The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist March 23, 2014 Bishop of Charleston The Most Reverend Robert E. Guglielmone, DD. Diocesan Website: www.sccatholic.org Cathedral Staff Contact Information Monsignor Steven L. Brovey, Cathedral Rector Telephone Number: 843-724-8395 Email: monsignor.slb@gmail.com Assisting Priests: Father Patrick Allen Deacon Jerome Remkiewicz, Deacon Telephone: 843-937-8518 Email: jremkiewicz@gmail.com Deacon Charles Olimpio, Deacon Telephone: 843-856-0955 Sr. Deanna Bartolomei, Pastoral Associate Telephone: 843-724-8395 Extension 224 Email:sisterd@charlestoncatholiccathedral.org Director of Music & Liturgy Mr. Daniel Sansone 843-724-8395 ext. 225 Email: dsansone59@gmail.com Assistant Organist, Larry Long Telephone 843-813-3850 Email: lklong@ aol.com Director of Christian Formation & Evangelization Dan Lord Telephone 843-724-8395 Extension 233 Email: danlord4444@gmail.com Bookkeeper: Mrs. Sharon M. Emma Telephone: 843-724-8395 Extension 236 Email: sharon.m.emma@gmail.com Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor Mrs. Linda Lyons linda@charlestoncatholiccathedral.org Music Assistant Kathie DuTremble Telephone 843-724-8395 Charleston Catholic School Principal, Mr. Fred McKay Telephone 843-577-4495 Website: www.charlestoncatholic.com 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 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. 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. 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 724-8395 ext. 236. 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
Website: www.charlestoncathedral.com Third 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 Why Catholic? March 26th, at 6:45pm... Pauline Book and Media, 243 King Street (Please use side door) All ages are welcome as Lucis Via Catholic young adults, young professionals and young families hosts their monthly speaker. After a fantastic turnout last month, we are excited to present another great speaker as we welcome Father Patrick Allen of the Corpus Christi Community of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. Father Allen will be sharing what brought him home to the Catholic Faith and how being a Catholic Priest has changed his view of the Sacraments and how his family has been affected and felt welcomed by the Catholic community. Please join us for a social with snacks and drinks starting at 6:45pm and then dinner out afterwards, hopefully with our guest speaker as well. Knights of Columbus Rev. P.N. Lynch Assembly 1071 2014 Patriotic Essay Contest Winners Sincere thanks to all of the principals, teachers, and eight grade students who particpated in the 41st Annual Patriotic Essay Contest. It is with great pleasure that we announce the following winners whose essays were chosen as the best written expressions on the topic The Importance of Religious Liberty. The top essay winners in the overall competition are as follows: First Place: Caroline Dukes, Blessed Sacrament School Second Place: Finian Butcher, Charleston Catholic School Second Place: Will Donnellon, Charleston Catholic School Third Place: William Smith, Nativity Catholic School Congratulations to all students who participated in this essay contest. The winners will be honored at an awards dinner on May 21, 2014. The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist March 22-23, 2014 Parking Garage Tear along dotted line for attendant.
The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist March 23, 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: Whose court of arms appears in the transom above the west entrance? See next week s bulletin for the answer. Answer to last week s question: This nave window depicts the Transfiguration of Christ when his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light and Moses and Elijah were conversing with him (Matt 17:2-3). The window is based on the painting The Transfiguration by Rafael (1483-1527 The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist March 22-23, 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 Peggy 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 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
Website: www.charlestoncathedral.com Be A Witness for Life Spring 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil March 29th (1312 Ashley River Road) Please join Deacon Jerry Remkiewicz on Saturday March 29, 8:00am- 9:00am, as the Cathedral and St. Mary s sponsor the 24 hour vigil day of prayer at the abortion site in Charleston. We are in need of people to stand in prayer in front of the abortion site...just your prayerful presence has changed hearts and saved lives. Knights of Columbus Council 704 covers the night shift..please come by anytime at your convenience or sign up for a dedicated hour by calling Cheryle at 696-0604 or Jim(St. Mary) 813-6078. 40 DAYS for Life is an international campaign in over 500 cities that supports peaceful prayer outside abortion facilities. We stand for and give dignity to the unborn being killed who have no voice and are the poorest and most vulnerable among us. We are Pro-Woman and believe women deserve better than abortion. Since 2004, 40 Days campaigns have resulted in the closure of many abortion sites, a diminished number of abortion providers, and the conversion of many abortion workers. Won t you please join us and be a part of this monumentally successful effort that seeks God s favor to turn hearts and minds from a culture of death to a culture of life and love! Third 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. We are currently accepting applications for the 2014-15 school year. Please call Jeannie Fanjoy at 577-4495 to schedule a tour. Captains Choice Golf Tournament The Athletic Association of St. Joseph will be hosting their 17th Annual Captains Choice Handicap Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 3, with a 1:30pm shotgun start at the Shadowmoss Golf Club. The entry fee is $80 per player which includes prizes, giveaways, a chance to win and $5,000, and a post tournament dinner at the St. Joseph Family Life Center. Registration forms can be obtained by calling Ann or Al at 556-4611 or on our website: www.saintjosephchas.com. Mepkin Abbey Lectures by Harry Moody, PhD One of the country s foremost advocates for changing the image of AGING: MEPKIN ABBEY LIBRARY, April 2, 2014 2:00 4:00 PM Dreams for the Second Half of Life 6:30 7:30 PM Meister Eckhart in His Time and Ours To register for these lectures call (843) 761-6580 or email: mepkinlectures@gmail.com Option # 1. Afternoon Lecture $10 payable at the door Option # 2. Both Lectures, with a sandwich between, $20.
The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist March 23, 2014 Coming Events Sun., Mar. 23 Third Sunday of Lent 10:05am Religious Education Upstairs in Center Mon., Mar. 24 5:30pm Tue., Mar. 25 9:00am 10:00am Wed.,Mar. 26 6:00pm Thur., Mar. 27 10:30am Fri., Mar. 28 6:30pm Sat., Mar. 29 B16 s High School Youth Group Cathedral Women s Club Board Meeting Renaissance Ensemble-MR Lectionary Faith Sharing in Hall Bible Study Group in Hall B16 s Jr. High Youth Group Meeting in Hall RCIA Meeting in Classroom Upstairs Lucis Via Young Adults-Pauline Book Store MOMS Group in Hall Stations of the Cross in Church Sun., Mar. 30 Fourth Sunday of Lent 10:05am Religious Education Upstairs in Center 3:30pm Venture Crew Boy Scout Meeting in Hall B16 s High School Youth Group Weekly Offertory Report March 16, 2014 813 Families Envelope Offertory: $12,942.95 161 (19%) envelopes were received Electronic Offertory: $1,943.83 46 (35%) parishioners contributed Total Offertory Received: $14,886.78 (25% of parishioners contributed this week.) Sincere thanks for your generosity. Each gift matters! Priest Celebrants & Mass Intentions Saturday, March 22 5:30pm Monsignor Brovey +Mary F. Fields Sunday, March 23 9:00am Monsignor Brovey +Evelyn May Sullivan 9:30am Fr. Patrick Allen St. Mary, 89 Hasell St. 11:15am Monsignor Brovey Pro Populo 6:00pm Monsignor Brovey +Mary Pfundstein Webber Monday, March 24 7:00am Fr. Bob Higgins, St. Mary, 89 Hasell St. +Sr. Ferdinanda Sperti, FSP 12:05pm Monsignor Brovey The Tecklenburg Family Tuesday, March 25 7:00am Fr. Higgins, St. Mary, 89 Hasell St. 12:05pm Fr. Patrick Allen Intentions of Cheryl LaRose Wednesday, March 26 7:00am Fr. Higgins, St. Mary, 89 Hasell St. +Sr. Filippina Maria, FSP 12:05pm Monsignor Brovey +Mary E. (Aunt Cis) Connelly Thursday, March 27 7:00am Monsignor Brovey, St. Mary, 89 Hasell St. +Anthony Moscati 12:05pm Fr. Patrick Allen +Roger & Catherine O Donnell Friday, March 28 7:00am Monsignor Brovey, St. Mary, 89 Hasell St. 12:05pm Fr. Patrick Allen +Linda Lupario Ollwell Saturday, March 29 5:30pm Monsignor Brovey +Kristopher King Sunday, March 30 9:00am Monsignor Brovey +Salvatore Rinauro 9:30am Monsignor Brovey, St. Mary, 89 Hasell St. +Anthony Moscati 11:15am Monsignor Brovey Pro Populo 6:00pm Monsignor Brovey +June Praetzel
Website: www.charlestoncathedral.com 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 843-724-8395 BAPTISMS To have your child baptized, please contact Mr. Dan Lord at 724-8395 ext. 233. 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 email the Parish office at 724-8395 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 843-722-0626 Third 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, 724-8395. 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 843-724-8395 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 email 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 email newsletters and your email address is out of date, or has never been provided, email me at linda@charlestoncatholiccathedral.org and you will be added to the newsletter email list.