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Ascension Sunday
May 21, 2023
"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations." (Mt 28:19)
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In this edition:
Signup for Saturday Habitat Restoration Workday
Sunday Celebration of Rector's 55th
Jesus before Christianity, commended by Sr. Helen Prejean
Ordinations & anniversaries
Rosary for Life
June Book Club & Hospitality & more!
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Speaking with the Heart, Communicating Cordially
Sunday, May 21 is the 57th World Day of Social Communications. In his message for the occasion, Pope Francis wisely observes, "Communicating in a cordial manner means that those who read or listen to us are led to welcome our participation .... Sometimes friendly conversations can open a breach even in the most hardened of hearts." Pope Francis' message, Speaking with the heart, “The truth in love” (Eph 4:15) is well worth reading.
For a thoughtful opinion piece on the role of Catholic diocesan newspapers, read Greg Erlandson's article in the Catholic Standard, More than ever, we need diocesan news media.
Let us pray,
—for the sick, especially Milagro Tobar, Patricia Castro, Michael Harrill, Eileen Elvin, Geralda Masi, Katie Roland, Peter Tan, Wayne Mullings, Theodore Merkle, Jr., Debbie Fairchild Harding, Vic Harding, Dr. Robert Ryan, Mary & Carl Milewski, Therese Fergo, Maria Gianino, Yolanda Mendez Acevedo, Anne Rader, Robyn Nishimi, Paul Gruber, and Blanca Rose Juarez.
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Anniversary Celebration
Happy anniversary to Msgr. Jameson who celebrates 55 years as a priest today, Thursday, May 18! Drop by the North Conference Room on Sunday, May 21 at 2:30pm to celebrate with him. "I can't imagine making this journey without you" - these words are from Msgr's 50th anniversary homily. Let's show him the feeling is mutual!
Ordination Anniversaries
Let's pray for all our rectory priests during this ordination season, including Fr. Jack Hurley who celebrates his 41st a week from this Monday:
Msgr. Jameson -
May 18, 1968 (55th)
Fr. Hurley - May 29, 1982 (41st)
Fr. Benson - June 18, 2019 (4th)
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Easter Mission
Our Easter Mission by Fr. Benson shifts to Monday and Thursday evenings at 7:30pm through May 25, in our East Conference Room. All are welcome. Come this evening, Thursday, May 18!
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Faith Formation
Drawn up into the Mystery of the Ascension
In this week's Mystical Word, L.J. Milone associates St. Catherine of Genoa's life with the reality of Jesus' Ascension. READ THE REFLECTION
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Effortlessly Happy:
The Way of Jesus
L.J. Milone teaches a Tuesday night, in-person series that explores Jesus' way of spiritual liberation, reflecting on his sayings, parables, and discourses in various translations and through the Greek original text. We meet in the East Conference Room, 7 - 9pm. Next meeting: May 30 (no class on May 23).
SEE THE FLIER
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"The most compelling book about Jesus ..."
"Jesus Before Christianity," by Fr. Albert Nolan, a South African Dominican priest and theologian, is the subject of the Cathedral Book Club discussion on Thursday, June 22, 7 - 8:15pm, in the West Conference Room. Sr. Helen Prejean writes, "This book, with its telling title, is the most compelling book about Jesus that I have ever read." PURCHASE ONLINE
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Eckhart On Demand
Access on demand videos recorded in 2023 by L.J. Milone on German mystic Meister Eckhart and his teachings on "gelassenheit" or releasement (meaning letting go/letting be) as the key to unity with God. FIND TOPICS & VIDEO/POWERPOINT LINKS
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ADW Diaconate Ordination
The Mass of Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Washington will be celebrated at the Cathedral on Saturday, June 10 at 10am. Cardinal Gregory will be the principal celebrant and homilist. Join us in the Cathedral or via the livestream. READ MORE
June Holy Hour for ADW Ordinandi
Save the date to join parishioners and friends before the Blessed Sacrament on Monday, June 12 at 6pm at a Cathedral Holy Hour for the 6 men to be ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Washington, and for an increase in vocations. VIEW THE FLIER
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Deacons to be Ordained to Priesthood
Two deacons who have served at the Cathedral for the past two years soon will be ordained priests. Both Deacon Eric Hernandez and Deacon André Sicard have served and preached at Sunday Masses, presided at Holy Hours, prepared couples for marriage and parents for baptism, celebrated baptisms, and led Stations of the Cross. Deacon André also has ministered within our Spanish-speaking community. Let us pray in thanksgiving for their ministries and for their priestly ministries to come.
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Paulist Deacon Eric Hernandez will be ordained by Cardinal Robert McElroy, Bishop of San Diego, on Saturday, May 20 at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle (New York City). Once ordained, he will become Parochial Vicar at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Grand Rapids, MI. | |
Deacon André Sicard of Theological College will be ordained by the Most Rev. Oscar A. Solis, Bishop of Salt Lake City, on Friday, June 30 at the Cathedral of the Madeleine (Salt Lake City, UT). He will study Canon Law in DC; we will gratefully welcome him as a Mass celebrant here. | |
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See the Laudato Si' Week 2023 poster of events.
Laudato Si' Week with the Green Team
On Thursday, May 18 from 6 to 7pm, join the Creation Care Green Team May Zoom meeting as we celebrate Laudato Si’ Week 2023 - Hope for the Earth, Hope for Humanity.
FIND ZOOM LINK
Register for Habitat Restoration Workday
Kick off Laudato Si’ week with the Creation Care Green Team as they join the Anacostia Watershed Society and National Links Trust for a Habitat Restoration Workday at Kingman Island, Saturday, May 20, 9am - Noon.
REGISTER NOW
LIVE Screening of "The Letter"
On Friday, May 26 from 6:15 to 8pm in the North Conference Room,come for a live screening of The Letter, followed by discussion. The film tells the story of Pope Francis' call to care for our Mother Earth.
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Social Justice & Community Service | |
Above, last Thursday Bishop Esposito-Garcia blessed our new painting (below) and shared fellowship with parishioners and friends, including staff members and our Padres. | |
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Stop by and See!
Stop by the North Conference Room to see for yourself "The Holy Family at the Passover" by artist Laura James. Thanks to all who supported this diverse art initiative of St. Matthew's Social Justice Committee.
SJC Meeting
Find out about the latest slate of Social Justice & Community Service activities at our next committee meeting. Interested parishioners are invited to attend - Monday, May 22 at 6:15pm in the North Conference Room.
Rosary for Life
You are invited to join the Respect Life Ministry for a Rosary for Life and litanies to Our Lady and Saint Joseph at 11:30am, just before the 12:10pm Mass, on Saturday, May 27 in the Cathedral.
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Liturgies & Events Calendar
Check out upcoming events on our website calendar or view the event listing.
Note on Ascension Transfer
In the Archdiocese of Washington, the celebration of the Ascension of Our Lord is transferred from Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter (this year, May 18) to the following Sunday (this Sunday, May 21).
Always God's Children Meeting
At their final meeting before summer break, Always God's Children meets in the West Conference Room on Sunday, May 21 at 3:30pm to plan summer activities. Read more about AGC and join the meeting.
Pentecost Confirmations
On Pentecost Sunday, May 28, Cardinal Gregory celebrates a Mass at 3pm in the Cathedral (livestreamed on the Archdiocese of Washington YouTube channel) for this year's Confirmation Candidates of the Archdiocese of Washington, including 26 candidates (18 adults and 8 youth) to be presented by St. Matthew's. Let's keep all the Confirmandi in our prayers.
Memorial Day at Catholic Cemeteries
Outdoor Masses will be held on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 at 10am at Gate of Heaven Cemetery (3801 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD) and at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (1300 Bladensburg Rd., NE., Washington, DC).
June Hospitality
Members of St. Matthew's Pastoral Council host coffee and donuts in front of the Cathedral on Sunday, June 4 after the 11am Mass. Stop by for a treat and watch for more summer Hospitality Sundays!
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Corpus Christi Procession
All are welcome to participate in our Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday, June 11 - this year beginning at the Cathedral at 2:30pm, and ending with Benediction at Immaculate Conception Church, 1315 8th St, NW.
Prayer List
To add a name to the prayer list of the sick or the recently deceased, email Msgr. Jameson. If asking for prayers for a person who is sick, please first get their permission.
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Ministerio Hispano
Misa de la Ascensión del Señor (en español) 21 de mayo a la 1pm
Vea nuestra página web de transmisiones en vivo para obtener enlaces a YouTube y al Programas.
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Más Eventos
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Grupo de Oración en español – los martes de mayo a las 7pm en el salón de conferencias del oeste
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Catecismo 2023 – 2024 para niños, adolescentes y adultos – para inscribir, envíe un email a Fatima Aybar
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Clase de Bautismo en español – el domingo 21 de mayo a las 9am en el salón de conferencias del este (para inscribir, envíe un email a Fatima Aybar)
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Retiro en español para candidatos a hacer la Primer Comunión - el sábado 10 de junio de 1pm a 5pm en el salón de conferencias del norte
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Misa en español con Primera Comunión seguida por Procesión de Corpus Christi - el domingo 11 de junio a la 1pm
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Procesión de Corpus Christi - el domingo 11 de junio a las 2:30pm
Para más información 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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