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Jesus Said: “Martha, Martha, You Are Anxious and Worried About Many Things T H E M O T H E R C H U R C H O F T H E R O M A N C A T H O L I C D I O C E S E O F C O L U M B U S Since 1878 nourishing by Word and Sacrament all who enter this holy and sacred place. 212 East Broad Street + Columbus, Ohio 43215 + Phone: (614) 224-1295 + Fax: (614) 241-2534 www.saintjosephcathedral.org + www.cathedralmusic.org SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF ORDINARY TIME ~ JULY 21, 2019 Jesus said: “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her.” (Luke 10:41-42) INSIDE THIS BULLETIN... BE A GOOD SAMARITAN: July 22 Bi-Monthly Healing Mass: SHOES AND SOCKS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED Celebrated by Bishop Brennan We’re helping the children served by the Litany of Saint Mary Magdalene Saint Vincent Family Center Martha and Mary: Learning not to Worry get new shoes and socks. Please help! Who Really Was Mary Magdalene (see center of this bulletin for details) The Sacraments: Anointing of the Sick MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTION OF POPE FRANCIS: JULY MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTION OF POPE FRANCIS: JULY SAINT JOSEPH CATHEDRAL Universal Justice: That those who administer justice may work with 212 East Broad Street + Columbus, Ohio 43215 integrityUniversal and Justicethat the: injustice That those which who prevails administer in the worldjustice may may not work have Phone (614) 224-1295 + Fax (614) 241-2534 thewith last integrity word. and that the injustice which prevails in the world may www.saintjosephcathedral.org not have the last word. www.cathedralmusic.org SSCHEDULINGCHEDULING MMASSASS INTENTIONSNTENTIONS Check us out on www.facebook.com One of the greatest acts of charity is to pray for the living and the dead, One of the greatest acts of charity is to pray for the living and the + Most Reverend Robert J. 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Kitsmiller Monday, July 22 ~ Saint Mary Magdalene In Residence; Judicial Vicar and Judge, Diocesan Tribunal; 7:30 a.m. The Intentions of the Priests of the Cathedral Song12:05 of p.m. Songs The 3: Inten1-4b;t ionsJohn of 20: Gov 1-2,ernor 11-18 Mike DeWine Administrator, 7:30 a.m. The Intentions of the Priests of the Cathedral Saint John the Baptist and Sacred Heart Parishes 6:30 p.m. All Who Seek Christ’s Healing 12:05 p.m. The Intentions of Governor Mike DeWine Reverend Mr. James Gorski Tuesday,6:30 p.m. July 23All ~ Who Saint Seek Bridget Christ’s Healing Permanent Deacon; [email protected] Exodus 14: 21 – 15: 1; Matthew 12: 46-50 Reverend Mr. Gordon Mott Tuesday,7:30 a.m. July The 23 Intentions ~ Saint Bridget of Maria Margarita Huerta Transitional Deacon; Saint Joseph Cathedral Confessions: 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Exodus 14: 21 – 15: 1; Matthew 12: 46-50 12:05 p.m. The Intentions of Aureus Griffith Reverend Mr. Thomas Johnston 7:30 a.m. The Intentions of Maria Margarita Huerta Permanent Deacon (Retired); [email protected] Confessions:Wednesday 10:45, July a.m-11:4524 ~Saint Sharbela.m. Makhluf STAFF Exodus12:05 p.m.16: 1 - 5, 9The-15 ;Intentions Matthew 1of3 :Aureus 1-9 Griffith Mr. Michael Agriesti 7:30 a.m. The Intentions of Wayne Strawser Business Manager; [email protected] 12:05 p.m. The Intentions of Father Hilary Ike Wednesday, July 24 ~Saint Sharbel Makhluf Ms. Carol Stollenwerk Exodus5:15 p.m. 16: The1-5, Intention9-15; Matthew of Emma 13: 1-9Harrison Administrative Assistant; [email protected] Holy Hour and Confessions follow Mass; Benediction at 6:40 p.m. 7:30 a.m. The Intentions of Wayne Strawser Ms. Bobbie Meyers Thursday,12:05 p.m. July 25The ~ IntentionsSaint James of Father Hilary Ike PT Administrative Assistant; [email protected] 2 Corinthians5:15 p.m. 4: 7The-15 ;Intention Matthew of 20: Emma 20-28 Harrison Mr. Jake Neal Holy7:30 Hour a.m. and In ConfessionsThanksgiving follow for Answered Mass; Benediction prayers at 6:40 p.m. Director of RCIA and Religious Education; Holy Hour, Confessions and Benediction: 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. [email protected] Thursday,12:05 p.m. July The 25 Soul ~ Saint of our James infant daughter, Hayden Noelle Dr. Richard K. Fitzgerald 2Thompson Corinthians 4: 7-15; Matthew 20: 20-28 Director of Music; Friday7:30, a.m.July 26 ~In Saints Thanksgiving Joachim for and Answered Anne prayers [email protected] HolyExodus Hour, 20: Confessions 1-17; Matthew and 13:Benediction: 18-23 10:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Ms. Nicole Simental 7:3012:05 a.m. p.m. The IntTheentions Soul of of Bishop our infant Brennan daughter, Principal Organist and Assistant Director of Music 12:05 p.m. The IntentionsHayden of Noelle John Lumpe Thompson and Family Ms. Sarah Wilson Saturday, July 27 Vigil Mass Wedding Coordinator; [email protected] Friday, July 26 ~ Saints Joachim and Anne Mr. Phil Renico Exodus 5:15 p.m 20: . The 1-17; Soul Matthew of Lucina 13: 18-23Gonzales Maintenance 7:30 a.m. The Intentions of Bishop Brennan Mr. Devan Kline 12:05 p.m. The Intentions of John Lumpe and Family Maintenance Saturday, July 27 Vigil Mass 5:15 p.m. The Soul of Lucina Gonzales 1 REGULAR SCHEDULE OF MASSES, LITURGIES, SACRAMENTS Sunday igil Mass (Saturday p.m. Sunday Masses a.m., . and m. Weekday Masses nday through Friday m. and 12 .; als Wednesday eni m. Masses Holy ays Obligati on Holidays il lis s y c vious . SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday m. - 4:45 p.m. sday a.m. - 1 Wednesday m. - 6:45 hursday m. - 11 . ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT ~ TWO WEEKLY HOLY HOURS Wednesday - 6:4 | Thursday - 11:45 .m. PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday - 4 | los day Sunday a major holidays NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION Welcome to Saint Joseph Cathedral, the Mother Church of the Diocese of Columbus! 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