Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington

Cathedral Young Adults (C†YA)

The Cathedral young adult ministry serves the community of Catholic adults in their 20’s and 30’s 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.

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Updated May 7, 2012

Cathedral Young Adult (C†YA) Ministry Meet-and-Greet

Sunday, May 12 – 4 to 5 PM – East Conference Room
Come and learn more about the C†YA ministry, share ideas, and find out how to get more involved. Or just stop by for the light refreshments and fellowship with other young adults before the 5:30 PM Mass.
Contact Jillian McMahon for more information.

Scroll all the way down to Archdiocese Young Adult Events for details about Tuesday’s Theology on Tap lecture – the first of the Spring 2012 series. Young adults from St. Matt’s and across DC will be there!

Spiritual Events

Breaking Open the Word

Weekly on Wednesdays – 7 PM – Cathedral West Conference Room
Breaking Open the Word is a weekly discussion and reflection on the Scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday.
Contact Nathan Krieg for more information.

Wine & Wisdom

Monthly on the third Monday – 7 PM – Cathedral East Conference Room
Wine & Wisdom is a discussion and faith-sharing group for young adult women. The conversation provided will help to form, encourage, strengthen and prepare those who attend to be the women that God has designed them to be. The next Wine & Wisdom is Monday, May 21.

Contact Tiffany Waits for more information or to RSVP.

Service Events

Pillow Making for ConKerr Cancer

Saturday, June 2 – 11 AM to 2 PM – Cathedral East Conference Room
ConKerr Cancer provides colorful pillowcases to brighten the spirits of children with cancer across the world. Join the Cathedral Young Adults to help make pillows for young cancer patients in the DC area. No sewing skills required – they’ll teach us! There will also be non-sewing jobs. And we’ll have some snacks to get you through the early afternoon.

Please RSVP to Eileen, and if you can operate a sewing machine, let her know.

C†YA at St. Columba’s Preschool Garden

Saturday, June 9 – 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM – St. Columba’s Preschool (Tenleytown)
St. Columba’s needs our help again to do some heavy lifting in the preschool’s garden. Gardening supplies and skills are welcome but definitely not required.

Email Carolyn if you want to help.

C†YA at the Capital Area Food Bank

Saturday, June 23 – 1 to 4 PM – Capital Area Food Bank (645 Taylor Street NE / Brookland-CUA)
The Cathedral Young Adults will spend the afternoon helping to sort and package food at the Food Bank.

Contact Carolyn to sign up.

Upcoming Opportunities with Single Servings of Service

  • Christ House: Parishioners will prepare dinner for the sick and homeless individuals served by Christ House in Columbia Heights from 5 to 7 PM on Saturday, May 12th. Contact Chris Early to sign up.
  • St. Anthony Catholic School: Join parishioners in preparing the school for the new year by painting and doing odd jobs on Saturday, August 4th. Contact Chris Early if you’re interested.

Social Events

C†YA on the Sidelines – Cheer for our Kickball Team!

Sundays, now through June 24 – 3-4 PM – the Washington Monument (17th St NW & Constitution Ave NW)
Come out and support the C†YA kickball team! We play every Sunday at 3 PM (except for June 17th when we play at 4 PM). The field is on the corner of the monument grounds by all of the temporary wooden fences. Or join us afterward at 19th.  
Contact your fearless co-captains Carolyn or Brandon if you have questions.

C†YA on the Water

Saturday, May 26 – 9:30 AM – Thompson Boat Center (Georgetown Waterfront at 2900 Virginia Ave NW / Foggy Bottom)
In town for the long weekend? Join the Cathedral Young Adults for a morning of kayaking or canoeing on the Potomac. Kayaks are $10/hour and canoes are $12/hour.
Questions? Contact Philippe for more info.

C†YA for Supper

Thursday, May 31 – 7:30 PM – Levante’s (1320 19th Street NW / Dupont Circle)
Calling all foodies and friends for the first monthly C†YA supper club! Whether you’re interested in getting to know other young adults at St. Matt’s or a foodie who wants to check out restaurants around DC, C†YA for Supper is a fun way to get involved. Please RSVP by Sunday, May 27.
Contact Eileen with questions.

C†YA for Happy Hour

Friday, June 15 – 6 to 8 PM
Save the date for our next happy hour! Look for final details in the next few weeks.
Contact Sarah with questions.

Cathedral Events

Five Weeks on the Wisdom Books with Fr. Hurley – Last Lecture

Saturdays, April 14 through May 12 – 10:30 to 11:45 AM – Cathedral East Conference Room

Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir Concert

Sunday, May 13 – 7 PM – Cathedral

Baby Supply Drive to Benefit NW Pregnancy Center

Sunday, May 20 – Before and After All Masses – Cathedral

Screening of Fr. Robert Barron’s "Catholicism" Series

Thursdays, May 24 through July 26 – 6:45 to 8:30 PM – Cathedral North Conference Room

Becoming Catholic: Inquiry Session

Monthly on the second Wednesday – 6:30 to 7:30 PM – Cathedral East Conference Room

Homeless Ministry

Weekly on Mondays – 7:30 to 11 AM – Cathedral West Conference Room

Run for Vocations

Sunday, October 28
Contact Krista Tuomi or sign up here to run a 10K with the St. Matt’s team in support of vocations in the Archdiocese.

 

Check out the Cathedral News and Upcoming Events page or download this week’s bulletin for more updates about the Cathedral. Also, check out the complete list of Spring faith formation events.

Archdiocese Young Adult Events

Theology on Tap: Spring 2012 Series

Tuesdays, May 8 through May 29 – 6:30 PM (happy hour) / 7:30 PM (lecture) – Ireland’s Four Fields (3214 Connecticut Ave NW / Cleveland Park)

Elizabeth Kantor and the Jane Austen Guide to Happily Ever After

Tuesday, May 8 – 6:30 to 8:30 PM – Catholic Information Center (1501 K Street NW / McPherson Square or Farragut North or West)

Christ in the City DC

Monthly on the second Thursday (May 10) – 7 to 10 PM – St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (610 10th St NW / Metro Center)

Rooftop Lecture & Luau with Dr. Peter Kreeft and Fr. Kevin Gillen

Friday, May 11 – 6:30 to 8:30 PM – Catholic Information Center (1501 K Street NW / McPherson Square or Farragut North or West)

Lecture and Book Signing with Dr. Peter Kreeft and Fr. Kevin Gillen

Saturday, May 12 – 11 AM to 1 PM – Catholic Information Center (1501 K Street NW / McPherson Square or Farragut North or West)

Men’s Discernment Dinner

Sunday, May 20 – 6 to 8 PM – Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament (6001 Western Ave NW)
RSVP to Fr. Carter Griffin at 202-636-9020 or vocations@adw.org.

First Friday Adoration at St. Joseph’s

Monthly on the first Friday – 6:30 PM – St. Joseph’s on Capitol Hill (2nd and C Street NE / Union Station)

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