November 8, 2020
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
"Stay awake and be ready! For you do not know on what day your Lord will come."
(Mt 24:42A, 44, Sunday's Gospel Acclamation)
Sunday Masses
7am (English) | 10am (English) 
1pm (Spanish) | 5:30pm (English)
5:30pm Mass interpreted for the deaf
Livestreamed Masses
10am (English)
Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson, celebrant
1pm (Spanish)
Fr. John Benson, celebrant
Online Offertory options:

All Masses are open to the public.
The Cathedral opens 30 minutes before each Mass and closes immediately after each Mass. See the guide to participating at Mass.
Please pray for the sick of our parish, including long-time parishioners Gloria Harrington and Mary Latka, and all who are ill with COVID-19.
We ask that parishioners please continue to make a regular offertory gift. You may place your donation in one of the collection baskets at the exits on Sundays, use one of the online donation options above, or mail your donation to the rectory office. Thank you for your critically needed support.
This weekend is the collection for the Retired Priests of the Archdiocese of Washington. Let's come together to help provide for men who have cared for the sacramental, spiritual and pastoral needs of the Church of Washington. You may contribute by -
  • using the envelope recently mailed to you
  • visiting adw.org/rpc 
  • texting “Priest” to 301-231-1816 (link to a secure form will be sent back to you).
You also may make a gift to this special collection via our parish online payment option, PayPal with debit & credit options, or via FaithDirect if you are enrolled.
Prayer after an Election

God of all nations, Father of the human family, we give you thanks for the freedom we exercise and the many blessings of democracy we enjoy in these United States of America.

We ask for your protection and guidance for all who devote themselves to the common good, working for justice and peace at home and around the world.

We lift up all our duly elected leaders and public servants, those who will serve us as president, as legislators and judges, those in the military and law enforcement.

Heal us from our differences and unite us, O Lord, with a common purpose, dedication, and commitment to achieve liberty and justice in the years ahead for all people, and especially those who are most vulnerable in our midst.

Amen.

Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, revised edition (Washington, DC: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2007).
Did you follow along last week with prayers for the daily intentions of the Election Novena shared on our Facebook page? Our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts are updated daily with Cathedral reminders and liturgy and event links, video reflections, news and information shared by the Archdiocese, Vatican News, and other sources, prayer helps and more. Let's stay connected!
Daily Readings

Monday, November 9 (Dedication of the Lateran Basilica)
Tuesday, November 10 (St. Leo the Great)
Wednesday, November 11 (St. Martin of Tours)
Thursday, November 12 (St. Josaphat)
Friday, November 13 (St. Frances Xavier Cabrini)
Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17; John 2:13-22 (readings from Dedication of the Lateran Basilica used on this solemnity)
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Cathedral Notes
November Remembrance
Did you know? You can choose a location in the Cathedral for the lighting of a votive candle in remembrance of a deceased loved one, or for intentions for the living. How about a candle burning before St. Anne, or St. Joachim with the child Mary, as you remember and pray for a grandparent? Click here to send us your intentions.

All are welcome to join St. Matthew's Reparation Society's Rosary and prayers this First Saturday, November 7 at 12:30pm, using this prayer pamphlet. Join by phone: 469-965-2556 (Conference ID:556 362 584# ).

Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, Mass is celebrated at 12:10pm. The Cathedral opens at 11:30am and closes immediately after the 12:10pm Mass. There is no Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament that day.

Committee Meetings
Virtual meetings of these parish committees are scheduled in November:

Anniversary of the
Dedication of the Cathedral
Join us on Saturday, November 14 as we celebrate the 44th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral Church of St. Matthew the Apostle. This often overlooked anniversary is celebrated as a solemnity - this year, by Fr. Hurley at the 8am Mass. If you can't make it for Mass, celebrate by taking our 360° virtual tour! Read more.
Faith Formation
A COVID Talk Not to be Missed
Join us online on Tuesday, November 10 at 7pm as Emily R. Cash, Psy.D., Director of St. Luke Center (Louisville, KY), speaks to us on “Managing Grief and Loss As a Result of COVID-19.” Dr. Cash (photo above) is a licensed psychologist and a member of the clinical services department at Saint Luke Institute since 2006. Read more and get details on how to connect.

Creating a Culture of Encounter, Solidarity, and Collaboration 
Fr. Tom Ryan, CSP (photo above) joins us on Tuesday, November 24 for a Zoom session on “Fratelli Tutti,” Pope Francis' encyclical that conveys a vision for our post-pandemic world in which we recognize our need for one another. Read more. Read "Fratelli Tutti."

Study of St. Mark's Gospel
You may still join our study of St. Mark's Gospel by Little Rock Scripture Study, which runs through November. Register now for either of two groups that meet virtually - one on Sunday afternoons, and one on Monday evenings. Read more.
Social Justice & Community Service Updates
Adopt-a-Family Thanksgiving Drive
Answer the call to be present to neighbors in need by contributing to our Thanksgiving Gift Card Drive. Click here to donate (specify Adopt-a-Family Thanksgiving Drive in the notes section), mail a check to the rectory, or schedule a time to deliver gift cards (Safeway/Giant, $25/$50). For more information or to confirm receipt of your donation, email Fr. John Benson and Norma Canedo.

Social Justice Blog Debut | "Follow Me"
Volunteers now have a space to share thoughts and reflections on Gospel living through service in community. Social Justice Coordinator Norma Canedo inaugurates the new Social Justice blog, "Follow Me," with a reflection on working with our volunteers and serving the homeless during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sidewalk Ministry Volunteer Opportunities
Want to help with our Monday morning ministry to the homeless (open even on rainy Mondays!)? Contact Norma Canedo to volunteer in any of these ways:
  • prepare 10 lunches or pre-packaged hot meals and deliver on Monday morning, once a month
  • help serve in person, 7:30am – 9am, once a month
  • donate gently worn men’s sweatpants, casual pants, jeans, t-shirts, hoodies, sneakers, or work boots (must schedule drop-off).
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