Msgr. Jameson notes that the January 20, 2021 Mass honoring the inauguration of our nation's second Catholic president was "an outstanding liturgy," and a reminder of the major role the Cathedral historically has played in the Catholic life of our nation's capital. Here's a look back.
Thomas Stehle, St. Matthew's Pastoral Associate for Liturgy and Director of Music Ministries, gives us an insider's view of the music, prayers, and readings selections for the January 20 Mass at the Cathedral commemorating the inauguration of President Joe Biden in "An act of faith: the prayers and music of Biden's Inauguration Day Mass" for National Catholic Reporter. He begins, "If the liturgy is a more potent form of evangelization, then we might consider how those who attended the Inauguration Day Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle were evangelized Wednesday morning, Jan. 20." Read the article.
Fr. Jack Hurley teams up with a great friend of the Cathedral, Fr. James Gardiner of the Society of the Atonement (S.A.), to commemorate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - an octave (8 days) of prayer modeling the prayer of Jesus: “that all may be one... that the world may believe” (John 17:21).
On Monday, January 18, we celebrate the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., remembering his words, "Ultimately, a great nation is a compassionate nation. No individual or nation can be great if it does not have a concern for 'the least of these.'"
The Cathedral opens 30 minutes before each Mass,
and closes immediately after each Mass.
Upon closing after the 10am Mass,
the Cathedral will remain closed until further notice.
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10am (English)
Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson, celebrant
YouTube | Facebook | Program | Readings
1pm (Spanish)
Fr. John Benson, celebrant
YouTube | Facebook | Program | Readings
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Pipedreams, the nationally syndicated radio program that celebrates the beauty and majesty of the Pipe Organ, this week features the Cathedral’s recently completed Lively-Fulcher Pipe Organ with two pieces recorded in September 2019 by our Dedicatory Concert Recitalist Nathan Laube. The January 11, 2021 episode (Hour One), well worth a listen, is entitled Sounding Fourth #2102.
Fr. Jack Hurley speaks about St. Hilary on his January 13 feast.
Visit the DC Vaccination Registration webpage for information on how those eligible for vaccination can make an appointment. DC Health writes," It may not be your turn for the COVID-19 vaccine, but you can make sure you’re in the know. Sign-up at coronavirus.dc.gov/vaccinatedc for updates to learn when the District registry opens for other groups."
7am (English), 10am (English)
1pm (Spanish) and 5:30pm (English)
The Cathedral opens 30 minutes before each Mass and closes immediately after each Mass.
5:30pm Mass interpreted for the deaf
Livestreamed Masses
10am (English)
Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson, celebrant
YouTube | Facebook | Program | Readings
1pm (Spanish)
Fr. John Benson, celebrant
YouTube | Facebook | Program | Readings
Online Offertory options:
PayPal with debit & credit options | FaithDirect
In addition to worship at Mass, Sunday, January 10 is is a day for music, virtual study and fellowship at St. Matthew's! Here are links to this Sunday's activities:
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