Schedule for January 9-10, 2021
Saturday, January 9
- 7:00 am Cathedral Open for Private Prayer and Devotion
- 8:00 am Mass - will also be livestreamed
- 9:00 am Visitation followed by Funeral Mass for James Devous
- 1:30 Wedding - will also be livestreamed
- 3:00 pm Rosary – Live-Stream
- 3:30 - 4:30 pm Holy Hour - concluding with Evening Prayer and Benediction
- 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Confessions
- 5:00 pm Mass
- 6:00 pm Cathedral Closes
Sunday - Baptism of the Lord
- 7:00 am Cathedral Open for Private Prayer and Devotion
- 8:00 am Mass - will also be livestreamed
- 9:00 am - 9:50 am Confessions
- 10:00 am Mass
- 11:00 am - 11:50 am Confessions
- 12:00 Noon Mass
- 5:00 pm Mass
- 6:00 pm Cathedral Closes
Dear Parishioners,
“Venite Adoremus, O Come Let Us Adore Him”
Fr. Benedict Groeschel in his little book, Praying in the Presence of Our Lord, relates a story about Saint Teresa of Avila. When she heard people say they wished they had lived when Christ walked on this earth, she would smile to herself. She knew that we have Him as truly with us in the Most Holy Sacrament as people had Him then, and wondered what more they could possibly want.
Each week here at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, we set aside time from Saturday afternoon at 3:30 pm until 4:30 pm for Eucharistic Adoration. The time with the Lord concludes with Evening Prayer and Benediction. Perhaps the Lord is calling you to join him for some time in prayer.
This past week we lost a long-time parishioner and supporter of the Cathedral, Mr. Eric Junger. His funeral will be celebrated at the Cathedral on Saturday, January 23rd at 10am. Please do pray for the repose of his soul.
I would also ask for your prayers for our office manager, Laura Voegelie. She has some knee surgery this past week and will be away from the office for a few weeks. During this time, Laura will be working from home and the rest of our staff will be covering as well. I would kindly ask you to keep Laura in your prayers for a full recovery.
On this Sunday that follows the Solemnity of the Epiphany, we are celebrating the Baptism of the Lord. This was the first act of his public life, recounted in all four Gospels. Having reached the age of about 30, Jesus left Nazareth, went to the River Jordan and, in the midst of a great crowd of people, had himself baptized by John.
Mark the Evangelist writes: "And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens opened and the Spirit descending upon him like a dove; and a voice came down from heaven, "You are my beloved Son; in you I am well pleased'" (Mk 1: 10-11). These words "You are my beloved Son" reveal what eternal life is: it is the filial relationship with God, just as Jesus lived it and gave it to us.
Now our celebration of Christmas concludes. The Child, who the Magi came to adore at Bethlehem offering their gifts, and our attention now will be drawn away from this scene to discover Christ among us. The eternal truth of Christmas we take with us: That God so loved the world that he gave us his only begotten Son.
Monsignor Henry Breier
This Weekend's Pulpit Announcements
January 22 marks the 48th anniversary of the court decision that legalized abortion on demand throughout the entire nine months of pregnancy. demand throughout the entire nine months of pregnancy. On Saturday, January 16 at 10:00 a.m., all are invited to the celebration of the Annual Roe V. Wade Memorial Mass and Prayer Vigil here at the Cathedral Basilica, to pray for the protection of all unborn children who are in danger of abortion. The Mass will be followed by a Rosary procession to the Planned Parenthood facility on Forest Park Avenue.
The Annual Archdiocesan Mass for Social Justice will be celebrated on Sunday, January 17, at 2:30 p.m., with Archbishop Rozanski as celebrant and homilist. Please see your bulletins for further information.
Public Service Announcement
Wearing of Masks
Just a quick reminder that masks are to be worn at all times while in the Cathedral Basilica (except for the reception of Holy Communion). It is important that the mask covers both your nose and your mouth to prevent the spread of a virus.