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Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
November 20, 2022
"Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." (Lk 23:43)
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In this edition:
We end the liturgical year celebrating Christ, King of the Universe, followed by our bilingual Thanksgiving Day Mass at 10am. Beginning the circle again, we honor Mary in December and anticipate with her the birth of the baby king in our First Sunday of Advent celebration. Look for the Blessing & Lighting of the Advent wreath at all Masses on November 27!
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A GOSPEL REFLECTION
by L.J. Milone In his reflection on this Sunday's Gospel reading from Luke, L.J. writes, "If Jesus is Lord and King, then no one else holds our ultimate allegiance. This Jesus calls us to enjoy the paradise of heaven by inhabiting the present moment." READ THE REFLECTION
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK & DECEASED
Let us pray for
—the recently deceased, especially Robert Gallagher and Valerie Powell;
—the sick, especially Debbie Fairchild Harding, Vic Harding, Dr. Robert Ryan, Earle Silvers, Colleen House, Mary & Carl Milewski, Therese Fergo, Maria Gianino, Yolanda Mendez Acevedo, Anne Rader, Robyn Nishimi, Bryson Anderson, Paul Gruber, and Blanca Rose Juarez.
To add a name to the prayer list, email Msgr. Jameson. If you are asking for prayers for a person who is sick, please first get their permission.
FUNERAL MASS FOR BOB GALLAGHER
Msgr. Jameson will celebrate the Funeral Mass for Robert ("Bob") Gallagher on Saturday, November 19 at 9:30am. You are welcome to attend and join in prayer for his eternal rest in Christ.
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THANKSGIVING EUCHARIST
All are welcome for a bilingual (English & Spanish) Thanksgiving Day Mass on November 24 at 10am - the only Mass of the day - with Msgr. Jameson as celebrant and Fr. Benson as homilist. Join your parish family in the Cathedral, or tune in to the livestream.
ADOPT-A-FAMILY THANKSGIVING
You may drop off grocery gift card donations for local families in need at the rectory office through November 18. READ MORE
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
On Friday, November 25 Masses are celebrated at 7:30am and 12:10pm. There are no Confessions or Eucharistic Adoration. The rectory office is closed Thanksgiving Day, November 24 through Sunday, November 27, reopening Monday, November 28.
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REMEMBER US ON GIVING TUESDAY
Giving Tuesday is November 29 but Advance Giving is in full swing. Msgr. Jameson, Fr. Benson, Fr. Hurley and the Cathedral staff would be very grateful for your donation. Visit our iGiveCatholic webpage. Thank you!
POSITION OPENING: RECTORY OFFICE RECEPTIONIST
St. Matthew’s seeks a full-time, bilingual (English & Spanish) receptionist with experience. READ MORE
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BOOK READING AND SIGNING
Parishioner and former CUA professor Jim Nash reads from his new book, "The Faith of Jesus: Questions from the 21st Century," and answers your questions, on Sunday, November 27 at 12Noon in the Great Hall. READ MORE
EVENING MEDITATION FOR ADVENT
All are welcome to drop in for a short meditation session on Wednesdays of Advent 2022 (November 30, December 7, 14 & 21) at 5pm, before the 5:30pm Mass, in the St. Francis Chapel.
BOOK CLUB SELECTION
The Cathedral Book Club's Advent selection is "Mystery of the Magi: The Quest to Identify the Three Wise Men," by Dwight Longenecker, with a focus on the presentation in Matthew's gospel. We meet on Wednesday, December 14 at 7pm in the West Conference Room. READ MORE
MONDAY NIGHT SMALL GROUP
Paulist Seminarian Zachary Turner offers an Advent small group starting Monday, November 28, 7 - 8pm via Zoom. Reflections will focus on how the Sunday readings call us to prepare ourselves for Jesus' coming this Christmas. READ MORE AND GET THE LINK
IN-PERSON MORNING RETREAT
December's Advent retreat, "Poverty of God," will be offered in-person, in the Great Hall, on Saturday, December 3, 9am - 1pm. Save the date! VIEW THE ADVENT RETREAT FLIER | VIEW UPCOMING TOPICS
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RCIA INQUIRY
St. Matthew's RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Inquiry meets Wednesday evenings (except Nov 23). READ MORE
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION
Join us for meditations sessions:
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In-person in the St. Francis Chapel - Mondays & Wednesdays (except November 21 & 23) at 12:45pm, and Wednesdays at 8pm for Advent, beginning November 30
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Via Zoom - FIND LINKS - Sundays at 1:30pm & Wednesdays at 8pm
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SPONSOR A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS
For this year's Adopt-a-Family Christmas drive, we invite donations of gift cards or monetary donations. Volunteers will collect donations at Masses on November 26/27 and December 3/4. If you would like to contribute or would like more information, please fill out a Google Form with your contact information. VIEW THE FLIER
COMMITTEE MEETING
Interested parishioners are invited to attend the Social Justice Committee meeting Monday, November 28 at 6:15pm (*new time) in the North Conference Room. READ MORE
WORLD AIDS DAY MASS AND VIGIL
Come and pray for all who are affected by HIV/AIDS on World AIDS Day, Thursday, December 1. Our 5:30pm Mass is followed by a candlelight prayer vigil on the Cathedral steps. READ MORE
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