C†YA for Cathedral Coffeehouse, Help us Light the City!
Hannah Dell
Hello all –
I hope your Friday is going well so far! The Cathedral Young Adults have had a lot going on lately and the next few weeks have some great opportunities as well.
Ø The Cathedral Young Adults, along with our great Dominican brothers Bro. Gabriel and Bro. Patrick, are excited to offer a new series for Lent and beyond - Cathedral Coffeehouse! In 30 minutes or less, we promise you’ll learn something new about your faith and have a few good laughs too. Avoid the arctic weather just a bit longer this weekend and join us for the inaugural gathering on Sunday, February 22nd. (Fear not, decaf will be available). Email stmat...@gmail.com for more information.
Read on for more info on opportunities in Service, Social, and Spiritual endeavors coming up in the next few days:
· G1VE – DCCatholic Day of Service
Saturday, February 21 – 10 AM to Noon (lunch to follow) – various sites
Join 250 other young adults along with DCCatholic in the Archdiocese of Washington for their Annual Give 1 Day of Service on Feb. 21st. This Lent all young adults ages 21-35 are encouraged to Give-1 day of service to encounter those in need. Parishes and alumni groups are hosting service sites across the DC area in the morning and will meet up at Buffalo Billiards Restaurant and Bar (1330 19th St NW) around 12:30pm for lunch, fellowship, and a reflection by Ryan Hehman of A Simple House at 1pm (must be 21+ to enter). Learn more about the various service sites and sign up to volunteer here: (http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094baeaf28a1f49-dccatholic1) or email Jonathan at DCCat...@adw.org for more information.
· Light the City
Saturday, February 28 – 8 PM to Midnight – St. Matthew’s Cathedral
Another great event from the ADW and DCCatholic, Light The City is a one-night evening of prayer and personal invitation, held Saturday night, February 28th, from 8pm to midnight at St. Matthew’s Cathedral. At 8pm, Cardinal Wuerl will celebrate Mass. Following Mass, teams of volunteers will go out into the streets of DC’s Dupont Circle neighborhood to invite passers-by to come into the Cathedral to light a candle and pause peacefully in prayer amid the business of a night in the city. The Cathedral will be filled with candles, music, and quiet prayer with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Light a candle, sit in personal prayer, go to confession, or talk with a priest. We will close the evening with a final blessing at midnight. All are invited to join us for Mass or to come light a candle and pray for our city at any point in the evening. For more information or to volunteer, please visit: www.adw.org/light
· C†YA at the Catholic Charities Youth Transitional Program
Saturday, March 7 – 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM – 801 East Men's Shelter (2700 MLK Blvd. SE / Anacostia)
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. A quick volunteer sign up is required. If you’re able to carpool sign up here. Contact Carolyn (cewa...@gmail.com) with any questions about Catholic Charities and this worthwhile opportunity.
· C†YA for Supper
Thursday, February 26 –6:30 PM – Marrakesh (2147 P Street NW / Dupont Circle)
All young adults and fellow foodies are encouraged to join us for our monthly supper clubs. This month we’ll enjoy traditional Moroccan dishes at Marrakesh Restaurant in Dupont Circle. Feel free to bring friends or coworkers. We hope to see you there! RSVP here (http://goo.gl/T0B7Wa) by Monday, February, 23. Email Natalie (natalie....@gmail.com) with questions.
· C†YA for a Discussion 2015
Thursday, Mar 5 – 7 to 8:30 PM - Scion Restaurant (2100 P St NW / Dupont Circle)
The Cathedral Young Adults will resume our monthly discussion group at a new location for 2015! We will be discussing the papal encyclical Evangeli Nuntiandi (On Evangelization in the Modern World) by Pope Paul VI. No prior knowledge of the encyclical is required, we look forward to seeing you for a lively discussion! Contact Mike (m.owe...@gmail.com) with questions.
· Simple Lenten Supper
Friday, March 13 – 6:30 PM (following Stations of the Cross) – Cathedral
Every Friday evening during Lent a simple Lenten meal is sponsored by a different parish group. On Friday, March 13th the Cathedral Young Adults will be hosting Supper. If you are interested in helping serve dinner please email Sarah (sru...@gmail.com)
Hope to “CYA” soon!
-Hannah
