Dear Parents,

Here at St. Matthew Catholic Church, I am introducing a training program for our young people in grades 5-12 to serve at the Altar of our Lord during the celebration of Holy Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation as a ministry to the parish. 

This is a ministry that requires conscientious commitment on your part and on the part of your child.  Serving at the Altar of our Lord is not a right, but rather, a privilege extended by the pastor.  The ministry will bear many responsibilities:  proper training, attention and participation in the prayers at Holy Mass, showing up for scheduled duties, as well as securing a replacement server in the case of an absence.

For those interested, I ask that you discuss this ministry with your child.  Both parents and children need to be aware of and accept the responsibilities and obligations of this ministry.

We will soon begin training sessions in which students will be instructed on the appropriate way to dress for serving and the proper decorum, posture, participation (singing, responses in the Mass, etc.), and procedures for serving well. Those students who will be serving need to know the prayers and their responses so that they may actively and properly participate in the worship of our Lord at Holy Mass.

If your child truly desires to serve at the Altar of our Lord at Holy Mass, and you are willing to support them in this important ministry, please complete the server training sign-up form at the link below.

Please note that at least one parent or legal guardian must attend the training with their child; and ALL students must attend this training even if they have attended training in the past.

Fr. Guastello

Click here for Altar Server Sign-Up Form

St. Matthew is hiring for two custodial positions: 
1 Full-time Parish/School Custodian and 
1 Part-time School Night Custodian

Parish/School Custodian (Full-time: 7:30am—4:00pm)
A person who maintains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment in the St. Matthew facilities —
including regular cleaning, minor repairs, and event setup/tear down/cleanup, often working under the direction of the pastor, church staff, or building administrator.

School Night Custodian (Part-time: 3:30pm to 7:30pm)
A person responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized environment for the school and parish after school hours.
This includes tasks like cleaning classrooms, bathrooms, and common areas; emptying trash; and ensuring the building is secure for the night.

If you are interested and wish to complete an application for employment and/or receive a detailed role description, please stop by or contact the Parish Office.

Parish Office
2700 SE Virginia Ave.
(Located northeast of Church, driveway entrance is off 27th Ave., between Maryland and Virginia)
785-232-5012, ext 102
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Wear your favorite costume and join us October 30 for Trick or Treat from 6:00pm-8:00pm in the Parish Hall. 

If you would like to participate by having a treats table, scan the QR code below. 

The St. Matthew Women’s Organization Board is looking for groups and/or individuals who would like to host Donut Sundays. 

You will need three people for each of the Sunday Masses on Donut Sunday (the third Sunday of each month). 

If you are interested, please contact Debra O'Shea at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

We invite parishioners and families to sign up to be Gift Bearers at weekend Masses.

Sign-up sheets are available in the vestibule each month. 

Please note Gift Bearers are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to Mass to check in. 

 For more information, ask an usher or contact the Parish Office.