Announcements

Results from the Strategic Planning Process for the Parish 

The Vestry initiated the Parish Strategy Plan process earlier this year in order to more clearly define and align St. Matthew's future direction and priorities and set the course for our programs, resource allocations, and development for the next five years. All stakeholders have been invited to participate in the planning process including members of the Parish and Day School community. The Parish Strategy Plan has been developed in alignment with the Day School Strategy Plan that was completed in 2008.

Our Parish Strategy Plan process began with visioning sessions in June (75 participants), followed by the Parish-wide survey in August (200 respondents), a two day planning workshop in September (38 participants), and two Parish Town Hall meetings in early November (110 attendees). The nine major initiative areas that have emerged from this process are Membership, Worship, Programs, Music, Education, Outreach, Finances, Clergy/Staff/Volunteers, and Facilities. For each of these initiative areas, the Strategy Plan includes 15 year goals, milestones, and action steps that are detailed in the plan document.

Each parishioner is asked to become an informed and engaged partner in the future of our Parish by volunteering to serve on at least one of the many committees and task forces setting out to implement our Strategy Plan initiatives and by making their annual pledge of financial support to the Parish and its mission. .

Thank you!

Your Strategic Planning Steering Committee

The Attic is open!

St. Matthew's youth group, "The Attic", is open to grades 7 to 12, and meets on Sundays at 12 noon.  This is a group for getting to know each other, hanging out and having fun.  So whether you spend Sunday morning in Church or in the 7Ups class, whether you are confirmed or not, The Attic is for you!  If you'd like more information, or if you think you might not be on our email list, please call the church office.

Ladies and Gentlemen: The Altar Guild Needs You!

If you attended any of the church services, you surely must have enjoyed the majestic beauty of the church as well as the beautiful music and services. The Altar Guild is responsible for all the flower arrangements and the changing of the vestments and Altar decor. The Festival Se, which is used only during Christmas and Easter services, is one of the many items under the care of the Altar Guild.

Special talented people are responsible for the beautiful flower arrangements. The flowers are donated by parishioners as memorials, or as thoughtful gifts for the beauty of the church. Ladies and Gentlemen, the Altar Guild needs your help. The number of members has dwindled considerably over the years due to people moving out of the area. Won't you consider volunteering your special talents to this particular ministry? For more information, please email Sonia Warfield, Directress, at Altar Guild.

Candle Light Taize Service

All St. Matthew parishioners, family members and friends are warmly invited to attend a candlelight service of prayer and chant. Taize Services are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the Chapel of the Church of St. Matthew.

Taize is an ecumenical monastic community in France dedicated to spreading the message of peace and reconciliation among all people of the world. St. Matthew Chapter of Daughters of the King has arranged this service as a way of carrying this Gospel message into our neighborhood. Everyone is invited to attend....this would be a beautiful way to introduce your friends to our church community.

Lectionary Circles

Please join us for a discussion centered on the appointed readings each Sunday in the Rector's Office.

Calling All Angels

St. Matthews has started a new outreach program called "Angel Network". We are a group of angels that reach out to our parishioners that have immediate and important needs and do not have a way to expedite those needs. For example: you need a ride to a doctor appointment or grocery shopping. Check out this month's Tau Cross for more details if you would like to be an angel, please call Darlia Clerico.

eMail Sign Up or Update Information

  • Information Update Form

    • Please fill out this form to update your email address or to make any changes to your mailing information. We ask that you sign up to receive the Tau Cross by email. You will receive your Newsletter faster this way, and help also to keep costs down. Your email address will be used solely for emailing church announcements and news.

    Picture Gallery

    We've added a new feature to the website: a Picture Gallery containing images of St. Matthew's - including old historic photographs of the church built in 1865, images of capturing the beauty of the church today, and snapshots from church events. Come check it out!
    Help raise money for our Sunday School by registering with eScrip. You simply register your Safeway Club Card and/or credit cards with eScrip at 1-800-592-0942 or online at www.escrip.com.

    Our Group ID is 137107192. Each time you shop using these cards, our Sunday School receives a percentage of your purchases.

    If you have already registered with eScrip, please add St. Matthews to your list of supported organizations. You can support up to three organizations with your eScrip account.

    NOTICE TO THOSE eSCRIP MEMBERS WITH SAFEWAY CARDS: Safeway is requiring all eScrip supporters to renew their commitment to Safeway on an annual basis by registering your club card number or phone number by November 1st. call 1-800-801-4973 and you will be asked for your Safeway Club Card Number.

    OR

    Visit www.escrip.com and click on the "Yes Renew" check box. this is a better alternative if you don't have your club card number as you can provide your phone number instead.

    If you have any questions about eScrip, please contact Church Operations Manager.