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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 29, 2023
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven." (Mt 5:3)
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In this edition:
Lenten Faith Formation Preview
Celebrating Life and Black History Month
Ministerio Hispano
& more!
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Prayers for the Sick & Recently Deceased
Let us pray for
—the sick, especially 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, especially Jessica Aybar, Joicey White Granados, and Colleen House Gizzi.
A Funeral Mass for Colleen House Gizzi, longtime parishioner and faithful Cathedral lector, will be celebrated in the Cathedral on Saturday, February 18 at 2pm, with visitation beginning at 1pm.
To add a name to the prayer list, email Msgr. Jameson. If asking for prayers for a person who is sick, please first get their permission.
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Last Sunday 11am Mass-goers enjoyed The Travelling Choir of St. Paul's Choir School (Harvard Square, Boston), who provided accompaniment at Mass and a brief prelude concert. Click the photo and listen! | |
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Blessing of Candles, Blessing of Throats
On the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Thursday, February 2, celebrating Christ, the light to the nations, the candles to be used throughout the year will be blessed at the 7:30am Mass. On Friday, February 3, the Memorial of St. Blaise, there will be a blessing of throats at all Masses.
First Friday and First Saturday
First Friday Adoration is held on February 3 from 12:45 to 5pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, with chairs and kneelers available in the chapel. First Saturday Devotions are celebrated on February 4 following the 12:10pm Mass.
Ordination of Two New Auxiliary Bishops
The episcopal ordinations of Bishop-elect Juan Esposito-Garcia and Bishop-elect Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will be at the Cathedral at 2pm on Tuesday, February 21. Watch the livestream of the Ordination Mass on the Archdiocese of Washington YouTube channel.
READ THE CATHOLIC STANDARD ARTICLE
Schola Cantorum Openings
There are limited openings for experienced singers in all voice parts of the Schola Cantorum. Please contact Tom Stehle for an audition.
Choirs on Winter Hiatus
Our three choirs are on winter hiatus. The Schola Cantorum returns on Ash Wednesday, February 22, and our Spanish and Contemporary Choirs return the First Sunday of Lent, February 26.
March Organ Recital
We welcome Joy Leilani-Garbutt, Director of Music at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, San Francisco, for an organ recital at 12:40pm on Wednesday, March 1.
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New Zoom Study of Revelation
St. Matthew's hosts a 7-session Bible Study on the Book of Revelation on consecutive Monday evenings, beginning January 30, from 7 to 8:30pm on Zoom. Register now and purchase the study guide.
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Lenten Preview
Plan now to attend two in-person Faith Formation events in late February, and watch for the premiere of a pre-recorded On Demand series by L.J. Milone on 14th century German mystic Meister Eckhart. L.J. is the author of Nothing but God: The Everyday Mysticism of Meister Eckhart, published in 2019.
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Lenten Morning Retreat
Letting go - the ultimate path for Jesus' followers, as taught by Jesus himself - is the focus of a retreat on Saturday, February 25, 9am - 1pm, in the Great Hall, led by L.J. Milone.
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VIEW THE FLIER
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Mystical Lectures on Sirach
L.J. Milone offers a course on the Book of Sirach on Tuesdays of Lent, beginning February 28, from 7 to 8:30pm in the East Conference Room.
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VIEW THE FLIER
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Pure Release: Exploring the Mysticism of Meister Eckhart
For Lent, watch on demand pre-recorded Zoom sessions by L.J. Milone on Meister Eckhart's teachings. A live Zoom Q/A on March 30 rounds out the series.
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Let's Get Reading for Lent!
The Cathedral Book Club is reading "John of the Cross: The Ascent to Joy" for Lent (March 1 meeting), a gem of this saint's spiritual writings edited by Carmelite Marc Foley (later edition pictured; purchase either one).
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The Saints with Fr. Jack
Did you catch Fr. Jack Hurley's video reflections this past week? Watch his 2022 reflection on St. Frances de Sales (Memorial was Tuesday, January 24), and his 2021 reflection on the Conversion of St. Paul (Feast was Wednesday, January 25).
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Above, a friendly group from Our Lady Help of Christians parish (Waldorf, MD) attended the Youth Mass and posed on our front steps (shared on Instagram by @olhocmd). Below, a group from St. Matthew's who gathered to participate in the March for Life. | |
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ESL Registration
Students may still register for the Spring Semester of St. Matthew's English as a Second Language program on class nights - Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 6:30 and 7:30pm, at St. Matthew’s Education Center, 1726 N Street, NW.
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January Rosary for Life
Join the Respect Life Ministry on Saturday, January 28 at 11:30am (*new time) in the Cathedral as we pray our monthly Rosary for Life and litanies to Our Lady and St. Joseph.
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Celebrating Black History Month | |
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Fr. Augustus Tolton: Book Reading & Reflection
In-person and via Zoom
As preparation for Black History Month, the Social Justice Committee invites you, on Tuesday, January 31 at 6pm in the East Conference Room, to the second of three evenings of reading and reflection on "Fr. Augustus Tolton: The Slave Who Became the First African-American Priest," by Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers. You may also join via Zoom (click on the flier for a pdf with Zoom links).
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ADW Mass for Black History Month
All are invited to this year's Archdiocese of Washington Mass commemorating Black History Month celebrated by Cardinal Gregory on Sunday, February 5 at Holy Comforter - St. Cyprian Catholic Church (SE DC) at 9am.
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Próximos Eventos
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Grupo de Oración - el salón de conferencias del norte el martes 31 de enero a las 7 de la tarde por una charla con Padre Edgardo (Lalo) Jara, OFM.
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Grupo de Oración - el salón de conferencias del oeste el martes 7 de febrero a las 7 de la tarde por Misa en español y celebración de los cumpeaños en el mes de febrero
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Misa con unción de los enfermos en español - el domingo 12 de febrero a la 1pm
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Clase de Bautismo en Español - el domingo 19 de febrero a las 9am en el salón de conferencias del este (para inscribir, envíe un email a Fatima Aybar)
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Santo Rosario por teléfono en español - Todos los dias a las 3pm (347-378-0694, PIN 283 201 937#)
Registro ESL
Los estudiantes aún pueden registrarse para el programa de inglés como segundo idioma del semestre de primavera de St. Matthew's en las noches de clase, los martes y miércoles, de 6:30 a 7:30pm, en St. Matthew's Education Center, 1726 N Street, NW. Para más información envíe un email a Ricardo Tobar.
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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Parish Notes
Rectory Office Reception Hours
Until further notice, the rectory office hours are as follows:
- Monday - Friday – 10am to 3pm
- Saturday & Sunday – 9am to 4pm
ADW Employment Openings
See a recent listing of employment opportunities with the Archdiocese of Washington.
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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See you 'round the Cathedral! | | | | |
