About St. Matthew · Seattle, Washington
St. Matthew Parish is a Catholic community in North Seattle, Washington, located at 1240 NE 127th Street between Lake City Way and I-5. Founded in 1954, the parish has served the 98125 ZIP code and surrounding neighborhoods for nearly seven decades, drawing on the wisdom of the Gospel of Matthew to be 'the salt of the earth' and 'the light of the world.' The parish embraces many cultures and cultivates a lifelong journey of faith through prayer, liturgy, ministries, and service, including a vibrant St. Vincent de Paul Conference and a parish school. In 2024, the parish was grouped into Parish Family 12 with neighboring St. Mark in Shoreline under the Partners in the Gospel pastoral planning process of the Archdiocese of Seattle.
- Established
- 1954
- Patron
- St. Matthew (the Evangelist)
- Rector
- Rev. Cody Ross (Pastor, Parish Family 12)
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Seattle (North Seattle Deanery)
Why belong here
St. Matthew is a long-established, multi-cultural Catholic community that warmly welcomes newcomers to North Seattle. The parish offers the Sunday and daily Mass schedule of a traditional parish (Saturday Vigil, two Sunday morning Masses, weekday Masses) along with the Sacrament of Reconciliation before the Vigil, and is paired with St. Mark in Shoreline under Parish Family 12 so that Mass, faith formation, and outreach span the wider North Seattle Deanery. Active ministries include OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults), First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation, Confirmation prep for grades 7–12, an Engaged Encounter marriage enrichment program, a Bible-study Catholic Conversations series, a Knights of Columbus council, and a robust St. Vincent de Paul Conference serving neighbors in Northgate and Lake City with food, rent, and utility help — plus a parish school with Pre-K through Grade 8.
Mass times at St. Matthew
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
- Saturday 4:00 pm (or by appointment)
Adoration times
- Friday — 24-hour Adoration after the 9:00 am Mass at St. Mark (Parish Family 12)
History of the Parish
St. Matthew Parish was established in 1954 in North Seattle and has built its traditions, ministries, and programs around the Gospel of Matthew for nearly seventy years. The parish's History page honors a long roster of Charter Members — many marked with a cross indicating they have died — who laid the community's foundations in the post-war decades. Today the parish counts about 532 households and continues to embrace the many cultures of its North Seattle neighborhood.
- Established 1954
- ~532 households
- Located in North Seattle (98125) between Lake City Way and I-5
- Honored Charter Members roster on the parish History page
Parish Family 12 and Partners in the Gospel
In 2024, parishes of the Archdiocese of Seattle were grouped into 'parish families' under the Partners in the Gospel strategic pastoral planning process, with each family led by one pastor. St. Matthew was placed into Parish Family 12 together with St. Mark Parish in Shoreline, sharing Pastor Rev. Cody Ross and Parochial Vicar Rev. Anthony K. A. Davis. A Parish Family Advisory Committee (PFAC) advises the leadership and links the two parishes' operations.
- St. Matthew, Seattle (98125) + St. Mark, Shoreline (98155) = Parish Family 12
- Pastor: Fr. Cody Ross
- Parochial Vicar: Fr. Anthony K. A. Davis
- Director of Operations: Julianna D'Angelo
- PFAC Co-Chairs: Sara Lane (St. Matthew) and Tom (St. Mark) — [email protected]
Parish Staff
The parish and school are served by a small team of lay staff alongside the priests. Administrative, music, formation, facilities, and bookkeeping roles support daily operations.
- Rev. Cody Ross — Pastor, Parish Family 12
- Rev. Anthony K. A. Davis — Parochial Vicar, Parish Family 12
- Linda Haptonstall — Pastoral Assistant for Administration ([email protected])
- Susan Rivera — Parish Bookkeeper ([email protected])
- Cris Rivera — Administrative Assistant ([email protected])
- Sara Hanson — Music Coordinator ([email protected])
- Anne Lombard — Faith Formation / OCIA Coordinator ([email protected], 206-796-9657, shared with St. Mark)
- Mark Nguyen — Maintenance / Custodian
- Brian Dimak — Facilities Supervisor ([email protected])
- Julianna D'Angelo — Director of Operations, Parish Family 12
Faith Formation and OCIA
St. Matthew runs a full slate of faith formation for adults, youth, and children. Adults inquiring about the Catholic faith are welcomed through Catholic Conversations, an informal meeting held every Sunday after the 10:00 am Mass in the Parish Center Library. The OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) team supports those discerning Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation, with rites culminating at the Easter Vigil.
- Catholic Conversations — Sundays after 10:00 am Mass, Parish Center Library
- OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) — contact Anne Lombard, [email protected] or 206-796-9657
- First Reconciliation and First Communion preparation for children
- Confirmation preparation for Grades 7–12
- Faith Formation Committee
- Bible study and adult enrichment
Marriage and Family Life
Couples preparing for marriage or seeking to enrich their relationship are served through the Engaged Encounter program, which is open to all in the North Seattle Deanery. The parish is also part of Parish Family 12 with St. Mark, broadening the community's family-life resources.
- Engaged Encounter marriage preparation — open to the North Seattle Deanery
- Marital relationship enriching education
- Family life rooted in the wider Parish Family 12
Outreach and Service: St. Vincent de Paul
The St. Matthew Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is one of the parish's flagship outreach ministries. Founded in France in 1833 and rooted in lay Catholic service to the poor, the local conference visits neighbors in the Northgate and Lake City ZIP 98125 area on Saturday mornings, always in teams of two. Requests for assistance are routed through the SVDP Council Call Center at (206) 767-6449; cash and non-perishable donations are collected at every Sunday Mass, with major Thanksgiving and Christmas drives and a 'Christmas in July' fundraiser.
- Serves Northgate and Lake City in zip code 98125
- Visits clients in teams of two on Saturday mornings
- Meetings: Tuesdays 7:00–8:00 pm in the portable classroom west of the school
- Provides monetary grants, food, SVDP store vouchers, and sometimes beds via the area Council
- Donations: designated pew envelopes at Sunday Mass or to the parish in the Conference's name
- Thanksgiving and Christmas food/fund drives; 'Christmas in July' fundraiser
- Nearest SVdP Stores: 13555 Aurora Ave N (Seattle) and 7304 NE Bothell Way (Kenmore) — see svdpseattle.org
Other Outreach and Groups
Beyond St. Vincent de Paul, the parish maintains a range of community, mission, and fellowship groups. The Giving Tree collects gifts for local charities during Advent, and a Global Outreach team coordinates an annual Mission Trip to Honduras that includes orphanage work. The parish also hosts a Knights of Columbus council, a Seniors group, and a meal program for neighbors in need.
- Giving Tree (Advent)
- Global Outreach — Mission Trip to Honduras and orphanage outreach
- Knights of Columbus
- Seniors ministry
- Meals for neighbors in need
St. Matthew School
St. Matthew School is a parish school serving Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 at 1230 NE 127th St, Seattle, WA 98125. The school has its own principal, faculty, parents club, school commission, and development program, and the pastor and parochial vicar serve as ex officio community members. Parents interested in enrollment are encouraged to call the school office for a tour and meeting with the principal.
- Address: 1230 NE 127th St, Seattle, WA 98125
- Phone: (206) 362-2785
- Website: https://www.stmattschool.org
- Principal: Julie Prepotente ([email protected])
- Director of Admissions & Marketing: Stacy Pretti
- Director of Advancement: Andrea Chiodo
- Office Manager: Sandra Walls
- Pastor (ex officio): Fr. Cody Ross; Parochial Vicar: Fr. Anthony Davis
- Grades served: Pre-K through 8
Contact, Sacraments, and Getting Involved
Parishioners and visitors can reach the parish office by phone, email, or in person. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is offered by appointment, and a downloadable Parish Registration Form is available on the website for those wishing to formally join the community.
- Parish Office: (206) 363-6767
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 1240 NE 127th Street, Seattle, WA 98125
- Anointing of the Sick — by appointment: call 206-363-6767 or email [email protected]
- Parish registration form available for download and mail/drop-off
- For SVdP assistance: call the Council Call Center at (206) 767-6449