Cathedral Young Adults (C†YA) Newsletter - January 5, 2016
Cathedral Young Adults
Cathedral Young Adults (C†YA) Newsletter
Coming Up Soon – See Details Below:
True Identity in Christ Young Adult Retreat - Friday, January 15 - Sunday, January 17
Mardis Gras Pancake Party! - Sunday, February 7
Cathedral Young Adults (C†YA) Events
– Social Events –
Mardis Gras Pancake Party!
Sunday, February 7 – beginning at 9 AM & following all Masses – Cathedral North Conference Room
Mark your calendars! The Pancake Party is back again this year! The Cathedral Young Adults invite you to a Mardi Gras Pancake Party on Sunday, February 7th! All are invited to this pre-lenten celebration of community, fellowship, and good food! Join your parish family for pancakes, sausage, fruit, coffee, tea & juice in the North Conference Room after Mass beginning at 9am. At the door, tickets will be $10. All proceeds will benefit C†YA and the Social Justice & Community Services Committee. We hope to see you there! If you'd like to volunteer or have any other questions, email stmat...@gmail.com.
Cathedral Coffeehouse
Mark Your Calendars! Series returns February 14!
Cathedral West Conference Room
Looking for a quick and easy way to learn more about your faith and meet other young adults at the Cathedral? Join us in the West Conference Room after the 5:30 pm Sunday Mass for a new series of Cathedral Coffeehouse! In 20 minutes or less Br. Patrick promises that you will learn something new and have a few laughs. Email stmat...@gmail.com for more info.
– Spiritual Events –
True Identity in Christ Young Adult Retreat
Friday, January 15 - Sunday, January 17 - Saint John Paul II National Shrine (3900 Harewood Road NE / Brookland)
Start the New Year with a YA retreat on our True Identity in Christ in DC Jan 15-17. Join other young adults across the Archdiocese of Washington Jan. 15-17 at the St. John Paul II Shrine for a retreat featuring: conferences by Dominican priests, small group reflections, Eucharistic Adoration and confession, daily time for personal prayer, healing blessings, Saturday daily Mass and Sunday Mass, etc. This retreat is not overnight, we will reconvene at the JPII Shrine each morning. Register today! Email dccat...@adw.org with questions.
Join the Men's Group for "Priest, Prophet, King" Series
Monday, January 25 - 7 PM to 8:30 PM - Cathedral West Conference Room
Men of the Cathedral are invited to join the Armory Men’s Group to watch and discuss “Priest, Prophet, King”, a study program by Bishop Robert Barron. Join us for conversation, fellowship, and to grow as men as we reflect on Christ as the ultimate priest, prophet, and king, and how our mission to follow Him shapes our lives as men. We meet every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00pm in the Cathedral West Conference Room. For more information, please visit www.ArmoryMen.com or contact Mike (m.owe...@gmail.com). As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another! (Proverbs 27:17)
Wine and Wisdom
Monday, January 25 - 7 PM to 8:30 PM - Cathedral North Conference Room
Wine and Wisdom is a discussion and faith-sharing group for young adult women. Our conversations are intended to help form, encourage, strengthen, and prepare those who attend to be the women that God has designed them to be. Contact the group at wineandwisdo...@gmail.com for more information or to RSVP.
– Service Events –
Even though Pope Francis’ visit to the USA has come and gone, there’s still an opportunity to live out his call to our country during this Year of Mercy. #EncounterMercy by taking the #walkwithFrancis pledge!
C†YA at the Northwest Center
Tuesday, January 12 - 6 to 8 PM – Northwest Center (2702 Ontario Road NW / Columbia Heights)
The Northwest Center provides support and comprehensive care that enables women to deliver and care for healthy babies. The Cathedral Young Adults get together each month to sort donations or do odd jobs around the Center.
Email nat...@northwestcenter.net for more information and to sign up.
Making Lunches for Homeless Ministry
Sunday, January 31 - 6:30 PM - Cathedral West Conference Room
Join us after the 5:30 Mass to help prepare bag lunches that will be given out to the poor and homeless in our neighborhood on Monday morning. The St. Matthew’s Social Justice and Community Service Committee makes breakfasts and lunches to distribute each week in addition to providing social services and other necessities to our guests. Many hands make light work!
Contact Carolyn (cewa...@gmail.com) for more information or with questions.
C†YA at the Catholic Charities Youth Transitional Program
Saturday, February 6 – 10 AM to 12:30 PM – 801 East Men’s Shelter (2700 MLK Blvd. SE / Anacostia)
After a short break due to the Christmas and New Year’s holiday, we will be back at YTP this February! The Catholic Charities Youth Transitional Program is a residential rehab program for young men ages 18-24. Join us for a rewarding morning of fun activities and facilitated interaction designed to help the guys develop valuable social and professional skills. We need several volunteers each month, but you’re welcome to try it out once or come as often as you’re able! You can take the Metro and/or buses to the Shelter, but we will do our best to coordinate carpools.
Contact Carolyn (cewa...@gmail.com) with questions. Click here to register with Catholic Charities. If you would like to get a ride, or you can drive others, please fill out our carpool form here.
Service Opportunities at the Cathedral
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 Garcia (james.anth...@gmail.com) for more information on expectations and training.
Homeless Ministry: Volunteers are needed to prepare bagged lunches for the poor and homeless who come to the St. Matt’s West Conference Room each Monday morning for food and social services. Contact Olivia or Norma if you would like to provide lunches once a month, every other month, or as a one-time service.
Learn more about how to make a pilgrimage to the Cathedral’s Holy Door!
ADW Faith Foundations “Sacred Scripture” Class
Six-week course meets once a week beginning Thursday, February 11th. Register by February 1st.
Check out the Cathedral News and Upcoming Events page or download this week’s bulletin for more updates.
Archdiocese Young Adult Events
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St. Joseph’s First Friday Adoration and Fellowship
Friday, January 8 - 6:30 PM to 10 PM - St. Joseph’s on Capitol Hill (313 2nd Street NE / Union Station)
Volunteer at Capitol Hill Pregnancy Center with St. Peter’s YAs
Saturday, January 9 - 10 AM to 12 PM - Capitol Hill Pregnancy Center (713 Maryland Avenue NE / Union Station)
Volunteer with STAY at Catholic Charities Coat Closet
Saturday, January 9 - 12 PM to 3 PM - St. Francis Xavier (2811 O Street SE)
St. Joseph’s YAM Second Sunday Brunch
Sunday, January 10 - following 10:30 AM Mass - St. Joseph’s on Capitol Hill (313 2nd Street NE / Union Station)
St. Gabriel’s Going Away Party for Fr. Avelino
Sunday, January 10 - 1 PM to 4 PM - St. Gabriel’s (26 Grant Circle NW / Petworth)
Holy Trinity YAC Mass and Cafe
Sunday, January 10 - 7:15 PM - Holy Trinity (3513 N Street NW / Foggy Bottom)
St. Gabriel’s YAs Happy Hour & Dinner at EatsPlace
Thursday, January 14 - 6 PM to 9 PM - EatsPlace (3607 Georgia Avenue NW / Petworth)
DC Catholic Spring Theology on Tap
4 week series begins Tuesday, February 23 - 6 PM to 8 PM - Buffalo Billiards (1330 19th Street NW / Dupont Circle)
Light the City
Saturday, March 5 - 7 PM to 10 PM - St. Matthew’s (1725 Rhode Island Avenue NW / Farragut North)
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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