Schedule for September 18-19, 2021
Saturday, September 18
- 7:00 am Cathedral Open for Private Prayer and Devotion
- 8:00 am Monthly Pro-Life Mass - will also be livestreamed
- 1:30 pm Wedding
- 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 -Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- 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
- 1:00 pm - Sunday Tour of the Cathedral
- 2:30 pm David Ball Organ Concert
- 5:00 pm Mass
- 6:00 pm Cathedral Closes
Dear Parishioners,
The Cathedral Basilica this week lost one of its long-time parishioners, Janice Noack. Before her husband Joe passed away and her health declined, they were heading up the Ushers for all of our special events and Masses here at the Cathedral. They were a great example of dedication and service to the parish. Details for Janice’s funeral have not been set yet, and we will make sure to communicate those to you as soon as they are known. Please pray for the repose of her soul and for the family that mourns her loss.
The Cathedral Basilica, with its vast collection of mosaic art, inspires every person who comes through the door. Each image has a story of faith to tell us - from the trinity mosaic in the main dome, to the small mosaic of a pelican feeding her young just above the doors, to the main body of the Cathedral. There are a little over 43 million pieces of tesserae or mosaic tile that comprise the images you see.
In a subtle way, each of these tiles speaks to you and me. In and of themselves, a single piece of tile is not impressive at all. Placing them together, the artist is able to create a stunning image that communicates faith. The truth these small tiles speak to us is that if you dispose yourself to Christ and allow Him to use you, you will become part of the great beauty of the Body of Christ. I mention this for you to consider your involvement in the life of the Cathedral Parish. What part do you play? Is God calling you to dispose yourself to him, allowing him to use you in a more deeper way?
Many thanks to everyone who helped make last Sunday’s Blue Mass a success. It was so wonderful to see so many of our First Responders present. It was a wonderful opportunity to show our gratitude to those who put themselves in harm's way each day to keep the St. Louis Metropolitan area safe.
While walking along the road in our Gospel this Sunday, Jesus speaks with his disciples. This time he does not seem like a teacher, but rather like a friend who opens up his heart to his closest friends. He tells them, "The Son of Man is to be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him." This is the second time he spoke to them about this. Once again, however, not one of the disciples comprehends Jesus' thoughts and feelings.
Upon arriving at a house in Capernaum, Jesus asks them what they were discussing, but "they were silent," the evangelist notes. Their silence is a sign of the shame for what they had discussed. And that was good. Shame is the first step toward conversion. Shame, in fact, is born from recognizing one's distance from Jesus and from the Gospel.
Monsignor Henry Breier
This Weekend's Pulpit Announcements
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) classes began last weekend, but it’s not too late to sign up. Anyone interested in becoming Catholic or deepening their understanding of the Catholic faith is welcome to attend. Please contact Fr. Povis for more information.
Cathedral Concerts welcomes organist David Ball this Sunday at 2:30pm in a special homecoming concert. David was a member of the Archdiocesan Children’s Choir and an organ scholar here at the Cathedral. He attended Julliard receiving a masters degree in organ performance, and now serves and the Head of Music Ministries at the Christ Cathedral in Orange, California, formerly known as the Crystal Cathedral. The concert is free and open to all.
The Men of the Cathedral ministry invites all men of the parish and its visitors to join them for their next evening of Adoration and fellowship, scheduled for Tuesday, September 28. Please see your bulletins for details.
The Cathedral Parish Council will be hosting an Oktoberfest-style parish picnic on Sunday, October 3, from 1-4 pm on the east lawn. Bring your appetites, lawn chairs, and polka shoes and join the fun!
