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.
Liturgy & Worship
- Altar Guild
- Altar Servers
- Arts & Environment
- Audio/Visual Committee
- Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
- Mass Greeters
- Ministers of the Word
- Ministry to the Deaf
- Sacristans
- Seams of Faith
- Ushers
- Welcome Desk
Stewardship & Service
- Angel Tree
- Blood Give-In
- Christian Responders Ministry
- Have Items You’d Like to Donate?
- Knit and Crochet
- Ministries that Serve the Homeless
- Ministries that Serve the Hungry
- Monsignor McSweeney World Hunger Drive
- Our Lady’s Rosary Makers Guild
- Refugee Resettlement Ministry
- Respect Life Ministry
- Stewardship Committee
- Walking With Moms in Need
Parish Family Life
- Bowling (Ladies)
- Boy Scouts
- Bridge Group
- Christians in Career Transition
- Columbiettes
- Cub Scouts Pack 8
- Girl Scouts
- Health and Fitness Ministry
- Knights of Columbus
- Moms Group
- New Ventures
- Newcomers Group- Moving on After Moving In
- Pinochle Club
- S.T.A.R.S.
- Seniors That Are Retired (STARS) Companions
- Young Adult Ministries
Education & Faith Formation
- Catholic Kids: Elementary Years
- Catholic School: First Eucharist
- Children’s Liturgy of the Word
- Confirmation
- Faith and Family Program Volunteer
- First Sacraments: Preparing
- IGNITE: Confirmation Process – Part Two
- INVITED: Confirmation Process – Part One
- Rite of Christian Initiation for Teens
- Sacramental Preparation
- Special Needs Faith Formation
- Sunday Preschool and Kindergarten
- Youth Ministry
- Adult Faith Formation
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