Let us pray for the two couples from St. Matthew's registered for this year's jubilarian celebration of marriage honoring couples married 25, 30, 35, 40,45, 50 and 50+ years to be held Sunday, June 17, 2018 at the Shrine. All the couples who registered will receive a personalized certificate from Cardinal Wuerl after the Mass. All are welcome to attend this celebration of marriage at the Shrine.
Five transitional deacons serving at St. Matthew's will be ordained to the priesthood in May or June. We are grateful for the ministries they have pursued here at St. Matthew's! Let's keep them in our prayers as they prepare for ordination. Read more about our deacons!
The Social Justice Committee is looking for new or lightly worn men’s sleeveless t-shirts, shorts, jeans, and sneakers. (El Comité de Justicia Social busca donaciones de ropa nueva o ligeramente usada para hombres: camisetas de mangas cortas, pantalones cortos, jeans y zapatos de tenis.)
The annual jubilarian celebration of marriage honoring couples married 25, 30, 35, 40,45, 50 and 50+ years will be held Sunday, June 17, 2018 at the Shrine with Cardinal Wuerl as Mass celebrant.
Did you notice more times of silence in the liturgy at St. Matthew's this past weekend ? Find out what's behind these deliberate periods of reflective silence - Deacon Bart Merella enlightens us with an explanation!
A treasure chest full of St. Matthew's memories was collected during our 175th Anniversary Year. We belatedly share two memories (complete with photos) with an interesting common feature: St. Matthew's social life as the backdrop for meeting a spouse! It's never too late to share your St. Matthew's memories!
Soul, Mind, and Heart: Personal Reflections on Saint John Paul, Pope Benedict and Pope Francis by Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan is available compliments of Our Sunday Visitor Catholic Publishing Company. At only 40 pages, this ebook is a great read and introduction to these 3 Popes from Cardinal Dolan’s inimitable perspective.
Hon. Muriel E. Bowser, Mayor of the District of Columbia, issued a proclamation designating November 1, 2015 "St. Matthew's Day" in Washington, DC. Read the proclamation, and join parishioners and friends at our special 175th Anniversary Mass at 12:00 Noon on St. Matthew's Day!
"Being Catholic Today: Catholic Identity in an Age of Challenge" is the title of the new Pastoral Letter issued by Cardinal Donald Wuerl on Pentecost Sunday to the Clergy, Religious and Laity of the Archdiocese of Washington. Read the Cardinal's letter (English) (en español).
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