Join Us for the Saint Matthew Parish Picnic!

Sunday, July 20 | 12–3 p.m. | Saint Matthew Athletic Field

Get ready for the biggest and best Parish Picnic yet! Many of our beloved parish ministries are once again teaming up with the Men’s Club to bring you an unforgettable afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship.

What’s New This Year?

• Double the comfort – We’re adding a second tent to provide more shade while you eat and hang out with your fellow parishioners.

• More family fun – Enjoy two bounce houses (including one just for the littles), new games, and the addition of Bingo with exciting prizes!

• Expanded activities – Get ready for water relay races and some tug-of-war competitions. Hang out and enjoy our yard games area. Bring your own tent, chairs, or blankets and settle in on the athletic field for a memorable day.

Cornhole Tournaments Are Back!

This year, we’re hosting two cornhole tournaments:

• One exclusively for students! All 2025 8th grade graduates and younger are invited to play in this tournament. Walk the halls of SMS as a champion when you return to school in the fall. Click HERE to register.

• One open play tournament for high schoolers, adults, parent/kid teams, or any SMS students who think they can take down the reigning champions! Click HERE to register.

Last year’s competition sold out—don’t miss your chance to register! Winners will walk away with cash prizes and ultimate bragging rights. Click here for the rules.

Fan Favorites Return (and More!)

• Foamboree Party and Dunk Tank – back by popular demand! Doctor Simpson is already committed to being back in the dunk tank, who else will you sink?

• New additions: Water Relay Race, yard games, and more surprises

Feast on Famous BBQ & Sweet Treats

The Men’s Club is firing up the grill for their world-famous BBQ chicken with all the fixin’s. We invite all attendees to bring a dessert to share. If you’re making a homemade item, enter it into our dessert contest. Father Raines will once again lead the dessert judging team—don’t miss your chance to win a Publix gift card for the top treat! You can enter day-of, but if you plan to enter, let us know when you register for the picnic.

Relive the Memories

Want a taste of what’s to come? Watch the video from last year’s picnic to see the fun, the food, and the fantastic community spirit that makes this event so special.

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Help Make It Happen!

Thanks to generous sponsors, donors, parish ministries, and volunteers, this event remains completely free for the community.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Check out the opportunities below or contact:
Alex Halfmann – ahalfmann@stmatthewtn.org
Colleen Curran – ccurran@stmatthewtn.org

Donations can be made here.

Have a pop-up tent or cornhole boards we can borrow? Let Alex or Colleen know!

Volunteer at the Picnic!

The picnic needs volunteers to run. Sign up with a ministry or individually to help run an event or help with setup, cleanup, or other needs.

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Let us know you are coming
To help us be best stewards of the parish’s resources, please RSVP so we can plan how much food, drinks, prizes, etc… to purchase. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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