Pentecost
May 28, 2023
"When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled,
they were all in one place together." (Acts 2:1)
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In this edition:
NCR Interviews Creation Care co-chair
Looking ahead to June:
Hospitality, Holy Hour, "Jesus Before Christianity" & Spanish First Communions & Confirmation
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Saturday, May 27 at 5:30pm Vigil
Sunday, May 28 at 7am, 9am, 11am,
1pm (en español) & 5:30pm
5:30pm Mass interpreted for the Deaf
3pm Mass with Confirmation of Adults
Cardinal Wilton Gregory
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Pentecost Confirmations
Let us pray:
—for our Confirmandi: “Almighty God, who brought your servants to new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, freeing them from sin; send upon them, O Lord, the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete; give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and fortitude, the spirit of knowledge and reverence, fill them with the spirit of wonder and awe in your Presence. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.” (Based upon the Rite of Confirmation); and
—for the sick, especially Patricia Castro, Michael Harrill, Eileen Elvin, Geralda Masi, Katie Roland, Peter Tan, Wayne Mullings, Theodore Merkle, Jr., Debbie Fairchild Harding, Vic Harding, Dr. Robert Ryan, Mary & Carl Milewski, Therese Fergo, Maria Gianino, Yolanda Mendez Acevedo, Anne Rader, Robyn Nishimi, Paul Gruber, and Blanca Rose Juarez.
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Mary, Mother of the Church
Pope Francis in 2018 added a universal feast to the liturgical calendar for Mary, Mother of the Church on the Monday after Pentecost - this year, May 29. The decree notes "how greatly the promotion of this devotion might encourage the growth of the maternal sense of the Church in the pastors, religious and faithful, as well as a growth of genuine Marian piety." It was Pope St. Paul VI who conferred the title, Mary, Mother of the Church on the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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NCR Interviews Phil Downey
National Catholic Reporter in a May 24, 2023 Earthbeat article interviews our own Phil Downey, co-chair with Simone Seym of St. Matthew's Creation Care Green Team. Read about Phil's work with Laudato Trees, a program that facilitates free tree plantings at local parishes and organizations. Earlier this year, Phil received the Canopy Award for Volunteer Service from Casey Trees, a Laudato Trees partner. Congratulations, Phil, and thank you for your service and leadership!
Choir Update
St. Matthew's Schola Cantorum and Contemporary Choir will begin their summer hiatus next week (after Pentecost) and will return on Sunday, September 17 for the Feast of St. Matthew. Our Coro Hispano will sing through the Feast of Corpus Christi (June 11) before its summer hiatus.
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"He or She Who Sings ...."
The Schola has openings for experienced singers in all voice parts, especially sopranos and tenors. Contact Thomas Stehle, Pastoral Associate for Liturgy and Director of Music Ministries, for more information or to arrange an audition. Click the image above to hear the Schola in December 2019 in an Advent rehearsal singing Ad te levavi animam meam (Palestrina).
Hear from a Schola member:
“I view the role of the schola and cantors as enhancing the prayerfulness of each service in addition to helping the community participate more fully in each service …. I have most enjoyed helping expose parishioners and guests to the vast variety of church music that they may not have an opportunity to hear on a regular basis - particularly Gregorian chant and early choral music. The Schola [members are] … truly respectful of the Liturgy and how music can enhance it and encourage full participation.” ―Julianne
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Celebrating Anniversaries
Let's pray for all our rectory priests during this ordination season, including Fr. Jack Hurley who celebrates his 41st this Monday:
Msgr. Jameson -
May 18, 1968 (55th)
Fr. Hurley - May 29, 1982 (41st)
Fr. Benson - June 18, 2019 (4th)
Memorial Day Holiday
Masses are celebrated at 7:30am and 12:10pm, with no Confessions or Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Monday, May 29, Memorial Day. The Cathedral opens at 7am and closes after the 12:10pm Mass.
Memorial Day at Catholic Cemeteries
Outdoor Masses will be held on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29 at 10am at Gate of Heaven Cemetery (3801 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD) and at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (1300 Bladensburg Rd., NE., Washington, DC).
Tuesday Schedule
On Tuesday, May 29, there will be no Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, and Confessions will begin at 11:30am.
June Hospitality
Members of St. Matthew's Pastoral Council host coffee and donuts in front of the Cathedral at the following June Masses:
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Sunday, June 4 after the 11am Mass
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Sunday, June 25 after the 9am Mass
Corpus Christi Procession
All are welcome to participate in our Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday, June 11 - this year beginning at the Cathedral at 2:30pm, and ending with Benediction at Immaculate Conception Church, 1315 8th St, NW.
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 for the sick on behalf of someone else, please first get their permission to share their name.
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Faith Formation
Effortlessly Happy: The Way of Jesus
The next meeting of our new Tuesday night, in-person series exploring Jesus' way of spiritual liberation meets on May 30, 7 - 9pm, in the East Conference Room. SEE THE FLIER
June Book Club
Eckhart On Demand
Access on demand videos recorded in 2023 by L.J. Milone on German mystic Meister Eckhart and his teachings on "gelassenheit" or releasement (meaning letting go/letting be) as the key to unity with God. FIND TOPICS & VIDEO/POWERPOINT LINKS
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Pray for Ecclesial Movements
Let's join Pope Francis in praying for his May 2023 Intention—
that ecclesial movements and groups may daily rediscover their evangelizing mission, and that they place their own charisms at the service of the world’s needs. WATCH THE VIDEO
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Rosary for Life
Join the Respect Life Ministry for a Rosary for Life and litanies to Our Lady and St. Joseph at 11:30am this Saturday, May 27, before the 12:10pm Mass.
Weekday Exposition & Confessions
The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration and Confessions are available weekdays, 11am - Noon. An exception is Tuesday, May 29 (no Exposition; Confessions begin at approximately 11:30am).
First Friday & First Saturday
On First Friday, June 3, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel between 12:45 and 5pm. On June 4, First Saturday Devotions are held at 12:45pm, following the 12:10pm Mass.
June Holy Hour for ADW Ordinandi
Join parishioners and friends before the Blessed Sacrament on Monday, June 12 at 6pm at a Cathedral Holy Hour for the 6 men to be ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Washington. VIEW THE FLIER
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Misa de la Solemnidad de Pentecostés (en español)
domingo 28 de mayo a la 1pm
Yo, el Señor del viento y el fuego
El Espíritu de santidad entra en la reunión con viento impetuoso y llama ardiente. También llega más suavemente, cuando Jesús sopla sobre sus amigos y les desea la paz. ¿Cómo puede el Espíritu ser tan fuerte y, a la vez, tan suave como un suspiro? De la misma manera que el amor es apasionado en algunas horas, ligero como una caricia en otras. A veces se requiere nuestra presencia amorosa en una acción enérgica, dinámica y potente. Otras veces, la sola presencia es suficiente: una mano que se toma o un silencio compartido. Cuanto más inmersos en el Espíritu estemos, más sabremos qué hacer cuando llegue el momento. (Take Five for Faith, el domingo 28 de mayo)
Eventos
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Grupo de Oración en español – los martes de mayo y junio a las 7pm en el salón de conferencias del oeste
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Retiro en español para candidatos a hacer la Primer Comunión - el sábado 10 de junio de 1pm a 5pm en el salón de conferencias del norte
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Misa en español con Primera Comunión seguida por Procesión de Corpus Christi - el domingo 11 de junio a la 1pm
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Procesión de Corpus Christi - el domingo 11 de junio a las 2:30pm
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Clase de Bautismo en español – el domingo 18 de junio a las 9am en el salón de conferencias del este (para inscribir, envíe un email a Fatima Aybar)
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Misa en español con Confirmación en español, Obispo Evelio Menjivar - el domingo 25 de junio a la 1pm
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Catecismo 2023 – 2024 para niños, adolescentes y adultos – para inscribir, envíe un email a Fatima Aybar
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Social Justice Ministries |
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LIVE Screening of "The Letter"
On Friday, May 26 from 6:15 to 8pm in the North Conference Room, come for a live screening of "The Letter," followed by discussion. The film tells the story of Pope Francis' call to care for our Mother Earth.
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More on Laudato Si' Week 2023
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Ahead of this Friday's film screening, our Creation Care Green Team commends a series of videos, produced by the Laudato Si' Movement. CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO LINKS
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Team St. Matthew's (photo below) opened up a beautiful new view of the Anacostia River last Saturday, May 20, at a Habitat Restoration Day at Kingman Island! READ MORE
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Support June Outreach
At all Masses on June 3/4 and 10/11, volunteers will gratefully receive your donations to be used for a Sunday Summer Social for Monday Morning Ministry guests. You also may donate online on the SJC Committee webpage (note "Summer Social" in Notes section). Thank you for your support!
Monday Morning Ministry
At our Monday Morning Ministry, guests can eat breakfast, take part in a discussion of the upcoming Sunday's Mass readings, and receive a bagged lunch, clothing and toiletries. Volunteers are welcome—
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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 Mondays, email Jim Nash
Thank you for your support!
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Hear from a Monday Morning Ministry volunteer:
“Getting to know both the people we serve and the volunteers is a privilege. It is inspiring to do this kind of work and realize that so many people care, so many people are living out Jesus’ call to be God’s hands and feet.” ―Roselyn
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See you 'round the Cathedral!
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