parish office, 651-224-9793. Easter Triduum Choir: If you like to sing, you are invited to join the choir during the Easter Triduum! Choir rehearsals take place on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm in the church. The playlist can be found on the parish website at st-matts.org/music-ministry and on … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 3-17-2024

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8 Money Counters: We are looking for volunteers to help count the weekly collection twice a month. You would work with a team of 3 or 4 other volunteers. If you feel you have the talent or experience to help with this volunteer opportunity, please call the parish office, 651-224-9793. Thank You: To Maggie, Janelle, Kathleen, Ellen, Josie and Joe who are now bringing the Blessed Sacrament to residents at Cerenity. Prior to the pandemic, this was a regular ministry in our parish. As a parish, we thank them for ministering to our neighbors. Thank … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 3-3-2024

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8 Money Counters: We are looking for volunteers to help count the weekly collection twice a month. You would work with a team of 3 or 4 other volunteers. If you feel you have the talent or experience to help with this volunteer opportunity, please call the parish office, 651-224-9793. Thank You: To Anthony and Tim who lead Stations of the Cross on Monday evenings and to Kathy and Mary who lead the Stations of the Cross on Tuesday afternoons. Monday evening Stations begin at 7:00 pm and are the traditional stations that have been used in past … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 2-25-2024

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8 Money Counters: We are looking for volunteers to help count the weekly collection twice a month. You would work with a team of 3 or 4 other volunteers. If you feel you have the talent or experience to help with this volunteer opportunity, please call the parish office, 651-224-9793. Thank You: To Kathy and Al who weekly take care of the vigil lights. They take out the old candles, clean the glass holder and put in new candles. They do this before and after each weekend Mass! Their dedication to this ministry makes it possible for there to be a … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 2-18-2024

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8 Data Entry: Occasionally, we have data entry projects that need to be done in the office. Often our volunteer receptionists will work on these projects along with their receptionist duties. We are looking for a volunteer who is proficient in data entry, and would be willing to come into the office to work on projects if needed. If you feel you have the experience in data entry, and would like to help out when needed, please call the parish office, 651-224-9793 and leave your contact information. Money Counters: We are looking for volunteers to … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 2-11-2024

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  Knitting Club: There has been a request to form a Knitting and/or Crocheting Club. Those who enjoy doing needlework, while visiting with others, are invited to take part in this hobby. A perfect opportunity to make articles for personal use or to donate to others. Perhaps prepare articles to put into Isaac’s Blessing Bags next year. If you are interested in taking part in this activity, call the parish office at 651-224-9793. Men are welcome to join. In fact, it was a male parishioner who suggested this activity! Thank You: To Fr. Steve, Phil, … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 12-31-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  Knitting Club: There has been a request to form a Knitting and/or Crocheting Club. Those who enjoy doing needlework, while visiting with others, are invited to take part in this hobby. A perfect opportunity to make articles for personal use or to donate to others. Perhaps prepare articles to put into Isaac’s Blessing Bags next year. If you are interested in taking part in this activity, call the parish office at 651-224-9793. Men are welcome to join. In fact, it was a male parishioner who suggested this activity! Library Ministry: We are in the … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 12-24-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  Library Ministry: We are in the process of organizing a parish library. This library will be in the SE corner of the main church. We already have a large number of books that are being cataloged and prepared to go onto the shelves that are being donated. We are looking for volunteers who are willing to help people select books to read, check books in and out and keep the shelves neat. This ministry would take place before and after weekend Masses. If you enjoy books and would like to help others who also like to read, please contact the parish … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 12-10-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  Money Counter Needed: We are looking for a volunteer to join the collection money counters. You would count the weekend collections after the Sunday 10:15 AM Mass, twice each month. Training will be provided. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, call the parish office at 651-224-9793. Library Ministry: We are in the process of organizing a parish library. This library will be in the SE corner of the main church. We already have a large number of books that are being cataloged and prepared to go onto the shelves that are being … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 12-3-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  SNOWBLOWING: Looking for volunteer(s) to clean snow off sidewalks of the square block of church property. This would be Hall Avenue, Winifred Street, Humboldt Avenue, Robie Street as well as walks leading up to buildings. Parish snowblower is available for use. If interested, please call the parish office at 651-224-9793. MONEY COUNTERS NEEDED: We are looking for a volunteer to join the collection money counters. You would count the weekend collections after the Sunday 10:15 AM Mass, twice each month. Training will be provided. If you are … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 11-26-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  MONEY COUNTERS NEEDED: We are looking for two volunteers to join the collection money counters. You would count the weekend collections after the Sunday 10:15 AM Mass, twice each month. Training will be provided. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, call the parish office at 651-224-9793. LIBRARY MINISTRY: We are in the process of organizing a parish library. This library will be in the SE corner of the main church. We already have a large number of books that are being cataloged and prepared to go onto the shelves that are … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 10-15-2023