We serve Simple Lenten Meals (en español) in the North Conference Room on the Friday evenings of Lent following the 6pm Stations of the Cross.

Each Friday we collect donations to benefit a different community-based organization in Washington, DC. On Friday, February 20, the beneficiary will be the Cathedral's own Emergency Assistance Program. Consider spending your early Friday evening with St. Matthew's family and friends - come for the 5:30pm Mass, 6pm Stations of the Cross, and end with a shared meal organized by the Social Justice and Community Services Committee, and this great opportunity for almsgiving.

St. Matthew's Emergency Assistance Program provides both families and individuals in need with financial aid for emergency situations that make it difficult for such persons to pay their expenses. The assistance is primarily available to serve parishioners, but also accessible to DC residents who are not members of the parish. The Cathedral often partners with the Parish Partners Program of Catholic Charities to help those seeking emergency assistance while also referring them to other local resources that can provide additional financial support and services.