NOVEMBER 29, 2020 Very Rev

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte The Most Reverend Peter J. Jugis Bishop of Charlotte NOVEMBER 29, 2020 Very Rev. Christopher A. Roux 1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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 Holy Spirit, seek to grow continually in knowledge of and love for God. We strive to enable ongoing conversion to Christ of our adults, to inspire faith in our children, and to be witnesses of His love in the greater community.

Address: 1621 Dilworth Road East, Charlotte, NC 28203 Phone: (704) 334-2283 E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.stpatricks.org THIS WEEK AT THE CATHEDRAL DATE MASSES & INTENTIONS EVENTS 7:30 AM—Confession 8:00 am † Ewal & Endie family 8:00 AM—Mass Saturday Requested by Hana Tesfat 10:00 AM—Baptism—Kuhlman November 28th 5:30 pm † Souls in Purgatory 4:00—5:00 PM—Confession 4:00—5:00 PM—Children’s Choir Practice Requested by Dave Chattergoon 5:30 PM—Mass 7:30 am Mr. and Mrs. Trojacek Sunday Requested by Tina Witt 7:30 AM—Mass 9:00 am Jasmin Chattergoon 9:00 AM—Mass November 29th 10:00—11:00 AM—Adoration Requested by Dave Chattergoon 10:00—11:00 AM—Confession First Sunday 11:00 am † Joyce Arrowood 11:00 AM—Mass of Advent Requested by St. Patrick’s 12:30 PM—Mass 12:30 pm Pro Populo

Monday 12:10 pm Donald J. Trump Family 11:30 AM—Confession November 30th Requested by the Rodriguez Family 12:10 PM—Mass 11:30 AM—Confession 12:10 PM—Mass Tuesday 12:10 pm † Mariana Sparks 3:00—5:00 PM—Children’s Choir Practices December 1st Requested by the Carter Family 6:15—7:00 PM—Rectory Meeting 7:00—8:00 PM—Parish Council Meeting 8:00 AM—6:00 PM—Adoration 11:30 AM—Confession Wednesday 12:10 pm Marie John 12:10 PM—Mass December 2nd Requested by Conrad John 1:00—2:30 PM—Adult Scripture Study 3:00—4:00 PM—Children’s Choir Practice 7:00—8:30 PM—RCIA 11:30 AM—Confession Thursday 12:10 pm † Joseph Jugis 12:10 PM—Mass December 3rd Requested by the Bruck Family 6:30 PM—Young Adult Ministry A.C.T.S. 7:00—9:15 PM—Cathedral Choir Practice

Friday 12:10 pm † Jeannette McLemore 11:30 AM—Confession Requested by the RCIA Class 12:10 PM—Mass December 4th 8:00 pm Vigil of the Two Hearts Intention 8:00 PM—8:00 AM—Vigil of the Two Hearts

7:30 AM—Confession 8:00 am 8:00 AM—Mass Saturday 9:00 AM—12:00 PM—Equestrian Order Event 5:30 pm End to Human Trafficking December 5th 4:00—5:00 PM—Confession Requested by Dave Chattergoon 4:00—5:00 PM—Children’s Choir Practice 5:30 PM—Mass

7:30 am Michael Jr. & Andrea Witt 7:30 AM—Mass Sunday Requested by Tina Witt 9:00 AM—Mass 9:00 am Pro Populo 10:00—11:00 AM—Adoration December 6th 10:00—11:00 AM—Confession 11:00 am † Manuel Garmilla Sr. 10:15—11:30 AM—Confirmation Preparation Second Sunday Requested by the Garmilla Family 11:00 AM—Mass of Advent 12:30 pm † Marlene J. Azcona 12:30 PM—Mass Requested by Samantha Acuna 4:30—6:00 PM—Boy Scout Troop Meeting

SUNDAY LIVESTREAM MEALS FOR THE MEDINAS Holy Sacrifice of the Mass – 11:00 am Martha Medina, the wife of Deacon Carlos Medina, is having knee replacement surgery on Monday, No- On social media: The 11:00 am Mass will be vember 30th. As was the case with her prior knee streamed on our Facebook page: surgery, we have created a meal schedule to help the www.facebook.com/stpatrickcathedral Medinas during this difficult time. We ask parishioners and friends to please consider signing up for Home page: Our livestreams are embedded directly one or more meal on the schedule. Please no beef on the Cathedral home page and a direct link to the and no meat on Fridays! Sign up online at: video will be posted there as well:

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Note: Beginning this weekend we will stream the 11 MARCH FOR LIFE CHARLOTTE am Mass instead of the 12:30 pm. The 15th Annual MARCH FOR LIFE Charlotte NOVENA FOR OUR NATION will take place on January 8, 2021. The day will begin with a Mass for the Unborn at 9:00 am at St. During this time of electoral uncertainty, all are en- Vincent de Paul Catholic Church located at 6828 couraged to pray the 54-day Miraculous Rosary No- Old Reid Rd. At 11:00 am we will start to gather at vena for our nation. The novena schedule and prayers the parking lot across the street from the Catholic are available in the Cathedral as well as on our Web Diocese located at 1123 S. Church St. There may be site at: www.stpatricks.org/54-day some parking available at the parking lot but please Father will pray the novena Mon-Fri in the Cathedral expect to find parking on your own Uptown if neces- at 7:30 am, and all are welcome to participate. sary. At 12:00 pm we will march to Trade and Tryon where Fr. Noah Carter, Pastor of Holy Cross Catho- ADORATION lic Church will preach. After the pro-life testimonies Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is we will pray the Most Holy Rosary and the Chaplet offered in the Cathedral every Wednes- of Divine Mercy. Please join others to march and day from 8 am to 6 pm, and on Sundays pray for an end to abortion and save babies lives! from 10 to 11 am. Please remember to See full schedule details online at: practice safe social distancing. www.marchforlifecharlotte.org VIGILIA DE ORACIÓN YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Los jueves a las 6 pm, nos reunimos en la Catedral Thursday, December 3rd—A.C.T.S. para una Vigilia de Adoración por la Paz y la Justicia Join us for our monthly A.C.T.S.: Adoration, Con- en Nicaragua, que en estos últimos meses está pasan- fession, and a social at Inizio’s afterward. Begins at do por momentos turbulentos y ataques físicos contra 6:30 pm in the Cathedral. Talk: TBD. la Iglesia Católica, sus templos, y sus Obispos. Todos Monday, December 7th—Operation Christmas Child son bienvenidos a unirse a la Adoración, rezar el San- A Young Adult Ministry Christmas tradition! We to Rosario y la corona de adoración y reparación, y will be helping sort and package shoeboxes for Sa- terminando con la oración de exorcismo de San Mi- maritan’s Purse at their processing facility. Watch guel Arcángel. La vigilia de oración es en español. online for the signup information—space is limited. Vigilias de dec: 10th, 17th Tuesday, December 15th—Theology Conversations GET FORMED Join us at 7 pm at Catawba Brewing (933 Louise Ave.) for a discussion on theology! Visit www.formed.org and search for St. Patrick’s Ca- thedral for access to a wealth of Catholic material. Facebook: “The Cathedral of St. Patrick - Young Adult Ministry” Instagram: @stpatricksyam Web: www.stpatricks.org/yam E-mail us at: [email protected]

FORMATION SCHEDULE LECTOR SCHEDULE

December Schedule WEEKEND OF NOV. 28-29

6th—Confirmation (10:15 - 11:30 am) 5:30 PM Vigil Mass 13th—Grades 3-5 & Middle School (10-10:50 am)  Lector: Nick Clementi

20th—Confirmation (10:15 - 11:30 am) 7:30 AM Mass 27th—No Class—Christmas Break  Lector: n/a

FAITH FORMATION 9:00 AM Mass  Lector: Mary Johnston FOR CHILDREN 11:00 AM Mass The Cathedral Faith Formation program is open to all  Lector: Pamela D’Costa 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 DEC. 5-6 tact Emily Clary at (704) 334-2283 ext. 413 or via e- 5:30 PM Vigil Mass mail: [email protected]  Lector: Kathy Belifore

FIRST COMMUNION 7:30 AM Mass

 Lector: Patti Reimler 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 altar server or lector? Please contact: ALTAR SERVERS LECTORS Confirmation for children is available to rising 9th Deacon Bruck Deacon Medina grade students who have completed at least two years [email protected] [email protected] of religious education. Classes meet twice a month 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; Bill Butler, son of RCIA Joan Barkley; Tom Carlisle; Elizabeth Chekal; Kris- tin Darden, Thomas Desmond, daughter of Broder- The Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is a formation ick family; † Mark Ferreira; Jimmy Lee Hager; Don program for adults interested in becoming Catholic or Halstead; Phillip Hatcher; Baby Nolan Henderson; Catholics hoping to complete the Sacraments of Ini- Conrad John; Rosellen Kline; Harry Laughlin; † Pat tiation. Classes meet on Wednesday evenings from Loncar; Esther Martin; Michael McRae; † Kevin 7—8:30 pm. For more information, visit the parish Moran; Michael Pappas; † Jimmie Patrum; Jean Per- website at www.stpatricks.org/rcia or contact Trent rone; Jon Henry Phares; Doug Ponischil; Mia Lucas at 704-942-8521 or [email protected] Quintero; Josette Roisin; Jim Scancarelli, † Ethan

Scott; Charlotte Sparks; † Donna Wingert; Bill Upcoming classes: Dec. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd Youngblood, all servicemen & women. ADULT FAITH FORMATION Continuing religious education for adults striving to grow in their faith

The Magnificat, the Canticle of Mary

“My soul magnifies the LORD, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is on those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm, he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts, he has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted those of low degree; he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent empty away. He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his posterity forever.” –Luke 1:46-55

Mary, the Blessed Virgin and our Mother, said these words to her cousin St. Elizabeth, in response to St. Elizabeth’s inspired (inspiro translated literally from Latin means “breathed into;” St. Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit) question about why the mother of her Lord would come to her. Entire books could be, and have been, written about Mary’s response to her cousin (of course it can be hard to find them online; any search will hit the Magnificat monthly subscription service).

It is full of references to the Old Testament. As the Catholic Encyclopedia says, it is, “indicating the fulfillment of the olden prophecy and prophesying anew until the end of time, the Magnificat is the crown of the Old Testament singing, the last canticle of the Old and the first of the New Testament.” The Canticle is one of praise, of thanksgiving, and of great joy at the wonders the Lord worked in the past and will work in the future. It is praise for what the Lord has done for the World, for Israel, and for Mary, making her the Mother of the Lord. Pope Benedict XVI recognized in the hymn two distinct movements. In the opening verses (46-50) the first person singular is used many times, where the Blessed Virgin is effusively thanking and praising the wonders God has worked in her life. But in the later verses (51-55) God does seven mighty works, where Our Lady speaks of how, “He has shown strength with His arm… He has scattered the proud, etc.” In all of these works, a broad sweep of salvation history given by the Holy Mother, God works at the side of the least and against the mighty. Sometimes, living in time, able to only see a tiny sliver of God’s work in its entirety, this can be hard to see, but as Pope Benedict says, “Often, his plan is hidden under the opaque terrain of human vicissitudes, in which the "proud," the "mighty" and the "rich" triumph. However, in the end, his secret strength is destined to manifest who God's real favorites are: the "faithful" to his Word, "the humble," "the hungry," "his servant Israel," namely, the community of the People of God that, as Mary, is constituted by those who are "poor," pure and simple of heart. It is that "little flock" which Jesus invites not to be afraid, as the Father has willed to give it his kingdom.” True followers of Jesus, the faithful, will be like Mary, faithful to Him until the end, not shattered upon the rocks in the stormy sea that is the world we live in, but sticking faithfully to the Church, the Ark, through which Christ will bring us to life everlasting with Him. (If you’re reading this in St. Patrick’s Cathedral look up. The church ceiling intentionally looks like the inside hull of a ship, bearing us toward eternity).

There are many pious traditions about the Magnificat and the Gospel surrounding it. It was often called in ancient antiphonaries, the “Gospel of Mary.” There is also a tradition and a hypothesis brought forward by pious and orthodox theologians that Mary was herself the source for most of the birth narrative that is particular to Luke. The references to Mary’s interior thoughts, that she “kept all these things, pondering them in her heart” (Luke 2:19), do seem to point to the fact that she remembered these things and spoke of them later. Added to the reference Luke makes to traditions, “delivered to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word” (Luke 1:2), it is not out of the realm of possibility that these stories were given to Luke directly by the Holy Mother. Finally, the Magnifi- cat is sung in the Liturgy of the Hours, at a special place during Vespers (the evening prayer) where (when said publicly) the faithful arise and begin by making the Sign of the Cross, then the altar can be incensed during, and it is concluded with a doxology, the Glory Be.

*Editors Note: Last week’s article mistakenly said that this Canticle of Mary was spoken at the Annunciation, it was instead, as we saw above, intoned at the Visitation

SAINTS IN TRAINING Formation for young children learning the Faith to become saints Who is Joseph? JOSEPH Jesus’ Adoptive Father This year is a special year in the Diocese of Charlotte, as this year is the Year of Saint Joseph. He was a man of great faith and obe- dience as he opened his home to Mary and baby Jesus.

Although Joseph doesn’t say a word in scripture, his actions speak volumes of his love for God! It is suspected that Joseph was older than Mary, and perhaps had been a widower. Joseph was engaged to Mary, but then found out she was pregnant. In- stead of putting her in danger, he offered to divorce her quietly. Then, an angel spoke to Joseph—Joseph showed much Faith to become Jesus’ adoptive father on earth.

It was important that Joseph was Jesus’ earthly father, as he was in the line of David. This allows for Jesus to come from the stump of Jesse, as prophesied in the Old Testament. Joseph was a carpenter and taught Jesus how to do the same. He was a good Jewish man who taught Jesus prayers and customs. He raised Jesus as his own son.

“Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her was born Jesus who is called the Messiah. Thus the total number of generations from Abraham to David is fourteen generations; from David to the Babylonian exile, fourteen generations; from the Babylonian exile to the Messiah, fourteen generations.” - Matthew 1:16-17 SAINTS OF THE WEEK Sunday, November 29: St. Radbod of Utrecht—Bishop St. Radbod was born to a noble family in Friesland, Holland in the early ninth century. He was en- trusted to the care of his uncle, Günther, who was the Archbishop of Cologne. Radbod was educated by Günther from 850 to 863. During this period, Radbod frequently composed poems and hymns about the saints. Radbod was appointed Bishop of Utrecht, Holland in 900 and entered the Benedictine order soon after. While serving as bishop, Radbod was known for his concern for the poor. Later in life he was forced to move his see to Deventer, France following an invasion by the Danes.

Monday, November 30: St. Andrew—Apostle St. Andrew was born in Bethsaida in Galilee. He was the older brother of Simon Peter and, like his brother, was a fish- erman by trade. Andrew was originally a disciple of St. John the Baptist, but after the Baptist pointed out Jesus as being the “Lamb of God” (John 1: 36) and Jesus calling Andrew and his brother to be “fishers of men” (Matthew 4: 19), he began to follow Jesus as one of His Apostles. Andrew is seen a few times thereafter in the Gospels, including when he alerted Jesus to the boy with the loaves and fishes when He fed the multitude. Following the Ascension, Andrew preached in Scythia, Sogdiana, Colchis, and Greece. Some believe he made it as far north as Poland. Andrew received his martyrdom in Patras, Achaia where he was bound and crucified on a cross fashioned in the shape of an “X.”

Tuesday, December 1: St. Eligius—Bishop St. Eligius was born in Chaptelat, France on June 11, 588. He gained renown for his metalwork and was enlisted by King Clotaire II to become master of the mint in Paris. Eligius had a close friendship with the king and became very wealthy. He used his fortune to build churches and monasteries, give to the poor, and buy freedom for slaves. He was given land by King Dagobert I, the son of Clotaire, upon which he built a convent. Eligius was ordained a priest in 640 and later became Bishop of Noyon and Tournai. He traveled frequently and converted many to the Faith.

Wednesday, December 2: Bl. Ivan Sleziuk—Bishop Bl. Ivan Sleziuk was born on January 14, 1896 in Zhyvachiv, Ukraine. He was ordained a priest in 1923 and later consecrated Coadjutor Bishop to Bishop Gregory Khomyshyn in April 1945. Before he could become bishop of the diocese, he was arrested by the Soviets on June 2, 1945 and sentenced to ten years at a labor camp in Vorkuta, Russia. In 1950 he was transferred to a camp in Mordovia. He was released from his false imprisonment on No- vember 15, 1954. Ivan returned to the Ukraine, but was again arrested by the Soviets in 1962 and sentenced to another five years in the labor camps. He was released a second time on November 30, 1968, but was harassed by the KGB for the remainder of his life up until a couple weeks prior to his death. Thursday, December 3: St. Birinus—Bishop St. Birinus was born in Germany around the year 600. After becoming a Benedictine monk, he was consecrated a bishop by Asterius in Genoa. At the request of Pope Honorius I, Birinus traveled to Wessex where he labored as a missionary. He established several churches and converted many to Christianity. Birinus successfully converted King Cynegils who permitted him to estab- lish a diocese in Dorchester where he served as the first bishop. Birinus is known as the “Apostles of the West Saxons.” Friday, December 4: St. Giovanni Calabria—Priest St. Giovanna Calabria was born to a poor family in Verona, Italy on October 8, 1873. Following the death of his father when he was in fourth grade, Giovanni too a job to help support his family. As an adult he served for two years in the military and then went on to prepare for the priesthood. Giovanni was know for his great charity, once taking in an abandoned child and caring for him. Around this time he founded the Charitable Institution for the Assistance to Poor Sick People. On November 26, 1907, he founded the Congregation of the Poor Servants of Divine Providence.

Saturday, December 5: Bl. Philip Rinaldi—Priest Bl. Philip Rinaldi was born on May 28, 1856 in Lu Monferrato, Italy. At a young age he met St. John Bosco and became interested in the priesthood. When he reached 22 years of age, he followed Bosco and entered the Salesians. He became an assistant novice master and was ordained a priest. On April 1, 1901 he was appointed Vicar General of the order. During his ministry he established the Volunteers of Don Bosco, set up several formation centers, and supported the Sale- sian sisters. He became Rector Major of the Salesians on May 24, 1922. MASS INTENTIONS BECOME A PARISHIONER To schedule a Mass intention, please contact the parish office at (704) 334-2283, or stop by in person. An Church membership is an obligation of discipleship and love that derives from being united with Christ. At the Cathedral, individual can have a Mass requested for anyone liv- active membership is a requirement for the celebration of a ing or deceased. marriage or baptism, for one to be eligible to be a Godparent or Conformation sponsor, and for special benefits such as tuition SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM subsidy at a Catholic school. There are certain minimum re- The Sacrament of Baptism is ordinarily celebrated at quirements for parish membership called the precepts of the Church. The following are three of those precepts and how we the Cathedral on Sunday afternoons at 1:30 pm. Prior look upon them in relation to parish membership. to scheduling your child’s Baptism, parents will need to participate in our Baptismal Preparation Class held ATTENDANCE AT WEEKLY MASS. The first precept of on the third Sunday of each month at 10 am and com- the Church requires the faithful to participate in the Eucharistic plete the Baptismal registration form. Please visit celebration when the Christian community gathers together on the day commemorating the Resurrection of the Lord (CCC www.stpatricks.org/sacraments/baptism to register #2042) and on holy days of obligation (CCC #2043). Since the for the preparation class and download the form. Cathedral’s weekly Mass attendance envelopes are the primary way we determine if parishioners are regularly attending Mass, HAVE A PRAYER REQUEST? parishioners must place their envelopes in the collection basket Send an e-mail to: [email protected] with every Sunday regardless of whether one makes a financial con- tribution or donates online. your request. The request will be added to our prayer chain and the intention will remembered by our RECEIPT OF THE SACRAMENTS. The third and fourth prayer team. Simply e-mail your contact information precept of the Church state that the faithful must ensure preparation for the Eucharist by the reception of the Sacrament of and you’ll be added to the prayer list. Penance at least once a year, and the reception of Holy Com- munion at least once a year during the Easter season (CCC VIGIL OF THE TWO HEARTS #2042) and to join in fast and abstinence during Lent. VIGIL OF THE TWO HEARTS The next Vigil of the Two Hearts will be held at the SUPPORT OF THE CHURCH. The fifth precept of the Cathedral Friday, December 4th through Saturday, Church states that the faithful have the duty of providing for the material needs of the Church, each according to their abili- December 5th. First Friday Mass will be offered at 8 ties in a regular, identifiable and meaningful way. pm by Fr. Jacob Mlakar followed by a Holy Hour of Reparation at 9 pm and then nocturnal Adoration. HOW TO REGISTER AS A PARISHIONER

First Saturday Mass will be offered at 8 am. This To register as a parishioner of the Cathedral, event is sponsored by C-Plan Charlotte. please visit www.stpatricks.org/join or scan the QR code to the right, and complete the simple CHRISTMAS OPLATEK online form. Alternatively, paper registration forms are located near each of the entrances of The Eastern European Christmas Eve Tradition of the Cathedral. sharing the Oplatek or Christmas Wafer at your Christmas Eve Wigilia, Vilia, (Stedry Vecer) Kucios, ADORERS NEEDED or dinner can be rekindled. Traditionally, breaking The Cathedral is currently in need of several additional and sharing the Christmas wafer with family and regular adorers who can commit at least one hour a friends is accompanied with best wishes and expres- week to spend time with our Lord during Wednesday sions of forgiveness, helping us to bring joy and hap- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. If you are avail- piness to our hearts and homes for the coming year able to sign up for one or more Holy Hour between 8 thru the birth of Jesus Christ. Orders for the wafers am and 6 pm on Wednesdays, please contact Mary will be taken till Dec. 20th. Cost will be $1.00 per Johnston via e-mail at: wafer and you state your quantity or buy a sealed [email protected] packet of 4 white wafers for $5.00. Please call Helen Collins (St. Gabriel Parishioner) at 704-576-3562 or ONLINE GIVING e-mail order request to: [email protected] Scan the QR code to the right or visit www.stpatricks.org/online-giving Proceeds will go to a church charity to help needy for more information on how you can families this holiday season. sign-up for online giving today!

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PARISH STAFF PARISH MINISTRIES Ablaze Lectors Very Rev. Christopher A. Roux Jeannie Mosher & Ann Gleason Deacon Carlos Medina Pastor and Rector [email protected] [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 428 Altar Guild Prayer & Adoration Jacqueline Stevens Mary Johnston Rev. Ernest Nebangongnjoh [email protected] [email protected] Parochial Vicar E-mail: [email protected] Altar Servers Respect Life Ministry Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 422 Deacon Paul Bruck Joe Gustafson [email protected] [email protected]

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

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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