Ministries

Praise God through music by singing, or playing a musical instrument. We would love to hear you!

All catholic women are welcome! Gatherings are on the first Mondays at 6:30 PM September through

June and are announced in the bulletin.

Saturdays before Mass at 5:00 PM in the church.

No experience required. Mentors provided.

Private Eucharistic Adoration Wednesdays from 6:00AM to 6:00PM and Thursdays from 7:00AM to 7:00PM. If you would like to serve weekly or as an occasional sub for Adoration, please contact Jan Martineau. 

Public Eucharistic Adoration is  held on the fourth Sunday of each month at 3:00pm.

Advises the Pastor on financial matters of the parish and school. Responsible for monitoring all income and expenses, and approving the annual budgets.

A group that counts the funds collected at Mass each week. Each group volunteers about once a month.

The Parish Council is involved in most activities and programs effecting the liturgical and spiritual life of St. Matthew parish.  

Men and women who assist at Mass or Funeral masses to enhance the worship of our faith community.

Volunteers who assist people to their seat if necessary. They also take up the collection.

All Catholic men are welcome! Meetings are the first Thursday of each month from September - June and are posted in the bulletin.

Adults, boys or girls  who assist the priest at the liturgy.

Preparing parents for the formation of their child’s faith.

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion who serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and to the sick and homebound.

Volunteers who coordinate social activities and gatherings of parishioners during the year.

Volunteers who care for and beautify the grounds and church.

Parish volunteers who warmly welcome parishioners as they enter the Church for Mass.

Reader who proclaim the Scriptures at Mass and other services.

Responsible for the preparation and care of the altar linens. This includes the washing and ironing of purificators, corporals, and altar linens.

Rite of Christian Initiation – preparation of adult candidates for Catholic sacraments.