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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.
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A Message from the Dean...
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It's My Money
"You cannot serve God and wealth."
-Luke 16:13
In the 1980s Bill Cosby was featured in ten commercials for E.F. Hutton, the stock brokerage company, telling people all the reasons he trusted E.F. Hutton, ending each one with the gripping phrase, "E.F. Hutton-because it's my money."
Really? Our Gospel reading calls this into question. Is it my money? Jesus tells us in our Gospel reading, it is not my money.
It is not my money. Money is not a possession; it is a trust. In this passage, money-or wealth, as the NRSV translates it-points beyond itself: what is ultimately important in our life? For many people it is not so much the accumulation of money for its own sake. Rather, the accumulation of money allows us to feel secure. To feel safe.
The challenge that Jesus issues goes all the way back to Job: are material blessings a sign that God has blessed us? And, conversely, is poverty an indication that we are not approved by God? When Job's health failed and his wealth disappeared, his friends told him that he must have done something that displeased God.
There is no evidence that Job displeased God. In fact, when Job's family and wealth were restored to him, God told those friends to ask Job to pray for them.
Mother Teresa once said, "If Jesus puts you in the palace, be all for Jesus in the palace, and if he takes your life and cuts it up into 1,000 pieces, they are all his." Mother Teresa had answered the question of who is Lord of her life. It is a question that each of us must face. It's really not about the money.
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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.
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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: dmiller@episcopalcathedral.org
7 week course, Wednesdays,
Sep 14-Oct 26
6:30-9:00pm in the Great Hall
$175 per couple (Limit 20 couples)
Childcare Available
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St. Matthew's Day
September 24
We will remember the history and heritage of St. Matthew's Cathedral during the 8:00 and 10:30 services. We hope you will join us!
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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!
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Young Adults Lunch
September 18 after the 10:30am service
Lunch after 10:30 Service
Next Lunch will be Sunday, September 18 at Unleavened, 2016 Abrams Parkway.
Contact with
Fr. Miller for more details.
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Multicultural Festival
September 18 at Noon
Great Hall
Last Multicultural Festival! Sunday, September 18th, 12:00pm in the Great Hall. This will be the last Multicultural Festival in our church. Father Tony requests that everyone join together to enjoy food, folkloric dances, games, raffles and more.
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Parish Family in Need of Beds!
One of our families needs 3 twin size beds for their children. These can be single or bunk. Please contact us at
varitamichell@gmail.com or
214-621-0379.
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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
VaritaMichell@gmail.com
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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.
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Here come the Pumpkins!
20-25 volunteers needed
to unload the truck this Saturday, September 24th at 8:00am.
Proceeds will benefit the Food Pantry
and Peru Mission Trip. St.Matthew's
Cathedral will be hosting a Pumpkin Patch in the month of October! Lots of volunteers are needed. To sign up for a shift to sell or to help unload,
click here or contact Varita Michell at
varitamichell@gmail.com or 214-621-0379. The Patch will be open 7 days a week, 8 hours a day.
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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.
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8:00 am - Holy Eucharist
9:00 am - Breakfast in Great Hall
9:35 am - Sunday School
10:30 am - Holy Eucharist
12:30 pm - Misa en Espanol
Morning Prayer
M-F 8:45am, Oratory
Evening Prayer
M-Th 6:00 pm, Oratory
(Excluding Feast Days)
Monday:
10:00 am - Eucharist, Oratory
6:00 pm - Evening Prayer
7:00 pm - Oracion Vespertina
Wednesday:
10:00 am - Eucharist, Oratory
6:00 pm - Evening Prayer, Oratory
7:00 pm - Oracion Vespertina
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St. Matthew's Cathedral Staff
The Very Rev'd Dr. Neal Michell,
Dean
The Rev'd Canon Tony Munoz,
Canon for Hispanic Ministry
Assisting Priest
The Rev'd Betty Barrios
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Deacon for Hispanic Ministry
The Rev'd Canon George Luck
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Assisting Priest
Assisting Pastor for Outreach
Deacon for Pastoral Care
Director of Youth and Family Ministries
Director of Music and Organist
Mr. Larry Budgewater
Sexton
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5100 Ross Avenue, Dallas, TX 75206 - 214.823.8134
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