Bilingual Mass for Solemnity of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

All are most welcome on Sunday, September 22, 2024, when our parish family and friends of the Cathedral gather to celebrate our patronal feast at a bilingual Mass at 11am, celebrated by Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala. Plan to come by the Great Hall for Hospitality after the 11am Mass and to officially welcome our two new Parochial Vicars, Fr. Joseph McHenry and Fr. Isaac Sagastume!

Todos son bienvenidos el domingo 22 de septiembre de 2024, cuando nuestra familia parroquial y amigos de la Catedral se reúnan para celebrar nuestra fiesta patronal en una Misa bilingüe a las 11am, celebrada por el Obispo Evelio Menjivar-Ayala. En este día festivo, damos la bienvenida oficial a nuestros dos nuevos vicarios parroquiales, el P. Joseph McHenry y el P. Isaac Sagastume. Por favor, únase a nosotros para una recepción especial en el Gran Salón después de la Misa.

Jesus’ calling of Matthew to discipleship, which is the subject of the Gospel reading for the Feast of St. Matthew, is depicted in the mural in the west transept of the Cathedral entitled The Calling of St. Matthew.

In the mural scene, Christ calls St. Matthew, who appears astounded by the Master’s words. St. Peter, with his keys, stands to the left of Christ. On both sides of the central figures are a man and a woman. The couple on the left looks scornfully at the scene, while the other stands by in veneration. The setting is a portico beyond which are the Lake of Galilee and the distant hills. Above, a choir of six angels offers incense. Take a moment when you are in the Cathedral, and take a look!

St. Matthew, pray for us!