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. Kevin Dansereau, Parochial Vicar Rev. Michael Isenberg, In Residence Rev. Eliberto de Jesus Garcia Pareja, Parochial Vicar Deacon Jonathan FioramonƟ Rectory Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am-1:00pm; 1:45-8:00pm Phone: 703-525-1300 stmparishoffi[email protected]Website: www.cathedralstm.org Religious EducaƟon 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 ChrisƟan IniƟaƟon Rev. Kevin Dansereau 703-525-1300 Music Ministry 703-525-1300, ext 35 Dr. Richard P. Gibala, Director of Music Hispanic Apostolate 703-841-3883 200 N. Glebe Road, Ste. 820, Arlington, VA 22203 Phase 3 Adjusted Mass Schedule Monday-Friday: 7:00am & 12:05pm* Saturdays: 9:00am* Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm Sundays: 7:00am, 9:30am*, 12:45pm* en Espanol and 7:30pm * (Contemporary Music) Federal Holidays: 10:00am *LIVE-STREAMED Community Evening Prayer: AdoraƟon, BenedicƟon and Confession Every Thursday 6:30-8:00pm Community Rosary 11:40am before Daily Mass Sacramental InformaƟon: PENANCE: Thursday 7:00pm to 8:00pm Saturday 4:00-5:00pm and by appointment; Sunday 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 the Rectory to register. ANOINTING of the SICK: Please contact the Rectory for a priest. Happy Mother’s Day!
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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. Kevin Dansereau, Parochial Vicar Rev. Michael Isenberg, In Residence Rev. Eliberto de Jesus Garcia Pareja, Parochial Vicar Deacon Jonathan Fioramon Rectory Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am-1:00pm; 1:45-8:00pm Phone: 703-525-1300 [email protected] Website: www.cathedralstm.org Religious Educa on 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
Chris an Ini a on Rev. Kevin Dansereau 703-525-1300 Music Ministry 703-525-1300, ext 35 Dr. Richard P. Gibala, Director of Music Hispanic Apostolate 703-841-3883 200 N. Glebe Road, Ste. 820, Arlington, VA 22203
Phase 3 Adjusted Mass Schedule
Monday-Friday: 7:00am & 12:05pm* Saturdays: 9:00am* Saturday Vigil: 5:30pm Sundays: 7:00am, 9:30am*, 12:45pm* en Espanol and 7:30pm * (Contemporary Music) Federal Holidays: 10:00am *LIVE-STREAMED Community Evening Prayer: Adora on, Benedic on and Confession Every Thursday 6:30-8:00pm Community Rosary 11:40am before Daily Mass
Sacramental Informa on:
PENANCE: Thursday 7:00pm to 8:00pm Saturday 4:00-5:00pm and by appointment;
Sunday 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 the Rectory to register. ANOINTING of the SICK: Please contact the Rectory for a priest.
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“No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” For most of us, we will never be called to this extreme; and for many, that’s a relief. We honor our military and first responders for their willingness to do this, but we don’t put ourselves in this category. We don’t think Jesus’ message applies to our reality. But it does, because the message concerns the rela onship between sacrifice and love. You can’t have one without the other. Christ’s great love for us led him to Calvary. Each me we “die” to ourselves, we echo this great act of mercy: each me a couple promises fidelity to the other and to God; each me a friend lends a sympathe c ear; each
me a parent sits vigil. These acts require pu ng others first. Some mes this is easy; but the true test comes when this profound love demands more. More me. More energy. More pa ence. More prayer. In these moments we are most connected to our Savior, seeing on a very human level the all-consuming demand of true love. It can also be scary when we feel our reserves are lacking. “I can’t love more. I can’t do this anymore. I’m afraid. I am not a saint.” But Jesus does not ask us for sainthood; He asks us to try; and to trust in Him. With His grace, the inevitable trials we face CAN be faced. We can do the things we never thought possible. We can be that same refuge to another that Christ is to us. Mother Teresa once said, “Intense love does not measure, it just gives.” Today we honor our mothers, so fi ng during the month of Mary our Blessed Mother. For some, this will be a day of flowers and gi s. For some, though, this may be a difficult day. Fractured rela onships, unrealized dreams, or grief might be the order of your day. To all, I offer my sincere prayers and encouragement, and I ask you to reach out to reaffirm a strong rela onship or repair a broken one. If this is not possible, then I ask you to be as a mother to someone else: to give of yourself freely and unreservedly, to love as Mary loved – with strength of heart and firmness of faith. Ask yourself this week, who would I give myself to this week? God Bless. Fr. Posey
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Saturday, May 8 5:30pm Kenneth Tyskowski (A) Sunday, May 9 Sixth Sunday of Easter; Mother’s Day 7:00am William Holshouser (D) 9:30am Donald J. Connors (D) 12:45pm Manuel Ibanez Saavedra (A) 7:30pm Parishioners
Monday, May 10 St. Damien de Veuster; St. John De Avila 7:00am Lora Villarreal 12:05pm Deidre Ryan (D) Tuesday, May 11 7:00am Ann Booher (D) 12:05pm Mary Peterson (D) Wednesday, May 12 Ss. Nereus and Achilleus; St. Pancras; Eid al Fitr (Islamic observance) begins at sunset 7:00am Philip Creed and Family 12:05pm Mary Kate Blaine Thursday, May 13 The Ascension of the Lord (unless transferred to Sunday); otherwise Our Lady of Fa ma 7:00am George Waringo (D) 12:05pm Kevin Schreiber
Friday, May 14 St. Ma hias 7:00am Barbara Katusha (D) 12:05pm Ana Quy Nguyen (D) Saturday, May 15 St. Isidore; Armed Forces Day 9:00am Boniface Bamenjo Mbinkar (D)
Remember in your prayers the sick of our parish especially: Lourdes Batol, John Ford, Joan Janaro, Owen Keel, Karen Kelly, Barbara Ilacqua, Andrew Pinella, James Saunders, Josephine Whibley. Please call the Rec-tory to submit prayer requests for the sick, or to re-move a name from the list.
First Reading: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Responsorial: Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 Second Reading: 1 John 4:7-10 Gospel: John 15:9-17
Today’s Readings
REQUEST A MASS INTENTION Did you know? The custom of reques ng a Mass for a specific inten on, even when one cannot be physically present at the Mass, is a longstanding tradi on in the Church. Masses can be offered to celebrate Bap sms, Birthdays, Anniversary, Confirma ons, Special Inten ons, 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 h ps://membership.faithdirect.net/VA326
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET Join the STM Divine Mercy Group to pray the Chaplet on weekdays 15 minutes a er the conclusion of the 12:05pm Daily Mass.
Please pray for those serving our country: Captain Timothy P. Blaine, USMC; Louis Crishock; FSO, 2nd Lt. Dylan Cate, USA; 2Lt. Robert P. Coffin, USMC; Major Anthony Colella, ; Jus n M. Coons,
DID YOU KNOW that if you increase your BLA dona on from last year, every dollar over your previous gi will be matched dollar for dollar by an anonymous donor, up to $300,000! First me gi s will be matched en rely! Please support the BLA by can make
your gi /pledge at www.arlingtondiorces.org or text to give at 703-260-9880. Every gi is important! Scan the QR code above to make your gi . Watch this video to see your dona ons at work: h ps://youtu.be/vUUuyPxvNBI Our “Bible in a Year” Study Group next mee ng is
Saturday, May 15 at 10:00am. To sign up go to: h p://bit.ly/39vW1oS You will receive the link to join the group before the 30th. Watch The Bible here: h ps://bit.ly/2MId4fz
Proceeds from our Poor Box collec on this month will go to Christ House. For more informa on on their programs and to volunteer, go to: h ps://bit.ly/3tZpNet
Christ is risen, alleluia. Now what? Interested in studying the 5th gospel this year? Join Father Kevin October 15-24 for a Holy Land pilgrimage to see where it all began. Cost is $3,855 per person and includes airfare from Dulles to Tel Aviv, lodging, breakfast and dinner, tours, transporta on, entrance fees and daily Mass. A $1,855 deposit is due now, with final $2,000 payment due June 1. For more informa on on registra on and i nerary, contact the Bread of Life Center for Peace at 301-465-7139 or email [email protected]
Our Second Collec ons this Sunday is for Parish Special Needs. This Collec on is vital in enabling us to meet unforeseen expenses. Your support is appreciated.
COMING HOME! What will it look like when we are finally able to gather, clasp hands, and celebrate our community? COVID 19 has taken much from many, and as Fr. Posey said in his recent mailing, we need YOU and YOUR IDEAS to help with plans to commemorate as well as celebrate with a range of ac vi es that will appeal to all ages. If you would like to volunteer, please email Tara Quaadman at [email protected]
Join us Saturday, May 15, a er the 9:00am Mass to pray the Pro-Life Rosary. Take a few moments out of your day in support of the dignity of life.
We celebrated our teachers last week. Thank you for your dedica on, crea vity, and love! Our students can be MORE because our teachers GIVE MORE!
The STM Mobile Market returns May 20 from 5-7pm. Working with the Capital Area Food Bank, we have been able to support hundreds of food insecure families. If you would like to volunteer, please go to: h ps://bit.ly/3qtbRac Many hands make light the work!
The Cathedral is ge ng a new camera system installed next week, enhancing our live stream experience. Due to the nature of the work, Daily Mass on May 10, 11 and 12 will be in Burke Hall. We will provide our usual live stream those days. Thank you in advance for your pa ence as we begin to use the new system!
Join us for the Cathedral of St. Thomas More Vaca on Bible School - Rocky Railway - Jesus' Power Pulls us Through! Climb aboard for mountains of fun at Rocky Railway! On this faith-filled adventure, campers discover that trus ng Jesus pulls them through life’s ups and downs. Camp will be held July 5 - 9 from 9:00am - 12:00pm for Rising 1 - 2 graders. There are only 50 spaces available so register now on the Cathedral's website! The cost is $70.00 per camper and includes a Rocky Railway t-shirt! Camp will be held July 12 - 16 from 9:00am - 12:00pm for Rising 3 - 4 graders. There are only 50 spaces available so register now on the Cathedral's website! The cost is $70.00 per camper and includes a Rocky Railway t-shirt! Call the Cathedral rectory at 703-525-1300 or email Tara Quaadman at [email protected].
Thank you to their teachers, catechists and family.
“Give me the grace to long for Your holy sacraments, and especially to rejoice in the presence
of Your body, sweet Savior Christ, in the holy sacrament of the altar.” St. Thomas More
Sunday, May 9 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! 12:15-12:45pm Confesiones en Español Cathedral Monday, May 10
7:00-8:00pm English Legion of Mary School Library Tuesday, May 11 7:00pm Spanish Bible Study Cathedral 7:00-8:00pm Women’s Council Meeting Burke Hall Wednesday, May 12
6:00-7:00pm Religious Education Grades 5 & 6 Virtual 6:30-7:45pm 2021 Confirmation Class Burke Hall 7:15-8:15pm Religious Education Grade7 Virtual Thursday, May 13
6:30pm Community Evening Prayer & Confessions Cathedral Friday, May 14
7:30-9:00pm Emmaus Meeting Burke Hall Saturday, May 15
After 9:00am Mass Pro-Life Rosary Cathedral 10:30-11:30am Spanish Baptisms Cathedral 4:00-5:00pm Confessions Cathedral
THIS WEEK AT THE CATHEDRAL
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Acompáñenos los jueves a las 6:30pm para la oración ves-per na, seguido de Bendición y Confesiones. Para más información sobre las Vísperas, vaya a h ps://bit.ly/39qKNmS
Unase a el Flock! No se pierda anuncios importantes, recordatorios acerca de las misas y recursos acerca de la FE desde Flocnote, el proveedor de internet de nuestra parroquia. Ahora más que nunca nosotros necesitamos nuestra familia parroquial. También, esta es una her-ramienta importante para lideres y ministros para co-municarse con sus voluntarios. Anótese en el si o de in-ternet: h ps://cathedralstm.flocknote.com/ o mande un texto usando la palabra “Moro” en Español al 202-765-3441.
Gracias por donar a nuestra Catedral a través del Ofertorio. Haces posible que podamos apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y comunidad. Necesitamos su compromiso con nuo, así que considere inscribirse en Faith Direct: h ps://bit.ly/2X15PBv ¡Gracias!
Acompáñenos para rezar el Rosario, todos los días a las 11:40 a.m., antes de la misa de las 12:05 p.m.
Las Clases de Preparación Sacramental comienzan el sábado 27 de febrero a las 7:00pm. Para más información por favor comunicarse con el Padre Garcia al 703-525-1300
¡REGRESANDO A CASA! ¿Cómo será cuando estemos finalmente capaz de reunir, estrechar las manos, y cele-brar nuestra comunidad? COVID 19 ha tomado mucho de muchos, y como el P. Posey dijo en su reciente correo, necesitamos que USTED y SUS IDEAS ayuden con los planes para conmemorar y celebrar con una serie de ac-
vidades que atraerán a todas las edades. Si desea ser voluntario, envíe un correo electrónico a Tara Quaadman al [email protected]
Recuerden a todas las mujeres especiales de su vida inscribiéndolos en la intención de oración del Día de nues-tra Madre. Vivas o fallecidas, este don orante es una manera maravillosa de honrar a estas mujeres y expresar vuestra amorosa devoción a María, modelo de toda ma-ternidad. Enviar a [email protected]
La Catedral está instalando un nuevo sistema de cámaras la próxima semana, mejorando nuestra experiencia de transmisión en vivo. Debido a la naturaleza de la obra, la misa diaria del 10, 11 y 12 de mayo será en Burke Hall. Proporcionaremos nuestra transmisión en vivo habitual esos días. Gracias de antemano por supaciencia a medida que empezamos a u lizar el nuevo sistema!
