Make a donation.
Username: St. Matthew Catholic Parish
End of Year Giving Envelopes
Here are a few reminders related to year-end giving:
Contributions must be received by St. Matthew no later than close of business December 31, 2025 to be legally included in the parishioner’s/donor’s 2025 giving. One exception to that is:
The IRS does allow gifts mailed via the USPS to count as a 2025 gift IF the postmark is dated no later than December 31, 2025.
Checks cannot be back-dated. If a parishioner drops a check dated December 31, 2025 (or prior) in the January 4th, 2026 offertory, that gift must be included as part of the parishioner’s 2026 giving based on the date the gift was received
These envelopes are for folks who give all of their donations once per year, or for anyone who maybe hasn't given as much as they would like for 2025 overall giving. If you prefer online giving, click the “DONATE HERE!” button.
As everyone knows, the inclement weather on some of our weekends this winter has impacted Mass attendance. The giving was down as well. Another reason for this request.
Whatever amount of time, treasure or talent you donate to the St. Matthew Community, we deeply appreciate you and are blessed by your presence.
Thank you for being part of our community. We hope this Christmas your heart will encounter the newborn Christ in a special way.
"Lo! newborn Jesus
Loving great and small,
Love's free Sacrifice,
Opening Arms and Eyes
To one and all."
-Christina Rossetti, except from her third Christmas Carol
Have items to donate?
Community Resources | Linn County, IA - Official Website
The Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Cedar Rapids accepts new and gently used building materials and home improvement supplies, furniture, appliance, and general home furnishings. CALL 319.366.4485
Central Furniture Rescue provides furniture and household items to families transitioning from homelessness. CALL 319.382.2882
Sleep in Heavenly Peace delivers beds and bedding to homes in need. CALL 844.432.2337 x5501
His Hands Free Clinic accepts pharmaceutical and diabetic supplies, office and cleaning supplies and gently used clothing. CALL 319.862.2636
Grace Episcopal Church accepts equipment for the medical lending closet. CALL 319.362.1929
Salvation Army picks up furniture, clothing, household goods, appliances, autos. CALL 319.364.9131
Goodwill picks up clothing and appliances.
2nd on 2nd
February
St. Vincent De Paul Society
For the poor and outcast. St. Vincent De Paul, pray for us!
January
Parish Sanctity of Life
For reparation of the sins of abortion, contraception, sterilization, IVF, and euthanasia, St. Gianna Molla, Pray for us!
March
Green Square Meals
For those who are hungry, St. Nicholas of Myra, Pray for us!
April
Young Parents Network
For young families in need of support, Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Pray for us!
Empowering Families. Impacting Generations. | YPN (ypniowa.org)
June
Medical Care
For the sick, St. Raphael the Archangel, Pray for us!
Community Health Free Clinic
July
Catholic Charities
For immigrants and refugees, St. Francis Cabrini, Pray for us!
Catholic Charities | Dubuque, IA (catholiccharitiesdubuque.org)
August
Mission of Hope
For those in hardship due to economic disadvantage. St. Anthony of Padua, pray for us!
September
Catholic Worker House
For those in crisis due to domestic violence. St. Rita, pray for us!
October
Xavier Parish Appeal
For Catholic Education and educators. St. Joseph De Salle, pray for us!
Xavier Impact Fund: Parish Outreach (Parish Appeal) - Xavier High School - Cedar Rapids, IA
November
Metro Catholic Outreach
For the elderly, the un- and underemployed, St. Bernadette, Pray for us!
December
Retirement for Religious
For order priests, religious, and new vocations, St. John Vianney, Pray for us!