We ask that parishioners please continue to make a regular offertory gift. You may place your donation in one of the collection baskets at the exits on Sundays, use one of the online donation options above, or mail your donation to the rectory office. Thank you for your critically needed support.

Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask your blessing on our brothers whom you have called to the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Lord Jesus, we ask that you support them with your presence and fill them with grace to serve You faithfully. Gracious Spirit, unite us in service with those whom you have called. Open our hearts to encourage our brothers and sons to pursue your calling, and open their hearts to hear Your call to this most Holy Sacrament. Amen.

Organist Sandro Russo gives a 50-minute recital on our Lively-Fulcher Organ and Steinway Concert Grand Piano at 3:30pm on Sunday, October 25. Come, bring a friend and enjoy in person, or watch on YouTube live or later. Social distancing and face masks are required. Admission is free. Read more.

Please note the postponement of Matthew Cates' October 28 recital

Always God's Children, the Cathedral's ministry to gay and lesbian persons and their families and friends, hosts a Zoom chat at 3:30pm on Sunday, October 25. Please email Eve Tushnet or Steve Yoder for details on how to connect. Read about AGC.

New Bible Study Begins

Our study of St. Mark's Gospel by Little Rock Scripture Study begins! Register now for either of two groups that meet virtually - one on Sunday afternoons beginning October 25, and one on Monday evenings beginning October 26. Read more.

Join the CYA Slack group now to get the link for Sunday night's Coffeehouse on Zoom at 7:30pm - still plenty of time for the 5:30pm Mass. Click here to join the CYA Slack group.

Good news! The Cathedral now opens at 11:30am, Monday through Friday, with the Blessed Sacrament exposed on the main altar for adoration from 11:30am until Noon. Mass is celebrated at 12:10pm.

On Thursday's Feast of Pope St. John Paul II, Fr. Hurley shared a particularly impressive video reflection touching on the pope's role in helping to end Communist rule in his native Poland, his 1979 Masses at the Cathedral and on the National Mall, and more. Enjoy!

Feast of All Saints

7am | *10am (Archbishop Gregory) | *1pm (Spanish) | 5:30pm

*12:10pm (Archbishop Gregory)

*livestreamed on our YouTube channel.

Msgr. Jameson this week shares a column on the call to form our consciences in accord with Catholic teaching, by Archbishop Rozanski of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Read Archbishop Rozanski's column.

Watch the video reflection by Fr. Louis J. Cameli shared by Msgr. last week.

The U. S. Bishops in February of this election year reissued their 2015 teaching document on political responsibility for Catholics, "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship." They write: " ... we bishops do not intend to tell Catholics for whom or against whom to vote. Our purpose is to help Catholics form their consciences in accordance with God’s truth. ..."

Included is a new Introductory Letter (pp. 6 - 8) in which the bishops identify the threat of abortion as "our preeminent priority," and acknowledge racism, the environmental crisis, poverty and the death penalty as serious threats to human life and dignity. They urge: "At all levels of society, we are aware of a great need for leadership that models love for righteousness (Wis 1:1) as well as the virtues of justice, prudence, courage, and temperance. Our commitment as people of faith to imitate Christ’s love and compassion should challenge us to serve as models of civil dialogue, especially in a context where discourse is eroding at all levels of society."

Read Part I and Part II of a summary of this document.

November 7- 8 is the weekend for this year's collection for the Retired Priests of the Archdiocese of Washington. Let's come together to help provide for men who have cared for the sacramental, spiritual and pastoral needs of the Church of Washington. You may contribute by -

You also may make a gift to this special collection via our parish online payment option, PayPal with debit & credit options, or via FaithDirect if you are enrolled.

Join us online on Tuesday, November 10 at 7pm as Emily R. Cash, Psy.D., Director of St. Luke Center (Louisville, KY), speaks to us on “Managing Grief And Loss As a Result of COVID 19.” Dr. Cash is a licensed psychologist and a member of the clinical services department at Saint Luke Institute since 2006. Read more.

Creating a Culture of Encounter, Solidarity, and Collaboration 

Fr. Tom Ryan, CSP joins us on November 24 for a Zoom session on “Fratelli Tutti,” Pope Francis' encyclical that conveys a vision for our post-pandemic world in which we recognize our need for one another. Read more.

Read "Fratelli Tutti" and Archbishop Gregory's related statement.

Join the Respect Life Ministry on Saturday, October 24 for a Rosary for Life by phone. To join at 12:30pm, call in at: +1 469-965-2556 | Conference ID: 690 592 656#. Read about the Respect Life Ministry.

Coming Soon | "Follow Me"

Volunteers in our Social Justice & Community Services Ministries soon will have space to share thoughts and reflections on Gospel living through service in community. Look for their blog page, "Follow Me," on our website.

Want to help with our Monday morning ministry to the homeless (open even on rainy Mondays!)? Contact Norma Canedo to volunteer in any of these ways:

You are invited to join in prayer and fasting for an end to abortion during the 40 Days for Life campaign through Sunday, November 1. If you can safely join while maintaining social distancing, consider signing up for a vigil hour of prayer outside Planned Parenthood at 1225 4th Street NE (corner of Florida Ave & 4th St NE). 

Click here for reflections for the coming week.

Wednesday, October 28 (Sts. Simon and Jude)

Ephesians 2:19-22; Luke 6:12-16

Ephesians 6:10-20; Luke 13:31-35

Philippians 1:1-11; Luke 14:1-6

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