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St. Matthew's Church & Missions

Sidney, MT

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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.

Chrism Mass

Tuesday, March 26th

St. Patrick's Co-Cathedral - Billings 5:00PM

will be livestreamed on the Diocesan YouTube Page

which can be found on the Diocesan Website @ https://diocesegfb.org/


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 Times


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


  • 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 30th @ 7PM
  • April 13th @ 5:30PM
  • April 20th @ 5:30PM
  • April 27th @ 5:30PM


 There are NO Saturday night services on the following Saturdays:


  • April 6th
  • June 29th
  • September 28th
  • December 28th


Confessions are available at 5 PM before the Saturday 5:30 PM Mass or by Appointment.


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