The Solemnity of Pentecost | June 9, 2019

THE SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST | JUNE 9, 2019

CATHEDRAL OF SAINT PAUL NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE APOSTLE PAUL 239 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 651.228.1766 | www.cathedralsaintpaul.org Rev. John L. Ubel, Rector Rev. Mark Pavlak (Sundays) Deacons Phil Stewart, Ron Schmitz & Nao Kao Yang ARCHDIOCESE OF SAINT PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS Most Rev. Bernard A. Hebda, Archbishop Most Rev. Andrew H. Cozzens, Auxiliary Bishop LITURGY GUIDE FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST OPENING HYMN LAMBILLOTTE SECOND READING VIGIL Romans 8:22-27 482 Come, Holy Ghost DAY 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13

INTROIT (8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.) SEQUENCE 862 (Sunday Masses) Veni Sancte Spiritus, Mode I Spiritus Domini Gregorian Missal, Mode VIII 8:00 a.m.—Read from the English Spíritus Dómini replévit orbem terrárum, allelúia: et hoc quod cóntinet 10:00 a.m.—Sung from the Latin (Choir) ómnia, sciéntiam habet vocis, allelúia, allelúia, allelúia. Ps. Exsúrgat Deus, et 12:00 p.m., & 5:00 p.m.—Sung from the Hymnal at #862 dissipéntur inimíci eius: et fúgiant, qui odérunt eum, a fácie eius. The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world, alleluia; and that which GOSPEL VIGIL John 7:37-39 contains all things, knows every language spoken by men, alleluia, alleluia, DAY John 20:19-23 alleluia. ℣. Let God arise, and let his enemies be scattered; and let those who Deacon: The Lord be with you. hate him flee before his face. Wis 1:7; Ps 68 ℟. And with your spirit. GREETING Roman Missal Deacon: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John. Celebrant: X In the name of the Father, and of the Son, ℟. Glory to you, O Lord.

and of the Holy Spirit. At the conclusion of the Gospel: ℟ . Amen. Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord. Celebrant: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with ℟. (or similar greeting) you all. ℟. And with your spirit. HOMILY BLESSING WITH EASTER WATER Vidi aquam Leo Nestor PROFESSION OF FAITH Stand I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,

the Only Begotten Son of God, GLORIA Congregational Mass, John Lee born of the Father before all ages.

* God from God, Light from Light,

true God from true God, ∙∙ begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; Celebrant or Cantor: Glory to God in the highest, * through him all things were made. All: and on earth peace to people of good will. For us men and for our salvation We praise you, we bless you, * we adorë you, he came down from heaven,

we glorify you, we give you thanks * for your great glory, All bow while saying:

Lord God, heav'nly King, * O God, almighty Fäther. and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, * Lord God, Lamb of and became man.

God, Son of the Father, For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, you take away the sins of the world, * have mercy on us; he suffered death and was buried, you take away the sins of the world, * receive our prayer; and rose again on the third day you are seated at the right hand of the Father, * have mercy in accordance with the Scriptures. on us. He ascended into heaven For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, * and is seated at the right hand of the Father. you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, He will come again in glory with the Holy Spirit, * in the glory of God the Father. Ämen. to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, THE LITURGY OF THE WORD who proceeds from the Father and the Son, VIGIL 860 SUNDAY 861 who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, FIRST READING VIGIL Genesis 11:1-9 who has spoken through the prophets. DAY Acts 2:1-11 I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins RESPONSORIAL PSALM The Grail, 1963 and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead Vigil Psalm 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Day Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 Richard Proulx UNIVERSAL PRAYER ℟. Lord, hear our prayer

THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST ECCE AGNUS DEI Celebrant: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away PREPARATION HYMN DOWN AMPNEY the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the 472 Come Down, O Love Divine supper of the Lamb. MOTET (10:00 a. m.) Is 61:1-3, 11 ℟ The Spirit of the Lord Philip Stopford . The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He hath anointed me to preach the Gospel to the poor: He hath sent me to heal the broken-hearted, to preach deliv’rance to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord; To give unto them that mourn a garland of ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He might be glorified. For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the gar- HOLY COMMUNION den causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; So the Lord God will Catholics who are properly disposed are invited to come forward to receive cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before the nations. Holy Communion. Our brothers and sisters of other faiths are invited to approach with arms crossed over the chest to receive a blessing. ORATE, FRATRES Roman Missal Celebrant: Pray brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours COMMUNIO may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. VIGIL: Ultimo festivitatis Gregorian Missal, Mode V ℟. May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the Ultimo festivitátis die dicébat Iesus: Qui in me credit, flúmina de ventre eius praise and glory of his name, for our good and the fluent aquæ vivæ. Hoc autem dixit de Spíritu, quem acceptúri errant credé- good of all his holy Church. ntes in eum, allelúia, allelúia. Jn 7:37-39 On the last day of the feast, Jesus said: “He who believes in me, out of his SANCTUS A Community Mass, Richard Proulx heart shall flow rivers of living water.” Now, this he said about the Spirit, which those who believed in him were to receive, alleluia, alleluia.

DAY: Factus est repente Gregorian Missal, Mode VII Factus est repénte de cælo sonus adveniéntis spíritus veheméntis, ubi erant sedéntes, allelúia: et repléti sunt omnes Spíritu Sancto, loquéntes magnália Dei, allelúia, allelúia. Acts 2:2, 4 Suddenly, a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind, in the place where they were sitting, alleluia; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and announced the great things God had done, alleluia, alleluia.

COMMUNION HYMN VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS 479 Veni Creator Spiritus

MOTET (10:00 a. m.) Come Down, O Love Divine William H. Harris The text is found at No. 472, with this additional text before stanza three: Let holy charity Mine outward vesture be, And lowliness become mine inner clothing: True lowliness of heart, Which takes the humbler part, And o’er its own shortcomings weeps with loathing.

CLOSING HYMN NUN KOMM DER HEIDEN HEILAND

474 Fire of God, Undying Flame

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION Roman Missal

AGNUS DEI Roman Missal Perennially Favorite Concert on our Front Steps Cantor: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA ALUMNI SUMMER BAND ℟. in their fourth appearance

60-piece band plays favorites from the front plaza

Third time: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, June 13 Freewill Offering 7:00 p.m.

℟. Sit on the steps overlooking the City of St. Paul as the band plays from the front plaza. Perhaps bring a lawn chair or light picnic.

COPYRIGHT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The English translation and Chants of The Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL Corporation. Responsorial Psalm by Richard Proulx, © 1998 by GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Congregational Mass by John Lee © 1970, 2010 GIA Publications, Inc. A Community Mass by Richard Proulx © 1992, 2010 GIA Publications, Inc. Reported under OneLicense No. 4676 Page 4

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CATHEDRAL CAMPUS STRONG WOMEN OF THE ROMAN CANON Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday - Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. In the past, “mulier fortis” was a term employed in ecclesial Offices, Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. circles to describe a woman of strength and gravity. Latin for “strong woman,” it was really a compliment, a testament to a SUNDAY MASS determined woman of God. Fortis has many meanings: Anticipatory (Saturday) 5:15 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., Noon, & 5:00 p.m. strong, powerful, mighty, vigorous, firm, steadfast, courageous, brave, bold. When I was newly ordained, only a hand- DAILY MASS ful of parishes still had live-in housekeepers. These women Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. & 5:15 p.m. (often widows) cared for rectories that housed at least three priests. They Saturday 8:00 a.m. were attuned to all that was happening and absolutely called the shots in SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION the rectory! Those days are long gone– I saw the ending of an era. Today, Monday - Friday 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. strong and courageous women are indispensable in the mission of the Saturday 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Church, often comprising upwards of 2/3 of a parish staff. The same ratio EUCHARISTIC ADORATION holds true in our Archdiocesan chancery, including key positions. The Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Church readily acknowledges the significant contributions that women Wednesday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. make in the life of the Church. ROSARY My own experience of priestly ministry includes working alongside many Sundays at 11:15 a.m. in the Cana Chapel and at wonderful, intelligent and indeed, strong and courageous women from 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin whom I have learned so much. I recently visited Calvary Cemetery, and Weekdays at 4:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin there one may find the grave markers of countless pioneer religious wom- OFFICE HOURS (RECTORY AT 239 SELBY AVENUE) en from four of our oldest religious communities: Sisters of St. Joseph of Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Carondelet, Sisters of the Good Shepherd, Sisters of the Visitation, and WELCOME CENTER HOURS Little Sisters of the Poor. Each grouping of graves tells a powerful story of Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. intrepid women who often boarded a river boat to begin ministry “upriver” Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the newly formed Diocese of Saint Paul. They flourished while making GUIDED TOURS lasting contributions to our local church. Today, we benefit from the out- Offered Tuesday-Friday at 1:00 p.m. (except on holy days standing contributions of lay women, whether as parish volunteers or staff, and national holidays). Please meet at the Tour Desk in the each helping to keep the Church properly focused. back of the church. Among the seven female martyrs named in Eucharistic Prayer I (the first MUSEUM HOURS four of whom were previously covered), we observe a certain geographical Call the Cathedral at 651.228.1766 for hours of operation. alignment: Felicity, Perpetua (African origin), Agatha, Lucy (both from the VIRTUAL TOURS island of Sicily), Agnes, Cecilia (Roman citizens to the core!) and finally Visit www.stpaulcathedraltour.com for a mobile app tour Anastasia, who was from modern day Serbia. Today’s article discusses the and to virtually “walk through” the Cathedral. remaining female saints. Agnes – According to the writings of St. Augus- tine and Prudentius, this great saint gained the double crown of virginity The 5:15 p.m. Saturday Mass is recorded and aired on and martyrdom at the tender age of 13 (age 12 according to St. Ambrose). Relevant Radio 1330 AM Sundays: 9:00 a.m. One account suggests burning, another execution by the sword. Concern- Weekday Masses are recorded and broadcast at 7:30 p.m. ing the reality of her martyrdom and the tremendous inspiration that fol- Monday through Friday. lowed, there may be no doubt. A century after her death, St. Ambrose SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL CAMPUS wrote: “Even at the present day, many Roman maidens cherish the exam- Twin Cities Hmong Catholic Community ple of St. Agnes, as though she were still dwelling and living among us, Located at 651 Virginia Street, Saint Paul animating themselves thereby to a perpetual preservation of purity.” Her Sunday Mass (Hmong and English) 9:00 a.m. courage in the face of threats powerfully witnesses to the virtue of chastity. U Cecilia– Patroness of music (because of the story that she heard heavenly music in her heart when she was married). Often depicted in religious art playing the organ, Cecilia is perhaps the subject of the most embroiled SUNDAY STEWARDSHIP question in all of Roman hagiography. The accounts of her relics, her 2nd century burial in the catacombs of San Callisto, and the rediscovery of her CONTRIBUTIONS FOR MAY 26, 2019 relics in 1599, only add to her mystery, highlighting the difficulty in discern- Sunday Envelopes $ 7,810.00 ing fact from pious tradition with respect to early saints. St. Cecilia’s cultus Member EFT/Credit Card $ 2,026.00 flourished during the Middle Ages in Europe, and she is the subject of Plate $ 5,493.96 beautiful renaissance art, poetry and music. But it can be said with certitude shear the lambs’ Total Sunday Contributions $ 15,329.96 that the Roman sisters of St. Cecilia are the ones who wool used to make the pallium worn by each metropolitan archbishop. Her Saint Vincent de Paul Campus $ 900.00 carved image may be found in our 2013 organ case in the gallery. Look up! Page 5 Anastasia– You have to admit it would be difficult to share a feast day with the Christ-child, but Anastasia did just that in the old calendar– she CATHEDRAL CALENDAR reportedly died on Christmas Day 304 A.D. Since the earliest recorded celebration of Christmas on that day was 336 A.D., explaining the calendar Sunday, June 9 - Solemnity of Pentecost anomaly. In the time of Pope St. Gregory (490 AD), the second Mass of 11:15 a.m. Rosary for Life - Cana Chapel Christmas Day was celebrated in the church named in her honor. A widow, 6:00 p.m. Rosary for Life - Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel she had given herself over to works of charity and mercy. She suffered Monday, June 10 martyrdom at Sirmium, a 1st century Roman castrum (military camp) in pre- 8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - Chapel of Saint Joseph sent-day Croatia, along with many other Christians. On the outskirts of the empire, perhaps it was safer to bring the Christians to a distant locale. Tuesday, June 11 Given three days to think about the order to sacrifice to the gods, she 8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - Chapel of Saint Joseph quickly replied that it was three days too many! Her answer would not 5:45 p.m. Pastoral Council Meeting change. Her body was brought to Constantinople, but today her relics lie in Wednesday, June 12 the Cathedral of St. Anastasia in Zadar, Croatia. Her name was inserted in 8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - Chapel of Saint Joseph the Roman Canon at the end of the 5th century. God bless the many mu- 8:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study on Luke - Ryan Room lieres fortes of the Church, both yesterday and today. 7:00 p.m. Introducing Catholicism - Ryan Room Thursday, June 13 As St. Cecilia is the patroness of music, I express my gratitude to our 8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - St. Joseph Chapel choir members (both children and adults) for their hard work this 7:00 p.m. Concert: U of M Summer Band - Front Steps season. I thank Director of Sacred Music Lawrence Lawyer, Choir- Friday, June14 master Sean Vogt and Children’s Chorister Director Jayne Wind- 8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - St. Joseph Chapel nagel for their dedication to quality music and to our choir volun- 6:00 p.m. CYA Outdoor Sports Night teers who have assisted behind the scenes. Special recognition goes to - Rahn Park, Eagan Dr. Vogt, who is taking leave of his position as Choirmaster after six Saturday, June 15 seasons. His eclectic motet selections have introduced us all to some 10:00 a.m. Mass Archdiocese Marriage Day Celebration wonderful new composers, whom we otherwise may not have ex- (followed by a reception in Hayden Hall) perienced. We wish Sean all the best in the future. Sunday, June 16 - Coffee & Donut Sunday Given the periodic additions and revisions to the Catechism of Coffee & Donuts after 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Masses - Hayden Hall the Catholic Church over the past 25 years, a theological commentary 9:00 a.m. Calix Society Meetings - Assembly Room will soon be published. According to Archbishop Fisichella of the 11:00 a.m. Lending Library - Hayden Hall Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization, its 11:15 a.m. Rosary for Life - Cana Chapel purpose is “to offer an instrument to bishops, pastors and catechists 6:00 p.m. Rosary for Life - Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel by which to better understand the Catechism.” With articles from 42 U scholars, it will be a valuable resource and I welcome its publication. No, I cannot explain the success this season of the Minnesota ON THE COVER Twins. I have never been so happy to be so wrong! I predicted they

would improve, but this is ridiculous! Now that our “busy season” is over, I look forward to going to a few games this summer.

The oldest biblical text ever found dates to the 7th century B.C., preserved in the form of two silver amulets. These rolled up pieces of silver contain a treasure–namely the priestly blessing from Num- bers 6:24-26: “May the Lord bless you and keep you; May the Lord cause his face to Shine upon you and grant you Peace.”

Four Pinocchio’s for Planned Parenthood’s presi- dent. Even the left-leaning Washington Post lambasted Leana Wen’s repeated use of a debunked statistic that “Thousands of women died every year pre-Roe” from illegal abortions. The Post issued a detailed article thoroughly debunking the canard. The cover photo depicts the beautiful painting of a dove at the apex of the half dome. Its rays radiate outward from the As June 30 draws near, we have fallen behind nearly 5% in Sunday dove in all directions as if to flow from the apex out into stewardship. Most parishes in this Archdiocese are in the same boat. the rest of the Cathedral. The eye is drawn to the altar, If you might consider a special fiscal year-end gift before June 30, it upward to the apex of the dome, and then outward and would be greatly appreciated. I am so grateful for your support. downward along the sides of the half dome of the sanctuary. Sincerely in Christ, Likewise, the Holy Spirit, represented by the doe, draws up Fr. John L. Ubel from the altar to sanctifying grace made possible by the Son’s redeeming sacrifice, and then distributes to the Rector Church, to each member of the Church. Excerpts from “Stone and Glass” by Dia Boyle Page 6 MASS INTENTIONS CATHEDRAL NEWS

Saturday - Sunday, June 8 - 9 FATHER’S DAY ENVELOPES 5:15 p.m. Susan Spiegelberg Stop by the information desk to inscribe the name of your father into our 8:00 a.m. Jim Cahill 9:00 a.m. SVDP Campus ~ For the People Communal Mass Intentions book. Father’s Day envelopes are also in the 10:00 a.m. Cathedral Parish ~ For the People pews. Print your father’s name on the envelope and drop it in the col- 12:00 p.m. James Adam lection basket. Offerings are appreciated but not required. 5:00 p.m. John E. Krenz † Monday, June 10 INTRODUCING CATHOLICISM, JUNE 12-AUGUST 14 7:30 a.m. Rose Coleman Are you curious about Catholicism? Thinking about becoming Catholic or 5:15 p.m. Rex & Ellie Reitmeyer returning to the Catholic Church? Join us Wednesday evenings, from June Tuesday, June 11 12 to August 14, for Introducing Catholicism—an informal introduction to 7:30 a.m. Jim Dale † the breadth and depth of the Catholic faith through Bishop Robert Bar- 5:15 p.m. Donald O’Neil ron’s acclaimed Catholicism series. Each time we’re together, we’ll view an episode featuring a different aspect of the Catholic faith and have a brief Wednesday, June 12 7:30 a.m. Jennifer Kehler (B) discussion afterwards, wherein questions are welcome. No registration, no 5:15 p.m. Mary Sandkamp † previous participation is necessary...just come! We will meet in the Ryan Room, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. For more information, please visit http:// Thursday, June 13 www.cathedralsaintpaul.org/introducing-catholicism. 7:30 a.m. Cathedral Benefactors 5:15 p.m. James & Kathryn O’Brien Seery †† ARCHDIOCESAN MARRIAGE DAY CELEBRATION Friday, June 14 Saturday, June 15, 10:00 a.m. Mass, Cathedral of Saint Paul 7:30 a.m. Bob & Judy Rodriguez Celebrate the beautiful mystery of the mutual self-gift between a man and 5:15 p.m. Julie Strommen (B) woman in the Sacrament of Matrimony. The celebration includes Mass, Saturday, June 15 renewal of vows, and a short reception. Couples celebrating their silver and 8:00 a.m. Jerry Martinka † golden anniversaries will be honored in a special way. Families and friends of all couples are welcome! Couples married one year or more may request U a commemorative certificate signed by Archbishop Hebda. To request a certificate, please contact the Office of Marriage, Family & Life by June 10 MASS READINGS at 651.291.4488 or [email protected]. Readings for the week of June 9, 2019 Sunday: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, PRAY THE ROSARY AT PLANNED PARENTHOOD, JUNE 15 34 [cf. 30]/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13/Jn 20:19-23 All are welcome to join the Knights of Columbus to pray the Rosary at the Monday: Gen 3:9-15 or Acts 1:12-14/Ps 87:1-2, Planned Parenthood on University and Vandalia in St. Paul. We meet at 3 and 5, 6-7/Jn 19:25-34 11:00 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month. Please join our efforts to Tuesday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, build up a Culture of Life. Call Al Rohweder at 651.779.6171 for details. 3cd-4, 5-6 [cf. 2b]/Mt 5:13-16 Wednesday: 2 Cor 3:4-11/Ps 99:5, 6, 7, 8, 9 [cf. 9c]/ Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 2 Cor 3:15--4:1, 3-6/Ps 85:9ab and 10, The Cathedral Choristers’ “Vespers: Marking Time in Christ” Choir 11-12, 13-14 [cf. 10b]/Mt 5:20-26 Camp (day camp) is a high-quality, safe, choral arts experience for returning Friday: 2 Cor 4:7-15/Ps 116:10-11, 15-16, and new choristers, boys and girls ages 9 (entering 4th grade) and up. 17-18 [17a]/Mt 5:27-32 Campers receive intensive musical instruction from the most Ancient bod- Saturday: 2 Cor 5:14-21/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, ies of music (Gregorian Chant) to modern. There will be daily study and 11-12 [8a]/Mt 5:33-37 participation in the works of creation as reflected in the praise of Vespers, Next Sunday: Prv 8:22-31/Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [2a]/ the most ancient office known in the Church. Directed by Ms. Jayne Wind- Rom 5:1-5/Jn 16:12-15 nagel, the Director of the Cathedral Choir School, the Cathedral sacred 555 music and arts staff will teach music theory, vocal pedagogy, and establish an esprit de corps with a high level of learning, spiritual formation, and musi- Observances for the week of June 9, 2019 Sunday: Pentecost Sunday cal satisfaction. Activities throughout the week include art and games. The Monday: Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church cost of the day camp is $125 for parishioners, $150 for non-parishioners Tuesday: St. Barnabas, Apostle (application for financial aid available at registration) and includes snacks, Wednesday: 10th Wednesday in Ordinary Time lunch and a Choir School shirt. The camp runs from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 Thursday: St. Anthony of Padua, Priest & p.m., Monday, June 17, through Friday, June 21, 2019. Doctor of the Church Friday: Flag Day Saturday: 10th Saturday in Ordinary Time Next Sunday: The Most Holy Trinity; Father’s Day © LPi Page 7

VOICES FROM THE ARCHIVES RITES “It is Saint Anthony of Padua we want . . . “ BAPTISM We welcome those who have been newly baptized. Please Archbishop John Ireland directed every detail of the Cathedral’s exterior, pray for them as they continue to grow in Christ. and in 1905 published his thoughts on the interior in “Letter to the Priests Elizabeth Ann Jaszewski and Faithful of the Diocese.” He was very specific about the Shrines of the Nations, an inspiration that emerged from Ireland’s own identification as an Grace Clare Barber immigrant. MARRIAGE The six original choices as announced by Archbishop Ireland were St. Pat- Please join us in praying for all couples preparing for the rick for the Irish, St. Austin for the Anglo-Saxons, St. Remy for the French, sacrament of Matrimony. St. Boniface for the Germans, Sts. Cyril and Methodius for the Slavs, St. Daniel Schultz Chouinard Ansgar for the Scandinavians. Yet by the time of their execution, some Jessica Anne Ulrich twenty year later, three of the saints, Remy, Austin and Ansgar had been Henry Davis Bona supplanted by John the Baptist for the French Canadians, Anthony of Pad- Claire Elizabeth Kirsch ua for the Italians and St. Therese of Lisieux, patroness of all missions. FUNERAL Archbishop Austin Dowling’s decision to change the designation of the Please remember in your prayers those who are in grief Shrines was based on changes in the immigrant population. The English because of the loss of a loved one. and the Scandinavians were never a large segment of Minnesota’s Catholic population; the French element was better represented by the French Cana- dians who played so large a role in the history of Minnesota and the Dio- SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION cese. And it is clear that Dowling was aware of the growing Italian popula- BAPTISM tion who would be looking for a patron. The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated for our parishioners on Sundays after the Noon Mass. Parents must Dowling commissioned Albert Atkins to design a statue of St. Anthony, attend a preparation class. Call Gail Wood at 651.357.1325. but he rejected Atkins first model as the “wrong Anthony.” (Atkins sent a model of the third century ascetic, St. Anthony the Hermit). Dowling FIRST RECONCILIATION/HOLY COMMUNION, AND wrote, “Your figure of St. Anthony is so good that it pains me to call your CONFIRMATION attention to the fact that he was only thirty-six when he was killed for Registered parishioners are encouraged to register for preaching. He was a Portuguese who set fire to the souls of Northern Italy preparation for the sacraments. For more information regarding catechesis for children ages 3 through Confir- and Southern France. He must wear the Franciscan habit, the cord, the mation, call Stephen Hilgendorf at 651.357.1340. loose sleeve, the cowl, the tonsure. I hate to say goodbye to this old saint, but whoever he is, he would be in the wrong niche. Tell Mr. Atkins it is St. Anthony of Padua we want.” Curious about Catholicism? Considering becoming Cath- olic? RCIA, a process of learning and formation, is mod- Note: Saint Francis of Assisi is the patron of Italy, not Saint Anthony. eled on how people were brought into the Church in the Archbishop Dowling’s placement of Anthony in the center of the Italian first centuries. Visit cathedralsaintpaul.org/rcia and shrine reflects his awareness of the popularity of Anthony, finder of lost call Stephen Hilgendorf at 651.357.1340. objects, persons and causes. The feast of Saint Anthony is June 13. ACSP. MATRIMONY To be married at the Cathedral of Saint Paul, one or both U persons of the engaged couple must be an active, registered Cathedral parishioner for six months prior to re- THE 2019 CATHEDRAL HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PROJECT questing a wedding date. For more information about PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE VOLUNTEER! wedding policies, call Gail Wood at 651.357.1325. For more than a decade, Cathedral members have volunteered with other U area church members in the Habitat for Humanity “Faith Builder’s” Pro- gram. We are building Habitat housing for eligible families. We now seek SUMMER REMINDER - OUR SUNDAY BEST volunteers during the week of June 24 (Monday) through 28 (Friday). As we approach the beginning of summer, we recall that You can volunteer for one day or multiple days. The work day runs from modesty and dignity in apparel benefits our common 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You do not have to be an expert carpenter to volun- worship of God. We strive to avoid a casual attitude at teer. In fact, all skill levels are welcome. This year’s project is located at Sunday Mass out of respect for the many graces we re- 1025 Seminary Avenue in Saint Paul. To volunteer, visit http:// ceive here. faithbuilders.tchabitat.volunteerhub.com/. If you have any questions, Our “Sunday best” need not be uncomfortable in the please contact our volunteer coordinator Steve Russell at 651.226.9730. heat, but it should reflect that our encounter with the Eucharistic Lord is central to our Sunday worship