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...

One Antidote to Whining

Suddenly an angel touched him and said to him, "Get up and eat."-1 Kings 19:5

In our reading from 1 Kings, Elijah is having a rough day. A really rough day. Elijah did what most of us do in those situations: he started complaining to God; actually, he was whining. He told God that he was as good as dead and to put him out of his misery.

This reminds me of the story of the cowboy driving his pickup down an old dirt

road. His dog was riding in back of the pickup truck, his faithful horse in the trailer behind. Suddenly, he failed to negotiate a curve and had a terrible accident.

Sometime later, a Texas Ranger came on the scene. An animal lover, he saw the
horse first. Realizing the serious nature of its injuries, he drew his service revolver
and put the animal out of his misery. He walked around the accident and found
the dog, also hurt critically. He couldn't bear to hear it whine in pain, so he ended
the dog's suffering as well.
Finally he located the cowboy-who suffered multiple fractures-off in the weeds. "Hey, are you okay?" the Ranger asked. The cowboy took one look at the smoking revolver in the trooper's hand and quickly replied, "Never felt better!"
God was a bit kinder to Elijah. What did he do?
God did not put Elijah out of his misery. The angel told him to eat something.
Really? How would that help?
It helped by bringing Elijah to reality. It helped by drawing Elijah's attention
from his own plight and to a place of simple obedience to God.
Sometimes it takes something small to pull us out of our funk and bring us to a
place where God can encourage us. Zechariah 4:10 says, "Do not despise these
small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin."
What frustration or discouragement is there in life that God would rejoice to see
a "small beginning" in?

Neal+

The Extra Mile

Great Annual Bike Adventure Along the Wisconsin River

June 19-25

This year the Rev. Sandy Hermann of

St. David's of Wales in Denton, and the

Rev. Craig Re ed of Holy Cross in Paris, will embark on a trek along the Wisconsin River. The 422-mile adventure will begin June 19 at Eagle River about 50 miles south of Lake Superior. The priests are asking for pledges to benefit Bishop's Camp. Checks should be made payable to St. Matthew's Cathedral with "Bishop's Camp" noted in the memo section. Mail to St. Matthew's Cathedral, 5100 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75206. Donations may also be made with a credit card by clicking here!

Adult Formation

The Christian Engagement with Culture

June 19-26

Sundays, 9:35 - 10:15am

The issue of how Christians should engage culture is often confusing and challenging for many Christians. In this three week series, A Christian Engagement with Culture, Alex will address the following questions: "What is culture?" "How should Christians think about culture?" and finally, "What does faithful cultural engagement look like?"

Mom's Connect

June 25

3pm - 5pm

Activity to be determined. For more information, contact Keeley Chorn at [email protected] or 917.568.8587.

Bishop's Camp Needs Snacks!

Bishops Camp counselors need snacks Bishop's camp runs June 13-July 29 and our 16 camp counselors receive snacks weekly from parishioners. Please donate individually packaged cookies, crackers, candy and chips to these young and worthy volunteers. A collection box will be in the lobby of the Great Hall on Sundays.

St. Monica Guild Ice Cream sales a Roaring Success!

Thank you to all who made, sold, bought, or ate our ice cream! Our sales were better than last year... Next year the Moon!


Cursillo Reunion Group, Tuesday, June 21st, 7pm in the Library Are you a Cursillista looking for a reunion group? Are you curious about Cursillo and want to know more? Join us for a Cursillo Reunion Group meeting on Tuesday, June 7 at 7pm. For more information, contact Angie Hodges at 817-647- 5254 or [email protected] .	Food Pantry Intake Sunday, July 3rd The first Sunday of every month is intake for St. Matthew's Food Pantry. We will be collecting food items, Sunday, July 3rd to be distributed on Thursdays. The list of suggested items will be available after all services.

History of the Cathedral Now Available

Mary Jane Hutchinson traces the history of St. Matthew's Cathedral from the beginning of Dallas through today. You'll read about each of the bishops of the Diocese of Dallas as well as the first Rector and all the Deans of St. Matthew's Cathedral. $11.95 for paperback. $25.00 for hardback. Available through the Cathedral office.

DINNERS NEEDED FOR SUMMER IN THE CITY (SITC) YOUTH GROUPS

Each year we are privileged to host youth groups from around the Diocese (7 this year) to live, love, work and EAT at the Cathedral. Sign-up sheet with information on how you can feed a group is in the foyer. For more information contact Cindy Kindl at [email protected] or [email protected] .

ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SITC 2016

THE SITC youth will be reaching out to the neighborhood with cookies to Cathedral Gardens and VBS in the neighborhood on Wed. nights. NEEDED EACH WEEK : cookie dough for 5 dozen and snacks for VBS. Also, there are opportunities to help with VBS on Wed. nights during the summer. For more information on how you can be involved, contact [email protected] .

Just a reminder that there is a Eucharist

every Monday and Wednesday morning at 10:00am in the Oratory.

It is a wonderful way for you to spend some time with the Lord during the week.

Children and Youth Sunday School

will take a break for the summer.

We wish everyone a GREAT RELAXING summer!


Breakfast Casseroles Needed Our ministry to the Food Pantry patrons is expanding with an offering of hot breakfast and conversation each week on Thursday at 9 a.m. Please contact Varita at [email protected] to sign up to bring and/or serve a breakfast casserole once a month.	Cathedral Support Groups Alcoholics Anonymous - Every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. we have an open meeting. For more information contact Gayle 214-730-2182 Narcotics Anonymous - Every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Garrett Parlor. Please contact Gayle B. at 214-730-2182 to confirm meeting. Overeaters Anonymous - Every Monday at 12 noon in the Garrett Parlor.

Historic Dallas through Photography

Saint Matthew's Cathedral Arts has partnered with Preservation Dallas in presenting a photographic exhibition: Historic Dallas through Photography.

A class of skilled photographers taught by professional photographer Carolyn Brown will showcase their work on documenting historically significant buildings, structures, and neighborhoods in Dallas in this exhibition running May 5 - July 12.