The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the universe

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the universe

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ,
King of the universe
November 20, 2016
“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
He replied to him, “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”
-Luke 23, 42-43
Dear Parishioners,
Nov. 19, Saturday, Weekday, BVM
12:05 Robert McNamara
5:15
Nicola DiFonzo & Family
Nov. 20, The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ,
King of the Universe
8:00
Pro Populo - For the People of the Parish
9:30
Holy Souls in Purgatory
11:00 Lena Pascale
12:30 Felix Mogoyan
6:30 Pro Populo - For the People
Nov. 21, Monday, The Presentation of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
7:15
Dr. John J. Leahy
12:05 Quici, Galipo & Greco Families
Nov. 22, Tuesday, St. Cecilia, Virgin & Martyr
7:15
Captain Robert L.Struven
12:05 Susan Foti
Nov. 23, Wednesday, Weekday, St. Clement I,
Pope & Martyr; St. Columban, Abbot
7:15
Roberta Christine Catanzaro
12:05 Catherine McLaughlin
Nov. 24, Thursday, Andrew Dũng-Lạc, Priest
and Companions, Martyrs
USA: Thanksgiving Day
9:00
Henry J. Hagan
Nov. 25, Friday, Weekday, St. Catherine
of Alexandria, Virgin & Martyr
9:00
George Zafero & Family
Nov. 26, Saturday, Weekday, BVM
7:15
Goffredo Vernacchio
12:05 Peppino Pachioli & Family
Nov. 27, First Sunday of Advent
8:00
Pro Populo - For the People of the Parish
9:30
Holy Souls in Purgatory
11:00 Raffaele Giacomucci & Family
12:30 Clemente y Catalina Carrera
6:30 Pro Populo - For the People
The Liturgical Year comes to a close this Sunday with the
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. All
people and all things belong to Christ. He alone must reign in
our hearts and in our world. Today, let us pray fervently, especially with the Our Father, that the kingdom of the Lord will be
more fully expressed in our lives and in our Parish. Next Sunday, is the First Sunday of Advent, the beginning of the new Liturgical Year. Advent, which often passes so quickly, gives us
four weeks to prepare for the coming of Christ with the celebration of his Birth at Christmas, in history, at the end of time, and
more immediately into our lives. As we embrace the Advent
coming of the Lord, we are strengthened in our resolve to be active members of the Kingdom of Christ.
Our Parish Mission begins next Sunday, November 27, 2016
and will continue through Thursday, December 1, 2016. Our
Parish Mission also includes our Parish Forty Hours. The complete schedule for the Parish Mission and the Forty Hours is outlined on the insert in this Parish Bulletin. Participation in the
Parish Mission is a wonderful way to begin Advent. If anyone
needs a ride to any of the Parish Mission services, please call the
Rectory Office. The Parish Mission is open to all.
During Advent, there will be additional opportunities for the
Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. On Tuesday of the
Mission, November 29, 2016, the evening Mission Service will
include an opportunity for Confessions. Each Sunday of Advent,
Confessions will be heard at 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM and at 5:30 PM
before the Sunday Masses. During the first few weeks of Advent, the weekday Confession schedule is as usual, Monday
through Friday at 11:30 AM and Saturday at 4:15 PM. All Confessions are heard in the Basilica. Each week of A dvent, prior to
the 5:15 PM Anticipated Mass on Saturday, beginning at 5:00
PM, there will be an organ recital of sacred music of Advent.
This Thursday, November 24, 2017, is Thanksgiving Day.
Mass will be celebrated on Thanksgiving Day and on Friday,
November 25, 2017, at 9:00 AM in the Cathedral Chapel. On
both days, the Basilica and the Parish Office are closed. Following Mass on Thanksgiving morning, we will pray the Holy Rosary at the Queen of Apostles Garden behind the Basilica.
The second collection at Mass next Sunday will be directed
to supplement costs associated with parish maintenance. Thank
you so very much for all of your goodness and generosity to the
Cathedral Parish, especially with the Parish Fall Collection and
to the Catholic Charities A ppeal.
God bless you,
Father Dennis Gill
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FIRST FRIDAY EXPOSITION OF THE MOST
BLESSED SACRAMENT
Adoración Eucarística el primer viernes del mes
Friday, December 2, 2016
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cathedral Chapel
The Most Blessed Sacrament will be exposed
for adoration before the 12:05 PM Mass.
Please come to adore the Lord!
The Sacrament of Penance will be available
on the First Friday of each month, beginning at 11 am
El Santísimo Sacramento será expuesto para adoración antes
de la Misa de las 12:05 pm el primer viernes de cada mes
a partir de las 11:00 am en la Capilla de la Catedral. Confesiones en ingles a las 11am. Por favor ven a adorar al Señor
“Our hours of adoration will be special hours of
reparation for sins, and intercession for the needs of the
whole world, exposing the sin-sick and suffering humanity
to the healing, sustaining and transforming rays of Jesus,
radiating from the Eucharist.”-St. Teresa of Calcutta
Communion for the Sick
The priests of the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul are
anxious to serve the spiritual needs of their Catholic brothers and sisters who live in Residences such as Atria, Kennedy House, Penn Center House, Riverside Presbyterian, and Watermark. Ther efore, if you ar e awar e of anyone who would like a priest to visit and celebrate the Sacrament of Penance, the Sacrament of the Sick, and Holy
Communion, please let us know. There is no better way that
we can emulate Jesus Christ than by sharing his love with
all whom he places in our paths, especially the sick and the
aged who long for his healing presence.
Please pass the above requested information on to us by
calling the Parish Office at 215-561-1313. Be assured of
the love, concern, and prayers of your priests at the Cathedral, and in your goodness pray for us that we may always
be channels of Christ’s love and peace to others. God bless
you always and in all ways.
The Sanctuary Lamp Candle burns
this week in the Cathedral Basilica
For: Loretta and Ernest Zahner
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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
Cathedral Choir Schedule
The Cathedral Choir regularly sings at the
11:00 AM Sunday Solemn Mass, however, one
Sunday a month they sing at the 9:30 AM Mass instead.
As of today, the Choir is scheduled to sing at the 9:30
AM Mass on November 20, December 18, 2016 and
January 22, 2017. We will continue to post upcoming
dates in the bulletin.
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PARISH FINANCIAL SUPPORT
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, 11/13/16 was
$9,451.50. 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.
Please remember these parishioners and friends of the Cathedral Parish in your prayers/ Ora por los enfermos:
Patrick DiGiovanni, Patricia Capone, Rosemary Lovett, Grace Teti, Nick Capozio, Darcel Burney, Fred
Hankinson, Renee Kenny, Thomas J. Kenny, Stacey Smit, Anadelia Cacique, Alis de Pachecho, JoAnn Stein,
Francis Pham, Ita Creavin, William Spiro, Scott Towers, James Duffin, Daniel Moyer Sr., 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, 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
Nov. 20 Pulpit Par ade Fiesta
Parking lot/Chapel Hall, 1:30 PM-5:30 PM.
Men’s Discernment Group,
Neumann Room, 7:30 PM
Nov. 23 Mor ning Scr iptur e for Lawyer s,
Neumann Room, 8:00 AM
Hallahan H.S. Thanksgiving Liturgy,
Basilica, 8:00 AM
Charismatic Prayer Group,
Neumann Room, 6:00 PM
Nov. 26 Special Cultur al Event for Young Adults
Chapel Hall, 7:30 PM
Nov. 27 Par ish Mission & Annual 40 Hour s Devotion
begin with Solemn Mass, Basilica, 11:00 AM
Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament,
(Time for Adoration & Personal Prayer)
Basilica, 12:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Reposition before the 6:30 PM Mass
Cada vez que decimos «venga a nosotros tu reino», pedimos, entre otras cosas «que sólo Dios viva y reine en nosotros, para que en adelante no tenga lugar la muerte, sino
que quede sumergida en la victoria de Cristo Señor nuestro,
y que Su Majestad deshaga y destruya todo el principado,
poder, y fuerzas de los enemigos y sujete a su imperio todas
las cosas» (Catecismo Romano).
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VIVIENDO LA CORRESPONSABILIDAD
La Promesa del Paraíso
La monarquía tiene muy poco significado para nosotros en los Estados Unidos. La historia atestigua y muchos recordarán, que los fundadores de esta nación lucharon por derribar una opresión de la cual era parte la monarquía. Hoy en día tal vez nos guste ver toda la pompa y
el ceremonial de la realeza moderna, pero de lejos. Los
ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos tienen derechos y uno
de esos derechos es la libre elección de sus propios líderes para ocupar puestos políticos, lo cual conlleva ejercer
una autoridad. Si no estamos de acuerdo con los que están en el poder podemos votar en las próximas elecciones
para remplazarlos. La autoridad se la confiere el pueblo a
unos pocos y nadie en nuestro sistema político se mantiene en el poder permanentemente.
El reino de Dios tiene una dimensión completamente
diferente y las cosas no se disponen igual. Hoy honramos
a Cristo como nuestro Rey, el ungido de Dios que reina
en nuestra vida y en nuestro corazón, si nos disponemos
a recibirlo. El Hijo de Dios se hizo humano para que los
seres humanos pudieran experimentar el reino de Dios de
una manera personal y directa. Jesús tenía el poder de
perdonar a los pecadores, curar a los enfermos y aun resucitar a los muertos; pero Cristo no poseía la parafernalia o símbolos de éxito y poder de esta vida terrena ni le
impone sus mandamientos a nadie. Todos estamos libres
de aceptar o de rechazar, como lo hizo Judas al final.
Aun cuando Jesús estaba en la cruz los que es-taban alrededor discutían acerca de su identidad. Los espectadores
se burlaban porque ese “rey” no tenía el poder para
“salvarse a sí mismo”. De los dos criminales, uno quería
salir pronto de su agonía; el otro reconoció la inocencia
de Jesús y también su reino futuro. Como respuesta a la
total fe y confianza de este hombre, Jesús le dice: “Yo te
aseguro que hoy estarás conmigo en el paraíso” (Lucas
23:43). Ningún soberano de este mundo puede hacer semejante promesa.
La Corresponsabilidad Vivida Ahora
Draw Closer to Our Lady This Winter & Spring:
Free Study Series!
The St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, founded by Dr.
Scott Hahn, has partnered with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to offer limited-time free access to its new video Bible
study series, The Bible and the Virgin Mary. You can access this 12-part series online at no cost beginning January
18, 2017. The videos can be used for individual or
group study.
To take advantage of this great opportunity to grow spiritually, up at: BibleandtheVirginMary.com/Philadelphia
Feel free to share this link with friends and family!
Una oración para esta solemnidad:
Dios todopoderoso y eterno,
que quisiste fundar todas las cosas
en tu Hijo muy amado, Rey del universo,
haz que toda creatura, liberada de la esclavidud,
sirva a tu majestad y te alabe eternamente. Amén.
(Sacramentario, Oración Colecta para la Solemnidad de Jesucristo,
Rey del Universo)
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NEXT CATECHETICAL SESSION FOR ADULTS
December 1, 7:00 PM
Meeting in the Neumann Room
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. A Catechetical Session will not be held on
November 24, 2016.
Come and Experience
Great Music in the Cathedral
Christmas at the Cathedral Basilica
Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 3:00 PM
The choirs of the Cathedral Basilica and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia join forces in beautiful carols and
the traditional music of Christmas. Resounding brass
add to the spectacle as hundreds of voices sing in celebration of festive season!
Premium Front, $43.50
Front Section, $37.50
General Admission Front $32.50
General Admission Balance, $24.50
Senior Admission, $19.50
Student Admission - must present valid student ID, $10
For more information and to
Purchase Tickets visit:
www.CathedralPhilaConcerts.org
Other Upcoming Concerts at the Basilica
February 9, 2017 at 7:30pm
The Tallis Scholars: Venetian Voices
March 11, 2017 at 7:30pm
Voices of Spirit – Duquesne University
March 13, 2017 at 7:30pm
CAPA Choir: The Beauties of American Choral
For more information and to
Purchase Tickets visit:
www.CathedralPhilaConcerts.org
"We are the Young Adults at the Cathedral parish,
committed to the Faith, to Fellowship and to Community
Service, for the Praise & Glory of God, and to the benefit
of our Christian lives."
Young Adults at the Cathedral,
We hope each of you are having a fantastic week so far.
In the month of November we focus on all of the things in
our life in which we are THANKFUL as we begin to prepare for the beautiful season of Advent.
As we reflect on aspects of our lives in which we are thankful, each of us are humbled and deeply thankful for the
Young Adults at the Cathedral.
As it notes in our mission statement above we are
"...committed to the Faith" as well as the growth of this
ministry.
In order to continue to serve each of you (in addition to
any friends you would like to bring) we are adjusting our
regular events. As we focus on a few new events - details to
soon follow, so stay tuned - we will be rotating Bible Study
off of the normal schedule of events for a while.
Therefore there will NOT be Bible Study for the remainder of the year.
A few "Save the Dates" to place on your calendar:
1) THIS Sunday and every 2nd Sunday of the Month moving forward - Rosary at 5:45 PM prior to the 6:30 PM Mass
- we will gather in the front right side of the Cathedral. We
hope you can join us.
2) The Parish Mission from Sunday, November 27 through
December 1, 2016. The Mission will also include our
Parish Forty Hours Devotion from Sunday through Tuesday. The Franciscans of the Renewal will provide for the
Parish Mission. More details to follow. Please now pray for
the spiritual renewal the Parish Mission promises!
3) First Friday with the Young Adults! Friday,
December 2nd at 7 PM in the Pastoral Center. This event
will be focus on preparing for Advent and include discussion, snacks, fellowship and prayer.
Please continue to be on the lookout for more details on
additional events and service opportunities! We are working
to get more details to the group in the coming weeks. If you
have any questions or concerns, please let us know.
Prayers and Peace,
Young Adults at the Cathedral
[email protected]
“We cannot honour God by expecting great things
from Him. Confidence is the virtue that gives him the
greatest honour”
-St. Claude de la Colombiere
“Love our Lady and she will obtain abundant grace to
help you conquer in your daily struggle”
-St. Jose Maria Escriva
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OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST
LIVING STEWARDSHIP NOW
Theology on Tap
-- Archbishop Chaput! -- Metanoia young Adults
Tuesday, November 29, 2016, 7pm
Promise of Paradise
All young adults ages 21-39 are invited to a special Theology
on Tap with Archbishop Charles Chaput, on the second-floor
terrace of the 'Stove and Tap' restaurant (329 W. Main Street
Lansdale, PA). The event is hosted by Metanoia Young Adults
of Montgomery County. Archbishop Chaput will speak about
his new book, "Strangers in a Strange Land," about living the
Catholic faith in contemporary American culture. Food and
drink will be available for purchase beginning at 7 p.m., and
Archbishop Chaput will speak at 7:30 p.m., followed by time
for Q&A. Please visit
metanoiayoungadults.weebly.com/archbishop.html for more
details and to register. Location: Stove and Tap Restaurant
(329 W. Main Street Lansdale, PA).
Seminary Open House and Christmas Concert
THE EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sunday, December 4, 2016
Keep Christ in Christmas by partaking in a guided tour of the
campus and lovely grounds of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary and enjoy the Christmas concert featuring the Seminary
Choir and Musicians. One hour tours begin at 1:00 PM with
the last tour at 3:00 PM. Light refreshments preceding the
4:00 pm concert.
Location: 100 E Wynnewood Rd, Wynnewood, PA 19096
Overbrook, PA. • (610) 667-3394 • www.scs.edu
Truth and Love Conference 2017
January 9–11, 2017
Saint Paul Catholic Church - Phoenix, Arizona
A conference offering sound, practical, and pastoral guidance
on the topics of homosexuality and sexual identity addressed to
clergy, religious, and those lay faithful working in ecclesial
ministry, as well as medical and mental health professionals. For details and to r egister visit tr uthandlove.com
The Power of One, March For Life 2017
January 27, 2017 - Washington, D.C
“The mission of the March for Life is to provide all Americans
with a place to testify to the beauty of life and the dignity of
each human person…” Additionally, the March for Life Conference will take place Jan. 26. For details on the March and
the Conference visit marchforlife.org/
Post Abortion Healing Resources
“Neither do I condemn you” -Jn 8, 11
www.hopeafterabortion.org - USCCB Secretariat of
Pro-Life Activities, supports the Project Rachel Ministry.
www.noparh.org - National Office of Post-Abortion Reconciliation and Healing (NOPARH)
www.menandabortion.info - “Reclaiming Fatherhood,” an
educational outreach of NOPARH
www.afterabortion.org - The Elliot Institute
www.bethesdahealing.org - The Bethesda Healing Ministry
www.postabortionhelp.org - Lumina referral network
www.rachelsvineyard.org - Rachel’s Vineyard retreats
Monarchy has very little meaning for us in the United
States. Historically, you may recall, it was a part of the
oppression that the founders of our nation fought to overthrow. Nowadays, we may perhaps enjoy watching the
pomp and pageantry of modern royalty as seen from afar.
We have rights as American citizens, and one of those
rights is the free election of leaders from among ourselves to political office and the authority that goes with
that office. If we do not agree with the actions of those in
power we can vote in the next election to replace them.
Authority is vested in the few by the many, and yet no
one has a permanent hold on power in our political system.
The reign of God is of another order and dimension
entirely. Today we honor Christ as our King, the anointed one of God who—if we accept him fully—has rule
over our hearts and lives. The Son of God became human
so that human beings could experience the reign of God
personally and directly. Jesus had the power to forgive
sinners, heal the sick, and even raise the dead, but Christ
has none of the earthly trappings of power and forces his
rule on no one. All are free to accept or to turn away, as
Judas ultimately did. Even as Jesus hung on the cross,
those around him still argued about his identity. Onlookers jeered because this “king” had no power to “save
himself.” Of the two criminals, one wanted a quick release from his agony; the other acknowledged the power
of Jesus’ innocence as well as his future rule. In response
to this man’s total faith and trust, Jesus said, “[T]oday
you will be with me in paradise” (Luke 23:43). No earthly ruler can promise so much.
Living Stewardship Now
A prayer for this solemnity:
Almighty and merciful God,
you break the power of evil and make all things new
in your Son Jesus Christ, the King of the universe.
May all in heaven and earth
acclaim your glory
and never cease to praise you. Amen.
(Sacramentary, Opening Prayer for the Solemnity of Our
Lord Jesus Christ the King)
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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 front of the Side Altar of
the Sacred Heart, which is located to the
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right of the Main Sanctuary.