Panel above the Cathedral's original baptistry.
June: St. John the Baptist
This month's theme is on St. John the Baptist, whose birth is commemorated on June 24. Click here to see the many ways you may join us to get involved and gather, in-person and online, with fellow parishioners.
Final Weekend of Collections for the Pregnancy Resource Center
Thank you for your wonderful support in raising funds for the Pregnancy Rescource Center of Richmond.
We have surpassed our original goal of $2,000!
The campaign ends THIS weekend, so please bring back the bottle filled with cash/coin/checks.
If you cannot pick up a bottle, you can still help fill up our “virtual bottle” via the website: http://www.fundeasy.com/m/5200054/
Examples of what your gifts can provide:
- $25 – Six-week supply of prenatal vitamins for 8 mothers
- $100- Two-month supply of professional pregnancy tests
- $250- An ultrasound plus a nurse evaluation
The Cathedral Knights of Columbus, along with a huge assist from the VCU Chapter of Catholic Campus Ministry, will be hosting the annual Cathedral Yard Sale on Saturday, September 4th, from 8:00am to 3:00pm.
The yard sale has become an annual tradition at the Cathedral and is made possible by the generous donations from our parishioners. We will again be accepting your furniture, household goods, bikes, recreational equipment and your gently used clothing, beginning this weekend.
You can start to drop-off your donations in the parish hall beginning this weekend (prior to or immediately after each Mass). Please email Alex Nguyen (pnnguyen7@gmail.com) or Rick Wildes (rick@rickwildes.com) with any questions.
Farewell Dr. Adrianna Tam
Cathedral cantor Adrianna Tam, DMA, will be assistant professor of music and conductor of Collegiate Chorale and Aurora at Luther College, following an intensive national search by the Iowa university.
A graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the Yale School of Music, the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, and a second-generation professional musician (her mother is professor of music at University of North Texas), Dr. Tam earned the Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Michigan.
Dr. Tam enhanced our liturgies through her commitment to artistic excellence; her full, sumptuous tone; and thoughtful, sincere, and piercing interpretations of sacred texts. Her service-oriented attitude, delightful demeanor, and ardor for the faith embody the name of “Christian.”
Please join us in thanking Dr. Tam for her beautiful service to our cathedral parish, and in wishing her well in her endeavors. We will miss her!
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Sick and Homebound
With the easing of pandemic restrictions, and in keeping with diocesan norms, the distribution of Holy Communion to the sick and homebound by members of the lay faithful will resume. These ministers are called “extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion” because priests and deacons are understood to be the “ordinary” or primary ministers of Holy Communion.
Extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion must be fully initiated and practicing Catholics. This means that they have received Baptism, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion; that they practice their faith, which includes attending Mass each Sunday and holy day of obligation; and, that if married, they be in a marriage recognized by the Catholic Church. In addition, extraordinary ministers who take Holy Communion to the sick must be fully vaccinated and undergo the diocesan safe-environment training.
Parishioners who would like to assist in distributing Holy Communion to the sick and homebound are asked to contact Fr. Tony (tmarques@richmonddiocese.org). They are also asked to attend a meeting on Tuesday, July 6 at 6:00 p.m. in the parish hall.
Rev. Anthony Marques is with Jocelyn and Nolan Lott. Jocelyn earned the Girl Scout, "I Live My Faith" award and Nolan earned the Cub Scout, "Light of Christ" emblem.
Jocelyn and Nolan worked for many hours to earn the awards, which included presenting their work to Father Tony earlier in the year. Father Tony blessed and presented the awards on Saturday, June 12 at the 5:15 pm Vigil. Congratulations Jocelyn and Nolan!
Josh, Jamie and Sara Grey Bliley are ready to serve at the Saturday Vigil celebrating the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 12.
Are you interested in working with children and youth?
The Diocese of Richmond requires that all volunteers who work with children under the age of 18 be screened and trained in the VIRTUS (safe environment program). This is an excellent course for anyone that wishes to work with children and youth. Parents are strongly encouraged to take this course so you can volunteer in programs, special events, and catechesis opportunities. Get certified now so you can help in the Fall! Click to register for this online program, which includes a background check.
Saturday, August 7 | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
EPIC is a *brand new* one-day diocesan event for middle school youth (rising grades 6-8) and will take place at Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot High School. This event is intended to be a high-energy day that is focused on two things: (1) building community & friendships with other middle school youth, and (2) encouraging zeal for our Catholic faith. Throughout the day, youth will experience everything from inflatables to a service project, relay races to Mass. They will also interact with high school teens who attended Discipleship Week the four days prior to EPIC. At the end of the day, middle school youth will walk away feeling excited about their community and their faith.
Cost is $50 and includes the following:
- Admission to EPIC
- Lunch & Dinner
- Give Away item
- T-Shirt
Registration Forms are due July 3rd. Register today!
Diocesan Work Camp
The diocesan work camp for teens starts on June 21 — and we can use your help collecting reusable grocery bags (the kind with the handles) for one of our projects. We will be organizing all the clothing donations into nice bags for the clients at the CCC Housing Center on Oliver Hill Way. Please bring bags to the church entrance. There will be a collection bin. Thank you!
RCIA Inquiry Sessions
We invite you to “Come and See”
Join us for the RCIA Inquiry Sessions, which are a time for adults to learn more about God’s love and how it is expressed within the Catholic faith. These gatherings are informal discussions centered around topics of the Catholic faith.
June 28 at 6:30 p.m.
July 20 at 6:30 p.m.
August 24 at 6:30 p.m.
All sessions will take place in the Parish Hall.
For more information please contact Maria Thorsen:
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