"The Times" at St. Matthew – Word and Action
A weekly e-letter of what is happening at St. Matthew
(updated 2/2/23)
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Special Announcements:
Committal of Gordy McConnaughey – On Tuesday, February 7th @ 1 PM we will have the Committal of Gordon “Gordy” McConnaughey in the Memorial Garden. Gordy was a founding member of St. Matthew and past president of the Browns Point Improvement Club who died in 2013. All are welcome to attend this short, graveside liturgy, which will be officiated by his daughter-in-law, The Rev. Jo Beecher. His obituary can be found here:
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/tribnet/name/gordon-mcconnaughey-obituary?id=18213569
Mardi Gras/Shrove Tuesday Party! – On Tuesday, February 21st @ 5:30 PM join us for our annual Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras Party! We will eat lots of yummy pancakes and burn the left over palms from last year's Palm Sunday to make the ashes for Ash Wednesday. Free for ALL and ALL are welcome!
Ash Wednesday – February 22nd - Come join us for this penitential day of obligation as we begin the Holy Season of Lent. Lent is an intentional period of reflection and preparation as we await the Day of the Lord's Resurrection, Easter Day. Holy Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes (a sign of our mortality) will be offered @ 7 PM.
Points NE Historical Society Annual Meeting - Points Northeast Historical Society is holding its Annual Meeting here at St. Matthew on Thursday, February 23rd @ 7 PM. The meeting will begin with a short business meeting followed by an engaging presentation by renowned Pacific Northwest lighthouse expert, Chad Kaiser. Refreshments will be served and EVERYONE is welcome. It's free and there will be a raffle, too!!!!!!!!! (PROMOTIONAL FLYER)
Free Sacred Ground Dinner!! – On Monday, February 27th @ 6:30 PM, our Beloved Community Team will be hosting a free dinner in the Parish Hall to introduce a wonderful new curriculum called Sacred Ground. ALL ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! For more information, please Contact Kathy Stewart at kbsdvs@comcast.net.
Opportunities to Serve & Grow:
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 $15, you can purchase these tickets for $12 with all proceeds going to St Matthew. Contact Diane McSweeney for additional information at mcsweeneydiane@gmail.com.
Forward Day-by-Day Access – Visit https://prayer.forwardmovement.org.
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!
Sunday Gatherings:
8 AM & 10 AM Holy Eucharist – (In-Person and Virtual)
Live In-Person: 6800 Eastside Dr. NE, Tacoma, WA 98422\
Facebook
YouTube
Zoom Live Events Portal
Committal of Gordy McConnaughey – On Tuesday, February 7th @ 1 PM we will have the Committal of Gordon “Gordy” McConnaughey in the Memorial Garden. Gordy was a founding member of St. Matthew and past president of the Browns Point Improvement Club who died in 2013. All are welcome to attend this short, graveside liturgy, which will be officiated by his daughter-in-law, The Rev. Jo Beecher. His obituary can be found here:
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/tribnet/name/gordon-mcconnaughey-obituary?id=18213569
Mardi Gras/Shrove Tuesday Party! – On Tuesday, February 21st @ 5:30 PM join us for our annual Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras Party! We will eat lots of yummy pancakes and burn the left over palms from last year's Palm Sunday to make the ashes for Ash Wednesday. Free for ALL and ALL are welcome!
Ash Wednesday – February 22nd - Come join us for this penitential day of obligation as we begin the Holy Season of Lent. Lent is an intentional period of reflection and preparation as we await the Day of the Lord's Resurrection, Easter Day. Holy Eucharist with the Imposition of Ashes (a sign of our mortality) will be offered @ 7 PM.
Points NE Historical Society Annual Meeting - Points Northeast Historical Society is holding its Annual Meeting here at St. Matthew on Thursday, February 23rd @ 7 PM. The meeting will begin with a short business meeting followed by an engaging presentation by renowned Pacific Northwest lighthouse expert, Chad Kaiser. Refreshments will be served and EVERYONE is welcome. It's free and there will be a raffle, too!!!!!!!!! (PROMOTIONAL FLYER)
Free Sacred Ground Dinner!! – On Monday, February 27th @ 6:30 PM, our Beloved Community Team will be hosting a free dinner in the Parish Hall to introduce a wonderful new curriculum called Sacred Ground. ALL ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! For more information, please Contact Kathy Stewart at kbsdvs@comcast.net.
Opportunities to Serve & Grow:
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 $15, you can purchase these tickets for $12 with all proceeds going to St Matthew. Contact Diane McSweeney for additional information at mcsweeneydiane@gmail.com.
Forward Day-by-Day Access – Visit https://prayer.forwardmovement.org.
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!
Sunday Gatherings:
8 AM & 10 AM Holy Eucharist – (In-Person and Virtual)
Live In-Person: 6800 Eastside Dr. NE, Tacoma, WA 98422\
YouTube
Zoom Live Events Portal
"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.
