Saint Joseph Cathedral

The Cathedral of the Diocese of Manchester The Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci Tenth Bishop of Manchester

Pastoral Staff

Reverend Jason Y. Jalbert February 18, 2018 Rector and Pastor

Reverend Eric T. Delisle Sixth Sunday of Lent Parochial Vicar

Reverend Jeffrey Paveglio Parochial Vicar Sunday Mass Reverend Deacon Cathedral Church Karl Cooper Permanent Deacon Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Reverend Deacon Robert R. Potvin 7:00 p.m. Permanent Deacon

Colleen B. Lang Faith Formation Weekday Mass

Eric J. Bermani Blessed Sacrament Chapel Director of Music Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m.

Office Staff Saturday 8:00 a.m.

Louise A. Welsch Holy Days as announced Administrative Assistant

Stephen Cunniff Seminarian Confessions

Sharon Riggs Monday-Saturday 7:30-8:00 a.m. Parish Receptionist Chapel

Karol Carroll Saturday 2:30-3:30 p.m. Bookkeeper Chapel In Residence:

Most Reverend Francis J. Christian Bishop Emeritus 145 Lowell Street Most Reverend Manchester, New Hampshire 03104 John B. McCormack Bishop Emeritus www.stjosephcathedralnh.org

Monsignor Anthony Frontiero Telephone: 603-622-6404

Reverend Jeff Statz Rectory Office Hours: Pastor of Saint Francis of Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Assisi, Litchfield Follow us on Facebook: Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Manchester, New Hampshire Saint Joseph Cathedral, Manchester, NH

Dear Friends of St. Joseph, I see three aspects of the Pastoral Council: First, that it is consultative, being able to consult with council members Wow, Lent has begun! The ashes have been washed off our to make decisions that will build up the parish and foreheads, and now we move forward into this time of strengthen the faith of the people; second, that the council Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. As I mentioned in my is active, investigating all aspects of parish life and homily last weekend I am looking forward to this Lent reflecting on what it has investigated; third, as a group together. I quoted Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who said they are able to form a conclusion which it offers to the “Lent stimulates us to let the word of God penetrate our life pastor in the form of a recommendation. These aspects of in this way to know the fundamental truth: Who we are, a Parish Council seem real, positive, engaging, forward where we come from, where we must go, what path we looking, and most importantly, Christ centered to glorify must take in life.” I hope and pray that the Lenten program God. that we have prepared for the Cathedral Parish will help us all to be stimulated so that we may have a greater In order to reestablish the Pastoral Council of awareness of the fundamental truth. I am particularly approximately 11-13 members I would like to invite grateful to Joan Poro, Mother Paul Marie, Msgr. James parishioners who are interested to serve to contact me at Moroney and Fr. Marc Montminy for their willingness to the parish office to set up an appointment to meet. I would come to our parish to speak to us about their love and hope to hear from a variety of parishioners in order to devotion to St. Joseph during the Wednesdays of form a Council that as best as possible represents the Lent. Please check the bulletin regularly and keep the Cathedral Parish of St. Joseph. Please prayerfully Parish Lenten Schedule close by. Let us continue to pray consider this opportunity to serve our parish. for each other during this holy season. St. Joseph, Patron of our parish, pray for us! In these days of reflection and renewal I would like to In Christ, present to the parish community my desire to reestablish and reengage our Pastoral Council. After experiencing Fr. Jason parish life at the Cathedral for a year I feel much more prepared to engage with active and invested parishioners on the pastoral council level. Although I know I will never have it all together, or know all the ins and outs, or have all the facts, I have had the opportunity to learn so much about our rich parish life at St. Joe’s, and I am excited to see us prosper and grow in so many different ways! I truly believe that God can do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine using you and me as His instruments.

Although the Pastoral Council is not required by Canon Law it is indeed an important and vital part of most parishes in the United States. A Pastoral Council can be seen as a way to formalize the relationship between the Mass Schedule pastor and the parishioners; a relationship that can be likened to that of Jesus and His followers. Jesus is the Monday-Friday Good Shepherd, He knows His flock and they know 7:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m. in the Chapel Him. He is the Good Shepherd because he leads His people to flowing waters and to green pastures. They know His Saturday voice and He hears them. The idea is, if He brings them to 8:00 a.m. in the Chapel flowing waters and to green pastures, He knows what they need. 4:00 p.m. in the Cathedral

Today, thinking about the Good Shepherd, we have to say Sunday All in the Cathedral that the good pastor is the one who knows his people 8:30 a.m.; 10:30 a.m. with choir, 7:00 p.m. because he listens to them, he knows them, and he loves them. It’s a relationship between the pastor and his people. What am I looking for from pastoral council? I am seeking prudent, thoughtful, respectful, and wise advice to help Confessions expand and deepen my understanding of the needs of this Monday-Friday: 7:30-8:00 a.m. parish so that I can strive with the collaboration of parishioners to meet those needs. Stations of the Cross Fridays at 12:30 p.m. in the Chapel 6:00 p.m. in the Cathedral The First Sunday of Lent

Ite Ad Joseph Go to Joseph Seven Sundays Devotion to Saint Joseph The Seven Sundays Devotion is a long-standing tradition of the Church that helps us to prepare to celebrate the feast of Saint Joseph on March 19. The devotion begins on the seventh Sunday prior to March 19 and honors the seven joys and sorrows that Saint Joseph experienced as husband of the Mother of God, faithful guardian of Christ, and head of the holy family. When praying the Seven Sundays devotion, it is customary to pray for a specific intention, asking Saint Joseph’s powerful intercession for your needs. O glorious Saint Joseph, who faithfully obeyed the law of God, your heart was pierced at the sight of the most precious blood that was shed by the infant Savior during his circumcision, but the name of Jesus gave you new life and filled you with quiet joy.

By this sorrow and this joy, obtain for us the grace to be freed from all sin during life and to die rejoicing, with the holy name of Jesus in our hearts and on our lips.

The joys and sorrows to reflect on for the third week are: Sorrow (Luke 2:21) The Circumcision Joy (Matthew 1:25) The Holy Name of Jesus

Lenten Mission: Ite Ad Joseph, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Chapel. February 21– Msgr. James P. Moroney, Rector of St. John’s Seminary, Brighton, Massachusetts February 28 - Mrs. Joan Poro, former Pastoral Associate and Director of Religious Education March 7—Mother Paul Marie, Superior of the Daughters of Mary, Mother of Healing Love March 14– Work Mission– Come help clean and ready the Cathedral for St. Joseph’s feast day. March 21—Rev. Marc Montminy, Pastor of St. Michael Parish, Exeter, New Hampshire St. Joseph, Patron of our Parish, pray for us.

March 9-10 –24 Hours for the Lord beginning at noon on March 9 in the Chapel. There will be 24 hours of Eucharistic Adoration and times for confession. More details will be in coming bulletins. St. Joseph, most obedient, pray for us.

March 19- Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of Mary. Mass in the Cathedral at 6:00 p.m. Followed by a Saint Joseph’s Table celebration in Bradley Hall at 7:00 p.m. St. Joseph, Spouse of Mary, pray for us. Ongoing - Leave your prayer requests and intentions to St. Joseph in the basket in front of his statue. The whole parish community will join in prayer asking for St. Joseph’s aid. St. Joseph, Protector of the Church, pray for us.

Daily Mass in the Chapel at 7:00 a.m. and 12:10 p.m., Monday– Friday, Saturday at 8:00 a.m. St. Joseph, Patron of St. Joseph Cathedral, pray for us.

Confession- Monday- Saturday, 7:30-8:00 a.m. and Saturday, 2:30-3:30 p.m. St. Joseph, Most Pure, pray for us. February 18, 2018

Our beloved dead James Connor SATURDAY Brown Bag Sunday February 17 Our parish seminarians

SUNDAY Brown Bag Sunday Ryan Amazeen, Stephen Cunniff, Adrian Frackowiak, Deacon Michael Hennessy February 18 Diocesan Children's Choir—8:30 a.m. Mass—Cathedral Our service men and women Coffee and Donuts—following the 8:30 Angela Averill, Charlie Biron, Roland Boisvert, III, and 10:30 a.m. Masses—Bradley Hall Arthur Burkush, Jeffrey Michael Fredette, Travis Gelinas, Rite of Sending -8:30 Mass Michael Haas, Stefan Kammer, Jennifer LaSalle, Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Richard LaSalle, Collin Locker, Matthew Lodge, Conversion—2:00 p.m.—Cathedral Monique Martineau, Kyle Pelletier, Christopher Prunier,

MONDAY Parish Office Closed—Presidents' Day David Vallauri, Elizabeth Wagner, Thomas Wagner, Timothy Wagner, Ryan Williams February 19

TUESDAY Seniors Group—10:00 a.m.– Bradley Hall Our sick February 20 Comfort Shawl Ministry—1:00p.m., Alame Adelard, Ngandji Armandine, Melissa B., Rectory Conference Room Lucy Barrett, David Bilodeau, Lori Bishop, Kalivas Communion Service—2:30 p.m. Bernard Blais, Ed Blais, Janet Blais, Saint Joseph Cathedral Parish Outreach— Jeannette Boisvert, Kevin Boyce, Ethan Brown, 3:00 p.m. - Bishop Bradley Hall John Caldwell, Karen Cormier, Arthur Carroll, Daughters of Isabella Meeting—6:00 p.m., Cindy Coutu, Riley Crowder, Paul DesRochers, Bradley Hall Karen Dill, Kathy Dion, Martine Djuidje, Roger Drolet, Mom to Mom Group—7:00 p.m.—Rectory Jaxson Field, Ken Fleming, Norah Lynne Frank, Conference Room Mary Gavin, Dolores Gendron, Brendan Gilmartin, Diocesan Festival Choir Rehearsal– 7:00 Collin Gilmartin, Madelaine Gilmartin, p.m.—Cathedral Theresa Gleason, Diane Groux, Richard Groux, Lucille Gustafson, Greg Harisiades, Michael Kelly, WEDNESDAY Lenten Mission– Ite Ad Joseph - 7:00 p.m., Christine Labrecque, Therese Lajoie, Rose Len, February 21 Chapel Beatrice Lindner, Nancy Lorenz, Shirley Lyons, THURSDAY Diocesan Children's Choral Rehearsal— Kenneth Mansur, Pamela Massee, February 22 4:00 p.m.—Bishop Bradley Hall Jesse Martineau, Rachel McCurdy, Michelle, Choir Rehearsal—6:30 p.m.—Cathedral Helene Nya, Joseph Monteiro, Dan O'Rourke, R.C.I.A. - 6:00 p.m.– Rectory Conference Joseph O’Sullivan, Lori Ouellette, Beverly Papp, Room Daniel Pictrowski, Pauline Poulet, Pauline Powers, Narcotics Anonymous—7:00 p.m. Kenneth Preval, Peggy Pritchard, June Prunier, Cathedral Library Sara Puzzo, Megan Ross, Dolores St. Pierre,

FRIDAY Stations of the Cross—12:30 p.m.—Chapel Joseph St. Pierre, Richard Walas, Kevin Zegel February 23 and 6:00 p.m.—Cathedral

SATURDAY Brothers in Christ—8:45-10:30 a.m.— February 24 Cathedral Library NEW FOR LENT! Bishop's Day with Deacons and Wives— 9:00 .am.—Cathedral Moms Lenten Study St. Anselm Choir—4:00 p.m. Mass

SUNDAY Cello Concert—2:00 p.m.—Chapel & Kids Play February 25 Wednesdays, 10:00 –11:30

Faith Formation Updates Mothers of all ages are invited to gather for guided March 11–High School and Family Faith Formation, scripture reflection, coffee, and connection. Stations of the Cross, 9:30-10:15 a.m., Chapel Children are welcome for playtime. March 18 - Family Faith Formation, 8:30 a.m. Mass then Bring your favorite toys and snacks. 9:30-11:00 a.m., Boys & Girls Club and Cathedral Library March 18—High School Faith, 5:30-6:45, Bradley Hall. Feb. 21, March 7, 14, 21

The First Sunday of Lent

MEN’S MINI-RETREAT SATURDAY, February 24, 8:00 a.m.—noon

Brothers In Christ Group is sponsoring a men's "mini retreat" for Lent.

It begins at the 8:00 a.m. Mass in the Chapel, followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and the rosary, then a presentation in the Cathedral Library.

Speaker: Father Jeffrey Paveglio There will be a question and answer period on the presentation as well as on the Brothers in Christ weekly program.

There are no reservations or fees required. Light Refreshments will be served.

ALL MEN ARE INVITED TO ATTEND!

Mass and Men’s Breakfast to From The Desk of Eric Bermani Continuing our discussion on Pope Francis’ liturgical catechesis: “Then, there is the sign of the cross. The Bishop Peter A. Libasci invites all men of the Diocese to presiding priest traces the sign on himself and all the honor our Patron, Saint Joseph, at a special Mass and members of the assembly do likewise, knowing that the breakfast on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Saint Joseph liturgical act is performed “in the name of the Father, of the Cathedral. Seating for Mass is open, and no registration is Son and of the Holy Spirit.” And here I will mention required. Seating for breakfast is limited to the first 275 another tiny subject. Have you seen how children make the registrants. Register on-line at sign of the cross? They do not know what they are doing: mensbreakfast2018.eventbrite.com and the cost is $10.00. sometimes they make a design, which is not the sign of the For more information contact Bill Donroe at 432.6066 or Cross. Please, mom and dad, grandparents, teach the [email protected]. children, from the beginning – from a tender age – to make the sign of the Cross properly. And explain to them that it is Sanctuary Lamp having Jesus’ Cross as protection. The Mass begins with the sign of the Cross. The whole prayer moves, so to speak, within the space of the Most Holy Trinity – “In the name of With prayers for our the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” – which is the Seminarians space of infinite communion; it has as its beginning and end the love of the Triune God, made manifest and given to us in the Cross of Christ. In fact, his Paschal Mystery is the gift of the Trinity, and the Eucharist flows ever from his Cathedral Music Notes pierced Heart. When we make the sign of the Cross, therefore, we not only commemorate our Baptism, but Members of the Saint Anselm College Choir will be with us affirm that the liturgical prayer is the encounter with God in at the 4:00 p.m. Mass on Sunday 24 February. The College Jesus Christ, who became flesh, died on the Cross and rose Choir will be traveling to England 2 -11 March where they in glory for us.” will be singing at Masses at various abbeys and cathedrals and performing in concerts throughout London and England. We Adult Confirmation welcome them to the Cathedral and thank them for enhancing the Vigil Mass! Are you an adult who has not yet been confirmed? Confirmation is one of the Sacraments of Initiation in the Cellist Roric Cunningham will present a cello concert Catholic Church. One needs to be confirmed in order to be a featuring the music of Bach, Haydn, Paganini and Saint-Saëns Godparent or Confirmation Sponsor for someone else. on Sunday 25 February at 2:00 p.m. in the Cathedral’s Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Roric is a junior at Central High School A Diocesan wide celebration of the Sacrament of and has recently won an acceptance competition in the Confirmation for adults will be on Sunday, April 15 at the National Youth Orchestra. He will be traveling on a concert Cathedral. A series of sessions to prepare for the sacrament tour throughout Asia in the upcoming months. Come see will be offered at the Diocesan Administration Office and and support this rising star! Free-will offering at the door. also with a remote option for adults who want to be For more information about these events, please contact Mr. confirmed. Please call Mary Jane Silvia at 669-3100 for Eric Bermani at [email protected] more information on the preparation sessions. February 18, 2018 IRISH NIGHT March 3, 5:15-8:00 p.m. Bishop Bradley Hall Featuring: Social Hour SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Family Style Corned Beef Dinner Vigil of the First Sunday of Lent Step Dancers from Murray Academy 4:00 P.M. +Elmore Johnson by Colleen Lang

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Music with Rebel Collective The First Sunday of Lent Tickets: Adult (18+) $15.00 8:30 A.M. +Catherine Milligan 10:30 A.M. For the People of the Parish Child (17-) $8.00 7:00 P.M. Michael Holder by Kevin & Barbara Buy your tickets after Mass or at the Deming Rectory Office. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Lenten Weekday 7:00 A.M. Intentions of Pauline Mbatkam Do you have a secret passion for baking? by Victorine Nkuitchou 12:0 A.M. +Irena Eilva Time to break out grandma's old recipe

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Lenten Weekday for Irish soda bread and enter our Irish 7:00 A.M. +James Connor soda bread bake off. 12:10 A.M. +Elizabeth Jalbert by Fr. Jason

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 St. Peter Damian 7:00 A.M. Intentions of Pope Benedict by S. Riggs Volunteers needed! 12:10 P.M. +Gain & Buote Families by Family Call John Manning to help out at this THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle great event–622-3221. 7:00 A.M. +Helen Baraniak 12:10 P.M. +Zona & Charles Simons by Catholic Welcome Schools Office If you are new to the area, we look forward to meeting you FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 St. Polycarp personally. We pray that through our worship, you may 7:00 A.M. +Frances Baraniak experience the depth of God's love for us. To become a 12:10 P.M. +Margaret Carlson by a Friend parishioner, please visit www.stjosephcathedralnh.org (click on the newcomers tab and select "register"). We SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Lenten Weekday hope that you find a home here among friends who pray 8:00 A.M. +Marcia Dralus by herFamily together, work together and play together.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 If you have not been active in the practice of the Catholic Vigil of the Second Sunday of Lent Faith, we encourage you to return. If you would like to 4:00 P.M. +Rose Lavallee by the RoyFamily speak with someone on the parish staff, please do not hesitate to contact any one of us.

If a previous marriage has kept you from receiving the With each Rice Bowl there is a Sacraments, we invite you to contact one of the priests. In Lenten Calendar and recipes for many cases we can work with you toward a favorable simple meatless meals. Follow solution so you can again receive the Sacraments in the the calendar with prayers and Catholic Church. reflections for Lent, and follow the stories of people who Be Safe are served around the world. How Please be on the safe side, and go with are we called to welcome the stranger in our midst? How can you children if they need to use the rest room support those, worldwide, who are during Mass. forced to flee their homes to find Do not let children go downstairs safety or better opportunities? Visit unattended. crsricebowl.org for videos, prayers All the doors of the Cathedral are open during and stories along with suggestions for ways to give. Mass, and anyone can come in to use the rest rooms or get out of the weather. The First Sunday of Lent Our Helpers in the Name of the Lord Pray the Rosary and Chaplet

637 Faithful gave glory to God by participating in the Holy Did you know that many people gather to Sacrifice of the Mass the weekend of February 10-11. pray the Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy before and after Masses? Let us continue to pray for many more.

The Rosary is prayed right after 7:00 a.m. daily Mass in the Chapel.

Come at 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays and join in the Rosary before 4:00 p.m. Mass.

The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed before the 8:30 a.m. Weekly Collection Mass every Sunday.

Regular Envelopes $3,191.00 On Sunday nights at 6:15 p.m., the Chaplet of Divine Mercy Regular Loose $1,89.50 is prayed followed by the Rosary. Online Giving $1320.75 All are welcome to join in these prayers together! Total: $6,501.25

Catholic Education Fund

Envelopes $1,247.00 Vocation Cross for February Loose $747.00 Are you doing your part to beg the Lord of Online Giving $175.00 the harvest to send more laborers into the Total: $2,169.00 vineyard? Maybe you’d be interested in taking home the Vocation Cross like Lucille Thank You! Gustafson who will take the Cross home this week. For more information, please call the Saint Joseph, Patron of Our Parish, pray for us. rectory 622.6404.