The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the universe
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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 -1- 062 cathd 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 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. Subscribe to this exciting online platform, which can be streamed to your TV or mobile device, To register go to www.FORMED.org. Type in our parish code, 07854f. Set up a username and a password. More info at (267)485-1463 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. -2- 062 cathd 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). Suscríbase a esta excelente plataforma en línea, la cual puede ser vista desde su TV, computador, o teléfono inteligente. Contiene unos de los mejores recursos Católicos de series, películas, libros y programas de estudio—todo para ayudarle a crecer en su fe, encontrar mas paz con Dios, y compartir su fe con los demás. Para registrarse visite www.FORMED.org, digite el código de nuestra parroquia, 07854f y cree un nombre de usuario y clave. Encontrara recursos el español e ingles. Para mayor información llame al (267)485-1463. 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) Copyright © 2009, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. -3- 062 cathd 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 -4- 062 cathd 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) Copyright © 2009, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. 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 -5- 062 cathd right of the Main Sanctuary.