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...

If the Super Bowl is the Ultimate Game . . .

". . . Those who are unspiritual do not receive the gifts of God's

Spirit, for they are foolishness to them" - I Corinthians 2:14

Compare two very successful-some would say they are the only successful-coaches of the Dallas Cowboys. Which was the most successful?

Jimmy Johnson, when coaching on the college level, had a wife and the appearance of a marriage because it was expected of college football coaches. The wife and family was needed for social occasions. The day he was named head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, he set about to rid himself of this no-longer-necessary-baggage. He threw her away like yesterday's newspaper. He didn't need her anymore, and he lost no time in dumping her. He confessed that he never bought his boys birthday or Christmas presents. He just didn't have the time, and they weren't a priority. So he single-mindedly threw himself into his football team, and in January 1993, he made it to the top, #1, they won the Super Bowl.

Then there's Tom Landry. Someone once asked Coach Landry how he had been so successful as a football coach. He said, "In 1958, I did something everyone who has been successful must do, I determined my priorities for my life: God, family, and then football."

My favorite Super Bowl quote comes from a Dallas Cowboys running back-Duane Thomas. He was asked just before the 1971 game how it felt for him to play in the Super Bowl, the ultimate game. Thomas replied with a question: "If it's the ultimate game, how come they're playing it again next year?"

What are your priorities?

Neal+

Adult Christian Formation

Feb 5th - Feb 12th, 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.

Feb. 5 - Bl. John Henry Newman

Feb. 12 - 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]

Coffee Hour after 10:30

Service is back!

Starting today, Sunday, February 5th t he good folks from Terrell are helping us to launch our coffee hour today after the 10:30 service. Food, drink and fellowship will be in the Gallery section of the Great Hall!

Coffee Hour Teams Needed

This ministry needs at least 2 people each week to set up for coffee hour. Training, supplies and food will be provided. If you are interested, please contact:

Varita Michell at

[email protected]

or 214-621-0379.

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.

Choral Evensong

Sunday, Feb 19th, 4pm

Music of Stanford, Stopford, Parry, Brewer and Barstow. Drawn from the 17th century, worshipers are invited to enter into a sacred space of reflection through music, scripture, and prayers that have shaped Christian lives for hundreds of years. Bring 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] .