Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 9, 2021
“As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love." (Jn 15:9)
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Sunday Masses
7am (English) | 10am (English)
1pm (Spanish) | *5:30pm (English)
*5:30pm Mass interpreted for the deaf
Masses are open to the public, with maximum capacity of 150 persons.
Reservations not taken
Online Offertory options:
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Livestreamed Masses
10am (English), Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson, celebrant
1pm (Spanish), P. John Benson, celebrante
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Celebrating Motherhood and Mary's Intercessory Power
Happy Mother's Day to all mothers ―birth, spiritual or otherwise! Enjoy the day and the blessing of mothers at Mass this Sunday, and savor the blessedness of your call to motherhood. " The human family is built upon mothers. A world in which maternal tenderness is dismissed as mere sentiment may be rich materially, but poor where the future is concerned. Mother of God, teach us to see life as you do. Turn your gaze upon us, upon our misery, our poverty. Turn to us thine eyes of mercy. ... God himself needed a Mother: how much more so do we! Jesus himself gave her to us, from the cross: 'Behold your mother!” (Jn 19:27).'" (Pope Francis, January 1, 2019)
On this Mother's Day weekend, let's remember Pope Francis' invitation: "In this month of May, led by the shrines scattered throughout the world, we are reciting the Rosary to pray for the end of the pandemic and for the resumption of social activity and work." Use this Vatican guide containing links to the daily livestream of the rosary, the liturgical guide to this May 2021 prayer, and links to how to pray the Rosary. Pope Francis led the first rosary on May 1, and will lead the last one from the Vatican Gardens. |
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Daily Readings
On Monday check our website and social media for a YouTube video message
from Fr. Hurley on the Saint of the Day, St. Damien of Veuster,
apostle to the lepers of Molokai.
Monday, May 10 (St. Damien of Veuster)
Tuesday, May 11
Wednesday, May 12 (Sts. Nereus & Achilleus, St. Pancras)
Thursday, May 13 (Our Lady of Fatima) (Ascension of the Lord transferred to Sunday, May 16)
Friday, May 14 (St. Matthias)
Saturday, May 15 (St. Isidore the Farmer)
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Parish News
Prayers for the Sick
Let us pray for the sick who have asked for prayers, especially Robert Jordan, Blanca Rose Juarez, Gloria Harrington, Bill Largess, and Eileen Ahearn, those who suffer from chronic and terminal illness, and their caregivers. You may add a name to the parish prayer list by emailing Msgr. Jameson. If you are asking for prayers on behalf of another person, please get their permission.
Parish Staff Changes
St. Matthew's priests and staff recently bid a loving farewell to Belinda Barahona, our daytime receptionist and bulletin editor for over 20 years. We wish Belinda all the best in her new position at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Cheverly, MD. This week we welcomed to the parish Belinda's successor, Miryan Cabrera. Miryan has worked in the Archdiocese of Washington Catholic Schools for over 11 years teaching Spanish, and most recently assisting with enrollment of Hispanic students in our schools. Please give Miryan a warm welcome when she answers your calls at the rectory office!
Cambios de Personal en la Parroquia
Los sacerdotes y empleados de San Mateo recientemente se despidieron de Belinda Barahona, nuestra recepcionista y editora del boletín por más de 20 años. Le deseamos a Belinda todo lo mejor en su nuevo trabajo en la Iglesia Católica de San Ambrosio en Cheverly, MD. Esta semana le dimos la bienvenida a la sucesora de Belinda, Miryan Cabrera. Miryan ha trabajado en Escuelas Católicas de la Arquidiócesis de Washington por más de 11 años enseñando español, y más recientemente ayudando a matricular a estudiantes hispanos en nuestras escuelas. ¡Por favor extiendan su más cálida bienvenida a Miryan cuando ella conteste sus llamadas a la oficina de la rectoría!
Upcoming Ordination Anniversaries
Let us remember in prayer our rector and our rectory priests as they look forward to celebrating their anniversaries of ordination to the priesthood. Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson – May 18, 1968 (53rd)
Fr. Jack Hurley – May 29, 1982 (39th)
Fr. John Benson – June 18, 2019 (2nd)
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Mother's Day Drive
First Holy Communion
On Sunday, May 9, four children from our Sunday Children’s Faith Formation (English) will receive their First Holy Communion at the 10am livestreamed Mass! They have participated in Children’s Faith Formation for two years, this year attending via Zoom. We are grateful to their parents and to their catechists, Katie Quinton, Karen McNamara and Jennifer Harris, for teaching these dear ones under unprecedented conditions. Please pray for these young Catholics.
Always God's Children Meeting
Always God's Children, the Cathedral's ministry to gay and lesbian persons and their families and friends, will host an online video chat at 3:30pm on Sunday, May 9 - the last scheduled Zoom meeting until September. To join this virtual gathering, email Eve Tushnet or Steve Yoder for details on how to connect. Any summer gatherings that may be planned will be announced.
Cathedral Young Adult Coffeehouse
The Cathedral Young Adults is a peer ministry for those in their 20s and 30s. Want to join in this conversation and Gospel sharing on Sundays at 7:30pm? Download and join their Slack group - you'll receive a link via Slack each Sunday to join the Zoom call or find out about other events. Next Coffeehouse is Sunday, May 9. (No meeting on May 30, during Memorial Day weekend.) |
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Registration Open for Angels in the Bible
This summer in June and July 2021, St. Matthew's hosts a 6-session Bible Study newly published by Little Rock Scripture Study, "Angels in the Bible." Register for either of two parishioner-led groups that will meet virtually once each week - one on Sunday afternoons, and one on Monday evenings.
Let's Get Reading!
Fr. Jack Hurley leads a Cathedral Book Club Zoom discussion of "I Came as a Shadow: An Autobiography," by John Thompson, on Thursday, June 17, from 7 to 8pm. It is the story of the recently deceased native Washingtonian whose life on and off the basketball court threw America’s unresolved struggle with racial justice into sharp relief. A Zoom link will be published the week before the meeting. All are welcome.
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A Week of New Music in Celebration
To celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the rededication of the Cathedral's completed and fully realized Lively-Fulcher Great Organ, we present a bouquet of five splendid, newly-recorded organ pieces, with a 6am posting of a selection each day, Monday, May 17 through Friday, May 21, 2021 on our YouTube channel. Join us every morning at 6am or anytime thereafter to hear a virtuosic organ piece performed by Nathan Laube, our 2019 Great Organ Dedicatory Recitalist, recorded in the Cathedral earlier this spring. Check the listing of works and composers and plan to listen and enjoy.
Wednesday Afternoon Recital
On May, 26, join us in the Cathedral when Rebecca Yoder appears for a midday concert on the Great Organ following the 12:10pm Mass. Mark your calendars for the 12:40pm performance; enjoy it live and in person or livestreamed on YouTube (link to follow).
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Archdiocese of Washington News
2021 Jubilarian Mass
Are you celebrating a special wedding anniversary? Each year the Archdiocese of Washington honors couples married 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70+ years at the annual Jubilarian Mass. This year’s 3pm Jubilarian Mass on Sunday, June 27 will be livestreamed from the Cathedral. To register to receive a signed Jubilarian anniversary certificate, contact the parish office at 202-347-3215 before May 14.
Misa Jubilar de 2021
¿Está celebrando un aniversario especial de Bodas? Cada año, la Arquidiócesis de Washington honra a las parejas casadas de 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 y más de 70 años en la Misa Jubilar anual. La Misa de este año se llevará a cabo el Domingo 27 de junio a las 3pm en la Catedral. La Misa se transmitirá en vivo. Para recibir el certificado firmado de su aniversario por la Misa Jubilar, comuníquese con la oficina parroquial a 202-347-3215 antes del 14 de mayo.
COVID-19 Updates
The archdiocesan coronavirus webpage i s updated regularly with information, in English and Spanish, including links to livestreamed Masses and prayers. The Catholic Standard and the Spanish-language El Pregonero newspapers also are available online. As a reminder, the dispensation issued by Archbishop Gregory from the obligation to attend Mass during this time remains in effect.
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What's New Online?
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Msgr. Jameson, 10am Mass Homily
5th Sunday of Easter
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Inspired by the quote from St. Teresa of Avila that Msgr. Jameson offered in his homily? It's from " The Way of Perfection," written by St. Teresa for and at the request of the nuns of her monastery. In describing the comfort found by St. Teresa in her union with God through prayer, Msgr. cites St. Teresa's words, " ... there is no need to go to heaven" in order to speak to God or find delight in Him. "Neither is there any need for wings to go to find Him. All one need do is go into solitude and look at Him within oneself, and not turn away from so good a Guest ...." (Ch. 28, para. 2) Let us remain in his love.
On the subject of prayer, Msgr. also notes the series of Catecheses on prayer by P ope Francis at many of his 2021 General Audiences. In an Audiences 2021 listing, you can find links to his teachings, in English and Spanish, on topics such as contemplative prayer, meditation, vocal prayer, praying with Mary, praying with the saints, and more. |
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P. Benson, Homilía de la Misa
a la 1:00 de la tarde
Quinto Domingo de Pascua
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A mix of virtual and in-person events
See you 'round the Cathedral!
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