Solemnity of All Saints

Join us on Friday, November 1, at 12:10pm, as Cardinal Gregory celebrates a Mass for the Solemnity of All Saints. A Holy Day of Obligation.

Acompáñenos el 1 de noviembre a las 12:10pm en la Misa por la Solemnidad de Todos los Santos que celebrará el Cardenal Gregory en la Catedral de San Mateo Apóstol.

Mass for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day)

Join us on Saturday, November 2, at 12:10pm as Cardinal Gregory celebrates a Mass for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed.

Acompáñenos el 2 de noviembre a las 12:10pm en la Misa para la Conmemoración de Todos los Fieles Difuntos que celebrará el Cardenal Gregory en la Catedral de San Mateo Apóstol.

All Souls Day Masses at Catholic Cemeteries of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington

All Souls Day Masses will be offered at the following Catholic Cemeteries of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington: Masses will be celebrated November 2, at 9am at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 9am at Resurrection Cemetery and 9:30am at Mount Olivet Cemetery. READ MORE

November Remembrance Mass

We will honor the memory of family members and friends of parishioners who have died in the past year. Join us for this special Mass, when the Schola Cantorum will sing excerpts of the Duruflé and Fauré Requiems at the 11am Mass on Sunday, November 3.

The Catholic University of America and The Society of Catholic Scientists Gold Mass 

The 2024 Society of Catholic Scientists Gold Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral of Saint Matthew followed by a reception and talk at the Beacon Hotel. Dr. Jonathan I. Lunine, Professor of Planetary Science at the California Institute of Technology, will be presenting his talk “Looking for life elsewhere in the solar system as a Catholic scientist.” We hope that you will join us for this celebration! Mass is on Friday, November 15, at 9am.

Honor a Lifetime of Service of Our Retired Priests

This year’s retired priest collection takes place during the weekend of November 2nd and 3rd, 2024. Our priests enrich our lives in many ways: they baptize our children, comfort us in the confessional, witness our marriage vows and hold our loved ones hands as the Lord calls them home. Let’s join together to help provide care and housing for our retired priests so they can live their retirement in dignity. Archdiocese of Washington priests have selflessly served the faithful and the community to continue Christ’s mission for decades, and in some cases, more than a half century.

SEASON OF REMEMBRANCE

We remember our deceased loved ones in a special way throughout November. Each day a Mass is offered for this intention. Find envelopes in the pews on which to list the names of the deceased to be remembered at these Masses. You may drop your envelopes in the collection basket or at the rectory, and we will place them on the altar in the Wedding Chapel. 

Recordamos de una manera especial a nuestros difuntos en el mes de noviembre. Cada día una misa será ofrecida en la Catedral por esta intención. Encontrarán sobres en los bancos para que ustedes puedan poner los nombres de sus difuntos que se recordarán en estas misas diarias. Los sobres pueden echarse en la cesta de la colecta o traerlos a la rectoría y luego se pondrán en el altar de la Capilla Nupcial.

HAPPY NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK

NOV 3 - 9, 2024

National Vocation Awareness Week, celebrated November 3-9, 2024, is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations. 

Please ask Our Lord for more dedicated, holy priests, deacons, and consecrated men and women. May they be inspired by Jesus Christ, supported by our faith community, and respond generously to God's gift of vocation.

VETERANS DAY

Masses are celebrated at 7:30am & 12:10pm with no Confessions or Eucharistic Adoration on Monday, November 11. The rectory office is closed for the federal holiday.

ANNIVERSARY OF CATHEDRAL DEDICATON

At all Masses on Thursday, November 14 we celebrate the Solemnity of the Dedication of the Cathedral Church of St. Matthew the Apostle with special prayers and readings, and with cantor and organ at the 12:10 and 5:30pm Masses.

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DINNER AND DANCE FOR CATHOLIC SINGLES

Dinner Dance for Single Catholics (21 - 65+) Saturday, November 16 in Fairfax, VA. Dress is semi‑formal. Cash bar. Dancing to a DJ. Most attendees are 50+. Reserve by November 5 by paying online at www.dcsinglecatholicpro.org or call Tricia at 301-460-9195 for other options.

Women in the Old Testament

In Scripture we encounter God and come to know God’s people. Join us for a journey through Israel’s captivity, freedom and tribal period and explore the perspectives of some of the earliest women in salvation history.

Monday, November 4, 7-8pm, via Zoom. READ MORE

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES TRAINING

Saturday | November 9 | 9-12pm

Join us! All are welcome! Our liturgical ministry training will be held on Saturday, November 9, from 9am to Noon.

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" And I said, “Here am I; send me!” – Isaiah 6:8

We have the best volunteer ministers I have ever encountered in any parish of which I have had the privilege of ministering. It’s the aspect of life in our parish community that has most impressed me since my arrival in July. There’s just one problem: there’s not enough!

Have you ever thought to yourself that it would be nice to have another minister of hospitality to warmly welcome those who come through our doors or to distribute our newsletter as folks leave?

Have you ever been disappointed that the Precious Blood isn’t offered at a Mass you attend here?

Have you ever thought that a robust corps of servers adds reverence and dignity to our worship?

These and similar thoughts aren’t just your thoughts. They are echoes of the desire of God himself, the longings of his heart to minister to his beloved children through the hands and voices of their brothers and sisters. Your hands. Your voice.

The Lord is calling you to respond with the generous reply of the prophet Isaiah: here I am Lord! Use me to build up your family here at the mother Church of Washington!

This month, we are recruiting new ministers of hospitality, new extraordinary ministers of communion, new servers, and new lectors.

The challenge I and my fellow priests propose to you is to respond generously. We and your fellow parishioners need you. Even if you can or prefer to serve only once or twice a month: we would be so happy to have you.

Know you will be well-trained by our fantastic coordinators. Know you will be welcomed into a new community within our parish community: the community of ministers. Know that God is never outdone in being generous to those who are generous to him.

To respond and learn more, complete the interest form linked HERE. Or fill-out the interest form found in the pew and drop it in the collection basket.

Thank you for your generosity!                                                                     ~Fr. Joe

Save the Date! Paris & Lourdes Pilgrimage April 30 - May 8, 2025

with Spiritual Director Rev. Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson

Save the Date for the Cathedral's Pilgrimage to France in 2025!

We are excited to announce that we will be visiting Paris and Lourdes, departing from Washington-Dulles on Weds April 30 and returning on Thurs May 8. Join us on visits to The Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Notre Dame Cathedral, Sacre Coeur Basilica and the Sainte Chapelle! We will also visit the Louvre Museum and see many of the most famous sites of the City of Light! Pilgrims will also have free time to explore Paris on their own! In Lourdes we will visit the site of Our Lady's apparitions at the Grotto of Massabielle! We will also have the opportunity to be blessed by water from the miraculous Spring, attend the daily candlelit procession and pray the Rosary, just to name a few activities.

For more information and to sign up to travel with us, please visit this LINK. Should you have any questions, please e-mail: Maria Menacho, mariamenacho@yahoo.com with a copy to Msgr Jameson, rjameson@stmatthewscathedral.org and to Fatima Aybar, faybar@stmatthewscathedral.org. We look forward to hearing from you!

Cathedral Book Club

The Cathedral Book Club meets on Thursday, November 7, in the West Conference Room, 7 - 8pm, to discuss "Rekindling Wonder: Touching Heaven in a Screen Saturated World," by Fr. Christopher J. Seith. READ MORE

Meditation on Zoom

Meditation Group meetings on Zoom are led by L.J. Milone, Director of Faith Formation, each week on Sunday, from 1:30-2:30pm. Come, learn a way of meditation that is rooted in Jesus. Plunge into healing, refreshing silence. LINK TO MEETING. MORE FAITH FORMATION EVENTS HERE.

Día de oración y sanación para hombres – Entrando en Canaán

El aborto también perjudica a los hombres. Ven y experimenta la misericordia del Señor.

¿Has experimentado vergüenza y has tenido sentimientos de tristeza, arrepentimiento o culpa después de sufrir la pérdida de un hijo a causa de un aborto? Tú no estás solo. Cualquier hombre que haya pasado por la pérdida de un hijo a causa del aborto está invitado a asistir al Día de oración y sanación para hombres – Entrando en Canaán el sábado 9 de noviembre de 2024. Podrás recibir los sacramentos, habrá un equipo solidario, un testimonio personal y una atmósfera sin prejuicios propicia para sanar la vergüenza y otras emociones negativas.

Ven y experimenta el amor y la misericordia del Señor en un ambiente confidencial. Linea de Ayuda Confidencial: 301-982-2008 or prmwashington@adw.org.

Thanksgiving Adopt-A-Family Drive is Coming Up!

You may mail your donations to the rectory or bring them in person on the weekends of November 9-10 and November 16-17. Volunteers will be gratefully collecting donations by the Cathedral's main entrance.

This charitable drive has significant volunteer needs, both for bilingual and English-speaking volunteers at various times convenient to schedules. Please click HERE to sign up and feel free to reach out to Anthony Arreaga-Cacao if you have any questions.

Please Join Us for the Following Events!

Election Unity Event 

On Monday, November 3, from 5 to 6:30 pm at Christ United Methodist Church, (900 4th St. SW, Washington, DC 20024), the nonpartisan Washington Interfaith Network is hosting an event to come together ahead of the election to reflect, pray, and draw strength with people of all backgrounds and faiths in the WIN community. Through reflections from diverse faith traditions, WIN invites us to nourish our spirits and renew our commitment to local organizing. Please register HERE!

Black Catholic History Month

St. Matthew's has multiple events upcoming during November tied to celebrating Black Catholic History Month. One event is a Sunday and another during the week, so we hope you can join us for one or both!

• Sunday, November 17, 2-4 pm in the North Conference Room: Viewing of Leah Chase: The Queen of Creole Cuisine
• Wednesday, November 20, 7-9 pm in the North Conference Room: A Place at the Table: African Americans on the Path to Sainthood

Laudato Si'and Cathonomics | Building the Economy of Francesco 

Our Catholic Social Teaching lecture series continues with a lecture from Dr. Tony Annett, author of Cathonomics. This lecture is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 7-8:30 in the North Conference Room. There will be light refreshments and opportunities for discussion.

Are You a DC Voter? 

One of the items on the ballot this year is Initiative 83, which is focused on Ranked Choice Voting. This is a complicated issue for anyone with unique arguments supporting and opposing. If you want to learn more before you head to the polls, you can watch a discussion hosted by this nonpartisan Washington Interfaith Network by clicking HERE, Initiative 83: Rank Choice Voting.

Health Fair Update!

The annual Health Fair, spearheaded by David Scalzitti, was held on September 29th and had more than 40 people take advantage. While we are pleased to help over 40 people, there is a consideration next year of shifting the 2025 Health Fair from morning to late morning-early afternoon, to build it around the Spanish-language mass whose attendees have historically taken most advantage of the services offered.