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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte The Most Reverend Peter J. Jugis

Bishop of Charlotte DECEMBER 27, 2020 Very Rev. Christopher A. Roux HOLY FAMILY

Rector & Pastor SUNDAY CYCLE: B — WEEKDAY CYCLE: I — PSALTER: WEEK I

WEEKEND MASSES Saturday Vigil: 5:30 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9 am, 11 am and 12:30 pm

DAILY MASSES Monday - Friday: 12:10 pm Saturday: 8 am

HOLY DAY SCHEDULE 7:30 am, 12:10 pm, 7 pm

CONFESSION Thirty minutes before daily Masses Saturday: 7:30 am and 4 - 5 pm Sunday: 10 - 11 am

ADORATION Wednesday: 8 am - 6 pm Sunday: 10 - 11 am

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Mon., Wed., Fri.: 9 am to 5 pm

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 , 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 DATE MASSES & INTENTIONS EVENTS

8:00 am † Roger Lee Leonard 7:30 AM—Confession Saturday Requested by Jenny Orso 8:00 AM—Mass December 26th 5:30 pm † Maria Naccarella 4:00—5:00 PM—Confession 5:30 PM—Mass Requested by the Rodriguez Family 7:30 am † Salvatore DiSapio Requested by Michelle Parides 7:30 AM—Mass Sunday 9:00 am Pro Populo 9:00 AM—Mass December 27th 10:00—11:00 AM—Adoration 11:00 am † Mickey Willyard 10:00—11:00 AM—Confession Requested by the Mooney Family 11:00 AM—Mass Holy Family 12:30 pm † John M. Neilson 12:30 PM—Mass Requested by Patricia Neilson

Monday 9:00 am † Gloria Giannotti 8:30 AM—Confession December 28th Requested by the Rodriguez Family 9:00 AM—Mass

Tuesday 9:00 am Wintering 8:30 AM—Confession December 29th Requested by Dolores Wintering 9:00 AM—Mass

Wednesday 8:00 AM—6:00 PM—Adoration 9:00 am Gregg Wintering 8:30 AM—Confession December 30th Requested by Dolores Wintering 9:00 AM—Mass

Thursday 9:00 am Gregg Wintering 8:30 AM—Confession December 31st Requested by Dolores Wintering 9:00 AM—Mass

Friday 9:00 am † Sandra Marie Moran 8:30 AM—Confession January 1st Requested by Thomas Moran 9:00 AM—Holy Day Mass 11:00 am Pro Populo 11:00 AM—Holy Day Mass 8:00 PM—8:00 AM—Vigil of the Two Hearts Mary, 7:00 pm Vigil of the Two Hearts Intention Mother of God

8:00 am † Souls in Purgatory 7:30 AM—Confession Saturday 8:00 AM—Mass 5:30 pm † Robert Beyer January 2nd 4:00—5:00 PM—Confession Requested by the Somerville Family 5:30 PM—Mass

7:30 am Ellen Gammell Requested by Laurie Messerschmidt 7:30 AM—Mass Sunday and Dawn Hoffman 9:00 AM—Mass January 3rd 9:00 am Gregg Wintering 10:00—11:00 AM—Adoration 10:00—11:00 AM—Confession Requested by Dolores Wintering 11:00 AM—Mass Epiphany of 11:00 am † Marlene J. Azcona 12:30 PM—Mass the Lord Requested by Samantha Acuna 3:30—6:00 PM—Boy Scout Troop Meeting 12:30 pm Pro Populo

SUNDAY LIVESTREAM WEEKDAY MASSES Holy Sacrifice of the Mass – 11:00 am During this Christmas week, daily Masses will be offered at 9 am instead of 12:10 pm and Confessions On social media: The 11:00 am Mass will be heard at 8:30 am instead of 11:30 am. streamed on our Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/stpatrickcathedral HOLY DAY MASSES

Home page: Our livestreams are embedded directly On Friday, January 1st, the Church celebrates the on the Cathedral home page and a direct link to the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. While this is video will be posted there as well: traditionally a Holy Day of Obligation, the obliga- tion has been temporarily lifted due to the Coronavi- www.stpatricks.org rus pandemic. Masses will be offered at 9 am and 11 VIGILIA DE ORACIÓN am. We will livestream the 11 am Mass. Los jueves a las 6 pm, nos reunimos YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY en la Catedral para una Vigilia de Adoración por la Paz y la Justicia en A.C.T.S.—Thursday, January 7th Nicaragua, que en estos últimos meses Join us at 6:30 pm in the Cathedral for Adoration está pasando por momentos turbulentos y ataques and Confessions. A talk is not currently planned for físicos contra la Iglesia Católica, sus templos, y sus this month. After Adoration, we will head over to Obispos. Todos son bienvenidos a unirse a la Adora- Inizio’s for a social. ción, rezar el Santo Rosario y la corona de adoración Facebook: “The Cathedral of St. Patrick - Young Adult Ministry” y reparación, y terminando con la oración de exorcis- Instagram: @stpatricksyam mo de San Miguel Arcángel. La vigilia de oración es Web: www.stpatricks.org/yam en español. E-mail us at: [email protected]

Vigilias de enero: 14th, 21st, 28th MARCH FOR LIFE CHARLOTTE GET FORMED The 15th Annual MARCH FOR LIFE Charlotte Visit www.formed.org and search for St. Patrick’s Ca- will take place on Friday, January 8, 2021. The day thedral for access to a wealth of Catholic material. will begin with a Mass for the Unborn at 9:00 am at St. Vincent de Paul located at 6828 TAKING CARE OF OUR FATHERS Old Reid Rd. At 11:00 am we will start to gather at the parking lot across the street from the Catholic We are very grateful for those who already donated Diocese located at 1123 S. Church St. There may be to the “Taking Care of Our Fathers” initiative. Your some parking available at the parking lot but please contribution will provide current and future expect to find parking on your own Uptown if neces- and seminarians a simple, yet highly-functional, du- sary. At 12:00 pm we will march to Trade and Tryon rable, and restful residence on the campus of the Ca- where Fr. Carter, Pastor of Holy Cross Catho- thedral. If you are considering donating to the initia- lic Church will preach. After the pro-life testimonies tive, please take a moment this Advent to reflect on we will pray the Most Holy Rosary and the Chaplet the many gifts given to us by Christ, through the Sac- of Divine Mercy. Please join others to march and raments administered by our priests. As we prepare a pray for an end to abortion and save babies lives! home in our hearts for the coming of Christ at Christ- See full schedule details online at: mas, we pray that we, through Our Lady’s interces- www.marchforlifecharlotte.org sion, may also provide a place of spiritual and physi- cal refreshment for those committed to making the GIVING TREE Infant Jesus known, loved, and served throughout the parish and our community. “Unless the Lord builds Thank you to everyone who purchased a gift card for the house, they labor in vain who build.” - Psalm our Giving Tree. This year we received 75 gift cards 127:1 For more information on the initiative, please totaling $1,875 for Supportive Housing Communi- contact: [email protected] ties, Catholic Charities, and parishioners in need. FORMATION SCHEDULE LECTOR SCHEDULE January Schedule WEEKEND OF DEC. 26-27

10th—Confirmation Grades 8-9 (10:15 - 11:30 am) 5:30 PM Vigil Mass 17th—Grades K-2 & Middle (10:00 - 10:50 am)  Lector: Kathy Belifore 24th—Confirmation Grades 8-9 (10:15 - 11:30 am) 7:30 AM Mass 31st—Grades 3-5 & Middle (10:00 - 10:50 am)  Lector: Patti Reimler

FAITH FORMATION 9:00 AM Mass  Lector: Maria Crockett FOR CHILDREN 11:00 AM Mass The Cathedral Faith Formation program is open to all  Lector: Mary Johnston children of registered parishioners of the Cathedral from Kindergarten through eighth grade. Faith For- 12:30 PM Mass mation meets Sunday mornings 10:15—11:30 am.  Lector: Brett Keeter For more information, visit the parish website at www.stpatricks.org/faith-formation-children or con- WEEKEND OF JAN. 2-3 tact Emily Clary at (704) 334-2283 ext. 413 or via e- 5:30 PM Vigil Mass mail: [email protected]  Lector: Maggie Singletary

FIRST COMMUNION 7:30 AM Mass  Lector: Chris Poore Children ordinarily receive First Holy Communion in second grade. The Diocese requires a child partici- 9:00 AM Mass pate in one full year of faith formation in a parish or  Lector: Karen Cates school setting before their First Holy Communion 11:00 AM Mass year. For more information, visit the parish website at  Lector: Pamela D’Costa www.stpatricks.org/first-communion or contact Emily Clary in the parish office at (704) 334-2283 12:30 PM Mass ext. 413 or via e-mail: [email protected]  Lector: Brett Keeter

CONFIRMATION Interested in serving as an server or lector? Please contact: Confirmation for children is available to rising 9th ALTAR SERVERS LECTORS grade students who have completed at least two years Bruck Deacon Medina of religious education. Classes meet twice a month [email protected] [email protected] on Sunday, 10:15—11:30 am. For more information, please visit www.stpatricks.org/confirmation or con- INTERCESSORY PRAYERS tact Emily Clary in the parish office at (704) 334- PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: 2283 ext. 413 or via e-mail: [email protected] Dinis Anjos; † Tom Ashcraft; Michele Broadfoot ; RCIA Bill Butler, son of Joan Barkley; Tom Carlisle; Eliza- beth Chekal; Kristin Darden, Thomas Desmond, The Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is a formation daughter of Broderick family; † Mark Ferreira; program for adults interested in becoming Catholic or Jimmy Lee Hager; Don Halstead; Phillip Hatcher; Catholics hoping to complete the Sacraments of Ini- Baby Nolan Henderson; Conrad John; Rosellen tiation. Classes meet on Wednesday evenings from Kline; Harry Laughlin; † Pat Loncar; Esther Martin; 7—8:30 pm. For more information, visit the parish Michael McRae; † Kevin Moran; Michael Pappas; † website at www.stpatricks.org/rcia or contact Trent Jimmie Patrum; Jean Perrone; Jon Henry Phares; Lucas at 704-942-8521 or [email protected] Doug Ponischil; Mia Quintero; Josette Roisin; Jim

Scancarelli, † Ethan Scott; Charlotte Sparks; † Donna Classes: Jan. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Wingert; Bill Youngblood, all servicemen & women. ADULT FAITH FORMATION Continuing religious education for adults striving to grow in their faith

The Holy Family’s Escape to Egypt and the Holy Innocents

“Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there till I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.” And he rose and took the child and his mother by night, and departed to Egypt, and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfil what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, “Out of Egypt have I called my son.” –Matthew 2:13-15

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. It is also in a sense the feast day of every family, since the Holy Family is the patron and model of all Christian families. Their trials and hardships, their perseverance, and their holiness are things we can sympathize with and attempt to emulate. But why on this day, in Cycle A when the Gospel readings come mostly from the Gospel of St. Matthew, do we read about the flight of the Holy Family into Egypt. How could we celebrate Jesus and His mother and father running away from the rulers of this world? saw the flight as a comfort for those of us who suffer from severe persecution in the name of the Lord. St. , a 5th century , said “Christ fled that He might make it more tolerable for us, when we have to flee in persecution.” Here we complain (correctly) because our religious freedoms are being infringed, but in many countries today, in Iraq, in Nigeria, in China, among many others, Christians are being persecuted and killed for their belief in Jesus. Knowing that their savior and His family had to suffer and flee just as they do shows them that He is with them in their grief, like He is with us at all times. But in another sense, Jesus became an exile because we are all exiles; pilgrims on this short sojourn through earth who should be striving for Heaven as our true homeland.

“Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, was in a furious rage, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time which he had ascertained from the wise men. Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet : “A voice was heard in Ramah, wailing and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children; she refused to be consoled, because they were no more.” – Matthew 2:16-18

Tomorrow we celebrate the Feast of the Massacre of the Holy Innocents. It might sound strange that we celebrate this day. But these children, ripped from the arms of their mothers and killed by the henchmen of the insane and cruel Herod the Great, were the first martyrs who would bear witness to Christ, dying not just for Him, but in His stead. As St. Augustine said, “Never, in fact, would that impious tyrant have been able to benefit these children by the sweetest kindness as much as he has done by his hatred. For as today's feast reveals, in the measure with which malice in all its fury was poured out upon the holy children, did heaven's blessing stream down upon them.” This feast day has been celebrated since at least the 4th century, if not earlier. But it is extremely relevant today, when innocents are slaughtered every day. Not as the dictate of a madman carried out in one small town, but as codified law enshrined as secular dogma that reaches every state of our union and most of the entire world. On this feast of the Holy Innocents, let us pray and ask these holy of God that they may intercede for the millions of children that are murdered every year, for repentance from our sins, and for an end to the blasphemous abortion industry that rips families apart and leaves nothing but weeping and inconsolable misery.

Next week, we will begin a new series on Catholic Social Teaching, and how it differs widely from its common portrayal by popular media and the secular view of social teaching. We will look at the beauty, constancy, and cohesion of it, focusing mostly on Leo XIII and his many great social encyclicals. If you want to get a head start on this, there are great books on it such as Reclaiming Catholic Social Teaching by Anthony Esolen, 20 Answers: Catholic Social Teaching by Catholic Answers, or Rerum Novarum by Pope Leo XIII himself (this final one can be found online for free, like all papal encyclicals. It is a beautiful and concise summary of 19 centuries of Catholic Social Teaching and an absolute rejection of socialism and unfettered capitalism).

SAINTS IN TRAINING Formation for young children learning the Faith to become saints Who were the Magi?

“When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.’ And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising pre- ceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary, his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” Matthew 2:9-11

The Magi were Gentile (non-Jewish) wise men and scientists from the East. They read stars and heard from the sky. They learned of the newborn baby king and traveled far in order to pay their respects. We do not know how many magi came for the visit, but we tend to picture three, as three gifts were presented. Even though these wise men were not Jewish, they still understood the miracle--God has become man! This is important, as God comes to save everyone, not just the Jewish people.

The gifts from these wise men are important: • Gold tells us that Jesus is a king. It is a precious metal used in riches. • Frankincense tells us that Jesus is God. It is a sacred scent used in wor- ship. • Myrrh tells us that Jesus is fully human, and will one day die. It is a spice used in burials.

The magi first visited King Herod, who when he heard of the newborn king, grew jealous and wanted him dead. King Herod wanted his family to maintain power. So after the magi visited Jesus, they did not return to Jerusalem, in order to protect the Holy Family. Color the Magi, and add the Christmas Star and Three Gifts SAINTS OF THE WEEK Sunday, December 27: St. —Apostle St. , the son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother of St. , lived near the Sea of Galilee. John was a follower of St. until he was called by Christ to be one of His Apostles. Together with James and Peter, John was part of Christ’s close inner circle who was present at the most significant events of His public ministry. He was given the nicknames “Son of Thunder” and the “Beloved .” John was the only Apostle present at the crucifix- ion, where he was entrusted with care of the Blessed Mother while Jesus was on the cross. Following the Resurrection, John was the first Apostle to reach the tomb after being alerted by St. . John lived in Jerusalem and Ephesus after the Ascension, and he founded several churches throughout Asia Minor. He penned the fourth Gospel, three epistles, and the book of Revelation. John outlived the other Apostles, and was believed to have died a natural death. Monday, December 28: St. Anthony the —Hermit St. Anthony was born in Valeria, Italy around the year 468. When he was eight years old, his fa- ther passed away and he was entrusted to the care of St. Severinus. After Severinus’ passing, he went to live with an uncle, Bishop Constantius in Bavaria. When he was 20 years of age, Anthony became a in Bavaria. He returned to Italy in 488 and became a hermit along the shores of Lake Como. He gained a large number of followers and found it necessary to move once again to Lerins, France where he returned to monastic life. Anthony passed away a couple years later.

Tuesday, December 29: Bl. William Howard—Martyr Bl. William Howard was born to a powerful noble family in Strand, England on November 30, 1614. He was knighted and became a baron in 1640. William was driven out of England by political enemies in 1642 and temporarily resided in the Netherlands. He eventually re- turned to England but was falsely accused of being involved in the “Popish Plot” and was im- prisoned in the Tower of London on October 25, 1678. After two years in prison, William was beheaded on December 29, 1680. Wednesday, December 30: St. Anysia— and Martyr St. Anysia was born to a wealthy Christian family in Thessalonica, Turkey during the third cen- tury. Following the death of her parents, Anysia gave away what she owned to the poor and made vows of poverty and chastity. One day in the year 304 she was approached by a pagan soldier who wanted to bring her to the pagan temple to sacrifice to the Roman gods. She refused and then spit in his face when he removed the veil from her head. The soldier took out his sword and killed her.

Thursday, December 31: Pope St. Sylvester I—Pope Pope St. Sylvester was born in Rome around the year 250. At a young age, his mother placed him under the instruction of Fr. Carinus. Sylvester was known for his hospitality toward fellow Christians, regularly taking them into his home, feeding them, and washing their feet. Sylvester was ordained a by Pope St. Marcel- linus and, in the year 314, was elected to the papacy to succeed Pope St. Melchiades. During his reign, Sylvester oversaw councils which denounced Donatism and Quartodecimanism. He also convened the Council of Nicaea, where Arianism was denounced and the Nicene Creed was adopted. During Sylvester’s reign, the Emperor Con- stantine was converted and baptized. Friday, January 1: Bl. Berka Zdislava Bl. Berka Zdislava was born to a noble family in Křižanov, Moravia around the year 1220. When she was only seven years old she attempted to run away from home to become a hermit. Later in life, Berka honored her family’s wishes and entered into an arranged marriage with Havel, the Count of Lemberk, although the man treated her poorly. Berka became a lay Dominican and fre- quently gave money to the poor. She founded the Dominican priory of St. Laurence. Following her holy life and death, her husband was converted. Saturday, : St. Seraphim of Sarov—Hermit and Mystic St. Seraphim was born Prokhor Moshnin in , on July 19, 1754. Upon entering the monastery in 1777 he changed his name to Seraphim. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1793, but shortly after he abandoned the world to live as a hermit in a small hut in the forest. He also spent time living atop a pillar and finally resided in a cave. After 25 years of hermetical life, Sera- phim experienced a of Our Lady telling him to return to the world. He gained numerous followers and served as their spiritual leader. BECOME A PARISHIONER 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 , 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 re- quirements for parish membership called the precepts of the Church. The following are three of those precepts and how we PARISH COLLECTION FOR DEC 13 look upon them in relation to parish membership. Loose Cash & Checks $603.00 ATTENDANCE AT WEEKLY MASS. The first precept of Envelope Cash & Checks $7,441.50 the Church requires the faithful to participate in the Eucharistic celebration when the Christian community gathers together on Online Giving $7,477.60 the day commemorating the Resurrection of the Lord (CCC #2042) and on holy days of obligation (CCC #2043). Since the TOTAL $15,522.10 Cathedral’s weekly Mass attendance envelopes are the primary Weekly Budget $15,833.00 way we determine if parishioners are regularly attending Mass, parishioners must place their envelopes in the collection basket ACTUAL TO BUDGET ($310.90) every Sunday regardless of whether one makes a financial con- tribution or donates online. SECOND COLLECTION RECEIPT OF THE SACRAMENTS. The third and fourth Capital Improvements $618.00 precept of the Church state that the faithful must ensure prepa- ration for the Eucharist by the reception of the Sacrament of Christmas Dinner $499.00 Penance at least once a year, and the reception of Holy Com- munion at least once a year during the Easter season (CCC DSA $40.00 #2042) and to join in fast and abstinence during Lent.

Rectory Renovations $6,060.00 SUPPORT OF THE CHURCH. The fifth precept of the Church states that the faithful have the duty of providing for Priest Retirement $510.00 the material needs of the Church, each according to their abili- Seminarian Education $1.003.00 ties in a regular, identifiable and meaningful way. HOW TO REGISTER AS A PARISHIONER Religious Retirement $1,165.00 To register as a parishioner of the Cathedral, Christmas Flowers $555.00 please visit www.stpatricks.org/join or scan the QR code to the right, and complete the simple online form. Alternatively, paper registration RECTORY RENOVATIONS forms are located near each of the entrances of Total needed to start renovations $ 200,000.00 the Cathedral. Balance Remaining to collect ($130,363.00) WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS

DIOCESAN COLLECTIONS Emily Foster DIOCESAN SUPPORT APPEAL Amount Paid $62,629.50 Pledge Balance $10,500.00 2020 Assessment $96,438.00 Owe Dec 31, 2020 ($23,308.50) Donors 145 PRIEST RETIREMENT ONLINE GIVING Cathedral Parish Assessment $19,946.00 Scan the QR code to the right or visit Amount Received to date $16,453.00 www.stpatricks.org/online-giving for more information on how you can Over / Under Assessment ($3,493.00) sign-up for online giving today! VIGIL OF THE TWO HEARTS The next Vigil of the Two Hearts will be held at the Cathedral Friday, January 1st through Saturday, January 2nd. First Friday Mass will be offered at 8 pm by Fr. Ernest followed by a Holy Hour of Repara- tion at 9 pm and then nocturnal Adoration. First Sat- urday Mass will be offered at 8 am. This event is There are many ways you can help support the parish this sponsored by C-Plan Charlotte. Christmas season. From volunteering your time & talent to making an end of year financial gift to the parish, the opportunities to show your support are endless. For those ADORERS NEEDED interested in making an end of year gift to the parish, the The Cathedral is currently in need of additional regular parish has many financial needs: adorers who can commit at least one hour a week to  The annual Diocesan Support Appeal helps many in need throughout the Diocese of Charlotte. Give spend time with our Lord during Wednesday Adoration online at www.charlottediocese.org/dsa or mail a of the Blessed Sacrament. If you are available to sign check directly to Diocesan Support Appeal, 1123 S. up for one or more Holy Hour between 8 am and 6 pm Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28203. Make checks on Wednesdays, please contact Mary Johnston via e- payable to “Diocesan Support Appeal” and put “The mail at: [email protected] Cathedral of Patrick” in the memo section so the donation is applied to our goal. CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS SHOP  The annual Priest Retirement Appeal provides for the retired priests of the Diocese—past, present and fu- We have opened a little Christmas shop in the parish ture. office (open M/W/F) and FLC (open M/W/F and  The regular Parish Offertory fund that finances all the weekends). Stop by and pick up that perfect Epiph- ministries & services of the parish in additional to any gift! Items for sale include: t-shirts and golf general operating & building expenses. shirts, stained glass window ornaments, Irish coffee  The Rectory Renovation Campaign will fund the glasses, car magnets, stained glass window plaques, structural and foundational renovations of the rec- key chains, and our parish cookbook. tory.

END OF YEAR GIVING MASS INTENTIONS To schedule a Mass intention, please contact the par- Help your parish family & the community with ish office at (704) 334-2283, or stop by in person. An your end of year stewardship gift. individual can have a Mass requested for anyone liv- ing or deceased. HOW TO GIVE:  Make a online donation. Go to the parish web- SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM site for more details. The Sacrament of Baptism is ordinarily celebrated at  Place a donation in the weekend offertory basket the Cathedral on Sunday afternoons at 1:30 pm. Prior  Contact the parish office to scheduling your child’s Baptism, parents will need to participate in our Baptismal Preparation Class held THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY on the third Sunday of each month at 10 am and com- plete the Baptismal registration form. Please visit www.stpatricks.org/sacraments/baptism to register NOVENA FOR OUR NATION for the preparation class and download the form. During this time of electoral uncertainty, all are en- HAVE A PRAYER REQUEST? couraged to pray the 54-day Miraculous Rosary No- Send an e-mail to: [email protected] with vena for our nation. The novena schedule and your request. The request will be added to our prayer prayers are available in the Cathedral as well as on chain and the intention will remembered by our our Web site at: www.stpatricks.org/54-day prayer team. Simply e-mail your contact information Father will pray the novena Mon-Fri in the Cathe- and you’ll be added to the prayer list. dral at 7:30 am, and all are welcome to participate.

PARISH STAFF PARISH MINISTRIES Ablaze Lectors Very Rev. Christopher A. Roux Jeannie Mosher 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 Bryan Cannon 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

E-mail: [email protected] Facebook Twitter Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 410 @stpatrickcathedral @stpatcathedral

Mrs. Debra Lemmon, Business Manager YouTube Instagram stpatricks.org/ @stpatrickcathedral E-mail: [email protected] 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

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

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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS

Cathedral of 1621 Dilworth Road East Charlotte, NC 28203

CONTACT PERSON

James J. Sarkis Communications Coordinator [email protected] (704) 334-2283 x432

SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION

Sunday, December 27th, 2020

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