Current Events

Soak up the Grace of Jesus during Adoration every Tuesday and Wednesday. *No Adoration the week of September 21st.* One person is needed every Tuesday from 9 - 10 pm. One person needed, beginning Sept. 30th, Wednesday from 4-5 pm.

The Whitefish 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign runs September 23 through October 31. St. Matthew’s will sponsor prayer vigil days on October 5, 7, and 9. Parishioners are invited to participate through prayer and fasting, witnessing to the sanctity of life, or joining the peaceful prayer vigil. Sign-up sheets are available in the Doran Center.

Fr. Eric Gilbaugh will offer an evening presentation on Music in the Mass on Monday, September 28th, 7pm, at St. John Paul II parish. What is the Church’s ideal, and what isn’t? What’s allowed, and what’s forbidden? What did Vatican II call for? What did different styles of liturgical music throughout the centuries actually sound like? And how did the Industrial Revolution, Hollywood cowboys, and the recording music industry actually end up influencing liturgical music in the last century? All this and more will be covered? Everyone is welcome.

Annual Fatima Rosary in the Square Saturday, October 10th @ Noon In front of St. Matthew’s School It takes about 30 minutes, rain or shine. Children are welcome. Please join us to pray for American with 20,000 other rallies around the world! For more information, please call Ray Leopold at 406250-6272.

Join us monthly for Mass, fellowship, faith formation, games, and crafts. Catholic Clubs will meet on the first Friday of every month at St. Richard's Catholic Church, 9AM at Horine Park in Columbia Falls.

Travel with the Diocese of Helena on a mission trip to Guatemala, October 1–8, 2026! Adults ages 30+ are invited to experience the beauty of Guatemala while serving alongside local communities. Space is limited, so register early.

Join St. Matthew’s and Risen Christ parishes for a guided pilgrimage to Fatima and Portugal in March 2027. An informational meeting will be held May 14 from 7–9 pm in the Doran Center. All are welcome.

The Flathead Warming Center is preparing for the upcoming winter. They are in need of several items and are asking the community to help. Granola bars, instant oatmeal packets, paper products etc. Call for a complete list and when to drop things off. 406-885-3042.

Knights Radio is pleased to announce that Saint Gabriel Radio is now broadcasting 24/7 in the Flathead Valley on 107.1 FM.