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“Et Petrus Quidem Servabatur in Carcere Vinctus Catenis” And Peter was kept in prison, bound in chains. :5

CATHEDRAL OF ST. PETER IN CHAINS

The Solemnity of Peter in Chains August 2, 2020 Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains Cincinnati, Ohio

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The Eucharist is the source and summit of all Christian life. In the Eucharist, the sanctifying action Our Lady, Health of the Sick, We look to you for the comfort of a of God in our regard and our worship of him reach their high point. It contains the whole spiritual mother's love, good of the , himself, our Pasch. Communion with divine life and the unity of the People We pray to you on behalf of those of God are both expressed and effected by the Eucharist. Through the Eucharistic celebration we are who are suffering united already with the liturgy of and we have a foretaste of eternal life.

and for our own healing needs. Please continue to join us as we live-stream the 7am Weekday and Mary, your love strengthens us the Weekend Masses at www.stpeterinchainscathedral.org. and brings us peace. Saturday, August 1, 2020 – Saint , & Our Lady, Health of the Sick, Jer 26:11-16, 24; Mt 14:1-12 embrace all who are emotionally and 11:30 Bill and Pam Sherman & Family Father James Bramlage

physically ill that they may return to Saturday, August 1, 2020 – Vigil Is 55:1-3; Rom 8:35, 37-39; Mt 14:13-21 good health under your tender care. 4:30 †Martin Hils Father Jan Schmidt And please intercede for our very special needs amid this pandemic. Sunday, August 2, 2020 – The Solemnity of in Chains Is 55:1-3; Rom 8:35, 37-39; Mt 14:13-21 Mary, your love strengthens us and 11:00 Parishioners & Friends of the Cathedral Father Jan Schmidt brings us peace. Monday, August 3, 2020 – Weekday Jer 28:1-17; Mt 1:22-36 7:00 †Patrick Cahill, Sr. Father Jan Schmidt Our Lady, Health of the Sick, pray for 5:15 †Jim & Rose Burns Father Raymond Larger us. Amen. Tuesday, August 4, 2020 – Saint John Vianney, priest Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Mt 14:22-36 OR Mt 15:1-2, 10-14 OF PENANCE 7:00 Barb Maas Father Jan Schmidt 5:15 †Jon Aloisio Father Raymond Larger

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 – Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major (optional) Saturday 12:00-2:00pm Jer 31:1-7; Mt 15:2-28 7:00 Karen Auciello Father Raymond Larger Until further notice, confessions 5:15 Aloisio Family Bishop Binzer will be heard in the Undercroft South (take the elevator to the Thursday, August 6, 2020 – The Transfiguration of the Lord basement and go to your right). Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mt 17:1-9 Please stay home if you are sick or 7:00 Paul Murphy Father Raymond Larger if your immune system is 5:15 Holy Souls in Purgatory Father James Bramlage compromised, use hand sanitizer, maintain proper social distancing Friday, August 7, 2020 – Sixtus II & Cajetan (optional) Na 2:1, 3, 3:1-3, 6-7; Mt 16:24-28 & consider wearing a mask. 7:00 †Barbara Pydych Father Jan Schmidt 5:15 †Larry Ashford Bishop Joseph Binzer

CONTACT INFORMATION Saturday, August 8, 2020 – , priest Hb 1:12-2:4; Mt 17:14-20 11:30 The Forgotten Souls in Purgatory Father Jan Schmidt Saturday, August 8, 2020 – Vigil 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a; Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33 Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains 4:30 †Rose Kispert Father Raymond Larger 325 West Eighth Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 Sunday, August 9, 2020 – Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (513) 421-5354 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a; Rom 9:1-5; Mt 14:22-33 11:00 Parishioners & Friends of the Cathedral Father Raymond Larger

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Website: Beginning September 8, the 11:30am Mass www.stpeterinchainscathedral.org will be back on the schedule and on September 13, the 6pm Mass will return to E-mail: [email protected] the schedule, pending any future closures.

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RECTOR’S RAMBLINGS CATHEDRAL STAFF

Cathedral Office Dear Parishioners and Visitors to Our Cathedral, (513) 421-5354 Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Peter in Chains here in our cathedral church, the patronal feast of this awesome structure which has so 513-263-6653 much meaning for the people of our archdiocese. Today we celebrate, looking Reverend Jan Kevin Schmidt forward to the 175th Anniversary of the dedication of the original structure in [email protected]

November of 1845 to be celebrated as a Pontifical Liturgy on November 3, Parochial Vicar 513-263-3351 2020 by Schnurr. Reverend Raymond E. Larger We celebrate a special feast in commemoration of the great benefit [email protected] which God bestowed upon His people by miraculously delivering St. Peter, the visible head of the church, from prison. The entire event is described in the Trimpe Acts of the , by St. Luke. 513-263-3380 [email protected] , a son of Aristobulus, favored by the Roman Emperor Claudius, ruled over Judaea, with the title of king. To give more stability to his reign, he endeavored to make himself more endearing to the people of Deacon Larry Day 513-263-3389 , for which there was no easier way than to persecute the Christians, [email protected] especially those who fearlessly proclaimed the of Christ, as did the holy Apostles. He had, therefore, apprehended, and soon after beheaded, Music Director 513-263-5162 , of St. John, which bloody deed gave great satisfaction Mr. Matthew Geerlings to those who were not followers of Christ. [email protected]

To increase this further, Herod then commanded the seizure of St. Peter, intending to do away with him in the same manner. His command was Music Box Office 513-421-2222 executed; Peter was taken prisoner, chained and locked in a narrow dungeon, which was guarded so vigilantly, that he could not escape. It was then near Business Manager 513-263-3371 the Easter , after which St. Peter was to be beheaded. The Christians, Mr. Ed Birck in deep distress, were praying day and night, that the Almighty would not [email protected] permit His flock to be so soon deprived of its shepherd.

There was no human power to save him; but God, hearing the prayer Pastoral Associate 513-263-3370 of His people, delivered him by a miracle. On the eve of the day on which he Mrs. Debbie Birck was to be executed, God sent an to set him free. Although heavily laden [email protected] with chains, the holy slept peacefully, guarded by the soldiers. The Angel, who by his brightness, illumined the dungeon, struck Peter on the side Maintenance 513-263-3377 and awakened him, saying: “Arise quickly. Gird yourself; put on your sandals Mr. Joe Kennedy and cloak and follow me.” [email protected] The Apostle, whose chains had fallen from his hands, and who thought it all a dream, obeyed and followed the Angel. They passed the first Secretary 513-263-3374 and second watches without attracting their attention, and reached the iron Mrs. Stephanie Ramsey gate which led into the street. The gate opened without the aid of human [email protected] hands. After having conducted St. Peter through one street, the Angel

vanished and was seen no more. Sacristan 513-263-3373 Not until then did Peter realize that his deliverance was not a dream Mr. Robert Harpenau but a reality. Hence, he began to praise the God, exclaiming: “Now I know truly [email protected] that the Lord has sent his Angel and delivered me out of the hands of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of Judaea.” Organist 513-263-3372

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He proceeded immediately to the house of Mary, the mother of , (likely relatives of ) where the faithful were assembled in prayer. When he knocked at the door, a servant, named Rhode, came, and asked who was there. Judging by the voice that it was Peter, she was so greatly startled with joy and astonishment, that, without opening the door, she ran back to announce the news. They all believed that she was insane, but as she reiterated her words, some said that it must be his guardian Angel. Meanwhile, the Saint repeated his knocking at the door. They opened it and perceived, with amazement, their beloved shepherd safe and free from chains.

Their joy on beholding him was as great as had been their grief when he was taken prisoner. Having given the sign for silence, St. Peter related all that had happened to him. They all gave thanks to Divine Providence when he had ended, and learned to trust in future to the heavenly power and mercy.

Among the of St. , there is one in which he asserts, that the chains by which St. Peter had been bound to the ground, came into the possession of the Christians soon after his deliverance, and were held by them in great honor. Eudoxia, wife of the emperor Theodosius the Younger, received them as a present from the Juvenal, when on a visit to the holy places, and sent one of them to the Church at Constantinople. The other she gave to her daughter Eudoxia, who married the Emperor Valentinian III.

Eudoxia showed the chain to Sixtus III., who, on his part, showed her the one with which St. Peter had been bound, before the Emperor sentenced him to die. No sooner had the two chains been held together, than they suddenly united as if they had been but one chain and forged by the same hand. This miracle increased the in which these chains were held, and actuated Eudoxia to build a special church at for their keeping, where they can still be seen. This church, dedicated in 462 is called San Pietro ad Vincula, St. Peter in Chains on the Esqualine Hill sitting near and just above and out of site of the Coloseum.

Many sick were healed by their touch and many possessed were delivered; among the latter was a Count of the court of the Emperor Otto, who, in the year 969, was sent to Rome to be freed from the Evil Spirit. Pope John XIII, had hardly touched the count's neck with the holy chains, when he was relieved and his torments were ended.

St. Gregory the Great, writes that it was considered a great happiness to possess a few particles filed off from these chains, and that many persons devoutly wore them enclosed in golden crosses and lockets around their necks. Experience has shown that the touch of these crosses or lockets has restored health to many a sick person.

A nobleman, who scoffed at this, and, in derision, dared to break one of these crosses, was severely chastised. He was instantly possessed by the Evil One and became so enraged that he took his own life, as St. Gregory relates.

St. Augustine states that the iron of these precious chains is justly esteemed far above gold. Blessed are those fetters which touched the apostle and made him a . “The touch of the blessed limbs of St. Peter has sanctified the instruments of torture.” In another place the same Saint says: “If the shadow of St. Peter possessed a healing virtue, how much greater power must the chains of his sufferings have derived from him.”

Together, let us pray this day for the renewal of the Church of Cincinnati, for her faithful people and especially for the return of those who have strayed away. Let us pray for our Cities, our State and our Nation in these troubled times … times that remind us of the struggles the early Christians faced in Jerusalem and Rome!

God’s Blessings be upon You,

Fr. Jan

P.S. The actual day for this feast is August 1 in the pre-Vatican II calendar of 1964. As our patronal feast, we still commemorate on this date even though the feast has been suppressed on the present Universal Liturgical Calendar.

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MINISTRIES PRAYER AND MINISTRY

Baptism Preparation for Infants & Children Deacon Trimpe 513-263-3380

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Finance Commission Recently, we have transitioned to a new parish records database, Ed Birck 513-263-3371 “” that will allow us to better serve your needs and assure

Pastoral Council the safe keeping of your very valuable registration information. Fr. Jan Schmidt 513-263-6653 In order to better care for you we ask you visit our website and

ProLife Group click on the blue “register here” to utilize this new Parish Portal! Stephanie Ramsey 513-263-3374

Please remember that amid the COVID-19 crisis, the faithful have been Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults dispensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass for the Debbie Birck 513-263-3370 foreseeable future. Thus, those who wish to participate in Mass and Rosary Society receive Holy Communion can do so by attending any Mass any day of Stephanie Ramsey 513-263-3374 the week. Those who are at risk or fearful that they or their family might become sick are encouraged to stay home and join the Church by viewing live-streamed Masses. Sacristans/ Setup Bob Harpenau 513-263-3373 As most of you are aware, Hamilton County is considered a COVID-19 St. Vincent de Paul (Helping the "hotspot" and wearing a mask in public is mandatory or we risk being Poor) fined. Churches are not exempt. We ask that you wear your mask when Mike Schwarz 513-260-2270 in the church building. Wear it in the Communion line and when you receive the Blessed Sacrament in your hand. Step away from the priest, Ushers & Greeters pull your mask up or down, and consume the Blessed Sacrament. Bob Harpenau 513-263-3373 Replace your mask over your mouth and nose and return to your seat. We understand that this is not ideal and that it can be quite awkward. Welcome New Parishioners We have to work together to keep one another safe. Stephanie Ramsey 513-263-3374

Let us pray for those in our parish who are sick or in need of prayer … Before you begin your online

shopping, use the link below and a Divine Healer, God of Wholeness, we place our parishioners in your hands; we percentage of your purchase will ask for healing, but also for acceptance of their situation and of your holy plan. help support the Cathedral! Help them and us to embrace whatever you have in mind for them. Support them https://smile.amazon.com/ch/31- in their anxieties, fears, pains, and the frustrations of their situation. Support 0537508 them with the strength of the Holy Spirit. We ask this in the of Jesus, compassionate healer of those in need of health and hope. Amen.

Prayer requests can be made one of two ways: fill out the “prayer request” form on our website or call the Prayer Line at 859-750-0397.

AUGUST 2020 INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER

We pray for all those who work and live from the sea, among them sailors, fishermen and their families.

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PARISH CALENDAR FOR AUGUST 1 – AUGUST 9 STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURER

This Sunday will be parishioner Patrick Murphy's last Sunday serving The Sunday Collection

at the Cathedral, as he will be entering the seminary. Patrick has amounted to $2,811.25. served at the 11am Sunday mass for years and is known for his

excellent incense swinging skills. Thank you for your

Please pray for him as he discerns God's will. generosity!

Would you like to remember St. Peter in Chains in your will? It is one way of saying

thank you for the many things for which you have been blessed.

FRIENDS OF THE CATHEDRAL Saturday, August 1 9:00am St. Vincent de Paul Conference Undercroft 11:30am Mass Church & Live-stream We invite you to join hundreds of 12-2pm Reconciliation Undercroft South others who want to help preserve 4:30pm Mass Church & Live-stream the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains The church will be open for private prayer until 6:00pm Sunday, August 2 – Solemnity of Saint Peter in Chains as one of the great treasures of the 11:00am Mass Church & Live-stream Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Your The church will be open for private prayer until 1:00pm contribution of $25 or more Monday, August 3 entitles you to membership in the 7:00am Mass Church & Live-stream Friends of the Cathedral. 5:15pm Mass Church The church will be open for private prayer until 6:00pm Tuesday, August 4 ARCHBISHOP KARL J. ALTER 7:00am Mass Church & Live-stream SOCIETY 5:15pm Mass Church The church will be open for private prayer until 6:00pm Wednesday, August 5 You are invited to become a 7:00am Mass Church & Live-stream member of the Archbishop Karl J. 5:15pm Mass Church Alter Society by contributing an The church will be open for private prayer until 6:00pm annual gift of $1,000 or more. All 6:15pm Father Bill’s AA Meeting Undercroft Thursday, August 6 contributions help to insure the 7:00am Mass Church & Live-stream preservation of the Cathedral of St. 5:15pm Mass Church Peter in Chains, one of the finest The church will be open for private prayer until 6:00pm examples of Greek revival Friday, August 7 architecture and the second oldest 7:00am Mass Church & Live-stream 5:15pm Mass Church cathedral in continuous use as a The church will be open for private prayer until 6:00pm cathedral in the United States. Saturday, August 8 9:00am St. Vincent de Paul Conference Undercroft Become a member at any of these 11:30am Mass Church & Live-stream 12-2pm Reconciliation Undercroft South levels: 4:30pm Mass Church & Live-stream The church will be open for private prayer until 6:00pm • Bronze $1,000-$2,499 Sunday, August 9 • Silver $2,500-$4,999 11:00am Mass Church & Live-stream The church will be open for private prayer until 1:00pm • Gold $5,000-$9,999 • Platinum $10,000+

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