3 February 2019 February Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekly Bulletin for the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Wheeling, West Virginia Vol. 8, No. 10

Praying in Hope

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, and prayer. “Praying in Hope” Prayer Initiative for New Bishop begins this weekend Archbishop William E. Lori has invited us to join him in intentional prayer for the selection of our next bishop. In that This Week spirit, the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston will begin “Praying At The Cathedral in Hope” — a “prayer initiative” for the selection of a new February 3 - 10, 2019 bishop on the first weekend in February. The “Mass for the Election of a Bishop” from the Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions (Roman Missal) will vvvvv be celebrated during all of the weekend Masses on the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 2 and 3. There are many opportunities to continue this prayer ini- tiative at home. A novena booklet is available for you to take SUN Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 3 home after the weekend Masses. In addition, the faithful are en- 6:00 pm (Sat) Mass for Sharlet Purpura couraged to pray the rosary at home with the special intention 8:00 am Mass for the Parishioners of praying for the Election of a New Bishop in West Virginia. 10:30 am Mass for Nicholas & Nimnoom Ghaphery The initiative will also include prayer cards, featuring a prayer composed by Archbishop Lori and a cover photo of the stained glass window of Christ, the Good Shepherd, at Good Shepherd MON Weekday in Ordinary Time Nursing Home in Wheeling. 4 12:05 pm Mass for Raymond Maguire Throughout this edition of The Cathedral Courier, you will find resources for incorporating “Praying in Hope” at home and with your families. Please join Archbishop Lori in praying for TUE Saint Agatha, virgin & martyr the appointment of a holy and wise pastor as our next bishop. 5 12:05 pm Mass for Keith Sorge

WED Saint Paul Miki and Compansions, martyrs World Day 6 12:05 pm Mass for Michael Maloy Faul of the Sick The Memorial of THU Weekday in Ordinary Time 7 12:05 pm Mass for Dr. Joseph Agresta Monday, February 11, 2019

FRI 6:00pm Mass for Healing Saint Jerome Emiliani; with Anointing of the Sick 8 Saint Josephine Bakhita, virgin Candlelight Procession 11:15 am Confessions 12:05 pm Mass for Virginia Bucon Cathedral St. ofJohn St. JosephPaul II in 1992 declared February 11 as World1300 Eoff Day Street of the Sick, to coincide with the feast of Our Lady ofWheeling, Lourdes. WV Pope 26003 Francis calls the World Day of the Sick an SAT Optional Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary “opportunity to reflect in particular on the needs of the sick 9 and, more generally, of all those who suffer. It is also an occasion 9:00 am Mass for Carole Sacco for those who generously assist the sick, beginning with family 9:30 am Rosary members, health workers and volunteers.” 5:00 pm Confessions On Monday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m., the Cathedral of St. 6:00 pm Mass for John Paul Ryan Joseph will celebrate a Mass with the communal Anointing of the Sick. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is given SUN to those who suffer from any kind of physical, emotional, or Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time spiritual illness, those preparing to undergo surgery, or those 10 8:00 am Mass for Georgette Konzelmann experiencing fatigue associated with advanced years. Through 10:30 am Mass for the Parishioners anointing, the grace of the Holy Spirit comforts and strengthens the soul of the person. Following the Mass, those present are invited to join in a candlelight procession to a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes in vvvvv the Cathedral courtyard. The celebration will conclude with the praying of the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the singing of the Salve Regina. 2 The Cathedral Courier February 3, 2019 TraditioStrong Families! Strong Faith! Strong Church! 1.1

Family Resource for The Appointment of the New Bishop Why do we have bishops in the ? While Jesus was engaged in His public ministry He instituted a speciÞc structure for the Church. From all of His disciples Jesus called forth twelve men for a specialized leadership role. Their particular calling was to be the chosen witnesses of JesusÕ Resurrection from the dead and to whom He gave teaching authority and priestly power on His behalf. Though JesusÕ public ministry ended with His ascension into heaven, the mission and ministry of Jesus continues through the work of the Catholic Church. The Church in the world is set up in such a way that the fullness of the Good News of Jesus and the Sacraments He instituted continues until Christ returns. The word hierarchy literally means Òholy origin.Ó We believe the bishops are modern-day apostles. The word apostle means Òone who is sent.Ó The great responsibility that Jesus gave to the apostles was to baptize people and to teach everything He commanded them (Matthew 23: 18-20). To go, baptize, preach, and teach. As Catholics we profess the Church is apostolic, which means every bishop of the Catholic Church is a successor of one of the twelve apostles. Each bishop can trace his lineage back to one of the apostles. Thousands of years later we continue the tradition of JesusÕ institution of the Church.

How is a man chosen to be a bishop? The process has developed over the centuries but remains essentially the same from the foundation laid down by St. Peter as the Þrst pope. (Acts 2: 15-26.) St. Peter sees in the broken number of apostles a need to restore the college of apostles number to 12, the symbolic number of completion. St. Peter even sets requirements for who is eligible to be nominated as JudasÕ replacement. Matthias and Barsabbas were nominated. The Church prayed. The lot went to Matthias. It was not until the apostlesÕ number was restored did the full power of the Holy Spirit get released for the apostles to go out and bring the nations to Jesus Christ. Throughout the centuries the Holy Spirit has raised up certain men to serve as bishops to teach, to sanctify and to govern a local Church or diocese. It is the bishopÕs responsibility to be the primary, or the ordinary/Þrst, preacher of the Gospel and teacher of Catholic faith. The diocesan bishop is the one who ensures the faithful receive the sacraments validly and that the sacraments are celebrated faithfully. The bishop is the only one who can validly ordain men to the diaconate and priesthood. Lastly, it is the bishopÕs task to oversee or govern a dioceseÕs operations. The bishop ideally is like a

loving father who cares for his family. Icon of the Election of St. Matthias

What should we hope for in a bishop? The same thing we hope for ourselves and our families- holiness. In addition the Church, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, prays and asks God that a bishop be a pastor after [Jesus] own heart, a man of virtue, and a faithful teacher of the Catholic faith. You see, the most important quality of a bishop is to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Practically speaking, a list is compiled of men who seem to Þt the Þrst requirement - like Matthias and Barsabbas- and then submitted to Rome. The Pope ultimately makes the decision after recommendations and consultations. After a time of prayer, the Holy Father makes the ofÞcial appointment and sends a delegate or letter inviting the nominated man to accept. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has a thorough resource on how bishops are appointed at http://www.usccb.org/about/leadership/appointing-bishops.cfm.

What can our family do to help choose the next bishop for West Virginia? The best thing your family can do is pray and talk about your Catholic faith as a family. Think about it: your family is a mini-version of the Church, called the domestic church. You form a vital part of the one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church family throughout the world who gathers in prayer, worship, belief, and service. For example, your family meals are reßective of the Eucharistic banquet we share at every Mass. Your particular familyÕs prayer is powerful and inßuences the whole world. Even for the appointment of a bishop! Below are some resources to help your family in her mission.

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 3 Pray! Morning Offering Meal Time Prayer Intention Eternal shepherd God Our Father, Who govern Your ßock with unfailing care in Raise up for us a faithful priest abundant kindness Who shall do according to your heart and mind; Grant in Your boundless fatherly love a pastor for And may he walk before You all his days. our diocese (Adapted from 1 Samuel 2:35, Roman Missal Antiphon, For the Election of a Pope of Bishop) Who will please You by his holiness Prayer And show us watchful care. O Jesus, Through the daily offerings we reverently bring to through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, you, may we come to rejoice that a pastor I offer You my prayers, works, pleasing to Your majesty preside over Your holy joys and sufferings Church in West Virginia. of this day for all the intentions As we are renewed by the supreme Sacrament of of Your Sacred Heart, the Eucharist, in union with the Holy SacriÞce of the Mass May the wonderful grace of Your majesty throughout the world, Gladden us with the gift of a shepherd in reparation for my sins, Who will instruct us by his virtues for the intentions of all my relatives and friends, And imbue the minds of the faithful with the truth and in particular of the Gospel for the intentions of the Holy Father. Amen. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen. (For the Election of a Pope or Bishop, adapted from the Roman Missal, p. 1247) Family Prayer “The family is placed at the service of the Jesus, the Good Shepherd Grant us a bishop who building up of the Kingdom of God in Is a loving father, history by participating in the life and A gentle shepherd And a wise teacher, mission of the Church.” So that he may lead the people of the Diocese closer to You. Amen. - Pope St. John Paul II, Familaris Consotrio (Adapted from the Book of Blessings, Installation of a Pastor, p. 771)

Rely On the Extended Church Family: The Intercession of the Saints God has given your family and all her members a special place St. Joseph also holds an honored place in the communion of in the Universal Church with a speciÞc mission that only your saints. Joseph was entrusted with protecting and caring for family can complete. both Jesus and Mary, among other things. He is a model for us because of his obedience to God. St. Joseph is also the patron The saints have already fulÞlled their plan and purpose on earth of our Diocese. and have reached the goal of eternal life with Jesus in heaven. Here are a few tips on using the following litanies as you The saints lived virtuously amidst trial and tribulation. By learning ask the Holy Spirit to guide the appointment of our next from their example and relying on their intercession we gain bishop. assistance in becoming who God wants us to be- Saints! Identify the different virtues that family members Below are two litanies (long repetitive prayers invoking a ‣ particular aspect or title of Jesus, Mary or other saint. naturally have and celebrate them! ‣ Pick a virtue from a litany and ask Jesus to help you The Þrst is the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mary holds the cultivate the habit of living it out today. Talk about exalted place of the Mother of God. She said “Yes” to God and successes or failures before bedtime. His plan of saving us from sin and death and thus giving to the Read the beginning of the Gospels. See if you can world the Incarnate Son of God. Mary is full of grace and is ‣ name the different virtues of Mary and Joseph. obedient to God. Because of who she is and what she does we call her the Queen of Saints. Her intercession at Jesus’ side is ‣ Pick a virtue and ask that our next bishop be a man powerful. who strives to live the virtue. ‣ Pray for a bishop devoted to Jesus Christ and the example of Mary and Joseph. "2 4 The Cathedral Courier February 3, 2019 Litany of The Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of Christ, Queen of patriarchs, Mother of divine grace, Queen of prophets, Mother most pure, Queen of apostles, Mother most chaste, Queen of martyrs, Mother inviolate, Queen of confessors, Mother undeÞled, Queen of virgins, Mother most amiable, Queen of all saints, Mother most admirable, Queen conceived without original sin, Mother of good counsel, Queen assumed into heaven, Mother of our Creator, Queen of the most holy Rosary, Mother of our Savior, Queen of peace. Virgin most prudent, Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the Virgin most venerable, world, Virgin most renowned, Spare us, O Lord. Virgin most powerful, Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the Virgin most merciful, world, Virgin most faithful, Graciously hear us O Lord. Mirror of justice, Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the Seat of wisdom, world, Cause of our joy, Have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Spiritual vessel, V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. Christ, have mercy on us. Vessel of honor, R. That we may be made worthy of the Lord, have mercy on us. Christ hear us. Singular vessel of devotion, promises of Christ. Christ, graciously hear us. Mystical rose, God, the Father of heaven, Tower of David, Let us pray: Have mercy on us. Tower of ivory, Grant, O Lord God, we beseech Thee, that we God, the Son, Redeemer of the world: House of gold, Thy servants may rejoice in continual health of Have mercy on us. Ark of the covenant, mind and body; and, through the glorious God, the Holy Ghost, Gate of Heaven, intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin, may Have mercy on us. Morning star, be freed from present sorrow, and enjoy eternal Holy Trinity, One God, Health of the sick, gladness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Have mercy on us. Refuge of sinners, Holy Mary... pray for us. Comforter of the afflicted, Holy Mother of God, Help of Christians, Holy Virgin of virgins, Queen of angels,

Litany of Saint Joseph

Lord, have mercy. Joseph most faithful, Let us pray. Christ, have mercy. Mirror of patience, O God, in your ineffable providence you Lord, have mercy. Lover of poverty, were pleased to choose Saint Joseph to Christ, hear us. Model of artisans, be the spouse of your most holy mother; Christ, graciously hear us. Glory of home life, grant we beg you, that’s we may be God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on Guardian of virgins, worthy to have him for our intercessor in us. Pillar of families, heaven whom on earth we venerate as our God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have Solace of the wretched, Protector; You who live and reign forever mercy on us. Hope of the sick, and ever. Amen. God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Patron of the dying, Holy Trinity, One God... have mercy on us. Terror of demons, Holy Mary... pray for us Protector of Holy Church, Saint Joseph, Lamb of God, who take away the sins of Renowned offspring of David, the world, Light of Patriarchs, Spare us, O Lord. Spouse of the Mother of God, Lamb of God, who take away the sins of Chaste guardian of the Virgin, the world, Foster-father of the Son of God, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Diligent protector of Christ, Lamb of God, who take away the sins of Head of the Holy Family, the world, Joseph most just, Have mercy on us. Joseph most chaste, Joseph most prudent, V. He made him the lord of His house: Joseph most strong, R. And ruler of all His possessions. Joseph most obedient, "3 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5 Saint Joseph, Patron of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston When the Diocese was created in 1850, St. James Parish was Wheeling’s only Catholic Church and designated as the diocesan Cathedral. In 1872 Bishop Whelan wrote the Holy Father requesting permission to change the Cathedral’s patron from St. James to St. Joseph, who had been designated patron of the Universal Church in 1870. (Faith in the Mountains: A History of the Diocese of Wheeling-CHarleston. 2000) While devotion to and understanding of St. Joseph has unfolded over time, “Scripture points him out to us as the "father" of Jesus (Lk 2:27-48), prepared to carry out the divine plan, even when it eluded human understanding. To him, "son of David" (Mt 1:20; Lk 1:27), God entrusted the safekeeping of the Eternal Word, made man by the power of the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mary. St Joseph is described in the Gospel as a "just man" (Mt 1:19), and for all believers he is a model of life in faith” (Pope St. John Paul II, General Audience, 19 March 2003). The Solemnity of St. Joseph is celebrated on March 19th. If you would like to know more about Saint Joseph and increasing your devotion to the Patron of our Diocese check out these selected works. ¥ , Pope Saint John Paul II ¥ St. Joseph in Early Christianity, Joseph Lienhard, S.J. ¥ St. Joseph: Shadow of the Father, Andrew Doze ¥ Online at http://catholicsaints.info/saint-joseph/

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From Sacred Scripture... ¥ Jesus appoints the 12 Apostles- Matthew 10:1-4, 16:18; Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:12-16, 24:34; 1 Corinthians 15:5 ¥ Authority of bishops is passed on- John 20:22-23; Acts 1:8; 2:4; 1 Timothy 1:6-7 ¥ Bishops are overseers- 1 Thessalonians 5:12; Hebrews 13:17; 1 Peter 5:14 ¥ Bishops ordain priests and other bishops- Acts 20:28; 1 Timothy 1:3, 3:1-7, 4:11-14, 5:1; Titus 1: 5-14 From the Catechism... ¥ The Church is apostolic- Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) 857 ¥ Jesus sends the apostles out- CCC 858-860 ¥ Successors of the apostles- CCC 861-862 ¥ The fullness of holy orders- CCC 1555-1561 Do! ¥ Work through the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy ¥ How does that diversity unify your family? as a family. Pick one a day or one a week. ¥ Share the importance of your Catholic faith at meal times. ¥ Take the DWC holy card and pray it every day. ¥ Do a day of service for the poor at Catholic Charities. ¥ Go to adoration and pray with your family. ¥ Talk about why the different members of your family have ¥ Start a family pious practice one day a week. Ex. Fasting, different responsibilities. no TV or phone, etc. ¥ Start a solidarity project. Ex. A mini family fundraiser for a ¥ Show up Þve minutes earlier for Sunday Mass. local charity. ¥ Pray a family rosary. ¥ Have your parish priest over for dinner. ¥ Read a theological work on Christ and the Church. ¥ Thank your parish priest for answering his vocation. ¥ Pray the Diocesan novena. ¥ Host a prayer group at your house. ¥ Use Traditio for family discussion and prayer. ¥ Make a pilgrimage or virtual pilgrimage to the Cathedral of ¥ Celebrate the diversity of gifts among family members. St. Joseph or Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.

Traditio! is a publication of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston: Marriage and Family Life. We strive to build Christ- centered marriages and families and seek to aid familes hand on the Catholic faith in an authentic and joyful way. For questions or recommendations on what you would like to see in future publications contact Christopher Bayardi at [email protected] or 304-233-0880 ext.334. "4

6 The Cathedral Courier February 3, 2019 Scripture Readings

The readings are included each This Week with the Saints week so that those who are unable to join us for daily Mass February 3 - While serving as Bishop of Sebaste, in Armenia, Saint Blaise († 316) will be able to consider and pray them in union with the was a visible witness of the Gospel, which eventually led to his martyrdom during whole Church. the persecutions of Diocletian. His feast day is commemorated with a blessing of throats because legend says that he cured a young boy choking on a fish bone. Week of February 3 Patronage: against throat diseases Monday February 5 - Saint Agatha was born in Sicily, probably around the year 231, and Hebrews 11:32-40 is one of the women mentioned by name in Eucharistic Prayer I. According to Ps 31:20, 21, 22, 23, 24 legend, she was the daughter of a prominent family and was very beautiful. The Mark 5:1-20 Roman senator Quintianus wished to marry her, but when Agatha spurned him, Tuesday he had her put in a brothel. In spite of this, Agatha held to her Christian faith. Hebrews 12:1-4 Quintianus then had her tortured by having her breasts cut off. She eventually Ps 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32 died in prison in 253. St. Agatha is the patron of the city of her martyrdom, Catania, and is Mark 5:21-43 invoked against fire, earthquakes, and eruptions of Mount Etna. In recent years, because of her torture she is considered the patron saint of breast cancer patients. Wednesday Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15 February 6 - Saint Paul Miki (1562-1597) , a Jesuit priest, was Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18 one of the twenty-six martyrs of Japan. Feeling threatened by the Mark 6:1-6 growing influence of the Jesuits, the local governor had members of the Christian community arrested and thrown in jail. They were Thursday forced to walk 600 miles from Kyoto to Nagasaki as a deterrent to Hebrews 12:18-19, 21-24 other Christians, but they sang the Te Deum as they went. At Nagasaki they were crucified. Ps 48:2-3, 3-4, 9, 10-11 When Christian missionaries returned to Japan in the nineteenth century, they found that Mark 6:7-13 a secret Christian community had survived by transmitting their beliefs and prayers from generation to generation. Paul Miki and his companions are the proto-martyrs of the Far East. Friday Hebrews 13:1-8 February 8 - Saint Jerome Emiliani (1481-1537) was born into a wealthy family, Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8-9 and before being led to study for the priesthood he was a soldier in Venice. As a Mark 6:14-29 priest, Jerome was greatly devoted to helping the poor and the disadvantaged. He founded hospitals, orphanages (for which he was proclaimed Patron of Orphans by Saturday Pius XI), and an order of priests whose apostolate it was to care for the orphans. Hebrews 13:15-17, 20-21 Patronage: orphans; abandoned children Ps 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6 Mark 6:30-34 Also on February 8, we celebrate Saint Josephine Bakhita (1868-1947), who was was born in Sudan and at the age of nine was taken into slavery. Bought by an Italian Sunday diplomat, she was taken to Italy where she converted to Christianity at the age of 25. Isaiah 6:1-2, 3-8 Three years later, after having been freed from slavery, she joined the Institute of the Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8 Canossian Daughters of Charity. She spent fifty years in that congregation and was a 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 well known and sought-after speaker regarding the Catholic faith. Pope Saint John Luke 5:1-11 Paul II canonized this first Sudanese saint on October 1, 2000 as a witness to evangeli- cal reconciliation and a model of freedom. Forever I will sing All holy men and women, the goodness Saints of God, of the Lord. pray for us! -Ps 89

From the Diocesan Office of Safe Environment The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston is committed to the protection of its children and young people. The Diocese complies with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People by maintaining an Office of Safe Environ- ment. To report an incidence of suspected child sexual abuse, please contact your local law enforcement agency, or you may confidentially contact the West Virginia Bureau for Children and Families/Child Protective Services by calling the Child Abuse Hotline at 800.352.6513. To report suspected cases of sexual abuse by personnel of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston to the Diocese, please contact one of the Bishop’s designees at 888.434.6237 (toll free) or 304.233.0880: Sister Ellen Dunn, ext. 264; Mr. Bryan Minor, ext. 263; or Msgr. Anthony Cincinnati, 270. For more information on the Diocese’s Office of Safe Environment, please go to www.dwc.org, then click the “Diocese” tab, then click “Office of Safe Environment” under the “Offices” menu. To learn more about the Catholic Church’s efforts in preventing sexual abuse of children in the United States, please visit http://www.usccb.org. Under “Issues and Action,” click “Child and Youth Protection” from the drop down menu. Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7 The Cathedral of Saint Joseph

Parish Offices: 1218 Eoff Street Masses Wheeling, WV 26003 Sundays: 6:00 p.m. (Saturday) (304) 233-4121 8:00 a.m. www.saintjosephcathedral.com 10:30 a.m.

CLERGY Weekdays: 12:05 p.m. Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. Saturday Most Reverend William E. Lori Apostolic Administrator Holy Days: Please consult the bulletin of The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston

Reverend Monsignor Kevin M. Quirk, J.C.D., J.V. Rector of the Cathedral (304) 281-7073 [email protected] Confessions Rev. Mr. Douglas Breiding Friday 11:15-11:45 a.m. Deacon [email protected] Saturday: 5:00-5:45 p.m. or by appointment PARISH STAFF

Ms. Debora V. Fahey Assistant for Pastoral Ministries vvvvv [email protected] Mr. Matthew S. Berher Director of Music & Organist [email protected] BAPTISMS / INITIATION Both Baptism and the Rite of Initiation for Adults Mr. Tyler J. Greenwood can be arranged by contacting the parish office. Associate Organist [email protected] MARRIAGE Mr. Martin Imbroscio Engaged couples who are members of the Sacristan Cathedral parish should contact the parish office. [email protected]

Mr. Alex Nagem, CPA, CGMA SACRAMENT OF THE SICK / Comptroller COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND [email protected] Please call the parish office to arrange for a visit.

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