Fifth Sunday of Easter

"Remain in me, as I remain in you." (John 15:4)

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May 18, 2025

Readings

Acts 14:21-27 | Revelation 21:1-5a | John 13:31-33a, 34-35

A New Pope: Welcome Pope Leo XIV! Mass of Thanksgiving upon the Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV

We're happy to welcome our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV! As he begins his leadership of the Church, let's keep him in our prayers. Please join us on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 11am for a Mass of Thanksgiving, celebrated by Fr. Isaac, which will coincide with Pope Leo XIV's official inauguration in St. Peter's Square. St. Matthew's invites everyone to come together with America's Catholic Church to give thanks to God for having the first Pope from the United States. Let’s unite with the world in celebrating and praying for our new Holy Father. (Photo by Edgar Beltrán)

Young Adults get ready for a weekend retreat focused on faith, fellowship, and prayer! This retreat offers young adults a chance to reflect, deepen their spiritual journey, and connect with others in our parish community. We hope you can join us—register today! Scan the QR code above or follow the link to register HERE. May 16-18, 2025.

Annual Ecclesial Movements and New Communities Mass

Celebrate with us at St. Matthew's with Bishop Evelio Menjivar, Auxiliary Bishop of Washington, on Saturday, May 17, at 5:30pm.

Celebrate Earth Day with Us!

Join us for our annual Lessons & Carols for Earth Day, a beautiful afternoon of music and reflection featuring the Schola Cantorum. After the service, we invite you to the Eco-Fair in the Great Hall, where you can enjoy light refreshments and explore ways to make a positive impact on our planet. Come be inspired—and learn how you can help care for Mother Earth in meaningful, everyday ways. Sunday, May 18, at 3:30pm.

Memorial Day Mass

Join a special outdoor Mass offered at Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Washington at 10am. Come remember those who gave their lives for our freedom and pray for the souls of family & friends buried at your local Catholic cemetery. Outdoor Mass will be offered on Monday, May 26, at 10am at the following Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Washington HERE.

Join the Retreat at St. John the Evangelist, May 30-June 1, 2025 Scan the QR code above for more details and to register.

Pilgrimage & Celebration of the Holy Jubilee 2025

Schedule of events and more information can be found HERE. Saturday, May 31, beginning at 12pm, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

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 all 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.

En la Vigilia Pascual de este año, Jenny Ashley Segovia Gonzalez fue recibida con alegría en la Iglesia Católica. Como parte de su camino de fe, creó un proyecto conmovedor sobre Santa María Magdalena, un testigo poderoso de la resurrección de Cristo y un modelo de profunda devoción y transformación. El proyecto de Jenny refleja tanto su reverencia por esta santa tan querida como su propio y admirable compromiso con su nueva vida en Cristo.

At this year’s Easter Vigil, Jenny Ashley Segovia Gonzalez joyfully became a part of the Catholic Church. As part of her faith journey, she created a beautiful project on St. Mary Magdalene. Through her project, Jenny honors this beloved saint while also showing the deep commitment she’s made to her new life in Christ.

Congratulations to all the catechumens and candidates on receiving your sacraments at the Easter Vigil!

Volunteer Needed

We are seeking a volunteer to assist at the Rectory on Wednesday mornings from 9:30am to 1:00pm. If you're interested or would like more information, please contact Ana Triaureau at atriaureau@stmatthewscathedral.org or call the rectory office at 202-347-3215, ext. 512.

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.

In this workshop, you will learn the basics of Centering Prayer, experience it in a guided setting, and be able to ask questions and share experiences with the presenter and your fellow initiates.

Come, experience a Christian contemplative practice first described in The Cloud of Unknowing, written in the latter half of the 14th Century. It calls one to abandon all thinking and to surrender to God within.

It is a very personal prayer practice but is often practiced in groups. It opens one to God's infinite love and power to heal and opens the door to other related prayer practices around forgiveness and dealing with painful situations and emotions.

Sundays, 1:30 – 2:30pm on Zoom. See the cathedral website for the Zoom link HERE, or email L.J. Milone for the link.

Conference at St. Matthew's | Meister Eckhart for Today

The Eckhart Society: Special U.S. Conference. Registration HERE. May 15-17, 2025, at St. Matthew's Cathedral. Contact L.J. Milone for details at ljmilone@stmatthewscathedral.org.

Happy Nothingness: A Retreat Series

Spiritual Teaching and Contemplative Silence

“Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” — (Mk 6:31)

Each session blends free-form contemplative teaching with ample time for silent prayer. Topics include: letting go as Jesus did, praying beyond thoughts, transforming fear and pain, the nature of faith, the Sermon on the Mount, living in the present moment, the cross as the central Christian practice, the true meaning of the end times, the parables, spiritual living in daily life, love as selflessness and tenderness, allowing God to be God, and exploring mystical nothingness. The teaching will last no longer than 45 minutes, and sometimes even shorter. Sessions always begin at 7pm. Following the teaching, the cathedral will remain open for prayer until 10pm. Participants are welcome to leave at any time. For more information, email the Director of Faith Formation: ljmilone@stmatthewscathedral.org. Monday, May 19, 7-10pm, in the Cathedral.

A Song for Nagasaki

Father Paul Glynn, a Marist priest who served as a missionary in Japan for twenty-five years, presents here the extraordinary story of a convert in the historic Catholic district that was ground zero for the devastation from the second Atomic Bomb, dropped on August 9, 1945, and killing a majority of the Catholic population of Japan. The meeting of the Book Club to discuss this moving and spiritual work will take place on Thursday, June 12, 7-8:15pm in the West Conference Room. The discussion will be led by Fr. Jack.

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.

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, 20 de mayo.

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.

Join us! St. Matthew’s Care for Creation GREEN Team warmly invites you to join a celebration of the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’. Laudato Si’ is our late Pope Francis’s encyclical on ecology and care for our common home, a document that stands on centuries of Catholic teaching from St. Francis to Pope Benedict XVI and beyond. We’ll meet Thursday, May 15, 6-7pm. Please find the link to the Zoom meeting HERE.

Always God's Children

Always God's Children is the Cathedral ministry to persons who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual, and their friends and family members. Sunday, May 18, 3:30-5:15pm, in the West Conference Room.

Schola Cantorum

There are currently openings in the Schola Cantorum. Prospective singers should have adult choral experience, 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.