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Pentecost Confirmations
Pentecost Mass with Adult Confirmations at The Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle
Cardinal McElroy celebrates a special Mass with Confirmation of Adults at 3:15pm in the Cathedral on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025, with the Schola Cantorum. Please check the ADW website for updates on the livestream link for this Mass.
Let us pray:
—for our Confirmandi: “Almighty God, who brought your servants to new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, freeing them from sin; send upon them, O Lord, the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete; give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and fortitude, the spirit of knowledge and reverence, fill them with the spirit of wonder and awe in your Presence. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.” (Based upon the Rite of Confirmation); and
—for the sick, especially Richard Lewis, Marianna Rutkowski, Alba Montenegro, and Linda Burrell.
—for the recently deceased, especially Karen Sue Szczublewski, and Reverend Charles Gregory Butta.
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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In this edition:
Liturgy, Community, & Ongoing Events
- Gifts of the Holy Spirit
- First Friday Adoration
- June Ordination Anniversaries
- Mass of Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate
- Mass of Ordination to Priesthood
- Jubilee Cross in the Cathedral Sanctuary
- Opening for Communications Director
Faith Formation
- Jubilee Events - Class on the Trinity
- Meditation Group on Sundays
- Happy Nothingness Retreat Series
- Pentecost Retreat
- Cathedral Book Club
- Mystical Word Reflection
Hispanic Ministry
- Misa de Pentecostés con Confirmación de Adultos en la Catedral de San Mateo Apóstol
- Misa de Corpus Christi
Social Justice
- Learn About St. Matthew's Social Justice & Community Service Committee
Music Ministry
Cathedral Young Adults
- Sunday Nights with CYA
- Happy Hour
Volunteer Opportunities
- Livestreaming Volunteers Needed
& more!
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First Friday Adoration
All are welcome to adore our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament this First Friday. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is held in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel (to the left of the sanctuary) June 6, following the 12:10pm Mass until 5pm. Chairs and kneelers are provided.
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Join us in person or via livestream for the 2025 Mass of Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate
His Eminence, Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of Washington will serve as Principal Celebrant and Homilist for this Mass on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 10am at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle.
An Ordination is a sacramental ceremony in which a man becomes a deacon, priest, or bishop and is enabled to minister in Christ’s name and that of the Church. A deacon is an ordained minister of the Catholic Church. A transitional deacon is a seminarian en route to the priesthood. (Livestream details coming soon.)
All the faithful are invited to attend this event to celebrate this Ordination!
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Ordination Anniversaries
Let us pray for our rectory priests as they mark the first anniversaries of their priestly ordinations:
Fr. McHenry - June 15, 2024
Fr. Sagastume - June 15, 2024
May God continue to bless them in their ministry and service to the Church!
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With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington joyfully invites you to attend the Ordination to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ
The Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood will take place on Saturday, June 21, 10am, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
This year, the Archdiocese will ordain five men to the priesthood:
- Deacon Marco Cerritelli
- Deacon Gerard Gayou
- Deacon Louis McHale
- Deacon Daniel Morrison
- Deacon Chukwuma Odigwe
An Ordination is a sacramental ceremony in which a man becomes a deacon, priest, or bishop and is enabled to minister in Christ’s name and that of the Church. A Roman Catholic priest is a man called by God to serve Christ and the Church through the reception of the sacrament of Holy Orders. Let's keep them in our prayers.
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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.
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People on the Move
Opening for Communications Director
We have some upcoming staff changes coming soon. In addition to Ana Triaureau, Assistant to the Rector, departing this month to join the administrative staff at the Archdiocese of Washington (ADW), Mary Ferranti, who has led our parish communications, will be retiring this August as she looks forward to beginning a new chapter in her life. We wish them the very best as they take on these exciting new chapters. Let’s keep them in our prayers during this transition!
See the position opening for a Communications Director
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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
Attend a class on the Trinity
Tuesday nights, May 20 to June 10, 7-8:30pm, in the East Conference Room. All are welcome! Learn more HERE.
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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. Sundays, 1:30 – 2:30pm on Zoom. See the cathedral website for the Zoom link HERE, or email L.J. Milone for the link.
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The Beyond of the Spirit: A Pentecost Retreat
Come to a retreat for the solemnity of Pentecost! We will reflect on how the Spirit calls us, the church, the whole world into the Great beyond of God. Learn more HERE. Saturday, June 7, 9-1pm, in the North Conference Room.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Misa de Pentecostés con Confirmación de Adultos en la Catedral de San Mateo Apóstol
Cardenal McElroy celebrará una Misa especial para la Confirmación de Adultos el domingo de Pentecostés, 8 de junio de 2025, a las 3:15pm en la Catedral de San Mateo Apóstol, con acompañamiento de la Schola Cantorum (escuela de coros). Acompáñenos en la Catedral de San Mateo Apóstol en la Misa de Confirmación de Adultos en Pentecostés.
Con alabanza y acción de gracias a Dios Todopoderoso, la Arquidiócesis Católica Romana de Washington anuncia con júbilo la ordenación de nuestros nuevos sacerdotes.
La Misa de Ordenación Sacerdotal se llevará a cabo a las 10am el 21 de junio de 2025, en la Basílica del Santuario Nacional de la Inmaculada Concepción.
Misa de Corpus Christi en español con Primera Comunión y Procesión de Corpus Christi después de la Misa - domingo 22 de junio a la 1pm.
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, 10 de junio.
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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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 you can lend a helping hand HERE.
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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.
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The Cathedral Young Adult ministry (C†YA) serves the community of Catholic adults ages 21 - 39 who live and work in DC, supporting them in the continued growth of their faith, discernment of their vocations, and development as stewards of the Church through opportunities for socializing, community service, and spiritual reflection.
Sundays with CYA
Sunday, June 8, after the 5:30pm Mass, in the North Conference Room. Join us for a theology chat with Fr. Joe.
CYA Happy Hour
Tuesday, June 10, 6:30pm, Aslin Beer Company, (1740 14th St. NW). Please check our Instagram page if there is rain for a potential change in location.
Meet other Catholics, talk about the faith, and build friendships! C†YA uses a WhatsApp Community to plan future events, post updates, and stay in touch. Please follow the links for information about how to join and the latest details about upcoming events. You can 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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