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Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 31, 2016
“God so loved the world that he gave his only Son,
so that everyone who believes in him might have eternal life”
-Jn 3, 16
Dear Parishioners,
Oct. 29, Saturday, Weekday, BVM
12:05 Robert McNamara
5:15
Betty Shannon
Oct. 30, Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00
Pro Populo - For the People of the Parish
9:30
Deceased Members of the League
of the Sacred Heart
11:00 Roberto and Family
12:30 Raymond Blanco
6:30 Pro Populo - For the People
Oct. 31, Monday, Weekday,
7:15
Gino Greatti, III
12:05 John Taraborrelli
5:15
Anticipated Mass for All Saints. Chapel
Celebrant’s intention, with music
Nov. 1,
7:15
12:05
12:35
5:15
7:00
Tuesday, All Saints
Celebrant’s intention. Chapel
Pro Populo. Basilica, with music
Celebrant’s intention. Chapel
Celebrant’s intention. Chapel, with music
In the Extraordinary Form. Basilica
Nov. 2, Wednesday, The Commemoration
of All the Faithful Departed (Al Souls Day)
7:15
Mass for the Dead. Chapel
12:05 Mass for the Dead. Chapel, with music
7:00
In the Extraordinary Form. Basilica
Nov. 3, Thursday, Weekday,
St. Martin de Porres, Religious
7:15
Essie Mae Rubin
12:05 Leone, Cuccurullo & Kenny Family
Nov. 4, Friday, St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop
7:15
John Robert Reves
12:05 Nathan R. Hicks
Nov. 5, Saturday, Weekday, BVM
12:05 Domenica Giacomucci & family
5:15
Stephen Pron
Nov. 6, Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00
Pro Populo - For the People of the Parish
9:30
Deceased Members of the League
of the Sacred Heart
11:00 Holy Souls in Purgatory
12:30 Maria Fontanez
6:30 Pro Populo - For the People
November begins this week with two special days for
Catholics. Tuesday, November 1, 2016 is the Solemnity of All
Saints, a Holy Day of Obligation. Wednesday, November 2, 2016
is the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls’
Day).
All Saints, as a Holy Day of Obligation, requires us to
participate at Mass and to conduct ourselves throughout the day
as much as possible like a Sunday. For many, this Tuesday is a
typical workday and therefore brings a challenge to observe the
Holy Day as the Church intends. Yet, it is possible in most cases
with some effort to rearrange schedules and to be mindful of all
the saints, especially our patron saints, and their example and
prayers for us as we strive to live in our own circumstances the
Christian life.
Masses for the Solemnity of All Saints on November 1, 2016
5:15 PM Anticipated Mass (Chapel) on Monday, October 31, 2016
7:15 AM (Chapel), 12:05 PM (Basilica), 12:35 PM (Chapel) and
5:15 PM (Chapel)
7:00 PM (Basilica) in the Extraordinary Form
Confessions in the Basilica at 11:30 AM
All Souls’ Day, the Commemoration of All the Faithful
Departed, reminds of the spiritual work of mercy to pray for the
dead. As we remember the dead, on November 2, with confidence
in the saving power of the Mass for the deceased, assisting them
from the purification of Purgatory to the glory of heaven, so we as
well with special devotion all through the month of November.
The All Souls Envelopes, listing the dead to be especially remembered this month at Mass, will be placed at the All Souls Altar in
the Basilica. Mass will be offered once a week at this altar for all
the faithful departed.
Masses for All Souls’ Day
7:15 AM (Chapel), 12:05 PM (Chapel) and 7:00 PM (Basilica) in
the Extraordinary Form
Confessions in the Basilica at 11:30 AM
Father Sean Loomis, our part time Parochial Vicar has
been transferred by the Archbishop to the Annunciation BVM Parish, Havertown, Pennsylvania, effective October 31, 2016. May
the Lord bless him and give him peace!
The second collection at Mass next Sunday will be directed to the poor and homeless in the neighborhood of the Cathedral Parish. Thank you so very much for all of your goodness and
generosity to the Cathedral Parish, especially with the Parish Fall
Collection and to the Catholic Charities Appeal as it draws toward its conclusion.
God bless you,
Father Dennis Gill
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FIRST FRIDAY EXPOSITION OF THE MOST
BLESSED SACRAMENT
Adoración Eucarística el primer viernes del mes
Friday, November 4, 2016
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cathedral Chapel
The Most Blessed Sacrament will be exposed
for adoration before the 12:05 PM Mass.
Please come to adore the Lord!
The Sacrament of Penance will be available
on the First Friday of each month, beginning at 11 am
El Santísimo Sacramento será expuesto para adoración antes
de la Misa de las 12:05 pm el primer viernes de cada mes
a partir de las 11:00 am en la Capilla de la Catedral. Confesiones en ingles a las 11am. Por favor ven a adorar al Señor
“Do you realize that Jesus is there in the tabernacle
expressly for you - for you alone?” - St. Thérèse of Lisieux
The Sanctuary Lamp Candle burns
this week in the Cathedral Basilica
For: Stephen Pron
From: Helen Pron
The Sanctuary Lamp Candle burns
this week in the Cathedral Chapel
For: Allan Hansted
From: Rosemarie Montgomery
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Donations are accepted for intentions for the Sanctuary Lamp
in the Basilica and the Cathedral Chapel. This candle burns
perpetually as a reminder that Jesus is truly and really present
in the tabernacle. If you wish to make the suggested donation
of fifteen dollars for an intention for a Sanctuary Lamp, you
may contact the Parish Office directly or place your intention
and offering in the collection basket.
Readings for Mass for this Week
Please see the website of the United States Conference
of Catholic Bishops. usccb.org/bible/readings
Las lecturas de la semana están disponibles
en el enlace de arriba
“More tears are shed over answered prayers than
unanswered ones” ~ St. Teresa
Come and Experience
Great Music in the Cathedral
Westminster Williamson Voices: Pärt the Mystic
Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 7:30 PM
The Westminster Williamson Voices continue a close
relationship with Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica as
they return with a stunning work by preeminent Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, his captivating Kanon Pokajanen.
Premium Front, $43.50
Front Section, $37.50
General Admission $32.50
Student Ticket - must show valid student ID, $10
For more information and to
Purchase Tickets visit:
www.CathedralPhilaConcerts.org
“The Rosary is the book of the blind, where souls see
and there enact the greatest drama of love the world
has ever known; it is the book of the simple, which
initiates them into mysteries and knowledge more satisfying than the education of other men; it is the book
of the aged, whose eyes close upon the shadow of this
world, and open on the substance of the next. The
power of the Rosary is beyond description.”
~Venerable Fulton Sheen
PARISH FINANCIAL SUPPORT
The Financial Support of the Cathedral Parish is the duty
of our parishioners. Here at the Cathedral Parish we are
greatly supported as well by our many visitors.
The Offertory Collection for Sunday, 10/23/16 was
$8,896.50. This generosity demonstrates the support, interest
and encouragement of so many for the ministry and service
of the Cathedral Parish to carry out the work of the Gospel.
Thank you very much for your generous financial support.
Please remember these parishioners and friends of the Cathedral Parish in your prayers/ Ora por los enfermos:
Grace Teti, Nick Capozio, Darcel Burney, Fred Hankinson, Renee Kenny, Thomas J. Kenny, Stacey Smit, Anadelia
Cacique, Alis de Pachecho, JoAnn Stein, Francis Pham, Ita Creavin, William Spiro, Scott Towers, James Duffin,
Daniel Moyer Sr., James Pinto, James Ross, Pearl Hammond, Loretta Braccili, Dorothy Tomassini, Pam Buccelli,
Barbara Denny, Charlotte McLaughlin, Amberlyn Boland, Wendy Cornel, Michelle, Oscar Rodriguez, Enrique Rodriguez,
Linda Watson, Randy Burbage, Rosa Maria Santos, Amy Fife, Theodore Barry, M.D., Marissa Kostrzewa, David Kaplan,
Marilyn Mullen, Kathleen Aponik, April DeMatto, Paula Cohen, Janice Holshin, Lauri Mitchell, Maryann Healy, Darren
Gardner, Barbara Elaine, Nicholas Tiziano, and those in nursing homes or hospitals and all the sick.. Please call the Parish
Office with the name of anyone who is sick, to be included in our prayer list. Por favor llamar a la oficina parroquial para
añadir a la lista los nombres de personas que estén enfermas.
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What’s Happening at the Parish
Outside the Liturgical Schedule
Nov. 2 Morning Scripture for Lawyers
Neumann Room, 8:00 AM
Charismatic Prayer Group
Neumann Room, 6:00 PM
Nov. 3 St. Martin de Porres Mass, Basilica, 7:00 PM
Catechetical Session, Neumann Room, 7:00 PM
Nov. 5 Westminster Williamson Voices Concert
Basilica, 7:30 PM
Nov. 6 League of the Sacred Heart Mass
Basilica, 9:30 AM
Baptisms, Basilica, 12:30 PM
Closing of the Holy Door, Basilica, 6:30 PM
VIVIENDO LA CORRESPONSABILIDAD
Abre los ojos
Soñé que estaba en el cielo y un ángel me servía de
guía. Visitamos dos habitaciones inmensas: La primera
donde una multitud de ángeles clasificaban las oraciones
y peticiones, mientras que en la otra se empacaban y enviaban las gracias y bendiciones. Luego nos detuvimos
frente a una habitación pequeña donde un ángel estaba
sentado sin hacer nada. “Aquí se reciben los agradecimientos”, dijo mi guía. “¿Por qué no acontece nada
aquí?, le pregunté. Mi guía me contestó con un suspiro:
“Después de recibir sus bendiciones muy pocas personas
acusan recibo. Mas, si tienes comida, ropa y vivienda,
eres más rico que el 75 por ciento del mundo. Si tienes
dinero en el banco eres parte del 8 por ciento de los ricos
del mundo. Si nunca has experimentado guerra, prisión,
tortura o hambre no tienes semejanza alguna con unos
setecientos millones de personas en el mundo. Si puedes
expresar tus creencias sin ser perseguido eres más libre
que tres billones de personas en el mundo”. Me desperté
sobresaltado y dije: “Gracias, Señor. Te prometo compartir hoy todas mis bendiciones”.
La Corresponsabilidad
Vivida Ahora
Escoge alguna organización que se dedique a aliviar
el sufrimiento y el hambre en el mundo, como Catholic
Relief Services. Comprométete a ayudar enviando regularmente un donativo.
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El Martes, 1 de Noviembre es la Solemnidad de todos los
Santos, es un día de pr ecepto (los días de pr ecepto son
solemnidades de la Iglesia en que hay obligación de participar en la Santa Misa). En este día la Liturgia de la Iglesia
honra no sólo a todos aquellos que han sido beatificados o
canonizados oficialmente, sino también a los Santos que sólo
Dios conoce y a los que no se puede celebrar en particular.
Todos ellos, en sus circunstancias y estados de vida propios,
lucharon por conquistar la perfección y gozan actualmente en
el Cielo de la visión de Dios.
Horario de las Misas:
Solemnidad de todos los Santos
Misa anticipada, Oct. 31, 5:15 PM en la Capilla
1 de noviembre - 7:15 AM (Capilla), 12:05 PM (Basílica),
12:35 PM (Capilla) y 5:15 PM (Capilla)
7:00 PM (Basílica) en el Rito Extraordinario
Confesiones en al Basílica a las 11:30 AM
(La oficina parroquial cerrará el 1 de Nov.)
El 2 de noviembre se celebra la conmemoración de los
Fieles Difuntos. Este día en especial la Iglesia extiende su
caridad, y ayuda con sus oraciones y sufragios a las almas del
purgatorio. Confiemos en el poder salvífico de la Santa Misa
y recordemos que orar por los difuntos es una de las obras
espirituales de misericordia; oremos por ellos durante todo el
mes de noviembre. Los sobres de los fieles difuntos con la
lista de los difuntos, los cuales serán recordados este mes
durante la Misa, serán puestos en el Altar de los Fieles Difuntos en la Basílica. Una vez a la semana se celebrará la
Misa por ellos en dicho altar.
Horario de las Misas:
Conmemoración de los Fieles Difuntos
7:15 AM (Capilla), 12:05 PM (Capilla)
y 7:00 PM (Basílica) en el Rito Extraordinario
Confesiones en la Basílica a las 11:30 AM
El Padre Sean Loomis, nuestro Vicario Parroquial de
medio tiempo, ha sido transferido por el Arzobispo a la Parroquia Annunciation BVM, en Havertown, Pennsylvania, a
partir del 31 de octubre de 2016. El Señor lo bendiga y le de
paz.
La segunda colecta de la Misa el próximo domingo será
dirigida a los pobres y los indigentes del vecindario de nuestra parroquia. Muchas gracias por su bondad y generosidad.
Veladora en Memoria de los fieles difuntos
Lo invitamos a encender una veladora de 6 días en memoria
de las almas de los fieles difuntos. Estas veladoras serán encendidas el 2 de Noviembre en el Altar de los Fieles difuntos.
Pedimos una donación de $15 por cada una
Por favor complete los datos a continuación, corte y deposite
este formulario junto con su donación en la canasta de la colecta o envíelos a la oficina parroquial.
Por favor ore por el alma de mi querido difunto:
Escriba claro con letra imprenta este nombre aparecerá al frente de la vela
A petición de:
Monto total:
$
No. de teléfono:
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CATECHETICAL SESSION FOR ADULTS
THIS WEEK
November 3, 7:00 PM
Meeting in the Neumann Room
The weekly catechetical session is primarily for the
adults among us who are preparing to receive the
Easter Sacraments. However, anyone interested in
the topic for better understanding and faith formation is most welcome to attend. Anyone, especially our parishioners, seeking more information
on the reception of the Sacraments or assisting as a
sponsor, please call the Parish Office.
HOLY DOOR OF MERCY
The Holy Door in the Cathedral
Basilica is Open /Está abierta
Weekdays 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturdays 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sundays 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Find information about plenary indulgences and more at
archphila.org/mercy/liturgy
Solemn Mass and Closing of the Holy Door
of Mercy for the Jubilee Year of Mercy
Misa Solemne y Clausura de la Puerta Santa
de Misericordia
Let us gather to thank God for the tremendous graces we
have received during this Jubilee Year of Mercy!
¡Agradezcamos a Dios por las enormes gracias que
hemos recibido durante este Jubileo de la Misericordia!
Sunday, November 6, 2016
6:30 PM Mass/ Misa
5:30 PM Confessions/Confesiones
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.
Principal Celebrant and Homilist
Celebrante principal y homilista
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Catholic Police, Fire &Peace Officers of
Philadelphia League of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Dear members, the league of the Sacred Heart will have
our annual Memorial Mass for those loved ones lost in the
past year. The Mass will be held on Sunday, November 6th
at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul. Mass is at
9:30 AM, however I ask ever yone to be seated by
9:15 AM for the Roll Call of loved ones, followed by the
Mass. Light refreshments will be served in the Archdiocese
building first floor following Mass.
Bernard J. Mack, President League of the Sacred Heart
Upcoming Events for the Young Adults
at the Cathedral Parish
Friday Evening Bible Study: We ar e adjusting Bible Study back to EVERY OTHER Friday evening
from 7:00-8:30pm in the Neumann Room (r oom
entrance is from the outside on the backside of the
church). Our group gathers to reflect on the readings
and the Psalm for the upcoming Sunday. We look forward to having you join us. Upcoming Bible Study
dates: November 11 & December 9.
If you are interested in the Young Adults of the Cathedral Parish as well as receiving the most up-to-date
information on our group’s events please e-mail
[email protected]. Please search for
our Facebook page (search: Young Adults at the
Cathedral).
All Souls Memorial Candle
November 2, 2016
is the Commemoration of the Faithfull Departed
You are invited to burn a six day candle, an All Souls Memorial Candle, as a sign of your prayers and remembrance
of your deceased family members and friends. These candles will be lighted beginning on Nov. 2 at the All Souls
Altar. The candles will also remind our parishioners and
visitors to pray for your intentions.
A $15 donation is requested for each candle
Complete the information bellow and place it along with
your donation in the collection basket or mail to the Parish
Office, Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul, 1723 Race
St. Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord; and let perpetual light
shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
May their souls and the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Please remember the soul of my beloved deceased:
(Please Print) This name will be placed on the candle at the
All Souls Altar in the Basilica.
At the request of:
Amount Enclosed:
Telephone #:
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OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST
Straight Talk About Annulments
Thursday, November 3,2016 - 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
The process of having a marriage annulled touches the lives
of many couples in the Church today. Did you know that
Pope Francis has made several changes to the annulment
process? Learn about these changes and hear straight answers to “scratch your head questions” concerning annulments. Location: Saint Maria Goretti Church; 1601 Derstine
Road; Hatfield. For more information or to register, please
contact [email protected]
Cursillo Men's Weekend - November 3 - 6, 2016
A weekend opportunity to grow in your faith and deepen
your relationship with Christ. Cursillo de Cristianidad is a
'short course in Christianity.' Location: Mother Boniface
Spirituality Center, Philadelphia, PA.
More info: www.phillycursillo.org
Relit 3-Day Evangelization Training
(Diocese of Metuchen) November 4-6, 2016
This 3-day program is an exciting and integrated series of
talks which help to form participants theologically, spiritually, and practically to be active evangelists in the Church.
Speaker: Michael Dopp, r elit Evangelization Ministr y
Location: Diocese of Metuchen Pastor al Center, 146
Metlars Ln, Piscataway Township, NJ 08854. Questions:
(732) 562-1990 ext. 1634, [email protected].
Our Lady's Missionaries of the Eucharist Invite You To A
Special Weekend Retreat:
A Time Apart With Jesus to Grow in Your Spiritual Life
Fri. evening, Nov. 11 — Sun. at Noon, Nov. 13, 2016
The retreat is offered by Sister Joan Noreen, Co-Founder of
OLME and EWTN Host of “Eucharistic Journey,” and is
held at the Ave Maria Retreat House in Doylestown,
PA. This retreat includes Daily Eucharist, Eucharistic Adoration, conferences on Catholic Spirituality, Prayer with
Sacred Scripture, Liturgy of the Hours, and much more. For
more information, please contact: Our Lady’s Missionaries
of the Eucharist, 640 E. Main St., Birdsboro, PA 19508.
[email protected] 610-582-3333 - www.olme.org
Unbound: Freedom in Christ Conference
Fri, Nov. 18, 6:30-9:30pm & Sat, Nov. 19, 8:30am-8pm
This conference by Heart of the Father Ministries will present a sound and practical way for Christians to experience
greater freedom in their lives and to enjoy a greater fullness
of life won for us by Christ's death and resurrection.
Location: SS Peter and Paul Parish, West Chester.
Early Bird Registration ends November 4
More info & registration: heartofthefather.com/event-info/
Pro-Life Union Stand Up For Life Dinner
Nov. 20, 2017 - 4:30pm Cocktails, 5:30pm Dinner
This incredible event brings together more than 1,500 people to celebrate the Culture of Life. Speaker: Karen
Gaffney, President of the Karen Gaffney Foundation and
the first person with Down syndrome to complete a relay
swim of the English Channe. Location: Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel, Philadelphia.
More info & registration: prolifeunion.org/dinner
YOU CAN CHANGE THE FUTURE
Become a Foster Parent!
Foster families provide temporary homes to children
of all ages and cultures whose families are in crisis.
The love and commitment that foster parents provide can have a lasting and positive effect. For more
information please call Catholic Social Services at
267-331-2502!
LIVING STEWARDSHIP NOW
Wake-up Call
I dreamt that I visited heaven and an angel was showing
me around. In a large workroom, filled with angels, my
guide said, “This is the Receiving section for all prayers and
petitions to God.” The angels were busily sorting messages
from people all over the world. We moved on. The angel
said, “This is Shipping, where graces and blessings are processed, packaged, and sent.” Again, it was a very busy
place. Finally, we stopped at the door of a small room. Only
one angel was sitting there, not doing much. “This is the
Acknowledgment section,” my guide said. “Why is no work
going on here?” I asked. The angel sighed. “Sadly, after
people receive their blessings, very few send any acknowledgments. And think about this. If you have food in a refrigerator, clothes to wear, a roof overhead, and a place to sleep
you are richer than 75 percent of the world. If you have
money in the bank and in your wallet, and spare change in a
dish, you are among the top 8 percent of the world’s
wealthy. If you contact people on a computer you are
among 1 percent in the world with that opportunity. If you
woke up healthy this morning, think of all those suffering
the pains of sickness or who will not survive this day. If you
have never experienced fear in battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation
you are unlike seven hundred million people in the world. If
you can express your beliefs without harassment, arrest,
torture, or death you are freer than three billion people in
the world.” I woke up with a start and said, “Thank you,
Lord. I promise to share all my blessings today.”
Living Stewardship Now
Choose an organization that works to alleviate suffering
and poverty around the world, such as Catholic Relief Services. Make a pledge of support and send in a regular donation.
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Tours of the Cathedral Basilica
A guided tour of the Basilica is available
after the 11:00 AM Sunday Mass.
Please gather in front of the Side Altar of
the Sacred Heart, which is located to the
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right of the Main Sanctuary.