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.
Join Us This Advent:
Advent Penance Service
St. Matthew's Church - Wednesday, December 4th @ 6PM
**CANCELED** Taize Prayer Service (Emmaus House event)
St. Matthew's Church - Thursday, December 5th @ 6:30PM
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
St. Matthew's Church - Thursday, December 12th
Confessions: 3:30PM - 4:15PM
Mass with Bishop Emeritus Warfel presiding @ 4:30PM
Gathering with free will offering meal & music to
follow in Ned Shinnick Hall.
Join us this Christmas:
Christmas Eve - Tuesday, December 24th
St. Bernard - Charley Creek: 3:00PM
St. Catherine - Fairview: 5:30PM
St. Matthew - Sidney: 8:00PM
Christmas Day - Wednesday, December 25th
St. Michael - Savage: 9:30AM
St. Matthew - Sidney: 9:30AM (W/C)
St. Theresa - Lambert: 11:30AM
Knights of Columbus Council No. 3002
Annual Christmas Dinner*
Christmas Day 11AM - 2PM
@ St. Matthew's Parish Center
*Free Will Offering - Deliveries available by calling
406.433.2510 on Christmas Day
Mass Times
Mass Schedule
1st & 3rd SUNDAYS:
SATURDAY
ST. MICHAEL’S 10:00 AM
SUNDAY
ST. CATHERINE’S 8:00 AM Sunday Celebration in the Absence
of a Priest (SCAP)
ST. MATTHEW’S 9:30 AM
ST. BERNARD’S 10:30 AM Sunday Celebration in the Absence
of a Priest (SCAP)
ST. THERESA’S 11:30 AM
2nd & 4th SUNDAYS:
SATURDAY
ST. MICHAEL’S 10:00 AM Sunday Celebration in the Absence
of a Priest (SCAP)
ST. MATTHEW'S 5:30 PM
SUNDAY
ST. CATHERINE’S 8:00 AM
ST. MATTHEW’S 9:30 AM Sunday Celebration in the Absence
of a Priest (SCAP)
ST. BERNARD’S 10:30 AM
ST. THERESA’S 11:30 AM Sunday Celebration in the Absence
of a Priest (SCAP)
5th SUNDAYS
SATURDAY
ST. MICHAEL’S 10:00 AM (SCAP)
ST. MATTHEW'S 5:30 PM NO SERVICES
SUNDAY
ST. CATHERINE’S 8:00 AM (SCAP)
ST. MATTHEW’S 9:30 AM (SCAP)
ST. BERNARD’S 10:30 AM (SCAP)
ST. THERESA’S 11:30 AM (SCAP)
DAILY MASS @ 9:00 AM
- Tuesday - Friday, is in the main church. Please enter by the ramp doorway
- 1st Tuesday of the Month @ SHC Extended care
- 2nd Tuesday of the Month @ The Lodge
Please Note St. Matthew's Saturday Night schedule:
There WILL BE Mass at St. Matthew's on the following Saturday nights:
- December 7 @ 5:30 PM
- December 21 @ 5:30 PM
- January 11 @ 5:30 PM
- January 25 @ 5:30 PM
- February 8 @ 5:30 PM
- February 22 @ 5:30 PM
- March 8 @ 5:30 PM
- March 22 @ 5:30 PM
There are NO Saturday night services on the following Saturdays:
- November 30
- December 14
- December 28
- January 4
- January 18
- February 1
- February 15
- March 1
- March 15
Confessions are available at 5 PM before the Saturday 5:30 PM Mass or by Appointment.
