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...

Three Prayers for St. Matthew's Cathedral

In May 1856, a stocky, balding man came to town. He had been appointed the year before by the Provisional Bishop of Texas, George Washington Freeman, to serve as a missionary priest to the Germans in San Antonio, then a city of 7,000 souls. Those Germans would only worship in a church building, he wrote the Bishop. So, the bishop sent him northwest. He stopped in Waco, and could generate no interest. He wrote that they were excited only about "politics and no nothing ism." So, off he set to Corsicana, organized St. Bartholomew's parish there, but it burned in early 1856, so he moved on to Dallas, a town of about 500 souls.

Then, on Sunday, May 25th, 1856, Mr. Rottenstein, as he was called, held Divine Services "at eleven o'clock A.M. and half past four P.M." Services were held above a store on Main about where Dealey Plaza is now.

Here is one account: "A rail across the room created a chancel in which two dry goods boxes covered with orange calico . . . became the reading desk and altar. There is no record of how small the handful attending, but there is an indication a week later. The first communion . . . was partaken by Rottenstein, his wife, 'a Cumberland Presbyterian woman,' and an ex-minister of the Campbellite denomination." One of those in attendance was Judge Patterson, who for years would pay the assessment to the diocese personally. Patterson Street located downtown was named for him.

So begins St. Matthew's Parish.

160 years. 160 years of faithful ministry and presence in the city of Dallas.

Our beginning implanted three marks on St. Matthew's.

My prayer for St. Matthew's Cathedral is:

May we not forget that we are still called to be missionaries.
May we never lose that "make do, not wait till it's perfect" attitude.
May we always reach out to others who are not yet a part of us

Neal+

St. Matthew's Day This Sunday,

September 25

A surprise guest from our past will join us for breakfast at 9am! Come see who it is... We will remember the history and heritage of St. Matthew's Cathedral during the 8:00 and 10:30 services and Mary Jane Hutchinson, author of "History of the Cathedral," will speak during Adult Formation at 9:35am in the Great Hall about the Cathedral's history and heritage.

Support Peru Mission Trip!

St. Matthew's is preparing to send a mission team to northern Peru this December! The team will evangelize children, youth and mothers in three missions near Chiclayo, Peru. Please make your gift in the mission envelopes to help send the team. Your prayers are needed for the team and all the preparations. Vaya con Dios!

Adult Christian Formation

September 18 - October 30

9:35 - 10:15am

Stage End of Great Hall

Dean Michell, Fr. Luck, and Fr. Miller will be leading a study on the basics of Theology based on Anglican theologian Alister MacGrath's book "Theology: The Basics".

The book is written for the everyday Christian and is an excellent beginner's guide, or refresher, on the essentials of Christianity.

THE MARRIAGE COURSE

Developed by the authors of

"The Marriage Book" for couples looking for practical support to strengthen their relationship. The Marriage Course is for both married couples and couples living together. Some couples do the course to invest in their relationship, while others need more urgent help. Contact Fr. David Miller for more information: [email protected]

7 week course, Wednesdays,

Sep 14-Oct 26

6:30-9:00pm in the Great Hall

$175 per couple (Limit 20 couples)

Childcare Available

Parish Family in Need!

We found our family 3 twin size beds. They are now in need of many other essentials to setting up a new home.-bed linens, pots and pans, small appliances and silverware to name a few. Please contact us at [email protected] or

214-621-0379.

Reading Partners needed for

Cesar Chavez School

Looking for a way to be a blessing in the neighborhood? Read one hour a week with some children at Cesar Chavez Elementary on Ross and Carroll streets.

Many thanks to those who read with the students at Cesar Chavez Elementary last year! If you are interested please go to www .dallasisd.org and click on volunteers. For more information please contact [email protected]

Join us on Friday evening, October 7th, for a fun evening of fabulous food and drink, the music of Stephen Sondheim, and the annual SMCA Silent Auction! The evening's proceeds benefit the FREE public art programs of Saint Matthew's Cathedral Arts. This year's entertainment comes from the wildly popular Sondheim Songbook, including classic hits from Broadway shows such as Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd, Company, A Little Night Music and Follies, performed by the fabulous singers of the Cathedral Arts Camerata and their friends, with special guest music director Damon Clarke. Tickets will go on sale September 11 ^th after services.

Here come the Pumpkins!

PUMPKINS ARE HERE! Sales begin today from 12-7pm. Come get your pumpkins, take pictures and share the joy with your family and friends. The Patch will be open thru the end of October, Monday thru Friday 11-7, Saturday 10-7, and Sunday 12-7pm. Proceeds benefit Neighborhood Outreach and the Peru Mission Trip.

Lots of volunteers are needed. To sign up for a shift to sell or to help unload,

click here or contact Varita Michell at [email protected] or

214-621-0379.

North Texas Giving Day

Each year generous donors like you join together for the annual North Texas Giving Day, which will occur on September 22 from 6 a.m. until midnight. We hope you will consider contributing to the continued efforts of Saint Matthew's Cathedral Arts this year. Visit NorthTexasGivingDay.org for more information and continue to support St. Matthew's Cathedral Arts.