THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

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1 THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST First Sunday of advent year b 3 December 2017 Opening Hymn: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Hymnal # 227 (Verses 1-5) Offertory Hymn: On Jordan s Bank The Baptist s Cry Hymnal# 229 (Verses 1-5) Communion Hymn: Creator Of The Stars Of Night Hymnal #327 (Verses 1-6) Recessional Hymn: Savior Of The Nations Come Hymnal# 228 (Verses 1-4) THE SOLEMN MASS (11:15) Please refer to Worship Aid Readings are found on page 10. The Ordinary of the Mass is on pages of the St. Isaac Jogues Missal. A children s Nursery is available on Sundays from 8:30am-1:00 pm for walking infants to 5 years. Docents are available for a tour of our Cathedral following the Vigil, 9:00 and 11:15 am Masses. 120 Broad Street Charleston, SC

2 3 December 2017 Feast of the Immaculate Conception Holy Day of Obligation Friday, 8 December 2017 Mass schedule as follows: 12:05 pm & 6:00 pm. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us! Pray, O Mother, for those who suffers poverty and injustice, violence and hatred, terror and war. Help us to contemplate with the rosary the mysteries of Him who is our peace, so that we will all feel involved in a persevering dedication of service to peace. Look with special attention upon the land in which you gave birth to Jesus, a land that you loved together with Him, and that is still so sorely tried today. Pray for us Mother of hope! Give us days of peace, watch over our way. Let us see your Son as we rejoice in heaven. Amen. Holy City Messiah George Frederic Handel s Messiah 7 December 2017 at 7:30 pm The Parish Advent Pageant will be on 17 December from 10:00-11:00am. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Please bring your favorite Christmas cookie to share! Any children interested in being in the pageant, please contact Karen McLaurin at or at christian.formation@charlestoncathedral.com. Come Sing at the Cathedral for Christmas! Inviting all students to come and sing at the Cathedral for 4:00 pm Christmas Liturgy! There will be two Saturday morning rehearsals, 9 & 16 December from 11:00 11:45 am in the Choir Room of Allegro Charter School Building. Please Dan Sansone at music.director@charlestoncathedral.com. Christmas Flower Donations: Help make the church beautiful for the Christmas season by donating flowers in memory or in honor of loved ones. Names will be printed in the Christmas bulletin. Use your envelope provided or a blank envelope providing your name and the names of those you wish to honor. Deadline for submission is Monday, 18 December. Place the envelopes in the collection or bring them to the Parish Office at 105 Queen Street. The concert will feature Part the First and selections from Parts the Second and Third. Tickets are available for $40 adults and seniors and $10 students (ages 6-22) in the Parish Office while supplies last.

3 The First Sunday of Advent Help Decorate the Cathedral for Christmas! We are beginning to plan now! Help is needed collecting the free Christmas tree cuttings available from local merchants and putting them in buckets of water until needed. We need tons of cuttings! We also need other greenery including magnolia leaves, long leaf pine, cedar, podacarpus/yew, holly leaves and berries, boxwood, and any other greenery that will last after being cut. All cuttings need to be kept in water and can be dropped off at the church during office hours through 18 December. Contact Stephanie to arrange a drop off time or with any questions at executive.assistant@charlestoncathedral.com or at The Charleston Renaissance Ensemble, performing since 1996, will present its final program of choral music on Sunday, 17 December at 3:00 p.m. The program features compositions spanning the late Middle Ages through the high Renaissance, as well as traditional and modern carols of the Christmas season. The concert is free, our gift to the Cathedral & the Charleston community for their ardent support over the last 41 seasons. Cathedral Christmas Ornaments are in! Ornaments will be available after the 9:00 am & 11:15 am Masses. They are also available by calling Doug Deas at after 5:00 pm. The ornaments are $20 each and any available past years ornaments will be $ Some of the proceeds from the Cathedral Men s Club sales go towards upkeep of our Cathedral. Benedict Brovey Rest in Peace 26 July November 2017 The Cathedral Women s Club will meet Tuesday, 5 December at 6:45 pm. Bring 2 dozen cookies and an empty container for our Cookie Exchange! Just in time for the holidays! Sign up for Amazon Smile and donate a percentage of your purchases to the Cathedral! To initiate the donation, simply go to and type in Charleston. Thank you for supporting the Cathedral!

4 3 December 2017 Bishop Guglielmone will be the guest speaker on 7 Dec. at 7:30 am at the Habour Club for Charleston Catholic Business Breakfast Series. $25 including buffet breakfast. Reservations at We are inviting Catholic families to come and enjoy a beautiful day at 7 Waterfront Homes on Daniel Island decorated for Christmas on 9 December from 1-6pm. A $50 donation benefits the Saint Clare of Assisi Building Fund. For tickets visit SVDP Food Pantry: asks for your consideration donating the following items: Jars of Gravy, Stuffing Mixes, Canned tuna, Chef Boyardee, Chili, Stew, Canned Chicken, Grape Jelly, Cereal Boxes, Green Beans, Pancake Mix, Vienna Sausage, Detergents and Cleaning Supplies. There will be no Giving Tree for 2017 since the Neighborhood House, which distributes the gifts, is going through a major and much needed renovation. Cathedral parishioners have been so very generous over the years and are invited to consider a financial donation to the Neighborhood House, or to a children s charity during this blessed Christmas Season. The soup kitchen will be open during the renovation. Solemn Vespers: 21 January 2018 at 4:00 pm the Catholic Cathedral of St. John the Baptist will host the combined choirs of Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and Grace Episcopal Cathedral as they sing Solemn Vespers in observance of the Week of Christian Unity. Monsignor Steven Brovey, Rector of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and The Very Reverend J. Michael A. Wright, Rector and Dean of Grace Cathedral, will preside. The service is free and open to the public. More details on featured choral works will be announced.. Oyster Roast! 3 February 2018! More details to come! Mary Meditation Garden bricks are still available for purchase. An engraved brick is a wonderful way to celebrate a special event or honor a loved one. Brick order forms are available at the Parish Office. Bricks are $125 each. For additional information on ordering your brick contact Pam Kilpatrick at or pamela.s.kilpatrick@gmail.com. Natural Family Planning: Interested in learning about Natural Family Planning? Join a free, introductory session in the Cathedral lower church of the Creighton Model FertilityCare System, a modern, scientific, effective method of NFP. To register or for more information, please contact Katherine Young at Monday, 4 December at 6:30 pm. Monday, 8 January at 6:30 pm. Monday 5 February at 6:30 pm.

5 Please Pray Pacifico Amaro Paul Arena Todd Armstrong Laura Bowers Margaret Mary Brant Raymond J. Carney, Jr. David Caron Mabel Frances Caron Mary Carson Gay Carter George Catumas Dennis Collins Trudie Cooper Theresa Corbin Mary Jo Daugherty Sharon Dean Ella Deitch Carol Delisio Lillian DeSandolo Nancy DeSandolo The DeSandolo Family Ronnie & Cyndi Donaldson Sr. Mary Ann Donovan Irene Douglass Mac Dunbar Fr. John Dux Rob Everhart Amelia Finley Veronica Fisher Mary Ann Flack Mildred Foster Donna Fread Cheryle Freiberger Sharon Frizzell Shirley Gadsden Joseph Gaglione Janine Gaglio Elizabeth Gallagher Peggy Geraty Richardeen Grant Joann Gustafson Becky Harris John Hathaway Zachary Healey Hilde Hensley Barbara Herman Nora Lynn Hoffman Ken Hoffman Cindy Hogan Alice Holmquist Bob Hosker Danielle Hosker Greg Hutto James Ingrassia Peggy Kanapaux Margaret Karafa Chris Keller Nancy Kowalsky Shirley Lanford Kevin&Kailii Lyons Nancy Lynch Karen Mack Mary Magee Robert Mallard Christine Marci Tom Martin Jean Masonis Marcia Mathias Dave McCaffery Dave McGrath James Anthony Mellon Jeffrey Patrick Mellon Jay Michel, IV Lee Mullinax, Sr. Hannah Murphy Michael Murphy Peter Murphy Bob Nebergall Annie Neese Carson Parker Sonoma Peterson Myrna Lane Piccione Margarite C Poulnot Caroline Price Frank Rose Becca Rowland John Saber De Anna Scannel Bill Schachte Gus & Mary Schill Janet Sherbine Linda Smith Elyse Sokol Margaret M. Sprague Charlene Stuart Esther Tecklenburg Sissy Gwynette Tennis Jane Thompson John G. Thornhill Carolyn Torlay Haley Tyrrell Patricia Van Marter William Viger Peter Winkler Nicholas Yeaw Allen Young Kathi Zigli We welcome all visitors to the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Docents are available for a tour of our Cathedral following the Vigil, 9:00 and 11:15 AM Masses. If you are interested in a tour, please wait next to the Pulpit after Mass. Active Membership Various facilities and services are available to our active members. This includes use of the church for Baptisms, Weddings and other Sacramental events, Godparent/Sponsor letters, and includes parishioner status in parochial schools. Active Membership is determined by four things: Being properly registered in the parish for a sufficient period of time. Faithful attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days. Use of the envelope system in support of the parish. Being active in at least one parish program, ministry or organization. Sacrament of Marriage Either the bride or the groom must be a practicing Catholic and registered at the Cathedral for at least twelve months before scheduling a wedding date and beginning the six month marriage preparation. The bride/groom must be an active parishioner, regularly attending Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation, and use of the envelope system in support of the parish. The Wedding Policy Booklet may be found on the Cathedral Website. For wedding information, please contact Mrs. Stephanie Stewart at: weddings@charlestoncathedral.com. Baptisms To schedule to have your child baptized, please contact Ms. Cheryl LaRose at, or secretary@charlestoncathedral.com. Scan QR code to right Parking Pass 2-3 December UNTIL IT BEEPS for validation The First Sunday of Advent

6 3 December 2017 Sunday, 3 December 2017 First Sunday of Advent 5:30 pm Vigil Mass-Msgr. Brovey Helen Sheppard + 9:00 am Family Mass-Msgr. Brovey Intentions of Kim Hae-Yong Family 11:15 am Solemn Mass-Msgr. Brovey Pro Populo 6:00 pm Mass-Fr. Lawrence Sunday Events 10:05 AM Advent Festival!!! 11:15 am Choral Mass 1:00 pm Prayer Apostolate-LC Monday, 4 December 2017 Saint John Damascene, Priest & Doctor of the Church 12:05 pm Daily Mass-Fr. Bosco Michael Horkey Bernadette Conner + Monday Events 6:30 pm Natural Family Planning-LC 7:00 pm Renaissance Ensemble-MR Tuesday, 5 December 2017 Advent Weekday James Davis Tuesday Events 9:00 am Faith Sharing-PBM 10:15 am Women s Bible Study-PBM 4:30 pm St. Benedict Choir-MR 6:30 pm CWC-PH Wednesday, 6 December 2017 Advent Weekday Dick Phillips + Wednesday Events 5:30 Pm St. Vincent de Paul-LC 7:00 pm Cathedral Choir-C Thursday, 7 December 2017 Saint Ambrose, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Thursday Events 10:00 am Mom s Group-LC 7:30 pm Messiah Concert Friday, 8 December 2017 Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Donna Caputo + 6:00 pm Mass-Fr. Lawrence Pro Populo Friday Events Saturday, 9 December 2017 Advent Weekday 5:30 pm Vigil Mass-Msgr. Brovey Sarah Travers Saturday Events 9:00 am CF:Advent Play Rehearsal-PH Sunday, 10 December 2017 Second Sunday of Advent 9:00 am Family Mass-Bishop Guglielmone Intentions of Kim Hae-Yong Family 11:15 am Solemn Mass-Msgr. Brovey Pro Populo 6:00 pm Mass-Fr. Lawrence Sunday Events 10:05 am CF Classes 10:05 am CF Parent Classes-LC 10:05 am HS Discussion-105Q 10:05 am RCIA-105Q 10:05 am Fellowship Coffee-PH 1:00 pm Prayer Apostolate-LC For Daily Mass Readings Consult our Parish App Weekly Offertory Reports 19 November 2017 Offertory $11, Electronic Offertory $4, Total Offertory $15, November 2017 Offertory $9, Electronic Offertory $5, Total Offertory $14, Sincere thanks for your generosity. Every gift matters! Did you know. If you give electronically you no longer have to keep track of envelopes? That s right! All of the offertory categories covered with envelopes can now be done online! You can also now donate by text! Simply send a text to (843) with the amount you would like to contribute. Make sure to include the dollar sign before the amount (example: $25). Offertory Option: If credit cards and envelopes aren t your thing, consider the easy automatic checking withdrawal. Don t forget Remember to update your electronic account with current credit card expiration dates. Remember: When giving to the Bishop s Annual Appeal, payments should be made to Bishop s Annual Appeal. Thank you!

7 The First Sunday of Advent Bishop of Charleston The Most Reverend Robert E. Guglielmone, D.D. Cathedral Clergy Monsignor Steven L. Brovey Cathedral Rector Charles J. Olimpio, Deacon Thomas Baranoski, Deacon Jim Letendre, Deacon Administrative Staff Mrs. Stephanie Stewart Executive Assistant to the Rector Mrs. Angel Prince Bookkeeper Mrs. Diane Horkey Ms. Cheryl LaRose Pastoral Staff Mr. Daniel Sansone Director of Music &Liturgy Mrs. Karen McLaurin Director of Christian Formation Parish Office 105 Queen Street Charleston, SC Charleston Catholic School Principal, Fred McKay (843) Ministry Contact List Altar Servers Daniel Barton Altar Linens Jenny Adams Bereavement Committee Katy Sheehy Cathedral Men s Club Mark Kelly Cathedral Mom s Group Deana Lattanzio Cathedral Women s Club Karen Luhrs & Trish Daniel Extraordinary Ministers and Sick & Homebound Dcn. Jim Letendre Finance Council Frank Dirks Brian Borry Greeters Maureen Cahill Knights of Columbus Brian Borry Lectors Dcn. Charles Olimpio Offertory Counters Kay Phillip RCIA Dcn. Tom Baranoski Respect Life Cheryle Freiberger St. Vincent de Paul Kent Hutchinson Sunday Morning Coffee Teams & Parish Office Volunteers Diane Horkey Cathedral Tours Sharon Dean Ushers Bob Lazurek Venture Crew David McLaurin Women s Bible Study Sr. Margaret Kerry Women s Faith Sharing Marian Mentavlos Homebound? If you know someone who is homebound, and would like to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Holy Communion or the Anointing of the Sick, please call the Parish Office. After Hours Emergency Line In the event of a medical emergency or death after office hours, please call: (843) For assistance with food, utilities, rent, or medical bills, contact the St. Vincent de Paul Society at Cathedral Schedule Weekend Schedule 5:30 pm Saturday Vigil Sunday Mass Times 9:00 am Family Mass 11:15 am Solemn Mass 6:00 pm Sung Mass Weekday Schedule 11:30 am Rosary 12 Noon Angelus 12:05 pm Mass Confession Schedule Wednesday 11:15-11:45 am Saturday 4:00-5:00 pm