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Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
August 6, 2024
Reflection
Upon Mount Tabor, Jesus revealed to his disciples a heavenly mystery. While living among them he had spoken of the kingdom and of his second coming in glory, but to banish from their hearts any possible doubt concerning the kingdom and to confirm their faith in what lay in the future by its prefiguration in the present, he gave them on Mount Tabor a wonderful vision of his glory, a foreshadowing of the kingdom of heaven. (From a sermon by Bishop Anastasius of Sinai.)
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In this edition:
Message from the Rector
Back-to-School Drive
Mass for the 205th Anniversary of the Colombian Military
Solemnity of the Assumption
Classes on The Book of Revelation
Cathedral Book Club
Clases de Inglés
OCIA & Children's Faith Formation sign-ups
& more
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18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses
Saturday, August 3 at 5:30pm
Sunday, August 4 at 7am, 9am, 11am, 1pm (en español) & 5:30pm
Online Offertory: PayPal | Faith Direct
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Let us pray:
—for the sick, especially Colleen Michelle Crown, Anne Mitchell, Catherine Parello, Luis Miguel Silva, Maria da Silva, Francisca Granados Flores, Soila Manchame, Sofía Valero, Dorianne Alvarado, Donald Klawiter, Halina Mielnik, and Camilia Juber Carmona.
—for the recently deceased, especially Reverend James P. Holloway, Ralph E. Gauvey, Margaret Judy, Sergio Rebeggiani, and Jaime Cardozo.
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.
We are collecting names and addresses of homebound parishioners who would appreciate a visit and communion from either 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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A Message from the Rector
Eucharist Must Direct Us to Deeds of Kindness Toward Others
Cardinal Gregory delivered a wonderful homily at the Mass he celebrated at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis on July 19. The entire homily can be found in the July 25th edition of the Catholic Standard. I would like to quote a section and ask you to reflect upon it and see how it fits into your life.
"...believing in Christ’s genuine Eucharistic Presence must also prompt our equally important active response to that Presence in charity in each of our lives offered in service and with care for others, for without that response, the sincerity of our earnest reverence for the Blessed Sacrament will fail to capture the essence of why Christ chooses to remain with us by way of this wondrous Presence.
The most prolonged and profound adoration moments will be inadequate unless they direct us to deeds of kindness toward others. This Eucharistic gift must prompt us to live as does the compassionate Christ who chooses to remain in our midst under the forms of Bread and Wine.
The highest forms and acts of charity, the determined pursuit of social justice and the genuine compassionate outreach toward the poor and the neglected generated from a belief in, and as a response to, Christ’s Eucharistic Presence is a spiritual journey. It is the light that comes from faith – the brilliance that comes as a response to that faith.
Saint John reminds us that we are called to walk in the light of truth and not to continue to amble along in the darkness of sin, ignorance and indifference."
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Adopt-a-Family Back-to-School Drive
It's time for the Social Justice and Community Service Committee Back-to-School Gift Card Drive! Scheduled for the first two weekends of August, (August 3/4 & 10/11). Donate a Walmart gift card of $25 to $50 in value or give a monetary donation. Checks can be made out to St. Matthew's Cathedral, Memo: Back to School. Monetary donations will be gratefully collected at the end of every Mass the weekends of August 3-4 & August 10-11. Donate online or in person.
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THANK YOU to everyone who attended the Light of Christ weekend retreat! We hope you all return next year! | |
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Apocalypse Now! Approaching The Book of Revelation
August 20 and 27, September 3 and 10, (four Tuesday nights),
7pm – 8:30pm in the East Conference Room.
For more information, contact L.J. Milone, Director of Faith Formation: ljmilone@stmatthewscathedral.org or at 202-347-3215.
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Online Registration 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:
Call for Catechists
For the Children's Faith Formation 2024 - 2025 year we need two catechists. If you are interested in serving as a catechist, please email L.J. Milone, Director of Faith Formation, or call him at 202-347-3215 x 530.
A catechist is a person of faith who hands on the living experience of the Gospel, which is the mystery of God’s love for us. A catechist, most importantly, prays. The catechist also studies the Gospel, spiritual texts, and theology, develops appropriate teaching skills and nurtures his or her spiritual life and personal faith formation. Could this be you?
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Meditation on Zoom
Drop in for a meditation session offered by L.J. Milone twice a week on Zoom (Sunday afternoons at 1:30pm and Wednesday evenings at 8pm).
Eckhart on Unity with God
Available on demand on our website
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. L.J. is the author of "Nothing but God: The Everyday Mysticism of Meister Eckhart."
FIND TOPICS & LINKS TO VIDEO AND POWERPOINTS
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Domingo XVIII del Tiempo Ordinario en español
4 de agosto
Misa en español a la 1pm
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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.
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Eventos
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¡Contribuya a la campaña de este año para equipar a los estudiantes para la escuela! Done en línea o en persona (3/4 y 10/11 de agosto).
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Misa por el 205º aniversario de las Fuerzas Armadas Colombianas, 8 de agosto a 10am. Misa celebrada por el obispo Evelio Menjívar y organizada por la Embajada de Colombia.
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Misa por la Asunción de la Santísima Virgen María, (Día Santo de Obligación) en español – el jueves 15 de agosto a las 7pm.
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Grupo de Oración en español los martes a las 7pm, salón de conferencias del oeste.
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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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Adopt-a-Family
Dona en línea o en persona
¡Contribuya a la campaña de este año para equipar a los estudiantes para la escuela! Done en línea o en persona (3/4 y 10/11 de agosto). Dona una tarjeta de regalo de Walmart de $25 a $50 o haz una donación monetaria. Los cheques se pueden hacer a nombre de la Catedral de San Mateo, Memo: Regreso a la escuela. Las donaciones monetarias se recogerán con gratitud al final de cada Misa los fines de semana del 3 y 4 de agosto y del 10 y 11 de agosto.
Para más información envíe un email a Fatima Aybar o llame a la oficina de la rectoría al 202-347-3215.
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Clases de Inglés
Las inscripciones se abren el 5 de septiembre
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Masses for the Assumption
Join us on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation. Cardinal Gregory celebrates the 12:10pm Mass.
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Wednesday, August 14 at 5:30pm (Vigil Mass), and
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Thursday, August 15 Masses at 7:30am, 12:10pm (Cardinal Gregory) (livestreamed), 5:30pm & 7pm (Spanish) (no 11am Confessions or Adoration)
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Hospitality Ministers Needed
Ushers and Greeters are needed for the Assumption Masses, August 14/15. If you are able to lend a helping hand, please email Ana Triaureau, or call the rectory office at 202-347-3215.
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Let's Get Reading!
The Cathedral Book Club meets on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in the West Conference Room, 7 - 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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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 on Tuesday, August 13 (and every 2nd and 4th Tuesday through the summer). Please join our WhatsApp group for location!
C†YA Book Club
The C†YA Book Club meets once a month (join our Book Club WhatsApp Group for exact dates and location). 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.
Let's Stay Connected
C†YA uses a WhatsApp Community to plan future events, post updates, and stay in touch! Join using this link. 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.
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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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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