Strong communal life is the special concern of the Parish Life committee as it seeks to build and provide community as a means of support in the parish for all people of God; to provide communal, social, recreational needs for all parishioners; to determine goals, objectives and priorities which will build the mission of the parish; to conduct and coordinate regular visitation programs for new parishioners, the sick, etc., within the parish and to reach out as a community and individually to the alienated and unchurched as welcoming signs of hope.

Contact: Sandy Lanigan at 615-370-8212
               

Join us for a faith sharing experience in a small group environment. Groups of 6 to 12 meet once a week for a six week fall program or a six week Lenten program. Discussion focuses on the catechism of the church. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, share life experiences and build community. Why Catholic? Leadership Team
 

- Why Catholic? Leadership Team
Contact: Sandy Lanigan at 615-370-8212
               

Team members for the Why Catholic? program help with facilitating a small group, making phone calls, helping with registrations and preparing bulletin announcements.
 

Contact: Vincent and Maria Giannattasio at 615-337-0980 or giannattasiov@gmail.com

If you are seeking a way to make Christ the center or your everyday life, you are invited to experience Cursillo. It is a life-changing experience for adults, married or single people, which begins with a three day weekend. It is an encounter with yourself and an encounter with God. Cursillo weekends are announced in the bulletin and are held twice during the year. Cursillistas can find more information about the weekly Cursillo Ultreya, locate a small group or obtain more information at www.nashvillecursillo.org.
 

Contact: Olga Olenick at 615-646-7505

Members of this committee prepare or serve food at a luncheon following the funeral Mass for parishioners who have lost a loved one.  Volunteers are needed to prepare a salad or desert when called upon.
 

Contact: Dianna Lucia at 615-646-0851

This committee contacts new parishioners with the objective of helping them get acquainted with St. Matthew Church and its many ministries and programs. Volunteers are needed to call and welcom new parishioners and help with a newcomers reception.
 

Contact:  Mary Ann Dunn 615-550-5101 or madunn@churchofstmatthew.org

Eucharistic Ministers visit those who are homebound and those who are sick.

Contact: Brad Bishop 615-646-3884  b.bishop01@comcast.net

Community Weekend is held the first weekend of the month following the 5 p.m., 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses. This events gives parishioners an opportunity for fellowship over coffee and pastries. Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, preparing coffee, serving and clean-up.
 

Contact: Fran Rajotte 615-646-7101 or frajotte@aol.com

Established parishioners welcome inactive Catholics back to the church. This ministry is for those who have been away from the Church and would like to return.
 

Contact: Sandy Lanigan 615-370-8212 jelskl5@aol.com

This committee plans and staffs a reception for the Newcomers Wine & Cheese and other parish celebrations. Volunteers are needed to shop, prepare food and host.
 

Contact: Pat Dawson 615-646-1207 or dawson.pat@comcast.net

This committee provides assistance to the priest or deacon, the wedding party and their families during the wedding rehearsal and ceremony.  Volunteers are needed to assist during the wedding rehearsal and ceremony.

Please click here for information about planning your wedding at St. Matthew.
 

Contact: Mary Ann Dunn 550-5101 or madunn@churchofstmatthew.org

If you have lost a loved and are in need of support during a time of grief, please contact Mary Ann Dunn.

If you are in need of a Stephen Minister, contact leaders: 
Gerry and Taffy Armbruster 615-794-6237 or grarmbruster@comcast.net

Stephen Ministers provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals struggling with a life crisis such as grief, divorce, loneliness, terminal illness or unemployment.  Volunteer Stephen Ministers must complete 50 hours of instruction and commit to at least a two-year term as a minister.
 

Contact:  Mary Ray 615-646-0387

This program consists of our own parish's health care professionals (nurses, doctors, pharmacists, etc.). The objective is to bring an awareness of holistic health to members of the congregation and to provide for any unmet health care needs. In addition to offering flu shots in the fall, blood pressure checks are administered on the second Sunday of the month after all the Masses.  Volunteer medical professionals are welcome to participate.

Click here for a list of community services and resources.
 

Contact: Christi Malone 615-790-4461 malonej2@comcast.net

The Prayer Shawl ministry provides shawls to bring comfort and solace to those members of the parish who are facing a long illness or difficult medical condition, or experiencing a time of grieving. Additionally, shawls are knitted for special occasions such as weddings or the birth of a new baby. Shawls are knitted or crocheted with special prayers and intentions to be given to the recipient. 

Contact: Chris Morgan 615-266-2504

Contact: Scott Fernandez 519-0273.

The career transition group is here to offer you support  during this trying time. We offer career coaching, resume prep and interviewing tips. Please let us know if we can serve you. Our volunteers have 14 years of experience in helping people make career transitions.