The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

"I am the living bread that came down from heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats this bread will live forever." (Jn 6:51)

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June 22, 2025

Readings

Genesis 14:18-20 | 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 | Luke 9:11b-17

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Please note: the rectory office will be closed on Saturday, June 28.



Welcome!

We are delighted to welcome Lisa Williams to our parish community. She will be serving as Assistant to the Rector. Lisa is an experienced office manager, with a background in administrative support, scheduling, data management, and community outreach. Her professional journey reflects a deep commitment to service, particularly through her past positions with Paulist Evangelization Ministries and St. Gabriel Church. We feel truly blessed to have Lisa join us, and we look forward to the many ways her skills and heart for service will enrich our parish family. Please join us in giving Lisa a warm welcome! 

Volunteer Opportunity: Assistance for Homebound Parishioner to Attend Saturday Vigil Mass

We are seeking volunteers to assist an elderly woman in getting to the 5:30pm Saturday Vigil Mass, once per month. Her location is 4545 Connecticut Avenue NW. If you are able to help, please email Fr. Joe, and he will connect you with more details. Thank you for your kindness and support! Email: jmchenry@stmatthewscathedral.org.

With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington joyfully invites you to attend the Ordination to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ

The Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood will take place on Saturday, June 21, 10am, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

This year, the Archdiocese will ordain five men to the priesthood:

• Deacon Marco Cerritelli
• Deacon Gerard Gayou
• Deacon Louis McHale
• Deacon Daniel Morrison
• Deacon Chukwuma Odigwe

An Ordination is a sacramental ceremony in which a man becomes a deacon, priest, or bishop and is enabled to minister in Christ’s name and that of the Church. A Roman Catholic priest is a man called by God to serve Christ and the Church through the reception of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Let's keep them in our prayers.

Mass of Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate

All are welcome at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday, June 28, at 10am, as our newest permanent deacons are ordained for The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington.

Misa de Ordenación al Diaconado Permanentes

Les invitamos a acompañarnos en la Basílica del Santuario Nacional de la Inmaculada Concepción el 28 de junio a las 10am, con motivo de la ordenación de nuestros nuevos diáconos permanentes para la Arquidiócesis Católica Romana de Washington.

Jubilee Cross & Jubilee Prayer

At St. Matthew’s Cathedral, the cross in the sanctuary has been specially designated as the Jubilee Cross for the Jubilee 2025 Pilgrims of Hope. This sacred cross serves as a symbol of Christ’s love and the hope that guides us through this Jubilee Year. It stands as a focal point for our community, inviting pilgrims to reflect on the significance of this special time of grace and renewal. Next to the cross, the Jubilee Cross Prayer is displayed, providing a spiritual guide for all who come to pray and reflect. We invite you to visit the Jubilee Cross in the sanctuary, where you can recite the Jubilee Cross Prayer or take a moment for personal reflection. You may read the Jubilee Cross Prayer HERE and/or the Jubilee Prayer by Pope Francis HERE. La oración de la Cruz Jubilar en español se puede encontrar AQUÍ.

Opening for Communications Director

Mary Ferranti, who has guided our communications efforts, will be retiring this summer. Though she’s stepping into retirement, she will continue to contribute to various projects and looks forward to seeing you around the Cathedral.

See the position opening for a Communications Director

Jubilee Events Led by St. Matthew's Faith Formation Director - All are Welcome!

Celebrate the grace of this Jubilee year! Join us for a series of meaningful and prayerful events, led by St. Matthew’s Faith Formation Director, L.J. Milone. Embrace this opportunity to grow in your faith. To learn more about these events, please contact L.J. Milone at ljmilone@stmatthewscathedral.org. We look forward to sharing this journey with you. LEARN MORE

Meditation Group

Are you looking for a way to explore or deepen your relationship with God? Come to the Meditation Group. You will discover a centuries-old prayer method that consists of simply sitting in silence with God - beyond thoughts, words, and emotions - and opening our mind, heart and whole being to the Ultimate Mystery. Sundays, 1:30 – 2:30pm on Zoom. See the cathedral website for the Zoom link HERE, or email L.J. Milone for the link.

The History of the Catholic Church: A Four-Part Virtual Series

Join us for a four-week exploration of the rich history of the Catholic Church, led by L.J. Milone, Director of Faith Formation at St. Matthew’s Cathedral.

Class Schedule:

• July 9 – From Jesus to 500 AD
• July 16 – 500 to 1000 AD
• July 23 – 1000 to 1500 AD
• July 30 – 1500 AD to the Present

Time: Wednesdays, 7 – 8:30pm

Location: Online via Zoom

Zoom Link: HERE (or go to our website calendar)

All are welcome—whether you're new to Church history or looking to deepen your understanding. For more information, contact L.J. Milone at ljmilone@stmatthewscathedral.org.

The Divine Adventure Weekend Retreat

All are welcome to join us for a weekend retreat on living our faith as an adventure, a journey involving tests, an exploration of the unknown, moments of transformation, and a joyful acceptance of the Mystery of God. The retreat will be held at Loyola Retreat House in Faulkner, MD. The retreat will include talks, silence for prayer, Adoration, confession, and ample social time. Come and experience the joys and thrills of the Divine Adventure! Registration link is HERE. Please email L.J. Milone if you have questions. Join us Friday, August 29, to Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Mystical Word

A weekly reflection based on the Sunday Gospel reading, written by L.J. Milone, Director of Faith Formation at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle. Read this week's reflection HERE.

Con alabanza y acción de gracias a Dios Todopoderoso, la Arquidiócesis Católica Romana de Washington anuncia con júbilo la ordenación de nuestros nuevos sacerdotes. La Misa de Ordenación Sacerdotal se llevará a cabo a las 10am el 21 de junio de 2025, en la Basílica del Santuario Nacional de la Inmaculada Concepción.

Misa de Corpus Christi en español con primeras comuniones y Procesión de Corpus Christi después de la Misa - domingo 22 de junio a la 1pm

Grupo de Oración

El Grupo de Oración en español se reúne en el salón de conferencias del norte a las 7pm para rezar el Rosario, el martes, 24 de junio.

Santo Rosario por teléfono en español

Todos los días a las 3pm. (347-378-0694, PIN 283 201 937#).

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

Care for Creation GREEN Team Meeting 

Jonathan Safran Foer writes in the official newspaper of the Vatican, L’Osservatore Romano:

"Ten years ago, Pope Francis released Laudato Si’, a document that was startling not only for its moral clarity, but its astonishing foresight. As we mark its tenth anniversary, it is clear that Laudato Si’ was not merely an encyclical, it was a prophetic cry that foresaw the deep ecological and human crises we now urgently face. Laudato Si’ was ahead of its time, uniting science, spirituality, and social justice in a way few global leaders had the courage, or vision, to do."

In our June Care for Creation GREEN Team Meeting, we’ll focus on Jewish Responses to Laudato Sí with a specific focus on how a number of Jewish organizations and rabbis – especially in the USA but also beyond – have welcomed Pope Francis’ Encyclical Laudato Sí‘, and linked it to Jewish teachings on ecology. All are welcome to join us Thursday, June 19, 6-7pm, via Zoom. Find the link HERE.

Statue of Mother Teresa and the Homeless Man by Leonid Bodnia, Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle

Social Justice & Community Service Committee

The Social Justice and Community Service Committee mobilizes the parish community by promoting opportunities to serve those in need and to give witness of our faith in Jesus Christ through concrete acts of love and service that overcome our selfishness and indifference. Learn more about the many ways you can lend a helping hand HERE.

Schola Cantorum

The principal choir (11am) of the Cathedral begins its summer hiatus next week. It resumes on the Feast of St Matthew, September 21. For those with significant adult choral experience, it is a tremendously rewarding ministry. There will be openings in the Schola Cantorum in the Fall. Prospective singers should have some sight-reading skills and a pleasant, agile voice. The commitment of time and focused energy is significant. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings, 7-8:30pm, in the weeks when the choir is singing. If you have the appropriate experience and a desire to serve our Cathedral community in this very special way, please contact the Director of Music Ministries, Tom Stehle, at tstehle@stmatthewscathedral.org.