13th Sunday in Ordinary Time June 27, 2021 "Our Savior Jesus Christ destroyed death and brought life to light through the Gospel." (Gospel Acclamation, Cf 2 Tim 1:10)

Sunday Masses  7am | 10am | 1pm (Spanish) | *5:30pm *5:30pm Mass interpreted for the deaf (see 5:30pm Mass Program) Online Offertory options: PayPal | FaithDirect Livestreamed Masses 10am, Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson, celebrant YouTube | Program | Readings 1pm (Spanish), Padre John Benson, celebrante YouTube | Programa | Lecturas Find reflections and links to the readings for the coming week. See current Mass Intentions.

Reopening Updates

Cardinal Gregory Welcomes You Back to Mass The dispensation from the Sunday and Holy Day Mass obligation is lifted as of this weekend, June 26/27. We are excited to welcome back parishioners, old and new, to the Cathedral! Cardinal Gregory gives a personal welcome - click above to view. Read "Come Home to the Heart of Communion," a message from Cardinal Gregory (English) (en español). Expanded Hours, Lifting of Capacity Limit The Cathedral doors are now open for a few more hours each weekday, and all day on Sundays! Our Mass schedule is unchanged, and face coverings are still required in the Cathedral. See Easing of COVID Restrictions / Cambios en Restricciones por COVID for more information.

This Week's Calendar

Summer brings more in-person gatherings. Rosary for Life - Saturday, June 26 at 8:30am, following the 8am Mass, in the Cathedral Creation Care Team Walk to Measure Methane Leaks – Saturday, June 26, 9 – 11am (read more) Livestream from the Cathedral of Archdiocesan Marriage Jubilarian Mass – Sunday, June 27 at 3pm (ADW YouTube) Young Adult Coffeehouse – Sunday, June 27 (join the CYA Slack group, where meeting details are announced ) Virtual Sunday Afternoon & Monday Evening Studies of "Angels in the Bible" - June 27 (3:30pm) and June 28 (7pm) (read more or register with Theresa Prymuszewski) Virtual Social Justice Committee meeting – Monday, June 28 at 6:45pm (read more or email Norma Canedo to request the link) First Saturday Devotions – Saturday, July 3 at 8:30am (following 8am Mass) in the Cathedral 

The Month Ahead

In July - more Cathedral music, and the return of RCIA Inquiry for a new year. Independence Day observed – Federal holiday – Monday, July 5 – Cathedral opens at 11:30am for 12:10pm Mass and closes after Mass; no Exposition; rectory office not staffed Organ Recital by Peter Bayer – Wednesday, July 7 at 12:40pm (following 12:10pm Mass) in the Cathedral, and livestreamed (read more) Virtual RCIA Inquiry begins Wednesday, July 14, 7 - 8:30pm (read more) Virtual Creation Care Green Team meeting – Thursday, July 15 at 6pm (read more) Mass for Bicentennial of Independence of Peru – Tuesday, July 27 at 10am in the Cathedral (read more) 

Ministerio Hispano

La inscripción para el Catecismo comienza este domingo para el catecismo.   "Regresemos al Corazón de la Comunión" - Leer un mensaje del Cardenal Gregory, "Regresemos al corazón de la Comunión."  El Santo Rosario por teléfono en español – todos los dias a las 3pm, y lunes a viernes a las 8pm (347-378-0694, PIN 283 201 937#) Inscripción para el Catecismo 2021 - 2022 para niños, adolescentes y adultos – Las inscripciones serán aceptadas los domingos durante el verano a partir del 27 de junio antes de la misa de la 1pm en el Salón de Conferencias Este para las siguientes clases: Confirmación Pre-Confirmación Primera Comunión RICA de Niños (año 2) RICA (Adultos) Catequesis Familiar Grupo de Jóvenes También se puede inscribir para las clases de catecismo de lunes a jueves con cita previa. Para hacer cita, llame a Fátima Aybar al 202-347-3215 ext. 541. Grupo de Oración Hispano – el lunes 19 de julio a las 7pm en la catedral Para más información envíe un email a Fatima Aybar o Padre John Benson, o llame la oficina de la rectoría al 202-347-3215. 

Prayers for the Sick and Deceased

Let us pray for the sick who have asked for prayers, especially Blanca Rose Juarez, Gloria Harrington, Bill Largess, and Eileen Ahearn, and for the recently deceased, especially Jenny Mulhare, Rev. Fidel Ramos, Quentin M. Garcia, Jr, Lawrence Pinto, and Miguel Velazquez. Add a name to the parish prayer list by emailing Msgr. Jameson. If you are asking for prayers for another person, please get their permission. 

Volunteer Opportunity

"Come and have breakfast" "Vengan a desayunar" Jn 20:12 With summer vacations beginning, St. Matthew's Monday morning Sidewalk Ministry to our homeless neighbors can use some extra help in any of these ways: prepare 10 lunches at home once a month help distribute lunches and toiletries once a month donate gently worn men’s clothing items: t-shirts, sweatpants, khakis, jeans, sneakers, men’s work boots, backpacks for adults To volunteer or to schedule a donation drop-off, contact Norma Canedo-Estrada. 

What's New on YouTube?

Last Tuesday we celebrated the feast of Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More, champions of religious freedom beheaded for their faith. Listen to Fr. Hurley's video reflection on these two saints. Looking for last weekend's homilies from the livestreamed Masses? Listen to Msgr. Jameson, Cathedral Rector, at the 10am Mass. Listen to Fr. John Benson, Parochial Vicar, at the 1pm Spanish Mass.

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