St. Matthew Catholic Church

Great news! Bishop Callahan has reinstated public daily Masses. Just as for weekend Masses, attendance is limited to 25% (120 people for our church). Those not from the same household still need to maintain 6-feet distance in church. The wearing of masks is still encouraged in church. The pews also will be sanitized after each Mass.

Congratulations to the 15 young people from our parish who received the Sacrament of Confirmation at the parish on June 27!

Due to COVID-19 we will not have an in-person Vacation Bible School at St. Matt's this summer. For parents who still want to offer VBS to their children, check out a new virtual VBS from Blessed Is She by clicking the title above. It is fun, easy, and can be started any week during the summer!

Saying Good-bye and Thank you. Fr. Peter will be leaving the St. Matthew family at the end of July. With his permission and following appropriate pandemic guidelines, we are planning a parish celebration for him on Sunday afternoon, July 19. Please join us for a car parade in Fr. Peter’s honor. We’ll gather in the St. Matthew Church south parking lot (at the foot of the stairs near the car port) in our cars at 1:15 PM. We’ll have a brief program including Fr. Peter leading us in the Rosary and giving us his blessing. Then we’ll proceed to parade around the parking lot in our decorated cars, honking horns and sporting banners, streamers and other noise makers in joyous celebration of Fr. Peter’s time with us. Each car will do a drive by at the rectory sidewalk to wave and say good-bye to Fr. Peter on their way home. You’ll have an opportunity to drop off cards of thanks and best wishes. Fr. Peter needs to replace his cell phone and has asked for cash donations as our parting gift to him, should you wish to offer a gift in addition to your prayers. Please help us spread the word. Tell your fellow parishioners about our plans and invite them to join us. Come to St. Matthew Parish south parking lot on Sunday, July 19 at 1:15 PM in your decorated car. Bring your noise makers, your thank-you cards, and your rosaries! Please reach out to Ellen Schumann (715-581-9908) with your questions.