29th Sunday in Ordinary Time | October 17, 2021 "Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all." (Mk 10:43-44)

Opening Mass for Archdiocesan Synod

This Sunday, October 17 at 7pm in the Cathedral, Cardinal Gregory celebrates Mass to open the 2021 - 2023 Synod in the Archdiocese of Washington. All are welcome to attend the Mass or to join the livestream. The Mass launches a two-year period of prayer and preparation for the October 2023 international Synod of Bishops called by Pope Francis on the topic, "For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission.” Cardinal Gregory explains, "The Synod encourages bishops, priests and deacons to engage with their people, and those who have left our communities, through prayer, listening, dialogue and discernment. This Synod is a great opportunity for everyone to re-engage with each other as we emerge from the global COVID-19 pandemic, allowing people to come together, invite family and friends back to the faith, listen to each other’s joys and sorrows, and share hopes and dreams for local parishes and the future of the Church." Stay tuned for news of listening sessions to be held at Archdiocesan parishes , including at St. Matthew's, and of Archdiocesan listening sessions. We're walking together, joining the people of God around the world who will participate in the Synod process! READ MORE ABOUT THE SYNOD ON THE ADW WEBSITE READ THE CATHOLIC STANDARD ARTICLE ON THE SYNOD

About the Synod Logo Isabelle de Senilhes is the French woman who authored the Synod logo, which is described as follows: "A large, majestic tree, full of wisdom and light, reaches for the sky. A sign of deep vitality and hope which expresses the cross of Christ. It carries the Eucharist, which shines like the sun. The horizontal branches, opened like hands or wings, suggest, at the same time, the Holy Spirit. The people of God are not static: they are on the move, in direct reference to the etymology of the word synod, which means 'walking together'. The people are united by the same common dynamic that this Tree of Life breathes into them, from which they begin their walk." (from the Vatican Synod website)

Masses this Weekend (click on Mass time for program) Saturday 5:30pm Vigil Sunday 7am, 9am, 11am, 1pm (Spanish), 5:30pm, 7pm (Synod Opening Mass) Offertory | PayPal & FaithDirect Face coverings required regardless of vaccination status. Penn Parking Garage open 8:30am - 7pm ($5) Livestreams 11am, Fr. Benson -  YouTube | Program | Readings 1pm (Spanish), Padre Benson -  YouTube | Programa | Lecturas 7pm, Cardinal Gregory - YouTube | Program FIND DAILY SCRIPTURE LINKS SEE MASS INTENTIONS Sunday Mass: Why Bother? Msgr. Jameson shares an audio link to a recent talk given by Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi, Pastor of the Church of the Little Flower in Bethesda, MD, entitled "Sunday Mass: Why Bother?" The talk is part of Msgr. Vaghi’s new lecture series, “The Pandemic Challenge: A Renewed Appreciation of the Eucharist.”

Sunday for your Health! Drop by the North & East Conference Rooms this Sunday between 10am and 3pm for free health screenings and consultations in English & Spanish. Face coverings are required and temperatures will be checked at conference room entrances.

Parish Meetings Young Adult Coffeehouse - Sunday night Coffeehouse for parishioners and friends in their 20s and 30s meets on October 17 on Zoom. Join the CYA Slack group for info & Zoom links. Always God's Children - Always God's Children, the Cathedral's ministry to gay, lesbian and bisexual persons and their friends and family members, meets on Sunday, October 17 at 3:30pm in the West Conference Room. READ MORE

Ministerio Hispano

Para más información sobre los siguientes eventos, envíe un email a Fatima Aybar o Padre John Benson o llame la oficina de la rectoría al 202-347-3215. Grupo de Oración - todos los martes a las 7pm en el salón de conferencias del oeste 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 (envíe un email a Fatima Aybar) Clase no. 6 de 15 clases Biblia con el P. Benson – el jueves 14 de octubre a las 7pm en el salón de conferencias del norte Clases para Quinceañeras - el sabado 16 de octubre a las 2pm en el salón de conferencias del este Clase de Bautismo en español – el domingo 17 de octubre a las 9am Clases de Catecismo en español – el domingo 17 de octubre a las 11am con presentación a padres y niños referente a la seguridad y protección de los niños Feria de Salud – el domingo 17 de octubre a las 10am – 3pm en las Salóns Norte y Este (El uso de mascarillas faciales es requerido y la temperatura será tomada a las entradas de las salas de conferencias.)   Novena al Señor de los Milagros - La Catedral rezará la Novena al Señor de los Milagros cada noche a las 7pm del 22 al 30 de octubre. Para participar por transmisión en vivo (internet) desde sus hogares pueden suscribirse de antemano enviando un email al Diácono Juan o llamando o enviando texto al 202-415-4306. MAS EVENTOS PROXIMOS

Faith Formation

Virtual Study of Luke's Gospel - Our fall Bible study, The Gospel of Luke, Part One begins next week! Registration remains open for both the Sunday and Monday groups. READ MORE Cathedral Book Club - Pick up "A Pilgrimage to Eternity: From Canterbury to Rome in Search of a Faith," by Pulitzer Prize winner Timothy Egan, and join Fr. Jack Hurley and friends for a discussion on Thursday, October 21 at 7pm in the West Conference Room. READ MORE Exploring the Catholic Faith - RCIA Inquiry is underway, meeting virtually on Wednesday evenings. Newcomers are welcome! READ MORE Children's Faith Formation Registration - You may still register your child for Children's Faith Formation, which for the 2021 - 2022 year is home-school based (texts provided). READ MORE

Liturgy & Music

Midweek, Midday Musical Treat - James D. Wetzel joins us from Manhattan for a 40-minute concert on the Cathedral Great Organ on Wednesday, October 20 at 12:40pm, following the 12:10pm Mass. READ MORE Liturgical Ministers Needed - Please consider signing up to serve as a Cathedral Hospitality Minister, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Lector or Altar Server. SIGN UP ONLINE The Eucharist as Source and Summit of our Lives - This year's Liturgical Ministry Day (see below) is open to current and prospective liturgical ministers. REGISTER TO ATTEND

Social Justice

In addition to organizing Sunday's Health Fair, our Social Justice & Community Service Committee calls us to prayer and charitable outreach. Rosary for Life - Celebrate Respect Life Month and the Month of the Holy Rosary at our Rosary for Life on Saturday, October 23 at 8am, following the 7:30am Mass! Call for Housing for Afghan Families - Catholic Charities Arlington seeks long-term housing for Afghan families arriving in the DMV area. FIND MORE INFO Help Afghan Families - The following organizations are seeking donations and volunteers to assist Afghan families coming to the DMV area: Ethiopian Community Development Council Catholic Charities of Arlington Lutheran Immigrant and Refugee Services Lutheran Social Services

Prayers Requested Let us pray for the sick, including Robyn Nishimi, Raymond Jacob, Bryson Anderson, Paul Gruber, Blanca Rose Juarez, Gloria Harrington, Bill Largess, and Eileen Ahearn. Let us pray for the recently deceased, including John Buursma. 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.

Upcoming Events Quick Links

Health & Wellness Fair - Sunday, October 17, 10am to 3pm READ MORE Always God's Children Meeting - Sunday, October 17 at 3:30pm in the West Conference Room READ MORE Virtual Study of the Gospel of Luke - Sunday, October 17 at 3:30pm READ MORE & REGISTER Mass to Open the 2021 - 2023 Synod in the Archdiocese of Washington - Sunday, October 17 at 7pm in the Cathedral (Cardinal Gregory, celebrant) WATCH THE ADW LIVESTREAM Virtual Young Adult Coffeehouse - Sunday, October 17 at 7pm on Zoom READ MORE Sidewalk Ministry to the Homeless - Monday, October 18 at 7:30am DONATE Fr. Hurley's Reflection on St. Luke - premieres Monday, October 18 on the Cathedral YouTube channel Eucharistic Holy Hour – Monday, October 18 at 6pm in the Cathedral Virtual Study of the Gospel of Luke - Monday, October 18 at 7pm READ MORE & REGISTER Organ Recital – Wednesday, October 20 at 12:40pm READ MORE RCIA Inquiry via Microsoft Teams - Wednesday, October 20 READ MORE Virtual Creation Care Team Meeting – Thursday, October 21 at 6pm READ MORE Cathedral Book Club Meeting – Thursday, Oct 21 at 7pm in the West Conference Room READ MORE Rosary for Life – Saturday, Oct 23 at 8am in the Cathedral Liturgical Ministry Day - Saturday, October 23, 9am - Noon (meet in the Cathedral) READ MORE

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