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Jul 22, Saturday, St. Mary Magdalene
12:05 Mary Persia & Doris Schatzman
5:15 Deceased Friends in Piano dei Fioro
Jul 23, Sixteenth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
8:00 For the People of the Parish
9:30 Quici, Galypo, Greco Family
11:00 Deceased Friends in Scerni
12:30 Carmen Vega
6:30 Pro Populo- For the People
Jul 24, Monday, Weekday,
St. Sharbel Makhluf, Priest
7:15 Madeline Sammons
12:05 Sarah Janet Joyce
Jul 25, Tuesday, St. James, Apostle
7:15 Irene M. Murphy
12:05 Tim Johnsen
Jul 26, Wednesday, Ss. Joachim & Anne,
Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary
7:15 Daniel John Schmidt
12:05 Rocco Fabiano
Jul 27, Thursday, Weekday
7:15 For the intentions of Martha Cole
12:05 Flora Marie Cofaro
Jul 28, Friday, Weekday
7:15 For the intentions of Nancy Cole
12:05 James Fenerty
Jul 29, Saturday, St. Martha
12:05 Michael Donatucci
5:15 Deceased Friends in the U.S.
Jul 30, Seventeenth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
8:00 For the People of the Parish
9:30 Thottathil V. Thomas
11:00 Angelina and Leon Arul
12:30 Jose Luis y Nicolasa Cruz
6:30 Pro Populo- For the People
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 23, 2017
“Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth;
you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom.” Cf. Mt 11:25
Dear Parishioners,
In our parishes, when the Pastor has the assistance of Parochial
Vicars, the Vicars share in the ministries with particular duties and
responsibilities. In the priest assignments this past June, Father Louis
Kolenkiewicz was assigned to the Cathedral Parish as a second Parochial
Vicar with service to the Convent of Divine Love (the Pink Sisters) on
Green Street in Philadelphia. In addition to his liturgical and sacramental
duties, Father Kolenkiewicz will assist in the area’s medical and nursing
facilities, and work directly with the Legion of Mary, the Parish
Charismatic Prayer Group, and the League of the Sacred Heart. He will
also coordinate the ministry of Holy Communion to the sick and the
homebound.
Another very significant part of Father Kolenkiewicz’s ministry will
be the oversight of our Parish Outreach Ministries. These include Aid for
Friends, the Saint Vincent de Paul Society and Saint John’s Hospice.
I have asked Father to describe below his plan for the promotion of these
ministries in the Cathedral Parish:
“Dear Friends in Christ, One sign of an active parish life, indeed an active Christian life, is an
ongoing charity toward those in need. Our parish has a proud history of
such service. On the second Sunday of each month we collect nonperishable foods for Saint John hospice. Perhaps in preparation for
that Sunday, each month we could each add a few items to our ordinary shopping list and prepare a small package to be dropped off at the
sacristy for that purpose. This donation enables the hospice to maintain
an adequate supply of foods needed for their daily work.
Another great opportunity is to participate in Aid for
Friends. Everyone is encouraged to take home the packages that are supplied to us, place meals inside, and then return them to the freezer in
Chapel Hall. The packages can be found near the freezer. These meals
are for those in need, particularly the elderly and the homebound who find it difficult to food shop or prepare cooked meals for themselves. This
is a wonderful opportunity for us to help those in need. Participation in this program really does not demand much from us since we are already
preparing meals for our own families. This also helps us to cut down on
waste in our own homes by sharing our surplus with the needy.
Our parish also participates each year in the Saint Vincent de Paul
Society Clothing Drive. The parish provides a green drop box for clean, usable clothing items which are re-purposed by the Saint Vincent de Paul
Society for those in need.
I invite everyone to heed the frequent reminders in our Sunday
bulletin to support these most worthy acts of charity. In doing so, we are hearing and heeding the words of Christ our Savior who cries out to us
through the poor: “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and
you gave me drink, I was naked and you clothed me...whatever you do to the least of my brothers and sisters you do to me."
Sincerely in Our Lord,
Father Dennis Gill &
Father Louis J. Kolenkiewicz
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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. If you only
put $1 in the collection would you consider $5, if you put
$10, would you consider $20? The Offertory Collection
for 07/16/2017 was $7,481. 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:
Frank McCann, Jr., Sister Elizabeth Powell, RSM, Susan Kirk, Robert Dove, Doreen Quinn, John Zelez, Philomena Stenardo, Charlotte McLaughlin, Philip Costantini, David , David O'Shea, Mary McManus, Christopher & Stephanie Tama, Marilyn
Mullen, Carolyn Jacobs, Stephen Garramone, Kim Cantwell, Janet Campellone, Giuseppe Giuliani, Nancy Rice, Frank
Byrne, Gerald Leo, Eileen Swartz, Dan Moyer, Rose Johnston, William Zawacki, Carla McCollaum, David Hernandez, Edward Panek, Irene McCarthy, Paige Bednarsky, Patrick DiGiovanni, Patricia Capone, Rosemary Lovett, Grace Teti, Nick
Capozio, Darcel Burney, Fred Hankinson, Renee Kenny, Thomas J. Kenny, Stacey Smit, Anadelia Cacique, Alis de Pachecho, JoAnn Stein, Francis Pham, William Spiro, Scott Towers, Daniel Moyer Sr., James Pinto, 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.
The second collection at Mass next Sunday
will be for the support of the Parish Religious Education
Programs. Thank you so very much for all of your
goodness and generosity to the Cathedral Parish
in so many ways.
FIRST FRIDAY EXPOSITION OF THE MOST
BLESSED SACRAMENT Adoración Eucarística el primer viernes del mes
Friday, August 4, 2017
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. Confe-
siones en ingles a las 11am. Por favor ven a adorar al Señor
The Presence of Christ’s true body and blood
in this sacrament cannot be detected by sense,
nor understanding, but by faith alone, which rests
upon Divine authority. Hence, on Lk 22:19:
“This is my body which shall be delivered
up for you,” Cyril says: “Doubt not whether this be
true; but take rather the Savior’s words with faith;
for since He is the Truth, he lieth not.
St. Thomas Aquinas’ Summa Theologica, Part 3
AID FOR FRIENDS AT THE CATHEDRAL PARISH
Aid For Friends is a non-profit organization
that seeks volunteers to prepare meals in their
homes and/or to deliver food for those unable to prepare
their own meals. These prepared meals are a tremendous
service to the elderly and disabled who cannot afford their
meals or have difficulty getting to the food store.
Please consider helping Aid for Friends by picking up
the meal trays in Chapel Hall on Sunday mornings during
the Mass times, from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM. These trays are
located next to the Aid For Friends freezer with further in-
structions in Chapel Hall. Please return prepared meals any
weekday between 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM or Sunday morn-
ings during the Mass times.
If you are interested in taking meals to the homebound,
especially in the Cathedral Parish area, please contact
Mrs. Lynn Trumbetta, by phone (215-464-2224) or email
[email protected]. You must first register with Aid For
Friends to deliver meals. Aid for Friends encourages a visit
with the persons receiving the meal as well.
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 7 pm
Come to an information session on
NaPro Technology (NaPro) and the
Creighton Model FertilityCare system, life affirming health
care for women. NaPro offers real help for numerous
conditions including infertility, repetitive miscarriages,
hormonal imbalances and menopause. After the film,
presentations offered in English and in Spanish.
Speakers: Dr. Delia Larrauri and Dr. Monique Ruberu.
Location: Auditorium of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center;
222 N.17th Street, Philadelphia.
More info & to register visit:
fertilitycarefriends.org/NaProRoadShow
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Television Mass
Sundays at 5:30 AM - WPVI-TV, Chanel 6.
Rebroadcast each Sun. at: 9 AM, DT-2, Channel 6
digital • 10:30 AM, LaSalle University 56 • 5:00 PM,
DT-2, Channel 6 digital
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LA CORRESPONSABILIDAD
¿QUÉ QUIERES? O ¿QUÉ NECESITAS?
Imagina ponerte la misma ropa todos los días durante un
año. Alex Martín, una mujer de Seattle hizo eso mismo. Se
hizo un vestido biodegradable de color marrón y se lo puso
todos los días con diferente suéter, chaqueta, medias, y con
muy pocas joyas. Lo lavaba cada dos días y casi nadie se
daba cuenta de que era el mismo vestido. Martín explicó que
su propósito era protestar contra el consumo excesivo y con-
tra la intensa mercadotecnia dirigida especialmente a las
mujeres y a cómo ser mejores, más atractivas e interesantes.
La ropa, los accesorios y los cosméticos constituyen una
gran parte de esa imagen; y el esfuerzo y dinero que se dedi-
ca a la apariencia física son inmensos. Aunque Alex Martín
está en lo correcto en que ciertamente se nos está incitando
constantemente en los medios publicitarios, también es
cierto que la mayoría de nosotros no vamos a dejar de com-
prar del todo ni a hacernos una ropa biodegradable. No ob-
stante, debemos preguntarnos por qué nos sentimos obliga-
dos a poner tanto esfuerzo en nuestra apariencia física. ¿Qué
comparación hacemos entre esto último y la atención que
ponemos a nuestra belleza interior? ¿A quiénes queremos
impresionar? ¿A nosotros mismos? ¿A los demás? ¿Por qué?
En la primera lectura de hoy el rey Salomón, ya de por sí un
hombre rico, hubiera podido pedirle a Dios aún más
riquezas, la derrota de sus enemigos o una larga vida. Pero
en lugar de todo eso él pide sabiduría de corazón para poder
cumplir mejor sus responsabilidades de rey. Dios le concede
la sabiduría y Salomón no usa ese don para sí mismo sino
para beneficio de todos. Tal vez sueñes con ganarte la lotería
o hacer una fortuna. Ora mejor para que se te concedan los
dones necesarios para ayudar a construir el reino de Dios.
La Corresponsabilidad Vivida Ahora “Cúrate de la afección de preocuparte cómo aparezcas a
los demás. Cuídate sólo de cómo aparezcas ante Dios”. —
Miguel de Unamuno (1864–1936), poeta, dramaturgo y
filósofo español.
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EVENTOS DE INTERÉS
¡Esta Semana!
¡MÉTODO NATURAL DE PLANEACIÓN FAMILIAR!
Profesionales de FertilityCare estarán en el centro de
Filadelfia para dar su primera exposición bilingüe.
El miércoles 26 de julio a las 7 PM. La Dra. Delia
Larrauri y la Dra. Monique Ruberu explicarán los múltiples
beneficios del modelo Creighton y de la NaProTecnologia
incluyendo la ayuda trastornos médicos como infertilidad,
abortos espontáneos, desequilibro hormonal, y menopausia.
Habrá una proyección de una película seguida por presenta-
ciones en inglés y español. Este programa bilingüe gratis se
llevará a cabo en el Auditorio del Centro Pastoral
Arquidiocesano (primer piso) ubicado en 222 N.17th
Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Para registrarse, visite:
www.fertilitycarefriends.org/NaProRoadShow
El Sacramento del Bautismo en Español
Julio 30, Octubre 29, 2017— 1:30 PM El Sacramento del Bautismo normalmente se celebra en
español cada 3 meses, el último domingo del mes; Por favor
hable con el Diácono Epifanio para suscribirse en la
clase de preparación y para programar el Bautismo de
su hijo/a. Si su hijo/a es mayor de 7 años, el proceso es diferente, por favor llame a la oficina par roquial para
mayor información. El Sacramento del Bautismo normal-
mente se celebra en inglés el primer domingo de cada mes.
Para más información por favor llame a la oficina parro-
quial, 215-561-1313.
-Próximo Concierto en la Basílica - Lunes, 7 de agosto de 2017 at 7:30 pm
Coro Same Stream (Donación voluntaria) Si desea asistir a la charla en ingles después del concierto
puede comprar boletos en: www.thesamestreamchoir.com/concerts
Misa Televisada en Español
En UNIVISIÓN 65 - Todos los domingos a las 6:30 AM
Excelente estación de Radio
nseradio.com
What’s Happening at the Parish
Outside the Liturgical Schedule
Jul 25 Gospel Reflection
Neumann Room, 11:00 am
Legion of Mary Meeting,
Neumann Room, 7:00 pm
Jul 26 Morning Scr ipture for Lawyers,
Neumann Room, 8:00 am
Charismatic Prayer Group,
Neumann Room, 6:00 pm
NaPro Roadshow Presentation and Movie
Auditorium at the Pastoral Center, 7:00 pm
Aug 7 Same Stream Concer t, Basilica, 7:00 pm
Aug 8-10 Basilica & Chapel will close at 3:00 pm
Biblia Católica de Navarra
Comentario del evangelio de este domingo Mt. 13:24-43 13, 25 La parábola de la cizaña complementa la del sembrador,
aunque en un sentido distinto. El Señor siembra la palabra, pero
también el diablo urde sus asechanzas y obtiene fruto en
algunos hombres. Es inevitable que los hijos de Dios convivan
con los hijos de Maligno: el mal y el bien coexisten y se
desarrollan a lo largo de la historia. Pero al final, Cristo juzgara
a todos y dará a cada uno su merecido. Entretanto el cristiano
debe alimentar la esperanza.
13, 33 La invitación a la paciencia y a la esperanza se completa
con las parábolas del grano de mostaza y de la levadura.
El grano de mostaza es proverbial por su pequeñez, pero se
convierte en el árbol frondoso –puede alcanzar mas de tres me-
tros de altura– anunciado por Ezequiel (Ez 17,22-24). Un poco
de levadura es capaz de hacer fermentar una masa muy grande:
la levadura es figura del cristiano que, fiel a las exigencias del
Evangelio, revitaliza el corazón de los hombres y gana con su
ejemplo y su palabra las almas para el Señor.
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Friday, August 4, 2017:
Discipleship Series - Session Three Friday, Disciples
always about the Conversion of their Lives Presenter:
Fr. Dennis Gill, Rector & Pastor of the Cathedral. Where:
The Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, 222 North Seventeenth
St., Philadelphia, PA, beginning at 7:30 pm.
Mass in the Extraordinary Form
Solemnity of the Assumption
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Mater Ecclesiae Church will celebrate the
17th Annual Mass of Thanksgiving at the
Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul.
The Solemn High Choral Mass in the
Extraordinary Form will begin at
7:00 pm and will once again feature the Ars Laudis
Festival Chorus & Orchestra. www.materecclesiae.org
This Solemnity is a Holy Day of Obligation, the Cathe-
dral Mass schedule in such solemnities is the following:
♦ 5:15 Vigil Mass, with music, in the Chapel
♦ 7:15 am in the Chapel
♦ 12:05 pm, with music, in the Basilica
♦ 12:35 pm, in the Chapel
♦ 5:15 pm, in the Chapel
♦ 7:00 pm in the Extraordinary Form, in the Basilica
The Bishops of Pennsylvania voted to
approve a recommendation that each
Catholic diocese and eparchy in the
Commonwealth be dedicated to the Blessed Mother.
What prompted the proposal was the
intent for the dioceses and eparchies in
the Commonwealth to observe the 100th
Anniversary of the apparition of the
Blessed Mother at Fatima.
The official dedication will be marked
with a special Mass to be celebrated in
Saint Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg at
12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 27 by all bishops in
the state.
The second part of the dedication will be an observance in
each diocese and eparchy the weekend of October 14-15.
This means that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be
consecrated to Our Lady on the weekend of
October 14-15. More details are coming soon!
Stay tuned on the Archdiocesan Fatima Centennial
Calendar: archphila.org/fatima/fatimaevents
Great News! Consecration
of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Upcoming Concerts at the Basilica Monday August 7, 2017 at 7:30 pm
The Same Stream, an East Coast based professional choir quickly making a name for itself on the
national and international music scenes, is happy to announce their upcoming collaboration with world
renowned composer Paul Mealor. The choir will be performing some of Paul’s most famous pieces, including
his Stabat Mater, as well as a collection of newer repertoire in concert with a post-concert reception and Q&A with
the composer to follow the performance. A free-will offering will be taken during the concert.
Audience members are invited to a post-concert wine and cheese reception, talk, and meet-and-greet with conductor James Jordan, composer Paul Mealor, and members of the choir. Premium, reserved seating tickets for the concert and reception are $20 each. Tickets for the concert only are free.
For tickets and more information, please visit: www.thesamestreamchoir.com/concerts
THE CATECHETICAL SESSION FOR ADULTS
will resume on September 2017
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.
Tithing Online
You can make weekly, monthly or quarterly contributions or
other donations on-line, either from your personal checking
account or a debit/credit card. Go to our new website:
www.cathedralphila.org and click on “Make A Donation”
and follow the instructions.
One option is to manually make weekly or monthly donations
or you can have your credit/debit card or checking account
automatically debited each week/month.
We hope this service will provide convenience and ease to
our parishioners and visitors. Thank you for your truly gener-
ous support during this difficult financial time and for your
continued commitment to our Parish!
New Parishioners - Welcome to the Cathedral Parish!
The easiest way to register can be accomplished by speak-
ing with one of the parish priests after any regularly sched-
uled Mass. If preferred, you can also contact the Parish Of-
fice to schedule an appointment to meet with a priest for
parish registration.
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LIVING STEWARDSHIP NOW
WHAT DO YOU WANT? WHAT DO YOU NEED?
Seattle resident Alex Martin made a dress. She
washed it frequently, wore it with different accessories,
and hardly anyone noticed that she had it on every day
for a whole year. Martin was protesting
over-consumption and the intensive marketing that
pushes us to buy “stuff.” Most of us aren’t going to stop
shopping, but we could ask ourselves why we focus so
much on outward appearance. Do we give equal attention
to our inner self? In today’s first reading Solomon could
have prayed for more riches, the defeat of his enemies, or
long life. Instead, he asks for a heart that knows right
from wrong in order to fulfill his kingly responsibilities.
God grants him wisdom, and he uses the gift for the good
of all. Perhaps you dream of winning the lottery or
making a fortune. Pray, rather, for the inner gifts you
need to help build the kingdom of God.
Living Stewardship Now
“Cure yourself of the affliction of caring how you
appear before others. Concern yourself only with how
you appear before God.” —Miguel de Unamuno
(1864–1936), Spanish man of letters
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OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST
A Retreat for Men and Women
August 4 - 6, 2017
This retreat will help you overcome fear and doubt,
covering topics including: You CAN Stop Worrying! -
Unleashing The Spirit - Jesus - Your BEST Best Friend.
Speaker: Gary Zimak, radio show host on Holy Spirit
Radio. Location: Malvern Retreat House
More info: Visit malvernretreat.com/register
or call 610-644-0400
Awaken - An Encounter With Theology of the Body Fri., August 11 (10am) - Sun., August 13, 2017 (1pm)
What does it mean to be human? What is this ache in our
hearts for connection, for relationship, that even the good
things of the world can't seem to totally satisfy? This
journey begins and ends with the gift and mystery of our
creation as male and female and our encounter with God,
the world and other people. Come and awaken the wonder
and mystery of being human!
Location: St. Mary of Providence Retreat Center, Elver-
son, PA. More info: www.cvent.com
Philadelphia Catholic Grandparents
Association Conference
Sat, August 26, 2017, 8:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Join with other Grandparents for a day of learning, sharing,
prayer and support with keynote speakers, Catherine Wiley,
Founder, International Catholic Grandparents Association &
Jim & Joy Pinto, EWTN's Jim & Joy Show. Topics to
include: Your Biblical Mandate, the importance of
Grandparents to the Church, the Family and Society,
Grandparenting in Secular Times, Practical, Secular and
Spiritual Catechesis. Ending with celebration of Holy Mass.
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Wynnewood, PA. For more info & to register, visit phillycatholiclife.org.
CHRISTIAN INITIATION (RCIA)
COORDINATORS FALL MEETING
Tuesday, September 19, 2017, 10:00 AM—Noon
Location: Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, 222 North 17th
Street, Philadelphia, PA. Topic: Crafting the Syllabus for
the Catechetical Sessions for Adults and Children
Presenter: Father Dennis Gill, Director of the Office for
Divine Worship. More info: Email the Office for Divine
Worship, [email protected]
The AbbeyFest: Faith, Music, and Family Festival Saturday, September 16, 2017,
AbbeyFest is the premier celebration of family, friends, and
contemporary Catholic/Christian music in the greater
Philadelphia area. Over 3,000 kids, teens, and parents
attended last year. This year’s musical headliners are Matt
Maher and Mandisa, along with many other Christian
musicians! Daylesford Abbey, Paoli, PA. More info &
tickets at theabbeyfest.com.
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 right of
the Main Sanctuary.
Anyone can become a CanaVox Local Leader and start a
CanaVox reading group. It's easy and free. To become a
Local Leader, we have a simple registration process that
includes three brief phone calls, during which we discuss
the principles we cheer for and rules of conversation that
CanaVox groups follow. We also provide resources and
guidance for running your reading group. It's a network of
friends for marriage! www.canavox.com.Contact us for
more information at [email protected] - 688.8779 x 311
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