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 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.
Lent starts March 5th
Season of Lent
Ash Wednesday, March 5th
6:00 PM St. Catherine's - Fairview (w/c)
6:00 PM St. Matthew's - Sidney
Mondays @ 5:30 PM
Emmaus House Lenten Study: St. Catherine's in Fairview
Tuesdays @ 6:00 PM
Emmaus House Lenten Study: St. Matthew's in Sidney
Wednesday, March 26th Lenten Penance Service
6:00 PM St. Matthew's - Sidney
Wednesday, March 12th
5:30 PM St. Catherine's - Fairview Fish Fry
Wednesday, March 21st, 28th, April 4th, April 11th*
Knights of Columbus #3002 Friday Fish Frys
Ned Shinnick Hall in St. Matthew's Parish Center
5PM - 7PM $15.00/plate
*Right to Life bake sale held during this fish fry
7:00 PM Stations of the Cross to follow in the church
Holy Week
Palm Sunday, April 12/13
Saturday: 10 AM St. Michael's - Savage (w/c)
Sunday: 8:00 AM St. Catherine's - Fairview (w/c)
9:30 AM St. Matthew's - Sidney
10:30 AM St. Bernard's - Charley Creek (w/c)
11:30 AM St. Theresa's - Lambert
Holy Thursday, April 17
7:00 PM St. Matthew's - Sidney
7:00 PM St. Catherine's - Fairview (w/c)
Good Friday, April 18th
12:00 PM St. Bernard's - Charley Creek
12:00 PM St. Matthew's - Sidney
3:00 PM St. Catherine's - Fairview
3:00 PM St. Theresa's - Lambert
Saturday Easter Vigil, April 19th
4:00 PM St. Bernard's - Charley Creek
7:00 PM St. Matthew's - Sidney
Easter Sunday, April 20th
8:00 AM St. Catherine's - Fairview
9:30 AM St. Matthew's - Sidney (w/c)
10:00 AM St. Michaels - Savage
11:30 AM St. Theresa's - Lambert (w/c)
Mass Times
Regular 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:
- March 8 @ 5:30 PM
- March 22 @ 5:30 PM
- April 26 @ 5:30 PM
- May 10 @ 5:30 PM
- May 24 @ 5:30 PM
- June 7 @ 5:30 PM
- June 21 @ 5:30 PM
- July 12 @ 5:30 PM
- July 26 @ 5:30 PM
- August 9 @ 5:30 PM
- August 23 @ 5:30 PM
- September 13 @ 5:30 PM
- September 27 @ 5:30 PM
- October 11 @ 5:30 PM
- October 25 @ 5:30 PM
- November 8 @ 5:30 PM
- November 22 @ 5:30 PM
- December 13 @ 5:30 PM
There are NO Saturday night services on the following Saturdays:
- March 1
- March 15
- March 29
- April 5
- April 12
- April 19
- May 3
- May 17
- May 31
- June 14
- June 28
- July 5
- July 19
- August 2
- August 16
- August 30
- September 6
- September 20
- October 4
- October 18
- November 1
- November 15
- November 29
- December 6
- December 20
Confessions are available at 5 PM before the Saturday 5:30 PM Mass or by Appointment.
