The Cathedral of theSacred Heart

February 16, 2020

Rector, Very Rev. Anthony Marques tmarques@richmonddiocese.org | (804) 212-3884Deacon, Rev. Mr. Michael DeNoia | mike@mcl-direct.com | (804) 355-2096Deacon, Rev. Mr. Chris Malone | cmalone@richmondcathedral.orgDeacon, Rev. Mr. Mark Matte | mcmatte@verizon.netDeacon, Rev. Mr. Charles Williams | cwilliams@richmondcathedral.orgDirector of Music and Liturgy, Daniel Sañez dsanez@richmondcathedral.org | (804) 212-3889Assistant for Worship, Janice Guzmanafw@richmondcathedral.org | (804) 212-3891Minister of RCIA & Adult Formation, Maria Thorsen mthorsen@richmondcathedral.org | (804) 212-3888Minister of Children & Youth Formation, Joy Weirjweir@richmondcathedral.org | (804) 212-3893Formation Assistant, Lauren Tompkinsltompkins@richmondcathedral.org | (804) 212-3887Campus Ministry Co-Director, Rich Girardin rgirardin@richmondcathedral.org | (804) 212-3903

Bookkeeper, Lisa Hearllhearl@richmondcathedral.org | (804) 212-3894Administrative Supervisor , Christopher Ferrara cferrara@richmondcathedral.org | (804) 359-5651Business Manager, Tiffany Baham tbaham@richmondcathedral.org | (804) 212-3890Facilities, Patrick Garrett | pgarrett@richmondcathedral.org | (804) 212-3892 John Marike | jmarike@richmondcathedral.org Rosie Anderson | sranderson@richmondcathedral.org Facilities Phone | (804) 980-5842Finance Council, Steve Brincefield | steve.brincefield@verizon.netCathedral Cantors | Lauren Tompkins, Andrew Dulce; Adrianna Tam, DMA

PARISH STAFF

Bless us with your presence.The Mother Church of the Diocese of Richmond

Twinning with St. Paul’s Church & School, Carissade, HaitiServing Virginia Commonwealth University

Most Reverend Barry C. KnestoutBishop of Richmond

Very Reverend Anthony E. MarquesVicar Forane & Rector

823 Cathedral Place, Richmond, VA 23220Office: (804) 359–5651 Fax: 1-804-597–0232Sacramental Emergencies: (804) 254–0699

Office Hours: Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.www.richmondcathedral.org

Daily MassTuesday, Thursday, Friday : 12:05 p.m.Wednesday : 7:00 p.m.

Weekend MassSaturday: 5:15 p.m.Sunday: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:15 p.m.

Sacrament of PenanceWednesday: 7:30 p.m. Saturday: 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

www.2020.richmonddiocese.org

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish Lenten Mission“Benedict by Name and Grace: A Habit for Holy Living”

with Guest Speaker Abbot Placid Solari from Belmont AbbeyMarch 24: The Life of St. Benedict | March 25: The Rule of St. Benedict

5:30 p.m. Mass 6:15 p.m. Dinner and Confessions 7:00−8:00p.m. Presentation with Q&A

Join us for either or both nights. Dinner and childcare free of charge, with special breakout activities for school-aged children during presentation. Please register for the parish mission on the Cathedral website: richmondcathedral.org

Prayers and Praise Sick: Katherine Harder, Aleen Causieestko, Curtis Payne, Armand Basmajian, Lee Wexler, Caitlin Reagan, Abigail Van Meter, Joan Woody, James Raber, Jake Einwechter, Michele Whitehurst, Doug Toler, Mary Maynard, Mark Drexler, Jr., Bobby Locke, Patrick Cooper, Reed Roberts, Cheryl Hennan, Ann Fincham, Georgia Thompson, Peggy Ross, Debra Brown, Barbara Munjas, Theresa Drexler Moody, Knox & Preston Kaliebe, Kevin Smith, Diana A., Joan DeBiasi, John Anderson, Joanie Price, Cindy Cole, John Norment, Frank Flechter, Michael Hollister, Connie Biby, Valerie Booth, Barbara Kersey, Mary Hormachea, Gabriel Peter Norment, Eddie Dunn, III, John Kuhn, Dylan Marshall, Jean Serini, Billie Sutherland Moore, Mark Patrick Cotham, Anne Hutchins, and Janine Thompson. Also, please continue to pray for those written in the Book of the Sick and those in our Armed Forces.

Seminarians: Rev. Mr. Anthony Ferguson, Rev. Mr. Julio Reyes, Philip Decker, Tom Lawrence, Dillon Bruce, Armando Herrera, Alex Jimenez, Joseph Kauflin, Patrick Walsh, William Buckley, Christopher Weyer, Seth Seaman, David Arellano, William Douglas, Matthew Kelly, Luke Fitzgerald, Graham Fassero, Chase Imoru, Carl Thompson, Charles Palmer, Andrew Clark, Gregory Guilfoyle, Samuel Hill, Robert Kincaid, John Paul Shanahan, Ricky Rivera, Charlie Tamayo.

Welcome to our new RCIA Community! Kyle Rene, Romekka Hamilton, Erin Christoph, Colin Bales, James Poole, Stanley Berkowitz, Kyle Haynes, Brett Richardson, Valerie Sadid, Alannah Jones, James Tormey, Kia Heinrich, Graham Proctor, Milton Villa, Dillon Forte.

The Pope’s general prayer intention for February is: Listen to the Migrants' Cries – We pray that the cries of our migrant brothers and sisters, victims of criminal trafficking, may be heard and considered.

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This Week at the Cathedral Saturday, February 15, 2020 10:00 am RCIA Retreat 4:00 pm Confessions 5:15 pm Mass -- Cathedral Parishioners Sunday, February 16, 2020 9:00 am Mass † Charles E. Gamble 10:05 am PreK-HS Formation 11:00 am Mass † Robert Francis O'Connor 12:00 pm Sacramental Preparation 4:00 pm CCM Choir Rehearsal 5:15 pm Mass † Oskar EggerMonday, February 17, 2020 -- Offices Closed for Presidents' Day 9:30 am Women's Book Group 12:00 pm Funeral 7:00 pm Adult Faith Formation Bible StudyTuesday, February 18, 2020 10:00 am Tuesdays Together 12:05 pm Daily Mass 5:30 pm CCM Choir Rehearsal 6:00 pm NO RCIAWednesday, February 19, 2020 7:30 am Wednesday Morning Prayer Service 7:00 pm Daily Mass with Confessions FollowingThursday, February 20, 2020 12:05 pm Daily Mass 6:30 pm Cathedral Choir RehearsalFriday, February 21, 2020 11:30 am CARITAS Lunch Preparation 12:05 pm Daily Mass 7:00 pm CCM Small Group Saturday, February 22, 2020 10:00 am Lenten Preparation Activities 4:00 pm Confessions 5:15 pm Mass † Ann Coffield 6:15 pm Knights Bingo Night Sunday, February 23, 2020 9:00 am Mass † Alvaro & Maria Roco 10:05 am PreK-HS Formation 11:00 am Mass with Rite of Sending -- Wayne Hemp 12:00 pm Sacramental Preparation 12:00 pm Social Justice Ministry Meeting 5:15 pm Mass -- Cathedral Parishioners Weekly Offertory Collections

For Fiscal Year beginning 7/1/2019The Cathedral is grateful for last week’s collections.

Second Collection: February 16: Haiti February 23: Preservation

2019-2020 Last Week Year to Date Regular Offertory Amount Budgeted $14,854 $596,061 Amount Received $19,847 $531,735 Difference $4,993 -$64,326

Preservation $2,491 $41,991

Social Justice Poor and Needy $576 $29,210 Haiti $73 $10,390

CCM $88 $9,961

Little Sisters of the Poor $2,194

Join us for Bingo Night! (Earlier start time)Saturday, February 22nd | following 5:15pm MassThe Knights of Columbus are hosting their annual bingo night fundraiser immediately after the 5:15pm Mass on Saturday, February 22. The entry fee will be $20 for an individual, $40 for families of 2-4, and $50 for families of 5+. The entry fee will cover gaming, food, and drinks. Great door prizes and raffle items will be available. Come join your fellow Cathedral Parishioners for an evening of great food, fellowship, and fun. Donations accepted in lieu of attendance.

Extraordinary Ministers to the Sick Needed!We have an urgent need for volunteers to bring the Eucharist to our sick and homebound parishioners on Sundays. Please consider joining this important ministry. Although the time commitment is small (once every four weeks) these visits provide great comfort and grace to our parishioners in need. Contact John Aune for more information: 217-649-5566 | jraune@outlook.com

Cathedral ChoirThe Cathedral Choir is back in session. If you are interested in joining, please drop in for a rehearsal on Thursday nights at 6:30 in the church sanctuary.

Please remember + Thelma Robinson

in your prayers. Thelma, a parishioner of the Cathedral since 1973, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020. The funeral will take place at

the Cathedral on Monday, February 17 at 12:00pm.

Self-Guided Tour: When visiting the Cathedral, pick up a Self‐Guided Tour pamphlet at the front entrance. To view the tour on our website, visit: www.richmondcathedral.org/selfguidedtour.pdf

We welcome new members to our parish! You can fill out a registration form found at the back of the church, email tbaham@richmondcathedral.org, or fill out an online registration form on our website: www.richmond-cathedral.org

During Weekday Masses, Parking Passes Are Not Needed

For Weddings: Call Janice Guzman, Parish Office at 804-212-3891

For Funerals: Call Janice Guzman, Parish Office at 804-212-3891

For Mass Intentions: Call Chris Ferrara, Parish Office at 804-359-5651.

Infant Baptisms: Contact Joy Weir at jweir@richmondcathedral.org or 804-212-3893.

Nursery: open from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Sundays for children ages 12 mos. to 3 years. The nursery is on the lower level (take the elevator).

Children’s, Youth and Adult Faith Formation

Cathedral Gift ShopShop the Cathedral Gift Shop for Holy Communion, Baptism and Confirmation, and Father’s Day gifts. Open after every Mass. If you need to arrange a time to shop on a weekday, contact Chris Ferrara in the Parish Office at 804-359-5651.

Frequently Asked Questions

RCIA is a process of conversion and spiritual formation for individuals who are interested in living the Christian life in the Catholic tradition. It is a time of prayer, study, reflection, faith sharing, ongoing discernment and partic-ipation in parish life.

1. How do I begin the RCIA process?If you are interested in becoming Catholic, we welcome your questions about what it means to live in the Catholic tradition.

2. What if I feel unsure of the RCIA process?Feeling unsure is natural. After all, joining a particular faith community is a significant step.

3. When do I begin?The first step is to make an appointment with the RCIA coordinator to discuss your questions and talk about the RCIA process.

To learn more about RCIA please contact Maria Thorsen or come to one of the scheduled Inquiry Sessions:

mthorsen@richmondcathedral.org

Thank you Terri and Rob Warren for the wonderful dinner they prepared for RCIA!

Adult Faith Formation

Women's Book Group (Time Change!)*Mondays The book we are reading is Prayer: Our Deepest Longing by Ronald Rolheiser. Drawing from Scripture, ancient and modern writers, and experience, Rolheiser clears common misconceptions about prayer and offers both consolation and challenge. Trust yourself, trust God’s providence, and get ready to open your heart! Meetings will be on: February 17, 24, March 2, 9. Lunch provided. Please email Maria Thorsen to register: mthorsen@richmondcathedral.org *Please note - February 17 we will meet at 9:30am, all other days 12:15

Faith Formation Corner

Save the Date - Diocesan Middle School Camp: Fit for a KingJuly 20-24, 2020More details to follow on this fun camp for rising 6th, 7th & 8th Middle School students. Rising Sophomores and up and adult chaperone volunteer opportunities!

Lent is approaching! Join us for our Lenten Preparation Activities on Saturday, February 22 from 10:00am to noon. There will be crafts and

preparation activities for all ages, a special Stations of the Cross for children and the ingredients and materials to create a “Lenten Soup in a Jar” for an easy meatless meal on a Lenten Friday! We look forward

to being with you.

Save the Date - Vacation Bible SchoolJuly 6-10 | 8:45am–12:00pm Climb aboard for mountains of fun at Rocky Railway! On this faith-filled adventure, kids discover that trusting Jesus pulls them through life’s ups and downs. We have games, music, fun songs, snacks, Bible stories and more. Campers are PREK- 5th grade. Youth helpers are rising 6th grade to High School students. Adult helpers are ALWAYS needed too! Save the date now and registration will be available soon!

Girl Scout CookiesGirl Scout Cookies on sale Sunday, Feb. 16, following the 9 and 11 am Masses. The Girl Scouts thank you for your support.

Bible StudyMondays at 7:00pmThe Gospel of John is unique. Many of the events he writes about are not in the other three gospels. “Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John” will guide you through John’s Gospel and invite you to encounter Christ every step of the way. Meetings are February 17, 24, March 2, 9. Please email Maria Thorsen to register: mthorsen@richmondcathedral.org

Readings and Reflection

To view a weekly reflection on the readings, please visit loyolapress.com and enter "Sunday Connection" in the search bar located at the top right of the page.

February 16Sirach 15 : 15-201 Corinthians 2 : 6-10Matthew 5 : 17-37

February 23Leviticus 19 : 1-2, 17-181 Corinthians 3 : 16-23Matthew 5 : 38-48

Parking Validation for Saturday & Sunday Mass

ONLY

5 - Insert your ticket first, then when asked for payment, scan the code and the gate will open.

When you park in the VCU Deck, you must do one of the following:

1 - PULL & KEEP A TICKET TO ENTER DECK2 - Scan this code from this bulletin OR3 - Pick up a QR Code chit from the basket under the poster in church OR

4 - Take a photo of the code with your smart phone

Valid until June 30, 2020

Pick up a QR Code!

Parish Community Life

Online GivingCathedral of the Sacred Heart would like to thank the 331 families who are currently giving electronically. You may not see these fellow parishioners place an envelope in the basket every week, but their consistent giving does not go unnoticed in our parish office. Each month our parish receives a steady and predictable stream of income from those donors who have made the commitment to give to God first by having a designated contribution automatically transferred to our parish through our Online Giving Program If you would like to learn more about this easy, safe and secure way of giving, please contact Tiffany Baham at tbaham@richmondcathedral.org or check out our website at https://www.richmondcathedral.org/donate

Year End Donation StatementsThe year end donation statements were mailed on Friday, January 31. If you have not yet received your statement, please contact Tiffany Baham at tbaham@richmondcathedral.org

40 Days for LifeChristians throughout Richmond are invited to take part in the international 40 Days for Life effort from February 26 through April 5. We will be dedicating 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. A peaceful vigil of prayer will also be held outside of Planned Parenthood’s new construction at 1122 N. 25th Street in Church Hill, from 7 am to 7 pm each of these 40 Days. Please sign up to pray for an hour at the vigil. For more information visit www.40DaysforLife.com - email atniermeyer@aol.com – or call Ann at (804) 714-5170.

Social Justice Ministry MeetingSun. February 23 | after 11:00am Mass | Parish OfficeThe meeting in the church office will give you information about how each of us can get involved in Christ call to love our neighbor. Please come to this meeting, whether you are interested in leading this ministry, or in helping out with a single event. If you have any questions please contact Deacon Mike DeNoia at 804-355-2096 office, 804-539-1175 cell, mike@mcl-direct.com email.

Marriage BannsUpon request, the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is publishing the following notification: Nicholas J. Molter and Gabriella C. Núñez Mir are preparing to celebrate marriage in the Catholic Church. If anyone knows any reason why they should not be married, including any prior marriages, please contact Father Anthony Marques (tmarques@richmonddiocese.org) by February 21.

Money Counters NeededMoney counters are responsible for counting weekly collections and preparing the envelopes for permanent records. There are three teams who rotate by the month. We are in need of some volunteers for the January, April, July, October team. If you are interested, please contact Tiffany Baham at tbaham@richmondcathedral.org

Food CollectionPickup Sundays: 2/16, 3/15, 4/19, 5/17, 6/21You may remember the third Sunday of each month is food collection weekend. Please bring your food (non-perishable) to Mass and drop it off in the grocery cart near the church entrance on third Sundays, or any Sunday, and it will be taken to Commonwealth Catholic Charities for distribution. If you have any questions, or need us to come to your house to pick up your food donation, please call, text, or email Mike DeNoia 804-355-2096 office , 804-539-1175 cell/text, mike@mcl-direct.com.

Collecting PalmsPalms that were blessed last year on Palm Sunday are now being collected in preparation for the beginning of Lent. After the palms are burnt, the ashes imposed on the forehead on Ash Wednesday, February 26. Please deposit the palms in the baskets that have been placed in the vestibule.The connection between Palm Sunday and Ash Wednesday highlights an important truth: We undertake penance knowing that Christ has already conquered sin by his Passion, Death, and Resurrection. The Lord’s victory is meant to be ours as well. The palm is a symbol of Christ’s victory, as we read in the Book of Revelation: “After this I had a vision of a great multitude, which no one could count, from every nation, race, people, and tongue. They stood before the throne and before the Lamb, wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. They cried out in a loud voice: ‘Salvation comes from our God, who is seated on the throne, and from the Lamb.’” (7:9–10).

Lenten Soup SuppersThe Stations of the Cross will be prayed on the Fridays of Lent at 6:45 p.m. From 6:00 to 6:45 p.m., confessions will be heard, and a light soup supper will be served in the Parish Hall.

Shrove TuesdayBefore commencing the penitential discipline of Lent, there is a longstanding Catholic custom to celebrate the day before Ash Wednesday. In the English-speaking world, this day came to be known as Shrove Tuesday (this year, February 25). The word “shrove” is the past tense of the verb “shrive,” which means, “to confess one’s sins.” In England, it was customary to eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, since this practice consumed foods—eggs, sugar, and milk—that were not used during the Lenten fast. Shrove Tuesday is the English-speaking equivalent of the French-speaking Mardi Gras (“Fat Tuesday”) and the Brazilian Carnaval (carnival).