In this edition:

Sunday Lessons & Carols for Earth Day

Easter Mission in Dupont Circle

St. Thomas Aquinas at the Book Club

April Eucharistic Holy Hour

May Series: How to Be Happy Here and Now

Masses

Saturday, April 22 at 5:30pm (Vigil)

Sunday, April 23 at 7am, 9am, 11am,

1pm (en español) & 5:30pm (Interpreted for the Deaf) 

Online Offertory options | PayPal & FaithDirect

See Livestreams webpage for links.

Mystical Word

This week's Mystical Word reflection considers Luke's Gospel account of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. L.J. Milone writes that "The resurrection awakens us to our true, glorified state in God. . . . The disciples see. They see the Risen Jesus and in seeing him alive, alive in God, they come alive. They begin realizing who they are. But only as Jesus vanishes."

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Above, the mosaic scene behind the tabernacle in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel depicts the two disciples at Emmaus when they recognized Christ in the breaking of the bread. Click above for a virtual tour of the Cathedral.

Let us pray,

—for the sick, especially Patricia Castro, Michael Harrill, Eileen Elvin, Geralda Masi, Katie Roland, Peter Tan, Wayne Mullings, Theodore Merkle, Jr., Debbie Fairchild Harding, Vic Harding, Dr. Robert Ryan, Mary & Carl Milewski, Therese Fergo, Maria Gianino, Yolanda Mendez Acevedo, Anne Rader, Robyn Nishimi, Paul Gruber, and Blanca Rose Juarez; and

—for the spread of peace and non violence, by decreasing the use of weapons by States and citizens (Pope Francis' April Prayer Intention).

Easter Mission

Fr. John Benson gives an Easter Mission on Sunday afternoons through May 14 in Dupont Circle, and on Monday and Thursday evenings in our East Conference Room from May 15 to May 25. All are welcome!

Ministerio Hispano

Misa del III Domingo de Pascua (en español)

Bautizos en Misa

23 de abril a la 1pm

Vea nuestra página web de transmisiones en vivo para obtener enlaces a YouTube y al Programas.

Eventos

• Grupo de Oración en español – el martes 25 de abril a las 7pm en el salón de conferencias del oeste

• Catecismo 2023 – 2024 para niños, adolescentes y adultos – para inscribir, envíe un email a Fatima Aybar 

• Clase de Bautismo en español – el domingo 21 de mayo a las 9am en el salón de conferencias del este (para inscribir, envíe un email a Fatima Aybar)

Para más información envíe un email a Fatima Aybar o Padre John Benson, o llame la oficina de la rectoría al 202-347-3215.

Clases de Confirmación para Adultos

Se ofrecerán clases de preparación para el sacramento de la Confirmación para adultos activos, bautizados católicos que ya han recibido su primera comunión. Las clases serán los domingos 23, 30 de abril y 7, 14 de mayo a las 11am. Las personas interesadas enviar un email a Fatima Aybar o llamarla al 202-347-2315 x541 y deben venir a una entrevista antes del 23 de abril. Deben tener el certificado de bautizo vigente. 

Earth Day Lessons and Carols

Join us in the Cathedral on Sunday, April 23 at 7:30pm for our first Earth Day Lessons and Carols, with Msgr. Jameson presiding, and featuring the Cathedral Schola Cantorum in cooperation with St. Matthew's Creation Care Green Team!

Music will include the works of renaissance composer William Byrd, contemporary Scottish composer Chris Hutchings, as well as a French carol, a Spiritual, two Shaker tunes, a 9th century Gregorian chant and a 12th century chant of Hildegard of Bingen, all giving us another window into Earth Day themes and the writings of Pope Francis in his letter on the environment, Laudato Si’!

Penn Parking garage will be open late for this event.

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Young Organist Recital

Daniel Carroll, a senior at St. John's Catholic Prep in Frederick, MD, presents an organ recital at 12:40pm on Wednesday, May 3, following the 12:10pm Mass.



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Let's Get Reading

The Cathedral Book Club meets on Thursday, April 27 in the West Conference Room, 7 - 8pm, to discuss "The Quiet Light: A Novel about Saint Thomas Aquinas," by Louis de Wohl. 

Fr. Jack Hurley writes, "This is a historical novel rather than a traditional biography of Thomas Aquinas. Early on in the first chapter the ruthlessness of the excommunicated Emperor Frederick II seems to play a big part in the story. However, it is Thomas and his family who soon come to dominate the book. DeWohl succeeds brilliantly in combining the mighty intellect of the Saint with his holiness and engaging simplicity.”

Effortlessly Happy:

The Way of Jesus

Beginning May 2, L.J. Milone teaches a new Tuesday night, in-person series that explores Jesus’ way of spiritual liberation and teachings on how to be happy here and now regardless of life’s circumstances. We will reflect on Jesus' sayings, parables, and discourses in various translations and through the Greek original text. We meet in the East Conference Room from 7 to 9pm.

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Meditation Sessions

Drop in for a meditation session with instruction and practice, offered by L.J. Milone twice a week on Zoom (Sunday afternoons at 1:30pm and Wednesday evenings at 8pm), and in-person in the St. Francis Chapel (Mondays & Wednesdays at 12:45pm).

Coffee & Donuts after 9am Mass

The Knights of Columbus Potomac Council #433 will host coffee and donuts in front of the Cathedral on Sunday, April 23 after the 9am Mass. Stop by for a treat! 

Eucharistic Holy Hour

Come for silent adoration, with Confessions available, from 6 to 7pm on Monday, April 24.

Click above for info on our Adopt-a-Family program.

Alumni Service Day Thank-You

A special thanks goes out to the Alumni of The College of St. Benedict and Saint John’s University who, on Saturday, April 15, their day of service, donated grocery gift cards to our low-income families! Thank you for your support! 

SJC Meeting

St. Matthew's Social Justice Committee meets Monday, April 24 at 6:15pm in the North Conference Room. Interested parishioners are welcome to attend.

Parish Council Meeting

The Parish Pastoral Council meets on Monday, May 1 from 6:45 to 8:15pm in the Great Hall. Interested parishioners are welcome to attend.

First Friday and First Saturday

First Friday Adoration is held on May 5 from 12:45 to 5pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, with chairs and kneelers available in the chapel. First Saturday Devotions are celebrated on May 6 following the 12:0pm Mass.

Prayer List

To add a name to the prayer list of the sick or the recently deceased, email Msgr. Jameson. If asking for prayers for a person who is sick, please first get their permission.