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Apr. 29, Saturday, St. Catherine of Siena,

Virgin and Doctor of the Church

12:05 Special Intention

5:15 Jane Rau

Apr. 30, Third Sunday of Easter

8:00 Pro Populo - For the People of the Parish

9:30 Filomena Greco

11:00 Domenico Pomponio

12:30 Sr. John Judith

6:30 Pro Populo- For the People of the Parish

May 1, Monday, Easter Weekday

St. Joseph the Worker

7:15 Bernard Meintel

12:05 Rose Donaghey

May 2, Tuesday, St. Athanasius, Bishop

and Doctor of the Church

7:15 Evelyn Clark

12:05 Dorothea Hedrick

May 3, Wednesday, Ss. Philip and James,

Apostles

7:15 Living & deceased member of the

League of the Sacred Heart

12:05 Brian P. Hample

May 4, Thursday, Easter Weekday

7:15 Maura K. Boyan

12:05 Thomas C. Boyan

May 5 First Friday, Easter Weekday

7:15 Larry Green

12:05 Dolores Kelly

May 6, First Saturday, Easter Weekday

12:05 Catherine Levin

5:15 For the intentions of the Priest Celebrant

May 7, Fourth Sunday of Easter

8:00 Pro Populo - For the People of the Parish

9:30 Arthur Quici

11:00 Joseph A. Capozio

12:30 Juana y Crecencio Marrero

6:30 Pro Populo- For the People of the Parish

Third Sunday of Easter April 30, 2017

“Lord Jesus, open the Scriptures to us;

make our hearts burn while you speak to us.” Cf. Lk 24:32

Dear Parishioners,

This Monday, May 1, 2017, we begin the Month of May, the Month of Mary. Our Blessed Mother is united with us all throughout

these days of Easter Time. When the weeks of Easter come to a close

at Pentecost, we will be intimately united with Mary and the Apostles

in the Upper Room praying with deep faith for a new outpouring of

the Holy Spirit from the Father and his Risen Son. The Church en-

courages expressions of devotion to the Blessed Mother all the time.

However, May stands out as a special period of devotion. In fact, this

May 13th, the Church throughout the world, honors our Blessed Moth-

er under the title of Our Lady of Fatima as we observe the 100th anni-

versary of her apparition to the three young children in that town.

Please see elsewhere in the Parish Bulletin the Fatima anniversary

observances here at the Cathedral Basilica. I encourage you to turn to

Mary with greater frequency this Month of May. Pick up her Rosary

more often. Pray the time honored prayers asking for Mary’s inter-

cession, especially the Memorare and the Regina Coeli. If you are

having trouble recalling these prayers, they are easily found on the

internet. Above all, May is the time for May Processions in honor of

Mary. The Archdiocesan May Procession will take place next Sunday in the Basilica at 2:00 PM. Everyone is welcome!

Next weekend, the relics of Padre Pio will be presented at the Ca-thedral Basilica. The Archdiocese is the first stop for this tour of the

relics of this wonderful Saint which will continue throughout the

United States after this weekend. Please see the insert in this edition

of the Parish Bulletin for more complete information. Help spread the

word to others about this opportunity to venerate the relics of Padre

Pio and to ask for his heavenly help to live more fully the Christian

life.

The Augustinian Fathers have introduced the cause for Beatifica-

tion and Canonization of the Servant of God, Father William Atkin-son, OSA. The Archbishop formally opened this Cause this past Mon-

day, April 24, 2017 at Saint Thomas of Villanova Parish in Villanova

(see http://catholicphilly.com/2015/11/news/national-news/sainthood-

cause-for-local-priest-approved-by-u-s-bishops/). One of the places

to announce the Cause of a proposed candidate for Sainthood is the

Cathedral Church. If anyone has any material that argues favorably or unfavorably for the reputation of holiness of Father Atkinson,

please bring this to my attention. We entrust this Cause to the provi-

dence of Almighty God! The second collection at Mass next Sunday will be the national collection for the Catholic Homes Missions. Thank you so very much

for all of your goodness and generosity to the Cathedral Parish in so

many ways, and to the annual Catholic Charities Appeal.

Happy Easter,

Father Dennis Gill

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PARISH FINANCIAL SUPPORT

The Financial Support of the Cathedral Parish is the duty

of our parishioners. Here at the Cathedral Parish we are

greatly supported as well by our many visitors. If you only

put $1 in the collection would you consider $5, if you put

$10, would you consider $20? The Offertory Collection

for 04/23/2017 was $8,191. The Collections for the Tridu-

um and other offerings will be posted on a future edition of

the Bulletin. Thank you very much for your generous fi-

nancial support.

Readings for Mass for this Week Please see the website of the United States Conference

of Catholic Bishops. usccb.org/bible/readings Las lecturas de la semana están disponibles

en el enlace de arriba

Please remember these parishioners and friends of the Cathedral Parish in your prayers/ Ora por los enfermos:

Sr. Jean Burns, RSM, Richard Kelly, Christopher & Stephanie Tama, Marilyn Mullen, Carolyn Jacobs, Stephen Garramone, Kim Cantwell, Janet Campellone, Giuseppe Giuliani, Nancy Rice, Frank Byrne, Gerald Leo, Eileen

Swartz, Dan Moyer, Rose Johnston, William Zawacki, Carla McCollaum, David Hernandez, Edward Panek, Irene

McCarthy, Paige Bednarsky, Patrick DiGiovanni, Patricia Capone, Rosemary Lovett, Grace Teti, Nick Capozio, Darcel Burney, Fred Hankinson, Renee Kenny, Thomas J. Kenny, Stacey Smit, Anadelia Cacique, Alis de Pachecho, JoAnn Stein,

Francis Pham, William Spiro, Scott Towers, Daniel Moyer Sr., James Pinto, Pearl Hammond, Loretta Braccili, Dorothy Tomassini, Pam Buccelli, Charlotte McLaughlin, Amberlyn Boland, Wendy Cornel, Michelle, and those in nursing homes or

hospitals and all the sick.. Please call the Parish Office with the name of anyone who is sick, to be included in our prayer list.

Por favor llamar a la oficina parroquial para añadir a la lista los nombres de personas que estén enfermas.

FIRST FRIDAY EXPOSITION OF THE MOST

BLESSED SACRAMENT Adoración Eucarística el primer viernes del mes

Friday, May 5, 2017

11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Cathedral Chapel

The Most Blessed Sacrament will be exposed

for adoration before the 12:05 pm Mass.

Please come to adore the Lord!

The Sacrament of Penance will be available on the

First Friday of each month, beginning at 11:00 am

El Santísimo Sacramento será expuesto para adoración antes

de la Misa de las 12:05 pm el primer viernes de cada mes

a partir de las 11:00 am en la Capilla de la Catedral. Confe-

siones en ingles a las 11am. Por favor ven a adorar al Señor

“Do you realize that Jesus is there in the tabernacle

expressly for you - for you alone?” - St. Thérèse of Lisieux

Wedding Anniversary Mass Saturday, May 6, 2017

Are you celebrating a special anniversary this

year? The annual Archdiocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass

will take place on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at the Cathedral

Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, at the 5:15 pm Vigil Mass

with Archbishop Charles Chaput presiding. This Mass is to

pray for and with all married couples who are newlyweds,

or who have been married 25 years or more, or 50 years or

more. Friends and family are welcome and encouraged to

attend. REGISTRATION REQUIRED, to register visit:

phillycatholiclife.org or call: 215-587-0500

Holy Hours in Honor of Our Lady of Fatima

Sat, May 13, 2017 - 4:00 pm

(Basilica) Prior to the 5:15 pm Anticipated

Mass; Children’s Rosary will be

recited during this Holy Hour

Tues, June 13, 11:00 am (Chapel)

Prior to the 12:05 pm Weekday Mass

Thurs, July 13, 11:00 am (Chapel) Prior to the 12:05 pm Weekday Mass

Sun, August 13, 5:30 pm (Basilica)

Prior to the 6:30 pm Sunday Mass

Wed, September 13, 11am (Chapel)

Prior to the 12:05 pm Weekday Mass

Fri, October 13, 7:00 pm (Chapel)

On the 13th of the month of May to October, a statue of Our

Lady of Fatima will be exposed for public veneration during normal Cathedral hours, affording the faithful the oppor-

tunity to receive the Fatima Jubilee Plenary Indulgence

under the usual conditions. archphila.org/fatima

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Television Mass

Sundays at 5:30 AM - WPVI-TV, Chanel 6. Rebroadcast

each Sun. at: 9 AM, DT-2, Channel 6 digital • 10:30 AM,

LaSalle University 56 • 5:00 PM , DT-2, Channel 6 digital

Knights of Columbus If you are interested in helping those in need,

helping the Church, growing in Faith or obtaining

exclusive access to top rated insurance coverage

for your family, the Knights of Columbus is the organization

for you. The Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic Fra-

ternal Organization in the world with approximately 2 million

members in over 16,000 Councils. To be a part of the Knights

Of Columbus at the Cathedral, please contact Dennis Simoes at

215-8167 200 or email, simoespa@hotmail.com

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LA CORRESPONSABILIDAD

Con los ojos bien abiertos

Sólo san Lucas cuenta la historia de los dos discípu-

los camino a Emaús, una historia llena de vacíos misteri-

osos. Mientras que todos los demás discípulos y la madre

de Jesús se encontraban en Jerusalén tratando de entender

el hecho asombroso de la Resurrección, ¿por qué estos

dos salían apurados de la ciudad? Sólo se menciona el

nombre de uno: Cleofás. ¿Quién era el otro? Un amigo,

hermano, primo o tal vez la esposa de Cleofás? Los dos

platicaban sobre los terribles acontecimientos en Jeru-

salén durantes los días anteriores cuando de pronto un

extraño se les une en el camino y les pregunta de qué

hablaban. El extraño, después de escuchar atentamente la

historia que contaban los otros dos, les explicó lo que

aconteció con Jesús dentro del contexto total de las escri-

turas judías. Pero esos dos discípulos estaban demasiado

cegados por el dolor para darse cuenta de quién era el

extraño que les acompañaba. Era ya tarde cuando

llegaron al pueblo, por eso lo convencieron a quedarse en

la casa, la cual imaginamos que pertenecía a esta pareja o

a algún familiar de ellos. La culminación de la historia

ocurre cuando ya sentados a la mesa Jesús parte el pan y

da gracias. Es en ese momento que “se les abrieron los

ojos” y reconocieron que su invitado era el Señor (Lucas

24:31). No fue solamente que abrieron sus ojos, sino más

bien que despertaron a una nueva realidad. Tal vez ése

sea el caso; o sea, que la gracia de Dios llega a nosotros

en medio de una comida o cuando nos precipitamos a

salir como tratando de escaparnos. La gracia de Dios se

derrama en nosotros en medio de los momentos cotidi-

anos ordinarios, durante nuestras luchas para tratar de

entender, en las conversaciones que surgen mientras es-

peramos en línea para pagar, junto a la cama de un famil-

iar enfermo, durante llamadas telefónicas y mientras

manejamos para recoger o dejar a los niños. La historia

de Emaús dice que Dios está vivo, ahora mismo, en este

momento. ¡Despierta y ve!

La Corresponsabilidad Vivida Ahora

Hazte tu propia promesa de ver la presencia de Dios

en los milagros cotidianos de tu vida, ya sean pequeños o

grandes.

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La Procesión Mariana de Mayo Mayo 7, 2:00 pm

Desde la Basílica hasta el Jardín

de Nuestra Señora

Hora Santa en Honor

a Nuestra Señora de Fátima Sábado, mayo 13, 2017 - 4:00 pm (Basílica)

Antes de la Misa Anticipada de las 5:15 pm; se

recitará el Rosario con los niños durante la

Hora Santa.

Habrá una Hora Santa mensual en honor a Nuestra Señora

de Fátima desde mayo hasta octubre. La próxima será el

martes 13 de junio, 11:00 am en la Capilla antes de la Misa

de las 12:05 pm

Las reliquias del Padre Pio vendrán a la Catedral! Por favor referirse al inserto publicitario para ver los deta-

lles de la visita de las reliquias de San Pio de Pieltrecina

Misa en el Rito Extraordinario (Misa en Latín) En conmemoración a la Festividad de

Nuestra Señora de Fatima

13 de mayo, 10:00 am en la Basílica

Cambio en el horario El 2 de mayo cerraremos la Capilla a las 3:00 pm

El 10 de mayo cerraremos la Basílica y la Capilla a las

4:00 pm

What’s Happening at the Parish

Outside the Liturgical Schedule

May 2 Legion of Mary Meeting,

Neumann Room, 7:00 pm

Chapel to close at 3:00 pm

May 3 Morning Scr ipture for Lawyers,

Neumann Room, 8:00 am

Charismatic Prayer Group,

Neumann Room, 6:00 am

May 4 Catechetical Session, Neumann Room, 7:00 pm

May 6 Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass,

Basilica, 5:15 pm

May 7 Archdiocesan May Procession, Basilica

to Our Lady of the Apostles Garden, 2:00 pm

May 6-8 Visitation of the Relics St. Pio of Pieltrecina,

See insert for details

May 10 Basilica & Chapel to close at 4:00 pm

Concert by the Choir of Trinity Baroque Orchestra,

Basilica, 7:30 pm

May 13 Mass in the Extraordinary Form,

Basilica, 10:00 am

Holy Hour in Honor of Our Lady of Fatima, 4:00 pm, Basilica or Chapel.

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NEXT CATECHETICAL SESSION FOR ADULTS

Thursday, May 4, 7:00 pm

Meeting in the Neumann Room

The weekly catechetical session is primarily for the adults

among us who are preparing to receive the Easter

Sacraments. However, anyone interested in the topic for

better understanding and faith formation is most welcome to

attend. Anyone, especially our parishioners, seeking more

information on the reception of the Sacraments or assisting

as a sponsor, please call the Parish Office., 215-561-1313.

Holy Rosary before Mass: We hope that each of you

will consider joining us every second Sunday of the

month at 5:45 pm prior to the 6:30 pm Mass to pray

the Rosary as a group. If you are interested in the Young

Adults of the Cathedral Parish or wish to receive the

most up-to-date information on our group’s events please

e-mail us. Please search for our Facebook page (search:

Young Adults at the Cathedral).

Friday, July 7, 2017: Discipleship Series - Session

Three Friday, Disciples always about the Conversion

of their Lives Presenter: Fr . Dennis Gill, Rector &

Pastor of the Cathedral. Where: The Archdiocesan Pas-

toral Center, 222 North Seventeenth St., Philadelphia,

PA, beginning at 7:30 pm.

youngadults.cathedral@gmail.com

DO YOU HAVE

QUESTIONS ABOUT

THE CATHOLIC FAITH

The Cathedral Parish offers year round op-

portunities for people seeking more infor-

mation about the Catholic Faith, the Sacraments and living

the Christian Life. These opportunities are for adults who

would like to inquire about following Jesus and becoming a

member of the Catholic Church, or, if you are already a

baptized Christian and would like to become a Catholic, or,

if you are already a baptized Catholic and would like to re-

ceive Confirmation and Holy Communion. There are many

people like yourself inquiring, and we are ready to answer

your questions. Please contact the Parish Office for more

information. (215)561-1313

HOSPICE SUNDAY

NEXT WEEKEND

Please remember to bring

your food donations for

St. John’s Hospice.

Please bring all items to Mass and leave them in the

Sacristy. Your recent donations were very much

appreciated.

Thank you for your continued generosity,

God bless you.

The First Friday Devotion

“Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is of great

antiquity in the Church. It was St. Margaret Mary Alacoque,

however, who made this devotion widespread... To those who show him love and who make reparation for sins,

however, our Lord made a great pledge: ‘I promise you in

the unfathomable mercy of my heart that my omnipotent

love will procure the grace of final penitence for all those

who receive communion on nine successive first Fridays of

the month; they will not die in my disfavor, or without

having received the sacraments, since my divine heart will

be their sure refuge in the last moments of their life.’4

The great promise of the Sacred Heart is most consoling:

the grace of final perseverance and the joy of having Jesus'

heart as our sure refuge and infinite ocean of mercy in our

last hour.

To gain this grace, we must:

♦ Receive holy Communion on nine consecutive first

Fridays.

♦ Have the intention of honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus

and of reaching final perseverance.

♦ Offer each holy Communion as an act of atonement for

offenses against the Blessed Sacrament.” .

4. lbid. Source: catholicnewsagency.com

The First Five Saturdays Devotion (First Saturday of Five Consecutive Months)

This devotion has four parts which should be made in a

spirit of reparation for the offenses and blasphemies

committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary and for

peace in the world:

♦ Confession, generally eight days before or after the First

Saturday of the month.

♦ Receive Holy Communion (in the state of grace)

♦ Recite five decades of the Rosary. ♦ Meditate for 15 minutes on the mysteries of the Holy

Rosary.

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LIVING STEWARDSHIP NOW

EYES WIDE OPEN

Only Saint Luke tells the story of two disciples

walking to Emmaus, and it is full of puzzling gaps.

While all the other disciples and Jesus’ mother were in

Jerusalem trying to understand the amazing fact of the

Resurrection, why were these two hurrying out of town?

Only one is named—Cleopas. Who was the other? A

friend, a brother, a cousin or, perhaps, Cleopas’ wife?

The two were going over the terrible events in Jerusalem

during the previous days when they were joined by a

stranger who asked what they were talking about. He

listened intently to their story, and then explained what

had happened to Jesus in the larger context of the Jewish

scriptures. But these two were too blinded by grief to

realize who the stranger was. When they reached the vil-

lage it was late, so they persuaded him to come into the

house, which we may guess was either this couple’s

home or a relative’s. The culmination of the story occurs

when they sit down for a meal and Jesus breaks bread

and gives thanks, at which moment “their eyes were

opened” and they knew their guest was the Lord (Luke

24:31). It was not just that they opened their eyes, but

they were awakened to a whole new reality. Perhaps that

is just the point. God’s grace falls on us in the midst of

dinner or as we hurry down the road, trying to get away.

God’s grace falls on us smack dab in the everyday, ordi-

nary moments, in the plain and simple struggles to under-

stand, through conversations in the checkout line, at the

bedside of a sick relative, during phone calls and driving

the car to pick up or deposit the kids. The Emmaus story

says that God is alive, right now, in every moment. Wake

up and see!

Living Stewardship Now

Make a promise to yourself to notice the goodness

and presence of God in the everyday miracles of your

life, however small or great.

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OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST

Called and Gifted Workshop - Part 1

with the Catherine of Siena Institute

For those who want to discern their mission and place in the

Church! Fri, June 2, 2017, 7-9:30 pm & Sat, June 3, 2017,

9 am-4 pm. (Participants attend both days). Location:

St. Monica Parish, Berwyn, PA. Cost: $60. Register at

phillyevang.org/events

Course - TOB & Art: The Way of Beauty May 7-12, 2017 . Taught by Bill Donaghy. Loca-

tion: Malvern Retreat House, Malvern, PA.More info:

tobinstitute.org/programs/tobi-schedule/

Unbound Freedom in Christ Conference Friday, May 12, 6:30-9:30 pm

and Saturday, May 13, 8:30am-8:00pm

Come and discover how much Christ wants to unburden

your heart and give you His own joy! Location: St. Charles

Borromeo Seminary, 100 E. Wynnewood Rd., Wynnewood,

PA. For more information & registration: Visit

heartofthefather.com/upcoming-events/

New Evangelization Summit - May 12 & 13

This two day conference - live streamed to Philadelphia

from Canada - will bring together speakers who are leaders

in the New Evangelization to provide inspiration, encour-

agement, training, practical wisdom and resources on how

Catholics can effectively evangelize. More info, visit:

newevangelization.ca

Tours of the Cathedral Basilica

A guided tour of the Basilica is available

after the 11:00 AM Sunday Mass. Please

gather in front of the Side Altar of the Sa-

cred Heart, which is located to the right of

the Main Sanctuary.

CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL

FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2017

6:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Cocktail Reception, Dinner and Entertainment

Black Tie Optional /Complementary Parking at the Cathedral

THE LOGAN PHILADELPHIA HOTEL

ONE LOGAN SQUARE PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19103

Please visit our website for details,

cathedralphila.org/

The Sanctuary Lamp Candle burns

this week in the Cathedral Basilica

For: Mary Beth Dolan O’Brien

From: Nicholas and Louise Pascale

Mass in the Extraordinary Form

on the Feast of

Our Lady of Fatima

May 13, 2017

10:00 am

In the Basilica