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7 March 2021 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT Vol. 10, No. 15 Weekly Bulletin for the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Wheeling, West Virginia

In this Issue: From the Vice-Rector 2

Lent & Holy Week 3 Schedule

Solemnity of St. Joseph 5

Eucharistic Adoration 6

Saint Joseph Cathedral Parish is called to spread the of 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. Dear Parishioners of the Cathedral Parish,

From time to time in these hebdomadal From the Desk notes to you I make mention or quote of the Vice-Rector from various who are also Doctors Rev. Martin J. Smay of the Church. Catholics are generally aware of what a Saint is – a person of great sanctity whose holiness is officially recognized by the Church This Week and who has been canonized, that is, added to the Church’s official March 7 - 14, 2021 list of those who are in heaven. The are a great asset to us, our “older” brothers and sisters who have already made it to heaven and now stand ready to interceded on our behalf. SUN Third Sunday in Lent 7 The Doctores Ecclesiæ, Doctors of the Church, are all of these things 6:00 pm (Sat) Mass for the Parishioners with a special quality recognized and added: great teaching. Many 8:00 am Mass for John Sheets of my favorite Saints are also Doctors of the Church (I’m not certain 10:30 am Mass for James Evangelist what that says about me). The word doctores (or the singular 6:00 pm Vespers doctor) means “teacher” or “instructor” and thus has the sense of a someone who possesses a terminal degree (i.e. a Ph.D.). There were four Saints who were first named Doctors of the Church MON Lenten Weekday 8 in 1298 by Pope Boniface VIII (a very important pope who also wrote 12:05 pm Mass for Rose Holosko the Unam Sanctam): Pope Saint Gregory the Great, Saint Ambrose of Milan, Saint , and Saint Jerome. Others have subsequently been added and there are currently 36 TUE Lenten Weekday Doctors of the Church. This title does not in itself indicate that a 9 particular person’s teaching is without error, but it does indicate 12:05 pm Mass for Mary Bridges that they made important contributions to articulating the Church’s teaching and unpacking what Christ the Lord taught and that their teaching adheres closely to the Catholic . Certain of these WED Lenten Weekday Doctors have received greater accolades or approbation. For exam- 10 ple, Saint (who was the first person to be added 12:05 pm Mass for Lemon Jean Marin after the original four) has been highly lauded, especially by Pope Leo XIII who wrote an titled Aeterni Patris which is noth- ing short of gushing. Saint Alphonsus Liguori’s works have also THU Lenten Weekday received a very strong approbation form Pope Gregory XVI in 1831. 11 Saint Alphonsus had a mind that was so powerful (he graduated 12:05 pm Mass for Alice Malek with a double degree in civil law and canon law at 16 years old!) and was able to with such precision and lucidity that Pope Greg- ory XVI said that any opinion of Saint Alphonsus could be safely used FRI Lenten Weekday in the confessional, classroom, or pulpit without the need of weigh- 12 ing his arguments for that opinion. For about a century following 11:15 am Confessions that commendation men studying to be priests were almost exclu- 12:05 pm Mass for Debbie Belville sively trained with the moral text books written by Saint 12:45 pm Eucharistic Adoration until 5:45 p.m. Alphonsus. 6:00 pm Stations of the Cross Many of the Doctors have been recognized for contributions in specific areas of theology or have other distinguishing character- istics and have been given certain titles which indicate this: among SAT Lenten Weekday others, Saint Bede the Venerable is the Doctor of the English (the 13 only Doctor to come from England), Saint John of the Cross is the 9:00 am Mass for Nicholas & Nimnoom Ghaphery 5:00 pm Confessions Mystical Doctor, and Saint Augustine is the Doctor of Grace. Hence 6:00 pm Mass for Clara Scheibelhood if we are interested in one of these subjects, understanding it at greater depth, we can pick up their works and drink that pure water of doctrine which comes only from the combination of wisdom and clarity found in the most learned Saints. SUN Fourth Sunday in Lent 14 This list of holy and erudite Saints excluded women until 1970 8:00 am Mass for the Parishioners when Pope Saint Paul VI added Saint Teresa of Ávila (the Doctor of 10:30 am Mass for Dr. Adiel Anghie Prayer) and Saint Catherine of Siena. Since then Pope Saint John 6:00 pm Vespers Paul II added Saint Thérèse of Lisieux and Pope Benedict XVI added Hildegard of Bingen to the list bringing the total number of female Doctors to four. While women are no longer excluded from the list, vvvvv there are no martyrs on it, yet (although French bishops are pushing to have Saint of Lyon, a Martyr of the early third century, named a Doctor). I think most importantly for our purposes, these Saints did not write in a manner which was always academic (boring, difficult, inacces-

2 The Cathedral Courier March 7, 2021 sible). Certainly some of them did write great academic trea- tises. But many of them wrote works that are edifying and full of little nuggets. I wouldn’t recommend picking up Saint Thomas Aquinas; while I love him, he is probably the most LENT & HOLY WEEK academic of them all and most of his works are difficult and dry. Saint Alphonsus Liguori wrote very laborious moral AT THE CATHEDRAL theology (I know because I’ve read some of it) but he also wrote some very down to earth and beautiful books. Among those which I would recommend are: The Way of Salvation Solemn Vespers and of Perfection which consists of about 100 short medi- Every Sunday during Lent tations that can be done in 5 or 7 minutes (but 15 is really 6:00 PM better to consider what he says and our own lives) and are a great aid to prayer and will motivate us to deeper conversion Eucharistic Adoration and love of ; Uniformity with God’s Will and Preparation Every Friday during Lent 12:45 PM to 5:45 PM for Death are also beautiful and discernably practical books. Saint Teresa of Ávila has a simple and down to earth (if not a Stations of the Cross bit scattered) writing style and among the books that I would Every Friday during Lent recommend to one and all would be The Way of Perfection 6:00 PM which is basically a work on prayer and God’s work in the . Saint Thérèse of Lisieux likewise has a simple writing Confessions style and especially her autobiography The Story of a Soul is Fridays 11:15 to 11:45 AM to be recommended. The Dialogue of St. Catherine Of Siena Saturdays 5:00 to 5:45 PM was written not by a learned woman (in fact, Saint Catherine did not learn even to write until she was 30 years old, less than three years before she would die) but it contains the Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion - March 28 wisdom and knowledge gained through her mystical experi- Masses 6:00 PM (VIGIL), 8:00 AM, & 10:30 AM ence, reportedly having dictated most of the work while in a Vespers 6:00 PM state of ecstasy. Finally, I cannot conclude this list of books without mentioning a book by the Doctor of Charity, Saint Chrism Mass - March 30 at 4:00 PM Francis de Sales, Introduction to the Devout Life. This last book is of special interest to you and me: Saint Francis was Holy Thursday - April 1 the bishop of Geneva in the midst of the Protestant Revolt. As such, he lived a very active life and that book outlines Confessions 12:00 NOON to 1:00 PM a spirituality that is well-fit for persons who live outside of Mass of the Lord’s Supper 6:00 PM monasteries. There are very many who have learned about Eucharistic Adoration following Mass holiness and love of God in the everyday by reading and until Midnight rereading this book. The above mentioned books and many others written by Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion - April 2 the Doctors of the Church contain the wisdom of the Saints. Stations of the Cross 12:00 NOON This is not a wisdom of a world which is passing away but Confessions 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM a wisdom which comes from and leads to eternal life. We Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 3:00 PM would do well to drink deeply of this wisdom. Holy Saturday - April 3 God love you and keep the Faith! Easter Vigil 8:00 PM Fr. Martin J. Smay Easter Sunday - April 4 Masses 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM

Priests’ Health and Retirement Association (PHRA) Collection March 6 - 7, 2021 Offertory A special second collection is scheduled for March 6-7, 2021, to Collection support the Priests’ Health and Retirement Association (PHRA), a fund that provides health insurance and retirement bene- February 28, 2021 fits to retired priests of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. Envelopes: $1961 FOLLOW US ON Please take a moment to reflect on the many years of service Loose: $326 by our priests and how we can take this opportunity to thank Online: $693 them in a very particular way with a gift to the PHRA collection. Thank you for your support! @wheelingcathedral

Third Sunday of Lent 3 Lenten StationOF Churches The Third Week of Lent

Third Sunday of Lent Saint Lawrence Outside the Walls

Monday Saint Mark

Tuesday Saint Pudenziana

Wednesday Saint Sixtus

Thursday Saints Cosmas and Damian

Friday Saint Lawrence in Lucina

Saturday Saint Susanna

The Holy Father's Prayer Intention for March Why Meatless Fridays? The Bishops of the United States in 1966 issued a “Pastoral Statement on Penance and Absti- Sacrament of Reconciliation nence” teaching that “Catholic peoples from time immemorial have set apart Friday for special Let us pray that we may experi- penitential observance by which they gladly suffer with Christ that they may one day be ence the sacrament of reconcilia- glorified with Him. This is the heart of the tradition of abstinence from meat on Friday tion with renewed depth, to taste where that tradition has been observed in the holy Catholic Church.” the infinite mercy of God. Since it is believed Jesus Christ suffered and died on the cross on a Friday, Christians from the very beginning have set aside that particular day to unite their sufferings to Jesus. For much of the Church’s history meat was singled out as a worthy sacrifice on account of its association with feasts and celebrations. The Church’s intention is to encourage the faithful to offer up a sacrifice to God that comes from the heart and unites one’s suffering to that of Christ on the cross. Meat is given as the very basic penance, while the purpose of the regulation should always be kept in mind. The whole point is to make a sacrifice that draws a person closer to Christ, who out of love for us made the ultimate sacrifice a person can make.

4 The Cathedral Courier March 7, 2021 40 Cans for Lent Want to honor Catholic During Lent, the Knights of Colum- Sisters? Donate food! bus will sponsor the 40 Cans For March 8 - 14, 2021 Lent. Please drop off non-perishable Catholic Sisters Week is celebrated food items in the bin in back of the March 8-14, 2021. Recognizing the Cathedral. Donations will be taken great increase in food insecurity to Catholic Charities. Thank you for these days, the Sisters of the Congre- support of those in need. gation of St. Joseph are joining with Sisters from around the country in supporting an End Hunger Campaign. One of the ways we can thank and Men's Priestly The month of March is dedicated honor Catholic Sisters is by join- to St. Joseph. We don't know Discernment Retreat ing their efforts to feed the hungry Saturday, March 20, 2021 much about him except what is in Christ’s name!”. There are many Pope St. John XXIII Pastoral Center mentioned in the . Joseph options – donate to or volunteer at Charleston, WV was the husband of the Blessed a local food bank or pantry, support Do you desire a life of sacrifice Virgin Mary and the foster-father legislation that encourages addi- and faithful service to God and His of Jesus. Holy Scripture proclaims tional food related benefits for fami- People? Do you desire to give your- him as a "just man," and the Church lies in need, or make a donation to self completely to God in a life of has turned to Joseph for his patron- one of the congregations of Sisters consecration and commitment to age and protection. in our area. building up the kingdom of God Pope Saint John Paul II, in his 1989 here in West Virginia? Perhaps the Catholic Sisters have served our Apostolic Exhortation Redempto- Lord is calling you to be a Priest of parishes from many different ris Custos (Guardian of the Rede- Jesus Christ in the Diocese of Wheel- communities. Remembering them meemer), hopes "that all may grow ing-Charleston! The annual diocesan through a monetary or food gift in in devotion to the Patron of the Men’s Priestly Discernment Retreat their name is one way to celebrate Universal Church and in love for will be held on Saturday, March 20 and honor their years of service the Savior whom he served in such at the Pope St. John XXIII Pastoral where we live and worship. an exemplary manner ... In this Center (100 Hodges Rd, Charles- way the whole Christian people ton, WV 25314) from 10AM – 5PM. Sending a personal note of thanks to a Sister who has been a positive not only will turn to St. Joseph This event is open to men 18 years with greater fervor and invoke his and older who are simply open to influence to you and your family is another way to remember a Sister. patronage with trust, but also will reflecting on God’s will for them in always keep before their eyes his their lives. The day will consist of Personal notes can be sent to the Congregation’s Center or Mother- humble, mature way of serving Holy Mass, prayer, reflections on the and of "taking part" in the plan of priesthood, and the opportunity for house where they can be forwarded to the individual Sister. salvation." St. Joseph is invoked as the Sacrament of Confession. For any patron for many causes. He is the men interested in attending, please Let us together celebrate Sisters by patron of the Universal Church. He email Rick Teachout at rteachout@ honoring them through this opportu- is the patron of the dying because dwc.org or call him at (304) 233-0880 nity to fight hunger. tradition holds that Jesus and Mary ext. 442 were at his death-bed. He is also the patron of fathers, of carpenters, and of social justice. Many religious New to the Parish? orders and communities are placed under his patronage, including the Are you new to the Parish? Has your Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston. address or phone number changed? Are you a Catholic wishing to return Ways to Honor St. Joseph to the Church? We would love to hear from you! Contact or stop by • Ask St. Joseph for Help in Your the Parish Offices to find out more Work information on how to become a • Get a Statue of St. Joseph member of the Cathedral Parish. • Pray the Novena to St. Joseph Please see the bulletin insert to Eastercontribute Lilies to the$12.00 Easter flower Yellowdonations. Mums Thank$14.00 you in advance $21.00 Pinkfor Azaleas your generosity! Purple Hydrangeas $35.00

March 28, 2021

Third Sunday of Lent Cathedral of Saint Joseph 5 1218 Eoff Street Wheeling, WV 26003 SAINTS OF THE WEEK

March 8 - St. John of God, religious (1495-1550) Saint John of God was a Portuguese friar who became a leading religious figure. After a period in the army in Spain, John began to distribute religious books, using the new Gutenberg printing press. At one point, John had an intense religious experience that resulted in temporary insanity. He was thrown into a mental institution, and while there, SCRIPTURE READINGS he realized how badly the sick and the poor were treated. Once he recovered, he spent the rest of his life caring for them. In Granada he gathered a circle of disciples around Week of March 7 him who felt the same call and founded what is now known as the Brothers Hospitallers of St. John of God, today numbering about 1,117 religious. SUNDAY Patronage: hospitals; sick; nurses; booksellers Third Sunday of Lent Exodus 20:1-17 March 9 - St. Frances of Rome, religious (1384-1440) Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 Saint Frances of Rome was born in Rome to wealthy parents. Although she wanted to 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 enter a monastery, her parents married her off to Lorenzo Ponziano, commander of the John 2:13-25 papal troops in Rome. It was a happy marriage that lasted forty years. Her husband was MONDAY often away at war, and Frances spent her time praying, visiting the poor, and caring for 2 Kings 5:1-15 the sick. Eventually, her example inspired other wealthy women to do the same. Frances Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4 founded a lay congregation of Benedictine Oblates now known as Oblates of St. Frances Luke 4:24-30 of Rome. Patronage: widows; motorists; people ridiculed for their piety TUESDAY Daniel 3:25, 34-43 Ps 25:4-5, 6, 7, 8-9 Matthew 18:21-35 Saints of God, pray for us! WEDNESDAY Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9 Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20 Matthew 5:17-19 EUCHARISTIC

THURSDAY ADORATION Jeremiah 7:23-28 Fridays Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 Luke 11:14-23 during Lent immediately FRIDAY following the Hosea 14:2-10 12:05 pm Mass. Please remember in your prayers: Ps 81:6-8, 8-9, 10-11, 14, 17 Benediction Mark 12:27-34 Wiethe (d. Feb 26, 2021) at 5:45 p.m. SATURDAY Hosea 6:1-6 Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21 “The Blessed Sacrament is that Presence Luke 18:9-14 which makes a Catholic Church different from every other place in the world; which “During the season of Lent, NEXT SUNDAY makes it, as no other place can be, holy.” 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23 - Saint John Henry Newman we renew our commitment Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 to the path of conversion, Ephesians 2:4-10 It is very important that there is John 3:14-21 always someone present in the making more room church when the Blessed Sacrament The readings are included each week so for God in our lives.” that those who are unable to join us for is exposed. Please consider signing daily Mass will be able to consider and pray up for an hour time slot on the sign- Pope-Emeritus Benedict XVI them in union with the whole Church. up sheets in the back of the Church or by contacting the parish offices.

6 The Cathedral Courier March 7, 2021 WHY DO WE DO THAT? Catholic Charities West Virginia cordially invites you to the Shining a Light on Hope Catholic Life Explained: Virtual Gala on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Priests & Brothers Broadcasted on WTRF-7 in Wheeling and streamed online at www.CatholicChari- tiesWV.org/Gala2021 Question: What’s the difference between priests Featuring the music of the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra WSO on the GoBid on and brothers, friars, etc.? our virtual auction March 14-21 at bidpal.net/CCWVa

While the format of our Gala is different this year, the goal remains the same: to Answer: provide the vital funding needed to provide caring and compassionate services to The titles and categories used for priests those in need. Proceeds from this Gala support our programs and services in 17 and the male members of religious com- counties in northern West Virginia. munities can be confusing, especially since the categories can sometimes be intertwined as a man can be both a priest and a monk, or a brother and a friar. So, REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS to help to piece the puzzle together, it’s important to begin by noting some basic Andrew Helfer Eric South Liam Barns R. J. Stocke distinctions: Archer Hatch Eva Wood Liam Manning Richard Simon Arthur Danehart Fr. Joseph Wilhelm Lucille Renowicz Rick Burgy The distinction between priests (who Austin Cook Frank Davis Lukie Brown Ron Hickman are ordained for sacramental ministry) Ashton Southerly Fred Herink Margaret Stocke Rosanne Gaughan and brothers (who are non-ordained Barb Mazzocca Frederick C. Schweizer Marie Farnsworth Rosalie Davis members of religious communities and Beth Jochum Gail Koch Marie & Conner Rose Otey who are committed to lives of prayer Betty Teater George Kirchner Workman Sarah Hanasky and service). Bill Wilson Geri Adams Nagy Mark Davis Sarah Sargent Bob Armstrong Hines Rotriga Marshall South Shirley DeBeni Priests: A priest is a man who has been Bob Jones Janet Cupp Martha Yocum Shirley DeCaria ordained for sacramental ministry Billy Hanasky Janie Mary Ann Fowler Sr. Mary Florence Burke and these fall into two categories: A) Brian Hanasky Jean & Chuck Schultz Mary K. Schlosser Stanley Kyrc Diocesan (or Secular) Priests can either Brogan Gallentine Jim Antill Mary Walicki Stephanie Bugaj be attached to a diocese and who serve Caleb Hlebiczki Jim and Dee Michael DeBlasis Susan Graff Carolyn Lash Jimmy Hocking Milissa Rose Susan Mize under a bishop. Their ministry is usually Carolyn Wiethe Joe Bechtel Milly Burke Susan Schulte oriented toward pastoral service. Charles Heizer John Petrella Nadine Greenwood Tammy B) Religious Priests are members of Charles DeBeni Jon-Michael Lasher Nicholas Barns Teresa Helfer religious communities (like the Francis- Children of the Judy Pack Norma Bosold Thelma Pearson cans, Jesuits, Salvatorians, or Carmel- Youth Services System Julia Sheets Patricia Kaliscz Trystan Timmons ites) and their lives are guided by the Christina Helfer Kathy Cooley Pete Cuffaro Victoria Jeskey special mission and charism of their Chuck Fair Kaitlyn Hanasky Pete Mack community. While both kinds of priest David A. Kress, Jr. Kenneth Shores Philippa Shores practice sacramental ministry, their Eli Musser Kermit Klosterman Rachel Wade spirituality and how they live out their priesthood can be very different.

Brothers: Brothers are non-ordained From the Diocesan Office of Safe Environment members of religious communities The Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston is committed to the protection of its children and young (such as those mentioned above) who live lives committed to prayer and people. The Diocese complies with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Charter service. Religious priests and brothers for the Protection of Children and Young People by maintaining an Office of Safe Environment. serve together in their communities and To report an incidence of suspected child sexual abuse, please contact your local law enforce- their ministries include much more than ment agency, or you may confidentially contact WV Child Protective Services at 800.352.6513. the care of parishes. In addition to civil authorities, 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 Monks, Friars, and Canons: These are 888.434.6237 or 304.233.0880: Mr. Bryan Minor, ext. 263; Mr. Tim Bishop, ext. 353; Fr. Dennis broad categories that include religious Schuelkens, ext. 270 or call the Office of Safe Environment at 304.230.1504. Please visit www. priests and brothers, and each of these dwc.org under “Accountability” for additional information and reporting methods. is connected to specific ways of life and spiritualities.

Third Sunday of Lent 7 The Cathedral of Saint Joseph

MASS TIMES

SUNDAYS 6:00 pm (Saturday) 8:00 am 10:30 am

WEEKDAYS 12:05 pm (Monday thru Friday) 9:00 am (Saturday)

HOLY DAYS Please consult the bulletin

DIRECTORY CONFESSIONS PARISH OFFICE 1218 Eoff Street FRIDAY 11:15 - 11:45 am Wheeling, WV 26003 Phone: 304-233-4121 SATURDAY 5:00 - 5:45 pm or by appointment Website: www.saintjosephcathedral.com

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BAPTISMS PASTOR By appointment. Please contact the parish office. Most Reverend Mark E. Brennan Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston ANOINTING OF THE SICK / MINISTRY TO THE HOMEBOUND VICE-RECTOR Please call the parish office to arrange for anoint- Reverend Martin J. Smay ing for someone who is seriously ill or preparing for [email protected] surgery. If ill, homebound or hospitalized, a visit can be scheduled upon request. DEACON Reverend Mr. Douglas Breiding MARRIAGE [email protected] Engaged couples who are members of the Cathedral parish should contact the parish office. PARISH LIFE AND MINISTRIES ASSISTANT Debora V. Fahey [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC / ORGANIST PARISH REGISTRATION Matthew S. Berher Registration forms can be obtained through the [email protected] parish office. Please notify the parish of address changes through PASTORAL ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE ORGANIST contacting the parish office or by visiting the website. Tyler J. Greenwood [email protected] Bulletin Articles due by 9am on Monday (5 days prior to publication). Submitted bulletin content SACRISTAN is subject to approval. Martin Imbroscio [email protected]

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