The Sundays of Ordinary Time (so-called because of their ordinal numbering) take us through the life of Christ, before and after the two seasons that celebrate the central mysteries of our faith - Christmas and Easter. In 2022 (Year C of the Sunday cycle) the Gospel readings are mostly from St. Luke, though it is the Gospel according to St. John that we hear this Sunday.

Sunday, January 16 at 7am, 9am, 11am,

1pm (en español) & *5:30pm (5:30pm Mass Program)

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11am Mass | Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson

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1pm Misa (en español) | P. John Benson: 

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—for the sick and all those who have asked for our prayers, especially Jean Brennan, Maria Gianino, Deacon Leandro Espinosa, Yolanda Mendez Acevedo, Mary Sullivan, Anne Rader, Robyn Nishimi, Bryson Anderson, Paul Gruber, and Blanca Rose Juarez; and for their caregivers and health care professionals. 

Add a name to the parish prayer list by emailing Msgr. Jameson. If you are asking for prayers for someone who is sick, please first get their permission. 

Daily reading links and reflections for this week

(January 9 - 15) and next (January 16 - 22).

The 2022 theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (January 18 - 25) was developed by the Middle East Council of Churches based in Beirut, Lebanon, and it refers to Matthew 2:2 – We saw the star in the east, and we came to worship him. Find a daily Scripture and prayer guide for this week.

January 24 is Sunday of the Word of God. In instituting this celebration, which occurs during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis in 2019 wrote, "This is more than a temporal coincidence: the celebration of the Sunday of the Word of God has ecumenical value, since the Scriptures point out, for those who listen, the path to authentic and firm unity."

The Archdiocese of Washington honors Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday, January 22 at a 5pm Vigil Mass celebrated at St. Thomas More Church, Washington DC, by Bishop Roy Campbell. The Mass also is livestreamed. View the flier.

Join the ADW livestream from the Cathedral of the Virtual Youth Rally and Mass for Life on Friday, January 21, the day of the March for Life. There is no Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and no Confessions in the Cathedral that day.

St. Matthew's Respect Life Ministry invites parishioners to take part in this year's March for Life on Friday, January 21. Join the St. Matthew's group that will gather at 12Noon in the Cathedral and attend together.

Synod 2023

Listening sessions in preparation for Synod 2023 are now scheduled. Mark your calendars to take part in a one-hour session:

2pm (en español) (el salón de conferencias del norte)

Tuesday, February 15 at 7:30pm (en español)

Contact L.J. Milone, Faith Formation Director, with any questions.

In a brief reflection, L.J. Milone opens up the meaning of the synod, discusses how we might prepare for it, and calls on all of us to participate through upcoming parish listening sessions. Read L.J.'s reflection (View in pdf)

"A large, majestic tree, full of wisdom and light, reaches for the sky. A sign of deep vitality and hope which expresses the cross of Christ. It carries the Eucharist, which shines like the sun. The horizontal branches, opened like hands or wings, suggest, at the same time, the Holy Spirit. The people of God are not static: they are on the move." (from the Vatican Synod website)

Faith Formation

Fr. Jack Hurley leads the Cathedral Book Club discussion of "The Life of Jesus Christ: Understanding the Story of the Gospels," a new book by veteran writer and journalist Russell Shaw. Plan to join the discussion on Thursday, February 24 at 7pm.

Read the Catholic Standard article on the book.

On the Parish Council  

L.J. Milone writes on the role of prayer in the Parish Council:

Meditation groups meet twice a week on Zoom (email L.J. Milone for the Zoom link):

RCIA meets virtually on Wednesday evenings. Newcomers are welcome! READ MORE

You may still register your child for Children's Faith Formation, which this year is home-school based (texts provided). READ MORE

St. Matthew's is a member of the Washington Interfaith Network, an interfaith, nonpartisan DC organization that advocates for affordable housing, racial justice, and climate action. Join the online kickoff meeting for member parishes on Thursday, January 13 from 7 to 8pm. Register here. Contact parishioner Annie Daly with questions.

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

 Music at the Cathedral

While our three choirs are on winter hiatus, weekend masses of Winter Ordinary Time (except Sunday 7am) feature a cantor and either organ or piano. Choral singing resumes in Lent. There are limited openings for experienced singers in all voice parts of the Schola Cantorum. Please contact Tom Stehle for an audition.

We welcome Nancy Freitas Novelly of Southport, NC for an organ recital on Wednesday, March 16 at 12:40pm. Come and enjoy works of Georg Böhm, Michael Frank, Johann Sebastian Bach, Erhart Hegenwalt, Friedrich von Spee, Johannes Brahms, and Nikolaus Decius in the Cathedral, or attend via the livestream on our YouTube Channel. On Sunday, May 1, Edward Alan Moore of East Liberty Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, PA presents a recital at 3:30pm. Details will be announced.

This new year is filled with hope and promise – opportunities abound to grow our vital ministries, share the good news of Christ’s love in new ways, and reflect his care and mercy to those in need in our downtown community. Your gifts are the lifeline for our Cathedral parish. If you haven’t yet enrolled in FaithDirect, our electronic giving program, you may do so at St. Matthew's Faith Direct page. Did you perhaps miss the opportunity to make a Christmas offering, or an end-of-year gift? To contribute online now using PayPal, click here. Thank you for your continued support during this time of critical financial need.

Young Adult Coffeehouse will soon announce a winter/spring meeting schedule. Click here to download and join the CYA Slack group to check on announcements from our Young Adult leadership in the meantime.

Please email Msgr. Jameson or call him at 202-347-3215 if you are interested in applying for St. Matthew's part-time sacristan position. 

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