19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 8, 2021
“I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread
will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” (Jn 6:51)
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Sunday Masses
7am | 10am | 1pm (Spanish) | *5:30pm
Face coverings still required inside the
Cathedral, regardless of vaccination status
Livestreamed Masses
10am (English), Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson, celebrant
1pm (Spanish), Padre John Benson, celebrante
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"Receiving this Living Christ"
We continue with Jesus' Bread of Life discourse in this Sunday's Gospel reading from John, and hear of "the living bread."
Pope Francis encourages us not to resist when Jesus offers his very self as our food: "Before Jesus’ invitation to nourish ourselves of his Body and of his Blood, we might feel the need to dispute and to resist, as did those listeners whom today’s Gospel spoke of. This happens when we struggle to model our existence after that of Jesus, to act according to his criteria. By nourishing ourselves of this food we can enter into full harmony with Christ, with his sentiments, with his behaviour. This is so important: to go to Mass and partake in Communion, because receiving Communion is receiving this living Christ, who transforms us within and prepares us for heaven." (Angelus, 19 August 2018)
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Weekday Mass & Adoration
Confessions & Spiritual Direction
Come for the Eucharist weekdays at our 12:10pm Mass, with opportunity for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament exposed on the main altar from 11:30am to Noon. Doors open at 10am. Looking ahead, Msgr. Jameson celebrates the 12:10pm Mass on his 79th birthday, Wednesday, August 18.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated in the North Conference Room by appointment. Call the rectory office at 202-347-3215 to schedule a time. Social distancing is observed and masks are worn.
Spiritual direction is an ancient form of Christian listening and accompaniment. We provide and refer those interested to qualified spiritual directors who may be clergy, vowed religious, or laypersons, for monthly conversations. Contact Theresa Prymuszewski for more information.
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Celebrating Marriage
Couples interested in celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage at the Cathedral should review our guidelines for weddings. The next step is to call the rectory office at 202-347-3215 and ask to speak to a priest. Please contact us at least 9 months before your proposed wedding date. SEE A RECENT WEDDING POST ON FACEBOOK
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Events are in person unless otherwise noted.
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First Saturday Devotions – August 7 at 8:30am (following 8am Mass)
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Video Reflection by Fr. Hurley on St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) - Monday, August 9 premiere on the Cathedral YouTube channel
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Zoom Screening of PBS Pope Francis Profile - Thursday, August 12 at 7pm READ MORE
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Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Sunday, August 15 (regular Sunday Mass schedule; Cardinal Gregory, 10am Mass celebrant)
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Virtual Creation Care Green Team meeting – Thursday, August 19 at 6pm READ MORE
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Virtual Cathedral Book Club Discussion of "The Power and the Glory" – Thursday, August 19 at 7pm READ MORE
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Rosary for Life – Saturday, August 28 at 8:30am (following 8am Mass) in the Cathedral READ MORE
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Ministerio Hispano
¡Inscribe para el Catecismo 2021 - 2022!
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El Santo Rosario por teléfono en español – todos los dias a las 3pm, y lunes a viernes a las 8pm (347-378-0694, PIN 283 201 937#)
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Inscripción para el Catecismo 2021 - 2022 para niños, adolescentes y adultos – Las inscripciones serán aceptadas (llame a Fátima Aybar al 202-347-3215 ext. 541 o envíe un email) para las siguientes clases:
- Pre-Comunión
- Primera Comunión
- Pre-Confirmación
- Confirmación
- RICA de Niños
- RICA (Adultos)
- Catequesis Familiar
- Grupo de Jóvenes
- Grupo de adolescentes (Teenagers)
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Grupo de Oración Hispano – el lunes 16 de agosto a las 7pm en la catedral
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Prayers for the Sick
Let us pray for the sick, especially Paul Gruber, Blanca Rose Juarez, Gloria Harrington, Bill Largess, and Eileen Ahearn. Add a name to the parish prayer list by emailing Msgr. Jameson. I f you are asking for prayers for another person, please get their permission.
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A New RCIA Year - Are you, or is someone you know, interested in exploring the Catholic faith? St. Matthew's new season of RCIA Inquiry is underway, meeting virtually on Wednesday evenings. READ MORE
Fall Virtual Series on the Death Penalty - St. Matthew's hosts a new 7-session series by Renew International, Dignity and the Death Penalty: Evolution of Catholic Teaching. The series is based on the insights of Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJ, author of "Dead Man Walking: An Eye Witness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States." Registration is open for this Tuesday evening series that begins on September 28. READ MORE
Fall Virtual Study of Luke's Gospel - Our new fall Bible study, The Gospel of Luke, Part One begins in mid-October. Join us for a 6-session study of the Gospel that we will hear on Sundays beginning in Advent 2021. Register for either of two parishioner-led groups that will meet virtually once a week - on Sunday afternoons, or Monday evenings. READ MORE
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August Back-to-School Drive – You are invited to make a monetary donation through PayPal to help purchase supplies & backpacks for this year's Back-to-School Drive, which benefits local families in our Adopt-a-Family program. To volunteer to make calls or to stuff or distribute backpacks, contact Norma Canedo-Estrada. READ MORE.
Ministry to Homeless Neighbors - St. Matthew's Monday morning Sidewalk Ministry can use help in either of these ways:
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donate fruit, hard boiled eggs, or individually packaged breakfast food once a month
- donate gently worn men’s clothing items: t-shirts, sweatpants, khakis, jeans, sneakers, men’s work boots, backpacks for adults (must schedule drop-off).
Health & Wellness Fair - Save the date - October 17 - for this annual Cathedral parish event offering health screening for you and your family! To volunteer to assist on fair day, email the Health Fair Coordinator, David Scalzitti, or Social Justice co-chair Channing Pejic. READ MORE
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New on YouTube
Pope Francis invites us in August to pray for the Church, that She may receive from the Holy Spirit the grace and strength to reform herself in the light of the Gospel. WATCH
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Missing a hard copy bulletin? You can pick up a half-sheet Parish Update (English or Spanish) at the Cathedral main entrance - check the credenzas on either side of the main doors. Upcoming events are listed on one side, and the Mass and Confessions schedule on the other.
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Want to share the beauty of the Cathedral with someone you know? Our photo book (cover below) featuring the Cathedral's history, art and architecture vividly portrayed through color photographs by local photographer, Neil Greentree, is available for purchase. You may also purchase the Cathedral parish history published for our 175th Parish Anniversary. FIND PURCHASE INFO (updated link!)
See you 'round the Cathedral!
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