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Saturday Vigil: 4:00 p.m. Cathedral Altar Society Prayer Chain Sunday: 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., & 5:00 p.m. Weekday Masses : 6:30 a.m. & 12 Noon Cathedral Choir Religious Education Saturday, 7:00 a.m. Coffee & Donuts Ministry Sandwich Ministry
P S Knights of Columbus St. Bernadette Guild Wednesdays & Saturdays: 1:00 p.m. Liturgical Ministry St. Monica Mom’s Group
Men’s Group Pro-Life Ministry
Our Lady’s Rosary Makers Visitation to Homebound C C
Parish Finance Council Youth Group Most Rev. Thomas A. Daly, D.D. Bishop Rev. Darrin Connall, V.G. Rector Parish Pastoral Council
Rev. Kyle Ratuiste Parochial Vicar Rev. Msgr. Robert Pearson In Residence
Rev. Eugene Tracy In Residence Contacts & Further Information: Deacon John Ruscheinsky Pastoral Assistant Deacon Jim Kestell Pastoral Assistant www.SpokaneCathedral.com Deacon Brian Ernst Pastoral Assistant
P N Food Collection for SW Spokane Community Center
7:00 am Mass Parish Office (509) 358-4290 9:00 am Mass Sun. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Confessions C , S , Dec. th 11:00 am Mass M C 20 4:30 pm Vespers
B ~ The Most Rev. Thomas A. Daly, D.D. 5:00 pm Mass [email protected] 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Confessions
10:00 am Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in O’Connor R ~ Rev. Darrin Connall, V.G. Mon. [email protected] Hall Dec. 21st 12:00 pm Mass P V ~ Rev. Kyle Ratuiste 1:30 pm Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in O’Connor Hall [email protected]
Tues. P A 12:00 pm Mass Dec. Deacon John Ruscheinsky nd 4:00 pm Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in O’Connor Hall [email protected] 22 Deacon Jim Kestell [email protected] Wed. Deacon Brian Ernst 12:00 pm Mass Dec. rd 11:30 - 1:30 pm Confessions D M ~ Henry Bauer 23 [email protected]
M M Thurs. Christmas Eve - Office Closed Keith Thomas, Organ; Chris Cook, Trumpet Dec. Please call the Office for Mass Schedule 24th ~No Noon Mass~ P R ~ Rev. Msgr. Robert Pearson, Rev. Eugene Tracy
Fri. Christmas Day - Office Closed O M B ~ Dec. Please call the Office for Mass Schedule Carolyn Berry [email protected] th 25 ~No Noon Mass~
O A ~ Darlene Gaffney [email protected]
Sat. 7:00 am Mass P M ~ Brandon Berry Dec. 1:00 pm Confessions th [email protected] 26 4:00 pm Mass
B G ~ Benjamin Butler Food Collection for Fr. Bach Haven [email protected] 7:00 am Mass Sun. 9:00 am Mass V O ~ Sr. Sharon Bongiorno Dec. [email protected] th 11:00 am Mass 27 4:30 pm Vespers R E ~ Sr. Paschalina Marie 5:00 pm Mass [email protected]
W C ~ Ann Smith, Please remember that you Hilary Hammett MUST RSVP via the office if
R S ~ Robin Sparrow, you intend on coming to any of Sr. Rose Therese Smith
the Masses on Christmas Eve or P C ~ Jane Schneider
[email protected] Christmas Day. Please call
A S ~ Debbie McWilliams Carolyn or Darlene at (509) 358-
[email protected] 4290 to make sure there is space
K C ~ Tim Gray available. Thank you! [email protected]
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Over the course of the Christmas holiday, you will notice the presence of three men studying for the priesthood serving on the altar. In addition to our own Nicholas Magarelli who continues his pastoral year here at the Cathedral, we will also have Friar Thomas Fetz, OFM Conv. and Andy O’Leary. Both Nicholas and Andy are seminarians studying for the Diocese of Spokane and Thomas is a Franciscan.
Friar Thomas Fetz was ordained a deacon on September 30, 2020 at the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe at Marytown, Illinois. He is the son of Cathedral parishioners Brian and Colleen Fetz. He will be serving as a deacon and preaching at various Masses and I am happy to welcome him back to his home parish.
Mr. Andy O’Leary is on his Christmas break from St. Patrick Seminary in Menlo Park, California. He will also be assisting around the parish for the next two weeks. Andy is scheduled to be ordained a deacon here at the Cathedral on May 29, 2021. He is a fine man and will be a great deacon and, God willing, a priest for our diocese.
Mr. Nicholas Magarelli is, of course, continuing his pastoral work in our parish. He will be with us for another few months before he moves on to study theology. This has been a difficult year for him because of the COVID restrictions on personal interactions but he is doing a great job nonetheless.
It is a blessing and an inspiration to have these men with us during Christmas. Please point out these future priests to your children (especially your sons) and pray together for them and an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.
Asking for the prayers of Our Lady of Lourdes, I remain,
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Fr. Darrin Connall, VG Rector
Deacon Thomas Fetz, OFM Conv. Spokane Seminarian Andy O’Leary Spokane Seminarian Nicholas Magarelli 2
When the Cathedral installed a new sound system we linked it up with an app called “ Sunday Listen Everywhere”. This has been a great 7:00 am - Repose of the Soul of Jo Zappone help to the people that need a little help 9:00 am - Repose of the Soul of Janet Stippel Joireman hearing during Mass. Please contact 11:00 am - Repose of the Souls of Harvey B. & Maria Carolyn at [email protected] Esther Luce or (509) 358-4290 ext. 3# for more 5:00 pm - Cathedral Parishioners information on how to connect! Monday 12:00 pm - Repose of the Soul of Emma Brito
Tuesday 12:00 pm - Birthday Blessings for Timothy Andrew Curtis
Wednesday 12:00 pm - Repose of the Soul of Mary Kimmet
Thursday 3:00 pm - Repose of the Soul of Dr. Jake Doyle 4:30 pm - Repose of the Soul of Bud Hazel 6:00 pm - Repose of the Soul of Ronald D. Lies 12:00 am - Repose of the Soul of Don Bressler
Manger Friday 7:00 am - Special Intentions for Sadhbi Bisavia 10:00 am - Special Intentions for Anna Marie Lobello
Project Saturday 7:00 am - Special Intentions for Susan Bacon The office is happy to announce that all of 4:00 pm - Special Intentions for David Douglas the gift tags have been picked up!! Thank you so much for your generosity! Please just remember to return unwrapped gifts to the Cathedral by TOMORROW, December 21st so we have time to sort and deliver. Please call the office if you need to make special arrangements or need extra time. Is the Holy Spirit leading you to EWTN? On EWTN.com you can find schedules of programming. EWTN is a global Catholic Television, Catholic Radio, and Catholic News Network that provides catholic programming and news coverage from round the world.
Please pray for those attending our RCIA classes on Wednesdays.
3 Christmas Collection ftäx à{x The parish budget for this fiscal year relies heavily on a $20,000 collection. Wtàx4 Since we cannot pass the basket at the Christmas Masses this year, we are providing three other options for donations. First, envelopes and check Sunday, January 3, 2021, 2:00 pm may be placed in the wall safe near the Virtual Concert Featuring Members of our elevator pavilion. Second, mail in Cathedral Choir and Diocesan Youth Choir donations to the Parish Office. Third,
Music of the Christmas season and Holy Scripture simply log on to our parish website at combine in joyful proclamation of the Nativity of Our www.SpokaneCathedral.com and click Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ featuring soloists and the on the DONATE button. Please consider virtual Cathedral and Diocesan Youth Choirs. Log on a generous gift at this difficult time. to www.Facebook.com/OLLCathedral to view. Thank you!
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We would like to invite you to participate in a finance course that will change the way you live, relate to your spouse, and allow you to give generously! My name is Kevin Cary and together with my wife, Jami, we will facilitate a nine week course in Financial Peace University taught by Dave Ramsey. We've been members of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes for almost 11 years and would like to give back by teaching other people about FPU.
Many years ago I was skeptical going into a big FPU LIVE event hosted at the convention center. I actually pulled Jami out mid-session and left because I thought we were listening to a guy hawking products! (“spend money to save money... just buy my book and you'll be rich!”) I was really wrong! Later on, Jami read one of Dave's books and told me, “You'd better read this.” For the last 16 years we've followed the baby steps that Dave teaches about in FPU. It hasn't always been easy, but getting on a budget, sticking to it, and having shared goals we strive for means money isn't a stressor for us - and we really want to pass along that financial freedom to others.
The first of nine sessions is Sunday, January 17th at 6:30 pm. For questions or to sign up, call (509) 863-4936 or email me at [email protected].
Lighting the Advent Wreath
During the fourth week of Advent, the father prays:
“O Lord, stir up Your power, we pray to You, and come; and with great might help us, that with the help of Your grace, Your merciful forgiveness may hasten what our sins impede. Who lives and reigns forever. Amen.”
The father then lights all of the candles of the wreath.
4 Scriptural Reflection December 20, 2020 — Fourth Sunday of Advent 2 SM 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16; PS 89:2-5, 27, 29; ROM 16:25-27; LK 1:26-38
There are just five days left until the celebration of Christmas begins. Let’s live these last days of Advent well.
We read in today’s Gospel passage from Luke the wonderful words of the Blessed Mother's “fiat,” her “yes” to God’s plan. “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” These are among the most beloved words in the Gospel. But the next sentence is also important for the Christian steward.
After Mary’s fiat, we read, “Then the angel departed from her.” Our Blessed Mother was left with a lot of unexplained details about God’s plan for her! Yet, she followed God’s will perfectly. She gave herself and her life fully to God as a gift. She was the first disciple. We are called to follow her example today.
This Christmas let us resolve to make our whole life a gift to the One Who has given us everything. He will give us all the help and strength we need.
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Our Priority Enrollment Period for the 2021-2022 School Year is underway, and ends January 15, 2021. Every family that completes the application/enrollment process for their student and pays the Registration Fee by that date will secure a space for their student/s in the next school year.
The Registration Fee for SY2021-2022 is $250 and will be applied to your student’s tuition once you sign your Tuition Agreement. Registration Fees will be collected in the Business Office.
For new students, you need to complete an application for SY2021-2022 in TADS. TADS in our enrollment management platform. The entire enrollment process can be managed through this account. If you do NOT have a TADS account, you can create one in two steps. Step 1, visit https://chestertonacademyofnotredame.org/admissions Step 2, scroll down and click on the “Apply Now” button. You will then be prompted to create a new family account with TADS.
Do not hesitate to contact us with questions or concerns. We can be reached via email ([email protected]) or by telephone (509-242-3750).
REGISTRATION CHECKLIST
✓ Attend Open House or Schedule a Personal ✓ Complete Financial Aid Application (if Meeting with the Headmaster applicable)
✓ Create a Family TADS Account ✓ Student Takes Placement Exam (CLT 8) Dates to be announced in early 2021
✓ Complete Online Application via TADS ✓ Family Interview with Headmaster
✓ Registration Fee: $250 ✓ Student Attends Summer Bridge Program (August 2021) o Dates to be announced Spring 2021
There are no pre-requisites for acceptance into the CHESTERTON ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME. Students from all educational backgrounds will be invited to encounter the challenges of our integrated curriculum.
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