CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MATTHEW THE APOSTLE, WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 27, 2014

TODAY’S READINGS

ere not our hearts burning? (Luke 24:32) Great writers have a knack for conveying deep, lasting truths in just a few words. This is the kind of artistry that

we find in today’s Gospel. In telling the story of two people who meet the Lord on the road to Emmaus, St. Luke also tells us about the transforming power of the Mass.

Cleopas and another disciple were heading home sad because Jesus had been crucified (Luke 24:17-18). They still held out some hope because Mary Magdalene had told them about an empty tomb, but it doesn’t seem to have been enough for them. When Jesus met them on the road but concealed his identity, they shared their doubts with him. In response, he told them the story of salvation—and their hearts began to burn. Then at dinner, when Jesus blessed and broke the bread, “their eyes were opened and they recognized him” (24:31). With their faith restored, the disciples turned around and hurried back to Jerusalem so that they could tell the others what had happened.

Over and over, we hear about people who have stopped going to Mass because they don’t feel that they get anything out of it. Often, however, this happens when the outer “form” of the Mass—the quality of the music, the appearance of the church, the various words and gestures of the liturgy—becomes more important than the inner “substance” of what is actually going on.

Form is when we say, “I confess.” Substance is our experience of God washing us clean. Form is the lector proclaiming the read-ings. Substance is God’s word coming alive in our hearts. Form is our act of receiving Communion. Substance is our openness to God and his power to fill our hearts. Substance moves us to change our lives and to share the good news about Jesus with our neighbors.

In short, form focuses more on what we do, but substance focuses on who we are meeting.

“Lord, let me see you at Mass today. May I never settle for less

than everything that you want to give me!” Taken from The Word Among Us, Easter 2014, Vol. 33, Number 5: Used with

permission.

THIS WEEK’S READINGS

Sunday 27 Acts 2:42-47 / 1 Pt 1:3-9 / Jn 20:19-31 Sunday of Divine Mercy

Monday 28 Acts 4:23-31 / Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday 29 Acts 4:32-37 / Jn 3:7-15 St. Catherine of Siena

Wednesday 30 Acts 5:17-26 / Jn 3:16-21 St. Pius V, Pope

Thursday 1 Acts 5:27-33 / Jn 3:31-36 St. Joseph the Worker

Friday 2 Acts 5:34-42 / Jn 6:1-15 St. Athanasius

Saturday 3 1 Cor 15:1:8 / Jn 14:6-14 St. Philip & St. James

Sunday 4 Acts 2:14,22-33 / 1 Pt 1:17-21 / Lk 24:13-35

LECTURAS DE HOY

uando el Señor se les apareció por primera vez a los apóstoles faltaba uno sólo, Tomás. Más tarde, éste se

negó a creer cuando sus compañeros le dijeron que habían visto el sepulcro vacío y a Jesús resucitado. La traición y la cruci-fixión que había sufrido el Señor le habían golpeado fuertemente. El dolor de la trage-dia lo había llevado a aislarse en la soledad y a no buscar la consolación de sus amigos. Solamente creería si tuviera una prueba palpable de que Jesús había resucitado.

¡Pero qué sorpresa se llevó Tomás cuando vio que de repente Jesús se les apareció nuevamente, incluso después de haberlo él negado con tanta insistencia! En un solo encuentro con Jesús, sus dudas y su tristeza dieron paso a una firme convicción y un gozo inefable.

Hoy celebramos el Domingo de la Divina Misericordia, instituido como celebración universal por el Papa Juan Pablo II para tomar conciencia de que si no fuera precisamente por la infinita e indescriptible misericordia de nuestro Padre celestial, que por iniciativa propia quiso enviar a su Hijo unigénito a salvarnos, todos estaríamos irremisiblemente perdidos e iríamos a la condenación eterna a la que nos llevaban nuestras propias acciones y maldades. Esta misericordia se manifestó real y visiblemente en la vida, la muerte y la resurrección de Cristo Jesús, nuestro Señor, y el instrumento que Dios utilizó en nuestra época para enseñarnos a reconocer su misericordia divina y propagar la devoción fue santa Faustina Kowalska, religiosa polaca canonizada por el mismo Juan Pablo II en el año 2000.

Hoy día, en que concluye la Novena a la Divina Misericordia, es una ocasión perfecta para llevar a los pies de la cruz a todos los que no conocen a Cristo o se han resistido a entregarse a él e implorar el amor, el perdón y la misericordia de Dios sobre ellos.

“Jesús, Señor mío, te ruego que

concedas fe a los de corazón débil o

indeciso y esperanza a los desanimados, y

que derrames sobre ellos tu Misericordia

Divina para que todos experimenten la

vida, la paz y el gozo de tu presencia.”

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SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY

PARISH CALENDAR April 27 – May 4

SUNDAY 27—Divine Mercy Sunday Las clases de Catequesis, Catecumenado

y Catequesis Familiar continúan a las 11:00 de la mañana.

MONDAY 28—A Eucharistic Holy Hour is held in the Cathedral from 6 to 7pm, with confessions available in English and Spanish. The Social Justice & Community Services Committee meets at 6:45pm in the East Conference Room. Wine and Wisdom meets at 7pm in the North Conference Room.

TUESDAY 29—El grupo de Oración comienza a las 7 de la tarde con el rosario, y a continuación el taller de Oración y Vida en el salón de conferencias del Oeste.

WEDNESDAY 30—Breaking Open the Word meets at 7pm in the West Conference Room.

THURSDAY 1—Legión de María se reunirá a las 6:30 de la tarde en el salón de conferencias del Este.

A Social Justice gathering is held in the West Conference Room at 6:30pm.

FRIDAY 2—First Friday Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held after the 12:10pm Mass till 5pm.

SATURDAY 3—First Saturday Devotions are held after the 12:10pm Mass, followed by Hospitality in the West Conference Room. The Cathedral Choir of Regensburg (Germany) sings at the 5:30pm Vigil Mass and gives a prelude concert.

The Catholic University Chamber and University Singers will present a concert at 7:30pm in the Cathedral.

SUNDAY 4—A second collection for Cathedral maintenance is taken at all Masses.

Hospitality receptions are held after the 8:30am, 10am, 11:30am and 1pm Masses. Las clases de Catequesis, Catecumenado y Catequesis Familiar continúan a las 11:00 de la mañana. The Ladies’ Ancient Order of Hibernians joins us for their annual Nuns of the Battlefield Mass at 11:30am.

HIGHLIGHTS

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY – The Second Sunday of Easter is Divine Mercy Sunday, established by Pope John Paul II on the day that he canonized Sister Faustina Kowalska in Rome (April 30, 2000). The special devotion to the divine mercy is based on the writings of Saint Faustina. On the day of his election as Pope, Benedict XVI spoke about the devotion of Pope John Paul II to the divine mercy, saying: We listen with joy to the proclamation of the year of

mercy… Jesus Christ is divine mercy in person: To find Christ means to

find the mercy of God… The day of vengeance and the year of favor

coincide in the paschal mystery, in Christ, dead and risen. This is the

vengeance of God: He himself, in the person of the Son, suffered for us.

The more we are touched by the mercy of the Lord, the more we are in

solidarity with his suffering, the more disposed we are to complete in

our flesh ‘what is lacking in Christ's afflictions’ (Colossians 1:24).

CELEBRATION OF CANONIZATIONS – On Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, the Church celebrates the canonizations of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II. Cardinal Wuerl will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for the

Canonizations of Saints John XXIII and John Paul II at the Cathedral on Saturday, May 10 at 5:30pm. All are welcome. To commemorate in a particular way the elevation to sainthood of John Paul II, the Archdiocese of Washington has created a prayer card (right) based on a painting commissioned for our Archdiocesan seminary, now Saint John Paul II Seminary. MUSIC FOR TWO POPE SAINTS – On Saturday, May 3 at 7:30pm, The Catholic University of America Chamber Choir and University Singers will present in the Cathedral a concert on the occasion of the canonization of Blessed John XXIII and Blessed John Paul II, with Leo Nestor, conductor, and Joy-Leilani Garbutt and Sook Hyun Kim, organists. In addition to chanted Plainsong, music will include the works of Giovanni Gabrieli, Jacobus Handl, Hans Leo Hassler, G. P. da Palestrina, Tomás Luís de Victoria, Claudio Monteverdi, James MacMillan, Grayston Ives, and Leo Nestor. Come and enjoy an evening of sublime choral music from two of the finest academic choruses in our area. The concert is free and open to the public. Free-will offerings will be gratefully accepted.

CATHEDRAL CHOIR OF REGENSBURG (GERMANY) – The world-famous choir of boys and men of the Regensburg Cathedral will present a brief concert 15 minutes before the Saturday Vigil Mass on May 3, including the works of Victoria, Mendelsohn, Palestrina and Duruflé. They also will provide the musical ministry for the Mass, including a sung Kyrie and Agnus Dei by Orlando de Lassus. To make it a full evening of wonderful choral music, consider staying for the Catholic University Concert at 7:30 that evening (see above).

CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MATTHEW THE APOSTLE, WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 27, 2014

NEWS AND NOTES

THANK YOU FROM THE RECTOR – On behalf of the entire parish community, I want to express my sincere appreciation to the volunteers who decorated the Cathedral for Easter, the lectors, hospitality ministers, servers, Eucharistic ministers, musicians, sacristans, RCIA sponsors, parish staff, priests, deacons, and all who contributed time and talent to the Cathedral during Holy Week and Easter. Please be assured of my gratitude and best wishes for a very blessed Easter season. —Msgr. Jameson

COME—LET US ADORE HIM! – You are invited to the Cathedral for our monthly evening of Eucharistic Adoration this Monday, April 28 from 6 to 7pm. Our Dominican seminarian and deacon, Br. Gabriel Torretta, will give a brief reflection on a passage from Hebrews, below, with the theme of mercy and the Resurrection. Fr. Rafael will be available for confessions in English and Spanish during the hour.

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed

through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our

confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to

sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has similarly been

tested in every way, yet without sin. So let us confidently approach

the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely

help. (Hebrews 4:14-16) FIRST FRIDAY AND FIRST SATURDAY – First Friday Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held on May 2

following the 12:10pm Mass until 5pm, in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, to the left of the sanctuary. All are welcome to come and adore Our Lord.

On Saturday, May 3 all are welcome to First Saturday Devotions after the 12:10pm Mass, followed by Hospitality in the West Conference Room.

HOSPITALITY SUNDAY – Join us for hospitality after the 8:30am, 10am, 11:30am and 1pm Masses on May 4! We will be outdoors if the weather cooperates; otherwise you will find us in the North Conference Room. There will be plenty of activities for children and snacks to tide you over until your next meal, as well as information on upcoming events and service opportunities at the Cathedral. Members of your Parish Council will be available. All are welcome—we hope to see you there! Interested in helping us with future events? Contact stmattshospitality@gmail.com.

PRAYERS FOR OUR PARISH PILGRIMAGE This past week, Msgr. Jameson and 23 parishioners and friends embarked on a twelve-day Marian pilgrimage to Vienna, Salzburg and Prague. Below are the locations of daily Masses celebrated by Msgr. Jameson with our pilgrims:

April 24 – Church of St. Ignac, Prague April 25 – Loreto Shrine, Prague April 26 – Church of Our Lady Victorious, Prague April 27 – Shrine of Bila Hora, Prague April 28 – local church in Salzburg April 29 – Statue of the Christ of Loreto, Salzburg April 30 – Shrine of Maria Plain, Salzburg May 1 – Melk Abbey, Vienna May 2 – St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna May 3 – The Basilica of Mariazell, Vienna

Msgr. Jameson assures that our parish community will be in their prayers. Let us also pray for their safe travels and spiritual nourishment during this pilgrimage.

FAITH FORMATION

BOOK CLUB: ST. HILDEGARD OF BINGEN,

DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH – All are welcome to attend the next meeting of the Book Club on Monday, May 12 at 6:45pm in the West Conference Room. We will discuss St.

Hildegard of Bingen, Doctor of the Church: A

Spiritual Reader by Carmen Acevedo Butcher (Paraclete Press, 2013). This book includes an introduction to St. Hildegard’s life and era and includes selections from her songs, theological texts, liturgical music, and letters. On October 7, 2012, Pope Benedict XVI declared Hildegard a saint and only the fourth female Doctor of the Church. BECOMING CATHOLIC – Throughout the year, adults come forward seeking to learn about the Catholic faith. For those interested in learning about the Catholic faith or thinking about becoming Catholic, St. Matthew’s offers Inquiry, a casual, ongoing conversation about the Catholic faith. Inquiry is the first step in discerning one’s commitment to full initiation in the Catholic Church. Inquiry meets on the second Wednesday of the month, 6:30-7:30pm in the East Conference Room. The next Inquiry will be Wednesday, May 14. Contact: Heather Kinney at hkinney@stmatthewscathedral.org .

SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY

NOTICIAS DE LA PARROQUIA

¡ ¡ ¡ GRACIAS ! ! ! – En nombre de toda la comunidad parroquial, quiero expresar mi más sincero

agradecimiento a los voluntarios que ayudaron a decorar la Catedral: lectores, ujieres, monaguillos, ministros de la Eucaristía, músicos, sacristanes, padrinos del RICA, el personal de la Catedral, sacerdotes, diáconos y a todos los que contribuyeron con su tiempo y talento durante la Semana Santa y Pascua. Su esfuerzo hizo una gran diferencia. Estoy muy agradecido y les deseo una feliz época de Pascua.

—Monseñor Jameson

SE LES RECUERDA TRAER DONACIÓN DEL PLATO DE ARROZ – Muchas gracias a todos quienes participaron en el programa de Plato de Arroz de Catholic Relief Services. Si todavía no han traído sus donaciones, por favor tráiganlas a la rectoría o a la sacristía. Donaciones de cheques pueden ser dirigidos a la Catedral de San Mateo con “CRS Plato de Arroz” en la línea de nota. AGRADECEMOS SU APOYO AL CENAS SIMPLES DE CUARESMA – El Comité de Justicia Social quisiera agradecerles a todos quienes participaron en las Cenas Simples de Cuaresma de este año. Juntos pudimos recaudar donaciones para caridades locales que proveen servicios esenciales a la comunidad: Asistencia de Emergencias de la Catedral, Welcome Home Reentry

Program, Jesuit Refugee Service, L’Arche Community,

Northwest Pregnancy Center, and A Simple House. Reconocemos especialmente a los grupos de la Catedral: programa de RICA, la comunidad Hispana, Jóvenes Adultos de la Catedral, Caballeros de Colon, Consejo Parroquial y el comité de Liturgia por haber preparado y servido las cenas. También estamos muy agradecidos por la donación de panes del restaurante Bertucci’s. ORACIÓN Y CONFRATERNIDAD – El comité de Justicia Social les invita a todos a participar en un evento social el jueves, 1 de mayo. El propósito de este evento es para ofrecer a voluntarios actuales y feligreses que están interesados en servir en nuestros programas la

oportunidad para socializar y aprender más sobre actividades de Justicia Social. La tarde empezará con oración con la Comunidad de San Egidio a las 6:30 de la tarde en el salón del Oeste. Se ofrecerán refrigerios ligeros. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este evento o nuestros ministerios, por favor póngase en contacto con Franz Kuo al franzkuo@gmail.com. PRIMER VIERNES Y PRIMER SABADO – Primer viernes de Exposición y Adoración del Santísimo Sacramento se celebrará después de la misa 12:10 del mediodía hasta 5:00 de la tarde este viernes 2 de mayo

en la Capilla del Santísimo Sacramento, situada a la izquierda del altar mayor. Todos son bienvenidos a venir y adorar a nuestro Señor. El sábado 3 de mayo todos son bienvenidos a participar en las devociones del primer sábado después de la misa de 12:10 mediodía, seguida de hospitalidad en el salón de conferencia del Oeste. DOMINGO DE HOSPITALIDAD – Únete a nosotros el Domingo de Hospitalidad después de las misas de 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 de la mañana y la de 1:00 de la tarde el domingo 4 de mayo. Estaremos al aire libre si el clima coopera, de lo contrario nos encontrará en el salón de conferencias del Norte. Tendremos actividades para los niños y suficientes bocadillos para saciar el hambre hasta su próxima comida. También habrá información sobre próximos acontecimientos y oportunidades de servicio en la Catedral; los miembros del Consejo Parroquial estarán disponibles y mucho más. ¡Todos son bienvenidos a este evento, esperamos contar con su presencia! ¿Interesado en ayudarnos con futuros eventos? Póngase en contacto con stmattshospitality@gmail.com.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA

Domingo 27 He 2:42-47 / 1 Pe 1:3-9 / Jn 20:19-31 Domingo de la Divina Misericordia Lunes 28 He 4:23-31 / Jn 3:1-8 Martes 29 He 4:32-37 / Jn 3:7-15 Santa Catalina de Siena

Miércoles 30 He 5:17-26 / Jn 3:16-21 San Pio V, Papa

Jueves 1 He 5:27-33 / Jn 3:31-36 San José Obrero

Viernes 2 He 5:34-42/ Jn 6:1-15 San Atanasio

Sábado 3 1 Cor 15:1-8 / Jn 14:6-14 San Felipe y San Santiago Apóstol Domingo 4 He 2:14,22-33 / 1 Pe 1:17-21 / Lc 24:13-35

CATHEDRAL OF SAINT MATTHEW THE APOSTLE, WASHINGTON, D.C. APRIL 27, 2014

MASS INTENTIONS April 27–May 4

Sunday, April 27 7am – Margaret “Peggy”

Howe 8:30am – Henry Mann 10am – Howard H. Callaway 11:30am – Mrs. Nhat-Thanh

Vu 1pm – Alvaro Urrutia 5:30pm – Pat Wrennall

Monday, April 28 7am – Joseph Lee 8am – Dennis & Iria Roe

(living) 12:10pm – Stanislawa Jarzab 5:30pm – Maximo Roque

Tuesday, April 29 8am – Thanksgiving Mai Le

(living) 12:10pm – Stanislawa Jarzab 5:30pm – Francis X. Dowd

Wednesday, April 30 8am – Catherine Brosius 12:10pm – Karen Clifton

(living) 5:30pm – Thanksgiving to

St. Anthony & St. Jude

Thursday, May 1 12:10pm – Rosalba Zuluaga 5:30pm – Rosalie Casey

(living)

Friday, May 2 12:10pm – Walter Smith 5:30pm – Ng’Amouzou

Dorothée

Saturday, May 3 12:10pm – Parish Pilgrims

(living) 5:30pm – Moises Lopez

Sunday, May 4 7am – All Parishioners 8:30am – Edith L. Oliveros 10am – Ruby E. McCall

Young 11:30am – Raymonde

Grossman Haim 1pm – Francisco & Eloisa

Angulo 5:30pm – Vicky Windrow

Bassman

YOUNG ADULTS

Wine and Wisdom – Monday, April 28 – 7 to 8:3pm – North Conference Room – All young women are invited to attend our faith sharing group for a discussion on the Beatitudes. For questions or to RSVP, email wineandwisdom.stmatthews@ gmail.com.

Theology on Tap – April 29 – 6pm (happy hour) / 7pm (talk) – Buffalo Billiards (1330 19th

Street NW / Dupont) – Join us for another great speaker, food, drinks, and fellowship with young adults from around the city! Learn more at Facebook.com/DCYoung Adult. Contact: Jonathan at dccatholic@adw.org

C†YA for a Discussion: Questions on Faith – Thursday, May 1 – 7-8:30pm – Uptown Tap House (3412 Connecticut Avenue NW / Cleveland Park) – Join us as we explore the topic of the Ascension. No need to have attended earlier discussions, and all are welcome to question, challenge, or just listen in a casual setting! Contact: Mike at m.owens810@gmail.com

C†YA at the Catholic Charities Youth Transitional Program Saturday, May 5 – 10am to 12:30pm – 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. Take the Metro and/or buses to the shelter; we also will do our best to coordinate carpools. Sign-up contact: Carolyn cewait.10@gmail.com

FAITH IN ACTION

REMINDER FOR RICE BOWLS – Thank you to all who participated in Catholic Relief Services’ Rice Bowl program. If you have not brought in your Rice Bowl donations, please drop them by the rectory or sacristy. Checks can be made out to St. Matthew’s Cathedral with “CRS Rice Bowl” on the note line. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING SIMPLE LENTEN MEALS – The Social Justice Committee thanks everyone who participated in our Simple Lenten Meals Program. Together we raised donations for local charities that provide essential services to the community: St. Matthew’s Emergency Assistance, Welcome Home Reentry Program, Jesuit Refugee Service, L’Arche Community, Northwest Pregnancy Center, and A Simple House. A special thank you to the Cathedral’s RCIA Catechumens, the Parish Pastoral Council, Knights of Columbus, Cathedral Young Adults, Hispanic Community, and Liturgy Committee for preparing and serving the meals and to Bertucci’s Restaurant donation of dinner rolls. PRAYER AND FELLOWSHIP – The Social Justice & Community Service Committee invites you to a gathering on Thursday, May 1. Come to socialize and learn more about Social Justice activities. We will begin with joint prayer with the Community of Sant' Egidio at 6:30pm in the West Conference Room (entrance on left side of the Cathedral). Light refreshments will follow. Contact Franz Kuo at franzkuo@gmail.com with questions. SUPPORT HOMELESS FAMILIES & VETERANS – The Social Justice Committee is teaming up with the Good Faith Communities Coalition for a letter writing campaign urging D.C. Council members to support programs for our homeless sisters and brothers in D.C.’s finalized fiscal year budget. Current proposals include $2 million to keep low-income families out of homelessness and $4.7 million to end chronic homelessness for veterans. Show your support by signing a letter after Mass on May 3 or 4. To participate or for more information on the Cathedral’s advocacy efforts, contact Tyler Martin at stmattsadvocacy@gmail.com.

RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR PARISH

MOTHER’S DAY DRIVE SUNDAY, MAY 11

ALL MASSES FOR THE

NORTHWEST PREGNANCY CENTER

We will be collecting the following

items:

Diapers

Baby wipes

Baby formula

Monetary donations are greatly

accepted. Please make checks out to St.

Matthew’s cathedral with “Northwest

Center” on the note line.

For more information, please contact

Respect Life coordinator, Justin Silvers,

at stmatthewsrespectlife@yahoo.com.

Mission: The Northwest Center seeks to promote the dignity of women and a respect for all human life. They seek to accomplish this goal by offering the loving support and comprehensive aid necessary to enable all women to continue their pregnancies, deliver healthy babies, and adequately care for themselves and their children.

MINISTERIO DE RESPETO A LA VIDA LOS INVITA A PARTICIPAR EN

COLECTA DEL DÍA DE LAS MADRES

DOMINGO, 11 DE MAYO PARA

CENTRO DE EMBARAZO DEL NOROESTE

Estamos recogiendo lo siguiente:

Panales

Toallitas húmedas

Formula de bebe

Donaciones monetarias también son

agradecidas. Los cheques pueden ser

dirigidos a Catedral de San Mateo con

“Northwest Center” en la línea de nota.

Para más información, por favor

póngase en contacto con el coordinador

de Respeto a la Vida, Justin Silvers, al

stmatthewsrespectlife@yahoo.com.

Misión: El Centro del Noroeste busca promover la dignidad de las mujeres y el respeto de toda vida humana. Tratan de lograr esta meta ofreciendo el apoyo amoroso y comprensivo y ayuda necesaria para que todas las mujeres puedan continuar con sus embarazos, tener bebés sanos y poder ofrecer el cuidado adecuado para ellos y sus hijos.

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I would like to enroll in the Faith Direct program for the benefit of the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle. I understand that my total monthly contribution amount will be transferred directly from my checking account or credit card as stated above, a record of my gifts will appear on my bank or credit card statement, and my transfers will begin on the 4th or next business day of the month following my enrollment. I understand that I can increase, decrease, or suspend my giving by contacting Faith Direct toll free at 1-866-507-8757. {All gifts provided to your Church originating as Automated Clearing House transactions comply with US law.}

Process my gifts on the: � 4th or � 15th of the month (please check only one box)

(Note: The total amount will be determined by the number of Sundays in the month. Some months have 5 Sundays.)

Organ Completion Fund: � Weekly Gift: $________ � Monthly Gift: $________ � One-Time: Gift $________