The Cathedral of Saint Thomas More 3901 Cathedral Lane Arlington, VA 22203

Most Rev. Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington

Clergy Most Rev. Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington Very Rev. Patrick L. Posey, Rector Rev. Christopher Christensen, Parochial Vicar Rev. Michael Isenberg, In Residence Rev. Ghenghan Mbinkar, In Residence Rectory Office 9:00am-4:00pm Monday through Friday Phone: 703-525-1300; Fax: 703-528-5760 STM@cathedralstm.org www.cathedralstm.org Religious Education Phone 703-525-1300 School 105 N. Thomas Street Arlington, VA 22203 Phone: 703-528-6781; Fax: 703-518-5048 www.stmschool.org Mrs. Catherine Adams Davis, Principal Christian Initiation Rev. Christopher Christensen Phone: 703-525-1300 frcc@cathedralstm.org Cathedral Music Ministry Phone: 703-524-2815 Dr. Richard P. Gibala, Director of Music Mr. Scott D. Mattias, Associate Organist Ms. Andrea Scully, Director of Youth Choir

Saturday Evening Vigil Mass: 5:30 pm Sundays: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am, 12:45 pm (Spanish) & 5:00pm Daily at 7:00am and 12:05pm Holy Day and Holiday Masses as announced THE ROSARY Monday-Friday at 11:40 am. HOMEBOUND COMMUNION: If you or a loved one are physically unable to attend Sunday Mass and would like to receive Holy Communion at home, please call the Rectory to arrange for a home visit.

Mass Schedule PENANCE.: Thursday: 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm Saturday: 4:00-5:00pm and by appointment; En español: 12:15pm—12:45pm BAPTISM AND MATRIMONY: Please, contact the Rectory or go to the website for information. In-class preparation is required. Please call Rectory to register. ANOINTING of the SICK: Please contact the Rectory for a priest. BULLETIN DEADLINE: Submissions should be sent to secretary2@cathedralstm.org 14 days prior to publication.

Sacramental Information

Hispanic Apostolate Phone: 703-841-3883 200 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203

Beth Blaine, Receptionist secretary1@cathedralstm.org Maria Stillone, Bookkeeper / Spanish Liaison mstillone@cathedralstm.org Tara Quaadman, Rector’s Assistant tquaadman@cathedralstm.org Steve Schemmel, Business Manager sschemmel@cathedralstm.org Christine Kurtzke Hughes, Director of Advancement advancement@cathedralstm.org Maria Paniagua, Youth Ministry & Religious Education Interim Director ym@cathedralstm.org Dr. Richard Gibala, Director of Music rickpgibala@gmail.com

Parish Staff

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To learn more about events throughout the diocese, visit www.arlingtondiocese.org

Saturday, March 21 5:30pm Sutton Family Sunday, March 22 Fourth Sunday of Lent 8:00am Parishioners 9:30am Paul C. Schreiber (A) 11:00am Most. Rev. John R. Keating (A) 12:45pm Celebrant’s Intention 5:00pm Dixon Family Monday, March 23 St. Turibius of Mogrovejo 7:00am Carlo Arce 12:05pm Fr. John Riley

Tuesday, March 24 7:00am Carla Walsh 12:05pm Dorotea Campbell

Wednesday, March 25 The Annunciation of the Lord 7:00am Claudia Harper 12:05pm Capt. Timothy P. Blaine, USMC

Thursday, March 26 7:00am Brenda Trochez 12:05pm Marguerite Hillegas +

Friday, March 27 7:00am Kathleen Hanrahan 10:00am John Dixon & Family 12:05pm Joseph Leonard (D)

Saturday, March 28 9:00am STM Adorers

Deceased (D); Anniversary (A)

Daily Mass Intention

Monday: Isaiah 65:17-21; Ps 30:2 & 4,5-6,11-12a & 13b; John 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ezekiel 47:1-9,12; Ps 46:2-3,5-6,8-9; John 5:1-16 Wednesday: Isaiah 7:10-14;8:10 & Hebrews 10:4-10; Ps 40:7-8a,8b-9,10,11; Luke 1:26-38 Thursday: Exodus 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-20,21-22,23, John 5:31-47 Friday: Wisdom 2:1a,12-22; Ps 34:17-18,19- 20,21 & 23; John 7:1-2,10,25-30 Saturday: Jeremiah 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3,9bc-10,11- 12; John 7:40-53

Readings for the Week

Remember in your prayers the sick of our parish especially: Lourdes Batol, Jim Fitzwater, John Ford, Joan Janaro, Owen Keel, Karen Kelly, Andrew Pinella, James Saunders, Agnes Sequeira, Josephine Whibley. Please call the Rectory to submit prayer requests for the sick, and also to remove a name from the list.

Please pray for those serving our country: Captain Timothy P. Blaine, USMC; Louis Crishock; FSO, Pvt.F.C. Dylan Cate, USA; 2Lt. Robert P. Coffin, USMC; Major Anthony Colella, ; Justin M. Coons,

; Richard Creed, st Lt. James Law, USMC;

Pvt. Killian Smet, ARNG; Major Thomas J. Wissler,

C Evan J. Wright,

Today’s Readings First Reading: Samuel 16:1b,6-7,10-13a Psalm: Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4,5,6 Second Reading: Ephesians 5:8-14 Gospel: John 8:12

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“Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord, your God, is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)

My Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Given recent directives banning gatherings of more than 10 people from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Bishop Burbidge has made the difficult decision to suspend public Masses for 8 weeks. Listen to his statement here: https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/bishop/public-messages/2020/bishop-burbidge-s-updated-coronavirus-response/ I understand this increases the anxiety already felt among our parishioners. The communal celebration of the Eucharist is THE most important aspect of our faith; it is central to who we are as Catholics. It is even more distressing that we take these measures during Lent, when we call people home, when we seek to bind hearts and souls. Especially now, we need to remember:

“What will separate us from the love of Christ? Will anguish, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or naked-ness, or peril…? For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things … will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus…” (Romans 8: 35, 38-39)

I ask for your patience and understanding as the following is in effect: There will be no public Masses celebrated at The Cathedral; however, we will be open for

private prayer Confessions continue; but please use the bench instead of the kneeler to adhere to CDC guidelines Stations of the Cross are canceled STM School is closed until April 20 The Religious education Program is cancelled from March 18 to April 21 The RCIA program is canceled tonight and will operate virtually via Zoom for the time being The Cathedral Rectory Office remains open at this time

My brother priests and I are committed to serving you pastorally; this commitment will not waver during these trying days. We will:

Live Stream the 12:05pm Daily Mass and the 5:30pm Vigil, 9:30am, 12:45pm Spanish and 5:00pm Sunday Masses. The priests will celebrate the remaining Masses in their Chapel. All intentions will be honored.

Continue Sick Calls. Our priests observe CDC recommended protocol regarding hand washing and social distancing

Join together in a virtual communal prayer chain with our new Partners in Prayer program Read here for information: https://www.cathedralstm.org/partners-in-prayer/

Provide updates via all usual communication platforms (website, email, and social media) Ask that any Mass requests are made via email

This is unprecedented event. But, our parish is strong; our faith is strong. We are united by more than the bricks and mortar of our Cathedral; we are bound together by the love of Our Father, the mercy of Jesus Christ, and the guid-ance of the Holy Spirit. Together, with God’s help, we will come through these days. Know of my prayers for you and your families. I ask you to remember our Bishop, my brother priests and me. God Bless you and keep you safe ~ Fr. Posey

“ Mira que te mando que te esfuerces, y seas valiente; no temas ni desmayes, porq porque yo el SEÑOR tu Dios estoy contigo en donde quiera que fueres.” (Joshua 1:9)

Apreciados hermanas y hermanos en Cristo,

Basado en las medidas dictadas por el Centro de enfermedades infecciosas (CDC), de no reunirse más de 10 per-sonas, el Obispo Burbidge tomó la dificil decisión de suspender las Misas en la Iglesia por 8 semanas. Oigan la declar-ación del Obispo aqui en internet : https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/bishop/public-messages/2020/bishop-burbidge-s-updated-coronavirus-response/

Yo entiendo la ansiedad que todos nuestros feligreses sienten. La celebración de la Eucaristía en comunidad es el as-pecto más importante de nuestra Fe; es el centro de nosotros los Católicos y mucho más angustioso durante la Cuaresma, cuando llamamos a el hogar de la gente, cuando buscamos enlazar los corazones y las almas. Especial-mente ahora, nosotros tenemos que recordar: “¿Quién nos separará del amor de Cristo? ¿Tribulación, o angustia, o persecución, o hambre, o desnudez, o peligro, o espada? Por lo cual estoy seguro de que ni la muerte, ni la vida, ni ángeles, ni principados, ni potestades, ni lo presente, ni lo por venir……,nos podrá separar del amor de Dios, que es en Cristo Jesús Señor nuestro…..” ( Romans 8: 35, 38-39) Yo les pido paciencia y que entiendan las siguientes medidas en efecto: No habrá Misas públicas en la Catedral: la Iglesia estará abierta solo para orar. Habrá confesiones, por favor use la silla en vez del reclinatorio para seguir las reglas del CDC. El Via Crucis está cancelado La escuela de STM está cerrada hasta el 20 de abril. El programa de educación religiosa (CCD) está cancelado desde Marzo 18 hasta el 21 de abril. El programa de RCIA para adultos está cancelado y será online via Zoom por el tiempo que se necesite. Las oficinas de la Catedral se mantendrán abiertas por lo pronto. Mis hermanos sacerdotes y yo estamos comprometidos a servirlos a ustedes pastoralmente; este compromiso no va

a cambiar durante estos días dificiles. Nosotros vamos a : Transmitir en vivo la misa diaria de las 12:05pm y las misas de vigilia de las 5:30pm los sábados, la misa de las

9:30am y las 5pm los domingos. Los sacerdotes celebrarán las demás misas en su capilla. Todas las intenciones de las misas se mantendrán.

Las llamadas para atender los enfermos continuará igual. Los sacerdotes seguirán las recomendaciones del CDC de lavarse la manos y mantender distancia entre las personas.

Unamonos en una cadena de oración comunitaria virtual con nuestros nuevo programa Partners in Prayer. Lea aquí para más información: https://www.cathedralstm.org/partners-in-prayer/

Los mantendremos informados a través de el sitio de la Catedral online, email y redes sociales. Las solicitudes para misas se deben hacer vía email. Este es un evento sin precedentes. Pero nuestra parroquia es fuerte; nuestra fe es fuerte. Nosotros estamos atados juntos por el amor de nuestro Padre, la misericordia de Jesucristo, y la guía de nuestro Espíritu Santo. Juntos, con la ayuda de Dios, nosotros atravesaremos estos dias dificiles. Mis oraciones por ustedes y sus familias están siempre presentes. Les pido que recuerden a nuestro Obispo, a mis hermanos sacerdotes y a mi. Dios los bendiga y los man-tenga seguros. Reverendo Padre Posey.

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Read how our award-winning school was prepared to go the distance with

on-line learning! Students began with “snowflake packets,” prepared

work in the event of snow days. By the end of last week, however, they

transitioned to “teachers educating students using live video for about

three hours a day,” said Jen McDermitt.

“Mrs. Davis and I wish to extend our profound thanks to our dedicated

faculty and staff. They have, in an amazingly short period of time,

prepared for the worst. They provided our parents with the assurance, so

desperately needed these days, that their children’s education will

continue. They proved that we are indeed here for them and that we have, and will continue to endeavor, to stay

informed, prepared, and ready to act on a moment’s notice,” said Father Posey.

https://www.catholicherald.com/News/Local_News/Everyone_home_schooled,_for_now/

Saint Thomas More Cathedral School Celebrating 75 Years

You Were Designed for More

www.stmschool.org 703-528-6781

IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE BISHOP’S LENTEN APPEAL

We are aware of a misprint on the BLA pledge cards: the parish name is St. Joseph’s and not the

Cathedral. We contacted the diocese and they fixed the problem. Please note: it is your INDI-

VIDUAL BLA ID Number which determines parish designation. Don’t worry, your gift will get

credited to STM. Thank you for your continued support of our Bishop and his ministries.

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DON’T FORGET TO WATCH OUR LIVE STREAMED MASSES!

Daily 12:05pm; Saturday 9:00am; Sunday: 5:30pm Vigil; 9:30am,

12:45pm (Spanish) and 5:00pm

Watch our Lenten Video Reflection given by Iris Pollack on March

17th here: https://youtu.be/XTB0an1uOAU

SAINT LUCY FOOD PROJECT — STILL COLLECTING BAGS UNTIL

SUNDAY, MARCH 22

Bring your blue bags to the Church (outside Priests’ Sacristy). Saint Lucy’s will

have a truck here on Monday, March23. Now, more than ever, we need to care for

the neediest among us. “I was hungry and you fed me.”

Please understand, that this is a fluid situation with COVID-19. If pick up changes,

we will ensure that all donated food gets to where it should go.

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A Prayer to Jesus for Healing and Guidance

Jesus, Son of God,

you were sent by the Father

to bear our weakness;

be with us in this time of crisis.

Merciful Savior,

heal and comfort the sick,

so that, with health restored,

they may give you praise.

Divine Physician,

accompany our caregivers

so that, serving with patience,

they may heal wisely.

Eternal Wisdom,

guide our leaders

so that, seeking remedies,

they may follow your light.

Christ, the Anointed,

protect us in body and spirit,

so that, freed from harm,

we may be delivered from all affliction.

Who live and reign with God the Father

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, forever and ever.

Amen.

Oración a Jesús para pedir sanación y guía

Jesús, Hijo de Dios,

a Ti que fuiste enviado por el Padre

para asumir nuestra debilidad,

te pedimos que nos acompañes

en este momento de crisis.

Salvador Misericordioso,

ayuda y consuela a los enfermos,

para que al recobrar la salud

puedan alabarte.

Médico Divino,

acompaña a nuestros proveedores de cuidado

para que al servir con paciencia

puedan sanar debidamente.

Fuente de Eterna Sabiduría,

guía a nuestros líderes

para que al buscar remedio

puedan seguir tu luz.

Cristo, el Ungido,

protégenos en cuerpo y espíritu,

para que al salir ilesos del daño

seamos librados de toda aflicción.

Tú que vives y reinas con Dios Padre,

en unidad del Espíritu Santo,

un solo Dios verdadero,

por los siglos de los siglos.

Amén.

PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBSITE: WWW.CATHEDRALSTM.ORG FOR THE LATEST CLOSINGS AND CANCELLATIONS,

AND OFFICE HOURS.

REFER TO https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html FOR INFORMATION ON COVID-19