The Work of Christmas
by Howard Thurman
When the song of the angels is stilled,
When the star in the sky is gone,
When the kings and princes are home,
When the shepherds are back with their flock,
The work of Christmas begins:
To find the lost,
To heal the broken,
To feed the hungry,
To release the prisoner,
To rebuild the nations,
To bring peace among people,
To make music in the heart.
When the star in the sky is gone,
When the kings and princes are home,
When the shepherds are back with their flock,
The work of Christmas begins:
To find the lost,
To heal the broken,
To feed the hungry,
To release the prisoner,
To rebuild the nations,
To bring peace among people,
To make music in the heart.
Free Bus Ride to the March for Life
Students for Life at VCU and the Knights of Columbus welcome all parishioners to join them in marching to protect life on Friday, January 24th. Sign up for a FREE bus ride to DC and back by contacting Colleen Connolly at connollyce@vcu.edu. The bus will leave the Cathedral at 8:30am on Friday and normally returns around dinner time. Thank you to the Knights for their generous support of this bus trip.
THIS SUNDAY!
Economic Justice
presented by Paul Amrhein
January 26 | 12:15pm
Parish Hall
Lunch, Open Atrium, and Nursery Provided
Special Concert to Benefit the
Pipe Organ Campaign
VCU Health Orchestra will perform on Friday, January 24th, at 7:30 pm
This is a free concert, open to all. Donations will taken for the pipe organ campaign. No tickets required.
This is a free concert, open to all. Donations will taken for the pipe organ campaign. No tickets required.
Bring
out
your
palms!
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 26. Please deposit the palms in the baskets that have been placed in the vestibule.
The connection between Palm Sunday and Ash Wednesday highlights an important truth: We undertake penance knowing that Christ has already conquered sin by his Passion, Death, and Resurrection. The Lord’s victory is meant to be ours as well. The palm is a symbol of Christ’s victory, as we read in the Book of Revelation: “After this I had a vision of a great multitude, which no one could count, from every nation, race, people, and tongue. They stood before the throne and before the Lamb, wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice: ‘Salvation comes from our God, who is seated on the throne, and from the Lamb.’” (7:9–10).
Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord will be observed on the weekend of
February 1–2. Bishop Knestout will celebrate the 5:15 p.m. Mass on Saturday,
February 1.
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. Parishioners are invited to bring with them candles to be blessed that will be used in the home during 2020.
Bicentennial Book & Coaster Deal
Save $10 when you purchase a copy of Shine Like Stars with a Cathedral coaster at our Gift Shop! For $60, you will receive this incredible book, written in part by Fr. Tony, along with a coaster made from original 1906 Cathedral wood. Coasters can also be purchased separately for $20, and make an excellent gift with significant historical value. Our gift shop is open before and after weekend Masses.
Save the Date: Lenten Preparation Activities
Please save the date for Saturday, February 22nd from 10:00am to noon. We will come together to do special activities, crafts and more to help us prepare for the Lenten Season. Join us!
It's not too late to join!
Pastoral Council
The parish pastoral council will meet on Thursday, February 6 at 5:30 p.m. in the parish office. According to the Code of Canon Law, members of the pastoral council “assist in fostering pastoral activity” within the community by means of consultation with the pastor (or in the case of a cathedral, the rector) (canon 536 §1).
Online giving allows you to make your donations without writing a check each week. 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
Free Poinsettias
We still have many poinsettias that need a home! Please pick up as many as you would from the Parish Hall.
SAVE THE DATE!!!
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!
First Penance and First Holy Communion
Sacramental Preparation for First Penance and First Holy Communion takes place in Second Grade and includes formation classes for the children and parents. Children who are beyond second grade who have not received their First Holy Communion are welcome and encouraged to attend these classes.
All classes begin with a Pot-Luck Family Lunch at 12:00pm in the Parish Hall. Our first class is Sunday, February 16th at noon in the Parish Hall. Need to register? Contact: Joy Weir jweir@richmondcathedral.org or download form from www.richmondcathedral.org
Our music and movement program for infants to PREK and their caregivers meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10:00am to 11:00am in the large classroom in the basement. It is a wonderful time for fellowship and fun! Join us!
Please visit the Cathedral website to review the Adult Faith Formation programs for 2019-2020
www.richmondcathedral.org
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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
More events and information found here:
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
