Our Lady of Guadalupe
Feast Day: December 12
Gaudete Sunday
The weekend of December 14–15, is the Third Sunday of Advent, which is traditionally known as Gaudete Sunday. The name is taken from the Entrance Antiphon (Introit) for the Mass: “Rejoice [Latin: Gaudete] in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice [gaudete]. Indeed, the Lord is near” (Philippians 4:4–5).
On the Third Sunday of Advent, the Church joyfully anticipates the coming feast of Christmas (“The Lord is near”). Accordingly, the rose candle is lit on the Advent wreath, and rose-colored vestments may be worn. (The Fourth Sunday of Lent, also known as Laetare [“Rejoice”] Sunday, is similar to Gaudete Sunday, as rose-colored vestments may also be worn.)
Lectionary
Advent marks the beginning of the new liturgical year, including the next phase of the Lectionary or cycle of readings for Mass. The Lectionary for Sunday Mass is a three-year cycle of Gospel readings: Year A, Matthew; Year B, Mark (and John); Year C, Luke. The First Reading, from the Old Testament, is chosen to concord thematically with the Gospel. The Second Reading, for the most part, is drawn from one of the letters of the New Testament (mostly St. Paul), and is read continuously.
During this next liturgical year, the Church will be reading the Sunday Gospel from Matthew. On special feast days like the Immaculate Conception (this year, December 9) and Christmas (December 25), the normal cycle of readings is interrupted (General Introduction to the Lectionary, nos. 92–110).
Tomorrow Night
Annual Advent Lessons and Carols
December 13, 2019 | 7:30pm
featuring the Musicians of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
An evening of festive carols, beautiful choral anthems, and scripture. Donations will be given to the Ryan White Program of Capital Area Health Network.
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You can set up a recurring weekly or monthly payment, allocate different amounts for our different collections, and view complete, accurate financial records at any time. It saves all of us time and is a win-win for our parish!
Those who wish to continue to use our traditional methods of offering, including envelopes, may do so.
However, we ask that you prayerfully consider Online Giving. If you would like to enroll, visit: https://www.richmondcathedral.org/donate/
If you have any questions about the program or about setting up your account, do not hesitate to contact Tiffany Baham at tbaham@richmondcathedral.org
Reflections: Mystics of the Church
Sunday, December 15 | 10:00am | 1st Floor Parish Office
Reflections will meet next to discuss three great men who served the Lord and us by the holiness of their lives, Brother Lawrence, St. Alphonsus Rodriquez & Blessed Solanus Casey of Detroit.
For additional information, please contact Mike Jackman @ mjack11097@verizon.net or call 804 -338-3100.
For additional information, please contact Mike Jackman @ mjack11097@verizon.net or call 804 -338-3100.
Breakfast With Santa
Thank you to all the families that registered for the Breakfast with Santa! Breakfast starts at 9:00am this Saturday, December 14. Santa’s ETA is around 10:00 am. See you Saturday!
Handcrafted Historic Cathedral Ornaments
Handcrafted from the original 1906 bell tower walkway wood, these ornaments were made by students in CHAT’s (Churchill Activities & Tutoring) Nehemiah’s Workshop using their woodworking training to create these unique ornaments. They are on sale in the Cathedral Gift Shop for $20, which is open before and after all weekend Masses. For more information on CHAT www.chatrichmond.org
Wednesday Mass
With VCU on Christmas break, Mass on Wednesday will be at 12:05 beginning on December 18 (and excluding holy days). The 7:00 pm Wednesday Mass, followed by confessions will resume with the return of students on January 15.
Don’t forget to join us for Tuesdays Together! We have so much fun in this relaxed music and movement program for children infant - preschool. We meet every Tuesday in the downstairs classroom at 10:00am.
We won’t meet on Christmas Eve - but we will on New Year’s Eve Day!
Please join us any Tuesday for this special time together! Contact Joy Weir, email: jweir@richmondcathedral.org with any questions!
We are in need of volunteers to be extraordinary ministers of holy communion and altar servers. If you are willing and able to serve, please contact the parish office. Thank you for your prayerful consideration of these important ministries!
March for Life Pilgrimage for
Middle School & High School Students
January 23-24 , Register by December 15th!
Calling all Middle School & High School Students. Register by December 15, 2019 for an overnight trip to Woodbridge, VA for a youth rally at the Eagle Bank Arena and overnight stay in a hotel. Mass will be the next morning with Bishop Knestout and then onto the March for Life in Washington, DC. Tickets for middle and high school youth are $55 per person which includes all transportation, the rally, an overnight stay and pizza snack on Thursday night, breakfast and lunch. Please contact Joy Weir at jweir@richmondcathedral.org to register or with any questions.
Please visit the Cathedral website to review the Adult Faith Formation programs for 2019-2020
www.richmondcathedral.org
A great gift for your child or grandchild this Christmas!
This Missal helps your child take part in the Mass on Sundays and feast days and allows them to read along with the readings and Gospel. It includes the Sunday readings for Year A (U.S. Lectionary), the Order of Mass, key words for each Sunday, and beautiful full-color illustrations. This Sunday Missal is the ideal gift for children, grandchildren and as a sacramental gift! Recommended for ages 7 and up.
You can purchase directly from our Cathedral Gift Shop. $10 per Missal.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
RCIA SPONSORS 2019-2020
Our Cathedral community supports the RCIA community each year with prayer and hospitality. RCIA members always express how thankful they are to our parish community. If you would like to join the RCIA ministry as a Sponsor please email Maria Thorsen: mthorsen@richmondcathedral.org
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
to the Sick and Homebound
This is a wonderful ministry whereby you will meet some of the nicest and most grateful people imaginable. The time commitment is minimal and the reward is everlasting!
If you can commit to spending a few moments once a month, taking the Eucharist to those who would otherwise not receive it, contact the Eucharistic Minister Coordinator.
If you can commit to spending a few moments once a month, taking the Eucharist to those who would otherwise not receive it, contact the Eucharistic Minister Coordinator.
John Aune
jraune@outlook.com | (217) 649-5566
Updated Weekend Bulletin
Give with Vanco
You can give:
• online through QR code or visit
www.richmondcathedral.org/give/
• through Mobile App by downloading the
‘GivePlus Church’
• or by texting the amount you wish to give to 804-315-0903. You will have to enter your credit card or bank account number the first time you give. For more information please call the church office 804-212-3898
Parking Voucher
The parking vouchers for the VCU Decks have been updated. Please use this QR code to vacate the decks and avoid paying for parking.
Bulletin Update!
Please check out our weekly bulletin for more in-depth information regarding events at your Cathedral!
Bulletin Update
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Wednesday, August 15, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Please join us for a Solemn Mass at 12:00 Noon with special music sung by the Cathedral Schola Cantorum or a sung Mass at 6:00p.
"When speaking of families, often the image of a treasure comes to my mind.
Today's rhythm of life, stress, pressure at work, and also the little attention paid by institutions, could put them in danger.
It's not enough to talk about their importance: it's necessary to promote concrete means and to develop their role in society with a good family policy.
Today's rhythm of life, stress, pressure at work, and also the little attention paid by institutions, could put them in danger.
It's not enough to talk about their importance: it's necessary to promote concrete means and to develop their role in society with a good family policy.
Together, let us ask Jesus that any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity."
-Pope Francis
HOLY SMOKES!
PREK-Middle School Open House
Sunday, Sept. 9 | 10:00 - 11:00 am
Join us in our new church offices on the first floor to learn about our wonderful year of children’s formation and middle school youth group. You will get a chance to meet your child’s catechist or group leader. Coming from the church, go past the bathrooms through the hall and two sets of doors to reach the new office. Coming from the street, you can enter directly through the double doors at 823 S. Cathedral Place.
High School and Confirmation Open House
Sunday, September 9 |12:00-1:00pm
Join us in our new church offices on the first floor to learn about our high school youth group meetings and the chance for service hours. If you are in your sophmore year or older and would like information on the Sacrament of Confirmation, please attend this open house. Coming from the church, go past the bathrooms through the hall and two sets of doors to reach the new office. Coming from the street, you can enter directly through the double doors at 823 S. Cathedral Place.
Bible Timeline: A Story of Salvation History
*Now Mondays* 7:00p - 8:30p | Parish Hall (New Location)
Dates: September 17th, September 24th, and October 1st
“To fall in love with God is the greatest of all romances; to seek Him, the greatest adventure…” St. Augustine. The Bible Timeline is a Catholic approach to Scripture that invites us into a transformative encounter with Jesus Christ.
Everyone is invited. Please attend and bring a friend!
Please note temporary change of location:
The Nursery will be located in the large classroom on the lower level for about 4 weeks. All nursery supplies have been stored as the rooms are cleaned and painted, so we are asking that you bring a bag of toys that the children can share each week. Please have diapers available, if needed.
If you have any questions please email:
Women's Book Group
Fridays at 10am | Parish Hall
Sept 28, Oct 5, Oct 12, and Oct 19
“Through her unique gift for
storytelling, combined with profound
spiritual insight, Sr. Bridget
Haase's Doors to the Sacred will invite
readers to open the door to the room of
daily experience, stand under its
ceiling of providence, walk the floors of
faith, and explore its nooks and
crannies of divine surprises and
disguises. By so doing, they will
discover that each event of life is holy,
saturated with God, and filled with
hope.” – Paraclete Press
An Advent Letter
from Fr. Tony
“Shine like stars in the world, as you hold fast to the word of life” (Phil. 2:15–16)