Cathedral of theSacred Heart

September 9, 2018

Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time

Rector, 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 | 804-212-3889 Assistant for Worship, Ian Richardsonirichardson@richmondcathedral.org | 804-212-2886Minister 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 | 804-212-3887Campus Ministry Co-Director, Rich Girardin rgirardin@richmondcathedral.org | 804-212-3896

Campus Ministry Co-Director, Mary Rebecca Pugsley mpugsley@richmondcathedral.org | 804-212-3891 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, Patrick Garrett | 804-212-3893 | pgarrett@richmondcathedral.org Daniel Hudson | 804-310-9422 | 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

Monsignor Patrick D. GoldenRector

800 S. 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

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Parish Retreat (New Date!)September 22 | 9:30am–2:00pm | Richmond Hill, 2209 E. Grace Street

“How can we be the Bread of Life for each other?”Why have a Parish Retreat? To get away from distractions, experience solitude and silence, and to deepen our relationship with God, who longs for our company. We invite you to come together to

pray and contemplate the ways we as a parish can show the love of God to one another.

Prayers and Praise Sick: Donnaree Stockton, Barry Wilhite, Bill Ferguson, Connie Schlabach, Jake Einwechter, Thelma Robinson, Michele Whitehurst, Doug Toler, Mary Maynard, Mark Drexler, Jr., Bobby Locke, Patrick Cooper, Jennifer Tomes, Patrick Stockton, 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: Joe Kauflin, Alex Jimenez, William Douglas, Julio Reyes, Marton Lonart, Thomas Lawrence, M. Tochi Iwuji, Kevin Riedel, Philip Decker, John Minnich, Chris Weyer, David Arellano, Benjamin Fleser, Dillon Bruce, Riley Winstead, Armando Herrera, Anthony Ferguson, Kyle O’Connor, Christopher Masla, Cassidy Stinson, Daniel Molochko, Patrick Walsh, Andrew Clark, Gregory Guilfoyle, William Buckley, James Fitzgerald, Samuel Hill, Robert Kincaid.

The Pope’s general prayer intention for September is: Universal – Young People in Africa That young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries.

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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 $16,294 $167,018 Amount Received $14,747 $171,504 Difference $-1,548 $4,486

Preservation $50 $10,921

Social Justice Poor and Needy $1,317 $8,616 Haiti $303 $1,242

This Week at the Cathedral Saturday, September 8, 2018 2:00 pm Wedding 5:15 pm Mass † Frederick Coffield Sunday, September 9, 2018 9:00 am Mass † Maria Roco 10:00 am Children’s Faith Formation & Middle School Open House 11:00 am Mass † Alysia Basmajian 12:00 pm High School Youth Group Parent Student Mixer 5:15 pm Mass -- Cathedral ParishionersMonday, September 10, 2018 12:05 pm Daily Mass † Alysia BasmajianTuesday, September 11, 2018 12:05 pm NO Daily Mass 7:00 pm RCIA Sponsor RetreatWednesday, September 12, 2018 7:30 am Morning Prayer 12:05 pm Daily Mass † Jerry Neville 7:00 pm RCIA Inquiry Retreat 7:00 pm Praise and Worship and AdorationThursday, September 13, 2018 12:05 pm Daily Mass 5:30 pm Pastoral Council Meeting 6:30 pm Choir RehearsalFriday, September 14, 2018 12:05 pm Daily Mass 7:00 pm Mass of Atonement Saturday, September 15, 2018 10:30 am Permanent Diaconate Ordination 5:15 pm Mass † Robert Mitchell Sunday, September 16, 2018 9:00 am Mass † Sally Pastore 10:05 am Children’s Faith Formation 10:05 am Middle School Youth Group 11:00 am Mass † Betty Kelley 5:15 pm Mass -- Cathedral Parishioners

The Bible TimelineMondays, September 17, 24, October 1 | 7:00pm–8:30 pm“To fall in love with God is the greatest of all romances; to seek Him, the greatest adventure…” –St. Augustine. The Bible Timeline is a Catholic approach to Scripture that invites us into a transformative encounter with Jesus Christ. Please note: the Bible timeline sessions will be held in the Parish Hall. Please sign up for notifications by emailing mthorsen@richmondcathedral.org if you have not already.

Chartered Bus Trip to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate ConceptionPOSTPONEDThe Bus Trip to the National Shrine in DC has been postponed until later in the fall due to scheduling conflicts. The new date and more details will be posted in the bulletin later this month.

Blue Grass and Blue Crab FestivalSunday, September 30 | 4:00pm–8:00pm Please join us at the Tredegar Iron Works for our 14th annual Blue Grass & Blue Crab Festival to benefit the residents of Saint Francis Home. Tickets are $60 each if purchased on or before 9/14 and then increase to $70 until they are all sold. This was a sellout event last year! Tickets include all you can eat crab, spiced shrimp, BBQ and sides and all you can drink beer and wine. Kids 12 and under are free. Entertainment for the evening includes the Slack Family Band, our featured bluegrass group, Jonathan the Juggler, Brandon the caricature artist and Rosie the Clown doing balloon animals along with her face painter sidekick. There will be a live and silent auction featuring amazing items. Kid friendly food is available and we promise a fun time for all! Visit our website www.bluegrassbluecrabfestival.com for ticket information or call Pam Embrey, 804-237-5602. We still need volunteers, let us know if you can help!

Attention Parents - Nursery UpdateThe nursery will be open for the 9:00am and 11:00am Masses. The nurs-ery will temporarily be in the large classroom on the lower level. We ask that you bring a bag of toys and necessities for your child. All toys and supplies have been stored until the nursery reopens. Thank you so much for your patience while the rooms are being cleaned and restored after the Parish Hall fire.

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 & women in religious life, contact Fr. Michael Boehling at 804-359-5661 or 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, or email tbaham@richmondca-thedral.org, or fill out an online registration form on our website: www.richmondcathedral.org

During Weekday Masses, Parking Passes Are Not Needed

For Weddings: Call Ian Richardson, Parish Office at 804-212-2886

For Funerals: Call Ian Richardson, Parish Office at 804-212-2886

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 open their hearts. With God’s help, this process strengthens us spiritually.

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

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

3. When do I begin?The first step is to make an appointment with the coordinator of the RCIA process. This is a time to discuss your questions and talk about the RCIA process. Please email Maria Thorsen: mthorsen@richmondca-thedral.org

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

Daily Mass Schedule:Monday; Wednesday - Friday: 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

Children’s Faith Formation CornerPraying With Your Child

“If we want to assist the child in his or her religious experience, an important area which we must attend is that of prayer. Prayer is, first

of all, listening to God. It is the particular key which opens up the mystery of God’s relationship with God’s creature; it is a key which

belongs to God, but which God gives to all… Prayer is initiation to the mystery of God and is, itself, a mystery… our task is that of

creating the conditions for silence and reverence which will help the child focus on and listen to God.” –Gianna Gobbi, Listening to God

with Children

Families: It is Registration Time!Please register for the 2018-2019 year for Christian Faith Formation (PREK-5), Middle School or High School Youth Group. Registration forms can be found in the entrance to the church or online at www.richmond-cathedral.org. After you complete the form you may email it to jweir@richmondcathedral.org , drop it in the collection basket in an envelope attention Joy Weir or mail to our new office location. Our new address is Cathedral of the Sacred Heart | 823 Cathedral Place | Richmond, Virginia

Adult Faith Formation

Pre-K Middle School Open HouseSunday, September 9 | 10:00am–11:00amPlease join us in our new church offices on the first floor to learn about our wonderful year of children’s formation and middle school youth group. You will get a chance to meet your child’s catechist or group lead-er. Coming from the church, go past the bathrooms through the hall and two sets of doors to reach the new office. Coming from the street, you can enter directly through the double doors at 823 S. Cathedral Place.

High School and Confirmation Open HouseSunday, September 9 | 12:00pm–1:00pmPlease join us in our new church offices on the first floor to learn about our high school youth group meetings and the chance for service hours. If you are in your sophmore year or older and would like information on the Sacrament of Confirmation, please attend this open house. Coming from the church, go past the bathrooms through the hall and two sets of doors to reach the new office. Coming from the street, you can enter directly through the double doors at 823 S. Cathedral Place. Please take home a copy of September’s Catholic Update.

The topic this month is titled: “The Gift of the Saints: How and Why the Church Canonizes Them”

Faith In Action!Sunday, September 23 | Parish Hall | 10:00–11:00amParents, Grandparents & Adults with a desire to learn more about our children and formation programs. Please join us for a monthly “Faith in Action” gathering in the Parish Hall while your child is in their class-room. Our first get together will be from 10 to 11 on Sunday, September 23rd. During this time you’ll have an opportunity to help your child’s catechists by doing simple tasks such as cutting out materials to be used in classrooms. No special skills needed! We will learn more about what our children experience in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and enjoy fellowship. Coffee and refreshments will be served.

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 September 9Isaiah 35 : 4–7aJames 2 : 1–5 Mark 7 : 31–37

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.

September 16Is 50 : 5–9aJames 2 : 14–18Mark 8 : 27–35

Parking Validation for Saturday & Sunday Mass

ONLY

5 - Insert your ticket first, then when asked for payment, scan the code and the gate will open.

When you park in the VCU Deck, you must do one of the following:

1 - PULL & KEEP A TICKET TO ENTER DECK2 - Scan this code from this bulletin OR3 - Pick up a QR Code chit from the basket under the poster in church OR

4 - Take a photo of the code with your smart phone

Valid until June 30, 2019

Pick Up a NEW QR Code

Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary TimeToday we continue to hear the Gospel of Mark proclaimed. In today’s reading, Jesus heals a man who was deaf and had a speech impediment. This is a story about Jesus’ healing power, and in it we find clues about our understanding of sacrament. We are struck by the physical means used to heal the man, the use of spittle and touch. The Church continues to celebrate the sacraments using physical means. In the Sacrament of Baptism, water and oil are used to show the power of the Holy Spirit. In the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, we are anointed with holy oil on the forehead and the hands. In the Eucharist, bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ. We are a sacramental people who believe that God’s grace is given to us through these physical signs.

Some, however, see in this Gospel an image of the proclamation of the good news of Jesus to the Gentiles. The geographic references tell us that Jesus is journeying through Gentile territory. Jesus had previously visited this region and healed a person possessed by a demon. Jesus was already famous there, which explains why people brought the deaf man to him.The story that precedes this reading in Mark’s Gospel sets the stage. Jesus encounters a Gentile, a Syrophoenician woman who asks him to heal her demon-pos-sessed daughter. Jesus engages her in a dialogue about not feeding to dogs the food intended for children. Jesus is struck by the woman’s great faith when she replies that even dogs eat the food that falls from the table, and he heals her daughter immediately. The faith of this Greek woman compels Jesus to respond to her plea.

Mark shows that Jesus’ own mission affirms the early Church’s mission to the Gentiles. This was a significant issue to the early Christian community, which found that the good news of Jesus took root and spread quickly among the Gentiles. Yet there is an irony in the story of healing that Mark tells. Jesus gives the man the gift of speech, but then tells him not to use it. Jesus asks that the news of his healing power, which is evidence of his identity as the Messiah, not be spread. This is a recurring motif in Mark’s Gospel and is some-times called the “messianic secret.”

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Message from the Bishop - Mass of Atonement“To open ourselves to the grace we need to overcome this scourge upon our Church, we must prayerfully seek healing and reconciliation with all who have been hurt. As a step in this process, I am inviting the faithful to come and pray with me for all victims of abuse at a Mass of Atonement, Friday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m., at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond.”

Women’s Book ClubSeptember 28, October 5, 12, 19 | 10:00am | Parish HallYou are invited to the Women’s Book Group. The book we will read is ti-tled: Doors to the Sacred, Everyday Events as Hints of the Holy by Sr. Bridget Haase. Doors to the Sacred invites readers to open their eyes to the daily experience of faith and divine surprises. You will discover that each event of life is holy and saturated in God, filled with hope. Please mark your calendars and invite a friend!Please email Maria Thorsen: mthorsen@richmondcathedral.org

Treasures of the Church: Exposition of Sacred RelicsSunday, September 23 | Parish Hall | 12:15pmThe Cathedral of the Sacred Heart welcomes you to an exposition of sacred relics. Over 150 relics will be shown, some believed to be as old as 2,000 years. Among the treasures will be relics of St. Joseph, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Maria Goretti, St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. Faustina Kowalska.In addition there will also be present a piece of a veil which is believed to have belonged to Our Lady, as well as one of the largest remaining pieces of the true cross in the world.

Lifetouch Photo Sessions Sep. 19–22 Oct. 22–23 | Parish HallDue to the smoke damage to the Parish Hall, the August 13-14 Lifetouch sessions have been rescheduled to October 22-23. The September ses-sions will take place as usual. The sessions will take place in the Parish Hall as scheduled.

Catholic Woman’s ClubSeptember 24 | 2:00pm | The Columbian CenterIf you are a Catholic woman age 21 or older and practicing your faith please join us for The Catholic Woman’s Club Membership Tea on Mon-day, September 24 at 2:00pm at The Columbian Center, 2324 Pump Road. The Catholic Woman’s Club promotes Catholic ideals through intellec-tual, cultural and spiritual development and philanthropic endeavors. For reservations, please contact Joan Walton 804-266-3612 no later than September 17. We hope to see you on September 24th! www.cwcrva.org

Healing After Abortion: A Rachel’s Vineyard RetreatOctober 12–14This retreat, sponsored by Church of the Epiphany, is for women and men who have known regret, sorrow, guilt, or shame from abortion. The weekend combines living scripture meditations, spiritual exercises, and discussions in a guided process that leads to the heart of God’s love and compassion. If you would like to learn more about this retreat you can contact Marty Montgomery-Jennings at 804-704-0429, or Maggie Carl-son at 804-432-2589 or email: RV4hope@gmail.com. Inquiries, registra-tion, and participation are strictly confidential. Visit our website: www.rachelsvineyard.org