"The Times" at St. Matthew – Word and Action
A weekly e-letter of what is happening at St. Matthew
(updated 5/19/22)
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Now Hiring:
Staff Pianist – St. Matthew is seeking a new staff Pianist with strong sight-reading skills and an adequate sense of musicality who is self-motivated, honest, collaborative, patient, and works well with other people. To learn more about the position and to apply, please visit: https://www.neighborhoodparish.org/employment-opportunities.html
Upcoming Events:
Friday, May 20th
Spirit of the Waters Totem Pole Journey at St. Leo's Roman Catholic Church @ 6 PM
(EVENT FLIER)
Sunday, May 22nd
Rogation Sunday Blessing of the Animals (Outside) @ 10 AM
(EVENT FLIER)
Thursday, May 26th
Ascension Day Neighborhood Dinner @ 6 PM
w/ Ascension Day Liturgy @ 7 PM
(EVENT FLIER)
Friday, May 27th
Bloodmobile at QFC from 10 AM to 3 PM
(EVENT FLIER)
Wednesday, June 1st
Starting Over in Prayer: A Workshop for All w/ Fr. Martin Smith
Virtual and in-person at St. Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle form 9:30 AM to 2:20 PM; free with registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/starting-over-in-prayer-with-fr-martin-l-smith-tickets-329175321247; "These difficult Covid years have left many of us in need of a “reboot” in our prayer. Join us for a time of reflection, prayer, and discussion, about being emotionally honest with God just now, and open again to more real intimacy with God."
Sunday, June 5th
Day of Pentecost w/ Blessing of the Fire Department
and Potluck Homecoming Brunch after the 10 AM liturgy
Please join us for our annual Pentecost celebration of the Holy Spirit on Sunday, June 5th! This year we will have our annual Blessing of the Browns Point Fire Department and Potluck Brunch after the 10 AM liturgy. Come and feel the power of the Holy Spirit!! The potluck assignments requested are:
Sunday, June 12th
Trinity Sunday w/ Graduation Acknowledgments @ 10 AM
Sunday Gatherings:
8 AM Holy Eucharist – Full Protocols (In-Person and Virtual)
Live In-Person: 6800 Eastside Dr. NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
Read the Indoor Re-Gathering Protocols before attending
Facebook
YouTube
Zoom Live Events Portal
10 AM Holy Eucharist – No Protocols (In-Person and Virtual)
Live In-Person: 6800 Eastside Dr. NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
Facebook
YouTube
Zoom Live Events Portal
Virtual Sunday School – Upcoming Dates: Sunday 5/22 @ 9 AM– To receive a Zoom invitation or to register, please visit https://www.neighborhoodparish.org/virtual-childrens-ministry.html. We look forward to seeing you there!
Opportunities to Grow:
The Church Cracked Open Book Series!! – The Beloved Community Team invites you to join a our weekly Lenten & Easter Season series on Sunday, May 22nd from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM as we read and discuss as a parish The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers’ book, The Church Cracked Open. Book discussions will be offered via Zoom andin-person at St. Matthew. Contact Lorina Goodjoint at lorinagoodj@msn.com for more information.
Topic: The Church Cracked Open Lenten & Easter Book Series
Time: Sunday, May 22nd @ 11:30 AM (PDT)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85916758426?pwd=Y09IZ3ZMKzl4NU9vMCtzcmhoY3JGdz09
Meeting ID: 859 1675 8426
Passcode: 284392
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcf88Fs0jA
Forward Day-by-Day Access – Visit https://prayer.forwardmovement.org.
Opportunities to Serve:
Come join our Beloved Community! – The St. Matthew Beloved Community Team invites you to join in our Anti-Racism dialogue and discernment. All are welcome!
Topic: Beloved Community Team Meeting
Time: Wednesday June 8th @ 6:30 pm (PDT)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85663355846?pwd=ZXhyaHJqVVUvRmV6MlFzeTh6L05ldz09
Meeting ID: 856 6335 5846; Passcode: 973142
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kMCdlWnvU
Emergency Food Pantry - Help us support our community by bringing non-perishable food on Sundays (and throughout the week), to stock our St. Matthew food pantry.
Brown Bear Car Wash Tickets For Sale!! - Brown Bear car wash tickets are available! Regular price is $11, you can purchase these tickets for $7 with all proceeds going to St Matthew. Contact Randy White for additional information at 253-719-3345 or watac2001@yahoo.com.
Upcoming Burials:
The Burial Liturgy and Committal of Tom McDonald will be held at St. Matthew (and via the parish's Facebook Page, YouTube Channel and Zoom Live Events Portal) on Saturday, June 25th @ 10 AM. If you wish to help with the reception that will follow the liturgy in the Parish Hall, please contact Fr. Haynes at fatherkendall@gmail.com.
Creating a Legacy:
Planned Giving & Estate Planning – Please visit our Planned Giving webpage for more information on how to make a Legacy Gift to the parish while creating tax benefits for your heirs: https://www.neighborhoodparish.org/planned-giving.html. Additionally, the diocese has invested in a partnership with FreeWill to help you create your own legally valid will, at zero cost to you, and establish a legacy of faith at the same time. Visit FreeWill for more information: https://www.freewill.com/dioceseofolympia?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=enewsletter&utm_campaign=202201_dioceseofolympia_resolution_smartstart_launch. You’ll be surprised how a little planning can make a HUGE DIFFERENCE!
Real Estate Donations - Donating land, a house, or some commercial property (where ever it may be) to St. Matthew to endow our ministries for generations to come is easier than you might think. Please contact Fr. Haynes (fatherkendall@gmail.com) for more information. Discover the many ways such a donation can benefit you, your family and St. Matthew!
Staff Pianist – St. Matthew is seeking a new staff Pianist with strong sight-reading skills and an adequate sense of musicality who is self-motivated, honest, collaborative, patient, and works well with other people. To learn more about the position and to apply, please visit: https://www.neighborhoodparish.org/employment-opportunities.html
Upcoming Events:
Friday, May 20th
Spirit of the Waters Totem Pole Journey at St. Leo's Roman Catholic Church @ 6 PM
(EVENT FLIER)
Sunday, May 22nd
Rogation Sunday Blessing of the Animals (Outside) @ 10 AM
(EVENT FLIER)
Thursday, May 26th
Ascension Day Neighborhood Dinner @ 6 PM
w/ Ascension Day Liturgy @ 7 PM
(EVENT FLIER)
Friday, May 27th
Bloodmobile at QFC from 10 AM to 3 PM
(EVENT FLIER)
Wednesday, June 1st
Starting Over in Prayer: A Workshop for All w/ Fr. Martin Smith
Virtual and in-person at St. Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle form 9:30 AM to 2:20 PM; free with registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/starting-over-in-prayer-with-fr-martin-l-smith-tickets-329175321247; "These difficult Covid years have left many of us in need of a “reboot” in our prayer. Join us for a time of reflection, prayer, and discussion, about being emotionally honest with God just now, and open again to more real intimacy with God."
Sunday, June 5th
Day of Pentecost w/ Blessing of the Fire Department
and Potluck Homecoming Brunch after the 10 AM liturgy
Please join us for our annual Pentecost celebration of the Holy Spirit on Sunday, June 5th! This year we will have our annual Blessing of the Browns Point Fire Department and Potluck Brunch after the 10 AM liturgy. Come and feel the power of the Holy Spirit!! The potluck assignments requested are:
- Last Name A through G – please bring a side dish to share
- Last Name H through M – please bring a dessert to share
- Last Name N through Z – please bring a main dish to share
Sunday, June 12th
Trinity Sunday w/ Graduation Acknowledgments @ 10 AM
Sunday Gatherings:
8 AM Holy Eucharist – Full Protocols (In-Person and Virtual)
Live In-Person: 6800 Eastside Dr. NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
Read the Indoor Re-Gathering Protocols before attending
YouTube
Zoom Live Events Portal
10 AM Holy Eucharist – No Protocols (In-Person and Virtual)
Live In-Person: 6800 Eastside Dr. NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
YouTube
Zoom Live Events Portal
Virtual Sunday School – Upcoming Dates: Sunday 5/22 @ 9 AM– To receive a Zoom invitation or to register, please visit https://www.neighborhoodparish.org/virtual-childrens-ministry.html. We look forward to seeing you there!
Opportunities to Grow:
The Church Cracked Open Book Series!! – The Beloved Community Team invites you to join a our weekly Lenten & Easter Season series on Sunday, May 22nd from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM as we read and discuss as a parish The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers’ book, The Church Cracked Open. Book discussions will be offered via Zoom andin-person at St. Matthew. Contact Lorina Goodjoint at lorinagoodj@msn.com for more information.
Topic: The Church Cracked Open Lenten & Easter Book Series
Time: Sunday, May 22nd @ 11:30 AM (PDT)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85916758426?pwd=Y09IZ3ZMKzl4NU9vMCtzcmhoY3JGdz09
Meeting ID: 859 1675 8426
Passcode: 284392
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcf88Fs0jA
Forward Day-by-Day Access – Visit https://prayer.forwardmovement.org.
Opportunities to Serve:
Come join our Beloved Community! – The St. Matthew Beloved Community Team invites you to join in our Anti-Racism dialogue and discernment. All are welcome!
Topic: Beloved Community Team Meeting
Time: Wednesday June 8th @ 6:30 pm (PDT)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85663355846?pwd=ZXhyaHJqVVUvRmV6MlFzeTh6L05ldz09
Meeting ID: 856 6335 5846; Passcode: 973142
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kMCdlWnvU
Emergency Food Pantry - Help us support our community by bringing non-perishable food on Sundays (and throughout the week), to stock our St. Matthew food pantry.
Brown Bear Car Wash Tickets For Sale!! - Brown Bear car wash tickets are available! Regular price is $11, you can purchase these tickets for $7 with all proceeds going to St Matthew. Contact Randy White for additional information at 253-719-3345 or watac2001@yahoo.com.
Upcoming Burials:
The Burial Liturgy and Committal of Tom McDonald will be held at St. Matthew (and via the parish's Facebook Page, YouTube Channel and Zoom Live Events Portal) on Saturday, June 25th @ 10 AM. If you wish to help with the reception that will follow the liturgy in the Parish Hall, please contact Fr. Haynes at fatherkendall@gmail.com.
Creating a Legacy:
Planned Giving & Estate Planning – Please visit our Planned Giving webpage for more information on how to make a Legacy Gift to the parish while creating tax benefits for your heirs: https://www.neighborhoodparish.org/planned-giving.html. Additionally, the diocese has invested in a partnership with FreeWill to help you create your own legally valid will, at zero cost to you, and establish a legacy of faith at the same time. Visit FreeWill for more information: https://www.freewill.com/dioceseofolympia?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=enewsletter&utm_campaign=202201_dioceseofolympia_resolution_smartstart_launch. You’ll be surprised how a little planning can make a HUGE DIFFERENCE!
Real Estate Donations - Donating land, a house, or some commercial property (where ever it may be) to St. Matthew to endow our ministries for generations to come is easier than you might think. Please contact Fr. Haynes (fatherkendall@gmail.com) for more information. Discover the many ways such a donation can benefit you, your family and St. Matthew!
"The Times" intention and purpose is to communicate upcoming parish events along with items of interest to our parishioners. Events that meet these criteria should be sent to saintmatthew6800@gmail.com no later than the preceding Wednesday.
