Spiritual Ministries

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
The Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration (PEA) Program was started in November, 2002, and is dedicated to adoring Christ, exposed in the Eucharist, 24/7. The PEA program has over 300 participants, and is open to all interested Catholics in central Illinois. The PEA program uses the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Matthew Church. (Tess & Hank Wilkinson, 762-7949; hwilkins@illinois.edu) More information is here.

Prayer Chain
The St. Matthew Parish Prayer Chain provides an opportunity for individuals with special intentions (birth, baptism, marriage, sickness, death, etc.) to have them prayed for by parish members. Over 500 people participate each week in praying for these intentions. Contact the coordinator with prayer chain requests. (Sarah Rouse, 398-4066, slr79@hotmail.com)

Rosary Outreach
Rosary Outreach serves residents of long term care facilities in the parish area. The rosary is prayed once a month with the residents, adding both a spiritual and social dimension to their lives. Currently this program serves residents of Carle Arbours. (Joan Malee, 352-7776, joanmalee@gmail.com )

Vocation Committee 
The vocation committee promotes and supports vocations to the priesthood and religious life specifically from our parish.  They meet regularly to pray for new and current vocations and also coordinate the Holy Hour for Vocations scheduled for 4:30-5:30pm on the Thursday before every First Friday. (Jan Dennis, 607-1144; JDennis76@comcast.net)