THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT (LÆTARE SUNDAY)| MARCH 31, 2019

CATHEDRAL OF SAINT PAUL NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE APOSTLE PAUL 239 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102

651.228.1766 | www.cathedralsaintpaul.org Rev. John L. Ubel, Rector

Rev. Mark Pavlak (Sundays) Deacons Phil Stewart, Ron Schmitz & Nao Kao Yang

ARCHDIOCESE OF SAINT PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS Most Rev. Bernard A. Hebda, Archbishop

Most Rev. Andrew H. Cozzens, Auxiliary Bishop

PHOTOGRAPHY — The Cathedral welcomes all visitors to Mass today. We encourage those who wish to take photos of this sacred space to do so freely before and after Mass. Once the opening announcement is made, please refrain from taking photos and videos until Mass has concluded. Thank you.

On Lætare Sunday, the Great Organ sounds.

OPENING HYMN PASSION CHORALE

755 Our Father, We Have Wandered

INTROIT (8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.) Lætare Ierusalem Gregorian Missal, Mode V

Lætáre Ierúsalem: et convéntum fácite omnes qui dilígitis eam: gaudéte cum lætítia, qui in tristítia fuístis: ut exsultétis, et satiémini ab ubéribus conso-latiónis vestræ. Ps. Lætátus sum in his quæ dicta sunt mihi: in domum Dómini íbimus. Rejoice, O Jerusalem; and gather round, all you who love her; rejoice in glad-ness, after having been in sorrow; exult and be replenished with the consola-tion flowing from her motherly bosom. ℣. I rejoiced when it was said unto me: “Let us go into the house of the Lord.” Cf. Is. 66:10, 11; Ps. 12

GREETING Roman Missal

Celebrant: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. ℟. Amen.

Celebrant: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (or similar greeting) ℟. And with your spirit.

PENITENTIAL ACT

I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,

And striking the breast, all say: through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault;

therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.

KYRIE Missa XVII, Kyrie salve

COLLECT ℟. Amen.

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

FIRST READING 802 Joshua 5:9a, 10-12

RESPONSORIAL PSALM The Grail, 1963

Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 Richard Proulx

SECOND READING 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

LENTEN ACCLAMATION Orbis factor, acc., David Hurd

GOSPEL Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

At the conclusion of the Gospel: Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.

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HOMILY

SECOND SCRUTINY, PRESENTATION OF CREED, AND DISMISSAL OF THE ELECT AND CANDIDATES (10:00 a. m.)

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Ps 119:105

PROFESSION OF FAITH Please Stand

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God,

born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light,

true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;

through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven,

All bow while saying:

and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried,

and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory

to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,

who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

UNIVERSAL PRAYER ℟. Lord, hear our prayer.

LITURGY GUIDE FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT—LÆTARE SUNDAY

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THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR AND GIFTS

HYMN JESU DULCIS MEMORIA

424 O Sun of Justice

MOTET (10:00 a.m.)

O Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem John Goss O pray for the peace of Jerusalem. They shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls and plenteousness within thy palaces. For my brethren and companions' sake, I will wish thee prosperity. Yea, because of the house of the Lord our God. I will seek to do thee good. Ps 122:6-9

ORATE, FRATRES Roman Missal Celebrant: Pray brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours

may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. ℟. May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the

praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.

SANCTUS Missa XVIII

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION Roman Missal

AGNUS DEI Missa XVIII

Cantor: Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccáta mundi:

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Third time: Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccáta mundi:

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ECCE AGNUS DEI Celebrant: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. ℟.

HOLY COMMUNION All Catholics who have prepared themselves to receive Holy Communion are invited to come forward. Our brothers and sisters of other faiths are invited to approach with arms crossed over the chest to signal their desire to receive a blessing.

COMMUNIO Oportet te Gregorian Missal, Mode VIII Opórtet te fili gaudére, quía frater tuus mórtuus fúerat, et revíxit; períerat, et invéntus est. My son, you should rejoice; for your brother who was dead has come back to life; he was lost and he has been found. Lk 15: 32

COMMUNION ANTIPHON Lk 15:32; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 8, 11 James Biery

MOTET (10:00 a.m.)

O Taste and See Ralph Vaughan Williams

O taste and see how gracious the Lord is. Blessed is the man that trusteth in him! Ps34:8

CLOSING HYMN ERHALT UNS HERR

422 The Glory of These Forty Days

CATHEDRAL MUSIC SERIES This Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Freewill offering

Internationally Acclaimed Concert Artist David Briggs British virtuoso David Briggs (b. 1962) comes to Minnesota for a week-long ‘residency’ of performances and workshops/master-classes in St. Paul, North-field, and St. Peter. These represent Brigg’s long-anticipated debut in the re-gion. An internationally renowned and multi-faceted performer, Briggs has been acclaimed for his musicality, virtuosity, and the ability to excite and en-gage audiences of all ages. With an extensive repertoire spanning five centu-ries, he is known across the globe for his brilliant organ transcriptions of symphonic music by composers such as Mahler, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, El-gar, Bruckner, Ravel, and Bach. Fascinated by the art of Improvisation since a child, David also frequently performs improvisations in concert and as ac-companiment to silent films. Briggs is Artist-in-Residence at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, and his schedule includes more than 60 concerts on several continents. In addition, he teaches at Cambridge (UK), frequently serves on international organ competition juries, and gives master-classes at colleges and conservatories across the U.S. and Europe. David Briggs is also a prolific composer and his works range from full scale oratori-os to works for solo instruments. He has recorded a DVD, and 30 CDs, many of which include his own compositions and transcriptions. COPYRIGHT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: The English translation and Chants of The Roman Missal © 2010 ICEL Corporation. The following reported under OneLicense 4676: Responsorial Psalm text by The Grail, © 1963, music by Richard Proulx, © 1975. All rights reserved; Lenten Acclamation ‘Orbis factor’ acc. by David Hurd David Hurd © 1979, GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Communion Antiphon by James Biery © 1999 Morningstar Music Publications/Birnamwood Publications. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

ANATHEMA SIT! WHY PRECISE LANGUAGE MATTERS

Did you hear about the quirky Canon Lawyer who named his puppy Anathema? He gleefully commanded him– “Anathema, sit!” (“Let him be cursed”), the Council of Trent’s Latin phrase declaring a heretic to be excommunicat-ed. Scripture teaches that the gates of hell will not prevail, keeping the Church free from heresy. The Catholic Church professes and teaches truth based upon her establishment

as the community of believers founded by Jesus Christ. This does not stop me, however, from worrying about the state of affairs in the Church, and in this, I suspect that I am not alone. I am however, extremely careful about the use of language, especially in reference to the teachings of oth-ers. There are three terms that I would like to discuss in more detail that are important for Catholics to understand: heresy, schism and apostasy. Trigger alert–they are not “nice” words, but they are as necessary as ever!

Too many well-intentioned and faithful Catholics throw around terms without fully understanding their meaning. If you say, “He’s a heretic!” this can be as dangerous as it is reckless. “Them is fightin’ words,” as Yosemite Sam used to say! By the same token, we need to do a better job at explain-ing these terms. Heresy is certainly a loaded term, but one that according to Canon Law, has a precise meaning. Yes, it is often misused, in particular for any teaching that sounds like an error. Heresy derives from a Greek word prohairesis meaning “choice.” Aristotle used it in his Ethics as the dis-tinguishing mark of a morally virtuous person. In Church Law, it has a very precise definition: “Heresy is the obstinate denial or obstinate doubt, after the reception of baptism, of some truth which is to be believed by divine and Catholic faith.” (Code of Canon Law #751) There is also formal heresy and material heresy and the distinction matters. Before ecumenical councils definitively clarified doctrine, theologians were free to speculate–hey, that’s what they do!– about the formulation of the Faith.

Sometimes, they hypothesized incorrectly. Even St. Thomas Aquinas was wrong once in a blue moon. He certainly taught that the Blessed Virgin Mary committed no actual sin in her life. However, in formulating the teaching about the Immaculate Conception, Aquinas speculated that Mary was not entirely sanctified from the moment of her conception. It seemed to him that if Mary were conceived without sin, then she would not need a Redeemer. He taught wrongly in part due to the common belief at the time that the body was conceived before the soul, whereas we see the beginning of the human person as one act, body and soul. Aquinas taught that Mary was cleansed of sin after conception but before her birth. Material-ly what he taught was in error, but as it had not yet been dogmatically de-fined, his theory was “fair game” at the time. He was not formally denying a dogmatic teaching– not even close!

This is entirely different from denying a promulgated dogma. And therein lies the rub. Obstinate means the error must be not only known, but put forward stubbornly, connoting a persistent denial, presumably after being confronted by the proper authorities. Secondly, only Catholics can be guilty of the canonical crime of heresy and incur the penalties that follow upon it. Heresy is also a mortal sin, because it is directly contrary to the theo-logical virtue of faith, but that’s for another column! Any good dogmatic theologian could “catch” me in a serious misstatement of Trinitarian doc-trine due to its complexity. Heresy presupposes full knowledge and free will. We rightly reserve the canonical penalties for our own faithful who err.

The term heresy is reserved solely for dogmatic formulations, namely those that are divinely revealed and must be believed (credenda) with divine and

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CATHEDRAL HOURS

CATHEDRAL CAMPUS Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday - Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Offices, Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY MASS Anticipatory (Saturday) 5:15 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., Noon, & 5:00 p.m.

DAILY MASS Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. & 5:15 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Monday - Friday 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Tuesday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

ROSARY Sundays at 11:15 a.m. in the Cana Chapel and at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Weekdays at 4:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin

OFFICE HOURS (RECTORY AT 239 SELBY AVENUE) Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

WELCOME CENTER HOURS Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

GUIDED TOURS Offered Tuesday-Friday at 1:00 p.m. (except on holy days and national holidays). Please meet at the Tour Desk in the back of the church.

MUSEUM HOURS Call the Cathedral at 651.228.1766 for hours of operation.

VIRTUAL TOURS Visit www.stpaulcathedraltour.com for a mobile app tour and to virtually “walk through” the Cathedral.

The 5:15 p.m. Saturday Mass is recorded and aired on Relevant Radio 1330 AM Sundays: 9:00 a.m. Weekday Masses are recorded and broadcast at 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL CAMPUS Twin Cities Hmong Catholic Community Located at 651 Virginia Street, Saint Paul Sunday Mass (Hmong and English) 9:00 a.m.

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CONTRIBUTIONS FOR MARCH 17, 2019

Sunday Envelopes $ 6,880.39

Member EFT/Credit Card $ 7,169.34

Plate $ 7,741.96

Total Sunday Contributions $ 21,791.69

Saint Vincent de Paul Campus $ 1,413.00

CATHEDRAL CALENDAR

Sunday, March 31 11:15 a.m. Rosary for Life - Cana Chapel 6:00 p.m. Rosary for Life - Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel

Monday, April 1 8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - Chapel of Saint Joseph 7:00 p.m. Opus Dei-Men’s Evening of Recollection

Tuesday, April 2 8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - Chapel of Saint Joseph 7:00 p.m. Opus Dei Women’s Evening of Recollection 7:30 p.m. Concert: Virtuoso Organist, David Briggs

Wednesday, April 3 8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - Chapel of Saint Joseph 8:15 a.m. Men’s Bible Study on Mark - Ryan Room 4:00 p.m. Ss. Gregory & Cecilia Choristers - Towers 4:00 p.m. St. Thomas Choristers - Choir Room 4:00 p.m. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - Assembly Room 6:30 p.m. Faith & Life - Lower Level of Cathedral 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal - North Tower 7:00 p.m. Lenten Spiritual Series - Hayden Hall 7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus Meeting - Ryan Room

Thursday, April 4 8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - Chapel of Saint Joseph 7:00 p.m. RCIA - Hayden Hall

Friday, April 5 8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - Chapel of Saint Joseph 12:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross - Main Church 1:30 p.m. Divine Mercy Cenacle - Ryan Room 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet - Cana Chapel 5:00 p.m. KC Founder’s Day Program - Ryan Room 6:00 p.m. Soup Supper - Hayden Hall 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross - Main Church 7:00 p.m. CYA Indoor Sports Night - Saint Agnes

Saturday, April 6 7:00 a.m. That Man Is You! (TMIY!) - Ryan Room

Sunday, April 7 - Coffee & Donut Sunday Coffee & Donuts after the 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Masses-Hayden Hall 9:00 a.m. Calix Society Meeting - Assembly Room 11:15 a.m. Rosary for Life - Cana Chapel 11:15 a.m. Blessing of Expectant Mothers - BVM Chapel 6:00 p.m. Rosary for Life - Blessed Virgin Mary Chapel

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Catholic faith. Other teachings surely are to be held (tenenda), even though not divinely revealed. Indeed, people teach error on a host of those issues too, and while reprehensible when intentional, it would not be termed heresy, strictly speaking. Heresy is reserved for those dogmatic (i.e. infalli-ble) teachings, including but not limited to: the articles of faith in the Creed, the various Christological and Marian dogmas; the doctrine of the real presence in the Eucharist; the doctrine on the primacy and infallibility of the Roman Pontiff; the doctrine on the existence of original sin; the doctrine on the grave immorality of direct and voluntary killing of an in-nocent human being.

I would vigorously argue that by virtue of its specific and deliberate wording signaling its immutable and definitive character, Pope John Paul II’s Evangelium Vitae is properly characterized as an infallible moral teach-ing with respect to the sanctity of life in the womb. Recall, he wrote of “unanimous agreement concerning this doctrine,” which was “based upon the natural law and upon the written Word of God, is transmitted by the Church's Tradition and taught by the ordinary and universal Magiste-rium.” (my emphasis added) As such, to obstinately celebrate following the signing of a late-term abortion law as did Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-NY), arguably rises to the level of heresy. (Next week: Schism)

• Turkey’s President Erdogan is actively considering “returning” Hagia Sophia to the status of a mosque. Built by Emperor Justinian in just under six years (532-537 A.D.), the Byzantine masterpiece has been a museum since 1935. I fully support the President’s idea! In-deed, revert Hagia Sophia to its original use…as a Christian place of worship. It morphed into a mosque only after Constantinople fell to the Ottomans in 1453 A.D. Boasting one of the four largest domes (102 feet across) in the world, on its dedication day, Justinian report-edly proclaimed– “Solomon, I have surpassed you.” Okay, so humility wasn’t his greatest virtue, but he certainly got the job done!

• Go see Unplanned, the incredible story of Abby Johnson’s conver-sion from Planned Parenthood employee to zealous pro-life advocate. The MPAA gave the film an “R” rating, ridiculous considering how many PG-13 films are much more violent and bloody. I’m suspicious, but Abby herself wrote a beautiful letter explaining the rating. (www.unplannedfilm.com). It’s showing locally at the Eagan 16.

• Work continues on the restoration project in the Shrines of the Na-tions. One window each from the Irish and German chapels is being restored and they should reappear before Easter. I offer profound thanks to the donors and the Cathedral Heritage Foundation!

• It’s the last Sunday in March and time for my Minnesota Twins pre-diction. Win totals last four seasons: 83, 59, 85, 78. I see improvement both from position players and starting pitchers. A new manager will bring some excitement. I know it is risky to hang one’s hat on pro-spects, but if Byron Buxton finally breaks through, the talent in the field and at the plate is surely good enough for a second-place finish with 87 wins. Sorry, Cleveland is just too good!

• Today’s Laetare Sunday Easter Flowers/Decorations collection makes possible beautiful floral arrangements in the sanctuary and all ten chapels. Envelopes are in the pews. Thanks for your generosity!

Sincerely in Christ,

Fr. John L. Ubel

Rector

Hagia Sophia-Dedicated on December 27, 537 AD, officially titled Shrine of the Holy Wisdom of God. Byzantine Emperor Justinian employed 10,000 workers to complete the massive structure, which includes magnificent mosaics. It was a Roman Catholic Cathedral briefly during the crusader period and served as a mosque from 1453-1935.

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday - Sunday, March 30 - 31 5:15 p.m. Luke Cahill (B) 8:00 a.m. Allan Schroeder † 9:00 a.m. SVDP Campus ~ For the People 10:00 a.m. Cathedral Parish ~ For the People

12:00 p.m. Joshua Lawson † 5:00 p.m. Jim Glynn

Monday, April 1 7:30 a.m. Alan Fabian 5:15 p.m. Delfina Barahoria †

Tuesday, April 2 7:30 a.m. Monica Lahori 5:15 p.m. Gary Johnson †

Wednesday, April 3 7:30 a.m. Elizabeth Hernandez 5:15 p.m. Robin Larsen Family

Thursday, April 4 7:30 a.m. Cathedral Benefactors 5:15 p.m. Dan & Melissa Horner

Friday, April 5 7:30 a.m. Arthur Thesenvitz 5:15 p.m. Jim Biondich (B)

Saturday, April 6 8:00 a.m. Archconfraternity of the Apostle Paul

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Readings for the week of March 31, 2019 Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-12/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [9a]/ 2 Cor 5:17-21/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Monday: Is 65:17-21/Ps 30:2 and 4, 5-6, 11-12a and 13b [2a]/Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12/Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 [8]/ Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15/Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18 [8a]/ Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14/Ps 106:19-20, 21-22, 23 [4a]/ Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22/Ps 34:17-18, 19-20, 21 and 23 [19a]/Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20/Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-10, 11-12 [2a]/ Jn 7:40-53 Next Sunday: Is 43:16-21/Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 [3]/ Phil 3:8-14/Jn 8:1-11

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NINE FIRST FRIDAYS DEVOTION

Looking to add an ingredient to your spiritual life this spring? Consider the Nine First Fridays. When our Lord appeared to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, a French Visitation nun, he asked her to spread Devotion to the Sacred Heart. Part of that devotion consists in receiving Holy Communion on the first Friday of each month for a period of nine months, in order to receive the grace of final penitence.

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CATHEDRAL NEWS

EASTER FLOWER COLLECTION, TODAY Today’s second collection is for the Easter flowers that so beautifully adorn our sanctuary and chapels to celebrate our Lord’s Resurrection. Envelopes are available in the pews, and we invite you to write the names of loved one in whose honor or memory you wish to donate. You may also bring the envelopes back next weekend and place them in the regular Sunday offering. Thank you for your generosity!

PRE-EASTER CLEANING HOLD THE DATE! APRIL, 13 The pre-Easter cleaning is slated for Saturday, April 13 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Many hands make light work! Your generous assistance will assist us in preparing our Cathedral for Holy Week. All ages are welcome!

CATHEDRAL MEN’S ASSOCIATION MEETING, APRIL 13 The Cathedral Men’s Association will meet after the 8:00 a.m. Mass on Sat-urday, April 13 in Hayden Hall. We will view a video presentation on chapter six of C.S. Lewis’ remarkable book The Screwtape Letters, followed by a discussion of the chapter. Free copies of The Screwtape Letters will be available to those needing one. We’ll have coffee and donuts, too!

40 DAYS FOR LIFE TWIN CITIES LENT 2019 Through April 14, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sidewalk/Planned Parenthood

Pro-Life Action Ministries invites all to join us in this international move-ment of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil and community outreach to end abortion. Join us from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 671 Vandalia St, St. Paul. Please register at https://40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/st-paul/ or contact brian.walker@plam.org or 651-797-6363.

SEMINARY APPLICATION LAUNCH WINDOW | FOR FALL 2019 Director of Vocations, Father David Blume, is currently meeting with men applying to be considered for acceptance as archdiocesan seminarians for Fall 2019. If you or someone you know is discerning the priesthood, please contact Father David Blume at frblume@stthomas.edu or 651-962-6890.

HOLY WEEK AT THE CATHEDRAL

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK APRIL 15-17 Confessions from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. (usual Mass times kept)

HOLY THURSDAY APRIL 18 Sung Morning Prayer (Lauds) at 7:30 a.m. Confessions from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 p.m. Adoration until Sung Night Prayer (Compline) at 9:30 p.m.

GOOD FRIDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION APRIL 19 Sung Morning Prayer (Lauds) at 7:30 a.m. Confessions from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Stations of the Cross at 12:00 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 3:00 p.m. (Solemn) Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 7:00 p.m. (Simple)

HOLY SATURDAY APRIL 20 Sung Morning Prayer (Lauds) at 8:00 a.m. Confessions from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Blessing of Easter Foods at 11:30 a.m.

THE EASTER VIGIL IN THE HOLY NIGHT at 8:00 p.m. APRIL 20

EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD APRIL 21 Masses at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (Solemn), Noon, & 5:00 p.m.

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RITES BAPTISM We welcome those who have been newly baptized. Please pray for them as they continue to grow in Christ.

Anthony Joe Ortiz Takkunen

MARRIAGE Please join us in praying for all couples preparing for the sacrament of Matrimony.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

BAPTISM The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated for our parish-ioners on Sundays after the Noon Mass. Parents must attend a preparation class. Call Gail Wood at 651.357.1325.

FIRST RECONCILIATION/HOLY COMMUNION, AND CONFIRMATION Registered parishioners are encouraged to register for preparation for the sacraments. For more information regarding catechesis for children ages 3 through Confir-mation, call Stephen Hilgendorf at 651.357.1340.

Curious about Catholicism? Considering becoming Cath-olic? RCIA, a process of learning and formation, is mod-eled on how people were brought into the Church in the first centuries. Visit cathedralsaintpaul.org/rcia and call Stephen Hilgendorf at 651.357.1340.

MATRIMONY To be married at the Cathedral of Saint Paul, one or both persons of the engaged couple must be an active, regis-tered Cathedral parishioner for six months prior to re-questing a wedding date. For more information about wedding policies, call Gail Wood at 651.357.1325.

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VOICES FROM THE ARCHIVES

. . . by Your holy cross You have redeemed the world. . .

From the floor plan of the Cathedral to the top of the lantern, the cross is everywhere—in the Cathedral and outside the Cathedral. The granite cross on the façade identifies the building. And those who enter identify them-selves by dipping their fingers in holy water fonts marked with small cross-es. This building and these people have been signed with the Cross of Sal-vation. And when they enter and walk down the middle aisle, they see the Cross hanging high above the altar under the dome of the baldachino.

But it was not always that way. When Archbishop John Gregory Murray entered the Cathedral for the first time in 1931, he saw a crucifix, about four feet high, set on the tabernacle. It is reported that the Archbishop glanced at the altar for a long time, turned to Msgr. Lawrence Ryan and asked, “But where’s the Crucifix?” At that moment Murray decided to re-place the small crucifix, the gift of Georgianna Slade Reney, daughter of Charlotte Hill Slade, granddaughter of James and Mary Hill.

In preparation for the 1941 Eucharistic Congress, Archbishop Murray add-ed gradines for the 7-foot high candlesticks and redesigned the marble ex-position throne and marble base; the tabernacle and candlesticks were em-bossed and polished. The present large crucifix was placed under the dome of the baldachino. This crucifix Murray found at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. It was the centerpiece of the Italian Pavilion, and Murray commis-sioned Daprato Studios to purchase it for him.

In 1947, then Rector Msgr. George Ryan received provenance for the Cru-cifix from Daprato: “Regarding the large bronze Crucifix . . . at the rear of your main altar: The original of this Crucifix is in the Cathedral at Pie-trasanta, Italy. It was sculptured by Ferdinand Tacca in the year 1649. The one you have is a reproduction which was cast in Italy.”

The cross of the crucifixion is the subject of three important paintings that show Christ’s final hours: the Crucifixion by Nicholas Brewer on the south pier, The Descent from the Cross by Theodule Ribot on the north pier, and The Entombment on the north wall of the sanctuary.

Note: The small crucifix donated by Georgianna Slade Reney is in the sac-risty. The original corpus for this crucifix is the work of a 17th or 18th Century French sculptor. It was donated by Masqueray in 1917. ACSP.

U CONCERT SERIES

Virtuoso Organist, David Briggs, April 2 Tuesday, April 2, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. Celebrated English virtuoso David Briggs http://www.david-briggs.org/ begins a week-long Minnesota residency with a performance of his dramatic and colorful solo transcription of Gustav Mahler’s Sym-phony No. 6 (Tragic), showcasing the Cathedral’s two magnificent pipe or-gans. Admission to the general public is free/suggested $10 donation. Oth-er appearances by Mr. Briggs, in totally different programs, will be at St. Olaf College (April 5) and Gustavus Adolphus College (April 9).

Palestrina Choir of Dublin, April 24 Wednesday, April 24, 2019 | 7:30 p.m. The Palestrina Choir from St. Mary’s pro-Cathedral in Dublin, had its ori-gins in a boys’ choir formed in the 1890’s at St. Mary’s Place Christian Brothers School. Our own Cathedral Choir will join with them for this concert. General Admission. Freewill offering.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Please join us for

Stations of the Cross

in the Main Church

each Friday during Lent

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March 8 - April 12 at

12:00 & 7:00 p.m.

SOUP SUPPERS

April 5

Cathedral Family & Friends

April 12

Knights of Columbus

Fish Fry

LENTEN CELEBRATIONS

APRIL EARLY BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS

April 7th due Monday, April 1

April 14th due Thursday, April 4

April 21th due Wednesday, April 10