Schedule Changes
Wednesday, June 29: Church and office closed; no 12:00N Mass. Confessions will be heard at 5:30 p.m. as usual.
Due to setup for the parish picnic, parking will be unavailable on Cathedral Place and North Cathedral Place for the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Masses on Sunday, June 26. Please use other street parking, or the VCU Parking Deck (free on weekends for Cathedral attendees with use of the QR code below).
Beginning next weekend, July 2–3, both the Saturday evening and Sunday evening Masses will move from 5:15 to 5:00 p.m.
Tomorrow:
Priesthood Ordination
Saturday, June 25 | 10:30 a.m. | Cathedral
Photo: Ordination of Thomas Lawrence, June 5, 2021
Parishioners are encouraged to attend the priestly ordination of Rev. Mr. Dillon Bruce, which will take at the Cathedral on Saturday, June 25 at 10:30 a.m.
A Cathedral parish has the unique privilege of hosting the most important celebrations in the life of the local Church (diocese). This privilege also carries a special obligation to pray for those who give their lives in service to the Church.
THIS SUNDAY:
Parish Picnic and Concert
The parish picnic is this Sunday June 26, 2022 beginning immediately after the 11:00 am Mass. There will be hamburgers, hotdogs, veggie burgers and KONA ice! We will also have a tremendous FUNdraising raffle with AMAZING baskets to win and a gaming monitor totaling close to $1,000 in prizes! Raffle tickets are $5.00 for one - $20.00 for five - and $50 for “lucky” thirteen! Parishioners can opt to stay for the recital on the new Juget-Sinclair Choir and Continuo Organs or go directly to the picnic. Going to another Mass? Come at noon, or come as early as 9:00 a.m. to help volunteer. Sign up at bit.ly/cshpicnic to help with cooking, setup, games, raffle and cakewalk.
If you are donating a cake for the cakewalk, please make sure you note the type of cake, and any common allergens on the box. Bring cakes to the parish hall on Sunday, June 26 between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00N. There will be a table for you to place your cake.
Please note that parking will be unavailable on Cathedral Place at the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Masses.
Get Ready for the Raffle!
Thank you to so many parishioners that donated items for our raffle! Come to the picnic on Sunday, June 26 starting at noon and purchase a raffle ticket to win your choice of amazing baskets:
Everything but the Fireworks (4th of July)
Cuoco Italiano (Italian Chef)
Merry, Merry! (Get ready for Christmas)
Summer Fun (Beach time fun)
Crafty Kids (Keep them busy)
Hope Spa (Treat Yourself)
Evangelize in Style (Cathedral Gift Shop)
$5.00 for one ticket
$20.00 for five tickets
$50.00 for lucky thirteen tickets
Plus - bid on a gaming monitor worth $500!
Bishop Barry C. Knestout has released a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.
Sacristans Needed
Sacristans are liturgical ministers whose service helps to ensure a worthy and reverent celebration of Mass (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, no. 105b). Volunteers are needed to help set up for Mass and clean up afterwards. Duties include arranging the liturgical books, sacred vessels, and other items.
There would be two time slots for sacristans: 45 minutes before Mass for preparation, and 20 minutes afterward to put things away. Parishioners could volunteer for either or both time slots, choosing which weekends they would be available. Scheduling would take place through the parish’s online scheduler. Training for the ministry of sacristan is happily provided.
If you would like to serve the Cathedral as a sacristan, please contact Fr. Tony (tmarques@richmonddiocese.org).
Baptism
Are you seeking the sacrament of Baptism for your child? There is an upcoming Baptism Liturgy on July 2. Please contact Joy Weir at jweir@richmondcathedral.org for additional information and forms.
June Service Project:
Every Day is Christmas in Bethlehem
The parish’s monthly service project for June is to support the Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem. This Catholic teaching hospital in the city of Christ’s birth provides state-of-the-art maternity and neonatal critical care to poor and at-risk women, infants, and children. At the Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem, Christians and Muslims work together daily, fostering peace through medicine. Bishop Knestout is a member of the hospital’s board of directors.
Last weekend, Michele Bowe, a representative of the Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem, spoke at all Masses. More information about the Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem is available at https://birthplaceofhope.org.
If you would like to donate to the Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem you can do so by going to our donation page and selecting Holy Family Hospital:
Last weekend, Michele Bowe, a representative of the Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem, spoke at all Masses. More information about the Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem is available at https://birthplaceofhope.org.
If you would like to donate to the Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem you can do so by going to our donation page and selecting Holy Family Hospital:
VBS Camper Registration
July 11-15 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00N
It’s time to register for Vacation Bible School! It’s going to be a monumental week with games, music, snacks, and crafts as we celebrate God’s greatness every day. Priority registration for Cathedral of the Sacred Heart parishioners is open. Sign up now as space is limited. Visit to register.
August 6 | Rising 6th–8th grade youth by July 1
(Registration Deadline Approaching)
EPIC is a one-day diocesan event for rising 6th–8th grade youth. The cost is $50 per person. 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 in the days prior to EPIC. At the end of the day, middle school youth will walk away feeling excited about their community and their faith. Join us, it is going to be EPIC! The deadline to register is approaching. Please send your form and payment by July 1!
First Penance, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation Parent Information Sessions
Parish Hall
July 9 | Following the 5:00 p.m. Mass
July 10 | Following the 9:00 a.m. Mass
July 31 | Following the 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and
5:00pm Masses
Children who have been baptized and are ages seven or older by September 30, 2022 are eligible to prepare for their First Penance. Those who are rising sophomores and 15 years of age or older are eligible to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Parents, please attend one of these sessions. If you know someone who is eligible, please let them know about these sessions. For more information, contact Joy Weir (jweir@richmondcathedral.org).
The 2022 Diocesan Appeal
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 2021 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. 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)
- Cathedral ministries and other expenses (30 percent of funds returned to the parish)
As this year’s Appeal begins, we encourage each of you to support not only our parish offertory, which directly supports our parish, but also we ask you to prayerfully consider giving to the Annual Diocesan Appeal.
Thank you to all that have donated already. We are 134% ($66,982) of our goal of $50,000
Thank you to all that have donated already. We are 134% ($66,982) of our goal of $50,000
Your gift to the Appeal makes a real difference because, together, we can enable our Diocese to deliver ministries and services such as heating and grocery assistance to families, health insurance for our retired priests, and tuition for our future priests to attend the seminary.
Cathedral Shop
New Items!
The Cathedral Shop is open after the Saturday night Mass and the Sunday 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Masses each weekend. Come check out all the religious items that we have to offer. If you would like to volunteer in the Cathedral Shop, please contact John Dougherty (jd23224@gmail.com).
While many of us are shopping online, don't forget that Amazon will reward the Cathedral for all your Amazon purchases! Below are the easy directions to sign up and information on how to be sure your purchases give money to the cathedral. To register:
1. Visit smile.amazon.com.
2. Sign in with your Amazon.com credentials.
3. Choose a charitable organization to receive donations, or search for the charity of your choice.
4. Select your charity – Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond VA
Once registered don’t forget to bookmark smile.amazon.com on your computer to use that specific link when you shop.
1. Visit smile.amazon.com.
2. Sign in with your Amazon.com credentials.
3. Choose a charitable organization to receive donations, or search for the charity of your choice.
4. Select your charity – Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond VA
Once registered don’t forget to bookmark smile.amazon.com on your computer to use that specific link when you shop.
Please Come and Learn, Pray, and Discuss
Wed. July 13, Tue. August 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Parish Hall
You are invited to learn about the Catholic faith. Come discuss and ask questions about the Catholic faith
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is for anyone interested in the Catholic faith. RCIA is a process of learning about the Catholic faith through prayer, scripture, and Catholic faith formation.
Please come to to an informal session to discuss and ask questions about the RCIA process and the Catholic faith.
For information please contact Maria Thorsen (mthorsen@richmondcathedral.org)
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is for anyone interested in the Catholic faith. RCIA is a process of learning about the Catholic faith through prayer, scripture, and Catholic faith formation.
Please come to to an informal session to discuss and ask questions about the RCIA process and the Catholic faith.
For information please contact Maria Thorsen (mthorsen@richmondcathedral.org)
Adult Confirmation
Are you an adult seeking to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation?
Adult Confirmation is for Catholic adults who have already received Baptism and First Holy Communion.
For more information about RCIA and/or Adult Confirmation please contact: Maria Thorsen (mthorsen@richmondcathedral.org)
PARKING QR CODE
YOU WILL NEED A QR CODE TO PARK IN THE PARKING GARAGE ACROSS FROM THE ALTRIA THEATRE ON LAUREL.
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