Sunday, January 23 at 7am, 9am, 11am,

1pm (en español)

& *5:30pm (5:30pm Mass Program)

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11am Mass | Rev. Travis Russell, SJ

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1pm Misa (en español) | P. Joaquín Ibarra, IVE: 

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—for the sick and all those who have asked for our prayers, especially Mary Ackerman, Jean Brennan, Maria Gianino, Deacon Leandro Espinosa, Yolanda Mendez Acevedo, Mary Sullivan, Anne Rader, Robyn Nishimi, Bryson Anderson, Paul Gruber, and Blanca Rose Juarez; and for their caregivers and health care professionals. 

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. 

Daily reading links and reflections for this week

(January 16 - 22) and next (January 23 - 29).

The 2022 theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 18 - 25) was developed by the Middle East Council of Churches based in Beirut, Lebanon, and it refers to Matthew 2:2 – We saw the star in the east, and we came to worship him. Find a daily Scripture and prayer guide for this week.

This Sunday, January 23, is Sunday of the Word of God. In instituting this celebration, which falls during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis in 2019 wrote, "This is more than a temporal coincidence: the celebration of the Sunday of the Word of God has ecumenical value, since the Scriptures point out, for those who listen, the path to authentic and firm unity."

Join the ADW livestream (rally at 8am followed by Mass at 10am) from the Cathedral of the Virtual Youth Rally and Mass for Life on Friday, January 21, the day of the March for Life. There are no Confessions and no Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Cathedral that morning.

The Archdiocese of Washington honors Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday, January 22 at a 5pm Vigil Mass celebrated at St. Thomas More Church, Washington DC, by Bishop Roy Campbell. The Mass also is livestreamed. View the flier.

"A great prayer for life is urgently needed, a prayer which will rise up throughout the world. Through special initiatives and in daily prayer, may an impassioned plea rise to God, the Creator and lover of life, from every Christian community, from every group and association, from every family and from the heart of every believer."

St. Matthew's Respect Life Ministry invites parishioners to take part in this year's March for Life on Friday, January 21, the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children (recognized on this date in the Archdiocese of Washington, and on January 22 outside the Archdiocese.) Join the St. Matthew's group that will gather at 12Noon in the Cathedral and attend together.

Join the Respect Life Ministry on Saturday, January 22, as we pray our monthly Rosary for Life and litanies to Our Lady and Saint Joseph. We will pray for upholding the dignity of all human life, from conception through natural death.

Contact Norma Canedo-Estrada to help in any of these ways:

Synod 2023

Listening sessions in preparation for Synod 2023 begin in just over two weeks! Mark your calendars to take part in a one-hour session:

Sunday, February 6 at 12:15pm (Great Hall)

and 2pm (en español)

(el salón de conferencias del norte)

Sunday, February 20 at 10am (Great Hall)

Sunday, February 27 at 6:30pm (Great Hall)

Monday, February 7 at 7pm

Sunday, February 13 at 3pm

Tuesday, February 15 at 7:30pm (en español)

Thursday, February 17 at 7pm

In a brief reflection, L.J. Milone, Faith Formation Director, opens up the meaning of the synod, discusses how we might prepare for it, and calls on all of us to participate through upcoming parish listening sessions. Read L.J.'s reflection (View in pdf) Contact L.J. with any questions.

Faith Formation

Watch our YouTube channel and other social media for Fr. Jack Hurley's video reflection on St. Frances de Sales on the Memorial of this Bishop and Doctor of the Church, Monday, January 24.

Fr. Jack Hurley leads the Cathedral Book Club discussion of "The Life of Jesus Christ: Understanding the Story of the Gospels," by Russell Shaw. Plan to join the discussion on Thursday, February 24 at 7pm. Read the Catholic Standard article on the book.

On Consensus-building within the Parish Council  

L.J. Milone continues his instruction on the work of the parish council, sharing the following:

Meditation groups meet twice a week on Zoom (email L.J. Milone for the Zoom link):

RCIA meets virtually on Wednesday evenings. Newcomers are welcome! READ MORE

You may still register your child for Children's Faith Formation, which this year is home-school based (texts provided). READ MORE

 Music at the Cathedral

While our three choirs are on winter hiatus, weekend masses of Winter Ordinary Time (except Sunday 7am) feature a cantor and either organ or piano. Choral singing resumes in Lent. There are limited openings for experienced singers in all voice parts of the Schola Cantorum. Please contact Tom Stehle for an audition.

Para más información envíe un email a Fatima Aybar o Padre John Benson, o llame la oficina de la rectoría al 202-347-3215.

On Friday, January 21, the ADW Youth Rally and Mass for Life are held in the Cathedral. There are no Confessions or Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.

Young Adult Coffeehouse will soon announce a winter/spring meeting schedule. Click here to download and join the CYA Slack group to check on announcements from our Young Adult leadership in the meantime.

Please email Msgr. Jameson or call him at 202-347-3215 if you are interested in applying for St. Matthew's part-time sacristan position. 

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