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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. For more information, visit the parish website at † William Coker www.stpatricks.org/faith-formation-children or con- † Marguerite Coker tact Emily Clary at (704) 334-2283 ext. 413 or via e- † Jan McEver mail: [email protected] † Virginia Niebuhr Register at: www.stpatricks.org/register-formation † George Niebuhr, Sr. Donated by: Mr. & Mrs. George Niebuhr FIRST COMMUNION † Mr. & Mrs. Peter Scancarelli Children ordinarily receive First Holy Communion in † Mr. & Mrs. Giacomo Scancarelli second grade. The Diocese requires a child partici- † Mr. & Mrs. Otto Parati pate in one full year of faith formation in a parish or † Mr. & Mrs. J. L. Deal and Doug school setting before their First Holy Communion † Mr. & Mrs. Robert Parati year. For more information, visit the parish website † Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Moran at www.stpatricks.org/first-communion or contact † Mrs. Sarah Emmons Emily Clary in the parish office at (704) 334-2283 Donated by: Jim Scancarelli ext. 413 or via e-mail: [email protected] † James Roger Greenwood Sr. CONFIRMATION † Shirley A. Greenwood Confirmation for children is available to rising 9th † Cheryl Ann Greenwood grade students who have completed at least two years † Michelle Ogden Heape of religious education. Classes meet twice a month † Rose Marie Greenwood McCarthy on Sunday, 10:15—11:30 am. For more information, Donated by: Mrs. Leslie Brown please visit www.stpatricks.org/confirmation or con- Thank you for your donations tact Jessica Martin in the parish office at (704) 334- 2283 ext. 413 or via e-mail: [email protected]. CHILDREN’S CHOIR CAMP RCIA We're accepting registrations for our 2020 Cathedral of Saint Patrick Children's Choir Camp! The camp, The Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is a formation which is open to rising 2nd through 8th grade boys program for adults interested in becoming Catholic. and girls, will run July 20th - 24th from 10 am to 2 Classes meet on Wednesday evenings from 7—8:30 pm each day. Activities include: singing at daily pm. For more information, visit the parish website at Mass, games, crafts, hand bells, and learning about www.stpatricks.org/rcia or contact Jessica Martin in Gregorian Chant and music history. The cost is $25 / the parish office at (704) 334-2283 ext. 413 or via e- child with a family maximum of $75. mail: [email protected] Sign up today: www.stpatricks.org/choir-camp INTERCESSORY PRAYERS INDULGENCE

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Continued from previous column:

Dinis Anjos; † Tom Ashcraft; Benjamin Bruck; Bill Pope Francis, too, in these recent days, has shown his paternal close- ness and renewed his invitation to pray incessantly for those who are Butler, son of Joan Barkley; Tom Carlisle; Elizabeth sick with the Coronavirus. Chekal; Kristin Darden, daughter of Broderick family; Mark Ferreira; Jimmy Lee Hager; Don Halstead; So that all those who suffer because of COVID-19, precisely in the mystery of this suffering, may rediscover “the same redemptive suf- Phillip Hatcher; Baby Nolan Henderson; Conrad fering of Christ” (ibid., 30), this Apostolic Penitentiary, ex auctoritate John; Rosellen Kline; Harry Laughlin; † Pat Loncar; Summi Pontificis, trusting in the word of Christ the Lord and consid- Esther Martin; Michael McRae; † Kevin Moran; Dan ering with a spirit of faith the epidemic currently underway, to be lived in a spirit of personal conversion, grants the gift of Indulgences Nass; Michael Pappas; † Jimmie Patrum; Jean Per- in accordance with the following disposition. rone; Jon Henry Phares; Doug Ponischil; Mia Quintero; Josette Roisin; Linda Roth; † Ethan Scott; The Plenary Indulgence is granted to the faithful suffering from Charlotte Sparks; †Donna Wingert; Bill Coronavirus, who are subject to quarantine by order of the health authority in hospitals or in their own homes if, with a spirit detached Youngblood, all military servicemen & women. from any sin, they unite spiritually through the media to the celebration of Holy Mass, the recitation of the Holy Rosary, to the pious HAVE A PRAYER REQUEST? practice of the Way of the Cross or other forms of devotion, or if at Send an e-mail to: [email protected] with least they will recite the Creed, the Lord's Prayer and a pious invoca- tion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, offering this trial in a spirit of faith your request. The request will be added to our prayer in God and charity towards their brothers and sisters, with the will to chain and the intention will remembered by our fulfil the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic com- prayer team. Simply email your contact information munion and prayer according to the Holy Father's intentions), as soon as possible. and you’ll be added to the prayer list. Health care workers, family members and all those who, following MASS INTENTIONS the example of the Good Samaritan, exposing themselves to the risk To schedule a Mass intention, please contact the par- of contagion, care for the sick of Coronavirus according to the words of the divine Redeemer: “Greater love has no one than this: to lay ish office at (704) 334-2283, or stop by in person. down one’s life for one’s friends” (Jn 15: 13), will obtain the same An individual can have a Mass requested for some- gift of the Plenary Indulgence under the same conditions. one living or deceased. This Apostolic Penitentiary also willingly grants a Plenary Indul- gence under the same conditions on the occasion of the current world epidemic, also to those faithful who offer a visit to the Blessed Sacra- INDULGENCE ment, or Eucharistic adoration, or reading the Holy Scriptures for at least half an hour, or the recitation of the Holy Rosary, or the pious Decree of the Apostolic Penitentiary on the granting of spe- exercise of the Way of the Cross, or the recitation of the Chaplet of cial Indulgences to the faithful in the current pandemic, Divine Mercy, to implore from Almighty God the end of the epi- March 20, 2020 demic, relief for those who are afflicted and eternal salvation for The gift of special Indulgences is granted to the faithful suffering those whom the Lord has called to Himself. from COVID-19 disease, commonly known as Coronavirus, as well as to health care workers, family members and all those who in any The Church prays for those who find themselves unable to receive capacity, including through prayer, care for them. the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick and of the Viaticum, en- trusting each and every one to divine Mercy by virtue of the com- “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer” (Rom 12: munion of saints and granting the faithful a Plenary Indulgence on 12). The words written by Saint Paul to the Church of Rome resonate the point of death, provided that they are duly disposed and have throughout the entire history of the Church and guide the judgment of recited a few prayers during their lifetime (in this case the Church the faithful in the face of all suffering, sickness and calamity. makes up for the three usual conditions required). For the attainment of this indulgence the use of the crucifix or the cross is recommended The present moment in which the whole of humanity, threatened by (cf. Enchiridion indulgentiarum, no.12). an invisible and insidious disease, which for some time now has become part of all our lives, is marked day after day by anguished fears, May the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and of the Church, new uncertainties and above all widespread physical and moral suf- Health of the Sick and Help of Christians, our Advocate, help suffer- fering. ing humanity, saving us from the evil of this pandemic and obtaining for us every good necessary for our salvation and sanctification. The Church, following the example of her Divine Master, has always had the care of the sick at heart. As Saint John Paul II points out, the The present Decree is valid notwithstanding any provision to the value of human suffering is twofold: “It is supernatural because it is contrary. Given in Rome, from the seat of the Apostolic Penitentiary, rooted in the divine mystery of the Redemption of the world, and it is on 19 March 2020. likewise deeply human, because in it the person discovers himself, his own humanity, his own dignity, his own mission” (Apostolic Mauro Cardinal Piacenza, Letter Salvifici Doloris, 31). Major Penitentiary

STEWARDSHIP OF BECOME A PARISHIONER OUR TREASURES Church membership is an obligation of discipleship and love that derives from being united with Christ. At the Cathedral, active membership is a requirement for the celebration of a marriage or baptism, for one to be eligible to be a Godparent or Conformation sponsor, and for special benefits such as tuition subsidy at a Catholic school. There are certain minimum requirements for parish membership called the precepts of the Church. The following are three of those precepts and how we look upon them in relation to parish membership.

COLLECTION FOR APRIL 12, 2020 ATTENDANCE AT WEEKLY MASS. The first precept of the Church requires the faithful to participate in the Eucharistic celebration when the Christian community gathers together on

REGULAR OFFERTORY the day commemorating the Resurrection of the Lord (CCC #2042) and on holy days of obligation (CCC #2043). Since the Loose Cash & Checks $1,035.00 Cathedral’s weekly Mass attendance envelopes are the primary Envelope Cash & Checks $3,808.00 way we determine if parishioners are regularly attending Mass, parishioners must place their envelopes in the collection basket Online Giving $10,863.41 every Sunday regardless of whether one makes a financial con- tribution or donates online. TOTAL $15,706.41 RECEIPT OF THE SACRAMENTS. The third and fourth Easter Budget $31,666.00 precept of the Church state that the faithful must ensure prepa- ration for the Eucharist by the reception of the Sacrament of ACTUAL TO BUDGET - $15,959.59 Penance at least once a year, and the reception of Holy Com- munion at least once a year during the Easter season (CCC

SECOND COLLECTION #2042) and to join in fast and abstinence during Lent.

Capital Improvements $250.00 SUPPORT OF THE CHURCH. The fifth precept of the Church states that the faithful have the duty of providing for the Christmas Dinner $135.00 material needs of the Church, each according to their abilities in a regular, identifiable and meaningful way. Diocesan Support Appeal $90.00 HOW TO REGISTER AS A PARISHIONER Rectory Renovations $103.00 To register as a parishioner of the Cathedral, please visit www.stpatricks.org/join or scan the QR code to the right, and complete the simple DIOCESAN SUPPORT APPEAL online form. Alternatively, paper registration Amount Paid $24,371.13 forms are located near each of the entrances of the Cathedral. Pledge Balance $18,064.94 2020 Assessment $96,438.00 CONVERGING ROADS Over(Under) - $54,001.93 HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE Donors 98 The St. John Paul II Foundation, in collaboration Please remember to support the Cathedral during these with the Diocese of Charlotte and Belmont Abbey challenging times by dropping off your collection enve- College, presents the third Converging Roads health lopes into one of the wooden boxes in the church, or by care ethics conference on Saturday, May 9, 2020 signing up for online giving (see link below). Thank you! from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. The conference will now be live streamed on May 9 and recordings will be available for 72 hours following the conclusion of ONLINE GIVING the event. The conference theme is Catholic Social Scan the QR code to the right or visit Doctrine in Medicine, and up to 7 hours of continu- www.stpatricks.org/online-giving ing education credits for healthcare professionals for more information on how you can will be offered. To register or for more information, sign-up for online giving today! visit convergingroads.com. ADULT FAITH FORMATION Continuing religious education for adults striving to grow in their faith The Domestic Church--Sacraments at Home

A sacrament is a physical sign of God’s sanctifying Grace. God works in our lives to make us holy. However, we are blessed that God’s love and grace can work outside those physical signs. He knows our hearts, and His love pours out for us, beyond our actions within the walls of the Church. Thus, God can make us holy within the walls of our Domestic Church.

Today is Divine Mercy Sunday, in which we remember Jesus’ perfect mercy for all of us. We are reminded and encouraged to attend the Sacra- ment of Confession on this day. However, how can we take advantage of this beautiful opportunity away from the Church? We can celebrate Je- sus’ Divine Mercy at home by sharing in the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Divine Praises. We can talk about our sorrows, asking one another for forgiveness in our homes. And while our diocese has done its best to offer us Confessions, even with this new reality of the Covid-19 world, our Holy Father has also offered us hope that we can send our sorrows directly to God. We can share our confessions out loud, and offer a profound and honest Act of Contrition. And then when we are safely able, we should run to the Sacrament.

This is also a beautiful opportunity to teach our children about the gift of forgiveness. FORGIVENESS IS GOOD FOR US. When we seek forgiveness, we admit that we were wrong, we accept responsibility for what we have done, and we learn from the experience so we don’t make the same mistake again. When we forgive, we acknowledge that we have been hurt, but we choose to let go of anger, resentment and negative thoughts that can harden our hearts and make us bitter.

The Eucharist is the center of our Catholic Faith, as it is a gift to receive Christ’s Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. As Catholics, we are called to worthily receive this Sacrament at least every Sunday. But when we are home and unable to attend Mass, how can we still share this Sacrament with our families? We are so blessed with the gift of technology, allowing us to watch Mass at home! So here are some tips:

 Enjoy Mass at home with your family. All gather around the television or computer.  Maybe enjoy this opportunity to explore Mass around the world--being the Universal Church, we can celebrate anywhere!  Dress up for Mass!  Say the responses together, and stand and kneel when appropriate.  Say a Spiritual Communion, showing your faith in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist:

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen..

SAINTS IN TRAINING Formation for young children learning the Faith to become saints The Second Glorious Mystery

The Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary follow the Good News that Christ has risen! We follow the Christian story after Jesus’ resurrection. Through Mary’s eyes, we can celebrate that Jesus’ story continues! We get to celebrate the formation of the Church! During this Season of Easter, we will reflect on those mysteries as we prepare for our own journey to Heaven. The Glorious Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Wednesdays and Sundays.

The second Glorious Mystery is The Ascension. “When he had said this, as they were looking on,he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight.” Acts 1. After spending 40 days with His disciples, Jesus ascended into Heaven. God the Father knew Jesus’ followers were ready to go into the world to spread the Good News of Jesus’ love and resurrection! Mary spent time with her Son during these 40 days, enjoying the reality of His risen love. How can we always remember His final messages that the Holy Spirit would always be with us? How can we continue to share His love, like His disciples?

*Cut and color each of the pictures this month to create your own Glorious Mysteries booklet! SAINTS OF THE WEEK Sunday, April 19: St. Elphege—Bishop and Martyr St. Elphege was born to a noble family in Weston, England in 954. At a young age, he decided to devote his life to God, so he entered the monastery of Derherste. He left the monastery to live a more solitary life in a private cell near the Abbey of Bath, over which he was made abbot. In 984, Elphege was consecrated bishop of Winchester, and in 1006 he became Archbishop of Canterbury. During his reign, Danish invaders burned down his Cathedral, and imprisoned Elphege. He was subjected to severe tortures for several months. After refusing to pay a ransom from the Church’s wealth, his captors took his life on April 19, 1012. Monday, April 20: St. Francis Page—Martyr St. Francis Page was born in Antwerp, Belgium in the 1500s to a wealthy Protestant family. After studying law in Eng- land, he worked as a law clerk and fell in love with the Catholic daughter of an attorney who insisted that he convert to Catholicism before she would marry him. Francis converted, but the more he studied the Faith, the more he desired to become a priest instead. Under the tutelage of Fr. John Gerard, Francis prepared to enter the Society of Jesus. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1600 and secretly served the people during a period of anti-Catholic persecutions. One time he had to quickly remove his vestments and rush into the congregation before the authorities appeared looking for priests to arrest. In 1602, he was turned in to the police by a woman wishing to collect a reward. He was condemned to death. Shortly before his execution, he made his solemn vows as a Jesuit. Francis was then hung and dismembered. Tuesday, April 21: St. Conrad of Parzham—Mystic St. Conrad was born Carl Birndorfer in Parzham, Germany on December 22, 1818. He joined the Capuchins as a lay brother in 1849. Three years later he made his solemn profession and was assigned the shrine of Our Lady of Altotting. He served as the porter for approximately 41 years, opening the door for visitors, providing food and money to the poor, and encouraging and strengthening the faith of everyone. He was known to have a gift for prophecy and reading the hearts of visitors. Conrad regularly participated in Marian devotions. Wednesday, April 22: Pope St. Caius—Pope Pope St. Caius was born in Salona, Croatia sometime during the third century. He was a relative of Emperor Diocletian. Caius was elected to the papacy on December 17, 283. During his reign, he constructed numerous churches and cemeteries, and decreed that bishops must first be ordained to the priesthood before being consecrated bishops. During the later years of his reign, he had to flee to the catacombs to escape persecutions. He passed away on April 22, 296. It’s un- certain whether he was martyred. Thursday, April 23: St. George—Martyr St. George was born sometime during the third century to a Christian Roman officer. When George became an adult, he joined Diocletian’s army. He rose to the rank of tribunus and served as an imperial guard at Nicomedia. According to popular legend, he slayed a dragon in Silena, Libya and converted the townspeople to Christianity. On February 24, 303, Emperor Diocletian decreed that all Christians be arrested and that his soldiers must sacrifice to the Roman gods. George confided to the emperor that he was Christian, but the emperor decided to keep it se- cret since he was a friend of George’s father. George continued to openly practice the Faith which led the emperor to arrest him and subject him to various tortures before having George decapitated on April 23, 303. Friday, April 24: St. Euphrasia Pelletier—Virgin St. Euphrasia was born Rose Virginia Pelletier on July 31, 1796 in Noirmoutier-en-l'Île, France. As a youth, she was sent to study at Tours, France. While in Tours she became acquainted with the Refuge of Our Lady of Charity convent whose mission was to rescue fallen women and protect those in danger. She joined the convent on October 20, 1814 and became its superior on May 26, 1825. She founded another refuge convent in Angers where she assumed leadership. Desiring greater centralization of this ministry, Euphrasia founded the Congre- gation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, which received papal approval on January 16, 1835.

Saturday, April 25: St. Mark—Evangelist St. Mark the Evangelist, known as John Mark, was the son of Mary of Jerusalem and a cousin of St. Barnabas. He joined Ss. Paul and Barnabas on their first journey to Antioch in the year 44. Mark visited Paul while he was imprisoned for the first time. He later served as interpreter for St. Peter and became his close friend. It is believed that Mark wrote his Gospel sometime between 60 to 70 AD based largely on the words of Peter. According to tradition, Mark served as the first bishop of Alexandria, Egypt where he died as a martyr by being dragged through the streets. PARISH STAFF PARISH MINISTRIES Ablaze Lectors Very Rev. Christopher A. Roux Jeannie Mosher & Ann Gleason Deacon Carlos Medina Pastor and Rector [email protected] [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 428 Altar Guild Prayer & Adoration Jacqueline Stevens Mary Johnston Rev. Ernest Nebangongnjoh [email protected] [email protected] Parochial Vicar E-mail: [email protected] Altar Servers Respect Life Ministry Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 422 Deacon Paul Bruck Joe Gustafson [email protected] [email protected]

Rev. Mr. Paul Bruck, Deacon Catalyst Scouts E-mail: [email protected] Quentin Salerno Tim Winiger [email protected] [email protected] Rev. Dr. Brian McNulty, Deacon E-mail: [email protected] Christmas Dinner Ushers Charlie O’Connor Kevin Frederick Rev. Mr. Carlos Medina, Deacon [email protected] [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Men’s Homeless Shelter Young Adult Ministry Mrs. Emily Clary, Faith Formation K-8 Bryan Cannon Elizabeth Valle & Kristin White [email protected] [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 413 Knights of Columbus For more information or to volun- John Stevens teer please contact a ministry leader above or visit: Dr. Gianfranco DeLuca, Director of Music [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.stpatricks.org/ministries Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 425 SOCIAL MEDIA Mrs. Mim Hinson, Receptionist

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Mrs. Debra Lemmon, Business Manager YouTube Instagram stpatricks.org/ E-mail: [email protected] @stpatrickcathedral youtube Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 427 Parish Web Site: www.stpatricks.org Mrs. Elizabeth Loeber, Bookkeeper E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 421

Mrs. Jessica Martin, Adult Formation E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 413

Mr. James Sarkis, Communications E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 432