Volunteer Opportunities

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 2-12-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  PRAYER LINE: We are seeking a volunteer to monitor the Parish Prayer Line. In this role,  your phone number would be published, without your  name, in the parish bulletin under Prayer Line. People will call, asking to have the names of people in need of prayers placed on the Prayer Line. You will then call volunteers who have already offered their time to pray for those requests. Having an answering system will be helpful. If willing to volunteer, please contact Mary Leibl – or the parish office. MASS RESPONSE MINISTRY St. … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 2-5-2023

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 those “Prayer Volunteers”, inform them of the “Prayer Request” and these volunteers will take some time to pray for the person requesting prayers as well at the intention mentioned in the request.  This ministry is done from your home and at your convenience!  There is strength in numbers! Can you devote some time during the day to pray … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 1-29-2023

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 those “Prayer Volunteers”, inform them of the “Prayer Request” and those volunteers will take some time to pray for the person requesting prayers as well at the intention mentioned in the request.  This ministry can be done from your home and at your convenience!  If you feel you can devote some time during the day to pray for those in … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 1-22-2023

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 those “Prayer Volunteers”, inform them of the “Prayer Request” and those volunteers will take some time to pray for the person requesting prayers as well at the intention mentioned in the request.                                                If you feel you can devote some time during the day to pray for those in need, please call … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 1-15-2023

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 those “Prayer Volunteers”, inform them of the “Prayer Request” and those volunteers will take some time to pray for the person requesting prayers as well at the intention mentioned in the request.                                                If you feel you can devote some time during the day to pray for those in need, please call … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 1-8-2023

We are looking for a volunteer to take the Eucharist to a homebound parishioner.  Either after the Sat. 4:15pm mass or Sun 10:15am mass. Whatever is best for the volunteer. The parishioner lives within a half mile of St. Matthew Church. If you are able to volunteer for this ministry, please contact Mary Leibl at or call the parish Center (651-224-9793). … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunity: Communion to Homebound

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  MASS RESPONSE MINISTRY: St. Matt’s needs someone to read the Mass responses and prayers into a microphone for pre-recorded Masses. You would say the prayers and responses you always say, but into a microphone to share with online Mass participants.  Online viewers do not hear the assembly’s responses and prayers unless they are spoken into a microphone for recording. Your assistance will help our online viewers to participate more completely in the Masses.  Several Mass Response Ministers are needed.  If interested, please contact the parish … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 1-1-2023

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  FUNERAL MINISTRY: We are looking for 3 to 4 volunteers to form a 2nd team of Funeral Ministers. Included in the duties: Having church open to meet the Funeral Directors when they arrive at the church. Offer hospitality to families and guests. Be sure that everything needed for funeral service is in proper place. Help the Readers and Gift Bearers to feel comfortable in their roles. See to it that the church is returned to normal set-up after the funeral. Training will be provided. If you are interested in serving this important ministry, contact … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 12-25-2022

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  FUNERAL MINISTRY: We are looking for 3 to 4 volunteers to form a 2nd team of Funeral Ministers. Included in the duties: Having church open to meet the Funeral Directors when they arrive at the church. Offer hospitality to families and guests. Be sure that everything needed for funeral service is in proper place. Help the Readers and Gift Bearers to feel comfortable in their roles. See to it that the church is returned to normal set-up after the funeral. Training will be provided. If you are interested in serving this important ministry, contact … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 12-18-2022

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  FUNERAL MINISTRY: We are looking for 3 to 4 volunteers to form a 2nd team of Funeral Ministers. Included in the duties: Having church open to meet the Funeral Directors when they arrive at the church. Offer hospitality to families and guests. Be sure that everything needed for funeral service is in proper place. Help the Readers and Gift Bearers to feel comfortable in their roles. See to it that the church is returned to normal set-up after the funeral. Training will be provided. If you are interested in serving this important ministry, contact … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 12-11-2022

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  FUNERAL MINISTRY: We are looking for 3 to 4 volunteers to form a 2nd team of Funeral Ministers. Included in the duties: Having church open to meet the Funeral Directors when they arrive at the church. Offer hospitality to families and guests. Be sure that everything needed for funeral service is in proper place. Help the Readers and Gift Bearers to feel comfortable in their roles. See to it that the church is returned to normal set-up after the funeral. Training will be provided. If you are interested in serving this important ministry, contact … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 12-4-2022

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  PRAYER LINE: We are seeking a volunteer to monitor the Parish Prayer Line. In this role,  your phone number would be published, without your  name, in the parish bulletin under Prayer Line. People will call, asking to have the names of people in need of prayers placed on the Prayer Line. You will then call volunteers who have already offered their time to pray for those requests. Having an answering system will be helpful. If willing to volunteer, please contact Mary Leibl – or the parish office. FUNERAL MINISTRY: We are … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 11-27-2022

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  PRAYER LINE: We are seeking a volunteer to monitor the Parish Prayer Line. In this role,  your phone number would be published, without your  name, in the parish bulletin under Prayer Line. People will call, asking to have the names of people in need of prayers placed on the Prayer Line. You will then call volunteers who have already offered their time to pray for those requests. Having an answering system will be helpful. If willing to volunteer, please contact Mary Leibl – or the parish office. FUNERAL MINISTRY: We are … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs – Thanksgiving 2022

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  PRAYER LINE: We are seeking a volunteer to monitor the Parish Prayer Line. In this role,  your phone number would be published, without your  name, in the parish bulletin under Prayer Line. People will call, asking to have the names of people in need of prayers placed on the Prayer Line. You will then call volunteers who have already offered their time to pray for those requests. Having an answering system will be helpful. If willing to volunteer, please contact Mary Leibl – or the parish office. FUNERAL MINISTRY:We are … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 11-13-2022

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  PRAYER LINE: We are seeking a volunteer to monitor the Parish Prayer Line. In this role,  your phone number would be published, without your  name, in the parish bulletin under Prayer Line. People will call, asking to have the names of people in need of prayers placed on the Prayer Line. You will then call volunteers who have already offered their time to pray for those requests. Having an answering system will be helpful. If willing to volunteer, please contact Mary Leibl – or the parish office. FUNERAL MINISTRY: We are … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 11-6-2022

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  PRAYER LINE: We are seeking a volunteer to monitor the Parish Prayer Line. In this role,  your phone number would be published, without your  name, in the parish bulletin under Prayer Line. People will call, asking to have the names of people in need of prayers placed on the Prayer Line. You will then call volunteers who have already offered their time to pray for those requests. Having an answering system will be helpful. If willing to volunteer, please contact Mary Leibl – or the parish office. FUNERAL MINISTRY: We are … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 10-30-2022

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  PRAYER LINE: We are seeking a volunteer to monitor the Parish Prayer Line. In this role,  your phone number would be published, without your  name, in the parish bulletin under Prayer Line. People will call, asking to have the names of people in need of prayers placed on the Prayer Line. You will then call volunteers who have already offered their time to pray for those requests. Having an answering system will be helpful. If willing to volunteer, please contact Mary Leibl – or the parish office. FUNERAL MINISTRY: We are … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 10-23-2022

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  GREETERS: St. Matthew parish seeks “Greeters” for Sun. 10:15am mass. We welcome people who are able  to extend a warm welcome to those arriving for Mass. Your friendly smile and enthusiasm for the Church of St. Matthew are all that is needed. If interested speak to the sacristan at mass or contact   , or or the parish office. PRAYER LINE: We are seeking a volunteer to monitor the Parish Prayer Line. In this role,  your phone number would be published, without your  name, in the parish bulletin under … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 10-16-2022

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  GREETERS: St. Matthew parish seeks “Greeters” for Sun. 10:15am mass. We welcome people who are able  to extend a warm welcome to those arriving for Mass. Your friendly smile and enthusiasm for the Church of St. Matthew are all that is needed. If interested speak to the sacristan at mass or contact   , or or the parish office. PRAYER LINE: We are seeking a volunteer to monitor the Parish Prayer Line. In this role,  your phone number would be published, without your  name, in the parish bulletin under … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 10-9-2022

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  GREETERS: St. Matthew parish seeks “Greeters” for Sun. 10:15am mass. We welcome people who are able  to extend a warm welcome to those arriving for Mass. Your friendly smile and enthusiasm for the Church of St. Matthew are all that is needed. We thank Josiah & Isabel who has been our Sunday mass greeter!   To volunteer contact: , or or the parish office. CLERICAL:  Occasionally we will have a parish-wide mailing. At those times we call on some of our office volunteers to help. They fold letters, … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 10-2-2022

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  GREETERS: St. Matthew parish seeks additional “Greeters” for Sun. 10:15am mass. We welcome people who are able  to extend a warm welcome to those arriving for Mass. Your friendly smile and enthusiasm for the Church of St. Matthew are all that is needed. We thank Josiah & Isabel who has been our Sunday mass greeter!   To volunteer contact: , or or the parish office. CLERICAL:  Occasionally we will have a parish-wide mailing. At those times we call on some of our office volunteers to help. They … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 9-25-2022

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  GREETERS: St. Matthew parish seeks additional “Greeters” for Sun. 10:15am mass. We welcome people who are able  to extend a warm welcome to those arriving for Mass. Your friendly smile and enthusiasm for the Church of St. Matthew are all that is needed. We thank Josiah who has been our Sunday mass greeter!   To volunteer contact: , or or the parish office. CLERICAL:  Occasionally we will have a parish-wide mailing. At those times we call on some of our office volunteers to help. They fold letters, … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 9-18-2022

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  GREETERS: St. Matthew parish seeks additional “Greeters” for Sun. 10:15am mass. We welcome People who are able  to extend a warm welcome to those arriving for Mass. Your friendly smile and enthusiasm for the Church of St. Matthew are all that is needed. We thank Josiah who has been our Sunday mass greeter!   To volunteer contact: , or or the parish office. CLERICAL:  Occasionally we will have a parish-wide mailing. At those times we call on some of our office volunteers to help. They fold letters, … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 9-11-2022

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  GREETERS: St. Matthew parish seeks additional “Greeters” for Sun. 10:15am mass. We welcome People who are able  to extend a warm welcome to those arriving for Mass. Your friendly smile and enthusiasm for the Church of St. Matthew are all that is needed. We thank Josiah who has been our Sunday mass greeter!   To volunteer contact: , or or the parish office. THANK YOU     FOOD SHELF:  Thank you to all who contributed to the Food Shelf last month. In addition to a cash offering, 150 lbs of food was … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 9-4-2022

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  STRAWBERRY CLEANING:  This past Wed.,  Aug. 24th, we began cleaning strawberries for a booth at the State Fair. Cleaning begins at 8am, each day through Sun. Sept. 4th. The owners expect to have twice the number of berries as they did last year. Come as often as you are able. Whether 1 day or the entire 12 days! The socialization is great and makes the time fly by, while earning money for our parish! Workers are also welcomed to take home any berries that do not meet the standards of the booth! We look forward to seeing you any morning(s) at … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 8-28-2022

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  STRAWBERRY CLEANING:  This coming Wed.,  Aug. 24th, we will begin cleaning strawberries for a booth at the State Fair. Cleaning will begin at 8am, each day through Sun. Sept. 4th. The owners expect to have twice the number of berries as they did last year. Come as often as you are able. Whether 1 day or the entire 12 days! The socialization is great and makes the time fly by, while earning money for our parish! Workers are also welcomed to take home any berries that do not meet the standards of the booth! We look forward to seeing you Wednesday … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 8-21-2022

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  GARDENING: We are looking for volunteers who like to garden! A dedicated parishioner has been tending to the garden as time permits. It is too much for 1 person!! We would like to have multiple volunteers, who when they see the garden needs some attention, will take it upon themselves to do what is needed. Right now, the garden in front of the church could use some serious weeding. If someone has the time, and the tools needed, we would greatly appreciate your help. If you have any further questions you may contact the parish office at (651) … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 8-7-2022

Classrooms, in the lower level of the old section of the school, need to be painted. Quantum STEAM Academy, the tenant in our school building, will be starting a pre-school program in the fall. We want to have those classrooms clean and “inviting” for the young students who will be joining the school. We are asking for volunteers to help paint the classrooms. If you can help with this project, call John Del Vecchio at (651) 221-0871. You may also call the parish office (651) 224-9793 and leave your name and contact number. … [Read more...] about Painting volunteers needed for school building

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  GREETERS: St. Matthews parish seeks additional “Greeters”, for Sun. masses. We welcome People who are able  to extend a warm welcome to those arriving for Mass. Your friendly smile and enthusiasm for the Church of St. Matthew are all that is needed. To help, contact: , or the parish office. OFFERTORY PROCESSION:  We have returned to having an Offertory Procession at each mass. If you are willing to bring up the bread and wine occasionally, please speak to a sacristan before mass. You may also call … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 7-24-2022

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  GREETERS: St. Matthews parish seeks additional “Greeters”, for Sun. masses. We welcome People who are able  to extend a warm welcome to those arriving for Mass. Your friendly smile and enthusiasm for the Church of St. Matthew are all that is needed. To help, contact: , or the parish office. OFFERTORY PROCESSION:  We have returned to having an Offertory Procession at each mass. If you are willing to bring up the bread and wine occasionally, please speak to a sacristan before mass. You may also call … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 7-17-2022

Then I said, “Here am I, Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 GREETERS: St. Matthews parish seeks additional “Greeters”, for Sun. masses. We welcome people who are able to extend a warm welcome to those arriving for Mass. Your friendly smile and enthusiasm for the Church of St. Matthew are all that is needed. To help, contact: , or the parish office. Sharing & Caring Hands is looking for volunteers to help with the Reading Program for Children which is held at Mary’s Place in Mpls. This program pairs volunteers one-on-one with the Mary’s Place children, many … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 7-10-2022

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  GREETERS: St. Matthews parish seeks additional “Greeters”, for Sun. masses. We welcome People who are able  to extend a warm welcome to those arriving for Mass. Your friendly smile and enthusiasm for the Church of St. Matthew are all that is needed. To help, contact: , or the parish office. OFFERTORY PROCESSION:  We have returned to having an Offertory Procession at each mass. If you are willing to bring up the bread and wine occasionally, please speak to a sacristan before mass. You may also call … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 7-3-2022

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  GREETERS: St. Matthews parish seeks additional “Greeters”, for Sun. masses. We welcome People who are able  to extend a warm welcome to those arriving for Mass. Your friendly smile and enthusiasm for the Church of St. Matthew are all that is needed. To help, contact: , or the parish office. OFFERTORY PROCESSION:  We are returning to having an Offertory Procession at each mass. If you are willing to bring up the bread and wine occasionally, please speak to a sacristan before mass. You may also call … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 6-26-2022

Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!”  Isaiah 6:8  GREETERS: St. Matthews parish seeks additional “Greeters”, for Sun. masses. We welcome People who are able  to extend a warm welcome to those arriving for Mass. Your friendly smile and enthusiasm for the Church of St. Matthew are all that is needed. To help, contact: , or the parish office. OFFERTORY PROCESSION:  We are returning to having an Offertory Procession at each mass. If you are willing to bring up the bread and wine occasionally, please speak to a sacristan before mass. You may also call … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs for the week of 6-19-2022