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Saint Joseph Cathedral The Cathedral of the Diocese of Manchester The Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci Tenth Bishop of Manchester Pastoral Staff Very Reverend Jason Y. Jalbert November 3, 2019 Rector and Pastor ThirtyFirst Sunday in Reverend Jeffrey Paveglio Parochial Vicar Ordinary Time Reverend Deacon Karl Cooper Permanent Deacon Sunday Mass Reverend Deacon Cathedral Church Robert R. Potvin Saturday 4:00 p.m. Permanent Deacon Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., Reverend Deacon Ryan Amazeen 6:00 p.m. Transitional Deacon Colleen B. Lang Faith Formation Weekday Mass Eric J. Bermani Blessed Sacrament Chapel Director of Music MondayFriday 7:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m. Office Staff Saturday 8:00 a.m. Louise A. Welsch Holy Days as announced Administrative Assistant Pamela Grant Office Assistant Confessions Sharon Riggs MondaySaturday 7:308:00 a.m. Parish Receptionist Chapel Karol Carroll Bookkeeper Saturday 2:303:30 p.m. In Residence: Chapel Most Reverend Francis J. Christian Bishop Emeritus Most Reverend 145 Lowell Street John B. McCormack Bishop Emeritus Manchester, New Hampshire 03104 Monsignor Anthony Frontiero www.stjosephcathedralnh.org Monsignor C. Peter Dumont Telephone: 6036226404 Rectory Office Hours: Reverend Eric T. Delisle Administrator of Saint Hedwig MondayThursday 9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. Reverend Jeff Statz Follow us on Facebook: Pastor, Saint Francis of Assisi, Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Manchester, New Hampshire Litchfield SǂNJǏǕ JǐǔdžǑlj CǂǕljdžDžǓǂǍ, MǂǏDŽljdžǔǕdžǓ, NH From The Desk of Father Jason Not only did we raise funds last Saturday, but we also raised up and honored a person who has given so much of himself Dear Friends, to our parish throughout his whole life, that person is Sonny As many of you know, last Saturday evening our parish had Griffin. Sonny exemplifies and has demonstrated throughout a special celebration for the 150th Anniversary of the his life what it means to be a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ dedication of the church. I am especially grateful to our and an involved member of a parish community. Thank Parish Council members who took up this initiative, you, Sonny! organized it and executed a very special and memorable The 150th Anniversary Contribution Card that was made event that honored the rich history and life of St. Joseph available at the dinner is reprinted in the back of the bulletin Parish. for those who would like to make a contribution before the One hundred and fifty parishioners and friends filled an end of the year. elegantly decorated Bishop Bradley Hall for a delicious In Christ, dinner. And as delicious as the dinner was, the anniversary cake was out of this world! Father Jason Organizing a dinner for one hundred and fifty people is never an easy task, but with the combined efforts and talents of so many people we were able to offer and enjoy a Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesdays fitting evening of celebration. Thank you to our sponsors, whose generosity helped defer some of the costs of the beginning on November 6 evening, and to the many donors who contributed to the Cathedral Restoration Fund. Come spend some quiet time with our Lord, present in In preparing for my homily at the Mass and my remarks at the Holy Eucharist, in the Chapel. the dinner I dug through the old archives to find the homily Wednesdays, 12:307:00 p.m. that was preached by Bishop Bacon on the day of the dedication in 1869. It was inspiring to read and share his "Heaven for me is hidden in a little Host thoughts as he reflected on the importance of building, and Where Jesus, my Spouse, is veiled for dedicating a new church and its altar on which the sacrifice love. I go to that Divine Furnace to draw of Jesus Christ is offered. In dedicating a new church, he out life, And there my Sweet Saviour said, “it is a blessed day for the people, a blessed day for the city, a blessed day for the diocese and a blessed day for listens to me night and day." the entire Church, for when a new altar and temple is St. Therese of Lisieux erected the Church is inspired with new zeal, and hope and courage.” We have much to celebrate as St. Joseph "The greatest love story of all time is contained in a tiny Cathedral continues to be a blessing for the people, the city, white Host." Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen the diocese and the entire Church from its place on the corner of Pine and Lowell Streets. There will be a Holy Hour from 34:00 each weekMthe In searching through the archives not only did I come Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Rosary will be prayed. across the original homily, but also the costs associated If you would like to be an Adorer for one hour, please with building the church. The total costs for the land, the architect, the contractor, the masonry, painting, roofing, call Linda at 603 8563457 or Amanda at 603 6606507. iron and glass work, gas piping, the altars, organ and one ton of coal was $61,523.81. Every penny counted back then Ad Limina as it does today! As the Catholic men, women and children combined their The bishops' periodic visits to Rome are efforts to build this church 150 years ago, generations of formally called "ad limina apostolorum," men, women and children have continued the efforts of which means "to the thresholds of the maintaining and preserving this historic and holy temple apostles" Peter and Paul, who were dedicated to the glory of God and salvation of souls. martyred in Rome. Traditionally, the Today we continue the work of these pioneer Catholics by visits serve as an occasion for leaders of giving what we can to restore St. Joseph Cathedral. So local churches to draw inspiration as well much has been accomplished and so much more can be as guidance from the center of Catholicism. Father Jason done which is why we continue to build our Cathedral will be joining Bishop Libasci from November 39 for this Restoration Fund. With this in mind, guests at the Rector’s Ad Limina. They will be praying for the parish as they Dinner were given the opportunity to make a gift to the celebrate Mass at each of the Major Basilicas in Rome. You Restoration Fund, and a sincere word of thanks goes out to can follow Father Jason’s pilgrimage to Rome on his those individuals and families who together contributed Facebook account. approximately $20,000.00 to the fund which will one day help with the interior restoration of the Cathedral. TljNJǓǕǚFNJǓǔǕ SǖǏDžǂǚ NJǏ OǓDžNJǏǂǓǚ TNJǎdž Our Helpers in the Name of the Lord 676 Faithful gave glory to God by participating in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass the weekends of October 2627. Let us continue to pray for many more. CALLED FOR MISSION WȵȵȻȼɉ CȿȼȼȵȳɄȹȿȾ When Jesus called the disciples, he formed them, and sent RȵȷɅȼȱɂ EȾɆȵȼȿɀȵɃ $3,037.00 them out to proclaim the Kingdom of God. God doesn’t RȵȷɅȼȱɂ LȿȿɃȵ $2,135.08 stop calling men and women in our diocese to a unique OȾȼȹȾȵ GȹɆȹȾȷ $1,715.50 vocation, using their gifts and personality to bring God’s TǐǕǂǍ:$6,887.58 love to their family, to the Church, and to the world. Pope Francis often reminds us that we are all called, whatever RȵɃɄȿɂȱɄȹȿȾ FɅȾȴ $5,000.00 our vocation, to be first and foremost missionary disciples. In Honor of Saint Joseph Let us remember to pray for men and women in our diocese GǓǂǏDž TǐǕǂǍ: $11,887.58 who are discerning their vocation and encourage them to Thank You! pursue God’s call to be missionary disciples today. Saint Joseph, Patron of Our Parish, pray for us. And during this week, please pray about how God is calling you to live your vocation more deeply. Encourage the A first event for Cathedral YES youth ministry! young people in your lifeNchildren, grandchildren, students, and friendsNto be open if God calls them to All Saints Day Party! priesthood or consecrated life. November 3, 9:30R10:15 a.m. in Bishop Bradley Hall All children, teens, & young adults are Vocation Cross for November encouraged to dress up as their favorite Are you doing your part to beg the Lord of the saint. harvest to send more laborers into the vineyard? Everyone is welcome! Maybe you’d be interested in taking home the Vocation Cross like Lucille Gustafson who will Admission is free! take the Cross this week. For more information, Snacks and candy donations are welcome. please call the rectory 622.6404. Sanctuary Lamp Cathedral Parish Outreach will host their annual, Advent Breakfast on In Loving Memory of December 1. Be sure to mark your Alfred Valley calendar and come to enjoy a great by Eva Marvell breakfast and fellowship! NOVEMBER 9, 5:00 PM, BISHOP BRADLEY HALL TICKETS $10/PERSON Children under 12 free Full turkey dinner with all the “fixings.” Raffles to fund charitable activities. Tickets will be available at the door. NǐǗdžǎǃdžǓ 3, 2019 Prayers For Those Who Are Sick Ready to consider Catholic education? Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone in good spirits? He should sing praise. Is anyone among Cathedral Scholarship Program can help! you sick? …and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, What is it? A voucher program designed to help Cathedral and the Lord will raise him up. James 5: 1315 parishioners obtain a Catholic education in one of the seven Please let us know when we can all pray for someone who is participating Manchester area schools.