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STAFF / PERSONALRector Rev. Msgr. W. Ronald JamesonParochial Vicar Rev. Rafael BarbieriIn Residence Rev. Ismael N. Ayala Rev. John J. HurleyDeacons Deacon Juan Cayrampoma Deacon James A. Garcia Deacon Bartholomew J. Merella Deacon Clayton A. Nickel Deacon Boyd H. WorkBusiness Manager Ms. Pam ErwinAssistants to the Rector Ms. Maureen Hurley Mr. Daniel EvansPastoral Associate for Liturgy andDirector of Music Ministries Mr. Thomas StehlePastoral Associate for Faith Formation Ms. Theresa PrymuszewskiCoordinator of Spanish Faith Formation Ms. Fatima AybarCoordinator for Social Justice Ms. Norma CanedoStaff Assistant Ms. Gloria HarringtonBulletin Editor / Receptionist Mrs. Belinda BarahonaReceptionist Ms. Mercedes AraqueOrganist Mr. Paul Hardy

MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE MISASSunday Masses / Misas Dominicales Saturday/Sábado 5:30pm (cantor) Sunday/Domingo 7:00am, 8:30am (cantor), 10:00am Latin Mass Novus Ordo (choir) 11:30am (choir & interpreter for the deaf) 1:00pm (en español con coro) 5:30pm (contemporary choir)Weekday Masses / Misas Diarias 7:00am, 8:00am, 12:10pm and 5:30pm July - August: No 7:00am MassSaturday Masses / Misas los Sábados 8:00am and 12:10pmFederal Holiday Masses / Misas en Feriados 8:00am and 12:10pm The Cathedral closes at 1pm. La Catedral cierra a la 1pm.Holy Day Masses / Misas Días de Fiesta Call the Rectory. / Llamen a la Rectoría

RECTORY HOURS /HORARIO DE LA RECTORÍA

Monday - Thursday / Lunes - Jueves 9:00am to 8:00pmFriday - Sunday / Viernes - Domingo 9:00am to 4:00pm

CONFESSIONS / CONFESIONESWeekdays / Entre Semana 11:00am to 12:00pm (except Holy Days and federal holidays)Saturdays / Sabádos 4:00pm to 5:00pmDomingo en Español Consultar con el sacerdote.

BAPTISMS / BAUTISMOSCall the Rectory to make arrangements.Llamen a la Rectoría.

MARRIAGES / MATRIMONIOSBy prior arrangement with the clergy of theCathedral at least nine months in advance.Ponerse en contacto con el sacerdote por lomenos nueve meses antes de la boda.

PRAYER / ORACIÓNSt. Anthony Novena / Novena a San Antonio Tuesday, after 5:30pm Mass Martes después de la Misa de 5:30pmMiraculous Medal Novena /Novena a la Medalla Milagrosa Wednesday, after 5:30pm Mass Miercoles después de la Misa de 5:30pmMorning Prayer / Oración de la Mañana Tuesday & Friday, 7:30am, St. Anthony Chapel Martes y Viernes, 7:30 de la mañana, Capilla de San Antonio

DISABLED ACCESS / ACCESO PARA IMPEDIDOS

Elevator/Elevador Use garage entrance. Use la entrada del garage. Pews for Hearing Impaired A section, right side Use the T switch on your hearing aid. La sección de la derecha Para oir, use el circuito T. Interpreted Mass Sunday 11:30am pew B1 reserved

REGISTRATION / INSCRIPCIÓNNew parishioners may register either on our website or by lling out a form available from the Rectory. Personas que deseen inscribirse pueden hacerlo por la pagina web o llenar el formulario en la Rectoría.

DONALD CARDINAL WUERLArchbishop of Washington

CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MATTHEW THE APOSTLE, WASHINGTON, D.C. April 2, 2017

TODAY’S READINGS

o they took away the stone. (John 11:41) Raising Lazarus from the dead was one of the most amazing miracles Jesus performed. But think about Martha. In this

story, we see Jesus bringing this grieving sister from a theoretical faith to actual, living faith in him. In some respects, this is just as amazing as raising someone from the dead.

That’s why Martha makes a great Lenten companion for us. Hers is the kind of transformation Jesus wants to bring about in all of us. So let’s look at Martha’s progression to deeper faith:

At first, Martha trusts that Jesus can answer her prayers: “Lord, if you had been here . . .” (John 11:21). Jesus says Lazarus will rise, but Martha doesn’t believe it can happen now. She pushes it into a distant future time: “I know he will rise in the resurrection on the last day” (John 11:24).

Jesus asks if she believes he is the resurrection and the life. Martha responds generally: “I have come to believe that you are the Christ” (John 11:27). She can’t seem to make the jump from Messiah to resurrection.

When Jesus asks Martha to open the tomb, she hesitates: “Lord, by now there will be a stench” (John 11:39). So Jesus nudges her forward: “Did I not tell you that if you believe you will see the glory of God?” (11:40). You can see it here and now, not just in some distant future. Martha needs to apply her faith.

Will she allow her brother’s body to be brought out? You can almost feel the struggle as she grapples with this decision. Jesus isn’t afraid of the stench, but he waits for her to decide. Finally, Martha gives permission, and the tomb is opened. Jesus calls Lazarus forth, and Martha comes to believe.

Every Sunday this Lent, Jesus has been leading us to take another step forward in faith. As he did with Martha, he brings us along gradually. Even if we waver, he waits for us to say yes to the next step.

“Jesus, I remove the stone! Come, Lord, and bring me to life!” Taken from The Word Among Us, Lent 2017 Vol. 36, Number 4: Used with permission.

THIS WEEK’S READINGS

Sunday 2 Ez 37:12-14 / Rom 8:8-11 / Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7,17,20-27,33b-45

Monday 3 Dn 13:1-9,15-17,19-30 or 13:41c-62 / Jn 8:1-11 Tuesday 4 Nm 21:4-9 / Jn 8:21-30 St. Isidore Wednesday 5 Dn 3:14-20,91-92,95 / Jn 8:31-42 St. Vincente Ferrer Thursday 6 Gn 17:3-9 / Jn 8:51-59 Friday 7 Jer 20:10-13 / Jn 10:31-42 St. John Baptist de la Salle Saturday 8 Ez 37:21-28 / Jn 11:45-56 Sunday 9 Mt 21:1-11 / Is 50:4-7 / Phil 2:6-11 / Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Mt 26:14—27:66 or 27:11-54

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 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 202-347-3215. Parents should contact us at least six (6) months in advance of a desired baptismal date, and may ask for the priest 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. 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 at 202-347-3215 to ask about obtaining a letter.

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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

PARISH CALENDAR April 2 – 9

Sunday 2—Fifth Sunday of Lent A second collection for Cathedral maintenance is taken at all

Masses. Hospitality receptions are held after the 8:30am, 10am, and 11:30am Masses in the North Conference Room.

Children’s Faith Formation classes meet at 9:45am at St. Matthew’s Education Center. Las clases de Catequesis, Catecumenado y Catequesis Familiar continúan a las 11 de la mañana. The RCIA Third Scrutiny, and Dismissal, are held at the 11:30am Mass. Padre Rafael tendrá las confesiones después de la misa de 1 de la tarde. El Vía Crucis se rezará (en español) a las 2:15 de la tarde.

Cathedral Coffeehouse meets in the West Conference Room after the 5:30pm Mass.

Monday 3—The Parish Council meets at 6:45pm in the East Conference Room.

Tuesday 4—El grupo de Oración se reúne a las 7 de la tarde en el salón de conferencias del Oeste. The Married Couples Group meets in the North Conference Room at 6:30pm.

Wednesday 5—Confessions are heard from 6:30 to 8pm in English and Spanish. RCIA meets in the North Conference Room at 7pm. The Wednesday Night Bible Study meets at

7pm in the West Conference Room. Thursday 6—The Lenten Lecture series continues with a talk on

Carmelite Spirituality with Fr. Marc Foley, O.C.D. at 7pm in the North Conference Room.

Friday 7—First Friday Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held after the 12:10pm Mass till 5pm.

Stations of the Cross are prayed at 6pm, followed by a Simple Lenten Meal served in the North Conference Room.

Saturday 8—Fr. Hurley’s Bible study meets at 10:30am in the East Conference Room.

Sunday 9—Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion. Palms are distributed at all Masses. Donald Cardinal Wuerl gives the solemn blessing of palms at 9:45am, followed by Mass at 10am in English. Children’s Faith Formation classes meet at 9:15am on the Cathedral steps to participate in the Palm Sunday procession. No hay clases de Catequesis, Catecumenado y Catequesis Familiar hasta el domingo 23 de abril. Padre Rafael tendrá las confesiones después de la misa de 1 de la tarde. El Vía Crucis se rezará (en español) a las 2:15 de la tarde. Always God’s Children meets in the West Conference Room at 3:30pm. Cathedral Coffeehouse meets in the West Conference Room after the 5:30pm Mass.

YOUNG ADULTS

Cathedral Coffeehouse Series on “Jesus” – Sundays following the 5:30pm Mass – Looking for a quick and easy way to learn more about your faith and meet other young adults at the Cathedral? Join us in the West Conference Room after the 5:30pm Sunday Mass for Cathedral Coffeehouse! For more information, email stmattsyam@gmail.com. Upcoming topics are Ever Ancient, Ever New: What Does He Teach Us Today? (April 2) and Why Follow Jesus? (April 9).

Spring Theology on Tap: Whole 40: A Lenten Spiritual Detox! – Join other young adults for a Theology on Tap series: Whole 40: A Lenten Spiritual Detox focusing on four essential ingredients for the spiritual life: prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and confession. Young adults are invited to Buffalo Billiards in Dupont Circle on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7pm with a talk and Q/A from 7 to 8pm. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/DCCatholic/events or email Jonathan at DCCatholic@adw.org. Save the Date: 7 Church Walk for Young Adults – DCCatholic invites all young adults (20s and 30s) to the 14th Annual 7 Church Walk on Saturday, April 8. Join hundreds of young adults for the annual Lenten pilgrimage to seven D.C. churches in the Brookland neighbor-hood, praying together and concluding with a 5pm Mass with Cardinal Wuerl at the St. John Paul II Shrine. Meet at 10am at the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Register at dccatholic.eventbrite.org or email dccatholic@adw.org.

CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MATTHEW THE APOSTLE, WASHINGTON, D.C. April 2, 2017

FAITH FORMATION

Married Couples Small Group – Married couples of all ages are welcome on Tuesday, April 4 at 6:30pm, and on the first and third Tuesday of each month, in the North Conference Room. We will watch and discuss the acclaimed Humanum series that explores critical issues regarding marriage and family. Join us for fun and fellowship with other parish couples. Contact: stmattsmarriedcouples@gmail.com Wednesday Night Bible Study – Join parishioners and friends for a weekly study of the upcoming Sunday’s readings led by our Cathedral Seminarians each Wednesday, including April 5 at 7pm in the West Conference Room. It’s a great way to spiritually prepare for Sunday Mass! Adult Confirmation Preparation – Each spring, St. Matthew’s offers adult Confirmation preparation for active, baptized Catholics who already have received their First Eucharist. Registration forms are available in the Rectory and on the parish website. The registration deadline is April 24. Contact: Theresa Prymuszewski at tprymuszewski@stmatthewscathedral.org

Cathedral Book Club – The Cathedral Book Club will meet on Monday evening, May 8, from 6:45 to 8pm in the West Conference

Room. The book for discussion is “Vibrant Paradoxes: the Both/And

Catholicism,” by Bishop Robert Barron, described as “simply the most readable and delightful Catholic essayist alive” by critic Peter Kreeft. Cardinal Wuerl describes this engaging collection of short essays on “seemingly opposite realities” as “a must read for anyone looking for a new presentation of our ancient faith.” All are welcome.

NEWS AND NOTES

Lenten Food Drive Rescheduled – The Food Drive will be rescheduled until the Easter Season. More details to come. If you purchased food, please deliver to the rectory. Thank you.

First Friday – First Friday Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held on Friday, April 7 following the

12:10pm Mass until 5pm, in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, to the left of the sanctuary. Take a few moments to visit our Lord. Always God's Children – Always God's Children, the Cathedral's ministry to gay and lesbian persons and their families and friends, will meet on Sunday, April 9 at 3:30pm in the West Conference Room. Mass for Healing for All Survivors of Sex Abuse – On Tuesday, April 11, to mark National Child Abuse Protection Month and to raise awareness, Cardinal Donald Wuerl will offer a special Mass for Healing for all survivors of sex abuse and their families. Please join us for the 5:30pm Mass as we continue to pray for healing and peace. To learn all that the Archdiocese of Washington

does to protect children, visit: http://adw.org/childprotection/. Women—Need to Re-Juvenate? Come to the Re-Fresh Retreat Day! Connecting with God through Mind, Body and Spirit – Re-New your MIND to the truth of God's Word with author, speaker Melissa Overmyer Re-Set your BODY with stress management, personal excellence educator Lauren E. Miller Re-Store your SPIRIT with Spiritual Exercises Retreat Master, Fr. John Paul Duran Come enjoy a day designed just for you ~ music, prayer, inspiring teaching, break-through information that leads to transformation and connecting to God through the Sacraments as well as great food and fun, on Saturday, April 29 from 9:30am to 1:30pm in the North Conference Room. Students and Young Professionals: $10; all others $35. To register, visit www.somethinggreater.net.

ARCHDIOCESAN AND AREA NEWS

Annual Jubilarian Mass – This year’s Jubilarian Celebration of marriage honoring couples married 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 51+ years will be held Sunday, June 25 at 2pm at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Cardinal Wuerl will preside at the Mass. Call 202-587-5143 to register by Monday, April 24. Catholic Date Night – This monthly night out for engaged and married couples will be held Saturdays, April 22 and May 8 beginning at 6pm with free wine and cheese, followed by a talk and discussion, and ending at 7pm when couples continue their date on their own. The location is Our Lady of Lourdes, Bethesda, MD. RSVP at DCCatholic.eventbrite.com.

LIVING LENT

Lenten Fast and Abstinence – Ash Wednesday (March 1) and Good Friday (April 14) are days of fast and abstinence. All Catholics who have reached their 18th birthday and are less than 60 years of age are bound to observe the fast, by which they are limited to a single full meal during the course of the day. All Catholics who have reached their 14th birthday must observe days of abstinence, during which no meat may be eaten. Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence. Choral Highlights – During this Lenten season, St. Matthew’s Office of Music Ministries offers a taste of the choral music to be heard at the upcoming Sunday’s 10am and 11:30am Masses. Click here or check the parish website front page for a link.

Join Us as We Continue our Journey – Our Lenten Lecture series continues on Thursday, April 6 at 7pm in the North Conference Room with an introduction to “Carmelite Spirituality: St. Teresa of Avila: Good Books Are My Salvation” with Father Marc Foley, O.C.D. (Order of Discalced Carmelites). Wednesday Evening Confessions – The Light is ON – “The Church must be a place of mercy freely given, where everyone can feel welcomed, loved, forgiven and encouraged to live the good life of the Gospel.” Pope Francis (The Joy of the Gospel, 114). On Wednesdays of Lent from 6:30pm to 8pm, the doors of St. Matthew’s are open and the Light is on for You, with confessions in English and Spanish.

Saturday Bible Study – Fr. Jack Hurley will continues with reflections upon the Gospel of Matthew’s account of Jesus’ Passion, Death and Resurrection as we spirituality prepare for Holy Week and the Triduum. Join us on Saturday, April 8 in the East Conference Room from 10:30 to 11:45am. Bring your Bible and a beverage. Coffeecake will be provided. CRS Bowl Weekly Reflection – Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl invites us to reflect on the Catholic social teaching principle of Solidarity. Let us remember that whatever our backgrounds may be we are all one human family. Let us pray this week that we may always see our neighbor as our brothers and sisters and that together we should seek justice and peace for all. Cardboard piggy-banks - Rice Bowls - are available in the Cathedral and rectory. They will be collected at the end of Lent. Questions? Contact Norma Canedo at socialjustice@stmatthewscathedral.org.

Multilingual Stations of the Cross & Final Simple Lenten Meal – The Social Justice Committee invites you to participate in our final Simple Lenten Meal this Friday in the North Conference Room, following the 5:30pm Mass and multilingual Stations of the Cross. Volunteers from the Homeless Ministry will prepare and serve soup, and a representative from Christ House will speak on medical services they provide to homeless persons. Adopt-a-Family Easter Gift Card Drive – The Social Justice Committee is collecting donations to purchase $50 Safeway gift cards for the families of our Adopt-a-Family program. Monetary donations can be made today at any Mass (pick up

an envelope and flier for details) or you may drop-off your cash donation at the rectory office this week. Gift cards should be delivered by Wednesday. Thank you for your generosity. Decorators Needed! – On Holy Saturday, April 15 we will decorate the Cathedral for Easter. We need volunteers from 9:30am until 11am to prepare flowers and other decorations. No need to sign up in advance―just come! Hospitality Ministers Needed – Please consider serving as a Hospitality Minister (also known as usher) during Holy Week, at the Easter Vigil or on Easter Sunday. The schedule of liturgies is in today’s bulletin, in the Lenten brochure and on the parish website. To volunteer, contact Pam at 202-347-3215 or Reply@stmatthewscathedral.org. Holy Week Confessions – The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available at our Lenten Communal Penance Service, Come Home for Easter on Tuesday of Holy Week and as follows: 11am - Noon—Monday and Wednesday of Holy Week, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday (no Confessions at regular Saturday time of 4-5pm). 6:00 - 7:15pm—Wednesday of Holy Week (Confessions before the 7:30pm Tenebræ service). Easter Flower Offering – Each year we try to decorate the Cathedral for Easter in a way that truly reflects the noble simplicity of that holy season. In order to do so again this year, we ask for your support. Please use the envelopes marked “Flower Offering” located in the pews. Thank you for your generosity.

HOLY WEEK & EASTER

April 9 PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION

Schedule of Masses with the distribution of palms:

5:30PM (Saturday, April 8) REV. MSGR. W. RONALD

JAMESON

7AM REV. ISMAEL N. AYALA

8:30AM REV. JOHN J. HURLEY (cantor)

9:45AM Blessing of Palms, DONALD CARDINAL WUERL

10AM DONALD CARDINAL WUERL (choir)

† 11:30AM REV. MSGR. W. RONALD JAMESON (choir)

1PM MOST REV. MARIO E. DORSONVILLE (en Español)

5:30PM VERY REV. JAMES J. GREENFIELD, O.S.F.S.

(contemporary choir)

April 10 MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK

7AM Mass

8AM Mass

11AM to NOON Confessions

12:10PM Mass

1PM to 6PM The Cathedral is closed & reopens at 6PM.

† 7PM CHRISM MASS & BLESSING OF OILS, DONALD

CARDINAL WUERL, celebrant, concelebrated by the priests of

the Archdiocese (choir)

April 11 TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK

7AM Mass

8AM Mass

11AM No confessions scheduled

† 12:10PM COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE,

COME HOME FOR EASTER

5:30PM Mass

April 12 WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK

7AM Mass

8AM Mass

11AM to NOON Confessions

12:10PM Mass

5:30PM Mass

6:00PM to 7:15PM Confessions

7:30PM TENEBRÆ (choir)

April 13 HOLY THURSDAY

8AM The Cathedral opens.

9AM Morning Prayer, St. Anthony Chapel

11AM to NOON Confessions

12:10PM MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER, REV.

MSGR. W. RONALD JAMESON (contemporary choir)

† 5:30PM SOLEMN MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER,

DONALD CARDINAL WUERL (choir)

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 10PM

9:45PM NIGHT PRAYER

The Cathedral closes at 10PM.

April 14 GOOD FRIDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION

8AM The Cathedral opens.

9AM Morning Prayer, St. Anthony Chapel

11AM to NOON Confessions

NOON REFLECTIONS ON THE LORD’S PASSION,

REV. JAMES MARTIN, SJ, editor at large of America magazine, and

author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage and The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything

† 1PM LITURGY OF THE LORD’S PASSION, DONALD

CARDINAL WUERL (choir)

4PM LITURGIA DE LA PASIÓN DE N.S. JESUCRISTO,

ADORACIÓN DE LA SANTA CRUZ, Y SANTA COMUNIÓN,

MOST REV. MARIO E. DORSONVILLE (en Español)

7:30PM Stations of the Cross, REV. MSGR. W. RONALD

JAMESON (in English)

April 15 HOLY SATURDAY

8AM The Cathedral opens.

9AM Morning Prayer, St. Anthony Chapel

11AM to NOON Confessions

NOON to 7PM No Masses during the day. The Cathedral closes at

Noon & reopens at 7PM.

† 8PM EASTER VIGIL, DONALD CARDINAL WUERL

(choir)

April 16 THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD, EASTER SUNDAY

Schedule of Masses:

7AM REV. ISMAEL N. AYALA

8:30AM REV. JOHN J. HURLEY (cantor)

10AM DONALD CARDINAL WUERL (choir)

† 11:30AM REV. MSGR. W. RONALD JAMESON (choir)

1PM REV. RAFAEL BARBIERI (en Español)

5:30PM VERY REV. JAMES J. GREENFIELD, O.S.F.S.

(contemporary choir) † Interpreted for the deaf

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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.

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

COLLECTION

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Come Home for Easter Lenten Communal

Penance Service Tuesday, April 11, 12:10 p.m.

We invite you to experience the love and mercy of Jesus Christ through the Sacrament of Reconciliation at our Lenten Communal Penance Service. Experience the power of the sacrament, which restores us to God’s grace and joins us with him in an intimate friendship.

Join parishioners and friends as we acknowledge our need for

forgiveness from sin and reconciliation with God in preparation for

the Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Priests from around the Archdiocese and our own

St. Matthew’s Rectory priests will be available for individual

confessions in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French,

German, Kiswahili and American Sign.

Questions?

Contact the Rectory at 202-347-3215 CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MATTHEW THE APOSTLE

1725 Rhode Island Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036

www.stmatthewscathedral.org

Vuelve a Casa por Pascua Servicio Comunitario de la Penitencia

Cuaresmal

Martes 11 de Abril,

12:10 del mediodía

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Únete a los feligreses y amigos a reconocer nuestra necesidad de

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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

LECTURAS DE HOY

ázaro de Betania había muerto y ya llevaba cuatro días sepultado. Seguramente Marta, su hermana, se repetía sin cesar la promesa de que Dios sacaría a su pueblo de la tumba.

Cuando supo que Jesús había llegado, corrió a saludarlo entre suspiros de alivio. ¡Qué bueno era escuchar las palabras reconfortantes de Cristo de que Lázaro resucitaría! Claro, en el último día volvería a la vida, pero ¿por qué quería Jesús que abrieran la tumba ahora?

Así, tal como Jesús vino a la tumba de Lázaro, del mismo modo viene a nosotros cada día, para renovarnos y elevarnos a su presencia. Quiere transformar nuestros pensamientos y esperanzas, para que experimentemos el poder de su vida, que disipa la oscuridad del pecado; viene a invitarnos a permanecer unidos a él y dejar que sus tiernas palabras de amor nos consuelen al leer los Libros Sagrados. Y como siempre estará con nosotros, podemos mantenernos en paz.

¿Qué pesar llevas tú en el corazón hoy día? A veces las actitudes y valores del mundo nos arrastran a la incredulidad, la indiferencia y la inseguridad. Y tal como Jesús mandó que le quitaran a Lázaro los lienzos que lo mantenían atado, así también desea librarnos de todo aquello que nos encadena, nos impide ser libres y nos priva del gozo del Espíritu Santo. En efecto, día a día quiere librarnos un poco más.

Así, pues, cada vez que nos sintamos agobiados, Jesús está de pie frente a nuestra tumba y nos llama por nuestro nombre: “¡Sal fuera! Ya te he liberado. ¡La muerte ha sido destruida!” ¿Cómo hemos de responder? Lo hacemos dándole gracias y alabándolo, haciendo oración, invocando su Sangre preciosa y purificadora, confiando en su autoridad contra los engaños de Satanás y reafirmando la verdad que nos declara la Escritura. Incluso cuando nos sentimos exhaustos, de mente y de espíritu, podemos pedirle al Señor que nos llene de su inmenso amor. ¡Jesús es quien nos resucita!

“Cristo, Salvador mío, en tu presencia encuentro gozo y libertad; gracias por amarme tan completamente, Señor. Si hoy me ves en la tumba, llámame y sácame, Señor. ¡Quiero seguirte todos los días de mi vida!”

Escogida con el permiso de la Palabra Entre Nosotros. Vol 36, Numero 4; Cuaresma 2017

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Domingo 2 Ez 37:12-14 / Rom 8:8-11 / Jn 11:1-45 o 11:3-7,17,20-27,33b-45

Lunes 3 Dn 13: 1-9,15-17,19-30 o 13:41c-62 / Jn 8:1-11 Martes 4 Núm 21:4-9 / Jn 8:21-30 San Isidoro Miércoles 5 Dn 3: 14-20,91-92,95/ Jn 8:31-42 San Vicente Ferrer Jueves 6 Gén 17:3-9 / Jn 8:51-59 Viernes 7 Jer 20:10-13 / Jn 10:31-42 San Juan Bautista de la Salle Sábado 8 Ez 37:21-28 / Jn 11:45-56 Domingo 9 Mt 21:1-11 / Is 50:4-7 / Fil 2:6-11 / Domingo de Ramos Mt 26:14—27:66 o 27:11-54

INTENCIONES DE MISAS

MASS INTENTIONS April 2 – 9

Sunday, April 2 5:30pm Vigil (April 1) – Pauline C.

Getek 7am – Tessie Marzan Sartin (living) 8:30am – Evelyn B. Richardson 10am – All Parishioners 11:30am – Benjamin & Juby Jaimes 1pm – Luz Sitiriche 5:30pm – Alice Callahan

Monday, April 3 7am – Daryoush Motie (living) 8am – Mrs. Loretta M. Meyers 12:10pm – Moises Lopez 5:30pm – Victims of Peruvian Disaster

Tuesday, April 4 7am – Ellma Rios 8am – Katie Lundstrom (living) 12:10pm – Ethel Sward 5:30pm – David Heath

Wednesday, April 5 7am – Abigail Bastos 8am – Jeny Vicente De León 12:10pm – Tom Flor, Robert Lee & John

Tracy 5:30pm – Rita T. Zelonis (living)

Thursday, April 6 7am – Tracey Marshall 8am – Anthony Scaramucci (living) 12:10pm – John M. Cox 5:30pm – Sonia Rios (living)

Friday, April 7 7am – Jorge Reyes 8am – Albert McCoy 12:10pm – Clarito Quinto Aquino 5:30pm – Marco Cajas (living)

Saturday, April 8 8am – Concesa A. Bongolan 12:10pm – Chazlynn Palanca (living) 5:30pm – Jimmy Fernandez

Sunday, April 9 7am – Stanley Simple 8:30am – David K. Owens (living) 10am – Rafaela Valdez Cortez 11:30am – Somarsing Fam. (living) 1pm – Todos los Feligreses 5:30pm – Teodore Andronescu 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.

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NOTICIAS DE LA PARROQUIA

Ayunar – Miércoles de Ceniza (1 de marzo) y Viernes Santo (14 de abril) son días de ayuno y abstinencia. Los católicos que ya llegaron a los 18 años de edad, pero que son menores de 60 años, están obligados al ayuno, que consiste en una sola comida completa durante el día. Todos los católicos que han cumplido 14 años están obligados a los días de abstinencia en los cuales no se debe de comer carne. Miércoles de Ceniza, Viernes Santo y todos los viernes de Cuaresma son días de abstinencia. Confesiones los Miércoles de Cuaresma – En este tiempo de Cuaresma, la Catedral de San Mateo tendrá confesiones disponibles los miércoles durante la Cuaresma de 6:30 a 8 de la noche en inglés y español, exceptuando el Miércoles Santo, además del horario regular de confesiones (lunes-viernes, 11-12; sábados 4-5 de la tarde y todos los domingos de Cuaresma después de la misa de 1:00 de la tarde en español.) Vía crucis Multilingüe y última cena Simple de Cuaresma – El comité de Justicia Social invita a feligreses y amigos a participar en nuestra última Cena Simple de Cuaresma este viernes en el salón del Norte, después de la misa de las 5:30 de la tarde (en inglés) y el multilingüe Vía Crucis. Voluntarios del Ministerio a Personas Sin Hogar prepararán y servirán una sopa; también tendremos como invitado a la organización de Christ House y hablarán sobre sus servicios médicos a las personas desamparadas. Ofrenda de Flores de semana Santa – Cada año hacemos lo posible para decorar la Catedral en una forma que refleje la simplicidad de Semana Santa. Para hacerlo de nuevo este año, se les pide que nos apoyen con su generosidad. Por favor use los sobres marcados "Flower Offering" localizados en los bancos. Queremos que la Catedral esté bien adornada, cualquier asistencia que den para la decoración es apreciada. Reflexión semanal: Plato de Arroz de CRS – El programa de Plato de Arroz de Catholic Relief Services nos invita a reflexionar sobre la enseñanza católica-social de la Solidaridad. Recordemos que aunque venimos de diferentes culturas todos somos una sola familia humana. Recemos esta semana para que siempre veamos al prójimo como nuestros hermanos y que juntos debemos buscar la paz y justicia para todos. Alcancías de cartón, o “Platos de Arroz”, están disponibles en la Catedral y en la rectoría y se

recogerán al final de la Cuaresma. ¿Preguntas? póngase en contacto con Norma Canedo a socialjustice@stmatthewscathedral.org. Colecta de tarjetas de regalo para el programa Adopte-una-Familia – El comité de Justicia Social está recogiendo donaciones para poder proveer tarjetas de regalo de Safeway de $50 para las familias necesitadas de nuestro programa. Las donaciones monetarias se pueden entregar hoy durante la misa (recoja un volante y sobre para más detalles) o puede dejar su donación en la rectoría durante la semana. Pedimos que entreguen las tarjetas de regalo hasta el miércoles 5. Muchas gracias por su generosidad. Colecta Cuaresmal de alimentos se pospone – La colecta de alimentos se llevará a cabo durante el tiempo de Pascua. Tendremos más detalles pronto. Si ya compró la comida puede dejarla en la rectoría. Muchas gracias. Primer Viernes – Primer viernes de Exposición y Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento se celebrará después de la misa 12:10 del mediodía hasta 5:00 de la tarde el viernes 7 de abril en la Capilla del Santísimo Sacramento. Todos son bienvenidos a adorar a nuestro Señor. Domingo de Ramos – El 9 de abril es Domingo de Ramos, el Obispo Mario Dorsonville será el celebrante de nuestra misa en español a la 1:00 de la tarde. Se distribuirán palmas antes de la misa. Clases de Confirmación para Adultos – Se ofrecerán clases de preparación para el sacramento de la Confirmación para adultos activos, bautizados católicos que ya han recibido su primera comunión. Las clases serán los domingos 30 de abril, 7, 14 y 21 de mayo de 11 de la mañana a 12:30 del mediodía. Las personas interesadas deben llamar a Fatima Aybar al 202-347-2315 x541 antes del 23 de abril. Deben tener el certificado de bautizo vigente. Misa de Jubileo Matrimonial 2017 – El Cardenal Wuerl estará presidiendo la misa anual de Jubileo Matrimonial para conmemorar a las parejas que están celebrando 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 o más años de matrimonio el domingo 25 de junio del 2017 en la Basílica de la Inmaculada Concepción a las 2:00 de la tarde. Para registrarse llame a la rectoría al 202-347-3215, a más tardar el lunes 24 de abril.

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MASS SCHEDULE / HORARIO DE MISASSunday Masses / Misas Dominicales Saturday/Sábado 5:30pm (cantor) Sunday/Domingo 7:00am, 8:30am (cantor), 10:00am Latin Mass Novus Ordo (choir) 11:30am (choir & interpreter for the deaf) 1:00pm (en español con coro) 5:30pm (contemporary choir)Weekday Masses / Misas Diarias 7:00am, 8:00am, 12:10pm and 5:30pm July - August: No 7:00am MassSaturday Masses / Misas los Sábados 8:00am and 12:10pmFederal Holiday Masses / Misas en Feriados 8:00am and 12:10pm The Cathedral closes at 1pm. La Catedral cierra a la 1pm.Holy Day Masses / Misas Días de Fiesta Call the Rectory. / Llamen a la Rectoría

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