Courier 9-11-16
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
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 Jesus 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/Baptism: 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 Christianity 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 Eucharist 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 Catholic Church; 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 Reformation; 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.