As you are planning your bible classes and other ministries, remember to reserve your rooms. Stop by the office to complete a request form for room space.

The Daughters meet the 4th Sunday of every month from Sept. through June at 1 pm in the Rectory Meeting Room. Ladies, please join us for our meetings on Sunday in the Rectory Meeting Room, (basement of the rectory). We will meet Sunday, April 26 at 1:00. Learn about this very special organization of Catholic Women. Information can be obtained from Marlene Stevens at 406-212-0276.

Confidential support is available for those who have experienced miscarriage, including free miscarriage kits and personal care. Contact St. Richard Little Ones Ministry at (406) 885-7011 or strichardmiscarriageministry@gmail.com.

Knights of Columbus St. Matthews Roman Catholic Council #1328 We invite all Catholic Men ages 18 and older to join our Catholic Brotherhood and help the Knights of Columbus Change the World.

The Daughters of Isabella are calling all bakers! Our bake sales are a huge success but we run out of baked goods too fast. If you love to bake, please consider baking for Pie/Bake Weekends. Call the parish office and volunteer your talents.

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.

The Sparrow’s Nest has been serving our community for 10 years, providing housing and resources to dozens of homeless high school students throughout the valley. We have housed 60+ teens since we began. The Sparrow’s Nest Can Use Your Help!

Our ministry will be making quilted blankets to give to the newly baptized babies of our church family. Sewing For Life parish ministry has provided over 35 “Beautiful White Quilts” for the newest members of our parish family. The quilt is embroidered with their first name, middle name, and the date of baptism. We are reaching out for donations to purchase fabric and batting. We will guide you and teach you how to quilt if you are interested in learning. If you have any questions, please call Wendy Petesch at 406- 253-5161 or Diane Joy at 406-260-3292. Thank you for your support and please pray for the unborn.

St. Matthew’s hosts Community Kitchen - Feeding the Flathead dinners every 2nd Saturday of each month. Volunteers are needed to help with serving and clean up (generally 5-7 pm). Volunteers are also needed to provide the various components of the meal. If you have questions or would like more information, please call John Dunn at 501-551-0507. Meet us at the Central Christian Church located at 248 2nd Ave East, Kalispell.

The Music Ministry at St. Matthew’s Parish is a volunteer-centered program that serves the parish community in all aspects of liturgical life. The choral groups maintain an active rehearsal and liturgy schedule, which seeks to provide music of the highest possible quality for our parish liturgies. Read more to see where you fit in.

The Jail Ministry team is in need of both Men and Women volunteers. Every month on the second Saturday, at 10:30 am, two volunteers visit the jail to share our Catholic Faith and the Sunday Readings with the inmates. If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please call the parish office at 752-6788, and we will connect you with the right person who will be able to answer any questions you may have.

Do you know someone in our Catholic community that cannot come to Mass due to illness or infirmity? Let us not forget them! Saint Matthew’s Parish has a dedicated ministry team who can visit, pray with and administer the Holy Eucharist. If you know someone who cannot come to Mass, please call the parish office at 406-752-6788. A few more volunteers are needed to reach everyone. If you would like to assist in this ministry, please call Brett Bennetts at 406-253-6411.