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...

"It's what you learn after you know it all that counts."

Jesus answered him, "Are you a teacher of Israel,

and yet you do not understand these things?" - John 3:10

I was once waiting to check out at a grocery store and being served by a young man with a "Manager Trainee" name tag pinned to his chest. The cash register had run out of tape, and this young aspiring manager was trying to change the tape and having a very rough go of it. Finally, he called over to the next register and told that cashier, "Here. Fix this!" and then he stomped off in a huff.

I remember thinking, "Hmm, this young man will not make it as a manager. He should be learning everything and been humble enough to let this cashier actually teach him how to change the cash register tape."

I wonder how that would-be manager could manage without knowing how to change the tape. It's a small thing, but an important thing. It's sort of a building block of knowing how to manage people well.

Nicodemus was like that young manager. He was a teacher of Israel, and Jesus challenged him to know the basics of his faith.

I once invited a parishioner to attend a certain Sunday School class. He replied, "Oh, I don't need to go to Sunday School; I know what I believe."

It was because of his less-than-knowledgeable ideas that I had encouraged him to attend Sunday School in the first place.

How about you? Where are you in your faith journey? John Wooden, legendary basketball coach of the UCLA Bruins-Google him if you don't know who he is-once said, "It's what you learn after you know it all that counts."

Another great coach, Lou Holtz, once said, "In this world you're either growing or you're dying."

So, which are you doing in your Christian life: growing or dying?

Neal+

Staff Updates

Fr. David Miller will be leaving the staff at the end of April. He will be serving as a supply priest in the diocese as he further discerns what God has next for him. We will host a reception for him, Keeley, and the boys at the end of April to bid them goodbye and to express our love and appreciation for them.

Our Sexton, Larry Budgewater, left the staff on February 28. He will remain in the Sexton's house through the month of March. Meanwhile, we want to welcome our new Sexton, James Pena (spelled PENA but pronounced PENYA). James lives in the neighborhood and has done work for Cathedral Arts and Lucy Creech. He is also a Navy veteran. Introduce yourself to James and welcome him aboard.

Varita Michell has returned to the staff in a part-time, unpaid, position as director of Welcoming Ministries. We are pleased to have her in this position bringing her energy and passion to helping St. Matthew's be a welcoming place.

Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God

Great Hall (stage end) 9:35-10:15 am

March 5: You Were Created for Intimate Friendship with God

March 12: What Hearing God Is Not: Rivals to the Still, Small Voice

March 19: Trinitarian Fellowship: The Word, the Spirit, and Life Together

March 26: The Still, Small Voice

April 2: Hearing God in the Context of the Kingdom of God

April 9: Hearing God as a Life

This series will be a great companion to the Dean's Lenten study of Richard Foster's classic, Celebration of Discipline.


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).	"Encountering Christ in the Episcopal Church" Confirmation Class Garrett Parlor, Sundays 9:35-10:15 am For those interested in being confirmed, or received, or simply wanting to know more about the Apostolic faith and order.

Coffee Hour after 10:30

Service is back!

A big thank you to all of our coffee hour teams for getting our coffee hour off to a great start. 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.

Coffee Time Teams Needed

One and a half more coffee teams needed!

1st Sunday- Terrell Group

2nd Sunday- St. Mary's Guild

3rd Sunday- Nicholas Birchum

(need someone to alternate months)

4th Sunday- Mary De la Vega and family

5th Sunday- Barbara Koos (needs helper)

If you can help every other 3rd Sunday or on 5th Sundays please contact Varita Michell:

[email protected]

or 214-621-0379.

LENTEN SERIES

Wednesday Nights

6:00 pm - Stations of the Cross

6:30 pm - Light supper, Great Hall

7:00 pm - Lenten Program

Celebration of Discipline

March 8 - Intro to the Disciplines

March 15 - Inward Disciplines

March 22 - Outward Disciplines

March 29 - Corporate Disciplines

April 5 - Wrapping Up-Next Steps

April 12- Seder Supper

Youth Confirmation Classes, Children's Programming, and Nursery will be available March 8 - April 5.

Calling all Cursillistas!

You know who you are! We are compiling a list of Cursillistas in order to redevelop the Cursillo community here at the Cathedral. If you have been to Cursillo, please contact Angie Hodges with the date of your Cursillo:

Angie Hodges at

[email protected]

Dallas Bach Society FREE

Family Concert Part II

Sunday March 12 at 4:00 pm

The Complete Cello Suites of Johann Sebastian Bach, Suites 2, 4, and 6.

The second concert this season with Dallas Bach principal cellist Eric Smith, featuring the complete cycle of the most amazing music for solo cello ever written. This is your chance to experience these glorious works in the architectural beauty and intimate acoustics of Saint Matthew's Cathedral, where every nuance and detail of expression can be enjoyed to the fullest. Reception following in the Sundermann Gallery.

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] .