Church of St. Matthew Winter Weather Policy

During the winter months, the Church of St. Matthew Parish Center is closed whenever the St. Paul Public Schools are closed. Cancellation of Parish Center events and activities will appear on WCCO TV Channel 4 and WCCO Radio AM 830. Independent organizations using the Church of St. Matthew buildings should be contacted directly for their open or closed status.

Mark Your Calendar

Christmas Tea, Boutique & Bake Sale, Saturday December 15^th
Breakfast with Santa & Holiday Bake Sale, Sunday, December 16^th

Full details in the coming weeks.

Worship and Prayer

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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.

Parish Bulletin

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Quick Links

Parish Pastoral Council (send comments, suggestions) –
Rev. Robert Kelly, O.P. (Parochial Administrator) –
Mary Leibl (Coordinator of Volunteers) –

For more contacts, go to Contact Us page.

Current News

Sing and Play, Prayerfully

In need of Choir members, Cantors & Instrumentalists. The choir sings for Sunday 10:00 am Mass and practices on alternate weeks September-May. Choir practice is 9:00 am. Cantors and instrumentalists are needed for any of the weekend Masses.

Liturgical Ministry Schedule

Ministry-schedule-September 1-November 25-2018

Ministry Schedule 12-1-2018 thru 2-24-2019

Volunteer Opportunities and Parish Needs

"Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?" Then I said, "Here am I. Send me!" – Isaiah 6:8

We need volunteers to continue the work of serving our parish and community. Currently we have 1 immediate opportunity and 4 continuing opportunities. Details here: st-matts.org/opportunities-needs

– Mary Leibl, Volunteer Coordinator

Faith Formation and Sacraments

Save the Date, First Communion/First Reconciliation Meeting: On Wednesday, January 16, there will be a meeting at 6:30 PM for parents/guardians with children who have registered to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion at St. Matthew. Children preparing for the sacraments should also attend, along with the parent/guardian. This meeting is for both Faith Formation parents and COS parents who intend for their child to receive First Reconciliation and First Communion at St. Matthew in 2019. It is a REQUIRED meeting. Questions? Contact Janelle Rohr, email or call or text 651-242-6004.

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The Good News

Brought to you by Alums and Families and Friends in support of Community of Saints Regional Catholic School.

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The Good News Fall-Winter 2018

Fall-Winter 2018 highlights:

COS Starts Year with 10% More Students and a New Board of Directors
Celebrate Fr. Steve’s 50th Anniversary
Annual Report: Record Breaking $275,827 Raised from 524 Donors
COS Student Speaks at Aim Higher Foundation Event
Meet the New Board of Directors
End of Year Matching Donation Challenge!
Gifts Given to Honor Frederick Commers (1936–2018)
Gifts Given to Honor Sr. Patricia DeBlieck, CSJ (1938–2018)
Honor a Loved One With a Gift in Their Name
School Warms Up with a New Boiler
Save the date: Reunion Sunday, May 19, 2018

Community of Saints Regional Catholic School News

It is one of our favorite times of the year as we begin to prepare for the arrival of Jesus! At Community of Saints, we have the privilege of acknowledging Advent Season and will spend these next few weeks preparing for the birth of Jesus through prayer services, acts of servant leadership, and regular religious education lessons and activities.

This year’s main act of service will once again focus on “Isaac’s Blessing Bags”. Isaac Garcia is a seventh grader at COS and began his mission a year ago to help support people without a home. His “Blessing Bags” are filled with toiletries, packaged food, and warm weather wear. If anyone is interested in donating to this amazing cause, please contact the school, or drop off items in the school office. Thank you!