The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 19, 2022
"Very bread, good shepherd, tend us, Jesu, of your love befriend us, You refresh us, you defend us, Your eternal goodness send us, In the land of life to see." (from the Corpus Christi Sequence)
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In this edition:
Creation Care & the Anacostia River Restoration, Celebración de Primera Comunión, Corpus Christi Procession, Thursday Word & Study options, Madeleine Albright for June Book discussion & more!
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Saturday, June 18 at 5:30pm Vigil (Cantor & organ)
Sunday, June 19 at 7am, 9am (Cantor & organ), 11am (Schola Cantorum),
1pm (con la Celebración de Primera Comunión) (en español) (Coro Hispano) & 5:30pm (Contemporary Choir)
5:30pm Mass interpreted for the Deaf
Blessing of Fathers at all Masses
Livestreams
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Pope Francis on Sunday's Gospel reading on the feeding of the five thousand: Offer small things to Jesus.
"Jesus is able to feed everyone. This is a great lesson for us. It tells us that the Lord can do a lot with the little that we put at His disposal. It would be good to ask ourselves every day: 'What do I bring to Jesus today?'. He can do a lot with one of our prayers, with a gesture of charity for others, even with one of our sufferings handed over to His mercy. Our small things to Jesus, and He works miracles. This is how God loves to act: He does great things, starting from those small things, those freely-given ones."(Angelus, 25 July 2021)
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Let us pray
—for the 10 men to be ordained as priests for the Archdiocese of Washington this Saturday;
—for the youth receiving First Holy Communion this Sunday;
—for all those who show a father’s care for others;
—for the sick, especially Earle Silvers, Colleen House, Francis Tong, Mary & Carl Milewski, Therese Fergo, Richard Schmidt, Maria Gianino, Yolanda Mendez Acevedo, Mary Sullivan, Anne Rader, Robyn Nishimi, Bryson Anderson, Paul Gruber, and Blanca Rose Juarez; and
—for the recently deceased, especially Allen Hasselman.
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This year, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi falls on June 19, which also is Father’s Day and the second celebration of the federal holiday recognizing Juneteenth. There is much to be grateful for during this upcoming weekend.
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Corpus Christi Procession
Sunday, June 19 is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. All are invited to join a procession of the Blessed Sacrament in the streets of Washington at 12Noon, following the 11am Mass. The procession will serve as the Eucharistic Procession for the Archdiocese of Washington to begin the USCCB's three-year Eucharistic renewal. See the Catholic Standard article.
Juneteenth observed
Monday, June 20 is a federal holiday as we observe Juneteenth. Masses are at 7:30am and 12:10pm, with no Confessions or Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The rectory office is closed. See the flier for the Mass in Celebration of Juneteenth at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Sunday, June 19 at 10am.
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"He or She Who Sings ...."
St. Matthew's Schola Cantorum has openings for experienced singers in all voice parts, especially sopranos and tenors. Contact Thomas Stehle for more information or to arrange an audition. Click the image to hear the Schola's rendition of Ad te levavi animam meam (Palestrina) (Dec. 2019)
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Employment Opportunity for Sacristan/s
St. Matthew's Cathedral parish has openings for a full-time sacristan, or for part-time sacristans for either weekday evenings or full-day weekends. Hours and schedule are negotiable. Contact Msgr. Jameson by email or call him at the rectory office at 202-347-3215.
Prayers for the Sick and Recently Deceased
You may request prayers for someone who is sick or recently deceased by emailing Msgr. Jameson. If you are asking for prayers on behalf of someone who is sick, please first get their permission to share their name. |
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Faith Formation Offerings |
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New Theological Studies Series
Join our Thursday evening introduction to theology, led by L.J. Milone. For June 16, we're on chapters three and four of "Jesus Symbol of God" by Roger Haight, SJ, the summer book. Email L.J. Milone to register. VIEW THE FLIER
Introduction to Celebration of the Word
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Book Club Moves to Wednesday
Join Fr. Hurley and friends on Wednesday, June 22 at 7pm in the West Conference Room to discuss "The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America, God, and World Affairs" by former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. FIND MORE INFORMATION
New Bible Study: Acts of the Apostles
Beginning June 27, St. Matthew's hosts a 5-session Bible Study by Little Rock Scripture Study, “The Acts of the Apostles, Part One.” Register now for Monday evening sessions on Zoon. FIND MORE INFORMATION
Register for Children's Faith Formation
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Cathedral Young Adults
Cathedral Young Adults meet on two more Sunday evenings before summer break! Join them at 6:30pm, right after the 5:30pm Mass, in the North Conference Room on June 19 & 26. Click here to download and join the CYA Slack group for periodic announcements from our Young Adult leadership.
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Social Justice Ministries |
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Creation Care Green Team Meeting
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Green Team River Tour
St. Matthew’s Creation Care Green Team invites you to an evening of paddling canoes on the beautiful Anacostia River on Saturday, June 25 from 6 to 8pm. See you on the water! FIND MORE INFORMATION
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Rosary for Life
Join Respect Life Ministry members and friends for a Rosary for Life in the Cathedral on Saturday, June 25 at 1pm.
Volunteer Opportunity
Be part of our Monday Morning Ministry to those in need, in any of these ways:
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to donate breakfast food or bagged lunches, email Katie Dwyer
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to donate clothing, email Phil Downey
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to volunteer to serve, set up, or clean up on Monday mornings, email Jim Nash
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Eventos
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Clase de Bautismo en español – el domingo 19 de junio a las 10am en el salón de conferencias del este (para inscribir, envíe un email a Fatima Aybar)
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Procesión de Corpus Christi – el domingo 19 de junio despues de la Misa a las 11am
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Sacramento de la Primera Comunión español – el domingo 19 de junio durante la Misa a la 1pm
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Juneteenth, día festivo federale se observa – el lunes 20 de junio; Misas a las 7:30am y 12:10pm; no hay Confesiones o Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento; la oficina de la rectoría está cerrada
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Grupo de Oración en español – los martes 21 y 28 de junio a las 7pm en el salón de conferencias del oeste
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Exposición del Santísimo del Primer Viernes de Mes – el viernes 1 de julio, 12:45 - 5pm en la Capilla del Santísimo Sacramento
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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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Catecismo 2022 - 2023 para niños, adolescentes y adultos – para inscribir, envíe un email a Fatima Aybar
Procesión de Corpus Christi
El domingo 19 de junio es la Solemnidad del Santísimo Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo. Únase a nosotros este día en celebración con la procesión del Santísimo Sacramento por las calles de Washington. La procesión será a las 12pm, después de la misa a la 11am. Por favor vengan con nosotros a la procesión, la cual servirá como la Procesión Eucarística de la Arquidiócesis de Washington para comenzar los tres años de Renovación Eucarística de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos (USCCB por sus siglas en inglés). El USCCB ha creado una Novena para Corpus Christi, disponible en inglés y en español.
Mensaje del Comité de Justicia Social y Servicio
El comité de justicia social y servicio para la comunidad de Santo Mateo (SJC) está buscando sus ideas sobre la selección de un artista para pintar una pintura que vamos a poner en el cuarto de conferencias del norte. Esta pintura nos mostrará la familia sagrada y se pagará con dinero que vendrá de esfuerzos de voluntarios de SJC. Se puede elegir un artista aquí: https://forms.gle/67Ab4NS8wij59Vm67
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Events are in-person unless noted.
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This week's daily Mass & Confessions – through Sat, June 18
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Creation Care Green Team Meeting (Zoom) – Thurs, June 16 at 6pm
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Theological Study Series – Thurs, June 16 at 7pm
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Formation for Adults (intro to Celebration of the Word) – Thurs, June 16 at 7pm
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Celebration of the Word – Thurs, June 16 at 7pm
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Corpus Christi Procession – Sun, June 19 at 12Noon
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Meditation Group (Zoom) – Sun, June 19 at 1:30pm
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Cathedral Young Adults – Sun, June 19 at 6:30pm
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Juneteenth observed – Mon, June 20
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Next week's daily Mass & Confessions – Mon, June 20 - Sat, June 25
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Cathedral Book Club – Wed, June 22 at 7pm
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Meditation Group (Zoom) – Wed, June 22 at 8pm
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Theological Study Series – Thurs, June 23 at 7pm
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Celebration of the Word – Thurs, June 23 at 7pm
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Rosary for Life - Sat, June 25 at 1pm
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Green Team River Tour – Sat, June 25 at 6pm
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Priesthood Ordination
Cardinal Gregory will ordain 10 new priests for the Archdiocese of Washington at a Mass on Saturday, June 18 at 10am at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Read the Catholic Standard profiles of these men.
Cardinal Gregory's Latest Column
In his l atest “What I Have Seen and Heard” column for the Catholic Standard and El Pregonero, Cardinal Gregory reflects on the recent mass shootings in our country.
Project Rachel Ministry
Project Rachel seeks both English- and Spanish-speaking volunteers to accompany mothers and fathers seeking healing after past abortions. Volunteers commit to hosting regional events (4-5 hours) pre-planned by the ministry staff. Learn more at an info session on Saturday, June 18, 9-10:30am. Contact [email protected].
Mass in Celebration of Juneteenth
Most. Rev. Roy Campbell, Auxiliary Bishop of Washington, is the celebrant at this year's Juneteenth Mass on Sunday, June 19 at 10am at St. Joseph Catholic Church (Upper Marlboro, MD). VIEW THE FLIER
Catholic Charities Legal Network
Catholic Charities Legal Network counsels and provides legal representation to low-income and poor residents throughout the Archdiocese of Washington. If you are a lawyer in active status who would like to volunteer, email Dan Collopy.
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