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27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 6, 2024
Unity and Family
Readings
Gn 2:18-24 | Heb 2:9-11 | Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12
"Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." (Mk 10:14)
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In this edition:
Weekend Mass Times
News & Notes
Liturgical Ministeries Sign Up
Welcome Seminarian Andrew Ouma
Red Mass
Two Renowned Choirs in Concert
Liturgical Ministry Day
Women in the Old Testament
Lector Training
Online Survey
Faith Formation
Selected Readings by Fr. Joe McHenry
Men's Breakfast Social
Faith Formation Events
Social Justice
Closing Prayer Service Care for Creation
Always God's Children
Ministerio Hispano
Misa y Devociones del Primer Sábado de Mes
con Rosario y Exposición del Santísimo
Clase para Quinceañeras
Young Adults
Holy Hour
Book Club
Happy Hour
Music Ministry
Auditions for Schola Cantorum
Volunteer Opportunities
Livestreaming Volunteers Needed
& more
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Weekend Mass Times
Saturday, October 5 at 5:30pm (Vigil)
Sunday, October 6, 7am (canceled), 9am Red Mass, 11am, 1pm (en español) & 5:30pm
Online Offertory: PayPal | Faith Direct
RECTORY OFFICE IS CLOSED SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, AND WILL REOPEN SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 9AM-4PM
Let us pray:
—for the sick, especially Halina Mielnik and Caroline Zaino McCall.
—for the recently deceased, especially Feliciano B. Ferrer.
To add a name to the prayer list of the sick or recently deceased, email Msgr. Jameson. If asking for prayers for a person who is sick, please first get their permission.
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Please Welcome Seminarian Andrew Nicholas Ouma to Our Parsh Community!
Andrew is a seminarian with the Paulist Fathers and currently studying Theology at Catholic University of America. A native of Kenya, Andrew earned an undergraduate degree in Philosophy with a minor in Religious Studies from The Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Nairobi.
A few words from Andrew—
"I am very delighted to join the Cathedral community for my pastoral ministry. My duties will be to assist in the Communion Ministry (EMC); Hospitality Ministry, Server Ministry and to participate and accompany members of Always God’s Children. My sincere gratitude to Rev. Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson and all of you for opening your doors for me to be part of this worship community. I am looking forward to getting to know you, learn from you, share with you my faith as I continue discerning my Vocation to priesthood."
Please give Andrew a warm welcome when you see him around the Cathedral!
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72nd Annual Red Mass
The Red Mass is celebrated annually at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, traditionally on the Sunday before the first Monday in October, which marks the opening of the Supreme Court's annual term. Its purpose is to invoke God's blessings on those responsible for the administration of justice as well as on all public officials. There is limited public seating for this event. His Eminence, Wilton Cardinal Gregory, will be Principal Celebrant, Sunday, October 6, at 9am. Doors open at 8am. Rhode Island Avenue from 17th Street to Connecticut Avenue will be closed. The Mass will be streamed live on the Archdiocese of Washington's YouTube channel.
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The Music Ministry Presents Two Renowned Choirs
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Aachen Cathedral Choir (Germany)
Mass and Concert
Wednesday, October 16, 5pm with extended Choral prelude
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Ealing Abbey Choir (London)
Mass and Concert
Saturday, October 26, 5pm
with extended Choral prelude
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Saint Matthew’s Liturgical Ministry Day
The Mass is a profound and transformative experience in which we are all called to participate. We will explore many ways to deepen our appreciation and understanding of this matchless gift from God. This morning of reflection is free and open to anyone interested in growing in knowledge and appreciation of the Mass, but especially for those who exercise a liturgical ministry.
Our presenter this year will be Rita Ferrone, an independent scholar, writer, and speaker on issues of liturgy and catechesis in the Roman Catholic Church. She is the author of several books on liturgy, including a Pastoral Guide to Pope Francis's Desiderio Desideravi (Liturgical Press).
Saturday, October 19, from 9am to Noon. We will meet in St. Anthony's Chapel. Please RSVP Tom Stehle tstehle@stmatthewscathedral.org or call 202-587-5141.
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WOMEN IN THE OLD TESTAMENT
In Scripture we encounter God and come to know God’s people. Join us for a journey through Israel’s captivity, freedom and tribal period and explore the perspectives of some of the earliest women in salvation history.
We’ll be using the Little Rock Scripture Study Guide, Women in the Old Testament, Part One (available from Liturgical Press).
Our small-group discussions will take place on five Monday evenings at 7pm, beginning Monday, October 21st.
The meetings will be conducted from the comfort of your homes, as we will gather “virtually” using the Zoom application. We hope you’ll be interested in joining these conversations! If so, please leave your name and contact information at cathedralmondaybiblestudy@gmail.com.
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LECTOR TRAINING AND ORIENTATION
Have you ever thought about becoming a lector here at the Cathedral?
Lectors serve the community by proclaiming the Word of God to the assembly.
Come and join us on Saturday, October 26 in the Cathedral’s East Conference Room for a training and orientation session focusing on the ministry of lector and how that ministry is carried out here at St. Matthew’s. This morning session will begin at 9am and end at Noon.
You can register for this training and orientation session by calling the rectory at (202) 347-3215 and leaving your name and contact information.
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How Has the Pandemic Affected your Faith Life?
Our parish is participating in an interfaith survey designed by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, (CARA), at Georgetown University, to help gauge how the pandemic has affected your faith life, worship life, and spirituality. It is designed to be responded to by any adult who attends Mass at the parish (even if you are a first-time visitor) or participates in parish life. We will be sharing this link for you to take the survey until the end of October. It will help us at the parish to better meet your needs, so we encourage you to respond. You can access the survey HERE. Your participation is greatly appreciated!
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Spiritual Readings
Selected by Fr. Joe McHenry
From a sermon by St. Bernard
(Selection for Our Lady of the Rosary, October 7)
The Word was made flesh and even now dwells among us. It is by faith that he dwells in our hearts, in our memory, our intellect and penetrates even into our imagination. What concept could man have of God if he did not first fashion an image of him in his heart? By nature incomprehensible and inaccessible, he was invisible and unthinkable, but now he wished to be understood, to be seen and thought of.
But how, you ask, was this done? He lay in a manger and rested on a virgin’s breast, preached on a mountain, and spent the night in prayer. He hung on a cross, grew pale in death, and roamed free among the dead and ruled over those in hell. He rose again on the third day, and showed the apostles the wounds of the nails, the signs of victory; and finally in their presence he ascended to the sanctuary of heaven.
How can we not contemplate this story in truth, piety and holiness? Whatever of all this I consider, it is God I am considering; in all this he is my God. I have said it is wise to meditate on these truths, and I have thought it right to recall the abundant sweetness, given by the fruits of this priestly root; and Mary, drawing abundantly from heaven, has caused this sweetness to overflow for us.
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Men's Breakfast Social and Sunday Reading Discussion
Please join us on the following Saturdays to socialize and discuss Sunday readings:
October 19, and November 16, from 9-10:30am, in the East Conference Room. No rsvp required. Please contact Lucas.r.shuler@gmail.com if you would like more information.
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Fall Faith Formation Events
For a list of faith formation events happening this fall, please click on the image. Faith formation events are led by St. Matthew's Director of Faith Formation, L.J. Milone.
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Online Registration is Open
Our Faith Formation Office invites online registration for St. Matthew's Adult Initiation (OCIA, or Order of Christian Initiation) and for our Children's Faith Formation and Sacramental Preparation programs for the upcoming year:
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Join Us for the Closing Prayer Service 2024!
St. Matthew's Creation Care Green Team invites you to join them for the Season of Creation closing prayer service via YouTube. This event will be live streamed on October 4 at 9am. You can find the link to this event HERE.
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Always God's Children Meeting
Always God's Children, the Cathedral ministry to persons who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual and their friends and family members, will meet on Sunday, October 6, at 3:30pm in the West Conference Room.
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Domingo XXVII del Tiempo Ordinario en español
6 de octubre
Misa en español a la 1pm
Eventos
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Misa y Devociones del Primer Sábado de Mes con Rosario y Exposición del Santísimo – esto es en inglés pero se les anima a asistir todos los primeros sábados de cada mes de acuerdo con lo que pidió la Virgen, Sábado 7 de octubre, 12:10 h
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Clase para Quinceañeras, Sábado 12 de octubre, 10:30am
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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.
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Cathedral Parish Choirs
St. Matthew's Schola Cantorum, Contemporary Choir, and Spanish Choir are on hiatus, returning Sunday, September 22 for the Feast of St. Matthew.
Auditions for the Schola's Fall Season
The Schola Cantorum has openings for experienced singers in all voice parts. Prospective singers must have significant adult choral experience, good sight-reading skills, and a pleasant, agile voice. The commitment of time and focused energy is significant, particularly at Christmas and Holy Week. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings, 7 - 8:30pm in the weeks when the choir is singing. Contact Tom Stehle for more information or to arrange an audition. READ ABOUT OUR CHOIRS
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Volunteer with Cathedral Livestreaming Team
Do you have experience operating livestreaming equipment, or are you interested in being trained to assist with St. Matthew’s livestreaming of Sunday Masses? Contact Msgr. Jameson for more information or to volunteer.
July & August Suspension of Livestreams
Our Sunday 11am (English) and 1pm (Spanish) Masses livestreams on the Cathedral YouTube channel will be suspended in July and August 2024, with the possibility of resuming in September. Check back in late August for updates.
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