Reflective Silence in the Liturgy
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!
News & Announcements
Liturgy Committee Update
The Liturgy Committee of the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) has been reformed and is now composed of Jonathan Smith (Chair), Kerry Early (PPC Rep), Betty Sullivan, Ngoc Le, Linden Fry, Josh Dill and Robert Torres with Deacon Bart Merella and Fatima Aybar as Staff Liaisons. The committee is concerned with the overall worship life of the parish, including the liturgies of the Church (i.e. the Eucharist and the Hours) and all manner of other forms of devotion (e.g.
Fall Small Groups Study and Faith-Sharing
Healing our Church,published by RENEW International, is a small group resource aimed at addressing the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church. Contact Theresa Prymuszewski, Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation, if you are interested in leading one of the small groups.
Register for 2020 Adult Confirmation Preparation
Registration for Adult Confirmation preparation classes is now available. Download a packet that includes the registration form or pick one up at the Cathedral Rectory.
Programa de Liderazgo para Jóvenes Adultos: Apóstoles en Misión
Aplicar para el jueves, 15 de agosto
La Arquidiócesis de Washington, en colaboración con el Centro de Apostolado Católico, invita a jóvenes a participar en un programa de liderazgo bilingüe de evangelización que se ofrecerán los lunes por la tarde del 16 de septiembre al 2 de diciembre.
Mary's Assumption and Our Journey
How does the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary help us in our journey? Read Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI's thoughts on this question.
Young Adult Bilingual Leadership Program: Apostles on Mission
Apply by Thursday, August 15
The Archdiocese of Washington, in collaboration with the Catholic Apostolate Center, invites young adults to apply for a bilingual leadership program in evangelization that meets on Monday evenings from September 16 through December 2. Apply by August 15, 2019 at www.apostlesonmission.org/en/washington.
Memorial of St. Joachim and St. Anne, Our Lady's Parents
On Friday, July 26, the Church celebrates the memorial of St. Joachim and St. Anne, the two people chosen to be the parents of the Virgin Mary. Images of these two saints are found in the Cathedral—take a moment and take a look!
Lent at the Cathedral
"Let us not waste this season of Lent, so favorable a time for conversion!” (Pope Francis) Get all the details on our Lenten, Holy Week and Easter liturgies and events, and let us journey together to Easter Sunday!
Ordinations to the Priesthood and Diaconate
Five seminarians who served at St. Matthew's during the 2018-2019 academic year were ordained to the diaconate in March or April. In addition, two transitional deacons who have served at St. Matthew's during the past two academic years will be ordained to the priesthood in May or June. We are grateful for the ministries each has pursued here at St. Matthew's. Let's keep them in our prayers as they prepare for to begin their diaconal or priestly ministries. View the flier.
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