27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 3, 2021
"But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female. For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." (Mk 9:41)
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Special Sunday Schedule
Due to the celebration of the 69th Annual Red Mass this Sunday at 10am, our regular 9am Mass is cancelled, and the next Mass begins at 11:30am (not 11am).
Masses
Saturday at 5:30pm Vigil (Cantor & Organ) & Sunday at 7am, 10am (Red Mass) (Quartet), 11:30am (revised time) (Quartet), 1pm (Spanish) (Choir), 5:30pm (Contemporary Choir) (click on Mass time for program where available)
(no 9am Mass)
Face coverings required regardless of vaccination status.
Livestreamed Masses
10am Red Mass, Cardinal Wilton Gregory
1pm Mass in Spanish, Padre John Benson
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Pope Francis on Marriage as a
Union of Love that Implies Fidelity
"In the Creator’s original plan, it is not that a man marries a woman and, if things do not go well, he repudiates her. No. Rather, the man and the woman are called to recognize each other, to complete each other, to help each other in marriage. This teaching of Jesus is very clear and defends the dignity of marriage as a union of love which implies fidelity. What allows the spouses to remain united in marriage is a love of mutual giving supported by Christ’s grace. However, if in the spouses, individual interests, one’s own satisfaction prevails, then their union cannot endure. For this reason in these situations, the Church is not asked to express immediately and only condemnation. On the contrary, before so many painful marital failures, she feels called to show love, charity and mercy, in order to lead wounded and lost hearts back to God." (Angelus, 7 October 2018)
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Happy Feast of the Holy Archangels, which we celebrate today! Click above for more.
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Cathedral Notes
The "new reality" that Cathedral Rector, Msgr. Jameson, speaks of is upon us, and so is fall! In addition to hosting of the John Carroll Society-sponsored Red Mass, Bible studies for our English- and Spanish-speaking communities begin, and First Friday Adoration & First Saturday Devotions and weekly Spanish Prayer Group resume. In-person meetings replace Zoom for Always God's Children and the Cathedral Book Club, and vocal quartets join us at Sunday morning Masses. Welcome, and welcome back!
Liturgical Ministers Needed - Please consider serving as a Cathedral Hospitality Minister, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Lector or Altar Server. Use our online form to get you started. SIGN UP TODAY
New Schedule Reminder - Visitors to the rectory office are welcome (face coverings required) from 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week. We also have a NEW and expanded schedule of Masses, Confessions & Eucharistic Adoration. VIEW THE NEW SCHEDULE
Natural Disaster Relief Special Collection - This weekend, October 2/3, please support relief efforts aimed at recent natural disasters (including in Haiti, Louisiana, and Mississippi) by giving to a special archdiocesan collection at all Masses, or by donating online at adw.org/relief.
Parking Garage Update - On Sunday, October 10, Penn Parking Garage will open from 8:30am to 7pm. The owners will open more often if demand increases, so if you’re a Sunday driver, consider taking advantage of $5 parking that day!
Always God's Children - Always God's Children, which normally gathers on the 2nd Sunday of the month, will meet instead on the 3rd Sunday this month. Join the conversation on October 17 at 3:30pm in the West Conference Room. READ MORE
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Events are in person unless otherwise noted.
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RCIA Inquiry via Microsoft Teams - Wednesdays, September 29 & October 6 READ MORE
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First Friday Adoration - Friday, October 1 from 12:45pm to 5pm in Blessed Sacrament Chapel (socially distanced chairs and kneelers provided)
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First Saturday Devotions - Saturday, October 2 at 12:45pm, following the 12:10pm Mass
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69th Annual Red Mass - Sunday, October 3 at 10am READ MORE
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Sidewalk Ministry to the Homeless - Monday, October 4 at 7:30am DONATE
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Zoom Celebration of the Feast of St. Francis - Monday, October 4 at 12Noon READ MORE
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Ministerio Hispano
Eventos de esta semana y la próxima
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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.
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Grupo de Oración - todos los martes a las 7pm en el salón de conferencias del oeste
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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#)
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Inscripción para el Catecismo 2021 - 2022 para niños, adolescentes y adultos (envíe un email a Fatima Aybar)
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Clase no. 2 de 15 clases Biblia con el P. Benson – el jueves 30 de septiembre a las 7pm en el salón de conferencias del norte
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Misa Roja – el domingo 3 de octubre, no hay clases de catecismo en Español este día
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Clases nos. 3 y 4 de 15 clases Biblia con el P. Benson – el lunes 4 de octubre y el jueves 7 de octubre a las 7pm en el salón de conferencias del norte
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Clases de Catecismo en Español – el domingo 10 de octubre a las 11am con presentación a padres y niños referente a la seguridad y protección de los niños
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Cathedral Book Club - Let's get reading the October selection, "A Pilgrimage to Eternity: From Canterbury to Rome in Search of a Faith," by Pulitzer Prize winner Timothy Egan. Fr. Jack Hurley and friends meet on October 21; join us! 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
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
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Above: Monday was Vaccine Day at our Sidewalk Ministry, thanks to Unity Healthcare, who also provided consultations, referrals and other medical services during their visit. Thanks also to our awesome St. Matthew's volunteers and donors.
Social Justice
- 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
Donate and Volunteer to Help Afghanistan - The following organizations are seeking donations and volunteers to assist Afghan families coming to the DMV area; click below for more info.
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New YouTube Videos
Fr. Jack Hurley's video reflection on St. Jerome premieres on our YouTube channel on Thursday, September 30, the Memorial of this saint renowned for his translation of Scripture into Latin.
Talented young musician Gabriel Galdo gave an amazing midday recital on the Cathedral Great Organ in late September. WATCH
Bishop Mario Dorsonville celebrated a moving Mass for the 107th World Day of Migrants and Refugees in the Cathedral last Sunday. WATCH
Enjoy a reflection on St. Robert Bellarmine given by Fr. Jack Hurley on the mid-September feast of this learned saint. WATCH
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Prayers for the Sick
Let us pray for the sick, especially Raymond Jacob, Bryson Anderson, Paul Gruber, Blanca Rose Juarez, Gloria Harrington, Bill Largess, and Eileen Ahearn.
Add a name to the parish prayer list of the sick or recently deceased by emailing Msgr. Jameson. If you are asking for prayers for someone who is sick, please first get their permission.
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