September 11, 2016 The Cathedral Courier 8 September 11, 2016 Cathedral of St. Joseph Vol. 5, No. 43

The Cathedral of St. Joseph Parish Mission Statement: Il Corriere del Duomo Saint Joseph Cathedral Parish is called to spread the Gospel of Christ as a community. We are committed: to our urban neighborhoods, to being the Cathedral of the diocese, and to fellowship, formation, sacrament, Weekly Journal for the Cathedral of St. Joseph and prayer. Saint Joseph, pray for our parish. Feast of the Exaltation of the Parish Office: 1218 Eoff Street, Wheeling, WV 26003; (304) 233-4121 www.SaintJosephCathedral.com Like us on Facebook! Central Catholic High School: (304) 233-1660 Holy Cross Parish Staff: Most Rev. Michael J. Bransfield, Pastor Rev. Monsignor Kevin M. Quirk, J.C.D., Rector (304) 281-7073 ([email protected]) The feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Ms. Debora Val orie Fahey, Parish Assistant for Pastoral Ministries ([email protected]) Cross celebrates two historical events: the Sister Mary Bowman, SFCC, Pastoral Associate for Ministry to the Sick discovery of the True Cross by Saint Helena, Dr. Michael Match, Director of Music ([email protected]) the mother of the Emperor Constantine, in 320 under the temple of Venus in Jerusalem, Mr. Martin Imbroscio, Sacristan and the dedication in 335 of the basilica and Mr. Alex Nagem, CPA, CGMA, Comptroller ([email protected]) shrine built on Calvary by Constantine, Mr. Albert Lutz, Sexton which mark the site of the Crucifixion. Mr. Tim Bishop, Editor ([email protected]) The basilica, named the Martyrium, and the shrine, named the Calvarium, were de- Lay Parish Leaders: stroyed by the Persians in 614. The Church Mrs. Judy Miller, Parish Council President of the Holy sepulcher which now stands on the site was built by the crusaders in 1149. Mr. James Carroll, Finance Council President However the feast, more than anything Mr. John Petrella, Liturgical Ministers Schedule else, is a celebration and commemoration of God's greatest work: his salvific death on the Cross and His Resurrection, through which death was defeated and the doors to Heaven opened. The entrance antiphon for the Feast of Schedule the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is: "We Sunday Masses: 6:00 p.m. Saturday; 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. should glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Weekday Mass: 12:05 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9:00 a.m. Saturday. Christ, for he is our salvation, our life and our resurrection: through him we are saved Sacrament of Reconciliation: 11:15-11:50 a.m. Friday; 5-5:45 p.m. Saturday. and made free."

Sacrament of the Sick and Communion to Homebound: Call the parish office anytime to make arrangements.

Initiation/: Rites of Initiation for Adults can be arranged by contacting Debbie at the office. The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the second Sunday of each month during the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Call Debbie to make arrangements. Why Become or Stay THE CONUNDRUM IS Novena to Begin in Marriage: Engaged couples should contact Debbie at the office at least six months in advance for pre-mar- Catholic... Christian Aware- BACK!!!... October... riage preparations. ness with Alex Nagem Page 2 Page 2 Page 3 Anyone needing a ride to Mass or a parish event, please call Laurale Hetzel at (304) 232-2915 or Diane Fredericks at (304) 233-8574.. Plus Your Latest News and Weekly Schedule 2 The Cathedral Courier September 11, 2016 September 11, 2016 The Cathedral Courier 7 Why Become or Stay Catholic Christian Mass Intentions and Readings faith. There is no one an- fort when faced with the herd lays down his life for Sunday—September 11th—TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY and Jesus on the way to Calvary, the crucifixion, the tak- Awareness swer I can give, but sever- unknown by a man who his sheep. The words of IN ORDINARY TIME ing down of Jesus’ body from the cross, and his burial. al that compliments and believes in a loving and Jesus in the Bible are true Sat 6:00p Mass for Phyliss Lahoie By Alex J. Nagem build on each other. forgiving God. There is and not misleading. His 8:00a Mass for The Parishioners Friday—September 16th—St. Cornelius, pope, and After reading a couple I would become or stay comfort and discipline sacrifice for us is still seen 9:15a 1st Communion and Confirmation Classes Cyprian, bishop, martyrs articles on Catholic for the disci- found in the words of the today when receiving the Cathedral Offices 12:05p Mass for Chris Miller and Catholicism, a ques- pline and foundation Bible. Generations before and the Cele- 9:15a RCIA (Rectory) RDGS: 1 Cor 15:12-20 Ps 17:1bcd, 6-7, 8b, 15 tion surfaced from my found in the Catholic us have found the same bration of the Mass for 10:30a Mass the rememberance of the 9/11 Lk 8:1-3 cloudy head at 4:30 in the faith. I will explain, as meaning for these words. which in each I believe terrorist attacks Cornelius, died 253 in exile in Civitavecchia; opposed morning. The Espresso I you knew I would. There This is not something Christ, our Lord and Sav- RDGS: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14 Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19 Novatian and the rigorists in the lapsi controversy; buried was drinking had not is a search to quench the that originated yesterday. ior is present. I stay 1 Tm 1:12-17 Lk 15:1-32 in the cemetery of Callistus. quite kicked in. Why hunger and thirst of ques- If looking for a hero or Catholic for the Mass. At- Cyprian, died 14 Sept. 258 under Valerian; ally of Cor- would I become or even tions about faith and ex- mentor, one needs to look tending Mass is a way to Monday—September 12th—The Most Holy Name of the nelius; bishop of Carthage; wrote On the Unity of the stay Catholic today? istence. We struggle with no further than Jesus praise and honor our Blessed Virgin Mary ; Cyprian disagreed with Pope Stephen I What reasons would I why’s and why not. We Christ. In John 10:7-18, God, to receive Christ in 12:05p Mass for Ron DeSena over the question of the rebaptism of heretics and schis- give if this question was search for happiness and Jesus tells us that He the Eucharist, to hear the RDGS: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33 Ps 40:7-10, 17 Lk 7:1-10 matics; first African bishop to be martyred; patron of asked me? I don’t have an peace of mind. My an- alone is the true shepherd words of God in the North Africa and of Algeria; both mentioned in the Ro- answer that I can spout swers are not from one to who we should listen. Gospel, and explained in Tuesday—September 13th—St. John Chrysostom, bish- man Canon. quickly. Does that mean I who holds a degree in Others who have claimed the Homily. The Mass al- op, doctor of the Church am practicing a faith I theology. I am not one to be shepherds have led lows me to heal my 12:05p Mass for Joseph Capece Saturday—September 17th—St. Robert Bellarmine, bish- know little about? I hope who has spent time in the us astray. They were self wounds and solidifies my RDGS: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a Ps 100:1b-5 op, doctor of the Church not. I would hope my hes- seminary. My answers are serving or would run spiritual directions. Lk 7:11-17 9:00a Mass for Harold Yahn itation is because I am ones that have provided a away at the first sign of See “Christian” John, died 14 Sept. 407; ascetic; became bishop of Con- 5:00p Confessions still learning about my feeling of hope and com- danger. The Good Shep- on Page 4 stantinople (397); outstanding preacher; defender of the 6:00p Mass for John Redosh poor; sought reform of the clergy; twice exiled due to roy- RDGS: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49 Ps 56:10c-14 al opposition; authored ascetical, apologetic, and polemi- Lk 8:4-15 cal treatises as well as letters; one of the four great doctors Robert Bellarmine, died 1621; brilliant Jesuit scholar, Cathedral Conundrum— of the Eastern Church; patron of preachers and of preacher, writer, and systematic apologist of the Counter ; most noted for his Catechism and Disputa- By the beginning of this year, our with the figure of Christ crucified upon Joseph. Eventually, when the old Istanbul. tiones de Controversis Christianae Fidei; involved in the trek through the Cathedral had pro- it” – and provides that it should be Cathedral was taken down and the new Wednesday—September 14th—THE EXALTATION OF gressed up to the transept and had con- placed on the altar itself or in the sanc- Cathedral constructed, the crucifix was Galileo affair; cardinal archbishop of Capua; patron of THE HOLY CROSS catechists and catechumens. sidered all the stained glass windows in tuary near the altar. It also gives the pur- among the few items retained and used 12:05p Mass for Dr. Adiel Anghie the transept, but then abruptly halted. pose of the perpetual presence of the in the new Cathedral. While not part of RDGS: Nm 21:4b-9 Ps 78:1b-2, 34-38 Phil 2:6-11 Sunday—September 18th—TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN The lack of hue and cry in response to crucifix, “to call to mind for the faithful the original plan, Archbishop Swint or- Jn 3:13-17 ORDINARY TIME the extended omission of this feature the saving Passion of the Lord.” There dered the crucifix installed in its current 7:00p Choir Rehearsal 8:00a Mass for James C. Hunt notwithstanding, we will, dear reader, are, in fact, five crucifixes in or near the place in the north semitransept, where 9:15a 1st Communion and Confirmation Classes once again resume our courses, chas- sanctuary: the very large crucifix on the this 140 year old image of the Crucified Today’s feast celebrates a double anniversary. In tened though we are. Some of the dec- wall of the north semitransept, the cru- Lord remains. Jerusalem, Constantine erected a round church, the Anas- Cathedral Offices oration and fixtures of the transepts re- cifixes on Mary’s Altar and on St. The word “crucifix” is derived from tasis, above the empty grave of Jesus, and a basilica, the 9:15a RCIA (Rectory) main to be considered before the sanc- Joseph’s Altar, the freestanding crucifix the Latin cruci fixus meaning “(one) Martyrium; in the square between the two churches, a 10:30a Mass for the Parishioners tuary proper is entered, especially in the near the ambo, and the crucifix sur- fixed to a cross” and is, thus, an image shrine, Calvarium, marking the place of the crucifixion. RDGS: Am 8:4-7 Ps 113:1-2, 4-8 1Tm 2:1-8 north semitransept, which is dominat- mounted on the tabernacle. By far, the of Jesus on the cross, as distinct from a Dedicated in 335, they were destroyed by the Persians in Lk 16:1-13 ed by the fixed crucifix. It is this crucifix most prominent of these is the crucifix bare cross. The representation of Jesus 614. The two churches were rebuilt by we herein visit. in the north semitransept. himself on the cross is referred to in Eng- Patriarch Modestus of Jerusalem c. 626, but were later de- The General Instruction to the Ro- This crucifix was original to the lish as the (Latin for “body”). stroyed by the Muslims in 1009. The present church of Children’s Liturgy of the Word man Missal provides that “either on the Cathedral of Saint James and original Here, the corpus is two and half times the Holy Sepulcher, rebuilt by the Crusaders was dedicat- Children’s Liturgy of the Word is on a brief altar or near it, there is to be a cross, with was located directly above its high altar life, making the Latin cross (that is a ed in 1149. Today also commemorated the discovery of the figure of Christ crucified upon it, a and visible to the whole Church, as can four-pointed cross consisting of an up- the Lord’s cross by the empress, St. Helena, in 320. hiatus as crews make use of their gathering cross clearly visible to the assembled be seen in this early photo of the right post or stipes and a single cross- people. It is desirable that such a cross Church. (See Photo on Page 5) When piece fixed in the upper third of the post Thursday—September 15th—Our Lady of Sorrows space for the lighting upgrades currently un- should remain near the altar even out- the stained glass window featuring the to which Christ’s arms were nailed) all 12:05p Mass for Nancy Horstman derway. Have no fear, the CLOW will tri- side of liturgical celebrations, so as to Crucifixion (which can now be seen in the larger in order to accommodate the RDGS: 1 Cor 15:1-11 Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28 call to mind for the faithful the saving the Chapel at Paul VI Pastoral Center) corpus. This crucifix has a noble sim- Jn 19:25-27 umphantly return on Nov. 6. In the mean- Passion of the Lord.” Care should be was installed, the crucifix was relocated plicity about it which makes it all the By the 14th c., the sorrows of Mary numbered seven: time, our children are welcome to see Rose taken to note that this paragraph (no. in the sanctuary, within the commun- See “Conundrum” the presentation of Jesus in the Temple, the flight into 308) specifies a crucifix – that is, “a cross, ion rail and next to the altar of Saint on Page 5 Egypt, Jesus being lost in Jerusalem, the meeting of Mary Marie for some fruit snacks each week! 6 The Cathedral Courier September 11, 2016 September 11, 2016 The Cathedral Courier 3 Pope: Evangelize with Mercy; People Novena to the Infant Jesus of Prague Starts will Ask what Drives You in October The Cathedral of St. Joseph will priest, music, and prayers to the In- for people throughout the area to By Carol Glatz told the teen that the last celebrate its annual Novena to the fant of Prague. This year’s theme is join together and offer their prayers Catholic News Service thing he should do is say Infant Jesus of Prague. This novena “Blessed are the Merciful—Reflec- to the Infant Jesus through this anything at all, but just fo- begins on Monday, October 3, at tions on the Year of Mercy.” powerful devotion. Please share this (CNS)—Do not treat evan- cus on doing “and he will 7:00 p.m. and lasts for nine consec- Guest homilist for the nine-week invitation with your parish, family, gelization as a simple me- see what you do and he will utive Mondays concluding on No- devotion include Rev. Msgr. Kevin and friends. vember 28. Quirk, as well as other priest from For further questions, please chanical task or a reason to ask you” out of curiosity Each week consists of Exposition both in the Diocese of Wheeling- contact the Cathedral Parish Of- brag, Pope Francis said. what motivates him so. & Benediction of the Blessed Sacra- Charleston and other areas. fices at (304) 233-4121 or by e-mail People who boast about At that point, the pope ment, a homily given by a guest This is a wonderful opportunity at [email protected]. preaching the word of said he told the teen, re- God, he said, “reduce the spond, “Because I believe Special Collection to Gospel to a mere task or a in Jesus Christ and I pro- Service of badge of honor: ‘I go and claim Jesus Christ and not Benefit Follansbee Flood evangelize, and I brought only with the word — one Remembrance for the lots of people into the must proclaim him with Victims church.’” the word—but with one’s In an effort to assist our brothers and sisters in Follansbee 15th Anniversary of who are suffering as a result of the recent flood, Bishop “To proselytize, that too life.” Bransfield is asking that the parishes of the Wheeling Vic- is a source of pride. To St. Peter Claver—whom ariate take up a special collection on the weekend of Sunday September 11, 2001 evangelize is not to prose- the church remembers 18 September 2016. Please be generous. All are invited to a special evening prayer service lytize. That is, it is not a Sept. 9—evangelized slaves walk in the park either,” and the unwanted by liv- to recall the tragic events of 9/11, to remember the pope said Sept. 9 dur- ing with, listening to and those who were killed on this day, and to pray for ing morning Mass in the caring for them, the pope peace in our world. chapel of the Domus Sanc- said. The Jesuit missionary St. Michael Catholic Church tae Marthae. (CNS Photo/Paul Haring) once said, “We must speak Christians have a duty to them with our hands be-  1225 National Rd., Wheeling WV to share the faith, he said, ness of Christ by concrete- ing lunch with young peo- fore we speak to them with         Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 7pm but they should be moti- ly helping others without ple during World Youth our lips.”       Come join us in prayer, in song, and in peace! vated by a feeling “from too much talk, if any, he Day in Krakow, Poland, “All of us,” the pope            the heart” of an urgent said. and answering one teen’s said, “have an obligation             need to bring Christ to oth- “If a person is sick, I go question about what he to evangelize, which is not            ers. near” to help, not to heap should say to his close knocking on our neigh-             Joe Bechtal thanks God for the miracle he True evangelization is on talking points, he said. friend who was an atheist. bor’s door and saying,       By showing mercy, a per- “That’s a good ques-              about one’s approach, a ‘Christ is risen!’ It is living        experienced in 2004. God Bless you Joe and son should become “all tion,” the pope said. “We “style” of freely and the faith and speaking    humbly accompanying things to all” people in or- all know people who are about it with meekness          thanks for sharing your story with me. those in need and helping der to save at least some — distant from the church; and love without any de-                     people grow in their jour- “this is the testimony that what should we say to sire to convince someone,”          ney of faith, the pope said. carries the Word.” them?” but to freely share what Weekly Collection               It is being a living wit- The pope recalled hav- Pope Francis said he was freely given by God.            Envelopes Loose : $3,854.50 : $769          Online:  $263   4 The Cathedral Courier September 11, 2016 September 11, 2016 The Cathedral Courier 5

Christ with our own free harm us, but allow us di- rifice Jesus made for us in Christian ... will. Jesus told us he is the rection to grow in the the Consecration of the Conundrum ... Cont’d from Page 2 way, the truth and the true light of Jesus Christ host, “in persona Cont’d from Page 2 Kneeling during the life, (John 14:6). In fact and not just to survive. Christi,” and receiving Je- more moving to consider, The cross it- entire Mass, when not in- the Bible verses found in Does all that make sense, sus in the Eucharist. self is painted a flat black and is adorned terfering with others, is John 14 provides direc- because I think the sec- There may be more cere- only by the corpus – whose mottled my sacrifice to our Triune tions toward an everlast- ond cup of coffee kicked mony, “bells and smells” tones are in stark contrast to the cross – God for the gifts and ing life as exemplified by in on the last few sen- in Catholicism than some and the titlus pinned to the top. The ti- blessings given me. Christ. We are not pun- tences? would like. There may be tlus bears the familiar INRI, an abbrevi- Where else can you go to ished, at least not now, if Catholicism is a way of more music and singing ation for Pilate’s charge of Iesus Nazarenus, Rex Iudaeorum, that is: Je- listen to daily readings we stray from His teach- life. It is a loving of one than some would like, ok, sus the Nazorean, King of the Jews. from Holy Scripture, a ings. There is an al- another, as Christ so well maybe it is just me. The corpus is every Western (as op- Homily that provides lowance for forgiveness loved his disciples and us. But the one main point of posed to Eastern) in its depiction: the spiritual edification, indi- for our wanderings in It does not place us in Catholicism that grounds body is depicted in a straight line from vidual and group prayer, Catholicism. Catholicism chains to enslave us. It me in belief is that Christ the neck to the ankles, the feet are and most of all receiving does not teach that truths provides us freedom to is in Eucharist. Christ is shown with the right over the left and Christ in the Eucharist? only exist in its own see clearly the world that present at the altar. We nailed together to the cross, and the This is the closest we will world. The teachings of God created and the in- see the sacrifice of Jesus arms nailed to the crossbeam at the come to Heaven on earth. the Catholic Church do justices that man has al- during each Mass. Most palms, with the hands opened outward But first, you must believe not harm us or others. We lowed. Catholicism pro- importantly, we do re- and the arms raised at a greater than 90° but one soldier thrust his lance into his ly intact and fully eternal, though his Christ is in the Eucharist. are taught to love and vides us with direction to ceive Christ in the Eu- angle to the body, in a gesture both of side, and immediately blood and water humanity has suffered the agony and Catholicism is univer- care for all in the world. overcome injustices. It charist at Communion. presentation and priestly blessing. The flowed out. An eyewitness has testified, death of the cross. sal with one figure head We are not to be selfish has principles based on What more can someone Lord is shown as already deceased. His and his testimony is true; he knows that The depths of the mysteries wrapped in the Pope. He provides with what we have, but to loving your neighbor as ask? This is why I am head is bowed to his right – our left – he is speaking the truth, so that you also up in the image of the crucifixion never unity and governance. share. We are taught not yourself and treating oth- Catholic. both in the direction of the penitent may [come to] believe” (Jn 19:33-35). surrender themselves fully to word, but Each pope with his to place others or materi- ers as you wished to be “When you look at the their Saint Dismas and acknowledging [So important is this piercing of the always offer themselves for contempla- unique personality has al property before God, treated. As a quiet observ- crucifix, you understand ’s pledge to “keep the LORD al- heart of Christ in St. John’s theology tion. Enjoy sometime before this Cru- kept the flocks of Jesus but all has come from er (some days) of what how much Jesus loved ways before me; with him at my right that it is one of rare times the evangelist cifix and remember to pray for the soul headed in a righteous di- God and will be returned goes on around me, I see you then. When you look hand, I shall never be shaken” (Ps 16:8). offers a direct statement of eyewitness of Archbishop Swint, who preserved it rection, as do our bish- to God. Catholicism ex- the need for a stronger at the Sacred Host, you Further, his right side has already been testimony and an oath.] Thus, as we and installed here for us to visit. ops, priests, deacons, and plains, and we try to un- hold in life for religion. I understand how much Je- pierced by the sword of Saint meditate upon this image of the Lord If you have a specific question about sisters and brothers of re- derstand, who God is. We could find comfort of sus loves you now.” and blood and water have flown out of we are considering the fullness of his the Cathedral, its life and liturgy, please ligious order. Sisters of re- have the choice to accept some nature in different Mother Teresa of Calcutta the Lord’s pierced heart. St. John re- sacrifice, the completed act of laying submit it to the Cathedral Conundrum counts this saying, “But when they ligious orders hold a spe- or reject the explanation. Christian religions. I You are remembered in down his own life for us. And still, the in care of our friendly neighborhood ed- came to Jesus and saw that he was al- cial place in my heart. This is the choice we face could enjoy my coffee my daily prayers, as I image is crowned with this filigree halo, itor, Timothy R. Bishop ready dead, they did not break his legs, What they teach has been in this life with the conse- while listening to Bible hope I am remembered in indicating that His divinity remains ful- ([email protected]). unchanged through his- quences of our choices to verses in an evangelical yours. tory. Could this be be- be realized in the afterlife. church and discussing cause nothing has been These are all part of the what has been heard. But “Vocatus Atque non Vo- found to be better? In disciplines of Catholi- that reminds me of at- catus, Deus Aderit” Catholicism, we follow cism for me. These disci- tending a retreat. There is the teachings of Jesus plines do not stifle or no connection to the sac- Alex J. Nagem

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