It's only there until Pentecost!The book displayed in front of the pulpit is the illuminated chant of the great hymn of the resurrection, the Exultet that is chanted at the beginning of the Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday evening.
The Pentecost Novena to the Holy Spirit for the Seven Gifts is a powerful plea for the light, strength and love that we all need! We can prepare for the coming of the Holy Spirit by praying the Novena at home with our families or friends beginning on Friday, May 31 and concluding on Saturday, June 5, the Vigil of Pentecost.
Sunday, May 26, 10am / El Domingo 26 de Mayo a las 10:00 de la mañana Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, seventh Archbishop of Washington, will offer a Mass of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle on Sunday, May 26 at 10am, with readings and intercessions in English and Spanish. All are most welcome.
El Arzobispo Wilton D. Gregory, séptimo Arzobispo de Washington, ofrecerá una Misa de acción de gracias en la Catedral de San Mateo Apóstol el domingo, 26 de mayo a las 10:00 de la mañana, con lecturas y peticiones en inglés y español. Todos son bienvenidos.
(Photo of Archbishop Gregory, then Archbishop of Atlanta, delivering the homily at the 2015 Red Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, Catholic Standard,Jaclyn Lippelmann)
Are you wondering what that book is that is displayed in front of the ambo (pulpit)? This book is the illuminated chant of the great hymn of the resurrection, the Exultet that is chanted at the beginning of the Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday evening. This ancient hymn is sung, normally by the deacon, immediately after the incensing of the Paschal Candle. Scholarly research traces its origin to the 5th century. The first transcribed text was found in various liturgical manuscripts of the 7th century.
The Mass of Installation of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory as the 7th Archbishop of Washington will be offered at 2pm on Tuesday, May 21 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The liturgical procession will begin at 1:30pm. Sections of the Basilica will be open to the public; these are expected to fill up quickly. Pope Francis named Archbishop Gregory as seventh Archbishop of Washington on April 4, 2019. Archbishop Gregory will offer a Mass of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral on Sunday, May 26 at 10am. All are most welcome.
Please note that in recognition of today's Mass of Installation, the Cathedral will close today at 1pm and reopen at 5pm, before its regular closing time of 6:30pm. There is no change to the Cathedral Mass schedule. The rectory office will close at Noon and will reopen at 9am tomorrow, Wednesday, May 22.
Adult Confirmation registrations are now due. Download a packet that includes the registration form or pick one up at the Cathedral Rectory.
Read Cardinal Wuerl's statement in reaction to the Vatican's announcement of the appointment of the new Archbishop of Washington, Wilton Daniel Gregorgy of Atlanta.
St. Matthew's joins in prayers of thanksgiving for the appointment by Pope Francis of the new Archbishop of Washington, Wilton Daniel Gregory. We look forward to welcoming Archbishop Gregory! Read the Vatican's announcement.
A blessed and joyful Easter season to all our parishioners and friends, from Msgr. Jameson and all the the priests, deacons and staff of St. Matthew's Cathedral! Congratulations to the newest members of our Catholic family!
St. Matthew’s Cathedral Parish community joins its prayers with those of people and communities around the globe for our brothers and sisters who died or suffered injury in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, for their loved ones, and for the first responders and rescuers. We pray also for the conversion of heart of the perpetrators and of all who may be on the brink of committing violence. May the peace of the Risen Christ reign in hearts and communities around our world. Our Lady, help of Christians, pray for us!
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