First semester non-public transportation reimbursement forms for the area school districts are due on November 24th (MONDAY).  Click the district in which you live to find the form you need to submit.  Remember Cedar Rapids school district forms need to be turned in to the school office. This applies to all families this year as we are able to offer busing. So please fill this out. 

65% Tax Credit Too Good to be True? 

Not at all. If you file an Iowa Income Tax Return, your contributions to the Our Faith School Tuition Organization (STO) receive a 65% tax credit. That means for every $1000 you donate, you receive an Iowa income tax credit, not a deduction, of $650, which would lower your Iowa tax bill by $650. In addition, your gift may qualify for federal deductibility. And that gift you made? It’s going to provide $1000 in need-based assistance to families in the Archdiocese of Dubuque. And your out of pocket cost for that gift? No more than $350 and will be less if you itemize and are able to take the federal charitable gift deduction! It really is that simple. Visit www.ourfaithsto.org or call the Archdiocese of Dubuque at 800-876-3546 ext. 219 to learn more

We are excited to get the Giving Tree started this year. Once again we are working together with Olivet Neighborhood Missions to support families in need this holiday season. This year you can sign up online at this link: https://bit.ly/3peZCym or check our website. There will be limited ornaments in the Church starting November 21. Please make sure the ID number is on each of the gifts especially if you sign up online. All gifts are due to St. Matthew by 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Due to Covid-19, there will not be a meal this year or gift pick up from St. Matthew.  If you would like to support the giving tree but are not comfortable going to the store and purchasing a gift, you can drop off a check to St. Matthew's Giving Tree and that money will go towards purchasing gifts for families in need. Please call Kate at 319-363-5238 with any questions. Thank you.

Coming this Advent: Virtual Self-Guided Advent Retreat
Each Sunday in Advent we will post a video reflection. We have also created a companion guide to use as a resource throughout Advent to dive deeper into this beautiful season. The guide can be accessed on our parish website or please reach out to Megan Moore for a printed copy. Advent begins next weekend, so the written guide will be available by Wednesday, November 25th for you to get a head start! We are excited to journey together this Advent as we await the arrival of Jesus! Check out our YouTube channel for the weekly video reflection.