Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
November 21, 2021
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In this edition:
We end the liturgical year celebrating Christ our King, followed by our bilingual Thanksgiving Day Mass. Beginning the circle again, we honor Mary in December and anticipate with her the birth of the baby king in our First Sunday of Advent celebration (scroll down for Advent!). Look for the Blessing & Lighting of the Advent wreath at all Masses on November 28!
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"His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not be taken away, his kingship shall not be destroyed." (Dn 7:14)
Join us as we close out this Church year and pray that Christ may always reign in and through us!
Masses this Weekend (click on Mass time for program)
Penn Parking Garage next to the Cathedral open 8:30am - 7pm Sundays
Sunday Livestreams
Online Offertory options
Let us pray for the sick, including Mary Sullivan, Anne Rader, Robyn Nishimi, Raymond Jacob, Bryson Anderson, Paul Gruber, Blanca Rose Juarez, Gloria Harrington, and Bill Largess. Let us pray for the recently deceased, including James Mattingly, Charmidivina Cruz, Harold Joseph III, Christopher Forte and Barbara Roy. Add a name to the parish prayer list by emailing Msgr. Jameson. If you are asking for prayers for someone who is sick, please first get their permission.
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Bilingual Mass
All are welcome in the Cathedral for a bilingual Thanksgiving Day Mass on November 25 at 10am, with Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson as celebrant and Fr. John Benson as homilist. The Mass - the only one of the day - will be livestreamed. Check the website homepage next week for the program link.
Adopt-a-Family Drive
In a spirit of gratefulness, we can still assist needy families at Thanksgiving by donating grocery gift cards (Safeway or Giant, $25 or $50) or making a financial donation towards the purchase of gift cards.
Thank you!
Schedule Notes
On Friday, November 26 Masses are celebrated at 7:30am and 12:10pm. The Cathedral closes immediately after the 12:10pm Mass. There are no Confessions or Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on November 25 or 26. The rectory office is closed both days.
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Meditation Groups
Meditation Group meetings, in-person and via Zoom, are offered multiple times each week by L.J. Milone, Director of Faith Formation. VIEW THE FLIER
Exploring the Catholic Faith
RCIA meets virtually on Wednesday evenings. Newcomers are welcome! READ MORE
Children's Faith Formation Registration
You may still register your child for Children's Faith Formation, which this year is home-school based (texts provided). READ MORE
Cathedral Coffeehouse
Social Justice Committee Meeting
The Social Justice Committee meets on Monday, November 29 at 6:30pm via Zoom. All are welcome to join the discussion of present and future initiatives. READ MORE
Always God's Children Meeting
Always God's Children, the Cathedral ministry that fosters Christian community and spiritual growth among persons who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual, as well as their friends and family members, meets on Sunday, December 12 at 3:30pm in the West Conference Room. READ MORE
Part-time Sacristan Opening
Please email Msgr. Jameson or call him at 202-347-3215 if you are interested in applying for St. Matthew's part-time sacristan position.
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#iGiveCatholic #GivingTuesday Campaign - Give us a Strong Start!
Giving Tuesday is November 30, 2021 but Advance Giving is in full swing during the run-up! This year St. Matthew's volunteers share thoughts on service to the parish, our Cathedral visitors, and our neighbors in the downtown DC community. Read about what they do and why they do it. We hope you see what they see in St. Matthew's - a place worthy and wanting of your support.
Will you give us a strong start to Giving Tuesday 2021 by making a donation NOW on our #iGiveCatholic webpage? Thank you for your support!
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On YouTube
Wednesday Concert
If you missed last week's midday organ recital by Matthew Cates, watch now and enjoy 40 minutes of all-French music, with a brief introduction by this talented young artist.
Video Premiere Next Week
Check the Saints with Fr. Jack playlist on Wednesday, November 24 for the video premiere of his reflection on St. Andrew Dung Lac and the Vietnamese Martyrs. There were 117 martyrs in all, representing three centuries, canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1988.
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Quick Links for Next Week
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Adopt-a-Family Drives - through Sundays, 11/21 (Thanksgiving) & 12/5 (Christmas) READ MORE
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RCIA Inquiry - Wednesdays at 7pm READ MORE
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Meditation Groups - throughout the week VIEW THE FLIER
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Gospel of Luke - Sunday 11/21 at 3:30pm READ MORE
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Young Adult Coffeehouse - Sunday 11/21 following the 5:30pm Mass READ MORE
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Monday Morning Ministry - Mondays at 7:30am DONATE OR VOLUNTEER
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Gospel of Luke - Monday 11/22 at 7pm READ MORE
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Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, 11/25 SEE SCHEDULE
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Day after Thanksgiving Holiday – Friday, 11/26 SEE SCHEDULE
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Rosary for Life – Sat, 11/27 at 8am READ MORE
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Virtual Social Justice Committee Meeting – Monday, 11/29 at 6:30pm FIND LINK
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Ministerio Hispano
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Programa de Adopte-una-Familia Colecta para el Día de Acción de Gracias - donación de tarjetas de regalo de Safeway o Giant hasta el 21 de noviembre VEA EL VOLANTE BILINGÜE
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Clase de Bautismo en espanol - el domingo 21 de noviembre a las 9am en el salón de conferencias del este
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Celebración de Acción de Gracias del Grupo de Oración – el martes 23 de noviembre a las 7pm el salón de conferencias del norte (en español)
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Misa Bilingüe el Día de Acción de Gracias – el jueves 25 de noviembre a las 10am
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Programa de Adopte-una-Familia Colecta para Navidad - colección de tarjetas de regalo de Visa, American Express o Mastercard antes y despues de misas 27/28 de noviembre y 4/5 de diciembre VEA EL VOLANTE BILINGÜE
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Retiro de Adviento - el sabado 4 de diciembre a las 9:30am a 4pm (en español) LEER MAS
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Grupo de Oración – todos los martes a las 7pm en el salón de conferencias del oeste (el martes 23 de noviembre, en el salón de conferencias del este)
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Inscripción para el Catecismo para niños, adolescentes y adultos (envíe un email a Fatima Aybar )
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El Santo Rosario por teléfono – todos los dias a las 3pm, y lunes a viernes a las 8pm (347-378-0694, PIN 283 201 937#) (en español)
Para más información sobre los siguientes eventos, 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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First Sunday of Advent
November 28, 2021
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The Gospel readings for Advent 2021 are taken from the Gospel according to St. Luke - the subject of our Fall Bible study. Anticipating the joyous birth of our Savior, the readings first point us to contemplation of the end times.
Masses with Blessing & Lighting of the Advent Wreath
(check the website homepage next week for program links)
Saturday 5:30pm Vigil & Sunday 7am, 9am,11am, 1pm (Spanish), & 5:30pm
*5:30pm Mass interpreted for the deaf
Livestreams
At the 11am Mass Cardinal Gregory welcomes members of the Ecclesial Movements and New Communities of the Archdiocese of Washington.
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Advent at St. Matthew's
Adopt-a-Family Christmas Drive
Our parish tradition of helping parishioners and other local families in need at Christmas survives! You can assist by donating gift cards for families to purchase their own gifts or to meet urgent needs (Visa, American Express, or Mastercard, $25 or $50), or by making a financial donation towards the purchase of gift cards.
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Volunteers will accept donations before and after Masses on November 27/28 and December 4/5.
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Drop off donations at the rectory office or mail to the rectory (we would like to receive by December 5)
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Donate online (scroll to bottom) and email Norma Canedo-Estrada if you wish to confirm receipt.
Thank you!
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Here's a look ahead at opportunities for Advent preparation, including Marian celebrations, prayer & meditation, worship, Confession, study, and Christmas shopping!
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Meditation Groups | throughout Advent VIEW THE FLIER
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Advent Day of Recollection: "Fully Enjoying Life" | Saturday, December 4, 10am to 3pm, led by L.J. Milone READ MORE
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Retiro de Adviento | el sábado 4 de diciembre, 9:30am to 4pm (en español) LEER MAS
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Candlelight Prayer Service for World AIDS Day | Sunday, December 5 following the 5:30pm Mass READ MORE
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Masses for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, a holy day of obligation | Tuesday, December 7 at 5:30pm, and Wednesday, December 8 at 7:30am, 11am, 12:10pm (Cardinal Gregory), 5:30pm and 7pm (Spanish) (12:10pm Mass livestreamed on ADW YouTube channel)
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Virtual Walk with Mary (not at the Cathedral this year) | Saturday, December 11 Procession (from Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament to the Basilica), Rosary & Mass READ MORE
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Misa del III Domingo de Adviento, también celebrando a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe | el domingo 12 de diciembre a la 1pm (en español), Obispo Dorsonville) (livestreamed on Cathedral YouTube channel)
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Advent Communal Penance Service | Tuesday, December 14 at 12:10pm, Msgr. Jameson, presider and homilist (multiple priests available for Confession, in English and Spanish)
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Edith Stein: Essential Writings, Cathedral Book Club | Thursday, December 16 at 7pm READ MORE
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Gifts Made in the Holy Land offered for sale by Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation | Saturday & Sunday, December 18/19 in the East Conference Room after all Masses (including the Vigil and 5:30pm Sunday Masses)
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Eucharistic Holy Hour with Confessions | Monday, December 20 at 6pm
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Christmas Schedule
Celebrate with our St. Matthew's parish family the Feast of the Nativity of the Lord!
Vigil Masses on Christmas Eve
December 24
4:30pm (livestreamed)
7pm (bilingual in English and Spanish)
10pm (Cardinal Gregory) (livestreamed)
Masses on Christmas Day
December 25
9am, 11am (livestreamed)
1pm (Spanish) (livestreamed)
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