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In this edition:
Weekend Mass Times
News & Notes
- CARA Online Survey - A Message from Monsignor Jameson
- Liturgical Ministry Day
- Liturgical Ministries Sign Up - A Message from Fr. Joe
- Cardinal Gregory's Election Day Message
Liturgy and Community
- World Mission Day Sunday
- Women in the Old Testament
- Lector Training & Orientation
- Eucharistic Holy Hour with Confessions
- 15th Annual White Mass
Faith Formation Ongoing Events
- Cathedral Book Club
- Men's Breakfast Social
- Mystical Revolution of Meister Eckhart & Fall Faith Formation Events
Young Adults
- Holy Hour
- Book Club
- Happy Hour
Music Ministry
- Renowned Choir - Mass & Concert
- Mass of Remembrance
Volunteer Opportunities
- Livestreaming Volunteers Needed
& more!
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Weekend Mass Times
Saturday, October19 at 5:30pm (Vigil)
Sunday, October20, 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.
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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You can access the survey by scanning the QR code above or by accessing the link to the survey HERE. | |
My dear parishioners,
You have seen in the e-letter and in this week's events sheet distributed by the ministers of hospitality that we are participating in a national survey sponsored by CARA. CARA is the major Catholic research group in the U.S. I was on its board for several years, and I attest to its work. CARA has been commissioned to do a major interfaith survey to help gauge how the COVID pandemic has affected your faith life, worship life, and spirituality. It is designed to be responded to by any adult who participates in parish life in any way. This is a major undertaking in our country. Please, may I ask you to take a few moments to take the survey. It will help us here at St. Matthew's to better meet your needs. So please, I encourage you to respond. It is available in many ways: e-letter, events sheet, website, parish emails, and parish social media.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
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Join Us for Liturgical Ministry Day this Saturday!
All are welcome to attend Liturgical Ministry Day on Saturday, October 19, from 9am to Noon. We are delighted to present the distinguished speaker Rita Ferrone. Please RSVP Tom Stehle at tstehle@stmatthewscathedral.org or call 202-587-5154.
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Liturgical Ministries Sign Up | A Message from Fr. Joe |  | |
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" And I said, “Here am I; send me!” – Isaiah 6:8
We have the best volunteer ministers I have ever encountered in any parish of which I have had the privilege of ministering. It’s the aspect of life in our parish community that has most impressed me since my arrival in July. There’s just one problem: there’s not enough!
Have you ever thought to yourself that it would be nice to have another minister of hospitality to warmly welcome those who come through our doors or to distribute our newsletter as folks leave?
Have you ever been disappointed that the Precious Blood isn’t offered at a Mass you attend here?
Have you ever thought that a robust corps of servers adds reverence and dignity to our worship?
These and similar thoughts aren’t just your thoughts. They are echoes of the desire of God himself, the longings of his heart to minister to his beloved children through the hands and voices of their brothers and sisters. Your hands. Your voice.
The Lord is calling you to respond with the generous reply of the prophet Isaiah: here I am Lord! Use me to build up your family here at the mother Church of Washington!
This month, we are recruiting new ministers of hospitality, new extraordinary ministers of communion, new servers, and new lectors.
The challenge I and my fellow priests propose to you is to respond generously. We and your fellow parishioners need you. Even if you can or prefer to serve only once or twice a month: we would be so happy to have you.
Know you will be well-trained by our fantastic coordinators. Know you will be welcomed into a new community within our parish community: the community of ministers. Know that God is never outdone in being generous to those who are generous to him.
To respond and learn more, complete the interest form linked HERE. Or fill-out the interest form found in the pew and drop it in the collection basket.
You may also sign up at the back of the Cathedral after Masses the weekend of October 19 and 20.
Our liturgical ministry training will be held on Saturday, November 9, from 9am to Noon.
Thank you for your generosity! ~Fr. Joe
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Approaching Election Day as Citizens and People of Faith
Read Cardinal Wilton Gregory's election day message HERE.
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2nd Collection World Mission Sunday
Sunday, October 20th, is World Mission Sunday. This is a unique opportunity for us to support the Church’s mission work in over 1,150 territories worldwide. Our prayers and contributions help build churches, train clergy, and provide essential services to those in need. Please consider how you can participate and give generously next week.
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Women in the Old Testament
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 & 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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Eucharistic Holy Hour with Confessions
Monday, October 21, at 6pm.
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Celebrating the Gifts people who are Deaf and people living with
Disabilities bring to our Church
All are invited to join in celebrating the 15th Annual White Mass on October 27 at 11am, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church. The principal celebrant will be Bishop Juan Esposito, Auxiliary Bishop of Washington. Reception to follow Mass.
Invitamos a todos a acompañarnos en la Decimacuarta Celebración Anual de la Misa Blanca el 27 de octubre a las 11:00 a.m. Celebrante principal: Obispo Juan Esposito, obispo auxiliar de Washington.
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Cathedral Book Club
The Cathedral Book Club meets on Thursday, November 7, in the West Conference Room, 7 - 8pm, to discuss "Rekindling Wonder: Touching Heaven in a Screen Saturated World," by Fr. Christopher J. Seith. READ MORE
Let's get reading so you can join the discussion with Fr. Jack!
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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
The Mystical Revolution of Meister Eckhart is a series of five classes during which we will experience the mysticism of Meister Eckhart. Our next discussion will be Tuesday, October 22, 7-8:30pm, in the East Conference Room. 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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Domingo XXIX del Tiempo Ordinario en español
20 de octubre
Misa en español a la 1pm
Eventos
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Taller para Lectores en español en el salón del oeste, Sábado, 19 de octubre, 9:30 a 12:00
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Misa en Español y Rito de Aceptación de los Catecúmenos (Catecúmenos deben asistir con sus padrinos) Domingo, 20 de octubre, 13.00
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El Grupo de Oración en español se reune en el salón de conferencias del oeste a las 7 de la tarde por un Rosario, Martes, 22 de octubre.
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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.
Segunda colecta el domingo
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November Remembrance Mass
We will honor the memory of family members and friends of parishioners
who have died in the past year. At that Mass we also will remember those who have died tragically in wars and extreme weather and natural disasters. Join us for this special Mass, when the Schola Cantorum will sing excerpts of the Duruflé and Fauré Requiems at the 11am Mass on Sunday, November 3.
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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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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), to request to join the WhatsApp. In your email, please include your name and confirm that you are within our group's age range (21-39). You can also follow C†YA on Instagram and Facebook for events and news from our community! | | | |
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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.
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