THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME | FEBRUARY 9, 2020
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 Priests In Residence: Rev. Mark Pavlak & Rev. Joseph Bambenek 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 FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
PHOTOGRAPHY — The Cathedral welcomes all visitors to Mass today. We en- on us. courage those who wish to take photos of this sacred space to do so freely before For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, * and after Mass. Once the opening announcement is made, please refrain from you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, taking photos and videos until Mass has concluded. Thank you. with the Holy Spirit, * in the glory of God the Father. Ämen. OPENING HYMN THAXTED COLLECT ℟. Amen. 541 O God beyond All Praising
INTROIT (8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.) THE LITURGY OF THE WORD 882 Venite, adoremus Deum Gregorian Missal, Mode II FIRST READING Isaiah 58:7-10 Veníte, adorémus Deum, et procidámus ante Dóminum: plorémus ante eum, The Grail, 1963 qui fecit nos: quia ipse est Dóminus Deus noster. Ps. Veníte, exsultémus RESPONSORIAL PSALM Dómino: iubilémus Deo salutári nostro. Ps. 95:6, 7, and 1 Psalm 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Richard Proulx Come, let us worship God and bow down before the Lord; let us shed tears before the Lord who made us, for he is the Lord our God. ℣. Come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise unto God our Savior.
GREETING Roman Missal Celebrant: X In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
℟. Amen. SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Celebrant: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Mode VI
you all. (or similar greeting)
℟. And with your spirit.
PENITENTIAL ACT (omit at 10:00 a.m.)
I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, GOSPEL Matthew 5:13-16 in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, Deacon: The Lord be with you.
And striking the breast , all say: ℟. And with your spirit. through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; Deacon: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew. therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, ℟. Glory to you, O Lord. all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, At the conclusion of the Gospel: to pray for me to the Lord our God.
Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord. KYRIE Missa XI, Orbis factor ℟.
℣./℟. HOMILY DISMISSAL OF CATECHUMENS AND CANDIDATES (10:00 a. m.) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Ps 119:105
ROFESSION OF AITH Stand ℣./℟. P F 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, ℣. 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; through him all things were made.
℟. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven,
GLORIA Congregational Mass, John Lee All bow while saying: * and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. ∙∙ For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day Celebrant or Cantor: Glory to God in the highest, * in accordance with the Scriptures. All: and on earth peace to people of good will. He ascended into heaven We praise you, we bless you, * we adorë you, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. we glorify you, we give you thanks * for your great glory, He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead Lord God, heav'nly King, * O God, almighty Fäther. and his kingdom will have no end. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, * Lord God, Lamb of I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, God, Son of the Father, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, you take away the sins of the world, * have mercy on us; who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, you take away the sins of the world, * receive our prayer; who has spoken through the prophets. you are seated at the right hand of the Father, * have mercy I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead ECCE AGNUS DEI and the life of the world to come. Amen. Celebrant: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away UNIVERSAL PRAYER ℟. Lord, hear our prayer. the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR AND GIFTS ℟. HYMN WAREHAM 605 O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts MOTET (10:00 a.m.) Ubi caritas, Ola Gjeilo
Ubi cáritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Congregávit nos in unum Christi amor. Exsultémus et in ipso iucundémur. Timeámus et amémus Deum vivum, et ex HOLY COMMUNION corde diligámus nos sincéro. Amen. Catholics who are properly disposed are invited to come forward to receive Where true love and charity are found, God is there. The love of Christ has Holy Communion. Our brothers and sisters of other faiths are invited to gathered us into one. Let us rejoice and be glad in Christ. Let us fear and love approach with arms crossed over the chest to receive a blessing. the living God And care for one another with sincere hearts. Amen. C OMMUNIO Latin, 9th c. Introibo Gregorian Missal, Mode VIII ORATE, FRATRES Roman Missal Introíbo ad altáre Dei, ad Deum qui lætíficat iuventútem meam. I will go to the altar of God, to the God who gives joy to my youth. Ps 43:4 Celebrant: Pray brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. COMMUNION ANTIPHON By Flowing Waters ℟. May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the Psalm 147 Paul F. Ford praise and glory of his name, for our good and the
good of all his holy Church.
Roman Missal SANCTUS
MOTET (10:00 a.m.) Verbum caro Richard Proulx
CLOSING HYMN ST. DENIO 512 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Cathedral Music Series Spring Offerings
Thursday May 7, 2020 7:30 p.m. Requiem, W. A. Mozart The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra with the St. Olaf Choir
Artistic Partner Richard Egarr and the world-renowned St. Olaf Choir join the SPCO for a very special performance of Mozart’s Requiem at the Cathedral of EMORIAL CCLAMATION Roman Missal M A Saint Paul. The Requiem is one of Mozart’s most famous works. Unfinished at the time of his death, the piece was finished shortly after by Franz Süssmayr, who worked as a copyist for Mozart near the time of his death. The St. Olaf Choir will share its incomparable artistry with the audience on additional choral works to be announced. More information/Tickets: https://content.thespco.org/events/mozarts-requiem-cathedral-and-st-olaf-choir/
Thursday June 18, 2020 7:00 p.m. AGNUS DEI Roman Missal Cantor: Lamb of God, The University of Minnesota Alumni Summer Band Roy Pienaar, Director
Bring a picnic, the kids, the dog, and a blanket or lawn chairs if you wish for this annual concert on the front steps of the Cathedral, overlooking the city. With over 60 instruments, the band plays favorites as well as new pieces that stir the I. heart. Freewill offering.
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III. COPYRIGHT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: English translation and Chants of The Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL Corporation. Congregational Mass by John Lee © 1970, 2010 GIA Publications, Inc. Responsorial Psalm by Richard Proulx, © 1998 by GIA Publications, Inc.,. Communion Antiphon by Paul F. Ford © 1999 by Paul F. Ford. Published by The Liturgical Press. All rights reserved. OneLicense No 4676. Page 4
CATHEDRAL HOURS PROLES, FIDES AND SACRAMENTUM:
CATHEDRAL CAMPUS THE “GREAT MYSTERY” OF MARRIAGE Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday - Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Language matters, terminology matters, and precision is Offices, Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. good. At the same time, it is easy to lose the forest for the tress when discussing certain topics. One of them is that of SUNDAY MASS Anticipatory (Saturday) 5:15 p.m. treating Christian marriage as a “great mystery” as described Sunday 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., Noon, & 5:00 p.m. by Saint Paul. After quoting the passage from Genesis 2:24 about a man leaving his father and mother to be joined to his DAILY MASS wife, Paul wrote in Ephesians 5:32: “This is a Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. & 5:15 p.m. great mys- Saturday 8:00 a.m. tery, but I speak in reference to Christ and the church.” Why is marriage such a mystery? And how ought we to alter our initial sense of the word SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION which conjures up for many people images of Perry Mason, Agatha Chris- Monday - Friday 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. tie or, for old times’ sake, The Hardy Boys? Saturday 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION In his treatise on “On the Good of Marriage,” Saint Augustine called mar- Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. riage “the first natural bond of human society.” He summarizes his teach- Wednesday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ing on marriage by means of three words to describe the threefold good ROSARY of marriage: proles, fides, and sacramentum– procreation, fidelity, and Sundays at 11:15 a.m. in the Cana Chapel and at the sacrament (De bon. coni. 28.) His theology of marriage intimately in- 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin volved children, seen as a gift and a moral good; procreation, while consid- Weekdays at 4:40 p.m. in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin ered a “good,” ought not to be sought as an end in itself. It is a “good” OFFICE HOURS (RECTORY AT 239 SELBY AVENUE) necessary for the sake of something else, namely a well-ordered society. Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Folks, he was 100% correct! Marriage contributes to societal stability. WELCOME CENTER HOURS Not surprisingly, Augustine is routinely criticized for his strong views about Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. marriage and sexuality, but one must consider the context within which he Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. wrote. As the late author Fr. John Hardon SJ wrote, Augustine “saw all GUIDED TOURS around him, in the decadent Roman Empire, broken marriages, broken Offered Tuesday-Friday at 1:00 p.m. (except on holy days homes, broken promises, broken hopes, and broken hearts.” He specifically and national holidays). Please meet at the Tour Desk in the uses the word sacramentum to describe marriage as a mystery, which is all at back of the church. once a mystery, a covenant and a witness to the world. To all our couples MUSEUM HOURS in Christian marriage, know that you are in my prayers each day and your Call the Cathedral at 651.228.1766 for hours of operation. mutual fidelity and sacrifices for your children provides powerful wit- VIRTUAL TOURS ness of God’s goodness. Visit www.stpaulcathedraltour.com for a mobile app tour My former teacher in Rome, Fr. Joseph Carola, S.J. noted that Augustine and to virtually “walk through” the Cathedral. introduced the word persona to describe the union of the substances of body and soul, seen as analogous to that of the humanity and divinity in The 5:15 p.m. Saturday Mass is recorded and aired on the one person of Jesus Christ. A natural relationship existed between Relevant Radio 1330 AM Sundays: 9:00 a.m. body and soul, and he began to compare it to marriage. Echoing St. Paul, Weekday Masses are recorded and broadcast at 7:30 p.m. Augustine noted that “nobody hates his body.” In part, a response to those Monday through Friday. who denigrated the human body or in responding to the thought of Plato SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL CAMPUS who wrote that the soul should flee the “prison” of the body, Augustine Twin Cities Hmong Catholic Community penned his Letter #140 (ca. 412 AD). There, he wrote of the “sweet mar- Located at 651 Virginia Street, Saint Paul riage bond (dulce consortium) of body and soul.” Each vocation has its Sunday Mass (Hmong and English) 9:00 a.m. challenges. There are days in my own priestly ministry which would not exactly qualify as “sweet” but that is precisely the nature of commitment. UNDAY TEWARDSHIP S S In another work entitled “On the Usefulness of Fasting,” Augustine dis- tanced himself from any who tried to set up a false dichotomy between CONTRIBUTIONS FOR JANUARY 26, 2020 body and soul: “for no one ever hates his own body, but he nourishes and Sunday Envelopes $ 8,562.00 cares for it, just as Christ does for the Church.” The love of the soul for its Member EFT/Credit Card $ 2,231.00 flesh is good and natural; Augustine notes that “even the most body- Plate $ 6,709.83 denying ascetic will demonstrate this by closing his eyes when threatened Total Sunday Contributions $ 17,502.83 by a blow.” Applied to marriage, the Church teaches that the human body is good and so too is the intimate union of husband and wife good and Fuel Collection (Dec. 22-Jan. 26) $ 13,009.01 holy and part of God’s plan. But that’s the kicker- it is part of God’s plan. Thank you for your generous support! The Church does not denigrate sexuality but places this gift in its proper Saint Vincent de Paul Campus $ 1,161.00 context, that of the permanent and public union of man and woman. Page 5 In truth, Augustine had the integrity to reconsider some of his earliest views about marriage and sexuality, always ready to refine his thought CATHEDRAL CALENDAR based upon his life experience, including as a bishop. Recall, Augustine had Sunday, February 9 tremendous struggles of his own in this area and found freedom from 11:15 a.m. Rosary for Life - Cana Chapel his sinful habits in finally accepting Christ more deeply into his life through 6:00 p.m. Rosary for Life - Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Baptism. His previous experience understandably informed his earlier writ- Monday, February 10 ings. His teaching on marriage was both ahead of its time and withstood 8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - Chapel of Saint Joseph the test of time. Marriage is a mystery because God sustains and nourishes 7:00 p.m. Opus Dei Men’s Evening of Recollection couples through all the seasons of their life with a special sacramental - Cana Chapel/Choir Room grace. (Next week-–Marriage Tribunals). Tuesday, February 11 8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - Chapel of Saint Joseph Due to combo plate of offering the Sunday 5:00 pm Mass, a family 5:45 p.m. Pastoral Council Meeting - Rectory birthday dinner and a relative paucity of interest, by the time I tuned into the Super Bowl, the Chiefs were down 20-10. They scored the Wednesday, February 12 in the 4th quarter. Apparently, I didn’t miss much! 8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - Chapel of Saint Joseph next 21 points 8:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study - Ryan Room A “Super” altar server? Did you know that Chiefs placekicker Har- 4:00 p.m. Ss. Gregory & Cecilia Choristers - Towers rison Butker still serves Mass– and in the Extraordinary Form Latin 4:00 p.m. St. Thomas Choristers - Choir Room 4:00 p.m. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - Lower to boot? (Okay, pun intended.) He belongs to St. Mary’s Catholic 6:30 p.m. Faith and Life - Lower Level Church in Independence, MO, the oldest parish in the Diocese of 6:30 p.m. Chosen (Confirmation Class) - Lower Level Kansas City-St. Joseph. He was 4 for 4 in extra points and kicked a 6:30 p.m. Theology on Tap - Gabe’s By The Park 31-yard field goal in the Super Bowl. A college teammate of his at 7:00 p.m. Cathedral Choir Rehearsal - Towers Georgia Tech his Catholic faith, bringing him along reinvigorated Thursday, February 13 to confession. It clearly took. Now, that’s evangelization! 8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - Chapel of Saint Joseph Since the Vatican signed its confidential agreement with the govern- 7:00 p.m. RCIA - Hayden Hall ment of China on September 22, 2018, religious freedom has di- Friday, February 14 minished, not expanded. The eastern province of Zhejiang now for- 8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - St. Joseph Chapel bids any funeral rites to take place outside of a church building. 1:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Cenacle - Ryan Room 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet - Cana Chapel “Clerical personnel are not allowed to participate in funerals” at 7:00 p.m. CYA Indoor Sports Night - Saint Agnes Gym homes and “no more than 10 family members of the deceased are allowed to read scriptures or sing hymns in a low voice.” As many Saturday, February 15 small villages lack churches, these new rules are devastating. 7:00 a.m. That Man is You! -Ryan Room 8:45 a.m. CMA Lenten Retreat - Hayden Halll Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, a self-proclaimed Catholic, cast the tie- Sunday, February 16 - Coffee & Donut Sunday breaking vote to pass a much more liberal abortion access bill in Coffee & Donuts after 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Masses-Hayden Hall the Commonwealth of Virginia. This paves the way for radically 9:00 a.m. Calix Society Meeting - Assembly Room pro-choice Governor Ralph Northam (remember him?) to repeal the - Chapel of the Blessed Virgin existing law requiring that women must be given “a full, reasonable 11:15 a.m. Lending Library - Hayden Hall and comprehensive medical explanation of the procedure,” as well 11:15 a.m. Rosary for Life - Cana Chapel as alternatives to abortion. In a recent ad limina visit, Pope Francis 2:00 p.m. Mass of Thanksgiving - Bishop Donald DeGrood agreed with the U.S. bishops in “identifying the protection of the 6:00 p.m. Rosary for Life - Chapel of the Blessed Virgin unborn as a preeminent priority.” U Last week’s procession for the Feast of the Presentation was beauti- ful. I would love to introduce more such liturgical observances in the future. Such traditional customs add to the richness of our Catho- Ash Wednesday, February 26 | Lenten Season Begins lic faith and help to make present the mysteries we celebrate. Special ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE thanks to all who assisted. 6:30 a.m. Cathedral Opens “There’s an App for that.” Or maybe not? I feel sorry for whomever 7:00 a.m. Mass with Distribution of Ashes developed the Iowa Caucus App that crashed and burned. What a 12:00 p.m. Mass with Distribution of Ashes . Will this major breakdown affect the Hawkeye State and its 4:00 p.m. Confessions debacle 5:15 p.m. Mass with Distribution of Ashes “Iowa First” status (since 1972) in holding the first presidential nom- 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service with Distribution of Ashes inating contest in 2024? Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are the two days when Sincerely in Christ, Catholics ages 18-59 must fast. When we fast, we eat only one full meal and are permitted two additional snacks not Fr. John L. Ubel, to equal a full meal. Those whose health or work would be Rector impaired by this rule are dispensed from this obligation. On those two days, as well as every Friday in Lent, all Catholics age 14 and older are to abstain from eating meat. Page 6
MASS INTENTIONS CATHEDRAL NEWS Saturday - Sunday, February 8 - 9 5:15 p.m. Cathedral Parish ~ For the People THEOLOGY ON TAP WINTER SERIES CONTINUES, FEBRUARY 12 8:00 a.m. Souls in Purgatory Cathedral Young Adults continues “Theology On Tap” Wednesday, Febru- 9:00 a.m. SVDP Campus ~ For the People ary12th. This week’s topic is Grill the Priest: with Fr. Ubel. For the full 10:00 a.m. Lois Margaret Dries † speaker line-up, visit www.cathedralsaintpaul.org/cya-theology-on-tap. 12:00 p.m. Augusta Berthiaume † 5:00 p.m. Daniels Family ANNUAL MEN’S RETREAT, FEBRUARY 15 Monday, February 10 On Saturday, February 15 the Cathedral Men’s Association offers its annual 7:30 a.m. Rose Larson retreat led by Msgr Jeffrey Steenson, who will introduce us to some fasci- 5:15 p.m. Ben Peterka † nating early Christian married couples, to learn how they viewed marriage Tuesday, February 11 from a heavenly perspective and so transformed the outlook of the self- 7:30 a.m. Francis Fournier (B) absorbed pagan culture that surrounded them--so much like our own to- 5:15 p.m. Michael Maas day! Join us for Mass, continental breakfast, two inspiring presentations by Wednesday, February 12 Msgr. Steenson, plus adoration and confession. A free will offering is ap- 7:30 a.m. Anna Brombach (B) preciated. Pre-register with Dave Hueller: [email protected]. 5:15 p.m. Catherine Pesavent † SECOND FUEL COLLECTION NEXT WEEK, FEBRUARY 16 Thursday, February 13 7:30 a.m. Cathedral Benefactors Next week, we will take up a second collection to defray the heating costs 5:15 p.m. William Mulhern † associated with this building. We want to keep it at a comfortable tempera- ture. Registered parishioners have envelopes for this collection in their Friday, February 14 7:30 a.m. Aline Therrien (B) packets. There are also special envelopes available in the pews. 5:15 p.m. Pamela Smith † MASS OF THANKSGIVING - BISHOP DEGROOD, FEBRUARY 16 Saturday, February 15 8:00 a.m. Deirdre Murphy The ordination and installation Mass of Bishop-elect Donald DeGrood, Diocese of Sioux Falls will be held on February 13 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Sioux Falls- Archbishop Bernard Hebda will be the chief celebrant MASS READINGS and homilist. On February 16, Bishop DeGrood will preside at a 2:00 Readings for the week of February 9, 2020 p.m. Mass of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral of Saint Paul followed by a Sunday: Is 58:7-10/Ps 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [4a]/ reception in Hayden Hall. 1 Cor 2:1-5/Mt 5:13-16 Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/Ps 132:6-7, 8-10 [8a]/ AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/Ps 84:3, 4, 5 and 10, VIANNEY VISIT, FEBRUARY 14 - 16 11 [2]/Mk 7:1-13 The St. John Vianney College Seminary, St. Paul Vianney Visit provides Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10/Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40 [30a]/ high school sophomores through college age men (ages 16 – 24) the op- Mk 7:14-23 portunity to take a closer look and experience college seminary. Attend Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13/Ps 106:3-4, 35-36, 37 and Mass, prayer and spiritual conferences with SJV priests and hear testimo- 40 [4a]/Mk 7:24-30 nies from SJV seminarians. There is no charge for the event. All meals are Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19/Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-13, 14-15 [11a and 9a]/Mk 7:31-37 provided. To register, please call 651.962.6825 or online at https:// Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34/Ps 106:6-7ab, semssp.org/registration-sjv/. 19-20, 21-22 [4a]/Mk 8:1-10 ANNULMENT Q & A, FEBRUARY 26 Next Sunday: Sir 15:15-20/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34 [1b]/1 Cor 2:6-10/Mt 5:17-37 or On February 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. staff members of the Met- 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37 ropolitan Tribunal will be available at the Cathedral for confidential consul- tation and to answer questions regarding the investigation into the possibil- 555 ity of nullity of the marriage bond (annulment process). No appointment Observances for the week of February 9, 2020 necessary. For more information contact the Tribunal at 651.291.4466. Sunday: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Marriage Day Monday: St. Scholastica, Virgin Tuesday: Our Lady of Lourdes Wednesday: 5th Wednesday in Ordinary Time Thursday: 5th Thursday in Ordinary Time Friday: Sts. Cyril, Monk, and Methodius, Bishop; Each year, the Catholic Services Appeal funds 20 Designated Ministries including: Valentine’s Day Saturday: 5th Saturday in Ordinary Time Serving 265,000 meals and snacks to those in need. Next Sunday: 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Providing hope and help to over 1,300 women and families with pro-life sup- © Lpi port, including outreach to the disabled. Assisting with tuition, room and board for those studying for the priesthood for our Archdiocese. Contributions go directly to the Designated Ministries. Visit www.csafspm.org. Page 7
VOICES FROM THE ARCHIVES RITES BAPTISM Brothers—Missionaries of the Christian Faith We welcome those who have been newly baptized. Please In 1926, Archbishop Dowling commissioned Anton Polasek to sculpt the pray for them as they continue to grow in Christ. statue of Saints Cyril and Methodius, the centerpiece of the shrine dedicat- ed to Slavic patrons. Polasek, a well-known Czech-American sculptor, was MARRIAGE head of the sculpture department at the Art Institute of Chicago. Arch- Please join us in praying for all couples preparing for the bishop Dowling, always attentive to details, made a trip to Chicago just to sacrament of Matrimony. view Polasek’s work, well represented in public works and private collec- Matthew Edward Fisher tions throughout the City of Chicago. Maria Denise Zajac
Polasek drew from his deep Czech/Bohemian religious tradition and creat- FUNERAL ed a copy of the sculpture which he had created earlier to stand on the Please remember in your prayers those who are in grief Radhost, a 3700-foot peak in the highest range of mountains in the Czech because of the loss of a loved one. Republic. The 20-foot sculpture stands before a chapel earlier dedicated to the pagan god, Radhost. Its placement and demanding presence signify the SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION victory of Christian missionaries over pagan gods. BAPTISM Polasek uses three artistic devices to symbolize The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated for our parish- the mission of the Saints. The triple cross, a ioners on Sundays after the Noon Mass. Parents must form of the Eastern Orthodox cross, also attend a preparation class. Call Gail Wood at 651.357.1325. known as the Slavic Cross, the Russian Cross, FIRST RECONCILIATION/HOLY COMMUNION, AND the Byzantine cross: the top beam represents CONFIRMATION the plaque on Christ’s cross written in Latin, Registered parishioners are encouraged to register for Greek and Hebrew. The second beam holds the preparation for the sacraments. For more information arms of Christ, and the lower beam represents Saints Cyril & Methodius regarding catechesis for children ages 3 through Confir- the foot-rest. The second symbol is the book of Shrines of The Nations. mation, call Stephen Hilgendorf at 651.357.1340. the Gospels in Saint Cyril’s hands. Saint Metho- dius points to the text—the first words of Saint John’s Gospel: “In the be- ginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was Curious about Catholicism? Considering becoming Cath- olic? RCIA, a process of learning and formation, is mod- God.” The words are written in the alphabet created by Saint Cyril for the eled on how people were brought into the Church in the Slavs, known as the Cyrillic alphabet. The third symbol, a broken idol at the first centuries. Visit cathedralsaintpaul.org/rcia and feet of the Saints, stands for the work of these 9th century missionaries, call Stephen Hilgendorf at 651.357.1340. who overthrew idolatry and brought the Christian faith to Bohemia, Mora- via and Slovakia—later united as Czechoslovakia. MATRIMONY To be married at the Cathedral of Saint Paul, one or both The Latin quotation inscribed on the front of the altar, “PRISCA VOS persons of the engaged couple must be an active, regis- SLAVIS OPUS EST DATORES DONE TUERI,” was added by Dowling. tered Cathedral parishioner for six months prior to re- Msgr. Ambrose Hayden researched the Latin quotation and offered the questing a wedding date. For more information about translation: “It is needful for the Slaves that you, the givers, watch over wedding policies, call Gail Wood at 651.357.1325. these venerable ancient gifts.” The quotation is from The Breviary, Hymn U for Matins, on July 7, the former feast day of the Saints. ACSP. Note: In 1969, the feast day of Saints Cyril and Methodius was changed to ON THE COVER February 14. In 1980 Saints Cyril and Methodius were designated co- The stained-glass win- patrons of Europe by Pope John Paul II. ACSP. dow on the cover is located in the Founder’s Chapel at the north end of the narthex. It is part of a series of eight win- dows in the Baptistry DISCIPLEMAKER INDEX SURVEY and Founder’s chapels, Scan this code with any QR Scanner app to direct you each containing scenes to the site, or manually type in the URL below to take from the sacramental the survey. life at the Cathedral. In . http://www/disciplemakerindex each of these windows, an historical figure is the representative of the Church. In this scene Archbishop Austin Dowling, who became the ARCHDIOCESAN SYNOD: archbishop of Saint Paul in 1919, succeeding John Ire- UPCOMING PRAYER & LISTENING EVENTS land, is depicted receiving the vows of a young couple Please prayerfully consider attending an upcoming Prayer and Listen- ing Event, as part of the Pre-Synod Process and make your voice entering marriage. heard. Visit archspm.org/synod for event locations. Excerpts from Stone and Glass by Dia Boyle EDWARD F. GROSS 651.292.9228 HIGHLAND Chalet Dental Care Hours: Choose An Attorney You Can Trust 920 Randolph Ave. Personal Care for Quality Smiles M-F 9-8, Sat. 9-5 St. Paul, MN CATHOLIC SCHOOL 651-631-0616 Welcoming everyone in an experience that’s more than an education Dr. Brent Fredrickson, DDS edwardgrosslaw.com Cathedral Member www.skinnerscatering.com We have a spot waiting for your child. 651-488-5888 651-228-1493 Estate Planning • Wills • Trusts & Probate Family Owned Business | Specializing in Graduation Call us to set up a tour today! 1651 Dale St. N. 35 E & Roselawn Ave., St. Paul Parties • Funeral Luncheons • Breakfast Catering 651-690-2477 www.highlandcatholic.org www.chaletdental.com 1106 W. 7th ST., ST. PAUL, MN 55102
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