Sixth Sunday of Easter

"As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love." (John 15:9)

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May 25, 2025

Readings

Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 | Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23 | John 14:23-29

Pope Leo XIV at Inauguration Mass: 'Let us walk towards God and love one another'

Ordination Anniversaries

Msgr. Jameson, Cathedral Rector, celebrated his 57th anniversary of ordination this month! Next week is Fr. Hurley's 43rd anniversary of ordination! Let us pray for Msgr. Jameson and Fr. Hurley as they celebrate their ordination anniversaries during the month of May.

Msgr. Jameson - May 18, 1968 (57th)

Fr. Hurley - May 29, 1982 (43rd)

On May 31st, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This feast commemorates the Blessed Mother’s visit to her cousin Elizabeth and the encounter of Jesus and St. John the Baptist while in the wombs of their mothers.

Join us in praying "A Novena for Life" from May 22-30. Sign up to receive daily novena emails. You can also download and print the full novena.

Memorial Day Mass

Join a special outdoor Mass offered at Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Washington at 10am. Come remember those who gave their lives for our freedom and pray for the souls of family & friends buried at your local Catholic cemetery. Outdoor Mass will be offered on Monday, May 26, at 10am at the Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Washington listed below.

Acompáñenos en las Misas especiales a celebrarse al aire libre a las 10am en los siguientes Cementerios Católicos de la Arquidiócesis de Washington:

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

13801 Georgia Avenue

Silver Spring, MD 20906

(301) 871-6500

10:00 a.m. Memorial Day Mass

Celebrant: Most Reverend Juan Esposito, Auxiliary Bishop of Washington

Mount Olivet Cemetery

1300 Bladensburg Road, N.E.,

Washington, D.C. 20002

(202) 399-3000

10:00 a.m. Memorial Day Mass

Celebrant: Most Reverend Evelio Menjivar, Auxiliary Bishop of Washington

All Souls Cemetery

11401 Brink Road

Germantown, MD 20876

(301) 428-1995

10:00 a.m. Memorial Day Mass

Celebrant: Most Reverend Roy E. Campbell, Auxiliary Bishop of Washington

Resurrection Cemetery

8000 Woodyard Road

Clinton, MD 20735

(301) 868-5141

10:00 a.m. Memorial Day Mass

Celebrant: Reverend Dan Leary, Pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish, Clinton, MD

St. Mary’s Queen of Peace Cemetery

38888 Dr. Johnson Road

Mechanicsville, MD 20659

(301) 475-5005 or (301) 932-1766

10:00 a.m. Memorial Day Mass

Celebrant: Reverend David Beaubien, Pastor of Saint Aloysius Parish, Leonardtown, MD

A prayerful visit to the cemetery is a spiritual work of mercy. For more information visit: http://www.ccaw.org.

Join the Retreat at St. John the Evangelist, May 30-June 1, 2025 Scan the QR code above for more details and to register.

Pilgrimage & Celebration of the Holy Jubilee 2025

Schedule of events and more information can be found HERE. Saturday, May 31, beginning at 12pm.

Jubilee Cross & Jubilee Prayer

At St. Matthew’s Cathedral, the cross in the sanctuary has been specially designated as the Jubilee Cross for the Jubilee 2025 Pilgrims of Hope. This sacred cross serves as a symbol of Christ’s love and the hope that guides us through this Jubilee Year. It stands as a focal point for our community, inviting pilgrims to reflect on the significance of this special time of grace and renewal. Next to the cross, the Jubilee Cross Prayer is displayed, providing a spiritual guide for all who come to pray and reflect. We invite you to visit the Jubilee Cross in the sanctuary, where you can recite the Jubilee Cross Prayer or take a moment for personal reflection. You may read the Jubilee Cross Prayer HERE and/or the Jubilee Prayer by Pope Francis HERE. La oración de la Cruz Jubilar en español se puede encontrar AQUÍ.

Thank you and Help!

Ana Triaureau has been assisting Pam Erwin for the past 8 years in her role as Parish Business Manager. This past year she also assumed the position of Assistant to the Rector. She has been a great asset to the parish. Many of you have worked with her in her role as Coordinator of Ministers of Hospitality for special liturgical events (non-regular weekend liturgies). I am so grateful to her for the service she has provided to the parish. This past week Cardinal McElroy appointed Ana his Executive Assistant. We offer her our sincere congratulations, best wishes and prayers. This is an extremely important position in the Archdiocese. Congratulations, Ana! And now HELP! I now need to fill the position of Assistant to the Rector. This person will continue to assist Pam to some degree but will be my daily right hand. Among this person’s responsibilities are the following:

• Maintain the Rector’s calendar to coordinate meetings, events and liturgical duties
• Manage Priest and Deacon schedules
• Manage database of parishioners and friends of the Cathedral
• Manage Hospitality Ministers for Special Masses (e.g. Red Mass, Holy Week, Christmas)
• Normal secretarial duties

If you would like to see a more complete job description (click HERE), or have any questions, please contact Msgr. Jameson at 202-347-9089 or rjameson@stmatthewscathedral.org. Again, Ana, congratulations! ¡Muchas gracias!

Jubilee Events Led by St. Matthew's Faith Formation Director - All are Welcome!

Celebrate the grace of this Jubilee year! Join us for a series of meaningful and prayerful events, led by St. Matthew’s Faith Formation Director, L.J. Milone. Embrace this opportunity to grow in your faith. To learn more about these events, please contact L.J. Milone at ljmilone@stmatthewscathedral.org. We look forward to sharing this journey with you. LEARN MORE

Meditation Group

Are you looking for a way to explore or deepen your relationship with God? Come to the Meditation Group. You will discover a centuries-old prayer method that consists of simply sitting in silence with God - beyond thoughts, words, and emotions - and opening our mind, heart and whole being to the Ultimate Mystery.

In this workshop, you will learn the basics of Centering Prayer, experience it in a guided setting, and be able to ask questions and share experiences with the presenter and your fellow initiates.

Come, experience a Christian contemplative practice first described in The Cloud of Unknowing, written in the latter half of the 14th Century. It calls one to abandon all thinking and to surrender to God within.

It is a very personal prayer practice but is often practiced in groups. It opens one to God's infinite love and power to heal and opens the door to other related prayer practices around forgiveness and dealing with painful situations and emotions.

Sundays, 1:30 – 2:30pm on Zoom. See the cathedral website for the Zoom link HERE, or email L.J. Milone for the link.

A Song for Nagasaki

Father Paul Glynn, a Marist priest who served as a missionary in Japan for twenty-five years, presents here the extraordinary story of a convert in the historic Catholic district that was ground zero for the devastation from the second Atomic Bomb, dropped on August 9, 1945, and killing a majority of the Catholic population of Japan. The meeting of the Book Club to discuss this moving and spiritual work will take place on Thursday, June 12, 7-8:15pm in the West Conference Room. The discussion will be led by Fr. Jack.

Happy Nothingness: A Retreat Series

Spiritual Teaching and Contemplative Silence

“Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” — (Mk 6:31)

Each session blends free-form contemplative teaching with ample time for silent prayer. Topics include: letting go as Jesus did, praying beyond thoughts, transforming fear and pain, the nature of faith, the Sermon on the Mount, living in the present moment, the cross as the central Christian practice, the true meaning of the end times, the parables, spiritual living in daily life, love as selflessness and tenderness, allowing God to be God, and exploring mystical nothingness. The teaching will last no longer than 45 minutes, and sometimes even shorter. Sessions always begin at 7pm. Following the teaching, the cathedral will remain open for prayer until 10pm. Participants are welcome to leave at any time. For more information, email the Director of Faith Formation: ljmilone@stmatthewscathedral.org. Monday, June 23, 7-10pm, in the Cathedral.

Mystical Word

A weekly reflection based on the Sunday Gospel reading, written by L.J. Milone, Director of Faith Formation at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle. Read this week's reflection HERE.

Grupo de Oración

El Grupo de Oración en español se reúne en el salón de conferencias del norte a las 7pm para rezar el Rosario, el martes, 20 de mayo.

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.

Social Justice & Community Service Committee

The Social Justice and Community Service Committee mobilizes the parish community by promoting opportunities to serve those in need and to give witness of our faith in Jesus Christ through concrete acts of love and service that overcome our selfishness and indifference. Learn more about the many ways to serve HERE.

Schola Cantorum

There are currently openings in the Schola Cantorum. Prospective singers should have adult choral experience, some sight-reading skills, and a pleasant, agile voice. The commitment of time and focused energy is significant. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings, 7-8:30pm, in the weeks when the choir is singing. If you have the appropriate experience and a desire to serve our Cathedral community in this very special way, please contact the Director of Music Ministries, Tom Stehle, at tstehle@stmatthewscathedral.org.

Volunteer Needed

We are seeking a volunteer to assist at the Rectory on Wednesday mornings from 9:30am to 1:00pm. If you're interested or would like more information, please contact Ana Triaureau at atriaureau@stmatthewscathedral.org or call the rectory office at 202-347-3215, ext. 512.