march 29, 2015 - Cathedral of St. Paul

PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION| MARCH 29, 2015
1915
CATHEDRAL OF SAINT PAUL
NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE APOSTLE PAUL
239 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
651.228.1766 | www.cathedralsaintpaul.org
Very Rev. John L. Ubel, Rector | Rev. Eugene Tiffany
Deacons Phil Stewart, Russ Shupe, & Nao Kao Yang
ARCHDIOCESE
OF
SAINT PAUL
AND
MINNEAPOLIS
Most Reverend John C. Nienstedt, Archbishop
Most Reverend Harry J. Flynn, Archbishop Emeritus
Most Reverend Lee A. Piché, Auxiliary Bishop
Most Reverend Andrew H. Cozzens, Auxiliary Bishop
LITURGY GUIDE FOR PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION
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.
HYMN
810
ST. THEODULPH
All Glory, Laud, and Honor
COLLECT
THE COMMEMORATION OF THE LORD’S
ENTRANCE INTO JERUSALEM
MOTET
(10:00 a.m.)
Hosanna to the Son of David
Orlando Gibbons
Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of
the Lord. Hosanna. Thou that sittest in the highest heavens, Hosanna in
excelsis Deo.
ANTIPHON
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
811
FIRST READING
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24
Isaiah 50:4-7
USCCB/New American Bible
Saint Noël Chabanel
Gregorian Missal, Mode VII
Cantor/Choir, then all
Hosanna filio David
My God, my God, why have you a - ban-doned me?
SECOND READING
ACCLAMATION
Philippians 2:6-11
MISSA XI, Orbis factor, adapted
GRADUAL
Hosanna to the Son of David, the King of Israel. Blessed is he who comes
in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
GREETING
Celebrant:
℟.
Celebrant:
℟.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
The Lord be with you. or similar greeting
And with your spirit.
BLESSING OF PALM BRANCHES
℟. Amen.
GOSPEL 809 B
Deacon:
℟.
Deacon:
℟.
Mark 11:1-10
The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit.
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark.
Glory to you, O Lord.
At the conclusion of the Gospel:
Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.
℟.
Gregorian Missal, Mode V
Christus factus est pro nobis obediens usque ad mortem, mortem autem
crucis. Propter quod est Deus exaltavit illum, et dedit illi nomen, quod est
super omne nomen.
Christ became obedient for us unto death, even death on a Cross.
Therefore God has highly exalted him, and bestowed on him the name
which is above every name.
Phil 2:8, 9
THE PASSION OF
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 813
Mark 14:1—15:47
— The Gospel dialogue is omitted before the Passion.
— Those who are unable to stand during the entire reading of
the Passion may be seated.
— At the narration of the death of Christ, all kneel in silence.
At the conclusion:
Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.
℟.
HOMILY
PROFESSION OF FAITH
PROCESSION
Deacon:
Let us go forth in peace.
℟.
In the name of Christ. Amen.
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,
Please Stand
and became man.
MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION
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.
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,
who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
AGNUS DEI
Cantor:
Missa XVIII
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi:
℟.
Third time:
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Roman Missal
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi:
℟.
PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR AND OBLATION
MOTET (10:00 a.m.)
At the Name of Jesus
John Helgen
Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with
God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of
a slave, coming in human likeness; and found human in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
Because of this, God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name
which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should
bend, of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue
confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Phil 2:6-11
ORATE FRATRES
Celebrant:
℟.
SANCTUS
ECCE AGNUS DEI
Celebrant: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away
the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the
supper of the Lamb.
℟.
Roman Missal
Pray brethren, that my sacrifice and yours may be
acceptable to God, the almighty Father.
May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the
praise and glory of his name, for our good and the
good of all his holy Church.
Missa XVIII
HOLY COMMUNION
All Catholics who have prepared themselves to receive Holy Communion
are invited to come forward. Our brothers and sisters of other faiths are
invited to approach with arms crossed over the chest to signal their desire to
receive a blessing.
COMMUNIO
Pater, si non potest
Gregorian Missal, Mode VIII
Pater, si non potest hic calix transire, nisi bibam illum: fiat voluntas tua.
Father, if this cup cannot pass away unless I drink it, thy will be done.
If a man would serve me, let him follow me; wherever I am, my servant will
be there too.
Jn 12:26
ANTIPHON 440
Jacques Berthier
MOTET (10:00 a.m.)
Stabat Mater
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
Stabat Mater dolorosa iuxta Crucem lacrimosa, dum pendebat Filius.
At the Cross her station keeping, stood the mournful Mother weeping, close
to Jesus till the last.
CLOSING HYMN
434
PASSION CHORALE
O Sacred Head Surrounded
COPYRIGHT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The English translation and Chants of The
Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL Corporation. Responsorial Psalm by Corpus Christi Watershed, © 2010 licensed in the Creative Commons. www.ccwatershed.org. Communion
Antiphon ©1984 Les Presses de Taizé, Reported to OneLicense No. 4676.
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CATHEDRAL CAMPUS
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Saturday
Offices, Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SUNDAY MASS
Anticipatory (Saturday)
7:00 p.m.
Sunday
8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., Noon, & 5:00 p.m.
DAILY MASS
Monday - Friday
Saturday
7:30 a.m. & 5:15 p.m.
8:00 a.m.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Monday - Friday
Saturday
4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
ROSARY
Sundays at 11:15 a.m. in the Cana Chapel and at
6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin
Weekdays at 4:50 p.m. in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin
WELCOME CENTER HOURS
Sunday
Monday - Friday
Saturday
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
GUIDED TOURS
Offered Monday-Friday at 1:00 p.m. (except on holydays
and national holidays.) Meet in the center aisle.
MUSEUM HOURS
Call the Welcome Center at 651.228.1766 for hours
of operation.
VIRTUAL TOURS
Visit www.cathedralsaintpaultour.org for a mobile app tour.
Virtually “walk through” the Cathedral on our website at
www.cathedralsaintpaul.org/360-tour.
RADIO BROADCAST
The 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass is recorded and aired on
Relevant Radio™ 1330 AM every Sunday morning
at 11:00. Listen online at www.relevantradio.com.
SAINT VINCENT
DE
PAUL CAMPUS
Twin Cities Hmong Catholic Community
Located at 651 Virginia Street, Saint Paul
Sunday Mass (Hmong and English)
9:00 a.m.
SUNDAY STEWARDSHIP
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR MARCH 15, 2015
Sunday Envelopes
Member EFT/credit card
Visitors
Total Sunday Contributions
Fiscal Year-to-date
Last Year-to-date
Difference from Last Year
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
14,225.00
11,967.00
5,820.00
32,012.00
914,205.00
950,490.00
(36,285.00)
100 YEARS OF FAITH: AD MULTOS ANNOS
“Hail, thou, Cathedral of St. Paul.” With these words,
Archbishop John Ireland began the very first sermon delivered in this magnificent building. It was 16 degrees at 6:00
a.m., 62 minutes before sunrise. Not even a hint of color
would pass through the Rose windows that sunny, 33 degree
day, as they would not receive their stained glass until 1932.
Even though the plain whitewashed brick interior walls
lacked Kasota stone and marble, the building’s magnificence was enough to
bring the 77 year-old Archbishop to tears. Imagine such an undertaking
towards the twilight of one’s life and imagine how this building dominated
the skyline of the capital city once infelicitously known as Pig’s Eye. He
even acknowledged the barrenness of the interior on that day– “We have
allowed it no leisure to put itself into due readiness– to bedeck interior
walls with marble robings…to grace sanctuary and chapels with the beauteousness of which they must be radiant…” The Archbishop was a powerful orator, and he could turn a phrase like no one of his time. And yet, on
this day, he stood speechless for sometime, trying to regain his composure.
But here’s my favorite line of his homily– “And, Catholics of the Diocese
of St. Paul, it is your Cathedral. You built it: you paid for it: it is
yours.” (The phrase “and Minneapolis” was added to our diocesan name
only in 1966.) He was spot on–indeed it is your Cathedral! Regardless of
what a deed of paper says in the Ramsey County Records Office, this Cathedral belongs to the people. Ireland never lived to see it decorated– he
could only imagine the fullness of its future splendor from drawings, for
his time would soon come before dawn on Tuesday, September 25, 1918.
His final days were spent convalescing in the Amherst H. Wilder residence
across the street at 226 Summit, today the site of the Archdiocesan Chancery, where he could gaze up at the Cathedral. But take a moment, and
look around you right now. All that you see as you gaze around today–save
the pews, the travertine floors, the six gold candlesticks and the crosier
carried by the Archbishop– none of this was visible on that first day. The
sanctuary was adorned with the sacred altar and furnishings of the third
Cathedral. But in no way did that retract from the joy of the day.
Of the 2,846 Archdioceses or Dioceses of the world, I do not know precisely where our Cathedral building would stand in comparison to the others. From one perspective, it makes no difference whatsoever, for at the
core, it is not about any building itself, but rather about this building being
the dwelling place of God. God dwells equally in the smallest (and northernmost!) Cathedral of the world in Tromso, Norway as He does in the
largest, located in Seville, Spain. (St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome is not the
Cathedral for Rome– that title belongs to St. John Lateran). Still, we ought
to be justifiably proud of this building and I am most grateful for the diligence with which we are caring for it. Our Church looks so beautiful (and
clean!) thanks to the generosity and hard work of so many. I’d like to think
that Archbishop Ireland would be very proud, were he to look down into
our sacred worship today.
Compared to European Cathedrals, ours is practically still a toddler. Still,
100 years is a long time. In 1915, a new home would set you back on average $3,200 compared to today’s median price of $177,600. A letter cost
$0.02 to mail anywhere in these 48 states, the Boston Red Sox were the
best team in baseball, and the one millionth Ford rolled off the assembly
line while war waged in Europe. Of course, cars were then relatively more
expensive because they were a real luxury item. It was a beautiful day in St.
Paul, and all the previous night, busy workers put the finishing touches on
the building, behind locked doors of course. A 1903 letter in our Archives
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details a plan in which fifty people would each contribute $1000 towards
the purchase the Kittson mansion as residence for the Archbishop. After a
few weeks thought, he graciously declined, not only due to the expense of
maintaining it, but also because of how its prominence might reflect
poorly on his role as chief shepherd and servant of the people. But it
raised the possibility of the site for a new Cathedral– perhaps this was the
opening for his dream to come to fruition. The rest, as they say, is history.
Some people lament in their visits to Europe that some of the great Cathedrals are little more than museums. How sad– God willing, may that never
be the case here. Ours is a vibrant parish numbering nearly 1000 households and countless visitors. In a world desperately in need of a renewed
appreciation for the sense of beauty, this building serves as an entrance
into the hearts of those in search of meaning and purpose in their lives. All
beauty comes from God, Himself the embodiment of all beauty. St.
Augustine, in a famous passage from the Confessions, addresses God as
Beauty personified: “Late have I loved You, O Beauty ever ancient, ever
new, late have I loved You!” (Lib. X, 26,38) Congratulations Cathedral of
Saint Paul. Ad multos annos.
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Speaking of anniversaries… St. Teresa of Avila, the first female Doctor of the Church, was born on March 28, 1515. No shrinking violet,
she reformed many convents of Carmelites, calling them to a deeper
sense of their vocation. In one of her works, she wrote: “Nor did you,
Lord, when you walked in the world, despise women; rather, you always, with great compassion, helped them. And you found as much
love and more faith in them than you did in men.” Take that, guys!
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Thirty-five years ago this past Tuesday, Archbishop Oscar Romero was
assassinated while offering Mass in a hospital chapel in His native El
Salvador. Having been declared by the Church to have suffered martyrdom “in odium fidei” (“out of hatred for the faith”), he is now scheduled to be beatified on May 23 at the Cathedral in San Salvador.
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I urge your support of our Centennial Raffle, as we are trying to cover
costs involved in our many centennial activities. Tickets may be returned via the regular Sunday collection. The Grand Prize is a wonderful Pilgrimage for two with Mater Dei Tours or $3000 cash. The drawing will take place at our festive Centennial Brunch following the 10:00
a.m. Mass on Sunday, April 12. See page 6 for more details.
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Last Sunday’s report on 60 Minutes about the plight of Christians in
Iraq was quite sobering. An Orthodox bishop was given just five minutes to collect all his belongings– he grabbed five precious ancient
documents; presumably the rest have already been burned. The Catholic Chaldean archbishop pleaded for U.S. help. Both agreed that the
goal of ISIS is simply the complete eradication of Christianity in Iraq.
Sincerely in Christ,
Fr. John L. Ubel,
Rector
EASTER STEWARDSHIP
In thanksgiving for the manifold blessings of God to the generations of
people who have worshipped in this great Cathedral, I invite you to prayerfully consider a generous gift to our Easter collection this year, as we hope
to continue to reduce our stewardship deficit. It currently stands at
$36,000. Thank you. Fr. Ubel
CATHEDRAL CALENDAR
Sunday, March 29 - Palm Sunday
10:30 a.m. Religious Education - SVdP, Wellisch Hall
11:00 a.m. Rosary for Life - Cana Chapel
6:00 p.m. Rosary for Life
Monday, March 30
8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - Chapel of Saint Joseph
5:45 p.m. Festival Planning Meeting - Rectory
3:30 p.m. Confessions until 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 31
8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - Chapel of Saint Joseph
9:30 a.m. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
- Assembly Room
3:30 p.m. Confessions until 5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Lenten Scripture Series - Hayden Hall
Wednesday, April 1
8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - Chapel of Saint Joseph
9:30 a.m. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
- Assembly Room
3:30 p.m. Confessions until 5:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus Rosary - Cana Chapel
6:30 p.m. Schola Cantorum - Church Gallery
7:00 p.m. Cathedral Choir - Choir Room
7:00 p.m. Cathedral Young Adults Lenten Series
- Hayden Hall
7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus General Meeting
- Ryan Room
Thursday, April 2 - Holy Thursday
No daily Mass at 7:30 a.m. or 5:15 p.m.
7:30 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - Chapel of St. Joseph
3:30 p.m. Confessions until 5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
- SVdP. Main Church
7:00 p.m. Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Followed by Adoration until 10:00 p.m.
10:00 p.m. Sung Night Prayer (Compline)
Friday, April 3 - Good Friday
No daily Mass at 7:30 a.m. or 5:15 p.m.
7:30 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - Chapel of St. Joseph
10:00 a.m. Confessions until 11:30 a.m.
12:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross
3:00 p.m. Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
7:00 p.m. Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
- SVdP
7:00 p.m. Simple Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Saturday, April 4 - Holy Saturday
No daily Mass at 8:00 a.m.
Cathedral closed from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - Chapel of Saint Joseph
9:00 a.m. Rosary and Faith Sharing - SVdP, Wellisch Hall
10:00 a.m. Confessions until 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. Midday Blessings of Easter Foods
8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil in the Holy Night
8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil in the Holy Night - SVdP
Sunday, April 5 - Easter Sunday
10:30 a.m. Religious Education - SVdP, Wellisch Hall
11:00 a.m. Rosary for Life - Cana Chapel
11:15 a.m. Blessing of Expectant Mothers
- Chapel of Blessed Virgin Mary
6:00 p.m. Rosary for Life
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MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, March 28
8:00 a.m. Archbishop John Ireland †
7:00 p.m. Ed Arion
Sunday, March 29
8:00 a.m. Emmanuel Louis Masqueray †
9:00 a.m. Bishop Thomas Grace †(SVdP)
10:00 a.m. Cathedral Parish~For the People
12:00 p.m. Kristin Rademacher †
5:00 p.m. Chad, Jaymie Berger and Olivia
Monday, March 30
7:30 a.m. Msgr. Anatole Oster †
5:15 p.m. Rosina Macak
Tuesday, March 31
7:30 a.m. Paul and Sally Storms
5:15 p.m. Don and Kay O’Neil
Wednesday, April 1
7:30 a.m. Martha Morgan Fernandez †
5:15 p.m. Howard Farrell †
Thursday, April 2 Holy Thursday
7:00 p.m. Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Friday, April 3 Good Friday
7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer
12:15 p.m. Stations of the Cross
3:00 p.m. Solemn Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
7:00 p.m. Simple Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
HOLY WEEK AT THE CATHEDRAL
Monday - Wednesday in Holy Week March 30 - April 1
Confessions from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. (usual Mass times kept)
Holy Thursday April 2
Sung Morning Prayer (Lauds) at 7:30 a.m.
Confessions from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 p.m.
Adoration concludes with Sung Night Prayer (Compline) at 10:00 p.m.
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion April 3
Sung Morning Prayer (Lauds) at 7:30 a.m.
Confessions from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Stations of the Cross at 12:00 p.m.
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 3:00 p.m. (Solemn)
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 7:00 p.m. (Simple)
Holy Saturday April 4
Sung Morning Prayer (Lauds) at 8:00 a.m.
Confessions from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Blessing of Easter Foods at 11:30 a.m.
The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night at 8:00 p.m. April 4
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord April 5
Masses at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (Solemn), Noon, & 5:00 p.m.
CATHEDRAL NEWS
Saturday, April 4 Holy Saturday
8:00 p.m. Communal Mass Intentions
GOSPEL READINGS
Readings for the Week of March 29, 2015
Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 /Is 50:4-7/Phil 2:6-11/
Mk 14:1--15:47
Monday: Is 42:1-7/Jn 12:1-11
Tuesday: Is 49:1-6/Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a/Mt 26:14-25
Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9/Rv 1:5-8/
Lk 4:16-21
Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper:
Ex 12:1-8, 11-14/1 Cor 11:23-26/Jn 13:1-15
Friday: Is 52:13--53:12/Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9/
Jn 18:1--19:42
Saturday: Vigil: Gn 1:1--2:2/Gn 22:1-18, 10-13, 15-18/
Ex 14:15--15:1/Is 54:5-14/Is 55:1-11/
Bar 3:9-15, 32—4:4/Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28/
Rom 6:3-11/Mk 16:1-7
Next Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Col 3:1-4/Jn 20:1-9
ON THE COVER
The photo on the cover taken in 1915, served as the
official photograph for the new Cathedral. This
photograph also appeared on the cover of the Saint Paul
Dispatch Newspaper. The buildings in the foreground
have obviously given way to progress including the New
Minnesota History Center.
DIVINE MERCY
Divine Mercy Sunday is April 12, 2015 – a time of adoration and prayer to
the Lord for His Divine Mercy for wounded, sick and dying souls. In
preparation for Divine Mercy Sunday, a nine-day novena and chaplet can
be prayed, for a variety of intentions, beginning on Good Friday. After all
the masses this weekend, Divine Mercy Novena pamphlets will be available
at the Selby entrances.
GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION
FOR THE
HOLY LAND, APRIL 3
On Good Friday we take up the annual collection for the Holy Land. Your
contributions helps to support the struggling Christian community and to
protect Christianity’s holiest places.
UPCOMING CENTENNIAL EVENTS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
FOR
TWO CENTENNIAL EVENTS!
A Centennial Celebration Dance will be held on Saturday, April 11, from
8:00-11:00 p.m., in Hayden Hall at the Cathedral. Tickets are $8 per person,
or $22 per family. Come dressed in your best swing attire for lessons at
8:00 p.m. followed by open swing. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored
by the Cathedral Young Adults.
The Centennial Celebration Brunch will be held on Sunday, April 12
from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Hayden Hall. Join us for a delicious meal
and fellowship as we continue to celebrate. Adults are $7, Children 4-12 are
$4, 3 and under are free. A special family price of $25 is available. During
the brunch there will be a silent auction, memorabilia sales, and entertainment for the kids. Most importantly we will draw the winning tickets
for our Centennial Raffle. Grand prize is a Mater Dei Pilgrimage for
two! Don’t forget to send in your tickets.
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RITES
VOICES FROM THE ARCHIVES
Today, March 28, 2015, on the 100th anniversary of the first Mass in the
fourth Cathedral of Saint Paul, the voices that speak from the archives
come from eyewitness accounts and the local press in 1915. If you listen
to these voices, you may learn what it was like to attend the first Mass in
the New Cathedral of Saint Paul on March 28, 1915.
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CROSS ILLUMINATED. As darkness swept down over the city, four
immense lights of 200 candle power each, placed in a huge reflector at the
top of the monumental dome 295 feet above the floor, illuminated the
fourteen-feet gilded cross surmounting the huge edifice. These were the
first official indications of the opening of St. Paul's new Cathedral.
The Saint Paul Sunday Dispatch, March 28, 1915.
BAPTISM
We welcome those who have been newly baptized. Please
pray for them as they continue to grow in Christ.
Benito Guadalupe Gorman-Serna
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
BAPTISM
The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated for our
parishioners on Sundays after the Noon Mass. Parents
must attend a preparation class. To inquire, call Marybeth
Gaetano at 651.357.1325.
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First Services. The first services were held on Palm Sunday, March 28, 1915. The
first mass was celebrated by the Archbishop. It was six o’clock on this spring morning.
The Cathedral was already filled with people who had come from all parts of the city to
be present at “the first Mass in the new Cathedral.”
The Archbishop knelt on a priedieu before the altar which had been brought
from the old Cathedral. Promptly at six, the bell brought from the old cathedral and
hung in the south belfry tower, rang. Its dull tones could scarcely be heard within the vast
edifice. I had to tell the Archbishop that it was time to begin Mass. With his characteristic military movement, he stood up, went to the foot of the altar, and assisted by Father J. C. O’Hara and myself, he vested. We noted as he began mass, he seemed full of
unusual joy. But when he turned around for the Pax Vobiscum, the scene before him
was too much for him. The vast Cathedral crowded with people, the golden light of
dawn coming through the rose window in the choir loft thrilled him. When he went over
to the Missal to begin the ovation, he actually broke down and sobbed—a most unusual
thing for this soldier-spirited man.
Three of us gave communion for upwards of twenty minutes. The Archbishop spoke at
the usual time and again before the last Gospel. . . . This was indeed a great day.
Msgr. Lawrence Ryan, Historical Sketch – 1904-1937.
FIRST RECONCILIATION/HOLY COMMUNION, AND
CONFIRMATION
Registered parishioners are encouraged to register for
preparation for the sacraments. For more information
regarding catechesis for children ages 3 through
Confirmation, call Patrick Conley at 651.357.1340.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
Curious about Catholicism? Considering becoming
Catholic? RCIA, a process of learning and formation, is
modeled on how people were brought into the Church in
the first centuries. Visit cathedralsaintpaul.org/rcia and
call Patrick Conley at 651.357.1340.
MATRIMONY
To be married at the Cathedral of Saint Paul, one or both
persons of the engaged couple must be an active,
registered Cathedral parishioner for six months prior to
requesting a wedding date. Call Marybeth Gaetano at
651.357.1325 for information about wedding policies.
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Opening of the New Cathedral. Shortly after five o’clock in the morning, the faithful began to gather from all parts of the city, and soon after
the doors were thrown open every seat in the vast edifice was occupied.
When Mass began at six o’clock, the aisles and ambulatories were filled to
overflowing. Congregations nearly as large attended the other low Masses
celebrated at 7, 8, and 9 o’clock. Fully 5,000 people were present for the
last Mass [10 a. m.] They not only filled the seats, aisles, ambulatories and
chapels, but overflowed into the sanctuary and choir loft. A conservative
estimate places the number of people who attended Mass in the Cathedral
that Sunday at 18,000.
Rev. James Reardon, Acta et Dicta, Spring, 1915.
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The Day Itself Was Ideal. The sun shone from an unclouded sky, the
atmosphere was crisp and invigorating; on every hand there was evidence
of the departure of winter and the near approach the springtime. Under
such favorable conditions it is no wonder that street cars, automobiles and
carriages, were over-crowded with people whose objective point was the
new Cathedral of St. Paul on the day of its informal opening.
Rev. James Reardon, Acta et Dicta, Spring, 1915.
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Note: To mark the day, Archbishop Ireland prepared and distributed small
six-by-four-inch pamphlets to those who attended the first Mass. The title,
The Cathedral - St. Paul! was printed on the cover with a summary of its
contents, listing the times and the celebrants for all Holy Week services.
Details of Dedication Day services were on the last page together with
notes on the music for Holy Week. ACSP.
REMEMBRANCE, THANKSGIVING,
CELEBRATION
CENTENNIAL WORKS OF MERCY PROJECT:
“I was hungry and you gave me food.” Matt 25.
The Cathedral young adults (CYA) will sponsor a parish
Food Drive for the month of April. All non perishable
food donated will be given to the Cathedral food shelf
and the Franciscan Brothers of Peace Emergency food
shelf. Drop off your donations in receptacles at the
entrances at all weekday and Sunday Masses, and CYA
sponsored events. For more information on the
Cathedral Young Adults and their events, please visit
www.cathedralsaintpaul.org/cya.
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EDWARD
F. GROSS
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