Volunteer Opportunities

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 10-8-2023

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 church. We have a large number of books that are being cataloged and prepared to go onto the shelves which are being donated. … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 10-1-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  FAITH FORMATION TEACHERS: The St. Matthew Faith Formation program for public school students in grades 1 to 10 will resume September 20, and we have openings for teachers for the 2023-2024 school year. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45 PM between September and early May. Volunteers should enjoy helping children learn more about their Catholic faith and do not need to be experienced teachers. Training and support are provided, in addition to supplies and curriculum that includes a lesson plan for each week. If a weekly … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 9-24-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  FAITH FORMATION TEACHERS NEEDED: The St. Matthew Faith Formation program for public school students in grades 1 to 10 will resume September 20, and we have openings for teachers for the 2023-2024 school year. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45 PM between September and early May. To find out more, call or text Janelle Rohr, 651-242-6004 or send an email to janelle@ st-matts.org. You can also check the insert for more information. BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS: As we continue to return to pre-COVID “normalcy” we would like to again … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 9-17-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS: As we continue to return to pre-COVID “normalcy” we would like to again offer blood pressure checks once a month. As in the past, blood pressure will be checked after Masses on the third weekend of the month. If you are trained and qualified to check blood pressures, and would be willing to offer this service to our parishioners, please contact Mary at or the parish office at 651-224-9793. The parish has all the equipment needed to offer this service. SUPPORT GROUPS: Dealing with the sickness and death … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 9-10-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  STRAWBERRIES: We have finished 11 days of strawberry cleaning! We have one more day, Sunday, September 3 to clean berries. Our parish is cleaning strawberries for the Strawberry & Cream booth at the Minnesota State Fair. We begin cleaning around 8:00 AM and are usually finished about noon. Many of our volunteers look forward to this project and enjoy being together and socializing with fellow parishioners. If you haven’t yet joined us, you have one more day to take part in this fundraising project. Reserve at least one day on your calendar … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 9-3-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  STRAWBERRIES: We have finished four days of strawberry cleaning! We will continue to clean berries every morning through Sunday, September 3. Our parish is cleaning strawberries for the Strawberry & Cream booth at the Minnesota State Fair. We begin cleaning each day around 8:00 AM and are usually finished about noon. Many of our volunteers look forward to this project and enjoy being together and socializing with fellow parishioners. If you haven’t yet joined us, you have eight more days to take part in this fundraising project. Reserve at … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 8-27-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  STRAWBERRIES: In just three days, we will begin cleaning strawberries! Keep Wednesday, August 23 – Sunday, September 3 open! Our parish has again been asked to clean strawberries for the Strawberry & Cream booth at the Minnesota State Fair! We begin cleaning each day at about 8:00 AM and are usually finished about noon. The amount of berries to be cleaned depends on the weather and crowd size at the fair. Many of our volunteers look forward to this project and have already signed up to let us know they will help clean berries! They enjoy … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 8-20-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS: As we continue to return to pre-COVID “normalcy” we would like to again offer blood pressure checks once a month. As in the past, blood pressure will be checked after Masses on the third weekend of the month. If you are trained and qualified to check blood pressures, and would be willing to offer this service to our parishioners, please contact Mary at or contact the parish office at 651-224-9793. The parish has all the equipment needed to offer this service. SUPPORT GROUPS: Dealing with the sickness … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 8-13-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  CHURCH DISCUSSION GROUPS: Some parishioners have expressed an interest in having a study group(s) in the parish. Would you be interested in taking part in a study group? Do you have a certain topic you would like to address? Perhaps the Synod Process & Results? A certain Book of the Bible? If interested in being involved, call the parish office at 651-224-9793 and leave your name and contact information. SUPPORT GROUPS: Dealing with the sickness and death of family members and friends can be daunting. We have received requests to begin a … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 8-6-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  FAITH FORMATION TEACHERS: The St. Matthew Faith Formation program for public school students in grades 1 to 10 will resume September 20, and we have openings for teachers for the 2023-2024 school year. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45 PM between September and early May. Volunteers should enjoy helping children learn more about their Catholic faith and do not need to be experienced teachers. Training and support are provided, in addition to supplies and curriculum that includes a lesson plan for each week. If a weekly … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 7-30-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  FAITH FORMATION TEACHERS: The St. Matthew Faith Formation program for public school students in grades 1 to 10 will resume September 20, and we have openings for teachers for the 2023-2024 school year. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45 PM between September and early May. Volunteers should enjoy helping children learn more about their Catholic faith and do not need to be experienced teachers. Training and support are provided, in addition to supplies and curriculum that includes a lesson plan for each week. If a weekly … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 7-23-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  FAITH FORMATION TEACHERS NEEDED: The St. Matthew Faith Formation program for public school students in grades 1 to 10 will resume September 20, and we have openings for teachers for the 2023-2024 school year. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45 PM between September and early May. Volunteers should enjoy helping children learn more about their Catholic faith and do not need to be experienced teachers. Training and support are provided, in addition to supplies and curriculum that includes a lesson plan for each week. If a … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 7-16-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  PRAYER LINE: We are looking for volunteers who are willing to pray for the intentions of those who leave messages on our Prayer Line. The moderator of the Prayer Line will call “Prayer Volunteers” to inform them the “Prayer Request” and those volunteers will take some time to pray for the person requesting prayers as well as the intention mentioned in the request. If you can devote some time to pray for those in need, please contact Mary Leibl or the parish office. The names of those who call the Prayer Line and of those volunteering to pray are … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 7-9-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  BIBLE STUDY: Some parishioners have expressed an interest in having a study group(s) in the parish. Would you be interested in taking part in a study group? Do you have a certain topic you would like to address? Perhaps the Synod Process & Results? A certain Book of the Bible? If interested in being involved, call the parish office at (651) 224-9793 and leave your name and contact information. STRAWBERRIES: As you plan your summer calendar, keep August 23 – September 3 open. Our parish has again been asked to clean strawberries for the … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 7-2-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  PRAYER LINE: We are looking for volunteers who are willing to pray for the intentions of those who leave messages on our Prayer Line. The moderator of the Prayer Line will call “Prayer Volunteers” to inform them the “Prayer Request” and those volunteers will take some time to pray for the person requesting prayers as well as the intention mentioned in the request. If you can devote some time to pray for those in need, please contact Mary Leibl or the parish office. The names of those who call the Prayer Line and of those volunteering to pray are … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 6-25-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  MONEY COUNTER: We are looking for 2 or 3 more volunteers to count the collection money. You will work with a team of 2 to 3 other volunteers. Counting will take place after the 10:15am mass on the last 2 Sundays of the month. Training will be provided. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity contact Mary at or call the Parish Center - 651-224-9793 PRAYER LINE: We are looking for volunteers who are willing to pray for the intentions of those who leave messages on our Prayer Line. When a prayer request is called … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 6-18-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  MONEY COUNTER: We are looking for a volunteer to count the collection money. You will work with a team of 3 to 4 other volunteers. Counting will take place after the 10:15am mass on the last 2 Sundays of the month. Training will be provided. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity contact Mary at or call the Parish Center - 651-224-9793 PRAYER LINE: We are looking for volunteers who are willing to pray for the intentions of those who leave messages on our Prayer Line. When a prayer request is called in, the … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 6-11-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  MONEY COUNTER: We are looking for a volunteer to count the collection money. You will work with a team of 3 to 4 other volunteers. Counting will take place after the 10:15am mass on the last 2 Sundays of the month. Training will be provided. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity contact Mary at or call the Parish Center - 651-224-9793 PRAYER LINE: We are looking for volunteers who are willing to pray for the intentions of those who leave messages on our Prayer Line. When a prayer request is called in, the … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 6-4-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  MONEY COUNTER: We are looking for a volunteer to count the collection money. You will work with a team of 3 to 4 other volunteers. Counting will take place after the 10:15am mass on the last 2 Sundays of the month. Training will be provided. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity contact Mary at or call the Parish Center - 651-224-9793 PRAYER LINE: We are looking for volunteers who are willing to pray for the intentions of those who leave messages on our Prayer Line. When a prayer request is called in, the … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 5-28-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  MONEY COUNTER: We are looking for a volunteer to count the collection money. You will work with a team of 3 to 4 other volunteers. Counting will take place after the 10:15am mass on the last 2 Sundays of the month. Training will be provided. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity contact Mary at or call 651-227-9793 PRAYER LINE: We are looking for volunteers who are willing to pray for the intentions of those who leave messages on our Prayer Line. When a prayer request is called in, the moderator of the Prayer … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 5-21-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  GRASS MOWING: We are looking for volunteers to take care of the grass mowing on the parish campus. The parish lawn mower is available for use. This would entail the boulevards surrounding the church, parish center and school. Also, the grassy areas around the parish center and along the Humboldt side of the school. Does not include the Guadalapana property. Normally the grass only needs to be mowed once a week. If we have more than 1 volunteer, they can alternate weeks. If interested in helping your parish in this way, contact Mary at … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 5-14-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  GRASS MOWING: We are looking for volunteers to take care of the grass mowing on the parish campus. The parish lawn mower is available for use. This would entail the boulevards surrounding the church, parish center and school. Also, the grassy areas around the parish center and along the Humboldt side of the school. Does not include the Guadalapana property. Normally the grass only needs to be mowed once a week. If we have more than 1 volunteer, they can alternate weeks. If interested in helping your parish in this way, contact Mary at … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 5-7-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  GRASS MOWING: We are looking for volunteers to take care of the grass mowing on the parish campus. This would entail the boulevards surrounding the church, parish center and school. Also, the grassy areas around the parish center and along the Humboldt side of the school. Does not include the Guadalapana property. Normally the grass only needs to be mowed once a week. If we have more than 1 volunteer, they can alternate weeks. If interested in helping your parish in this way, contact Mary at . Or you can call the Parish Center … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 4-30-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  PARISH CLEAN-UP: Mark your calendars to take part in the parish Spring Clean-up. On Sat Apr. 29th, from 9am – 11am, we will gather to clean the inside of the church and chapel as well as the grounds around the buildings. Cleaning supplies will be provided. If you prefer to use your own cleaning products, feel free to do so. PRAYER LINE: We are looking for volunteers who are willing to pray for the intentions of those who leave messages on our Prayer Line. When a prayer request is called in, the moderator of the Prayer Line will call “Prayer … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 4-23-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  PARISH CLEAN-UP: Mark your calendars to take part in the parish Spring Clean-up. On Sat Apr. 29th, from 9am – 11am, we will gather to clean the inside of the church and chapel as well as the grounds around the buildings. Cleaning supplies will be provided. If you prefer to use your own cleaning products, feel free to do so. PRAYER LINE: We are looking for volunteers who are willing to pray for the intentions of those who leave messages on our Prayer Line. When a prayer request is called in, the moderator of the Prayer Line will call “Prayer … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 4-16-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  PRAYER LINE: We are looking for volunteers who are willing to pray for the intentions of those who leave messages on our Prayer Line. When a prayer request is called in, the moderator of the Prayer Line will call “Prayer Volunteers” to inform them of the “Prayer Request” and those volunteers will take some time to pray for the person requesting prayers, as well as the intention mentioned in the request. If you feel you can devote some time during the day to pray for those in need, please contact Mary at or call the Parish … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 4-9-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  PRAYER LINE: We are looking for volunteers who are willing to pray for the intentions of those who leave messages on our Prayer Line. When a prayer request is called in, the moderator of the Prayer Line will call “Prayer Volunteers” to inform them of the “Prayer Request” and those volunteers will take some time to pray for the person requesting prayers, as well as the intention mentioned in the request. If you feel you can devote some time during the day to pray for those in need, please contact Mary at or call the Parish … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 4-2-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  PRAYER LINE: We are looking for volunteers who are willing to pray for the intentions of those who leave messages on our Prayer Line. When a prayer request is called in, the moderator of the Prayer Line will call “Prayer Volunteers” to inform them of the “Prayer Request” and those volunteers will take some time to pray for the person requesting prayers, as well as the intention mentioned in the request. If you feel you can devote some time during the day to pray for those in need, please contact Mary at or call the Parish … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 3-26-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  PRAYER LINE: We are looking for volunteers who are willing to pray for the intentions of those who leave messages on our Prayer Line. When a prayer request is called in, the moderator of the Prayer Line will call “Prayer Volunteers” to inform them of the “Prayer Request” and those volunteers will take some time to pray for the person requesting prayers, as well as the intention mentioned in the request. If you feel you can devote some time during the day to pray for those in need, please contact Mary at or call the Parish … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 3-19-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  PRAYER LINE: We are looking for volunteers who are willing to pray for the intentions of those who leave messages on our Prayer Line. When a prayer request is called in, the moderator of the Prayer Line will call “Prayer Volunteers” to inform them of the “Prayer Request” and those volunteers will take some time to pray for the person requesting prayers, as well as the intention mentioned in the request. If you feel you can devote some time during the day to pray for those in need, please contact Mary at or call the Parish … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 3-12-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  PRAYER LINE: We are looking for volunteers who are willing to pray for the intentions of those who leave messages on our Prayer Line. When a prayer request is called in, the moderator of the Prayer Line will call “Prayer Volunteers” to inform them of the “Prayer Request” and those volunteers will take some time to pray for the person requesting prayers, as well as the intention mentioned in the request. If you feel you can devote some time during the day to pray for those in need, please contact Mary at or call the Parish … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 3-5-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  PRAYER LINE: We are looking for volunteers who are willing to pray for the intentions of those who leave messages on our Prayer Line. When a prayer request is called in, the moderator of the Prayer Line will call “Prayer Volunteers” to inform them of the “Prayer Request” and those volunteers will take some time to pray for the person requesting prayers, as well as the intention mentioned in the request. If you feel you can devote some time during the day to pray for those in need, please contact Mary at or call the Parish … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 2-26-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  PRAYER LINE: We are looking for volunteers who are willing to pray for the intentions of those who leave messages on our Prayer Line. When a prayer request is called in, the moderator of the Prayer Line will call “Prayer Volunteers” to inform them of the “Prayer Request” and those volunteers will take some time to pray for the person requesting prayers, as well as the intention mentioned in the request. If you feel you can devote some time during the day to pray for those in need, please contact Mary at or call the Parish … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 2-19-2023