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...

"We don't go to church to pay bills!"

"He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?."-Micah 6:8

I once served as the Interim Rector of a church whose previous rector had left the church with two-thirds of the congregation. The people who remained were dispirited and grieved. Obviously, the financial situation was pretty dire. The vestry spent a lot of time talking about which bills to pay and which to hold off on for awhile longer.

After spending a good deal of time bewailing their financial situation, the treasurer of the church finally piped up, "Guys, really, I can figure out which bills to pay and which bills not to pay. I need you to spend your time figuring out why we're still here. What I do know is that we don't go to church to pay bills!"

So, why are we here? Why is St. Matthew's Cathedral still in existence after over 150 years? We are here not to do a fine Anglican liturgy. Neither are we here to present high art music. Nor are we here to preserve a 100 year-old building.

Put simply, we are here to help people to "do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with [our] God."

All else are means to those ends.

By the way, Jesus repeated that when he called us to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, and mind; and to love our neighbor as ourselves.

Neal+

Annual Parish Meeting

Sunday, January 29th

After 10:30 Service

After the 10:30 service on January 29th, join us for the Annual Parish meeting. This will feature:

Catered Lunch by our inimitable Lucy Creech
Election of Vestry members and delegates to Diocesan Convention
Review of 2016 and Goals for 2017
Please RSVP if you will be attending to Eileen Smith. [email protected] or call the church office at 214-823-8134

Adult Christian Formation

Jan 1st - Feb 5th, 9:35-10:15am

Pivotal Players of the Christian Faith

Stage End of the Great Hall

A multi-part film series that illumines a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of civilization.

Jan. 1 - Francis of Assisi

Jan. 8 - G. K. Chesterton

Jan. 15 - Catherine of Siena

Jan. 22 - St. Thomas Aquinas

Jan. 29 - Bl. John Henry Newman

Feb. 5 - Michelangelo

Adult Formation -

"How to Speak Episcopalian"

Confirmation Class, Sundays, 9:35am

Garrett Parlor

For those interested in being confirmed, or received, or simply wanting to know more about the Apostolic faith and order .


Adult Bible Study Sundays, 9:35 am 13 weeks, 13 chapters of Hebrews Starting Today, Jan 29th in The Lodge Come ready to be blessed with all the treasures of this New Testament book for your life today. (The Lodge is located through the black iron gate next to Garrett Hall).	Newcomer Dinner Friday, Feb 10th Dean Neal & Varita Michell's, 6:30pm Please come for dinner and conversation at Dean and Varita Michell's home, 6200 Bryan Parkway, Dallas, on Friday, February 10th at 6:30pm. Come even if you only FEEL like a newcomer. For more information contact Varita 214-621-0379 or [email protected]

Lunch after the 10:30 svc-Feb 19th

Hosted by Young Adults

All are welcome!

Lunch is scheduled for Sunday, February 19th at La Calle Doce, 1925 Skillman St., Dallas, TX 75206. Text Fr. David to let him know you're coming

214-803-1978.


An Afternoon with Drew Minter Today, Jan 29, 4pm In association with the Dallas Goethe Center, Drew Minter rejoins the Dallas Bach Society in an afternoon featuring German favorites from the Minnesingers to the Baroque. Enjoy the artistry of Mr. Minter under ideal circumstances in the architecturally beautiful and intimate acoustical setting of the Cathedral.	Choral Evensong Sunday, Feb 19th, 4pm Music of Stanford, Stopford, Parry, Brewer and Barstow. Drawn from the 17th century, worshippers are invited to enter into a sacred space of reflection through music, scripture, and prayers that have shaped Christian lives for hundreds of years. Bing a friend! All are welcome!

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 [email protected] .