We Love Visitors! We pray that your visit to St. Matthew’s will richly bless you and that you will come back again. Please fill out the Welcome Card located in the chair slot in front of you. Place the information portion in the offertory plate and affix the name tag so that we may identify and welcome you. And we have a special gift for you so please stop by the Welcome Table in the foyer after the service. For information about St. Matthew's, call Dedee Norman at 345-8314 Ext. 229 and visit our web site at www.StMattsAustin.org

Priority One: Quality Care for your Children is available from 8:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Nurseries for children 0-18 months are located in Huffman Hall on the parking lot side of the hallway. The nursery for children 18 months - 4 years is in the Education Building. There is also a comfortable, soundproof room upstairs for adults who wish to keep their babies with them during the service.

We encourage you to call on your St. Matthew's family for love, prayer, the support of a friend, or a meal in time of need. With loving respect and confidentiality, we offer these and many other pastoral care services to our church family. Contact the church office, 345-8314, with needs and requests. In case of emergency, St. Matthew’s clergy may be reached by calling 771-0680

Can’t come to Church? We’ll Come to You! If you are unable to come to church and would like Holy Communion brought to you on Sunday, please call Jim Sparks at 345-7757.

Thanks For Wearing Your Nametag! If you need a new nametag please see Dedee Norman at the Welcome Table in the Commons right after church.

*Young At Heart (all church members age 50 and over – no dues, no duties, just bring a covered dish) meets Friday, November 1, in Huffman Hall. At 11:00 is our joint meeting with the Senior Activity Center for a speaker. The covered dish luncheon begins at noon. Questions? Call Billie or R. C. Thompson at 795-0736

*On Saturday, November 2, at 1:00 p.m. St. George’s Episcopal Church is proud to present Ms. Mary Morris, national coordinator of the response of volunteers in the Episcopal Church to the bombing of the World Trade Center. As you can imagine, there are many stories to tell, and Mary will be sharing them with those who would like to be drawn more closely to our church’s involvement in this national tragedy. St. George’s is located at 4301 North IH 35. For more information please call Donna Johnson at 418-8500.

*Desserts and a Movie for Club 345! Please join us on November 2 at 6:30 in B-18 for dessert. Then we will go see the IMAX movie. Please RSVP by October 30 to Heather: 418-9343 or hookem02@texas.net

*Sunday, November 3, The Austin Civic Orchestra will present a concert highlighting pieces from larger works that can stand on their own, served, "a la carte." The presentation will begin at 3:00 p.m. in our Sanctuary. Admission $8 adults, $6 seniors and students, $3 children For more information go to www.austincivicorchestra.org or call 990-8ACO

*Good News, Bad News We are overjoyed that the Sunday morning attendance has increased so much that the parking lot is really crowded. We are not overjoyed, however, to hear that cars are being dinged and damaged. Please be considerate of your fellow parishioners and observe the white parking space lines and never, ever, park where the curb is red or yellow. Additional parking is always available across the corner at Anderson High School.

Construction on our new, custom-designed sound system continues. This work should be completed by mid-November.. The sanctuary will be in various states of construction throughout the process.

Mom's Ministry St. Matthew's cordially invites all Moms who need a mid-week break to come make new friends, meet with old, and get spiritually recharged for one of the toughest jobs around. The group has just started back up again this fall and meets every Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 in Room B-14. Childcare is provided, the class is free, and if you miss breakfast you can grab a snack. We are planning to read some books by Joseph Girzone (best known for the Joshua series) and discuss them. For more details contact Marilyn Wright at 401-8382 or email mjwright@austin.rr.com

Attention St. Matthew’s Blood Donors: We have just given away the last coupons in our blood bank file and the recipient is very grateful for the additional help. If you happen to donate blood soon, may we please have your coupons to build up our supply once again? Please drop your coupons by the Church Office or place them in the Offering Plate. Your donation coupons have been a blessing and as always, we thank you, thank you, thank you.

Join the 40 folks who have already signed up!
Inquirer’s Class October 23 - December 4
Wednesday evenings, 7 - 8:15 - Room B-18
Child Care Available - Sign up in the Commons
or call Dedee Norman, 345-8314 x 215