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.
Sacristan Training
Sacristan training will be offered for current sacristans and anyone interested in becoming a sacristan. Training will take place Saturday, June 13 after the 4:30 pm Mass and Sunday, June 14 after the 11:00 am Mass.
St. Matthew’s Prayerline
Join St. Matthew’s online Prayerline to receive daily prayer intentions, saint and feast day information, special Mass times, funeral notices, and more. Emails are sent each evening after 7:30 pm for the following day. To join the prayer apostolate or submit intentions, contact Karol Witt at theprayerline@gmail.com or 406-837-0072 (phone or email only; no texts).
Volunteer Needed: Mass Linens Ministry
St. Matthew’s is seeking a volunteer every other month to help wash and iron the linens used for the Holy Mass. Volunteers must have a septic-safe laundry system. To help or learn more, contact Kari Sandor at 406-471-3580.
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). 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.
St. Richard Little Ones Ministry
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
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.
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.
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!
Sewing for Life
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.
Community Kitchen - Feeding the Flathead
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.
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