It is not clear when the first Catholic homesteaded in the area. By 1900 there was a large enough population to warrant a priest traveling twice yearly to celebrate Mass. From 1900-1909 these Masses took place in the homes of the Obergfells and O’Briens in the Sidney-Fairview area. In 1909 Rev. J.H. Manhussier was stationed in Fairview and asked to minister to Catholics throughout Richland County. In 1915 the Sidney community became a mission of the Catholic Church in Fairview.
St. Matthew’s was originally dedicated to St. Philomena in 1917. As the Catholic population grew, so did the educational needs of the people. By 1949 plans were complete for a Catholic School building which still stands today. The school continued until 1971 through the efforts of the Sisters of Humility and the generosity and dedication of parishioners as teachers and volunteers. By 1962 the Church community had grown so large that a new worship facility was needed. Upon completion, the entire parish complex was rededicated to St. Matthew, the Gospel Evangelist, from whom the present Church and Parish Center take their names.
Currently, St. Matthew’s serves as the Mother Church to four missions. St. Bernard’s, Charley Creek; St. Catherine’s, Fairview; St. Michael’s, Savage; and St. Theresa’s, Lambert.
Fr. Jim O'Neil serves as the Pastor and Fr. Matthew Solarz serves as the Parochial Vicar for the 5 parishes.
We are a welcoming Catholic community called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all people. Email us.
Benediction with Stations of the Cross
St. Matthew's - Sidney @ 7PM
Friday, February 23rd
Friday, March 1st
Friday, March 8th
Friday, March 15th
Friday, March 22nd
Knights of Columbus Council No. 3002 Fish Fry Fridays
St. Matthew's - Sidney
5PM-7PM
$13 per plate
Friday, February 23rd
Friday, March 1st
Friday, March 8th
Friday, March 15th*
* Right to Life Bake Sale in conjunction with this Fish Fry
Palm Sunday
Saturday March 23rd
St. Michael's - Savage 10:00AM
St. Matthew's - Sidney 5:30PM
Sunday March 24th
St. Catherine's - Fairview 8:00AM
St. Matthew's - Sidney 9:30AM
St. Bernard's - Charley Creek 10:30AM
St. Theresa's - Lambert 11:30AM
Chrism Mass
Tuesday, March 26th
St. Patrick's Co-Cathedral - Billings 5:00PM
Holy Thursday
Thursday, March 28th
St. Matthew's - Sidney 7:00PM
St. Catherine's - Fairview 7:00PM
Good Friday
Friday, March 29th
St. Bernard's - Charley Creek NOON
St. Matthew's - Sidney NOON
St. Catherine's - Fairview 3:00PM
St. Theresa's - Lambert 3:00PM
Easter Vigil
Saturday, March 30th
St. Bernard's - Charley Creek 4:00PM
St. Matthew's - Sidney 7:00PM
Easter
Sunday, March 31st
St. Catherine's - Fairview 8:00AM
St. Matthew's - Sidney 9:30AM
St. Michael's - Savage 10:00AM
St. Theresa's - Lambert 11:30AM
Mass Schedule
SATURDAY
ST. MICHAEL’S 10:00 AM
ST. MATTHEW'S 5:30 PM
SUNDAY
ST. CATHERINE’S 8:00 AM
ST. MATTHEW’S 9:30 AM
ST. BERNARD’S 10:30 AM
ST. THERESA’S 11:30 AM
5th SUNDAY
Sidney: NO 5:30 PM Saturday Service on the Sat. before the 5th Sun.
All Parishes will have Sunday Celebration in the Absence of a Priest at
their regularly scheduled time, unless otherwise announced.
DAILY MASS @ 9:00 AM
Please Note St. Matthew's Saturday Night schedule:
There WILL BE Mass at St. Matthew's on the following Saturday nights:
There are NO Saturday night services on the following Saturdays:
Confessions are available at 5 PM before the Saturday 5:30 PM Mass or by Appointment.