June 21, 2020
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
"
The Spirit of truth will testify to me, says the Lord;
and you also will testify.
” (Gospel Acclamation)
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Livestream Masses for the
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 21
11:30am Mass (English)
Msgr. Jameson, celebrant
Fr. Jack Hurley, concelebrant
1:00pm Mass (español)
Fr. John Benson, celebrant
Blessing of Fathers at Masses
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New ~
Music Highlights for Early Summer
What do singers Kate Smith and Denyce Graves, the Black National anthem, a more united Manchester, and shape-note singing
have to do with the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time? All are somehow connected to the music chosen for Mass at the Cathedral this Sunday. Intrigued? See our summertime
Music Highlights
for the coming weekend.
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Celebrating 'The Two Hearts'
Today, June 19, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, followed by the memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Virgin Mary on Saturday, June 20.
“The heart that resembles that of Christ more than any other is without a doubt the Heart of Mary, his Immaculate Mother, and for this very reason the liturgy holds them up together for our veneration.” (Benedict XVI, Angelus, 5 June 2005). Fr. Hurley shares a reflection on these two hearts and reminds us of a special piece of sacred art at St. Matthew's that is often overlooked!
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Mass of Ordination Livesteam
The eight men we prayed for at St. Matthew's June 5 Holy Hour will be ordained
to the priesthood of Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 20 at 10am. The Mass of Ordination will be livestreamed on the Archdiocese of Washington YouTube channel. Find the livestream link and videos by each of the ordinandi on the
ADW ordination webpage
.
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Reopening Update
Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced that the District of Columbia will enter into Phase 2
of coronavirus recovery on Monday, June 22. In Phase 2, Cathedral Masses may include up to 100 people. Msgr. Jameson will issue the Cathedral's reopening plan early next week in preparation for our first public Masses on Sunday, June 28. The plan, including a new schedule of weekday and Sunday Masses, will be available on our website and social media, and will be sent to all parishioners.
Msgr. and the priests and staff look forward to having an assembly present and participating at Mass once again. We will continue to livestream Sunday Masses - one in English and one in Spanish - after public Masses resume. Archbishop Gregory also has said that the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days will continue.
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Daily Reflections
Do you have 5 minutes in your day for a reflection? "Take Five for Faith" offers a bit of daily inspiration based on the saint or celebration of the day, or the Scripture readings, listed below for this week. Find the
reflections for the week beginning Sunday, June 21.
Daily Readings
“The measure with which you measure will be measured out to you.”
“Do to others whatever you would have them do to you.”
“‘What, then, will this child be?’ For surely the hand of the Lord was with him.”
“Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.”
“Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.”
“He took our infirmities and bore our disease
s.”
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Prayers for the Sick
If you would like the parish to pray for a parishioner who is ill
, please email your request to
Msgr. Jameson
. Please be sure that you have permission before sharing their name.
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The Eucharist in Scripture
Summer 2020 can be a season of rich spiritual growth in our eucharistic spirituality. St. Matthew's hosts a 5-session series by Little Rock Scripture Study titled "The Eucharist in Scripture." Register for either of two groups that will meet weekly via Microsoft Teams video and/or conference call - one on Sunday afternoons, and one on Monday evenings. For more information or to register, email
Theresa Prymuszewski, indicating which group you would like to join:
Sundays ~ 3:30 - 5pm
July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2 and August 9
Co-Facilitators: Alma Blake & Deacon Bob Vince
or
Mondays ~ 7 - 8:30pm
July 13, July 20, July 27, August 10 and August 17
Co-Facilitators: Betty Sullivan & Damien Gaul
Participants are asked to order a copy of the text ($16.95), which includes Scripture, commentary, and questions.
Click here to order
.
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Sidewalk Bagged Lunch Ministry
Are you interested in volunteering
in our Sidewalk Ministry? We need lunch donors and Monday morning servers (masked and gloved!). Monetary donations also are greatly appreciated for the Homeless Ministry as we will continue distributing clothing, underwear, socks, and toiletries along with the donated lunches. You also may donate to St. Matthew's Emergency Assistance Program, which helps parish families in need with their outstanding bills. To learn more, contact
Norma Canedo
or
Fr. John Benson
.
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Young Adult Coffeehouse
Cathedral Young Adult Coffeehouse is a peer ministry
for those in their 20s and 30s. These days Coffeehouse meets virtually on Sundays at 6:30pm. Want to join in, catch up with one another, and reflect on the Sunday Gospel?
Click here to download and join the CYA Slack group
. Each Sunday, a link to join the Zoom session is sent out via Slack. Newcomers are welcome!
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Parish Events
Join in any of our parish activities. All are by phone or video conference except Monday's Sidewalk Bagged Lunch Ministry.
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National eGiving Day
Saturday, June 20 is the first day of summer and National eGiving Day
. During the summer months we depend most heavily on online giving to continue our many ministries.
With the suspension of public Masses in Washington, DC these past three months, our income is way down and our need greater than ever.
We invite you to use electronic giving to set up a recurring donation or make a one-time gift.
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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.
For those who have used the QR code in our music leaflet to make a donation, the PayPal and debit/credit options are the same payment options offered via the QR code.
Thank you for your continued support. Let us remain united in Christ, one in the Spirit. Let us help and pray for one another until we gather again.
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