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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, V.F. Rector Rev. Christopher Christensen,
Parochial Vicar Rev. Michael Isenberg, In Residence Rev. Ghenghan
Mbinkar, In Residence
Rectory Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am-1:00pm;
1:45-4:00pm Phone: 703-525-1300; Fax: 703-528-5760
[email protected] Website: www.cathedralstm.org
Religious Education 703-525-1300, ext 28 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 703-525-1300
[email protected] Music Ministry 703-525-1300, ext 35 Dr.
Richard P. Gibala, Director of Music Hispanic Apostolate
703-841-3883 200 N. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203
Mass Schedule
PHASE 1 ADJUSTED MASS SCHEDULE Monday-Friday: 7:00am &
12:05pm Saturdays: 9:00am Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm Sundays: 7:00,
9:30am, 12:45 en Espanol Pre-Recorded Sunday Mass available for
viewing Saturday afternoon The Rosary: Monday-Friday at 11:40am
June 22
Feast of
Saint Thomas More
“No man shall be blamed in the maintenance of his
own religion.”
Please see an important message from Father Posey
on Page 4
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EXPLORE MORE at THE CATHEDRAL!
WELCOME and thank you for joining us. The Cathedral is the
Mother Church of the Diocese, and home to many events throughout
the year, as well as an award-winning School. Whether you need to
update your contact information, or want to register, the process
is easy. Registration forms can be found at the Cathedral entrances
or you can go to
https://www.cathedralstm.org/about/registration/
Beth Blaine, Receptionist [email protected] Maria
Stillone, Bookkeeper / Spanish Liaison [email protected]
Tara Quaadman, Rector’s Assistant [email protected] Steve
Schemmel, Business Manager [email protected] Christine
Kurtzke Hughes, Director of Advancement
[email protected] Maria Paniagua, Youth Ministry &
Religious Education Interim Director [email protected] Dr.
Richard Gibala, Director of Music [email protected]
Parish Staff
Matthew’s Gospel is a fitting start to a week where we honor our
patron Saint and recommit ourselves to religious freedom. Jesus
tells his disciples to proclaim from the “housetops” what they have
been taught, without fear. God will not abandon them. We are
precious to Him. From the sparrow to us, all are part of His plan
regardless of size, color, or supposed “worth.” Thomas More spent
much of his life seeking justice for the poor and underserved. He
advocated on behalf of universal education; he stood firm for his
principals and his faith. He was not perfect, but looked to perfect
his soul. More lost his position, security, and finally his life
because of his refusal to acknowledge Henry VIII’s spiritual
leadership over Rome and the annulment of his first marriage. He
died, as we know “God’s servant” first,” a martyr to his religious
convictions. He knew then, as we do now, that upholding religious
freedom is important, not just for an individual, but for society.
Bishop Burbidge has asked us to participate in Religious Freedom
Week; to pray and take action in supporting the vulnerable, against
religious persecution, to care for one’s another right to worship.
Thomas More spoke on this as well: “Because the soul has such deep
roots in personal and social life and its values run so contrary to
modern concerns, caring for the soul may well turn out to be a
radical act, a challenge to accepted norms.” So let us be radical,
as Jesus was deemed a radical. Let us continue our missionary call
to bring Christ to all peoples and all nations. It will not always
be easy; but again, More has an answer for us: “You wouldn’t
abandon the ship because you couldn't control the winds.” I wish
all fathers, and those who act as fathers, a Happy Father’s Day.
Again, I ask you to pray for them, living or deceased. I ask that
if your relationship is good, give thanks. If it is troubled or
even broken, reach out; try to mend it. Pray for peace and the will
to foster it. I’ve decided to title my columns, “All In,” a theme I
use throughout my homilies and which guides my life. Jesus desires
us to be with Him completely. Our lives should be directed that
way. We need to stay on the ship; we need to stay the course; we
need to be All In with Christ.
From Our Rector: All In
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Bulletin deadline is two weeks prior to publication date.
Please go to https://bit.ly/2YDnyPH
for bulletin, lector and Cathedral Connection
submissions.
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Saturday, June 20 5:30pm Barbara Limbaugh (D)
Sunday, June 21 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Father’s Day
7:00am John K. Cassidy, Sr. (D) 9:30am Celebrant’s Intention
11:00am Daniel Dry (D) 12:45pm Parishioners 5:00pm Lourdes Cuadro
(D)
Monday, June 22 St. Paulinus of Nola; Ss. John Fisher and Thomas
More 7:00am Nick DiCenzo (D) 12:05pm Raphael Caleb Cajulis Tuesday,
June 23 7:00am Charlotte Wood 12:05pm Daniel S. Collins (D)
Wednesday, June 24 The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist 7:00am
Dominic DiGiorgio 12:05pm Elenore Tiedemann (D) Thursday, June 25
7:00am Familia Delgadillo 12:05pm Maiden Vallejo (D)
Friday, June 26 7:00am John Kohlhaas (D) 12:05pm Polly Rhodes
(A) Saturday, June 27 St. Cyril of Alexandria; Blessed Virgin Mary
9:00am Kathleen Cariker (D)
Daily Mass Intention
Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60:3-5, 12-13; Mt 7:1-5
Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36;
Ps 48:2-4, 10-11; Mt 7:6, 12-14
Wednesday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17;
1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17
Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15;
Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80
Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Mt 7:21-29
Friday: 2 Kgs 25:1-12; Ps 137:1-6; Mt 8:1-4
Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-7, 20-21;
Mt 8:5-17
Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a; Ps 89:2-3, 16-19;
Rom 6:3-4, 8-11; Mt 10:37-42
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, Josephine Whibley.
Please call the Rectory to submit prayer requests for the sick, and
also to remove a name from the list.
First Reading: Jeremiah 20: 10-13 Responsorial: Psalm 69: 8-10,
14, 17, 33-35 Second Reading: Romans 5: 12-15 Gospel: Matthew 10:
26-37
Today’s Readings
REQUEST A MASS INTENTION Did you know? The custom of requesting
a Mass for a specific intention, even when one cannot be physically
present at the Mass, is a longstanding tradition in the Church.
Masses can be offered to celebrate Baptisms, Birthdays,
Anniversary, Confirmations, Special Intentions, and/or to
commemorate the anniversary of a loved one’s death. Please contact
the Rectory Office 703-525-1300. Your offering can be mailed or
done online at https://membership.faithdirect.net/VA326
Please remember to pray for our health care workers, first
responders and all essential employees who continue to keep us
safe, care for us, and provide us with life’s necessities.
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;
MajorThomas J. Wissler, C Evan J. Wright,
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Are you pregnant? Do you need help?
Gabriel Project Pregnancy Assistance Ministry:
866-444-3553 or 703-841-3810
www.h4pw.org / [email protected]
Pro Life Corner
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
You can still continue to pray the Divine
Mercy Chaplet on your own! Make an effort
to offer this prayer to Jesus daily.
Around the Cathedral
“Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will
acknowledge before my heavenly Father.”
Matthew 10:32
Would others know that you are Catholic by the way you
act and speak? Do you share your Catholic faith with
others? Do you defend your Catholic faith when the
situation arises or do you remain silent? Do you pray in
public before meals? Pray for the strength and courage
to be a joyful witness of our Catholic faith when the
opportunity presents itself. Let us become the radiant
light and bold witness that we are called to be!
The second collection this week is for our maintenance fund.
Live-streaming Mass during this pandemic has enabled us to hone our
technological skills, but it has also shown that we need to invest
in better sound equipment so that we may continue to offer the
celebration of the Mass to our homebound parishioners.
Two months ago, you raised $40,000 to make up for lost Offertory
income during the Cathedral’s closure. This was a generous and
meaningful commitment by you to secure our financial footing.
However, even with these additional funds, we will still run a
$37,000 deficit, even with Government assistance. Therefore, I am
humbly appealing to you again to support our efforts at stemming
the losses. On Tuesday, June 23, we will have another special Day
of Stewardship. I ask for your prayers and financial assistance. As
always, I am grateful for both. Utilizing Faith Direct is the
easiest way to support our parish. Enrolling with a recurring
account is a safe and convenient way to manage your Cathedral
stewardship. Our parish number is VA326 www.faithdirect.net
Thank you again and God Bless. Father Posey
Stewardship Farwell Mass for
Father Christensen and
Father Mbinkar
Sunday, June 21 at 9:30am
Fathers Chris and Ghenghan will be
available outside after Mass. Stop by
to say thank you for their service. We
Will Miss You Both!
Happy Father’s Day
To all our fathers, living and deceased, and
those who act as fathers to us
Welcome Deacon Jonathan
Fioramonti to the Cathedral!
Deacon will be with us
throughout the summer and
during the year as he continues
preparing for his priestly
Ordination.
God bless him and all those discerning God’s call.
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Last week our students returned to campus to collect personal
items and turn in devices. The “Great Swap Out”
brought people together for just a bit as they said goodbye to a
year like no other. God bless them and their families!
STM SCHOOL “You were Designed for MORE”
Parents of children in grades Kindergarten through High School
are invited to register their children for Religious Education
classes for the 2020-2021 school year. Registrations begin this
week. You may register on our website www.cathedralstm.org or visit
the parish office Tuesdays-Thursdays from 11 am-4 pm.
Sacramento del Bautizo. Llame a la Rectoria para obtener
informacion sobre los bautizos. (Los padres deben estar registrados
en la parroquia). No se pone fecha a los bautizos hasta que todos
los documentos esten completos. Los Bautizos en espanol son el
tercer Sabado del mes. Educacion religiosa y preparacion
sacramental para la pri-mera comunion y la confirmacion para ninos.
Contactar a la oficina de education religiosa o (CCD) 703-525-1300.
Rito de iniciacion Cristiana y Sacramentos para adultos (RICA).
Contactar al Padre Christensen 703-525-1300. Sacramento del
Matrimonio. Las regulaciones de la Diocese requieren que se ponga
en contacto con uno de los sacer-dotes de la iglesia al menos seis
meses antes de la fecha que quiere casarse. Contacte al Padre
Christensen al 703-525-1300. Uncion de los enfermos. Llame a las
ofcinas de la parroquia. Comunion para los enfermos. Favor de
comunicarse con la Sra. Estela Nunez al 703-932-7282.
Hospitalización. Por favor notifique a la oficina de la
parroquia si usted está en el hospital. Por ley los hospitals no lo
pueden hacer.
Coordinador de los lectores. Sr. Sigfrido Oller 703-371-3694.
Coordinador de los Ujieres. Sr. Fidel Santos 703-209-2756.
Coordinador de los Monagillos. Padre Christensen 703-525-1300.
Coordinadora del grupo de oracion. Maria Victoria Pineda
703-920-5808. Ministerio de la musica. Si desea ser parte del coro
de la iglesia comuniquese el Sr. Marco Castillo al 703-409-9175
Educacion Religiosa Religious Education
Se invita a los padres de niños en los grados de kínder a la
secundaria para que inscriban a sus hijos en las clases de
Educación Religiosa para el año escolar 2020-2021. Las
inscripciones Comienzan esta semana. Puede registrarse en nuestro
sitio web www.cathedralstm.org o visitar la oficina de la parroquia
de martes-jueves de 11 am a 4 pm.
Horario de las Misas
Domingo en la mañana misas en ingles: 8:00AM,
9:30 AM, 11:00 AM
Misa del domingo en español: 12:45 PM
Domingo en la tarde: 5:00 PM (Ingles)
Lunes a viernes 7:00 AM (Ingles) & 12:05 PM (Ingles)
Sábado en la mañana: 9:00 AM (Ingles)
Confesiones. Jueves 7:30—8:30pm; primer y segun-
do domingo del mes despúes de la misa en español y
sabados de 4:00 a 5:00 pm.
Adoración Eucarística
Jueves : 12:30—8:30 pm
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Sunday, June 21 Father’s Day 7:00am Mass Cathedral 9:30am Frs.
Christensen & Mbinkar Farewell Mass Cathedral 12:15—12:45pm
Confesiones en Espanol Cathedral 12:45pm Misa en Espanol Cathedral
Monday, June 22 Feast of Saint Thomas More
7:00am Daily Mass Cathedral 12:05pm Daily Mass Cathedral
Tuesday, June 23
7:00am Daily Mass Cathedral 12:05pm Daily Mass Cathedral
Wednesday, June 24
7:00am Daily Mass Cathedral 12:05pm Daily Mass Cathedral
Thursday, June 25
7:00am Daily Mass Cathedral 12:05pm Daily Mass Cathedral
12:30—8:00pm Eucharistic Adoration Cathedral 7:30-8:00pm
Confessions Cathedral Friday, June 26
7:00am Daily Mass Cathedral 12:05pm Daily Mass Cathedral
Saturday, June 27
9:00am Daily Mass Cathedral 4:00-5:00pm Confessions Cathedral
5:30pm Sunday Vigil Mass Cathedral
THIS WEEK AT THE CATHEDRAL
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Please note that Burke Hall will be closed to all functions and
meetings during Phases 1 and 2.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Diocesan Events
Please go to https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/all-events/ for
the most update information on canceled or postponed events.
Around the Diocese
Bishop Burbidge Podcasts
Listen here: https://bit.ly/2Viwbi5
This summer, Bishop Burbidge and the United States Conference of
Catholic Bishops (USCCB) are calling Catholics across the country
to pray and
act in support of religious liberty within the U.S. and abroad
during Religious Freedom Week 2020, June 22-June 29.
As a Diocese, we encourage you to participate in this important
cause for the Catholic Church, by taking time each day to pray,
reflect, and take action on religious liberty, both here in this
country and abroad.
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