the Bulletin for this week here.

Cathedral of
Mary Our Queen Parish
October 4, 2015
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Most Rev.
William E. Lori
Archbishop of Baltimore
“Let the children come to me; do not prevent them,
for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these”.
- Mark 10:15
Msgr. Richard W. Woy
Rector
Fr. Andrew T. DeFusco
Associate Pastor
Msgr. Robert Armstrong
Rector Emeritus
MASS TIMES
Weekdays:
7am, 8:15am, and 5:30pm
Saturday:
8:15am and 5pm
Confessions: 4pm
Sunday:
8:00am, 9:30am and 11am
Next Sunday
Twenty-Eighth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Wisdom 7:7-11
Psalm 90:12-13, 14-15, 16-17
Hebrews 4:12-13
Mark 10:17-30
Respect Life Sunday
www.cathedralofmary.org
5200 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21210–2098
410-464-4000
www.schoolofthecathedral.org
111 Amberly Way
Baltimore, Maryland 21210
410-464-4100
Monsignor’s Message for the Week
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 3/4, 2015
Dear Friends,
We welcome Archbishop Lori to the Cathedral this weekend as celebrant of the 11:00 AM Mass for Respect Life Sunday.
Next weekend the Archbishop will mark the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the Mission Helpers of the Sacred
Heart at the 5:00PM Saturday Mass. Please make our Archbishop and guests welcome during their visit with us.
It’s hard to believe that I have been rector for nearly 15 months. When I arrived, I outlined five goals for my initial year as
your pastor:
1. Listen to the concerns, hopes, and aspirations of the parish community;
2. Instill a sense of confidence in the parish community;
3. Bridge the gap between the school and the parish communities;
4. Hire a new director of liturgical music;
5. Hire a new youth minister.
By and large, I think we have made good progress together on each of these items. I’ve been mentioning to various
groups what I hope to accomplish in my second year as Rector. These five goals are not exclusive of my work but
succeeding in these goals, I believe, will have the most impact on the wider parish:
1.
Continue to Listen to Parishioners: It’s hard to lead a community unless you know the community’s
thoughts and concerns. To this end, I hope to revitalize the Pastoral Council. I am working with current
council members in redrafting the council’s constitution and by-laws so that it might be an efficient and effective means in helping me understand the parish’s pastoral and spiritual needs.
2.
Financial Stability: In recent years, offertory income has dropped significantly. However, with your generous response to my stewardship appeal last fall, we have begun to reverse that trend. But we are still not yet
paying all our bills. I’ll be speaking to the parish about this later this month. My goal is to make sure we can
cover our payroll expenses from offertory proceeds to assure that will have the necessary staff to provide
the pastoral programs and outreach needed to be a strong parish. Again, my primary concern is the “living
stones of the church.”
3.
Homecoming 2015: We have so much to celebrate as a parish family. For nearly 60 years we have been
the spiritual home to countless families and individuals. Ours is a proud past and we have a bright future. I
would like to celebrate our life as a parish through a homecoming celebration each year to mark the dedication of our magnificent church in 1959.
4.
New Principal for the School of the Cathedral: Hiring the next principal of the SCMOQ is critically important to the health and future of our Nationally Recognized Blue Ribbon School. The school is an integral part of our parish’s mission.
5.
Hiring a Director of Faith Formation: This is the one position still needed to round out our pastoral
staff. A competently trained director will oversee a comprehensive program of faith formation from cradle
to grave with a primary focus on evangelization and adult faith formation. We were not successful in our
search earlier this year. This position is in the current budget.
So these are my primary goals for this academic/work year. Please feel free to offer feedback/comments on my goals.
Please keep in your prayers the repose of the soul of Shirley Daniels, the mother of our sacristan Shirley Davis. Mrs. Daniels
was buried from her church, the Bibleway Baptist Church on Wednesday. Also, remember Charlotte F. Nayden, a long-time
parishioner whose Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday.
Finally, the RCIA is forming for this year. Now is the time to invite someone to consider becoming Catholic. Call Fr.
Andrew or me for details.
Have a good week!
Msgr. Woy
STEWARDSHIP
September 26h & 27th
Offertory
2nd Coll. (Pres. Trust)
Poor Box
Food Program
Attendance
$8,469.90
$1,484.74
$119.34
$150.00
1,049
Faith Direct
Parishioners are invited to consider our Faith Direct program as it provides a
convenient way to support the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen by electing to
use direct debit for your offertory giving. Thank you to our parishioners who
are already using Faith Direct. If you elect to participate, you may register
online at www.faithdirect.net and use MD500 for the Cathedral.
EVANGELIZATION
What does the Eighth Commandment require of us?
The Eighth Commandment teaches us not to lie. Lying means consciously and intentionally speaking or acting against the
truth. Someone who lies deceives himself and misleads others who have a right to know the full truth of a matter. Every lie is
an offense against justice and charity. Lying is a form of violence; it introduces the seed of division into a community and
undermines the trust on which every human community is based.
Fellowship Sunday Social
The Service Commission will host this Sunday’s Social after the 9:30AM Mass in the Undercroft.
The organ is too loud. I can’t hear the cantor. I can’t hear the choir. The cantor is too loud.
I’ve heard all these complaints here and virtually everywhere I’ve played for an extended period. Musical balance can be very subjective and can also change from place to place in the building depending upon the acoustics (another very subjective science).
While these complaints may be legitimate at times, I often find the problem may not be musical balance but rather a difference in expected musical role.
During the celebration of Mass, there are times when instruments can play solo, accompany a single singer (cantor or other soloist), or
accompany the entire congregation. Likewise with singers, there is a time when the cantor or choir sings with the congregation and a time
when the choir or cantor sings apart from the congregation. In our modern culture, music has become a very passive activity where we
spend more time listening than doing. We have also become very dependent upon modern electrical amplification systems.
When someone complains that an instrument or singer was too loud or soft, my next question is always during what part of Mass the
imbalance occurred. When the congregation sings, the organ will need to be louder than when it only accompanies the cantor or choir.
When the congregation sings, the choir and cantor should blend into the overall sound, not dominate it. With a familiar song, the cantor
should be completely unnecessary.
Our modern ears and habits have turned us into listeners rather than doers. When we gather here to worship, the Liturgy is the work of
all the people gathered together. We may have different roles, but do not hand your musical role over to the cantor or choir. That’s when
the musical balance gets out of whack. Make your contribution to the celebration and sing, not only to keep the musical balance, but because we are here to praise the Lord.
Glenn
Mass Intentions for October 4 - October 10, 2015
Sun., Oct. 4
Mon., Oct. 5
Tues., Oct. 6
Wed., Oct. 7
Thurs., Oct. 8
Fri., Oct. 9
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Sat., Oct. 10
8:00AM
9:30AM
11:00AM
7:00AM
8:15AM
5:30PM
7:00AM
8:15AM
5:30PM
7:00AM
8:15AM
5:30PM
7:00AM
8:15AM
5:30PM
7:00AM
8:15AM
5:30PM
8:15AM
5:30PM
(*) Living
Archer Senft*
Donald J. D’Ambrogi, Jr.
Lillian Guiffre
Herbert Turk
Ella Peter
Margaret Kenney
Louis Paris
Lee Warfield
Danny Beckenholdt
James Mutsceller
Frances Cain
Josephine Rubera
John Helldorfer
Donald D’Ambrogi, Jr.
Patricia Brannan*
Hipolit Basil Kris
William Flattery
Sr. Peggy McGaffney SSND
Maria Covatta
Frances Blusiewicz Gorecki*
Sacrament of Baptism
We would like to congratulate and welcome
Amelia Foster Boughan, Elizabeth Passano Wiggs
and Davide Luciano Marcozzi
on celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism.
DAILY MASSES IN OCTOBER
Our daily Masses will be in the Lady Chapel for the month of October, except for the school Mass on
Thursdays at 8:15AM.
BISHOP MADDEN’S PRAYER WALK
Please join Bishop Madden’s next Prayer Walk at St. Peter Claver on October 6th (1546 N. Fremont Avenue). This is at the epicenter of the April riots. We can also say that this is now at the epicenter for efforts
at rebuilding and reconciliation. Plan to gather at 5:30PM for a light meal before beginning with prayer in
the church. The prayer walk will end before 7:30PM. Let us continue to pray for the City of Baltimore.
ANNUAL WHITE MASS—SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18TH
Save the date for The Catholic Medical Association Baltimore Guild’s Annual White Mass at the Cathedral
on Sunday, October 18th at 11:00AM. The Mass is celebrated in honor of St. Luke and in recognition of all
medical professionals. Mass is open to all.
READING CENTER
CareNotes can be found at the Parish Center or on the Reading Center rack at the side door of the Church.
These small pamphlets offer hope to those who have lost a loved one, are coping with anxiety, depression,
or addiction, or dealing with illness. Please feel free to take the ones you need, but we do ask for a donation
of $1 each. Place envelopes marked “CARENOTES” in the votive light money boxes or in the collection
basket.
CATHEDRAL LIBRARY
Please don’t forget to visit the Cathedral Library on Sundays, 9:30AM to 1:30PM and Mondays, 10:00AM to
2:00PM. The library is located downstairs below the narthex. No fees are involved for book circulation.
EDUCATION
This Week
* Sunday, October 4th - Respect Life Sunday.
* Monday, October 5th - Grade 8 students will take the ACRE
(Assessment of Catechesis and Religious Education).
* Tuesday, October 6th - Our Daily Bread casseroles (must be frozen)
may be dropped off in the School Circle from 7:45 to 8:00AM. Please do
NOT leave casseroles if there is no one there to receive them.
* Wednesday, October 7th - Schoolwide Assembly, 8:00AM.
* Thursday, October 8th - School Liturgy, 8:15AM in the Cathedral. Confirmation Parent Meeting, 7-8:30PM.
*Friday, October 9th - Fit Family Night! Look for details to come on
our website.
Next Week
* Monday, October 12th—Winter Uniform Required for all students.
* Tuesday, October 13th —School Board Executive Committee meeting. 8:00AM.
* Wednesday, October 14th —CASPA Board meeting, 7:00AM.
* Thursday, October 15th —School Liturgy, 8:15AM in the Cathedral.
Interims will be sent home with all students in K-2. Confirmation class,
7:00-8:30PM.
* Friday, October 16th—School is CLOSED for Archdiocesan Professional Day.
Applications for 2016-2017 School Year
Applications for the 2016-2017 school year are now available! Please
visit our school website to complete and submit an application for your
child. All applications will be acknowledged via email. Admissions testing dates are Saturday, January 9th and 16th. The exact date and time for
each child’s testing will be communicated via email by the middle of
December.
Parishioners, if any of your neighbors or friends have children who may
be interested in our school, please ask them to contact Mrs. Mia Reilly
White at 410-464-4117 or [email protected] to set up a time for a
tour. Tours are conducted each Tuesday morning, by appointment.
Be sure to check the school website for any calendar updates:
www.schoolofthecathedral.org
Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/pages/School-ofthe-Cathedral-of-Mary-Our-Queen/167702048042
Sunday School
We have started and we are still accepting registrations. Please
note our new start time is 10:45-11:45AM. Please remember, if your
child is going to celebrate the Sacrament of First Communion (2nd
grade) or Confirmation (8th grade), they must be enrolled and complete
the prior grade (1st & 7th grade) before they can celebrate the Sacrament.
Sunday School classes are held September – May at 10:45-11:45AM for
grades Kindergarten through 8th grade in the school. A copy of your
child’s Baptismal Certificate is needed for new applicants.
Family Life
We will include the Catechesis for Family Life during the Sunday School
program. The book we use is Family Life by RCL Benziger. We will
start teaching this program on October 18th during Sunday School of
Religion class. The books will be sent home the first week of school for
you to review. While we are teaching these chapters to your child, we ask
that the material in these books also be covered by the parents at home
along with the family resource book. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Sherri Rachuba 410-464-4010 or e-mail: [email protected]. The dates are marked on the Sunday School calendar.
From 10:45-11:15AM Religious Education will be taught and 11:1511:45AM Family Catechesis will be taught on those designated dates.
Little People’s Church
We are in need of a teacher for Little People’s Church. If you are
interested, please contact Sherri Rachuba at 410-464-4010 or
[email protected].
YOUTH MINISTRY
Want to know what’s going on in Youth Ministry? Follow us on Twitter
@CMOQ_YouthMin
High School Youth Group: First social event of the year for 9th-12th
grades! Join us on October 10th at 6PM in the Youth Room for food and
fun. Contact Siobhan Cooney if you have questions at
[email protected] or 410-464-4012.
Middle School Youth Group: First social event of the year for 6th – 8th
grades! Join us on October 11th at 3PM in the Youth Room for food and
fun. Contact Siobhan Cooney if you have questions at
[email protected] or 410-464-4012.
Confirmation: Parent meetings are Thursday, October 8th at 7-8:30PM or
Sunday, October 11th at 10:30AM-12PM. Parents must attend one of these
meetings if their child is being confirmed this year. Contact Siobhan
Cooney with questions at [email protected] or 410-464-4012.
September was full of activity and adventure with the Haiti Carnavale, a
caving and whitewater rafting campout. The fun and adventure continues
in October.
Cathedral’s Troop 1000 offers one of the best all-around scouting
programs in the area and no other troop can top our high adventure
activities! To join Troop 1000 you must be 11 years old or have completed the 5th grade. Come visit us at a Friday night meeting to see what
we are all about, talk to any of our scouts or their parents or call Membership Chairman Andy Fish (410-366-1491) or Scoutmaster Alastair
Mackay (410 -321 -88 94) or vis it our w eb site at
www.cathedralofmary.org/Troop1000.
CUB SCOUT PACK 1000
Moms and Dads, if you are looking for something great not only to do
for your son but with your son, Cub Scouts could be the answer!
Pack 1000 is sponsored by the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen and meets
monthly at the School of the Cathedral. We currently have 56 boys/
families in grades 1-5 in our Pack. We have a great program planned for
the 2015-16 year. In October we have two overnight camping trips
scheduled. We will camp in Patapsco State Park and also Camp Oest at
Broadcreek. We have many more fun and engaging activities scheduled
throughout the year.
Come check us out! Our next monthly meeting is Friday, November 6th
at 7PM in the school’s cafeteria. For further information, contact our
Membership Chairman Bill McFaul at [email protected] or Cubmaster Scott Murphy at [email protected]. You can also visit us at
https://pack1000.trooptrack.com. Hope to see you and your son at our
November meeting!
POOR BOX
The Poor Box for this Sunday will be used at Monsignor Woy’s discretion to support the Parish’s
general funding to help the poorest and most vulnerable individuals in our extended community.
All donations are greatly appreciated.
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CARES
Now back in school, the demand for CARES items does not diminish for most families. Please
consider making your donations of non-perishable items or toiletries to the CARES baskets at
each of the doors of the Cathedral. If you have more than you can carry or for any other reason
it is difficult for you to leave donations at any of the doors of the Cathedral, feel free to call
Keith at 410-532-6286 and he will be happy to make arrangements for your donations to be
picked up.
TOURS of the CATHEDRAL
We have all marveled at this magnificent Cathedral but how many of us really know it? Now is
your chance! Each month Docents will highlight a specific area in the Cathedral. This is your
opportunity to learn about the outstanding art and wondrous church history that abound in the
Cathedral and that students and scholars have found fascinating for decades.
During the month of October, Docents will provide a brief tour of the Lady Chapel, designed by Ramusch Studios. This lovely Chapel is located behind the altar. It will come alive in all its splendor as the Docents discuss the
unique features, the stunning windows, and how the Cathedral received its name! Do you know how many shades
of blue are in the Lady Chapel? Well, now you can find out! Docents will be in the Chapel after all Masses
during the month of October to share its wonders with you.
If you are interested in learning more about the Cathedral and sharing its wonders and that of the
Catholic Church, join the Docents. The Docent Ministry gives tours of the Cathedral after Masses and for special groups and events, for example, Archdiocesan-wide events. The Ministry
doesn’t require much time and is lots of fun! A full training course will be provided and assistance is always available. Please contact Sheila Peter at [email protected] or 410-323-8526
to become a Docent today.
MARYLAND CATHOLIC WOMEN’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The Maryland Catholic Women’s Conference will be held October 10th and 11th at Mount St.
Mary’s University in Emmittsburg, MD.
Please see the website,
www.marylandcatholicwomen.com, for our mission statement, goals, conference details, and registration. Cost is $80 and includes all meals and events. Register now! For more information,
call 443-324-8487.
MARRIAGE, DIVORCE, AND ANNULMENTS FROM A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE
The Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Baltimore will be giving a presentation in our area concerning
divorce and annulment from the Catholic perspective. This presentation will be helpful for divorced Catholics, those divorced who wish to marry Catholics, those parish leaders involved in
the RCIA process, and any others who may have an interest because of family or friends. This
session will be held on Wednesday, November 4th at 7:00PM at St. Joseph, Fullerton in the
Parish Hall. No prior registration is required. For further information, please call 410-5475533.
MOTHER SETON ACADEMY—9TH ANNUAL WINE HARVEST AND AUCTION
Mother Seton Academy presents the 9th Annual Wine Harvest and Auction on Saturday, November 7th from 5:30 to 8:00PM at Loyola University. Join Grand Cru and Loyola University in support of Motor Seton Academy. Live music by Tuxedo Park Strings. All proceeds provide scholarships for Baltimore City youth. For information or to purchase tickets, visit MotherSetonWineHarvest.org or call 410-563-2833.