The Cathedral of theSacred Heart

December 27, 2020

Rector, Very Rev. Anthony Marques tmarques@richmonddiocese.org | (804) 212-3884Deacon, Rev. Mr. Michael DeNoia | mike@mcl-direct.com | (804) 355-2096Deacon, Rev. Mr. Christopher Malone | cmalone@richmondcathedral.orgDeacon, Rev. Mr. Mark Matte | mcmatte@verizon.netDeacon, Rev. Mr. Charles Williams | cwilliams@richmondcathedral.orgDirector of Music and Liturgy, Daniel Sañez, M. Music dsanez@richmondcathedral.org | (804) 212-3889Assistant for Worship, Janice Guzmanafw@richmondcathedral.org | (804) 212-3891Director of RCIA, Maria Thorsen mthorsen@richmondcathedral.org | (804) 212-3888Director of Evangelization and Catechesis, Joy Weirjweir@richmondcathedral.org | (804) 212-3893Communications and Sacramental Records Specialist, Lauren Tompkinsltompkins@richmondcathedral.org | (804) 212-3887Campus Ministry Director, Morgan Yostmyost@richmondcathedral.org | (804) 212-3903

Bookkeeper, Lisa Hearllhearl@richmondcathedral.org | (804) 212-3894Office Manager, Christopher Ferrara cferrara@richmondcathedral.org | (804) 359-5651Business Manager, Tiffany Baham tbaham@richmondcathedral.org | (804) 212-3890Facilities, Patrick Garrett | pgarrett@richmondcathedral.org | (804) 212-3892 John Marike | jmarike@richmondcathedral.org Rosie Anderson | sranderson@richmondcathedral.orgFinance Council, Steve Brincefield | steve.brincefield@verizon.netCantors | Lauren Tompkins; Adrianna Tam, DMA; Evan Heiter

PARISH STAFF

Bless us with your presence.The Mother Church of the Diocese of Richmond

Twinning with St. Paul’s Church & School, Carissade, HaitiServing Virginia Commonwealth University

Most Reverend Barry C. KnestoutBishop of Richmond

Very Reverend Anthony E. MarquesVicar Forane & Rector

823 Cathedral Place, Richmond, VA 23220Office: (804) 359–5651 Fax: (804) 597–0232Sacramental Emergencies: (804) 254–0699

Office Hours: Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.www.richmondcathedral.org

www.2020.richmonddiocese.org

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Mass ScheduleTuesday through Friday: 12:05 p.m.Saturday: 5:15 p.m.Sunday: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:15 p.m.

Sacrament of PenanceWednesday: 5:30–6:30 p.m.

SCHEDULE

Christmas Octave

Christmas is not limited to December 25. Rather, it is celebrated as an octave or eight-day feast that runs from December 25 to January 1. The Christmas Octave begins with the Nativity of the Lord on December 25, continues today with the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, and concludes with the

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God on January 1.

Prayers and Praise Sick: Dennis Halloran, Tom Jones, Jean Faulkner, Joe Faulkner, Bill Fox, Joan & Robert Watson, Natalee Franzyshen, Alberta Winston, Louise Fedorka, Katherine Harder, Aleen Causieestko, Armand Basmajian, Lee Wexler, Caitlin Reagan, Abigail Van Meter, Joan Woody, James Raber, Jake Einwechter, Michele Whitehurst, Doug Toler, Mary Maynard, Mark Drexler, Jr.; Bobby Locke, Patrick Cooper, Reed Roberts, Cheryl Hennan, Ann Fincham, Georgia Thompson, Peggy Ross, Debra Brown, 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, Dylan Marshall, Jean Serini, Billie Sutherland Moore, Mark Patrick Cotham, Anne Hutchins, and Janine Thompson.

Seminarians: Rev. Mr. Thomas Lawrence, Dillon Bruce, Armando Herrera, Alexandre Jimenez, Joseph Kauflin, Patrick Walsh, William Buckley, Christopher Weyer, Seth Seaman, David Arellano, William Douglas, Matthew Kelly, Luke Fitzgerald, Graham Fassero, Chase Imoru, Carl Thompson, Charles Palmer, Andrew Clark, Gregory Guilfoyle, Samuel Hill, John Paul Shanahan, Ricky Rivera, Charlie Tamayo, Ian Grosskopf, Peter Olbrych, and David Urlwin.

Please pray for those in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): Jefferson Abaricia, Carey Ann Birkle, Manuel Dwyer, Chris Ferguson, Kathy Gideon, Sean Gottschalk, Emily Grimes, Lisa Holzey, Timothy Irby, Kateherine Murphy, Richard Nehrboss, Jonathan Noble, Sam Owens, Cynthia Roman, Gary Romer, Raye Romer, Natalie Schmitting, Graham Scholl, Jonathan Walker.

Pope Francis's general prayer intention for January is: Human Fraternity: May the Lord give us the grace to live in full fellowship with our brothers and sisters of other religions, praying for one another, open to all.

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This Week at the Cathedral Saturday, December 26, 2020 – Holy Family 5:15 pm Mass (Livestream) –Cathedral Parishioners Cathedral open (4:15 pm) Sunday, December 27, 2020 – Holy Family 9:00 am Mass +Deacon Marshall D. Banks, M.D. Cathedral open (8:00 am) 11:00 am Mass (Diocesan Livestream) +Wayne Samiere Cathedral open (10:00 am) 5:15 pm Mass +Elaine LesterMonday, December 28, 2020 – Cathedral Closed Parish Office closedTuesday, December 29, 2020 – Cathedral Closed Parish Office closed 10:00 am Tuesdays Together - Meet on the Cathedral Plaza NO Daily Mass Wednesday, December 30, 2020 – Cathedral Open (5:30–6:30 pm) Parish Office closed 7:30 am Morning Prayer via Zoom NO Daily Mass 5:30 pm Confessions in Large Sacristy until 6:30 pmThursday, December 31, 2020 Parish Office closed 5:15 pm Vigil Mass- Mary, the Holy Mother of God (Livestream) Cathedral open (4:15 pm)Friday, January 1, 2021 Parish Office closed 11:00 am Mass Mary, the Holy Mother of God (Livestream) +Bishop Dennis J. O'Connell Cathedral open (10:00 am)Saturday, January 2, 2021– Epiphany of the Lord 2:00 pm Wedding 5:15 pm Mass (Livestream) +Msgr. William V. Sullivan Cathedral open (4:15 pm) Sunday, January 3, 2021 – Epiphany of the Lord 9:00 am Mass +Allen Goolsby West Cathedral open (8:00 am) 11:00 am Mass (Diocesan Livestream) –Cathedral Parishioners Cathedral open (10:00 am) 5:15 pm Mass

Weekly Offertory Collection For Fiscal Year beginning 7/1/2020

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

2020-2021 Last Week Year to Date Regular Offertory Amount Budgeted $ 15,572 $ 408,194Amount Received $ 19,372 $446,150**Difference $ 3,799 $ 37,955

We are $64,996 above last year, a 17% increase in Offertory collections.

Cathedral Preservation $ 710 $ 13,843

Social Justice Poor and Needy $ 864 $ 18,438 Haiti $ 521 $11,294CCM $ 25 $ 871

**Due to a generous donation of $70,000. This amount will be used

to help cover the cost of past due invoices owed.

Wednesday Daily Mass ChangeBeginning on December 23, Mass on Wednesdays will return to 12:05 p.m. when VCU is not in session. Classes at VCU resume on January 25, so on Wednesday, January 27, Mass will be at 6:30 p.m. Regardless of the VCU schedule, confessions will always be heard on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

Mary, the Holy Mother of GodJanuary 1 is the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, and the Octave (eighth) Day of Christmas. Masses will be offered on Thursday, December 31 at 5:15 p.m., and on Friday, January 1 at 11:00 a.m.

January: Saint JosephThis month's theme is Saint Joseph . Click here to see the many ways you may join us to get involved and gather, in-person and online, with your fellow parishioners.

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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.richmondcathedral.org.

For Weddings: Call Janice Guzman, Parish Office at (804) 212-3891

For Funerals: Call Janice Guzman, Parish Office at (804) 212-3891

For Mass Intentions: Call Chris Ferrara, Parish Office at (804) 359-5651

Infant Baptisms: Contact Joy Weir at jweir@richmondcathedral.org or (804) 212-3893

For Adults Inquiring About Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist: Contact Maria Thorsen at mthorsen@richmondcathedral.org

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.

Adult Faith FormationChildren & Youth Formation

Bible Study ConferenceJanuary 8-10, 2021 | Hosted by Virtual Catholic ConferenceWant to get more out of the Bible as a Catholic, but don't know where to start? We're giving Catholics simple and practical tools to break open the Bible and hear God's unique message, just for them. Reading the Bible can seem like a daunting task for many Catholic. But with just a few simple insights and skills you can discover the exciting truth that this Word is alive, and you'll never look at Scripture the same way again. Register for free here.

Knights of Columbus ScholarshipThe Knights of Columbus Scholarship is awarded to one male and one female high school senior whose family is a member of Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, who has been active in the parish and is also active in service to their school and community. The scholarship can be applied to any higher level learning institution. The scholarship will be based on active participation and service to the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart parish, service to community, and service to school. Deadline for application is Monday, March 1 at 11:59pm. Winners will be notified by Monday, March 15.Contact Joy Weir at jweir@richmondcathedral.org with any questions.Click here to apply.

Christmas SeasonChristmas is also a liturgical season that extends beyond the Octave. Christmas Time, as this period is known, includes the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord (January 5–6), and ends with the Feast of the Bap-tism of the Lord (January 12–13). Epiphany, which is also known as Three Kings Day, commemorates the visit of the Magi, when Christ was revealed as the Savior of all peoples. The Baptism of the Lord recalls another epiph-any, when Jesus was manifested as the Son of God after being baptized in

the Jordan River.

How might we, as parents, help our children enter into prayer?

When we think of family prayer, what comes to mind are the common places of prayer in the home: table and bed. The times when we share a meal or prepare for sleep are moments of relaxation and recollection. How natural it can become to express our thanks to God for food prepared and offered and for the completion of another day! The ritual of prayer at these moments is welcomed by even the smallest children and ensures that God’s presence is not forgotten. Simply lighting a candle at mealtime and singing or saying our thanks to God attracts and delights even the youngest child. The baptismal sign of belonging to Christ — a small cross traced with your thumb on the child’s forehead — can become a nightly blessing. This Advent, look for more ways to

invite your children to pray. (from cgsusa.org)

Sacramental PreparationPreparation for First Penance and First Holy Communion usually takes place during second grade (around age seven) and includes classes for children and parents. Children who are beyond second grade who have not received their First Holy Communion are wel-come and encouraged to attend these classes. Please register your child and we will share the 2020-2021 schedule. Questions? Contact Joy Weir at jweir@richmondcathedral.org

Loving Mother of the RedeemerThere are five antiphons sung in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary that correspond to the various liturgical seasons. The antiphon sung during Advent and Christmas, until the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (February 2), is the Alma Redemptoris Mater (“Loving Mother of the Redeemer”). Parishioners may wish to use this antiphon as devotional prayer during the Christmas season:

Loving Mother of the Redeemer, gate of heaven, star of the sea, assist your people who have fallen yet strive to rise again. To the wonderment of nature you bore your Creator, yet remained a virgin after as before. You who received Gabriel’s joyful greeting, have pity on us poor sinners.

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Parish Community Life

Parking Validation for Saturday & Sunday Mass

ONLY

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

1 - PULL & KEEP A TICKET TO ENTER DECK2 - Use this code from this bulletin OR

3 - Take a photo of the code with your smart phone (code located near main doors of the church) 4 - Insert your ticket first, then when asked for payment, scan the code and the gate will open.

Valid until June 30, 2021

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This Advent and Christmas Season, Make Time for Morning Prayer (Lauds)Join the Wednesday morning prayer group at 7:30am over Zoom. It is

a friendly, welcoming group led by Deacons Charles Williams and Chris Malone. Bring your prayer intentions and join in any Wednesday morning (especially during Advent) over Zoom.

General Year-End GivingThis is the season we give thanks to God for all He has done for us this past year and throughout our lives. It is also a good time to begin con-sidering how we might give back some of our wealth or assets to Him with a special year-end gift. Gifting is a great way to thank God for these blessings. Take advantage of the charitable tax deduction for gifts made be-fore December 31 (benefits of income tax deductions, capital gains sav-ings, and other financial benefits), and consider the variety of gift options available to you. Your gift to your parish can make a great difference. There are a variety of ways you can contribute a gift. The easiest and most direct methods are donations of cash, stock and IRA Charitable Roll-over. If you would like to donate online, please click here to donate Dona-tion (eservicepayments.com). For more information on how you can help make a difference by

contributing a year-end gift to our parish, please contact the parish office.

SALE!!! Shine Like Stars Under Your Christmas TreeThe bicentennial book on the history of the Diocese of Richmond makes a wonderful Christmas gift! Now $30 to pick up from the office or $40 to have it shipped to your door. Call the church office to purchase.

Support our Mission this ChristmasDuring the holiday season, make your seasonal gifts from anywhere using our eGiving tools. Cathedral of the Sacred heart offers eservicepayments.

Visit our website by clicking here Donation (eservicepayments.com) to learn more.

Facing Difficult Social Issues in the Parish Book Discussion | January 21 & 28** | 10:00 a.m. | ZoomDo you want to be more active in responding to current social issues in your community and increase our efforts as a parish to those on the periphery? Read this book and register for the diocesean-wide group discussion. Buy the Book, Facing Difficult Issues in the Parish From AmazonRegister here for the January 21 discussion.(**New date has been added!)

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.)Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Catholic?

Do you have a child the age of seven or above who has not been baptized?

Were you baptized Catholic as a child, but have not yet received the Sacraments of Confirmation and the Eucharist?

Our parish offers the opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about the Catholic faith. RCIA sessions focus on the faith and experience of the Catholic Church and prepares individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.

** There are separate sessions for children and youth.

You are welcome to participate in the RCIA process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a welcoming setting.For more information please contact Maria Thorsen

(mthorsen@richmondcathedral.org)

Parish Office ClosuresThe parish office will close at noon on Wednesday, December 23 and will re-open on Monday, January 4. There will be no daily Mass on Tuesday, December 29 or Wednesday, December 30. Confessions will be heard on Wednesday, December 30 at 5:30 p.m. Masses for the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God will be on Thursday, December 31 at 5:15 p.m. and Friday, January 1 at 11:00 a.m.

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