Cathedral of theSacred Heart

December 30, 2018

Rector and Vicar Forane, Very Rev. Msgr. Patrick Golden pgolden@richmondcathedral.orgDeacon, Rev. Mr. Michael DeNoia | mike@mcl-direct.com Deacon, Rev. Mr. Chris Malone | cmalone@richmondcathedral.orgDeacon, Rev. Mr. Mark Matte | mcmatte@verizon.netDeacon, Rev. Mr. Charles Williams | cwilliams@richmondcathedral.orgDirector of Music and Liturgy, Daniel Sañez dsanez@richmondcathedral.org | 804-212-3889Assistant for Worship, Ian Richardsonirichardson@richmondcathedral.org | 804-212-3891Minister of RCIA & Adult Formation, Maria Thorsen mthorsen@richmondcathedral.org | 804-212-3888Minister of Children & Youth Formation, Joy Weirjweir@richmondcathedral.org | 804-212-3893Formation Assistant, Lauren Tompkinsltompkins@richmondcathedral.org | 804-212-3887

Campus Ministry Co-Director, Rich Girardin rgirardin@richmondcathedral.org | 804-212-3903Campus Ministry Co-Director, Mary Rebecca Pugsley mpugsley@richmondcathedral.org | 804-212-3902 Business Administrator, Kim Kremerkkremer@richmondcathedral.org | 804-212-3898Administrative Supervisor , Christopher Ferrara cferrara@richmondcathedral.org | 804-359-5651Accountant, Tiffany Baham | tbaham@richmondcathedral.org | 804-212-3890Facilities, Daniel Hudson | 804-212-3892 | dhudson@richmondcathedral.org John Marike | marikejp@vcu.edu Ryshawn Richardson | ryrichardson@richmondcathedral.orgPastoral Council, Jenna Nguyen| jenna.marie.nguyen@gmail.com 540-578-4182Finance Council, Steve Brincefield | steve.brincefield@verizon.netCathedral Cantors | Lauren Tompkins, Ian Richardson, Rondy Michael Lazaro, M.D., Tara Davy

For a complete list of our ministries, committees and ways to get involved please refer to our website www.richmondcathedral.org

Parish Staff

Bless us with your presence.Serving as the Mother Church of the Diocese of RichmondTwinning with the Catholic Community of Carissade, Haiti

Serving the Campuses of Virginia Commonwealth University

Most Reverend Barry C. KnestoutBishop of Richmond

Very Rev. Monsignor Patrick D. GoldenRector and Vicar Forane

823 Cathedral Place, Richmond, VA 23220-4853 Office: (804) 359-5651 Fax: (804) 597-0232

Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pmwww.richmondcathedral.org

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

A Message from Monsignor GoldenIt is with great pleasure that I announce that Tiffany Baham will be Cathedral’s Business Manager, effective January 7. Tiffany has done an outstanding job as Cathedral’s accountant, and she will bring the same level of professionalism and proficiency to the role of Business Manager. I extend my appreciation to the search committee, Chris Habenicht, Carey Bliley, Lee Atkinson, Maria Curran, and Sarah Rabin for all their work

during this process.

To meet Tiffany and other staff members, please join us at the January 10, 2019, Pastoral Council meeting starting at 5:30 pm in the Parish Hall. We have had many fine people join our staff over the past year and this would be

an excellent opportunity to get to know them better. Hors-d’oeuvres and wine will be served.–Monsignor Patrick Golden

Prayers and Praise Sick: Sue Kirkland, James Raber, Barry Wilhite, Bill Ferguson, Jake Einwech-ter, Thelma Robinson, Michele Whitehurst, Doug Toler, Mary Maynard, Mark Drexler, Jr., Bobby Locke, Patrick Cooper, Jennifer Tomes, Reed Roberts, Cheryl Hennan, Ann Fincham, Georgia Thompson, Peggy Ross, Debra Brown, Ann King, Barbara Munjas, Theresa Drexler Moody, Knox & Preston Kaliebe, Kevin Smith, Diana A., Joan DeBiasi, John Anderson, Joanie Price, Cindy Cole, John Norment, Frank Flechter, Michael Hollister, Connie Biby, Valerie Booth, Barbara Kersey, Mary Hormachea, Gabriel Peter Norment, Eddie Dunn, III, John Kuhn, Sheila Dolan, Dylan Marshall, Jean Serini, Amy Tweedale, Billie Sutherland Moore, Mark Patrick Cotham, Anne Hutchins, and Janine Thompson. Also, please continue to pray for those written in the Book of the Sick and those in our Armed Forces.

Seminarians: Rev. Mr. Cassidy Stinson, Rev. Mr. Tochi Iwuji, Rev. Mr. Kyle O’Connor, Rev. Mr. Dan Molochko, Rev. Mr. Christopher Masla, Joe Kauf-lin, Alex Jimenez, William Douglas, Julio Reyes, Marton Lonart, Thomas Lawrence, Kevin Riedel, Philip Decker, John Minnich, Chris Weyer, David Arellano, Benjamin Fleser, Dillon Bruce, Riley Winstead, Armando Herrera, Anthony Ferguson, Patrick Walsh, Andrew Clark, Gregory Guilfoyle, William Buckley, James Fitzgerald, Samuel Hill, Robert Kincaid.

Welcome to our new RCIA Community! Theresa Albone, Linda Maria Castilla, Jamie Coe, LaShonda Cosby, Meghan Durkin, Hanan Duvenney, Brian Engelhardt, Tristan James, Holly Anne Jenkins, Alannah Jones, Caitlin Anne Kilcoin, Emma Colleen Knestaut, Kenneth Mason, Kathryn Lynn Orton, Anna Grace Rinehart, Denny Rudzinski, David Michael Scearce, Scott Lane, Kevin Searfoorce, Rylee Elizabeth Simpkins, Savannah Vaughn, Jasmine Witt

The Pope’s general prayer intention for December is: Evangelization – In the Service of the Transmission of Faith That people, who are involved in the service and transmission of faith, may find, in their dialogue with culture, a language suited to the conditions of the present time.

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This Week at the Cathedral Saturday, December 29, 2018 11:00 am Funeral 2:00 pm Wedding 5:15 pm Mass 6:15 pm Baptism Sunday, December 30, 2018 9:00 am Mass 11:00 am Mass -- Cathedral Parishioners 5:15 pm MassMonday, December 31, 2018 -- New Year’s Eve (Parish Offices CLOSED) 12:05 pm NO Daily MassTuesday, January 1, 2018 -- Solemnity of Mary (Parish Offices CLOSED) 11:00 am Mass -- The Cintorino Family 6:00 pm NO RCIAWednesday, January 2, 2018 12:05 pm Daily Mass † Maggie Keenan 5:30 pm Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Foundation Board MeetingThursday, January 3, 2018 12:05 pm Daily Mass † Henry SchmittFriday, January 4, 2018 12:05 pm Daily Mass † Captain Andrew Ross Saturday, January 5, 2018 5:15 pm Mass Sunday, January 6, 2018 9:00 am Mass † Allen Goolsby West 10:00 am Baptism 10:05 am Children’s Faith Formation 11:00 am Mass -- Cathedral Parishioners 12:00 pm High School Youth Group 5:15 pm Mass

Message from Bishop Barry C. KnestoutFollowing the listening sessions held throughout the diocese in October, Bishop Barry C. Knestout renewed his commitment to leading the Diocese of Richmond with transparency, faith and direct action. A webpage has been created to help the faithful stay informed of the diocese’s response to the present crisis in the Church. A video interview with the Bishop as he answers the faithful’s most frequently asked questions, a timeline of actions taken within the diocese to address the crisis, and resources to learn how Bishop Knestout is answering the call for accountability is available at www.richmonddiocese.org/diocese-response.

Adult Speaker Series - Deacon Charles WilliamsSunday, January 20 | 12:15pm | Parish HallPlease come for a presentation and discussion titled: Spirituality and Race: Understanding the Intersection of Spirituality by Deacon Charles Williams. On this weekend we commemorate Dr. King’s inspiring vision which filled a void in our nation - and answered our collective longing to become a country truly lived by its noblest principals.

Weekly OfferingsFor Fiscal Year beginning 7/1/2018

The Cathedral is grateful for last week’s collections and year-end gifts.

2018-2019 Last Week Year to Date Regular Offertory Amount Budgeted $73,235 $516,784 Amount Received $50,052 $474,037 Difference -$23,183 -$42,747

Preservation $603 $32,109

Social Justice Poor and Needy $133 $20,340 Haiti $678 $8,529

Foundation $4,831

823 Cathe dr a l P l a c e Richmond, VA 23220 804-212-3898

www.richmondcathedralfoundation.org

Cathedral of the Sacred HeartFoundation

wishes you and your family a Happy New Year!

We are pleased to announce that we are embarking on a major project - replacing the Cathedral organ. If you would like to learn more please join us

for one of the following town hall meetings at the Cathedral:

January 26 - 6:15 pm, January 27 - 12:00 pm, February 3 - 10:00 am & 6:15 pm

The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Foundation is a 501c3 foundation dedicated to the preservation of the Cathedral.

Nursery is open from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Sundays for children ages 12 mos. to 3 years. The nursery is on the lower level (take the elevator).

Ordained Ministry and Religious Life: For information about the life and ministry of priests, deacons, and seminarians of men and women in religious life, contact Fr. Michael Boehling at 804-359-5661 or visit www.richmonddiocese.org/vocations

Self-Guided Tour: When visiting the Cathedral, pick up a Self‐Guided Tour pamphlet at the front entrance. To view the tour on our website, visit: www.richmondcathedral.org/selfguidedtour.pdf

We welcome new members to our parish! You can fill out a registration form found at the back of the church, email tbaham@richmondcathedral.org, or fill out an online registration form on our website: www.richmond-cathedral.org

During Weekday Masses, Parking Passes Are Not Needed

For Weddings: Call Ian Richardson, Parish Office at 804-212-3891

For Funerals: Call Ian Richardson, Parish Office at 804-212-3891

For Mass Intentions call Chris Ferrara, Parish Office at 804-359-5651.

Christian Marriage Formation Program for Engaged Couples: www.cdrcmfl.org/marriage-family/mariage-preparation/

Infant Baptisms & Confirmations: A Baptism Registration Form is avail-able online on our website - www.richmondcathedral.org Contact Joy Weir at jweir@richmondcathedral.org or 804-212-3893.

Children’s, Youth and Adult Faith Formation

Cathedral Gift ShopShop the Cathedral Gift Shop for Holy Communion, Baptism and Confirmation, and Father’s Day gifts. Open after every Mass. If you need to arrange a time to shop on a weekday, contact Chris Ferrara in the Parish Office at 804-359-5651.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process for adults who, after hearing the mystery of Christ proclaimed, consciously and freely seek the living God and enter the way of faith and conversion as the Holy Spirit opens their hearts. With God’s help, this process will strengthen us spiritually.

1. How do I begin the RCIA process?If you are interested in becoming Catholic, we welcome your questions about what it means to live in the Catholic tradition.

2. What if I feel unsure of the RCIA process?Feeling unsure is natural. After all, joining a particular faith community is a significant step.

3. When do I begin?The first step is to make an appointment with the RCIA coordinator to discuss your questions and talk about the RCIA process.

Please contact Maria Thorsen with any questions: mthorsen@richmondcathedral.org

Daily Mass Schedule:Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. : 12:05 pmSacrament of Reconciliation:Saturday: 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm

Weekend Mass Schedule:Saturday: 5:15 pmSunday: 9:00 am11:00 am & 5:15 pm

Adult Faith Formation

All Parish Read: God Has a DreamMonday, January 28 | 6:00–7:00pm | Parish HallBishop Tutu offers a vision of love and hope; showing us how personal and global suffering can be transformed into joy and redemption. You can purchase this book at the Cathedral Gift Shop or by emailing Maria Thorsen. The first book discussion will take place on January 28 in the Parish Hall from 6:00–7:00pm. We will discuss the first three chapters.

Give Your Teen a Retreat!This year for Christmas, give your child a gift of the Diocesan Youth Conference (DYC)! The DYC is a weekend event held in downtown Richmond from February 8-10 to gather high school youth from all 145 parishes. $195.00 for the weekend! Email Joy Weir at jweir@richmondcathedral.org

Looking Forward to 2019Have you come to an Adult Faith Formation program? Would you be interested in learning more about your Catholic faith and meeting your fellow parishioners? Coming in 2019:January 20 - Adult Speaker Series: Deacon Charles Williams February 13 - Movie and Pot Luck Supper: “Pope Francis; A Man of His Word”January 30 (thru April) - Catholicism: A Journey To the Heart of the FaithFebruary 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25 - Women’s Book Group - Learning to Walk in the Dark By Barbara Brown Taylor

Monsignor Golden invites all the children in the pageant and attending the Mass to come up during his Homily at the Christmas Eve Vigil. Thank you to all the children and families that supported this annual tradition.

Faith Formation Corner

Children and Youth Formation Classes will resume January 6, 2019.Our faith formation classes will resume on January 6. PreK - Middle School meet from 10:05 to 10:55am. Interested in registering? Contact jweir@richmondcathedral.org

High School Youth Group: Popcorn and the PopeJanuary 6 | 12:00-2:00pm | 1st Floor Conference RoomJoin us Sunday January 6 for a viewing of Pope Francis: A Man of His Word. Rotten tomatoes score: 84%. What will you give it? Come join us! We will have popcorn, drinks and a short discussion after the movie.

Sacramental PreparationSacramental preparation First Reconciliation and First Eucharist starts February 24th at 12:00pm. Please contact Joy Weir at jweir@richmondcathedral.org to register or with any questions!

Readings and Reflection

Prepare for Sunday Mass using an online resource that includes a copy of the readings and much more. To access, go to the parish website, scroll to the bottom of the page,

and click on “Prepare for Sunday.”

Parish Community Life December 30Sirach 3 : 2-6, 12-141 John 3 : 1-2, 21-24Luke 2 : 41-52

Cathedral Yard Sale - Save the Date!Saturday, August 25 | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm The 6th Annual Cathedral Yard Sale is Saturday, August 25 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Parish Hall and street. Please begin to gather your gen-tly used items to donate to this annual fun-filled event for the Cathedral community. Proceeds from the yard sale go to support the various min-istries at the Cathedral. Please email Alex Nguyen at: pnnguyen7@gmail.com if you have items to donate or wish to be a vendor at the event.

January 6Isaiah 60 : 1-6Ephesians 3 : 2-3a, 5-6Matthew 2 : 1-12

Feast of the Holy FamilyToday we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family. This feast is part of the Christmas season, and we should place today’s Gospel in the context of what Luke’s Gospel tells us about the birth of Jesus. Luke has been answering the question “Who is Jesus?” through his stories of the births of John the Baptist and Jesus. Today’s Gospel reading continues this theme. It has no parallel in the other Gospels and is the conclusion of Luke’s Infancy Narrative.

Mary, Joseph, and Jesus are presented in this Gospel as a faithful Jewish fam-ily. They are participating in the annual pilgrimage to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover, an event shared each year with family and friends. When Jesus is found, Luke describes him as seated in the Temple in the midst of the Jewish teachers. Although he is young, Jesus seems not to need teaching about his Jewish tradition. In his dialogue with these learned teachers, Jesus astounds them with his insight and understanding. Jesus is a child of Israel. His Father is God.

The dialogue between Mary and Jesus contains many references to family relationships. In fact, in this Gospel reading Mary and Joseph are never identified by name. Instead they are referred to by their relationship to Jesus. Ultimately, this emphasizes Luke’s point about the identity of Jesus. When Mary and Joseph find Jesus in the Temple, they question Jesus and express their anxiety. Jesus replies in words that many have thought to be disrespect-ful. Jesus says that he was never lost; he was at home. Jesus is God’s Son, and he is in his Father’s house. Luke will continue to suggest that faith in Jesus establishes new family relationships as he describes Jesus’ public ministry.In Luke’s Gospel, Mary’s importance is even greater than her role as Jesus’ mother. Mary is the first disciple and will be present with Jesus’ disciples after his Resurrection at Pentecost.

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Parking Validation for Saturday & Sunday Mass

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5 - Insert your ticket first, then when asked for payment, scan the code and the gate will open.

When you park in the VCU Deck, you must do one of the following:

1 - PULL & KEEP A TICKET TO ENTER DECK2 - Scan this code from this bulletin OR3 - Pick up a QR Code chit from the basket under the poster in church OR

4 - Take a photo of the code with your smart phone

Valid until June 30, 2019

Pick Up a NEW QR Code

Miles Jones Elementary Tutors NeededMiles Jones Elementary School needs tutors to work with children in the kindergarten classes. Tutors usually go one day a week for two hours. Any day or time that works for you will work for them. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Nancy DeNoia at 804-539-1176 or nancy@mcl-direct.com. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Make a Gift Through an IRA Charitable RolloverConsider making charitable donations from your IRA to benefit our parish or ministry. IRA owners age 70½ and older can direct gifts from IRA ac-counts straight to the Church through December 31, 2018. The qualified gifts count as a required minimum distribution from an IRA and is exclud-ed from taxpayer income. Contact your IRA administrator, tax preparer or the parish office for more information.

Stay in the loop with Flocknotes!Want to stay up to date on the latest Parish news and events? Join our weekly Flocknotes email list by visiting flocknote.com/Cathedral or by texting the word “Cathedral” to 84576 Flocknotes are the best way to stay informed about upcoming events, parking updates, concerts, special liturgies, and more!

Theology on Tap: What Kind of “Happy” New Year?Monday, January 7 | Kitchen 64 | 6:30pmPhilosophers, theologians, religious teachers and others have offered differing understandings of happiness and the path to it. In this talk, Nicholas Setliff, PhD, will present the dominant conceptions of happiness that influence contemporary public discourse, moral decision making, and new years wishes. Doors open at 6:30pm, food and beverages can be purchased until 7:15pm with talk to start at 7:30pm. For more info and to RSVP, visit the Richmond Theology on Tap Facebook page.

Busy Bags for FamiliesWould your family benefit from a Busy Bag during Mass? Our Busy Bag contains quiet activities for your child so you can enjoy the Mass more fully. After Mass, please take any colored art pages with you and return the bag to the table for the next family to enjoy. Busy bags are found at the table in the front entrance of the church and in the parish hall. Please ask an usher if you need assistance.

Worldwide Marriage EncounterMarch 1–3, March 22-24 Start the new year out right by enriching your marriage. The next World-wide Marriage Encounter Weekends are Mar 1-3, 2019 in Hickory, NC and Mar 22-24, 2019 in Herndon, VA. Early sign up is recommended. For more information visit our website at: renewmarriage-vasouth.org or contact us at applications@renewmarriage-vasouth.org or 757-690-1369.

March For Life Rally - Save the Date!The annual March For Life Rally will be held on Friday, January 19, 2019 in DC. The Cathedral Knights are providing a complimentary luxury chartered bus with no cost for Cathedral parishioners, students and their friends to ride to and from the event. Please contact Chris Ferrara at the Cathedral Office to sign up for the free bus ride: cferrara@richmondcathedral.org | 804-359-5651.