The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist March 16, 2014 Bishop of Charleston

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1 The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist March 16, 2014 Bishop of Charleston The Most Reverend Robert E. Guglielmone, DD. Diocesan Website: Cathedral Staff Contact Information Monsignor Steven L. Brovey, Cathedral Rector Telephone Number: Assisting Priests: Father Patrick Allen Deacon Jerome Remkiewicz, Deacon Telephone: Deacon Charles Olimpio, Deacon Telephone: Sr. Deanna Bartolomei, Pastoral Associate Telephone: Extension 224 Director of Music & Liturgy Mr. Daniel Sansone ext Assistant Organist, Larry Long Telephone aol.com Director of Christian Formation & Evangelization Dan Lord Telephone Extension Bookkeeper: Mrs. Sharon M. Emma Telephone: Extension Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor Mrs. Linda Lyons Music Assistant Kathie DuTremble Telephone Charleston Catholic School Principal, Mr. Fred McKay Telephone Website: Coffee-and-a-Class After 9 O Clock Mass Lenten Series! Lent is here! Time for a renewal of our faith and devotion! Don t miss a single Coffee-and-a-Class as we explore the seven sacraments: March 16 - Eucharist March 23 - Holy Orders March 30 - Matrimony April 6 - Confession, Anointing of the Sick Cathedral Parish Baptism Schedule - 1st Sunday of every month at 1:00 pm - 3rd Sunday of every month at 1:00 pm OR during the 9:00 am Mass if so designated by the Rector. Some exceptions apply, so please call first! St. Mary of the Annunciation Baptism Schedule - 2nd weekend of every month, Saturday at 10:30 am - 4th Sunday during the 9:30 Mass if so designated by the Rector. Some exceptions apply, so please call first! Baptisms that are scheduled during Mass are especially rich in significance. The joyful witness of the entire parish community emphasizes the reality that, through Baptism, a person truly becomes a part of the Mystical Body of Christ and a permanent member of God s family. Finance Office Information 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 taken care of online! Remember: When giving to the Bishop s Annual Appeal all payments should be made payable to the Bishop s Annual Appeal. This will ensure your payments are applied directly to your pledge. If you have any questions you are always welcome to call Sharon Emma, Bookkeeper at ext 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

2 Website: Second Sunday of Lent Holy Week Schedule Monday April 14 Mass Times St. Mary 7:00am Cathedral 12:05pm Tuesday, April 15 St. Mary Mass 7:00am Chrism Mass 11:00am Wednesday April 16 St. Mary Mass 7:00am Cathedral Mass 12:05pm Holy Thursday, April 17 Mass of the Lord s Supper Good Friday, April 18 St. Mary, Live Stations of the Cross 12:00pm Cathedral, The Lord s Passion 3:00pm Holy Saturday, April 19 The Great Easter Vigil 8:30pm Easter Sunday, April 20 St. Mary Mass 8:00am Mass 10:00am Cathedral Mass, 8:00am, 10:00am in Church & Hall, 12:15pm Mass Cathedral-Saint Mary s Fish Fry On Friday, March 21, 2014, the Bishop s BSA Venturing Crew 1907 is sponsoring a Fish Fry for the Cathedral-Saint Mary s parish, starting at 6:00pm in the Cathedral Center Hall. For only $6.95/person or $20 per family of 4 you get: Fried Fish, French fries, cole slaw, hush puppies, & beverage. Yum! So put this date on your calendars and y all come! All proceeds go to support the Boy Scouts. Donations will be much appreciated, too. Note there is a limited number, so get your tickets now...or come to the Fish Fry early. For more information, call Hilda Szwast (843) The Cathedral Men s Club Meeting The CMC will hold its March meeting on March 17th at 5:30pm in the Center Hall. Our guest speaker will be Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone. Please join us for a fun filled and informative evening. Parents! Confirmation Pictures are available for pickup in the Parish Office. Stop by Monday - Friday, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Solutions! Help! Answers! Today s readings speak of thirst: a thirst for water, and in the case of the Samaritan woman, a thirst for love. After looking in all of the wrong places, the Samaritan woman finally found what she was looking for. Is your marriage thirsty for true love or holiness? Is your search for help with infertility thirsty for true answers and treatment? This week, learn how using the gift of natural family planning (NFP) may enrich your marriage or how NaProTechnology may offer couples who are experiencing infertility the hope of achieving pregnancy while following the teachings of the Church. To schedule a free, introductory session in the Charleston area, please contact Jennifer Smith, FCPI, at jenflipper@yahoo.com or (843) If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist March 15-16, 2014 Parking Garage Tear along dotted line for attendant.

3 The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist March 16, 2014 Do You Know? Quiz on Our Stained Glass Treasure You have seen our beautiful Mayer windows for years, but how much do you know about them? This weekly series will test your knowledge of these treasured possessions. Q: What event from Matthew s Gospel is depicted in this window? See next week s bulletin for the answer. Answer to last week s question: The court of arms depicted in the entrance transom is that of the fourth bishop of Charleston ( ), Rt. Rev. Henry Pinckney Northrup, D.D., who oversaw the new Cathedral from its design through dedication in The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist March 15-16, 2014 Parking Garage Tear along dotted line for attendant. Prayer List Cynthia Arcara Rick Arcara Paul Arena Todd Armstrong Irene Boles Susan Brannock Margaret Mary Brant Caroline Campbell David Caron Mabel Frances Caron Mary Carson Gay Carter George Catumas Trudie Cooper Theresa Corbin Ella Deitch Carol Delisio Jim Daugherty Sharon J. Dean Sr. Mary Ann Donovan Irene Douglass Mac Dunbar Kit Dunlap Fr. John Dux Rob Everhart Vincenza Ferri Amelia Finley Rosie Finnegan Veronica Fisher Mary Ann Flack Donna Fread Cheryle Freiberger Shirley Gadsden Elizabeth Gallagher Peggy Geraty Fran Granger Richardeen Grant Joann Gustafson John Hathaway Zachary Healey Hilde Hensley Barbara Herman Nora Lynn Hoffman Ken Hoffmann Cindy Hogan Alice Holmquist Bob Hosker Danielle Hosker Greg Hutto James Ingrassia Dave McGrath Marty Jones Bill Kanapaux Margaret Karafa Chris Keller Nancy Kowalsky Shirley Lanford Cheryl La Rose Bryan Lester Kevin Lyons Kailii Lyons Mary Magee Marcia Mathias Dave McCaffery Shirley McGill Jeremy Meeks Jay Michel, IV Beth Mullen Lee Mullinax, Sr. Hannah Murphy Michael Murphy SSgt. Samuel T. Myers,USMC Bob Nebergall Annie Neese Carson Parker Sonoma Peterson Myrna Lane Piccione Margarite C. Poulnot Frank Rose De Anna Scannel RAdm. William Schachte Gus Schill Mary Condon Schill Clifford Schulte Jodi Schumacher Janet Sherbine Andrew Sigers Linda Smith Elyse Sokol Margaret Mary Sprague Charlene Stuart Esther Tecklenburg Jane Thompson Carolyn Torlay Margaret Trubia Mary Addison Tutterow Mary S. Tutterow Haley Tyrrell Jessica Valind William Viger Patricia Vitkovic Peter Winkler Nicholas Yeaw Kathi Zigli Keep These People in your Prayers

4 Website: St Patrick s Day Parade The Charleston St. Patrick s Day Parade Committee, together with the Knights of Columbus, Ancient Orders of Hibernians and South Carolina Irish Historical Society, announces the following 2014, St. Patrick s Day Charleston events: Monday, March 17th: 8:00AM, Mass at St. Patrick s Catholic Church; 10:00AM, Parade from Radcliffe to King, Broad & Legare Sts.; 11:30AM, Irish Flag-Raising at City Hall; & from Noon onward, Irish Meals (with Entertainment) at local Irish pubs, etc. Irish or not, ALL ARE INVITED. Contact: (843) and/or hurley. jshannon1@gmail.com. Website: Rachel s Vineyard Retreat This may be the time for you to attend a Rachel s Vineyard Retreat for post abortive women and men. Join us on the journey from guilt, shame and sorrow to healing, peace and reconciliation. Our next retreat is March in the Charleston area. For more information, Christy or Kathy or grace4healing@gmail.com Second Sunday of Lent. Why should you choose Catholic Education? Here are three of of the top reasons: 1. Catholic tradition and academic excellence in a community grounded in a common faith. 2. Balanced curriculum including art, music and fitness. 3. Emphasis on moral development, service to others and leadership skills. This is our mission statement: The Charleston Catholic School educates a socially diverse student body in a nurturing family environment within the sacred tradition and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. Teachers challenge the students to discover their own unique gifts through creative inquiry and critical thinking in the core academic subjects and the arts. Our small, loving environment enables students to learn self discipline through responsible decision-making and to develop a sense of compassion for others. Monday, March 17th, our students and concert band will participate in The Charleston St. Patrick s Day Parade. There will be no school Friday, March 21st as our teachers will be attending a teacher workshop. We are currently accepting applications for the school year. Please call Jeannie Fanjoy at to schedule a tour. Cathedral Prayer Apostolate If you desire prayers to be said for you or for someone close to you, this dedicated team of parishioners will receive your prayer requests with discretion and care. Contact them by charlestonsimmons@yahoo.com or call or

5 The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist March 16, 2014 Coming Events Sun., Mar. 16 Second Sunday of Lent 10:05am Religious Education Upstairs in Center 3:30pm Venture Crew Boy Scouts in Hall B16 s High School Youth Group Mon., Mar. 17 St. Patrick s Day 5:30pm Tue., Mar. 18 9:00am 10:00am Wed.,Mar. 19 6:00pm Thur., Mar :30am Fri., Mar. 21 6:00pm 6:30pm Sat., Mar. 22 Cathedral Men s Club Meeting in Hall Renaissance Ensemble-MR Lectionary Faith Sharing in Hall Bible Study Group in Hall B16 sjr. High Youth Group Meeting in Hall RCIA Meeting in Classroom Upstairs Lucis Via Young Adults-Pauline Book Store MOMS Group in Hall Cathedral/St. Mary Boy Scouts Fish Fry in Hall Stations of the Cross in Church Sun., Mar. 23 Third Sunday of Lent 10:05am Religious Education Upstairs in Center B16 s High School Youth Group Weekly Offertory Report March 9, Families Envelope Offertory: $12, (23%) envelopes were received Ash Wednesday Offertory $4, (8%) envelopes Electronic Offertory: $1, (48%) parishioners contributed Total Offertory Received: $18, (38% of parishioners contributed this week.) Sincere thanks for your generosity. Each gift matters! Priest Celebrants & Mass Intentions Saturday, March 15 5:30pm Monsignor Brovey +Lucille LeVasseur Sunday, March 16 9:00am Fr. Patrick Allen +Francis Lazurek 9:30am Monsignor Brovey, St. Mary, 89 Hasell St. 11:15am Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone Pro Populo 6:00pm Fr. Patrick Allen +Dorothy Applegate PennybakerMonday, March 17 7:00am Fr. Bob Higgins, St. Mary, 89 Hasell St. +Sr. Giovannina Sacchetto, FSP 12:05pm Monsignor Brovey The Tecklenburg Family Tuesday, March 18 7:00am Fr. Higgins, St. Mary, 89 Hasell St. 12:05pm Fr. Patrick Allen +Capt. F. W. Dawson Wednesday, March 19 7:00am Fr. Higgins, St. Mary, 89 Hasell St. +Sr. Maria TarcisiaMarchisio, FSP 12:05pm Monsignor Brovey Intentions of Karrie Kulavic Thursday, March 20 7:00am Monsignor Brovey, St. Mary, 89 Hasell St. 12:05pm Fr. Patrick Allen +Glaydys Miller Friday, March 21 7:00am Monsignor Brovey, St. Mary, 89 Hasell St. +Sr. Maria Park, FSP 12:05pm Fr. Patrick Allen +Mr. P. H. Cantwell Saturday, March 22 5:30pm Monsignor Brovey +Mary F. Fields Sunday, March 23 9:00am Monsignor Brovey +Evelyn May Sullivan 9:30am Monsignor Brovey, St. Mary, 89 Hasell St. 11:15am Monsignor Brovey Pro Populo 6:00pm Monsignor Brovey +Mary Pfundstein Webber

6 Website: Various facilities and services are available to our active members. This includes use of the Church for Baptisms, Weddings, and other sacramental events, and includes parishioner status in parochial schools. ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP is determined by four things: 1. Being properly registered in the parish for a sufficient period of time. 2. Faithful attendance at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days. 3. Use of the envelope system in regular support of the parish. 4. 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 months marriage preparation. The bride/groom must be an active parishioner, regularly attending Mass on Sundays and holydays of obligation, and use of the envelope system in regular support of the parish. The Wedding Policy Booklet may be found on the Cathedral website:www. charlestoncathedral.com. Please contact Sister Deanna for more information at BAPTISMS To have your child baptized, please contact Mr. Dan Lord at ext Please call before the birth of your child. Homebound? If you know someone who is Homebound, and would like to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Holy Communion, or Annointing of the sick, please call or the Parish office at linda@ charlestoncatholiccathedral.org. Children s Nursery Available on Sunday for the 11:15am and 5:15pm Masses Walking Infants to 5 years old. The Nursery is in the Cathedral Center Hall. For information, call the Nursery Operator, Ms. Maricela Villalobos at Second Sunday of Lent Cathedral Mass Schedule Weekday Devotions 11:30 am, Rosary 12 Noon Angelus 12:05 pm Mass St. Mary of the Annunciation 7:00am Mass Monday-Friday Free Parking Hospital Bound? If either you or a member of your family is scheduled to be hospitalized, please call the church office, Confession Times Monday-Friday 11:15am to 11:50am Daily Wednesday 5:30pm to 6:30pm Saturdays 4:00pm to 5:00pm Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday Telephone Hours 9:00am-4:00pm Mass Times Monday-Friday Rosary 11:30am Mass 12:05pm Daily Saturday Vigil 5:30pm Sung Mass Sunday Mass Times 9:00am Family Mass 11:15am Solemn Mass Cathedral Choir 6:00pm Sung Mass The Cathedral Parish Newsletter is distributed by to our parishioners two weeks a month. Holiday Schedules, Mass times, monthly calendars, invitations to parties and special articles from each department go out to homes on Thursdays. If you would like to receive these newsletters and your address is out of date, or has never been provided, me at linda@charlestoncatholiccathedral.org and you will be added to the newsletter list.