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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte The Most Reverend Peter J. Jugis Bishop of Charlotte APRIL 19, 2020 Very Rev. Christopher A. Roux DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Rector & Pastor SUNDAY CYCLE: A — WEEKDAY CYCLE: II — PSALTER: WEEK II WEEKEND MASSES Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9 am, 11 am, and 12:30 pm WEEKDAY MASSES Monday - Friday: 12:10 pm Friday (school year): 8:30 am Saturday: 8 am HOLY DAY SCHEDULE 7:30 am, 12:10 pm, 7 pm CONFESSION Thirty minutes before daily Masses Saturday: 4 - 5 pm Sunday: 10 - 11 am ADORATION Wednesday: 8 am - 6 pm Sunday: 10 - 11 am PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday: 9 am - 5 pm Closed Fridays during the summer Mission Statement We the members of The Cathedral of St. Patrick, through the mercy of God the Father, the grace of Jesus Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit, seek to grow continually in knowledge of and love for God. We strive to enable ongoing conversion to Christ of our adults, to inspire faith in our children, and to be witnesses of His love in the greater community. Address: 1621 Dilworth Road East, Charlotte, NC 28203 Phone: (704) 334-2283 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.stpatricks.org THIS WEEK AT THE CATHEDRAL INTENTIONS REMEMBERED DATE BY OUR PRIESTS IN EVENTS PRIVATE MASSES Saturday † Souls in Purgatory 7:30 AM—Confession 4:00—5:00 PM—Confession April 18th Pro Populo † River Bina Requested by Alanna Guella Sunday 10:00 AM—Divine Mercy Sunday Mass (private) Arnold Ma April 19th ** Please note the 10 am time Requested by the Ma Family 11:30 AM—4:30 PM—Reception of Holy Commun- † Sr. Verine Saures ion for the faithful in the Cathedral and FLC Chapel of the Two Hearts Divine Mercy Requested by Pamela D’Costa 5:00 PM—Vespers (private) Sunday Joe & Susan Brattain Requested by Leslie Barden and Anita Veyera Monday David & Marguerite Rupar 11:30 AM—Confession April 20th Requested by David Rupar Tuesday Michele Hufnagel 11:30 AM—Confession April 21st Requested by Sarah Myers Wednesday William & Catherine Anderson 8:00 AM—6:00 PM—Adoration April 22nd Requested by St. Patrick’s 11:30 AM—Confession Thursday The Clary Family 11:30 AM—Confession April 23rd Requested by Emily Clary † Leon Kmiec Friday Requested by St. Patrick’s School 11:30 AM—Confession April 24th † Lucia Triana Requested by Lucy & Bert Rodriguez † Diego Pongo Saturday Requested by Sarah Myers 7:30 AM—Confession 4:00—5:00 PM—Confession April 25th † Sr. Monica Wingert Requested by Connie Wingert Pro Populo Sunday † Eric Ammann April 26th Requested by Emily Clary 11:00 AM—Sunday Mass (private) † Elizbaeth Handte 5:00 PM—Vespers (private) Third Sunday Requested by the Jones Family of Easter † Brendan J. Neilson Requested by Patricia Neilson During this time while no public Masses are being offered at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick due to the Coronavirus outbreak, our parish priests will remember your Mass intentions at private Masses. A message from our Pastor and Rector: Blessings and Happy Easter to one and all. This has been, by far, the most unusual Easter I have ever experienced. I would imagine that it has been the same for most of you as well. Of course, it is not the most difficult or unusual ever. One of the saddest realities has been that we could not offer Masses publicly or distribute Holy Communion. Happily today I am an- nouncing that, at least on a limited basis, Saint Patrick’s will be able to offer Holy Communion on this Sunday, April 19th. What a great joy that on Divine Mercy Sunday, we will be able to receive this great gift. In order for this to work well, however, we will have to be well organized and obe- dient as lambs. There will be a sign up process for two locations on campus and a strict limit of 9 individuals allowed to receive at a time. Social distancing must be exercised inside and outside of the locations. Also, if an individual is in one of the vulnerable populations or in any way does not feel well, they are not to sign up and, instead, continue making Spiritual Communions both for your protection and those around you. Each person is asked to wear a mask while awaiting their turn to enter as well as during the brief service prior to receiving Our Lord. As for the specific details, these will be explained and available on-site. Of course, already the question is being asked whether this will continue. It truly will all depend on how well this weekend goes. I pray that you are all being safe and growing closer together as families in this time. Please pray for Fr. Ernest, our deacons and myself as well as all of the priests and deacons, especially Bishop Jugis, who are trying to serve the spiritual needs of the People of God. God bless you all and please remember me in your prayers as well. Fr. Christopher A. Roux LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE HOLY COMMUNION Divine Mercy Sunday Livestream Schedule Fr. Roux has decided to administer Holy Commun- ion this Sunday following the private 10 am Mass Sunday Mass with Bishop Jugis – 10 am with Bishop Jugis from 11:30 am until at least 4:30 Vespers – 5 pm pm (see Father’s letter on the previous page). If you There are three ways you can watch our livestreams wish to receive, please sign up via the link below: of liturgical events this weekend: www.stpatricks.org/communion 1. On social media: Divine Mercy Sunday Mass There is a limit of nine people per time slot, and we with Bishop Jugis will be streamed to the Catholic ask that everyone please wear facemasks while wait- News Herald / diocesan YouTube channel: ing to receive Communion. Those who are at risk, www.youtube.com/user/DioceseOfCharlotte are ill, or do not intend to receive, are encouraged to make an Act of Spiritual Communion at home. Sunday Vespers will be streamed to the Cathedral Facebook page: DONATIONS www.facebook.com/stpatrickcathedral Although public Masses are cancelled, the Cathedral still has financial responsibilities. Please consider 2. Quick link: To make it simple to find the current signing up for online giving to support our church at live stream, we have set up an easy to remember ad- www.stpatricks.org/donate or drop off donations in dress that will be updated prior to each event: one of our donation boxes located in the Cathedral. We greatly appreciate your generosity and under- www.stpatricks.org/live standing during these challenging times. 3. Home page: Finally, all of our live streams will be FAITH BUDDY PROGRAM embedded directly on the Cathedral home page: In this time of great uncertainty, the Cathedral rec- www.stpatricks.org ognizes that elderly within our faith community are particularly vulnerable, not only to a life-threatening TOTUS TUUS SUMMER CAMP virus, but to isolation, loneliness, and in some cases, helplessness to obtain living essentials. With this in Totus Tuus is a week-long summer camp for children mind, we are launching a temporary “buddy system” and teens which runs June 21st through 26th. This to link families with parishioners 75 years and older year’s focus is The Commandments. The program and foster a greater sense of connectedness in this combines daily Mass, songs, games, Eucharistic difficult period. The format of the outreach is de- Adoration and tons of fun! Totus Tuus is split into signed to be simple and flexible, and would include: two separate age groups and times: the Grade 1-6 requesting to be a “faith buddy” for 1-5 elderly pa- program meets June 22nd–26th from 9 am to 2:30 pm, rishioners; contacting the parishioner(s) and offer and the Grade 7-12 program meets June 21st–25th periodic check-ins (by phone or video streaming, if from 7 to 9 pm. The cost is $30 / child with a family available) for conversation, prayer, and assistance maximum of $90. To register, please fill out a form with required errands (e.g., groceries, pharmaceuti- in the Cathedral and return it to the parish office, or cals, clothing, etc.); pray for peace and comfort sign up online at: through the intercession of our Blessed Mother; and www.stpatricks.org/totus-tuus maintain social distance requirements and observe CDC guidance (recommended limited in-person in- teractions). ADORATION Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is offered in the If you would like to participate, please contact the Cathedral every Wednesday from 8 am to 6 pm. Parish Office through the Cathedral website and re- Please remember to practice safe social distancing quest the number of “faith buddies” you would like and to limit attendance to ten people at a time. to sponsor. EASTER HOLY WATER EASTER FLOWER MEMORIALS During the Easter Vigil, Bishop Jugis blessed con- † Joseph Quartini tainers of holy water. These bottles are available for Donated by: Mr. & Mrs. Gordie Vap everyone to take home by the rectory side entrance and inside the church across from the bathrooms. † Charles Gill Martin II † Daniel and Evelyn Shettle Happy Easter! † George & Gertrude Martin † George Martin Jr. FAITH FORMATION † The Shettle and Reisler families FOR CHILDREN Donated by: Julia Martin The Cathedral Faith Formation program is open to all † Eleanor & Frank Pampiks children of registered parishioners of the Cathedral Jess Kiser from Kindergarten through eighth grade. Faith For- Donated by: Patricia Kiser mation meets Sunday mornings 10:15—11:30 am.