December 8, 2019 - 2nd Sunday of Advent

Holy Name Cathedral 730 North Wabash Avenue 312-787-8040 www.holynamecathedral.org

Mass Schedule Daily Mass: 6:00, 7:00, 8:00 am, 12:10, 5:15 pm

Saturday: 8:00 am, 12:10 pm

Vigil Masses: 5:15 pm and 7:30 pm

Sunday: 7:00, 8:15, 9:30, 11:00 am; 12:30, 5:15 pm

Saturday Reconciliation: 3:00-5:00 pm; 6:15-7:15 pm

Mission Statement As missionary disciples of Jesus Christ we celebrate, transform, and engage our diverse Cathedral parish through worship, life long formation and service to one another.

Holy Name Cathedral

Archdiocese of Chicago

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Message from the Rector Dear People of God, Our Advent journey continues, but we can become so carried away with tasks to be accomplished this Advent Season that we may miss the ride! As many of you know, I always enjoy terrific one-liners. I keep the following posted on the mirror in my bedroom: “No one can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” Advent is about waiting, preparation and joyful anticipation. The Advent Season is about beginnings, endings and seeking God in unexpected ways on His terms. Advent is darkness giving way to light and birth– Christmas morn! Do we see the light of God already shining within us to be shared year round with others—especially the poor and homeless? Paula D’Arcy has written several outstanding books which I highly recommend. Her book entitled Seeking with A ll My Heart poignantly captures the image of light in the following way: In her book Word Painting, Rebecca McClanahan writes: “In 1998 scientists recorded the first sighting of what they termed ‘deep light,’ a mysterious light that emanated from the ocean floor. The discovery of this light, which was too faint to be perceived by the human eye and could be accessed only through the use of a special camera, seemed to suggest that undersea objects produced their own radiance independent of the sun. A beautiful description. It was a scientific acknowledgment that the very light that sustains life lies within. But it is not only true for undersea objects that lie on the ocean floor. We are sustained in the same manner. It is a choice for us whether or not we’ll live out of that knowing, living at the edge of our lives, aware that a light is there, producing radiance from within. We decide whether or not the faint light within is brought to its fullest brilliance. The light is simply there, waiting. It is an unbearable gift, having life. So much rests with our own choices.” How do we make the light of God within us visible for other to see? Judith Ackerman shares this touching story. It was November 29, 1963, the day after Thanksgiving, in Youngstown, Ohio, where I was managing the Santa Photo Shop at our biggest department store. Soon after opening, we had a long line of harried parents—their faces touched with sadness over President Kennedy’s assassination a week earlier—and their young children, who couldn’t wait for their turn to see Santa. The line stretched from Santa’s Throne through the toy department and to the elevator doors. The parents were impatient to get on with their shopping. Santa was doing his best, without shortchanging any child. At one point, the elevator doors opened, and a young boy in a wheelchair exited, pushed by an elderly gentleman, his grandfather, I assumed. The man looked at the long line and said, “Should we come back another day, Johnny?” The boy’s disappointment was obvious but before he could respond, a young girl at the end of the line spoke up: “You can get in front of me.” This happened again and again, as one child after another gave up a place in line. I heard no complaints from the parents as their children chose to wait a bit longer for their turn. I sincerely hope those children got an extra gift from Santa that year. I’m certain they each earned a smile from God. Keep any eye out while Christmas shopping in the malls. You just might run smack up against the spirit of the season! The days continue to grow darker the next two weeks. Yet, may our lives always remain light and hope for others. For the darkness gives way to light and hope—Christmas morn! On the Advent journey with you, Fr. Greg P.S. Celebrating the Feast of the Immaculate Conception reminds us of Our Lady’s great sacrifice and gift she gave to the world. During this holiday season please consider honoring Mary by supporting the mission and ministries at Holy Name Cathedral.

 

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Upcoming Weddings at the Cathedral

Welcomed Into Our Family of Faith

Mass Intentions

Holy Name Cathedral Chicago, Illinois

We Remember and Celebrate

Do you want others to pray for you and your intentions?

There are over 70 Ministers of Praise in our parish who pray for the intentions of those who request prayers. Our Prayer Request line is 312-573-4493 and is available 24 hours a day. We will add our prayers to yours.

We are looking for new committee members to help collect prayers and design the materials for our monthly mailings to our Ministers of Praise. Want to help? Email: prayers@holynamecathedral.org

Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord

Pope Francis is inviting Catholics throughout the world to pray the rosary every day to ask St. Michael the Archangel to protect the Church from the devil, who is always trying to separate us from God and from each other. The prayer to St. Michael was composed by Pope Leo XIII.

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil; may God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen

III. Gregory Pettenon & Jaime Chowaniec

III. Justin Steffan & Jennifer Elezar

II. Ansel Amaral & Trishna Joshi

I. Greg Scheaffer & Nicole Krawiec

I. Daniel Cook & Gabrielle Dougherty

I. Cyle Kurkowski & Kathryn Andreoni

Monday, December 9 - The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 6:00 a.m. All Expectant Mothers 7:00 a.m. All Expectant Mothers 8:00 a.m. All Expectant Mothers 12:10 p.m. All Expectant Mothers 5:15 p.m. All Expectant Mothers Tuesday, December 10 6:00 a.m. Deacon Class of 1978 7:00 a.m. Maureen Clark (+) 8:00 a.m. Leocadio S. Carriaga (+) 12:10 p.m. Huey Lewis (+) 5:15 p.m. John Pavlov (+) Wednesday, December 11 - St. Damasus I, Pope 6:00 a.m. Archbishop Wilton Gregory 7:00 a.m. Barbara Hoyt (+) 8:00 a.m. Special Intention 12:10 p.m. John Flanagan (+) 5:15 p.m. Gerald Espinosa (+) Thursday, December 12 - Our Lady of Guadalupe 6:00 a.m. Patricia Moore (+) 7:00 a.m. Stanley & Jean Mateck (+) 8:00 a.m. Mao Pao Kung (+) 12:10 p.m. Joseph Boden (+) 5:15 p.m. For Peace Friday, December 13 - St. Lucy 6:00 a.m. Archbishop Wilton Gregory 7:00 a.m. Florence Loughney (+) 8:00 a.m. Irene Godek (+) 12:10 p.m. Ann Dice (+) 5:15 p.m. Mass - Cancelled due to Christmas Concert Saturday, December 14 - St. John of the Cross 8:00 a.m. Mildred M. Soda (+) 12:00 p.m. Special Intention

Aris Axler

James Logan Henderson

Finlay James Laughton

Isabelle Ann Laughton

Theo James Prendergast

Coco Lorraine Saigh

Hudson Richard Weigel

Saoirse Noreen White

Sean Massura (grandson of Eileen Massura)

 

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Order of Worship PRELUDE

Choral Prelude on Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen

Johannes Brahms

OPENING HYMN

A Voice Cries Out

Sunday 11:00 am

On Jordan’s Bank

Worship Hymnal #392

PENITENTIAL RITE

Creator alme siderum

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, 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.

READINGS Worship Hymnal #1004

RESPONSORIAL PSALM

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

All other Masses

Celtic Alleluia

Worship Hymnal #333

Sunday 11 am

Mode IV

Worship Hymnal #326

PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS

Comfort, Comfort, O My People

Worship Hymnal #402 GENEVA

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY,

Unity Mass

Worship Hymnal #250

Steven R. Janco

AMEN

Unity Mass

Worship Hymnal #254

Steven R. Janco

LAMB OF GOD

Unity Mass

Worship Hymnal #255

Steven R. Janco

 

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Order of Worship COMMUNION ANTIPHON

Jerusalem, rise up

Jerusalem, rise up and stand upon the heights, and behold

the wonderful joy that is coming to you from the Lord

your God.

COMMUNION HYMN

In the Breaking of the Bread

Worship Hymnal #944

Sunday 11:00

Jerusalem, Surge

Giovanni Battista Martini

E’en so, Lord Jesus

Paul Manz

Peace be to you and grace from Him, Who freed

us from our sins, Who loved us all and shed His

blood That we might saved be. Sing Holy, Holy

to our Lord, The Lord, Almighty God, Who was

and is and is to come; Sing Holy, holy, Lord!

Rejoice in heaven, all ye that dwell therein,

Rejoice on earth, ye saints below, For Christ is

coming, is coming soon, For Christ is coming

soon! E’en so. Lord Jesus, quickly come, And

night shall be no more; They need no light nor

lamp nor sun, For Christ will be their All!

RECESSIONAL HYMN

Sunday 11 am

Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming

Worship Hymnal #438

ES IST EIN ROS ENTSPRUNGEN

All other Masses

Sing Out Earth and Skies

Marty Haugen

Music copyrights held by G.I.A.

Publications, Chicago, Illinois. Reprinted with permission under license #S-903874 of OneLicense.net.

All rights reserved.

 

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Liturgy OPLATKI Christmas Wafers are a wonderful Christmas Eve tradition celebrated in Poland and

other Slav countries. The entire family will gather around the table with the Oplatek. Generally the eldest member of the family will begin the ritual by breaking off a piece of the wafer and passing it to another family member with a blessing. This blessing can simply consist of what you desire for your loved one in the upcoming year – whether it be good health, success, or happiness. The purpose of this act is primarily to express one’s unconditional love and forgiveness for each mem-ber of his or her family.

The significance of the Oplatki Christmas wafer is in that it shadows the Eucharistic meal that Catholics participate in at each Mass. Just as we share in the Eucharist as one family in Christ and receive Christ’s love through the Eucharist, the Oplatki allows for one’s immediate family to come together and share the love they have for one another.

The Oplatki tradition is one that is easy, fun, and deeply meaningful to introduce to the family anytime during the long Christmas season. All it requires is a simple wafer paired with love and affection, and the willingness to share it. This is a heartwarming tradition that will complete your family’s time together during the Christmas season.

Oplatki are available to purchase in the rectory .

ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICE On Tuesday, December 17 at 6:00 p.m. we invite you to experience God’s mercy through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. After a brief prayer service, all will be

welcomed to come forward for individual confessions.

SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Monday, December 9

6:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m.

12:10 p.m. with music

2:00 p.m. with FXW School Children

5:15 p.m. with music

ADVENT VESPERS Join our Cathedral Choirs for this unique opportunity of prayer this Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Each celebration of Vespers is preceded by an organ concert at 3:30 p.m.

 

Faith Formation

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ADVENT SMALL GROUP Faith Formation Commission

offers an opportunity to spiritually connect with

Advent, using Kerry Weber’s Mercy in the City. The group

meets for 3 sessions. Contact Dr. Ken Ortega.

RCIA UPDATE As we have just welcomed four

adults in the Catholic Faith, there are eight adults and one child discerning whether to move

forward in their faith journey. They will be invited to participate in the Rite of Acceptance, next Sunday, December 15, at the

9:30 Mass. In addition, there are also three adults who will resume their preparations for full

communion into the Church.

Finally, we are meeting with three new inquirers who may choose to begin the process of discernment to become Catholics.

If you know someone who expresses interest in the Catholic faith, encourage him or her to contact Dr. Ken Ortega. Within a personal conversation, we can determine the appropriate means of accompaniment for each adult.

MESSAGE FROM FR. BILL VOLLMER

I wish to express my deepest gratitude for all of your prayers over the past weeks regarding my health.

They were a great source of comfort and strength. The healing process has been slow but thanks to your prayers I am on the mend.

I had much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving.

In gratitude, Fr. Bill

ADVENT PRAYER

Week 2, Peace

Dear Jesus, you entered our world on Christmas as the Prince of Peace. This Advent, as we strive to become the-best-version-of-ourselves, fill us with a deep and abiding peace. Help us share that peace with everyone we encounter, especially those who need it most. Amen.

From Dynamic Catholic

PADRE PIO PRAYER GROUP

The next gathering occurs Saturday, December 14, beginning with 8 a.m. Mass. Due to liturgical preparations, we will meet in the rectory for prayers and discussion after the Mass.

REPAIR MY HOUSE Dr. Jerry Miller, Marilyn Rochon

When Life is Miserable, but You are Not Part Two - - December 9

Three steps forward and two backwards, but you are moving forward. Learn to make something good come out of multiple and chronic stressors.

St Peter Church, 110 W. Madison, 12:10-12:50 p.m.

BIBLE STUDY

The Sunday Readings of Advent are rich in symbolism. Join us in a Biblical exploration, reflection, and prayer on the readings:

Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Rectory, 730 N. Wabash

 

The following restaurants donated meals to the Thursday and Friday sup-pers served each week by Holy Name Cathedral parish to the local hungry. As you may be dining out, please consider supporting them for their generous

support of our ministry. Be sure to mention that you are from Holy Name Cathedral and appreciate their donations.

Italian Village 71 W. Monroe 312-332-7005 Tiparo’s 1540 N. Clark St. 312-712-9900

The Chicago Chop House 60 W. Ontario 312-787-7100 Flaco’s Tacos 46 E. Chicago Ave. 312-266-8226

Joe’s Seafood & Steak 60 E. Grand Ave. 312-379-5637

DINING OUT???

Human Concerns

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY SUPPERS

Every Thursday and Friday at 3:45 p.m. What: A free, warm meal Where: Catholic Charities - 721 N. LaSalle (LaSalle & Superior) For Whom: 130 local hungry dine-in guests, plus 80 bag lunches to go = 210 people fed each night. Cost: Free for the guests; almost $1,000 for the par ish. Funded by: Donors like you. Make a donation to suppor t this impor tant ministry of the Cathedral by dropping off a check addressed to Holy Name Cathedral in an envelope marked Thursday-Friday Suppers.

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BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK Volunteers pack and deliver 250 bags of supplemental food to St. Malachy School each week during the academic year. The bags reduce the chance of hunger on weekends, allowing students to focus on their education and enjoy being kids! Please join our group of dedicated volunteers on Thursdays from 10:30 a.m.—Noon on the second floor of the Rectory. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/HCCblessings NOTE: There will be no packing on December 26th and January 2nd due to the Christmas and New Years Holidays. Does your company or business need a volunteer opportunity? Contact HNCblessings@gmail.com

GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY SATURDAY, JANUARY 4,

Join us as we sort and pack food at the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Your 3.5 hours of volunteering not only contributes to local families’ meals but also provides food credits for Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly to use to purchase food from the Depository. You can meet us at the Food Depository, 4100 W. Ann Lurie Place, at 8:15 AM or, if you are carpooling, meet in front of the Cathedral no later than 7:45 AM. Although sign up is a 2-step process, it is quick and easy. Carpooling will only be possible if drivers volunteer. Riders should check SignUp Genius using the link in Step 2 before heading to the Cathedral to carpool. Step 1: You must r egister with the Greater Chicago Food Depository before signing up with us. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/fd0120 (This link changes each month.) Step 2: Let us know whether you will be meeting us at the Food Depository or carpooling. If you can drive other carpoolers, please enter "Driver" in the comment section of the sign up page. Sign up for either option at: https://tinyurl.com/HNCfdDep2 If you have any questions, contact us at: HNChumanconcerns@gmail.com

 

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CHICAGO SHARES

CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR THE PERSON WHO HAS EVERYTHING

Holy Name Cathedral Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Shares are $1 vouchers sold in books of $5, making it a convenient, safe, and constructive means to provide meals and other necessities for hungry people.

Chicago Shares will be sold on Sunday, December 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Vestibule. To learn more about the program visit: www.chicagoshares.org Pay it forward and give back to those in our Faith Community who need your kindness and support.

Events

Looking for something different as a Christmas gift? Consider a donation to our Thursday-Friday Suppers in the name of a family member who has everything or a friend who is hard to shop for or a co-worker. A letter of announcement is mailed to the honoree and a letter of acknowledgment to the donor.

MIDNIGHT MASS TICKETS

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Our Parish Life Commission invites you to our annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, December 8 from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM in our parish cafeteria. Our generous neighbor, Sunny Side Up, will be preparing pancakes and sausage, juice and coffee for the bargain price of $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under.

Tickets are available for purchase, at the door, on the day of the breakfast.

Everyone who attends will be given a Christmas season remembrance as well as a free raffle ticket for a Christmas decoration.

YOUNG ADULT ANNUAL TOY DRIVE

Young Adult Annual Toy Drive Saturday, December 7 & Sunday, December 8 After all Masses

Bring unwrapped, unused toys to the vestibule

Cash Donations Accepted

We will once again be offering Midnight Mass tickets this year at Holy Name Cathedral.

If you would like to participate, please send us a stamped, self-addressed, business sized envelope requesting the number of tickets. Please note that the maximum amount of tickets any individual can request is six.

Tickets will be mailed after Thanksgiving. Please send your requests to:

Holy Name Cathedral

c/o Midnight Mass tickets

730 N. Wabash

Chicago, IL 60611

THIS WEEKEND!

ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE

Season of Giving Love

Season of Receiving Grace

Holy Name Cathedral BLOOD DRIVE

Sunday, December 22

8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Parish Center Cafeteria

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

For an appointment, please visit www.redcrossblood.org

You can save time when you donate by using RapidPass! Visit redcorssblood.or/RapidPass for more information.

Please note: Br ing a photo ID or your donor card, or two other forms of ID.

THIS SUNDAY!

 

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CATHEDRAL FILIPINO NETWORK

Events

2nd Sunday of Advent December 8, 2019

The Maria Goretti Network is open to abuse survivors of all types (physical, sexual, emotional, spiritual, mental) who seek healing in a safe environment. We also welcome survivor immediate family members and spouses. The group meets on the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center Club Room. Next meeting: Dec. 16 For more info contact: Dr. Christine Lawless (women) 312-972-1828 or Mike Hoffman (men) 773-505-4405 or Chicago@mgoretti.org

MARIA GORETTI NETWORK RECOVERY THROUGH FORGIVENESS CFN meets on the second Sunday of the month on

December 8 at 2:00 p.m. in the Parish Center Club Room. Our agenda will focus on assignments for Simbang Gabi on December 16 and the Feast of Santo Nino on January 11, 2020. Simbang Gabi. Monday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m. Main Presider: Very Rev. Greg Sakowicz. Includes the Cathedral Filipino Singers (CFS). Gathering time at church is 6:30 p.m. Simbang Gabi is a cherished Filipino Christmas tradition. It is a novena of dawn Masses in the Philippines since the 16th century decree from Pope Sixtus V in preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ and the propagation of the Holy Catholic Faith.

Simbang Gabi, meaning ‘Mass in the Dark,’ takes place at dawn traditionally at 4 AM, to enable farm workers to attend before their fieldwork. The novena starts on December 16th ending with the midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. Christmas lantern called “Parol,” a five-pointed star, is one of the most iconic symbols of Filipino Christmas spirit. It represents the Star of Bethlehem that guided the Three Wise Men to the manger of Baby Jesus. Parols are hung outside the homes to light the way for churchgoers.

Around the world, Simbang Gabi is usually held in the evenings to accommodate family and work schedules. At Holy Name, we invite everyone to gather at the church by 6:30 p.m. 3-hour validated parking between 6:30-9:30 pm, is available at 1 W. Superior. Please validate your ticket at the Rectory office immediately upon parking.

Feast of Santo Nino. Saturday, January 11 at 11AM. Main Presider: Rev. Louis J. Cameli. Includes the Cathedral Filipino Singers (CFS). Gathering time at the church is 10:30 a.m.

CFN celebrates the annual Feast of Santo Nino with the venerated statue of the Child Jesus of Prague. Devotion to the Child Jesus is ubiquitous and observed with reverence around the world. On January 11, the Santo Nino de Cebu, a newly acquired image from the Philippines, will join the CFN

celebration. The original statue was a gift from Ferdinand Magellan in 1521 to the Queen Humamay, wife of Rajah (King) Humabon. At the Basilica Minore the Santo Nino de Cebu is the oldest surviving Catholic relic in the Philippines along with the Magellan cross. CFN Feast of Sto Nino includes Illinois and Indiana devotees, who bring their Santo Nino statues for blessings during the Mass. All are welcome to attend CFN events. For more details, cfn.hnc@gmail.com or 312-933-4762.

RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS

Supporting aging religious. Our second collection is for the Retirement Fund for Religious. Many senior Catholic sisters, brothers and religious order priests served for little or no pay. Today, religious communities often do not have enough savings to meet retirement needs. Your gift helps provide medications, nursing care, and more for tens of thousands of elderly religious. It also helps ensure younger members can continue the good works for their elders.

Please be generous.

SOUNDS OF THE SEASON CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The Very Reverend Gregory S. Sakowicz invites you to join us for:

Sounds of the Season The Rector’s Inaugural Christmas Concert

Join us on Friday, December 13 at 7:00pm at Holy Name Cathedral for an evening of Christmas music, featuring Rich Daniels and the City Lights Orchestra. Tickets are free of charge with a limit of 4 tickets per person. Free will donations are welcome.  

The program is generously presented by all of the performers under the Community Service Agreement with the Chicago Federation of Musicians with funding from sponsors and a grant from the Music Performance Trust Fund.

You can get your tickets at https://tinyurl.com/HNCchristmas2019

Please note: There will be no 5:15 p.m. Mass on Friday, December 13 due to the concert.

 

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For more information about any activities email youngadults@holynamecathedral.org or check out the HNC Young Adults Facebook page http://facebook.com/hncya.

ACT II . . . for everyone 40 and over ACT II is committed to the needs and interests of Holy Name parishioners age 40 and over. Our goal is to encourage participation and a sense of belonging within the Holy Name community by providing opportunities for SOCIAL gathering, CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL pursuits, SPIRITUAL development and community SERVICE.

Below is a listing of the ACT II ONGOING ACTIVITY GROUPS that invite your participation. In anticipation of your "planning ahead" for the New Year, we're including the contact info for the Group Chairs so you can get more details about the groups you might like to join:

SOCIAL DINING - monthly dinners at local restaurants Margarette Alfaro: 312-280-0006

FIRST FRIDAY SUPPERS - at Catholic Charities Deborah Ryan: deborahryan82@gmail.com

EVENING THEATER GROUP - Plays at Lookingglass Charlene Conarty: APJA10@outlook.com

PINOCHOLE GROUP - evenings at the Rectory Ginny & Roy Smolky: smolky@gmail.com

AFTERNOON SOCIAL BRIDGE - in the Rectory Kathy Hayden: kathleen.hayden@att.net

BOOKS TO FILM - five "in home" evening meetings Carol Haney: haneyhomes@yahoo.com

MORNING SCRIPTURE READING & DISCUSSION GROUP - Thursdays in the Rectory Gene Finnegan: efinne1540@gmail.com

POOL GROUP - pocket billiards at a local pool hall Bob Weeks: bweeks@weeks-comm.com

HNCONNECTIONS - First Friday Evening Socials Beth Awerkamp: mbawerkamp@gmail.com

CSO REHEARSALS - free afternoon concert admission Joann Bridge: joannb1030@gmail.com

POKER CLUB - monthly "in-home" evening games Bob Weeks: bweeks@weeks-comm.com

EVENING BOOK GROUP - One Thursday a month Sonia Reardon: reardon229@comcast.net

AFTERNOON SKETCHING GROUP - around town Barbara Weeks: bweeks@remarquedesign.com

KNITTING & CROCHETING GROUP - making hand made items for local groups in need Helen McArdle: helen.mcardle29@icloud.com Join ACT II & receive our weekly e-Newsletter which includes notices of other HNC parish events, as well as interesting activities being offered locally. Go to: https://tinyurl.com/ACTIInewsletter

EXPANDING OUR HORIZONS TOGETHER

Events Holy Name Cathedral Young Adults welcome everyone in their 20’s and 30’s to share companionship in Christ.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE—PRAYERS WITH MARY Thursday December 12 at 6:00pm Audience: All Ages Join the young adults in the Holy Name Cathedral Chapel at 6:00pm for our Prayers with Mary rosary prayer session. In honor of the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe we will be praying both in Spanish and English. Whether you are looking to strengthen your faith, relieve stress from the trials of the day, or meet other like-minded Catholics, Prayers with Mary can bring great benefit to your spiritual and daily life. Join us afterwards for a social at Jake Melnicks. SECOND FRIDAY SUPPER—CHRISTMAS FEAST! Friday December 13 at 3:30pm - 6:30pm Audience: All Ages Come join us in spreading some joy with fellow young adults from Holy Name Cathedral as we serve a Christmas Feast and share smiles with those in need at Catholic Charities at 721 N. LaSalle Street at 3:30 PM –6:30pm. You may come anytime but please just let us know if you are planning on arriving late. No experience is necessary, only an interest in brightening the day of our 130 guests, and others too. YOUNG ADULT CHRISTMAS PARTY Saturday December 14 at 6:00pm –9:00pm Audience: Young Adults (those 21-39 years old) Join the Young Adults this season for our annual Christmas Party! We will be hosting this year’s party in the newly remodeled Club Room. The party will start at 6:00PM. Join us then or after the 5:15pm mass! The party will begin to wind down around 9:00PM, but then we will move to the after-party at a nearby bar. Heavy food and drink will be served and is included in the ticket price. Early Bird Tickets are available until 12/12 for $20 at https://tinyurl.com/HNCYAchristmasParty CHRISTMAS CAROLING AT LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR Sunday December 15 at 2:20pm-3:30pm Audience: All Ages Come join us in spreading some Christmas joy as we join in song with seniors at Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Mary’s Home (2325 N Lakewood Ave) We will be meeting after the 12:30pm mass at Holy Name to head over there or you may meet us there as well. Afterwards we will go to Warehouse Bar and Pizzeria to continue the fun and fellowship. YOUNG ADULT TOY DRIVE Our toy drive is going on right now! We are the ones in back of the church with Christmas hats collecting gifts. The gifts we collect this week will go to Catholic Charities and be given to families in need. So after mass please consider donating and/or wish us well. Thank you for your donations and Merry Christmas!

 

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This Week at the Cathedral Humor from the Rector Sunday, December 8 EVENT TIME LOCATION RCIA 8:30 AM Club Room Children’s Faith Formation Classes 9:15 AM FXW Classrooms Pancake Breakfast 9:30 AM Cafeteria RCIA Mystagogy 10:30 AM Rm 201 Cathedral Filipino Network 2:00 PM Club Room Advent Vespers & Concert 3:30 PM Cathedral Blessing of Mary Statue 5:15 PM Cathedral

Monday, December 9 EVENT TIME LOCATION Rosary 5:45 PM Cathedral Faith Formation Commission Mtg. 6:30 PM Rm 201 Rainbows 6:30 PM Rm 208 Tuesday, December 10 EVENT TIME LOCATION Rosary 5:45 PM Cathedral

Wednesday, December 11 EVENT TIME LOCATION Rosary 5:45 PM Cathedral Human Concerns Commission Mtg. 6:15 PM Rm 204 Bible Study 6:30 PM Rm 201 Thursday, December 12 EVENT TIME LOCATION Blessings in a Backpack 10:30 AM Rm 208 & 201 ACT II/Bible Study 10:30 AM Rm 204 Feast of Guadalupe/Bilingual Mass 12:10 PM Cathedral Adoration 12:45 PM Cathedral Holy Hour for Vocations 3:00 PM Cathedral Benediction 5:00 PM Cathedral Young Adults/Prayers with Mary 6:00 PM Chapel Friday, December 13 EVENT TIME LOCATION Christmas Concert 7:00 PM Cathedral Saturday, December 14 EVENT TIME LOCATION Minister of Care/CLC Mtg. 9:00 AM Rm 209 Carmelite Mtg. 9:30 AM Rm 204 Sunday, December 15 EVENT TIME LOCATION Chicago Shares Sales 8:30 AM Church Vestibule RCIA 8:30 AM Club Room Children’s Faith Formation 9:15 AM Auditorium Christmas Program RCIA Rite of Welcoming Mass 9:30 AM Cathedral RCIA Mystagogy 10:30 AM Rm 201 Friends of Fr. Augustus Tolton 12:00 PM Club Room Parish Baptisms 2:00 PM Cathedral Advent Vespers & Concert 3:30 PM Cathedral

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ELECTRONIC GIVING Visit our website at https://holynamecathedral.org/give/ or scan the QR Code to make your one time; weekly or monthly contribution online.

God bless you for your generous heart!

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Holy Name Cathedral 730 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611 Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago and Pastor

13 Holy Name Cathedral Chicago, Illinois

Rector Very Rev. Gregory S. Sakowicz gsakowicz@holynamecathedral.org

Controller/Human Resources Director Patricia Palacios ppalacios@holynamecathedral.org Assistant to the Rector for Planning and Development Mark J. Teresi mteresi@holynamecathedral.org Chief Facilities Officer and Operations Stan Strom sstrom@holynamecathedral.org Associate Pastors Rev. John P. Boivin Rev. Marek Smolka Rev. William Vollmer Residents Rev. Kevin Birmingham Rev. Louis Cameli Rev. Ramil Fajardo Rev. Bill Moriarity Rev. William Woestman, O.M.I. Weekend Associates Rev. Msgr. Michael Boland Rev. Peter Wojcik Deacons Deacon Michael McCloskey Deacon Stan Strom Deacon Dan Welter

Executive Administrative Assistant Dawn G. Swanson dswanson@holynamecathedral.org Assistant to the Controller Ronald Birch rbirch@holynamecathedral.org Associate Pastor for Faith Formation Rev. William Vollmer wvollmer@holynamecathedral.org Director of Faith Formation Dr. Kenneth Ortega kortega@holynamecathedral.org Coordinator of Children’s Faith Formation Peter Harley pharley@holynamecathedral.org Associate Pastor of Liturgy Rev. Marek Smolka msmolka@holynamecathedral.org Director of Liturgical Services & Special Events

Michelle M. Peltier mpeltier@holynamecathedral.org Associate Pastor for Pastoral Ministries Rev. John P. Boivin Director of Pastoral Ministries Lori Doyle ldoyle@holynamecathedral.org Oblate Sisters of Jesus the Priest Sister Guadalupe Lopez, Superior Sister Maria Louisa Sanchez Sister Lorenza Pat-Cahuich Sister Maria Elia Licona Vargas

Acting Director of Music & Organist David C. Jonies djonies@holynamecathedral.org Administrative Assistant, Music John Lee music@holynamecathedral.org Chief Engineer Ryan Pietrzak rpietrzak@holynamecathedral.org

Associate Building Engineer Jesse Macias jmacias@holynamecathedral.org

Office Manager Janet Scheckel jscheckel@holynamecathedral.org

Frances Xavier Warde School 751 North State Street 312-466-0700

Head of School Michael Kennedy

Archdiocese of Chicago Vocation Office and House of Discernment 750 North Wabash 312-534-8298

Bishop Quarter House 750 North Wabash 312-640-1065

Vocation Director Rev. Tim Monahan

Ministry of Praise Hotline 312-573-4493

Register as a Parishioner: If you regularly pray with us at the Cathedral, we want to welcome you as a member of our Faith Community. You can register on our website, or stop by the Cathedral Administrative Offices.

Keep Us Informed: Help us keep our database up-to-date by sending us any changes in address, email, phone number or name.

Private Prayer: The Cathedral is open throughout the day for private prayer and devotions.

Volunteer Opportunities: Find yourself looking for that perfect opportunity to volunteer at the Cathedral? Send an e-mail to hncvolunteercommunity@gmail.com and become a member of our volunteer community.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Are you looking to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation? Contact Dr. Ken Ortega at kortega@holynamecathedral.org

Mass Intentions: Weekday Mass intentions are available for parishioners who would like their intentions to be remembered at Mass. Intentions are available for those who have died or through a Spiritual Bouquet for someone who is living. Stop by the Cathedral Administrative Offices to obtain a date and time.

Eucharistic Adoration: Join in adoration in the Cathedral on the first Friday of the every month and every Thursday after the 12:10 p.m. Mass. Rosary: The Rosary is prayed Monday through Wednesday after the 5:15 p.m. Mass. On the first Wednesday, our Rosary and Novena honor Our Mother of Perpetual Help. Tours: Want to know more about the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Chicago and this historic landmark in our city? Schedule a tour through our website with one of our Cathedral Docents. Baptisms: Infant baptisms are celebrated on designated Sundays throughout the year at 2:00 p.m. Parents of infants are asked to participate in a one-time baptism preparation class before the baptism. Contact Dawn Swanson at dswanson@holynamecathedral.org to register for the class and to schedule the baptism.

Baptisms for children over the age of six are coordinated through our Children’s Faith Formation program. You can contact Peter Harley, Coordinator of Children’s Faith Formation via email at pharley@holynamecathedral.org for more information. Baptisms for adults are a part of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. You can contact Dr. Ken Ortega at kortega@holynamecathedral.org

Marriage: You must be a currently registered member of Holy Name Cathedral in order to be married at the Cathedral. Please allow at least six months prior to the wedding date you desire before making any other plans. Consult our website for more information on celebrating the sacrament of matrimony at the Cathedral.

Ministry of Care: If you or your loved one is sick or homebound and unable to attend Mass with us, a trained Minister of Care can bring you Communion. Contact Lori Doyle, Coordinator of Pastoral Ministries, at ldoyle@holynamecathedral.org.

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