today`s readings - Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington

today`s readings - Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington

CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MATTHEW THE APOSTLE, WASHINGTON, D.C.
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TODAY’S READINGS
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February 22, 2015
LECTURAS DE HOY
l Reino de Dios ya está cerca. (Marcos 1, 15)
will establish my covenant with you. (Genesis 9:11)
Cuando Jesús anunció que el tiempo se
The story of Noah and the Great Flood assures us that
había cumplido, acababa de concluir un
destruction is never God’s final word. Whatever “death”
ayuno de 40 días en el desierto, donde había
we experience—whatever “death” he brings into our lives—
estado expuesto a los rigores del sol ardiente de
is always followed by the promise of new life. Or as many
día y el frío de la noche, la sed, el hambre y
motivational speakers would tell us, there’s always a
seguramente los posibles ataques de lobos,
rainbow after every storm.
víboras, alacranes y otras alimañas
This is a good thing to keep in mind as
que merodeaban por todas partes,
we celebrate the first Sunday in Lent. It’s
The Light is ON For You!
por lo que su apariencia debe haber
helpful to recall that the culmination of
Confessions are heard in
sido impresionante.
English and Spanish on
these forty days is not Good Friday; it’s
Wednesdays of Lent from
Pero, aparte de su apariencia, lo
Easter. Yes, God asks us to die to ourselves
6:30pm to 8pm.
que traspasó el corazón de la gente
and resist temptation. But he is asking this
For confession times at
fueron sus palabras tan llenas de
so that we can clear out more space in our
other
parishes,
visit
convicción y autoridad, porque él
hearts for him and for his grace. The
TheLightisOn.org.
mismo sabía en su interior que el
discipline and self-sacrifice we take up
tiempo se había cumplido. Durante
during Lent are not ends in themselves.
todo
su
caminar
por el desierto y rechazar
They are not here so that we can prove our strength or
tentaciones,
Jesús
experimentó una unión con su
increase our skills. Rather, we take them on so that we can
Padre que ninguna trampa del demonio pudo
become more fully alive in Christ, more able to reveal his
evitar. Y cuando regresó al poblado, lleno de
love to the people around us.
confianza, paz y entusiasmo acerca de lo que Dios
Are you still trying to decide what to give up for Lent?
iba a hacer, sus palabras resonaban con la
Try answering that question by looking at this season as a
convicción y alegría de quien sabía
journey of love. What is hindering you from loving more
concretamente que un nuevo Reino iba surgiendo
fully? Perhaps gossip, overwork, dwelling on resentments, or
en el mundo y así pudo transmitir la misma
self-isolation? Find a way to give them up, or at least reduce
sensación de expectativa en quienes le
their influence. Try to find life-giving substitutes for them.
escuchaban.
Take a walk with a friend. Stop in and visit the Blessed
La buena nueva es que ahora mismo todos
Sacrament between errands. Make it a point to find
vivimos en un tiempo que ya “se ha cumplido”.
something upbuilding to say in every conversation. Whatever
Con su muerte y su resurrección, el Señor ha
you choose, ask the Holy Spirit to work creatively with you.
establecido el Reino de Dios. ¡El pecado ha
This Lent, keep your eyes on the prize: new life in Christ.
quedado aplastado y el bien ha triunfado! Ya no
It’s a life that begins right now, every time you receive or give
tenemos por qué ser esclavos del egoísmo, la
love. It’s a life that springs up from every kind of death to self
arrogancia ni los hábitos de pecado que nos han
you embrace. It’s a life that will lead you to the final prize:
dominado por muchos años.
eternal life with Jesus.
En esta Cuaresma, pídele al Señor que te
“Here I am, Lord. I’m ready to journey with you toward
conceda el mismo sentido de confianza y alegría
Easter.”
Taken from The Word Among Us, Lent 2015, Vol. 34, Number 3: Used with
que él tuvo, para que las próximas seis semanas
permission.
sean una especie de retiro espiritual para ti, un
periodo de oración profunda y ayuno, y así
THIS WEEK’S READINGS
experimentes una mayor intimidad con tu Padre
celestial. En este mundo, tan plagado de
Sunday 22
Gn 9:8-15 / 1 Pt 3:18-22 / Mk 1:12-15
divisiones, conflictos y peligros, los fieles
Monday 23
Lev 19:1-2.11-18 / Mt 25:31-46
podemos brillar como luminarias que alumbran
Tuesday 24
Is 55:10-11 / Mt 6:7-15
el camino hacia el Reino de la justicia, la paz y la
Wednesday 25
Jon 3:1-10 / Lc 11:29-32
alegría.
Thursday 26
Est C 12,14-16,23-25/ Mt 7:7-12
“¡Te alabo, Señor mío Jesucristo, por haberme
Friday 27
Ez 18:21-28 / Mt 5:20-26
redimido a mí y a todo el mundo y por habernos
Saturday 28
Dt 26:16-19 / Mt 5:43-48
regalado un Reino de paz y alegría eternas!”
Escogida con el permiso de La Palabra Entre Nosotros, Vol. 34,
Sunday 1 Gn 22:1-2,9-13,15-18 / Rom 8:31-34 / Mk 9:2-10
Número 3: Cuaresma 2015.
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
PARISH CALENDAR
February 22 – March 1
Sunday 22—First Sunday of Lent
Las clases de Catequesis, Catecumenado y
Catequesis Familiar continúan a las 11:00
de la mañana.
El Vía Crucis se rezará (en español) a las
2:15 de la tarde.
Monday 23—A Eucharistic Holy Hour is
held in the Cathedral at 6pm with Confessions available in English and Spanish.
The Social Justice & Community Services
Committee meets at 6:45pm in the East
Conference Room.
Wine and Wisdom meets at 7pm in the
North Conference Room
Tuesday 24—Midday Lenten prayer is
prayed in St. Anthony’s Chapel following
the 12:10pm Mass.
Legión de María se reúne a las 6 de la tarde
hasta las 7 en el salón del Oeste.
El grupo de Oración se reúne a las 7 de la
tarde en el salón de conferencias del Oeste.
Wednesday 25—Confessions are heard
from 6:30 to 8pm in English and Spanish.
Breaking Open the Word meets at 7pm in
the West Conference Room.
Friday 27—Stations of the Cross are
prayed at 6pm, followed by a Simple
Lenten Meal in the North Conference Rm.
Saturday 28—Retiro de Cuaresma de 10:00
de la mañana en el salón de conferencia de
Norte.
Fr. Hurley’s study of St. Matthew’s Gospel
meets at 10:30am in the East Conference
Room.
A rosary procession to Planned
Parenthood begins at 10:45am.
A Mass with Anointing of the Sick is
celebrated at 12:10pm.
Light the City is held in the Cathedral
from 8am to midnight (see last page).
Sunday 1—Second Sunday of Lent.
A second collection for Cathedral
maintenance is taken at all Masses.
Hospitality receptions are held in the
North Conference Room after the 8am,
10am and 11:30am Masses.
Las clases de Catequesis, Catecumenado y
Catequesis Familiar continúan a las 11:00
de la mañana.
El Vía Crucis se rezará (en español) a las
2:15 de la tarde.
MILESTONES IN CATHEDRAL HISTORY
1850 – The work of Fr. Charles White, St. Matthew’s pastor,
for black members of his parish, many of whom were slaves,
led to the establishment of a separate chapel under the
patronage of Blessed Martin de Porres, and St. Matthew’s
School for Colored Children. A home for aged black members
also was organized under Fr. White’s direction in cooperation
with Father F.E. Boyle, pastor of St. Peter’s. Under the
Compromise of 1850, slave trade in Washington was banned.
175TH ANNIVERSARY
175th Anniversary Bible Study –
Sharing the Joy of the Gospel –
Celebrate our parish anniversary
by taking a deeper look into our
Patron Saint’s Gospel! Fr. Jack
Hurley continues his journey
through the Gospel of St. Matthew
on the following Saturdays, from
10:30 to 11:45am:
February 28 – On To the Passion;
March 7 – Passion and Death;
March 14 – Resurrection and Departure.
Memories Wanted! – Your help is needed to mark the 175th
Anniversary of the Parish of St. Matthew the Apostle, now the
Cathedral Parish, and since 1939, the seat of the Archdiocese. You
are invited now and throughout 2015 to share stories and
memories of how your Catholic faith has
This anniversary is
shaped your life, your faith and your family.
a time of grace
during which we
Maybe you have a story of how your
can nourish our
Catholic education has made a difference to
spiritual lives and
your future. Maybe there is a moment when
express our
you drew closer to your faith because of your
gratefulness to
involvement with the Cathedral. Maybe you
God! Won’t you
take a few
have a story about how you saw the face of
moments to share
God in others through your volunteer efforts,
your story with us?
or how Catholic Charities or a Cathedral
—Msgr. Jameson
program or ministry offered you help, hope, or
the chance to serve others when you needed it. Share your
favorite memories of parish festivals, volunteering, liturgies,
social justice events, Christmas Masses and Easter mornings.
The anniversary celebration of our parish is best marked
by the inspirations, gratitude, joy, and power of faith. Your
stories and those of your ancestors reflect how St. Matthew’s had
shared the joy of the Gospel in downtown Washington, DC for 175
years. Check the website front page to read the featured and
archived stories!
Please email stories, in 250 words or less, to reply@
stmatthewscathedral.org, or mail them to Msgr. Ronald Jameson
at the Rectory. Please include the words “Anniversary Story” in
the email heading or on the envelope.
CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MATTHEW THE APOSTLE, WASHINGTON, D.C.
FAITH FORMATION
February 22, 2015
LIVING LENT
Adult Confirmation Preparation
2015 – Each spring during the Easter
season, St. Matthew’s offers adult
Confirmation preparation for active,
baptized Catholics who already have
received their First Eucharist.
Preparation includes four Thursday
evenings (April 23, 30, May 7 and
14) and one Saturday Retreat (May
16). Registration forms are available
through Theresa Prymuszewski,
Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation,
at 202-587-5139 or
tprymuszewski@stmatthewscathedral
.org.
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 from 6:30pm to 8pm, the doors of St. Matthew are open
and the Light is On for you! Bring a family member or friend to stop in
for quiet or rediscover our heavenly Father’s heart of mercy in the
Sacrament of Reconciliation. To find confession times at other parishes
and for additional resources visit http://www.TheLightisOn.org. To
help you pray and reflect this Lent, sign up for daily text or email
reflections by texting “LENT” to 84576.
Spiritual Direction – Are you
interested in deepening your
relationship with God? St. Matthew’s
will provide and refer interested
persons to qualified spiritual directors.
Contact Theresa Prymuszewski
(contact info above) for more
information.
Lenten Fast and Abstinence – Ash
Wednesday, February 18, and Good
Friday, April 3, 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.
Cathedral Book Club – The topic of
the next Book Club meeting, Monday,
March 9 will be The Seven Deadly
Virtues, edited by Jonathan Last, a
collection of “hilarious, insightful, and
sanctimony-free” reflections on the
classical virtues. The editor, a St.
Matthew’s parishioner, will be present
for what promises to be a unique
evening, from 6:45 to 8pm in the West
Conference Room. All are welcome.
Our pre-Lenten
Pancake Party –
pictured are
revelers following
the 5:30pm
Sunday Mass.
Stations of the Cross – The Via Crucis is a journey made in the Holy
Spirit, the divine fire that burned in the heart of Jesus (cf Lk 1: 49-50)
and brought him to Calvary. The Stations of the Cross, in the form
adopted by St. John Paul II, are prayed each Friday during Lent in
English at 6pm, each Sunday during Lent in Spanish at 2:15pm, and on
Good Friday at 7:30pm. Join us for this beautiful devotion, which is
particularly fitting for Lent.
Looking Ahead: Lenten Morning of
Reflection – Join us for “Are you looking
for something more out of Lent?” directed
by Rev. Thomas Ryan, C.S.P. on Saturday,
March 21, from 9am to 12pm in the
Great Hall of the Rectory. For more
information, contact Theresa
Prymuszewski (contact info above).
Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl Program – Catholic Relief Services’
(CRS) Rice Bowl program is a way to encounter Jesus through others,
especially the most vulnerable. Paper coin boxes or “Rice Bowls” for
collecting change during Lent are available in the Cathedral and
Rectory. Your prayers, fasting and almsgiving during this Lenten season
will help CRS continue to provide life-saving assistance in nearly 100
countries. For more information, visit: www.crsricebowl.org or contact
Fr. Barbieri or Norma Canedo at
[email protected].
You Can Still Join! – Lenten Faith
Sharing Groups are reading The Church
of Mercy by Pope Francis and meeting
weekly for reflection. Contact Tricia at
[email protected] for more
information.
Midday Lenten Prayer with the Community of Sant’Egidio – The
Community of Sant’Egidio in Washington, DC invites you to share their
common prayer every Tuesday during Lent at 12:45pm in Saint
Anthony’s Chapel. Prayer is never in vain; it rises ceaselessly to the
Lord so that anguish is turned into hope, tears into joy, despair into
happiness, and solitude into communion.
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
FAITH IN ACTION
Monthly Rosary Procession for Life – This month’s
rosary procession to the abortion clinic, Planned
Parenthood, will take place on Saturday, February 28,
at 10:45am. To participate, please gather at the main
entrance of the Cathedral. Feel free to stay for the
12:10pm Mass after we return to the Cathedral. For
more information on service opportunities and
involvement with the Respect Life Ministry, contact
Justin Silvers at [email protected].
Catholic Charities and Immigration Reform – If you
are interested in volunteering with Catholic Charities’
immigration efforts, register online at
https://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/VOLUNTEER to
attend an orientation session at the Hickey Center (924
G Street NW, Washington, DC) on one of the following
dates: Saturday, March 21, 9:30-11:30am, Wednesday,
April 15, 6-8pm, or Saturday, May 16, 9:30-11:30am.
NOTICIAS DE LA PARROQUIA
Catholic Relief
Services Programa
de Plato de Arroz –
Catholic Relief
Services (CRS), como
una forma de
encontrar a Jesús a través de los demás, especialmente
entre los más vulnerables del mundo. Las cajas de
cartón, o los Platos de Arroz, pueden utilizarse para
recoger cambio o monedas durante la Cuaresma están
disponibles en la Catedral y la rectoría. Sus oraciones,
el ayuno y el dar limosna durante esta temporada de
cuaresma ayudarán a CRS para continuar proveyendo
la ayuda que se ofrece en casi 100 países. Para más
información, visite: www.crsricebowl.org o póngase en
contacto con padre Barbieri o Norma Canedo al
[email protected].
Vía Crucis – El Vía Crucis, revisado por San Juan Pablo
II, se rezará en inglés los vienes a las 6 de la tarde y en
español los domingos a las 2:15 de la tarde durante la
Cuaresma. Les invitamos a unirse a nosotros en esta
devoción cuaresmal.
Ayunar – Miércoles de Ceniza (18 de febrero) y
Viernes Santo (3 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.
Oración Cuaresmal del Mediodía con la Comunidad
de San’Egidio – La Comunidad de San’Egidio en
Washington, DC los invita a compartir en la oración
común cada martes durante la Cuaresma a las 12:45
de la tarde en la Capilla de San Antonio (la oración
será en ingles). La oración nunca es en vano; se eleva
continuamente al Señor para que la angustia se
convierta en esperanza, lágrimas en gozo y la soledad
en comunión.
¡La Luz está Encendida para ti! – Los miércoles de
6:30 de la tarde a 8:00 de la noche, las puertas de la
catedral de San Mateo estarán abiertas y ¡la Luz está
escondida para ti! Invita a algún amigo o un familiar a
que venga a la iglesia a tener un momento de oración
en silencio, o a redescubrir el corazón misericordioso
de nuestro Dios Padre en el Sacramento de la
Confesión. También puede obtener reflexiones diarias
por medio de correo electrónico o mensaje de texto
enviando la palabra LUZ al 84576.
Día de Reflexión – Todos los miembros de la
comunidad Hispana, están invitados a una mañana de
retiro espiritual, el sábado 28 de febrero de 10 de la
mañana a 4 de la tarde. Salón de conferencias del Norte.
Procesión Mensual del Rosario por la Vida – La
procesión mensual del rosario a la clínica de aborto,
Planned Parenthood, será el sábado 28 de febrero, a
las 10:45 de la mañana. Participantes son invitados a
asistir la Misa del mediodía, después de orar en la
clínica. Para participar, reúnanse en la entrada de la
catedral. Para más información sobre oportunidades de
servicio y participación en el Ministerio de Respeto a la
Vid póngase en contacto con Justin Silvers al
[email protected]
También puede llamar a la rectoría al 202-347-3215.
Caridades Católicas y la Reforma Inmigratoria – Se
Necesitan Voluntarios – Si está interesado en ayudar
a Caridades Católicas en sus esfuerzos con la
inmigración, puede registrarse mediante esta página
https://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/VOLUNTEER y
participar en una sesión de orientación en el Hickey
Center en 924 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 en
una de las siguientes fechas: sábado, 21 de marzo,
2015; 9:30-11:30am, miércoles, 15 de abril, 2015; 68pm, o sábado, 16 de mayo, 2015; 9:30-11:30am.
CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MATTHEW THE APOSTLE, WASHINGTON, D.C.
MASS
INTENTIONS
LECTURAS DE LA
SEMANA
Gén 9:8-15 /
1 Pe 3:18-22 / Mc 1:12-15
Lunes 23
Lev 19:1-2,11-18 /
San Policarpio,
Mt 25:31-46
obispo y mártir
Martes 24
Is 55:10-11 / Mt 6:7-15
Miércoles 25 Jon 3:1-10 / Lc 11:29-32
Jueves 26
Est C 12,14-1623-25/
Mt 7:7-12
Viernes 27 Ez 18:21-28 / Mt 5:20-26
Sábado 28 Deut 26:16-19 / Mt 5:43-48
Domingo 1
Gén 22:1-2,9,10-13,
15-18 / Rom 8:31-34 / Mc 9:2-10
February 22 – March 1
Domingo 22
YOUNG ADULTS
Cathedral Coffeehouse – Sunday
Series beginning this weekend –
following 5:30pm Mass
– Looking for a quick and
easy way to deepen your
spirituality and learn
more about your faith
during Lent? Join Br.
Gabriel and Br. Patrick
after the 5:30pm Mass for
this exciting new
series. In 30 minutes or
less, you’ll learn
something new and have
a few good laughs. First
topic: How to Lose Your
Faith in 10 Easy Steps. Email
[email protected] with questions.
C†YA for Supper – Thursday,
February 26 - 6:30pm – Marrakesh
Moroccan Restaurant (2147 P Street
NW / Dupont Circle) – All young
adults, friends, coworkers, and fellow
foodies are invited for traditional
Moroccan dishes at Marrakech
Restaurant in Dupont Circle.
RSVP here at
http://goo.gl/forms/xSgb5FLa2t by
February 23. Contact: Natalie at
[email protected].
February 22, 2015
Light the City – Saturday, February
28 – 8pm to Midnight – St. Matthew’s
Cathedral – Light the City is an evening
of prayer and personal invitation.
At 8pm, Cardinal Wuerl will celebrate
Mass. Following Mass, teams of
volunteers will go out into the streets
of DC’s Dupont Circle neighborhood to
invite passers-by to come into the
Cathedral to light a candle and pray.
Confessions will be available. Join us at
any point in the evening, which closes
with a blessing at midnight. For more
information or to volunteer, visit
http://www.adw.org/light.
C†YA Spring Retreat! – Save the Date
– May 30 - 31 – Bellarmine Retreat
Center (Waynesboro, PA) – Planning
has begun for the Spring 2015
Cathedral Young Adults retreat.
Whether you have planned, lead, or
participated in retreats in the past, any
input or new ideas are welcome. To get
involved, contact Hannah at
[email protected].
NEWS AND NOTES
Interested In Becoming a Lector? –
An orientation and training session for
those wishing to become lectors at the
Cathedral will be held Saturday,
March 7 in the Great Hall from 9:30am
to 1pm. We welcome registered
parishioners and our “weekday
parishioners”—members of other
parishes who work downtown and
attend weekday Masses at the
Cathedral. Attendees also will be asked
to audition in the Cathedral at a later
date. Candidates who are invited to
become lectors will be asked to commit
to reading at Mass at least twice each
month. To register for the session, call
the Rectory at 202-347-3215 x517 by
Friday, February 27. We look forward
to seeing you.
Sunday, February 22
8:30am – All Parishioners
10am – Thadeus M. Pilewicz
11:30am – Ernesto B.
Agcaoili
1pm – Helena Bado
5:30pm – Shirley
Rauschenberger
Monday, February 23
7am – Brent Gallagher
8am – Violeta Cometa
12:10pm – Michalagho &
Todd Families (living)
5:30pm – Florence Lukashuk
Tuesday, February 24
7am – Gerard Panaro
8am – Bridget Miller (living)
12:10pm – Jimmy Donworth
5:30pm – Philemene Senami
Adoho
Wednesday, February 25
7am – Sr. Mary Gilbert, OP
8am – Stafford Hutchinson
12:10pm – Alice Clahane
Thursday, February 26
7am – Philemene Senami
Adoho
8am – Beverly Fleming
(living)
12:10pm – Kevin Mulholland
5:30pm – Spiro Pavlovich
Friday, February 27
8am – Somarsingh Family
(living)
12:10pm – Ella Fleming
(living)
Saturday, February 28
8am – Anna Bowman
12:10pm – Teresita Bernabe
5:30pm – Heinz Neusser
Sunday, March 1
7am – Bridie Doherty (living)
8:30am – Celia Valero de
Cardenas
10am – All Parishioners
11:30am – Jean Spadel
1pm – Mario Martinez y
Palacios
5:30pm – Thadeus M.
Pilewicz
Origins of Lent
From the earliest centuries (1st/2nd) of the Church’s celebration of Easter,
particularly in the Eastern Church, there was a strict fast associated with the
commemoration of the Paschal feast. This fast (restricted to eating bread with salt and
water) occurred on the two days immediately preceding the celebration of the Easter
Vigil. During the 3rd century, the fast was extended to a week and later in the early 4th
century, a three-week period of a less absolute fast began to be observed in churches
around Rome beginning with what came to be known as Laetare Sunday.
Then, in the period 354-384, church writings describe a fast that began 40 days
before what is now known as Holy Thursday. Thus, this 40 day fasting period officially
began on the 6th Sunday before Easter. But, from the earliest days of the Church,
Sundays had always been excluded from any days set aside for fasting. So, church
officials, desiring to maintain the idea of 40 days for fasting, tacked on additional days to
compensate. Consequently around the beginning of the 6th century, we have the creation
of Wednesday as the official beginning of the 40 days of fast. The pope marked this with
a solemn procession during which the participants sang the antiphon “Immutemur habitu”
(Let us don sackcloth and ashes). Not until the 13th century did the imposition of ashes
become formalized and added to the liturgy in what we know today as Ash Wednesday.
Fasting in the early church was always accompanied by meetings for prayer and
listening to the Word of God. As a result, the period of Lent from the days of St.
Augustine was a natural time for catechumens to begin their final preparation for baptism
at the Easter Vigil and for baptized sinners to complete their period of penance and be
returned to the Christian community during a reconciliation liturgy that occurred on Holy
Thursday morning. During the 4th century, the celebration of the scrutinies on the 3rd, 4th
and 5th Sundays of Lent for catechumens began in Rome, but then was de-emphasized
throughout the Church until the reforms of Vatican II.
During the 6th century, church writings describe two different celebrations that
occurred on the 6th Sunday of Lent. In Jerusalem, this day was marked by a solemn
procession retracing the triumphal entry of Christ and his disciples into Jerusalem, often
with palms in hand. In Rome, however, this day was marked by the reading of St.
Matthew’s account of the passion and death of Jesus. Thus, we have the two terms
associated with the 6th Sunday of Lent – Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday. It was not
until later centuries that the Church combined the forms of celebration (procession with
palms and reading of the passion) as part of same liturgy, the solemnity of which was
revitalized by the Vatican in 1955 and 1970.
As noted above, Lent as a liturgical period ends with the celebration of Vespers
on Holy Thursday. Later on Holy Thursday, the liturgical celebration of the Lord’s
Supper begins the celebration of the Triduum.
See our Lenten brochure for a complete schedule of worship services.
(Deacon Bart Merella)
Orígenes de la Cuaresma
Desde los primeros siglos (primero y segundo) de la celebración en la Iglesia de
la Pascua, particularmente en la Iglesia Oriental, había una forma de ayuno estricto
asociado con la conmemoración de la fiesta Pascual. Este ayuno (restringido en comer
pan con sal y agua) ocurría en los dos días anteriores a la celebración de la Vigilia de
Pascua. Durante el siglo tercero, el ayuno se extendía a una semana y después al
principio del siglo cuarto, un periodo de tres semanas de menos ayuno empezó a
observarse en iglesias alrededor de Roma; empezando con lo que vino a ser conocido
como Domingo de Laetare o Vísperas.
Después, en el periodo 354-384, escritos de la iglesia describen un ayuno que
empezó 40 días antes de lo que ahora es Jueves Santo. Así pues, este periodo de ayuno
de 40 días, oficialmente empezó en el domingo sexto antes de Pascua. Pero, en los
primeros tiempos de la Iglesia, los domingos siempre fueron excluidos del ayuno. Por
tanto, miembros de la Iglesia deseando mantener la idea de 40 días de ayuno, pusieron
días adicionales para compensar. Consecuentemente alrededor del siglo sexto, tenemos la
creación del miércoles como el día oficial de los 40 días de ayuno. El Papa señaló este
día con una procesión solemne durante la cual los participantes cantaron la antífona
“Immutemur habitu” (nos ponemos la ropa austera y las cenizas). No fue hasta el siglo
trece, que la imposición de las cenizas se formalizó y se añadió a la liturgia en lo que hoy
conocemos como Miércoles de Ceniza.
El ayuno en los primeros tiempos de la iglesia, era siempre acompañado de
reuniones para oración y escuchar la Palabra de Dios. Como resultado, el periodo de
Cuaresma en los días de San Agustín, era un tiempo normal para los catecúmenos
empezar su preparación final para el bautismo en la Vigilia de Pascua y para los
bautizados pecadores completar su periodo final de penitencia y volver a la comunidad
cristiana durante una liturgia de reconciliación que ocurría el Jueves Santo en la mañana.
Durante el siglo cuarto, la celebración de los escrutinios en los domingos terceros,
cuartos y quintos de Cuaresma para los catecúmenos empezó en Roma, pero después se
le quitó importancia a través de toda la Iglesia hasta la reforma del Vaticano II.
Durante el siglo sexto, escritos de la iglesia describen dos diferentes celebraciones
que ocurrieron en el sexto domingo de Cuaresma. En Jerusalén, ese día estaba señalado
con una procesión solemne trazando la triunfal entrada de Cristo y sus discípulos a
Jerusalén, con palmas en las manos. Sin embargo, en Roma, este día estaba señalado
con la lectura de San Mateo sobre la pasión y muerte de Jesús. Por lo tanto, tenemos dos
términos asociados con el sexto domingo de Cuaresma – Domingo de Ramos y Domingo
de Pasión. No fue hasta siglos más tarde que la Iglesia combinó las formas de la
celebración (procesión con palmas y lectura de la pasión) como parte de la misma
liturgia, cuya solemnidad fue revitalizada por el Vaticano en 1955 y 1970.
Como se ha dicho más arriba, la Cuaresma como un periodo litúrgico termina con
la celebración de las Vísperas en el Jueves Santo. Más tarde en el Jueves Santo, la
celebración litúrgica de la Última Cena del Señor empieza con la celebración del Triduo.
Vean el folleto de Cuaresma para que tengan un horario completo de todos
los servicios.
(Diácono Bart Merella)
Sacrament of Anointing the Sick
Of the seven sacraments, the Church classifies two of them as the sacraments of healing:
Reconciliation (often known as Confession) and Anointing the Sick. Each of them involves
healing the human person; one for our spiritual health and the other for our physical well-being.
How these sacraments have been practiced in the life of the Church has differed over time. This
brief summary is about the anointing of the sick. Historically, oil was widely used in the ancient
world for a variety of life purposes: lighting, cooking, athletic preparation, special marking and
especially healing wounds. So, it is not surprising that the New Testament includes reference to
the use of oil, once in Mark’s gospel and another in a letter of the apostle, James.
In the life of the early church, the common use of oil for healing was given a special blessing by
the bishop to call upon God’s power for the benefit of the sick. During the early centuries, the
application of the blessed oil could be done by any of the baptized faithful, since it was primarily
for the healing of physical defects. In later centuries, it began to be associated with the dying to
heal the soul before death, especially as it was done concurrent with one’s last confession.
During these later centuries, this concurrent use of both sacraments led to limiting the
sacramental anointing to those who were ordained, in particular, the priest.
All sacraments are for the benefit of the individual, but we are all members of the Body of Christ.
So, when one member of the body is afflicted, so is the whole body. And as the physical body
makes an effort to assist healing the afflicted part, so also the spiritual body is involved in healing
the injured member. To reflect this theology, the Church encourages this sacrament to be
administered as much as possible in a public way, even if administered in a hospital or nursing
home. So, the sacramental ritual provides for celebrating the anointing as part of a community
liturgy, such as Mass, much as we do for baptisms, first communions, and the other sacraments.
Moreover, the renewed rite now is more inclusive of who can be anointed. The anointing can be
administered to: children and adults about to undergo or are recovering from surgery; those
experiencing or being treated for a serious physical or mental illness; those who are physically
handicapped; and those seriously impaired by old age."
At St. Matthew’s, our communal celebration is being celebrated proximate to the feasts of Our
Lady of Lourdes who is particularly associated with the sick. It is celebrated in bi-lingual form to
enable our Hispanic parishioners to participate in this special semi-annual sacramental
celebration. See the bulletin for details about the anointing liturgy on Saturday, February
28 at 12:10pm.
“If anyone of you is ill, he should send for the elders of the church, and they must anoint him
with oil in the name of the Lord and pray over him.” (James 5: 14)
Deacon Bart Merella
Sacrament of Anointing the Sick
Participation Form
“If anyone of you is ill, he should send for the elders of the church and they must anoint
him with oil in the name of the Lord and pray over him.” (James 4: 14)
The sacrament will be celebrated in communal form at a special bi-lingual Mass on
Saturday, February 28, at 12:10pm.
Faithful who may receive this sacrament should be: children and adults about to undergo
or are recovering from surgery; those experiencing or being treated for a serious physical or
mental illness; those who are physically handicapped; and those seriously impaired by old age.
Those who would like to receive this sacrament or know someone who may wish to be
contacted about receiving the sacrament, please complete this information form. If further
information is needed, please contact Deacon Clayton Nickel ([email protected]).
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Print Email: _____________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________
Please leave the completed form with a hospitality minister at Mass or at the rectory
office.
I encourage all parishioners to join in this communal celebration of this sacrament and
encourage as many as possible to receive the special sacramental anointing.
Rev. Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson
Rector
Sacramento de la Unción de los Enfermos
De los siete sacramentos, la Iglesia clasifica dos de ellos como sacramentos de sanación:
Reconciliación (conocido como la Confesión) y la Unción de los Enfermos. Cada uno de ellos envuelve
el sanar a la persona humana; uno por la salud espiritual y el otro por nuestro bienestar físico. Como se
han practicado estos sacramentos en la vida de la Iglesia, ha diferido en tiempo. Este breve sumario es
acerca de la unción de los enfermos. Históricamente, el aceite se usaba bastante en el mundo antiguo
para una variedad de intenciones: cocinar, iluminar, preparación de los atletas, marcas especiales y
sanación de heridas especiales. Por tanto no es sorprendente que el Nuevo Testamento incluya
referencias del uso del aceite, una vez en el Evangelio de Marcos y otra en la carta del Apóstol Santiago.
En la vida de los primeros tiempos de la iglesia, era común el uso del aceite para la sanación; el
obispo daba una bendición especial que invocaba a Dios por el beneficio del enfermo. Durante los
primeros siglos, la aplicación del aceite bendecido, podía ser hecho por cualquier bautizado, ya que era
principalmente para la sanación de defectos físicos. Después, empezó a ser asociado con el moribundo
para sanar su alma antes de la muerte, especialmente si se hacía junto con la última confesión.
Durante estos últimos siglos, este uso de ambos sacramentos, se llegó a limitar solo para aquellos que
han sido ordenados, en particular, el sacerdote.
Todos los sacramentos son para beneficio individual, pero todos somos miembros del Cuerpo de
Cristo. Por tanto cuando un miembro del cuerpo está afligido, también está el resto del cuerpo. Así como
el cuerpo físicamente hace un esfuerzo para sanar la parte dolida, también el cuerpo espiritual, se une en
la sanación del miembro injuriado. Reflexionando esta teología, la Iglesia anima que este sacramento se
ofrezca lo más posible de una forma pública, aún si se hace en un hospital o casa de hospicio. Así el
ritual del sacramento provee la celebración de la unción como parte de una liturgia en comunidad, como
la misa, y como hacemos por los bautismos, primeras comuniones, y los otros sacramentos.
Además de eso, el rito es ahora más inclusivo de quien puede ser ungido, no importa la edad. La
unción puede ser administrada a: niños o adultos que se preparan o están recuperándose de una cirugía;
aquellos que están siendo tratados por enfermedades físicas o mentales; aquellos que están físicamente
incapacitados; y aquellos que están seriamente debilitados por la edad.
En San Mateo, nuestra celebración comunal del sacramento de la unción se ofrece normalmente en
octubre y febrero; próximos a las fiestas de San Lucas y Nuestra Señora de Lourdes, que están
relacionadas con los enfermos. La celebración es bilingüe, para que la comunidad hispana pueda
participar también. Vean el boletín para los detalles sobre la liturgia de la unción, el sábado, 28 de
febrero a las 12:10 del mediodía.
“Si alguno de ustedes está enfermo, llamen a los sacerdotes de la iglesia, para que les unja con el
aceite en el nombre de Dios y recen sobre él.” (Santiago 5:14)
Diácono Bart Merella
Sacramento de la Unción de los Enfermos
Formulario para Inscribirse y Participar
“Si alguno de ustedes está enfermo, llamen a los sacerdotes de la Iglesia, para que les unja con
el aceite en el nombre de Dios y recen sobre él.” (Santiago 5:14)
El sacramento será celebrado en forma comunal en una misa especial bilingüe el sábado 28
de febrero a las 12:10 del mediodía.
Los fieles que pueden recibir este sacramento deben ser: niños y adultos que vayan a tener una
cirugía o se están recuperando de la cirugía; aquellos que están siendo tratados por enfermedades
físicas o mentales; aquellos que están físicamente incapacitados y aquellos que están seriamente
debilitados por la edad.
Para aquellos feligreses que deseen recibir este sacramento o saben de otros feligreses que
quisieran ser contactados para recibir el sacramento, por favor, rellenen el formulario que se les provee.
Si se necesita más información, por favor póngase en contacto con Fatima Aybar ([email protected])
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Por favor, deje el formulario completo con un ministro de la hospitalidad antes o después de la
misa o en la oficina de la rectoría.
Animo a todos los feligreses que se unan en esta celebración comunal de este sacramento y animo
a muchos de ellos a que reciban este sacramento especial de la unción.
Rev. Mons. W. Ronald Jameson
Rector
Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
Simple Lenten Meals
SOUP * BREAD * WATER
Every Friday during Lent
Following the 5:30pm Mass & the 6:00pm Stations of the Cross
North Conference Room
February 20
PRAYER
The Social Justice Committee invites you for
fellowship and reflection during this time of Lent.
Join us every Friday, following the evening Mass
and Stations of the Cross.
FASTING
Different groups from various parish ministries
will prepare and serve a simple meal of meatless
soup, bread, and water.
ALMSGIVING
Charitable organizations will be invited to present
on their mission and the services they provide to
our neighbors in need. The donations that will be
collected during every meal will be offered to that
evening’s presenter.
For more information on this year’s participants,
please visit: www.stmatthewscathedral.org
St. Matthew’s Emergency Assistance Program
Helping families in need.
Meal Provider:
Social Justice & Community Service Committee
February 27
Catholic Mobilization Network
Searching for an end to the death penalty
and upholding restorative justice.
Meal Provider: RCIA Catechumens
March 6
Christ House
Offering healing and hope for the homeless
in Washington.
Meal Provider: Hispanic Community
March 13
L’Arche Community
Offering a home for adults with
intellectual disabilities.
Meal Provider: Cathedral Young Adults
March 20
Northwest Center
Supporting mothers through their pregnancy center
and maternity home.
Meal Provider: Knights of Columbus
March 27
Little Sisters of the Poor
Religious sisters caring for the elderly poor.
Meal Provider: Liturgy Committee
Catedral de San Mateo Apóstol
Cenas Simples de Cuaresma
SOPA * PAN * AGUA
Cada viernes durante la Cuaresma
Siguiendo la Misa de las 5:30 de la tarde & el Vía Crucis de las 6:00 de la tarde
Salón de Conferencias del Norte
20 de febrero
ORACIÓN
El Comité de Justicia Social los invita a compartir
y reflexionar durante este tiempo de Cuaresma.
Únase a nosotros cada viernes, siguiendo la Misa
de la tarde y el Vía Crucis.
AYUNO
Diferentes grupos de varios ministerios de la
parroquia prepararán y servirán una cena simple
de sopa sin carne, pan y agua.
DAR LIMOSNA
Organizaciones caritativas serán invitadas a
presentar sobre su misión y los servicios que
proveen a nuestros vecinos en necesidad.
Las contribuciones que se recogerán durante cada
cena serán donadas a los presentadores
de esa tarde.
Para más información sobre los
participantes de este año, por favor visite:
www.stmatthewscathedral.org
Programa Parroquial de Ayuda de Emergencia
Ayudando a familias en necesidad.
Proveedor de la Cena:
Comité de Justicia Social y Servicio Comunitario
27 de febrero
Catholic Mobilization Network
Buscando el fin a la pena de muerte y apoyando a
la justicia restaurativa.
Proveedor de la Cena: Catecumenados de RICA
6 de marzo
Christ House
Ofreciendo curación y esperanza
a personas sin hogar en Washington.
Proveedor de la Cena: Comunidad Hispana
13 de marzo
Comunidad de L’Arche
Proporcionando un hogar para adultos con
discapacidades intelectuales.
Proveedor de la Cena:
Jóvenes Adultos de la Catedral
20 de marzo
Northwest Center
Ofreciendo apoyo a madres mediante su centro de
embarazo y hogar de maternidad.
Proveedor de la Cena: Caballeros de Colón
27 de marzo
Little Sisters of the Poor
Hermanas religiosas que cuidan a ancianos pobres.
Proveedor de la Cena: Comité de Liturgia