11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 13, 2021
"The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower. All who come to him will live forever." (Gospel Acclamation)
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After last Sunday's Corpus Christi celebration (see photos), we return to Ordinary Time. Why 'Ordinary'? - not in the sense of 'commonplace' or 'unremarkable,' but because it uses ordinal numbering. This Sunday is the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, and the Gospel reading is from St. Mark.
Sunday Masses
7am (English) | 10am (English) | 1pm (Spanish) | *5:30pm (English)
*5:30pm Mass interpreted for the deaf (see 5:30pm Mass Program)
Livestreamed Masses
10am (English), Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson, celebrant
1pm (Spanish), Padre John Benson, celebrante
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Happy Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus! (June 11) and Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (June 12)! The Morning Offering is a prayer that brings us into both hearts.
O Jesus through the
Immaculate Heart of Mary,
I offer You my prayers, works, joys, sufferings of this day,
in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world.
I offer them for all the intentions of
Your Sacred Heart:
the salvation of souls, the reparation for sin, the reunion of Christians;
and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father this month.
Amen.
Remembering St. Anthony of Padua (June 13)
The June 13 Feast of St. Anthony of Padua is omitted this year since it falls on a Sunday. We can still remember and honor this beloved saint in our hearts. How about revisiting Fr. Jack Hurley's 2020 video reflection on St. Anthony, or spending a quiet moment in the St. Anthony Chapel before or after Mass?
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Reopening and Related Updates |
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Welcoming All Back to Mass
Cardinal Gregory and the Bishops of the Province of Baltimore last week jointly announced that the dispensation of the Sunday and Holy Day Mass obligation will be lifted beginning June 26/27. The bishops write: “We welcome and encourage the faithful to return to full in-person participation of the Sunday Eucharist, the source and summit of our Catholic faith.”
Expanded Hours and Lifting of Capacity Limit
The Cathedral doors are now open for a few more hours each weekday, and all day on Sundays! Our Mass schedule is unchanged, and face coverings are still required in the Cathedral ..
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Monday, June 14
Tuesday, June 15
Wednesday, June 16
Thursday, June 17
Friday, June 18
Saturday, June 19 (St. Romuald)
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Prayers for the Sick and Deceased
Let us pray for the sick who have asked for prayers, especially Jenny Mulhare, Blanca Rose Juarez, Gloria Harrington, Bill Largess, and Eileen Ahearn, and for the recently deceased, especially Quentin M. Garcia, Jr, Fr. Anthony Krisak and Fred Moleck. You may add a name to the parish prayer list by emailing Msgr. Jameson. If you are asking for prayers on behalf of another person, please get their permission.
Coffeehouse Meets on Zoom
The Cathedral Young Adults have been meeting outdoors lately, but this Sunday, June 13, they invite all young adults (20s and 30s) to gather for a Virtual Coffeehouse at 7:30pm. Download and join the CYA Slack group so you can get the Zoom link to join the conversation on Sunday!
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Holy Hour in the Cathedral
Come and pray before the Blessed Sacrament on Monday, June 14 at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm) at a Cathedral Holy Hour for the Intentions of our Ordinandi of the Archdiocese of Washington, and an increase in Vocations to the priesthood and Consecrated Life.
Pray for our Priests
Let us pray for our priests as they celebrate their anniversaries of priestly ordination - Msgr. Jameson and Fr. Jack have celebrated theirs, and Fr. John's 2nd anniversary is Friday, June 18.
Priest Jubilarians
In May Cardinal Gregory presided at a Jubilarian Mass celebrating the priests who marked milestone anniversaries of 60, 50, 40 and 25 in 2021 or 2020. Is there a priest you know among the jubilarians? Check out the Catholic Standard article.
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Marriage Jubilarians
This year's Jubilarian Mass honoring couples celebrating 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70+ years of marriage will be celebrated by Cardinal Gregory on Sunday, June 27 at 3pm in the Cathedral. While registration is closed, all are invited to join via livestream on the Archdiocese of Washington’s YouTube channel. ADW photo above
Jubileo de Bodas
Este año, la Misa Jubilar honrando a las parejas que celebran 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 y 70+ años de matrimonio será celebrada por el Cardenal Gregory el domingo, 27 de junio, a las 3pm en la Catedral. Aunque el período de registración ha caducado, todos están invitados a participar por transmisión en vivo por el canal YouTube de la Arquidiócesis de Washington.
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Summer Bible Study
You may still register for either of two parishioner-led groups in our Little Rock Scripture Study, "Angels in the Bible." Groups meet virtually once each week - one group on Sunday afternoons, and one on Monday evenings. Classes have just begun, and there is room for you!
John Thompson's Story in June
Fr. Jack Hurley leads a Cathedral Book Club Zoom discussion of "I Came as a Shadow: An Autobiography," by John Thompson, on Thursday, June 17, from 7 to 8pm. It is the story of the recently deceased native Washingtonian whose life on and off the basketball court threw America’s unresolved struggle with racial justice into sharp relief. Email Fr. Hurley to request the link to join!
New Year of RCIA Inquiry
If you know someone who is interested in becoming Catholic, or who wishes to receive the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist, please let them know about St. Matthew's RCIA Inquiry, which begins July 14. Inquiry will meet virtually, on Wednesday evenings, from 7 to 8:30pm.
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Social Justice Ministries |
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"Come and have breakfast" "Vengan a desayunar" Jn 20:12
Jesus' own words of invitation grace a new tablecloth/banner that helps St. Matthew's Sidewalk Ministry volunteers to welcome our homeless neighbors on Monday mornings . How can you be a part of this ministry?
- Sign up to prepare 10 lunches at home and donate them once a month
- Sign up to help distribute lunches and toiletries 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)
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Blood Drive for Children's Hospital
In memory of baby Margo, a former parishioner and patient of Children’s Hospital, St. Matthew's will host Margo’s Drive on Sunday, June 20 from 10am to 3pm, in the North Conference Room. Register to give by calling the blood donor center at 202-476-5437 or scheduling online at Make an Appointment (cnmcblooddonor.com).
Virtual Social Justice Committee Meeting
Interested parishioners are invited to attend a virtual meeting of the Social Justice and Community Service Committee on Monday, June 28 at 6:45pm. Email Norma Canedo-Estrada for the link to connect.
Petition to "Save Hyde. Save Lives."
As Catholics, we are gravely concerned about the prospect of expansion of taxpayer funding of abortion. For 45 years, the Hyde Amendment and other life-saving appropriations riders have prevented taxpayers from being forced to pay for elective abortion. The amendment has had longstanding bipartisan support since 1976 but is now at risk of being overturned. Please consider signing a USCCB-sponsored petition to Congress (Save Hyde. Save Lives.)
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Wednesday Afternoon Recital
Join us Wednesday, July 7 at 12:40pm for a concert by organist Peter Mayer, free and open to the public, and livestreamed on the Cathedral YouTube channel. Peter, currently at the University of Toronto, will be here with us after a May 2020 performance was cancelled due to COVID restrictions. Next in our series is a summer concert by Stefan Donner (Vienna, Austria). on Sunday, August 1.
Concerts on YouTube
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What's New on YouTube?
Click below to View
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Msgr. Jameson, 10am Mass Homily
Corpus Christi
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Padre Benson, Homilía de la Misa
a la 1:00 de la tarde
Corpus Christi y Primera Comunión
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Organ Recital by Andy Brown
featuring works of Widor, Bach, Alain, Locklair and Vierne
June 9, 2021
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A mix of virtual and in-person events
See you 'round the Cathedral!
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