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
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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 Our Lady of Lourdes 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 Pope 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 Catholic Church? 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.