Cathedral Young Adults (C†YA) Newsletter - February 2, 2016
Cathedral Young Adults
Cathedral Young Adults (C†YA) Newsletter
Coming Up Soon – See Details Below:
Sacred Page Bible Study - Wednesday, February 3
Mardis Gras Pancake Party! - Sunday, February 7
Ash Wednesday - Wednesday, February 10
Cathedral Coffeehouse - series returns Sunday, February 14
Cathedral Young Adults (C†YA) Events
– Social Events –
Sunday, February 7 – beginning at 9 AM & following all Masses – Cathedral North Conference Room
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!
To volunteer sign up here: https://goo.gl/1Y0dgr!
If you have any other questions email stmat...@gmail.com.
Happy Hour Co-Hosted with St. Thomas & Holy Trinity Young Adults
Friday, February 5 - 6 to 8:30 PM - Madhatter (1319 Connecticut Ave NW/Dupont Circle)
Join us for the first Happy Hour of 2016 at Madhatter! Feel free to bring friends or coworkers, or just come on your own to meet other young Catholics in DC at this joint happy hour with St. Thomas Apostle Young Adults and Holy Trinity Young Adults. We have the Up Bar mezzanine level reserved - just come up the stairs at the back left of the Madhatter when you arrive, and we’ll be straight back when you get to the top of the steps. Email stmat...@gmail.com for more info.
Cathedral Coffeehouse
Mark Your Calendars: Lenten series begins 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 –
Sacred Page Bible Study
Wednesday, February 3 - 7 PM - Cathedral West Conference Room
Bring your Bible each Wednesday to dive into the upcoming Sunday's readings with our Dominican seminarians and fellow parishioners! Email stmat...@gmail.com for more information.
Wine and Wisdom
Monday, February 22 - 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 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.
Simple Lenten Supper
Friday, February 19 - 6:30 PM - Cathedral North Conference Room
Volunteers are needed to prepare a simple Lenten meal and serve parishioners and guests following Stations on the Cross on Friday evening.
For more information email Brigid (hogan....@gmail.com).
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!
Ash Wednesday Mass Schedule & Stations of the Cross
Wednesday, February 10 - Mass times as listed on Cathedral website
His Eminence Cardinal Donald Wuerl will preside at the 12:10 PM Mass
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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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.Website: stmatthewscathedral.org/cya · Facebook: facebook.com/CYAdc
Email: stmat...@gmail.com · Google Calendar: Cathedral Young Adults (C†YA)