This Week at the Cathedral!

Greetings,

We hope you will enjoy this issue of our weekly e-newsletter. Each week we'll keep you informed on what's happening here at St. Matthew's Cathedral - news from the week, what's coming up, and how you can be a part of it. This should reach your inbox by Friday giving you a heads up for the upcoming week. We hope this helps you plan your week, and maybe even provides a little inspiration to get you through it! Be sure to "Like" us on Facebook to stay in the know between emails.

A Message from the Dean...

Today we have a Guest Columnist, Danny Dutton, age 8, from Chula Vista, California. Danny wrote this for his third grade homework assignment to "Explain God."

Explaining God
Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in
these last days he has spoken to us by a Son. -Hebrews 1:1

One of God's main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die so there will be enough people to take care of things on earth. He doesn't make grown-ups, just babies. I think because they are smaller and easier to make. That way, He doesn't have to take up His valuable time teaching them to talk and walk. He can just leave that to mothers and fathers. God's second most important job is listening to prayers. An awful lot of this goes on, since some people, like preachers and things, pray at times besides bedtime. God doesn't have time to listen to the radio or TV because of this. Because He hears everything there must be a terrible lot of noise in His ears, unless He has thought of a way to turn it off. God sees everything and hears everything and is everywhere which keeps Him pretty busy. So you shouldn't go wasting His time by going over your mom and dad's head asking for something they said you couldn't have.

Atheists are people who don't believe in God. I don't think there are any in Chula Vista. At least there aren't any who come to our church.

Jesus is God's Son. He used to do all the hard work like walking on water and performing miracles and trying to teach the people who didn't want to learn about God. They finally got tired of Him preaching to them and they crucified Him. But He was good and kind like His Father and He told His Father that they didn't know what they were doing and to forgive them and God said OK. His Dad (God) appreciated everything that He had done and all His hard work on earth so He told Him He didn't have to go out on the road anymore, He could stay in heaven. So He did. And now He helps His Dad out by listening to prayers and seeing things which are important for God to take care of and which ones He can take care of Himself without having to bother God. Like a secretary only more important.

You can pray anytime you want and they are sure to hear you because they got it worked out so one of them is on duty all the time. You should always go to Church on Sunday because it makes God happy, and if there's anybody you want to make happy, it's God. Don't skip church to do something you think will be more fun like going to the beach. This is wrong! And, besides, the sun doesn't come out at the beach until noon anyway. If you don't believe in God, besides being an atheist, you will be very lonely, because your parents can't go everywhere with you, like to camp, but God can. It is good to know He's around you when you're scared in the dark or when you can't swim very good and you get thrown into real deep water by big kids. But you shouldn't just always think of what God can do for you. I figure God put me here and He can take me back anytime He pleases. And that's why I believe in God.


Office Volunteer Opening! Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to noon to cover the Volunteer Desk in Garrett Hall. Volunteer primarily answers the phone, welcomes visitors, and accepts FedEx and UPS deliveries. Usually a quiet day of the week with an opportunity to spend time reading your favorite book. If interested, please contact Janet Schoenecker at [email protected].	Coat, Blanket, Hat and Glove Drive St. Monica's Guild is sponsoring a coat, blanket, hat and glove drive for our neighbors in need. Please place these items of any size in the box in the foyer outside the Great Hall. These will be distributed weekly as needed at the food pantry and Caesar Chavez school for children's items. Thanks for your help!

"S'Wonderful" - Friday, Oct 9, 6:30 pm

A fun evening of fabulous food and drink, the music of George and Ira Gershwin, and a silent auction. The evenings proceeds benefit the FREE public art programs of St. Matthew's Cathedral Arts. Seating is limited. Make your reservation following the 8:00 and 10:30am services at the SMCA table in the Great Hall Foyer or by calling 214-887-6552. For more information visit us at: www.cathedralartsdallas.org

Moms Connect, Saturday, October 10th, 3-5pm

We will meet in the Cathedral nursery with a time of Godly Play together with our kids, ages 5 and under. Then the Moms will have a topical lesson on parenting. Each session is stand-alone, so you don't need to have come before to get something out of it. For more information, contact Keeley Chorn at [email protected] or 917.568.8587.

Our next event will be Saturday, Nov 14th

Christian Formation

Adult Christian Formation: Sunday September 6 - October 18, 9:35am

Special speaker Carrie Boren Headington is leading a new series called "Exploring the Big Questions of Faith." Carrie is the Missioner for Evangelism in the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas.

She has two graduate degrees in Theology from Oxford University, and is a dynamic speaker who communicates the Gospel locally, nationally, and internationally. You won't want miss this exciting new series!

Children and Youth Sunday School 9:30-10:15 am

There is something for all ages! Come and join us, in Garrett Hall, Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:15am. We have a GREAT line up of trained, experienced teachers this year, ready to show the love of Christ to our Children and Youth.

Ages 2-3 Years - Nursery

PreK-1st Grade - Room 212

2nd-3rd Grade - Room 207

4th-5th Grade - Room 210

6th-12th Grade - Room 208

Children's Chapel and Children's Sermon - Starting October 11

Children's Chapel is starting anew. We will have Children's Chapel on the second and fourth Sundays of the month starting October 11th! The children will process out at the Gloria for a time of fun and worship. We will return at The Peace, so your child can join you for Communion. On the first and third Sundays we will have a Children's Sermon during the 10:30 service. The children will be invited to come and sit on the steps at the front of the church for a time just for them!

Explore God Sermon Series

We are pleased to have Fr. Bob Johnston with us today. Fr. Bob was recently the leader of Uptown at Church of the Incarnation, a ministry he pioneered ten years ago. Under his leadership the Uptown ministry grew to comprise nearly 50% of Church of the Incarnation's attendance. He will be preaching today on "Is Jesus really God?"

This seven week sermon series is designed specifically for those exploring how Christianity addresses the big questions of life. Please invite your friends, Christian or non-Christian, to hear these challenging and inspiring sermons

Intercessory and Healing Prayers

Intercessory and Healing Prayers are offered at both Sunday morning services every week. This takes place at the Baptismal rail, near the Baptismal Font during the time Communion is being administered. If you have a prayer request on your heart, please go to the Prayer Minister, who will lift your request to our Lord.

The Cathedral Choristers Rehearsal

Thursdays 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Meet in the Choir room under the Cathedral at 5:00pm. Mr. Adam Frame directs and instructs the children following the Royal School of Church Music system of ear training and musical literacy. Children learn specific repertoire for their voices in addition to the anthems and motets they learn to sing with the Cathedral Choir at various services during the year. Children 8 - 14 are most encouraged and invited to participate. Please email Mr. Frame at [email protected] for additional information.

St. Matthew's Chili Cook-Off

November 1st from Noon - 3pm

Sponsored by St. Matthew's Young Adults, this is a fundraiser for the Young Adult ministry. $5.00 (Red Ticket) - gets you a bowl of chili, cornbread, and a soda or water. $10.00 (Yellow Ticket) - Bowl of chili, cornbread, and a St. Matthew's souvenir cup which gets you 2 beers.
Tickets go on sale this Sunday after the
8am, 10:30am, and 12:30pm services.