A Faith Lived: St. Matthew Catholic Church Ministries

St. Matthew is an engaged parish, connected in Christ and moved by the Holy Spirit. We believe in a living faith and express that through participation in more than 100 ministries that enhance the spiritual, social and service aspects of our lives. Please visit each ministry’s page for details on what they are all about and how to get involved!

Not sure which ministry is right for you?

Click on individual ministries below or pick up a copy of our ministry handbook, highlighting the who, what, where and when for each ministry. The handbooks are available in the narthex and the church office.

Our ministries are grouped into six general categories: Liturgy & Worship, Education & Faith Formation, Stewardship & Service, Parish Family Life, Spiritual Life & Prayer, Retreats.

Alphabetical List of All Ministries

Adult Faith Formation
Altar Guild
Altar Servers
Angel Tree
Arts & Environment
AV Committee
Bereavement Ministry
Blood Give-In
Bowling (Ladies)
Boy Scouts
Bridge
Cenacles of Divine Mercy
Centering Prayer
Charismatic Prayer Group
Children’s Choir (Under Construction)
Christ Renews His Parish
Christian Responders
Christians in Career Transition
Columbiettes
Cub Scouts
Cursillo
Divine Mercy
Donated Goods
Elizabeth Ministry
Eucharistic Adoration
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Family Assist
Family Connection Ministry
Family Life Ministry
Finance Council
Food Pantry
Friendship Trays
Girl Scouts
Habitat for Humanity
Health and Fitness Ministry
Homeless Relief Ministry
Hospice Meals
Knights of Columbus
Knit and Crochet
Legion of Mary
Library Committee
Living Your Strengths
Lunch to Go
Mass Greeters
Mel’s Diner
Men’s Shelter– Tryon Campus
Men’s Shelter– Statesville Campus
Ministers of the Word
Ministers to Assisted Living/Nursing Homes
Ministers to Hospitals
Ministers to Homebound
Ministries that Serve the Homeless
Ministries that Serve the Hungry
Ministry to the Deaf
Moms Group
Muffin Ministry
Music Ministry (Under Construction)
Newcomers’ Group-Moving On After Moving In
Our Daily Bread
Our Lady’s Rosary Makers Guild
Pastoral Council
Pinochle Club
Prayer Line
RCIA/Becpming Catholic
RCIA for Teens
Refugee Resettlement
Respect Life
Sacristans
Sandwich Programs
Seams of Faith
SPRED
St. Matthew Mom’s Group
STARs (Seniors)
Stewardship Committee
Strengths Coaching
Strengths Quest
Teams of Our Lady
Ushers
Vocations Awareness
Walking With Moms in Need
Waxhaw Food Collection for Union County
World Hunger Drive
Youth Sports (Basketball)
Young Adult Ministries