I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.

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1 TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 1, 2017 I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 CATHEDRAL OF SAINT PAUL NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE APOSTLE PAUL 239 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota Rev. John L. Ubel, Rector Rev. Andrew Jaspers, Part-time Parochial Vicar 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 OPENING HYMN LITURGY GUIDE FOR THE TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME FESTIVAL CANTICLE 458 This Is the Feast of Victory THE LITURGY OF THE WORD FIRST READING 945 Ezekiel 18:25-28 INTROIT (8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m.) In nomine Domini Mode III RESPONSORIAL PSALM The Grail, 1963; In nómine Dómini omne genuflecátur, cæléstium, terréstrium et infernórum: Psalm 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 quia Dóminus factus obédiens usque ad mortem, mortem autem crucis: ídeo Dóminus Iesus Christus in glória est Dei Patris. Ps. Dómine exáudi oratiónem meam: et clamor meus ad te véniat. At the name of the Lord let every knee bend, in heaven, on earth and under the earth; for the Lord became obedient unto death, even death on the Cross; that is why Jesus Christ is the Lord, to the glory of God the Father.. O Lord, hear my prayer, and let my cry come unto you. Phil 2:10, 8, 11; Ps 102:2 St. Meinrad Mode 7,adapt. Michael Joncas 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. SECOND READING Philippians 2:1-11 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Te Deum, adapt. GOSPEL Matthew 21:28-32 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. KYRIE Missa XI../../... GLORIA * Congregational Mass, John Lee Celebrant or Cantor: Glory to God in the highest, * All: and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, * we adorë you, we glorify you, we give you thanks * for your great glory, Lord God, heav'nly King, * O God, almighty Fäther. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, * Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, * have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, * receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, * have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, * you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, * in the glory of God the Father. Ämen. 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. UNIVERSAL PRAYER. Lord, hear our prayer

3 THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR AND GIFTS PREPARATION HYMN (when announced) DETROIT 754 Forgive Our Sins 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 MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION A Community Mass, Richard Proulx 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 Memento verbi Gregorian Missal, Mode IV Meménto verbi tui servo tuo, Dómine in quo mihi spem dedísti: hæc me consoláta est in humilitáte mea. Be mindful of your word to your servant, O Lord, in which you caused me to hope; this has been my comfort in my affliction. Ps. 119:49, 50 COMMUNION ANTIPHON At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, every tongue confess him King of glory now; tis the Father's pleasure we should call him Lord, who from the beginning was the mighty Word. Humbled for a season, to receive a name from the lips of sinners, unto whom he came; faithfully he bore it spotless to the last, brought it back victorious when from death he passed; Bore it up triumphant, with its human light, through all ranks of creatures, to the central height, to the throne of Godhead, to the Father's breast; filled it with the glory of that perfect rest. Name him, Christians, name him strong your love as death but with awe and wonder, and with life-filled breath; He is God, the Savior, he is Christ the Lord, ever to be worshipped, evermore adored. In your hearts enthrone him; there let him subdue all that is not holy, all that is not true. Look to him, your Savior, in temptations' hour; let his will enfold you in its light and power. Christians, this Lord Jesus shall return again, with his Father's glory o'er the earth to reign; for all wreaths of empire meet upon his brow, and our hearts confess him King of glory now. Ralph Vaughan Williams CLOSING HYMN RENDEZ À DIEU 558 Father, We Thank Thee, Who Hast Planted 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 COPYRIGHT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The English translation and Chants of The Roman Missal 2010 ICEL Corporation. Psalm text 1963 by The Grail. Congregational Mass by John Lee 1970, 2010; Responsorial Psalm by Michael Joncas 1998; A Community Mass by Richard Proulx 1971, 2010, all by 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 SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 Checks $ 8, Member EFT/Credit Card (Est.) $ 10, Plate $ 4, Total Sunday Contributions $ 23, Saint Vincent de Paul Campus $ n/a THE DOGMA WITHIN US THE GRAND INQUISITORS OF 2017 I am neither an attorney, nor do I play one on television. I never studied Political Science and my familiarity with the Constitution, while developing of late, has never particularly been a strong suit of mine. That is beginning to change, as I have taken notice. Our nation s founding documents were carefully crafted, and only after much debate and forethought. The U.S. Constitution, signed 230 years ago earlier this month (17 September 1787), is a prime example of what a measured approach to limited government looks like. President George Washington said, The Constitution is a guide which I will never abandon. Thirty-nine men (yes, all were men) gathered at the Constitutional Convention over which they had labored since May of that year. When their work was complete, they published the document and forwarded it to Congress, thus beginning the process for ratification by at least nine of the thirteen states. As we learned in high school history (do they still teach this?), Delaware was the first to ratify on December 7, Article VI of the Constitution deals with debts, supremacy oaths and religious tests. Okay, not exactly riveting reading, but you may wish to reconsider. If you wonder why I write this, all you need do is watch on YouTube the Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing for a law professor nominated to the federal bench by the name of Professor Amy Barrett. In watching the line of questioning by Senators Diane Feinstein (D-CA) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), the Catholicism of the nominee took center stage, as I mentioned in last week s column. The dogma lives loudly within you, said Feinstein of Barrett s Catholicism. But you really need to watch the video to get the full sense. Spoiler alert it ought to make your blood boil! Article VI stipulates that while Senators, House Representatives, Federal and State, as well as all Executive and Judicial Officers shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States. After watching the video clips, I am left to wonder whether these senators are familiar with this provision. There are not many unanimous Supreme Court decisions, but in the 1961 case of Torcaso v. Watkins, the Court ruled 9-0 affirming that the U.S. Constitution prohibits states and the federal government from requiring any kind of religious test for public office. Ironically, the case dealt with an atheist by the name of Roy Torcaso, who was appointed the Notary Public in Maryland. At the time, the state constitution required a declaration of belief in the existence of God in order for a person to hold any office or profit or trust in this State. He refused and his appointment was rescinded. He took the state to court and won. Even though he approached Article VI from a completely different angle, namely that of a non-believer, the principle upon which he argued holds for all. The Court s unanimous decision was spot-on, and makes for good reading. To follow the link see But if you think that the criticism of the senatorial inquisitors was limited to high ranking clerics, think again. Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber wrote a powerful letter diplomatically worded to be sure nevertheless scathing in its own right. He wrote in part: Because religious belief is constitutionally irrelevant to the qualifications for a federal judgeship, the Senate should not interrogate any nominee about those beliefs. I believe, more specifically, that the questions directed to Professor Barrett about her faith were not consistent with the principle set forth in the Constitution s no religious test clause. She had been asked about an

5 Page 5 article she had co-authored in 1998 entitled Catholic Judges in Capital Cases. Without getting into the weeds, the Princeton president saw nothing in the article that ought to concern the senators who are tasked with assessing one s judicial philosophy, but not to inquire about one s personal religious beliefs. Though the Torcaso v. Watkins case zeroed in on an individual who wished to exercise his right as a non-believer in a government job, the ruling went much deeper. The court cited in its opinion the case of George Calvert, (the first Lord Baltimore) who was one of the founders of the colony of Maryland. The court cited his case: He was a Catholic and had, for this reason, felt compelled by his conscience to refuse to take the Oath of Supremacy in England at the cost of resigning from high governmental office. He again refused to take that oath when it was demanded by the Council of the Colony of Virginia, and as a result he was denied settlement in that colony. Sound familiar? Saint Thomas More did exactly the same more than four centuries earlier. Some principles equally apply, both to believers and non-believers, in the exercise of their constitutional rights. What I witnessed on video was a partisan power-play, a blatant attempt to bludgeon into silence those who would dare to allow their religious convictions to serve as foundational principles for their actions in public life. And yet we are to presume that the senators never allow their own personal beliefs to inform their decisions or their political philosophy? It just does not pass the smell test. Our nation was founded upon the principle that we may exercise (or not exercise) our religion. We mustn t check our deeply held beliefs at the church door. As loyal Americans, we neither impose particular religious views upon others, nor require confessional beliefs of others. This is a critically important distinction and one that appears to be losing ground with an alarming rapidity. Some Judiciary Committee members would benefit from a refresher course in the U.S. Constitution. I am not alone in my disappointment at the protests on display during the National Anthem at NFL games, though the President s tweets surely only made matters worse. The National Anthem first appeared at a sporting event during the 1918 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Red Sox. (Babe Ruth played for Boston in those days!) The country was embroiled in World War I, the mood was glum and only 19,000 attended that game. The Anthem was inserted spontaneously during the 7 th inning stretch to boost spirits. Our spirits need a boost today! We are proud to host the Archdiocesan Children s Rosary this Friday, October 6 th at 10:00 a.m. It is always an uplifting event to see the Cathedral filled with a colorful array of school uniforms that accompanies them. Archbishop Hebda leads the rosary this year. Twelve people, including a three-month-old baby, were killed last week during an earthquake in Atzala, Mexico during the celebration of the baby s baptism. The city is 100 miles from Mexico City. The tragedies of the recent natural disasters will continue long after the television crews return home. Being wrong never felt so right! No one is happier to have been wrong about this year s Minnesota Twins. They are the first team in MLB history to make the postseason the season immediately following a 100+ loss season (103 to be exact). Congratulations! Sincerely in Christ, Fr. John L. Ubel, Rector CATHEDRAL CALENDAR Sunday, October 1 - TC Marathon Weekend 11:15 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 Monday, October 2 Tuesday, October 3 Wednesday, October 4 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 & Life - Lower Level of Cathedral 6:30 p.m. CYA Spiritual Talk - Hayden Hall 6:30 p.m. Knights of Columbus General Meeting -Ryan Room 7:00 p.m. Cathedral Choir Rehearsal - Towers Thursday, October 5 7:00 p.m. RCIA - Hayden Hall Friday, October 6 10:00 a.m. Children s Rosary Pilgrimage - Main Church 1:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Cenacle - Ryan Room 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chant - Cana Chapel 6:30 p.m. CYA Outdoor Sports Night - Eagan Saturday, October 7 7:00 a.m. That Man Is You! (TMIY!) -Ryan Room Sunday, October 8 11:15 a.m. Rosary for Life - Cana Chapel 6:00 p.m. Rosary for Life - Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary PAPAL PRAYER INTENTION FOR OCTOBER 2017 Workers and the Unemployed. That all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good. TWIN CITIES MARATHON ROAD CLOSURES Sunday, October 1 until 6:00 p.m. Summit Avenue between Ramsey Street and Portland Avenue Detour route on Portland Avenue to Arundel Street. Sunday, October 1, 6:40 a.m. Traffic turning onto the course on will be shut down with intermittent traffic allowed to cross as gaps of runners on the race course allow.

6 Page 6 MASS INTENTIONS Saturday - Sunday, September 30 & October 1 5:15 p.m. Pat Dudley 8:00 a.m. Yvonne & Edward Blas 9:00 a.m. Saint Vincent de Paul ~ For the People 10:00 a.m. Cathedral Parish ~ For the People 12:00 p.m. Ken Spanier 5:00 p.m. Maryann & George Lazich Monday, October 2 7:30 a.m. Alexander & Joseph Kleve 5:15 p.m. Jerry & Michelle Adam (A) Tuesday, October 3 7:30 a.m. Michael Schniederjan 5:15 p.m. Jim Davis Wednesday, October 4 7:30 a.m. Catherine Green 5:15 p.m. Mitch Swenson Thursday, October 5 7:30 a.m. Cathedral Benefactors 5:15 p.m. Reverend Stanislaw Poszwa Friday, October 6 7:30 a.m. Andrew & Maria Seppala 5:15 p.m. Tom Rosensteel Saturday, October 7 8:00 a.m. Archconfraternity of the Apostle Paul (AAP) MASS READINGS Readings for the Week of October 1, 2017 Sunday: Ez 18:25-28/Ps 25:4-9/Phil 2:1-11 or 2:1-5/Mt 21:28-32 Monday: Zec 8:1-8/Ps 102:16-23, 29/Mt 18:1-5, 10 Tuesday: Zec 8:20-23/Ps 87:1b-7/Lk 9:51-56 Wednesday: Neh 2:1-8/Ps 137:1-6/Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12/Ps 19:8-11/ Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Bar 1:15-22/Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9/Lk 10:13-16 Saturday: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29/Ps 69:33-37/Lk 10:17-24 Next Sunday: Is 5:1-7/Ps 80:9, 12-16, 19-20/Phil 4:6-9/ Mt 21:33-43 Observances for the Week of October 1, 2017 Sunday: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Respect Life Sunday Monday: Holy Guardian Angels Tuesday: 26th Tuesday in Ordinary Time Wednesday: St. Francis of Assisi Thursday: Bl. Francis Xavier Seelos, Priest Friday: St. Bruno, Priest; Bl. Marie Rose Durocher, Virgin Saturday: Our Lady of the Rosary Next Sunday: 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Liturgical Publications Inc CATHEDRAL NEWS CATHEDRAL YOUNG ADULTS TALK SERIES Join us on October 4, 11, and 18 as Father Jaspers gives three talks about New Age spiritualities: Reiki/healing touch, and Yoga. Father will give the definition, history, and show the dangers of these spiritualities from the Scriptures, reason, and Church teaching. Rosary and social begins at 6:30 p.m.; the talk begins at 7:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. CHILDREN S ROSARY PILGRIMAGE, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 The Children s Rosary Pilgrimage for Catholic school age children from kindergarten through 8th grade is an annual event sponsored by the Marriage, Family and Life Office each year in honor of the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. Archbishop Bernard Hebda will preside at this year s event. If you would like additional information or to register your school age children please call the Marriage, Family and Life Office at MARIAN RE-CONSECRATION AND MASS FOR THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA APPARITIONS Friday, October 13, the whole world will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima, Portugal. In honor of this important anniversary, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, along with the World Apostolate of Fatima, USA, are hosting a Centennial Celebration. Join Archbishop Bernard Hebda for the 5:15 p.m. Mass and Reconsecration of our Archdiocese to Our Lady s Immaculate Heart. At 6:30 p.m. the faithful will gather at the Minnesota State Capitol for a Candlelight Rosary Procession back to the Cathedral. ANNUAL WHITE MASS FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 Healthcare workers, along with their spouses and families, are invited to this special 7:00 p.m. Mass in honor of our Patron Saint, Saint Luke. Reception and Presentation by Dr. Dan Huesgen, Practicing Inpatient Child Psychiatry in a Post-Christian Age, immediately following in Hayden Hall (Cathedral, lower level). Sponsored by the Saint Paul and Minneapolis Guild of the Catholic Medical Association in cooperation with the Archdiocesan Office for Marriage, Family and Life. Questions? Contact Sonya Flomo at or flomos@archspm.org. SECOND ANNUAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AND LADIES AUXILIARY MARY S MEALS LASAGNA DINNER FUNDRAISER, SATURDAY OCTOBER 21 On Saturday, October 21, please join us at 6:30 p.m. (following the 5:15 p.m. Mass) for a lasagna dinner fundraiser for Mary s Meals. Keynote speaker will be Ellen Miller, Mary s Meals Volunteer Coordinator, speaking on It s so easy to do something. The evening will feature door prizes and a silent auction (cash or check only)! Dinner will be catered by Yarusso Bros Italian Restaurant. Prices: $15 per Adult/ $10 per child 12 and under. Order tickets at or call Debra and Wayne Waldera for reservations or questions at CATHEDRAL CHOIR NEWS The Cathedral Choir is currently accepting singers in all voice parts, with a particular need for basses. Our choir plays a vital role in the prayer life of both parish and archdiocesan liturgies at the Cathedral. Ability to match pitch and learn quickly are necessary. Those with previous singing experience in high school or college are especially encouraged to contact Dr. Sean Vogt, Choirmaster, at: svogt@cathedralsaintpaul.org.

7 Page 7 VOICES FROM THE ARCHIVES The Star of My Pontificate... Archbishop Austin Dowling started plans for the Shrines of the Nations even as he worked on the grilles. He followed Archbishop John Ireland s suggestions for the patrons of Ireland, Germany and the Slavic nations: Saints Patrick, Boniface, Cyril and Methodius. But he rejected Saint Remy for the French, choosing John the Baptist to honor the great work of French Canadian missionaries in Minnesota history. Dowling paused as he faced a final decision to name the last saint to be included in the Shrines of the Nations. But a series of events occurred: Pius XI called Therese, the star of my pontificate. In 1923, he beatified her, canonized her in 1925 and designated her co-patron of missionaries in The last event was decisive. It moved Dowling: in 1928, the Shrine of Saint Therese of Lisieux was blessed and Therese, Patroness of Missionaries, joined the great missionary saints in the Shrines of the Nations. (In 1997, John Paul II named Therese of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church.) Therese s statue, the work of Albert Atkins, shows Therese holding a small nosegay of roses, a nod to her promise, I will send showers of roses from heaven to all the people on earth. The statue contradicts the popular image of the small, frail nun. Atkins presents Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, tall and strong, suggesting the strength of faith and character that inspired her little way. Atkins took one liberty: Therese is wearing shoes. Saint Therese was a member of the Discalced Carmelites, that is, Carmelites without shoes. She wore sandals. Saint Therese is set in the center of two great Carmelites of the 16th Century Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross. These three great saints witness the special character of Carmelite spirituality that traces its origin to Elijah on Mount Carmel in Israel. The seal of the Order is centered on the front of the altar. Surrounding the seal is the Order s motto, words of the prophet Elijah. From Latin: With zeal have I been zealous for the Lord God of Hosts. Note: The feast of Saint Therese of Lisieux is October 1. She is the patroness of the Cathedral Young Adults: Her life of holiness and small sacrifices... serves as a model of discipleship... in growing closer to Christ and in love of others. ACSP. ATTENTION MEN The TMIY! (That Man Is You!) Fall Semester has begun, but you are still welcome to join. We meet in the Ryan Room (lower level) from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. This year s theme is The Unveiling of Love. That Man Is You honestly addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. All men are welcome. There is no prerequisite to attending, no cost to participate, and no obligation to continue. Men need not be a member of the parish to participate. Bring a friend! Online registration is available at You may contact either Paul Diekmann at prdiekmann@gmail.com or Jim Dawson at jamesfdawson@hotmail.com with questions. You can find more information about TMIY at paradisusdei.org. RITES BAPTISM We welcome those who have been newly baptized. Please pray for them as they continue to grow in Christ. MARRIAGE Please join us in praying for all couples preparing for the sacrament of Matrimony. Kevin James Hejna Katelyn Marie Gardner FUNERAL Please remember in your prayers those who are in grief because of the loss of a loved one. David Peter O'Sullivan 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 Gail Wood 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. For more information about wedding policies, call Gail Wood at FUNERAL LUNCHEON COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS The Cathedral is looking for volunteers who are interested in joining the Funeral Luncheon Committee. This is a wonderful way to share God s love through a ministry to help others. For more information, please contact lnicosia@cathedralsaintpaul.org. SAINT FAUSTINA NOVENA The Feast Day of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, the apostle of Divine Mercy, is Thursday, October 5. Her novena began on Tuesday, September 26. Novena pamphlets are available at the Selby Avenue doors beginning this weekend. Her first-class relic will be on display for adoration during the Masses on October 5. MASS OF HEALING, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 Have you experienced the loss of a baby before or after birth? Would you like to commemorate and honor your child s life in a beautiful, healing Mass? Whether your loss is recent or was years ago, you are warmly invited to attend the Mass of God s Children at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Nativity of Our Lord. Grandparents, siblings, other family members and friends are welcome. For more information please call

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