23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 5, 2021
“He makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.” (Mk 7:37)
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Sunday Masses
7am | 10am | 1pm (Spanish) | *5:30pm
Face coverings required inside the Cathedral
regardless of vaccination status
Livestreamed Masses
10am (English), Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson, celebrant
1pm (Spanish), Padre John Benson, celebrante
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Sunday's Gospel reading recounts Jesus' healing of the deaf man with a speech impediment, with the words, “Ephphatha!”— that is, “Be opened!” In commenting on this scene from Scripture, Pope Francis observes: "It is precisely the heart, that is the deep core of the person, that Jesus came to 'open,' to free, in order to make us capable of fully living the relationship with God and with others." (Angelus, 9 September 2018)
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NEW CATHEDRAL SCHEDULE
We are excited to open the Cathedral for more hours each day, to offer additional Masses including the return of the Saturday Vigil, and to resume weekday Confessions and devotions!
Our new schedule begins Saturday, September 11.
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Cathedral Schedule beginning
September 11, 2021
Face coverings will continue to be required inside the Cathedral,
regardless of vaccination status.
MASS TIMES & HOURS
Sunday
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Masses | Saturday 5:30pm Vigil Mass (Cantor & Organ),7am, 9am (Quartet),11am (Quartet),1pm (Spanish) (Choir) & 5:30pm (Contemporary Choir)
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Hours | 6:30am - 7pm
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Livestreams | 11am & 1pm (Spanish) Masses livestreamed on our YouTube channel
Monday - Friday
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Masses | 7:30am, 12:10pm & 5:30pm
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Hours | 7am – 6:30pm
Saturday
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Masses | 7:30am, 12:10pm & 5:30pm Vigil Mass (Cantor & Organ)
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Hours | 7am – 7pm
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Monday - Friday
- 11am - 12 Noon (except Holy Days & Federal Holidays)
Saturday
Confessions also by appointment. Call the rectory (202-347-3215) to schedule.
DEVOTIONS
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
- 1st Friday of each month | 12:45 - 5:15pm
- 3rd Monday of each month | 6 - 7pm, with confessions
Reparation to the Blessed Virgin
- First Saturday of each month following 12:10pm Mass
Novena to St. Anthony
- Tuesdays following 5:30pm Mass
Miraculous Medal Devotion
- Wednesdays following 5:30pm Mass
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Rectory Office Reopens to Visitors
The rectory office is staffed to answer phone calls weekdays from 10am to 3pm. Beginning Saturday, September 11, visitors will be welcome (face coverings required) during the new rectory office hours of 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week. You may continue to call the office (202-347-3215) or send an email to request Mass intentions, sacramental records, and sponsor letters.
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In the Cathedral
Labor Day Mass - On Labor Day, Monday, September 6, we celebrate Mass for the Sanctification of Human Labor at 12:10pm. The Cathedral opens at 11:30am and closes after Mass; the Blessed Sacrament is not exposed. The rectory office is not staffed.
9/11 Anniversary - On Saturday, September 11, we commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 at the 12:10pm Mass, with cantor and organ.
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Our Patronal Feast / Nuestra Fiesta Patronal - Save the date for this year's celebration of the Feast of St. Matthew on Sunday, September 19, when Cardinal Gregory celebrates a bilingual Mass at 11am (also livestreamed). Masses also will be celebrated on Saturday, September 18 at 5:30pm (Vigil), and September 19 at 7 & 9am and 5:30pm (no 1pm Mass).
Reserve la fecha para nuestra celebración de la Fiesta de San Mateo el domingo,19 de septiembre, cuando el Cardenal Gregory celebra la Misa bilingüe (en Español e Inglés) a las 11am (no habrá Misa en español a la 1pm). ¡Unanse con su familia parroquial en la Catedral o por transmisión en vivo!
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Great Organ Recital - Join us in the Cathedral or via the livestream on Wednesday, September 22 at 12:40pm, and enjoy works by Bach, Saint-Saëns, and more performed by young organist Gabriel Galdo. READ MORE Next in our series we welcome James Wetzel of St. Vincent Ferrer, New York, NY, on Wednesday, October 20 at 12:40pm.
World Day of Migrants and Refugees - Join us in the Cathedral on Sunday, September 26 at 5:30pm as Bishop Dorsonville celebrates Mass to Commemorate the 107th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. VIEW THE FLIER | VER EL VOLANTE
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Call for Catechists - We need Adult Catechists (teachers) (age 18+) and Adult Helpers (age 18+) for all grade levels for our new Catechetical Year. Contact Theresa Prymuszewski for more information. READ MORE
Virtual Series on the Death Penalty - Beginning September 28, St. Matthew's hosts a Renew International series, Dignity and the Death Penalty: Evolution of Catholic Teaching, based on the insights of Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJ, author of "Dead Man Walking." Register now. READ MORE
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Virtual Study of Luke's Gospel - Our fall Bible study, The Gospel of Luke, Part One begins in mid-October. Registration is open. READ MORE
Exploring the Catholic Faith - RCIA Inquiry is underway, meeting virtually on Wednesday evenings. READ MORE
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In-Person Meetings Resume
Always God's Children - Always God's Children, the Cathedral ministry to persons who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual and their family and friends, meets in-person on Sunday, September 12 at 3:30pm. READ MORE
Cathedral Book Club - On Thursday, October 21 at 7pm, join the in-person discussion of Timothy Egan's 2019 work, "A Pilgrimage to Eternity: From Canterbury to Rome in Search of a Faith." READ MORE
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Season of Creation 2021 - St. Matthew's Care for Creation Green Team invites you to celebrate the Season of Creation (September 1 - October 4, 2021) via Zoom. Join the opening event on Wednesday, September 1, World Day of Prayer for the Care for Creation. VIEW THE EVENTS FLIER
Catholic Charities in Louisiana - Local agencies of Catholic Charities USA are assisting after Hurricane Ida. To donate, visit https://bit.ly/2WyWq6W.
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fruit, hard boiled eggs, or individually packaged breakfast food once a month, or
- gently used men's clothing: shoes, coats, jackets, jeans, pants and belts (no suits, dress pants or dress shirts, please) (must schedule drop-off).
Health & Wellness Fair - Save the date - October 17 - for this event offering health screening for all! To volunteer to assist on fair day, email the Health Fair Coordinator, David Scalzitti, or Social Justice co-chair Channing Pejic. READ MORE
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Ministerio Hispano
El Santo Rosario por teléfono en español – todos los dias a las 3pm, ye lunes a viernes a las 8pm (347-378-0694, PIN 283 201 937#)
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Inscripción para el Catecismo 2021 - 2022 para niños, adolescentes y adultos – Las inscripciones serán aceptadas (llame a Fátima Aybar al 202-347-3215 ext. 541 o envíe un email) para las siguientes clases:
- Pre-Comunión
- Primera Comunión
- Pre-Confirmación
- Confirmación
- RICA de Niños
- RICA (Adultos)
- Catequesis Familiar
- Grupo de Jóvenes
- Grupo de adolescentes (Teenagers)
107a Jornada Mundial del Migrante y del Refugiado – Misa a las 5:30pm el domingo 26 de septiembre, Obispo Dorsonville, celebrante principal, Mons. Jameson, concelebrante VER EL VOLANTE
Feria de Salud – Si usted está interesado en ser voluntario el día de la Feria de Salud, el domingo 17 de octubre de 10 de la mañana a 3 de la tarde, contacte a Norma Canedo-Estrada. LEER MAS
Para más información envíe un email a Fatima Aybar o llame la oficina de la rectoría al 202-347-3215.
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Prayers for the Sick and Recently Deceased
Let us pray for the sick, especially Raymond Jacob, Bryson Anderson, Paul Gruber, Blanca Rose Juarez, Gloria Harrington, Bill Largess, and Eileen Ahearn. Please pray for the repose of the souls of Douglas B. Evans and Quentin M. Garcia, Jr.
Add a name to the parish prayer list by emailing Msgr. Jameson. If you are asking for prayers for someone who is sick, please first get their permission.
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Watch for Fr. Hurley's video reflection on Pope St. Gregory the Great premiering Friday, September 3 on our YouTube channel.
See you 'round the Cathedral!
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