Schedule Change for the week
Thursday, February 2, 2023: Church closed until 4:00 p.m. | Mass: 5:00 p.m.
Year End Donation Statements
Cathedral staff are working on the 2022 donation statements. The statements will be mailed out by January 31, 2023. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tiffany Baham at tbaham@richmondcathedral.org
January Service Project:
Circle Center Amazon Wishlist
For 46 years, Circle Center Adult Day Services has provided an affordable care option so that folks can live at home longer while enjoying social activities with other older adults and our staff during the day. Circle Center is in need of some items for their activities. Items can purchased from their Amazon Wishlist and shipped directly to them by selecting their pre-filled address during checkout. Visit amzn.to/3QCyFCV to see what items are needed, including quantity and priority.
Virginia March for Life
February 1 | 11:00 a.m.
The fifth annual Virginia March Life will include a rally and march around the Virginia State Capitol. Parishioners are invited to walk with Fr. Tony from the Cathedral Plaza to the Capitol at 11:00 a.m. More information is available at https://vaprolifeday.org .
World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Thursday, February 2 | 5:00 p.m.
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord marks the fortieth day after Christmas, and commemorates Christ’s dedication in the Jerusalem temple (Luke 2:22–38). In England, the Presentation came to be known as “Candlemas,” since it is the Church’s custom to bless candles that will be used throughout the year (the paschal candle, candles for the Advent wreath, etc.). Parishioners are invited to bring with them candles to be blessed that will be used in their home throughout 2023.
Bishop Knestout will celebrate this Mass to honor those who serve the Church by living out the evangelical counsels - poverty, chastity, and obedience - in a permanent state of life (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 915). Mass will be held at 5:00 p.m.
Blessing of the Throats
February 3 | 12:00 N
The annual blessing of throats will take place at daily Mass on the feast of Saint Blaise. According to tradition, Saint Blaise, a bishop and martyr of the early Church (d. ca. 316 AD), miraculously dislodged a fish bone that was choking a child. Since then, the Church has invoked his intercession against all diseases of the throat.
Knights of Columbus
Raffle and Spaghetti Dinner
February 5 | Following the 5:00 p.m. Mass
The Cathedral's Knight of Columbus 1st annual raffle drawing and all you can eat spaghetti dinner will take place on Sunday February 5. Tickets are $8 per person and $20 for a family of four if purchased in advance, or $10 and $25 if purchased at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the Cathedral Shop or by contacting Rick Wildes (804-366-3430 | rick@rickwildes.com). Two winners will be drawn. Winners need not be present to win. Come and enjoy a delicious meal of homemade spaghetti, plain and meat sauce, salad, plain and garlic bread, dessert, ice tea and lemonade to drink.
Collecting Palms
Palms that were blessed last year on Palm Sunday are now being collected in preparation for the beginning of Lent. After the palms are burnt, the ashes imposed on the forehead on Ash Wednesday (February 22). Please deposit the palms in the baskets that have been placed at the entrance to the church.
New Dates for Inquiry Sessions
You are invited to join several sessions to have a discussion about the Catholic Faith. These inquiry sessions will be held on the following dates at 6:00 p.m. in the parish office:
February 15
March 15
If you are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith, please contact Maria Thorsen (mthorsen@richmondcathedral.org).
RCIA Dinner
A simple, yet powerful way you can be involved is to help provide a light dinner for the RCIA sessions. Breaking bread together is the way we begin each week. Please consider signing up to provide a light dinner for one of the Tuesday night sessions.
Adult Confirmation is for Catholic adults who have already received Baptism and First Holy Communion. The Cathedral will have preparation sessions in the parish office on the following dates at 6:00 p.m.:
Wednesday, February 1
Wednesday, February 1
Thursday, February 9
Thursday, February 16
For more information about RCIA and/or adult Confirmation, please contact Maria Thorsen (mthorsen@richmondcathedral.org).
Middle School Family Survey
Middle-school families: please complete the survey below. We are planning some special events to do with the group and we appreciate you and your teens' input!
As a community, we strive to support survivors of child sexual abuse on their journey toward healing and wholeness. For those who have suffered abuse by clergy residing in the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, we invite you to join virtually on February 8, at 700 p.m. Spouses and affected community members are also welcome. These gatherings, led by an independent facilitator, will offer a safe environment for participants to connect, share experiences, support, and heal. If you would like more information, or the virtual meeting link, please call the Victim Assistance Coordinator at (877) 887-9603 or email dana@atreeplanted.org
Book Study with St. Elizabeth's
February 7, 21
February 7, 21
7:00 p.m. | Zoom
Join a book group in reading Subversive Habits: Black Catholic Nuns in the Long African American Freedom Struggle by Shannen Dee Williams. Sessions will be on Zoom on Tuesdays, February 7 and 21, at 7:00 p.m. To register contact Dcn. Chris Barrett of St. Elizabeth at chrisbarrett4nd@gmail.com or at (804) 266-3596.
The Diocesan Lenten Day of Reflection for Young Adults is intended for young adults ages 18-39. All attendees must be out of high school. Single people and married couples are all welcome. Though the day of reflection is designed for Catholics, interested young adults of any faith backgrounds are welcome to attend. The Lenten Day of Reflection will take place on Saturday, March 25 at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Crozet, VA.
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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