Lent 2025
All are welcome to join us for our Lenten community events!
View the full list of events below, or download the calendar format here.
One Time Events
All are welcome to join!
List of Services
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Ash Wednesday Mass, March 5th, 9:00am and 6:30pm, in the main church
All are welcome to join us for Mass in the main church as we begin the Lenten season.
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First Friday Mass: March 7th & April 4th, 6:30pm
Join us for Mass in the Little Brick Church on:
March 7th at 6:30pm
April 4th at 6:30pm
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Soup & Sandwich Supper, March 5th, 4:30pm-6:00pm in the CafeteriaList Item 1
As we begin Lent, a season of prayer and fasting, join others in a simple supper of grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup. All are welcome--there is no charge! We hope you willl join us.
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Lenten Holy Hour Tuesday, March 25th 7:00-8:00pm in the main church
Join us for an hour of adoration including song, scripture and vespers.
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Youth Service Project, March 27th, 6:30pm-7:30pmList Item 3
Middle and high school students are welcome to an evening of making tie blankets for those in need. All blankets will be donated to Milwaukee Street Angels. All are welcome--please let Karin Felske know that you will be attending, so we have the right amount of materials.
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Fish Boil, April 4th, 4:00pm-7:00pm
Join us for St. Matthew’s Famous “Door County-Style” Fish Boil on Friday, April 4th from 4:00 - 7:00 PM in the Cafeteria.
Tickets on April 4th/Carry-outs $15.00. (Hot dogs are available for the kids).
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Mens Retreat, April 5th, 2:00pm-3:30pm at St. MatthewList Item 2
Join us at St. Matthew in the Good Shepherd Room. Men ages 18+ are invited to join Deacon Steve Kramer for an afternoon Lenten retreat. How can we prepare for the rest of our lives as Catholic men? What's your plan in life? We will meet from 2:00pm to 3:30pm, followed by 4:00pm Mass. This retreat is free and light snacks will be provided. Email Mark Zapp, mark.zapp@yahoo.com to register. Walk ins are welcome.
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12 Hours of Reconciliation, April 9th
Area priests will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 11 Parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. For additional information, see the link below.
Weekly Offerings
List of Services
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Stations of the Cross: Wednesdays 10:30am, Thursdays 7:00pmList Item 1
Join us in the Little Brick Church for this time of prayer. On Wednesdays, we also pray the rosary beginning at 10:00am--you are welcome to join for one or the other, or both!
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Adult Bible Study: Wednesdays 6:30pm-7:30pm in the Gathering SpaceList Item 2
Using short videos and discussion or provided questions. Contact Carol Daun cdaun@stmattoc.org, or 414-762-4200 ext. 113, to register. Walk ins are welcome!
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Thursdays: Stations of the Cross and Eucharistic Adoration, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesdays 10am Rosary and 10:30 Stations of the cross
Thursdays, 6:30pm Adoration and 7pm Stations of the cross.
Join for one or the other or both!
Lenten Almsgiving
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Milwaukee Street AngelsList Item 1
This Lent we are highlighting our parish’s April reaching out organization, Milwaukee Street Angels. Checks can be written to St. Matthew Parish memo line: Lent Street Angels.
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Plarn MatsList Item 2
Last year's Lent outreach of making plarn mats for the homeless has continued! Those who are interested in cutting, looping, or crocheting to create mats at home, please contact Janice at the parish office for more details, 414-762-4200 ext. 120.