Parish and Community Ministries

  •           Liturgical Ministries

      Liturgical ministers help make the Mass go smoothly.  Please let us know if you or your children are interested in volunteering for the following ministries:

    Lectors: Contact Ann Line

    Altar Servers: Contact Mike Bourguignon

    Eucharistic Ministers: Contact Ann Line

    Sacristans: Contact Nancy Sondelski or Mary Holm

    Ushers: Contact Dave Mosure

  •                 Youth Choir

    The St Matthew Youth Choir is open to any student in grades 2nd-12th who would like to sing or play instruments! We will sing at the 10 am Mass the 4th Sunday of the month and will practice at 11 am on the 3rd Sunday of the month (after the 10 am Mass).
    If you are interested in joining us, email Andrea Huebner at azinkgraf33@gmail.com.

  •           Gaudete Adult Choir

    If you love to sing, please consider joining our adult choir. We have choir practice at 6:30 pm on the Wednesday before the the 10 am Sunday Mass that we will sing at. We also sing at special Easter and Christmas Masses.

    For more information contact Dorothy Giallombardo at the parish office: 715-842-3148 or email her at:  dorothy@stmatthewwausau.org 

  •           Funeral Luncheons

       The Funeral Luncheon Groups consist of about three groups who take turns preparing and coordinating the luncheons following funerals at the parish.  

       This ministry is important in helping to make the day go smoothly for the families of the deceased.  

       If you are interested in volunteering for this ministry, contact Judy Koy or Faye Brzezinski.  

  •     Ministry to the Homebound

       Every 1st Friday of the month, volunteers visit and bring Holy Communion to members of our parish who are either homebound or reside in an assisted living facility or nursing home.  

       These parishioners greatly enjoy being visited, remain connected to the parish, and to be able to receive our Lord in Holy Communion.  

       If you are interested in volunteering for this ministry, contact Dorothy Giallombardo.

  •       Money Counter Groups

      The Money Counter Groups are the groups who take turns counting the contributions we receive on the weekend.  These individuals have an eye for detail and also enjoy the time spent with each other.  

       If you are interested in volunteering for this ministry, contact Jerry Grunow.

  •        Knights of Columbus
                 Council 1069

        The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal and service organization.  George Schreier Council 1069 is the Wausau council supporting the 5 Wausau area Catholic churches, however any Catholic man who would like to become a member regardless of parish is welcome to join.  

       The KC's have a monthly meeting, usually held on the 1st Monday of the month.

       Social events: dinners (that support our local clergy and special needs) picnics and other council events are held monthly. Our council supports many charities private and public, local and nationwide.  

       Fundraisers range from Tootsie Roll drive, 50/50 raffles, Brat frys, and good will donations to name a few.

        If you are interested in joining the Knights of Columbus, contact Jason Seliger Financial Secretary         jasonseliger0612@gmail.com

  •            Helping Hands

       Helping Hands has supported missions to Jamaica and Kenya for many years.  St. Matthew's has supported this mission for many years and regularly sends donations to the Helping Hands missions.

       About once a year, a group from St. Matthew's travels to Jamaica to provide service.  

       For more information on how to donate or join one of the mission trips, contact Tom and Mary Pat Roovers.  

  •              Jubilee House

      Jubilee House is an independent organization that serves a free community meal in the school cafeteria of Faith Christian Academy, the school located next to the church, every Thursday from 4:30 pm-6:00 pm. 

       Jubilee House was founded in the spirit of Dorothy Day and her Catholic Worker Houses, which provide similar community meals.  Different groups from the community prepare and serve meals, as well as build community with those who attend. 

       For more information about how to volunteer with Jubilee House, contact Gary and Judy Tapper.  

  •     Healing Fire of the Spirit
                  Prayer Group

       Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, the Healing Fire of the Spirit Prayer Group meets in the Angelorum of the church. Meetings are from 6:30-8:00 pm. 

       Meetings begin with praise and worship, followed by individual prayer with Scripture. People share insights and words of wisdom, as well as intentions for the group to pray for. The evening ends with more praise and worship.  

       For more information, contact Nancy Sondelski.