Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral aints Peter & Paul Cathedral St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands Diocese of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands P.O. Box 301767 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00803-1767 Tel: (340) 774-0201 Fax: (340) 776-9586 GOTTLIEB’S QUICKWAY E-mail: [email protected] Webpage: www.cathedralvi.com Streaming of our Masses. Copy this address to your browser: http://static.viewer.dacast.com/b/12527/c/62595 OPEN 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK (340) 774-1092 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT Rev. Msgr. Jerome Feudjio, Rector FEBRUARY 14, 2016 Bishop Herbert A. Bevard MASS SCHEDULE L&G AUTO PARTS WEEKENDS Monday – Fridays 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (340) 774 - 5175 Saturday: 6:00 PM (Vigil Mass) Sunday: 6:30 AM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 12:30 PM (Spanish) SERVICE IS OUR BUSINESS! WEEKDAYS Monday - 7:00 AM Tuesday - Friday: 7:00 AM., 12:15 PM Tuesday: 7:00 PM (Spanish) Saturday: 7:30 AM Holidays: 7:00 AM Monday-Saturday: TRIDENTINE LATIN MASS LEARN AND CELEBRATE YOUR CATHOLIC HERITAGE COMING SOON TO ST. THOMAS FOR INFORMATION CONTACT THE VIRGIN ISLANDS TRIDENTINE LATIN MASS ASSOCIATION @ (340) 332-0006 DEVOTIONS Serving Awesome breakfast selections 7am - 10:30am and Lunch10:30am - 4:30pm: Grilled Sandwiches, Fresh Salads, Wraps and Fresh Local Fish, Conch in Butter Sauce, Stewed Meats and Other Local Specialties. We Offer a Variety of Juices: Ginger Beer, Passion Fruit, Tamarind, Lemonade, etc, Mike’s Bloody Mary & Tropical Cocktails. Located on the waterfront above the ferry terminal. Visit us on Facebook, 340-776-2976. LOCATION 2322 Kronprindsens Gade Main Street, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands RECTOR Rev. Msgr. Jerome Feudjio PRIEST IN RESIDENCE Fr. John Fewel DEACONS Rev. Mr. Jose Vazquez Rev. Mr. Wilfredo Acosta Rev. Mr. Clement Danet THIS SPACE IS AVAILABLE FOR ADVERTISING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Vacant Please patronize these sponsors. It is through their generous support that this church Bulletin is provided to the Parish. 8 BUSINESS MANAGER Mrs. Bernadine Barnes OFFICE HOURS Tuesday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Saturday - 8:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. ST. ANNE’S CHAPEL Administrator Fr. Bruce Anderson Location Altona 42, Carenage/Frenchtown Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Virgin Islands Phone: (340) 714-5231 Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Wednesdays) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Tuesday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Friday:8:00 AM- 5:00 PM HOLY HOUR Tuesday: 5:30 PM First Friday: After the 12:15 PM. Mass Confessions: Tuesday-Friday: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 PM. - 5:45 PM Religious Education: Sunday after the 8:30 AM. Mass school mass: Wednesday: 8:05 AM MISSION STATEMENT Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School (JK-12) Principal Fr. Eduardo Santiago-Ortiz Assistant Principal Fr. Bruce Anderson Phone (340) 774-2199 To continue the ministry of Jesus Christ by: Preaching the Good News to a Caribbean Community in keeping with the vision of the Roman Catholic Church. Furthering the faith of God’s people with sound teaching and meaningful liturgies in keeping with the apostolic tradition. Promoting and implementing inclusive strategies to meet the needs of the populations that worship at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral. Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral St. Thomas, Virgin Islands St. Thomas, Virgin Islands DISCOUNT TRAVEL AGENCY Your complete Travel Store 2369 Kronprindsens Gade St. Thomas, VI 00802 First Sunday of Lent LITURGY OF THE WORD Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral First Reading: (Deuteronomy 26:4-10) The Lenten fast, like the Exodus, leads to a land flowing with milk and honey. Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 91:1-2, 10-15) “Be With Me, Lord, When I Am In Trouble.” Second Reading: (Romans 10:8-13) The journey of faith is open to all. Gospel: (Luke 4:1-13) The fast can be a sign that we live on more than bread. In Today’s first reading we will hear Moses admonishing the Israelites to recall all that God has done for them when they bring their offering to the Lord. Saint Paul adds that “no one who believes in him will be put to shame.” And Jesus, at the end of his desert experience, is ready to encounter the devil and his temptations. Let us now listen and allow these scriptures to prepare us for our Lenten encounter with God this year. Tel: (340) 777-8273 Email: [email protected] 340-774-0054 Credit Restoration Services SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2016: 7:30 AM - †Andreas Corsino Rb. Juana Corsino 6:00 PM - †Leo Laplace Rb. His uncle DAILY READINGS Sunday/Domingo, February 14 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2016: First Sunday of Lent 6:30AM - For her Children in honor of St. Rita Rb. Ophelia Bannis 8:30AM - †Teddy Larsen Rb. Pearla Larsen 10:30 AM - For the People of the Parish 12:30 PM - †Georgina y Melinda Acosta Rb. Seneida THIS SPACE IS AVAILABLE FOR ADVERTISING First Reading: Isaiah 55:10-11 Gospel: Matthew 6:7-15 Wednesday/Miercoles, February 17 First Reading: Jonah 3:1-10 Gospel: Luke 11:29-32 Thursday/Jueves, February 18 First Reading: Esther C 30:15:20 Gospel:Matthew 7:7-12 Friday/Viernes, February 19 First Reading: Ezekiel 18:21-28 Gospel: Matthew 5:20-26 Doctor’s Clinical Laboratory Saturday/Sabado, February 20 First Reading: Deuteronomy 26:16-19 Gospel: Matthew 5:43-48 Cynthia de Gula Burt, BSMT/RMT Medical Technologist Sunday/Domingo, February 21 Second Sunday of Lent SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2016: Second Sunday of Lent First Reading: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 6:30 AM - Good Intentions for all God’s Children and Families, Rb. A Second Reading:Phillippians 3:17-4:1 or Parishioner 3:20-4:1 8:30AM - For the People of the Parish Gospel: Luke 9:28b-36 10:30 AM - †Calvin Hodge Rb. Leonille Hodge 12:30 PM- 2 Ultra Pure Bottled Water Chi-Co’s Distributing, Inc. PO Box 302250 Lindberg Bay #18 St. Thomas, VI 00801 Tel: (340) 776-5894 Fax: (340) 776-5854 Tuesday/Martes, February 16 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2016: 7:00 AM - †Richard Corsino Rb. Juana Corsino 12:15 PM - †Warren & Eugenia Brown Rb. Their children THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016: 7:00 AM - †Ann-Marie Laplace Rb. Her son 12:15 PM - Jane Wilson Rb. Msgr. Jerome Feudjio Le Bleu Monday/Lunes, February 15 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2016: 7:00 AM - Irma Hansen Rb. I. Duncan 12:15 PM - †Joseph Madera Rb. Daughter, Rose Black SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2016 7:30 AM - Members of the Martha’s Group 6:00 PM - †Sam Crawford Rb. Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Communion HELP WHERE YOU LEAST EXPECT IT!! First Reading: Leviticus 19:1-12, 11-18 Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2016: 7:00AM - Fr. Touchard G. Tignoua’s Anniversary FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2016: 7:00 AM - †Florence Chinnery & son, Donald Rb. Pete & Becky Ledee 12:15PM - Priests of the Diocese First Sunday of Lent First Reading:Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Second Reading: Romans 10:8-13 Gospel: Luke 4:1-13 Have you ever been denied a loan due to bad credit or poor credit scores Credit Repair is now available in the Virgin Islands. For more information Call us @ 340-514-4027/340-777-4027 Email us @ [email protected] or visit us @ 115 Smith Bay Business Center Inter-Island Barging & Tractor Services “Bridging the Gap” BOYSON, INC. P.O. BOX 165 Cruz Bay, St. John,USVI 00830 Tel: (340) 776 6294 1010 Tenth St. Suite 1 Estate Thomas US Virgin Islands 00802 Phone 340-774-2760 Laboratory Hours Monday thru Friday 7:00am - 5:00pm Saturday 7:00 am-1:00pm CAPT. NOEL BOYNES, Sr. - President Capt. Cheri Boynes-Jackson - Vice President Capt. James Boynes Capt. Michael Jackson, Sr. 7 Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Primer Domingo de Cuaresma. Ciclo C ENTRADA La Cuaresma parece resonar como una trompeta, como un gran despertador que se escucha en todo el mundo: para que despertemos, para que cambiemos nuestra vida, para que nos convirtamos a los caminos de Dios. Es un largo camino de purificación y de preparación, para poder participar dignamente en la plenitud del don transformador de la Pascua. Primera lectura: Deuteronomio 26, 4-10 Esta breve lectura, tomada del Deuteronomio, contiene una hermosa profesión de fe. Las características principales de este “credo” es que la fe de los israelitas no se expresa con conceptos, sino por medio del reconocimiento de la acción de Dios en la historia. Salmo Responsorial: Salmo 90, 1-2. 10-11. 1213. 14-15 Acompañame, Señor, en la tribulación. Segunda lectura: Romanos 10, 8-13 Escribiéndole a los romanos, también san Pablo hace una profesión de fe, en esta ocasión con más motivo todavía, porque Dios nos ha mostrado su cercanía enviándonos a Cristo. Éste es el camino ofrecido generosamente para salvarse. Evangelio: Lucas 4, 1-13 San Lucas expresa en forma de narración el proceso interior de Jesús en tres tentaciones representativas. El relato de las tentaciones presenta a Jesús como el que quiere enfrentar al mal, personificado en el texto en la figura del diablo. Anuncios de la Semana Segunda Colecta La segunda Colecta de esta semana tendrá como destino el Fondo para la Restauración de la Catedral. Por favor, sean generosos. La semana próxima tendrá como destino el Fondo para la Restauración de la Catedral. PREPARACION PARA BAUTISMO En preparación para el Bautismo de niños, tenga en cuenta: los padres deben registrarse en la oficina de la Iglesia. Deben presentar una copia del Certificado de Nacimiento del Niño, deben programar una cita con el párroco. El próximo bautismo se llevará a cabo el último domingo del mes. Los padrinos deberan obtener una carta de su párroco indicando que pueden ser padrinos. CLASES PARA ADULTOS Los adultos que deseen recibir los sacramentos deben hablar con el padre Eduardo Ortiz en cualquier momento para fijar una fecha de preparación. No deje pasar esta oportunidad. Legion de María: La Legión de María te espera. Asiste los domingos al salón de Hospitalidad despues de la misa en español. Retiro para mayores de 20 años: La semana próxima, dias 20 y 21 habrá un retiro para personas mayores de 20 años, el lugar de reunion será la Cafeteria de la Escuela Católica, y la hora de inicio será: Sabado a las 8:30 hasta las 5:30 y domingo de 8:00 a 12:00 concluyendo con la santa misa a las 12:30. Todos estamos cordialmente invitados. Pistas para la Oración: Gracias, Padre, porque el ejemplo de Cristo en el desierto es un estímulo para vencer con él nuestra innata debilidad. Gracias también porque poseemos ya las primicias de tu Espíritu. Pero gemimos en nuestro interior anhelando nuestro rescate del mal que quiere dominarnos con la perenne tentación del consumismo, la religión interesada y los ídolos modernos. Danos fuerza, Señor, para vencer esta atmósfera de pecado, para serte fieles con Cristo en las pruebas de la vida diaria, para renovar siempre y cada día nuestra opción bautismal, para emprender en esta cuaresma el camino hacia la pascua. No nos dejes caer en la tentación y líbranos del mal. Amén. (Tomado de B. Caballero: La Palabra cada domingo San Pablo, España, 1993, p. 448) Domingo 14 de Febrero Primera: - Angela Ramos Salmo: - Angela Ramos Segunda: - Jose Cossio 6 - Cuaresma: Durante el período de Cuaresma estamos llamados a guardar: abstinencia de carnes los dias propuestos por la Iglesia, ayuno e incrementar las acciones de caridad para con los mas necesitados. Todos los viernes acompañemos a Jesus en su viacrucis: Catedral a las 6 de la tarde inmediatamente despues del Viacrucis en Ingles. Lectores y Monitores Domingo 21 de Febrero - - Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral ANNOUNCEMENTS SECOND COLLECTIONS The second collection this weekend is for Catholic Education. Next weekend’s second collection will be taken up for the Priests’ Retirement Fund. Thank you for your generous contribution. PLEASE SUPPORT THE BISHOP’S APPEAL 2016 The Bishop’s Appeal 2016 begins this weekend. Through this annual campaign, your donation helps Catholic Charities of the Virgin Islands provide emergency assistance for food, clothing, shelter and medicine to those who need our care. It also gives our Catholic schools tuition assistance and funds for resources for the students. The appeal also helps in the formation of our seminarians and evangelization efforts. Please take home the brochure and pray about what sacrificial gift you can give to this worthwhile cause. For your convenience, you may choose to make a pledge now and spread your donation over several months. Thank you! “As We Receive His Mercy, May We Let It Flow Through Us To Others” St. Thomas, Virgin Islands LENT & HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Saturday, March 12, 2016 Day of Recollection & Penance 8:00pm Confessions Begin at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 13, 2016 Organ concert by Dr. Adella Allen 4:00pm PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD The Blessing of the Palms will take place before each Mass Saturday, March 19, 2016 Vigil Mass 6:00pm Palm Sunday, March 20, 2016 6:00am (Blessing of the Palms) 9:00am (Blessing of Palms and Procession) 12:00pm (Spanish mass) Holy Thursday, March 24, 2016 7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until Midnight Good Friday, March 25, 2016 STATIONS OF THE CROSS The Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Beginning February 12th, Stations of the Cross will be meditated upon every Friday evening in English at 5:30 pm and in Spanish 12:00pm (children’s service) (adults) at 6:30 pm. All are invited to join us as we journey with Christ. 3:00pm 5:00pm (Spanish) OFFERTORY ENVELOPES ARE AVAILABLE Please, stop by the office and pick up your envelopes for weekly offerings. Thank you for your support. Living Stations of the Cross in Spanish – Procession will begin From Davis Funeral Home at 4:00pm followed by the celebration of the Lord’s Passion in Spanish in the Cathedral ALTAR SERVERS & PARENTS MEETING There will be an Altar Server and Parent meeting on Monday, EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD February 22, 2016; The Chaplet begins at 3:00 p.m. followed Holy Saturday, March 26, 2016 by the meeting. Parents are asked to meet at 5:15 p.m. All Altar Easter Vigil 7:00pm Servers and Parents are urged to attend! WOMEN RETREAT The Quarterly Women’s Retreat will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 10:00 am in the Chapel. LENTEN YOUTH RETREAT A Lenten Youth Retreat for youth ages 12-19 will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. The Guests Speaker will be announced at a later date. Parents are welcome to join .Lunch will be provided. For more information please contact Mr. Steve Olive at 340-690-8524. Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 6:00am Sunrise Mass 8:30am Easter Morning Mass 10:30am Easter Day Solemn Mass 12:30pm. Easter Mass in Spanish BIBLE PUZZLE This Week in our Parish February 15 Presidents Day (office closed) 16 SPPC RCIA Class 6:00 pm 17 Holy Family Prayer Group 5:00 pm 19 Stations of the Cross 5:30 pm English & 6:30 pm Spanish 20 Catholic Daughters monthly meeting 20 Women’s Retreat 10:00 am ANSWER: BLESSINGS CROWN THE HEAD OF THE RIGHTEOUS 3 Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church TABERNACLE DEVOTIONAL LIGHT Tabernacle Devotional Light is lit in honor of families, friends, and love ones for one week, starting on Saturday in the Church or in the Chapel. If you would like this devotional light to be lit on your behalf, please contact the church office to make arrangement. A small donation of $25.00 is required. Please complete your information and place it in the required envelope with your donation. For more information, please call 340-774-0201. Tabernacle Devotional Light The Vigil Light will be Lit For Kai Callwood In the Cathedral From February 13-20, 2016 Requested by Phyllis Benjamin And In the Divine Mercy Chapel For the repose of the Late Braulio (Papa) Ventura Requested by Ms. Lillia E. King ADORATION CHAPEL The Blessed Sacrament is exposed on Tuesdays and Fridays in the Chapel adjacent to the Church office, downstairs. Spend some time with the Lord. OFFERTORY / OFERTORIO February 6-7, 2016 Our last week’s offertory amounted to: $ 5,325.58 Second Collection $ 1,893.42 Thank you for your generosity! / Gracias por su generosidad! 4 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands ANNOUNCEMENTS please take note FUNERAL MASSES Funeral Masses at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral are held on the designated day at 9:30 AM. If you would like a different time, please contact the pastor. Viewings will not take place inside the Cathedral and funerals are not generally held on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). Thank you for your cooperation. WEDDING MASSES Anyone wishing to have his or her wedding celebrated at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral must contact the Church Office six months prior to the celebration by calling (340) 774-0201 or go to our webpage at www.cathedralvi.com. The Sacrament of Matrimony is generally celebrated on a Saturday between the hours of 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. However, if you would like a different time for your wedding, please contact the pastor. Saturday mornings are reserved for cleaning and decorating the church. VISITORS’ CORNER We welcome all those visiting with us today. If you are interested in knowing more about our parish or wish to register for membership, please contact the Parish office by calling (340) 7740201. We sincerely thank you for worshipping with us. We pray for you now and always. If you are here during the week, please feel free to schedule a tour of the Cathedral. ROY SCHNEIDER HOSPITAL OFF-ISLAND Sir Knolly Beazer Stephany Louzan Davis Celestine Fr. John Gauci Josephine Noch Fr. George Dorn Fr. John Solomon Delta George Venia Sakhrani Winifred Hodge Veronique Georges Merlyn Jacobs Janet Benson Donald Francois HOME OR NURSING HOME Bishop Elliott Thomas Marion Bertrand Olive Sebastian Mildred Sille Milton Lynch Irma Hansen Grace Todman Gwynneth Moolenaar Rafaela Saenz Gloria Emmanuel Carter Aurio Correa Sylvie Stevens Doris Smith Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Hylliss Walters Lucinda Turbe Clinton Shillingford Florine Tucker Vitalyn Henry Monica Birkley Daril R. Evans Mildred Hodge Joan Francis John Henley Petrona Stanislaus Alice Joseph Althea Taylor Maria DeGraff CATHEDRAL RESTORATION MATCHING GIFT CHALLENGE All gifts made towards the Cathedral Restoration Project between January 31- March 27, 2016 (Easter Sunday) will be matche! Please support this very worthy cause. Checks should be payable to the Diocese of St. Thomas and forwarded to the Church Office or placed in the offertory baskets. All donations should be marked ‘Cathedral Restoration Fund’. Special envelopes are available at the back of the Church Thank you. St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands PARISH INFORMATION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION This Lenten Season, our students will participate in the “Rice Bowl” which is a faith - in- action program that will help them experience the lenten sacrifice by giving to the less fortunate in various parts of the world. PARISH REGISTRATION All Parishioners 18 years and older are urged to register at the Church Office. The Parish is often expected to provide proof of Baptism, Confirmation, and other *There will be a Parents’ Meeting on February 21, 2016 in miscellaneous letters for individuals. This service is the school cafeteria during the Religious Education classes. more easily and speedily rendered if the person is a registered, active and contributing member of our parish. VIRTUS TRAINING On June 14, 2002, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops approved a Charter for the Protection of Children SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM and Young People. The charter addresses the Church’s com- Baptisms are generally held on the last Sunday of the mitment to deal appropriately and effectively with cases of month. Requests for a different date and time will be sexual abuse of minors by priests, deacons and other church honoured to the extent possible. Parents and sponsors personnel (i.e. employees and volunteers). In accordance with who have not yet received the required baptismal inthe charter, the Diocese of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands struction are expected to do so by a ttending our baptisrequires all employees and volunteers to undergo VIRTUS mal preparation program. Call the Parish Office well in training. Members of all ministry groups are asked to kindly advance so that class arrangements can be made. contact Callista Julien, at 340-778-0484 or 340-772-4214 to INTERESTED IN THE CATHOLIC FAITH? register for the next available class. All persons wanting to learn more about the Catholic LIVE STREAMING faith are invited to join the RCIA class. Practicing For live streaming of our programming, please visit Catholics who want to become more knowledgeable in our website at www.cathedralvi.com and click on video the faith are also invited. The Rite of Christian Initiastreaming. tion of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which people become members of the Roman Catholic Church. Call MASTER CALENDAR It is not too late for Church Organizations and all Ministry the Parish Office at 340-774-0201 for more information. Groups to forward the dates of their events to the Church RCIA CLASSES Office for inclusion in the 2016 Master Calendar for our Catechetical sessions for RCIA candidates are held evParish. Thank you for your cooperation. ery Tuesday evenings at 6:00 pm in the Church Office. YOU ARE INVITED Please call the Office for further information. Holy Family Catholic Church will be hosting a Lenten Mission on February 15th -18th from 7:30pm - 8:30pm. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Families are encouraged to donate flowers for the Contact the priest 9-12 months in advance. A Wedding decoration of the altar on the occasion of their birthday, Handbook is available from the Parish Office which anniversary or for their loved ones. Please call the Church provides the necessary information on arranging for a Office and place your order. Thank you for sponsoring the marriage. decoration of the sanctuary. SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING/MINISTRY TO THE SICK In an emergency, contact the parish at any time if you or a loved one are hospitalized, or are confined to home or a nursing facility, to receive the Eucharist and/or Anointing. Hospitals and healthcare facilities no longer routingly inform churches when a parishioner is admitted. DISCERNING A VOCATION? Priesthood or Vocation as a Religious Sister or Brother. Those considering entering the Priesthood or a religious vocation, please contact your Pastor. BULLETIN DEADLINE Articles for the bulletin must be submitted in writing to the Parish Office or by email to [email protected] by noon on Tuesday. Please be guided accordingly. 5 Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church TABERNACLE DEVOTIONAL LIGHT Tabernacle Devotional Light is lit in honor of families, friends, and love ones for one week, starting on Saturday in the Church or in the Chapel. If you would like this devotional light to be lit on your behalf, please contact the church office to make arrangement. A small donation of $25.00 is required. Please complete your information and place it in the required envelope with your donation. For more information, please call 340-774-0201. Tabernacle Devotional Light The Vigil Light will be Lit For Kai Callwood In the Cathedral From February 13-20, 2016 Requested by Phyllis Benjamin And please take note WEDDING MASSES Anyone wishing to have his or her wedding celebrated at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral must contact the Church Office six months prior to the celebration by calling (340) 774-0201 or go to our webpage at www.cathedralvi.com. The Sacrament of Matrimony is generally celebrated on a Saturday between the hours of 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. However, if you would like a different time for your wedding, please contact the pastor. Saturday mornings are reserved for cleaning and decorating the church. VISITORS’ CORNER We welcome all those visiting with us today. If you are interested in knowing more about our parish or wish to register for membership, please contact the Parish office by calling (340) 7740201. We sincerely thank you for worshipping with us. We pray for you now and always. If you are here during the week, please feel free to schedule a tour of the Cathedral. ROY SCHNEIDER HOSPITAL Braulio (Papa) Ventura Requested by Ms. Lillia E. King ADORATION CHAPEL The Blessed Sacrament is exposed on Tuesdays and Fridays in the Chapel adjacent to the Church office, downstairs. Spend some time with the Lord. OFFERTORY / OFERTORIO February 6-7, 2016 Our last week’s offertory amounted to: $ 5,325.58 Second Collection $ 1,893.42 Thank you for your generosity! / Gracias por su generosidad! 4 OFF-ISLAND Sir Knolly Beazer Stephany Louzan Davis Celestine Fr. John Gauci Josephine Noch Fr. George Dorn Fr. John Solomon Delta George Venia Sakhrani Winifred Hodge Veronique Georges Merlyn Jacobs Janet Benson Donald Francois HOME OR NURSING HOME Bishop Elliott Thomas Marion Bertrand Olive Sebastian Mildred Sille Milton Lynch Irma Hansen Grace Todman Gwynneth Moolenaar Rafaela Saenz Gloria Emmanuel Carter Aurio Correa Sylvie Stevens Doris Smith Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church ANNOUNCEMENTS FUNERAL MASSES Funeral Masses at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral are held on the designated day at 9:30 AM. If you would like a different time, please contact the pastor. Viewings will not take place inside the Cathedral and funerals are not generally held on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). Thank you for your cooperation. In the Divine Mercy Chapel For the repose of the Late St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Hylliss Walters Lucinda Turbe Clinton Shillingford Florine Tucker Vitalyn Henry Monica Birkley Daril R. Evans Mildred Hodge Joan Francis John Henley Petrona Stanislaus Alice Joseph Althea Taylor Maria DeGraff CATHEDRAL RESTORATION MATCHING GIFT CHALLENGE All gifts made towards the Cathedral Restoration Project between January 31- March 27, 2016 (Easter Sunday) will be matche! Please support this very worthy cause. Checks should be payable to the Diocese of St. Thomas and forwarded to the Church Office or placed in the offertory baskets. All donations should be marked ‘Cathedral Restoration Fund’. Special envelopes are available at the back of the Church Thank you. St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands PARISH INFORMATION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION This Lenten Season, our students will participate in the “Rice Bowl” which is a faith - in- action program that will help them experience the lenten sacrifice by giving to the less fortunate in various parts of the world. PARISH REGISTRATION All Parishioners 18 years and older are urged to register at the Church Office. The Parish is often expected to provide proof of Baptism, Confirmation, and other *There will be a Parents’ Meeting on February 21, 2016 in miscellaneous letters for individuals. This service is the school cafeteria during the Religious Education classes. more easily and speedily rendered if the person is a registered, active and contributing member of our parish. VIRTUS TRAINING On June 14, 2002, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops approved a Charter for the Protection of Children SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM and Young People. The charter addresses the Church’s com- Baptisms are generally held on the last Sunday of the mitment to deal appropriately and effectively with cases of month. Requests for a different date and time will be sexual abuse of minors by priests, deacons and other church honoured to the extent possible. Parents and sponsors personnel (i.e. employees and volunteers). In accordance with who have not yet received the required baptismal inthe charter, the Diocese of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands struction are expected to do so by a ttending our baptisrequires all employees and volunteers to undergo VIRTUS mal preparation program. Call the Parish Office well in training. Members of all ministry groups are asked to kindly advance so that class arrangements can be made. contact Callista Julien, at 340-778-0484 or 340-772-4214 to INTERESTED IN THE CATHOLIC FAITH? register for the next available class. All persons wanting to learn more about the Catholic LIVE STREAMING faith are invited to join the RCIA class. Practicing For live streaming of our programming, please visit Catholics who want to become more knowledgeable in our website at www.cathedralvi.com and click on video the faith are also invited. The Rite of Christian Initiastreaming. tion of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which people become members of the Roman Catholic Church. Call MASTER CALENDAR It is not too late for Church Organizations and all Ministry the Parish Office at 340-774-0201 for more information. Groups to forward the dates of their events to the Church RCIA CLASSES Office for inclusion in the 2016 Master Calendar for our Catechetical sessions for RCIA candidates are held evParish. Thank you for your cooperation. ery Tuesday evenings at 6:00 pm in the Church Office. YOU ARE INVITED Please call the Office for further information. Holy Family Catholic Church will be hosting a Lenten Mission on February 15th -18th from 7:30pm - 8:30pm. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Families are encouraged to donate flowers for the Contact the priest 9-12 months in advance. A Wedding decoration of the altar on the occasion of their birthday, Handbook is available from the Parish Office which anniversary or for their loved ones. Please call the Church provides the necessary information on arranging for a Office and place your order. Thank you for sponsoring the marriage. decoration of the sanctuary. SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING/MINISTRY TO THE SICK In an emergency, contact the parish at any time if you or a loved one are hospitalized, or are confined to home or a nursing facility, to receive the Eucharist and/or Anointing. Hospitals and healthcare facilities no longer routingly inform churches when a parishioner is admitted. DISCERNING A VOCATION? Priesthood or Vocation as a Religious Sister or Brother. Those considering entering the Priesthood or a religious vocation, please contact your Pastor. BULLETIN DEADLINE Articles for the bulletin must be submitted in writing to the Parish Office or by email to [email protected] by noon on Tuesday. Please be guided accordingly. 5 Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Primer Domingo de Cuaresma. Ciclo C ENTRADA La Cuaresma parece resonar como una trompeta, como un gran despertador que se escucha en todo el mundo: para que despertemos, para que cambiemos nuestra vida, para que nos convirtamos a los caminos de Dios. Es un largo camino de purificación y de preparación, para poder participar dignamente en la plenitud del don transformador de la Pascua. Primera lectura: Deuteronomio 26, 4-10 Esta breve lectura, tomada del Deuteronomio, contiene una hermosa profesión de fe. Las características principales de este “credo” es que la fe de los israelitas no se expresa con conceptos, sino por medio del reconocimiento de la acción de Dios en la historia. Salmo Responsorial: Salmo 90, 1-2. 10-11. 1213. 14-15 Acompañame, Señor, en la tribulación. Segunda lectura: Romanos 10, 8-13 Escribiéndole a los romanos, también san Pablo hace una profesión de fe, en esta ocasión con más motivo todavía, porque Dios nos ha mostrado su cercanía enviándonos a Cristo. Éste es el camino ofrecido generosamente para salvarse. Evangelio: Lucas 4, 1-13 San Lucas expresa en forma de narración el proceso interior de Jesús en tres tentaciones representativas. El relato de las tentaciones presenta a Jesús como el que quiere enfrentar al mal, personificado en el texto en la figura del diablo. Anuncios de la Semana Segunda Colecta La segunda Colecta de esta semana tendrá como destino el Fondo para la Restauración de la Catedral. Por favor, sean generosos. La semana próxima tendrá como destino el Fondo para la Restauración de la Catedral. PREPARACION PARA BAUTISMO En preparación para el Bautismo de niños, tenga en cuenta: los padres deben registrarse en la oficina de la Iglesia. Deben presentar una copia del Certificado de Nacimiento del Niño, deben programar una cita con el párroco. El próximo bautismo se llevará a cabo el último domingo del mes. Los padrinos deberan obtener una carta de su párroco indicando que pueden ser padrinos. CLASES PARA ADULTOS Los adultos que deseen recibir los sacramentos deben hablar con el padre Eduardo Ortiz en cualquier momento para fijar una fecha de preparación. No deje pasar esta oportunidad. Legion de María: La Legión de María te espera. Asiste los domingos al salón de Hospitalidad despues de la misa en español. Retiro para mayores de 20 años: La semana próxima, dias 20 y 21 habrá un retiro para personas mayores de 20 años, el lugar de reunion será la Cafeteria de la Escuela Católica, y la hora de inicio será: Sabado a las 8:30 hasta las 5:30 y domingo de 8:00 a 12:00 concluyendo con la santa misa a las 12:30. Todos estamos cordialmente invitados. Pistas para la Oración: Gracias, Padre, porque el ejemplo de Cristo en el desierto es un estímulo para vencer con él nuestra innata debilidad. Gracias también porque poseemos ya las primicias de tu Espíritu. Pero gemimos en nuestro interior anhelando nuestro rescate del mal que quiere dominarnos con la perenne tentación del consumismo, la religión interesada y los ídolos modernos. Danos fuerza, Señor, para vencer esta atmósfera de pecado, para serte fieles con Cristo en las pruebas de la vida diaria, para renovar siempre y cada día nuestra opción bautismal, para emprender en esta cuaresma el camino hacia la pascua. No nos dejes caer en la tentación y líbranos del mal. Amén. (Tomado de B. Caballero: La Palabra cada domingo San Pablo, España, 1993, p. 448) Domingo 14 de Febrero Primera: - Angela Ramos Salmo: - Angela Ramos Segunda: - Jose Cossio 6 - Cuaresma: Durante el período de Cuaresma estamos llamados a guardar: abstinencia de carnes los dias propuestos por la Iglesia, ayuno e incrementar las acciones de caridad para con los mas necesitados. Todos los viernes acompañemos a Jesus en su viacrucis: Catedral a las 6 de la tarde inmediatamente despues del Viacrucis en Ingles. Lectores y Monitores Domingo 21 de Febrero - - Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral ANNOUNCEMENTS SECOND COLLECTIONS The second collection this weekend is for Catholic Education. Next weekend’s second collection will be taken up for the Priests’ Retirement Fund. Thank you for your generous contribution. PLEASE SUPPORT THE BISHOP’S APPEAL 2016 The Bishop’s Appeal 2016 begins this weekend. Through this annual campaign, your donation helps Catholic Charities of the Virgin Islands provide emergency assistance for food, clothing, shelter and medicine to those who need our care. It also gives our Catholic schools tuition assistance and funds for resources for the students. The appeal also helps in the formation of our seminarians and evangelization efforts. Please take home the brochure and pray about what sacrificial gift you can give to this worthwhile cause. For your convenience, you may choose to make a pledge now and spread your donation over several months. Thank you! “As We Receive His Mercy, May We Let It Flow Through Us To Others” St. Thomas, Virgin Islands LENT & HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Saturday, March 12, 2016 Day of Recollection & Penance 8:00pm Confessions Begin at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 13, 2016 Organ concert by Dr. Adella Allen 4:00pm PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD The Blessing of the Palms will take place before each Mass Saturday, March 19, 2016 Vigil Mass 6:00pm Palm Sunday, March 20, 2016 6:00am (Blessing of the Palms) 9:00am (Blessing of Palms and Procession) 12:00pm (Spanish mass) Holy Thursday, March 24, 2016 7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until Midnight Good Friday, March 25, 2016 STATIONS OF THE CROSS The Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Beginning February 12th, Stations of the Cross will be meditated upon every Friday evening in English at 5:30 pm and in Spanish 12:00pm (children’s service) (adults) at 6:30 pm. All are invited to join us as we journey with Christ. 3:00pm 5:00pm (Spanish) OFFERTORY ENVELOPES ARE AVAILABLE Please, stop by the office and pick up your envelopes for weekly offerings. Thank you for your support. Living Stations of the Cross in Spanish – Procession will begin From Davis Funeral Home at 4:00pm followed by the celebration of the Lord’s Passion in Spanish in the Cathedral ALTAR SERVERS & PARENTS MEETING There will be an Altar Server and Parent meeting on Monday, EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD February 22, 2016; The Chaplet begins at 3:00 p.m. followed Holy Saturday, March 26, 2016 by the meeting. Parents are asked to meet at 5:15 p.m. All Altar Easter Vigil 7:00pm Servers and Parents are urged to attend! WOMEN RETREAT The Quarterly Women’s Retreat will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 10:00 am in the Chapel. LENTEN YOUTH RETREAT A Lenten Youth Retreat for youth ages 12-19 will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. The Guests Speaker will be announced at a later date. Parents are welcome to join .Lunch will be provided. For more information please contact Mr. Steve Olive at 340-690-8524. Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 6:00am Sunrise Mass 8:30am Easter Morning Mass 10:30am Easter Day Solemn Mass 12:30pm. Easter Mass in Spanish BIBLE PUZZLE This Week in our Parish February 15 Presidents Day (office closed) 16 SPPC RCIA Class 6:00 pm 17 Holy Family Prayer Group 5:00 pm 19 Stations of the Cross 5:30 pm English & 6:30 pm Spanish 20 Catholic Daughters monthly meeting 20 Women’s Retreat 10:00 am ANSWER: BLESSINGS CROWN THE HEAD OF THE RIGHTEOUS 3 Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral St. Thomas, Virgin Islands DISCOUNT TRAVEL AGENCY Your complete Travel Store 2369 Kronprindsens Gade St. Thomas, VI 00802 First Sunday of Lent LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading: (Deuteronomy 26:4-10) The Lenten fast, like the Exodus, leads to a land flowing with milk and honey. Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 91:1-2, 10-15) “Be With Me, Lord, When I Am In Trouble.” Second Reading: (Romans 10:8-13) The journey of faith is open to all. Gospel: (Luke 4:1-13) The fast can be a sign that we live on more than bread. In Today’s first reading we will hear Moses admonishing the Israelites to recall all that God has done for them when they bring their offering to the Lord. Saint Paul adds that “no one who believes in him will be put to shame.” And Jesus, at the end of his desert experience, is ready to encounter the devil and his temptations. Let us now listen and allow these scriptures to prepare us for our Lenten encounter with God this year. 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Seneida THIS SPACE IS AVAILABLE FOR ADVERTISING First Reading: Isaiah 55:10-11 Gospel: Matthew 6:7-15 Wednesday/Miercoles, February 17 First Reading: Jonah 3:1-10 Gospel: Luke 11:29-32 Thursday/Jueves, February 18 First Reading: Esther C 30:15:20 Gospel:Matthew 7:7-12 Friday/Viernes, February 19 First Reading: Ezekiel 18:21-28 Gospel: Matthew 5:20-26 Doctor’s Clinical Laboratory Saturday/Sabado, February 20 First Reading: Deuteronomy 26:16-19 Gospel: Matthew 5:43-48 Cynthia de Gula Burt, BSMT/RMT Medical Technologist Sunday/Domingo, February 21 Second Sunday of Lent SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2016: Second Sunday of Lent First Reading: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18 6:30 AM - Good Intentions for all God’s Children and Families, Rb. A Second Reading:Phillippians 3:17-4:1 or Parishioner 3:20-4:1 8:30AM - For the People of the Parish Gospel: Luke 9:28b-36 10:30 AM - †Calvin Hodge Rb. Leonille Hodge 12:30 PM- 2 Ultra Pure Bottled Water Chi-Co’s Distributing, Inc. 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Pete & Becky Ledee 12:15PM - Priests of the Diocese First Sunday of Lent First Reading:Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Second Reading: Romans 10:8-13 Gospel: Luke 4:1-13 Have you ever been denied a loan due to bad credit or poor credit scores Credit Repair is now available in the Virgin Islands. For more information Call us @ 340-514-4027/340-777-4027 Email us @ [email protected] or visit us @ 115 Smith Bay Business Center Inter-Island Barging & Tractor Services “Bridging the Gap” BOYSON, INC. P.O. BOX 165 Cruz Bay, St. John,USVI 00830 Tel: (340) 776 6294 1010 Tenth St. Suite 1 Estate Thomas US Virgin Islands 00802 Phone 340-774-2760 Laboratory Hours Monday thru Friday 7:00am - 5:00pm Saturday 7:00 am-1:00pm CAPT. NOEL BOYNES, Sr. - President Capt. Cheri Boynes-Jackson - Vice President Capt. James Boynes Capt. Michael Jackson, Sr. 7 Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral aints Peter & Paul Cathedral St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands Diocese of St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands P.O. Box 301767 St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00803-1767 Tel: (340) 774-0201 Fax: (340) 776-9586 GOTTLIEB’S QUICKWAY E-mail: [email protected] Webpage: www.cathedralvi.com Streaming of our Masses. Copy this address to your browser: http://static.viewer.dacast.com/b/12527/c/62595 OPEN 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK (340) 774-1092 Rev. Msgr. Jerome Feudjio, Rector FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT FEBRUARY 14, 2016 Bishop Herbert A. Bevard MASS SCHEDULE L&G AUTO PARTS WEEKENDS Saturday: 6:00 PM (Vigil Mass) Sunday: 6:30 AM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM 12:30 PM (Spanish) Monday – Fridays 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (340) 774 - 5175 SERVICE IS OUR BUSINESS! WEEKDAYS Monday - 7:00 AM Tuesday - Friday: 7:00 AM., 12:15 PM Tuesday: 7:00 PM (Spanish) Saturday: 7:30 AM Holidays: 7:00 AM Monday-Saturday: TRIDENTINE LATIN MASS LEARN AND CELEBRATE YOUR CATHOLIC HERITAGE COMING SOON TO ST. THOMAS FOR INFORMATION CONTACT THE VIRGIN ISLANDS TRIDENTINE LATIN MASS ASSOCIATION @ (340) 332-0006 DEVOTIONS Serving Awesome breakfast selections 7am - 10:30am and Lunch10:30am - 4:30pm: Grilled Sandwiches, Fresh Salads, Wraps and Fresh Local Fish, Conch in Butter Sauce, Stewed Meats and Other Local Specialties. We Offer a Variety of Juices: Ginger Beer, Passion Fruit, Tamarind, Lemonade, etc, Mike’s Bloody Mary & Tropical Cocktails. Located on the waterfront above the ferry terminal. Visit us on Facebook, 340-776-2976. LOCATION 2322 Kronprindsens Gade Main Street, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands RECTOR Rev. Msgr. Jerome Feudjio PRIEST IN RESIDENCE Fr. John Fewel DEACONS Rev. Mr. Jose Vazquez Rev. Mr. Wilfredo Acosta Rev. Mr. Clement Danet THIS SPACE IS AVAILABLE FOR ADVERTISING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Vacant Please patronize these sponsors. It is through their generous support that this church Bulletin is provided to the Parish. 8 BUSINESS MANAGER Mrs. Bernadine Barnes OFFICE HOURS Tuesday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Saturday - 8:00 A.M.- 2:00 P.M. ST. ANNE’S CHAPEL Administrator Fr. Bruce Anderson Location Altona 42, Carenage/Frenchtown Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas Virgin Islands Phone: (340) 714-5231 Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School (JK-12) Principal Fr. Eduardo Santiago-Ortiz Assistant Principal Fr. Bruce Anderson Phone (340) 774-2199 Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Wednesdays) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Tuesday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Friday:8:00 AM- 5:00 PM HOLY HOUR Tuesday: 5:30 PM First Friday: After the 12:15 PM. Mass Confessions: Tuesday-Friday: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 PM. - 5:45 PM Religious Education: Sunday after the 8:30 AM. Mass school mass: Wednesday: 8:05 AM MISSION STATEMENT To continue the ministry of Jesus Christ by: Preaching the Good News to a Caribbean Community in keeping with the vision of the Roman Catholic Church. Furthering the faith of God’s people with sound teaching and meaningful liturgies in keeping with the apostolic tradition. Promoting and implementing inclusive strategies to meet the needs of the populations that worship at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral.
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