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16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 21, 2024
“He came and preached peace to you who were far off
and peace to those who were near..." (Eph 2:13)
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In this edition:
Summer in the City Food Drive
July Weekend Retreat
Back-to-School Drive
OCIA & Children's Faith Formation sign-ups
& more
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Masses
Saturday, July 20 at 5:30pm
Sunday, July 21 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 Wilkins, Anne Mitchell, Catherine Parello, Luis Miguel Silva, Maria da Silva, Francisca Granados Flores, Soila Manchame, Margaret Judy, Sofía Valero, Dorianne Alvarado, Donald Klawiter, Simona, Halina Mielnik, Camilia Juber Carmona, John Guerriero, Elsa Henderson, Patricia Castro, Michael Harrill, Eileen Elvin, Geralda Masi, Katie Roland, Peter Tan, Mary & Carl Milewski, Therese Fergo, Maria Gianino, Yolanda Mendez Acevedo, Anne Rader, Robyn Nishimi, Paul Gruber, Sick of Mufide Rende Family, and Blanca Rose Juarez.
—for the deceased, especially 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.
Mystical Word | Never Stop Praying
Reflecting on Sunday's Gospel reading from Mark, L.J. Milone writes, "In the prayer of interior nothingness, we do not look at our thoughts, listen to our thoughts, or talk to our thoughts. We simply remain quietly, in faith and desiring God, in the nothingness." READ THE REFLECTION
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Summer in the City Food Drive
The Social Justice Committee invites you to participate in the 11th Annual Summer in the City Food Drive organized by the John S. Mulholland Family Foundation. The Foundation, which serves low-income individuals and families of the District of Columbia, will ensure that your gifts are distributed to those most in need at food pantries throughout Washington, DC. Donations will be collected July 20/21. Check out the list of needed items. Your donations of non-perishable food items will be gratefully accepted at all Masses this weekend. READ MORE
Upcoming in the Fall
St. Matthew's Social Justice staff and committee are busy laying plans for fall activities! Our Back-to-School Gift Card Drive is scheduled for the first two weekends of August, (August 3/4 & 10/11), and registration for the Fall Semester of English classes begins September 5. Stay tuned for reminders to engage as the dates approach!
Monday Ministry
Every Monday morning, we welcome up to 70 guests from the Cathedral neighborhood who are homeless or otherwise in need. We serve breakfast, provide bagged lunches and other items. Find out how you can help HERE.
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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, July 23 (and every other 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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Register for Weekend Retreat at Loyola on the Potomac
Join us July 26 – July 28 for "Light of Christ," a weekend retreat for St. Matthew's parishioners and friends at Loyola Retreat House in Faulkner, MD (click below for the flier in PDF).
FIND MORE INFO / REGISTER ONLINE
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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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July Book Club
Let's get reading the July selection, "Flannery O'Connor: Spiritual Writings," edited by Robert Ellsberg. Fr. Hurley leads this Cathedral Book Club discussion on Thursday, July 18, 7 - 8pm in the West Conference Room.
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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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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Domingo XVI del Tiempo Ordinario en español
21 de julio
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
- Grupo de oración en español – los martes de julio a las 7pm en el salón de conferencias del oeste
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Clase de Bautismo en español será el domingo 21 de julio a las 10:30am en el salón de conferencias del este. Para inscribirse, envíe un email a Fatima Aybar.
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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 Fatima Aybar o llame a la oficina de la rectoría al 202-347-3215.
Misa de acción de gracias por la Independencia del Perú
Se cancelan las confesiones
La Embajada y el Consulado General del Perú desean informar a la Comunidad Peruana que el viernes 26 de julio a las 10am se celebrará una Misa de acción de gracias por el 203 aniversario de la Independencia del Perú en la Catedral. Todos son bienvenidos. No hay confesiones ese día.
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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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