So loved the world that He gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life.

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1 March 11, Fourth Sunday of Lent ZÉw So loved the world that He gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but may have eternal life. John 3:16 Mission Statement As missionary disciples of Jesus Christ we celebrate, transform, and engage our diverse Cathedral parish through worship, life-long formation and service to one another. Mass Schedule Daily Mass: 6:00, 7:00, 8:00 am, 12:10, 5:15 pm Saturday: 8:00 am, 12:10 pm Vigil Masses: 5:15 pm and 7:30 pm Sunday: 7:00, 8:15, 9:30, 11:00 am; 12:30, 5:15 pm Saturday Reconciliation: 3:00-5:00 pm; 6:15-7:15 pm 730 North Wabash Avenue Archdiocese of Chicago

2 Message from the Rector Dear People of God, The Lenten Season provides a speedbump which allows us the opportunity to slow down and put the pieces and meaning of our lives into clear focus. However, this is easier said than done. Our lives our very busy and cluttered! How do we step away from the hustle and bustle and rekindle our spirits? Keep reading... An older, tired-looking dog wandered into my yard; I could tell from his collar and well-fed belly that he had a home and was well taken care of. He calmly came over to me. I gave him a few pats on the head. He then followed me into my house, slowly walked down the hall, curled up in the corner and fell asleep. An hour later, he went to the door and I let him out. The next day, he was back. He greeted me in my yard, walked inside, resumed his spot in the hall and again slept for about an hour. This continued off and on for several weeks. Curious, I pinned a note to his collar: I would like to find out who the owner of this wonderful, sweet dog is and ask if you are aware that almost every afternoon your dog comes to my house for a nap. The next day he arrived for his nap with a different note pinned to his collar: He lives in a home with six children, two under the age of three. He is trying to catch up on his sleep. Can I come with him tomorrow? And speaking of children and the busy pace of our lives, how do we respond to the other end of the spectrum our beloved elderly? Keep reading... A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law and four-year old grandson. The old man s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather s shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth. The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. We must do something about Dad, said the son. I ve had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating and food on the floor. So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner. Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl. When the family glanced in Grandfather s direction, sometimes he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food. The four-year old watched it all in silence. One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, What are you making? Just as sweetly, the boy responded, Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food when I grow up. The four-year-old smiled and went back to work. The words so struck the parents that they were speechless. The tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done. That evening, the husband took Grandfather s hand and gently led him back to the family table. For the remainder of his days, he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled or the tablecloth soiled I ve learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a life. I ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I ve learned that you shouldn t go through life with a catcher s mitt on both hands. You need an open hand. I ve learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you. I ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I ve learned that even when I have pains, I don t have to be one. I ve learned that I still have a lot to learn. Walking with you, Fr. Greg 2 Fourth Sunday of Lent March 11, 2018

3 We Remember and Celebrate Upcoming Weddings at the Cathedral III. T. Craig McFadyen & Dena Serpico Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord Kay Gareis Accompanying People and Families Facing Mental Health Challenges Beginning Tuesday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m., Holy Name Cathedral Parish will host a five week series that will provide an overview of mental illness, faith-based supports for those who accompany people with mental illnesses and community resources that are available. Speakers will include. on various evenings, members of the Archdiocesan Commission on Mental Illness, a psychiatrist, a psychologist and a panel of family members who will speak from experience. According to the National Institute of Health, in a given year about one in four people have a diagnosable mental disorder, such as depression, bi-polar disease, schizophrenia, among others. One in 22 people has a severe mental illness. Mental illness encompasses biological, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions of the individual s affected. The illness also impacts the lives of the person s family. Severe mental illness often raises profound questions of faith such as why does God allow sickness or why me? As a faith community, we are called to support individuals and their families through their time of crisis when the illness first occurs and in the ensuing life with and ongoing recovery from it. The spiritual dimension is critical to the recovery process. We can offer spiritual comfort through our prayerful presence in people s lives by acknowledging their pain and supporting them through the healing and recovery process. For further details or questions, please contact Deacon Dan Welter by at dwelter@archchicago.org Mass Intentions Monday, March 12 6:00 a.m. Margery Vogelsang 7:00 a.m. Kevin Burke (+) 8:00 a.m. Mary Perisin 12;10 p.m. Tofie Serritella (+) 5:15 p.m. Maribeth Dela Cruz Tuesday, March 13 6:00 a.m. Jacqueline McNally 7:00 a.m. Patricia Pizano (+) 8:00 a.m. Anthony Mancuso (+) 12;10 p.m. Anthony Mancuso (+) 5:15 p.m. Lawrence A. Jura Wednesday, March 14 6:00 a.m. Onofre Du Que 7:00 a.m. Ron Bridge (+) 8:00 a.m. Special Intention 12;10 p.m. Edith Schmidt (+) 5:15 p.m. Sean McCourt (+) Thursday, March 15 6:00 a.m. Margaret Santori (+) 7:00 a.m. Patricia Pizano (+) 8:00 a.m. The William Goodman Family (+) 12:10 p.m. Jean Hoffmaster 5:15 p.m. Donald Romano Friday, March 16 6:00 a.m. Dr. Lourdes Floro 7:00 a.m. James C. Mahneke 8:00 a.m. Jo Krakora (+) 12:10 p.m. Virgil Spini (+) 5:15 p.m. His Excellency Tikmehdash (+) Saturday, March 11 8:00 a.m. Donnie Kruse 12:10 p.m. Special Intention Do you want others to pray for you and your intentions? There are over 60 people in our parish who pray for the intentions of those who request prayers. Our Prayer Request line (featured on page 13, column one) is and is available 24 hours a day. We will add our prayers to yours. Chicago, Illinois 3

4 Order of Worship Sign of Peace & Communion from the Cup During Cold & Flu Season: As we enter this cold and flu season, it is important to recognize that some people are especially susceptible to the viruses that can be spread by contact and that some immune systems are very sensitive. Please understand that some people may choose not to shake hands during the Sign of Peace, but might simply greet you with a smile. If you do decide to come to church for Mass, please remember that frequent and thorough hand - washing, refraining from physical contact during the Sign of Peace, and refraining from receiving communion from the Chalice can help prevent the spread of germs. INTROIT Rejoice Jerusalem Saturday, 5:15 pm Panginoon, maawa Ka Sunday 9:30 am &11 am Kyrie Berliner Mass Arvo Pärt All other Masses Ambrosian chant Sunday 9:30 am & 11 am Laetare Jerusalem Laetare Ierusalem: et conventum facite omnes qui diligitis eam: gaudete cum laetitia, qui in tristitia fuistis: ut exsultetis, et satiemini ab uberibus consolationis vestrae. TRANSLATION: Rejoice, O Jerusalem; and gather round, all you who love her; rejoice in gladness, after having been sorrow; exult and be replenished with the consolation flowing from her motherly bosom ENTRANCE HYMN What Wondrous Love Is This Worship Hymnal #641 Sunday 9:30 am WONDROUS LOVE Amazing Grace Worship Hymnal #650 NEW BRITAIN PENITENTIAL RITE 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, 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. READINGS 9:30 A.M. Worship Hymnal #1036 All other Masses Worship Hymnal #1037 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION SCRUTINY Worship Hymnal #337 Sunday 9:30 - I ve Been Blind Lord Jesus H. Ricardo Ramirez I've been blind. Lord Jesus, I've been blind, O Lord, I've been blind, Lord Jesus O Lord. But you poured out your Spirit that the truth shall set us free O Lord let your light let it shine on us, O Lord shine on us woe woe woe woe. We are O Lord Children of the light, we are children of the light we are children of the light O Lord. We've been blind but we see and the truth shall set us free O Lord let your light let it shine on us, shine on us. woe woe woe woe. 4 Fourth Sunday of Lent March 11, 2018

5 Cathedral Events Order of Worship PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS Saturday, 5:15 pm Sa harap ng pakaing dulot mo Francisco F. Feliciano Arr. H. Ricardo Ramirez Translation: With the grace of this day s food, that you lay before us, bless us still as we thank you with hearts overflowing. And bestow on us Lord, the guidance we yearn for, and be made more worthy, Lord, our giver. You have never abandoned those who seek your counsel, so we pray that this meal be a meal for the spirit. May we grow in wisdom with each day that passes, and be made deserving of your bounty. Text: Rolando S. Tinio LAMB OF GOD Saturday, 5:15 pm Kordero ng Dyos Sunday 9:30 am &11 am Agnus Dei - Berliner Mass Arvo Pärt Sunday 9:30 am &11 am God So Loved the World Sir John Stainer God so loved the world that he sent his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through him might be saved. COMMUNION ANTIPHON Jerusalem is built... HOLY, HOLY, HOLY Wondrous Love Mass COMMUNION HYMN I am the Bread of Life Worship Hymnal #950 BREAD OF LIFE arr. Richard Proulx/H. Ricardo Ramirez Saturday, 5:15 pm God So Loved the World Sir John Stainer Sunday 9:30 am &11 am Those Who Love the Light, Come to the Light H. Ricardo Ramirez MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION Wondrous Love Mass For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish, but might have eternal life. And this is the verdict: that the light came into the world, but people preferred the darkness to light because their works were evil. Whoever lives the truth, comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God. Christ is the Light. RECESSIONAL HYMN Lead Me, Guide Me Worship Hymnal #657 AMEN Wondrous Love Mass Choral Ensembles: Saturday, 5:15 pm Cathedral Filipino Singers, Vicente Velarde, Jr., Director; Sunday, 9:30 & 11 am Cathedral Singers, Cathedral Schola Cantorum Chicago, Illinois 5

6 STATIONS OF THE CROSS Join in prayer this Lent every Friday at 5:45 p.m. as we together as a parish family walk the Stations of the Cross. All are welcome. EUCHARIST ADORATION Eucharist Adoration is offered in the Chapel at Holy Name Cathedral on the first and third Friday of every month. This Friday March 16 Adoration begins after 8:00 a.m. Mass and ends 4:00 p.m. Adoration will take place in the Cathedral. Liturgy LENTEN CONFESSIONS On Wednesday, March 21 at 6:00 p.m. we invite you to experience God s mercy through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. After a brief prayer service, all will be welcomed to come forward for individual confessions. PALM SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE MARCH 25, 2018 Reconciliation 3:00-5:00 PM, 6:15-7:15 PM Vigil Masses: 5:15 and 7:30 PM 6:30, 8:00, 9:30, 11:15 AM Mass, 1:00 and 5:15 PM Mass EASTER SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE APRIL 1, :30, 8:00, 9:30, 11:15 AM, 1:00 and 5:15 PM Overflow Masses - Auditorium: 9:45 and 11:30 A.M. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Ministers of the Body and Blood of Christ To become an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion you need to: (1) Be age 16 or older (2) Be a Catholic in good standing (3) Have received the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation) (4) Have a love for the Eucharist and for sharing your faith through this ministry (5) Have an acceptance of this call as a gift and an opportunity to be of service Interested? - Contact Janice Klich, Coordinator, at janiceklich@gmail.com or Father Marek Smolka, Director of Liturgy, at msmolka@holynamecathedral.org The next Eucharistic Minister training will take place on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 2:30 PM 6 Fourth Sunday of Lent March 11, 2018

7 Faith Formation BOOST YOU BELIEFS The Future of the Church: Growth or Decline? Fr. Louis Cameli Introducing his recent book, Church, Faith, Future: What We Face, What We Can Do, Fr. Cameli will present a portraits of the North American Church today. Tuesday, March 20 6:30 p.m. Club Room Register at fathercameli.eventbrite.com Sponsored by the Faith Formation Commission ONE MAN S VIEW: VIRGIN ISLANDS AFTER THE STORM Bishop Bevard, Diocese of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, make a direct appeal for assistance, March 10-11, during Masses. Join us for an update on Catholic Extension s rescue efforts in the hurricane ravaged diocese. Integrating video footage, facts, and personal testimony, Dr. Timothy Muldoon, Director of Mission Education will facilitate this event. Haven just returned from the Virgin Islands, Dr. Muldoon can provide a unique perspective, and how our Lenten Almsgiving can contribute to the recovery. Monday, March 12 Clubroom (FXW school) Register: 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m. the-virgin-islands-after-thestorms-tickets ALL ABOARD: A Journey through the American Mission Territory A Partnership between and Catholic Extension Now that you have heard from Bishop Bevard, join us for the remaining four sessions on this learning journey of Catholic Extension. March 15, 6:30 p.m., rectory. Or contact Ken Ortega kortega@holynamecathedral.org ADULT CONFIRMATION There are reasons why a Catholic may not have been confirmed. We are gathering adult for receive the sacrament, May 8. Contact Thomas Aspell for more information. taspell@holynamecathedral.org Chicago, Illinois 7

8 Human Concerns Free Tax Filing Tax Season is here! Holy Name is pleased to announce that it will continue to sponsor the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). Every Saturday from February 3 through April 14, 2018, volunteers will assist clients in preparing their tax returns. The site will be open from 10AM to 2PM and clients are assisted on a first-come, first-served basis as long as they arrive by 1:30PM. To be assisted, please bring a government issued photo ID and social security card for all individuals listed on the tax return, including dependents as well as all tax documents. There is no charge for this service. Blessings in a Backpack Each week volunteers pack over 225 backpacks with kid-friendly, nutritious, non-perishable food to help ensure impoverished elementary school children at St. Malachy s have food on the weekends through the school year. If you want to volunteer for Blessings in a Backpack, please sign-up at If you have questions, you may contact us at hncblessings@gmail.com Thursday and Friday Suppers Every Thursday and Friday at 4:45 PM What: A free, warm meal Where: Catholic Charities LaSalle And Superior For Whom: Cost: 130 local hungry dine-in guests, plus 80 bag lunches to go = 210 people fed each night. Free for the guests; almost $1,000 for the parish Funded by: Donors like you Make a donation to support this important ministry of the Cathedral by dropping off a check addressed to in an envelope marked Thursday-Friday Suppers. Sponsored by our Cathedral Human Concerns Commission April Bakers Needed Thursday evenings, our parish provides meals for the local hungry at Catholic Charities. 130 guests are served a warm meal provided by a local restaurant or purchased through Jewel Food Store. To add a homemade touch to the night, homemade desserts are also served. Would you be willing to bake for our guests? We need 130 large cookies (4 inches) or 260 smaller cookies; we also accept cupcakes, banana loaves or whatever is your favorite to bake. If you are in the baking spirit, please call Fr. John Boivin at Do you work in a restaurant? For over 12 years our parish has sponsored Thursday and Friday Suppers at Catholic Charities, each night serving a warm meal to 130 sit down guests and providing another 80 people with a bag-lunch-to-go. We are currently seeking restaurants that may be willing to provide the 130 dine-in suppers one or more nights each year. Consider joining local restaurants like Chicago Chop House, Hackney s, Flaco s Tacos, Italian Village, and Joe s Stone Crab in giving back to the people in our community who are in greatest need. To find out more details, contact Fr. John Boivin at We could sure use your help. 8 Fourth Sunday of Lent March 11, 2018

9 TODAY... To an Afternoon of Reflection. Deacon Dan Welter will be our speaker this Sunday, March 11, from 2-4PM in our parish center. The title of his presentation is Where is the Cross? This annual event is sponsored by our Cathedral Filipino Network to thank our parishioners for their support throughout the year. Everyone is welcome! Save the Date... Sunday, March 18 9AM until 2PM in the Parish Center Are you looking for more ways to be active in our church community? Or, are you new to Holy Name and interested in getting involved in our vibrant parish? Whether you only have a spare hour once in a while or you would like to serve on a commission for a three year term, there is a volunteer opportunity to fit your needs and interests. The Volunteer Fair will showcase many opportunities available with our various parish commissions, councils, ministries and organizations. Everyone is encouraged to attend. For more information please contact Margaret at HNCVolunteerCommunity@gmail.com Again, it was good to see so many men who attended our kickoff event, Wayne Messmer as Fr. Damien, Leper Priest of Molokai. Conversations are taking place to plan a spring event. In the meantime, a suggestion is to read online the 22 page document Into the Breach an Apostolic Exhortation to Catholic Men, my Spiritual Sons in the Diocese of Phoenix, by Bishop Thomas Olmsted. It is both enlightening and inspiring. Cathedral Events Answer the Call to Parish Leadership Please consider this invitation to deepen your faith by becoming involved in our active, exciting parish. Each year, we have opportunities to join one of Holy Name Cathedral s commissions, councils or groups. This is your chance to share your talents and time in a unique and special way. We have opportunities that match your interests. Faith Formation: Deepen the understanding of your faith Human Concerns: Social justice, community outreach Parish Life: Promote fun, fellowship, social gatherings Parish Pastoral Council: Advisory council to the Rector Young Adults Board: Meet others in your 20s & 30s For more information, visit: tinyurl.com/hncleadership. The first step is to RSVP for one of our upcoming information sessions on March, 15, March 18, March 24 or April 9 to learn more about the exciting opportunities available. TO RSVP for an info session, visit: tinyurl.com/hncinforsvp. To ask questions, HNCdiscernment@gmail.com Please join the C.F.N. members this Wednesday, March 7, after the 5:15 Mass for the Rosary and Novena honoring Our Lady of Perpetual Help. s Annual Lenten Dinner Friday, March 23, :45 PM to 8:00 PM (serving ends at 7:30PM) Just added. Children attending Lenten dinner will receive a pack of crayons and Lenten pictures to color. Bring your children and grandkids to enjoy a delicious Lenten Dinner from Kasia s Deli while listening to live piano music by Joe Kregor, featured regularly at Gibsons Bar. Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $5.00 for children (12 and under). Tickets can be purchased online at programs-and-activities/ by sending a check payable to Holy Name Cathedral s Rectory Office (730 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago 60611) - include name, phone number, and Fish Dinner on the check) or at the door. The dinner takes place at Holy Name Cathedral s Parish Center (in the cafeteria) so capacity is limited. Please reserve your tickets today! All ages are welcome. Fr. Don Cambe s 10th Anniversary Ordination Join us as we celebrate our Associate Pastor, Fr. Don Cambe s, 10th Anniversary of his Ordination on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at the 11:00 AM Mass with reception to follow. Chicago, Illinois 9

10 MARCH CROCHETING & KNITTING GROUP WHEN: Tuesdays, March 13th & 20th, 6-8:15 PM WHERE: In the Rectory Thank you to our generous donors for their extra yarn. We always appreciate yarn donations. Contact Helen McArdle if you have any and it will be put to good use: OR EVENING BOOK GROUP WHEN: Thursday, March 15th at 7 PM BOOK: THE HIDING PLACE by Corrie ten Boom A non-fiction selection about a Dutch family that hid Jewish people escaping the Nazis in WW II. WHERE: 1000 N. Lakeshore Drive, #1809 (use the Bellevue lobby entrance) RSVP to Sonia Reardon: PINOCHOLE GROUP WHEN: Monday, March 19th, 6-8 PM WHERE: A room in the Rectory Ginny & Roy Smolky: smolkyg@gmail.com Cathedral Events Young Adults welcome everyone in their 20 s and 30 s to share companionship in Christ. Prayers With Mary Thursdays at 6:00pm at Catholic Charities Pray with us together with our Blessed Mother! Experience the joy and beauty of her love, deepen your relationship with her, and serve others through prayer! Our prayers include the Rosary, intercessory requests, personal prayers of thanksgiving, joyful praise, and more. Everyone is welcome, and no experience is necessary, only a desire to embrace Blessed Mary s great love in your prayers! Prayers with Mary meets Thursdays at 6:00PM on the third floor of Catholic Charities, at 721 N LaSalle, either in the chapel or in room 362. If you are unable to join us in person, please include us in your prayers, and please send your intercessory prayer requests to prayerswithmary@gmail.com so we can include you more personally in ours Upcoming Dates: March 15 Luminous Mysteries March 22 Sorrowful Mysteries BOOKS TO FILM WHAT: THE AGE OF INNOCENCE by Edith Wharton; Martin Scorsese' s 1993 Film starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Daniel Day-Lewis. WHEN: Saturday, March 24th, 5 PM - RSVP a must! WHERE: 1100 N. Lake Shore Dr. Read the book, view the movie & discuss over supper. Carol & Bob Haney: haneyhomes@yahoo.com SOCIAL DINING There is NO event scheduled for March in observance of Lent. The next dining experience will be April 20th. POOL GROUP WHEN: Tuesday, March 27th, 7-9 PM WHERE: City Pool Hall, 640 W. Hubbard St Please contact Bob Weeks to reserve a spot: bweeks@weeks-comm.com OR SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Send your address to: act2mail@holynamecathedral.org & you will receive our weekly which has more local news and HNC information than can be included in our column. St. Patrick s Day Potluck Party Saturday, March 17th at 5:00pm Come join us for another pot (o'gold) luck game night! Invite people from other young adult groups and your friends, there will be plenty of space for all. Lenten Bus Pilgrimage Saturday, March 24th at 1:00pm Our annual Lenten bus pilgrimage is back! Join us for a peaceful afternoon of exploring historic holy places on the Northside under the guide of Catholic Church Tours. We will pray the rosary along the way and the pilgrimage will include Palm Sunday mass. The buses will depart from Holy Name at 1:00pm sharp and return to the Cathedral at the conclusion. Check the FaceBook page, our weekly newsletter, or us for details to buy tickets ($25). Second Friday Supper at Catholic Charities Friday, April 13th at 3:30pm Come join fellow young adults from HNC for a special Spring feast, serving a meal and sharing smiles with those in need! We will meet at Catholic Charities at 721 N. LaSalle Street at 3:30PM. No experience is necessary, only an interest in brightening the day of our 130 guests, and others too. EXPANDING OUR HORIZONS TOGETHER For more information about any activities youngadults@holynamecathedral.org or check out the HNC Young Adults Facebook page 10 Fourth Sunday of Lent March 11, 2018

11 Stewardship Reflections on Discernment and Vocations John Henry Cardinal Newman ( ) God has created me to do him some definite service; He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my mission; I never may know it in this life, but I shall be told it in the next. I have a part in the great work; I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons. He has not created me for naught. I shall do good, I shall do His work; I shall be an angel of peace, a preacher of truth in my own place, while not intending it, if I do not keep His commandments and serve Him in my calling. A Prayer by Thomas Merton My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think that I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope that I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this, you will lead me by the right road. Though I may know nothing about it. Therefore will I trust you always Though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, And you will never leave me to face my perils alone. Annual Catholic Appeal Thank you to all who have made their pledge to the 2018 Catholic Appeal. If you have yet to make a pledge please pick up a pledge card in the back of the Cathedral or stop by the rectory. Become a Cathedral Sustaining Donor The Cathedral s Sustaining Donors program offers consistent giving to the parish through monthly automatic contributions with a credit card and bank withdrawal. Online donations are credited to your tax statement for the end of the year (except when made anonymously), and you can change your account preferences and donation amounts at any time. Register online at or call Ron Birch at (312) Parish Stewardship Sunday Offertory FY18 Annual Collection Budget $40,000 / week ($2 million annually) Weekend Collection $18,251 Sustaining Donors Weekly Average $7,766 (automatic electronic giving thank you!) Collection Weekend of February 17 & 18 $26,017 Surplus/(Deficit) $13,983 Thank you to those who regularly and generously give of their treasure as well as those who give of their time and talent to support the work of our Cathedral. Chicago, Illinois 11

12 This Week at the Cathedral Humor from the Rector Sunday, March 11 Religious Education 9:15 AM FXW Classrooms RCIA 9:30 AM Club Room Afternoon of Reflection 2:00 PM Cafeteria Parish Baptisms 2:00 PM Cathedral Parish Baptisms 4:00 PM Cathedral Act II/Winter Lecture Series 4:00 PM Club Room Monday, March 12 Rosary 5:45 PM Cathedral Faith Formation Commission 6:30 PM Rm 204 Catholic Extension Presentation 6:30 PM Club Room Tuesday, March 13 Rosary 5:45 PM Cathedral Act II/Knitters 6:00 PM Rm 204 Wednesday, March 14 Rosary 5:45 PM Cathedral New Parishioner Reception 6:00 PM Rm 201 Rainbows 6:30 PM Rm 208 Bible Study 6:30 PM Rm 204 Thursday, March 15 Act II/Bible Study 10:30 AM Rm 204 Blessings in a Backpack 11:30 AM Rm 201 & 208 Holy Hour for Vocations 3:00 PM Cathedral Sustain Life Initiative 6:00 PM Rm 201 All Aboard Group 6:30 PM Rm 209 Centering Prayer 6:45 PM Rm 116 Friday, March 16 Adoration 8:30 AM Chapel Benediction 5:00 PM Chapel Stations of the Cross 5:45 PM Cathedral Saturday, March 17 VITA 10:00 AM Club Room Young Adults Game Knight 4:30 PM Club Room Sunday, March 18 Religious Education 9:15 AM FXW Classrooms Religious Ed. Lent Reconciliation 9:15 AM Auditorium Volunteer Fair 9:00 AM Cafeteria RCIA 9:30 AM Club Room Girl Scouts Medal Ceremony 2:00 PM Cathedral Hey, Mom! If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled? New Parishioner Reception ARE YOU NEW TO HOLY NAME CATHEDRAL? Please mark your calendar for our next New Parishioner Reception. Wednesday, March 14 Following 5:15 p.m. Mass This is a great opportunity to learn about the many ways to engage with the Parish. You're invited to Mass, a tour of our Cathedral and a reception in the rectory. Members of the Parish Staff and fellow parishioners look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to. Hosted by Fr. Greg Sakowicz and The Parish Pastoral Council. Stop by the Parish Office or register online at For more information, ParishPastoralCouncilHNC@gmail.com 12 Fourth Sunday of Lent March 11, 2018

13 Rector Very Rev. Gregory S. Sakowicz Executive Assistant to the Rector Dawn G. Swanson Associate Pastors Rev. John P. Boivin Rev. Don Cambe Rev. Marek Smolka Residents Rev. Kevin Birmingham Rev. Louis Cameli Rev. Ramil Fajardo Rev. Bill Moriarity Rev. William Woestman, O.M.I. Weekend Associates Rev. Msgr. Michael Boland Rev. Kenneth Simpson Deacons Michael McCloskey Stan Strom Dan Welter Oblate Sisters of Jesus the Priest Sister Amada Hernandez, Superior Sister Ana Maria Juarez Sister Lorenza Cahuich Sister Maria Angeles Prayer Request Line North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago and Pastor Chief of Staff Stan Strom Controller Patricia Palacios Assistant to the Controller Ronald Birch Associate Pastor for Faith Formation Rev. Don Cambe Director of Faith Formation Dr. Kenneth Ortega Director of Children s Faith Formation Thomas Aspell taspell@holynamecathedral.org Associate Pastor of Liturgy Rev. Marek Smolka msmolka@holynamecathedral.org Director of Liturgical Services & Special Events Michelle M. Peltier mpeltier@holynamecathedral.org Associate Pastor for Pastoral Ministries Rev. John P. Boivin Coordinator of Pastoral Ministry Lori Doyle ldoyle@holynamecathedral.org Director of Music & Organist H. Ricardo Ramirez, D.M.A. music@holynamecathedral.org Associate Director of Music & Organist David C. Jonies music@holynamecathedral.org Administrative Assistant, Music John Lee music@holynamecathedral.org Assistant to the Rector for Planning and Development Mark J. Teresi mteresi@holynamecathedral.org Chief Engineer Ryan Pietrzak rpietrzak@holynamecathedral.org Office Manager Janet Scheckel jscheckel@holynamecathedral.org Frances Xavier Warde School 751 North State Street Head of School Michael Kennedy Archdiocese of Chicago Vocation Office and House of Discernment 750 North Wabash Casa Jesus 750 North Wabash Vocation Director Rev. Tim Monahan Register as a Parishioner: If you regularly pray with us at the Cathedral, we want to welcome you as a member of our Faith Community. You can register on our website, or stop by the Cathedral Administrative Offices. Keep Us Informed: Help us keep our database up-to-date by sending us any changes in address, , phone number or name. Private Prayer: The Cathedral is open throughout the day for private prayer and devotions. Volunteer Opportunities: Find yourself looking for that perfect opportunity to volunteer at the Cathedral? Send an to hncvolunteercommunity@gmail.com and become a member of our volunteer community. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Are you looking to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation? Contact Don Cambe at dcambe@holynamecathedral.org Mass Intentions: Weekday Mass intentions are available for parishioners who would like their intentions to be remembered at Mass. Intentions are available for those who have died or through a Spiritual Bouquet for someone who is living. Stop by the Cathedral Administrative Offices to obtain a date and time. Eucharistic Adoration: Join in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on the First and Third Friday of the month in the Chapel. Adoration takes place following the 8:00 a.m. Mass until 5:00 p.m. Rosary: The Rosary is prayed Monday through Wednesday after the 5:15 p.m. Mass. On the first Wednesday, our Rosary and Novena honor Our Mother of Perpetual Help. Tours: Want to know more about the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Chicago and this historic landmark in our city? Schedule a tour through our website with one of our Cathedral Docents. Baptisms: Infant baptisms are celebrated on designated Sundays throughout the year at 2:00 p.m. Parents of infants are asked to participate in a one-time baptism preparation class before the baptism. Consult our website to register for the class and to schedule the baptism. Baptisms for children over the age of six are coordinated through our Children s Faith Formation program. You can contact Thomas Aspell, Director of Children s Faith Formation, via at taspell@holynamecathedral.org for more information. Baptisms for adults are a part of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. You can contact Fr, Don Cambe, via at dcambe@holynamecathedra.org Marriage: You must be a currently registered member of in order to be married at the Cathedral. Please allow at least six months prior to the wedding date you desire before making any other plans. Consult our website for more information on celebrating the sacrament of matrimony at the Cathedral Ministry of Care: If you or your loved one is sick or homebound and unable to attend Mass with us, a trained Minister of Care can bring you Communion. Contact Lori Doyle, Coordinator of Pastoral Care, at Follow on Social Chicago, Illinois 13