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Palm Sunday
March 24, 2024
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Ps 22: 19-20)
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In this edition:
'Mystical Unity' & Book Club Tonight
Friday Simple Lenten Meal with DC Peace Team
Holy Week and Easter, day by day
Register for adult Confirmation (English & Spanish)
Register by March 29 for Earth Day Cleanup
Open doors at Light the City
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Holy Week at the Cathedral
In his Easter letter Msgr. Jameson writes:
"We mark so many dramatic events at this time: Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem; his poignant last meal with his friends; his trial and brutal execution. But the darkness of Good Friday leads inexorably to the glorious "Alleluia! The Lord is Risen!” of Easter Sunday. It is our annual pilgrimage into both the darkness of human existence and the life-giving light of the Resurrection."
All are welcome to the Cathedral for Holy Week and Easter! All liturgies are open to the public, with no seating limits or tickets needed. Seating is first-come, first-served. See the Cathedral schedule, including livestream and program links and Penn Parking garage hours, by clicking the buttons below.
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Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion | March 23/24
On Palm Sunday we celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem. We welcome Cardinal Wilton Gregory as the 11am Mass celebrant, and Bishop Evelio Menjivar as the 1pm Mass celebrant.
As we begin Holy Week with a reading of the Passion, L.J. Milone in this week's Mystical Word column ("We become the God we worship") asks, "Whom do I worship? How do I view God?" Jesus' cry, "'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?' (Mk. 15:34) ... and his resulting death shockingly reveal God as the godless nothingness. ... Our focus as disciples of Jesus must be letting ourselves be reduced to nothing throughout the day by centering on nothing but God." READ MORE
Masses with the distribution of palms:
The Cathedral opens at 6:30am and closes at 7:00pm.
- 5:30pm (Saturday, March 23 Vigil) (Cantor)
- 7:00am
- 9:00am (Cantor)
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11:00am with Blessing of Palms, Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington (Schola Cantorum)
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1:00pm (en español) con Bendición de Ramos y Procesión, Monseñor Evelio Menjivar, Obisopo Auxiliar de Washington (Coro Hispano)
- 2:00pm Via Crucis (en español)
- 5:30pm (Contemporary Choir)
Online Offertory: PayPal | FaithDirect
Let us pray:
—for the sick, especially Maria da Silva, Paul Fry, Francisca Granados Flores, Soila Manchame, Margaret Judy, Sofía Valero, Dorianne Alvarado, Donald Klawiter, Simona, Halina Mielnik, Camilia Juber Carmona, John Guerriero, Elsa Henderson, Yvette Romero, Enmanuel Del Valle, Patricia Castro, Michael Harrill, Eileen Elvin, Geralda Masi, Katie Roland, Peter Tan, Mary & Carl Milewski, Therese Fergo, Maria Gianino, Yolanda Mendez Acevedo, Anne Rader, Robyn Nishimi, Paul Gruber, Sick of Mufide Rende Family, and Blanca Rose Juarez; and
—for the recently deceased, especially Bishop Francisco González and Olena Romashko; and
—for our Elect receiving Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation, including: Lisa Bianco, Lindsay Burns, Rachel Lincoln, Ryan Lucas, Chloe McLaughlin, Ruben Randolph, Joshua Taborn, Michelle Washington, Cesar Chavesta, Jayden Chavesta, Mia Chavesta, and Brissia Villazana; and
—for our Candidates for Full Communion: Joshua Jackson, Richard Li, Margarita Moreno, Julie Matthew, Gray Perone, Will Sorto, and Taja Strickland, and
—for our Catholic completing Sacraments of Initiation: Gerardo Mares, Patricia Marquez, Camilla Panico, and Brian Smythe.
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Chrism Mass & Monday of Holy Week | March 25
The Chrism Mass for the Archdiocese of Washington is celebrated by Cardinal Wilton Gregory. During this annual Mass, the sacramental oils used by all parishes in the archdiocese over the coming year are blessed, and the priests of the archdiocese renew the promises made at their ordination.
- 7:00am The Cathedral opens.
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7:30am | Mass
- 8:30am | The Cathedral closes and reopens at 1:00pm.
- † 2:00pm | Chrism Mass, Cardinal Gregory (Schola Cantorum)
- 5:30pm | Mass (The Cathedral closes at 6:30pm.)
† Interpreted for the Deaf
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Penance Service & Tuesday of Holy Week | March 26
We invite you to our Communal Penance Service, "Come Home for Easter," at 12:10pm with Fr. John Benson as presider and homilist. View a Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation (English) (en español).
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7:00am The Cathedral opens.
- 7:30am | Mass
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† 12:10pm | "Come Home for Easter," Communal Penance Service (Cantor) (Confessions in English, Spanish, Italian, German, and American Sign Language) See the fliers (English) (en español)
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5:30pm | Mass (The Cathedral closes at 6:30pm.)
† Interpreted for the Deaf
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Tenebrae & Wednesday of Holy Week | March 27
The Tenebrae will be celebrated at 7:30pm on Wednesday of Holy Week again this year. All of the traditional elements will be present including lamentations, readings and motets with the Schola Cantorum and Cathedral lectors. We hope you can join us, in the Cathedral, with Msgr. Jameson presiding. READ MORE
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7:00am The Cathedral opens.
- 7:30am | Mass
- 11:00am - 12 Noon | Confessions
- 12:10pm | Mass
- 5:30pm | Mass
- 6:15pm - 7:00pm | Confessions
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7:30pm | Liturgy of Tenebrae (Schola Cantorum) (The Cathedral closes immediately after the service.)
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Masses of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday | March 28
Join us for the Mass of Lord's Supper at 12:10pm with Msgr. Jameson presiding, or at 5:30pm with Cardinal Gregory presiding, with the Washing of the Feet. The Paschal Triduum begins on the evening of Holy Thursday and extends to the evening of Easter Sunday.
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Liturgies of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday | March 29
Rev. Jimmy Hsu, CSP delivers a Reflection on the Lord's Passion at Noon on Good Friday, joined by the Schola Cantorum. READ MORE Following the Reflection, the Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord is celebrated at 1pm by Cardinal Gregory and at 4pm by Bishop Menjivar. Msgr. Jameson closes the day with Stations of the Cross at 7:30pm.
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Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday | March 30
On Holy Saturday at 8pm, Cardinal Gregory celebrates the Easter Vigil, ranked by the Church as "the mother of all vigils." On this night, we welcome new life into the Body of Christ as 25 people receive Sacraments of Initiation (scroll up for their names in our prayer petition).
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8:00am The Cathedral opens.
- 9:00am | Morning Prayer in the St. Anthony Chapel
- 11:00am - 12 Noon | Confessions
- The Cathedral closes at 12Noon and reopens at 7:00pm.
- † 8:00pm | Easter Vigil, Cardinal Gregory (Schola Cantorum) (The Cathedral closes immediately after the Vigil).
† Interpreted for the Deaf
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The Resurrection of the Lord, Easter Sunday | March 31
Join us as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord and his victory over sin and death! The Resurrection of Jesus gives us hope for our own share in His Resurrection at the end of our life. Christ is Risen, Alleluia, Alleluia! Cardinal Gregory presides at the 9am Mass.
Masses:
The Cathedral opens at 6:30am and closes at 7:00pm.
- 7:00am
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† 9:00am, Cardinal Gregory (Schola Cantorum)
- 11:00am (Schola Cantorum)
- 1:00pm (en español)
- 5:30pm (Contemporary Choir)
† Interpreted for the Deaf
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Hospitality Ministers Needed
We are still in need of help at several of our Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday Masses, and at the Easter Vigil. If you can volunteer as a hospitality minister – greeting and assisting visitors and taking up the offertory collection – please email Ana Triaureau...
SEE THE LIST OF NEEDS
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Penn Parking Garage Hours
March 24, Palm Sunday, 8:30am – 7:00pm
March 25 & 26, Monday & Tuesday of Holy Week, 7:00am – 7:00pm
March 27, Wednesday of Holy Week, 7:00am – 9:00pm
March 28, Holy Thursday, 7:00am – 8:00pm
March 29, Good Friday, 7:00am – 8:30pm
March 30, Holy Saturday, 6:30pm – 11:00pm
March 31, Easter Sunday, 8:30am – 7:00pm
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Grupo de Oración en español
- No hay Grupo de Oración en español los martes 25 de marzo y 2 de abril.
- Rosario y Conferencia — martes 16 de abril, Rosario a las 7pm y conferencia a las 7:30pm con Mons. Evelio Menjivar, Obispo Auxiliar, “El que crea en mí no tendrá hambre," salón de conferencias del norte
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Noticias
No habrá Clases de Catecismo en español el domingo 31 de marzo.
Ayuno y Abstinencia en Cuaresma
El Viernes Santo, 29 de marzo, es un día de ayuno y abstinencia. Los católicos que ya llegaron a los 18 años de edad, pero que son menores de 60 años, están obligados al ayuno, que consiste en una sola comida completa durante el día. Todos los católicos que han cumplido 14 años están obligados a los días de abstinencia en los cuales no se debe de comer carne.
Clases de Confirmación para Adultos
A partir de abril se ofrecerá clases en español de preparación para recibir el sacramento de la Confirmación, para adultos católicos activos y bautizados que ya han recibido su Primera Comunión. Las clases serán los domingos 21 y 28 de abril y 5 de mayo. Las personas interesadas deben enviar un email a Fátima Aybar y deben acudir a una entrevista.
Clase de Bautismo
La clase de Bautismo en español será el domingo 21 de abril a las 9am en el salón de conferencias del este. Para inscribirse, envíe un email a Fatima Aybar.
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Light the City
Thanks to the evangelizing team organized by L.J. Milone for last Saturday's 'Light the City' event! Check out Catholic Standard's coverage.
Mini-Retreat on Mystical Unity
Come to pray, meet fellow parishioners, and experience a way of living mysticism in daily life. The final session of this Lenten series, entitled Mystical Unity, meets Thursday, March 21 from 7 to 9pm in the North Conference Room.
Book Club on the Raising of Lazarus
Join the Cathedral Book Club discussion on Thursday, March 21 in the West Conference Room, 7 - 8pm, of "Come Forth: The Promise of Jesus's Greatest Miracle" by Fr. James Martin, SJ, led by Fr. Jack Hurley.
Simple Lenten Meal with DC Peace Team
Join us for our final Simple Lenten Meal on Friday, March 22 at 6:30pm in the North Conference Room. The Knights of Columbus Potomac Council #433 serve the meal. Meet members of DC Peace Team, a community organization dedicated to cultivating the habits and skills of nonviolence in communities.
Adult Confirmation
Preparation classes for Confirmation have just begun; register now to prepare for Confirmation to be celebrated on Pentecost Sunday, May 19 at a 3pm Mass with Cardinal Gregory. FIND REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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Good Friday Collection. Pope Francis asks us to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land. Make a gift during our Good Friday liturgies, or donate online. Thank you for your support.
Lenten Fast and Abstinence
Good Friday, March 29, is a day of fast and abstinence. All Catholics who have reached their 18th birthday and are less than 60 years old are bound to observe the fast, by which they are limited to a single full meal during the course of the day. All Catholics who have reached their 14th birthday must observe days of abstinence, during which no meat may be eaten.
Cookie Baking for Prisoners
St. Matthew’s Social Justice Committee invites you to bake cookies for the Kairos Prison Ministry, to be delivered to prisoners at the Greenville Correctional Center in Jarratt, VA. Cookies will be collected at Masses on the weekend of April 6/7.
READ MORE
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Register Now for Earth Day Clean-up
St. Matthew's Creation Care Green Team joins the annual Earth Day Clean-up (April 20) sponsored by the Anacostia Watershed Society at Kingman Island in Northeast DC. Register by March 29. FIND INFO & REGISTRATION LINK
Earth Day Celebration with Music & Verse
Much to anticipate and enjoy as the Office of Music Ministries shares a list of choral and organ music events for Spring 2024, including our second Earth Day Lessons & Carols on Sunday, April 21 at 3:30pm. Through choral works and meditative readings, following the example of Pope Francis, we celebrate the wonders of creation and examine our faithful stewardship of these gifts.
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2023 Contribution Statements
Contribution statements for 2023 have been mailed to all registered parishioner donors. If you have not received your statement, please email Ana Triaureau. Thank you for your support.
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