Redemptorist Father Kevin O'Neil delivers the first evening reflection of our parish mission – “The Gift You Have Received, Give As a Gift: Sharing the Grace of the Sacraments” – this evening at 7pm in the Cathedral. Tonight's reflection is on Sharing the Grace of Baptism: Communion with God. Please join your parish family and Fr. O'Neil. A reception will follow in the North Conference Room after the reflection. All are welcome!
Special note for 5:30pm Mass-goers:You are invited to join us for some quick refreshments right after Mass at the Hospitality Reception in the North Conference Room, then to head back upstairs to the Cathedral for this first reflection of our four-day parish mission. Don't miss this opportunity to hear about the grace of your own baptism and how to share it with others.
A parish mission is a time for our whole parish to come together to reflect on the Word of God, pray together, and nurture a deeper faith and a deeper sense of community. A parish mission is a preaching event held over a period of consecutive days around a particular theme. It includes special preaching at weekend Masses as well as evening times for prayer, reflection, music and hospitality. A parish mission is an excellent opportunity for those seeking spiritual renewal, providing the space and time to look at your life, values and direction.
Sharing the Grace of the Sacraments: Our Parish Mission ThemeSt. Matthew’s parish mission – “The Gift You Have Received, Give As a Gift: Sharing the Grace of the Sacraments” – will be Saturday, September 17 through Tuesday, September 20. Our mission preacher is Redemptorist Father Kevin O’Neil, currently associate professor of moral theology at Washington Theological Union. Father O’Neil will preach at our weekend Masses and give evening reflections Sunday through Tuesday beginning each evening at 7pm. For those who cannot attend in the evening, Father O’Neil will offer abbreviated reflections following the 12:10pm Mass Monday and Tuesday. Mark your calendar now! All are welcome!