20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 14, 2022
"I have come to set the earth on fire,
and how I wish it were already blazing!" (Lk 12:49)
MASSES
Saturday, August 13 at 5:30pm Vigil
Sunday, August 14 at 7am, 9am, 11am,
1pm (en español)
5:30pm (5:30pm Program) 
Cantor & organ/piano at all Masses except Sunday 7am
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LIVESTREAMS
11am | YouTube | Program | Readings
1pm (en español) | YouTube | Programa | Lecturas

A GOSPEL REFLECTION by L.J. Milone
"There are many things in life that give us pleasure and thrills, but Jesus reveals how these things do not come close to true happiness. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus shows us real happiness and the path we must take to discover this happiness. This path involves letting go of everything limiting us, everything blocking out love. Jesus seems to be saying, 'If you want real joy, you will have to let go of some things you may never have thought were attachments, and this is going to upset everything in your life.'” READ L.J.'S FULL REFLECTION
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK
Let us pray
—for the sick, especially Earle Silvers, Colleen House, Mary & Carl Milewski, Therese Fergo, Maria Gianino, Yolanda Mendez Acevedo, Mary Sullivan, Anne Rader, Robyn Nishimi, Bryson Anderson, Paul Gruber, and Blanca Rose Juarez; and
—for the recently deceased, especially Jose-sito Aybar
POPE FRANCIS' AUGUST PRAYER INTENTION
Let us pray with Pope Francis “for small and medium sized businesses; in the midst of economic and social crisis, may they find ways to continue operating, and serving their communities.” WATCH THE AUGUST POPE VIDEO
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
August 15, 2022
"My soul magnifies the Lord." (Lk 1:46)
Pope Francis, reflecting on the Gospel for the Assumption, unpacks the key word of the Magnificat prayer. "What does our Mother advise us? Today in the Gospel the first thing she says is: 'My soul magnifies the Lord' (Lk 1:46). Accustomed to hearing these words, perhaps we no longer pay attention to their meaning. To 'magnify' literally means 'to make great', to enlarge. Mary 'aggrandises the Lord': not problems, which she did not lack at the time, but the Lord. How often, instead, we let ourselves be overwhelmed by difficulties and absorbed by fears! Our Lady does not, because she puts God as the first greatness of life. From here the Magnificat springs forth, from here joy is born: not from the absence of problems, which come sooner or later, but joy is born from the presence of God who helps us, who is near us." (Angelus, 15 August 2020)
MASSES FOR THE SOLEMNITY
Cardinal Gregory at 12:10pm
Join us for Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (not a holy day of obligation this year) on Monday, August 15.
  • Masses | 7:30am, 12:10pm (Cantor & organ) (Cardinal Gregory) (livestreamed on ADW YouTube channel) & 5:30pm (Cantor & organ) 
  • Sacrament of Reconciliation | 11am - 12 Noon 
  • No Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Weekday Mass, Confessions & Adoration
Come for the Eucharist weekdays at our 12:10pm Mass, with opportunity for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament exposed on the main altar from 11am to Noon (no Adoration Monday, August 15). Msgr. Jameson celebrates the 12:10pm Mass on his 80th birthday, Thursday, August 18, with Fr. Hurley hearing Confessions from 11am to Noon.
 
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated in the Cathedral Monday through Friday from 11am to Noon, and on Saturday from 4 to 5pm. Masks are required in the Confessional. You may also call the rectory office at 202-347-3215 to make an appointment for Confession.
Happy 80th, Msgr. Jameson
YOU ARE INVITED!
Msgr. Jameson, who turns 80 on Thursday, August 18, would love to greet you in the Great Hall after the 7am, 9am, 11am or 1pm Masses on Sunday, August 21. On that day he celebrates an 80th birthday Mass at 11am. Join us for Mass and come by afterward to wish him well, mingle with fellow parishioners, and enjoy light refreshments.

¡ESTAN INVITADOS!
El Monseñor Jameson, quien celebra su cumpleaños número 80 el jueves, 18 de agosto, desea saludarlos a ustedes en el Gran Salón después de las misas de la 7am, 9am, 11am o 1pm del domingo, 21 de agosto. Ese día celebra la misa de su cumpleaños 80 a las 11am. Vengan a felicitarlo, compartir con otros miembros de la parroquia, y disfrutar de refrigerios livianos.
Early Fall Liturgies & Music
S/HE WHO SINGS ...
The Schola Cantorum, the Cathedral's semi-professional choir, has openings for experienced singers in all voice parts. Wednesday evening rehearsals (7pm) begin in mid-September. Contact Thomas Stehle for more information or to arrange an audition. Click the image to hear the Schola's rendition of Ad te levavi animam meam (Palestrina) (Dec. 2019)
PATRONAL FEAST & MORE
St. Matthew's choirs return from summer hiatus on the weekend of our parish celebration of the Feast of St. Matthew on September 18. Save the dates for this and other special Masses:


  • Solemnity of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist (proper) – Masses on Wed, Sept 21 at 7:30am, 12:10pm & 5:30pm


  • 108th World Day of Migrants and Refugees – Archdiocesan Mass on Sun, Sept 25 at 11am, Bishop Dorsonville
Faith Formation
RCIA INQUIRY
St. Matthew's RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) process for the 2022 - 2023 year meets Wednesday, August 17 and most Wednesday evenings. FIND MORE INFORMATION

CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATON
Registration for Children's Faith Formation for the 2022-2023 year is open. You may download the information sheet and registration form. 
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION
Interested in exploring Christian meditation?

  • Zoom: Sundays at 1:30pm; Wednesdays at 8pm (through September 7) GET THE LINK
  • In-person: Mondays & Wednesdays at 12:45pm in the St. Francis Chapel beginning September 12
AUGUST BOOK CLUB
"Cathonomics: How Catholic Tradition Can Create a More Just Economy should especially find its way onto the required reading list at every Catholic business school."
Join the Cathedral Book Club on Thursday evening, August 25, 7 - 8:15pm, for a discussion of "Cathonomics: How Catholic Tradition Can Create a More Just Economy," by former parishioner Anthony M. Annett. Read the February 2022 review in National Catholic Reporter. FIND MORE INFORMATION

FALL PREVIEW
St. Matthew's fall 2022 offerings include:



Social Justice Ministries
SUMMER IN THE CITY FOOD DRIVE
On the weekend of August 27/28, St. Matthew's will collect your donations of non-perishable food items at all Masses to benefit the John S. Mulholland Family Foundation food pantries at several DC parishes. READ MORE

FALL ESL CLASSES
St. Matthew’s Social Justice Committee aims to relaunch its English as a Second Language (ESL) program this Fall! We are looking for people eager to teach ESL to non-native English speakers. We also need people to help form a welcoming, multilingual community here at St. Matthew’s. If you have experience teaching English or would like to start, please email Kerry Read, including “ESL” in the subject line. 
Ministerio Hispano
EVENTOS

  • Inscripción para clases de catequesis en español – el domingo 14 de agosto de 10:30am a 12pm en el salón de conferencias del norte


  • Grupo de Oración en español: Rosario seguideo por una celebra seguido por una celebración con Msgr. Jameson – el martes 16 de agosto a las 7pm en el salón de conferencias del norte

Para más información, envíe un email a Padre John Benson o llame la oficina de la rectoría al 202-347-3215.
INGLES COMO SEGUNDO IDIOMA 
Después de dos años de interrupción, el comité de Justicia Social tiene el objetivo de reiniciar su programa de Ingles como segundo idioma (ESL) este otoño. LEER MAS.
Archdiocesan Events
Quick Links
Events through next week are in-person unless noted
See August calendar.

See you 'round the Cathedral!