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 Deacon Jonathan FioramonƟ Rectory Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am‐1:00pm; 1:45‐8:00pm Phone: 703‐525‐1300; Fax: 703‐528‐5760 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, Arlington, VA 22203 Mass Schedule 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) LIVE‐STREAM SCHEDULE Daily 12:05pm, Saturday 9:00am Sunday, 9:30am and 12:45pm (Spanish) The Rosary: Monday‐Friday at 11:40am PENANCE: Thursday 7:30pm to 8:30 pm 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 informaƟon. In‐class preparaƟon is required. Please call Rectory to register. ANOINTING of the SICK: Please contact the Rectory for a priest. Sacramental InformaƟon September 27, 2020 Twenty‐sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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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 Deacon Jonathan Fioramon
Rectory Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am‐1:00pm; 1:45‐8:00pm Phone: 703‐525‐1300; Fax: 703‐528‐5760 [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, Arlington, VA 22203
Mass Schedule
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) LIVE‐STREAM SCHEDULE Daily 12:05pm, Saturday 9:00am Sunday, 9:30am and 12:45pm (Spanish) The Rosary: Monday‐Friday at 11:40am
PENANCE: Thursday 7:30pm to 8:30 pm 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 informa on. In‐class prepara on is required. Please call Rectory to register. ANOINTING of the SICK: Please contact the Rectory for a priest.
Sacramental Informa on
September 27, 2020
Twenty‐sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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 informa on, or want to register, the process is easy. Registra on forms can be found at the Cathedral entrances or you can go to h ps://www.cathedralstm.org/about/registra on/
It is not those who say to me, Lord, Lord, who will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the person who does the will of my Father in heaven” (Ma hew 7:21) Throughout Ma hew’s Gospel Jesus has warned against hypocrisy, one of the greatest affronts to the Lord’s uncondi onal love. He warned the Pharisees against their passion for the le er of the law while ignoring its intent. He chided them for being whitewashed on the outside, yet having hearts blackened by inconsistencies and pe y grievances. Jesus asks who the be er son was. He does not tell his au‐dience, but rather encourages them to come to their own conclusions. In doing so, he allows the Pharisees, and us, the chance to grow in understanding the kind of faith God wants from his people: real, honest, and lived. God desires less the “burnt offerings” than true repent‐ance. This is the crux of this parable and a theme to Jesus’ teachings. Who has learned more, or exhibits more, the idea of duty in this parable than the first son? He knows what is asked of him; and while he displays the honesty (or sass if you are parents) to say no at first; he ul mately fulfills his father’s request. His heart was turned away from himself. The second son, let us call him Eddie Haskell from the 1960s show, “Leave it to Beaver,” the epitome of someone who says one thing but then does another, just parrots what he thinks the father wants to hear. He talked the talk of an obedient son but stopped there; he placed his wants ahead of his responsibili es. God desires authen city, acknowledgment, and ac on. He wants us to come to him as we are; he wants us to be honest about our failings, and he wants us to work to change. C K. Chesterton once famously said that Peter may have denied Christ, but he never denied his denial. Those we think are the least trustworthy o en mes are the ones who bring us closer to Christ and our faithfulness to him. Today we acknowledge Migrant and Refugee Week. Let us pray that all who seek shelter from persecu on, hunger, or unrest find peace in a new home. “Displaced people offer us this opportunity to meet the Lord, “even though our eyes find it hard to recognize him.” Pope Francis
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Saturday, Sept. 26 5:30pm Parishioners
Sunday, Sept. 27 Twenty‐sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Day for Migrants and Refugees; Priesthood Sunday; Yom Kippur (Jewish day of atonement) begins at sunset 7:00am Joseph Coleman (A) 9:30am Gertrude Casey (A) 12:45pm James and Hanh Casey
Monday, Sept. 28 St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions; St. Wenceslaus 7:00am Mitzi Arena (D) 12:05pm Maria R. Polio (D)
Tuesday, Sept. 29 Ss. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, Archangels 7:00am Des Reddy (D) 12:05pm Clay Wymer (D)
Wednesday, Sept. 30 St. Jerome; Sukkot (Jewish harvest fes val) begins at sunset 7:00am JoAnn Thomas (A) 12:05pm Michele Marie (A) Thursday, October 1 St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus 7:00am Teresa Arino 12:05pm Michael Capilato (D)
Friday, October 2 The Holy Guardian Angels; First Friday 7:00am Christopher M. Cassidy, Jr. 12:05pm Cecelia Rose Wissler
Saturday, October 3 Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday 9:00am Benjamin Adams, Jr. (A)
Sunday: Is 5:1‐7; Ps 80:9, 12‐16, 19‐20; Phil 4:6‐9; Mt 21:33‐43
Readings for the Week
Remember in your prayers the sick of our parish especially: Marcia Carman, Lourdes Batol, Jim Fitz‐water, 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: Ezekiel 18:25–28 Responsorial: Psalm 25:4–5, 8–9, 10, 14 Second Reading: Phil 2:1–11 or 2:1–5 Gospel: Ma hew 21:28–32
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
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, ; Jus n M. Coons, ;
Richard Creed, st Lt. James Law, USMC; Pvt. Killian Smet, ARNG;
Major Thomas J. Wissler, C Evan J. Wright,
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Stewardship:
Your support of the Cathedral is needed now more than ever. Without you, we cannot support our ministries and mission to be “God’s servant first.” Enroll with Faith Direct to ensure your stewardship con nues.
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“Do nothing out of selfishness; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves…” Phil 2:3 Pride and ego are hard things to control. We see others and think we are superior to them. We idolize our own self‐image. But, if we truly believe everything is a gi from God, we recognize all the people that God has put in our lives as gi s! We are grateful for how they enrich our lives. Pray every day for the people in your life: your family, your friends and even those whom you may find difficult.
RCIA Mondays from 7:00‐8:00pm If you, or someone you know, wishes to further their faith forma on, contact Fr. Kevin Dansereau at 703‐525‐1300. Inquiry sessions are ongoing.
Sunday, October 4, is Respect Life Sunday. We will host a Life Chain here from 2:00 to 3:30pm. Par cipants come together for 90 minutes in a public space to pray, forming a chain of life in solemn witness for the preborn children lost to abor on every day. We will pray the 4 Mysteries of the Rosary with pro‐life medita ons. Bring pro‐life signs, umbrellas and strollers. Life Chains will be taking place across the con nent at the same me‐a peaceful, prayerful witness to life! All are welcome.
Walking with Purpose begins September 29. Beholding His Glory, a nine‐session study, integrates Scripture with the teachings of the Catholic Church to show us how all Scripture points us to our Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7:00pm. Contact Iris at [email protected] or 571‐334‐9340 or online at h ps://www.cathedralstm.org/walking‐with‐purpose for more informa on. Informa on flyers can be found at the Cathedral entrances.
New Contemporary Mass begins September 27 Join us at 7:30pm as we “sing a new song” at the Cathedral. Do you have a musical talent you’d like to share? Contact the rectory at 703‐525‐1300 if you’d like to join the new Contemporary Choir. We are also looking for liturgical ministers.
Diocesan High School Virtual Open Houses in October St. John Paul II the Great Live from October 25 to November 7. Reserve your spot at: [email protected] Bishop O’Connell: October 4: 1:00‐3:00pm. For more informa on: www.bishopoconnell.org Bishop Ireton and Paul VI are also planning virtual tours/open houses during October. More details as we receive them!
Join us in suppor ng So Others Might Eat (SOME) for SOCKTOBER. Please consider dona ng new adult socks to help the homeless. We’ll have boxes at the rectory, at the main entrance to the Cathedral, and at the School. THANK YOU!
Pro Life Corner
Race for Seminarians Join our Cathedral parish Team to Run + Pray + Donate to Support our Seminarians! We’re looking for runners to raise money and voca on awareness. We have a 10K course (safely spaced) that starts and ends at the Cathedral on Saturday Oct. 24 a er the 9am Mass. We’re also looking for prayer warriors and cheerleaders! To find out more about par cipa ng, con‐tact Michele Bueno at [email protected] or Sarah Reidy at [email protected] to join our parish team!
Did you miss Bash? You can s ll donate to St. Lucy’s Project. Canned meat, fruit & vegetables are needed. Drop off at the Rectory a er all Masses this weekend and all day Monday. You can also give online at h ps://bit.ly/33QhtBM, designa ng the St. Lucy Food Project. Checks can also be mailed to CCDA, Program Director, 8426‐28 Kao Circle, Manassas, VA 20110 (with St. Lucy Food Project in the memo.) If you have any ques ons, please contact the rectory at (703)525‐1300.
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The Mass for Disability Awareness will be held on Sunday, September 27, at 10:30am at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The Very Rev. Jamie R. Workman, Diocesan Vicar General will be the celebrant and homilist. All families with members with intellectual and developmental disabili es are invited.
Don’t forget this Friday, October 2 is early dismissal and Monday, October 5 is a holiday granted by Bishop Burbidge. We con nue to celebrate First Communions with our rising third graders. God bless our students and their families as they are finally able to experience the grace of the Lord in the Eucharist! Thank you to all our parent volunteers, faculty and staff for your help during arrival and dismissal! #keepingourkidssafe
STM SCHOOL “You were Designed for MORE”
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Post‐Abor on Healing Retreats for Women October 17, 2020 in both English and Spanish. Come begin your healing journey and experience God's hope and mercy. You are not alone. There is hope. There is healing. For more informa on and confiden al registra‐
on, please contact Project Rachel Ministry at 888‐456‐HOPE (4673) or info@helpa erabor on.org. Re ro de Sanación Posterior al aborto para Mujeres 17 de octubre del 2020. Venga a comenzar su viaje de curación y experimente la esperanza y la misericordia de Dios. No está sola. Hay esperanza. Hay curación. Para obtener más información y registro confidencial, co‐muníquese con el Ministerio de Proyecto Raquel al 888‐456‐HOPE (4673) o info@helpa erabor on.org
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, the Religious Educa on Office will be offering some in‐person & mostly virtual classes during the 2020‐2021 year. We hope to offer classes that are easily accessible and engaging for children and parents. For more informa on on registra on and classes go to: h ps://www.cathedralstm.org/religious‐educa on/k‐12‐religious‐educa on/
Religious Educa on/Educacion Religiosa
Catholic Chari es' annual Retreat for the Seriously Ill is being livestreamed from the Cathedral of St. Thomas More from 3‐6 p.m. Friday, October 2, the Feast of the Guardian Angels. Fr. Bob Cilinski of the Church of the Na vity will speak, as well as Diane Fields and Catholic Chari es' Dr. Michael Horne. Bishop Michael F. Burbidge will celebrate a closing Mass at 5 p.m. Go to h ps://bit.ly/2Rw0eA9 for more informa on.
Bishop Burbidge Podcasts: h ps://bit.ly/2Viwbi5. This week Bishop discusses his new pastoral le er, message for engaged couples, “When is the McCarrick report being published,” and more.
Debido a la pandemia por el coronavirus, la oficina de Educación Religiosa ofrecerá para el año 2020‐2021 algunas clases en persona y el resto de manera virtual. Nuestra esperanza es ofrecer clases que sean accesibles e interesantes para los niños y para los padres. Para más información sobre las clases y como registrarse vaya al si o de internet: h ps://www.cathedralstm.org/religious‐educa on/k‐12‐religious‐educa on/
The 106th World Day of Migrants and Refugees is on Sunday, September 27. Bishop Burbidge will be celebra ng a 12 p.m. Mass at Saint Ann Parish and interviewing two refugee families in our Diocese about their experiences a er the Mass.
Sunday, September 27 12:15—12:45pm Confesiones en Espanol Cathedral Monday, September 28
7:00‐8:30pm RCIA Burke Hall
7:00‐8:00pm English Legion of Mary Via Zoom Tuesday, September 29
7:00pm Walking With Purpose (see pg.4) Virtual
Wednesday, September 30
Thursday, October 1
12:30—8:00pm Eucharistic Adoration Cathedral 7:30‐8:00pm Confessions Cathedral Friday, October 2 School Early Dismissal Please drive gently at 12:05pm Mass
3:00‐6:00pm Retreat & Mass for Seriously Ill Cathedral With Bishop Burbidge LIVE‐STREAMED See Pg. 5 Saturday, October 3
11:00am First Holy Communion Cathedral 2:00pm First Holy Communion Cathedral 4:00‐5:00pm Confessions Cathedral
THIS WEEK AT THE CATHEDRAL
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El 4 de Octubre es el domingo dedicado al Respeto a la Vida y la Catedral ofrecerá de 2pm a 3:30pm una Cadena por la Vida alrededor de la Catedral. Los par‐
cipantes se juntarán por 90 minutos en un si o pú‐blico a rezar y con carteles de Pro‐Vida, formando una verdadera cadena de vida como tes gos solemnes para los niños abortados todos los días. Nosotros re‐zaremos los 4 misterios del Rosario con meditaciones sobre Pro‐Vida. Traiga carteles de Pro‐Vida, sombrillas y cochecitos. La Cadena de Vida tomará lugar al mis‐mo empo en todas partes del con nente de manera pacífica. Tes gos devotos de la vida! Todos están bienvenidos
Recordatorios masivos importantes Recuerde que se requieren máscaras en la
Catedral. U lice desinfectante de manos al entrar y antes recibir la comunión.
Prac que el distanciamiento social, permaneciendo a 6 pies de distancia
Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión mientras nos cuidamos unos a otros.
Pope Francis September Prayer Inten on INTENCIONES DE ORACIÓN DEL SANTO PADRE Sep embre Respect for the Planet's Resources Intención de oración universal ‐ Respeto de los recursos del planeta We pray that the planet's resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respec ul manner. Recemos para que los recursos del planeta no sean saqueados, sino que se compartan de manera justa y respet‐uosa.
Visitas virtuales a las Escuelas Secundarias Diocesanas durante Octubre St John the Great ofrecerá visitas virtuales desde Octubre 25‐Noviembre 7. Reserve su lugar en el si o: [email protected]. Bishop O’Connell: Octubre 4 1:00‐3:00pm www.bishopoconnell.org Bishop Ireton y Paul VI también ofrecerán visitas virtuales durante el mes de Octubre. Se daran más detalles pronto.
Nueva Misa contemporánea en la Catedral de St. Tomas More. Comenzando sep embre 27 será la úl ma Misa ofrecida por una parroquia de la Diocese.
