November 18, 2018 Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Bishop Andrew Bellisario, CM C e l e b r a t i n g 1 3 6 y e a r s o f t h e C a t h o l i c C o m m u n i t y o f J u n e a u 1882-2018 We, the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, are a beacon on the hill in the heart of Juneau. We welcome everyone to participate in our rich Catholic traditions. As a Christian faith community, we, disciples of Jesus, compassionately serve in action, in worship, and through our relationships. Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5:30pm Sunday Masses 8:30am 11:00am 5:30pm Daily Mass Schedule Monday-Friday: (See Holiday Schedule) 12:10pm Wildflower Court (Friday only) 10:00am Saturday 9:30am 416 Fifth Street, Juneau, Alaska 99801 Phone 907/586-1513 FAX: 907/586-8091 Website www.juneaucathedral.org Email cathedral@acsalaska.net Facebook The Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Reflection of the Week: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I: Daniel 12:1 3 (Daniel s conclusion to the apocalypse) Reading II: Hebrews 10:11 14, 18 (Christ s eternal sacrifice) Gospel : Mark 13:24 32 (the second coming) Key Passage: Jesus said, Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come. (Mark 13:33) Adult: What would you be doing differently in your life if you truly believed you would meet Christ soon? Child: What would you do for others today if you thought you would not have another chance to do it? Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 4:00-5:00pm (Or by appointment) Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00am 2:00pm 1
Welcome to the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thirty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday mornings, 7-8am Whether you spend 15 minutes or the whole hour, come start your day with Christ in the Eucharist! Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 Training Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 Training is coming to Juneau! Young Adult Group Are you between the ages of 18 and 35? Do you want to learn more about your faith, share fellowship with other young adults, and help serve your community with charity? Come to Young Adult Group! We meet every Monday at 6:30. Locations and activities vary. This week, we will be having a holy hour of Eucharistic Adoration at the Cathedral. Join our Facebook page at Diocese of Juneau Young Adults for more information and regular updates. More details to come. Contact Bridget Goertzen for more information. Hospitality Volunteers are needed to coordinate hospitality after the 11 am Mass every second Sunday of the month. Contact the parish office for more information. High School Youth Ministry All high school students are welcome. We will NOT be meeting on Sunday 11/18. Our next meeting will be Nov. 25. There is no registration fee for this group. If you are interested in helping, please contact Stefanie at youthdirector@dioceseofjuneau.org. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and Middle School Youth Group CGS October/November Sessions and Special Events: 11/04 - CGS 11/11 - CGS 11/18 - NO CGS 11/25 - CGS Middle School Youth Group/Confirmation Preparation: We will be meeting Tuesday evenings 5:30-7:30 pm. Please stay tuned for upcoming schedule and planning information. cathedraldre@dioceseofjuneau.org Registration forms are available at the back of church or from the Office of Religious Education. 2
Parish Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Nov 18 Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Blue Mass: 10:30 am, St. Paul s (p. 4) Nov 19 Young Adult Group: 6:30 pm Cathedral (p. 2) Nov 20 Adoration: 7 am, Cathedral Middle School Youth Group: 5:30 pm (p. 2) Nov 21 Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Nov 22 St. Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr Thanksgiving: Mass: 9 am Nov 23 Nov 24 St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs Cecilia Lihou Brian Browitt Tim Johnson Matt Taintor Torri Martin Sophia Nylen Birthday: Catherine Walsh Rich Pratt Nevaeh Luna Khessa McWhorter Harold Kulm Evelyn Malapanis Barbara Potter Wendy Stears Blaine Gomez Nov 25 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Nov 26 Nov 27 Nov 28 Nov 29 Nov 30 St. Andrew, Apostle Dec 1 Youth Group: 6:30 pm (p. 2) Young Adult Group: 6:30 pm Adoration: 7 am, Cathedral Birthday: Megan Moskito Middle School Youth Group: 5:30 pm (p. 2) Theresa Hansen Meridith Forbes Birthday: Paul Prussing Angela Endicott Annabelle Rivest Janet O Malley Guy Thibodeau James Hale Catherine Pratt Monica Eldemar Have an event you want put on the bulletin calendar? Send a date, time, place, and details to cathedraladmin@dioceseofjuneau.org. 3
Information needed Have you moved, or changed your address or phone number? If so, please contact the parish office to update your information. You can call the office, 586-1513, or reach us by email, cathedraladmin@dioceseofjuneau.org Are you new to our parish? Please pick up a registration form on the bulletin board at the back of the church and return to the parish office. Office hours are 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Building Fund Raffle Grand Prize: Round trip tickets for 2 premium seats wherever Alaska Air travels 2nd Prize: $1000.00 3rd Prize: $500.00 Terrific gift for the holiday season! Drawing to be held Monday, December 31, 2018 at St. Ann s Hall, 10 pm. Winners announced at www.juneaucathedral.org. Contact the Cathedral Office for tickets Ticket Price: $25.00 Need not be present to win 4
Know any seniors that need their smoke detectors checked? Red Cross to the rescue! Volunteer Coordinator Bridget can arrange for a Red Cross volunteer to come to their house to check smoke detectors and/or change smoke detector batteries. Call 1-907-209-1329 for more information. Juneau s Love Inc. Needs Our Help! There is a great need right now for specific personal care and food items for clients who are transitioning from charity housing or shelters to a very small rental apartment. Due to space limitations in the apartment, the personal items should not be too large (like Costco sizes) but not as small as a travel size. Most of the clients are single. Currently they are very low on the following items: PERSONAL CARE ITEMS FOR BOTH MEN & WOMEN: Deodorant for men & women Shaving cream men & women Regular size Shampoo FOOD ITEMS: Peanut butter: smooth or chunky; Jelly Pancake Mix and syrup Call (907) 780-4090 ext. 29 for drop off locations A Blessing for Food on Thanksgiving God most provident, we join all creation in raising to you a hymn of thanksgiving through Jesus Christ, you Son. For generation upon generation peoples of this land have sung of your bounty; we too offer you praise for the rich harvest we have received at your hands. Bless us and this food which we share with grateful hearts. Continue to make our land fruitful and let our love for you be seen in our pursuit of peace and justice and in our generous response to those in need. Praise and glory to you, Lord God, now and forever. Amen. 5
Sacraments Marriage Preparation: Congratulations! We stand ready to assist you in your marriage. Please contact the parish for more information. Baptismal Preparation: Congratulations on the new life in your family! Contact the parish office for more information and for times of preparation classes. Christian Initiation (RCIA): Unbaptized adults and children (7 yrs & older) and baptized Christians desiring to join the Catholic Church please contact Dn. Charles Rohrbacher at 586-2227 x23. Communion and Anointing of the Sick: Please call our office if you know of anyone who is in need of one or both of these sacraments. (The hospital can no longer contact us directly.) Ministry Prayer Chain: Contact Maria Rogers at 780-4918. Victim Assistance Coordinator: Contact Robbie Izzard 586-2227 ext. 25. Twin Hearts Charismatic Prayer Meeting every Sunday at 1:00 pm in the Cathedral worship space. Holy Trinity Charismatic Prayer Mtg., contact Naida James at 723-5037. Prayer Shawl Ministry usually meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:00pm in the parish hall library. Contact Pat Davidson at 723-7014 for more information. Martha Ministry: Meetings are on the third Saturday of the month at 10:00am in the parish library. Contact Paula Rohrbacher at 364-1599 if you would like to join the group! Pastoral Staff Bishop Andrew Bellisario, C.M. Office: (907)586-2227 x25 bishop@dioceseofjuneau.org Pastor Fr. Patrick Casey, OMI Office: (907)586-1300 Cell: (907)518-4059 pbswestsid@aol.com Deacon Charles Rohrbacher Office: (907)586-2227 x23 Cell: (907)321-5083 charlesr@dioceseofjuneau.net Director of Religious Education Bridget Goertzen Office: (907)586-1317 cathedraldre@dioceseofjuneau.o rg MSYG & Assistant for Children s Ministries Leora Houtary leora35@gci.net Contact Us Office Manager Daniel Piscoya Office: (907)586-1513 cathedral@acsalaska.net Youth Minister Stefanie Wolter youthdirector@dioceseofjuneau. org Pastoral Council Brian Holst (907)463-3074 briangholst@hotmail.com Rich Pratt (907)790-4288 richpratt@gci.net Cathy Price (907)463-3981 cmprice@gci.net Carl Uchytil (907)957-5526 uchytil@gci.net Jo Betts (907)780-8637 littlemermaid@alaskan.com Barbara Cadiente-Nelson (907)723-9367 Cadiente.Nelson@gmail.com Moms Ministry: For mothers of all ages. Meetings on Tuesday mornings Variable locations, primarily outdoors, weather permitting. Contact: Cheryl Zeeck, cherylzeeck@gmail.com St. Therese of the Child Jesus Carmelites meet on the 3rd Saturday of the month, 1:30 pm, Cathedral Parish Hall classroom. Call Cathy Price at 463-3981. Knights of Columbus meet the 1st Thursday of the month, 7pm in the Mary Joyce Room. Contact Patrick Davis at pdavis213094mi@comcast.net. Learn more and become a Knight online by visiting kofc.org. Gospel Reflections offers an opportunity to study and share insights on Sunday s readings. Meets at 7:00pm on Tuesday in the parish library. Donations Electronic Giving: Visit our website and select donations. Cathedral of the Nativity BVM offers a mobile version of our on-line giving page to make it easy for you to give anytime from your smart phone. Simply scan the image you see here using your phone s Quick Response (QR) code reader! Alaskans for Life meets 2 nd Tuesday of the month 7:30 pm at rotating locations. Contemplative/Centering Join with others who practice Centering Prayer to pray and learn more about the process. For more information about this form of prayer contact Alan Rogers at centeringprayer@midnightsun.com or 789-7589. Downtown Group: Contact: Therese at 201-937-8261 or theresethib@gmail.com The Divine Mercy in Our Souls Cenacle An Adult prayer/study group meets weekly at St. Paul s. For additional information, call Susanne or Terry Elder at 789-9611. Young Adult Group: Meets every Monday. Join our Facebook group at Diocese of Juneau Young Adults for more information. Open to anyone 18 35. 6 Donations for Sunday, November 11, 2018 Weekly Plate Collections: 2,141.80 Weekly Electronic Collections: 2,180.00 S.O.M.E. Special Collection: 830.00 Building Fund Raffle Sales: 2,250.00 Upcoming Special Collection November 25: Campaign for Human Development