Ministries, Groups, and Organizations
St. Matthew Ladies Guild
The main mission of the Ladies Guild is to work together for the good of the Parish through the bereavement dinner preparations for the benefit of the families of deceased members of our parish and community while forming a sisterhood of concerned, caring, thoughtful, and dedicated women.
The Ladies Guild also provides food for parishioners in need due to illness, or other needs that arise.
Current Officers 2025
President: Ina Morrell
Vice President: Cathy Engle
Treasurer: Sally Hildebrand
Secretary: Cheryl Kobe
The Ladies Guild generally meets the second Sunday of the month. The meeting dates are always posted in the bulletin.
The next meeting is Sunday, June 14, after the 9:00 am Mass.
The Knights of Columbus
Council No. 12634
Our History and Heritage
Founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, the Knights of Columbus was established in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn., and a group of parishioners. Their intent? To bring financial aid and assistance to the sick, disabled and needy members and their families.
Today, Father McGivney is being considered for sainthood.
Current Officers 2026
Grand Knight: Neil Pierson Silva
Deputy Grand Knight: Paul Kobe
Treasurer: Chester A. McClellen
Financial Secretary: Todd T. Roberts
Recorder: open
Monthly meetings are posted in the bulletin.
July 2026
Hope House Ministry Support – the Women of St. Matthew Ministry 2026
The Women of St. Matthew provide friendship, faith, and fun for the women of “Hope House”. Please check the weekly bulletin for current activities from this ministry.
The Hope House Ministry per https://hopehouseministries-461.squarespace.com/
“Hope House offers a faith based sober living program for women located in Jackson County, WV. Our home is state certified through the West Viriginia Alliance of Recovery Residences (WVARR). Our program is structured off of the 12-step principals as well as the Word of God. We offer a safe drug-free environment for women in recovery to work on rebuilding their lives while maintaining sobriety. Acceptance into the program requires that the individual has been detoxed and can produce a negative drug screen upon arrival. Frequent and random drug screens are also required and provided by our program. Weekly program fees are required but are never a roadblock to hinder acceptance. Our staff works with each participant to provide recovery meetings, connections to wrap around healthcare services, peer support services, transportation, and more. Our program is a 12-month program that may be extended up to 18 months. Upon completion of the program, we will assist with housing options and after care services. Participants must be compliant with all rules set before them and have a willing heart to pursue a complete lifestyle change.”
