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...

Election Day: Are you for us or Against Us? Neither

Some Sadducees, those who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus

and asked him a question. . ." - Luke 20:27

J esus was always upsetting the people in power. He would hang out with the publicans and sinners and prostitutes, which upset the Scribes and Pharisees and "respectable people." Then he would hang out with the Scribes and Pharisees-who were his natural affinity group-and the downtrodden would feel left out. He had a zealot in his inner circle, and everybody thought he would lead a revolt against the Roman authorities, which upset the Roman authorities.

The book of Joshua tells the story of an appearance that seems to be of an angel-the Bible does not say it was an angel; that is a conclusion that most scholars have drawn.

Once when Joshua was by Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing before him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went to him and said to him, "Are you one of us, or one of our adversaries?" He replied, "Neither; but as commander of the army of the Lord I have now come."

On Election Day, we do well to remember this biblical principle. Jesus is really on nobody's "side." He was neither on the side of the Scribes and Pharisees, the Publicans and sinners, nor Roman authorities. Like the Narnia books say about Aslan the Christ-figure: "He's not a tame lion."

As Christians we are first and foremost citizens of the Kingdom of God. Jesus was never too cozy with those in authority. He was in nobody's "pocket." Although we are called to be good citizens, and we should exercise our civic duty by paying taxes, voting, serving on juries, and so on; nevertheless, regardless of who is elected as President and all other offices down ballot, we do not lose heart. We trust in the sovereignty of God. I keep reminding myself of the hymn, "My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness."

And, yes, I will be watching the election results.

Neal+

Bishop Mwita Akiri, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Tarime (in Tanzania) in Africa, will be preaching at the 8 and 10:30 services at St. Matthew's Cathedral on Sunday, November 6. Temeri Diocese is one of the smallest but fastest growing dioceses in Tanzania. For more information on Bishop Akiri, please click here . We are excited to have Bishop Akiri with us!

First Step Class

9:35 - 10:15am

Garrett Parlor

Want to know more about the ministries at The Cathedral and how you can fit in? This class for Newcomers to the Cathedral will continue for the next several weeks at 9:35am in the Garrett Parlor. All Newcomers welcome.


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!	Tamale Orders due by Sunday, November 6! $10 per dozen, contact Deacon Betty or Father Tony for more information at [email protected]. Delivery will be on November 13th.

Christmas Pageant 2016

Calling all youth and children! It is that time of year again. It is time to start casting and rehearsing for our Christmas Pageant. Please see all dates below:

Sunday, November 13 Casting for Pageant

Room 208 in Garrett Building 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, November 20 Costume Fitting

Room 208 in Garrett Building 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, December 4 Pageant Walk Through

Room 208 in Garrett Building 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, December 11 Pageant Walk Through

Room 208 in Garrett Building 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, December 18 Pageant Walk Through

In the Cathedral 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, December 24 Pageant Walk Through

In the Cathedral 3:15 p.m.

Saturday, December 24 Christmas Pageant

In the Cathedral 5:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, or if your child or youth cannot make one of the rehearsals, please let Logan Hurst know at [email protected].

ANGEL TREE!

We know it seems early, but this season of thankfulness is a perfect time to help children who are truly in need. This year St. Matthew's is partnering with the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. You'll be able to select an angel from our tree on Sunday, November 13th. See Janet Page at the tree for your angel and packet, or call her at 972-948-5534 for information. Angel Tree gifts are due back to St. Matthew's on November 27th.

A Garden of Delight: The Golden Age of Iznik Tiles of Turkey

September 23 - December 31

Photographic Exhibition by Carolyn Brown

In collaboration with The Crow Collection of Asian Art and the University of Texas at Dallas. Justus Sundermann Gallery.

Annual Memorial Concert Sunday, November 13th at 4:00pm

The Choir of St. Matthew's Cathedral will present the annual Memorial Concert on Sunday afternoon, November 13th at 4pm. Please plan to attend this beautiful offering this year entitled, Songs of Remembrance to honor our departed loved ones. Composers represented will include Walford-Davies, Parry, Harwood, Besly, Camidge, Boyce, Mendelssohn, and Harris. Admission to the concert is free. Memorial donation forms will be available on the tables at the front and back of the cathedral Sunday, October 30th. A reception will follow the concert in the Justus Sundermann Gallery. This year we are inviting families and individuals, if they wish, to bring a photo of their loved ones for a memorial table at the reception. We look forward to seeing you November 13th. Please invite guests to come with you.

Planning Meeting for Food Pantry Christmas Dinner

Wednesday, November 9 at 6:30pm

Volunteers Needed Please come to a meeting to plan our Christmas Dinner for the Food Pantry patrons Wednesday, November 9th at 6:30pm in the kitchen end of the Great Hall. Dinner for patrons will be Saturday, Dec. 10th at 1:00 PM. For more information contact [email protected].

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!


Country Fair is in need of... men's clothing, blankets, coats and men and women's shoes. Do some Fall cleaning and bless our neighbors!	We are asking for your help: Please make a gift on All Saints Sunday, November 6, to help fill the 2017 Scholarship Fund. Checks should be made payable to: Camp All Saints with Scholarship Fund in the memo line: donations may also be made online at campallsaints.com

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 [email protected] .

2016 Cathedral Pictorial Directories are here!

If you had your family photo taken for the pictorial directory or submitted a photo because you were unavailable to have your photo taken, you may pick up your directory in the foyer of the Great Hall this Sunday, October 23 and Sunday, October 30, following the 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. If you need to make other arrangements to pick up your directory, please email Eileen Smith at [email protected].

For parishioners who did not have their photo taken and would like to order a pictorial directory, they can be purchased for $5.00 per directory. To order a directory, please email Eileen Smith by Sunday, November 6. An order for additional directories will be placed on Monday, November 7. If you would simply like to have a PDF of the Cathedral directory of parishioners, please notify Eileen Smith who will email a copy to you.