Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, September 30, 2018

“Your word, O Lord, is truth; consecrate us in the truth.”

Jn 17:17B, 17A

Dear Parishioners,

Jesus speaks to us today in the Gospel with great clarity and force. “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believes in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were put around his neck and he were thrown into the sea (Mk 9, 42).” All of us have the obli- Sep 29, Saturday, St. Gabriel & Raphael, gation to live virtuous Christian lives and to be of good Christian ex- Archangels ample to others. To lead another into sin, especially with our own 12:05 Salvatore DiNubile sins, is condemned by the Lord. Sin and evil have blinded many today 5:15 Joseph A. Adamczyk and some do not seem to think they are in conflict with what is means Sep 30, Twenty-Sixth Sunday in O.T. to follow Christ and belong to his Church. In addition to repairing for 8:00 For the People of the Parish the damage of our sins and expressing true sorrow, we need to pray for 9:30 Andrew J. Donovan, IV protection from the Devil—his works and empty promises. The Arch- 11:00 Barbara Forlini bishop requests that we again pray the Prayer to Saint Michael the 12:30 Intención de Luis Alberto Hurtado Archangel for his heavenly aid to “[b]e our defense against the wick- 6:30 Pro Populo-For the People edness and snares of the Devil.” We will do this at the Cathedral Par- Oct 1, Monday, St. Therese of the Child ish after every Mass beginning this Sunday.

Jesus, Virgin & Doctor I invite you to pray the Prayer of Saint Michael the Archangel in of the Church your homes as well. Here is the prayer: 7:15 Arnold and Lena Quici

12:05 Anthony Penna St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Oct 2, Tuesday, Holy Guardian Angels Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of 7:15 Felice De Stefano the Devil. 12:05 Lillian E. Neff May God rebuke him, we humbly pray,

Oct 3, Wednesday, Weekday and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, 7:15 Intention of the Chico Guzman Family by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, 12:05 Timothy Navin and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. Oct 4, Thursday, St. Francis of Assisi 7:15 Mario Cionci 12:05 Essie Mae Rubin This past Monday evening, September 24, 2018, the Cathedral Basilica hosted the Philadelphia Ordinariate Community (see http:// Oct 5, First Friday, Weekday, Blessed sjbbridgeport.org/links.html) for the celebration of a Solemn Choral Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest Mass in the Ordinariate Form for the feast of Our Lady of Walsing- 7:15 Vincent DeFruscio ham. I mention this to make you more aware of this Catholic Commu- 12:05 Charles Gastgaber nity in our Archdiocese. The Ordinariate provides a way for Angli- Oct 6, First Saturday, Weekday, St. Bruno, cans to become fully Roman Catholic while at the same time retaining Priest; Blessed Marie Rose certain elements of their former practices. We hope to have a similar Durocher, Virgin. BVM celebration at the Basilica again next year. 12:05 Mary Bachinsky 5:15 Francis Eggles The second collection at Mass next Sunday will be directed to the liturgical music program of the Cathedral Parish. Thank you so very Oct 7, Twenty-Seventh Sunday in O.T. much for all of your goodness and generosity to the Cathedral Parish 8:00 For the People of the Parish in so many ways. 9:30 Michelina Berarduci & family 11:00 Hilda B. D’Obherty God bless you, 12:30 James Argutto Father Dennis Gill

6:30 Pro Populo-For the People 1 FIRST FRIDAY EXPOSITION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT October 4, 2018, 7-8:30 PM, Neumann Room Adoración Eucarística el primer viernes del mes

Friday, October 5, 2018 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM The weekly catechetical session is primarily for the adults Cathedral Chapel among us who are preparing to receive the Easter Sacraments. However, anyone interested in the topic for The Most Blessed Sacrament will be exposed better understanding and faith formation is most welcome to for adoration before the 12:05 PM Mass. attend. Anyone, especially our parishioners, seeking more Please come to adore the Lord! information on the reception of the Sacraments or assisting The Sacrament of Penance will be available as a sponsor, visit our Religious Education website, on the First Friday of each month, beginning at 11 am www.cathedralre.org/. For additional questions contact Patty Smith at [email protected] or at El Santísimo Sacramento será expuesto para adoración antes 267-570-0074 (text messages acceptable). de la Misa de las 12:05 pm el primer viernes de cada mes a partir de las 11:00 am en la Capilla de la Catedral. Confe- siones en ingles a las 11am. Por favor ven a adorar al Señor St. Anthony’s Relics Visit the Cathedral

“Do you realize that Jesus is there in the tabernacle Sat. Oct. 6, 2018 expressly for you - for you alone?” Veneration begins at 4 PM followed by - St. Thérèse of Lisieux the Anticipated Mass at 5:15 PM

Archdiocesan Rosary Sun. Oct. 7, 2018 Veneration after each Holy Mass Sunday, October 7, 2018 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM Sunday Mass to follow CATHOLIC SCHOOLHOUSE CHAPTER

Clergy and Faithful from all Thursday mornings ♦ 8:30 AM—1:30 PM

over the Archdiocese of Phila- Homeschool Group using The Catholic Schoolhouse delphia are invited to pray to- program meets Thursday mornings at the Cathedral gether the Holy Rosary on the Basilica. Please contact directors Gina 215-920-2640 or Memorial of the Holy Rosary. Eileen [email protected] for more information Come as families, as members of and to register. the Legion of Mary, as Pro-Life Groups, as Prayer Groups,as Young Adult Groups to honor PARISH FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Mary on her Feast and to ask her heavenly help to be faith- The Financial Support of the Cathedral Parish is the duty of ful followers of her Son. Confessions available at 5:30 PM. our parishioners. Here at the Cathedral Parish we are greatly Location: Cathedral Basilica supported as well by our many visitors. If you only put $1 in the collection would you consider $5, if you put $10, would you consider $20? Offertory collections for Readings for Mass for this Week 9/23/2018: $6,307.5 (1st), $1,315 (2nd). Please see the website of the United States Conference Thank you very much for your generous financial of Catholic Bishops: usccb.org/bible/readings support to the Cathedral Parish .

Please remember these parishioners and friends of the Cathedral Parish in your prayers/ Ora por los enfermos: Evan C. Farrington, Darcel Burney, Sergia Hernandez, Marcia Clark, Fruma Ludwig, John Cantwell, Jr., Jeffrey Press, Daniel Kilpatrick, Carol Snipes, Eileen & Herbert Luscomb, Teresa Mirabelli, Megan Marie Douthwright, Janice Holshin, Rose Rippe, Russell Heim, Karen Spadaccini, Pearl Hammond, Sam O’Connor, Mary W., James Pinto, Mary Frances McElhare, Joan Decker, George Gunning, April DeMatto, Laura Kerr, Cris Burbage, Robin Abate, Bryan Anderson, Glen Jackanis, Susan Silverstein, Joshua White, Susan Kirk, Doreen Quinn, John Zelez, Charlotte McLaughlin, Philip Costantini, David Shea, Christopher & Stephanie Tama, Marilyn Mullen, Carolyn Jacobs, Stephen Garramone, Kim Cantwell, Janet Campellone, Nancy Rice, Frank Byrne, Gerald Leo, Eileen Swartz, Dan Moyer, Rose Johnston, William Zawacki, Carla McCollaum, David Hernandez, Edward Panek, Irene McCarthy, Paige Bednarsky, Patricia Capone, and those in nursing homes or hospitals and all the sick.. Please call the Parish Office with the name of anyone who is sick, to be included in our prayer list. Por favor llamar a la oficina parroquial para añadir a la lista los nombres de personas que estén enfermas. 2 What’s Happening at the Parish LA CORRESPONSABILIDAD Outside the Liturgical Schedule MIS PREGUNTAS PARA DIOS

Sep 30 Blue Mass for local law enforcement officials, ¿Estoy haciendo todo lo posible por vivir en armonía firefighters and first responders, Basilica, 11 AM con mi familia, mis compañeros de trabajo, mis amigos pa- Oct 2 Adult Faith Sharing, Neumann Room, 2-3:30 PM rroquianos y las personas de mi comunidad? Legion of Mary Meeting, Neumann Room, 7 PM ¿Mi comportamiento público y privado revela congruente- Oct 3 Morning Scripture Reflection for lawyers, mente mi creencia en ti y mi gratitud por todas tus bendicio- Neumann Room, 8 AM nes? Charismatic Prayer Group, Neumann Room, 6 PM ¿Estoy haciendo todo lo que puedo por seguirte o hago sólo Oct 4 Catholic Schoolhouse, Neumann Room, 8:30 AM el mínimo esfuerzo? (Only those who are registered can attend) ¿Cuáles son los ministerios, servicios o programas de mi Catechetical Session, Neumann Room, 7 PM parroquia que tú me pides apoyar? Oct 6-7 Baby Bottle Drive pick up, at all Masses ¿Te pido en mi oración favores y respuestas cuando podría Oct 6 St. Anthony’s Relics Visit, see next page for details mejor rezar por oportunidades, ver las soluciones y hacer lo Oct 7 Archdiocesan Rosary, Basilica 5:30 PM que es debido? ¿De qué manera quieres que sirva a la comunidad donde vivo?

Tal como invitaste al joven rico (Mateo 19:16–30) a dar Pograma Estudios de la Biblia todas sus posesiones y seguirte, ¿me estás llamando a que El Instituto Católico Hispano comenzará una serie de Estu- yo haga lo mismo y sea un sacerdote o una religiosa? dios de la Biblia en Beacon House & Innocents Parish, 4215 ¿Escatimo mi dinero y mis posesiones por temor a no tener Glendale St., Philadelphia, PA 19114 Primer ciclo: INTRO- suficiente? DUCCIÓN A LA BIBLIA Y EL PENTATEUCO DÍA DE En vez de preguntarme: “¿por qué debo dar esto?,” quisieras COMIENZO: Lunes 10 de septiembre del 2018 Hora: 7:00 a más bien que me preguntara “¿por qué no dar esto?” 9:30 PM Instructor: Rolando Da Costa Clases en español, una ¿Cómo puedo tener mejor comunicación con mi cónyuge y noche por semana. Doce clases por ciclo con un costo módico mis hijos a fin de llegar a ser todos unos discípulos genero- de $60.00 por cada ciclo; no hay exámenes. Si falta a tres cla- sos? ses, necesitará reponer el conocimiento con un trabajo apro- ¿Mi estilo de vida es para que otros puedan decir de mí piado asignado por el instructor. Para recibir un certificado “¡cuánto éxito!” o para que tú me digas “te felicito, siervo debe completar el ciclo. bueno y fiel”? Para información y registración contacte a Blanca Herrera ¿Estoy en realidad en peligro de dar demasiado y muy pron- 215-667-2820 / [email protected] to o está el verdadero peligro en dar demasiado poco y muy tarde? Misa de la Herencia Hispana Cuando muera, ¿qué desearía haber dado mientras tuve Sábado, 6 de octubre del 2018, 8 AM a 1 PM oportunidad de hacerlo? Celebrante y Homilista: Obispo Edward M. Deliman ¿Puedes ayudarme a salvar la distancia que existe entre lo Predicador invitado: Padre Bruce Lewadowski que desearía haber dado y lo que realmente doy actualmen- Con la participación de la Coral Hispana de Filadelfia te, como mi tiempo, mis habilidades y mi dinero?

La procesión de parroquias y países latinoamericanos será La Corresponsabilidad Vivida Ahora realizada a las 10:30 AM. Todos son bienvenidos pero necesi- tan registrarse ya que se ofrecerá almuerzo. Usa estas preguntas para incitar un diálogo familiar, Salón de la Parroquia San Pedro el Apóstol una conversación con tu cónyuge o como punto central 1039 North Lawrence St. Philadelphia, PA 19123 de tu oración. Pídele a Dios que te haga sensible al susu- rro de su voz. De 1 a 4 PM, sesión especial de formación “Dando la bienve- nida al Misal Romano,” para agentes pastorales y músicos Copyright © 2011, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. hispanos. Presentadores: Damaris Thillet y Angel Correa de la Asociación de Músicos Pastorales Hispanos del Este. ¡NO TENGAS MIEDO! Para mas información y registración: 215-667-2820 o Como mantener la paz en tiempos de incertidumbre [email protected] Acompáñenos a una tarde de reflexión sobre cómo vivir con

El Sacramento del Bautismo en Español corazones tranquilos, incluso cuando todo lo que nos rodea parece que se está desmoronando. Octubre 28, 2018— 1:30 PM Domingo, 28 de octubre del 2018 • 12:30 PM-3:00 PM El Sacramento del Bautismo normalmente se celebra en espa- Santa Misa, charla, y almuerzo (gratis) - En laCapilla ñol cada 3 meses, el último domingo del mes; Por favor hable Presentador: Padre Andrés Gutiérrez, Párroco, Parroquia con el Diácono Epifanio después de la Misa para suscri- San Martín de Porres, Cusco, PerúRegistración obligatoria: birse en la clase de preparación y para programar el Bau- form.jotform.com/81953737335162 tismo de su hijo/a. El Sacramento del Bautismo normal- o llamando a l 215-667-2820 mente se celebra en inglés el primer domingo de cada mes. 3 BABY BOTTLE DRIVE For The Legacy of Life Foundation

This weekend the Cathedral of Sts. Peter

and Paul is hosting the Legacy of Life Join us and Fr. Gill on an afternoon of recollection for Foundation Bottle Drive! Jessica’s Young Adults at 4 PM on 9/23. We’ll start with a talk in the mother was absent her whole life. Jessi- Neumann Room (behind the Basilica) followed by a Holy ca’s experience of motherhood is broken. She needs to Hour and a light meal before the 6:30 PM Mass. Sign up to know that she has the strength to be a good and loving receive most up-to-date information on our events please e- mother, and that healing can happen. Your participation in mail [email protected] or search for our this year’s bottle drive will make it possible for her to have Facebook page @youngadultscathedral the resources she needs to be confident in her ability as a mother, and provide counseling that will heal her past wounds. This weekend will be your time to help! Reflection on Mary and the Rosary Please take a bottle, fill it with your loose change, cash or checks made out to: Legacy of Life Foundation, and Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, return the weekend of Oct. 7th. Your gift saves lives and As we enter into the month of October we enter into a transforms families! month dedicated to our Lady and particularly to the rosary. To learn more & to make a donation visit them at This beautiful, meditative prayer that takes us through the legacyoflifefoundation.org life of Christ, with Mary as our guide, is one of the most powerful spiritual weapons in the Church’s arsenal. Let me CATHEDRAL PARISH PRAYER VIGILS expound on this. When I was discerning my vocation, one of the Orders I spent time with was the Dominicans. St. 40 Days for Life Dominic, as legend goes, received the rosary from our Lady October 3rd & November 1st, 2018 about 800 or so years ago; history shows us that this prayer developed overtime. Today the Dominicans wear a large Will you give one hour of your day to peace- rosary that has 15 to 20 decades on it on the left side of the fully pray to save lives and help men and habit since the rosary is understood to be a sword of prayer. women in front of one of these abortion cen- If one was a knight, he would wear his sword on the left and ters? The Cathedral Parish will lead prayer vigils in front grab with his right hand. As we enter into this month, I en- of Philadelphia Women’s Center, 777 Appletree (8th & courage you to pick up your rosary, get one if you do not Arch) on Wed. October 3, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM & have one, and pray it often. I would categorize it as a mara- on Thurs.. Nov. 1, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Planned thon of a prayer, so take your time. Work up to the full ro- Parenthood on 12th and Locust. sary if you have not prayed it before. Take up this sword To sign up for a 1 hour prayer vigil shift: against Satan and all his evil that is tearing through our ♦Please contact Eileen or Nora (parish office): Church, our society and our world, beginning in your own [email protected] o& 215-561-1313. families and neighborhoods. Together with Jesus through ♦Sign up online. Be sure to select the correct location Mary, we will crush the serpent’s head as we journey from Oct. 3: the Annunciation of His birth to her crowning in heavenly 40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/philadelphia-appletree/ glory. Nov. 1: 40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/philadelphia/ Fr. Isaac Haywiser, O.S.B.

♦ Pro Life Union of Greater Philadelphia. 24/7 hotline: call or text 610-626-4006 www.prolifeunion.org. ♦ Community Women’s Center Located at 12th & Locust, 1202 Locust St. 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19107. 267-239-0753, www.cwcamerica.org ♦ Abortion pill reversal. Call Dr. Monique Ruberu, OB/GYN in Philadelphia at 469-231-9084 or visit abortionpillreversal.com/

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4 OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST

Night of Mercy (hosted by the Sisters of Life) Serve as a Parish Sponsors in our Christian Initiation of Thursday, October 4, 2018, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM Adults Program and/or as a qualified rotational Catechist, to Come, receive the Lord’s Mercy and Healing. Holy Hour deliver occasional Sessions for Children or Adults. Interest- with music by the Sisters of Life. Confessions will be availa- ed? Contact Patty Smith for details. ble throughout the evening. Social to follow in the courtyard. St. Malachy’s Catholic Church, 1419 N. 11th Street, Philadel- phia, PA; More info: Please RSVP at https://

Regular Religious Education, Grades 1-8 at St. Francis www.eventbrite.com/e/night-of-mercy-tickets-50241431474 Xavier Event is free; parking available in Church lot All School Aged Parish Children Grades 1-8 attend Reli- gious Education classes at St. Francis Xavier (SFX) School, Wednesday Evenings from 6:30pm-7:40pm. The address is LIVING STEWARDSHIP NOW

641 N. 24th St. Philadelphia. Online Registration for clas- QUESTIONS TO ASK GOD ses is available on our ministry website. Tuition is $45.00 per child. To register go to the RE website Click “Prep @ Am I doing all I can to live in harmony with my family, co St. Francis Xavier for Parish Children” from the “PREP for -workers, fellow parishioners, and people in my community? Children” menu. Do my public behavior and private behavior consistently re- flect my belief in you and gratitude for all your blessings? Session Religious Enrichment, Prior to Sacraments at Am I doing all I can to follow you, or only the least I can get the Cathedral away with? All School Aged Children, Sponsors and Parents, enrolled in regular Regular Religious Education (PREP or CCD) and What ministries, services, or programs are you asking me to support in my parish? receiving Sacraments in the Spring, at the Cathedral attend a 2-Session Religious Enrichment Program, prior to receiving Am I praying to you for favors and answers, when I could be the Sacraments. To register go to the RE website Click praying for opportunities to see solutions and act upon them? How do you wish me to serve the community in which I live? “Children’s Enrichment Prior to Sacraments” from the “PREP for Children”menu. Since you invited the rich young man (Matthew 19:16–30) to give away all that he had and follow you, are you calling me Unbaptized Children Age 7-14, at the Cathedral to do the same and be a priest or religious? Parents seeking Baptism for their School Aged Children, Am I hanging on to money and possessions because I am age 7-14, attend Christian Initiation for Children of Cate- fearful of not having enough? chetical Age at the Cathedral on Sunday mornings. The Instead of asking, “Why should I give this away?” do you next Information Session for parents and their children is want me to ask, “Why shouldn’t I give this away?” Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. To register go to the RE website How can I communicate better with my spouse and children Click “Children’s Enrichment Prior to Sacraments” from so we can all become generous disciples? the “PREP for Children” menu. Am I living so that others say of me, “What a great success,” or to have you say, “Well done, good and faithful servant”?

Am I really in danger of giving too much too soon? Or is the Our Christian Initiation of Adults Program is for unbaptized real danger giving too little too late? Adults as well as Baptized Catholic and Baptized Non- When I die, what will I wish I had given while I still had the Catholic adults seeking reception into full communion with chance? the Catholic Church. We meet on Thursday evenings at Can you help me close the gap between what I’ll wish then 7pm. To inquire go to the RE website. that I’d given and what I’m actually giving now—of my time, my skills, and the money I have?

Living Stewardship Now

Excellent Online Catholic Formation Materials, such as Use these questions to spark family discussion, conversa- movies, e-books and individual, self-directed study pro- tion with your spouse, or as the focus of personal prayer. Ask grams for adults and children, in English and Spanish avail- God to make you open to the “still, small voice” of the Lord. able through our Formed Parish Subscription visit cathderalre.formed.org to register online for this FREE Copyright © 2009, World Library Publications. All rights served service.

267.570.0074 (text messages acceptable). Tours of the Cathedral Basilica www.cathedralre.org/ A guided tour of the Basilica is available [email protected]. after the 11:00 AM Sunday Mass. Please gather in front of the Side Altar of the Sa- To speak with a representative in Spanish, contact Nora Martin cred Heart, which is located to the right of in the Parish Office, (215)561-1313. the Main Sanctuary. 5