C A T H E D R A L O F S A I N T P A U L N A T I O N A L S H R I N E O F T H E A P O S T L E P A U L 239 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 651.228.1766 | www.cathedralsaintpaul.org Rev. John L. Ubel, Rector | Rev. Eugene Tiffany Deacons Phil Stewart, Russ Shupe, & Nao Kao Yang A R C H D I O C E S E O F S A I N T P A U L A N D M I N N E A P O L I S Most Reverend Bernard A Hebda, Apostolic Administrator Most Reverend Andrew H. Cozzens, Auxiliary Bishop
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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. Eugene Tiffany
Deacons Phil Stewart, Russ Shupe, & Nao Kao Yang
ARCHDIOCESE OF SAINT PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS Most Reverend Bernard A Hebda, Apostolic Administrator
Most Reverend Andrew H. Cozzens, Auxiliary Bishop
At 10:00 a.m., the faithful gather in the Narthex. RITE OF THE OPENING OF THE HOLY DOOR (10:00) Sign of the Cross and Greeting Exhortation Prayer Proclamation of the Gospel Luke 15:1-7 Silence Recitation of the Bull of Indiction Misericordiae Vultus, 1-3 Procession from Narthex to Front Steps Antiphon: Cantor then All Psalm 86:5-6, 9-10, 15-16 Saint Noël Chabanel
Opening of the Door of Mercy Antiphon sung by Cantor: I am the gate, says the Lord, whoever enters through me, will be saved; he will enter and go out and find pasture. Jn 10:9
Procession into the Cathedral MERCY LIKE THE FATHER Antiphon: Cantor then All Paul Inwood/Eugenio Costa Cantor sings verses, ending with, in æternum misericorida eius. Then all sing the Antiphon above.
Remembrance of Baptism and Renewal of Vows Sprinkling Rite Collect Following the collect, all are seated for the Liturgy of the Word.
ALL OTHER MASSES BEGIN HERE
OPENING HYMN TOULON
358 The Voice of God Goes Out through All the World
INTROIT (8:00 a.m.) Gaudéte in Domino Gregorian Missal, Mode I Gaudéte in Dómino semper: íterum dico, gaudéte: modéstia vestra nota sit ómnibus homínibus: Dóminus prope est. Nihil sollíciti sitis: sed in omni oratióne petitiónes vestræ innotéscant apud Deum. Ps. Benedixísti, Dómine, terram tuam: avertísti captivitátem Iacob. Phil 4:4, 5; Ps 85 Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say, rejoice. Let your forbearance be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Do not be anxious over anything; but in all manner of prayer, let your requests be made known unto God. ℣. Lord,
you have blessed your land; you have put an end to Jacob’s captivity.
GREETING Roman Missal
Celebrant: In the name of the X 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
KYRIE Missa XVI
COLLECT ℟. Amen.
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
FIRST READING 774 Zephaniah 3:14-18a
RESPONSE USCCB/New American Bible
Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6 Saint Noël Chabanel
SECOND READING Philippians 4:4-7
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Te Deum, adapted
GOSPEL Luke 3:10-18
Deacon: The Lord be with you.
℟. And with your spirit.
Deacon: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke. ℟. Glory to you, O Lord.
At the conclusion of the Gospel: Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.
℟.
HOMILY
DISMISSAL OF CATECHUMENS 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
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
LITURGY GUIDE FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT—GAUDETE SUNDAY
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 resur-rection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
UNIVERSAL PRAYER ℟. Lord, hear our prayer.
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR AND OBLATION HYMN (when announced) CONDITOR ALME SIDERUM
368 Creator of the Stars of Night
MOTET (10:00 a.m.)
This is the record of John Orlando Gibbons
This is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusa-lem to ask him, Who art thou? And he confessed, and denied not; and said plainly, I am not the Christ. And they asked him, What art thou then? Art thou Elias? And he said, I am not. Art thou the prophet? And he answered, No. Then they said unto him, What art thou? that we may give answer unto them that sent us. What sayest thou thyself? And he said, I am the voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord. Jn 1:19
ORATE FRATRES Roman Missal Celebrant: Pray brethren, 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
Celebrant: The mystery of faith.
AGNUS DEI Missa XVIII
Cantor: Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccáta mundi:
℟.
Third time: Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccáta mundi:
℟.
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 in-vited to approach with arms crossed over the chest to signal their desire to receive a blessing.
COMMUNIO
Dícite: Pusillánimes Gregorian Missal, Mode VII
Dícite: Pusillánimes confortámini, et nolíte timére: ecce Deus noster véniet, et salvábit nos. Say: “Take courage, you who are fainthearted, and do not fear; behold, our God will come and he will save us.” Cf. Is 35:4
COMMUNION ANTIPHON O Come, O Come, Emmanuel VENI, VENI EMMANUEL
MOTET (10:00 a.m.) Alma Redemptóris Mater Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Alma Redemptóris Mater, quæ pérvia cæli Porta manes, et stella maris, suc-cúrre cadénti, Súrgere qui curat, pópulo: Tu quæ genuísti, Nátura miránte, tuum sanctum Genitórem, Virgo prius ac postérius, Gabriélis ab ore Sumens illud Ave, peccatórum miserére. O loving Mother of our Redeemer, gate of heaven, Star of the sea, Hasten to aid thy fallen people who strive to rise once more. Thou who brought forth thy holy Creator, all creation wondering, Yet remainest ever Virgin, taking from Gabriel's lips that joyful "Hail!": be merciful to us sinners.
“Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s mercy.” With these words, Misericordiae Vultus, the Bull of Indiction of Pope Francis, expressed his desire to embark upon an Extraordi-nary Jubilee Year of Mercy, and laid out its chief parame-ters. Running from 8 December 2015 through 20 Novem-ber 2016, the Solemnity of Christ the King, this year will provide myriad opportunities for the faithful to experience
Jesus as the face of the Father’s mercy. Pope Boniface VIII called the first Holy Year in 1300 A.D. and typically they are called once per generation (every 25 years), occasionally more or less often. One means by which a holy year is symbolized is the ancient custom of entering through the Holy Doors, a rich two-fold gesture of pilgrimage and penance. I am both hum-bled and excited that our Cathedral has been designated to assist pilgrims in obtaining the spiritual benefits associated with this Holy Year.
In a letter to Archbishop Rino Fisichella, President of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization (how’s that for a title!), the Holy Father elaborated his intention for this year: “I wish that the Jubilee Indulgence may reach each one as a genuine experience of God’s mercy, which comes to meet each person in the Face of the Father who welcomes and forgives, forgetting completely the sin committed. To experience and obtain the Indulgence, the faithful are called to make a brief pilgrimage to the Holy Door, open in every Cathedral or in the churches designated by the Diocesan Bishop, and in the four Papal Basili-cas in Rome, as a sign of the deep desire for true conversion.” A Holy Door is meaningful because it symbolizes an arrival of sorts. We arrive at a door only after having first journeyed to get there, and the spiritual journey is no different. At the conclusion of any Holy Year in Rome, the Holy Doors are covered with brick or plaster, sealed until the next time a Pope calls a jubilee. I predict I’ll be living in the Byrne Residence for retired priests by then!
In the Jewish faith, the High Priest would pass through the Holy of Ho-lies to enter into God’s presence. As Pope St. John Paul II prepared for the Jubilee Year of 2000, he wrote that a holy door “... evokes the passage from sin to grace which every Christian is called to accomplish. Jesus said, ‘I am the door’ (John 10:7) in order to make it clear that no one can come to the Father except through Him.” One also recalls the words of the psalms: “This is the door of the Lord where the just may enter” (Ps 118:20). The massive 25 ft. tall central bronze doors at St. John Lateran originally came from the Roman Curia (Senate House) and are 2000 years old! Clearly, doors are important in Rome! But I do feel obliged to note one aspect of history too easily swept under the rug. In most churches, the center doors remain open, with the door to the right (as you face it) designated as the Porta Sancta. But the door to the left (Lat. sinistra) was considered “sinister,” or evil. As one of the 10-12% of the population proud to be left-handed, I most heartily object to this grotesque characterization!
When Pope Sylvester originally dedicated that church in the time of Con-stantine, he called it the “Domus Dei,” the House of God. It is safe to say that the monumental doors only reinforced his point. Over many older
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CATHEDRAL HOURS
CATHEDRAL CAMPUS Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Offices, Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Monday - Friday 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Tuesday 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 4:50 p.m. in the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin
WELCOME CENTER HOURS Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
GUIDED TOURS Offered Monday-Friday at 1:00 p.m. (except on holydays and national holidays.) Meet in the center aisle.
MUSEUM HOURS Call the Welcome Center at 651.228.1766 for hours of operation.
VIRTUAL TOURS Visit www.cathedralsaintpaultour.org for a mobile app tour. Virtually “walk through” the Cathedral on our website at www.cathedralsaintpaul.org/360-tour.
RADIO BROADCAST The 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass is recorded and aired on Relevant Radio™ 1330 AM every Sunday morning at 11:00. Listen online at www.relevantradio.com.
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.
SUNDAY STEWARDSHIP
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR NOVEMBER 29, 2015
Sunday Envelopes $ 11,387.00
Member EFT/credit card $ 6,759.00 Visitors $ 5,079.00 Thanksgiving $ 2,924.00 Total Sunday Contributions $ 26,149.00
Fiscal Year-to-date $ 456,517.00
Last Year-to-date $ 463,706.00
Saint Vincent de Paul Campus $ 743.00
Pope Francis - 8 December 2015
CATHEDRAL CALENDAR
Sunday, December 13 - Third Sunday of Advent 11:15 a.m. Rosary for Life - Cana Chapel 10:00 a.m. Solemn Opening of Doors and Procession – Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda 6:00 p.m. Rosary for Life - Chapel of the Blessed Virgin
Monday, December 14 8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - Chapel of Saint Joseph
Tuesday, December 15 8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - Chapel of Saint Joseph
Wednesday, December 16 8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - Chapel of Saint Joseph 9:30 a.m. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd-Level 1 4:00 p.m. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd-Levels 1 & 2 - Assembly Room (Both Sessions) 4:00 p.m. St. Thomas Choristers - Choir Room 4:00 p.m. Sts. Cecilia and Gregory Choristers - South Tower/Gallery
6:30 p.m. Faith & Life Religious Ed - Saint Agnes 7:00 p.m. Advent Canticle Series - Hayden Hall 7:00 p.m. Cathedral Choir - Gallery
Thursday, December 17 8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - Chapel of Saint Joseph 6:30 p.m. CYA Core Team Meeting - Ryan Room 7:00 p.m. RCIA - Hayden Hall
Friday, December 18 8:00 a.m. Sung Morning Prayer - Chapel of St. Joseph 1:30 p.m. Divine Mercy Cenacle - Hospitality Room 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet - Cana Chapel 6:00 p.m. CYA Sports Night - Saint Agnes
Saturday, December 19 8:30 a.m. Lector Workshop - Church | Hayden Hall 9:00 a.m. Church Cleaning Day 9:30 a.m. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd-Level 1 - Assembly Room
Sunday, December 20 - Fourth Sunday of Advent Coffee and Donut Sunday
After the 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Masses in Hayden Hall 9:00 a.m. Calix Society Meeting - Assembly Room 11:15 a.m. Rosary for Life - Cana Chapel 6:00 p.m. Rosary for Life - Chapel of the Blessed Virgin
Saint Peter’s Basilica—Porta Sancta
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churches, you’ll see an inscription translated, “House of God and Gate of Heaven.” Others directed people to adopt a penitential state of mind be-fore entering. For example, the Cathedral in Modena, Italy boasts this rhyming Latin inscription over its doors: Hinc vos pergentes cum corpore flectite mentes– “You proceeding from here with your bodies, bow down your minds.” As I leave our sacristy to begin Mass each day, I see the Latin in-scription over the door– “Lift up, O you eternal gates,” a phrase from Psalm 24:9 Let’s face it– many in the secular world have tried to instill simi-lar awe. The Vikings new stadium will incorporate five massive panels of glass that, according to team officials, will operate as the world’s largest doors. Each is 75 to 95 feet tall and 55 feet wide, the first door weighing in at nearly 30 tons! Sure, our century-old doors may be slightly warped and worn, but the U.S. Bank Stadium glass can’t hold a candle to our exquis-itely restored rose windows!
All kidding aside, we are honored that the Cathedral will serve as a pilgrim-age site and have prepared our central doors, so that throughout the course of the year, the faithful will be able to enter them in the prescribed act of pilgrimage and penance. True, during the winter months the front doors are rarely used, as people prefer to enter the doors nearest the Parking lot, minimizing the cold and windy walk up the steps. But a little penance never hurt anyone. The idea of walking through magnificent doors makes us feel miniscule in comparison, but also indicates that the space into which we are entering must in fact be quite significant. But when the Holy Doors are thrust open in a welcoming gesture, we are ushered into a grand space of God’s mercy and love. The Jubilee Indulgence is a great spiritual gift of-fered to us from our Holy Father, and we look forward to welcoming all pilgrims during this Year of Mercy.
· We are so grateful for the presence of Archbishop Bernard Hebda at today’s 10:00 a.m. Mass, as we solemnly open the Year of Mercy Holy Door. I am grateful to all who helped decorate our Porta Sancta so beautifully. The decorations will change with the seasons.
· “Rub-rub here, rub-rub there, whether you’re tin or bronze…” With a nod to the classic 1939 jingle, it’s time for our pre-Christmas cleaning. I invite parishioners of all ages to join us on Saturday, December 19 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. in the main church. From the many compli-ments I have received, your assistance has made a visible difference. May this church sparkle as we welcome our newborn King!
· Next week’s second collection will be for Christmas Flowers. This week you can find envelopes for this collection in the pews. Please print clearly the names of those for whom your offering is made, as they will be included in a future bulletin insert.
· A word of thanks to the Men’s Association for their hard work in set-ting up the Outdoor Crèche. It is amazing how often I see cars parked on John Ireland Blvd. (perhaps illegally?), as folks jump out to catch a better glimpse!
Sincerely in Christ,
Fr. John L. Ubel
Rector
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MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, December 12 8:00 a.m. Ralph Sr., Joe, & Mary at Hamline Cleaners 5:15 p.m. Mary LaVigne †
Sunday, December 13 8:00 a.m. Arthur Guajardo † 9:00 a.m. Rev. Thomas Margevicius (SVdP) 10:00 a.m. Cathedral Parish~For the People 12:00 p.m. Lynn Timm † 5:00 p.m. William Francis Taylor †
Monday, December 14 7:30 a.m. Fr. Michael Schmitz 5:15 p.m. Ed Kranz †
Tuesday, December 15 7:30 a.m. Lorenzo Hernandez † 5:15 p.m. E.L. Pudas
Wednesday, December 16 7:30 a.m. Constance Villella † 5:15 p.m. James A. Ferguson
Thursday, December 17 7:30 a.m. Cathedral Benefactors 5:15 p.m. Harry and Teresa Bemlott & Families †
Friday, December 18 7:30 a.m. John and Mary Feda 5:15 p.m. Allen Jaques
Saturday, December 19 8:00 a.m. Marion Guajardo 5:15 p.m. Duane Berger Family
GOSPEL READINGS
Readings for the Week of December 13, 2015 Sunday: Zep 3:14-18a/Is 12:2-6/Phil 4:4-7/ Lk 3:10-18 Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a/Ps 25:4-9/ Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13/Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23/Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21b-25/Ps 85:9-14/ Lk 7:18b-23 Thursday: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Ps 72:1-4, 7-8, 17/ Mt 1:1-17 Friday: Jer 23:5-8/Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19/ Mt 1:18-25 Saturday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Ps 71:3-6, 16-17/ Lk 1:5-25 Next Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19/ Heb 10:5-10/Lk 1:39-45
COMING SOON!
CATHEDRAL LENDING LIBRARY
Announcing the new Cathedral parish lending library! Opening soon, we will have a donated collection of Catholic books and media for all parishioners to use for free, to help us learn more about living out our Catholic faith and to build fellowship at the Cathedral. For more information about donating, borrowing, and volunteering, please see the Cathedral website.
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CATHEDRAL NEWS
BEAUTIFY THE CATHEDRAL FOR CHRISTMAS! You can help defray the cost of our Christmas poinsettias by making a do-nation in someone’s honor or in memory of a deceased loved one. Many thanks to all of you who have already made donations toward our flowers. Special envelopes for this purpose are in your packets, and you will also find extra envelopes in the pews today. Please print the name clearly and drop the envelope in the second collection.
ARE YOU IN A 12-STEP RECOVERY PROGRAM? Would you like to freely discuss how your Catholic Faith, Jesus Christ and the Sacraments enhance your recovery? If so, The Calix Society is for you. Please consider joining us for our monthly breakfast meeting where you will enjoy a hot breakfast and warm fellowship. We meet at the Cathedral of St Paul the 3rd Sunday of each month in the lower level Assembly Room. Our meetings begin with a hot breakfast at 9:00 a.m. (immediately following the 8:00 a.m. Mass). ALL ARE WELCOME.
PRAY THE ROSARY AT PLANNED PARENTHOOD, DECEMBER 19 All are welcome to join the Knights of Columbus to pray the Rosary at the Planned Parenthood on University and Vandalia in St. Paul. We meet at 11:00 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month. Please join our efforts to build up a Culture of Life. Call Al Rohweder at 651.779.6171 for details.
FIRST SATURDAY SERIES BEGINS JANUARY 2, 2016 Our First Saturday Series for 2016 will begin on the first Saturday of Janu-ary and continue each first Saturday through May, 2016.
ADD THE CATHEDRAL TO YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST We rely heavily on increased contributions each year around the holidays to support the work of the parish throughout the year. During this season, please consider making an additional contribution or committing to a consistent giving plan. To take part in our electronic giving program, call Debbie at 651.357.1335, or give online at www.cathedralsaintpaul.org.
CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL
PRE-CHRISTMAS CONFESSIONS Tuesday, December 22, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 23, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 24, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Christmas Eve Vigil Mass on Thursday, December 24
5:00 p.m. with Cathedral Children’s Choristers
11:15 p.m. Carol Prelude (precedes Mass at Midnight)
Christmas Day Masses on Friday, December 25
12:00 Midnight with Cathedral Choir | Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda
8:00 a.m. Mass with Organ and Cantor
9:00 a.m. Mass at the Saint Vincent de Paul Campus
10:00 a.m. Mass with Organ and Cantor | Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens
12:00 Noon Mass with Organ and Cantor
RITES
BAPTISM We welcome those who have been newly baptized. Please pray for them as they continue to grow in Christ.
Jorge Alberto Samper Zelaya
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 parishioners on Sundays after the Noon Mass. Parents must attend a preparation class. To inquire, call Marybeth Gaetano 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 Confirmation, call Patrick Conley 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, registered Cathedral parishioner for six months prior to requesting a wedding date. Call Zachary Morgan at 651.357.1332 for information about wedding policies.
CLOTHE THE NAKED SOCK DRIVE
AN ACT OF MERCY
Antonio Guajardo, a Cathedral parishioner and altar server will be confirmed in February 2016. Antonio is an 8th grade student at Saint Agnes School and has chosen as his Act of Mercy to clothe the naked by collecting socks for the homeless in the Saint Paul and Minneapolis shelters. Please join in supporting Antonio with this Act of Mercy. Donation boxes will be placed near the entrances of the Cathedral from December 25, 2015 through January 25, 2016. Thank you for contributing to the homeless and assisting Antonio on his faith journey.
HOLY DOOR ACCOMMODATIONS
Due to the particular difficulties associated with winter, as well as issues of accessibility for the handicapped or elderly, it is simply not possible for everyone to access the Holy Door from the outside steps leading to the main door. For this reason, it is perfectly acceptable to enter the inside center door as well. We see the center doors leading to the main aisle as a unified expression of one’s desire to enter into the nave of the Church, thereby expressing the desired intention of more fully entering into God's presence.
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VOICES FROM THE ARCHIVES
The Last Meeting of the Executive Committee - 1915
On December 8, 1915, the Executive Committee met to take up the settle-ment of disputed claims against the Cathedral since the dedication of the Cathedral in April 1915. W. J. Hoy, the principal contractor, submitted a list of unpaid claims that included, “the tile roofing, furring and sheathing of the copper, work on the finial towers, balustrades and sundries.” Special Committee Members, Timothy Foley and C.H.F. Smith, replied to each of Hoy’s claims in detail: “1) the tile roofing is a job that can be done for 20 cents a square foot; the price you charged is over 30 cents. Considering the unconscionable delays and undue length of time you took in doing this work, the amount already paid you is deemed a full and fair compensation for the work.” The letter continued (the caps and underlining are the Com-mittee’s suggestion): “2) In view of the fact that your contract for erecting the steel work of the dome required that THE CONTRACTOR SHALL DO ALL THE CUTTING, DRILLING AND FITTING NECESSARY FOR THE CONNECTION OF HIS WORK, it is difficult to see how you can claim as an extra all the cutting. The steel delivered was not in per-fect conformity with the listed dimensions when it arrived.”
The dispute with H. Kelly & Company concerned the charge for changing radiators, a claim “primarily due to the error of H. Kelly & Company. . . .It should not be allowed.” The Committee disputed Beil & Hermant’s claim for the cost of repairing the sanctuary gates, and Drake Marble & Tile Company’s additional statement for filling the floor to the proper level. Minutes show that in their effort to close the Cathedral records on the construction, the Committee decided to settle claims for a percent of the total. By this December meeting, the Cathedral account at the First Na-tional bank, in the name of Louis W. Hill, Treasurer, had been closed, and the Committee ordered a complete financial report early in 1916.
The last words of this last Committee meeting, reported the last action of Archbishop Ireland for the Committee. [The Archbishop displayed] “some of the transcribed sheets of parchment, which will make up the Memorial Volume of the names of all who contributed to the building of the Cathe-dral. . . . The committee expressed themselves as well pleased with the ex-cellence of the penmanship and the prospective beauty of the Volume. The meeting thereupon adjourned. Louis H. Hastings, Asst. Secretary.” ACSP.
REMEMBRANCE, THANKSGIVING, CELEBRATION The Final Event of the Centennial Year. Tuesday, December 1, the Hill House dining room was filled with a crowd who came to be part of a spe-cial evening: social hour, dinner and program. What they shared, however, was more than presence; it was a coming together as a parish community at an historic moment, in an historic house, to share an important moment in Cathedral history. This event has been in progress for some time under the planning and direction of Centennial Committee members Mary Connelly and Barbara Dries. The elegance of the setting, the selection of the menu, the music, the program—all came together under their leadership. There are others to recognize and thank: first among them, David Dries, a charm-ing Master of Ceremonies, who directed the flow of the evening. We thank the crew of volunteers who came early to help set the tables. And to volun-teers--Patrick Conley, Stephanie Grundtner, Celeste Raspanti and Carl Sim-mons, the creators and performers of the program—bravo! Steven Ander-son, a talented local pianist, provided music for the social hour and the program.
