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Mary, Holy Mother of God
January 1, 2023
"And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart." (Lk 2:19)
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In this edition:
Masses on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
Thank you from the Rector
Epiphany Organ Recital
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We begin 2023 honoring Mary, Holy Mother of God, Patroness of the Archdiocese of Washington, a celebration that coincides with the closing of the Octave of Christmas, and the 56th World Day of Peace. "At the beginning of the New Year, then, let us place ourselves under the protection of this woman, the Mother of God, who is also our mother. May she help us to keep and ponder all things, unafraid of trials and with the joyful certainty that the Lord is faithful and can transform every cross into a resurrection." (Pope Francis, Homily on January 1, 2022)
Join us for Mass on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day as we honor Mary, Mother of God and "supreme mystic," as she is described in L.J. Milone's Mystical Word reflection for this solemnity. Cardinal Gregory celebrates the 11am Mass on Sunday, January 1. All Masses are open to the public. See St. Matthew's Covid-19 protocols.
Masses
Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 5:30pm Vigil (cantor & organ)
Sunday, January 1, 2023 at 7am, 9am (cantor & organ), 11am (Cardinal Gregory) (Schola Cantorum), 1pm (en español) (Coro Hispano) & 5:30pm (Contemporary Choir)
Online Offertory options | PayPal & FaithDirect
Livestreams
See our Livestreams webpage later today for YouTube and program links.
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A Gospel Reflection
by L.J. Milone
L.J. shares a reflection on this Sunday's reading from the Gospel according to Luke. He writes, "The point [of our faith] is to be a mystic, that is, to be one with God and through God be one with the whole cosmos. . . . Mary is an example to us. For she is a supreme mystic and she show us how to become mystics: surrender."
READ THE REFLECTION
Reflections & Readings
Find daily reading links and reflections for January 1 - 7, 2023.
Prayers for the Sick and Recently Deceased
Let us pray for
—the sick, especially Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, for whom Pope Francis invites our prayers, and for Randy Creaser, Jonnie Irwin, Kennedy Cobble, Debbie Fairchild Harding, Vic Harding, Dr. Robert Ryan, Earle Silvers, Mary & Carl Milewski, Therese Fergo, Maria Gianino, Yolanda Mendez Acevedo, Anne Rader, Robyn Nishimi, Paul Gruber, and Blanca Rose Juarez, and
—the recently deceased, including Colleen House Gizzi and Carolyn Zolbe.
A Funeral Mass for Colleen House Gizzi, longtime parishioner and faithful Cathedral lector, will be celebrated in the Cathedral at a later date, to be announced.
To add a name to the prayer list for the sick or the recently deceased, email Msgr. Jameson. If you are asking for prayers for a person who is sick, please first get their permission.
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From the Rector
Thank you to all who attended our Christmas Masses in person or joined us via livestream, to our lectors and EMCs, our guides, and servers, to all who decorated the Cathedral, to our musicians, especially Paul Hardy, our cantors, and to Tom Stehle and Jennifer Goltz, to our priests and deacons, and to my dedicated, hardworking staff.
Thank you to all who have made a Christmas offering – I am so very grateful. There is still time to contribute if you have not yet had the opportunity. These are challenging times for all of us, including your parish.
Finally, I want to thank you for your support, prayers, and encouragement over this past year. As we continue to adapt to our "new reality," I ask for your commitment to St. Matthew's once again. Please continue to share with your parish community your time, talent, and treasure as we enter the New Year, with its new challenges, so we can continue to manifest Christ’s presence in our Nation's capital. On behalf of the Cathedral clergy and staff, I wish you and your loved ones a blessed and happy New Year.
—Msgr. Jameson
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Epiphany Organ Recital
Mark the closing of the Christmas season enjoying works of G. F. Handel, J. S. Bach, Jonathan Scott, Joseph Jongen, and Henri Mulet, brought to life on our Lively-Fulcher organ by Cathedral Principal Organist, Paul Hardy. Join us next Sunday, January 8, the Feast of the Epiphany, at 3:15pm in the Cathedral. The performance also will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.
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Parish Notes
Rectory Office Reception Hours
Christmas Week, Monday - Friday, Dec. 26 - 30 – Closed
Saturday, Dec. 31, New Year's Eve – 9am to 4pm
Sunday, Jan. 1, New Year's Day – Closed
Monday, Jan. 2 – Closed
Ministry Breaks
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RCIA reconvenes on Wednesday, January 4.
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Young Adult Coffeehouse does not meet on January 1, reconvening on January 8. Click here to download and join the CYA Slack group to check on announcements from our Young Adult leadership in the meantime.
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Meditation sessions do not meet via Zoom on January 1, or in-person on January 2.
Position Opening for Bilingual Rectory Office Receptionist
St. Matthew’s seeks a full-time, bilingual (in English & Spanish) receptionist with experience.
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Pilgrimage to Poland
St. Matthew's friend and former parishioner, Fr. Ken Gill, leads a spring pilgrimage, "Walk in the Footsteps of St. John Paul II," April 17 - 26, 2023.
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January Events
Check out all upcoming liturgies and events on our website calendar (click here or below).
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Ministerio Hispano
Misa de Santa María Madre de Dios en español
Misa a la 1pm, Padre Benson, celebrante
Vea nuestra página web de transmisiones en vivo
más tarde hoy para obtener enlaces a YouTube y al Programa.
Próximos Eventos
Clases de Catecismo enpara niños, adolescentes y adultos
No hay clases el domingo 1 de enero.
Grupo de Oración
El Grupo de Oración en español se reune en el salón de conferencias del oeste el martes 3 de enero a las 7 de la tarde por un Rosario.
Clases de Catecismo en español
Charla con Padre Benson y celebración de Reyes en el salón de conferencias del norte el domingo 8 de enero.
Santo Rosario por teléfono en español
Todos los dias a las 3pm (347-378-0694, PIN 283 201 937#) (no hay oración el domingo 1 de enero)
Contacto
Para más información sobre el Ministerio Hispano, 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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Noticias
Vacante en Puesto de Oficina: Receptionista para la Oficina de la Rectoria
La Catedral de San Mateo busca una recepcionista bilingüe (inglés y español) y con experiencia para trabajar a tiempo completo.
LEER MAS
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