Ministry
"Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul."
—St. Teresa of Avila
Room Requests
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.
Pie Sales
The Daughters of Isabella will sponsor their Pie/Bake sale the weekend of March 16/17th. The priority of bake sale proceeds is to defray the cost of funeral lunches. Because of our generous parishioners, sales have exceeded expected costs this year, so we will donate these extra monies to local charitable organizations. The February sales will be given as a scholarship to Legendary Lodge for a St. Matthew’s student.
Daughters of Isabella
Ladies, if you are seeking a fellowship with Catholic women devoted to Unity, Friendship, Charity, and most importantly, Prayer, we may be the group for you! The Daughters of Isabella will meet the 4th Sunday at 1:00pm for the months of February 25th, and March 24th. Meetings will be held in the Rectory Basement. This change is being made to recognize that driving in the evening during the winter months can pose difficulties for members traveling a distance to attend meetings. We invite all interested women of the parish to join us for one of these meetings to Learn about our organization and its many spiritual and charitable activities.
40 Cans for Lent
Once again the Knights of Columbus are asking every parishioner to contribute one can of food for each of the 40 days of Lent. The food will be donated to local charities. Bring in your canned goods and leave them in the red wagon in front of the church or downstairs by the grotto. This Lent, help people in your community while also helping your council. The Knights distributed 5,000 pounds of food last year!!!
40 Days for Life
Our local 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign is here. You can protect mothers and children by joining us to pray and fast for an end to abortion, reach out to family and friends to clear up any misconceptions they may have about abortion, and take part in our peaceful prayer vigil!
Community Kitchen - Feeding the Flathead
St. Matthew’s hosts Community Kitchen - Feeding the Flathead dinners every 2nd Saturday of each month. Our next meal is Saturday, January 13th at the Central Christian Church located at 248 2nd Ave East, Kalispell.
Knights of Columbus
Men, enrich your ministry and vocation by joining our brotherhood. Help men become better fathers and Catholics. Deepen faith with evangelization and faith programs, Aid and Support after Pregnancy Program (A.S.A.P.)
Holy Communion to the Sick and Homebound
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.
Time & Talent
Listed are the opportunities where you can share your gifts and experience with the St. Matthew’s Parish family.
Liturgical Ministry
- Altar Server
- Eucharistic Minister
- Greeter
- Lector
- Music Ministry
- Sacristan
- Usher
- Washing of Altar Linens
Organizations
- Communications Committee
- Daughters of Isabella
- Knights of Columbus (K of C)
Social Outreach
- Community Kitchen
- Deliver Communion to the Homebound
- Jail Ministry
Temporal Concerns
- Funerals
- Food Dontaions
- Luncheon Prep
- Seasonal Grounds Work