21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 22, 2021
“You have the words of eternal life.” (Jn 6:68)
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Sunday Masses
7am | 10am | 1pm (Spanish) | *5:30pm
Face coverings required inside the Cathedral
regardless of vaccination status
Livestreamed Masses
10am (English), Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson, celebrant
1pm (Spanish), Padre D. Agustín Mateo Ayala, celebrante
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Christ, the Living Bread
Near the end of Jesus' Bread of Life discourse, Peter answers Jesus' question, "Do you also want to leave?” with one of his own: “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life."
"From Peter’s question we understand that fidelity to God is a question of fidelity to a person, to whom we bind ourselves to walk together on the same road. And this person is Jesus. ... We need Jesus, to be with him, to be nourished at his table, on his words of eternal life! Believing in Jesus means making him the centre, the meaning of our life. Christ is not an optional element: he is the 'Living Bread', the essential nourishment." (Pope Francis, Angelus, 23 August 2015)
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Weekday Mass, Adoration & Confessions
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.
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.
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Patronal Feast
Cardinal Gregory celebrates a bilingual Mass on Sunday, September 19 at 11am for the Solemnity of St. Matthew (also livestreamed). Masses also will be celebrated on Saturday, September 18 at 5:30pm (Vigil), and on September 19 at 7am, 9am and 5:30pm (no 1pm Mass that day). Let's joyfully celebrate our patronal feast even though we will not gather for the previously announced block party.
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Respect Life
Monthly Rosary for Life - All are welcome to join St. Matthew's Respect Life Ministry members on Saturday, August 28 after the 8am Mass for a Rosary for Life in the Cathedral.
World Day of Migrants and Refugees - Join us in the Cathedral on Sunday, September 26 at 5:30pm as Bishop Dorsonville celebrates Mass to Commemorate the 107th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. VIEW THE FLIER | VER EL VOLANTE
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Children's Faith Formation Registration - Registration for Children's Faith Formation at St. Matthew's for the 2021-2022 year, which begins September 12, 2021, is now open. DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION PACKET
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 series, beginning September 28, by Renew International, Dignity and the Death Penalty: Evolution of Catholic Teaching, based on the insights of Sr. Helen Prejean, CSJ, author of "Dead Man Walking." Registration is open. READ MORE
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Fall Virtual Study of Luke's Gospel - Our 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 during Advent. Register for either of two parishioner-led groups that will meet virtually once a week. READ MORE
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Volunteer & Service Opportunities |
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Call for Catechists - We need Adult Catechists (teachers) (age 18+) and Adult Helpers (age 18+) for all grade levels for our new Catechetical Year. Contact Theresa Prymuszewski for more information. READ MORE
Back-to-School Drive – The Social Justice Committee is holding a virtual fundraising drive to benefit families in our Adopt-a-Family program. Donations will be used to purchase Target gift cards to help supplement their purchases of supplies. FIND OUT HOW TO DONATE
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Ministry to Homeless Neighbors - Support St. Matthew's Monday morning Sidewalk Ministry by donating:
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fruit, hard boiled eggs, or individually packaged breakfast food once a month, or
- gently used men's clothing, in particular: shoes, coats, jackets, jeans, durable pants and belts (no suits, dress pants or dress shirts, please) (must schedule drop-off).
Health & Wellness Fair - Save the date - October 17 - for this annual parish event offering health screening for all! 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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Organ Recital
Join us in the Cathedral on Wednesday, September 22 at 12:40pm, immediately following the 12:10pm Mass, and enjoy works by Bach, Saint-Saëns, and more performed by young organist Gabriel Galdo. The event is free and open to the public, and will be livestreamed. READ MORE
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Ministerio Hispano
El Santo Rosario por teléfono en español – todos los dias a las 3pm, ye lunes a viernes a las 8pm (347-378-0694, PIN 283 201 937#)
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)
107a Jornada Mundial del Migrante y del Refugiado – Misa a las 5:30pm el domingo 26 de septiembre, Obispo Dorsonville, celebrante principal, Mons. Jameson, concelebrante VER EL VOLANTE
Feria de Salud – Si usted está interesado en ser voluntario el día de la Feria de Salud, el domingo 17 de octubre de 10 de la mañana a 3 de la tarde, contacte a Norma Canedo-Estrada. LEER MAS
Para más información envíe un email a Fatima Aybar o llame la oficina de la rectoría al 202-347-3215.
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Prayer Intentions
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. If you are asking for prayers for another person, please get their permission.
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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Archdiocesan News
Cardinal Gregory in a new video invites us to join in exercising stewardship over God’s creation as the Archdiocese of Washington releases its Laudato Si' action plan. WATCH
St. Matthew's own Care for Creation Green Team Co-Chairs were core members of the Archdiocesan committee that prepared the action plan. READ THEIR MESSAGE
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Let's Stay Connected & Spread the Word! |
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Looking for a hard copy bulletin? Pick up our weekly half-sheet Parish Update (English or Spanish) at the Cathedral main entrance.
Have you taken the Cathedral virtual tour, with background accompaniment by our Schola Cantorum? With a drag or click of your mouse explore the Cathedral interior. TAKE THE TOUR
Our photo book (cover below) featuring the Cathedral's history, art and architecture is available for purchase. You also may purchase the Cathedral parish history published for our 175th Parish Anniversary. FIND PURCHASE INFO
See you 'round the Cathedral!
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