MAY 2, 2021 FIFTH SUNDAY of EASTER Very Rev

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlotte The Most Reverend Peter J. Jugis

Bishop of Charlotte MAY 2, 2021 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Very Rev. Christopher A. Roux 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 DATE MASSES & INTENTIONS EVENTS 7:30 AM—Confessions 8:00 am † Souls in Purgatory 8:00 AM—Mass Saturday 10:00 AM—First Holy Communions (private) Requested by Ly Nguyen May 1st 4:00 PM—Children’s Choir Practice 5:30 pm Pro Populo 4:00 PM—Confessions 5:30 PM—Mass 7:30 am † Henry Piekielski 7:30 AM—Mass Requested by Teddy Schickel Sunday 9:00 AM—Mass 9:00 am † Thomas Westly Wishon 10:00—11:00 AM—Confessions May 2nd Requested by the Loeber Family 10:00—10:50 AM—Adoration 11:00 am † Ann Strazzo 10:15 –11:30 AM—Confirmation Preparation 11:00 AM—Mass Fifth Sunday Requested by the Beaudoin Family of Easter 12:30 PM—Mass (and Confirmations during Mass) 12:30 pm Our Confirmandi 3:30—6:00 PM—Boy Scout Troop Meeting Requested by St. Patrick’s 11:30 AM—Confession Monday 12:10 pm † Kathleen Valentini 12:10 PM—Mass 5:45 PM—Pietra Fitness Easter Series May 3rd Requested by the Genter Family 7:00 PM—Knights of Columbus Meeting 7:00—8:30 PM—Young Adult Core Team Meeting 11:30 AM—Confession 12:10 PM—Mass Tuesday 12:10 pm Irma Rodriguez Andrade 3:00—5:00 PM—Children’s Choir Practices May 4th Requested by Sandra Andrade 6:15—7:00 PM—Rectory Committee Mtg. [Virtual] 7:00—8:00 PM—Pastoral Council Mtg. [Virtual]

8:00 AM—6:00 PM—Adoration Wednesday 12:10 pm Fr. Correa-Torres 11:30 AM—Confession May 5th Requested by Jean Beaudoin 12:10 PM—Mass 3:00 PM—Children’s Choir Practice

11:30 AM—Confession Thursday 12:10 pm † Souls in Purgatory 12:10 PM—Mass May 6th Requested by Ricardo Castro 6:30—8:00 PM—Young Adult Ministry—A.C.T.S. 7:00—9:15 PM—Cathedral Choir Practice 11:30 AM—Confession Friday 12:10 pm † Glenn Loomis 12:10 PM—Mass May 7th Requested by the Genter Family 5:00 PM—Wedding Rehearsal—Palermo/Contreras 8:00 PM—8:00 AM—Vigil of the Two Hearts 7:30 AM—Confessions 8:00 AM—Mass 8:00 am † Souls in Purgatory 10:00 AM—Baptism—Fulvimar Saturday 5:30 pm † Bill Butler 2:00 PM—Wedding—Palermo/Contreras May 8th Requested by Jane Duncan 4:00 PM—Children’s Choir Practice 4:00 PM—Confessions 5:30 PM—Mass

7:30 am † Lucia Triana Sunday 7:30 AM—Mass Requested by the Rodriguez Family May 9th 9:00 AM—Mass 9:00 am Pro Populo 10:00 AM—May Crowning Sixth Sunday 11:00 am Abby Rusciolelli 10:00—11:00 AM—Confessions 10:00—10:50 AM—Adoration of Easter Requested by the Bruck Family 11:00 AM—Mass 12:30 pm † Stephen Cousins 12:30 PM—Mass Mother’s Day Requested by Ricardo Castro

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONFIRMANDI

AMANDA BRAME KEEGAN HARLAN

ELIZABETH BEASLEY KATHERINE HUGHES GAVIN BEASLEY FELIX MUELLER MAGE NATALIE BYRON ANDREW PHARES DAMIEN FERRIERA LIV RAINWATER NICHOLAS FREEMAN THOMAS SCHIFFIANO GRACYNN GOUGH JASMINE THOMPSON

who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this weekend at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick

“Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit”

UPCOMING LIVESTREAMS YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY This weekend we are livestreaming the 12:30 pm AC.T.S.—Thursday, May 6th Confirmation Mass with Bishop Jugis, instead of our Join us for the next A.C.T.S. on Thursday, May 6th regular 11 am Sunday Mass livestream. This Mass at 6:30 pm in the Cathedral. We will have Adoration can be watched live on our YouTube channel at: and Confessions followed by a talk on the Catholic www.youtube.com/stpatrickscathedralnc Faith and then a social at Inizio’s.

Beginning next weekend we will resume livestream- Meet & Greet—Sunday, May 16th ing the 11 am Sunday Mass each week on our parish All young adults of the parish are invited to attend a Facebook page. Meet & Greet social on Sunday, May 16th immediately following the 9 am Mass in the Cathedral CONFIRMATION MASS courtyard. Come learn more about our ministry!

Our parish teens will receive the Sacrament of Con- Facebook: “The Cathedral of St. Patrick - Young Adult Ministry” firmation during the 12:30 pm Mass on Sunday, May Instagram: @stpatricksyam Web: www.stpatricks.org/yam 2nd. This Mass is open to the public, but we encour- E-mail us at: [email protected] age people to attend one of our Masses this weekend if possible as space will be limited with several pews VIGIL OF THE TWO HEARTS reserved in advance for our Confirmandi and their families. We are livestreaming the 12:30 pm Mass to The Cathedral will host C-Plan Char- our YouTube channel at: lotte’s Vigil of the Two Hearts the weekend of May 7th—8th. First Fri- www.youtube.com/stpatrickscathedralnc day Mass will be offered on Friday, May 7th at 8 pm in the Cathedral by MAY CROWNING Fr. Ernest followed by a Holy Hour of Reparation at 9 pm and then noc- All are welcome to join us for our annual May turnal Adoration throughout the Crowning of the statue of Our Lady at the Marian night. First Saturday Mass will be offered at 8 am. grotto adjacent to the rectory driveway next Sunday, All are welcome to attend. May 9th immediately following the 9 am Mass. Our First Holy Communicants will crown the statue. CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY The Young Adult Ministry donation drive for Crisis Assistance Ministry has been extended through Thursday, May 13th! Please consider donating new or used clothing and household items. Items of need include: men’s clothing, dishes, cups, glasses, flat- ware, pots and pans, bedding, sheets, shoes and socks, luggage, and small household goods. The donation bins are located in the Family Life Center. ST. VINCENT ACES Seniors 45+ years young are invited to travel with the St. Vincent ACES Senior Club to Daveste Vine- yard Tour / Tasting and Yacht Dinner Cruise on May 20th, 2021 or Charleston, SC 3 days 2 nights June 14-16, 2021 or Boston, MA 6 days 5 nights Oc- tober 3-8, 2021. For more information and registration forms with payment deadlines contact Peggy at 704-588-5870 (leave a message) or via e-mail at [email protected]. CONFESSION NOTE BLOOD DRIVE Beginning this Monday, May 3rd, weekday Confessions at The Blood Connection returns to the Cathedral on 11:30 am and Saturday morning Confessions at 7:30 am Sunday, May 16th from 9:30 am to 1:15 pm for an- will return to being heard inside the Cathedral confession- other Blood Drive. The blood bus will be located in als. Saturday evening Confessions at 4:00 pm and Sunday the parking lot behind the Family Life Center. Do- morning Confessions at 10 am will continue to be heard nors receive a gift card. Sign up online at: on the back porch of the rectory. www.stpatricks.org/blood to reserve a time slot. TOTUS TUUS SUMMER CAMP GET FORMED Totus Tuus is a week-long summer camp for children and teens which runs June 27th through July 2nd. Visit www.formed.org and search for St. Patrick’s Cathedral for access to a wealth of Catholic material. The program combines daily Mass, songs, games, Eucharistic Adoration and tons of fun! Totus Tuus is split into two separate age groups and times: the VIGILIA DE ORACIÓN Grade 1-6 program meets June 28th—July 2nd from Los jueves a las 6 pm, nos reunimos 9 am to 2:30 pm, and the Grade 7-12 program meets en la Catedral para una Vigilia de June 27th—July 1st from 7 to 9 pm. The cost is $30 Adoración por la Paz y la Justicia en per child with a family maximum of $90. To register Nicaragua, que en estos últimos me- please fill out a form in the Cathedral and return it to ses está pasando por momentos turbulentos y ata- the parish office or sign up online at: ques físicos contra la Iglesia Católica, sus templos, y www.stpatricks.org/totus-tuus sus Obispos. Todos son bienvenidos a unirse a la Adoración, rezar el Santo Rosario y la corona de CHILDREN’S CHOIR CAMP adoración y reparación, y terminando con la oración de exorcismo de San Miguel Arcángel. La vigilia de We’re accepting registrations for our 2021 Cathedral oración es en español. of Saint Patrick Children's Choir Camp! The camp, open to rising 2nd through 8th grade boys and girls, Vigilias de mayo: 13th, 20th, 27th will run June 21st—25th from 10 am to 2 pm each day. Activities include: singing at daily Mass, games, MASS INTENTIONS crafts, hand bells, and learning about Gregorian To schedule a Mass intention, please contact the par- Chant and music history. The cost is $25 per child ish office at (704) 334-2283, or stop by in person. with a family maximum of $75. Music books and An individual can have a Mass requested for anyone snack will be provided. living or deceased.

Sign up today: www.stpatricks.org/choir-camp SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM The Sacrament of Baptism is ordinarily celebrated at DIACONATE FORMATION the Cathedral on Sunday afternoons at 1:30 pm. Considering the Diaconate? If you are interested in Prior to scheduling your child’s Baptism, parents the possibility of being formed as a Permanent Dea- will need to participate in our Baptismal Preparation con in the Diocese of Charlotte, you must make ini- Class held on the third Sunday of each month at 10 tial contact with Deacon Ed Konarski at am and complete the Baptismal registration form. [email protected] by July 15, Please visit www.stpatricks.org/sacraments/baptism 2021. Only those men who appear to have a genuine to register for the preparation class and download call to formation as a Deacon will be invited by the the form. Formation Team to complete application for admis- sion to the next formation class. The norms required HAVE A PRAYER REQUEST? for application to the formation program can be Send an e-mail to: [email protected] with found on the Diocese of Charlotte website at your request. The request will be added to our prayer www.charlottediocese.org/permanent-diaconate/ chain and the intention will remembered by our permanent-diaconate/ and then clicking on Applica- prayer team. Simply e-mail your contact information tion Norms. Please review these norms closely. and you’ll be added to the prayer list. ADULT FAITH FORMATION Continuing religious education for adults striving to grow in their faith The Abrahamic Covenant, part 2

We left off last week talking of Abraham’s great faith, but also his missteps in obeying God. This week we begin with God’s words to Abraham, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Mori′ah, and offer him there as a burnt offering upon one of the mountains of which I shall tell you” (Genesis 22:2). This is, on its face, an incredible thing to demand of someone. Abraham had already shown that he struggled with God’s commands, siring an illegitimate son. Now God was demanding his only son, the son he had spent his whole life hoping, and praying, and begging the Lord for. What was Abraham going to do?

Immediately, without arguing with God, without compromising or attempting to make a deal, Abraham takes his son and sets out for the area of Moriah. After three days they get to the mountain, and head up it to make a sacrifice, Isaac carrying the wood on his back. Abraham goes as far as to tie up his son and pull out the knife, before an angel of the Lord stops him. Abraham is commended for his great faith, and the Lord makes a covenant with him, “By myself I have sworn, says the Lord, because you have done this, and have not withheld your son, your only son, I will indeed bless you, and I will multiply your descendants as the stars of heaven and as the sand which is on the seashore. And your descendants shall possess the gate of their enemies, and by your descendants shall all the nations of the earth bless themselves, because you have obeyed my voice” (Genesis 22:16-18). All three of the promises are raised to covenants. The first two, part of partially fulfilled promises by man, will be partially fruitful. Abraham will become the ancestor of a great nation, Israel, but for 500 years this nation will sojourn as slaves in Egypt. And kings will spring from his loins one day, but this kingdom will not last long and suffer internal strife during its time. However the third and final covenant, fulfilled in complete and absolute faith, the first response of man to God in complete filial obedience, will be fulfilled perfectly and eternally. All nations will be blessed and have been blessed by Abraham’s descendant, the Son of God, Jesus Christ.

In fact, the whole history of Genesis 22 is a foreshadowing of Christ’s Passion. Abraham goes to sacrifice his only son, as God the Father would give up His only son in atonement for all of our sins. Isaac, in willing obedience to his father, carries the wood for his sacrifice up the mountain, as Jesus would later carry His wooden Cross up Calvary (in fact, it was the same mountain, as Moriah was the hill land on which Jerusalem would later be settled, and Solomon would build the temple exactly where Abraham offered Isaac (this is traditionally known to be the place Adam is buried as well)). It even takes them three days for them to journey to Moriah, as Christ would lie in the tomb for three days. There is a very interesting line in the chapter where Abraham says one of the most prophetic things in all of Scripture (which is saying something), “God will provide himself the lamb for a burnt offering my son” (Genesis 22:8). (Depending where you put the comma in that sentence, it can be taken to mean God will provide the sacrifice, or that God will provide Himself as a sacrifice.) At the last second, as the angel stays Abraham’s hand, he sees a lamb whose horns are stuck in a thicket, as Christ, the sacrificial Lamb of God, would later be crowned with thorns. God provides for Himself the sacrifice on that day, as one day centuries later He would provide Himself as the sacrifice for all the world.

SAINTS IN TRAINING Formation for young children learning the Faith to become saints

God’s Beloved People—ISAAC Color the picture, and draw the

Abraham and Sarah were finally gifted a son, just as God Sacrificial Ram in the Thicket: promised! Abraham loved Isaac, but still loved God more. God asked Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, and Abraham obeyed. He brought Isaac up the mountain, and was about to kill him on an altar to the Lord. But an Angel stopped him! - the Angel recognized Abraham and Isaac’s obedience, and provided another sacrifice! A ram was found in the thicket, and they sacri- ficed that ram instead.

And the angel of the Lord called to Abraham a second time from heaven and said, “By myself I have sworn, declares the Lord, because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, I will surely bless you, and I will surely multiply your offspring as the stars of heaven and as the sand that is on the seashore. And your offspring shall possess the gate of his enemies, and in your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice.” Genesis 22:15-18

Isaac grew up to marry Rebekah, whom he loved. And they both loved God. She bore twins, Jacob and Esau. Even though Esau was the older of the two brothers, and was due the birthright, Jacob tricked Isaac into giving it to him. So Jacob earned Isaac’s inheritance.

SAINTS OF THE WEEK Sunday, May 2: St. Jose Maria Rubio—Priest St. Jose Maria Rubio was born to a poor farming family in Dalías, Spain on July 22, 1864. After feel- ing called to the priesthood he entered the minor seminary in 1876 and then continued his studies at major seminary in Grenada. Following ordination he served as a parish priest in Chinchón and Estremera. Jose made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 1906 and then became a Jesuit. He was known for his gift as a preacher, leading many to conversion and earning him the nickname “Apostle of Madrid.” He also showed great concern for the poor, caring for them spiritually and materially.

Monday, May 3: St. Philip—Apostle St. Philip was born in Bethsaida in Galilee, the same town as Ss. Peter and Andrew. He was a follower of St. John the Baptist who began following Christ after the Baptist pointed Him out as the Lamb of God and when Jesus asked him to follow Him. Philip was responsible for introducing Nathaniel to Jesus. He was present at the miracle of the loaves and was the apostle who informed Jesus that they didn’t have enough money to feed everyone. We see Philip again in John 12 when he introduces some Greeks to our Lord. Dur- ing the Last Supper, Philip asks Jesus to show them the Father. According to tradition, the saint preached in Greece, Syria and Phrygia and was crucified upside down during the reign of Emperor Domitian. Tuesday, May 4: St. Pelagia of Tarsus—Virgin and Martyr St. Pelagia was born to a noble pagan family in Tarsus, Cilicia in the late third century. She was ar- ranged to be married to one of Emperor Diocletian’s son’s, but did not wish to proceed. She met Bishop Clino and was baptized a Christian. When Diocletian’s son approached her about marriage, she informed him that she was a Christian and devoted herself to Christ. The son then killed himself. Pelagia was turned in to authorities by her own mother and was brought before Diocletian who asked her to renounce her faith and marry another one of his sons. She refused and was burned to death.

Wednesday, May 5: Bl. Edmund Ignatius Rice—Confessor Bl. Edmund Rice was born in Wescourt, Ireland on June 1, 1762. He began working at his uncle’s import-export business at age seventeen and later inherited the business when his uncle passed away. Edmund got married and had a daughter, but his wife passed away two years later. He felt a calling to the religious life and contemplated becoming a monk. At the encouragement of the Bishop of Waterford, Edmund sold his business and began oper- ating a school for the poor youth in his city. From this one school sprang up a religious congregation, the Con- gregation of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, or Christian Brothers. Numerous schools for poor youth were opened up in several countries during Edmund’s life. Thursday, May 6: Bl. Anna Rosa Gattorno—Widow Bl. Anna Rosa was born to a wealthy family in Genoa, Italy on October 14, 1831. She married Gerolamo Custo in 1852 and had three children. Her husband passed away in 1958 and Anna began to feel called to the religious life. She took vows of poverty, chastity and obedience and became a Franciscan tertiary. Anna became president of the Pious Union of the New Ursuline Daughters of Holy Mary Immaculate, and revised their rule. At the encouragement of Pope Pius IX she founded the Institute of the Daughters of Saint Anne, Mother of Mary Im- maculate in Piacenza, Italy on December 8, 1866 to care for the sick and poor. By the time of her death approxi- mately 368 houses had been established across multiple countries. Friday, May 7: St. John of Beverly—Bishop St. John was born to a noble family in Harpham, England sometime during the seventh century. As a youth he studied under Archbishop Theodore of Canterbury. Following his education he became a Benedictine monk and resided at of St. Hilda's monastery in Whitby. John was appointed Bishop of Hexham on August 25, 687 and was later named Bishop of York. In 717 he resigned his see and retired to a monastery he had founded, Beverly Abbey. He was known for his preach- ing and miracles. Saturday, May 8: St. Maria Magdalen of Canossa—Virgin St. Maria Magdalen was born to a wealthy family in Verona, Italy on March 1, 1774. Her father, the Marquis of Canossa, passed away when she was just three years old, and her mother left the palace to marry another man. Maria was placed under the care of her uncle. When she was 15 years old she felt called to the religious life. She lived for almost a year as a cloistered Carmelite, but felt a different calling. Maria moved out of the convent and began to invite poor girls into her home. She also worked with the sick in hospitals and opened schools for poor girls. From these charitable efforts arose the Congregation of the Canossian Daughters of Charity. FORMATION SCHEDULE LECTOR SCHEDULE

WEEKEND OF MAY 1-2 May Schedule 5:30 PM Mass 2nd—Confirmation (10:15—11:30 am)  Lector: Kathy Belfiore 16th—Last Class Confirmation (10:15—11:30 am) 7:30 AM Mass

 Lector: Chris Poore FAITH FORMATION FAITH FORMATION 9:00 AM Mass

The Cathedral Faith Formation program is open to all  Lector: Mary Johnston children of registered parishioners of the Cathedral from Kindergarten through eighth grade. Faith For- 11:00 AM Mass  Lector: Pamela D’Costa mation meets Sunday mornings 10:15—11:30 am. For more information, visit the parish website at 12:30 PM Mass www.stpatricks.org/faith-formation-children or con-  Lector: Brett Keeter tact Emily Clary at (704) 334-2283 ext. 413 or via e- mail: [email protected] WEEKEND OF MAY 1-2

5:30 PM Mass FIRST COMMUNION  Lector: Chip Duncan

Children ordinarily receive First Holy Communion in 7:30 AM Mass second grade. The Diocese requires a child partici-  Lector: Bill Rusciolelli pate in one full year of faith formation in a parish or school setting before their First Holy Communion 9:00 AM Mass year. For more information, visit the parish website at  Lector: Karen Cates www.stpatricks.org/first-communion or contact 11:00 AM Mass Emily Clary in the parish office at (704) 334-2283  Lector: Pamela D’Costa ext. 413 or via e-mail: [email protected] 12:30 PM Mass First Holy Communions:  Lector: Tom Sperrazzo May 1st

CONFIRMATION Interested in serving as an altar server or lector? Please contact: ALTAR SERVERS LECTORS Confirmation for children is available to rising 9th grade students who have completed at least two years Deacon Bruck Deacon Medina of religious education. Classes meet twice a month [email protected] [email protected] 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; Adele Baxter; Michele Confirmations: May 2nd Broadfoot ; Bill Butler, son of Joan Barkley; Tom Car- lisle; Elizabeth Chekal; Kristin Darden, Thomas Des- RCIA mond, daughter of Broderick family; † Mark Ferreira; Jimmy Lee Hager; Don Halstead; Phillip Hatcher; Baby The Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is a formation Nolan Henderson; Conrad John; Rosellen Kline; Harry program for adults interested in becoming Catholic or Laughlin; † Pat Loncar; Esther Martin; Michael McRae; Catholics hoping to complete the Sacraments of Ini- † Kevin Moran; Michael Pappas; † Jimmie Patrum; Jean tiation. Classes meet on Wednesday evenings from Perrone; ; Doug Ponischil; Mia Quintero; Josette Roisin; 7—8:30 pm. For more information, visit the parish Jim Scancarelli; † Ethan Scott; † Richard Sorensen; website at www.stpatricks.org/rcia or contact Trent Charlotte Sparks; Richard Stipanovic; † Donna Wingert; Lucas at 704-942-8521 or [email protected] † Bill Youngblood, all servicemen & women.

STEWARDSHIPSTEWARDSHIP OFOF OUROUR BECOME A PARISHIONER TREASURES Church membership is an obligation of discipleship and love TREASURES that derives from being united with Christ. At the Cathedral, active membership is a requirement for the celebration of a marriage or baptism, for one to be eligible to be a Godparent or Conformation sponsor, and for special benefits such as tuition subsidy at a Catholic school. There are certain minimum re- quirements for parish membership called the precepts of the Church. The following are three of those precepts and how we look upon them in relation to parish membership.

ATTENDANCE AT WEEKLY MASS. The first precept of the Church requires the faithful to participate in the Eucharistic celebration when the Christian community gathers together on APRIL 25, 2021 the day commemorating the Resurrection of the Lord (CCC #2042) and on holy days of obligation (CCC #2043). Since the PARISH COLLECTIONS Cathedral’s weekly Mass attendance envelopes are the primary way we determine if parishioners are regularly attending Mass, TOTAL $13,699.23 parishioners must place their envelopes in the collection basket every Sunday regardless of whether one makes a financial con- Weekly Budget $15,833.00 tribution or donates online.

ACTUAL TO BUDGET - $2,133.77 RECEIPT OF THE SACRAMENTS. The third and fourth SECOND COLLECTION precept of the Church state that the faithful must ensure preparation for the Eucharist by the reception of the Sacrament of Capital Improvements $125.00 Penance at least once a year, and the reception of Holy Com- munion at least once a year during the Easter season (CCC Rectory Renovations $345.00 #2042) and to join in fast and abstinence during Lent.

DSA $279.00 SUPPORT OF THE CHURCH. The fifth precept of the Church states that the faithful have the duty of providing for Seminarian Education $20.00 the material needs of the Church, each according to their abili- ties in a regular, identifiable and meaningful way. DIOCESAN COLLECTIONNS HOW TO REGISTER AS A PARISHIONER

DIOCESAN SUPPORT APPEAL To register as a parishioner of the Cathedral, please visit www.stpatricks.org/join or scan the Amount Paid $39,664.04 QR code to the right, and complete the simple Pledge Balance $14,432.96 online form. Alternatively, paper registration 2020 Assessment $99,588.00 forms are located near each of the entrances of the Cathedral. Over (Under) ($45,491.00) Donors 67 ADORATION Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is offered in the Cathedral every Wednesday from 8 am to 6 pm, and on Sundays from 10 to 11 am.

WELCOME IN BAPTISM

Grace Fulvimar Baptism: May 8, 2021 ONLINE GIVING Scan the QR code to the right or visit BANNS OF MARRIAGE www.stpatricks.org/online-giving for more information on how you can Therese Palermo & Ruben Contreras sign-up for online giving today! Wedding: May 8th PPARISHARISH SSTAFFTAFF PPARISHARISH MMINISTRIESINISTRIES

Very Rev. Christopher A. Roux Altar Guild Prayer & Adoration Pastor and Rector [email protected] [email protected]

E-mail: [email protected] Respect Life Ministry Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 428 Altar Servers [email protected] [email protected]

Rev. Ernest Nebangongnjoh Christmas Dinner Scouts Parochial Vicar [email protected] [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 422 Men’s Homeless Shelter Ushers [email protected] [email protected]

Rev. Mr. Paul Bruck, Deacon Young Adult Ministry E-mail: [email protected] Knights of Columbus [email protected] [email protected] Rev. Dr. Brian McNulty, Deacon Lectors For more information or to volun- E-mail: [email protected] teer please contact the ministry- [email protected] above or visit: Rev. Mr. Carlos Medina, Deacon www.stpatricks.org/ministries E-mail: [email protected]

Mrs. Emily Clary, Faith Formation SOCIALOCIAL MEDIAEDIA E-mail: [email protected] S M Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 413 Facebook Twitter @stpatrickcathedral @stpatcathedral Dr. Gianfranco DeLuca, Director of Music E-mail: [email protected] YouTube Instagram stpatricks.org/ Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 425 @stpatrickcathedral youtube Mrs. Mim Hinson, Receptionist E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 410 Parish Web Site: www.stpatricks.org

Mrs. Debra Lemmon, Business Manager E-mail: [email protected] Subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter: Phone: (704) 334-2283 ext. 427

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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