The purpose of the Matthew 25 Outreach committee is to plan activities to raise consciousness among parishioners about the Church's social teachings and about social needs and issues in the parish and larger community; and to involve others in doing social ministry. This social ministry is two-pronged: 1) direct services to those in need; and 2) social action, or working for justice, to change the conditions that cause suffering and oppression.

Contact: Angie Von Mann 615-500-5411 angievonmann@jis.nashville.org
                Beth Nacarato 661-9923

This group provides a warm, safe place to sleep for a small group of homeless men during the winter months. Volunteers are needed to drive, prepare dinner, prepare bag lunches and spend the night in the Cohan-Hansom Building.
 

Contact: Pam Feuerbacher  pamo54@comcast.net 
                Fran Rajotte  frajotte@aol.com 

Voices for Peace, Life, and Creation
This ministry focuses on the life and dignity of the human person from conception to natural death. Through its focus areas of life, global solidarity, poverty, rapid response and care for God’s creation, we hope to engage anyone in the parish interested in participating in these volunteer opportunities.

Contact: Kim McClain 662-5520  kimmcclain@comcast.net
   
                Rose Marie Suchanick 673-0172  rmsuchanick@comcast.net

Two food drives are held during the year; one benefitting Catholic Charities, North Nashville Outreach and Project Reflect at Thanksgiving and another benefitting Bellevue United Methodist food pantry and Catholic Charities during Lent. Help with loading and transporting is needed for both drives.
 

Contact: Jack Dunn 615-952-3613 or John_Dunn5@bellsouth.net

This group prepares and serves lunch to the homeless on the first Wednesday of each month at Holy Name Church. Volunteers are needed to prepare food, serve and clean-up.
 

Contact: Arlene Smith 615-371-1350 asant226@aol.com

The Ladies of Charity is an international organization established in 1617 by St. Vincent De Paul to help the poor. Locally, this organization operates a thrift shop for six weeks during the spring and fall. Volunteers are needed to help with the thrift shop and to make hospital visits.
 

Contact: Don Forte 615-646-3466

This ministry visits those living in nursing homes and brings Communion when requested. Volunteers are needed to visit and pray with the elderly.
 

Contact: Phil Walsh 615-646-9664 or pwal182@comcast.net

St. Matthew parishioners visit patients at the Veteran's Hospital. Volunteers are needed to visit with the ill.
 

Contact: Ursula Heitz 370-3850 or ursula.jean@gmail.com
                Pam Feuerbacher 673-0281 or pamo54@comcast.net

The Haiti Ministry supports our sister parish, Our Lady of Miracles in Gobert, Haiti. The group provides support through prayer, funding, education, medical support and other general needs.
Click here to view Haiti Mission Page
 

Contact: Claire Hale 615-646-0378 or chale@churchofstmatthew.org

This group makes brownies for Loaves and Fishes and delivers them to St. Matthew Church. Volunteers are needed to help prepare brownies.
 

Contact: Regina Fernandez 615-356-9394 rmb221@comcast.net 

This group prepares meals for parishioners who are ill, new mothers and others in need. Volunteers are needed to prepare and deliver meals. Meals are organized via e-mail so please ensure that your current e-mail address is provided.
 

Contact: Claire Hale 615-646-0378 or chale@churchofstmatthew.org

The St. Matthew food pantry collects food and household products for parishioners and community residents in need. Needed items include toilet paper, peanut butter & jelly, cereal (All kinds), granola bars, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned ravioli, soup, brownie mixes, crackers and juices. For more information about volunteering, donating items or helping a family in need, contact Claire Hale.
 

Contact: Joan McGranaghan 615-500-4981 or f29mcg@aol.com

This non-profit organization focuses on tutoring at-risk children ages 4-8 in reading, computer, math and behavior skills. Volunteers are needed to assist teachers and help in the office. Once a year, volunteers are needed to help with general maintenance and cleaning.
 

Contact: Arlene Smith 615-371-1350 asant226@aol.com

Members keep a list of those serving in the Military on the bulletin board so that parishioners can pray for them. This group supports all branches of the military. Care packages are sent to deployed troops twice a year. Volunteers are needed to collect items, pack and send the packages.
 

Contact: Liz Daniels 615-673-6644 or dizzylizzytn@aol.com

Blood Drives are held at St. Matthew three times a year for the American Red Cross. Volunteers are needed to help with sign-ups, follow-up phone calls and providing assistance the day of the drive.