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...
"I Can't Believe my own Eyes"
"My Lord and my God!"- John 20:28
 
Our Gospel today tells us the story of the man we popularly call "Doubting Thomas." I find it amazing that he would get that moniker, as if we are somehow a bit better, more faithful or believing than Thomas. The implication is that if we were there, we would not have doubted. Really?
Hmm, I'm not so sure.
Consider the disciples who saw him in the flesh with their own eyes. Matthew says: "Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted."
Here were these disciples, who were seeing him in the flesh, not believing what they were seeing. Luke tells us that they thought they were seeing a ghost. So, which is harder to believe? That a man could be bodily raised from the dead? Or that a ghost appeared? In either event, they couldn't believe their own eyes.
Above are two pictures done by Paul Smith of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born with severe cerebral palsy, doctors predicted he would not live for very long. It took him 16 years to learn to talk and 32 years to learn to walk; yet Paul determined that he would not be defined by his disability.
What you cannot tell from these  pictures that Paul Smith crafted is that they were typed on a manual typewriter. This beautiful, severely limited in his manual control man, was able to communicate beauty through a very broken body. You can see on the    picture of the flamingoes, "Typed by Paul Smith." 
Wow! My first reaction when I saw these was: "I can't believe my own eyes." Paul is (was) an artist. He saw beauty and reproduced beauty in an amazing way. His disability hindered him in some ways, but gave him freedom in other ways.
I pray that seeing Paul Smith's art will open up possibilities in your own life, to allow you to see through the eyes of faith things that you have not thought possible, whether it is the possibility of change in you, or someone else, or a change in circumstances.
   
      Neal+

Adult Bible Study
Wednesdays, 11am
Starting Wednesday, April 19
Father George Luck will lead a 6 week study of Philippians
11:00am, Library


Adult Christian Formation
Mere Christianity discussions led by 
Dr. Jennifer Boulanger beginning
Today, April 23rd, 9:35-10:15am
 
This 6 week discussion series will cover the book Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. One of the 20th century's most influential Christian writers, C.S. Lewis sought to explain and defend the beliefs that virtually all Christians at all times hold in common. His simple yet deeply profound classic, originally delivered as a series of radio broadcasts, is a book to be thoroughly digested by believers.
 

Adult Bible Study 
Sundays, 9:35 am 
May 14th - June 25th

Varita Michell will be leading this bible study on the Book of James. The Lodge is located through the black iron gate next to Garrett Hall.
 

First Step Class

Want to know more about the ministries at
The Cathedral and how you can fit in?  Come to the First Steps Class, Sundays, May 21, 27, and June 4th, 9:35am in Garrett Parlor. The Dean will conduct this class for people who are interested in learning more about the Cathedral. For more information contact the Dean at
thedean@episcopalcathedral.org.

Newcomers Gathering, Saturday, May19th. 

Mark your calendars for the next Newcomers Gathering on Saturday, May 19th, 6:30pm at the Dean's House, 6200 Bryan Parkway Dallas 75214. If you are new to the Cathedral or FEEL new please come! RSVP at varitamichell@gmail.com.

Coffee Hour after 10:30
Service is back!

Please join us each week as food, drink and fellowship will be offered in the Gallery section of the Great Hall after the 10:30 service.

Honoring Graduates
Sunday, May 21st

St. Matthew's Cathedral will be honoring all of our 2017 High School and College graduates at the 10:30 service., followed by a reception in the Great Hall. Please contact Eileen Smith  to let her know you have a graduate. This includes those who graduated in December 2016.
 


Cathedral Pride Spring Spruce Up
Saturday,  April 29th, 8:00am-Noon
 
Save the Date for our Cathedral Spruce up day. If you would like to be a team leader for this event, please contact Jerry Tuhy at jvtuhy@gmail.com.


Project Hope:
Artist Reception
Thursday, April 27th,
Sundermann Gallery, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
 
Join us for the second Artist Reception of "Project Hope". This spring St. Matthew's Cathedral Arts launched a new initiative in collaboration with two Dallas area visual media artists, to provide a safe and encouraging creative space for those who most need hope and inspiration in their lives. Recently awarded a Special Support Grant from the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs, this pilot project offers a free open art studio to uniquely serve the  homeless community.
 
Local visual artists Cristina Estrella Riggs and Jessica L. Bell utilized dedicated space and the Sundermann Gallery to create, exhibit and sell original artwork by homeless Dallas citizens as a means to improve connections with their       community and possibly generate income, at no cost to the participants. This project culminates with an exhibition of the student's artwork on display through 
May 19.


Mother's Day Brunch,
Sunday, May 14th,
after the 10:30 service
 
Sponsored by the Choir of St. Matthew's
$20 per person/$35 per couple/$40 per family  Tickets on sale Sunday April 23rd during the Coffee Hour.
 
Please join us for a special Mother's Day Brunch sponsored by the Choir of St. Matthew's to  celebrate mothers and all the significant women who have helped nurture us through our lives. This fundraiser will go to help provide Singers for the summer months and features:
  •  A delicious lunch prepared by Lucy Creech
  •  Mother's Day refreshments
  •  Serenading by members of the Cathedral Choir.

SAVE THE DATE! Cursillo Weekend
Thursday, June 8th (7:00pm) thru
Sunday, June 11th (4:00pm) held at Camp All Saints at Lake Texoma

Cursillo weekend is a time for refreshment,  personal renewal, and recommitment to be  followers of Jesus. Questions? See Dean Michell or Angie Hodges or go to http://dfwcursillo.org. Applications are available at the Welcome  Center.
St. Matthew's Crosses Available

These sterling silver crosses are meaningful and beautiful gifts for Easter or any occasion. They were designed from a sketch by a St. Teresa's Guild member and executed by James Avery. All proceeds on the sale of these crosses go the Guild's restoration projects for our wonderful old Cathedral. So, when you purchase a cross you are giving to St. Matthew and we thank you!

Contact:
Ann Sullivan - 214-533-9915 
Joyce Graf - 214-533-0305 
Jayne Brown - 972-771-4524 
or any other Guild member 
Pledging Made Easy
If you would like to submit your pledge card electronically please click here. The form provided is on secure site and all information is sent directly to the church office. For any questions please call us at 214.823.8134. If you are more comfortable with a traditional pledge card, they will be mailed out to you in the next week. Thank you for your continued support of God's work here at St. Matthew's Cathedral!

Breakfast Casseroles needed for Food Pantry Outreach
Many thanks to those who faithfully make breakfast casseroles for our food pantry neighbors. This is an ongoing ministry! Please, click here, to go to signup genius to sign up to bring casseroles. Pans and recipe are in the foyer. For more information contact varitamichell@gmail.com .

Weekly Services

Sunday:
8:00 am - Holy Eucharist
9:00 am - Breakfast in Great Hall
9:35 am - Sunday School
      10:30 am - Holy Eucharist

Morning Prayer  
M-F  8:45am, Oratory

Evening Prayer 
T-Th  6:00 pm, Oratory
          (Excluding Feast Days)

Wednesday :
      10:00 am - Eucharist, Oratory
St. Matthew's Cathedral Staff

The Very Rev'd Dr. Neal Michell
Dean
The Rev'd David Miller
Assisting Priest
The Rev'd Canon George Luck
Assisting Priest
The Rev'd Canon Diana Luck ,
Assisting Pastor for Outreach
The Rev'd Mark Hall ,
Deacon for Pastoral Care
The Rev'd Pam Dunbar
Assisting Deacon
Mr. Logan Hurst
Director of Youth and Family Ministries
Mr. Keith Franks
Director of Music and Organist
Mr. James Pena
Sexton

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