Rally & Mass For Life at St. Matthew's

The Archdiocese of Washington and Association of Ecclesial Movements and New Communities will sponsor the Adult and Family Rally and Mass for Life on the morning of the National March for Life, January 22,here at St. Matthew’s Cathedral.

The Rally kicks off at 9am and features Sr. Maris Stella, S.V. (Sister of Life) as the main speaker. Fr. Avelino Gonzalez will celebrate the Mass, which begins at 10am. Registration is required. Register at adw2015familyrally4life.eventbrite.com, and visit www.adw.org/Adult-Mass-For-Life for more information.

The Rally & Mass marks the 42nd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade. Gather in prayer for an end to abortion and a renewed recognition that "[m]an has been given a sublime dignity, based on the intimate bond which unites him to his Creator: in man there shines forth a reflection of God himself.” (John Paul II, The Gospel of Life). 

Join St. Matthew’s at the March for Life

The Respect Life Ministry invites parishioners and friends to join us at the Rally for Life on the National Mall on Thursday, January 22. We will gather in the St. Anthony Chapel after the Rally & Mass for Life at the Cathedral (see above). If you plan to attend, please contact Justin Silvers at stmatthewsrespectlife@yahoo.com or Fr. Rafael or Norma Canedo at 202-347-3215.