THE SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD | JANUARY 6, 2019 CATHEDRAL OF SAINT PAUL NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE APOSTLE PAUL 239 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 651.228.1766 | www.cathedralsaintpaul.org Rev. John L. Ubel, Rector Rev. Mark Pavlak (Sundays) Deacons Phil Stewart, Ron Schmitz & Nao Kao Yang ARCHDIOCESE OF SAINT PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS Most Rev. Bernard A. Hebda, Archbishop Most Rev. Andrew H. Cozzens, Auxiliary Bishop PHOTOGRAPHY — The Cathedral welcomes all visitors to Mass today. We encourage those who wish to take photos of this sacred space to do so freely before and after Mass. Once the opening announcement is made, please refrain from taking photos and videos until Mass has concluded. Thank you. OPENING HYMN THE FIRST NOWELL 408 The First Nowell INTROIT (8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.) Ecce advenit Gregorian Missal, Mode II Ecce advénit dominátor Dóminus: et regnum in manu eius, et potéstas, et impérium. Ps. Deus, iudícium tuum regi da: et iustítiam tuam fílio regis. Behold, the Sovereign Lord is coming; kingship, government and power are in his hands. Endow the King with your judgment, O God, and the King’s ℣. son with your righteousness. Cf. Mal 3:1; 1 Chron 29:12; Ps 72:1, 10, 11 GREETING Roman Missal Celebrant: X In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. ℟. Amen. Celebrant: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (or similar greeting) ℟. And with your spirit. PENITENTIAL ACT I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, And striking the breast, all say: through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. KYRIE Missa XVI ℣. ℟. ℣. ℟. COLLECT ℟. Amen. ℣. ℟. THE LITURGY OF THE WORD 786 GLORIA Congregational Mass, John Lee FIRST READING Isaiah 60:1-6 RESPONSORIAL PSALM The Grail, 1963 Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 Richard Proulx ℣. ℟. SECOND READING Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Te Deum, adapt. GOSPEL Matthew 2:1-12 HOMILY PROFESSION OF FAITH MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION Roman Missal I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, All bow while saying: and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, AGNUS DEI Missa XVIII and became man. Cantor: Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccáta mundi: For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered ℟. death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. Third time: Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccáta mundi: He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead ℟. and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, ECCE AGNUS DEI who has spoken through the prophets. Celebrant: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins supper of the Lamb. and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. ℟. UNIVERSAL PRAYER ℟. Lord, hear our prayer. THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR AND GIFTS HYMN GREENSLEEVES HOLY COMMUNION All Catholics who have prepared themselves to receive Holy Communion 411 What Child Is This are invited to come forward. Our brothers and sisters of other faiths are in- vited to approach with arms crossed over the chest to signal their desire to receive a blessing. MOTET (10:00 a. m.) A New Year Carol Benjamin Britten COMMUNIO ORATE, FRATRES Roman Missal Vidimus stellam Gregorian Missal, Mode IV Celebrant: Pray brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours Vídimus stellam eius in Oriénte, et vénimus cum munéribus adoráre Dóminum. We have seen his star in the East, and we have come with our gifts, to wor- may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. ship the Lord. Cf. Mt 2:3 ℟. May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the COMMUNION ANTIPHON We Three Kings of Orient Are good of all his holy Church. 406 KINGS OF ORIENT SANCTUS A Community Mass, Richard Proulx OTET (10:00 a. m.) A Christmas Blessing Philip Stopford M May the Joy of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, the worship of the wisemen and the peace of the Christ child be yours this Christmas. May Christ, who by his incarnation gathered into one all things earthly, all things heavenly, and fill you with joy and peace. And the blessing of God the Father and the Son and the holy Spirit be with you and remain with you always. CONCLUDING HYMN DIX 409 As with Gladness Men of Old COPYRIGHT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The English translation and Chants of The Ro- man Missal © 2010 ICEL Corporation. The following reported under OneLicense 4676: Responsorial Psalm by the Grail, © 1963 music by Richard Proulx 1975; Congregational Mass by John Lee © 1970, 2010 Inc. A Community Mass by Richard Proulx © 1970, 2010 All by GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Page 4 CATHEDRAL HOURS THE NEW KNOW-NOTHINGS: CATHEDRAL CAMPUS CATHOLICS NEED NOT APPLY Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday - Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. So, has it come to this…really? I read a story that made my Offices, Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. blood boil, having to do with the confirmation hearings of a candidate for a spot on the federal judiciary. Brian C. SUNDAY MASS Buescher is an attorney from Omaha, Nebraska who was Anticipatory (Saturday) 5:15 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., Noon, & 5:00 p.m. nominated by President Trump to sit on the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska. Because it is a DAILY MASS federal judgeship, it requires Senate Confirmation. Mind you, Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. & 5:15 p.m. in years past, these votes have typically been nearly unanimous, provided Saturday 8:00 a.m. that the individual is judicially qualified. In the course of his questioning, it SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION became apparent to two U.S. senators that they were dealing with an ex- Monday - Friday 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. tremist who ought to be “outed” for his dangerous views. Their evidence– Saturday 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. well, it was overwhelming. You see, Mr. Buescher belongs to an extremist EUCHARISTIC ADORATION organization– the Knights of Columbus. This is no misprint. His mem- Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. bership in the fraternal organization known for its Tootsie roll sales bene- Wednesday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. fitting the handicapped and Youth free throw contests in countless church ROSARY gymnasiums is apparently quite dangerous. Sundays at 11:15 a.m. in the Cana Chapel and at You see, its support for many Catholic causes has initiatives grave concern 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Weekdays at 4:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin for two U.S. Senators. Why? United States Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Kamala Harris (D-CA) raised the specific issue of the Catholic fra- OFFICE HOURS (RECTORY AT 239 SELBY AVENUE) ternal order’s support of Church teaching in the area of marriage and the Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. sanctity of life. Senator Hirono had the gall–that’s right, the unbridled gall– WELCOME CENTER HOURS to inquire whether the judge would resign his membership in the organiza- Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. tion if confirmed in order “to avoid any appearance of bias.” Hirono’s Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. written question noted: “The Knights of Columbus has taken a number of GUIDED TOURS extreme positions.” The KC’s, an extremist organization? Seriously? Visit Offered Tuesday-Friday at 1:00 p.m. (except on holy days www.judiciary.senate.gov and click the drop-down menu under Judicial and national holidays). Please meet at the Tour Desk in the Nominations to read the questions for yourself. Brace yourself! back of the church. For her part, Senator Harris described the Knights of Columbus as “an all- MUSEUM HOURS male society comprised primarily of Catholic men.” Wow– where to begin Call the Cathedral at 651.228.1766 for hours of operation.