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Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul And the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia September 15, 2019 Parish Mission Statement As a vibrant Roman Catholic community in Center City, the Cathedral Parish Serves all those who come to the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. We profess our Catholic Faith, minister to others and welcome all, as founded on the Word of God and the celebration of the Sacraments of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Adopted by the Parish Council, April 5, 2016 Reverend Gerald Dennis Gill MASS SCHEDULE Rector and Pastor Sunday: 5:15 PM Anticipated Mass on Saturday Reverend Monsignor Arthur E. Rodgers 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM in Basilica Rector Emeritus 12:30 PM Spanish in Cathedral Chapel Sta. Misa en español, en la Capilla Reverend Matthew K. Biedrzycki 6:30 PM in Basilica Parochial Vicar Weekdays: 7:15 AM, 12:05 PM in Cathedral Chapel Reverend Monsignor Louis A. D’Addezio Saturdays: 12:05 PM in Cathedral Chapel Reverend Isaac Haywiser, O.S.B. Priests in Residence Holy Days: See website Deacon Epifanio de Jesus SACRAMENT OF PENANCE SCHEDULE Sister Eleanor McCann, R.S.M. Pastoral Associate Sunday: 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM in Basilica 12:00 PM (español) en la Capilla Sister Mary Luchia, P.V.M.I Parish Evangelization Weekdays: 11:30 AM in Basilica Charlene Angelini Saturday: 4:15 to 5:00 PM in Basilica Director of Cathedral Parish Music Please contact the Parish Office to arrange for the: Mark Loria SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM AND MARRIAGE, Principal Organist SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK, Edward J. Specht IV AND HOLY COMMUNION OF THE SICK Coordinator of Religious Education AND HOMEBOUND The Cathedral Shop is open Wed. 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM / Sat. 11:00 AM - 5:15 PM Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul Sun. 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM / 215-665-9032 @CathedralPhila Parish Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (lunch break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) 1723 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-561-1313 • www.cathedralphila.org • [email protected] Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, September 15, 2019 “God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.” 2 Cor 5:19 Dear Parishioners, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them (Luke 15: 2).” This was the Sep 14, Saturday, The Exaltation complaint of the Pharisees and scribes about Jesus in this Sunday’s Gospel. The of the Holy Cross Lord responds to their complaint with three very familiar parables—the lost 12:05 Antonio & Maddelena Leone sheep, the lost coin and the prodigal son. All three of these parables teach us 5:15 Michael & Stephanie Smalyga about the Father’s great love for each of us, sinners. Our Father in heaven has made us, saved us and redeemed us with the death and rising of his divine Son, Sep 15, Twenty-Fourth Sunday and filled us with his grace with the outpouring of his Holy Spirit. We belong to in Ordinary Time him. He made us for himself. This is how he loves us and wants us to be in a 8:00 For the People of the Parish right relationship with him—a relationship without sin, especially serious sin. 9:30 Arnold & Lena Quici So, when we do sin, and unfortunately we do, we make the choice to separate 11:00 Alessandro Iavarone ourselves from God’s love. In turn, God desperately seeks our return to him. 12:30 Marybel Yañez His invitation is constant. He searches for us for our return like a lost sheep, a 6:30 For the People of the lost coin, a lost son or daughter. When we do make our return—as the Archdiocese Scriptures says—there is great rejoicing in heaven! It is truly remarkable to Sep 16, Monday, ponder the depth of God’s love for each of us. At the same time, we need to Ss. Cornelius and Cyprian consider our desire to return to the Father’s love from our sin, our sinful ways. 7:15 Intention of Margie & Joe Silva God’s love for us inspires contrition. God’s love for us should lead us to the 12:05 Cleo Jones regular confession of our sins in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. God’s love for us sinners is not to be taken for granted nor is it to be presumed. Sep 17, Tuesday, Weekday, St. Robert God’s love, a Father’s love for his sons and daughters, is for us to love him Bellarmine completely in return. 7:15 Intention of Maryanna Nicholl 12:05 Anna Marie Burgio The Cathedral Parish has been blessed over these past three and a half years with the excellent and generous service of Nora Martin, our parish secre- Sep 18, Wednesday, Weekday tary. Nora has been the steady and most competent anchor in our parish office. 7:15 Clare P. Cardwell Many of you know Nora personally. For quite some time Nora has discerned 12:05 Patrick Kane the Lord’s invitation to her to return to her native Colombia, South America, to Sep 19, Thursday, Weekday, do missionary work. We bid farewell to Nora this September 20, 2019, as she St. Januarius takes this next step in her Christian life. Nora’s departure is bittersweet for me. 7:15 Kelly Rajkowski She has been a most loyal, faithful and outstanding collaborator in her work in 12:05 Roger Allan the parish and I will miss her. At the same time, I rejoice in the work God is doing in her for the benefit of others in spreading his saving Word. Please join Sep 20, Friday, Ss. Andrew Kim me in giving thanks to God for the blessing of Nora’s service and also to Nora Tae-gon a& Paul Chong, & for her great work. Also, please join me in keeping Nora in our prayers. Companions 7:15 Michelle Heacock Next Sunday, September 22, 2019, the annual Blue Mass will take place at 12:05 Garrett James Cavenaugh the 9:30 AM Mass. This Mass is the opportunity to pray especially for those in public service—Police, Fire Protectors, and all First Responders—who keep us Sep 21, Saturday, St. Matthew from harm’s way. The Archdiocesan Respect Life observance will be on 12:05 Intention of Matthew Snider Sunday, September 29, 2019, at the Sunday 6:30 PM Mass. On Sunday, 5:15 Isabel Rusko October 6, 2019, the annual White Mass—for those in the medical profession— Sep 22, Twenty-Fifth Sunday will take place at the 11:00 AM Solemn Mass and the Archdiocesan Rosary will in Ordinary Time take place at 5:30 PM. 8:00 For the People of the Parish Next Sunday, the second collection will be directed to the extraordinary 9:30 Kay Bratta maintenance expenses for the interior of the Basilica. If possible, please make 11:00 Bernadette Wadzinski use of the on-line possibility of making your weekly offering. Thank you so very 12:30 Jorge Colon much for all your goodness and generosity to the Cathedral Parish and to the 6:30 For the People of the Appeal for Catholic Charities. Archdiocese God bless you, Father Dennis Gill 2 CATECHETICAL SESSION FOR ADULTS Communion for the Sick -Adult faith formation- The priests of the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul are anxious to serve the spiritual needs of their Catholic brothers and sisters who live in Residences such as Atria, Kennedy House, Penn Thursday, September 19, 2019, 7:00 PM Center House, Riverside Presbyterian, Watermark, Meeting in the Neumann Room Spring Garden Towers, and anyone else who may be confined to their homes . Therefore, if you are aware of The weekly catechetical session is primarily for the anyone who would like a priest to visit and administer the adults among us who are preparing to receive the Easter Sacrament of Penance, the Sacrament of the Sick, and Holy Sacraments. However, anyone interested in the topic for Communion, please let us know. There is no better way that better understanding and faith formation is most wel- we can emulate Jesus Christ than by sharing his love with come to attend. Anyone, especially our parishioners, all whom he places in our paths, especially the sick and the seeking more information on the reception of the Sacra- aged who long for his healing presence. ments or assisting as a sponsor, please call the Parish Of- Please pass the above requested information on to us by fice., 215-561-1313 or email Edward Specht at calling the Parish Office at 215-561-1313. Be assured of [email protected] the love, concern, and prayers of your priests at the Cathe- dral, and in your goodness, pray for us that we may always be channels of Christ’s love and peace to others. God bless you always and in all ways. CATHEDRAL PRAYER VIGILS THIS FALL • Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 10AM-3 PM Philadelphia Women’s Center, 777 Appletree St. Blue Mass • Wednesday, October 30, 2019, 10AM-5 PM Planned Parenthood, 12th & Locust. Sunday September 22, 2019 - 9:30 AM In the Basilica Join Cathedral parishioners and friends in a peaceful Join us in the celebration of the Blue Mass to pray for local prayer vigil in front of two abortion facilities. law enforcement officials, firefighters and first Please contact the parish office for additional information and to sign up for a 1 hour shift, 215-561-1313 or responders.