September 26, 2021 The Cathedral of Saint 200 West Harrison Street, Belleville, Illinois Phone: 618.234.1166 www.cathedralbelle.org Email: [email protected] “Whoever receives one child such as this in My name, receives Me.” 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 26, 2021 You enter this Cathedral ... not as a stranger, but as a guest of Come, then, with joy in your heart and thanks on your Be grateful for the strong and faithful ones who built this place of worship, and to who have beautified and hallowed it by their prayer and Offer your prayers and thanks here ... adore Real Presence ... honor the Rejoice in the power of the Holy Spirit, that Lord's blessing may rest on on both your coming in and your going September 26, 2021 THE CATHEDRAL OF SAINT PETER 200 West Harrison Street • Belleville, Illinois 62220-2090 • 618.234.1166 www.cathedralbelle.org • [email protected] His Excellency, The Most Reverend Michael G. McGovern, Bishop of Belleville MINISTRY TO THE SICK SUNDAY MASSES Parish priests, deacons and ministers of care visit those who are homebound, nursing home residents & hospital patients. If you or someone you know would 4:00 P.M. Vigil Mass (Saturday) like a visit from a minister of care, becomes a nursing home resident or is 8:00 A.M. 10:30 A.M. & 5:00 P.M. admi to a hospital other than St. Elizabeth’s or Memorial, please contact the rectory. PARISH OFFICE HOURS Weekdays: 6:45 A.M. Mon. through Fri. The parish office business hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 p.m. Please conduct all business at that time. IE: Marriage, Mass Holydays: 6:30 A.M. & 12:10 P.M. requests, appointments, etc. There is an evening receptionist to answer the phones and door; however, scheduling will not take place outside business hours. Thank you for your cooperation. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION BULLETIN NOTICES Mon. through Fri.: 7:15 A.M. All notices to be published in the bulletin MUST be e to the Rectory Saturday: 3:00 P.M. until 3:45 P.M. by NOON on Tuesdays of the week you wish them to appear. Please submit via e-mail to: [email protected]. SACRAMENTS OF BAPTISM AND MARRIAGE WORSHIP The Rite of Baptism for children is celebrated after Saturday Vigil Masses or Lectors Monsignor John T. Myler Sunday Morning Masses. Marriage preparation requires at least 4 - 6 months. Extraordinary Ministers Sr. Theresa Markus Advance planning is needed for both sacraments, contact the Rectory at Liturgy Commi ee Monsignor John T. Myler 234.1166. We look forward to celebrating these great Sacraments with you on Ministers of Hospitality Sr. Theresa Markus this special day! Deacon Wayne Weiler MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA Servers Monsignor John T. Myler Tuesdays after 6:45 A.M. Mass. Contemporary Choir Paul Lindauer Ushers Sr. Theresa Markus PARISH STAFF DIRECTORY OUTREACH Knights of Columbus Rob Stock Rev. Monsignor John T. Myler Rector Ministers of Care Susan Wiegers Deacon David Fields Permanent Deacon Ministry to the Bereaved Call Rectory Deacon Wayne Weiler Permanent Deacon Pro-Life Doug Lugge Sister Theresa Markus, SSND Director of Religious Rosary Makers Guild Marilyn Neumeyer Sacred Heart Prayer Chain Jennifer Schaefer NOTRE DAME ACADEMY 233.6414 St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry Stephanie Norgard/Gary Calhoun Mrs. Linda Hobbs Principal St. Vin c ent De P Society Ron Lassman Wednesday Work Crew John McCoy PARISH OFFICE 234.1166 Welcoming Comm ee Margie Schwartz Mrs. Josie Weiler Business Manager FORMATION Mrs. Diane Walsh Green Mount Catholic Cemetery Academy Linda Hobbs Parishes’ School of Religion Srs. Theresa Markus & Carol Markus PARISH MAINTENANCE AND GROUNDS Director Call Academy Athletic Commi ee Call Academy Office Wednesday Work Crew Boy Terry Grime Cub Scouts Nicki Jensen PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL Notre Dame Academy Parents’ Club Nicki Jensen Mr. John Schaberg Trustee Cursillo Bob & Susan McCormack Dr. Thomas Feder Trustee Girl Scouts Rita Schaefer Mr. Steve Harter and Mr. John McCoy Trustees Emeritus New Evangelizers Monsignor John T. Myler Little Flowers Girls’ Club Call Rectory LITURGICAL MUSIC Pre-Cana Call Rectory Mr. Richard Thompson Organist/Choirmaster SERRA Club Mel Lucash Secular Fra cisc M Ellen Herrmann Youth Ministry Michele Storment GREEN MOUNT CEMETERY 234-4858 Ms. Nancy Lowe Cemetery Sexton SEXUAL ABUSE HOTLINE: Anyone wishing to report an allegation of sexual misconduct by a priest or other diocesan personnel please call the hotline: 800-640-3044. Catholic Websites: Cathedral of Saint Peter: cathedralbelle.org Notre Dame Academy: notredamebelleville.org The Vatican: vatican.va Diocese of Belleville: diobelle.org United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: usccb.org September 26, 2021 My dear parishioners, +++++ Next Sunday, October 3, Bishop McGovern will celebrate the 5:00 PM Sunday Mass — to begin October, which is Respect Life Month. That Sunday evening Mass will include a “blessing for expectant mothers.” If you or someone you know is expecting a child, please spread the word about this 5 PM Mass next Sunday, October 3. +++++ The work continued this past week on the repair and restoration of our great Cathedral pipe organ. New and renovated parts were lifted up into the choir loft. We are looking forward to the pipe organ’s completion in November. +++++ Wilton Cardinal Gregory will make a Pastoral Visit to the Diocese - and to the Cathedral - on Saturday, October 23 for the 4:00 PM Vigil Mass. Tickets will be necessary for this Mass on Sat 10/23. More information next week. In Christ, Monsignor Myler September 26, 2021 Our Cathedral worship - especially the holy Mass - is directed to the Father, WORSHIP through the Son, in the unity of the Holy Spirit. Mass Intentions Saturday, September 25: Vigil Mass 4:00 pm Clara Bozsa Hazel Weiler Rottler Sunday, September 26: 26th Sun. in Ordinary Time 8:00 am Joseph & Anna Hasenstab Alfred & Mary Schilling 10:30 am Conrad & Mary Clara Wasser Living & Deceased of Cathedral Parish 5:00 pm Katherine Ketten MASS TO BEGIN OCTOBER, Mildred & Charles Grant RESPECT LIFE MONTH Monday, September 27: St. Vincent de Paul 6:45 am Michael Konradt Sunday Oct 3 at 5:00 PM Tuesday, September 28: St. Wenceslaus, at the Cathedral St. Lawrence Ruiz 6:45 am Bertha Stauder Bishop McGovern, celebrant Wednesday, September 29: Sts. Michael, Gabriel will include a blessing for and Raphael expectant mothers 6:45 am Bonnie Martinich Thursday, September 30: St. Jerome 6:45 am Joyce Lehr Liturgical Ministries October 2-3 Friday, October 1: St. Therese 4:00 PM 8:00 AM 10:30 AM 5:00 PM 6:45 am Teresa Adler Servers 8:15 am Agnes Guetterman Saturday, October 2: Vigil Mass 4:00 pm Clarence Rapp EMHC Deacon Deacon Deacon Deacon Martin & Pauline Semrau B McCormack C Baldwin D Schaefer S Szewczyk Jama Hall & Vicki Keller Christianne S McCormack L Kania J Schaberg Sunday, October 3: 27th Sun. in Ordinary Time Brennemann 8:00 am Charles Strube Elmer Reifschneider Family 10:30 am Lang & Prindable Families Hosp Joan Renner Lector B Barbieri R Bushway D Lugge L Lindauer 5:00 pm George & Edna Wainwright Offertory Living & Deceased of Cathedral Parish Rosary Chalice September 26, 2021 For believers, faith formation is life-long - children, teens, young FAITH FORMATION adults, singles, married, families, seniors - everyone at Cathedral. Notre Dame Academy (NDA) Parishes’ School of Religion (PSR) at Cathedral Campus at St. Augustine Campus This week is testing week. Our students take PSR began last week. We were so happy to see all the Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS). All 2nd the children “in person” this year. They all wore their through 8th graders take the test. masksand were comfortable since they are required to wear them in public school. Our testing committee has been working We have 14 teachers in the program. (See list in hard to get the students excited about the this bulletin.) We are grateful for their dedication. test. They provide snacks and fun activities We are also grateful to our Administrative Assistant, for the students for this week. After Connie Woods, who spends many hours in helping this week our daily schedules get us with the program. There is a lot to prepare ahead of time back to normal. and she is there to make sure it happens. Reminder: We do have a new PSR phone: 722.2366. Mrs. Linda Hobbs, Principal Sister Theresa Markus, S.S.N.D. Sister Carol Markus, S.S.N.D. Co-coordinators of the Parishes’ School of Religion Cathedral parishioners are all called to look beyond our own needs - OUTREACH to our neighborhoods, our city, our diocese - and to all the world. Your Sunday Contributions Updated Phone Directory If you are able, the Parish would be grateful if you continue your support. Your contributions may be made by any of the following: We are preparing to submit our updated parish phone • Drop off your envelope during Mass or in the mail slot at directory. By the end of September, please call the front door of the Rectory. 234.1166 or email [email protected] • Mail your contribution to: Cathedral of St. Peter, 200 W. any updated address/phone information. Harrison St., Belleville, IL 62220 • Give online: To set up an online account, go to St. Andrew Dinner https://www.osvhub.com/cathedralbelle/funds — register and set up your preferences. This is a secure site used by thousands of parishes throughout the USA. Bishop McGovern and the Vocations Office staff • Send a “check” directly from your bank or credit union. cordially invite young men of high school or college Contact your bank, either by phone or online, for your con- age to attend the next St.