THE THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | | |
"You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul,
and with all your mind." —Matthew 22:37
Sunday, October 25, 2026
READINGS
Exodus 22:20-26 | 1Thessalonians 1:5c-10 | Matthew 22:34-40
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Let us pray,
—for the sick, especially, Mary Sullivan, Petra Lyskova, Gloria Huhndorff, Dan Z, Allie Black, Nancy Propsner, Claudia Nolasco, Anne Rader and Lisa Cromer.
—for the recently deceased, especially, Kasey Redfern, Mrs. Elizabeth B. Campbell, Michael Olszewski, Marcela Gonzalo Tangyab and Nancy Ann Cortinovis.
Lord, hear our prayers.
| To add a name to the prayer list of the sick or recently deceased, email Msgr. Jameson. If requesting prayers for a person who is sick, please first get their permission. | |
This Week at the Cathedral
Faith Formation
Children’s Liturgy • Baptism Prep Class • Sponsors needed
Liturgy
Volunteers needed to serve at Mass • Livestream volunteers needed
Cathedral Young Adults
Bible Study • Happy Hour
Also This Week
Hispanic Ministry • Social Justice • Music Ministry
Liturgical Ministry Day • Blessing of Runners
Upcoming events at the Cathedral
Concert of Remembrance
Cathedral Book Club
Scroll down for all the latest from St. Matthew’s
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Join us for Liturgical Ministry Day 2026!
You are invited to Lionhearted Liturgy, an exploration of our new Pope’s teachings and insights on liturgy in the age of Artificial Intelligence. Let us come together in prayer, fellowship, and reflection as we deepen our understanding and appreciation of the Church’s liturgical life. Please RSVP to Tom Stehle at tstehle@stmatthewscathedral.org if you plan to attend. Walk-ins are also welcome! It will take place on October 24, 2026 from 9am to 12noon.
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Run with faith. Race with purpose!
Join us for the Blessing of Runners at St. Matthew's Cathedral before the Marine Corps Marathon! The Vigil Mass will take place on Saturday, October 24 at 5:30pm.
May God bless every mile!
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John Henderson is an organist, collaborative pianist, composer, and educator based in Washington, DC. In addition to maintaining a busy performance schedule and a private music studio, John serves as organist and music director at Saint Bernadette Catholic Church in Silver Spring, as an assistant organist at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, and on the faculty for both the music and drama departments at The Catholic University of America. He previously served as assistant organist at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle. Join us for an Organ Recital on Sunday, October 25 at 3:15pm.
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We are honored to revive a cherished Cathedral tradition: a special Remembrance Concert and Prayer honoring our Cathedral family and friends who have passed away.
This year’s concert features Gregorian chant and sacred music spanning the Renaissance to the present day, with works by Orlando di Lasso, J.S. Bach, Josef Rheinberger, Herbert Howells, William Harris, Zoltán Kodály, Ronald Arnatt, Thomas Howe, Stephen Paulus, and Ivo Antognini.Through music, prayers, and readings woven throughout the program, this special evening will offer a time of reflection, remembrance, and prayer for our dearly departed.
You are invited to have a deceased loved one remembered during the concert and included by name in the printed program. Please email the name to tstehle@stmatthewscathedral.org by October 26, 2026.
The Concert of Remembrance will take place on Sunday, November 1 at 7:30pm. The parking garage will stay open later than usual to accommodate concert attendees.
| Volunteers Needed to Serve at Mass | |
Mass is made even more meaningful through the generous service of our parish community. We invite parishioners to consider volunteering to assist and help make our liturgies welcoming, prayerful, and beautiful. Whether you are new to volunteering or have served before, your time and willingness to serve are greatly appreciated.
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Livestream Volunteers Needed
We are in need of several volunteers to help us with livestreaming the 11am Mass. We work with your schedule, and it only takes an hour of training. If interested, please email L.J. Milone: ljmilone@stmatthewscathedral.org
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Children's Liturgy of the Word
During Mass each Sunday, before the Scripture readings begin, children ages 4–12 are called forward and sent with a blessing to the Great Hall for a Gospel lesson. Parents are welcome to attend with their children.
They will hear the same Scripture readings that are proclaimed at Mass but explained at a level that younger children can understand. The children will return to their family in church after the Intercessions.
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Baptism Prep Class
Registration is required for the baptism preparation class. After completing the main baptism application/registration, you will receive a registration link for the preparation class. The main baptism application/registration link is provided by the priest. The baptism preparation class is held on Zoom on the first Thursday of each month, 7–8:30pm. Learn more about baptism classes HERE.
| | Easter Vigil, April 4, 2026. Photo by Mary Ferranti. | | |
The Book Club will discuss Magnifica Humanitas, the very well-reviewed first encyclical of Pope Leo XIV subtitled Magnificent Humanity: on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence. This has become a must-read especially for Catholics, as it “speaks directly to one of the most urgent questions of our time”.
Join the discussion on Thursday, November 5, from 7pm to 8:15 pm, in the West Conference room.
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Sponsors Needed
We need practicing Catholics to act as sponsors for the people becoming Catholic this year. Duties involve standing with your sponsee at various Masses, the Easter Vigil in particular. We have a large class of incoming Catholics, so we need a large number of sponsors. Please consider donating your time for this special journey of faith and mentorship. Please contact L.J. Milone to be a sponsor: ljmilone@stmatthewscathedral.org
| | Sunday of Divine Mercy, April 27, 2025. Photo by Mary Ferranti. | |
Grupo de Oración
El grupo de oración se reúne en el salón del norte (entrada por el garaje), a las 7pm para rezar el Rosario, el martes, 27 de octubre.
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 aquí o llame a la oficina de la rectoría al 202-347-3215.
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Vatican News
Cardinal Bernardin: An example for the Church and the world
Thirty years after the death of Joseph Louis Cardinal Bernardin, archbishop of Chicago from 1982 to 1996, the Italian archdiocese of Trento has organized various events in memory of the prelate, whose origins lie in the region.
The full text of the Lecture delivered Friday evening, 16 October 2026, by Cardinal Blase Joseph Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, as part of the initiatives carried out at Fiera di Primiero, in Trento, in memory of Cardinal Joseph Louis Bernardin thirty years after his death.
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-10/cardinal-bernardin-an-example-for-the-church-and-the-world.html
| Winter Coat Drive – Knights of Columbus | | |
The Knights of Columbus, Potomac Council 433, invites you to support our Winter Coat Drive! Your generous donation will help provide brand-new winter coats to children and youth in need this winter. A gift of $25 can help purchase one warm coat for a child or young person.
Please scan one of the QR codes on the poster to make your donation and help keep a child warm this winter. Every contribution makes a difference. Thank you for your generosity and support!
| ESL Class at St. Matthew's, February 26, 2025. Photo by Mary Ferranti. |
SJCS Adult English Classes Fall 2026
Registration is now open for our Fall 2026 Adult English Classes! Join us for a 13-week program designed to help you build your English skills and confidence. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Register HERE. For questions about registration or volunteering, email stmatthewsdcesl@gmail.com.
Clases de inglés para adultos Otoño 2026
¡Ya están abiertas las inscripciones para nuestras clases de inglés para adultos de otoño de 2026! Este programa de 13 semanas comienza el martes 15 de septiembre, con clases los martes y miércoles de 6:30 a 8:30pm. Inscríbase aquí. Para preguntas sobre la inscripción o para ser voluntario/a, escriba a stmatthewsdcesl@gmail.com.
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"Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor" Synodal Listening Session
Join us for a "Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor" Synodal Listening Session immediately following the 11am Green Mass. This is an opportunity to discuss the realities of the ecological crises, the effects on communities, and the role of the Church, using the Church's synodal Spirit-led conversation process.
Sunday, November 22 from 12:30pm – 2:30pm in the Great Hall.
Learn more and please register HERE.
Contact Kelly Moltzen at socialjusticestmatthew@gmail.com for more information.
Thank you for helping us spread the word!
| | Schola Cantorum, Holy Thursday, April 2, 2026. Photo by Mary Ferranti. | |
Schola Cantorum
The Schola Cantorum is the Cathedral’s semi-professional choir. We currently have volunteer openings for an alto and tenor. If you have significant adult choral experience and would like to sing in the Schola Cantorum, please contact Tom Stehle or call 202-587-5141 to schedule an audition.
| | 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. Follow the link above to learn more! | | |
Upcoming Events
CYA Regular Sunday Social
Sunday, October 25, after the 5:30pm Mass, in the North Conference Room.
CYA Happy Hour (bi-weekly)
Tuesday, October 27 at 5:30pm at Zorba's Cafe in Dupont Circle.
Young Adult Men's Group
On Saturday, November 7, the Young Adult Men’s Group will be meeting in the East Conference Room from 9–10am for a special talk by Msgr. Jameson on the role that St. Matthew’s has played in the history of the archdiocese, the city, and the nation.
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