26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 25, 2022
"Though our Lord Jesus Christ was rich, he became poor,
so that by his poverty you might become rich." (Gospel acclamation)
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In this edition: All the Fall news!
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MASSES THIS WEEKEND
LIVESTREAMED MASSES
Saturday, September 24 at 5:30pm - YouTube
Sunday, September 25:
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A GOSPEL REFLECTION by L.J. Milone
"We trap ourselves in material goods and the pursuit of wealth. We get caught in an obsession with possessions. The rich man in the parable represents this way, and Jesus uses him to show us our own addiction to possessions. And, Jesus calls us to let go by practicing a simple life." READ FULL REFLECTION
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK & DECEASED
Let us pray for
—the recently deceased, especially Bill Allen, long-time sacristan at the Cathedral, and
—the sick, especially Deacon Juan Cayrampoma, Dr. Robert Ryan, Earle Silvers, Colleen House, Mary & Carl Milewski, Therese Fergo, Maria Gianino, Yolanda Mendez Acevedo, Anne Rader, Robyn Nishimi, Bryson Anderson, Paul Gruber, and Blanca Rose Juarez.
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MORE ON THIS WEEKEND'S SPECIAL LITURGIES |
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LITURGICAL MINISTERS & SINGERS
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Please consider serving as a Cathedral Hospitality Minister, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Lector or Altar Server. SIGN UP TODAY
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The Schola Cantorum has openings for experienced singers in all voice parts. Contact Thomas Stehle for more information or to arrange an audition.
LITURGICAL MINISTRY DAY
All are welcome, particularly current and prospective liturgical ministers, on Saturday, October 8 for Morning Prayer, a talk by Tom Stehle on the recent Apostolic Letter on the Liturgy, and training for new ministers. VIEW THE FLIER | READ MORE
JOHN CARROLL SOCIETY RED MASS
The 70th Annual Red Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral on Sunday, October 2 at 9am, and livestreamed on the ADW YouTube channel. The 7am Mass is canceled that day. READ MORE
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Adult Formation & Spirituality
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SATURDAY MORNING RETREAT (ZOOM) | "NOTHING BUT GOD"
9am - 1pm on Saturday, October 1
RCIA INQUIRY: EXPLORING THE CATHOLIC FAITH
Wednesdays at 7pm
St. Matthew's RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) Inquiry meets Wednesday, September 28 and most Wednesday evenings. FIND MORE INFORMATION
CELEBRATION OF THE WORD
Join us Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm in the East Conference Room for a very simple liturgy: readings, a homily by Fr. Benson, and prayers. READ MORE
HISTORY OF THE CHURCH (ZOOM)
7 - 8:30pm on Thursdays
This 4-week class, led by L.J. Milone, began this week. Want to join in? READ MORE
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LET'S GET READING!
On Monday, October 24, the Cathedral Book Club discusses "The Use and Abuse of the Bible," by renowned Benedictine Scripture scholar, Henry Wansbrough, at 7pm in the West Conference Room. READ MORE
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION
Join us for Christian meditations sessions, offered weekly:
In-person, in the St. Francis Chapel
- Mondays at 12:45pm (after 12:10pm Mass)
- Wednesdays at 12:45pm (after 12:10pm Mass)
- Sundays at 1:30pm
- Wednesdays at 8pm
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Social Justice Ministries
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CELEBRATE SEASON OF CREATION 2022
Events each week through October 4
St. Matthew's Care for Creation Green Team invites you to celebrate the Season of Creation 2022 (September 1 - October 4). Upcoming live & livestreamed events:
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Saturday, September 24, 10am - 12 Noon (optional guided bike ride at 8:45am!) - In-person Woodland Tree Discovery Walk with Laudato Si’ Stations, with live broadcasting on Zoom. Email Phil Downey and Simone Seym. VIEW EVENT FLIER | READ MORE
- Sunday, September 25, 11am - 12 Noon - Watch together on Zoom Bishop Mario Dorsonville's celebration of Mass for the108th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. READ MORE
- Wednesday, September 28, 12 Noon - 1pm - Sustainable Living: Tips for a more Sustainable Lifestyle on Zoom. READ MORE & GET LINK
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES
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Teachers and hospitality volunteers needed for the Fall semester of English as a Second Language. Email Kerry Read, with "ESL" on the subject line. READ MORE
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Fall semester ESL classes (October 4 to December 7) Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30pm. Students may register in person on Tuesday, September 27 or Wednesday, September 28, 6:30 - 8:30pm at St. Matthew’s Education Center, 1726 N Street, NW. FIND MORE INFORMATION
HEALTH FAIR
Save the date for this year's Health and Wellness Fair on Sunday, October 23, from 10am to 3pm in the North and East Conference rooms. Volunteer opportunities available. READ MORE
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DIVERSE ART FUNDRAISING
The Social Justice and Community Service Committee is gratefully accepting donations towards the creation of a new piece of art depicting the Holy Family for the North Conference Room. READ MORE & DONATE ONLINE | VEA EN ESPANOL
Free lecture by Bro. Mickey McGrath, OSFS, "Madonnas of Color,"
on October 12 at 2pm at Theological College (Washington, DC).
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Ministerio Hispano y Noticias
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MISA EN CONMEMORACIÓN DE LA 108º JORNADA MUNDIAL DE LOS MIGRANTES Y LOS REFUGIADOS
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REGISTRO DE ESL DE OTONO
El semestre de Otono del programa de Inglés como Segundo Idioma (ESL, por sus siglas en inglés) será del 4 de octubre al 7 de diciembre. Las clases se llevarán a cabo los martes y miércoles por la tarde de 6:30 a 8:30 de la noche. Los estudiantes pueden inscribirse en persona el martes 27 de septiembre y miércoles 28 de septiembre, de las 6:30 a 8:30 de la noche en el St. Matthew’s Education Center, 1726 N Street, NW. LEER MAS EN ESPANOL
EVENTOS
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El 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#)
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Clases de Bautismo en español – los domingos 25 de septiembre y 16 de octubre a las 9am en el salón de conferencias del este. Para inscribir, envíe un email a Fatima Aybar.
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Clases de Catecism en español con orientación a padres – el domingo 25 de septiembre a las 11am
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Grupo de Oración en español: Rosario seguido por una charla – el martes 27 de septiembre a las 7pm en el salón de conferencias del oeste
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RIDE FOR VOCATIONS
MEN'S DISCERNMENT MASS & DINNER
October 2, 2022 in College Park, MD
Men from the Archdiocese of Washington who are interested in learning more about the priesthood are invited to a Men’s Discernment Mass and Dinner on Sunday, October 2, at the U. of MD Catholic Student Center. FIND MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTER
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Archdiocese of Washington photo of this year's class of 76 ADW seminarians, at St. John Paul II Seminary |
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Quick Links
Events are in-person unless noted
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Woodland Tree Discovery Walk (in-person & Zoom) - Sat, Sept 24, 10am - 12 Noon
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ADW Mass Honoring San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila - Sat, Sept 24 at 5:30pm
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Children’s Faith Formation Workshop, Grades 5 - 8 – Sun, Sept 25 at 8:45am
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ADW Mass for 108th World Day of Migrants & Refugees – Sun, Sept 25 at 11am
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Season of Creation | Watch Together on Zoom the Mass for Migrants & Refugees – Sun, Sept 25 at 11am
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Meditation Group (Zoom) – Sun, Sept 25 at 1:30pm
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Meditation Group – Mon, Sept 26 at 12:45pm in St. Francis Chapel
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Social Justice Committee Meeting – Mon, Sept 26 at 6:30pm
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Acts of the Apostles, Part Two (Zoom) – Mon, Sept 26 at 7pm
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Registration for Fall Semester of English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes - Tues Sept 27, 6:30 – 8:30pm
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Season of Creation | Tips for Sustainable Living (Zoom) – Wed, Sept 28 at 12 Noon
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Meditation Group – Wed, Sept 28 at 12:45pm
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Registration for Fall ESL Classes – Wed Sept 28, 6:30 – 8:30pm
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RCIA Inquiry – Wed, Sept 28 at 7pm
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Celebration of the Word (NEW DAY & TIME) – Wed, Sept 28 at 7:30pm
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Meditation Group (Zoom) – Wed, Sept 28 at 8pm
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History of the Church (Zoom) – Thurs, Sept 29 at 7pm
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“Nothing but God,” Morning Retreat (Zoom) – Sat, Oct 1, 9am – 12 Noon
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First Saturday Devotions – Oct 1 at 12:45pm
See you 'round the Cathedral!
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