Cathedral of St. John the Baptist 222 East Harris Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401 - Located at Abercorn and East Harris Streets Most Reverend Gregory J. Hartmayer OFM Conv.— Bishop of Savannah Most Reverend J. Kevin Boland — Bishop Emeritus

Photo by Mary Clark Rechtiene Mass Schedule Faith Formation Children’s Religious Ed Sunday 8:45 am to 9:50 am Saturday: 12 Noon & 5:30 p.m. R. C. I. A. Tuesday 7:00 pm to 8:00pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, & 11:30 a.m.

Latin Mass 1:00 p.m. Weekdays: Mon thru Fri: 7:30 am & 12 Noon Holy Days: 7:30 am, 12 Noon, 6:00 pm Parish Staff Nursery: 10:00am Masses on Sundays. Rector - Very Rev. J. Gerard Schreck, JCD In Residence - Msgr. William O’Neill, Rector Emeritus In Residence - Very Rev. Daniel F. Firmin, JCL, VG In Residence - Rev. Pablo Migone Baptisms Sacraments Permanent Deacon - Rev. Dr.. Dewain E. Smith, Ph.D. Arrangements should be made in advance. Sacristan - Lynne Everett, MD Confessions Director of Religious Education - Mrs. Janee Przybyl Saturday:11:00 am to 11:45 am & 4:15 pm to 5:00 pm Bookkeeper/Admin. Assistant - Ms. Jan Cunningham Also by request at other times. Office Assistant - Mrs. Brenda Price Weddings Music Director - Mr. McDowell Fogle, MM Arrangements should be made at least four months in Asst. Organist- Ms. Heidi Ordaz, MM advance. Participation in a marriage preparation Cantors - Rebecca Flaherty and Jillian Pashke Durant program is required. Please call parish office for more Maintenance - Mr. Jimmy Joseph Sheehan III information. Housekeeper/Food Services- Ms. Alma Young Anointing of the Sick Docents - Mrs. Peggy Baker, Mrs. Gloria Keane Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ۰Phone: (912)233-4709 Fax: (912)233-8229 ۰E-mail: [email protected] Cathedral Website: www.savannahcathedral.org ۰Diocesan Website: www.diosav.org ۰ Cathedral Music: sjbmusic.org

Page 4 Ascension of the Lord May 8, 2016 Rector’s Corner

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!

Today is the day to thank our mothers and grandmothers for the gift of life and love that we have received through them. This day comes just once each year, but we should be grateful to them every day of the year. As did Mary, the Blessed Mother, for her son Jesus, our own mothers have generously sacrificed and given of themselves for us. I want to thank the Ladies of the Parish Council of Catholic Women, and all of you who donated, for the beautiful roses that adorn the Cathedral altar and sanctuary this week- end. They are a beautiful tribute to our mothers, and a sign of gratitude to God for having blessed us with a wonderful mother. They also remind us that we are offering our prayers and the Sacrifice of the Mass in honor of and in memory of our mothers and grandmothers. We remember the words of St. Monica to her son St. Augustine shortly before she died: “Bury my body wherever you will; let not care of it cause you any concern. One thing only I ask you, that you remember me at the altar of the Lord wherever you may be.” We do so to- day, and will continue to do so, until the day that we are all together in the kingdom of heav- en. Happy Mother’s Day!

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Rev. J. Gerard Schreck, JCD Rector

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Today’s celebration is a Mass Intentions for the week of May 8, 2016

reminder that we live in

SUNDAY Marie Lyons Crider the time between William Kehoe, Jr. (Anni) Jack Stacy (MM) Christ’s first coming and Bob Welcher (Anni) MONDAY Fred & Josephine Doyle his second coming, Intentions of Chris Salien

TUESDAY Beverly Gustafson between his ascension Patricia Kelly

and the final day at the WEDNESDAY Shirley Shearouse Bergen Fr. Richard Canty (Anni) end of time. In this in- William Kehoe Jr. THURSDAY Judy Beck Dr. Fretwell Crider between time we have a

FRIDAY Jerry Repetski job to do: we are to Intentions of Chris Salien John Stacy III (MM) continue his mission on SATURDAY Dr. Paul LaSala Sam D. Tootle, Sr. earth. As we gather Please Pray for: Sheila & Jaime Baldwin, Al- today at God’s invita- icia Bertine, Doris Boring, Emmett Casey, Gary Bowers, Roni Brandon, Erica Brown, Michael tion, may our prayer be Cavanagh, John Davis, Natalie Deriso, Mary Dunn, Chris Ellington, Amanda Mizelle Fanning, Chris Fernandez, Suzanne Gardner, Patricia Gignilliat, to remain faithful and Pat Gullikson, Chip Hartwell, Molly Heckert, Mar- garet Hunter, Patty Lowe King, Shannon Lancas- diligent disciples until ter, Denise LeMay, Margaret Meagher, Gayle McGhee, Dan Mobley, Kathy Moore, Josephine the end. Nasworthy, Patrick Neligan, Tom Newton, Maureen O’Connor, Thomas Parks, Peter Robaulo, Kenny Rudd, Chris Salien, Stephen Saunders, Beth Sheehan, Eric Taylor, Stephanie Venuto, Judy Walker, Ron Weier, William & Cecilia Welling- Flowers on the Blessed Mother ton, Bob Weitermann and Larson Zekas.

Altar are in Memory of If you know of someone sick or injured that Bob Welcher needs praying for, please contact the parish office at 912-233-4709. May 8, 2016 Ascension of the Lord Page 6

Free Alzheimer’s Program Baby Bottle Collection this Weekend The Alzheimer's Association of Coastal Georgia, This weekend we are collecting all the baby bottles through the generosity of Gulfstream/A General Dy- and envelopes distributed 2 weeks ago in support of namics Company, presents DOCS & DESSERTS fea- Savannah Care Center, a local, not for profit, Chris- turing Dr. Neill Graff-Radford. Join us on Thursday, tian Crisis Pregnancy Center. May 12 from 6pm to 8pm at The Plantation Club @ Please turn in your bottle or enve- The Landings (71 Green Island Road, Savannah, GA lope to one of the baskets in the 31411) for an informative Question and Answer Ses- rear of the church or give your sion with Neill Graff-Radford, M.D., renown neu- contribution to one of the volun- rologist and Alzheimer’s disease researcher from the teers. If you forgot your bottle Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. Enjoy an evening today, please turn it in to the Rec- of refreshments and enlightening conversation about tory Office as soon as possible. Envelopes with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. The event is checks may be mailed separately. Checks should be FREE, but seating is limited so reservations are made out to “Savannah Care Center.” Please be required. Reserve your seat today by calling the sure to write “Cathedral of St. John the Baptist” on Alzheimer's Association 24-Hour Helpline at 1-800- the memo line of your check. 272-3900. Your generosity is deeply appreciated and will make Catholic Night at the Ballpark a difference for many young women and their chil- dren. A report on the amount of funds raised in this Catholics will pack the park at Grayson Stadium on campaign will be forthcoming. Thank you for your Monday, June 6th at 7:00 PM to benefit the Social help! Apostate. Bishop Hart- mayer will throw out the first pitch. Catholic 40th and 50th Priest Ordination Schools sing the National Anniversaries Anthem. Fun and games St. Matthew Parish in Statesboro invites you to cele- for the family (and maybe brate the Anniversaries of Priestly Ordination of: your favorite priest). Fr. Douglas Clark - 40th Tickets this year include: Fr. Tom Nellis - 50th $5 donation to the Social Apostolate Fr. Mike Smith - 50th All you can eat and bottomless sodas An evening of family fun with your catholic friends On Sunday, May 29, 2016. Mass at 6:00 PM. Re- and neighbors. ception to follow in the Fr. Robert Girardeau Parish

Tickets options: Center. RSVP to Melinda Cannady at 912-681-6726 $15 tickets include all of the above or [email protected] by May $20 tickets include above and two beers 15, 2016.

For more information and to purchase tickets, go to www.diosav.org/baseball-2016. 50th Priest Ordination Anniversary Msgr. Nelson celebrates his 50th Ordination Anni- Second Collection Next Weekend versary this year at St. James and St. Frances Cabrini Next week, our parish will take up the Collection for Churches. the Catholic Communication Campaign. This collec- tion communicates the Gospel through Catholic so- St. James the Less St. Francis Cabrini cial media activities and enriches our faith through Saturday, May 14, 2016 Tuesday, May 17, 2016 podcasts, television, radio, and print media. Half of 5:00 PM Mass 6:00 PM Mass all proceeds remain in our diocese and support local Reception to follow Reception to follow needs, so please be generous in this collection. May 8 2016 Ascension of the Lord Page 7

CATHEDRAL PARISH OFFERTORY 2016 BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL Offertory May 1, 2016: $21,985.00 Parish Target $ 108,174 Offertory May 3, 2015 : $23,698.50 Parish Pledges $ 55,140 Collected $ 75,576 VISITOR’S DEPOSITORY BOX Week Prior to May 1, 2016: $4,559.00 Week Prior to May 3, 2015 : $5,980.00 Jan Cunningham in the Cathedral rectory is a Nota- You can contribute online by going to ry. Please call in advance to make arrangements if www.savannahcathedral.org and clicking on Give. you are in need of a Notary for documents. (No fee.)

CRE Schedule Respect Life Ministry Prayer volunteers are always welcome at the Savan- May 8 - CLASS First Communion; 10:00 Mass nah Medical Clinic, 120 East 34th St. on Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30-11:30 am, and Thursdays 9:30 am May 15 - CLASS to Noon. Support and pray with your parish Respect Life Ministry. Please contact Gretchen Reese at 912 -658-3848 if you have questions about this ministry. Follow Us Thank you for your continued prayers, and may God bless you and your families.

www.savannahcathedral.org NEW PARISHIONERS & ADDRESS CHANGES Those wishing to become a parishioner of the Prayer Group Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, should complete Join us to pray, discuss the upcoming Sunday gos- the following, cut out and drop it in the offertory pel and grow closer to God. For the month of May collection basket. A census form will be mailed to we will be starting with Rosary. Meets Tuesday's you, which must be completed and mailed back. 10:15-11:45 in Parish Hall Library. For more infor- You may also register online at mation, contact Glenda at [email protected] www.savannahcathedral.org. Thank you. Book Club Meets Thursdays 10:15-11:45 in Parish Hall Li- New Parishioner th brary. Starting May 12 , we will be discussing Eli- Change of Address jah in Jerusalem by Michael D. O'Brien. For more information, Moira at [email protected]. Name ______

Address ______During this Jubilee Year of Mercy, on Fridays of ______each week, the Most Blessed Sacrament will be exposed on the Sacred Heart Altar, from Telephone Number ______8:00AM until 5:00PM. You can make a visit and pray before the Blessed Sacrament. From 4:00PM Email Address ______to 5:00PM on the Fridays of each week, the To register online, go to Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available in the confessional of the Cathedral. www.savannahcathedral.org