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Choosing Mercy

October is a month when we often begin to make choices. Who will I spend the holidays with this year? Who will I vote for in the November elections? What will I buy my loved ones for Christmas? What will my fall wardrobe look like?

As Christians, we are called each and every day to make choices that reflect the mercy of God. How do I love the stranger & the outcast? How am I being compassionate to those who society often looks down upon? When Jesus walks up to me on the street, do I recognize Him? And does Jesus know I am His Disciple by my actions and deeds?

Please consider joining members of St. Matthew's parish at these upcoming service opportunities.

Join our Monthly Meeting!
Join us for our monthly meeting, where we pray & discuss the work of the entire Social Justice & Community Service Ministry. Our next meeting will be Monday, October 29 at 6:45pm in the East Conference room of the Cathedral (accessible via the parking garage under the church).

Respect Life Ministry – Monthly Rosary
Join us for our monthly Rosary for Life on Saturday, October 27, at 11:30am. For more information on service opportunities with the Respect Life Ministry, contact Justin Silvers.

Parish Blood Drive
Come donate the gift of life on Sunday, October 21, as our parish hosts our annual blood drive in honor of Baby Margo. Please click here to sign up for a time slot to donate blood at the bloodmobile that will be parked outside the Cathedral.

Hands of Mercy Sit-In Talks & Discussions
Join the Social Justice ministry on November 16 for two talks to celebrate Black Catholic History Month in November. Speakers will discuss efforts to combat racism, & volunteering in prison ministry. Click here for more information. Email Lydia Clegg if you have any questions.

Dinner with the L'Arche Community
A small group from St. Matthew's visits the L'Arche houses in Adams Morgan on Saturday, November 3 to share dinner with the residents there. We bring different healthy food items to share with 6-12 people. Contact Franz Kuo to sign up.

Feast of All Souls
One of the Spiritual Works of Mercy is to pray for the dead. The Church prays for all those who have gone before us on Friday, November 2, the Feast of all Souls. Click here for information on Masses at the Cathedral on the Feast of All Souls.

Single Serving of Service - Tree Planting with Casey Tree Foundation
Please join a group of St. Matthew's volunteers to mark All Souls' Day with a tree planting at the Mount Olivet Cemetery on Saturday, November 3. If you're interested in signing up, please e-mail Franz Kuo for a link to the group registration website.

DC Regional Meeting Popular Movements
Join Catholics from across Washington on November 16-17 for the DC Regional Meeting of Popular Movements. Interact with DC-based social justice grassroots agencies & local clergy on discussions around the “economy of exclusion & inequality.” Click here to register and join the group attending from St. Matthews Cathedral.

Single Serving of Service - Common Good City Farm
St. Matthew's parishioners will be volunteering at the Common Good City Farm on Saturday, October 20, from 9am to 12pm. We will help with weeding, composting, & learning about sustainable farming in Washington, DC. Email Franz Kuo if you wish to volunteer.

Feast of All Saints
The Church celebrates the Feast of All Saints on Thursday, November 1. Please click here for the Mass schedule at St. Matthew's Cathedral for this Holy Day of Obligation. Click here to read a reflection by Pope Francis on a new list of beatitudes for how we can live as Saints in today's modern world.

Pope Francis' October Prayer Intentions
Click here to watch a video by the Apostleship of Prayer on Pope Francis' October prayer intentions: That consecrated religious men & women may bestir themselves, & be present among the poor, the marginalized, & those who have no voice.

Faithful Citizenship
Election Day is Tuesday, November 6. As Americans go to the polls to elect leaders to govern the nation, please consider praying and reflecting on Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship by the USCCB. Click here for information on polling locations, voter registration deadlines, & early voting dates in your area.

CONTACT US: socialjustice@stmatthewscathedral.org

Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle
1725 Rhode Island Ave, NW • Washington, DC 20036

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