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THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
The Ascension of the Lord
24 May 2020 - Year A
Undeniably great is the mystery of devotion, Who was manifested in
the flesh, vindicated in the spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed to the
Gentiles, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory.
1 Tim 3:16
Parishioners socially distancing on the Cathedral lawn watching the livestreamed Mass the first week-end of the return of public Masses.
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist 24 May 2020
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The Sacrament of Penance is to be suspended except
for those in danger of death. The faithful are dis-
pensed from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass
until further notice.
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist’s
Masses on Weekends at 5:30 pm Vigil, 9am & 11:15am
will be live streamed at:
https://charlestoncathedral.com/livestream/
In your kindness, you are asked to
pray for the happy repose of the soul of
Beverly Sears, parishioner Dale Sear’s
mother and María del Carmen As-
censión Clara del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús,
parishioner Alicia Colella’s mother. May God
grant them eternal rest and may the Lord’s
consolation be with their families.
Please note: The Parish Office will be
closed on Monday 25 May in observance
of Memorial Day. There will be no Mass
on Monday 25 May.
Please continue to mail or use
the online format for your
offertory donations. The ad-
dress for envelopes is 105
Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401. The
link for online donations is https://
tinyurl.com/y6gvc6ge. Thank you for your
generosity!
Beware of Phishing Emails:
Please be careful with online phishing scams solicit-
ing funds from the diocese and parish. Make sure to
recognize the proper email address. The parish and
diocese do not solicit for funds apart from the nor-
mal, established avenues: special collections at the
parish level, online at our diocesan website, and
through the Bishop's Annual Appeal. We appreciate
the generosity of those who are actively seeking ways
to support the diocese and our parishes.
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Ascension of the Lord
From the Desk of Msgr. Brovey; E-Newsletter 14 May 2020
Dear Parishioners:
After almost two months we have officially begun celebrating public Masses at the Cathedral of
Saint John the Baptist! Deo Gratias!
In last week’s newsletter I announced the Mass schedule and outlined the procedures that we will
do to sanitize the lower chapel and pubic areas following each Mass. You may read that newsletter
here: https://charlestoncathedral.com/public-masses/.
Our parish Mass schedule is:
5:30pm Vigil Mass (Saturday)
9am Sunday Mass
11:15am Solemn Mass
Daily Mass: 9am Monday-Thursday
We are limited to 35 people at Mass due to current social distancing requirements and, therefore,
the three weekend Masses will be streamed live. I also want to make sure that everyone who wants
to receive Holy Communion are able to do so. The Holy Eucharist will be distributed at the end of
Mass: those in the chapel will receive first and then those who may be outside. I do encourage you
to consider viewing the weekend Masses on your smart phones from the parking lot… or sitting on
the front steps… or bring a lawn chair or blanket and sit on the Cathedral lawn. The weather has
been so amazing it could be a very beautiful experience: recall the Gospel of John Chapter 6: Our
Lord had the crowd sit down in groups on the grass overlooking the Sea of Galilee at the multiplica-
tion of loaves and fishes. It’s important for us as Christians to stay connected to each other in person
as much as we can (of course, observing all social distancing norms) and not just “virtually” on so-
cial media. Gathering on the Cathedral campus… and being able to receive Our Eucharistic Lord…
while maintaining all the current social distancing norms is one important way we can do so.
A few notes to remember:
Social Distancing:
Couples and families are welcome to sit together.
Please be sure to keep the “6 feet rule” when seated in the chapel, when lining up to re-
ceive Holy Communion and when gathered outside on the lawn. There are yellow arrows on the
floor of the main aisle: please use them as a guide to space yourself from the person ahead of
you.
“Traffic Signs”: Please be observant of the “yellow traffic arrows” directing how you enter/leave
the building, enter the pews and line up to receive Holy Communion.
The arrows will direct you to enter the lower chapel using one door of the set of double doors
and exiting the other.
The Legare St. side door will also be open for those who wish to exit on that side.
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist 24 May 2020
(E-Newsletter continued)
Music Programs:
Programs may be picked up at the side door.
If you choose to use one, please dispose of your program in the hallway trashcan after Mass.
They will not be reused.
Offertory Collection:
I want to thank all those who have been giving to the parish via electronic giving or mailing in
their offertory envelope.
An offertory basket will be placed on a table halfway down the main aisle of the chapel for use at
Mass.
You may drop your envelope in before Mass or as you are approaching for Holy Communion.
Liturgical Ministers:
I want to thank all those who have been so generous in serving Our Lord and the parish in the
various liturgical ministries as Ushers, Greeters, Lectors, and Extraordinary Ministers of Ho-
ly Communion.
However, given current health precautions and norms, no one over 65 may serve at any our par-
ish liturgies until further notice.
We will no longer will be using Ushers, Greeters or Sacristans at the parish Masses until further
notice. It is important to reduce the number of people who set up, handle items or who are pre-
sent at the door and in the hallway.
Other parish updates:
Please be sure to keep Deacon Charles and Mary Olimpio in your prayers. Two weeks ago Sunday
when returning from a walk they found their home on fire. The firefighters had already arrived.
Thankfully, no one was in the house but they will be displaced for about 6 months as they rebuild. If
you would like to send them a card you may send it to the parish office and we will be sure that they
receive them.
The Cathedral repainting project continues to make exciting progress as the actual color is being ap-
plied to the main sanctuary walls and side aisle ceilings. Unfortunately, the completion date has
moved to the end of July. The impact of the pandemic has caught up with us and there are some sig-
nificant delays with some of the production and delivery of the new LED lights. The scaffolding is
scheduled to begin dismantled on 29 June. The process will take several weeks and then the new
sound system will be installed.
Given all of the above, I will close with a quote from Joseph Addison: “If you wish to succeed in life,
make perseverance your bosom friend, experience your wise counselor, caution your elder brother, and
hope your guardian genius.”
God bless,
Msgr. Steve Brovey
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Active Membership
Various facilities and services are available to our active
members. This includes use of the church for Baptisms,
Weddings and other Sacramental events, Godparent/
Sponsor letters, and includes parishioner status in parochial
schools.
Active Membership is determined by four things:
Being properly registered in the parish for a sufficient pe-
riod of time. Faithful attendance at Mass at the Cathedral Parish on
Sundays and Holy Days.
Use of the envelope system in support of the parish. Being active in at least one parish program, ministry or
MaryAnn Asermely
Gavin Bailey
Grace Bogtong
Mary H. Cale
Sumter de Brux
Sharon Dean
Karey Dornetto
Kathy Gallagher
Peggy Kanapaux
Pooh Kanapaux
Nouha Kassis
Sanders Linker
Robert Mallard
Greg Poetz
Cheryl Roberts
Charlotte Sarnowski
Beverly Sears
Rudy Schindler
Shawn Sharrett
Valerie Sudano
Vivian Sudano
Violet Trainor
Bob Uhler
Please Pray For…
The above names have been sub-
mitted for prayers during the last 30
days or have been identified as long
term need for prayer. Please contact
the office if you know of a name that
needs to be added.
Father, your Son accepted our
sufferings to teach us the virtue of
patience in human illness. Hear
the Prayer we offer for our sick
brothers and sisters. May all who
suffer pain, illness or disease real-
ize that they are joined to Christ in
his suffering for the salvation of
the world. We ask this through
Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sacrament of Marriage
Either the bride or the groom must be a practicing Catholic
and registered at the Cathedral for at least twelve months
before scheduling a wedding date and beginning the six
month marriage preparation. The bride/groom must be an
active parishioner, regularly attending Mass at Cathedral on
Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation, and use of the enve-
lope system in support of the parish. The Wedding Policy
Booklet may be found on the Cathedral Website.
For wedding information, please contact Mrs. Stephanie
Stewart at: [email protected].
Baptisms
To schedule to have your child baptized, please contact Ms.
Cheryl LaRose at [email protected] or 843-
724-8395.
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Ascension of the Lord
5:30 pm Vigil Mass-Msgr. Brovey
Yvonne Shahid +
9:00 am Family Mass-Msgr. Brovey
Timothy J. Prezzano +
11:15 am Solemn Mass-Msgr. Brovey
Pro Populo
No Daily Mass
Parish Office Closed
9:oo am Daily Mass
Joseph Martin +
9:oo am Daily Mass
Irene Yei Boka +
Tuesday 26 May 2020 Saint Philip Neri, Priest
9:oo am Daily Mass
William & Catherine Thorne +
No Daily Mass
5:30 pm Vigil Mass-Msgr. Brovey
Audrey & Beryl Armstrong +
9:00 am Family Mass-Msgr. Brovey
Timothy J. Prezzano +
11:15 am Solemn Mass-Msgr. Brovey
Pro Populo
Friday 29 May 2020 Easter Weekday
Saturday 30 May 2020 Easter Weekday
Sunday 31 May 2020
Pentecost Sunday
Wednesday 27 May 2020
Easter Weekday
Weekly Offertory Reports
17 May 2020
Offertory $7,038.50
Electronic Offertory $4,801.10
Total Offertory $11839.60
Sincere thanks for your generosity.
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Sunday 24 May 2020
The Ascension of the Lord
Thursday 28 May 2020 Easter Weekday
Monday 25 May 2020 Easter Weekday
120 Broad Street Charleston, SC 29401
Mailing: 105 Queen Street
www.charlestoncathedral.com
843-724-8395
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Text amount to (843)580-1719
Mass Intentions
Mass intentions may still be scheduled for all Masses excluding
Fridays. If you wish to schedule a Mass intention, you may
email [email protected].
Bishop of Charleston
The Most Reverend Robert E. Guglielmone, D.D. www.charlestondiocese.org
Cathedral Clergy Monsignor Steven L. Brovey
Cathedral Rector
(843) 724-8395 [email protected]
Charles J. Olimpio, Deacon (843) 724-8395
Thomas Baranoski, Deacon (843) 724-8395
Jim Letendre, Deacon (843) 724-8395
Administrative Staff
Mrs. Stephanie Stewart Executive Assistant to the Rector
Mrs. Angel Prince Bookkeeper
Mrs. Diane Horkey [email protected]
Ms. Cheryl LaRose [email protected]
Pastoral Staff Mr. Scott Powell
Director of Sacred Music
Mrs. Karen McLaurin Director of Christian Formation
Parish Office (843) 724-8395
105 Queen Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Charleston Catholic School Principal, Fred McKay
(843)577-4495
Homebound?
If you know someone who is
homebound, and would like to
receive the Sacrament of
Reconciliation, Holy
Communion or the Anointing of
the Sick, please call the Parish
Office.
Pregnant? Need Help?
Birthright 843-556-4403
Lowcountry Pregnancy
Center 843- 553-3505
For assistance with food,
utilities, rent, or medical bills,
contact the St. Vincent de Paul
Society at 843-727-1577.
After Hours Emergency Line
In the event of a medical
emergency or death after office
hours, please call: (843) 801-3167.
For Daily Mass Readings
Consult our Parish App
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Ministry Contact List
Altar Servers
Daniel Barton
Altar Linens
Jenny Adams
Bereavement Committee
Katy Sheehy
Cathedral Men’s Club
Allan Ward
Cathedral Mom’s Group
Deana Lattanzio
Cathedral Women’s Club
Jetti Meyers & Frances Marsh
Extraordinary Ministers and
Sick & Homebound
Dcn. Jim Letendre
Finance Council
Frank Dirks
Brian Borry
Greeters/Gift Bearers
Cheryl LaRose
Knights of Columbus
Brian Borry
Lectors
Dcn. Charles Olimpio
Offertory Counters
Angel Prince
RCIA
Dcn. Tom Baranoski
Respect Life
Cheryle Freiberger
St. Vincent de Paul
Kent Hutchinson
Coffee Teams & Office Volunteers
Diane Horkey
Cathedral Tours
Sharon Dean
Ushers
Bob Lazurek
Young Adults
Sam Miller
Women’s Bible Study
Sr. Margaret Kerry
Women’s Faith Sharing
Marian Mentavlos
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Cathedral Schedule
Weekend Schedule
5:30 pm Saturday Vigil
Sunday Mass Times
9:00 am Family Mass
11:15 am Solemn Mass
Weekday Schedule
9:00 am Mass