September 27, 2020
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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In this edition:
Welcoming this year's sisters and seminarians, a recap of Masses and contact info for sacramental matters, a rectory office update, Red Mass reminders, and a live recital on the Cathedral Great Organ!
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Sunday Masses
7am (English), 10am (English)
1pm (Spanish) and *5:30pm (English)
*5:30pm Mass interpreted for the deaf
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"A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, 'Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.' He said in reply, 'I will not,' but afterwards changed his mind and went. The man came to the other son and gave the same order. He said in reply, 'Yes, sir,‘ but did not go. Which of the two did his father's will?" (Mt. 21:28-31) |
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Sunday Mass Livestreams
10am (English)
Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson, celebrant
1pm (español)
Fr. John Benson, celebrant
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Offertory Gifts Critically Needed
We ask that parishioners please continue to make a regular offertory gift. At Sunday Mass, you may place your donation in one of the collection baskets at the exits. If you haven’t yet enrolled in FaithDirect, our electronic giving program, you may do so at St. Matthew's Faith Direct page (Church code DC284). To make an online gift now using PayPal or your credit or debit card, click here. Thank you for your continued support. |
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Homilies from the Feast of St. Matthew on YouTube
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New Faces and Fall Activity
New Religious Sisters and Seminarians
Soon we will have 3 sisters and 9 seminarians among us, beginning ministries here in September and October. Our sisters are from the Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara. Of our seminarians, three are from the Institute of the Incarnate Word, three from Theological College (Msgr. Jameson’s alma mater), two from the Dominicans, and one from the Paulist Fathers. As these women and men settle into their assignments, we will let you know the ministries in which they are serving so you can look for and welcome them.
Rectory Office Operations
Throughout the rectory office closure, voice mail messages have been monitored daily and calls returned. Beginning Monday, September 28, while the office remains closed to visitors, your calls to the rectory office will be answered by a staff member from 10am to 3pm, Monday through Friday. If you call outside those hours and leave a voice mail message, your call will be returned.
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"Made in God's Image"
At the August 28 Mass of Peace and Justice celebrated at the Cathedral, Archbishop Gregory announced a new Archdiocesan initiative, “Made in God’s Image: Pray and Work to End the Sin of Racism.”
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2020 Red Mass
The 68th Annual Red Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral on Sunday, October 4 at 10am, with Archbishop Gregory as principal celebrant and Bishop Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington as homilist. This year's Red Mass is by invitation only, and is not open to the public. Sunday Masses on October 4 at 7am, 1pm (Spanish) and 5:30pm are open to the public as usual.
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Masses and Sacramental Requests
Use these links to help us connect with your needs during this time of altered schedules and activity:
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Daily Readings
Monday, September 28 (St. Wenceslaus, St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions)
“Whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.”
Tuesday, September 29 (Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels)
“You will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending.”
Wednesday, September 30 (St. Jerome)
“Let my prayer come before you, Lord. Daily I call upon you.”
Thursday, October 1 (St. Therese of the Child Jesus)
“Yet know this: the kingdom of God is at hand.”
Friday, October 2 (The Holy Guardian Angels)
“Their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father.”
Saturday, October 3
“I had heard of you by word of mouth, but now my eye has seen you.”
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Wednesday Afternoon Organ Recital
Organist Colin MacKnight inaugurates the fall 2020 portion of the newly resumed Great Organ Concert Series with a recital on Wednesday, September 30 at 12:40pm, open to the public and livestreamed from the Cathedral. Come, bring a friend, and enjoy this 40-minute program in person, or watch live or later.
Contact Tom Stehle, Pastoral Associate for Liturgy and Director of Music Ministries, for more information. |
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Fall Faith Formation
Adult and children's Faith Formation programs are underway, with classes and other events conducted online at this point.
RCIA is a process for those wanting to explore the Catholic faith and become fully initiated members of the Church. Our virtual Inquiry sessions are held Wednesday evenings at 6pm. Find more information.
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On Sunday, September 27, join St. Matthew's Creation Care Team for a Zoom session on "Laudato Si': Listening to the Cry of the Earth and the Cry of the Poor: People - Planet - Prosperity - Partnership - Peace - Climate Hope in 2020" from 3 to 4pm by clicking here. Meeting ID: 851 1590 9339. Call-in: 301 715 8592. Read about the series.
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Serving our Homeless Neighbors
Our parish Monday morning ministry to the homeless has continued, with proper precautions, through these months of the pandemic. We serve our guests outdoors, in front of the Cathedral. Want to help? Donate gently worn men’s clothing items: cargo shorts, casual pants, jeans, t-shirts, hoodies, sneakers, and work boots. Please contact Norma Canedo, Coordinator for Social Justice, to schedule a drop-off.
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The Overstory in October
The Cathedral Book Club resumes with a virtual discussion on Tuesday, October 20 from 7 to 8pm of "The Overstory," the popular Pulitzer Prize winner by Richard Powers. It's a fascinating look at how several strangers with their own stories are brought together by trees, in an effort to save the continent’s decreasing virgin forest. Details will be available shortly.
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Staying in Touch
Online connections with and among our parishioners are more important than ever. We invite you to subscribe to the Cathedral YouTube account and to follow us on -
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Quick Links for the Week
Hope to see you 'round the Cathedral!
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The Cathedral Chapel of the Holy Angels, located above and to the right of the Wedding Chapel, contains the altar pictured above. It shows Mary and St. John standing at the foot of the cross, and archangels Raphael, Michael, Gabriel, and Uriel. On Tuesday, September 29, we celebrate the Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels. |
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