Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
April 9, 2017
“Christ became obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
Because of this, God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him
the name which is above every name.” Phil 2:8-9
Dear Parishioners,
Apr. 8, Saturday, Lenten Weekday
12:05 Special Intention
5:15 Deceased Members of the Leone,
Cuccurullo, and Kenny Families
Apr. 9, Palm Sunday of the Passion
of the Lord
8:00 Pro Populo - For the People of the Parish
9:30 Quici, Galypo, Greco family
11:00 Lorno Berardiccu & Family
12:30 Eugenio Flores
6:30 Pro Populo- For the People of the Parish
Apr. 10, Monday of Holy Week
7:15 For the Intentions of Ambassador and
Mrs. Robert Kimmitt
12:05 Michael Donatucci
Apr. 11, Tuesday of Holy Week
7:15 For the intentions of Linda Armstrong B.
12:05 Theodora Strates
Apr. 12, Wednesday of Holy Week
7:15 Frances D’Urbano
12:05 Melanie A. Genito
Apr. 13, Holy Thursday
10:00 Chrism Mass (Basilica)
7:30 Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Basilica)
Apr. 14, Good Friday (Basilica)
12:00 Prayer Service
3:00 Celebration of the Passion of the Lord
Apr. 15, Holy Saturday
8:00 pm Easter Vigil
Apr. 16, Easter Sunday of the Resurrection
of the Lord
In English, in the Basilica: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM,
11:00 AM , 12:30 PM
In Spanish, en español, en la Capilla: 2:00 PM
Today is Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord and the
beginning of Holy Week. This week we have the unique opportunity
to celebrate and to live out in a rather complete way the mysteries of
our redemption and salvation with the celebration of the Sacred
Liturgy. I encourage you now to plan on your personal participation
in the Sacred Paschal Triduum. The schedule of Liturgies for the
Triduum follows:
The Sacred Paschal Triduum
Holy Thursday, April 13, 2017
7:30 PM, Mass of the Lord’s Supper in the Basilica
Adoration at the Repository continues until 11:00 PM
in the Cathedral Chapel
10:45 PM, Night Prayer in the Cathedral Chapel
Good Friday, April 14, 2017
The Basilica opens at 9:00 AM with Morning Prayer.
Good Friday is a universal day of fast and abstinence.
This Paschal Fast continues until the celebration of the Easter Vigil.
12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM, Meditations on the Passion of Christ
in the Basilica
3:00 PM, Celebration of the Passion of the Lord in the Basilica
7:00 PM, Procesión con la V ía Crucis, Las Siete Palabras
Holy Saturday, April 15, 2017
The Basilica opens at 9:00 AM with Morning Prayer
And the Preparation Rites for the Elect in the Basilica.
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord, April 16, 2017
8:00 PM (April 15, 2017), Easter Vigil in the Holy Night
8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM Solemn Mass, and 12:30 PM
in English in the Basilica
2:00 PM in Spanish in the Cathedral Chapel
There will be no 6:30 PM Mass on Easter Sunday.
If you participated in Operation Rice Bowl, you can make your
donation at any time over the next few weeks in any of the parish
collections at Mass or mail it to the Parish Office. The second
collection at Mass next Sunday will be for the landscaping needs of
the Cathedral property. Thank you so very much for all of your
goodness and generosity to the Cathedral Parish in so many ways,
and to the annual Catholic Charities A ppeal.
Let us be mindful of one another in our prayers throughout this
Holy Week. Let us be especially mindful of Brittany, Candace,
Jatinder and Jennie, our Elect, who will be baptized this
Holy Saturday.
God bless you,
Father Dennis Gill
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THANK YOU!
Dear Parishioners & friends of the
Cathedral Parish, we were moved
by your support and charitable
spirit. Thank you for making a
difference with your participation
in the 40 Days for Life Spring
Campaign. May God bless you
abundantly.
Following the end of the campaign, the Sidewalk Servants
Outreach will continue looking after mothers and their
babies. If you have been moved by this vigil and would like
to continue to help please reach out to Monique Ruberu
CATHEDRAL PRAYER
REQUESTS
Our parish Charismatic Prayer Group meets
faithfully each week to join together for prayer and to intercede with the Lord for many intentions, including the intentions of the parish. The Charismatic Prayer Group now provides a way for us to send to them our requests for prayer.
Simply e-mail your intentions and prayer requests to:
[email protected]
The Charismatic Prayer Group meets every Wednesday at 6
PM in the Neumann Room.
The Subversive Holiness of Dorothy Day
Catholic History Lecture - April 18, 6 pm
Dr. Jack Downey of La Salle University will
speak on “The Subversive Holiness of Dorothy
Day” at the American Catholic Historical
Society, 263 South 4th St. Philadelphia. RSVP
required. Pre-pay: $15 members; $25 nonmembers. At the door: $20 members; $30 nonmembers. For more information visit amchs.org
Readings for Mass for this Week
Please see the website of the United States Conference
of Catholic Bishops. usccb.org/bible/readings
Las lecturas de la semana están disponibles
en el enlace de arriba
RICE BOWL *Encounter Our Neighbors*
We encounter Jesus this week in Jerusalem, a community he
knew well. We prayerfully enter into our own communities
too, encountering those who are hungry and thirsty, and
others who need our help. How does our Lenten journey
motivate us to serve those we meet in our daily lives? Visit
crsricebowl.org for more.
LENTEN MORNING GATHERINGS
TUESDAYS OF LENT
MARCH 7 • 14 • 21 • 28 • APRIL 4 • 11
11:00 am - 12:00 Noon
The Neumann Room (behind the Basilica)
Those persons who have registered and paid for the Lenten
Booklet to be used each Tuesday in Lent, may pick it up in
the Sacristy after any Mass, if unable, it will be handed to
you at the meeting. ALL ARE WELCOME
100th Anniversary Diocesan Pilgrimage
to Fátima and Lourdes!
Travel dates: June 5-12th, 2017
Join Father Dennis Gill and the
Archdiocese of Philadelphia on a Pilgrimage to Fatima and Lourdes! Highlights of
this trip include seeing the miracle of the
Bleeding Host in Santarem, celebrating Mass
at the Capelinha where our Lady appeared,
and visiting Aljustrel and Valinhos. We'll spend time at the
Atlantic coast in Nazaré, and explore the medieval city of
Batalha. We then stop at Burgos and make our way over the
Pyrenees on our way to Lourdes, where we'll see
St. Bernadette's home, bathe in the healing waters, and
celebrate Mass at the Basilica. To make a reservation,
contact Canterbury Pilgrimages today at 800-653-0017 or
[email protected].
Limited space available. To ensure your place, register today!
PARISH FINANCIAL SUPPORT
The Financial Support of the Cathedral Parish is the duty
of our parishioners. Here at the Cathedral Parish we are
greatly supported as well by our many visitors. If you only
put $1 in the collection would you consider $5, if you put
$10, would you consider $20? The Offertory Collection
for Sunday, 04/02/2017 was $7,796.00. Thank you very
much for your generous financial support.
Please remember these parishioners and friends of the Cathedral Parish in your prayers/ Ora por los enfermos:
Christopher & Stephanie Tama, Marilyn Mullen, Carolyn Jacobs, Stephen Garramone, Kim Cantwell, Janet
Campellone, Giuseppe Giuliani, Nancy Rice, Frank Byrne, Gerald Leo, Eileen Swartz, Dan Moyer, Rose Johnston,
William Zawacki, Carla McCollaum, David Hernandez, Edward Panek, Irene McCarthy, Paige Bednarsky, Patrick
DiGiovanni, Patricia Capone, Rosemary Lovett, Grace Teti, Nick Capozio, Darcel Burney, Fred Hankinson, Renee Kenny,
Thomas J. Kenny, Stacey Smit, Anadelia Cacique, Alis de Pachecho, JoAnn Stein, Francis Pham, William Spiro, Scott
Towers, Daniel Moyer Sr., James Pinto, Pearl Hammond, Loretta Braccili, Dorothy Tomassini, Pam Buccelli, Charlotte
McLaughlin, Amberlyn Boland, Wendy Cornel, Michelle, Oscar Rodriguez, Enrique Rodriguez, Randy Burbage, and those in
nursing homes or hospitals and all the sick.. Please call the Parish Office with the name of anyone who is sick, to be included in
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our prayer list. Por favor llamar a la oficina parroquial para añadir a la lista los nombres de personas que estén enfermas.
¿Qué celebramos el Domingo de
Ramos?
Con el Domingo de Ramos comienza la Semana Santa. En este día se recuerda la entrada triunfal de Jesús en
Jerusalén en medio de una multitud que lo aclamó como el
Mesías y se lee el Evangelio de San Lucas que anuncia su
Pasión.
La primera tradición litúrgica de este día corresponde a la
de Jerusalén. En ella recordamos el gesto profético de Jesús
que ingresa como Rey de paz, el Mesías que fue aclamado y
después condenado para el cumplimiento de las profecías.
En el Evangelio de San Lucas se narra que la gente alfombraba el camino por el que pasaría Cristo y gritaba:
"Bendito el que viene como Rey en nombre del Señor. Paz
en
el
cielo
y
gloria
en
lo
alto".
Las ceremonias principales del día son la bendición de las
palmas, la procesión, la Misa, y, durante la Misa, el relato
de
la
Pasión.
Los fieles que participan en la procesión, que data del siglo
IV en Jerusalén, deben llevar en las manos ramos de palma,
olivos u otros árboles, y durante la procesión entonar cantos
adecuados…
Es apropiado que los fieles cristianos conserven los ramos
en sus casas, junto a las cruces o cuadros religiosos que hay
en los hogares, los ramos bendecidos como recuerdo de la
victoria
pascual
del
Señor
Jesús.
La segunda tradición litúrgica es la de Roma, la cual nos
invita a entrar conscientemente en la Semana Santa de la
Pasión gloriosa y amorosa de Cristo, anticipando la proclamación del misterio en el Evangelio de Lucas (22:14-23:56). aciprensa.com
SEMANA SANTA 2017
Viernes Santo:
7:00 PM Procesión con el Vía Crucis
(en español)
Domingo de Pascua:
2:00 PM Misa de la
Resurrección del Señor, en la Capilla
(en español)
Por favor referirse a la pagina no. 1 y 4
para ver el horario completo de la Semana Santa
Salir al Encuentro - CRS Plato de Arroz
Encuentro con la Resistencia
Nos encontramos a Jesús esta semana en Jerusalén, una
comunidad que el conocía bien. Entramos en oración a
nuestras propias comunidades, también, saliendo al encuentro de los que tienen hambre y sed, los que necesitan
nuestra ayuda. ¿De qué manera nos motiva el camino
cuaresmal a servir a los que encontramos en nuestra vida
diaria? Visite crsplatodearroz.org para más información.
LA CORRESPONSABILIDAD
Siervo y Rey
En general nosotros no tenemos muy buena opinión
de los burros. No obstante, estos animales han servido a
los seres humanos por los pasados seis mil años, tanto
para carga como para transporte humano, además para
trabajos pesados de agricultura. Los burros trabajan duro,
pero tienen una reputación de ser testarudos y poco inteligentes. En el Israel antiguo la persona que podía montar
un burro era considerada rica y de prominente condición
social igual que sucedería hoy con los coches de lujo. La
mayoría de las personas viajaban a pie. Los caballos eran
usados en ese tiempo exclusivamente para la guerra y
sólo los reyes poderosos como Salomón podían comprarlos. Se nos dice que Jesús montó en un burro en su camino a Jerusalén, lo cual hubiera sido apropiado por ser
él descendiente de la realeza o de la casa de David. La
multitud, aunque sólo temporalmente, reconoció a Jesús
como rey, probablemente con la esperanza de que él empezara una revuelta violenta y derrocara a los conquistadores romanos. Más tarde, el que el Mesías hubiera montado en un burro vino a significar lo opuesto, o sea, la
sencillez de Jesús, su estilo de vida sobrio, su manera de
eludir el lujo y su perfecta humildad. La verdad es que
Jesús es ambas cosas. Así pues, “tomando la condición
de siervo . . . se humilló a sí mismo y por obediencia
aceptó incluso la muerte”. Y también es el que Dios
“exaltó sobre todas las cosas” como rey glorioso
(Filipenses 2:7, 8, 9). Durante esta semana seguiremos a
Jesús hasta el Calvario y más allá del mismo, conscientes
de que nuestro sufrimiento es un reflejo del de él, pero a
la vez conscientes de que somos hijos e hijas del rey celestial, que nos ha rescatado de la muerte y del pecado.
Dedícale tiempo esta semana a caminar con Jesús en la
oración hasta que tu corazón se encuentre al pie de la
cruz y puedas exclamar con el centurión:
“Verdaderamente éste era el Hijo de Dios” (Mateo
27:54).
La Corresponsabilidad Vivida Ahora
Durante la Semana Santa participa en tantas liturgias
como te sea posible con miembros de tu familia y con tus
amigos.
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GRACIAS!
Queridos feligreses, muchísimas gracias
por su participación en la vigilia de 40 Días
por la Vida. Nos conmovió su apoyo
y espíritu caritativo.
Aunque la campaña haya terminado, continuaremos apoyando a las mujeres y niños
con el programa de “side walk servants.” Si
esta interesado en participar, por favor comuníquese con
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Nora en la Oficina Parroquial.
NEXT CATECHETICAL SESSION FOR ADULTS
Thursday, April 20, 7:00 pm
Meeting in the Neumann Room
The weekly catechetical session is primarily for the adults
among us who are preparing to receive the Easter
Sacraments. However, anyone interested in the topic for
better understanding and faith formation is most welcome to
attend. Anyone, especially our parishioners, seeking more
information on the reception of the Sacraments or assisting
as a sponsor, please call the Parish Office., 215-561-1313.
What to do with your
Blessed Palm?
Please take the blessed palm that you received at Mass
today and place it over the crucifix that hangs in your
home. The blessed palm, as it reminds us during the
Palm Sunday Mass, is a sign all throughout the year of
the victory of Christ, the Redeemer, over sin and death
with his Cross and Resurrection. Any old blessed palm
can be brought to the Cathedral Sacristy at any time for
its use for ashes next Ash Wednesday.
HOLY WEEK
Monday, April 10; Tuesday April 11;
& Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Holy Rosary before Mass: We hope that each of you will
consider joining us every second Sunday of the month at
5:45 pm prior to the 6:30 pm Mass to pray the Rosary as
a group. If you are interested in the Young Adults of the
Cathedral Parish or wish to receive the most up-to-date
information on our group’s events please e-mail us. Please
search for our Facebook page (search: Young Adults at the
Cathedral).
Friday, July 7, 2017: Discipleship Series - Session Three
Friday, Disciples always about the Conversion of their
Lives Presenter: Fr . Dennis Gill, Rector & Pastor of the
Cathedral. Where: The Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, 222
North
Seventeenth
St.,
Philadelphia,
PA,
beginning at 7:30 pm. [email protected]
The celebration of the Sacrament of
Baptism is the doorway to the Christian life and to all
the other Sacraments. As such, preparation of the parents and for the Baptism itself deserve very special attention. The celebration of Baptism at the Cathedral Parish takes place on the first Sunday of each month at
12:30 pm after the 11:00 am Solemn Mass. Everyone is
welcome. The celebration will be carried out with liturgical music and with a great sense of hospitality.
A Baptism Preparation Session takes place on the third
Sunday of each month in anticipation of the celebration
of the Sacrament. Parents in the Cathedral Parish are obligated to participate. The session is open to all of our
neighbor parishes and to godparents as well. Parents are
encouraged to participate during pregnancy, if at all possible. Please call the Parish Office at 215-561-1313 to
register for the Baptism Preparation Session. Next
Session: May 21st (there won’t be a session in April).
Confessions 11:00 am (Basilica)
Mass: 7:15 am and 12:05 pm (Chapel)
Thursday of Holy Week, April 13, 2017
Confessions: 1:00-3:00 pm (Basilica)
Mass: 10:00 am, Chrism Mass (Basilica)
All parishioners are welcome to attend this Mass.
Chrism Mass
All parishioners are welcome to the Chrism Mass this
Holy Thursday, April 13, 2017, at 10:00 AM in the Basilica. The Chrism Mass is the occasion for the Archbishop
to assemble with his priests for the renewal of their Ordination Promises as well as the blessing and consecration of the Holy Oils used in the celebration of the rites
of the Church. Please keep all priests in your prayers on
Holy Thursday, the anniversary of the Institution of the
Priesthood by the Lord.
Awesome faith formation at your fingertips!
Subscribe to this exciting online platform, which can be
streamed to your TV or mobile device, To register go to
www.FORMED.org. Type in our parish code, 07854f. Set
up a username and a password. More info at (267)485-1463
What’s Happening at the Parish
Outside the Liturgical Schedule
Apr. 12 Mor ning Scr iptur e for Lawyer s,
Neumann Room, 8:00 am
Charismatic Prayer Group,
Neumann Room, 6:00 am
Apr. 22 Annual Scout Mass, Basilica, 11:00 am
Apr. 28 Concer t: Vox Luminis: Voices of Light
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Basilica, 7:30 am
OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST
Philadelphia Holy Week Missions
Sunday, April 9 to Saturday, April 15, 2017
Overnight High School Youth Missions, Middle School
Events and Activities for Families - Holy Week Missions are
brought to you by Mission Youth. Step out of your own
home and come join us for a life transforming encounter.
Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday through the
streets of Philadelphia beginning at 1 pm - starting at St Patrick Church -242 S. 20th Street, Philadelphia
Location: Mission Central Registration Site - Parking Lot of
SS. Peter & Paul Cathedral, Missions - Center City, South
Philly, Kensington. To learn more: Some events require preregistration: visit the website: gophillymission.com
Catholics Reaching Out
Tuesday evenings, Apr. 18, Apr. 25, 6:30-7:45 pm
Deepen your relationship with Jesus & give your faith a
jump start! FREE! Bring a friend or family member. Location: Our Lady of Charity Rectory, 231 Upland Rd.
Brookhaven,
PA
19015
(rear
entrance).
Please RSVP: Gina Mesko, [email protected]
“The Five Messages of Fatima”
Faith Forum, Thurs. April 20, 7:30 pm
This talk will present the key role Mary Plays in
Spiritual warfare and how the five main messages of
Fatima form us for battle against evil. If obeyed, we
will triumph along with her Immaculate Heart and
bring about peace on earth. This is a very practical
talk that will make the messages of Fatima more
relevant to your life in today’s world. It’s a great
way to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the
Apparitions at Fatima. Guest Speaker: Susan Brinkmann, O.C.D.S., author and awar d winning journalist is a member of the Third Order of Discalced
Carmelites. Location: St. Rose of Lima Parish Center, 425 Pennsylvania Ave., North Wales, PA 19454
“Divine Mercy Sunday” April 23, 2017 – 2:00 pm
“…Tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I
desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all
souls, and especially poor sinners.” As told to St. Faustina
Kowalska. Join in the Chaplet, Rosary, Mass, Benediction
and Veneration of Relics. All are welcome, no registration
required. Location: St. Pius X Church, 220 Lawrence Road,
Broomall, PA 19008 610-353-4880 (rectory office)
“Turning the Next Corner in Your Spiritual Life”
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 - 7-9 pm
Presentation on cultivating a rich and regular prayer life.
Speaker: Dr. Robert J. Wicks, Psy.D., recipient of The Holy
Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice, the highest medal that can be
awarded
to
the
laity
by
the
Pope
Cost: $30 (as you are able)
$15 deposit required*
Place: IHM Conference Center, 401 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue,
Bryn Mawr To register, call 610-581-0120 or email
[email protected] *The number of participants is limited to 60 people. Please register as soon as possible.
Morning Scripture Reflection for Lawyers
Join other center city Lawyers for an hour to reflect on the
Readings for the following Sunday Mass every Wednesday. The hour allows for pr ayer together at the beginning and end of the session, the reading of the Lectionary
texts for Sunday Mass, and reflection on these Readings.
This reflection includes reactions to what is heard in the
Scriptures, the discovery of new insights and facing the
challenges in the Word of God. Location: The Neumann
Room, dir ectly behind the Basilica 8:00 am to 9:00 am.
For more information, contact Michael Broadhurst
at [email protected]
LIVING STEWARDSHIP NOW
BOTH/AND
On the whole, we don’t think too highly of donkeys.
Nevertheless, these animals have served humans for the last
six thousand years, as pack animals or for people transport,
and for all kinds of heavy agricultural work. Donkeys work
very hard but they have a reputation for being stubborn and
unintelligent. In ancient Israel a person riding on a donkey
indicated wealth and status in much the same way luxury
cars might do today. Ordinary people went everywhere on
foot. Horses at that time were used solely for war, and only
powerful kings such as Solomon could afford them. Jesus is
described as riding on a young donkey into Jerusalem,
which would have been appropriate for him as a descendant
of the royal House of David. The crowd, if only temporarily, acknowledged Jesus as king, probably hoping he would
start a violent revolt and overthrow their Roman conquerors.
In later times, this same account of the Messiah riding on a
donkey came to have the opposite emphasis, indicating Jesus’ simple, sober way of life, avoidance of luxury and status, and his perfect humility. The truth is that Jesus is both.
He is the one who took “the form of a slave . . . humbled
himself, becoming obedient to the point of death,” and also
the one whom “God greatly exalted” in kingly glory
(Philippians 2:7, 8, 9). As we walk through this week, following Jesus to Calvary and beyond, we know that his suffering mirrors our own, but we also know that we are the
sons and daughters of the heavenly king who has ransomed
us from death and sin. Take time this week to walk with
Jesus in prayer until you stand in your heart at the foot of
the cross, where you can say like the centurion, “Truly, this
was the Son of God!” (Matthew 27:54).
Living Stewardship Now
Go with family members or friends to as many of the
Holy Week liturgies as possible.
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Tours of the Cathedral Basilica
A guided tour of the Basilica is available
after the 11:00 AM Sunday Mass.
Please gather in front of the Side Altar of
the Sacred Heart, which is located to the
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right of the Main Sanctuary.