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...

Pentecost and Doctors of the Soul

"All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in

other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability..." - Acts 2:4

Nachmanides is a 12 ^th century Jewish philosopher who determined that a person needs to take care of the soul as well as the body, and just as a sick person turns to a doctor, a person with mental illness must turn to the doctor of the soul, which is the philosopher or the sage. Nachmanides opposed the deterministic approach, arguing that a person has free will and the ability to shape his or her life.

So, what does Nachmanides and doctors of the soul have to do with Pentecost?

Just this: so often in life people feel stuck. They think they are unable to change on their own. We may paint it in theological terms: "God made me this way, so it must be okay." That is a modern version of determinism.

Often rabbis are considered "doctors of the soul." The idea is that as our souls becomes healthy, we need not be stuck and simply creatures of how we were raised.

Compare this with a quote from Nikola Tesla:

To me, the universe is simply a great machine which never came into being and never will end. The human being is no exception to the natural order. Man, like the universe, is a machine. Nothing enters our minds or determines our actions which is not directly or indirectly a response to stimuli beating upon our sense organs from without.

Really? We are just creatures of our environment? Rats in a maze conditioned by our environment, according to B.F. Skinner?

Pentecost and the gift of the Holy Spirit tell us that God can empower us to live our lives with a power greater than ourselves. This power like a "mighty rushing wind" is available to you and me, to help us to live our lives in a richer, fuller, and deeper way-the way that God intends us to live. All we need do is ask for that empowerment.

Neal+

Adult Christian Formation

The New York Times and the Bible, Sundays, 9:35-10:15am

What does the Bible have to say about contemporary issues that are in the weekly news? In this summer discussion series led by various lay leaders and St. Matthew's clergy, we'll explore this question together. Each week, we'll look at an article from the New York Times on a current event or topic in the news, as well as pertinent passages from Scripture. A lay leader or St. Matthew's clergy member will facilitate group discussion on what the Bible tells us about the news event in the article. Please join us as we seek new insight on current news events by looking through the lens of Scripture.


Adult Bible Study Sundays, 9:35 am May 14th - June 25th Varita Michell will be leading this bible study on the Book of James. The Lodge is located through the black iron gate next to Garrett Hall.	First Steps Class Sundays, 9:35 am Garrett Parlor This class will be conducted by the Dean and is for people who are interested in learning more about the Cathedral, its ministries, and how to get involved.

Coffee Hour after 10:30

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 Hour Host Needed

Many thanks to everyone that is helping to make our hospitality ministry a success each week. We have need for another host for every other 3rd Sunday. If you would like to host, please contact Varita Michell at 214-621-0379 or [email protected] Training and food and drinks are provided!

SAVE THE DATE! Cursillo Weekend

Thursday, June 8th (7:00pm) thru

Sunday, June 11th (4:00pm) held at Camp All Saints at Lake Texoma

Cursillo weekend is a time for refreshment, personal renewal, and recommitment to be followers of Jesus. Questions? See Dean Michell or Angie Hodges or go to http://dfwcursillo.org. Applications are available at the Welcome Center.

Summer Choir Sponsorship Challenge!

A great and sincere "thank you" from the Choir of St. Matthew's Cathedral for the gracious

response of St. Matthew's parishioners in

sponsoring choral ensembles for June, July, and August. We especially thank the Dean and Mrs. Michell, the Vestry of St. Matthew's Cathedral, the Country Fair and Linda Vaughn, St. Monica's Guild, Steve Crews, the Sale family, Clint and Betty Josey, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Spencer, as well as those who contributed to and attended the Mother's Day Brunch.

The Mother's Day Brunch was a great success and proceeds will be used to sponsor at least one Sunday this summer. Thank you to Lucy Creech for her tremendous culinary contributions to that event.

The last three Sundays in July will be sung and donated by ensembles from the Arts District Chorale. The Arts District Chorale moved its headquarters back to St. Matthew's in January of this year and their singing will allow the Cathedral Choir to have a break and to refresh. We are very fortunate and in a uniquely wonderful circumstance to house three choral organizations at St. Matthew's: The Cathedral Choir, St. Matthew's Cathedral Arts Choral Artists, and the Arts District Chorale. Thank you very, very much. Keith Franks

St. Matthew's Crosses Available

These sterling silver crosses are meaningful and beautiful gifts for Easter or any occasion. They were designed from a sketch by a St. Teresa's Guild member and executed by James Avery. All proceeds on the sale of these crosses go the Guild's restoration projects for our wonderful old Cathedral. So, when you purchase a cross you are giving to St. Matthew and we thank you!

Contact:

Ann Sullivan - 214-533-9915

Joyce Graf - 214-533-0305

Jayne Brown - 972-771-4524

or any other Guild member

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] .

Summer In the City

Dinners needed for the City Youth Groups at the Cathedral.

It is time again to prepare to receive youth groups from around the Diocese who will make their home here at the Cathedral for several weeks this summer. Parish members are encouraged to sign up to bring dinner on an evening for them. Sign-ups in the Foyer. For more information contact:

Varita Michell at

[email protected]

Bishop's Camp Volunteer

Opportunities June 12th - July 28th

The Bishop's Camp program of faith,

enrichment, education and growth is in its 23rd year. We serve 120 youth from the age of 6 to 13 and offer leadership opportunities to 10-12 high school students. Last year, volunteer counselors earned the President's Gold Volunteer Award for community service. Here's how you can get involved:

Read to and with first to third graders one day a week for approximately 30 minutes.
Donate snacks (individually packaged) for the high school students who are volunteering as counselors for the seven week program.

Please contact Steve Sale, at [email protected] to volunteer or drop off snacks at the reception desk in Garrett Hall Monday thru Thursday.