LAST WEEKEND OF COLLECTIONS
NEW PARKING QR CODE
You will need the new QR code for free weekend parking in the garage at Main and Laurel.
9:00 a.m. Mass Livestream Link Change
The Sunday 9:00 a.m. Masses will temporarily be livestreamed from the Cathedral Facebook page through Sunday, August 15. The Diocesean Livestream link will resume livestreaming Masses on Sunday, August 22.
August Service Project:
St. Peter's Supply Drive
St. Peter’s Pro-Cathedral is in need of donations for their many ministries that assist the homeless:
- Jeans (all sizes)
- Shorts (all sizes)
- T-shirts (all sizes)
- Shoes (especially 10-13)
- Belts
- Underwear (new and unused only)
- Bedsheets and blankets (all sizes)
St. Peter’s would greatly appreciate donations of these items, either new or gently used. Casual clothing is preferred, as dress clothes are not needed. Please deposit these items in the vestibule of the church.
Poor and Needy Fund
Thank you to all that have donated to the poor and needy fund this year. A portion of the money donated (50%) goes to helping people in need of emergency assistance, the remaining portion (50%) goes for small grants that support and promote human well-being. This year we have awarded grants to medical services, such as The Virginia Home and Crossover Healthcare; homeless services/housing support, Commonwealth Catholic Charities and CARITAS; youth services and education related, Sacred Heart Center; older adult services, Circle Center Adult Day Services and St. Francis Home; SOAR365 (disabled individuals) and post-conviction services; and substance abuse education services, Drive to Work and VADP. The grand total amount that was awarded for these grants is $22,000. Without your support, we would not be able to make a contribution to our community. Thank you.
Registration is now open for
all PREK-HS programming!
Why wait? Register your child or youth for our weekly catechesis programs and Sacrament preparation for First Penance, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation. Calendars are available on the Cathedral Website or Register Here.
Middle and High School Youth,
Save the Date!
Join us for a pool party on Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Woodmont Pool in Bon Air. Just $10 per person, which includes dinner and soft drinks. Contact Joy Weir (jweir@richmondcathedral.org)
Coming Up in August
August 7: Epic Middle School Rally, 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Registration required
August 19: MS & HS Pool Party, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sign up coming soon.
August 22: Sidewalk Chalk for VCU following the 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. Masses
August 24: Holy Hour at 6:00 p.m.
Are you seeking the sacrament of Baptism for your child?
We have Baptism liturgies scheduled for August, September and October along with the class and rehearsal required for new parents. Please contact Joy Weir at jweir@richmondcathedral.org for additional information.
Preparation for
First Penance and
First Holy Communion
If you have a child that is a rising 2nd grader or older who would like to prepare for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, please contact Joy Weir jweir@richmondcathedral.org
Marriage in the Church
“The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life and which is ordered by its nature to the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring, has been raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament between the baptized” (Code of Canon Law, canon 1055 §1).
In order for a Catholic to be validly married, he or she must be married in the Church; that is, in the presence of a bishop, priest, or deacon—unless a dispensation has been obtained (canon 1108 §1). Being married in the Church does not require that a Catholic’s spouse be or become a Catholic.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains that, “Since marriage establishes the couple in a public state of life in the Church, it is fitting that its celebration be public, in the framework of a liturgical celebration, before the priest (or a witness authorized by the Church), the witnesses, and the assembly of the faithful” (no. 1663).
I am happy to assist any couple who is married only civilly to be prepared for matrimony in the Church (tmarques@richmonddiocese.org).
RCIA Sponsors: Is God calling you?
God calls an RCIA Sponsor to walk side-by-side with one of His beloved. Sponsors accompany those in RCIA who are in the process of conversion and faith formation. Sponsors are companions on the journey with those becoming fully initiated members of the Catholic faith. Sponsors support those in RCIA with prayer and their own witness to the Christian way of life. Serving as an RCIA Sponsor is a tremendous blessing. With prayer and discernment please consider this ministry.
To learn more about becoming an RCIA Sponsor please contact: Maria Thorsen (mthorsen@richmondcathedral.org).
Extra precautions at
Sunday 5:15 p.m. Mass
The precautions adopted during the pandemic continue to be used at the Sunday 5:15 p.m. Mass to provide added safety to parishioners. These measures include the use of face coverings, social distancing, no congregational singing, and sanitizing the church before and afterward.
Confirmation
Do you have a rising sophomore that is seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation? Preparation starts in September. Please contact Joy Weir at jweir@richmondcathedral.org for more information.
The 2021 Diocesan Appeal Update:
Building Our Family of Faith
This year, like every year, the Cathedral participates in the Annual Diocesan Appeal. The Appeal is the yearly opportunity for us to engage the next generation, provide for those in need and build Catholic communities. Not only does it support the larger ministries of the Catholic Church of Richmond, it also raises funds for the local priorities of our parish.
As in the 2020 Appeal, the Cathedral will receive a significantly increased parish-sharing formula: 50 percent of the amount collected up to our target of $50,000, and 90 percent of the amount above the target. As of July 15th we have raised $87,039 (174% of goal.) Bishop Knestout has granted this unprecedented ratio of parish sharing to fund two priorities:
- Cathedral Organ Project (70 percent of funds returned to the parish) = $40,835
- Cathedral ministries and other expenses (30 percent of funds returned to the parish) = $17,501
If you have not yet done so already, I hope you will prayerfully consider joining me in renewing your commitment to the Appeal online at richmonddiocese.org/appeal.
Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Catholic?
Do you have a child the age of seven or above who has not been baptized?
Were you baptized Catholic as a child, but have not yet received the Sacraments of Confirmation and/or Eucharist?
Our parish offers the opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about the Catholic faith. RCIA sessions focus on the faith and experience of the Catholic Church and prepares individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
** There are separate sessions for children and youth.
You are welcome to participate in the RCIA process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a welcoming setting. For more information please contact Maria Thorsen: mthorsen@richmondcathedral.org.
RCIA Inquiry Sessions
We invite you to “Come and See”
August 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall
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.
For more information please contact Maria Thorsen:
PARKING QR CODE
YOU WILL NEED A QR CODE TO PARK IN THE PARKING GARAGE ACROSS FROM THE ALTRIA THEATRE ON LAUREL.
