SUNDAY, AUGUST 8, 2021 Pastor: The Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair, Parish Trustees Archbishop of Hartford Pattilynn Conard Mark Socha Rector: The Very Reverend Daniel J. McLearen Parish Council Deacon: Norris Taylor President: James Gentile Email: [email protected] Parish Office: 134 Farmington Avenue Administrative Assistant, Amelia Rivera Knights of Columbus Telephone: 8602498431 Grand Knight: Michael McGarry Fax: 8602495910 Email: [email protected] ************************** Website: hartfordcathedral.org Schedule of Masses Office Hours: MondayMFriday……….9:00 AM 4:00 PM Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:30AM, 11:00 AM Faith Formation Daily Mass: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Coordinator: Gioia Zack Telephone: 8602498431 7:30 AM , 12:10 PM, Saturday, 9:00 AM Email: [email protected] Virtual Masses: Sunday Mass livestreamed on Parish Website Holy Day Masses: As announced Lay Ministry Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00 PM Judith A. Stonger Telephone: 8608052919 Parish Registration Email: [email protected] We extend a warm welcome to our new parishioners. Please introduce yourself after Mass or at the Parish Office. Director of Parish Life Kelsey Meczywor 8602498431, ext. 3316 Devotions: Email: [email protected] Saturday, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Holy Hour: every first Saturday of each month Parish Sacristan Peter Turczanik Follow the Saint Joseph Cathedral on: Email: [email protected] Facebook.com/CathedralofSaintJoseph Instagram: @CathedralofSaintJoseph Music Ministry Director: Dr. Ezequiel Menéndez Follow the Archdiocese of Hartford and Archbishop Blair on: Music Office Manager: Marianne Moline Telephone: 8602498431, ext. 3327 Facebook.com/ArchdioceseofHartford Email: [email protected] Instagram: @ArchdioceseofHartford NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME CALENDAR OF EVENTS Saturday, August 7 Saturday August 7, Pope St. Sixtus II, 9:30 10:30 AM Rosary Prayer Committee St. Cajetan 3:00 3:30 PM Sacrament of Confession 9:00 AM For the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sunday, August 8 requested by Bogumila Kudla. Monday, August 9 4:00 PM Stephen Simcic, requested by Tuesday, August 10 Anna Marie Simcic. 11:00 AM 4:00 PM Malta House of Care Mobile Clinic Sunday August 8, Wednesday, August 11 7:00 7:30 AM Rosary Prayer Committee 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 11:30 AM 12:15 PM Foodshare Mobile Truck 8:30 AM For the health of Angelina Sokolowski, 12:00 4:00 PM Malta House of Care Mobile Clinic requested by her family. Thursday, August 12 11:00 AM In celebration of the 10:00 AM 12:00 Noon Food Pantry distribution 60th wedding anniversary of Friday, August 13 Gilda & Joseph Petretta, 6:30 PM Synod Closing Mass, Oakdale Theatre requested by Gilda & Joseph Petretta. Saturday, August 14 1:00 PM Mass for the Karen Community. 9:30 10:30 AM Rosary Prayer Committee Monday August 9, 1:00 2:30 PM Bible Study Group at the Cathedral St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross 3:00 3:30 PM Sacrament of Confession 7:30 AM No Mass intention Sunday, August 15 12:10 PM Russell Kucia, birthday remembrance, requested by his family. Tuesday August 10, St. Lawrence _________________________________________ 7:30 AM For the people of the parish. July 31 & August 1 12:10 PM Francis S. Mukuka, requested by Offertory Collection: $2,383.20 Gayle & Mark Brick. Mailin donations $305.00 Wednesday August 11, St. Clare Online Giving $788.00 7:30 AM No Mass intention TOTAL $3,476.20 12:10 PM A special intention, requested by Marie Pelletier. _________________ Thursday August 12, St. Jane Frances of Chantal Upcoming Second Collections 7:30 AM No Mass intention Monthly Collection N August 7 & 8 12:10 PM Michael F. Conard, requested by The Assumption of the Virgin Mary his family. August 14 & 15 Friday August 13, Ss. Pontian and Hippolitus 7:30 AM No Mass intention 12:10 PM Our Lady of Fatima, requested by Bogumila Kudla. Saturday August 14, St. Maximilian 9:00 AM Idelisa Aldave, requested by Mirta Aldave. 4:00 PM Stephen Simcic, requested by ________________________________________ Anna Marie Simcic. Sunday August 15, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:30 AM Jessie D’Souza and Charlotte Williams, requested by Patrick D’Souza. The Sanctuary Candle will burn 11:00 AM Sister Antonia Zanin, requested by Rita Weidman. August 8 M August 14 in loving memory of Gerry Pliska, If you wish to schedule a Mass intention for a loved requested by her friends. one, please call the Parish Office. SUNDAY, AUGUST 8, 2021 GOSPEL MEDITATION ENCOURAGE DEEPER SAVE THE DATE UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE 9/11 MASS AT THE CATHEDRAL 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time A Mass will be held on Saturday, September 11 The lens through which we view life makes a differ- at 4:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in ence. It also determines who we choose to learn Hartford, for the intention of those who lost their from and what we allow to shape our thoughts and lives in the events on 9/11 in New York, feelings. For many, life is simply what it appears to Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Penn. be, a given that either through evolution or some The Mass will also be celebrated for the intention other means just came to be. There is no apparent of the safety and wellbeing of all who continue rhyme or reason to things and things can be dissect- to protect the public, including police, firefighters, ed and understood only in terms of what they EMTs, and the military at home and abroad. empirically present. To the person using this lens, a A reception will follow, with the opportunity to tree is a tree and a flower is a flower. Their composi- tion and existence can be understood only to the thank local officers. Additionally, the names of extent that current human knowledge allows. the 9 /11 deceased will be announced, rosaries Through this lens, what gives life purpose and mean- recited, and depictions of the events will be on ing? This lens has an essentially unknown beginning display in the cathedral all day Friday, Septem- and definite end. Once those are accepted, the mid- ber 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday dle becomes some kind of pursuit of happiness, with from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. For more information, values and principles being things that are self visit hartfordcathedral.org or call 8602498431. created and found acceptable. _______________________________________ But there is a Divine lens that also exists and deserves mention. It is found when one stumbles upon faith and begins to see things differently. This lens is of God and reveals a Divine Energy and Life that flows through and in all things. Faith then shows us that all that lives come from this one Source of Love. This is the only true lens that can give human beings the purpose and meaning they desperately need. From this perspective, all of life is much more than what is immediately apparent! It now tells and reveals a story about God generous, creative, and unconditional love! The unfolding of the human story is the unfolding of God’s story. What meaning our lives have when they are viewed CATHEDRAL OF SAINT JOSEPH TOURS as a part of God’s love affair with humanity! The Cathedral of St. Joseph is offering free We are indeed special. guided tours the last Sunday of each month after the 11:00 a.m. Mass. Tours, covering the The lens of our faith asks us to learn from Jesus cathedral’s interior and the newly dedicated Christ. Jesus, as the real Bread of Life, shows us our Cathedral West Lawn, are open to the public. eternal destiny and completes and frames our lives. Please call the rectory at 8602498431 to It is only in allowing ourselves to be taught by Jesus, arrange large group tours and Spanish language that faith, hope, and love take on much greater tours. The Cathedral is located at 140 Farming- importance. All the relationships in our lives are now ton Ave., Hartford. Parking is located behind structured and ordered using God’s primary the Cathedral and can be accessed from commandment of love. Jesus, then, is not just Asylum Avenue, along with a handicapped some man who lived at some point in history. accessible entrance. Jesus is the incarnate Son of God who shows us the way, the truth, and the life. Using this lens changes things up a great deal. Looking at the creation that surrounds you and the special unique people you love, what is God trying to teach you about His love for you and the eternal life He wants you to have? ©LPi FUNERAL MINISTRY Throughout the year, members attend and participate in the funeral liturgy of the deceased parishioners. They represent the parish family in respectful recognition of the passing and offer the support of their prayer to those present. Members also participate in the annual Parish Mass of Remembrance in November. If you would like to become a member, please call the Rectory Office at 8602498431. Remembering Recently Deceased Parishioners: To memorialize a recent passing of a parishioner PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND in any weekly Cathedral Bulletin, please also call 12 Days: January 617, 2022 the Rectory Office. $3,999.00 PER PERSON FROM NEW YORK Visiting: Haifa, Nazareth, Sea of Galilee, Jerusa- __________________________________ lem, Bethlehem hosted by The Archdiocese of FREE DATTCO BUS TRANSPORTATION Hartford Catholic Bible School with Spiritual Need a ride to attend church on Sundays? Directors: Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair, STD The Cathedral of Saint Joseph offers free bus and Most Reverend Juan Miguel Betancourt, transportation to and from our 11:00 AM Sunday SEMV Mass.