How Do I...?

- We hope that the information below will be helpful to you! If you have any questions not answered here, you are always welcome to contact us directly by calling our office at (614) 471-0212, by emailing clergy or staff, or by using our Contact Us form.
- Register at the Parish
  Welcome to St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Parish! Thank you for joining us and continuing on your faith journey here. If you would like to register with the parish, please stop by during our office hours (M-F 8:30-2) or fill out the form HERE and we will contact you with more information.
- Register for Religious Education
  To register your child in our Parish School of Religion or our Sunday School program, please visit the Religious Education Registration page. For more information about our Parish School of Religion, visit their page HERE. For more information about our Sunday School Program, visit their page HERE.
- Become a Catholic
  Adults interested in becoming a Catholic should visit the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) page for information about how to become a Catholic and how to sign up for RCIA.
- Schedule a Mass Intention
  If you would like to request that a Mass be said in memory or in honor of a loved one, please call our office at (614) 471-0212, email Peggy Vanderhoff at pvanderhoff@stmatthew.net, or use this form. We cannot guarantee a particular day or time will be available, but we will do our best. Normally, people make a $10 donation to the church per Mass. A check or cash can be mailed to our office or dropped in the collection basket at Mass. (Unfortunately, we are not able to accept Mass stipend donations via Online Giving.)
- Schedule a Baptism
  There are several steps that must be completed before scheduling a Baptism. These steps include: filling out a registration form, attending a baptism preparation class, selecting Godparents for your child, and finally, scheduling a baptism. Visit our Baptism page for more information or email our Baptism Coordinator, Katie Ryzenga, at kryzenga@stmatthew.net.
- Schedule a Wedding
  The first step to getting married at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Parish is to fill out the Sacrament Inquiry Form, located HERE. More information about weddings at St. Matthew can be found on the Marriage page. Email our Marriage Formation Coordinator, Brooke Warren at bwarren@stmatthew.net, with any questions.
- Plan a Funeral
  Our parish community stands ready to offer our ministry of consolation to you in this time of need, particularly since we know the details of planning a funeral liturgy can be overwhelming. To view the steps to planning a funeral, please see our Funeral Planning page.
- Request a Baptismal Certificate
  If you need a copy of a baptismal certificate, please call the parish office at (614) 471-0212 or use our contact form. Please tell us the full name, birth date, and approximate baptism date of the person whose certificate you are requesting. Please also give us the address of the church to where you'd like us to send it (if applicable).
- Request a Letter of Good Standing
  Have you been asked to be a Godparent or Sponsor for someone either here or in another parish? If you are a St. Matthew parishioner who needs to show verification of status as a Catholic in good standing, click here to download a form. To return it, you can:
  
  1) Print it, fill it out, and bring it to the office, or
  2) Print it, fill it out, and email a scan/photo of it to mdougherty@stmatthew.net, or
  3) Type your information on the form, sign it digitally, and email it to mdougherty@stmatthew.net.
  
  We will verify the information on the form and submit it to the parish. If you are unable to download or scan the form, please contact Michelle Dougherty at mdougherty@stmatthew.net.
  
  In order to be a Godparent or Sponsor, a parishioner must:
  
  Be at least 16 years old
  
  Have received all Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation)
  
  Attend Mass on all Sundays and Holy Days
  
  Be validly married by a Catholic priest or deacon (if applicable) or be living chastely as a single person according to the laws of the Church
  
  Educate their children in the Catholic faith (if applicable)
  
  Be a good example of Catholic living in their personal life and by supporting and actively participating in their parish
- Arrange a Meeting with a Priest
  Our priests are happy to meet with parishioners. They keep their own calendars, so please contact them directly to make an appointment. You can call our office at (614) 471-0212 to leave a message for them or email Fr. Ted Sill at frsill@stmatthew.net or Fr. Peter Asantebwana at frpeter@stmatthew.net.
- Give Online
  Use our Online Giving system to set up an account and make recurring payments or to make a one-time gift without setting up an account. Detailed directions can be found HERE. You can also use our Online Giving app: Search for "OSV Online Giving" and enter our parish code: 4813.
- Reserve a Room
  Our meeting rooms and facilities are generally reserved for parish ministries and organizations and are not available for rental. If you need to reserve space for a parish ministry or organization, please call our office at (614) 471-0212 or email Michelle Dougherty at mdougherty@stmatthew.net or Hillarie Michaels at hmichaels@stmatthew.net.
- Contact our Food Pantry (Charitable Works Ministry)
  The Charitable Works Ministry office is located in the Parish Support Center (the old convent, west of the school building). Their phone number is 614-471-5320, or they can be contacted by email at cwm@stmatthew.net. More information about St. Matthew Charitable Works Ministry can be found HERE.
- Order a Brick for the Mary Garden
  Our Mary Garden offers a peaceful area for private prayers. If you would like to make a donation in memory of a loved one or for a special intention, we can engrave a name or brief intention on a brick. For more information about ordering a brick, please see the brochure linked below or email Leo Grimes, Business Manager, at business.manager@stmatthew.net.
  
  Mary Garden Brochure
- Get Something in the Bulletin
  If you would like to have an announcement published in the bulletin, please email Hillarie Michaels or call the parish office at (614) 471-0212 by 12:00 p.m., Monday before the weekend on which it should appear.