CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MATTHEW THE APOSTLE, WASHINGTON, D.C. August 13 / August 20, 2017

Readings for August 13

you of little faith. (Matthew 14:31) Have you ever seen a toddler take a few wobbly steps and then tumble to the ground? You would

probably be shocked if you saw his mother or father angrily rebuke him for falling. That’s not what parents do. They bend down with a smile to lift the child up, embrace him, and encourage him to try again.

That’s a great way to understand Jesus’ words to his disciples in today’s Gospel. He loves them. He loves Peter’s bold attempt to walk toward him on the waves. He knows that Peter is taking an important step toward a confident mature faith. He also knows that Peter’s flop into the water won’t be the end of the story. Far from being a failure or a disaster, it will become a milestone on his journey of dis-cipleship. Yes, Peter had “little faith,” but he did have faith!

Jesus looks at us with love when he sees our attempts to follow him. He applauds our successes, and he reaches out to help us when we fail. He is quick to come to our aid if we take a misstep or start to doubt. He knows that each step reflects our growth toward maturity.

Try something new today, just as Peter did. You probably won’t want to step out onto your nearest body of water, but there are plenty of other things you can do. Just choose one. Think about something that might have arisen in your thoughts recently. Perhaps you would like to help the less fortunate; try it. You could set up one time to volunteer to serve meals to the homeless. You don’t need to have the perfect words to say to the people you’ll meet. Just take that first step. Jesus will be with you, ready to lift you up if you stumble.

You may be surprised to find that trying something new strengthens your “little faith” and brings you closer to Jesus.

“Thank you, Jesus, that you look at me with love. Make me bold to try to follow you in a new way today. I believe that you will be with me.”

Taken from The Word Among Us, July/August 2017 Vol. 36, Number 7: Used with permission.

This Week’s Readings

Sunday 13 1 Kgs 19:9a,11-13a / Rom 9:1-5 / Mt 14:22-33 Monday 14 Dt 10:12-22 / Mt 17:22-27 St. Maximilian Kolbe Tuesday 15 Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a,10ab / 1 Cor 15:20-27 / The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Lk 1:39-56 Wednesday 16 Dt 34:1-12 / Mt 18:15-20 St. Stephen of Hungary Thursday 17 Jos 3:7-10a,11,13-17 / Mt 18:21—19:1 Friday 18 Jos 24:1-13 / Mt 19:3-12 Saturday 19 Jos 24:14-29 / Mt 19:13-15 St. John Eudes

Parish Calendar August 13 – 27

Sunday 13—A second collection for the Catholic Communications Campaign is taken at all Masses. The rectory office is closed.

Monday 14—The rectory office closes at 4:30pm. Tuesday 15—The Solemnity of the Assumption of

the Blessed Virgin Mary, a holy day of obligation. Masses are celebrated at 7am, 8am, 12:10pm (no confessions), 5:30pm, and 7pm (en español). The Faith Formation Committee meets at 6:45pm in the East Conference Room. El grupo de Oración se reunirá después de la misa en el salón de conferencias del Norte.

Wednesday 16—RCIA meets in the North Conference Room at 7pm.

Thursday 17—The Knights of Columbus meet at 7:30pm in the West Conference Room.

Saturday 19—A reception in honor of Msgr. Jameson’s 75th birthday is held in the Great Hall following the 5:30pm Vigil Mass (see insert).

Sunday 20—Msgr. Jameson celebrates a 75th birthday Mass at 11:30am. Receptions are held in the Great Hall following all Masses (see insert).

The rectory office is closed. Monday 21—The rectory office closes at 4:30pm.

A Eucharistic Holy Hour is held in the Cathedral from 6 to 7pm, with Confessions during the hour (in English).

Tuesday 22—El grupo de Oración se reúne a las 7 de la tarde en el salón de conferencias del Oeste.

Wednesday 23—RCIA meets in the North Conference Room at 7pm.

Saturday 26—A Rosary for Life is prayed at the new time of 11:30am in the Cathedral.

Sunday 27—The rectory office is closed. Padre Agustín tendrá las confesiones después de

la misa de 1 de la tarde.

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Readings for August 20

y house shall be called a house of prayer. (Isaiah 56:7) Around the year AD 350, a popular and powerful bishop named John Chrysostom preached a series of sermons on the

Sacrament of Marriage. John had been inspired by St. Paul’s letters to describe for his congregation the beauty of marriage and family life. He called it a wonderful path to holiness. He spoke about the way each spouse is called to be like Jesus—selflessly giving all that they have to their spouse and family and to love their family with the same dedication that Jesus has for his Church (Ephesians 5:25).

Chrysostom told his congregation that God wants every family to see themselves as a “little church,” a sacred place where Christ is honored and where each family member is drawn to deeper holiness. He urged his people to keep their marriages pure and to guard their children’s faith against the corrupting influences of the world. So moving were his sermons that more than 1,500 years later, the Fathers of Vatican II called Catholics to see their families as “domestic churches.”

God wants all of us to see our homes as miniature versions of the Church. Every home is meant to be a place of peace and love, a place of humility and service. It’s meant to be a house of prayer, a place where Jesus is welcomed and reverenced.

May we all stand firm against any philosophy that reduces our homes to marketplaces or to merely functional living situations. May we all find creative ways to incorporate prayer in our homes—whether that means praying one decade of a Rosary each evening or reading a psalm together every morning. May we make it a point to express our love and appreciation to each other with our words and with warm embraces.

It doesn’t take much to make our homes into houses of prayer. It just takes a willing heart and an openness to God’s blessing. Even if we make mistakes along the way, we can be sure that we will make progress.

“Lord, show us how to love each other as you love the Church.” Taken from The Word Among Us, July/August 2017 Vol. 36, Number 7: Used with permission.

This Week’s Readings

Sunday 20 Is 56:1,6-7 / Rom 11:13-15,29-32 / Mt 15:21-28 Monday 21 Jgs 2:11-19 / Mt 19:16-22 St Pius X Tuesday 22 Jgs 6:11-24a / Mt 19:23-30 The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday 23 Jgs 9:6-15 / Mt 20:1-16 St. Rose of Lima Thursday 24 Rv 21:9b-14 / Jn 1:45-51 St. Bartholomew, Apostle Friday 25 Ru 1:1,3-6,14b-16,22 / Mt 22:34-40 St. Louis, St. Joseph Calasanz Saturday 26 Ru 2:1-3,8-11; 4:13-17 / Mt 23:1-12 Sunday 27 Is 22:19-23 / Rom 11:33-36 / Mt 16:13-20

News & Notes

7am Weekday Mass Resumes September 1 – The 7am weekday Mass, which is not celebrated in July or August (except for the 7am holy day Mass on August 15), resumes on First Friday, September 1. Pope Francis’ August 2017 Prayer Intentions – Please pray for Pope Francis’ August intention: that artists of our time, through their ingenuity, may help everyone discover the beauty of creation.

Eucharistic Holy Hour – All are welcome on Monday, August 21 from 6 to 7pm for our monthly Eucharistic Holy Hour, with Deacon Clayton Nickel presiding. Confessions with Fr. Hurley will be available. Catholic Business Network Breakfast – Please join the Catholic Business Network of Washington D.C. for a breakfast reception on Thursday, August 31 from 8 to 9:30am in the Great Hall of St. Matthew’s Cathedral. To register, visit www.cbndc.org or contact Justin Silvers at 202-957-5188 or jsilvers@cbndc.org.

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Faith Formation

2017-2018 Sunday Children’s Faith Formation – Registration packets are now available at the rectory office and can be downloaded from the parish website or by clicking here. Adult Confirmation Preparation – Registration forms for 2018 are available at the rectory office and can be downloaded from the parish website or by clicking here. Faith Formation Committee – Join us as the Faith Formation Committee continues to study “Reading, Praying, Living Pope Francis’ The Joy of Love Faith Formation Guide for Amoris Laetitia” during its monthly gathering on Tuesday, August 15 at 6:45pm in the East Conference Room. Opportunity at St. Matthew’s for Protecting God’s Children Training – Protecting God’s Children is the mandatory child protection training for all Archdiocese of Washington employees and volunteers who have substantial contact with children. St. Matthew’s will offer this training on Sunday, August 27 at 3pm in the North Conference Room. Register at http://adw.org/event/protecting-gods-children-adults-nw-washington-9/.

Cathedral Book Club – On Monday, September 11, the Cathedral Book Club will meet from 6:45 to 8pm in the West Conference Room to discuss Benedict

XVI: Last Testament, a reflection “in his own words” with journalist Peter Seewald. All are welcome.

Returning and Inactive Catholics – Welcome! If you are a Catholic who has been away, we invite you to be an active part of us again. Landings is an eight-week series that offers “a safe place to land,” a place for listening and being heard, for asking questions and reconnect-ing with the faith as an adult. Contact Theresa Prymuszewski at 202-587-5139 or tprymuszewski@stmatthewscathedral.org about our fall session (Sundays, 1 – 2:30pm, October 1 through November 19). Saturday Bible Study – On October 7 and 14 at our Saturday study, Fr. Hurley will address St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians and its influence on Martin Luther, in this 500th anniversary year of the Reformation. On November 4, 11 and 18, it’s the “literary prophets,” Amos and Hosea, Jeremiah and Ezekiel, and Isaiah, respectively. We meet from 10:30 to 11:45am in the East Conference Room. Fall Lecture Series – Our Fall series, to be held at 7pm in in the North Conference Room on Tuesdays, October 3 and 17, and November 7, will explore the ongoing impact of Pope Francis’ Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love) Post Synodal Apostolic Exhortation. Dr. Susan Timoney, the Archdiocese of Washington Secretary of Pastoral Ministry and Social Concerns, will lead us.

Social Justice

Summer Food Drive for Horton’s Kids - Thank you! – The Social Justice Committee thanks all who generously participated in our parish summer food drive. We are blessed to help Horton’s Kids and the families they work with through their educational, extracurricular, and familial supportive services. Together we collected 292 items

and $1,170 in monetary donations. To learn more, visit https://www.hortonskids.org/. Thank you! Respect Life Ministry – Monthly Rosary – Join us for our monthly rosary for life on Saturday, August 26 at the new time of 11:30am, just before the 12:10pm Mass. For information on service opportunities and involvement with the Respect Life Ministry, contact Justin Silvers at stmatthewsrespectlife@yahoo.com. Fall Semester of English & Spanish as a Second Language for Adults – The Fall Semester of our ESL and SSL program runs from September 12 to December 14, with classes on Tuesday, Wednes-day, and Thursday evenings, 6:30 – 8:30pm. English classes are at Levels 1 to 5. Spanish classes are at Levels 1 to 3. Priority registration for Spanish is given to parishioners and those involved in a ministry or serving the Spanish-speaking com-munity. Registration and classes are at St. Matthew’s Education Center, 1726 N Street, NW. Register between 6 and 8pm on Friday, September 8, Monday, September 11, or on class nights. The cost is $40 for ESL and $80 for SSL. For more information, contact Allison Theveny at stmattsesl@gmail.com.

Save the Date & Call for Volunteers: Health & Wellness Fair – This year’s Health & Wellness Fair will take place on Sunday, September 24 from 9:30am to 3:30pm. The fair will offer an array of educational information in English and Spanish, along with some simple health exams to help promote good health in your life and the lives of your loved ones. For more information on the fair or volunteer opportunities, contact Gregg Glotnis at gglotnis@verizon.net.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Communications Committee! – Build professional skills while spreading the joy of St. Matthew's! The committee meets monthly by conference call. Contact: Carmen Iezzi at carmeniezzi@hotmail.com English & Spanish Language Programs – Teachers and tutors are needed one night a week from September 12 to December 14. No formal training needed. Teachers are assigned as co-teachers. Contact: Allison Theveny at stmattsesl@gmail.com Schola Cantorum – The Schola Cantorum has openings for tenor and soprano voice parts. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings, 7 – 9pm. Contact: Tom Stehle, Director of Music Ministries, at tstehle@stmatthewscathedral.org Cantor – The Cathedral Music Ministry is looking for experienced cantors to be placed in occasional rotation for the 5:30pm Saturday evening Masses and the 8:30am Sunday Masses. Contact: Tom Stehle (contact info above)

Children’s Faith Formation – We need catechists, cocatechists, substitutes, and assistants. Volunteers must complete the Archdiocesan Child Protection Policy requirements. Contact: Theresa Prymuszewski at tprymuszewski@stmatthewscathedral.org Landings Team Training – Are you a good, nonjudgmental listener? You may be a good candidate to serve as a Landings Team member. Training will be offered Tuesday, August 29 from 7 to 9pm in the East Confer-ence Room. Contact: Theresa Prymuszewski (contact info above)

New Parishioner Registration ~ Welcome! If you attend Mass at the Cathedral, we invite you to register as a parishioner so that we can welcome you properly, learn about any special needs and interests, and keep you informed of our worship opportunities and activities. We encourage you to consider becoming involved in our various organizations, committees and other aspects of parish life and activities. You may register by clicking here or visiting the parish website (www.stmatthewscathedral.org) and clicking the Join Us tab (choose Register as a Parishioner). You also may register at the rectory office.

Celebrating the Sacraments Baptism Parents who wish to have their child baptized at the Cathedral should contact the Baptismal Coordinator at baptism@stmatthewscathedral.org. Parents should contact us at least six (6) months in advance of a desired baptismal date, and may ask for the priest or deacon of their choice to perform the Baptism. Early contact allows parents to be scheduled for the necessary sacramental formation session and godparents to obtain letters from their pastor. For more information, click here or go to the Sacraments tab on the parish website front page (choose Baptism).

If you are a registered parishioner at St. Matthew’s and need a letter of good standing in order to be a godparent for a baptism to be celebrated at another parish, please call the rectory office at 202-347-3215 to ask about obtaining a letter.

Marriage Couples who are interested in celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage at the Cathedral are encouraged to click here or go to the Sacraments tab on the parish website front page (choose Marriage, then choose Weddings) to review our guidelines for weddings. The next step is to call the rectory office at 202-347-3215 and ask for the priest of your choice or the priest on duty, who can speak to you about marriage preparation and the possibility of scheduling your wedding at the Cathedral. Couples are expected to contact us at least nine (9) months in advance of the date on which they hope to celebrate their wedding.

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist Sunday Children’s Faith Formation classes include preparation for the reception of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. For more information on classes, click here or go to the Faith Formation tab on the parish website front page (choose Children’s Sacramental Preparation/Religious Education). Registration packets for classes beginning in the fall of 2017 are now available at the rectory office and can be downloaded by clicking here.

Adult Confirmation Each spring during the Easter season, St. Matthew’s offers adult Confirmation preparation for active, baptized Catholics who already have received their First Eucharist. For more information, click here or go to the Sacraments tab on the parish website front page (choose Confirmation). Registration forms for our 2018 Confirmation group are available at the rectory office and can be downloaded by clicking here.

Rite of Christian Initiation Are you an unbaptized adult who would like to become Catholic, an adult baptized in another Christian denomination who wishes to profess your faith as a Catholic Christian, or a baptized adult Catholic who would like to complete your initiation in the Catholic Church? We invite you to inquire about the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. RCIA is an ongoing process of conversion and faith formation for adults who would like to explore our Catholic faith and prepare for the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation—Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. For more information, see the flier in this bulletin, click here, or go to the Faith Formation tab on the parish website front page (choose Adult Initiation Process (RCIA)).

Contact Theresa Prymuszewski, Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation, at 202-587-5139 or tprymuszewski@stmatthewscathedral.org for more information.

CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MATTHEW THE APOSTLE, WASHINGTON, D.C. August 13 / August 20, 2017

Lecturas del 13 de agosto

Jesús sube a una colina para reposar un rato y orar, pero un gran gentío le pide atención. Mientras ora, ve que va a haber tormenta sobre el lago y recuerda que sus amigos van cruzando el lago en una barca, por lo que decide ir a verlos.

Pero cuando se aproxima caminando sobre las olas, ellos se llenan de miedo.

Luego, Pedro también quiere caminar sobre el agua y el Señor lo llama, pero al fijarse en la fuerza del viento y en la violencia de las olas, comienza a hundirse. Jesús lo toma de la mano, lo levanta y luego calma la tempestad.

Cuando leemos detenidamente este pasaje, vemos que el Señor utilizó esta oportunidad para fortalecer la fe y la confianza de ellos. Y lo mismo hace en nuestra propia vida y la de la Iglesia. Claro que a veces hay casos que pueden hacernos dudar de la fidelidad del Señor.

Por ejemplo, el tener que bregar con una enfermedad grave, la muerte reciente de un ser querido, un fracaso matrimonial, dificultades financieras o muchas otras pruebas para nuestra fe. La Iglesia lucha hoy contra los enconados ataques del mundo contra la fe, el matrimonio y la familia y a veces nos preguntamos: ¿Dónde está el Señor en todo esto?

Todos en la Iglesia somos los discípulos que vamos en la barca navegando en medio de la tempestad hacia la vida eterna con Dios, y el Padre permite que tropecemos con situaciones que en realidad son oportunidades para aprender a vivir más por fe, porque en las pruebas es donde recibimos su amor con mayor intensidad.

El amor de Dios no cambia, y su anhelo de que seamos sus hijos amados está siempre vigente. El Señor nos ha dado su Espíritu Santo para que veamos cualquier situación que se nos presente con los ojos de la fe y tengamos así una perspectiva eterna. De esta manera, tendremos paz verdadera, aunque la tormenta sea violenta.

“Señor Jesús, tú sabes las tribulaciones por las que estoy pasando. Ayúdame a aquietar el corazón para que en medio del tumulto, sepa escuchar tu voz que me dice: “¡Ánimo! ¡Soy yo! ¡No temas!”

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Lecturas de la Semana

Domingo 13 1 Re 19:9,11-13/ Rom 9:1-5 / Mt 14:22-33 Lunes 14 Deut 10:12-22 / Mt 17:22-27

San Maximiliano María Colbe Martes 15 Apoc 11:19a; 12:1-6a,10ab / 1 Cor 15:20-27 /

Asunción de la Santísima Virgen María Lc 1:39-56 Miércoles 16 Deut 34:1-12 / Mt 18:15-20

San Esteban de Hungría Jueves 17 Jos 3:7-10a,11,13-17 / Mt 18:21—19:1 Viernes 18 Jos 24:1-13 / Mt 19:3-12 Sábado 19 Jos 24:14-29 / Mt 19:13-15

San Juan Eudes

Noticias de la Parroquia

Intenciones de Oración del Papa Francisco para agosto 2017 – Por favor únase en oración en todo el mundo por las intenciones del Papa Francisco este mes: que los artistas de nuestro tiempo, a través de su ingenio, pueden ayudar a todos a descubrir la belleza de la creación. Solemnidad de la Asunción de la Virgen María — Día Festivo de Guardar – El martes 15 de agosto es la Solemnidad de la Asunción de la Virgen María. Esta es una fiesta de precepto, es decir es obligatorio asistir a la santa misa. Se celebrarán misas en inglés: el lunes 14 de agosto a las 5:30 de la tarde (vigilia) y el martes a las 7:00, 8:00 de la mañana, (no habrá confesiones a las 11 de la mañana) 12:10 del mediodía y 5:30 de la tarde. La misa en español será a las 7:00 de la tarde. Colecta de víveres para Horton’s Kids - ¡Muchas gracias! – El comité de Justicia Social quiere agradecer a todos quienes participaron con generosidad en la colecta de alimentos. Nuestra parroquia fue bende-cida en poder ayudar a la organización Horton’s Kids y las familias con quienes ellos trabajan mediante sus servicios edu-cacionales, extraescolares y servicios para las familias. Juntos recogimos 292 productos de alimento y $1,170 en dona-ciones monetarias. Para aprender más sobre Horton’s Kids, visite www.hortonskids.org/ o llame a Billy Fettweis al 202-544-5033. ¡Muchas gracias!

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Lecturas del 20 de agosto

El pasaje del Evangelio de hoy es un poco extraño, aunque todos lo conocemos. Se trata de un encuentro del Señor y sus discípulos con una mujer cananea que no pedía dinero, sino la

sanación de su hija gravemente enferma. El Señor se había retirado con sus apóstoles a la región de Tiro y Sidón, para descansar un poco, cuando se les acercó esta mujer que le pedía con insistencia a Jesús que la socorriera en su aflicción.

¿Cómo reaccionamos nosotros cuando alguien nos pide un favor? Muchas veces nos disculpamos pensando que “no tenemos tiempo”, que no podemos ayudar a todos, o que es preferible no darle nada para no fomentar esa forma de subsistencia.

La reacción de los apóstoles no fue muy distinta a la nuestra. Para ellos, la mujer cananea era un fastidio y sólo querían que Jesús se deshiciera de ella lo más rápido posible.

Lo cierto es que la reacción inicial del Señor nos sorprende. Al principio, no le hizo caso a la mujer; luego trató de despedirla. Sin embargo, ella fue muy persistente y no aceptó la negativa. Finalmente, el Señor le concedió lo que ella pedía.

Para nosotros, el hecho de toparnos con una persona indigente puede ser una lección de humildad, pero que también es fructífera. En el mendigo vemos algo de nuestra propia debilidad y heridas emocionales, que ocultamos muy bien. Esto significa que no tenemos que llevar una máscara y fingir que somos aquello que no somos, lo cual bien puede dar como resultado una liberación interior, ya que nos pone en contacto con nuestro verdadero ser.

Y estos encuentros también pueden ablandar el corazón y revelar lo que hay en él, dando paso a los sentimientos de ternura y compasión, de bondad y comunión. Nos muestran que es posible ser más humanos, amar más y dar más de nosotros mismos. Además, nos recuerdan que delante de Dios todos somos pobres.

“Señor mío Jesucristo, reconozco que delante de ti soy pobre, como un mendigo, y necesitado de tu amor y tu perdón. Por eso, apelo a tu gran misericordia: ¡Señor, ayúdame!”

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Lecturas de la Semana

Domingo 20 Is 56:1,6-7 / Rom 11:13-15,29-32 / Mt 15:21-28 Lunes 21 Jue 2:11-19 / Mt 19:16-22

San Pío X Martes 22 Jue 6:11-24a / Mt 19:23-30 Nuestra Señora María Reina Miércoles 23 Jue 9:6-15 / Mt 20:1-16

Santa Rosa de Lima Jueves 24 Apoc 21:9b-14 / Jn 1:45-51

San Bartolomé, Apóstol Viernes 25 Rut 1:1,3-6,14b-16,22 / Mt 22:34-40

San Luis y San José de Calasanz Sábado 26 Rut 2:1-3,8-11; 4:13-17 / Mt 23:1-12 Domingo 27 Is 22:19-23 / Rom 11:33-36 / Mt 16:13-20

Intenciones de Misas

Mass Intentions August 13 – 27

Sunday, August 13 7am – Linda B. Agcaoili (living) 8:30am – All

Parishioners 10am – Morag

Anderson 11:30am – William

Carney 1pm – Nibaldo Massiñotti 5:30pm – Brian Governale

Monday, August 14 8am – Belinda

Barahona (living) 12:10pm – Nelson

Flores (living) 5:30pm – Leonida

Academia (living)

Tuesday, August 15 7am – Ms. Luisa

Faustino 8am – José & Alexander

Barahona (living) 12:10pm – Beatriz De

León (living) 5:30pm – Jose &

Antonia Aybar 7pm – Angela Sosa

(living)

Wednesday, August 16 8am – Efren B. Agcaoili

(living) 12:10pm – Ronald

Steffensen 5:30pm – Ellma Rios

Thursday, August 17 8am – Paulo Rodriguez 12:10pm – Elizabeth

Cullen 5:30pm – Laura Meers

Friday, August 18 8am – Erelia Taracena

(living) 12:10pm – Lauro

Atenor 5:30pm – Msgr. Ronald

Jameson (living)

Saturday, August 19 8am – Alicia Bazzano 12:10pm – Msgr.

Mamerto Cangiano (living)

5:30pm – Peter Ross (living)

Sunday, August 20 7am –Daria Palomino

(living) 8:30am – Jerome &

Viola Ryscavage 10am – All Parishioners 11:30am – Amelia &

Lina Ortiz-Castro 1pm – Francisco y

Aulberto Puerta 5:30pm – Isabelo &

Basita Vitug

Monday, August 21 8am – Maria Incremona

(living) 12:10pm – Rico Velez 5:30pm – Grace

Sicilianl

Tuesday, August 22 8am – Monica Ruiz 12:10pm – Joan

McClintock 5:30pm – Francis &

Olivia Mendez

Wednesday, August 23 8am – Special Intention 12:10pm – Jerry Stoehr 5:30pm – Rosa Recinos

de Juarez

Thursday, August 24 8am – Philip Michael

Klosky 12:10pm – Rebecca

Ducusin 5:30pm – Jean

Alexander (living)

Friday, August 25 8am – Edith Sane 12:10pm – Deborah

Pyles 5:30pm – Intentions of

family Pelaez Fernandez

Saturday, August 26 8am – Graziella Salgado 12:10pm – Joe Gomes

(living) 5:30pm – Scotty

Graston

Sunday, August 27 7am – Eugene

McCaffery 8:30am – Cesia Biltzer 10am – Esther Burnett 11:30am – All

Parishioners 1pm – Victor Baldeon 5:30pm – Rev. Msgr. W.

Ronald Jameson (living)

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Mas Noticias de la Parroquia

Horario de Misas a Través del Mundo – ¡Vamos a bendecir a nuestro Señor tal como Él nos bendice! Horario de Misas es un ministerio para los católicos que viajan, y se provee gratuitamente en 117,00 iglesias en 201 países y territorios. Para encontrar el horario de misas visite www.masstimes.org. Grupo de Oración – El grupo de oración se reúne los martes a la 7:00 de la tarde en el salón de conferencias del Oeste. El objetivo es profundizar nuestra fe por medio de las Sagradas Escrituras. El grupo de Oración tendrá charlas programadas a través del año. Para más información llame a Fátima Aybar al 202-347-3215 x541. Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento – Les invitamos el lunes 21 de agosto después de la misa de 5:30 de la tarde, a que se unan en adoración al Santísimo, de 6 a 7 de la tarde. El Sacramento de Reconciliación estará disponible en inglés durante la hora de la adoración. Ministerio de Respeto a la Vida – Rosario mensual Únase a nosotros el sábado 26 de agosto, a las 11:30 de la mañana, antes de la misa de 12:10. Para más información sobre oportunidades de servicio y participación en el Ministerio de Respeto a la Vida, póngase en contacto con Justin Silvers al stmatthewsrespectlife@yahoo.com. También puede llamar a Norma Canedo al 202-347-3215. La Misa de 7:00 de la Mañana durante la Semana se Reanuda el 1 de Septiembre – La misa de 7:00 de la mañana durante la semana, se vuelve a reanudar el primer viernes, 1 de septiembre.

Semestre de Otoño del Programa de Inglés como Segundo Idioma para Adultos – El semestre de otoño se lleva a cabo el 12 de septiembre hasta el 14 de diciembre. Se proveerán las clases los martes, miércoles & jueves de 6:30 a 8:30 de la noche. Las clases de inglés serán impartidas desde el nivel 1 hasta el nivel 5. Las inscripciones y las clases se llevaran a cabo en el Centro de Educación, ubicado en 1726 de la Calle N, NW. Los estudiantes podrán inscribirse el viernes, 8 de septiembre y lunes, 11 de septiembre. Las inscripciones continuarán durante las tardes que se ofrecen las clases. El costo es $40. Para más informa-ción, póngase en contacto con Allison Theveny, stmattsesl@gmail.com. Llamada de Voluntarios para el Programa de Español como Segundo Idioma para Adultos – Necesitamos voluntarios que puedan comprometerse a enseñar u ofrecer tutoría una noche a la semana en el semestre (el 12 de septiembre a el 14 de diciembre). No es necesario que tenga entrenamiento formal. Los profesores serán asignados una clase de 2 horas cada semana junto a otro maestroe les pide a los tutores que sean disponibles a los estudiantes una noche a la semana de 6:00 a 6:30 de la tarde. Si está interesado, póngase en contacto con Mariella Torello por stmattsssl@gmail.com. Guarde la Fecha & Llamada a Voluntarios: Feria de Salud y Bienestar – Este año la Feria de la Salud y Bienestar se llevará a cabo el domingo, 24 de septiembre, de 9:30 de la mañana a 3:30 de la tarde. La feria ofrecerá una amplia variedad de información educativa en inglés y español, junto con algunos exámenes simples de salud para ayudar a promover la buena salud en su vida y en las vidas de sus seres queridos. Para información adicional sobre la feria o para ayudar como voluntario, póngase en contacto con Gregg Glotnis al gglotnis@verizon.net o llame a Norma Canedo en la rectoría. Ministerio de Personas sin Hogar: Se Necesitan Voluntarios que Donen Comida de Desayuno – El Comité de Justicia Social necesita voluntarios que puedan proveer comida para el Ministerio de desayuno de los lunes. Voluntarios pueden donar comida una vez al mes o cuantas veces que sean disponibles a hacerlo. Estamos en necesidad de platos caseros, futa, leche, jugo, huevos hervidos, carnes frías, queso para sándwich y vasos de yogur. Para más información, llame a Norma Canedo al 202-347-3215.

El viernes, 28 de julio, el Obispo Dorsonville celebró la misa de acción de gracias por el 196 aniversario de la Independencia nacional del Perú. Concelebró el padre Agustín; asistidos por el diácono Nickel.

SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF

THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

How does the Assumption of Our Blessed Mother help our journey?

“But now let us ask ourselves: how does the Assumption of Mary

help our journey? The first answer is: in the Assumption we see that

in God there is room for man, God himself is the house with many

rooms of which Jesus speaks (cf. Jn 14:2); God is man’s home, in God

there is God’s space. And Mary, by uniting herself, united to God,

does not distance herself from us. She does not go to an unknown

galaxy, but whoever approaches God comes closer, for God is close

to us all; and Mary, united to God, shares in the presence of God, is

so close to us, to each one of us.

There is a beautiful passage from St Gregory the Great on St.

Benedict that we can apply to Mary too. St. Gregory the Great says

that the heart of St. Benedict expanded so much that all creation

could enter it. This is even truer of Mary: Mary, totally united to

God, has a heart so big that all creation can enter this heart, and the

ex-votos in every part of the earth show it. Mary is close, she can

hear us, she can help us, she is close to everyone of us. In God there

is room for man and God is close, and Mary, united to God, is very

close; she has a heart as great as the heart of God.

But there is also another aspect: in God not only is there room for

man; in man there is room for God. This too we see in Mary, the

Holy Ark who bears the presence of God. In us there is space for God

and this presence of God in us, so important for bringing light to the

world with all its sadness, with its problems. This presence is

realized in the faith: in the faith we open the doors of our existence

so that God may enter us, so that God can be the power that gives

life and a path to our existence. In us there is room, let us open

ourselves like Mary opened herself, saying: “Let your will be done, I

am the servant of the Lord”. By opening ourselves to God, we lose

nothing. On the contrary, our life becomes rich and great.

—From the Homily of Pope Benedict XVI,

August 15, 2012

Let us rejoice in the Lord and

celebrate this feast in honor of

the Virgin Mary, at whose

assumption the angels rejoice,

giving praise to the Son of God!

MASS SCHEDULE FOR

THIS HOLY DAY OF

OBLIGATION

MONDAY, AUGUST 14 5:30pm (Vigil)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15 7am, 8am, 12:10pm, 5:30pm,

and 7pm (en español)

Please note that there will be

no 11am Mass or Confessions.

“The Most Blessed Virgin Mary,

when the course of her earthly

life was completed, was taken

up body and soul into the glory

of heaven, where she already

shares in the glory of her Son’s

Resurrection, anticipating the

resurrection of all members of

his Body.”

—Catechism of the Catholic

Church 974.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

Are you:

Interested in becoming Catholic?

A Catholic who wishes to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?

Then RCIA is for you!

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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process for adults who desire to explore the Catholic faith and to become fully initiated members of the Catholic Church. The goal of the RCIA process is full, conscious, and active participation in the Catholic way of life. RCIA helps adults to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, become familiar with Catholic teachings and practices, and get to know the faith community in preparation for making the conscious choice to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.

If you are interested in learning more and/or beginning RCIA, please plan to attend:

WHAT: RCIA TIME: 7PM TO 9PM

DATE: WEDNESDAYS PLACE: NORTH CONFERENCE ROOM

(Accessible through the glass-and-iron door at the base of the driveway Leading into the public parking garage to the right of the front of the Cathedral)

No RSVP required!

RCIA meets weekly every Wednesday.

Contact: Theresa Prymuszewski, Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation tprymuszewski@stmatthewscathedral.org

CATHEDRAL OF ST. MATTHEW THE APOSTLE ● 1725 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE NW ● WASHINGTON DC 20036 202.587.5139 ● www.stmatthewscathedral.org

H a p p y 7 5 t h , M s g r. J a m e s o n !

Join parishioners and friends on the weekend of

August 19 - 20 to celebrate the 75th birthday of our beloved

Cathedral Rector, Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson!

_____________________________

All are welcome as Msgr. Jameson celebrates a

75th Birthday Mass

on Sunday, August 20 at 11:30am.

Join us also at receptions in the Great Hall after

the 5:30pm Vigil Mass on Saturday, August 19th and after

all Masses on Sunday, August 20th.

Don’t miss your chance to hug the Rector

a day or two after his August 18th birthday!

CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MATTHEW THE APOSTLE | 1725 Rhode Island Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036

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¡Feliz Día en su 75 Cumpleaños, Mons. Jameson!

¡Únanse a los feligreses y amigos el fin de semana del

20 de Agosto para celebrar el 75 cumpleaños de nuestro querido

Rector de la Catedral, Mons. W. Ronald Jameson!

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Todos son bienvenidos a la celebración de su

Misa de su 75 cumpleaños El domingo 20 de Agosto a las 11:30 de la mañana

Únanse también a las recepciones en el Great Hall después de la

Misa de Vigilia el sábado 19 de Agosto y después de todas las

Misas el domingo, 20 de Agosto

¡No pierda la oportunidad de abrazar al Rector

un día o dos después de su cumpleaños el 18 de Agosto!

CATEDRAL DE SAN MATEO APÓSTOL | 1725 Rhode Island Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036

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Looking for a convenient way to support our parish offertory?

Faith Direct is the innovative solution that allows you to support our parish using electronic funds transfer from either a credit card or bank account. It is a hassle-free, simple solution for today’s busy families. Sign up using the enrollment form on the other side or go online to www.faithdirect.net and use our parish code DC284 to enroll today!

How does Faith Direct work?

Faith Direct is a secure system that works directly with your bank or credit card–much the same as other direct payments you may have set up for utility bills or mortgage payments.

When do transactions take place? Transactions take place once per month on the 4th or the next business day. The total amount of your gifts for that current month (both offertory & second/special collections) will be debited in one monthly total. The Cathedral will receive the funds 4 business days later.

Can I stop, increase, or decrease my payment at any time? Yes, by calling Faith Direct at 1-866-507-8757 (toll free) by emailing info@faithdirect.net, or by logging in to your account through www.faithdirect.net.

How does the Cathedral benefit from my participation with Faith Direct?

The Cathedral will see a substantial increase in net revenue, a decrease in administrative costs, and a clearer picture of cash flow for their needs.

If you have any questions about the Faith Direct program, please call 1-866-507-8757 {toll free} or send an email to info@faithdirect.net,

or contact Pam Erwin at the Rectory at 202-347-3215 x537 or perwin@stmatthewscathedral.org.

Enrollment Form

Faith Direct . Attention: Enrollment . P.O. Box 7101 . Merrifield, VA 22116-7101 . 1-866-507-8757 {toll free} . www.faithdirect.net

Name(s): (please print)

Street Address:

City/State/Zip Code:

Telephone: E-mail:

❑ Name as I/we would like it to appear on Offertory Cards:❑ I do not wish to receive Offertory Cards to place in the collection basket as a sign of my electronic giving.

If you choose to enroll by mail, you can contact Faith Direct at 1-866-507-8757 {toll-free} to set up online access to your account.

Signature: X Date:

I would like to enroll in the Faith Direct program. I understand that my total monthly contribution amount will be transferreddirectly from my bank account or credit/debit card as stated above, a record of my gifts will appear on my bank or card statement,and my transfers will begin next month. I understand that I can increase, decrease or suspend my giving by contacting FaithDirect toll free at 1-866-507-8757. {All gifts provided to your Church originating as Automated Clearing House transactions comply with U.S. law.}

For Bank Account Debit: Please return this completed form and a voided check to Faith Direct Enrollment.

For Credit/Debit Card: Please complete the following… ❑ VISA ❑ MasterCard ❑ American Express ❑ Discover

Credit/Debit Card #: Expiration Date:

Church Envelope #:

To enroll online, use code

below or scan here:

If you have any questions about the Faith Direct program, please contact us at 1-866-507-8757 {toll free} or info@faithdirect.net.

CDC284

E-GIVING ENROLLMENT FORM

Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle

1725 Rhode Island Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20036

Weekly Offertory Gift: $____________

“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace.” (Peter 4:10)

You may also choose to give to the following second and special collections as part of the regular monthly transaction.

COLLECTION

q Cathedral Maintenance

q Music Ministry

q Poor Box/Outreach

q Solemnity of Mary

q Church Missions within the US/

Archdiocese of Military Services

q Churches in the Developing World

q Ash Wednesday

q Catholic Relief Services

q Holy Thursday

q Holy Land

q Easter Flowers

q Easter Sunday

(In addition to regular Sunday gift)

AMOUNT MONTH

$________ Monthly

$________ Monthly

$________ Monthly

$________ January

$________ January

$________ February

$________ March

$________ March

$________ March/April

$________ March/April

$________ March/April

$________ March/April

COLLECTION

q Dome at National Shrine

q Holy Father

q Catholic Communications &

Human Development

q Assumption

q Catholic University

q Propagation of the Faith/

World Missions

q All Saints Day

q All Souls Day *

q Archdiocesan Priests' Retirement

q Retirement Fund for Religious

q Immaculate Conception

q Christmas Flowers

q Christmas

AMOUNT MONTH

$________ May

$________ June

$________ August

$________ August

$________ September

$________ October

$________ November

$________ November

$________ November

$________ December

$________ December

$________ December

$________ December

* Please call the church at 202-347-3215 with the names of your intentions for this collection.

I would like to enroll in the Faith Direct program for the benefit of the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle. I understand that my total monthly

contribution amount will be transferred directly from my checking account or credit card as stated above, a record of my gifts will appear on my bank

or credit card statement, and my transfers will begin on the 4th or next business day of the month following my enrollment. I understand that I can

increase, decrease, or suspend my giving by contacting Faith Direct toll free at 1-866-507-8757. {All gifts provided to your Church originating as Automated Clearing House transactions comply with US law.}

Process my gifts on the: q 4th or q 15th of the month (please check only one box)

(Note: The total amount will be determined by the number of

Sundays in the month. Some months have 5 Sundays.)