Parish Celebration of our Patronal Feast

On Sunday, September 20, our parish family celebrates the Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle & Evangelist, as a solemnity with special readings and prayers at the 10am and 1pm (Spanish) Masses. As usual, both Masses are open to public for in-person attendance, and will be livestreamed and available for viewing on our YouTube channel. 

The universal Church observes the Feast of St. Matthew, on Monday, September 21. Here at St. Matthew's, we celebrate that day as a solemnity at the 12:10pm Mass.

Find links to Sunday's two livestreamed Masses.

The Calling of St. Matthew

Jesus’ calling of Matthew to discipleship, which is the subject of the Gospel reading for the Feast of St. Matthew at the 10am and 1pm Masses on Sunday, September 20, is depicted in the mural in the west transept of the Cathedral entitled The Calling of St. Matthew (below)—take a moment and take a look! In the mural scene, Christ calls St. Matthew, who appears astounded by the Master’s words. St. Peter, with his keys, stands to the left of Christ. On both sides of the central figures are a man and a woman. The couple on the left looks scornfully at the scene, while the other stands by in veneration. The setting is a portico beyond which are the Sea of Galilee and the distant hills. Above, a choir of six angels offers incense.

St. Matthew, pray for us!