Sunday Mass
Cathedral Church
Saturday 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.,
6:00 p.m.
Weekday Mass
Blessed Sacrament Chapel
Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m.
Holy Days as announced
Confessions
Monday-Saturday 7:30-8:00 a.m.
Chapel
Saturday
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Chapel
March 8, 2020
Second Sunday of Lent
Pastoral StaffVery Reverend Jason Y. Jalbert Rector and Pastor
Reverend Jeffrey Paveglio Parochial Vicar Reverend Deacon Karl Cooper Permanent Deacon Reverend Deacon Robert R. Potvin Permanent Deacon Reverend Deacon Ryan Amazeen Transitional Deacon Colleen B. Lang Faith Formation Eric J. Bermani Director of Music Office Staff Louise A. Welsch Administrative Assistant Sharon Riggs Parish Receptionist Karol Carroll Bookkeeper In Residence: Most Reverend Francis J. Christian Bishop Emeritus Most Reverend John B. McCormack Bishop Emeritus
Monsignor Anthony Frontiero
Monsignor C. Peter Dumont Reverend Eric T. Delisle Administrator of Saint Hedwig Reverend Jeff Statz
Pastor, Saint Francis of Assisi, Litchfield
145 Lowell Street
Manchester, New Hampshire 03104
www.stjosephcathedralnh.org
Telephone: 603
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622
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6404
Rectory Office Hours:
Monday
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Thursday 9:00 a.m.
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2:00 p.m.
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Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Manchester, New Hampshire
Saint Joseph Cathedral
The Cathedral of the Diocese of Manchester
The Most Reverend Peter A. Libasci
Tenth Bishop of Manchester
Isn’t it a great feeling to get more work done than you expected?! It was that kind of week!
First, I am very happy to announce that our Note-able Givers Campaign for the restoration of the choir rail was a great success! On Monday all 143 notes of the Salve Regina hymn were sponsored with $75.00 donations for each note! Second, coming into Saint Joseph’s House this weekend you can see that it has experienced some transformation and conversion of its own with the painting of the columns and capitals! If you have been following our Columns and Capitals Restoration Project you know that the painter had initially estimated that he would be able to complete at least two columns and capitals a week and that it would take about six weeks to complete the work. As you look around this weekend you can see that the painter finished a lot more than expected. Most probably with the help of our patron, Saint Joseph! The painting contractor, Jayson Bianchi, was able to round up some associate painters who came in all week, and got the paint brushes moving! With a lot of joy in my heart, our six week
Columns and Capitals Restoration project will be done in approximately six days. If only Lent and all projects could go by this quickly and smoothly!
For most painters, their work consists in painting walls and door and window frames. I must say, it was very interesting and satisfying to watch these painters put their energy and talent into this unique project. They expressed their joy and pride in being able to take part in a project like ours which is spiritual, historical, and transformative. The columns and capitals that they painted have most probably not been painted for over fifty years and will most likely not be painted again for fifty years.
A quick recap of the project: As we do this project we need to remember that we are continuing the work that was done in the sanctuary approximately seven years ago. The colors that were introduced into the Cathedral then are colors that we will continue to use in the ongoing restoration work. Here is a little insight into the color scheme that is being used to restore our columns and capitals: The white color for the columns is the base color taken from the front four “Evangelist Columns” which were painted to resemble marble because of their higher status which we see in their shape and by the fact that they are topped off with the ornate Corinthian capital. The twelve “Apostle Columns” are much simpler in shape, and are topped off with a much simpler capital. These twelve columns are painted top to bottom with “Lily White” paint in honor of Saint Joseph who is typically represented holding a lily. The lily is a symbol of purity, so Saint Joseph holds a lily to represent his holiness and the fact that he was chosen from among other men to be the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Each of the columns has a square center post that was softened and enhanced with four round pillars. The corners of the square center posts were carved from top to bottom to give the column a little more character. These carved sections will be painted with the same light shade of gray which was taken from the marbleized columns.
Please call the rectory for the following: • New Parishioners-Welcome and please register.
• Baptisms-We welcome all children to be part of our family. Please contact us for arrangements.
• Marriages-Arrangements should be made with one of the priests at least six months in advance.
• Communion Calls for the Homebound • Saint Joseph Cathedral Parish Outreach • Saint Joseph Cemetery-622-9522
• Pastoral Council
Seven Sundays to
Saint Joseph
When praying the Seven Sundays devotion, it is customary to pray for a specific intention, asking Saint Joseph’s powerful intercession for your needs.
O glorious Saint Joseph, you marveled to see the King of heaven obedient to your commands. Your
consolation in bringing Jesus out of the land of Egypt was troubled by your fear of Archelaus. Nevertheless, being assured by an angel, you lived in gladness at Nazareth with Jesus and Mary.
By this sorrow and this joy, obtain for us that our hearts may be delivered from harmful fears, so that we may rejoice in peace of conscience and may live with Jesus and Mary, and, like you, may die in their company. Amen
The joys & sorrows to reflect on for week 6:
Sorrow
His sorrow when he was afraid to return to his homeland.Joy
His joy on being told by the angel to go to Nazareth.
For Reflection:
Matthew 2: 19-23 and Luke 2:39-40
vine green. The twelve capitals on the “Apostle Columns”
resemble buds about to blossom in relation to the blossomed
capitals of the four “Evangelist Columns.”
The Choir Rail restoration is scheduled to begin at the end of this week. These two projects will hopefully whet our appetite to continue the ongoing restoration work. Thank
you to our Apostle Givers and Note-able Givers who
contributed to this part of the restoration of the Cathedral.
Donations to the Cathedral Restoration can be made through the parish office, in the offertory, or online on the parish website.
In Christ,
Second Sunday of Lent
Saint Joseph
Cathedral
Lent 2020
Prayer + Penance + Almsgiving
Weekday Mass in the
Chapel
Monday-Friday: 7:00AM and 12:10 PM Saturday at 8:00AMCONFESSIONS
All times are in the Chapel. Monday-Saturday 7:30-8:00 AM Saturday 2:30-3:30 PM
STATIONS OF THE
CROSS
Fridays during Lent: 12:40 PM in the Chapel
6:00 PM in the Cathedral
CRS RICE BOWL
It’s not too late to take
home a Rice Bowl and
prayerfully consider how
you can donate to
Catholic Relief Services Rice
Bowl
during Lent.
Visit
crsricebowl.org
for more info.
BROWN BAG SUNDAY
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MARCH 15
Please help keep the shelves of
Cathedral Outreach
Food Pantry
stocked with donations of canned goods
and other non-perishable foods. Your
brown bag
can
be left at any of the Cathedral entrances. The
Food
Pantry
serves about 25 neighborhood families each
week.
24 HOURS FOR THE LORD
March 20-21
Come to Eucharistic Adoration and the
Sacrament of Reconciliation as we dedicate
24 Hours for the Lord
in the Chapel at
St. Joseph Cathedral.
Sign up for your hour to spend with the Lord
at the Welcome Table or in the Chapel.
Your sins are forgiven (Luke 7:48)
Eucharistic
Adoration
Every Saturday in the
Chapel, 8:30-9:30 AM
Every Wednesday in the
Chapel, 12:40-7:00 PM
Penance Service
March 15, 2:00 PM
St. Anthony of Padua Parish,
172 Belmont St. Manchester
Feast of St. Joseph
Mass & Reception,
March 19
Mass is at 6:00 PM in the
Cathedral. A St. Joseph’s
Table reception to follow in
Bishop Bradley Hall, hosted
by Brothers in Christ.
Lent is a favourable season for opening the doors to all those in need and recognizing in them the face of Christ."—Pope Francis
Digital Devotions for Lent
Dynamic Catholic Best Lent Ever– www.dynamiccatholic.com/best-lent-ever
Living Lent Daily from Loyola Press
-www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/liturgical-year/ lent/living-lent-daily
Lenten Meditations from Bishop Barron
-www.lentreflections.com/
Bring Lent to Life-CRS Rice Bowl
Sanctuary Lamp
For the Souls in
Purgatory
March 7 4:00 p.m. Mass—Bishop Bradley Hall
SUNDAY Coffee and Donuts—following 8:30a.m.
March 8 and 10:30 a.m. Masses—Bishop Bradley Hall
Faith Formation Grades 1-8,
9:30-10:20 a.m., Boys & Girls Club
Bible and Bagels—9:30-10:15 a.m.—
Bishop Bradley Hall
Cathedral Tour—1:00 p.m.—Cathedral
MONDAY Knights of Columbus Council #92
March 9 Admissions Committee Meeting—7:00 p.m. —Bishop Bradley Hall
Diocesan Festival Choir Rehearsal—7:30
p.m.—Cathedral
TUESDAY Saint Joseph Cathedral ParishOutreach—
March 10 3:00 p.m.—Bishop Bradley Hall—by by Appointment only
Respect Life Meeting—6:30 p.m.—Rectory
Conference Room
WEDNESDAYEucharistic Adoration—12:40-7:00 p.m.—
March 11 Chapel
THURSDAY Sisters in Christ—10:00 a.m.—Rectory
March 12 Conference Room
Diocesan Children's Choral Rehearsal 4:00 p.m.—Bishop Bradley Hall
Choir Rehearsal—6:30 p.m.—Cathedral
FRIDAY Knights of Columbus Council #92
March 13 Exemplifications—7:00 p.m.—Bishop Bradley Hall
Stations of the Cross—12:40 p.m. Chapel
and 6:00 p.m.—Cathedral
SATURDAY Brown Bag Sunday
March 14 Consecration to Saint Joseph—9:30 a.m.—
Cathedral
SUNDAY Brown Bag Sunday
March 15 Coffee and Donuts—following 8:30a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses—Bishop Bradley
Hall
Sacramental Formation Grades 1-8,
9:30-10:20 a.m., Boys & Girls Club
Saint Patrick’s Day Brunch—following
the 10:30 a.m. Mass—Bishop Bradley Hall
Deanery Penance Service—2:00 p.m.—
Saint Anthony of Padua Church Bishop Peter A. Libasci invites all couples
celebrating an anniversary in 2020 of 10, 15, 20, 30, 35, 40, 45 or 55+ years, to attend the
Spring Wedding Anniversary Mass. This celebration will
be held on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., at Saint Joseph Cathedral. To register, please contact your parish office by March 20, 2020. The parish office will gather and submit all necessary information. Once registration has been completed by the parish office, all registrants will receive an invitation to this special celebration. Couples celebrating anniversaries of 5, 25, or 50 years will be asked to register later for a fall celebration. To all other married couples, congratulations and we look forward to seeing you at this spring’s Wedding Anniversary Mass!
Please consider switching from paper envelopes to giving online. It helps our parish plan and budget, while ensuring continued support when parishioners travel.
Sign-up is easy!
Just click on the Online Giving link at the bottom of every page on the parish website. www.stjosephcathedralnh.org
It
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Call From the Crucified Heart:
Relics of the Passion
Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m.Saint Thomas Aquinas Church, 26 Crystal Ave. Derry
Relics of the Passion will be displayed for veneration and
presented in a one hour program at Saint Thomas of Aquinas Church. There are nine rare Relics of Christ’s Passion with a program that will allow you to engage in a unique meditative walk to Calvary that is sure to touch your heart and connect you with the roots of your faith.
Breakfast Sunday
Please plan to join us on Sunday, March 15, for brunch, with guests from Saint Patrick's Church, Hampton Beach in Bishop Bradley Hall following the 10:30 a.m. Mass.
Recycling Bin in Bradley Hall
A Recycling bin is in Bishop Bradley Hall. There is a sign to illustrate what items may be recycled. Please empty all contents before recycling–please help keep the hall clean.
Paschal Candles
If you would like to sponsor our Paschal Candles this year please call Louise at the Rectory. You may sponsor the Paschal Candles in memory of a loved one, in thanksgiving, or for a birthday.
Vocation Cross for March
Are you doing your part to beg the Lord of the harvest to send more laborers into the vineyard?
Maybe you’d be interested in taking home the Vocation Cross like Tara Scholfield who will take the Cross this week. For more information, please
call the rectory 622.6404. SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Vigil of the Second Sunday of Lent
4:00 P.M. +Joseph T. O’Sullivan
by Dodie and Bob Franz
SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Second Sunday of Lent
8:30 A.M. +William Montren by the Milliken family
10:30 A.M. For the People of the Parish 6:00 P.M. In Thanksgiving
MONDAY, MARCH 9 Lenten Weekday
7:00 A.M. +Deceased Members of the Buote and Gain Families by their family
12:10 P.M. For the Sanctification of Saint Joseph Parish Families
TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Lenten Weekday
7:00 A.M. +Monsignor Colin McDonald
12:10 P.M. For the Protection of Human Life, from Conception to Natural Death
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
Lenten Weekday
7:00 A.M. Intentions of Ed LeDuc
by Dennis and Marlene Honan
12:10 P.M. For the Sanctification of Priests and for Vocations to the Priesthood
THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Lenten Weekday
7:00 A.M. +Father Val LaFrance
12:10 P.M. For a Deeper Devotion to the Eucharist in our Parish
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Lenten Weekday
7:00 A.M. +Cecile Pinard by her family
12:10 P.M. For the Sanctification of Saint Joseph Parish and Parishioners
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Lenten Weekday
8:00 A.M. Intentions of Pope Francis SATURDAY, MARCH 14
Vigil of the Third Sunday of Lent
4:00 P.M. +Ryan Michael Sinotte
by Mom, Dad and brothers
Those who were baptized
Emma Grace Lodge
Our Catechumens
Marvingrey Agbortoko, Exauce Kokototi, Logan Newell
Our Candidate
Donaldrich Agbortoko
The newly ordained
Father Adrian Frackowiak, Father David Wong Deacon Ryan Amazeen, Deacon Joshua Livingston
Our Religious and Seminarian
Sr. Mary Fatima, Brother Basil Franciose, Father Michael Hennessy, C.S.P., Daniel Mikolajewski
Our service men and women
Angela Averill, Charlie Biron, Roland Boisvert, III, Arthur Burkush, Anthony Cusson, Jeffrey Michael Fredette,
Michael Haas, Stefan Kammer, Jennifer LaSalle, Richard LaSalle, Collin Locker, Matthew Lodge, Monique Martineau, Kyle Pelletier, David Vallauri,
Thomas Wagner, Timothy Wagner
Our sick
Alame Adelard, Erin Arel, Peter Arel, Ngandji Armandine, Hanna B., Melissa B., Brian Bantis, Lori Bishop, Bernard Blais, Ed Blais, Janet Blais, Gary Blanchette, Jeannette Boisvert, Matthew Bouchard, Kevin Boyce, Isabella Brea, K. Scott Brown, Ann Burpee, Ernie Caldwell,
John Caldwell, Ron & Lorraine Cloutier, Karen Cormier, Arthur Carroll, Cindy Coutu, Lorraine Danais, Cecile Desaulnier, Annoncia B. Desir, Paul DesRochers,
Kathy Dion, Martine Djuidje, Lenny and Pat Duval, Ken Fleming, Norah Lynne Frank, Mary Gavin, Dolores Gendron, Brendan Gilmartin, Collin Gilmartin,
Madelaine Gilmartin, Ron Grandmaison,
Diane & Richard Groux, Lucille Gustafson, Greg Harisiades, Norman Hudon, Jack Hudson, Elvire Jeudy, Karen Kodys,
Candace Krauklin, Christine Labrecque, Lisa Lafleur, Tracy LaSalle, Rose Len, Beatrice Lindner, Nancy Lorenz,
Kenneth Mansur, Jesse Martineau, Pamela Massee, Marci Matos, Michelle Mayer, Rachel McCurdy,
Betty Merritt, Michelle, Blaise Tamba Minkeu, Spencer Morehead, Barb Morray, Douglas Nassoura,
Martin Nkuitchou, Helene Nya, Dan O'Rourke, Blaise Owona, Paul Pappajohn, Daniel Pictrowski, Pauline Poulet, Kenneth Preval, Peggy Pritchard, Mary Rose,
Megan Ross, Ryan, Ron St. Cyr, Dolores St. Pierre, Joseph St. Pierre, Barbara Upham, Cheryl Ann Victor,
Richard Walas, Mason Wills, Aurora Young
Second Sunday of Lent
Consecration to Saint Joseph
The next gathering for the group preparation for the consecration to Saint Joseph will take place in the Cathedral at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning March 14. March 19 is the consecration day. Now is the time for consecration to Saint Joseph!
Cathedral Tour
Join us for a tour of our historic Cathedral and Chapel and pay a visit with us to the Bishops’
Crypt, Sunday, March 8, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. beginning in the Gathering Space. You’ll be surprised at the wonderful treasures hidden throughout our worship spaces. Parishioner Jim O'Connell will be our tour guide. Don't miss it!
Cathedral Faith Formation Updates
March 8-Family Faith Formation, 9:30-10:20 a.m., Grades 1-8, Boys & Girls ClubBible & Bagels, 9:30-10:15, Bradley Hall
March 15-Sacramental Formation, 9:30-10:20 a.m., Boys & Girls Club
March 22-Family Faith Formation, 9:30-10:20 a.m., Grades 1-8, Boys & Girls Club
March 29-Sacramental Formation, 9:30-10:20 a.m., Boys & Girls Club
660 Faithful gave glory to God by participating in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass the weekend of
February 29-March 1. Let us continue to pray for many more. Weekly Collection Regular Envelopes $1,597.00 Regular Loose $2,335.04 Online Giving $2,412.50 Total: $6,202.54
Monthly Loyalty Collection
Loyalty Envelopes $1,945.00
Loyalty Loose $821.00
Online Giving $420.00
Total: $3,186.00 Ash Wednesday Collection
Aid to Churches $2,759.00
Parish Needs $1,485.00
Donation $1,500.00
In Honor of Saint Joseph
Thank You!
Saint Joseph, Patron of Our Parish, pray for us.
Mass and Men’s Breakfast to
Celebrate Feast of Saint Joseph
Bishop Peter A. Libasci invites all men of the Diocese to honor our Patron, Saint Joseph, at a special Mass and breakfast on Saturday, March 21, at Saint Joseph Cathedral. Seating for Mass is open, and no registration is required. Seating for breakfast is limited to the first 275 registrants. Register on-line at mensbreakfast2020.eventbrite.com the cost is $10.00. For more information contact Bill Donroe at 432.6066 or bdonroe@comcast.net.
The Annual Pro Life Seminar, sponsored by the State Council of the New Hampshire Knights of Columbus will be held on Sunday, March 22 in Bishop Bradley Hall, noon
-3:30 p.m. All are invited to attend. Our guest speaker is Sister Patricia Marie Barnette of the Daughters Good Shepherd in Danville Pa. Sister has a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Temple University. She has counseled women for different issues for a number of years and also has worked with Project Rachel.
Her new book, “God’s Mercy Awaits You-Finding Healing After Abortion” is being published by Pauline Press. She will speak about how to be faithful to the Culture of Life, mercy and compassion, and ways to help post-abortive women.
The program will begin with a light luncheon at noon provided by the Daughters of Isabella. There will be ample time to talk to the representatives from the various groups with displays and information. Come and find out the ways we are working to build a culture of life here in New Hampshire. Registration deadline for the luncheon and seminar is Wednesday, March 19.
Please contact Ron DiStasio at 603 595.7837 or e-mail at rddistasio@comcast.net.
Respect Life Meeting
You are invited to attend the next planning meeting of the Respect Life Committee on March 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Rectory Conference Room. The committee works to bring awareness of life issues, and support life in all stages, at all ages. Please join us if you are interested in learning more about the committee, or if you would like to add items to the agenda, please call the rectory.
Read Through the Bible in a Year!
Tuesday, March 17
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Rectory Conference Room
Join in the sharing on the third
Tuesday of each month.
This Week’s Readings
March 8 2 Corinthians 10-13 March 9 Psalms 21-25 March 10 Joshua 1-4 March 11 Joshua 5-8 March 12 Joshua 9-12 March 13 Joshua 13-16
Spiritually Adopted Baby News!
2nd Month Weeks 6
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10
Your baby will grow to be 1/2 inches long, the size of a Cherry tomato! Over 7 million heartbeats have taken place and brainwave activity reported. His or her characteristics have also grown to be impressive. The tiny baby is now testing his arms and legs, with already formed feet that will walk, and hands that can pray.
Second Sunday of Lent
BIBLE & BAGELS
All are invited to come learn about the
Prophets of the Old Testament.
“Let us make room inside ourselves for the word of God!
... We will discover that God is close to us, that
he dispels our darkness and, with great love, leads
our lives into deep waters.
”
Pope Francis , 01/26/2020March 8
9:30
-
10:15 a.m.
Bradley Hall
with Deacon Karl Cooper
All are welcome!
FEAST OF
SAINT JOSEPH
MARCH 19
6:00 p.m. Mass
Enjoy Italian subs and wine at the
Saint Joseph Table
in Bradley Hall after Mass.
Please bring your favorite dessert or
wine to share!
Come honor our Patron, join in
fellowship, and enjoy a little
feasting during Lent!
Take a chance to win Gift Cards to The Chop House
and The Crown Tavern. Restaurants.