St. Matthew Fall Festival October 25, 2026
The St. Matthew Fall Festival features a traditional Turkey Dinner of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry salad, coleslaw, roll & dessert. We also have fun for the whole family with Indoor Games and Booths that include bingo, card games, silent auction, baked goods, religious items, cake spin, children's games, concessions and a 50/50 Drawing. Plan to join us each fall!
The Fall Festival for 2026 will be held Sunday, October 25.
Turkey Dinner 11am-2pm. Booths & Games 11:30am-3pm
We hope to see you! Bring your family and enjoy the day at St. Matthew.
For additional information, see our Fall Festival event page.
Fall Festival Meal Delivery -
Are you a homebound parishioner and would like to order a Turkey Dinner delivered to your home? Contact Mary Lou at 785-806-3329 for more information and to schedule.
Plan to VOLUNTEER! Click here to sign up to volunteer
For questions or information on volunteering, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the Parish Office at 785-232-5012.
Employment Opportunities
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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Trick or Treat - October 30
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.
Volunteer to Help with Donut Sundays
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..
Become a Gift Bearer
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.
