Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 4, 2016
“Let your face shine upon your servant; and teach me your laws”
- Ps. 119:135
Sept. 3, First Saturday, St. Gregory the Great,
Pope and Doctor of the Church
12:05 Deceased friends in the United States
5:15
Essie Mae Rubin
Sept. 4, Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00
Pro Populo - For the People of the Parish
9:30
Agnes Mc Morris
11:00 Luigi Ranalli and Family
12:30 Tomasa Lazaro
6:30 Pro Populo - For the People
Sept. 5, Monday, Weekday
St. Teresa of Calcutta, Religious
9:00
Dr. John J. Leahy
Sept. 6, Tuesday, Weekday
7:15
Margaret Collins
12:05 Elizabeth Masi
Sept. 7, Wednesday, Weekday
7:15
Josephine Campellone
12:05 Mary Harvey
Sept. 8, Thursday,
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
7:15
Barbara Yuengling
12:05 Joseph Flaherty
Sept. 9, First Friday, St. Peter Claver, Priest
7:15
Dr. Gerrit Ludwig
12:05 Charles Madeksiak
Sept. 10, First Saturday, Weekday, BVM
12:05 James J. Marquardt
5:15
Angela Pachioli
Sept. 11, Twenty-Forth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00
Pro Populo - For the People of the Parish
9:30
Arthur Quici
11:00 Jackie Egan
12:30 Simonita Echavarria
6:30 Pro Populo - For the People
Dear Parishioners,
Monday, September 5, 2016 is Labor Day. Mass will be
celebrated in the Cathedral Chapel at 9:00 AM. Following Mass,
everyone is invited to the Queen of Apostles Garden directly behind the Basilica to pray the Holy Rosary. The Basilica and the
Parish Office are closed on Labor Day. Monday is also the Memorial of our new Saint, Saint Teresa of Calcutta. Let us ask
Saint Teresa to help us to know our greatest work is what we do
for the Lord and others.
Archbishop Charles Chaput invites all parishes and communities throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to observe
the Memorial of Saint Peter Claver, this September 9, 2016, as a
Day of Prayer for Peace in Our Communities. This initiative of
the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops responds to the
pressing need for civil dialogue with regard to race relations, restorative justice, mental health, economic opportunity and gun
violence. Prayer is a first step in this dialogue. If possible, participate in Holy Mass this Friday for the intention of peace in our
communities. Join this intention to your personal prayers. Also,
consider observing a voluntary day of fasting and abstinence for
this most important intention. Saint Peter Claver, pray for us!
Next Sunday, September 11, 2016, Archbishop Charles
Chaput will be the celebrant and homilist at the 11:00 AM Solemn Mass in the Basilica. This is the occasion for the men and
women Religious Jubilarians in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
to come together and give thanks on special anniversaries of their
consecrated lives. Everyone is welcome to this Mass and also
asked to pray for the Jubilarians. This annual celebration is a reminder to all of us of the gift of Religious Life in the Church and
to promote this vocation whenever possible. The seats for the
Jubilarians for this Mass will be reserved toward the front of the
Basilica. The Cathedral Parish Choir will sing this Mass and so
resume singing each Sunday.
As a parish community, we are reaching out to all of our
students in elementary and high school and to their families with
a new enthusiasm. Please see the information in the Parish Bulletin for these students and their families to participate as a group
in the Anticipated Mass on Saturday, September 17, 2016 in the
Basilica. At this time, the students will receive a special blessing
for the beginning of the new school year. Let us keep our students in our prayers during these first days of school.
The second collection at Mass next Sunday will be directed to the national collection for the Black and Indian Missions. Thank you so very much for all of your goodness and generosity to the Cathedral Parish in so many ways and to the Catholic Charities Appeal.
God bless you,
Father Dennis Gill
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HOLY DOOR OF MERCY / LA PUERTA SANTA
The Holy Door in the Cathedral
Basilica is Open / Está abierta
Weekdays/Lu-Vi 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturdays/Sa 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sundays/Do 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
To learn more, visit / para mayor información visite:
cathedralphila.org/mercy/ & archphila.org/mercy/liturgy
HOSPICE SUNDAY
NEXT WEEKEND
Please remember to bring
your food donations for
St. John’s Hospice. Please br ing all items to Mass and
leave them in the Sacristy. Your recent donations were
very much appreciated.
Thank you for your continued generosity,
God bless you.
The Sanctuary Lamp Candle burns
this week in the Cathedral Basilica
For: Jay N. Baker
From: Nicholas & Louise Pascale
The Sanctuary Lamp Candle burns
this week in the Cathedral Chapel
For: Carrie Lyons
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Donations are accepted for intentions for the Sanctuary
Lamp in the Basilica and the Cathedral Chapel. This candle
burns perpetually as a reminder that Jesus is truly and really
present in the tabernacle. If you wish to make the suggested donation of fifteen dollars for an intention for a Sanctuary Lamp, you may contact the Parish Office directly or
place your intention and offering in the collection basket.
Readings for Mass for this Week
Please see the website of the United States Conference
of Catholic Bishops. usccb.org/bible/readings
Las lecturas de la semana están disponibles
en el enlace de arriba
PARISH FINANCIAL SUPPORT
AUGUSTINE’S BROTHERS
Augustine’s Brothers is a suppor t accountability
group for men who struggle with pornography as well
as other excessive sexual behaviors. Many men try to
break themselves of this habit/addiction alone and fail
time after time. This is something that cannot be done
alone. The chains of bad habits and addiction are heavy
but with God’s grace and the support of other men who
understand the struggle, you can break the chains!
YOU ARE NOT ALONE. You can find the freedom
and peace to become the man God created you to be.
Augustine’s Brothers meets weekly in the Neumann
Room on Tuesday nights at 7:00 PM. All inquiries are
kept in strict confidentiality and one’s wish to remain
anonymous is highly respected. There is no need for
registration, just come and join us.
For information visit: AugustinesBrothers.org or call
800-348-0758.
The Financial Support of the Cathedral Parish is the duty
of our parishioners. Here at the Cathedral Parish we are greatly supported as well by our many visitors.
The Offertory Collection for Sunday, 8/28/16 was
$10,036. This generosity demonstrates the support, interest
and encouragement of so many for the ministry and service of
the Cathedral Parish to carry out the work of the Gospel.
Thank you very much for your generous financial support.
From September 28th through November 5th,
local churches will sign up parishioners for a peaceful prayer
vigil, Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 5 PM at Planned
Parenthood, 12th & Locust Streets in Philadelphia.
Please call the Parish Office to register for our Parish
vigil which will take place on
Por favor llame a la oficina parroquial para inscribirse a la
vigilia pacifica por la protección a la vida que se llevará a
cabo en Oct. 27 al frente de Planned Parenthood 12 y Locust
en Filadelfia. Ora por los niños no nacidos!
Please remember these parishioners and friends of the Cathedral Parish in your prayers/ Ora por los enfermos:
Nick Capozio, Nancy Cantwell, Fred Hankinson, Renee Kenny, Thomas J. Kenny, Stacey Smit, Joan Ozga, Anadelia
Cacique, Alis de Pachecho, JoAnn Stein, Francis Pham, Ita Creavin, William Spiro, Scott Towers, James Duffin,
Daniel Moyer Sr., Andrew Marconi, James Pinto, James Ross, Pearl Hammond, Loretta Braccili, Dorothy
Tomassini, Pam Buccelli, Barbara Denny, Charlotte McLaughlin, Amberlyn Boland, Wendy Cornel, Michelle, Oscar
Rodriguez, Enrique Rodriguez, Linda Watson, Randy Burbage, Rosa Maria Santos, Amy Fife, Theodore Barry, M.D.,
Marissa Kostrzewa, David Kaplan, Marilyn Mullen, Kathleen Aponik, April DeMatto, Paula Cohen, Janice Holshin, Lauri
Mitchell, Maryann Healy, Darren Gardner, Barbara Elaine, Nicholas Tiziano, Christopher Browne, and those in nursing
homes or hospitals and all the sick.. Please call the Parish Office with the name of anyone who is sick, to be included in our
prayer list. Por favor llamar a la oficina parroquial para añadir a la lista los nombres de personas que estén enfermas.
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What’s Happening at the Parish
Outside the Liturgical Schedule
Sept. 5 The Cathedral Basilica & Parish Office will be
closed & the Chapel will close after 9:00am Mass.
Following Mass, everyone is invited to the Queen
of Apostles Garden directly behind the Basilica to
pray the Holy Rosary.
Sept. 6 Augustine’s Brothers
Prayer and Support group for Men,
Neumann Room, 7:00 PM
Sept. 7 Charismatic Prayer Group
Neumann Room, 6:00 PM
VIVIENDO LA CORRESPONSABILIDAD
Un cambio de corazón
¿Por qué dice Jesús que debemos preferirlo a él por encima
de madre, padre, cónyuge e hijos para poder ser sus discípulos?
Jesús sabe que, como seres humanos, a menudo nos aferramos
a relaciones y posesiones, y quiere advertirnos que será casi
imposible ser sus discípulos si esas cosas llegan a ocupar el
lugar que debería tener Dios en nuestro corazón. Piensa en
estos ejemplos: la mujer que pone toda su atención en sus hijos
e ignora al esposo; el hombre que se pasa todas las tardes y
fines de semana bebiendo; la persona que lo acapara todo como para compensar la pérdida o carencia de relaciones. Tales
desplazamientos, si se llegan a convertir en hábitos, pueden
alejar a las personas de Dios. Ir a Misa regularmente, orar con
frecuencia y guardar los mandamientos son hábitos excelentes;
pero no nos acercan a Dios, a no ser que Dios pase a ocupar de
nuevo el primer lugar en nuestro corazón. Ésa es la verdadera
conversión, que muchas veces podría realizarse drásticamente,
pero por lo regular suele darse en el esfuerzo diario de reorganizar nuestra vida.
La Corresponsabilidad
Vivida Ahora
Haz un espacio en tu casa y pon un crucifijo, una estatua o
cuadro de la Virgen María y de algunos santos. Añade además
fotos de personas que son especiales para ti. Reza en ese lugar
diariamente.
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RETIRO ESPIRITUAL CATOLICO
Spirituality Center, 1140 King Rd. Immaculata, PA 19345
Del 16 al 18 de septiembre, 6:00 PM
“Fuiste creado para
amar y ser amado”
No te lo puedes perder,
no olvides invitar a tus
amigos, familiares y vecinos
PUNTO DE ENCUENTRO:
IGLESIA SAN JOSE
404 Charles St. Coatesville
PA 19320 - 6:00 PM
LAZOS DE AMOR
MARIANO
Totus Tuus
VENID A MI TODOS LOS QUE ESTAN FATIGADOS
Y SOBRECARGADOS Y OS DARE DESCANSO (MT.11:28)
PARA MAS INFORMES:
484-356-7994 / 610-812-7822 / 484-467-8351
WWW.LAZOSDEAMORMARIANO.NET
Conferencia para Mujeres Católicas. Madre de la Misericordia, haz nuestros corazones como el tuyo. Sábado 29 de
Octubre del 2016, 8:30 AM a 4:00 PM. Santuar io de Nuestra Señora de Czestochowa - 654 Ferry Rd, Doylestown, PA
Profundice en su fe • Experimente la tierna misericordia de
Dios a través de la Misa, Confesión, Adoración y servicios de
oración de la Divina Misericordia • Encuentre descanso y renovación • Visite las exhibiciones • Reciba la indulgencia
plenaria del Año Jubilar de la Misericordia al entrar por la
puerta del Santuario. Conferencista: Lucia Luzaondo, J.D, Arquidiócesis de San Antonio, Ministerio de Renovación Familiar. Celebrante principal de la Santa Misa:
Arzobispo Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.
Hay becas disponibles, contacte a [email protected] ó
215-667-2820. Para mayor información y para registrarse
visite CatholicWomensConference.org/espanol
Regístrese pronto, los cupos se están agotando!
Queridos Feligreses,
El lunes 5 de Septiembre, 2016 es el día del trabajo. La
Misa será celebrada en la Capilla a las 9:00 AM; después de la
Misa todos están invitados a rezar el Santo Rosario en el jardín
de la Reina de los Apóstoles el cual está ubicado detrás de la
Basílica. La Basílica y la oficina parroquial estarán cerradas
ese día y la Capilla será cerrada después de la Misa. El lunes
también será el día de conmemoración de nuestra nueva santa, Santa Teresa de Calcuta. Pidámosle a Santa Teresa que
nos ayude a saber que nuestro mejor trabajo es el que hacemos por el Señor y por los demás.
El Arzobispo Charles Chaput ha invitado a todas las parroquias y comunidades de la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia a
observar la conmemoración de San Pedro Claver este 9 de
Septiembre como día de oración por la paz en nuestras comunidades. En lo posible por favor acuda a la Santa Misa este
viernes, ore y ofrezca un día de ayuno y abstinencia por esta
importante causa. San Pedro Claver, ruega por nosotros!
El próximo 11 de Septiembre el Arzobispo Chaput celebrará la Misa solemne en la Basílica a las 11:00 AM. Esta es la
ocasión para que los hombres y mujeres Religiosos de la arquidiócesis de Filadelfia se reúnan en acción de gracias por
los aniversarios de su vida consagrada. Todos están invitados
a participar en la Misa y pedimos que oren por los Religiosos.
Esta celebración anual nos recuerda que la vida Religiosa en la
Iglesia es un gran regalo y, siempre que sea posible, su debemos promover esta vocación. Habrá espacios reservados al
frente para aquellos Religiosos que estén celebrando un aniversario. El coro de la parroquia cantara en esta Misa y continuara
cantado cada domingo después del breve descanso que tuvo
durante el verano.
Les pedimos a todos los estudiantes de primaria y secundaria y a sus familias que miren la información en este boletín
respecto a la Misa del 17 de septiembre en la Basílica en la
cual los estudiantes recibirán una bendición especial por el
comienzo de este nuevo año escolar.
La segunda colecta de la Misa el próximo domingo será
dirigida a la colecta nacional para las misiones de Negros e
Indígenas. Muchísimas gracias por su bondad y generosidad
con la parroquia de la Catedral y con la Campaña Anual para
las Caridades Católicas. Dios los bendiga,
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Padre Dennis Gill
THE NEXT CATECHETICAL SESSION FOR
ADULTS WILL BEGIN ON
September 15, 7:00 PM
Meeting in the Neumann Room
Upcoming Events for the Young Adults
at the Cathedral Parish
Catechetical topic for Session 1:
Friday Evening Bible Study: We ar e adjusting Bible
Study back to EVERY OTHER Friday evening from 7:008:30pm in the Neumann Room (r oom entr ance is fr om
the outside on the backside of the church). Our group gathers to reflect on the readings and the Psalm for the upcoming Sunday. We look forward to having you join us. Our
next Bible Study will take place on September 16.
The weekly catechetical session is primarily for the adults
among us who are preparing to receive the Easter Sacraments. However, anyone interested in the topic for better
understanding and faith formation is most welcome to attend. Anyone, especially our parishioners, seeking more
information on the reception of the Sacraments or assisting
as a sponsor, please call the Parish Office.
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT
THE CATHOLIC FAITH?
The Cathedral Parish offers year round opportunities for people seeking more information about the Catholic
Faith, the Sacraments and living the Christian Life. These
opportunities are for adults who would like to inquire about
following Jesus and becoming a member of the Catholic
Church, or, if you are already a baptized Christian and
would like to become a Catholic, or, if you are already a
baptized Catholic and would like to receive Confirmation
and Holy Communion. There are many people like yourself
inquiring, and we are ready to answer your questions.
Please contact the Parish Office for more information.
(215)561-1313
Jubilee Year of Mercy Rosary
on the Feast of the Holy Rosary
~La Fiesta del Santo Rosario~
Friday, October 7, 2016 at 7:00 PM
Viernes, Octubre 7, 2016, 7:00 PM
Join hundreds of others at the Cathedral in
the prayer of the Rosary on the Feast of the
Holy Rosary. We will praying for the many
needs of the world: an end to terrorism, an
end to abortion and human trafficking, for
God’s will to be done during the 2016 elections, for the sanctification of the Church and
an increase in holy vocations to the priesthood and consecrated
life, for the sanctity and protection of married couples and families.
The Holy Rosary
will be preceded by a Liturgy of the Word
Acompañanos a orar el Santo Rosario por las necesidades del
mundo: para que acabe el terrorismo, el aborto, la trata de
personas, por la santificación de la Iglesia, por un aumento en
vocaciones santas al sacerdocio y a la vida consagrada, por la
santidad y protección para las parejas y las familias.
We would like to see the Cathedral full,
please spread the word as widely as possible!
If you are interested in the Young Adults of the Cathedral
Parish as well as receiving the most up-to-date information
on our group’s events please e-mail
[email protected]. Please search for our
Facebook page (search: Young Adults at the Cathedral).
Archdiocesan Mass of Thanksgiving
for the Canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Misa Arquidiocesana en acción de gracias por la
Canonización de la Madre Teresa de Calcuta
Sunday, September 11, 2016 - 12 Noon Mass
Celebrant: Bishop J ohn McIntyr e
Homilist: Fr. Shaun Mahoney
St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish
256 Swamp Pike Schwenksville, PA
More info: [email protected]
610-287-2525 x 104
MASS FOR OUR PARISH STUDENTS
AS THEY GO BACK TO SCHOOL
September 17, 2016
5:15 PM Anticipated Mass
in the Basilica
All school students and their families are invited to celebrate
the Holy Eucharist and receive a special blessing for the new
school year. Plan now to attend. Reserved seating is made
available in the front.
Invitamos a todos los estudiantes y a sus familias a celebrar
la Santa Eucaristía y recibir una bendición especial para el
nuevo año escolar. Habrá una sección reservada al frente para
su uso.
Prayer is key if you are to hear, and open your heart
to God’s call. Your time spent in deep communion
with Our Lord before the Eucharist will help you understand what He is asking of you.
October 15, 2016 Philadelphia, PA
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OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST
Canonization of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta
will be broadcasted on Sunday September 4th
EWTN will broadcast the canonization live from the
Vatican where Pope Francis will preside over ceremonies at the Basilica of Saint Peter. Through a special arrangement with EWTN, you can watch the
Mass of Canonization on the Archdiocesan website
(www.archphila.org) beginning at 3:00 a.m. EST.
Morning Scripture Reflection for Lawyers
Join other center city Lawyers for an hour to reflect on the
Readings for the Following Sunday Mass beginning
Wednesday, September 7, 2016, and on ever y Wednesday. The hour allows for prayer together at the beginning
and end of the session, the reading of the Lectionary texts
for Sunday Mass, and reflection on these Readings.
This reflection includes reactions to what is heard in the
Scriptures, the discovery of new insights and facing the
challenges in the Word of God.
Location: The Neumann Room, directly behind the Basilica 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM. For mor e infor mation, contact
Michael Broadhurst at [email protected]
Holy Hour of Mercy for the Jubilee Year of Mercy
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 - 7pm
Join us on the Solemnity of the Triumph of the Cross for
one of the 14 Archdiocesan Holy Hours of Mercy for the
Jubilee. Let us contemplate Mercy Himself, present in the
Eucharist! Location: Our Lady of Ransom Parish; 6701 Calvert St; Philadelphia
St. Andrew’s Parish Pilgrimage to the Basilica
of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Washington, D.C.
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Dedication of the
Lithuanian Chapel. Sunday October 9, 2016, Solemn Mass
2:00 PM. Participants in the Solemn Celebration: Archbishop Lionginas Virbalas, S.J. from Kaunas, Lithuania,
the combined thrilling sound of 4 choirs! Departure from St.
Andrew’s Church 9:00AM and from St. Casimir’s Church:
9:15AM. Contact Ellie Jozefowski at 215-236-3660.
2016 Catholic Women's Conference!
“Mother of Mercy, Make Our Hearts Like Yours!”
Saturday, October 29, 8:30 AM-4 PM.
National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in
Doylestown PA. Special conference features: Dynamic
presentations in English, Spanish, American Sign Language
and a track for young women in high school and college! *
Deepen your faith through inspiring talks and connections
with other Catholic women * Encounter God’s tender mercy
through Mass, Confession, Adoration and a Divine Mercy
Prayer Service * Find rest and renewal on the peaceful
grounds of the Shrine * Browse appealing exhibits for
women * Pass through the Shrine’s Holy Door of Mercy to
receive a plenary indulgence for the Jubilee of Mercy.
Register today! The conference is filling up quickly.
More info & registration:catholicwomensconference.org
Please look for the Cathedral Concert Series
schedule on next week’s bulletin insert.
This information is also available at
cathedralphilaconcerts.org
LIVING STEWARDSHIP NOW
Change of Heart
Today’s Gospel reading is difficult for some people
to understand. We can accept that we must carry the
cross and follow Jesus, but why does he say that we must
hate our parents, spouses, children, and even life itself to
be his disciple? Hate is such a powerful word with many
emotional overtones. Perhaps the author of the Gospel
used another word and “hate” is just a mistranslation?
But no: the word in the original Greek is miseo and it
does mean hate. Most scripture scholars believe that Jesus was deliberately exaggerating to make his point hit
home. Human beings often cling to relationships and
possessions, and these come to occupy the primary place
in their hearts—the place where God is meant to be.
Where God is displaced in the believer’s heart, true discipleship is almost impossible. Think of these examples:
the woman who focuses all her attention on her children
and ignores her husband; the man who spends every
evening and weekend drinking; the young couple who
are so in love that they notice no one except each other;
the person who hoards things to compensate for the loss
or lack of relationships. All these are temporary displacements, but if they harden into habit they can keep people
from a life with God. Attending Mass regularly, saying
frequent prayers, and keeping all the commandments are
excellent habits, but they do not bring us closer to God
unless our hearts are changed and God takes first place
there. Such a change is true conversion, allowing us to
become Jesus’ disciples. As disciples, we carry a cross—
sometimes a dramatic process but more often a deliberate
day-to-day effort to reorder our priorities and the way we
live. Jesus first, others next, yourself last is a life that
spells J-O-Y.
Living Stewardship Now
Create a quiet place in your home with a crucifix,
statues or pictures of Mary and the saints, and pictures of
people special to you. Pray there daily.
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Tours of the Cathedral Basilica
A guided tour of the Basilica is
available after the 11:00 AM
Sunday Mass. Please gather in
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