THE TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JUNE 25, 2017

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1 THE TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JUNE 25, 2017 SOLEMNITY OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL Thursday, 29 June 2017 The community of Peter and Paul teaches us that the Church at prayer is a Church on her feet, strong, moving forward! Indeed, a Christian who prays is a Christian who is protected, guarded and sustained, and above all, who is never alone. Homily on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul June 29, 2015 CATHEDRAL OF SAINT PAUL NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE APOSTLE PAUL 239 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota Rev. John L. Ubel, Rector Rev. Andrew Jaspers, Associate Pastor Rev. Nels Gjengdahl, weekends Deacons Phil Stewart & Nao Kao Yang ARCHDIOCESE OF SAINT PAUL 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. OPENING HYMN ITALIAN HYMN 486 God, Whose Almighty Word INTROIT (8:00 a.m.) Dominus fortitudo Gregorian Missal, Mode II Dóminus fortitúdo plebis suæ, et protéctor salutárium Christi sui est: salvum fac pópulum tuum, Dómine, et bénedic hereditáti tuæ, et rege eos usque in sǽculum. Ps. Ad te Dómine clamábo, Deus meus ne síleas a me: nequándo táceas a me, et assimilábor descendéntibus in lacum. Ps 27:8, 9 & 1 The Lord is the strength of his people, and the guardian of salvation for his Anointed. Save your people, O lord, and bless your inheritance; be their guide for ever.. Unto you, O Lord, will I cry; O my God, be not silent with me; if you remain silent, I will become like those who go down into the grave. GREETING 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 LITURGY GUIDE FOR THE TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Missa XVI GLORIA Congregational Mass, John Lee COLLECT. Amen. THE LITURGY OF THE WORD 903 FIRST READING Jeremiah 20:10-13 RESPONSORIAL PSALM The Grail, 1963 Psalm 69:8-10, 14, 17, C. Alexander Peloquin

3 SECOND READING Romans 5:12-15 GOSPEL Matthew 10:26-33 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.. MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION HOMILY PROFESSION OF FAITH Please Stand 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. THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR AND GIFTS HYMN (when announced) KINGSFOLD 490 All You Who Seek a Comfort Sure ORATE, FRATRES Celebrant: Pray brothers and sisters, 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 good of all his holy Church. SANCTUS AGNUS DEI Cantor: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,. Third time: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,. ECCE AGNUS 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 COMMUNION 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. COMMUNIO Quod dico vobis Gregorian Missal, Mode IV Quod dico vobis in ténebris, dícite in lúmine, dicit Dóminus: et quod in aure audítis, prædicáte super tecta. Mt.10:27 In you, O Lord, do I trust, let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; lend me your ear and make hast to save me. COMMUNION ANTIPHON PSALM 13 By Flowing Waters Paul F. Ford CLOSING HYMN ELLACOMBE 628 Go Make of All Disciples COPYRIGHT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The English translation and Chants of The Roman Missal 2010 ICEL Corporation. Responsorial Psalm by C. Alexander Peloquin 1998 by GIA Publications, Inc. Communion Antiphon by Paul F. Ford 1999 The Liturgical Press. Congregational Mass by John Lee 1970, 2010 GIA Publications, Inc. Reported under OneLicense No. 4676

4 Page 4 CATHEDRAL CAMPUS Monday - Friday Saturday - Sunday Offices, Monday - Friday CATHEDRAL HOURS 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. SUNDAY 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. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Tuesday Wednesday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 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 4:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin OFFICE HOURS (RECTORY AT 239 SELBY AVENUE) Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. WELCOME CENTER HOURS Saturday Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. GUIDED TOURS Offered Tuesday-Friday at 1:00 p.m. (except on holy days and national holidays). Meet in the center aisle. MUSEUM HOURS Call the Cathedral at for hours of operation. VIRTUAL TOURS Visit for a mobile app tour and to virtually walk through the Cathedral. 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 PAUL CAMPUS Twin Cities Hmong Catholic Community Located at 651 Virginia Street, Saint Paul Sunday Mass (Hmong and English) SUNDAY STEWARDSHIP 9:00 a.m. CONTRIBUTIONS FOR JUNE 11, 2017 Sunday Envelopes $ 17, Member EFT/Credit Card (Est.) $ 1, Visitors/Plate $ 9, Total Sunday Contributions $ 27, Saint Vincent de Paul Campus $ WHY WHEAT AND WINE MATTER EUCHARISTIC THEOLOGY II Continuing my reflections from last week, it is critical to convey a sense of the importance that the Church attaches to the theology of the Eucharist. It is done out of a keen sense of reverence for the tradition coupled with the realization that at its core, the Eucharist is a gift received, much more than it is a liturgical ceremony developed over the centuries. This distinction is too often lost on those who tend to see everything through the lens of the Church as an organization that freely alters its teachings and laws. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches clearly regarding the administration of the sacraments: For this reason no sacramental rite may be modified or manipulated at the will of the minister or the community. Even the supreme authority in the Church may not change the liturgy arbitrarily, but only in the obedience of faith and with religious respect for the mystery of the liturgy. (cf. CCC para. #1125). This teaching follows upon a much earlier one from the Council of Trent, wherein regarding the sacraments, the Church defined that this power has always been in the Church, that in the administration of the sacraments, preserving their substance, she may determine or change whatever she may judge to be more expedient for the benefit of those who receive them or for the veneration of the sacraments, according to the variety of circumstances, times, and places. (Council of Trent, 1547 emphasis added) It is vital for us to remember that the sacraments are both by the Church and for the Church. They are by the Church because the Church is the instrument of Christ s saving work in our lives today. They are for the Church because the sacraments exist for the salvation of our souls. St. Augustine even once wrote, the sacraments make the Church. (City of God, 22, 17) Indeed they do, and for this reason she must preserve them intact. St. Thomas Aquinas wrote in his Summa Theologica:... the Church is said to be built up with the sacraments which flowed from the side of Christ while hanging on the Cross. (Summa III, Q. 64, art. 2, ad 3). Furthermore, while the Church has never definitively taught why wheat bread alone may be used for the Eucharist, the testimony of a great theologian such as Thomas Aquinas bears special weight. He wrote: Christ is contained in this sacrament, and He compares Himself to a grain of wheat, saying (John 12:24): Unless the grain of wheat falling into the ground die, itself remaineth alone. Therefore bread from [grain], i.e. wheat bread, is the matter of this sacrament [F]or the use of the sacraments such matter is adopted as is commonly made use of among men. Now among other breads wheat bread is more commonly used by men; since other breads seem to be employed when this fails. And consequently Christ is believed to have instituted this sacrament under this species [i.e., kind] of bread. Moreover this bread strengthens man, and so it denotes more suitably the effect of this sacrament. Consequently, the proper matter for this sacrament is wheaten bread. (Summa Theologica, III, Q. 74, art. 3) The rubber meets the road when discussing the difference between making changes in the administration of the sacraments (which the Church believes she has the authority to do) and changing the very substance of the sacraments. In the case of the little girl diagnosed with celiac disease who received a host made from rice, it was most unfortunate that she was even placed in this situation it should never have happened. Nor do low-gluten hosts solve all problems, as a small percentage people cannot partake of them. Some receive Holy Communion by means of partaking of the chalice, receiving the Precious Blood. Here, it is vital to recall that Christ s grace is never lacking to those who seek to do his will, and in fact his grace is

5 abundant to those who suffer on account of his name. While some theologians may argue that the use of wheat bread vs. other grains falls under the category of the administration of the sacraments versus the substance of them, the constant tradition of the Church is weighty against this proposal. Have I forgotten about the eight year-old first communicant whom I mentioned last week? Absolutely not. I would tell her: God loves you more than she can possibly know. Sometimes people have diseases that make it impossible for them to eat certain foods. God s graces will never be lacking to any who for special reasons cannot receive Communion bodily. You are not being punished, but like Jesus, you are carrying a heavy Cross. God will always draw you very close to his heart. If some of you are unable to receive a wheat host due to celiac disease, we are happy to provide the option of receiving a low-gluten host. Generally, people visit the sacristy ahead of Mass to inform us. They often come up towards the end of the line, and the priest or deacon distributes the host out of a pyx containing the low-gluten host set aside for this purpose. For those members of the faithful with gluten intolerance, even trace amounts can be problematic. If we distribute the Precious Blood, it is from a separate small chalice used only for this purpose. A Mayo Clinic-lead analysis in 2012 estimated that nearly 1.8 million Americans have the disease, the vast majority of whom do not even know it. One hundred years ago tomorrow (June 26) the first troops from the American Expeditionary Forces arrived in France under the command of General John Pershing. Our foray into World War I (as it was later called) had begun. Let us continue to work and pray for civility in our Capital City, striving to be beacons of peace in the midst of some of the tensions following the high profile acquittal of Officer Jeronimo Yanez. It is imperative that we acknowledge the raw emotions of all parties, and the gut-wrenching decision faced by the jurors. After agreeing to mediate talks between the Venezuelan government and opposition leaders, the Vatican backed away when the talks stalled due to the government s refusal to fulfill the agreed-upon conditions, including the scheduling of elections. The Venezuelan Bishops condemned regime statements that call into question people s rights to protest of governmental policies. Please pray for our Archdiocesan mission in Venezuela. Our U.S. Catholic Bishops met last week in Indianapolis. They agreed to continue their important work on Religious Liberty and Immigration issues by voting to extend the committee and working group. The ad hoc Religious Liberty committee will continue for at least three more years. I m not into pub crawling, but I have been watching the construction progress at the foot of the High Bridge. A lawyer purchased a building on a hunch, painstakingly researched it, only to discover that it was built in 1857 as a pub, making it the oldest commercial building in the city. He is naming it Waldmann, after its original owner, barkeep Anthony Waldman. I guarantee I ll drop a few dollars to have a beer, if for no reason other than to thank him for preserving a piece of St. Paul history. Check it out at the foot of the High Bridge on Smith Ave. It s slated to open this fall. Sincerely in Christ, Fr. John L. Ubel, Rector CATHEDRAL CALENDAR Sunday, June 25 11:00 a.m. Rosary for Life - Cana Chapel 6:00 p.m. Rosary for Life - Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary Monday, June 26 Tuesday, June 27 1:00 p.m. Faith and Freedom: Grandparents & Grandchildren - Main Church Wednesday, June 28 7:00 p.m. Introducing Catholicism - Ryan Room Thursday, June 29 Friday, June 30 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chant - Cana Chapel 6:30 p.m. CYA Outdoor Sports Night - Eagan Saturday, July 1 10:00 a.m. Mass - Serra Club - Main Church Sunday, July 2 11:00 a.m. Rosary for Life - Cana Chapel 11:15 a.m. Blessing of Expectant Mothers - Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:00 p.m. Rosary for Life - Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary JULY 3 &4 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Church Opens at: 8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Mass (Only Mass of the day) Church Closes at: 1:00 p.m. Office Closed No Cathedral Tour or Eucharistic Adoration Page 5

6 Page 6 MASS INTENTIONS Saturday - Sunday, June :15 p.m. Lauren Berger 8:00 a.m. Cyril, Martha & Charles Alger 9:00 a.m. Saint Vincent de Paul ~ For the People 10:00 a.m. Cathedral Parish ~ For the People 12:00 p.m. Bill & Maureen Utz & Family 5:00 p.m. Ronald Moss (B) Monday, June 26 7:30 a.m. Al Schwaighart 5:15 p.m. Paul & Bev Olson Tuesday, June 27 7:30 a.m. Patricia An Squires 5:15 p.m. C.J. Danks Wednesday, June 28 7:30 a.m. Alexander & Joseph Kleve 5:15 p.m. Christopher Olson (B) Thursday, June 29 7:30 a.m. Deacon Harold Hughesdon 5:15 p.m. Cathedral Benefactors Friday, June 30 7:30 a.m. Angelica Lora 5:15 p.m. Charles Nicosia Saturday, July 1 8:00 a.m. Yvonne Berger GOSPEL READINGS Readings for the Week of June 25, 2017 Sunday: Jer 20:10-13/Ps 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35/ Rom 5:12-15/Mt 10:26-3 Monday: Gn 12:1-9/Ps 33:12-13, 18-20, 22/Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: Gn 13:2, 5-18/Ps 15:2-4ab, 5/Mt 7:6, Wednesday: Gn 15:1-12, 17-18/Ps 105:1-4, 6-9/ Mt 7:15-20 Thursday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10/Ps 19:2-5/Gal 1:11-20/ Jn 21:15-19 Day: Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-9/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19 Friday: Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22/Ps 128:1-5/Mt 8:1-4 Saturday: Gn 18:1-15/Lk 1:46-50, 53-55/Mt 8:5-17 Next Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a/Ps 89:2-3, 16-19/ Rom 6:3-4, 8-11/Mt 10:37-42 CELEBRATION OF THE FEAST OF SAINT JUNIPERO SERRA, JULY 1 Saint Junipero Serra was canonized by Pope Frances when he visited the U.S. in 2015 and is the patron saint of vocations to consecrated Church ministry. Serrans are part of the laity whose mission is to promote and foster vocations to religious life. Saint Paul Serrans welcome all to join us in the celebration of Saint Junipero Serra s feast day on Saturday, July 1 beginning with Mass at 10:00 a.m. followed by refreshments and fellowship in Hayden Hall located in the lower level of the Cathedral. CATHEDRAL NEWS INTRODUCING CATHOLICISM CONTINUES, JUNE 28 Are you curious about Catholicism? Thinking about becoming Catholic or returning to the Catholic Church? Join us Wednesday evenings for Introducing Catholicism an informal introduction to the breadth and depth of the Catholic faith through Bishop Robert Barron s acclaimed Catholicism series. Each time we re together, we ll view an episode featuring a different aspect of the Catholic faith and have a brief discussion afterwards, wherein questions are welcome. No registration, no previous participation is necessary...just come! We will meet in the Ryan Room, 7:00-8:30 pm. For more information, please visit ARE YOU 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 Sundays 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. MOBILE BLOOD DRIVE, JULY 6 July is the month of the Precious Blood of Jesus. On Thursday, July 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. please consider participating in the Mobile Blood Drive located on Selby Avenue by the flagpole. If you are at least 17 years old, 110 lbs. and in good health, you are eligible to give blood. Your blood is precious and lifesaving; one pint can save three lives! To schedule an appointment, call REDCROSS or visit Code: Cathedral. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED OUTDOOR CRÈCHE REPAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are seeking skilled carpenters to help repair our outdoor Crèche. The repairs are scheduled the evenings of July 5, 6 and 7 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Additional help with staining the outside of the Crèche will be needed on Saturday, July 8 beginning at 9:00 a.m. The Crèche will be set-up in Hayden Hall. Please contact Jerry Adam at jadam@cathedralsaintpaul.org or leave a message for him at VOLUNTEER TOUR GUIDES NEEDED Looking for new volunteers to join our Tour Guide team! This program is a vibrant part of our community, and plays an integral role in sharing the history of the Cathedral of Saint Paul with the thousands of visitors who walk through its doors every year. Training will be provided. Please contact the Tour Coordinator at lnicosia@cathedralsaintpaul.org, or call for more information. (See bottom of first column on page 7 for additional volunteer needs)

7 Page 7 VOICES FROM THE ARCHIVES... the name of Paul is generally connected with that of Peter... In 1864, at the request of Bishop Thomas Grace, Father Lucien Galtier gave an account of his naming of the first parish church in Pig s Eye/ Saint Paul. Already I was residing at St. Peter and as the name of Paul is generally connected with that of Peter... I called it St. Paul. Father Galtier was well within the tradition of pairing Peter and Paul, a tradition documented in the Church since the year 258. Archbishop John Ireland s early plans included a Chapel of Saint Peter and a Chapel of Saint Paul. But as plans developed, Ireland was convinced that a chapel for Saint Paul would be redundant. Msgr. Lawrence Ryan wrote: The Chapel of Saint Peter was the first to be finished in the Cathedral.... The idea to be emphasized in the chapel... and in the statue in particular, is the strength and permanence of the church. Viewing the statue we note how firmly Peter grasps the keys the symbol of his authority. The defiant strength of this statue is clearly depicted in the position of the head and shoulders and arms: The Church will not fail because it is Christ living among men. He is the head; we are the members. Though there is no chapel dedicated to Saint Paul in the Cathedral, there are 14 images of the Saint only Christ and the Blessed Virgin are portrayed more often. Considered to be the finest work of art in the Cathedral, the grilles image the life of Paul, from his conversion in Damascus to his martyrdom in Rome. The fourth and center panel depicts the meeting of Peter and Paul at the Council of Jerusalem recalling Paul s submission to the authority of Peter as head of the Church. The two saints are again depicted in the icons mounted in the Sacred Heart Chapel. The work and the gift of the Franciscan Brothers of Peace, the icons were installed in 2000 and ACSP. Note: The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul is celebrated on June 29. The Saints also share a feast day on November 18, the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome, and the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls. THE 2017 CATHEDRAL HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PROJECT - SEEKING VOLUNTEERS For the past 12 summers, Cathedral members have volunteered with other area church members in the Habitat for Humanity Faith Builder s Program. We now seek volunteers during the weeks of July and July 31 - August 4 to work on building Habitat for Humanity housing for eligible families. You can volunteer for one day or multiple days. The work day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. You do not have to be an expert carpenter to volunteer. In fact all skill levels are welcome. We have professional staff on hand to teach you. You, family members and friends will learn and have fun. This year s project is located at rd St in St. Paul Park. To volunteer please visit: Please contact Steve at srussell@ohenetwork.com with any questions. RITES BAPTISM We welcome those who have been newly baptized. Please pray for them as they continue to grow in Christ. Xanti Kwamena Atta-Kaakra Chavez Adan Kobena Atta-Panyin Chavez MARRIAGE Please join us in praying for all couples preparing for the sacrament of Matrimony. Corey Michael Klocek Melissa Lynn Rogers FUNERAL Please remember in your prayers those who are in grief because of the loss of a loved one. Wanda J. Pontius SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION BAPTISM 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 RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) Curious about Catholicism? Considering becoming Catholic? RCIA, a process of learning and formation, is modeled on how people were brought into the Church in the first centuries. Visit cathedralsaintpaul.org/rcia and call Patrick Conley at THEOLOGY ON TAP ADULTS AGES O Gara s Bar and Grill, 164 Snelling Ave. N WEDNESDAYS 6:30 Social 7:30 Talk June 28: An Unexpected Miracle Nicki Wood Weinhagen, local parishioner July 5: Love and the Divine Plan Jen Messing, Into The Deep July 12: Rapping For God Connor Flanagan, Catholic hip-hop musician July 19: A Direct Line to the Vatican Jean Stolpestad, Archdiocese Director of Family Life

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