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CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MATTHEW THE APOSTLE, WASHINGTON, D.C. NOVEMBER 25, 2012
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in the fullness of time, a heavenly King was born and lived among us. The angel told his mother, Mary: “The Lord God will give him the throne of David” (Luke 1:32). When this King entered Jerusalem the people shouted: “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” (19:38).
Jesus’ kingship is so powerful that even unbelievers like Pilate proclaimed this truth. “Behold, your king!” he cried out during Jesus’ trial (John 19:14). Then, when Jesus was raised from the dead, he taught his disciples “about the kingdom of God” (Acts 1:3). And on the day of Pentecost, Peter announced that Jesus was now raised and had been “exalted to the right hand of God” (2:33).
Jesus is King over all creation—and we are citizens of his kingdom. As St. Paul said, God the Father has “delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son” (Colossians 1:13). Finally, in his vision of the end of time, John saw Jesus coming from heaven, the “Lord of lords and king of kings” who will overpower every one of our enemiesand bring us into the new Jerusalem (Revelation 17:14).
This is our King. This is the One who will return and beckon each of us: “Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world” (Matthew 25:34).
“Lord Jesu you as the King over all creation.” Taken from The Word Among Us, November 2012, Vol. 31, Number 10: Used with
permission.
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THIS WEEK’S READINGS Sunday 25th Dn 7:13‐14 / Rv 1:5‐8 / Jn 18:33‐37
Monday 26th Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
‐5Tuesday 27th
Rv 14:1‐3,4 / Lk 21:1‐4
Wednesday 28 Rv 14:14‐19 / Lk 21:5‐11 th
Thursday 29th Rv 18:1‐2,21 Rv 15:1‐4 / Lk 21:12‐19‐23; 19:1‐3,9 / Lk 21:20‐28
Friday 30th Rom 10:9 ‐18 / Mt 4:18‐22
aturday 1st St. Andrew
unday 2nd S Rv 22:1‐7 / Lk 21:34‐36 S Je 33:14‐16 / 1 Thes 3:12―4:2 / First Sunday of Advent Lk 21:25‐28,34‐36
LECTURAS DE HOY
n la historia de la salvación, el concepto de “rey” ha tenido diferentes significados para diferentes pueblos.
Para los gentiles tenía una connotación política. Pilato, que era juez y representante del emperador romano, increpó a Jesús: “¿Eres tú el rey de los judíos?” (Juan 18,33), pregunta que encerraba un significado puramente político. Para los judíos, en cambio, el concepto era distinto. Su Mesías‐Rey tendría una misión religiosa centrada en torno al pacto del pueblo escogido con Dios, para librarlos de la domina‐
ción romana y “restaurar… el reino de Israel” (Hechos 1,6). Jesús explicó que su condición de rey no implicaba expectativa política alguna: “Mi reino no es de este mundo… Yo vine al mundo para decir lo que es la verdad. Y todo
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s los que pertenecen a la verdad, me escuchan” (Juan 18,36‐37).
Cristo vino para llevar a todo ser humano al conocimiento de la verdad de que Él es el Mesías, el Hijo de Dios, y que la salvación se obtiene por la fe en Él. Los que escuchan y aceptan su palabra y la dejan arraigar en ellos, experimentan el Reino de Dios en el corazón y pueden ser instrumentos para edificar “el reino de la verdad y la vida, el reino de la santidad y la gracia, el reino de la justicia, el amo e r y la paz” (Prefacio de la Solemnidad dJesucristo, Rey del Universo).
Cristo Rey inaugura el reinado de Dios entre los hombres. Es el reino espiritual de la verdad y la vida, la santidad, la gracia, la justicia, el amor y la paz. Por tanto, para vivir como leales súbditos de Jesús, tenemos que aceptar de todo corazón la obra que Él vino a cumplir. Como ciudadanos del Reino de Dios por la fe y el Bautismo, aclamemos a Cristo Jesús como glorioso y majestuoso Rey del Universo, Soberano de todo el pueblo de Dios y Cabeza de la Iglesia.
“Señor, Tú eres nuestro Rey de reyes y Señor de señores, a Ti toda alabanza y adoración, porque eres digno de ser amado, bendecido, exaltado y glorificado en lo más alto del cielo y en medio de todos los ángeles y arcángeles.”
Escogida con el permiso de La Palabra Entre Nosotros, Vol. 31, Número 9: noviembre 2012.
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OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
CATHEDRAL CALENDAR NOV 25 – DEC 2
SUNDAY 25—Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. The parish offices are closed.
MONDAY 26—The Liturgy Committee
meets at 6:45pm in the West Conference Room. The Social Justice & Community Services Committee meets at 6:45pm in the East Conference Room. Your Talent for A Greater Purpose meets at 7p ce m in the North ConferenRoom.
TUESDAY 27—The Faith Formation rth Committee meets at 7pm in the No
Conference Room. El Grupo de Oración en Español se reunirá a las 7 de la tarde en el salón de conferencias del Oeste.
WEDNESDAY 28—Breaking Open the Word meets at 7pm in the West Conference Room.
THURSDAY 29—Legión de María se reunirá a las 6:30 de la tarde en el salón de conferencias del Este. The Cities for Life talk is given in the North Conference Room at 6:30pm. FRIDAY 30—The Cities for Life prayer vigil for prisoners on death row is held in the C hedral at 6:30pm, followed by
at a reception.
SATURDAY 1—First Saturday Devotions are held after the 12:10pm Mass, followed by Hospitality in the West Conference Room.
A prayer vigil for Word Aids Day is held after the 5:30pm Mass, followed by refreshments. NDAY 2—First Sunday of AdventSU . A second collection for Cathedral maintenance is taken at all Masses. Hospitality receptions are held after all
North Masses except 7am in theConference Room. Las clases de Catequesis, Catecumenado y Catequesis Familiar continúan a las 11:00 de la mañana. A concert by Voix de Femmes is held at 7pm in the Cathedral.
NEWS AND NOTES
THE SEASON OF HOPE & PREPARATION Next Sunday, December 2 is the first Sunday of the Holy Season of Advent. Among the many ways to pr n are epare to receive Christ during this holy seasothese:
e ‐ Commit to daily prayer, weekly visits to thBlessed Sacrament or daily Mass when the Spirit moves you. ‐ Attend our Advent Day of Recollection on December 8, when we al Day of so celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (a HolyObligation). ‐ Reconcile with the Father, the Church and yourself in the
Sacrament of Reconciliation. Join us for an Advent Penance Service on Tu s esday, December 18, Come Home for Christmas (check next week’bulletin or the parish website for details).
‐ Give to St. Matthew’s Adopt‐a‐Family program or perform otherworks of charity. ‐ Plan for daily spiritual reading. Pick up that classic that you put aside, check the parish website front page for a link to brief daily re flections, or pick up the Advent edition of Five Minutes with the Wordat the church entrance. Please also pick up an Advent & Christmas brochure listing liturgies nd events, at the church entrance or in the pews. Take extra to share ith family and friends as you make your holiday rounds!
aw
FIRST SATURDAY On Saturday, December 1 all are welcome to participate in First aturday Devotions after the 12:10pm Mass, followed by Hospitality in he West Conference Room. St
PRAYER VIGIL FOR WORLD AIDS DAY Join St. Matthew's parishioners and friends on Saturday, December 1 for a prayer vigil for World AIDS Day on the steps of the Cathedral following the 5:30pm Mass, followed by refreshments.
SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Saturday, December 8 is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be at 5:30pm (Vigil) on Friday, December 7 and at 8am and 12:10pm on
is Saturday, December 8. All are welcome to join us for this feast thatso fittingly celebrated during Advent. “The feast of the pure and sinless Conception of the Virgin Mary, which is a fundamental preparation for the Lord’s coming into the world, harmonizes perfectly with many of the salient themes of Advent. This feast also makes references to the long messianic waiting for the Saviour’s birth and recalls events and prophecies from the Old estament, which also are used in the Liturgy of Advent.” (Directory on opular Piety and the Liturgy, 102) TP
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE All are welcome to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe here at the Cathedral on Sunday, December 9 at the 1pm Spanish Mass, followed by refreshments and music in the West Conference Room.
CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MATTHEW THE APOSTLE, WASHINGTON, D.C. NOVEMBER 25, 2012
FAITH FORMATION
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: YOUR TALENT FOR A GREATER PURPOSE
St. Matthew’s offered a pilot course this summer on finding meaningful work and carrying out a successful job search. The course grew into a delightful and engaging 35‐plus person community. The course has returned on Mondays from 6:45 to 8:30pm in the North Conference Room, revamped and with a slightly broader focus than just jobs and work. The dates and topics for the remaining weeks of the car
urrent course e as follows: Monday, November 26 – Setting Work
Goals Basedand Life on Good Counsel
Monday, December 3 – Managing Uncertainty and Moving Forward
If you cannot make both, join us when you are able. You can find the group on www.facebook.com/groups/ stmattsclass/ or email course facilitator Hiranya Fernando at hiranyaf22@ gmail.com for more information.
BECOMING CATHOLIC
For those who are thinking about becoming Catholic, St. Matthew’s offers Inquiry, an ongoing conversation about the faith, on the second Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30pm in the East Conference Room. Inquiry is the first step for those who are discerning their commitment to full initiation in the Catholic Church. The next Inquiry will be Wednesday, December 12. For more nformation, contact Heather Kinney at [email protected]. ih
BOOK CLUB: THE HOBBIT Please join the Book Club on Monday, December 10 when we discuss JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit. Tolkien's tale takes place in Middle Earth before the events of Lord of the Rings and chronicles the adventures of Bilbo Baggins and his traveling companions. The Book Club meets at 6:45pm in the West Conference Room. Contact Paul Zummo at [email protected] with any questions.
STEWARDSHIP
Just as grace is a participation in the life of God, so stewardship is a participation in the abundance of God. The realization that all we have is a gift from God is a lesson of the Holy Spirit. It calls us to a life of discipleship, to finding ways to give back to the hungry, the needy, the homebound, and the unborn. Here at St. Matthew’s, we have a multitude of ministries doing just that. To help you in your Stewardship Journey of Faith and to more
efficiently administer electronic giving, we offer Faith Direct, a convenient, secure, and environmentally friendly way to become more responsible stewards of treasure. With FaithDirect, you can structure your giving to more truly reflect the value you place on your faith and onlif God’s many gifts and blessings. Your participation provides a eline for our ministries to the needy and less fortunate. For more information or to enroll, visit www.faithdirect.net, call
Faith Direct at 866‐507‐8757 (toll‐free) or contact Pam Erwin at [email protected] or 202‐ 587‐5150. Our parish code s DC284. i
MUSIC
SAINT MATTHEW’S FESTIVAL SINGERS AUDITIONS Every year we invite experienced singers of the parish to join the Schola Cantorum for our Advent Lessons and Carols and Christmas Eve Mass. Singers must be able to attend all prior rehearsals, but are not obligated to sing for both liturgies. We are looking for singers with an ability to read music, a pleasant voice, previous choral experience, and a commitment to wo ligently and cof elow:
rk di ooperatively. The schedule
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Monday and December 10, 6:45–8:45pm – ReheWednesdays, December 5 and December 12, 7:45–9pm – Rehe
cember 16, s and Carols rival)
Sunday, De 7:30–9pm – Advent Lesson
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Monday, , 7:15–8:45pm – Rehearsal Wednesda 19, 7:15–8:45pm – Rehearsal Monday, December 24, 9:15–11:15pm – for the 10pm Mass (8pm arrival)
o schedule an audition or for more information, contact Tom Stehle t Ta [email protected] or 202‐587‐5141.
YOUNG ADULTS C†YA for Supper Thursday, November 29 – 7pm – Ping Pong Dim Sum (1 Dupont Circle NW / Dupont Metro) – The Cathedral Young Adults invite you, friends, and fellow foodies to get to know one another while enjoying dumplings and other Asian small plates. Don’t miss this last supper of 2012! RSVP to Jillian at [email protected] by Monday, November 26. C†YA at Pizza Sunday, December 2 – after 5:30pm Mass – North Conference Room Join the Young Adults and parishioners for free food and fellowship after Mass. Contact: Jillian at [email protected].
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
NOTICIAS DE LA PARROQUIA
S DE LA SEMANA LECTURADomingo 25 Dn 7:13‐14 / Apoc 1:5‐8 / Jn 18:33‐37
Lunes 26 Jesucristo Rey del Universo
AMartes 27
poc 14:1‐3,4‐5 / Lc 21:1‐4
Miércoles 28 Apoc 14:14‐19 / Lc 21:5‐11
Jueves 29 :1‐2,21‐ Apoc 15:1‐4 / Lc 21:12‐19 23; 19:1‐3,9 / Lc 21:20‐28
Viernes 30 Ro Apoc 18
San Andrés
m 10:9‐18 / Mt 4:18‐22
Sábado 1 2 Apoc 2 :1‐7 / Lc 21:34‐36
Domingo 2 Jer 33:14‐16 / 1 Tes 3:12―4:2 / Lc 21:25‐28,34‐36 Primer Domingo de Adviento
SOBRES PARA LOS DIFUNTOS
Tradicionalmente nosotros los católicos recordamos a nuestros seres difuntos de una forma especial en el mes de Noviembre, o mes de los difuntos, en los bancos de la Catedral encontrarán unos sobres. En estos sobres pueden poner los nombres de sus difuntos. Los puede poner en la cesta de la colecta o traer a la rectoría. Estos sobres se pondrán en el altar de la Capilla Nupcial, cuyas ntenciones serán recordadas en las misas durante el mes de oviembre. in
SOLEMNIDAD DE LA INMACULADA CONCEPCION El sábado 8 de diciembre es la Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción, día de precepto. Las Misas se celebrarán a las 8:00 de la mañana, 12:10 del mediodía, la Vigilia es el viernes 7 de diciembre a las 5:30 de la tarde todas las misas serán en ingles.
GRUPO DE ORACIÓN El grupo de oración se reúne los martes a las 7:00 de la tarde, en el salón de conferencias del Oeste. El objetivo del grupo es profundizar en nuestra fe por medio de las Sagradas Escrituras. Para más información llame a Fátima al 202‐347‐3215 X543.
FIESTA DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALU
Venga y únase a nosotros a la celebración de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe aquí en la Catedral en la misa de español a la 1 de la tarde el domingo 9 de diciembre. Después de la misa habrá refrescos y música en el sa
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lón de conferencias del Oeste. ¡Todos están invitados! También la misa anual en honor a la Virgen de
Guadalupe será el sábado 15 de diciembre a las 2:30 de la tarde en las Basílica del Santuario Nacional de la Inmaculada Concepción (400 Michigan Ave, NE). La procesión anual saldrá del Santuario del Sagrado Corazón (3211 Pine St., NW) a las 12 del mediodía hacia la Basílica. El Obispo Martin D. Holly, será el principal celebrante y el Obispo Francisco González, SF el concelebrante. El padre Agustín Mateo Ayala será el homilista. Todos estamos invitados. Para más información, llamar al 301‐853‐4561.
RESPECT LIFE
“Any politics of human life must work to resist the violence of war and the scandal of capital punishment. Any politics of human dignity must seriously address issues of racism, poverty, hunger, employment, education, housing and health care.” (Living the Gospel of Life, 23) REFLECT ti‐ION. Care for human life is mulfaceted. PRAYER. Lord, as progress is made for h n and uman rights, may all people, borunborn, reap the benefit. (ProLife Reflections for Every Day, 171)
AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
DAY OF PRAYER AND HEALING Have you experienced shame, isolation, or fear after abortion? You are not alone. Any woman who has gone through the abortion experience, is invited to attend a Day of Prayer and Healing on December 1. You will find the Sacraments, a caring retreat team, a witness talk, and a non‐judgmental atmosphere to heal from the shame and other negative emotions that come after abortion. Location is confidential. For more information, contact Julia Shelava at Project Rachel Ministry, sponsored by the rchdiocese of Washington at 301‐853‐565 or [email protected]. A4 FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
All are invited to join Bishop Martin D. Holley as principal celebrant, Bishop Francisco Gonzalez, SF as concelebrant and Rev. Fr. Agustín Mateo Ayala as homilist at the annual archdiocesan celebration honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe (sign‐language interpreted), on Saturday, December 15, 2:30pm at the Basilica
of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (400 Michigan Ave., NE). The procession from the Shrine of the Sacred Heart (3211 Pine St., NW) to the Basilica will begin at 12 Noon. For more information, call 301‐853‐4561.
CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MATTHEW THE APOSTLE, WASHINGTON, D.C. NOVEMBER 25, 2012
MASS INTENTION S
Sunday, November 25 alado 7am – Rosie Padilla Reg
8:30am – Julie Trocchio (living) 10am – Charles Matzen
kova & Family 11:30am – Frantiska Lys
toro (living)
1pm – Dolores Villauls 5:30pm – All So
Monday, November 26 7am – All Souls 8am – Conrad Sabelino 12:10pm – George Gardner
do 5:30pm – Rosie Padilla RegalaTuesday, November 27
egalado
7am – Rosie Padilla R8am – Brigitte & Nicole Kekeh 12:10pm – All Souls
g) 5:30pm – Rodney Wilson (livinovember
ado Wednesday, N 28
7am – Rosie Padilla Regala antos
8am – Milena River12:10pm – Daniel S
ls 5:30pm – All SouThursday, November 29
7am – All Souls 8am – Cyd Esquivel 12:10pm – Anne E. O’Keefe
5:30pm – Leonora San Agustin30Friday, November
7am – Rosie Padilla Regalado (living) R. Smith (living)
8am – Robert Mora12:10pm – Michael5:30pm – All Souls
Saturday, December 1 8 am – Bertha Desorcy 12:10pm – The Macri family (living) 5:30pm – Frantiska Lyskova & Family (living)
Sunday, December 2 7am – All Parishioners 8:30am – Ruth M. Coughlin
zechowski da (living)
10am – Walter & Mary Orn
11:30am – Francis Prebe1pm – Francisco De León5:30pm – Cesar A. Pena
To arrange a Mass intention, speak to our receptionist in the Rectory. There is no fee but an offering is customary. Intentions are reserved in advance so particular
dates may be unavailable. Se les recuerda a todas las personas
que deseen ofrecer misas por sus difuntos, que tienen que reservarlas por lo menos con tres meses de antelación debido a que
solo tenemos una misa en español.
MARRIAGE
Couples who are interested in celebrating the Sacrament of Marriage at the Cathedral are encouraged to visit the parish website to review our guidelines for weddings. The next step is to call the Rectory 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 ceremony 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.
BAPTISM
Parents who wish to have their child baptized at the Cathedral should contact the Baptismal Coordinator at the Rectory at [email protected] or 202‐347‐3215 x555. Parents are encouraged to make contact with us at least six (6) months in advance of a desired baptismal date, at which time they may ask for the priest of their choice to perform the Baptism. This early contact enables parents to be scheduled for the necessary sacramental formation session before the child’s baptism and allows time for sponsors to obtain letters from their parish pastor.
VISITS & TOURS
People from around the country and around the world are drawn to the Cathedral by its history, art and architecture and its invitation to prayer and worship. We invite you to plan a visit or pilgrimage—all are welcome. Schedule a guided tour or to take a self‐guided tour using the color brochures available at the Cathedral entrance. Contact us at 202‐587‐5143 or mhurley@ stmatthewscathedral.org.
WELCOMING ALL
For wheelchair access to the Cathedral, enter the driveway to the parking garage next to the Cathedral. Ring the buzzer at the Conference Center door at the bottom of the driveway to enter. Take the elevator to the Cathedral level. A sign language interpreter is present at the Sunday 11:30am Mass and special liturgies through‐out the year. An induction loop is provided for the benefit of hearing aid users. To take advantage of the induction loop, sit in pews B1, B3, A1 or A3 and switch your hearing aid to "T."
CHRISTMAS CARDS & GIFT ITEMS
St. Matthew's is pleased to offer a 48‐page souvenir book on our beautiful Cathedral church. The book features the Cathedral's history, art and architecture vividly portrayed through photographs by local photographer, Neil Greentree. Also available are sets of six note cards picturing the art of the Cathedral, boxed sets of ten
Christmas cards featuring St. Matthew's Crèche, Christmas ornaments
e and several CD recordings of thCathedral’s Schola Cantorum. Items may be purchased in the Rectory during office hours or by contacting us at gharrington@ stmatthewscathedral.org or 202‐347‐3215. The Rectory is open Monday through Thursday from 9am until 8pm and Friday through Sunday from 9am until 4pm. MasterCard and Visa are accepted.
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Sunday, november 25, 2012 Solemnity of our lord JeSuS ChriSt, King of the univerSe; national bible WeeK beginSThe way, the truth, and the lifeIn 1940 some nondenominational businessmen
started a group to encourage Bible reading. They were convinced that daily scripture reflection would generate a positive force in a troubled world. They prepared a radio program to kick off the first National Bible Week scheduled for December 8-14, 1941. Pearl Harbor had just been bombed; the world could use some hope. National Bible Week now begins on the Sunday after Thanksgiving each year. Consider participating by taking up a book of the Bible you’ve always been curious about, or gather a group of friends by email and take turns sharing a favorite pas-sage for contemplation.
Today’s readings: Daniel 7:13-14; Revelation 1:5-8; John 18:33b-37 (161)“Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.”
monday, november 26Generosity is not for saleStrolling through the crooked, crowded, exciting streets of the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem, you’ll see vendors hawking every imagin-able treasure. Spices from the Orient, silks of India, beauty prod-ucts made with Dead Sea salts, prayer shawls of every description. You can buy almost anything there, including “the widow’s mite,” according to the sandwich board in front of an archeologically minded coin shop. Whether or not the coins are authentic to the time of Jesus, the one thing you can never acquire from any shop is the spirit of generosity that humble woman in the gospel story demonstrated. Is your generosity big enough to impress Jesus?
Today’s readings: Revelation 14:1-3, 4b-5; Luke 21:1-4 (503)“I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest.”
tueSday, november 27Time’s upAt the close of each church year, Catholics get a little apocalyptic in their focus. While it’s in the fine print of mortality that someday we’ll face the final hour of this life, it’s a thought we keep under wraps most of the time. Yet the hour of the Reaper is coming: How prepared are you to be “reaped”? The church invites you to practice the daily examination of conscience to consider the harvest of each day, both the chaff and the grain of your efforts. (Search for an examination of conscience online.) Consider today: What fruits have you gathered to present to the Lord?
Today’s readings: Revelation 14:14-19; Luke 21:5-11 (504)“Use your sickle and reap the harvest, for the time to reap has come.”
WedneSday, november 28That’s a lot to askWhat if someone told you that to accomplish an important task you would almost certainly be persecuted, tried, and imprisoned in the process? That you would be betrayed by members of your own family? That to do what you have to do others will hate you, even try to kill you? Is that a challenge you would take up? Yet it’s exactly what Jesus said would happen to those who followed him. Christ’s dire predictions, however, came with a promise as well—which still applies today: In the end, if you hold on, he will be there to save you.
Today’s readings: Revelation 15:1-4; Luke 21:12-19 (505)“By your perseverance you will secure your lives.”
thurSday, november 29Put an end to gloom and doomEach new generation has its heralds of doom reading signs in every calamity that the end is near. But rest assured, the end-times are not our concern. Our commission is to stand amid the chaos and “give birth to a dancing star,” to quote Nieztsche at his poetical best. Our choice is always to embrace life—a gift freely given to us by One who loves us. So ignore those who speak the language of scarcity and gloom. They want you to live small, fear-filled lives. “Stand erect,” Jesus says. “Drink from my cup.” Do this, and you will be satisfied and most surely saved.
Today’s readings: Revelation 18:1-2, 21-23; 19: 1-3, 9a; Luke21:20-28 (506)“Stand erect and raise your hands because your redemption is at hand.”
friday, november 30 feaSt of andreW, apoStle“Call me first!”It probably wasn’t easy for Saint Andrew to be an apostle alongside his famous brother on whom Jesus chose to build his church. He probably heard “oh, you’re Peter’s brother” a thou-sand times! Yet Andrew himself had a lot of cred—after all, he was one of the first apostles, and the Orthodox Christian tradi-tion has given him the title “First-Called,” a reference to when Andrew, initially a disciple of John the Baptist, recognized Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah. While you may not have the formal title apostle, God has called you to draw close to God and to love and serve God and God’s people. In what ways are you living out your truest identity as “First-Called”?
Today’s readings: Romans 10:9-18; Matthew 4:18-22 (684)“ ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring the good news!’ ”
Saturday, deCember 1 feaSt of the bleSSed virgin maryChange is in the airThe start of December can feel like the beginning of winter, though the official change of season is 20 days away. Gone are the colors of autumn. Ahead is the gray but no less striking bareness of winter. On the traditional weekday to remember the Blessed Virgin Mary, think of all the changes she experienced. She received the news of her unexpected pregnancy in a most unusual way. She saw her son turn from his family of origin to embrace a wider community of any and all who would follow him. She lived to endure the terrible ordeal of losing a child, but with the other disciples she came to know he was still alive, in a different way, and still present, and would be forever. What have been the big, perhaps unexpected, changes in your life? What changes do you want to make now?
Today’s readings: Revelation 22:1-7; Luke 21:34-36 (508)“Nothing accursed will be found anymore.”
THE COMMUNITY OF SANT’EGIDIO
invites you to
No Justice without Life
Thursday, November 29, 2012 6:30—8:30 PM North Conference Room, Cathedral of St. Matthew, 1725 Rhode Island NW, Washington, DC
A discussion panel co-sponsored by
The Community of Sant’Egidio and the St. Matthew’s Social Justice and Community Services Committee
Speakers:
Andrea Bartoli Community of Sant'Egidio and Dean, Drucie French Cumbie Chair of Conflict Analysis and Resolution,
George Mason University
Abraham J. Bonowitz Director of Affiliate Support,
National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
Karen Clifton Executive Director,
Catholic Mobilizing Network to End the Death Penalty
Richard Dieter Executive Director,
Death Penalty Information Center
Vicki Schieber
Murder Victims' Families for Human Rights
Space is limited. Please RSVP at [email protected]
**** ALSO: JOIN US FOR PRAYER ON NOVEMBER 30 On November 30 at 6:30 pm the Community of Sant'Egidio in Washington will hold a special pray for prisoners on death row in solidarity with other Sant’Egidio communities around the world. All are welcome to the St. Matthew’s sanctuary for this event. No RSVP required.
Cities for Life–Cities against the Death Penalty, promoted by the Community of Sant’Egidio every November, marks the efforts of Sant’Egidio and an international coalition of anti-death penalty organizations to abolish the death penalty worldwide. For more information: www.santegidio.org
Advent Afternoon of Reflection
Sunday, December 1, 2012 3:30 pm 5:30 pm
Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle (We will begin in the Mary Chapel on the left)
Join the Cathedral Young Adults for an afternoon for a guided Advent meditation, personal reflection, rosary and opportunity for confession. We will end in time for all to
attend the 5:30 pm Mass.
For further information or to RSVP please contact: Tiffany Waits at [email protected]
dvent prepares us for Christmas, the celebration of theChrist Child coming to us in Bethlehem, and calls us to
direct our hearts and minds to await Christ’s coming againat the end of time.
This year’s Advent Day of Recollection falls on theSolemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the BlessedVirgin Mary. On this day, Catholics celebrate that Mary,from the moment of her conception, was without sin inanticipation of her cooperation with God in theIncarnation.
Father,The image of the Virgin is found in your Church.
Mary had a faith that your Spirit preparedand a love that never knew sin,
for you kept her sinlessfrom the first moment of her conception.Trace in our actions the lines of her love,
in our hearts her readiness of faith.Prepare once again a world
for your Son who lives and reigns with youand the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Amen.
[from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers]
Sister Helen Scarry, RJM, DMin is the Roman Catholic Chaplain inCampus Ministry at Georgetown University responsible for ministeringto the spiritual needs and programs related to the students, faculty andstaff of the School of Nursing and Health Studies and the MedicalSchool; coordinating various ministry and liturgical programs for theseSchools; collaborating with and being a supportive team member of theIgnatian Retreat Program; and representing Campus Ministry ondesignated student affairs committees, service projects and activities ofthe entire campus faith community.
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DATE:SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 8, 2012
TIME:9:00AM – 1:00PM
(includes 12:10pm Mass)
PLACE:NORTH CONFERENCE
ROOM
All are welcome!No cost to attend…
donations accepted & appreciated
CATHEDRAL OFST. MATTHEW THE
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1725 Rhode Island Avenue NWWashington DC 20036
202-347-3215www.stmatthewscathedral.org
Metro: Red Line to Dupont Circle(south exit) or Farragut North (LStreet exit)Parking Street parking or $5 flat feein garage to right of Cathedral
Please RSVP no later thanSunday, December 2 [email protected].
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St. Matthew’s Cathedral Adopt-A-Family Program
Christmas 2012 St. Matthew’s is again sponsoring the Adopt-A-Family program to provide assistance to low-income families in our parish community. We help meet families’ basic needs by providing grocery certificates, household items, clothing, and toys for the children, among other gifts. Last year we provided over 1,000 gifts to 34 families. You can help by participating in the Giving Tree during Masses in November or by making a financial contribution:
1) To participate in the Giving Tree, choose as many gift tags as you like from the table in the back of the Cathedral after mass the weekends of November 10th & 11th, November 17th & 18th, November 24th and 25th. Please purchase the specific item(s), and return wrapped gift(s) as described on the cards.
2) You can make a financial contribution of any amount. Checks are welcome!
Please write checks to St. Matthew’s Cathedral (add “Adopt-A-Family” in the note line) and put your donation in an envelope clearly marked Adopt-A-Family Christmas. Envelopes are available in the back of the Cathedral.
You can drop off the envelopes in the baskets at the back of the Cathedral after mass the weekends of November 10th & 11th, November 17th & 18th, November 24th and 25th. Your financial contribution can also be sent directly to the Rectory.
We would like to receive donations by December 9th to allow time for shopping before Christmas. Any donations that we receive above what is needed for Christmas will be used to assist the families with grocery gift cards and other emergency assistance during the year. For more information, please contact Fr. Evelio or Pam Quinn at [email protected]
What would Christmas be without your help?
La Catedral de San Mateo
y el Programa de Adopte-Una-Familia
Navidad 2012
La Catedral de San Mateo otra vez está fomentando el programa de Adopte-Una-Familia para que las familias de nuestra parroquia que la necesiten, reciban apoyo. Al regalar artículos para la casa, tarjetas de regalos, ropa, juguetes para los niños, y otros regalos, les ayudamos a estas familias con las necesidades básicas que afrontan las familias de nuestra comunidad. En 2011 regalamos más que 1,000 regalos para 34 familias.
Usted tiene dos maneras de apoyar este programa; participar en nuestro Árbol de Dando/Giving Tree durante las misas en noviembre o hacer una contribución monetaria.
1) Para apoyar las familias como parte del Árbol de Dando/Giving Tree, escoja una carta (o más) de la mesa en el vestíbulo de la catedral después de las misas en estos fines de semana de noviembre: 10 & 11, 17 &18, y 24 & 25. Por favor compre los regalos específicos y déjelos envueltos como dicho en las cartas.
2) Si prefiere, Ud. Puede donar una contribución monetaria de cualquier cantidad. Aceptamos cheques y dinero afectivo también. Favor de escribir los cheques a “St. Matthew’s Cathedral” (por favor añada “Adopt-A-Family” en el cheque) y ponga su donación en un sobre marcado Adopt-A-Family Christmas. Los sobres para sus donaciones también están en el vestíbulo de la catedral.
Por favor deje los sobres en las canastas que también van a estar en el vestíbulo después de las misas en estos fines de semana de noviembre: 10 & 11, 17 &18, y 24 & 25. También se puede mandar las donaciones monetarias a la rectoría.
Les pedimos que entreguen sus contribuciones (monetarias y de regalos) el 9 de diciembre para que podamos comprar lo que nos falta para cumplir. Cualquier donación que recibamos que nos sobra va a ser para apoyar las familias con tarjetas de regalos y otra asistencia durante el año.
Para más información, se puede escribir un correo electrónico a [email protected] o llamarle a Nathalia a (408) 425-7799.
¡Muchísimas gracias por su dedicación a la gente de nuestra parroquia!
