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Second Sunday of Advent
December 4, 2022
"God can raise up children to Abraham from these stones." (Mt. 3:9)
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A GOSPEL REFLECTION
by L.J. Milone
In his reflection on this Sunday's Gospel reading from St. Matthew L.J. writes, "Put on the mind of Christ because no problem can be solved by the same consciousness that caused it." READ THE REFLECTION
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK & DECEASED
Let us pray for
—the sick, especially Kennedy Cobble, Debbie Fairchild Harding, Vic Harding, Dr. Robert Ryan, Earle Silvers, Colleen House, Mary & Carl Milewski, Therese Fergo, Maria Gianino, Yolanda Mendez Acevedo, Anne Rader, Robyn Nishimi, Paul Gruber, and Blanca Rose Juarez; and
—the recently deceased, especially Fred Foster.
To add a name to the prayer list, email Msgr. Jameson. If you are asking for prayers for a person who is sick, please first get their permission.
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POSITION OPENING:
RECTORY OFFICE RECEPTIONIST
St. Matthew’s seeks a full-time, bilingual (English & Spanish) receptionist with experience. READ MORE
The front office hours for December 5 - 11 are as follows:
- Monday through Wednesday — 9am to 4pm
- Thursday — 10am to 3pm
- Friday — closed
- Saturday and Sunday — 9am to 4pm
ST. MATTHEW'S CHRISTMAS CARDS
Stop by the rectory office to purchase boxed sets of 10 Christmas cards & envelopes featuring St. Matthew's Crèche. You also may contact Pam Erwin to purchase.
FIRST FRIDAY & FIRST SATURDAY
First Friday Adoration is held on December 2 from 12:45 to 5pm in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel (chairs and kneelers provided). First Saturday Devotions are celebrated on December 3 following the 12:10pm Mass.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT ON GIVING TUESDAY
Msgr. Jameson and our clergy and staff thank our generous Giving Tuesday donors! St. Matthew's received gifts totaling $2,070 from 9 donors, ranking 27 among 264 ADW participants.
HOSPITALITY AND HOLY LAND GIFTSALE
Come for hospitality in the North Conference Room after Masses on December 10/11 and support the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation with the purchase of gifts handmade by Christian families in Bethlehem. READ MORE
ALWAYS GOD'S CHILDREN
Always God's Children, the Cathedral ministry that fosters Christian community and spiritual grown among persons who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual, as well as their families and friends, meets on Sunday, December 11 at 3:30pm in the West Conference Room. READ MORE. AGC also co-hosts the December 1 Bilingual Candlelight Vigil for World AIDS Day.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
The Parish Pastoral Council meets Tuesday, December 13 from 6:45 to 8:15pm in the Great Hall. All parishioners are welcome. Find out more about the council.
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LESSONS AND CAROLS
We are delighted to announce this year's Lessons and Carols in the Cathedral, followed by caroling and Christmas refreshments! Plan to join the festivities on Sunday, December 11 at 7:30pm. READ MORE
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Adult Formation & Spirituality | |
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EVENING MEDITATION FOR ADVENT
All are welcome to drop in for a short meditation session on Wednesdays of Advent (December 7, 14 & 21) at 5pm, before the 5:30pm Mass, in the St. Francis Chapel.
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SAINT OF THE DAY
Check out Fr. Jack Hurley's 2021 video reflection on St. Francis Xavier, whose feast we celebrate on Saturday, December 3. One of the first Jesuits, he is considered by some to be the greatest missionary since the time of the Apostles.
MONDAY NIGHT SMALL GROUP
Paulist Seminarian Zachary Turner offers an Advent small group on Mondays of Advent from 7 to 8pm on Zoom. Join us on December 5! READ MORE AND GET THE LINK
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BOOK CLUB SELECTION
The Cathedral Book Club's Advent selection is "Mystery of the Magi: The Quest to Identify the Three Wise Men," by Dwight Longenecker, with a focus on the presentation in Matthew's gospel. We meet on Wednesday, December 14 at 7pm in the West Conference Room. READ MORE
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RCIA INQUIRY
St. Matthew's RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Inquiry meets Wednesday evenings. READ MORE
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION
Join us for meditations sessions:
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In-person in the St. Francis Chapel - Mondays & Wednesdays (except November 21 & 23) at 12:45pm, and Wednesdays at 8pm for Advent
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Via Zoom - FIND LINKS - Sundays at 1:30pm & Wednesdays at 8pm
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Social Justice Ministries | |
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WORLD AIDS DAY MASS AND VIGIL
Come and pray for all who are affected by HIV/AIDS on World AIDS Day, Thursday, December 1. Our 5:30pm Mass is followed by a candlelight prayer vigil on the Cathedral steps - both liturgies bilingual (in English and Spanish). READ MORE
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SPONSOR A FAMILY FOR CHRISTMAS
For this year's Adopt-a-Family Christmas drive, we invite donations of gift cards or monetary donations. Volunteers will collect donations at Masses on December 3/4. If you would like to contribute or would like more information, please fill out a Google Form with your contact information. READ MORE
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NOTICIAS
VACANTE EN PUESTO DE OFICINA: RECEPTIONISTA PARA LA OFICINA DE LA RECTORIA
La Catedral de San Mateo busca una recepcionista blingüe (inglés y español) y con experiencia para trabajar a tiempo completo. LEER MAS
ADVIENTO Y NAVIDAD
PROGRAMAS
Ver nuestro Programa de Adviento y Navidad 2022 el programa de Adviento y Navidad 2022 en forma electrónica: Español | Inglés
PATROCINA UNA FAMILIA PARA NAVIDAD
Para la campaña de Navidad Adopt-a-Family de este año, invitamos donaciones de tarjetas de regalo o donaciones monetarias. Los voluntarios recogerán sus donaciones el fin de semana del 3 y 4 de diciembre. Si desea contribuir o desea obtener más información, complete un formulario de Google con su información de contacto. VER EL VOLANTE
PRÓXIMOS EVENTOS
Misa y Oraciones po el Dia Mundial del Sida, el jueves 1 de diciembre, Misa a las 5:30pm (en inglés y español) seguido por Vigilia y oración con velas en las gradas de la Catedral
Retiro de Adviento, el sábado 3 de diciembre de 9am a 4pm LEER MAS
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Grupo de Oración en español con una charla de Adviento con Diácono André Sicard, el martes 6 de diciembre a las 7pm, el salón de conferencias del oeste
Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción de la Virgen Maria, el jueves 8 de diciembre, Día de obligación, 7pm Misa en español
Camina con María, el sábado 10 de diciembre a las 11am. Partimos del Santuario del Sagrado Corazón, DC, hacia la Basílica del Santuario Nacional de la Inmaculada Concepción LEER MAS
Fiesta de la Virgen de Guadalupe, el lunes 12 de diciembre, 6:30pm Rosario (inglés y español), 7pm Misa (inglés y español), Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville, seguido por refrescos y música, el salón de conferencias del norte
Santo Rosario por teléfono en español, todos los dias a las 3pm y lunes a viernes a las 8pm (347-378-0694, PIN 283 201 937#)
CONTACTO
Para más información sobre el Ministerio Hispano, 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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Obispo Mario Dorsonville con el Grupo de Oración el martes 29 de noviembre. | |
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