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.

Giving Tree

Look for the “Giving Tree” located in the Doran Center. The tags represent items a child or adult are in need of. If you choose a tag, please bring the unwrapped item and tag to the Parish Office before December 16th.

Christmas Baskets

Do you know a family in need of a Christmas Dinner Basket or Gift? The baskets will provide the ingredients for a turkey dinner and the trimmings. If you know a family, please call the parish office at 406-752-6788. We will want your name, the name of the family, their phone number and how many in the family.

Pie Sales

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.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Training

St. Matthew’s will be hosting a Level 1 training for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd scheduled for the week of June 24-July 2. Please prayerfully consider joining our Catchist team and share your love of our faith with children in this unique and fulfilling way. For more information, call Trisha Ridens at 530-415-9899 or Susan Ellingson at 406-871-7912

Daughters of Isabella

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). Learn about this very special organization of Catholic Women. Information can be obtained from Marlene Stevens at 406-212-0276.

Flathead Warming Center

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.

Sparrows Nest

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!

Time & Talent

Listed are the opportunities where you can share your gifts and experience with the St. Matthew’s Parish family.

Faith Formation

Fundraisers

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
God wants to bring renewal in His people through His people.