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– Job Posting –

Position Opening: Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry & DC Theology on Tap: A Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry is sought to work with young adults in St. Matthew’s Cathedral parish and the surrounding area of Northwest Washington, and to coordinate DC Theology on Tap. View the job description and apply here.

– Social Events –

6th Annual C†YA Pancake Party!
Sunday, February 23rd - 9am-7pm - Cathedral North Conference Room
Mark your calendars for the return of the Cathedral Young Adults' most popular event! Our 6th Annual Mardi Gras Pancake Party is a festive breakfast (or lunch or dinner) that begins following the 8am Mass and continues until after the 5:30pm Mass. Join our parish community at this wonderful event before we enter the season of Lent! Proceeds benefit both CYA and the parish Social Justice Ministry.  We will need volunteers to help make this day-long event a success! If you are interested in volunteering, sign up here!


Cathedral Coffeehouse 
Every Sunday (next - February 9th) - immediately following the 5:30 PM Mass - Cathedral North Conference Room
Join us for our weekly Coffeehouse Series, which is a low-key, meet-and-greet opportunity to catch up with old friends and learn about Catholic topics in 20 minutes or less! Can't make it each week? No problem! Cathedral Coffeehouse will continue every week so drop in when you can for "Catholic Stuff in 20 minutes or less!" Email C†YA with any questions.


Theology on Tap with DC Catholic!
Tuesday, February 11th - 6pm-8pm - Public Bar Live
Join us and other young professionals for the monthly Theology on Tap
! February's speakers will be Katie and Christopher Baker, who will speak on "Real v. Ideal: Love, Dating, Marriage." Please note the new location at Public Bar Live (right next to Shake Shack on Connecticut Avenue near the Cathedral). Come and join our group, and bring a friend along!

– Spiritual Opportunities –

Volunteer with The Little Sisters of the Poor!: Join the Little Sisters on Sunday, February 16, as they host a "Valentine's Soiree" for the residents of the Jeanne Jugan Home. Come enjoy time with those who have such wisdom and love to share! Email Sister Constance for more information.

Marriage Prep Courses: Will you be walking down the aisle soon? Or thinking about proposing? Don't forget that couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage are encouraged to attend a recognized Catholic engaged encounter program. Such a course is offered at the Cathedral on Fridays at 7:30pm. Click here for more information.

Black History Month Moving Screening "If Only We Had Listened:" The Social Justice Committee invites you to attend a screening of “If Only We Had Listened” on Sunday, February 16 from 2pm-4:30pm The documentary follows Immaculee Ilibagiza, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, who returns to her home country to tell the story of the Marian apparition of Our Lady of Kibeho and the forewarning of the impending tragedy. Email Lydia Clegg for more information

Ash Wednesday and Lent Calendars: Lent is almost here! Click here for a schedule of Masses for Ash Wednesday, February 26. You can also find more information about Cathedral Lenten activities, and information on weekly Confession opportunities across the Archdiocese through The Light Is On For You.

Simple Lenten Meals: Every Friday during Lent, our parish Social Justice Ministry hosts a Simple Lenten Meal following the 5:30pm Mass and Stations of the Cross, of meatless soup, bread, and water. The gathering is an opportunity for prayer, as well as to raise money for charities that build God's Kingdom locally and globally. Join us for the first Simple Lenten Meal on Friday, February 28. 

Lenten Day of RecollectionFr. Luke Melcher, a presenter in last year's Lenten Lecture series, returns to St. Matthew's to lead our our Lenten Day of Recollection on Saturday, February 29, from 10am – 2:30pm.  Plan to join us as we encounter this holy season through the hymns of Lent and Holy Week. Click here for more information.

Social Justice Ministry Advocacy Retreat: The Cathedral's Social Justice Ministry invites you to attend a very special Lenten retreat for those who engage –or seek to engage – in the Social Justice and Community Service Ministries at the Cathedral. The retreat will be led by Fr. Jacek Orzechowski, OFM on Saturday, March 7 at the Franciscan Monastery in Brookland. Click here for more info and to RSVP. Email Phil Downey with any questions

– Service Opportunities –

ESL and SSL Volunteers NeededOur parish English and Spanish as a Second Language classes begin on February 11, and volunteer teachers are needed! ESL classes are offered from levels 1-5, and SSL classes are offered from levels 1-3. Interested in teaching one night a week? Email Rhoda Mbato for ESL or Carina Carrasco and Angelo Gomez for SSL for more information!

Dinner with the L'Arche CommunityA small group from St. Matthew's visits the L'Arche Houses in Adams Morgan on Saturday, March 7 to share dinner with the residents there. We bring different healthy food items to share with 6-12 people. Interested in cooking a dinner dish and sharing in dinner with the residents of the L'Arche Community? Contact Franz Kuo to sign up.

Homeless Ministry: Volunteers are needed to prepare bagged lunches, donate breakfast food, and/or serve on Monday mornings at St. Matthew’s weekly Breakfast Ministry for the poor and homeless. Contact Jim Walsh for more information on volunteering and making donations to the Homeless Ministry.

Serve as a Liturgical Minister at the Cathedral: The Cathedral is in need of liturgical ministers at all Masses, including weekday Masses. Ministers of hospitality (greeters), ushers, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, and servers are especially needed. The suggested commitment is one Sunday per month. Contact Deacon Bart Merella for more information on expectations and training.     

Opportunities for Financial Stewardship: Beginning on Sunday, February 16, there will be QR codes printed in the music leaflets at Mass that will allow you to donate online to the Cathedral, in case you forgot to bring cash for the collection. Did you know that the Cathedral receives no direct financial assistance from the Archdiocese, and relies solely upon you, our parishioners and friends, to keep the lights on and bring Christ into our city? Please consider making a financial offering to the Cathedral. $10 is the equivalent of two lattes from Starbucks, or a wine on happy hour special. If you sign up for FaithDirect, your offering will be debited from your bank account once per month. That $10 will go a long way! Please click here if you are interested in helping the Cathedral meet its financial obligations and be a beacon of light to our local community.  

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Cathedral Young Adults Mission

The mission of the Cathedral young adult ministry is to support the community of Catholic adults in their 20’s and 30’s who live and work in DC in the continued growth of their faith, discernment of their vocations, and development as stewards of the Church through opportunities for socializing, community service and spiritual reflection.
 
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