Service Ministries
Outreach
Our parish has an active group that offers assistance to those in need of clothing, food, or other emergency help. Funds to support the work of this group are collected in donation boxes in the church and through the collection. Members provide household supplies, food assistance, or financial assistance when warranted on behalf of Saint Matthew parishioners. The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Members usually serve once a month as "first responders" to those in need of assistance.
Prayer Shawl
Shawl makers gather on the second Wednesday of each month. Intentions for those in need of prayer are kept in mind during the knitting or crocheting of the shawl. Upon completion, a final blessing is offered before the shawl is sent on its way to those in need of prayer, comfort, and hope. Instruction is provided.
Funeral Luncheon
Providing comfort and support to grieving families by providing a meal following the funeral liturgy is the purpose of this ministry. This ministry has a variety of opportunities to become involved:
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Funeral Meal Team Leader
The team leader is responsible for coordinating details for the luncheon with the parish office and for collaborating with members of the team to facilitate the luncheon.
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Funeral Team Member
Team members are responsible for the set-up and serving of the luncheon, as well as the clean-up after the meal.
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Funeral Meal Donors
Meal donors are asked to provide a hot or cold dish or dessert for the luncheon.
Rosary Makers
A dedicated group of men and women gather once a month to make bead rosaries for distribution to anyone who is in need of one. These rosaries are also sent to mission countries. This is a practical work of evangelization, promoting an important Catholic prayer to Our Blessed Mother, assisting those in need of prayer, and reaching out to other people to share the Word of God through the ministry of prayer.