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25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 22, 2024
Humility and Service
Readings
Wis 2:12, 17-20 | Jas 3:16—4:3 | Mk 9:30-37
"If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all."
(Mk 9:35)
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In this edition:
Weekend Mass Times
News & Notes
Nuns of the Battlefield Centennial
St. Matthew's Feast Day Celebration
World Day of Migrants and Refugees
Creation Season Events
Faith Formation
Selected Readings by Fr. Joe McHenry
Men's Breakfast Social
New Infant Baptism Procedures
Cathedral Book Club Meeting
Social Justice
Communion for the Homebound
Ministerio Hispano
Misa para el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana
Young Adults
Book Club
Music Ministry
Auditions for Schola Cantorum
Volunteer Opportunities
Red Mass Volunteers Needed!
Livestreaming Volunteers Needed
& more
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Weekend Mass Times
Saturday, September 21 at 5:30pm (Vigil)
Sunday, September 22 at 7am, 9am, 11am, 1pm (en español) & 5:30pm
Online Offertory: PayPal | Faith Direct
Let us pray:
—for the sick, especially Halina Mielnik and Caroline Zaino McCall.
—for the recently deceased, especially Deacon John W. Locke, Margaret C. Foster, Rosemarie C. Flum, and Ellen Lewis.
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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Centennial Commemoration of the Nuns of the Battlefield Monument with Cardinal Gregory
Please join us as Cardinal Gregory celebrates the centennial commemoration of the Nuns of the Battlefield Monument, Saturday, September 21, at 12:10pm. After Mass there will be a rededication of the monument and unveiling of the wayside marker. We welcome all to join us, together with the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, as we honor the memory of the Sisters who served as nurses on the battlefields of the American Civil War.
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Feast of St. Matthew's
They are back! St. Matthew's choirs return from their summer hiatus for celebration of the Feast of St. Matthew this Sunday, September 22, at 11am. All are most welcome when our parish family and friends of the Cathedral gather to celebrate our patronal feast at a bilingual Mass celebrated by Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala.
Please plan to come by the Great Hall for Hospitality after the 11am Mass, and to officially welcome our two new Parochial Vicars, Fr. Joseph McHenry and Fr. Isaac Sagastume!
Celebración Parroquial de Nuestra Fiesta Patronal y Bienvenida Oficial a Nuestros Dos Nuevos Vicarios Parroquiales. Todos son bienvenidos el domingo 22 de septiembre de 2024, cuando nuestra familia parroquial y amigos de la Catedral se reúnan para celebrar nuestra fiesta patronal en una Misa bilingüe a las 11am, celebrada por el Obispo Evelio Menjivar-Ayala. En este día festivo, damos la bienvenida oficial a nuestros dos nuevos vicarios parroquiales, el P. Joseph McHenry y el P. Isaac Sagastume. Por favor, únase a nosotros para una recepción especial en el Gran Salón después de la Misa.
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Mass for World Day of Migrants & Refugees
Join us in the Cathedral on Sunday, September 29, at 5:30pm. Cardinal Christopher Pierre, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States will be the principal celebrant and Bishop Evelio Menjivar, Auxiliary Bishop of Washington, will concelebrate the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. All are welcome!
Únase a nosotros en la Catedral el domingo 29 de septiembre de 2024 a las 5:30 pm. El Cardenal Christopher Pierre, Nuncio Apostólico en los Estados Unidos será el celebrante principal y Monseñor Evelio Menjívar, Obispo Auxiliar de Washington, será el co-celebrante para la conmemoración del 110º Día del Migrante y del Refugiado.
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St. Matthew's Creation Care Green Team
Creation Season (September 1 - October 4) is celebrated by Christians around the world. It begins on September 1 with the Feast of Creation and concludes with the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4. To learn more, or to join our advocacy efforts, you can follow our Creation Care Green Team's events on our website HERE.
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Spiritual Readings
Selected by Fr. Joe McHenry
From the writings of St. Vicent de Paul
Feast Day September 27
Since Christ willed to be born poor, he chose for himself disciples who were poor. He made himself the servant of the poor and shared their poverty. He went so far as to say that he would consider every deed which either helps or harms the poor as done for or against himself. Since God surely loves the poor, he also loves those who love the poor. For when one person holds another dear, he also includes in his affection anyone who loves or serves the one he loves. That is why we hope that God will love us for the sake of the poor. So when we visit the poor and needy, we try to understand the poor and weak. We sympathize with them so fully that we can echo Paul’s words: I have become all things to all men. Therefore, we must try to be stirred by our neighbors’ worries and distress. We must beg God to pour into our hearts sentiments of pity and compassion and to fill them again and again with these dispositions.
It is our duty to prefer the service of the poor to everything else and to offer such service as quickly as possible. If a needy person requires medicine or other help during prayer time, do whatever has to be done with peace of mind. Offer the deed to God as your prayer. Do not become upset or feel guilty because you interrupted your prayer to serve the poor. God is not neglected if you leave him for such service. One of God’s works is merely interrupted so that another can be carried out. So when you leave prayer to serve some poor person, remember that this very service is performed for God. Charity is certainly greater than any rule. Moreover, all rules must lead to charity. Since she is a noble mistress, we must do whatever she commands. With renewed devotion, then, we must serve the poor, especially outcasts and beggars. They have been given to us as our masters and patrons.
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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:
September 21, 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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An Introduction to Centering Prayer
In our introductory workshop to Centering Prayer, you will discover a centuries-old prayer method. Saturday, September 21, 9am-1pm.
For more information, contact L.J. Milone, Director of Faith Formation, or call 202-347-3215. (Click on the image for more details.)
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Meditation Group
Come, experience a way of meditation that is rooted in Jesus. Come, plunge into the healing, refreshing silence of God. Sundays, 1:30pm-2:30pm, on Zoom. Meditation Group meetings on Zoom are led by L.J. Milone, Director of Faith Formation. (Click on the image for more details.)
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New Registration Procedures for Infant Baptisms
If you are looking to have a child baptized, please see our new procedures HERE.
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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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Let's Get Reading
Happening next week! The Cathedral Book Club meets on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in the West Conference Room, 7 to 8pm, to discuss "The Afternoon of Christianity: The Courage to Change," by Tomáš Halík. Let's get reading so you can join the discussion and sharing, led by Fr. Jack Hurley!
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Homebound Ministry
We are collecting names and addresses of homebound parishioners who would appreciate a visit and communion from one of our priests or homebound ministers. Please pass along details for individuals interested in receiving a visit to Fr. Joe McHenry via his email: jmchenry@stmatthewscathedral.org.
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Domingo XXV del Tiempo Ordinario en español
22 de septiembre
Misa en español a la 1pm
Suspensión de las transmisiones en vivo de las misas dominicales
Nuestras transmisiones en vivo de las misas de los domingos a las 11am (inglés) y 1pm (español) en el canal de YouTube de la Catedral se suspenderán en julio y agosto de 2024, con la posibilidad de reanudarse en septiembre. Vuelva a consultar a finales de agosto para ver las actualizaciones.
Participe como voluntario en el equipo de transmisión en vivo de la Catedral
¿Tiene experiencia en el manejo de equipos de transmisión en vivo o está interesado en recibir capacitación para ayudar con la transmisión en vivo de las misas dominicales de San Mateo? Póngase en contacto con Mons. Jameson o Fatima Aybar para obtener más información o para ser voluntario.
Eventos
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Celebración Parroquial de Nuestra Fiesta Patronal y Bienvenida Oficial a Nuestros Dos Nuevos Vicarios Parroquiales. Todos son bienvenidos el domingo 22 de septiembre de 2024, cuando nuestra familia parroquial y amigos de la Catedral se reúnan para celebrar nuestra fiesta patronal en una Misa bilingüe a las 11am, celebrada por el Obispo Evelio Menjivar-Ayala. En este día festivo, damos la bienvenida oficial a nuestros dos nuevos vicarios parroquiales, el P. Joseph McHenry y el P. Isaac Sagastume. Por favor, únase a nosotros para una recepción especial en el Gran Salón después de la Misa.
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Únase a nosotros en la Catedral el domingo 29 de septiembre de 2024, a las 5:30 pm por la misa para conmemorar la 110ª Jornada Mundial del Migrante y del Refugiado. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
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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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Misa para el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana | |
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Sunday Night with C†YA
Join us Sunday nights at 6:30pm, following the 5:30pm Mass, in the North Conference Room. Meet other Catholics, talk about the faith, and build friendships!
Tuesday Happy Hour
Come for a C†YA Happy Hour at 6:30pm every other Tuesday. Please join our WhatsApp group for up-to-the-minute details.
C†YA Book Club
The C†YA Book Club meets once a month. We pick a book related to Catholicism—from fiction with Catholic themes to a history of the early church—read independently, and then meet up to discuss the book. Future book suggestions welcome. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, September 24.
Let's Stay Connected!
C†YA uses a WhatsApp Community to plan future events, post updates, and stay in touch! You can join our WhatsApp by attending one of our in-person events or via email, (stmatthewcya@gmail.com). In your email, you must include your name, age, and whether you are a parishioner at St. Matthew's. You can also follow C†YA on Instagram and Facebook for events and news from our community.
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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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Red Mass Volunteers Needed!
Can you volunteer as a Cathedral Hospitality Minister at the Annual Red Mass at 9am on Sunday, October 6? The John Carroll Society hosts the Mass and provides its own volunteers for greeting, seating guests, passing out programs and directing gift bearers. Cathedral ministers take up the offertory collection, monitor Communion lines, and perform other duties as needed. Serving at the Red Mass involves approximately a 3-hour commitment as the arrival time is 7:30am. For more information please email: atriaureau@stmatthewscathedral.org by Wednesday, September 25.
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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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