March 5, 2017 The Cathedral Courier 4 March 5, 2017 Cathedral of St. Joseph Vol. 6, No. 15

is a sign of the gift of the Holy prayer. There are many lit Rite ... Spirit being given to the new- Awareness ... candles and natural light in Cont’d from Page 1 ly baptized. It is also a sign of Cont’d from Page 2 this chapel of less than 80 Blood, for the first time. the close link between the community united seats. A young lady is in deep What does the white robe mission of Jesus and the out- in Christ. thought staring at the altar. Il Corriere del Duomo symbolize? pouring of the Holy Spirit, I have stood in front of an She did not turn around at Weekly Journal for the Cathedral of St. Joseph The newly baptized are who comes to the recipient old wooden altar in a small the sound of shoes on the dressed in a white garment af- with the Father in Baptism. chapel in Santa Fe, New stone floor. Her conversa- ter baptism to symbolize that What is the role of a god- Mexico. The altar is a heavy tion with God was more im- Rite of Election to be Celebrated at the Cathedral they are washed clean of sin. parent for an adult being looking table made of rough portant. The welcome feel-      March 12, at 3 p.m., baptismal water. Those What does the candle baptized? cut lumber that was planed ing was just as great in this Bishop Michael J. Brans- seeking baptism then re- symbolize? Godparents, also called smooth by hand. Our Lady little Spanish chapel as it is in field will preside over the nounce sin and profess A small candle is lit from sponsors, accompany the of Guadalupe and the depic- our magnificent Cathedral. Rite of Election and Call to their faith after which they the Easter candle and given to candidates through the RCIA tion of the Crucifixion are There are signs of many with Continuing Conversion at are immersed into the bap- the newly baptized as a re- process. They are called to painted on the wall behind questions and conversations our Cathedral church fur- tismal water three times minder to them always to show the candidates good ex- the altar. The kneelers and with God in both. I pray our ther moving catechumens with the clergy pronounc- walk as children of the Light ample of the Christian life, pews show signs of the faith- desire to talk with God and and candidates from ing the words, “I baptize and to be the light of Christ to sustain the candidates in mo- ful use. The cobblestone the welcome feeling we re- throughout the region you in the name of the Fa- the world. ments of hesitancy and anxi- floor has been well traveled. ceive never cease. closer to full communion ther, and of the Son, and of What does the Sacred ety, bear witness, and guide No wax or artificial shine on “Call to me and I will an- with the Church. the Holy Spirit.” In some Chrism symbolize? the candidate’s progress in this floor. The surface worn swer you, and I will tell you Each year on Holy Sat- situations the water may be The Sacred Chrism, or oil, the baptismal life. by countless steps of the great and mighty things urday during the Easter poured over the head of faithful and curious provides which you do not know,” Vigil, thousands of men those seeking baptism a natural shine. You could Jeremiah 33:2-4.  $"#"&"#" &$$   %# and women are received while the clergy pro- easily tell where the faithful into the . nounces the words of Bap- knelt by the worn marks on “Vocatus Atque non % ) " $$ $"# For those of us who don’t tism. the back of the pews. The fin- Vocatus, Deus Aderit” know about the RCIA Pro- After the baptism the  "!**  ')  "# ) ish is discolored by the rest- gram, or have questions newly baptized are dressed ing of folded hands in Alex J. Nagem about it, see below. in white garments and pre- #  ) ' " What is meant by “full sented with a candle light- communion with the help them understand and place on Holy Saturday, the ed from the Paschal Can- Calling all Cookie Craftsmen & Confectionary Champions!   ($ %" "$$$# Church? experience the teachings evening before Easter Sun- dle. They are then con- March 12, 2017 the Cathedral is hosting Coming into full com- and practices of the day. This is the night that firmed by the priest or bish- the Rite of Election at 3:00 pm Fish Frys Continue munion with the Catholic Catholic Church. Some “shall be as bright as day” as op who lays hands on their               preparation may be with proclaimed by an ancient St. Alphonsus Parish in Wheeling from 11am-6pm. Church describes the heads, and invokes the out- you guessed it, we need cookies. So many willing parishioners process for entrance into catechumens preparing for church hymn as we joyful- pouring of the Holy Spirit. Wheeling and St. John Parish Menu consists of: Fish generously gave their time and baking talent last year. We call baptism, but the prepara- ly anticipate Christ’s Resur- in Benwood are combining Sandwiches, French Fries, upon you again. Please bake, or buy, your secret is safe with us, the Catholic Church for He then anoints them with tion for candidates is differ- rection. After the Liturgy of efforts to offer their Fish Fry Macaroni & Cheese, Cab- some cookies and drop off to the Sacristy no later than men and women who are the oil called Sacred Saturday, Feb. 20. As always Thank You. baptized Christians but not ent since they have already the Word, the catechu- Chrism. The Mass contin- beginning all Fridays during bage & Noodles, Cole Slaw, been baptized and com- mens and candidates are Lent. The Fry will be held at Desserts and Refreshments.         Roman Catholics. These ues with the newly bap- mitted to Jesus Christ, and presented to the parish the St. Alphonsus Parish Eat in or take out. To place an       individuals make a profes- tized participating in the many have also been active community, who pray for Hall, 2011 Market Street, order call 304-905-6589. sion of faith but are not general intercessions and baptized again. To prepare members of other Chris- them and join in the Litany in bringing gifts to the altar. for this reception, the peo- tian communities. of the Saints. Next, the At Communion, the newly Most Rev. Michael J. Bransfield, Pastor Dr. Michael Match, Director of Music ple, who are called “candi- What is the Easter Vigil priest blesses the water, baptized receives the Eu- Rev. Monsignor Kevin M. Quirk, J.C.D., Rector ([email protected]) dates,” usually participate on Holy Saturday like? placing the Easter or charist, Christ’s Body and (304) 281-7073 ([email protected]) Mr. Tyler J. Greenwood, Associate Organist in a formation program to The Easter Vigil takes Paschal candle into the See “Rite” on Page 4 Ms. Debora Valorie Fahey, Parish Assistant for ([email protected]) Pastoral Ministries ([email protected]) Mr. Martin Imbroscio, Sacristan Celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph with Us Sister Mary Bowman, SFCC, Pastoral Associate for Mr. Alex Nagem, CPA, CGMA, Comptroller Ministry to the Sick ([email protected]) In honor of St. Joseph, Catholic High School. The the favorites, so we need as great event and offer your patron saint of our Cathe- Society of St. Joseph will be many men as possible to prayers through the Mass Mr. Donald Gruber, Custodian dral and Diocese, please cooking breakfast for din- join us. Ken Staley is in to the patron of our cathe- Sunday Masses: 6:00 p.m. Saturday; 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. join the Cathedral Parish ner for all to enjoy. charge of the even this year dral and our diocese! We Weekday Mass: 12:05 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9:00 a.m. Saturday. Monday, March 20 at 6 MEN, WE NEED YOUR so please let him know if ask that attedees bring in at p.m. for Mass and the re- HELP!!!!!! Let’s get the band you are able to help. His least one non-perishable Sacrament of Reconciliation: 11:15-11:50 a.m. Friday; 5-5:45 p.m. Saturday. turn of the St. Joseph’s back together and prepare Phone number is (304) food item to be donated to Sacrament of the Sick and Communion to Homebound: Call the parish office anytime to make Table Dinner in the Great breakfast for dinner for our 639-7795. the Catholic Charities arrangements. Hall of Wheeling Central friends. We’ll be making all Please join us for this Neighborhood Center. 2 The Cathedral Courier March 5, 2017 March 5, 2017 The Cathedral Courier 3 Why Go to Mass? Christian Mass Intentions and Readings me saying a prayer for us all mind of your writer. I am sur- tion to see what waits has not Sunday—March 5th—FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 5:00p Confessions Awareness and for himself? prised by the many thoughts been made. The present, Station Church of : Saint John Lateran 6:00p Mass for the Parishioners Why do we come and sit, and questions as I stand here. well, it’s here. For now it is a Sat 6:00p Mass for Jack Scott RDGS: Dt 26:16-19 Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8 Mt 5:43-48 By Alex J. Nagem kneel and walk the isles of a Is this what God had intend- time of reflection in a place 8:00a Mass for John Sheets Sunday—March 12th—SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT It started out to be a typ- church through the day? ed? Is this His way of telling of comfort where there is al- 9:15a 1st Communion, Cathedral Offices Station Church of Rome: Santa Maria in Domenica alla ical Monday morning when There is a feeling of comfort me I am of the company of ways a feeling of welcome. As RCIA, Rectory Navicella I parked my car in the in many churches of which I many who have stood here for the number of times 10:30a Mass for the Parishioners 8:00a Mass for Sophie Chancery lot. I was thinking have pulled open their before me? There is a feeling someone has stood in this RDGS: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Ps 51:3-6, 12-13, 17 9:15a 1st Communion, Cathedral Offices of the projects that needed doors. It is a feeling of wel- that draws us to this altar to same spot with the same Rom 5:12-19 Mt 4:1-11 finished this week. I also come, but also guilt. Guilt stare at the eyes of Jesus as he questions, it has become one RCIA, Rectory wondered what others may that this time is not repeated looks down upon us. We are more. What draws us to a Monday—March 6th 9:15-10:15a Confession come my way that would be more frequent. But I say all welcome in His eyes. To- church and the Sacraments, Station Church of Rome: San Pietro in Vincoli 10:30a Mass for Leonard Romanek interfering with my plans for prayers as I drive and walk, at day is not a Day of Judgment even if the Sacrament is only 12:05p Mass for Mike Driscoll 3:00p Rite of Election the week. Then the feeling home and at work. Do I need or admission of guilt. It is not one of Reconciliation? If we RDGS: Lv 19:1-2, 11-18 Ps 19:8-10, 15 Mt 25:31-46 RDGS: Gn 12:1-4a Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22 came over me of something I to be in a church for this wel- a day of asking for help, but are familiar with God, we Tuesday—March 7th—Saints Perpetua and Felicity, 2Tm 1:8b-10 Mt 17:1-9 needed to do. You know the come feeling to exist? I be- it is a day of asking why. Was want to be where he resides, feeling when you are driving lieve Jesus is in the Eucharist, this a day of Jesus welcoming right? But doesn’t God reside Martyrs to an intersection. You resting in the Tabernacle. He me, or was he asking to be in all of us? Is this why we feel Station Church of Rome: Sant Anastasia al Palatino Lent and Holy Week planned to turn right but a is waiting for our participa- welcomed? Was he asking safe in a community of our 12:05p Mass for Schaffner Family feeling comes over you that tion in the Eucharistic Cele- me to stop reliving the past peers that have the same RDGS: Is 55:10-11 Ps 34:4-7, 16-19 Mt 6:7-15 Perpetua, a noble lady, and Felicity, her slave, died at Schedule you should turn left instead. bration to provide nourish- and worrying about the fu- goals and beliefs, who are All Fridays during Lent Carthage in 203 under Septimus Serverus; both men- Did you have a premonition ment for our Christian jour- ture? The past cannot be willing to help others with 6:00p Stations of the Cross or is it the result of an over ac- ney. Is this why I am here? changed and should be left prayer and an open hand? tioned in the Roman Canon. tive mind? Instead of walk- There is no Mass to attend at to its grave. The future comes For me, this describes a Wednesday—March 8th—Saint John of God, Religious Feast of Saint Joseph—March 20 ing to the Chancery I had the this time of the morning. But quickly. The decision to turn See “Awareness” Station Church of Rome: Saint Mary Major 12:05a Mass urge to stop in the Cathedral I am here none the less. Was left or right at the intersec- on Page 4 12:05p Mass for Mary Drosieko 6:00p Mass first. The lights were on there a feeling of guilt that St. Joseph’s Dinner after Mass throughout the Cathedral had surfaced? We all have RDGS: Jon 3:1-10 Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19 Volunteers Needed! Lk 11:29-32 which eliminated the many guilt. That is a part of being Palm Sunday—April 9 John of God, died 1550 in Granada; shepherd, soldier, shadows that live in the dim Catholic, right? I wondered If you would like to assist with the Rite of Election 10:30 a.m. Palm Sunday Procession and entrepreneur before his conversion at age 42; laid light. I stood in front of the why my thoughts were in Luncheon, and we need all the help we can get, please foundation for the Order of Hospitallers today number- pews and stared at the depic- the direction of the open meet on the first floor of Central Catholic High School in Monday of Holy Week—April 10 tion of Jesus in Heaven paint- Cathedral this morning. I al- the main hallway at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 12. Some- ing about 1,200 religious; patron of hospitals and the 12:05 p.m. Mass ed above the altar. A silent so thought of the many souls one will be there to provide directions. sick, of nurses and booksellers. prayer surfaced from the that have been in the Cathe- Thank you for your wonderful ministry of service. Thursday—March 9th—Saint Frances of Rome, Tuesday of Holy Week—April 11 depths of my cluttered mind. dral before me. How many Religious 12:05 p.m. Mass I wondered where the words thousands have knelt in Station Church of Rome: San Lorenzo in Panisperna 4:00 p.m. Chrism Mass originated. It was if the words these pews? Were they giv- St at ions 12:05p Mass for Mary Lavern Monnes were trapped in my mind ing thanks, or asking forgive- Wednesday of Holy Week—April 12 RDGS: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25 Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8 and finally set free. But when ness directly to God because of t he Cross 12:05 p.m. Mass the words stopped flowing they couldn’t confess their Mt 7:7-12 into a prayer, I felt better for sins to a priest? How many Fridays during 6:30p Choir Rehearsal Holy Thursday—April 13 a Monday. I stood in front of questions have been asked in Frances died 1440; noblewoman, wife, and mother; 6:30 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper the altar steps where I have front of this painting of Je- Lent founded a community of Benedictine women oblates received the Body and Blood sus? How many answers re- committed to serving the poorest of poor; patroness of Good Friday—April 14 of Jesus in the Eucharist ceived have been followed or At 6:00 pm widows and motorists. 12:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross many times and stared at the misunderstood? How many in t he Cat hedral Friday—March 10th 3:00 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion eyes of Jesus in the painting. Baptisms and Profession of Station Church of Rome: Santi Apostoli How many times have con- Faith been repeated among Holy Saturday—April 15 11:15a Confession fused believers stared at these these walls? How many have 9:00 a.m. Decorating Cathedral for Easter eyes? How many prayers, attended The Last Supper as 12:05p Mass for Jean Huff 8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil cries for help, for forgiveness, memorialized during each Women’s Faith Sharing Group RDGS: Ez 18:21-28 Ps 130:1-8 Mt 5:20-26 and thanksgiving have been Mass? We are a community 6:00p Stations of the Cross Easter Sunday of the Ressurection of the Lord— The March gathering for the Women's Faith Sharing said in front of this altar? in Christ when we attend April 16 Group is scheduled for Friday, March 10, 1:00 pm in the Saturday—March 11th Would I be the only person Mass. We all face Jesus in 8:00 a.m. Mass parish office following noon liturgy and Chaplet of The Station Church of Rome: ’s Basilica this morning standing here? humble manner and stance, 10:30 a.m. Mass Divine Mercy. Lenten reflection: Ongoing Conversion 9:00a Mass for Mary Ann Gala Was Msgr. Kevin here before or at least we should in the Easter Egg Hunt following Mass (Any questions or info call Diane (304) 233-8574 Rosary