THE MOTHER CHURCH OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF COLUMBUS Since 1878 nourishing by Word and Sacrament all who enter this holy and sacred place. 212 East Broad Street + Columbus, Ohio 43215 + Phone: 614-224-1295 + Fax: 614-241-2534 www.saintjosephcathedral.org + www.cathedralmusic.org The Sixth Sunday of Easter May 17, 2020 MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTION OF POPE FRANCIS: MAY SAINT JOSEPH CATHEDRAL 212 EAST BROAD STREET + COLUMBUS, OHIO 43215 For Deacons PHONE (614) 224-1295 + FAX (614) 241-2534 We pray that deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and WWW.SAINTJOSEPHCATHEDRAL.ORG the poor, may be an invigorating symbol for the entire Church. WWW.CATHEDRALMUSIC.ORG SCHEDULING MASS INTENTIONS CHECK US OUT ON WWW.FACEBOOK.COM One of the greatest acts of charity is to pray for the living and the + Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan dead, and the greatest and most powerful prayer we have is the Bishop of the Diocese of Columbus Mass since the fruits of the Mass are the very fruits of Jesus' + Most Reverend Frederick F. Campbell redemption. Mass stipends (offerings) are $10.00 each; only one Bishop Emeritus of Columbus offering per Mass. All Masses are scheduled by calling the Parish + Most Reverend James A. Griffin Office; intentions will be listed as below Bishop Emeritus of Columbus MASS INTENTIONS PRIESTS AND DEACONS Saturday, May 16 ~ Vigil Mass Very Reverend Robert J. Kitsmiller 5:15 p.m. For Avidi Madeleine Cathedral Rector; Judicial Vicar and Judge, Diocesan Tribunal Sunday, May 17 ~ Sixth Sunday of Easter Reverend Cyrus M. Haddad Acts 8:8-8,14-17; 1Peter 3:15-18; John 14:15-21 Parochial Vicar 8:00 a.m. The Living and Deceased Members of the Cathedral Reverend Adam A. Streitenberger, OFS 10:30 a.m. The Intention of Gregg Ochab Parochial Vicar, Administrator for Sacred Heart Parish; 12:30 p.m. The Intention of the Priest Bishop’s Coordinator for Evangelization 5:15 p.m. The Intention of the Priest Reverend Hilary C. Ike In Residence; Defender of the Bond, Diocesan Tribunal; Monday, May 18 ~ Saint John I Chaplain, Nigerian Catholic Community Acts 16:11-15; John 15:26—16:4a 7:30 a.m. The Intention of the Priest Reverend Michael J. Kelly 12:05 p.m. The Intention of the Priest Pontifical College Josephinum Tuesday, May 19 Reverend Mr. James Gorski Acts 16:22-34; John 16:5-11 Permanent Deacon; [email protected] 7:30 a.m. The Intention of the Priest Reverend Mr. Thomas Johnston 12:05 p.m. The Intention of the Priest Permanent Deacon (Retired); [email protected] Wednesday, May 20 ~ Saint Bernadine of Siena STAFF Acts 17:15,22—18:1; John 16:12-15 Mr. Michael Agriesti 7:30 a.m. Mr. Etoundi Essomba Henri Business Manager; [email protected] 12:05 p.m. The Intention of the Priest 5:15 p.m. The Soul of Gabriel Fernandez Ms. Carol Stollenwerk Administrative Assistant; [email protected] Thursday, May 21 ~ Saint Christopher Magallanes & Companions Ms. Bobbie Meyers Acts 18:1-8; John 16:16-20 PT Administrative Assistant; [email protected] 7:30 a.m. The Intention of the Priest 12:05 p.m. The Intention of the Priest Mr. Jake Neal Director of RCIA and Religious Education; Friday, May 22 ~ Saint Rita of Cascia [email protected] Acts 18:9-18; John 16:20-23 Dr. Richard K. Fitzgerald 7:30 a.m. The intention of the Priest 12:05 p.m. The intention of the Priest Director of Music; [email protected] Saturday, May 23 ~ Vigil Mass Ms. Nicole Simental 5:15 p.m. The Soul of Betty Simon Principal Organist and Assistant Director of Music Ms. Sarah Wilson PLEASE KEEP THESE PARISHIONERS IN YOUR PRAYERS: Tim Acton, Mary Antonelli, Christopher Clark, Mark DelAguaro, Larry Wedding Coordinator; [email protected] Mr. Phil Renico Edwards, Dr. Lianna Goetz, Frank Houchins, Ruth Harper, Chris Maintenance Katanyuta, Anna Katanyuta, Denise Lager, Mary McNellis, Sharon Mr. Devan Kline Merhar, Rose Marie Naseman, Maria Paras, Linda Pauley, Susan Maintenance Bateman Severs, David Simmons, Katie Finneran Slattery, Sandra Valencia, Mark Watkins, Matthew Watkins, and Dora Zweydorff. CATHEDRAL IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ALL INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE HTTPS://WWW.SAINTJOSEPHCATHEDRAL AND ON FACEBOOK AT https://www.facebook.com/Saint-Joseph-Cathedral-Downtown-Columbus-Ohio-223732764335518/ Also, please note that Bishop Brennan will be broadcasting the 12:05 Mass daily from the Cathedral and so the Church will not be able to be used at that time. Also, Fr. Haddad will usually be live- streaming his Latin Mass in the Terce chapel around 11 am each day. This schedule may be subject to change depending on future updates regarding the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic. LOW-GLUTEN* Hosts will be served at All Masses. Worshippers can receive low-gluten Holy Communion from the center aisle (please identify yourself) to the Celebrant. * contains less than 0.01% gluten content & meets the standard set by the Holy See and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. NEW PARISHIONER REGISTRATION Welcome to Saint Joseph Cathedral, the Mother Church of the Diocese of Columbus! We are glad that you are here and invite you to become part of our parish family to be nourished by both Word and Sacrament, and also to become involved in one or more of our parish ministries. To become a registered member you can pick up a form by the main entrance of our historic church, stop by the Sacristy after Mass, visit our web site, or contact us through the parish office. Welcome! THE SACRAMENTS Baptism, Reconciliation/Confession, First Communion, Confirmation, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders. The information will be provided in the bulletin, the first Sunday of the month, about all seven Sacraments available at Saint Joseph Cathedral, including contact information, necessary preparations, and scheduling. OUTREACH TO HELPING THE HOMELESS AND NEEDY IN DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS Twice-Daily Food Distribution at Saint Joseph Cathedral ~ (614) 224-1295 Saint Lawrence Haven, on the grounds of Holy Cross Church ~ Heather Swiger at [email protected] Joint Office for Inner-city Needs (J.O.I.N.) ~ (614) 241-2530 SAINT JOSEPH CATHEDRAL MUSIC PROGRAMS ARE CANCELLED AT THIS TIME OFFICES, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF THE DIOCESE OF COLUMBUS For Diocesan offices, please call (614) 228-2457 during regular business hours, or visit www.columbuscatholic.org. OF NOTE THIS WEEK CONFESSION We are also now hearing confession by appointments. Please call the parish office at 614-224-1295, extension 2 to schedule an appointment. Please leave a message and a phone number and a someone from our staff will return your call to schedule an appointment. Only a first name needs to be given. Confessions will be heard in the portico, off the front entrance to Rectory office. There will be a screen in place so that penitents can go anonymously. Please enter through the gate on west side of the Cathedral from Broad Street and walk to the stairs leading to the Rectory office. A priest will be there to hear your confession. FROM THE RECTOR’S DESK Our readings this Sunday turn from a focus on the risen Jesus to the third person of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit. The Gospel passage from John is taken from Jesus’ Last Supper Discourse. He tells his Apostles that he will send them an advocate whom he calls the Spirit of truth to be with them. The Greek word is parakletos which refers to an advocate who stands with the person before the Court, defending and interceding for them. Jesus promises his disciples that the Holy Spirit will not only be with us but in us. The Holy Spirit is the one who resides in our souls. No one else can do this. Such is the close relationship between us and the Holy Spirit. Jesus tells the disciples that the the Holy Spirit teaches and reminds the disciple of his teaching. The Spirit’s role, however, is more than simply reminding us of the Lord’ commandments but He helps us to have a deeper understanding of Jesus and His teachings. It is the Spirit who reveals Jesus more and more to us, Jesus who is the face of the Father, the incarnation of God. We received the Holy Spirit at our baptism and at confirmation. These sacraments were pivotal events in our life because they oriented us to receive God and the gifts of God. In this relationship, we are led to the truth of who God is and who we are. We are strengthened to follow Jesus and conform our lives to his life. Our task is to be in touch with the Holy Spirit who convicts us of our sins but also reminds us that we are children of God. When we return to the public celebration of Masses at the end of the month, we will celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, the gift of the Holy Spirit to the Church. Let us pray each day for ourselves and all members of the Church that Holy Spirit will renew us in knowing Jesus and conforming our lives to him. I have some good news as well to report to you. The Cathedral is open for visitations Tuesdays and Thursday from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. Entry to and exit from the Cathedral will only be accessible through the middle Broad Street doors. We will close sections of the pews to help keep a 6-foot distance between persons. There will also not be access to the sanctuary areas or the chapel of the Blessed Sacrament due to its close confines.