MINNEAPOLIS Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda, Archbishop Most Reverend Andrew H. Cozzens, Auxiliary Bishop

Transcription

1 CATHEDRAL OF SAINT PAL NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE APOSTLE PAL 239 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota Rev. John L. bel, Rector Rev. Nels Gjengdahl, weekends Deacons Phil Stewart & Nao Kao Yang ARCHDIOCESE OF SAINT PAL AND MINNEAPOLIS Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda, Archbishop Most Reverend Andrew H. Cozzens, Auxiliary Bishop

2 PHOTOGRAPHY The Cathedral welcomes all visitors to Mass today. We encourage those who wish to take photos of this sacred space to do so freely before and after Mass. Once the opening announcement is made, please refrain from taking photos and videos until Mass has concluded. Thank you. The Great Organ is silenced during Advent, except on Gaudete Sunday. OPENING HYMN TOLON 358 The Voice of God Goes Out through All the World GREETING Roman Missal Celebrant: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.. Amen. Celebrant: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (or similar greeting). And with your spirit. PENITENTIAL ACT I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, And striking the breast thrice, all say: through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. KYRIE Cantor, then All LITRGY GIDE FOR THE THIRD SNDAY OF ADVENT GADETE SNDAY COLLECT. Amen. Missa VIII THE LITRGY OF THE WORD 772 FIRST READING Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10 Robert LeBlanc verses: The Grail, 1963 INTROIT (8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Musical notation found on next page) Gaudete in Domino Gregorian Missal, Mode I SECOND READING James 5:7-10 Gaudéte in Dómino semper: íterum dico, gaudéte: modéstia vestra nota sit ómnibus homínibus: Dóminus prope est. Nihil sollíciti sitis: sed in omni oratióne petitiónes vestræ innotéscant apud Deum. Ps. Benedixísti, Dómine, GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Te Deum, adapted terram tuam: avertísti captivitátem Iacob. Phil 4:4, 5; Ps 85 Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say, rejoice. Let your forbearance be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Do not be anxious over anything; but in all manner of prayer, let your requests be made known unto God.. Lord, you have blessed your land; you have put an end to Jacob s captivity. GOSPEL Matthew 11:2-11 Deacon: The Lord be with you.. And with your spirit. Deacon: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew.. Glory to you, O Lord. At the conclusion of the Gospel: Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.. HOMILY DISMISSAL OF CATECHMENS AND CANDIDATES (10:00 a. m.) Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Ps 119:105 PROFESSION OF FAITH I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, All bow while saying: and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. NIVERSAL PRAYER. Lord, hear our prayer.

3 THE LITRGY OF THE ECHARIST PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR AND GIFTS HYMN (when announced) CONDITOR ALME SIDERM 368 Creator of the Stars of Night. MOTET (10:00 a.m.) Gaudete Omnes Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck Gaudete omnes, et lætamini, quia ecce, desideratus advenit. Intropite in conspectus eius in exultation. Scitote quóniam ipse est expectation nostra. Alleluia! Rejoice and be glad, all of you for behold he for whom you longed comes. Enter into his presence with singing. Know that he is our hope. Alleluia! Cantiones Sacræ (1619) ORATE, FRATRES Roman Missal Celebrant: Pray brethren, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.. May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the COMMNIO good of all his holy Church. Dicite: Pusillanimes SANCTS Missa XVIII ECCE AGNS DEI Celebrant: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. HOLY COMMNION All Catholics who have prepared themselves to receive Holy Communion are invited to come forward. Our brothers and sisters of other faiths are invited to approach with arms crossed over the chest to signal their desire to receive a blessing. Gregorian Missal, Mode VII Dícite: Pusillánimes confortámini, et nolíte timére: ecce Deus noster véniet, et salvábit nos. Say: Take courage, you who are fainthearted, and do not fear; behold, our God will come and he will save us. Cf. Is 35:4 COMMNION ANTIPHON O Come, O Come, Emmanuel VENI, VENI EMMANEL MOTET (10:00 a.m.) Lo, how a rose e'er blooming Jan Sandström Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming from tender stem hath sprung! Of Jesse's lineage coming, as men of old have sung. It came a floweret bright, amid the cold of winter, when half spent was the night. Katholische Geistliche Kirchengesäng (Cologne, 1599); Isaiah 11:1, 1 Sam and Lk 1, MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION Celebrant: The mystery of faith. Roman Missal CLOSING HYMN GADEAMS PARITER 355 When the King Shall Come Again AGNS DEI Cantor: Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccáta mundi: Missa XVIII. Third time: Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccáta mundi:. COPYRIGHT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The English translation and Chants of The Roman Missal 2010 ICEL Corporation. Responsorial Psalm by Robert LeBlanc 1986, 1998 by GIA Publications, Inc. Reported under OneLicense No All other compositions in the public domain.

4 Page 4 CATHEDRAL CAMPS Monday - Friday Saturday - Sunday Offices, Monday - Friday CATHEDRAL HORS 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. SNDAY MASS Anticipatory (Saturday) 5:15 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., Noon, & 5:00 p.m. DAILY MASS Monday - Friday Saturday 7:30 a.m. & 5:15 p.m. 8:00 a.m. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Monday - Friday 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. ECHARISTIC ADORATION Tuesday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ROSARY Sundays at 11:15 a.m. in the Cana Chapel and at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Weekdays at 4:50 p.m. in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin OFFICE HORS (RECTORY AT 239 SELBY AVENE) Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. WELCOME CENTER HORS Saturday Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. GIDED TORS Offered Tuesday-Friday at 1:00 p.m. (except on holy days and national holidays). Meet in the center aisle. MSEM HORS Call the Cathedral at for hours of operation. VIRTAL TORS Visit for a mobile app tour. Virtually walk through the Cathedral on our website at RADIO BROADCAST The 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass is recorded and aired on Relevant Radio 1330 AM every Sunday morning at 11:00. Listen online at SAINT VINCENT DE PAL CAMPS Twin Cities Hmong Catholic Community Located at 651 Virginia Street, Saint Paul Sunday Mass (Hmong and English) SNDAY STEWARDSHIP CONTRIBTIONS FOR NOVEMBER 27, :00 a.m. Sunday Envelopes $ 7, Member EFT/Credit Card $ 1, Visitors/Plate $ 8, Total Sunday Contributions $ 17, Fuel Collection $ SVdP Campus Sunday $ 1, WHY ADVENT WAITING MATTERS: WITH HOPEFL EXPECTATION Have any of you ever saved up coupons or box tops to send in for a gift or prize? I still remember doing this as a child, and then waiting for my gift to arrive four to six weeks for delivery. That is an eternity for an eight year old! I d check the mail every day, and then finally it came a giant, inflatable Oscar Meyer Weiner. I earned it, and it was all mine. The offer stipulated that if I collected so many box tops, I could redeem them for the prize. To redeem here means to turn in, to make an exchange. My SA Rewards Card is loaded with over 100,000 points, but I simply cannot bring myself redeem it! Why? Because they instituted a level including 190,000 points, and the prize is even better, that s why! When will I learn that if we store up treasure for ourselves, we are missing the point? At least I am well versed in the art of waiting. Advent is the liturgical season par excellence for waiting. According to the General Norms for the Liturgical Year, the season of Advent has a twofold character: it is a season to prepare for Christmas when Christ s first coming to us is remembered; it is a season when that remembrance directs the mind and heart to await Christ s Second Coming at the end of time. It continues, Advent is thus a period for devout and joyful expectation. [Norms # 39] There is precious little more than those few statements in the official liturgical norms of the Church. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal [GIRM] states: During Advent the floral decoration of the altar should be marked by a moderation suited to the character of this time of year, without expressing in anticipation the full joy of the Nativity of the Lord. We observe this, building slowly and only putting out the indoor crèche the Sunday before Christmas, and being careful about anticipating Christmas. While Advent is not strictly speaking a penitential season, when you come to Mass you surely see violet (purple) vestments. Nor do we sing the Gloria on Sundays, but we do sing the Alleluia, unlike in Lent. What is going on here? nder the influence of Spain and France, the Romans began to incorporate some penitential aspects to Advent, including fasting, violet vestments, omitting the Gloria on Sunday, etc. The post-vatican II liturgical reform stressed a clear difference between the two seasons, while retaining some aspects of penance. Penitential services are also recommended this time of year, as we prepare a place in our hearts for the Lord to dwell. But I admit that it is a bit of a juggling act, in which strictly speaking meets popular piety and custom. Personally, I value the Advent intersection between devout and joyful expectation with waiting and spiritual preparation. This also includes the praying of the O Antiphons, at Evening Prayer beginning December 17. They comprise the verses of my favorite Advent Hymn, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. Another Vatican instruction, Redemptionis Sacramentum, states in # 121: The purpose of using different colors is to express the specific character of the various mysteries. The use of the diverse colors is both pedagogical and symbolic of the various liturgical feasts and seasons. The GIRM # 346d provides: The color violet or purple is used in Advent and Lent. So violet is intentionally used in Advent. Penitential services are also recommended this time of year, as we prepare a place in our hearts for the Lord to dwell. The GIRM further indicates that the Third Sunday of Advent has a special name Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete is the Latin word for Rejoice, which is the first word of the introit of the Mass for this day. There are two noticeable differences this weekend. Oftentimes, you will see flowers on the altar for this Third Sunday. Additionally, Rose-colored vestments may be worn,

5 where it is the practice, on Gaudete Sunday (Third Sunday of Advent) and on Laetare Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent), according to the GIRM # 346f. Thanks to a generous donation, we have a new set of Rose-colored vestments debuting this year. N.B. Rose is not the same color as Pink! Get it? Got it. Good! Borrowing from Danny Kaye s hilarious tongue twisting 1956 comedy film The Court Jester, I repeat with every ounce of clarity I can muster. Rose is not pink Get it? Got it. Good! Advent customs are rich and somewhat varied from country to country. For example, Advent calendars mark sacred time, and kids love to open the windows containing little treats! The Advent Wreath is popular in the Germanic countries (where it originated, most likely by the Reformers), as well as here in the SA. The Vatican Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy (2001, para. # 98) notes: The Advent wreath, with the progressive lighting of its four candles, Sunday after Sunday, until the Solemnity of Christmas, is a recollection of the various stages of salvation history prior to Christ s coming and a symbol of the prophetic light gradually illuminating the long night prior to the rising of the Sun of justice (cf. Ml 3,20; Lk 1,78). Many think that the preservation of Advent in this era of endless early Christmas and holiday office parties is a lost cause. I do not consider myself to be a Scrooge by any stretch, but I do feel that it is my duty to hold fast as much as possible to the liturgical principle that this is a season of prayerful preparation. Christmas is worth the wait! Our annual Pre-Christmas Church cleaning takes place next Saturday, December 17 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. This is just one day before Archbishop Christophe Pierre s (the papal Nuncio) visit to bestow the Pallium upon Archbishop Hebda on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. The pallium is a liturgical vestment that represents his role as Metropolitan Archbishop of the province. Your cleaning help is especially needed this year, as we d like to tackle the sacristy in addition to the church. Forty-one Bowl Games will be played in NCAA Division I college football between December 19 and January 11! Involving 80 teams (two will play in a second game for the Championship), most of which will transport 85 players for the special games, I estimate that 6,800 young men will be practicing, travelling, attending media days, etc. rather than studying during the period leading to final exams. Does anyone have a problem with that? I once thought Bowl games were a reward for the truly outstanding teams of the nation. Perhaps I m a Scrooge after all. All are cordially invited to the Pallium Mass, which is celebrated as a Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Our 10:00 a.m. Choir will shift for this one day, singing instead at the Pallium Mass. If you wish to obtain the mercy of God, be yourselves merciful. (St. Augustine, Sermon 259, 3) The Christmas Schedule is published in this bulletin. Please take a copy home for handy reference. Today s special collection is directed solely to providing Christmas flowers and decorations. You may donate in honor of or in memory of your loved ones. Thank you for your generous support. All names will be published in an upcoming bulletin insert. Sincerely in Christ, Fr. John L. bel, Rector CATHEDRAL CALENDAR Sunday, December 11 - Third Sunday of Advent 11:15 a.m. Rosary for Life - Cana Chapel 6:00 p.m. Rosary for Life - Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary Monday, December 12 Tuesday, December 13 Wednesday, December 14 4:00 p.m. St. Thomas Choristers - Choir Room 4:00 p.m. Ss. Cecilia and Gregory Choristers - Towers 4:00 p.m. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - Assembly Room 6:30 p.m. Faith and Life - Lower Level 6:45 p.m. Advent Series - Hayden Hall 7:00 p.m. Cathedral Choir Rehearsal - Towers Thursday, December 15 7:00 p.m. RCIA - Hayden Hall 7:30 p.m. Concert - Steven C Anderson - Main Church Friday, December 16 1:30 p.m. Divine Mercy Cenacle - Ryan Room 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet - Cana Chapel 7:00 p.m. CYA Indoor Sports Night - Saint Agnes School Saturday, December 17 Pre-Christmas Church Cleaning 7:00 a.m. That Man is You! - Ryan Room 9:00 a.m. Pre-Christmas Church Cleaning Sunday, December 18 - Fourth Sunday of Advent 9:00 a.m. Calix Society Meeting - Assembly Room 11:15 a.m. Rosary for Life - Cana Chapel 2:30 p.m. Pallium Mass - Archbishop Hebda 3:30 p.m. Reception for Archbishop Hebda - Hayden Hall 6:00 p.m. Rosary for Life - Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary PRE-CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Page 5 Sun-catcher ornaments depicting the south Rose window known as the Beatitudes window and each of its featured saints, will be sold Tuesday through Friday from 12:30 2:00 p.m. at the Welcome Desk on the main level of the Cathedral; and at the Welcome Center on the lower level on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Large ornaments show the entire Beatitudes window, while the eight smaller ornaments each feature one of the saints of North or South America listed below who personifies a Beatitude. Proceeds from the sales of these ornaments will be used to help support the Cathedral Heritage Foundation s continuing restoration efforts for the Cathedral Rose windows and other projects. Large Medallions $12.00 each Small Medallions $6.00 each Saint Martin de Porres - Blessed are the poor in spirit Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne - Blessed are the Meek Saint Peter Claver -Blessed are they that mourn Saint Frances Cabrini - Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice Saint Francis Solano - Blessed are the merciful Saint Kateri Tekakwitha - Blessed are the clean of heart Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo - Blessed are the peacemakers Saint Rose of Lima - Blessed are they who suffer persecution for righteousness sake

6 Page 6 MASS INTENTIONS Saturday - Sunday, December :15 p.m. Roz Ferguson (B) 8:00 a.m. Carolyn Thompson 9:00 a.m. Saint Vincent de Paul ~ For the People 10:00 a.m. Cathedral Parish ~ For the People 12:00 p.m. Jack Hastreitter 5:00 p.m. Tom Kuchman Monday, December 12 7:30 a.m. Barb Osadchuk 5:15 p.m. Mary Sandkamp Tuesday, December 13 7:30 a.m. Johannes Michael Luther Yap 5:15 p.m. E.L. Pudas Wednesday, December 14 7:30 a.m. Kay Taylor 5:15 p.m. Rev. Michael Schmitz Thursday, December 15 7:30 a.m. Cathedral Benefactors 5:15 p.m. Leanne Pohl Friday, December 16 7:30 a.m. Raymond Cook 5:15 p.m. Mark H. McNulty Saturday, December 17 8:00 a.m. Hart Family GOSPEL READINGS Readings for the Week of December 11, 2016 Sunday: Is 35:1-6a, 10/Ps 146/Jas 5:7-10/ Mt 11:2-11 Monday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/ Jdt 13/ Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47 Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13/Ps 34/Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25/Ps 85/Lk 7:18b-23 Thursday: Is 54:1-10/Ps 30/Lk 7:24-30 Friday: Is 56:1-3a, 6-8/Ps 67/Jn 5:33-36 Saturday: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Ps 72/Mt 1:1-17 Next Sunday: Is 7:10-14/Ps 24/Rom 1:1-7/Mt 1:18-24 ON THE COVER The bronze Statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose feast day is December 12, is located in the courtyard of the Cathedral Campus. CATHEDRAL NEWS Join us on Wednesday, December 14 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. as we sing Christmas carols on Summit Avenue! We ll meet in the lower level of the Cathedral before heading out. Dress warmly. Song sheets will be provided. Refreshments will be served afterwards at the Cathedral. FREE CONCERT, DECEMBER 15 Local pianist Steven C Anderson returns to the Cathedral on December 15 at 7:30 p.m. for a program entitled, Christmas Together, featuring his 9 Bösendorfer grand piano. Special guests will be Partners in Praise Girls Choir. During my first concert at the Cathedral, something magical happened, said Anderson. Looking out over an audience of more than 2000 as they sang Silent Night along with the Cathedral Children s Choristers is a moment I will never forget and one that I want to bring to life for people this season. All are invited to this year s program. A freewill offering will be taken. PRAY THE ROSARY AT PLANNED PARENTHOOD, DECEMBER 17 All are welcome to join the Knights of Columbus to pray the Rosary at the Planned Parenthood on niversity and Vandalia in St. Paul. We meet at 11:00 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month. Please join our efforts to build up a Culture of Life. Call Al Rohweder at for details. ARE YO IN A 12-STEP RECOVERY PROGRAM? Would you like to freely discuss how your Catholic Faith, Jesus Christ and the Sacraments enhance your recovery? If so, The Calix Society is for you. Please consider joining us for our monthly breakfast meeting where you will enjoy a hot breakfast and warm fellowship. We meet at the Cathedral of Saint Paul the first and third Sunday of each month in the lower level Assembly Room. Our meetings begin with a hot breakfast at 9:00 a.m. (immediately following the 8:00 a.m. Mass). ALL ARE WELCOME. PALLIM MASS FOR ARCHBISOP HEBDA, DECEMBER 18 Please join us on December 18 at 2:30 p.m. for the Pallium Mass for Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda. The Apostolic Nuncio will confer the Pallium which was blessed at Saint Peter s Basilica by Pope Francis on the feast of Saints Peter and Paul on June 29 on Archbishop Hebda at the special Mass. A light reception will follow the Mass in Hayden Hall. For those who are unable to attend, the Mass will be broadcast live on Local Cable Channel 6. The Mass will also be live streamed by CTV on the internet. NEW YEAR CELEBRATION AT SAINT VINCENT DE PAL CATHEDRAL NORTH CAMPS, JANARY 1 Saint Vincent de Paul Cathedral North Campus invites all to its New Year Celebration on Sunday, January 1, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The celebration begins with entertainment and dance followed by lunch at noon. Please bring your family and friends to enjoy fellowship and a wonderful meal. Am I not here with you who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection?

7 Page 7 VOICES FROM THE ARCHIVES From the Chapel of Saint Paul to the Cathedral of Saint Paul On July 1, 1851, ten years after Father Galtier built a log chapel in Saint Paul, and four years after Father Ravoux enlarged it, Joseph Cretin, Bishop of the newly erected Diocese of Saint Paul, stepped into his Cathedral, the log cabin Chapel of Saint Paul. The road to that day had been a long one. Only one month after the nited States government founded the new Territory of Minnesota, the Catholic bishops of the nited States met at the Council of Baltimore and petitioned the Holy See to establish a new diocese for Minnesota. This would address the major problem for the Church in America keeping pace with the spread of Catholics into the western frontier. The new diocese extended from the St. Croix River on the east, to the Missouri River on the west, from Iowa on the south, to Canada on the north. In this entire region there were two thousand Catholics; most of them lived in Saint Paul. Ravoux was the only priest in the vicinity of Saint Paul; two other priests served the Diocese at Pembina on the Red River near the Canadian border. Two years after the Council of Baltimore, when Joseph Cretin arrived on the shores of the Mississippi, the local press reported that large numbers of people assembled at the log chapel on the bluff... the Te Deum and Magnificat were chanted and the Bishop addressed the congregation in English and French. The Chapel of Saint Paul served as the cathedral for only four or five months. The chapel was inadequate and housing facilities for the clergy were as unfit as the cathedral. Cretin erected a three-story brick building on Sixth and Wabasha to accommodate the congregation, house the clergy and provide room for a small school. Though disputed, the exact date of completion of the second cathedral is recorded as November 3, 1851, when the Sisters of St. Joseph landed in Saint Paul and received the chapel and other buildings for their convent and school. It seems quite fitting, that the little log chapel, which had served the founders of the town of St. Paul and the early pioneer missionaries who ministered to them, should enjoy for a short time the honor of being the first Cathedral of Saint Paul, the forerunner of three cathedrals, which, one by one, symbolized the progress of the Catholic Church in the City of Saint Paul and in the whole State of Minnesota. ACSP. Excerpts from The Chapel of Saint Paul, by Father Richard Moudry. CHANGE OF ADDRESS? It is important that we have the correct contact information for our members and friends of the Cathedral/associates. Please call the parish office at to update your address and phone number, or do so online at and click on change of address form. BAPTISM RITES We welcome those who have been newly baptized. Please pray for them as they continue to grow in Christ. BAPTISM Isaac Christopher Evans SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated for our parishioners on Sundays after the Noon Mass. Parents must attend a preparation class. To inquire, call Marybeth Gaetano at MATRIMONY To be married at the Cathedral of Saint Paul, one or both persons of the engaged couple must be an active, registered Cathedral parishioner for six months prior to requesting a wedding date. Call Marybeth Gaetano at for information about wedding policies. CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL PRE-CHRISTMAS CONFESSIONS Wednesday, December 21, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, December 22, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 23, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, December 24, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDLE Christmas Eve Vigil Mass on Saturday, December 24 4:00 p.m. with Cathedral Children s Choristers 11:15 p.m. Readings and Carols (precedes Mass at Midnight) Christmas Day Masses on Sunday, December 25 12:00 Midnight with Cathedral Choir Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda 8:00 a.m. Mass with Organ and Cantor 9:00 a.m. Mass at the Saint Vincent de Paul Campus 10:00 a.m. Mass with Organ and Cantor Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens 12:00 Noon Mass with Organ and Cantor SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD Saturday, December 31 & Sunday, January 1, :15 p.m. Anticipatory Mass 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon and 5:00 p.m. Mass

8