Cathedral of theSacred Heart

November 25, 2018

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

Rector and Vicar Forane, Very Rev. Msgr. Patrick Golden pgolden@richmondcathedral.orgDeacon, Rev. Mr. Michael DeNoia | mike@mcl-direct.com Deacon, Rev. Mr. Chris Malone | cmalone@richmondcathedral.orgDeacon, Rev. Mr. Mark Matte | mcmatte@verizon.netDeacon, Rev. Mr. Charles Williams | cwilliams@richmondcathedral.orgDirector of Music and Liturgy, Daniel Sañez dsanez@richmondcathedral.org | 804-212-3889Assistant for Worship, Ian Richardsonirichardson@richmondcathedral.org | 804-212-3891Minister of RCIA & Adult Formation, Maria Thorsen mthorsen@richmondcathedral.org | 804-212-3888Minister of Children & Youth Formation, Joy Weirjweir@richmondcathedral.org | 804-212-3893Formation Assistant, Lauren Tompkinsltompkins@richmondcathedral.org | 804-212-3887

Campus Ministry Co-Director, Rich Girardin rgirardin@richmondcathedral.org | 804-212-3903Campus Ministry Co-Director, Mary Rebecca Pugsley mpugsley@richmondcathedral.org | 804-212-3902 Business Administrator, Kim Kremerkkremer@richmondcathedral.org | 804-212-3898Administrative Supervisor , Christopher Ferrara cferrara@richmondcathedral.org | 804-359-5651Accountant, Tiffany Baham | tbaham@richmondcathedral.org | 804-212-3890Facilities, Daniel Hudson | 804-212-3892 | dhudson@richmondcathedral.org John Marike | marikejp@vcu.edu Ryshawn Richardson | ryrichardson@richmondcathedral.orgPastoral Council, Jenna Nguyen| jenna.marie.nguyen@gmail.com 540-578-4182Finance Council, Steve Brincefield | steve.brincefield@verizon.netCathedral Cantors | Lauren Tompkins, Ian Richardson, Rondy Michael Lazaro, M.D., Tara Davy

For a complete list of our ministries, committees and ways to get involved please refer to our website www.richmondcathedral.org

Parish Staff

Bless us with your presence.Serving as the Mother Church of the Diocese of RichmondTwinning with the Catholic Community of Carissade, Haiti

Serving the Campuses of Virginia Commonwealth University

Most Reverend Barry C. KnestoutBishop of Richmond

Very Rev. Monsignor Patrick D. GoldenRector and Vicar Forane

823 Cathedral Place, Richmond, VA 23220-4853 Office: (804) 359-5651 Fax: (804) 597-0232

Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmwww.richmondcathedral.org

Adult Speaker Series“Mary, Christ Bearer And Mother Of God:

A Portrait Drawn From Scripture, Christian Tradition, and Church Teaching” December 2 | 12:15pm | Parish Hall

Barbara Hughes, an author and columnist for the Catholic Virginian, will be at Cathedral on December 2 at 12:15pm in the Parish Hall. The topic will be: “Mary,

Christ Bearer And Mother Of God.” Lunch will be served and nursery care is provided.

Prayers and Praise Sick: James Raber, Barry Wilhite, Bill Ferguson, Jake Einwechter, Thelma Robinson, Michele Whitehurst, Doug Toler, Mary Maynard, Mark Drexler, Jr., Bobby Locke, Patrick Cooper, Jennifer Tomes, Reed Roberts, Cheryl Hennan, Ann Fincham, Georgia Thompson, Peggy Ross, Debra Brown, Ann King, Barbara Munjas, Theresa Drexler Moody, Knox & Preston Kaliebe, Kevin Smith, Diana A., Joan DeBiasi, John Anderson, Joanie Price, Cindy Cole, John Norment, Frank Flechter, Michael Hollister, Connie Biby, Valerie Booth, Barbara Kersey, Mary Hormachea, Gabriel Peter Norment, Eddie Dunn, III, John Kuhn, Sheila Dolan, Dylan Marshall, Jean Serini, Amy Tweedale, Billie Sutherland Moore, Mark Patrick Cotham, Anne Hutchins, and Janine Thompson. Also, please continue to pray for those written in the Book of the Sick and those in our Armed Forces.

Seminarians: Rev. Mr. Cassidy Stinson, Rev. Mr. Tochi Iwuji, Rev. Mr. Kyle O’Connor, Rev. Mr. Dan Molochko, Rev. Mr. Christopher Masla, Joe Kauf-lin, Alex Jimenez, William Douglas, Julio Reyes, Marton Lonart, Thomas Lawrence, Kevin Riedel, Philip Decker, John Minnich, Chris Weyer, David Arellano, Benjamin Fleser, Dillon Bruce, Riley Winstead, Armando Herrera, Anthony Ferguson, Patrick Walsh, Andrew Clark, Gregory Guilfoyle, William Buckley, James Fitzgerald, Samuel Hill, Robert Kincaid.

Welcome to our new RCIA Community! Theresa Albone, LaShonda Cosby, Meghan Durkin, Brian Engelhardt, Tristan James, Holly Anne Jenkins, Caitlin Anne Kilcoin, Emma Colleen Knestaut, Kenneth Mason, Kathryn Lynn Orton, Anna Grace Rinehart, Denny Rudzinski, David Michael Scearce, Scott Lane, Kevin Searfoorce, Rylee Elizabeth Simpkins, Taylor Stokes

The Pope’s general prayer intention for November is: Universal –In Service of Peace That the language of love and dialogue may always prevail over the language of conflict

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Weekly OfferingsFor Fiscal Year beginning 7/1/2018

The Cathedral is grateful for last week’s collections and year-end gifts.

2018-2019 Last Week Year to Date Regular Offertory Amount Budgeted $19,734 $364,639 Amount Received $15,083 $356,894 Difference $-4,651 $-7,745

Preservation $3,663 $24,941

Social Justice Poor and Needy $312 $16,053 Haiti $68 $3,215

This Week at the Cathedral Saturday, November 24, 2018 2:00 pm Wedding 5:15 pm Mass † Shepard Harder Sunday, November 25, 2018 9:00 am Mass -- Lauren & Mark Tompkins 11:00 am Mass † Thomas G. Kennedy Sr. 5:15 pm Mass -- Cathedral ParishionersMonday, November 26, 2018 12:05 pm Daily Mass † Dolores McCracken 7:00 pm CCC Benefit Christmas ConcertTuesday, November 27, 2018 12:05 pm NO Daily Mass 6:00 pm RCIAWednesday, November 28, 2018 7:30 am Morning Prayer 12:05 pm Daily MassThursday, November 29, 2018 10:00 am St. Edward Tour 12:05 pm Daily MassFriday, November 30, 2018 9:30 am Cardinal Newman Academy Tour 12:05 pm Daily Mass 7:00 pm Clover Hill High School Choir Concert Saturday, December 1, 2018 10:00 am Advent Family Activities 5:15 pm Mass with Rite of Consecrated Virgins † Jillian Massey Sunday, December 2, 2018 -- 1st Sunday of Advent 9:00 am Mass † Allen Goolsby West 10:00 am Haiti Committee Discussion 10:05 am Children’s Faith Formation 10:05 am Middle School Youth Group 12:00 pm Adult Speaker Series 11:00 am Mass † Frank Joseph Balicky 5:15 pm Mass -- Cathedral Parishioners

Seksyon Ayiti / Haiti SectionSunday, December 2 | 10:00am | Parish HallThank you for all of your support over the years! Our clinic and educa-tional programs have been thriving, and it’s only been made possible through the generosity of our parish. We have also launched a new mi-croloan fund to help develop more sustainability. Please join us Sunday Dec. 2nd to learn more, and to meet Pere Faublas Louis of the Diocese of Hinche. Mass will be held at 9am, followed by refreshments and discus-sion in the parish hall.

Laundry Team The Cathedral laundry team is in need of help in 2019. We will need someone to pick up the laundry the 2nd week of each month and return it the following week. Our laundry items are kitchen towels, aprons, and tablecloths (no ironing required.) A substitute to be called as a backup is also needed. Please call Ann Mays @ 804-232-3291 if you are able to give us a hand.

Laurel and Main Deck Open! The VCU parking deck at corner of Laurel and West Main Street will be open for weekend parking only, free with use of our QR codes. Addi-tional free parking for weekends is also available at the VCU decks at the corner of W. Cary and S. Harrison (1201 W. Cary St.) or on West Broad Street (1111 W. Broad St.). Street parking is also available along Monroe Park on Saturdays and Sundays only.

Cathedral Concert SeriesA Colonial Christmas with Free Luncheon - Mon Dec. 10 11:00amAdvent Lessons and Carols - Sat Dec. 15 7:30pm with 7:00pm preludeGaudete Sunday Vespers - Sun Dec. 16 4:30pmVisit richmondcathedral.org/music for more info and free tickets.

Commonwealth Catholic Charities Benefit ConcertMonday, November 26 | 7:00pm | CathedralCCC’s 2018 Holiday Festival of Music will feature a Victorian theme, includ-ing period musical selections, food, and costumed carolers. The funds raised by Holiday Festival of Music benefit the services and programs that Commonwealth Catholic Charities provides to the most vulnerable members of our communities. Please visit cccofva.org for more informa-tion, and to purchase tickets.

Nursery is open from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Sundays for children ages 12 mos. to 3 years. The nursery is on the lower level (take the elevator).

Ordained Ministry and Religious Life: For information about the life and ministry of priests, deacons, and seminarians of men and women in religious life, contact Fr. Michael Boehling at 804-359-5661 or visit www.richmonddiocese.org/vocations

Self-Guided Tour: When visiting the Cathedral, pick up a Self‐Guided Tour pamphlet at the front entrance. To view the tour on our website, visit: www.richmondcathedral.org/selfguidedtour.pdf

We welcome new members to our parish! You can fill out a registration form found at the back of the church, email tbaham@richmondcathedral.org, or fill out an online registration form on our website: www.richmond-cathedral.org

During Weekday Masses, Parking Passes Are Not Needed

For Weddings: Call Ian Richardson, Parish Office at 804-212-3891

For Funerals: Call Ian Richardson, Parish Office at 804-212-3891

For Mass Intentions call Chris Ferrara, Parish Office at 804-359-5651.

Christian Marriage Formation Program for Engaged Couples: www.cdrcmfl.org/marriage-family/mariage-preparation/

Infant Baptisms & Confirmations: A Baptism Registration Form is avail-able online on our website - www.richmondcathedral.org Contact Joy Weir at jweir@richmondcathedral.org or 804-212-3893.

Children’s, Youth and Adult Faith Formation

Cathedral Gift ShopShop the Cathedral Gift Shop for Holy Communion, Baptism and Confirmation, and Father’s Day gifts. Open after every Mass. If you need to arrange a time to shop on a weekday, contact Chris Ferrara in the Parish Office at 804-359-5651.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process for adults who, after hearing the mystery of Christ proclaimed, consciously and freely seek the living God and enter the way of faith and conversion as the Holy Spirit opens their hearts. With God’s help, this process will strengthen us spiritually.

1. How do I begin the RCIA process?If you are interested in becoming Catholic, we welcome your questions about what it means to live in the Catholic tradition.

2. What if I feel unsure of the RCIA process?Feeling unsure is natural. After all, joining a particular faith community is a significant step.

3. When do I begin?The first step is to make an appointment with the RCIA coordinator to discuss your questions and talk about the RCIA process.

Please contact Maria Thorsen with any questions: mthorsen@richmondcathedral.org

RCIA thanks Laura O’Connor and Will Beebe for providing delicious dinner for RCIA’s Tuesday Night Session. If you would like to provide a

meal, it is a great way to be involved with RCIA.

Daily Mass Schedule:Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. : 12:05 pmSacrament of Reconciliation:Saturday: 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm

Weekend Mass Schedule:Saturday: 5:15 pmSunday: 9:00 am11:00 am & 5:15 pm

Adult Faith Formation

Please join us for the Annual Knights of Columbus Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 15th at 9:00am. There will be a gift shop for the

children to shop for little Christmas treasures for gifts for their families as well. Please email Joy Weir at jweir@richmondcathedral.org with the

gender and age of the children attending or sign up at the formation table in the Parish Hall. Ho ho ho and see you there!

Faith Formation Corner

All Parish ReadOur next all parish read is titled “God Has a Dream, A Vision of Hope for our Time” by Bishop Desmond Tutu. “Bishop Tutu shows us how to trans-form our pain and sorrow into hope and confidence in the future.” Bish-op Tutu offers a vision of love and hope; showing us how personal and global suffering can be transformed into joy and redemption. Bishop Tutu offers a spiritual message that can change lives. You can purchase this book at the Cathedral Gift Shop or by emailing Maria Thorsen.

Reminder: No Children & Youth Formation Thanksgiving Weekend! There is no Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd or Small Group, Youth Group programming this weekend. We are so thankful for our many dedicated catechists and meeting leaders and hope they enjoy Thanksgiving weekend with their families.

Reminder: Family Advent Activities, Wreath Making & Potluck BrunchSaturday, December 1st | 10:00am | Parish Hall Come join us for a wonderful morning of potluck brunch, crafts, wreath making and more. It is fun for the whole family or anyone that is ready to prepare for Advent! If you would like to sign up for a brunch item, email Joy Weir at jweir@richmondcathedral.org and we can share the sign up link with you! Looking forward to being together as we embark on the beautiful Advent Season!

Thanks again!The diaper drive for Commonwealth Catholic Charities was a huge success! Thank you for your very generous support!

St. Joseph Sunday Missals for the Year 2019 will be on sale in the Cathedral gift shop.

Please go to the “Adult Ministries” section of www.richmondcathedral.org to view all upcoming

Adult Formation Programs.

Readings and Reflection

Prepare for Sunday Mass using an online resource that includes a copy of the readings and much more. To access, go to the parish website, scroll to the bottom of the page,

and click on “Prepare for Sunday.”

Parish Community Life December 2Jeremiah 33 : 14-161 Thessalonians 3 : 12—4:2Luke 21 : 25-28, 34-36

Cathedral Yard Sale - Save the Date!Saturday, August 25 | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm The 6th Annual Cathedral Yard Sale is Saturday, August 25 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Parish Hall and street. Please begin to gather your gen-tly used items to donate to this annual fun-filled event for the Cathedral community. Proceeds from the yard sale go to support the various min-istries at the Cathedral. Please email Alex Nguyen at: pnnguyen7@gmail.com if you have items to donate or wish to be a vendor at the event.

November 25Daniel 7 : 13-14Revelations 1 : 5-8John 18 : 33b-37

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the KingThis Sunday is the last Sunday of the Church’s liturgical year. On this Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King. Each year we set aside this Sunday to reflect upon this title that we have given to Jesus. In Lectionary Cycle C, we read a portion of the passion from the Gospel of John, which is also part of the Gospel reading proclaimed each year on Good Friday.

In John’s Gospel, Pilate is shown in a more favorable light than in the other Gospels. In today’s reading, we hear one of two dialogues between Jesus and Pilate that are reported in John’s Gospel. Pilate questions Jesus about the charges brought against him. Caiaphas and the high priests have charged Jesus with a political crime, one that would require a punishment of death. Pilate distances himself from the Jewish leaders who accuse Jesus; he is not a Jew, and he seems to want little to do with this Jewish affair.

In his responses to Pilate’s questions, Jesus distinguishes his kingdom from the political powers of this world. King and kingdom may be appropriate terms for Jesus’ mission and promise, but only by analogy. Jesus is king, but not the kind of king we imagine or expect. He was certainly not the kind of king Pilate feared he might be.

Truth has been another important theme in John’s Gospel. We see it empha-sized in the conclusion of the dialogue between Jesus and Pilate. Those who know the truth will recognize Jesus as king and will know how to interpret this insight. Yet Jesus’ kingship was hidden from many of his contemporaries. Only those chosen, those who have the eyes of faith, are able to see. As mod-ern disciples of Jesus, we also struggle at times to recognize Jesus as king. Today’s Gospel invites us to see with eyes of faith that we might recognize that Jesus, through his crucifixion and death, is indeed king and Savior of all.

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Blessed Is She Advent ProgramDecember 3–25 If you are interested in meeting weekly with other women throughout Advent to have a fruitful and intentional Advent this year, be sure to sign up now to reserve your spot. For more information, email: jasmineleecoles@icloud.com or call (804)-366-4153.

Considering a Call to the Priesthood? Saturday, December 8 | 10:00am The Office of Vocations will be hosting discernment gatherings for young men who would like to discern the call to priesthood. If you would like to attend please e-mail vocations@richmonddiocese.org or call (804)-359-5661 and request to speak with the Vocations Office. The next gathering will be Saturday, December 8, 10:00am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Petersburg, VA. This will include Mass to fulfill the Holy Day of Obligation, followed by lunch.

Holiday Memorial ServiceMonday, November 26 | 7:00pm | St. Stephen’sThe holiday season brings on powerful memories and emotions, and it can be a particularly painful time for those who have lost a child. If you have experienced this loss, or know someone who has, we want you to know about a special service to be held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Avenue, on Monday, November 26, at 7 p.m., and co-sponsored by the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. The Holiday Memo-rial Service, begun in 2007, is an interfaith offering sponsored by several area congregations and schools—Protestant, Roman Catholic, Episcopal, Jewish—to provide a time and place for families to remember the child they lost. For additional information, visit ststephensRVA.org/holidaymemorial