My friends in Christ,
I have kept you close in my prayers this week, and I hope that you are adapting well to the new circumstances in which you find yourself. In Today's Gospel, Jesus reminds us that the greatest commandments are to love God and love our neighbor. When we follow our community's instructions to isolate ourselves from others, we are showing our love to our neighbors, particularly those who are vulnerable - our elders, our immune-compromised friends. When our friends and neighbors remain healthy in the coming weeks, we can give praise to God knowing he has blessed our efforts.
I have kept you close in my prayers this week, and I hope that you are adapting well to the new circumstances in which you find yourself. In Today's Gospel, Jesus reminds us that the greatest commandments are to love God and love our neighbor. When we follow our community's instructions to isolate ourselves from others, we are showing our love to our neighbors, particularly those who are vulnerable - our elders, our immune-compromised friends. When our friends and neighbors remain healthy in the coming weeks, we can give praise to God knowing he has blessed our efforts.
In Romans 8:31, God reminds us that He is for us and works on our behalf. I pray that you will continue to place your trust in Him and stay close to Him in prayer.
Yours in Christ,
Monsignor Mc
Operating Hours at the Cathedral
Our parish staff is working remotely, and you can reach them by phone and email while parish offices are closed.
The Cathedral itself will be open for personal prayer from 8:00 AM-6:00 PM on weekdays. You can access the Cathedral from the handicap entrance - that's to the left of the main doors of the Cathedral.
Closed Hours
The Cathedral will temporarily close at 12:10PM each weekday so that priests may celebrate private Mass - which will be live-streamed. The Cathedral will reopen at the close of the Mass.
The Cathedral will temporarily close at 12:10PM each weekday so that priests may celebrate private Mass - which will be live-streamed. The Cathedral will reopen at the close of the Mass.
The Cathedral will be closed to the public on Saturdays and Sundays for private celebrations of sacraments, including weddings, baptisms, and live-streamed Masses.
ENRICHING YOUR SUNDAY PRAYER
Though our Sunday obligation and public Masses are suspended, we must strive to honor God and keep our Sabbath holy in what ways we can.
Join us by Live Stream
Unite your prayers to the sacrifice of the Mass at livestream.com/ctk/ at the following times:
Weekdays, 12:10 PM
Saturday, 4:00 PM
Sunday, 10:30 AM
Sunday, 1:30 PM (Spanish)
We expect to add additional times to this list soon.
Weekdays, 12:10 PM
Saturday, 4:00 PM
Sunday, 10:30 AM
Sunday, 1:30 PM (Spanish)
We expect to add additional times to this list soon.
For the best viewing experience, check your smart TV's app store to see if the Livestream app is available. Our audio equipment is not optimized for an empty Cathedral! Thank you for your patience as we work to accommodate our technology to these new circumstances.
Use our Sunday Mass Guide
Consider using our online Mass guide as you watch Mass this Sunday. It includes our song sheet, bulletin, the day's readings, and other information to guide you through Mass.
Go to our Sunday Mass Guide
Go to our Sunday Mass Guide
If you can't stream Mass
Of course, you may not be able to view Mass this Sunday. If you can't join the prayer of the Mass, consider these activities:
1. Read the Sunday readings. Consider what Jesus may be saying to you through the Scriptures. Pray that you may live out the truth of the Scriptures in your day-to-day life.
Magnificat publishes daily readings, prayers, and meditations, and is offering them for free right now.
The sites below offer background, activities, and discussion points for today's Scripture readings - great for families!
Loyola Press
Our Sunday Visitor
Sadlier Connect
2. Offer a spiritual communion. When we are unable to receive the Eucharist at Mass, the Church encourages us to make an act of “spiritual communion,” where we unite ourselves to God through prayer. There are many prayers you can offer during your spiritual communion. Here’s one prayer:
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.
3. Pray a Rosary.
1. Read the Sunday readings. Consider what Jesus may be saying to you through the Scriptures. Pray that you may live out the truth of the Scriptures in your day-to-day life.
Magnificat publishes daily readings, prayers, and meditations, and is offering them for free right now.
The sites below offer background, activities, and discussion points for today's Scripture readings - great for families!
Loyola Press
Our Sunday Visitor
Sadlier Connect
2. Offer a spiritual communion. When we are unable to receive the Eucharist at Mass, the Church encourages us to make an act of “spiritual communion,” where we unite ourselves to God through prayer. There are many prayers you can offer during your spiritual communion. Here’s one prayer:
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.
3. Pray a Rosary.
