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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 2, 2024
"I am the living bread that came down from heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats this bread will live forever." (Jn 6:51)
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In this edition:
Happy 42nd Anniversary of Ordination, Fr. Jack!
Organist from Paris at Wednesday Recital
Online Solar Workshop
Spanish First Communions & Corpus Christi Procession
Farewell for Fr. John
Opening for Communications Director
July Weekend Retreat along the Potomac
& more
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Procesión de Corpus Christi
Todos son bienvenidos a participar en nuestra Procesión de Corpus Christi a las 2:30pm, después de la Misa de la 1pm, este domingo 2 de junio. La procesión comenzará y terminará en la Catedral.
Corpus Christi Procession
All are welcome to participate in our Corpus Christi Procession at 2:30pm, following the 1pm Mass, this Sunday, June 2. The procession will begin and end at the Cathedral.
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Let us pray:
—for the sick, especially Catherine Parello, Luis Miguel Silva, Maria da Silva, Paul Fry, Francisca Granados Flores, Soila Manchame, Margaret Judy, Sofía Valero, Dorianne Alvarado, Donald Klawiter, Simona, Halina Mielnik, Camilia Juber Carmona, John Guerriero, Elsa Henderson, Yvette Romero, Enmanuel Del Valle, 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; and
—for the recently deceased, especially Etelvina Martinez.
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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Reflection on the Eucharist for Corpus Christi
This year, the U.S. bishops are sponsoring a National Eucharistic Revival. The aim is to kindle love for the Risen Jesus in the Eucharist and revitalize the Catholic people’s participation in Sunday Mass. To this end, since September 2023 we have presented brief weekly meditations on the Eucharist, concluding on this Sunday's celebration of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi.
From the writings of Bruno Barnhart
Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life and I will raise him on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him. John 6:54-56
"I am your food. I have come to be consumed and assimilated: first into your hearts and minds through listening and faith; then into your very bodies which I will transform into my own…a…revolution…the 'I AM'…becomes the new personal center and the life of those who come to him…Jesus is the divine light and life made visible, audible, touchable and finally ingestible. To 'see' him, to listen to his words and believe in him, and thus to feed upon him, is to begin to surrender the boundaries of one’s own consciousness and one’s own being." (Bruno Barnhart, The Good Wine: Reading John From The Center)
Through the Eucharist we become one with the I AM of God and, through God, one with the whole body of creation. the God of absolute fidelity. God has sworn total self-commitment to us. Our prayer is Amen. Our staying `there', refusing to be self-important in prayer or anxious about how we are doing, is a wonderful affirmation of the sheer goodness and fidelity of God.
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Wednesday Recital by Parisian Organist
St. Matthew's welcomes David Hirst, Organist of Notre-Dame Collegiate Church, Mantes-la-Jolie (Paris), France for a 40-minute recital on Wednesday, May 29. The artist is one of the few British organists to have integrated into the French organ world. As Organiste Titulaire of the 12th-century Collegiate Church of Mantes-la-Jolie, he presides over the three organs of this magnificent edifice and is Artistic Director of the International Organ Festival.
Join us in the cool of the Cathedral at 12:40pm for David's performance of Symphony No. 5 in F minor for organ, Op. 42 No. 1 by Charles-Marie Widor. You are also welcome to join the livestream.
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Cathedral Parish Choirs
The Schola Cantorum, Contemporary Choir, and Spanish Choir begin their summer hiatus on June 3 after singing for this Sunday's Corpus Christi celebration, and return Sunday, September 22 for the Feast of St. Matthew. The Schola also sings for the Saturday, June 8 Transitional Diaconate Ordination and the First Mass of Fr. Isaac Sagastume on Sunday, June 16 at 11am, both at the Cathedral.
Auditions for the Schola's Fall Season
The Schola has openings for experienced singers in all voice parts. Contact Tom Stehle for more information or to arrange an audition. Click the image below to hear the Schola in December 2019 in an Advent rehearsal singing Ad te levavi animam meam (Palestrina). READ ABOUT OUR CHOIRS
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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!
***New Date*** Thursday Happy Hour
Come for a C†YA Happy Hour at 6:30pm this Thursday, May 30 at Aslin Beer Company on 14th Street on Logan Circle.
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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Ordination Anniversaries
Happy 42nd Anniversary of Ordination, Fr. Jack Hurley! Let's pray for all our rectory priests as they celebrate their priestly ordination anniversaries:
Msgr. Jameson - May 18, 1968 (56th)
Fr. Hurley - May 29, 1982 (42nd)
Fr. Benson - June 18, 2019 (5th)
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Changes in the Cathedral staff coming in late June!
Fr. Benson named Administrator at MD Parish
Fr. John Benson, Parochial Vicar, who helped to lead us all, body and soul, through the pandemic and beyond, has been reassigned as Administrator of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Prince Frederick, MD. Fond goodbyes begin! Save the date for Fr. John's farewell celebration after the 9am, 11am, 1pm and 5:30pm Masses on June 23 - the date of his last Sunday Mass here as Parochial Vicar! More to come, including news of Fr. John's successor at St. Matthew's.
Communications Director Wanted
Maureen Hurley, who has led our parish communications and otherwise served as Assistant to the Rector for many years, also leaves the staff at the end of June to enjoy her family full-time.
See the position opening for a Communications Director.
Please pray for Fr. John Benson and Maureen Hurley and their successors as they make their transitions.
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Easter Mission
This year's Easter Mission follow-up with Fr. John is held Thursday evenings through June 6 at 7pm in the North Conference Room. Drop by on May 30!
Lector Training in June
Are you interested in serving as a lector at St. Matthew’s? Sign up for an orientation and training session in the West Conference Room on Saturday, June 8, 9am - Noon. Come and learn about this important ministry that enriches our life as a community of faith! To reserve a spot, leave your name and contact information at the rectory office (202-347-3215, or click here to send an email).
Juneteenth Holiday
Masses are celebrated at 7:30am and 12:10pm with no Confessions or Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Wednesday, June 19, Juneteenth, Freedom Day. The Cathedral opens at 7am and closes after the 12:10pm Mass. The rectory office is closed.
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Misa de la Solemnidad del Corpus Christi en español con Primera Comunión y Procesión de Corpus Christi después de la Misa
domingo 2 de junio a la 1pm
Vea nuestra página web de transmisiones en vivo para obtener enlaces.
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Eventos
- Grupo de oración en español – los martes 4, 11, 18 y 25 de junio a las 7pm en el salón de conferencias del oeste
- Clase de Bautismo en español – domingo 16 de junio a las 11am, salón de conferencias del este; para inscribirse, envíe un email a Fatima Aybar
- Primera Misa de Acción de Gracias de Isaac Sagastume – domingo 16 de junio, Misa bilingüe a las 11am seguida de una recepción
- Recepciones de despedida para el P. John Benson – domingo 23 de junio después de las misas de las 9am, 11am, 1pm y 5:30pm. El P. John celebra su última Misa dominical como Vicario Parroquial a la 1pm (español).
- Santo Rosario por teléfono en español – todos los días a las 3pm (347-378-0694, PIN 283 201 937#)
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¡Los cambios en el personal de la Catedral llegarán a finales de junio! | |
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El P. Benson es nombrado Administrador de la Parroquia de MD
El P. John Benson, Vicario Parroquial, quien ayudó a guiarnos a todos, en cuerpo y alma, a través de la pandemia y más allá, ha sido reasignado como Administrador de la Iglesia Católica St. John Vianney en Prince Frederick, MD. ¡Comienzan las despedidas cariñosas! Reserve la fecha para la celebración de despedida del P. John después de las misas de las 9am, 11am, 1pm y 5:30pm el 23 de junio, la fecha de su última misa dominical aquí como Vicario Parroquial. Más por venir, incluyendo noticias del sucesor del P. John en St. Matthew's.
Se busca director de comunicaciones
Maureen Hurley, quien ha dirigido las comunicaciones de nuestra parroquia y se ha desempeñado como asistente del rector durante muchos años, también deja el personal a fines de junio para disfrutar de su familia a tiempo completo.
Véase la vacante para un Director de Comunicaciones.
Por favor, oren por el P. John Benson y Maureen Hurley y sus sucesores mientras hacen sus transiciones.
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Ordenación y Primera Misa
El diácono Isaac Sagastume será ordenado sacerdote por el cardenal Gregory, junto con otros 15 diáconos de la Arquidiócesis de Washington, el sábado 15 de junio en el Santuario Nacional de la Inmaculada Concepción. El domingo 16 de junio, todos son bienvenidos mientras el P. Isaac celebra su Primera Misa de Acción de Gracias en San Mateo, una Misa bilingüe a las 11am seguida de una recepción. Oremos en acción de gracias por el diácono Isaac y por sus intenciones, mientras se prepara para la ordenación.
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Peregrinación Eucarística Nacional
Le invitamos a registrarse en línea antes del 1 de junio para participar en la próxima Peregrinación Eucarística Nacional, que viajará a través de la Arquidiócesis de Washington durante el período del 7 al 9 de junio, con una Misa pública y Procesión en DC el sábado 8 de junio.
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Celebration of the Word
Join us Wednesday evenings (next gathering, May 29) at 7:30pm in the East Conference Room for a simple liturgy: readings, a homily, and prayers.
First Friday and First Saturday
First Friday Adoration next month falls on June 7, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Find solitude and silence before the Blessed Sacrament, exposed in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament until 5pm. Saturday, June 8 is the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, though First Saturday Devotions fall on June 1, held at 12:45pm, following the 12:10pm Mass.
Transitional Diaconate Ordination
Transitional Diaconate Ordinations for our archdiocese are celebrated by Cardinal Gregory at the Cathedral on Saturday, June 8 at 10am. Join us in the Cathedral or via the livestream on the ADW YouTube Channel.
June Holy Hour for ADW Ordinandi
Save the date for a Eucharistic Holy Hour in the Cathedral on Monday, June 10 (6 - 7pm) to pray for the 16 men to be ordained this year as priests for the Archdiocese of Washington the following Saturday, June 15, including Deacon Isaac Sagastume.
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Ordination and First Mass
Deacon Isaac Sagastume will be ordained a priest by Cardinal Gregory, along with 15 other deacons of the Archdiocese of Washington, on Saturday, June 15 at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. On Sunday, June 16, all are welcome as Fr. Isaac celebrates his First Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Matthew's - a bilingual Mass at 11am followed by a reception. Let's pray in thanksgiving for Deacon Isaac and his intentions as he prepares for ordination.
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Summer has barely begun, but St. Matthew's Social Justice staff and committee are busy laying plans for fall activities! Our Back-to-School Drive is scheduled for the first two weekends of August, and registration for the Fall semester of English classes begins September 5. Stay tuned for announcements or check the website: Back-to-School Drive info / Fall Semester of ESL info
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Online Catholic Home Solar Workshop
St. Matthew's Creation Care Green Team & 7 other parishes co-host with Interfaith Power & Light an online Catholic Home Solar Workshop on Thursday, May 30 at 7pm. Join and hear Tom Stehle's testimonial—our Music Director and Creation Care supporter installed solar panels on his DC home in 2012 and shares his experience and tips!
Monday Morning Ministry
Interested in supporting our outreach to the homeless and those in need? Make a monetary donation, or purchase needed items from our Amazon Wishlist for shipping directly to St. Matthew's. You also may sign up to—
- donate breakfast food or bagged lunches
- donate clothing
- volunteer to serve, set up, or clean up
To volunteer, contact Ricardo Tobar. Thank you for your support!
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***NEW*** Tuesday Night Series
L.J. Milone begins a Tuesday evening series of classes in which we reflect on the path of pure love as the way to realize oneness with God. Meetings are 7 to 8:30pm in the East Conference Room on June 11, 18 and 25 (click above for the flier in PDF)
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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 above for the flier in PDF)
FIND MORE INFO / REGISTER ONLINE
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Looking ahead to July Book Club Selection
Let's get reading the July selection, "Flannery O'Connor: Spiritual Writings," edited by Robert Ellsberg. Stay tuned for announcement of the mid-July date for the meeting of the Cathedral Book Club, led by Fr. Hurley.
Christian Meditation
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), and in-person in the St. Francis Chapel (Mondays & Wednesdays at 12:45pm).
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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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
You are invited to register online by June 1 to participate in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, which will travel through the Archdiocese of Washington June 7 – 9, with a public Mass and Procession in DC on Saturday, June 8.
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