Every even-numbered year in the summer high-school youth from our parish go with high-school youth from Holy Name Parish on a mission trip to Casa Hogar Orphanage in Peru.  They spend about two weeks at the orphanage, learning about the mission of Casa Hogar, serving the community, and getting to know the people there.  More information on Casa Hogar is available at  https://www.homeajpm.org/ 

Every odd-numbered year in the summer high-school youth from our parish go with high-school youth from Holy Name Parish to a Steubenville Youth Conference.  Through high-energy speakers, music and prayer, the approximately 2,000 participants at the conference are given a powerful opportunity to experience the love of Jesus Christ for each one of them.  It is not uncommon to hear of youth coming back from these conferences on fire for the Lord and for their Catholic faith.  More information on Steubenville Youth Conferences is available at:   https://steubenvilleconferences.com/youth

Each summer we offer a Vacation Bible School (VBS) program at the parish for students in elementary school.  The program is about a week long and meets in the morning.  Kids learn about a different topic of Scripture and Teaching of the Catholic Faith.  They spend time in prayer, music, and have a lot of fun!

Due to COVID-19, we will not have a VBS in-person at St. Matt's this summer.  For parents wishing to offer a VBS to their children, check out the following VBS offered through the Catholic group Blessed Is She.  This VBS is fun, easy, and you can start any week of the summer!

https://blessedisshe.net/virtual-vacation-bible-school/?fbclid=IwAR1coAFbtnBGJ069TZJNGqTJnhBZ_kxg0BXfyZRAeAG4xTFhhJw42bXVWmM