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LUMEN CHRISTI Cathedral Newsletter • Issue 2 • December 2019

Bishop

The Most Reverend Michael C. Barber, SJ

CATHEDRAL STAFF

Cathedral Rector

The Very Reverend Brandon E. Macadaeg BMacadaeg@oakdiocese.org

Vice Rector

Rev. Bich Nguyen BNguyen@oakdiocese.org

Parochial Vicar

Rev. Francisco Javier Diaz Diaz, SJ FDiaz@oakdiocese.org

Permanent Deacons

Dcn. Timothy Roberto T.Roberto@att.net (510) 598-7408

Dcn. Peter Ta TadacFamily@gmail.com

Director of Cathedral Operations

John Renke JRenke@oakdiocese.org (510) 496-7212

Director of Music

Dr. Rudy de Vos RdeVos@oakdiocese.org (510) 496-7227

Cathedral Events Manager

Denise Kogler DKogler@ctlcathedral.org (510) 271-1935

Director of Faith Formation

Adrian Mison Fulay AMFulay@oakdiocese.org

Bookkeeper

Nilda Flores NFlores@oakdiocese.org (510) 496-7203

Receptionist

Eloise Pereda EPereda@oakdiocese.org (510) 496-7201

From the Cathedral Rector

Dear Friends, December has always been my favorite month of the year. The liturgical season of Advent is filled with hopeful anticipation, which eventually gives way to the exultant joy of Christmas. For many of us, the month of December is packed with liturgies, gatherings, and ample time spent with family and friends. It is a month that we delight in our various traditions that bring us comfort, joy and peace. Here at the Cathedral, we will be celebrating our various traditions that help us to fully enter into the seasons of Advent and Christmas: the Advent Procession with Lessons and Carols on December 1, the Diocesan Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage on December 7, or the Diocesan Simbang Gabi celebration on December 10. Even more, we rejoice in the sounds of the season with the various musical concerts throughout the month. Indeed, this is a month of great activity. Yet in the midst of all our December endeavors, we can find ourselves stressed and worn out by it all. After all, it is a busy month. We have a lot to accomplish -- presents to buy, parties to put on, trees to decorate, cookies to bake and more. And in the hustle and bustle, we lose sight of what really matters. On the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the Church will proclaim in the responsorial psalm, “Let the Lord enter; he is the king of glory!” I think that simple truth is the reminder we ought to embrace this month. Perhaps this truth can be our inspiring refrain guiding us and focusing us as we journey through Advent and Christmas. Let us remember that in the midst of all our endeavors and plans, it is the Lord, Jesus himself who still comes to us. It is he who comes to save us. It is he who bring us from the darkness of sin and death and into the splendor of his light. May we have the courage to delight in his presence, for it alone is what can truly give us lasting joy. May the Light of Christ guide you this month and always.

The Very Rev. Brandon E. Macadaeg

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The Season of Advent

Advent is a beautiful season in which we are reminded of the longing for a savior and the anticipation of the coming

of Christ. As Catholics who have come to know the life, passion, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ we

reflect in this season the difference Christ made in our world and more especially in our own lives. We are also

faced with the dual dimension of Advent- the already and the yet to come. We reflect on Christ’s coming and wait in

hopeful anticipation when Jesus will come again. As we reflect on the difference Christ made in our lives, our

thoughts should go to those who have not come to know Christ in their lives or those seeking to know him. These

thoughts should lead us to pray for our inquirers in RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). These are the adults

seeking Christ in a deeper, more meaningful way that God-willing will lead them to entering into life with Christ in

the Easter Sacraments. As I work with the people who have come to RCIA there is one common theme- a good

Catholic witness. Each inquirer has discussed a person who they witnessed living a good, faithful Catholic life. It is a

reminder the life we live should witness to Christ. In these season our society talks a lot about gifts, so I have an

important question to ask. How have you shared the gift of Christ in your life to others in need? Let us this Advent

season live a bold witness to Christ, let us invite someone to consider entering into life with Christ through His

Church. If you know someone in need or maybe it is you seeking to enter into the Easter Sacraments of Baptism,

Confirmation and Eucharist please contact me. Peace and joy this Advent season to you and yours.

Deacon Tim

CHỜ MONG

Anh chị em thân mến,

Cuộc sống của người Kitô hữu của chúng ta có thể ví như một Mùa Vọng dài liên lỉ cả cuộc đời vì chúng ta luôn

sống trong sự chờ mong Chúa đến. Thiên Chúa có thể đến với chúng ta qua những cảm nghiệm thân mật trong kinh

nguyện, qua tình yêu thương của tha nhân hay qua các bí tích của Giáo Hội. Và cuối cùng, qua cái chết của mỗi

người, chúng ta đến cùng Thiên Chúa khi Ngài gọi chúng ta về sum họp với Ngài trên thiên quốc.

Trong Mùa Vọng của cuộc đời, chúng ta được mời gọi sống vui tươi:

Anh em hãy vui luôn trong Chúa!

Tôi nhắc lại: anh em hãy vui luôn.

Vì Chúa đã đến gần! [Pl 4, 4-5]

Người Kitô hữu phải là người sống với niềm vui có Chúa ngự trị trong tâm hồn. Chúng ta đừng để những thử thách

trong cuộc sống hay yếu đuối của chính mình làm mất đi niềm vui và hy vọng vì những khó khăn thử thách của cuộc

sống hay sự yếu đuối của chúng ta sẽ không bao giờ chấm dứt. Nhưng chúng ta có Thiên Chúa là người cha nhân

hậu luôn luôn yêu thương, tha thứ và đồng hành với chúng ta trong cuộc sống. Người Kitô hữu là người có Chúa

Kitô trong tâm hồn, là người sống trong hy vọng và vui tươi vì Thiên Chúa là Tình Yêu, là lẽ sống và Ngài là tất cả

của chúng ta.

Fr. Bich Nguyen

DOMINICAN STUDENT BROTHERS AT THE CATHEDRAL During the 2019-2020 academic year, the Cathedral of Christ the Light is blessed to have the presence of 5 Dominican student brothers from St. Albert’s Priory in Oakland. The brothers are engaged in various pastoral apostolates that provide them with ample experiences as they prepare for priesthood. One brother is a transitional deacon and assists at the altar for various liturgies and delivers the homily once a month. Two brothers help Deacon Tim with RCIA on Sundays. Two brothers engage in “plaza evangelization” on Wednesday, engaging and evangelizing the many visitors on the plaza. The brothers are wonderful men from various backgrounds. Take a moment to get to know each of them. DEACON GREGORY LIU, O.P.

Br. Gregory Augustine Liu was born in Taipei, Taiwan, into a Catholic family. He attended college at University of Toronto in Canada, majoring in organic chemistry. Having been ordained a deacon in September this year by Bishop Michael Barber, he is currently finishing up the last year of the initial formation towards priesthood. Before becoming a Dominican in 2012, he was a parishioner of St. Mary Magdelen's Parish in Berkeley. There Br. Gregory learned about the Dominican Order and heard a call from the Lord to consecrate himself to be a preacher of the Gospel and teacher of the Catholic faith, which he loves so much. Br. Gregory is very

excited to serve at Cathedral of Christ the Light, the spiritual heart of the diocese. He is hoping to share with everyone the love and joy of Jesus Christ, by inviting everyone at the cathedral to enter into a closer union with Him. BROTHER SCOTT NORGAARD, OP

Br. Scott is from Phoenix, AZ. He studied Economics at Rice University. He learned about the Dominicans in college and was attracted by their common prayer, charism, and community life. He hopes to get lots of opportunities to meet the people of God and learn about their lives of faith. He worked in adult catechesis with Fr. Brandon at Divine Mercy Parish in Oakland. He is interested in developing the skills to evangelize. He is in his 5th year of formation.

BROTHER NATHANIEL MARIA MAYNE, OP

Br. Nathaniel Maria Mayne, O.P., grew up in Livermore, California in the Oakland Diocese. After graduating from Livermore High School, he attended San Diego State University for a degree in music performance. His main instrument is the double bass, and he played mostly classical music in symphony orchestras. Br. Nathaniel graduated from college in 2017 and entered the Dominican Order. He entered the Dominicans, because he wanted to dedicate his life to contemplating the Truth of God and sharing that with others in hopes of bringing souls to Christ. He is now in his third year in the order, and his second year in simple vows. He hopes

that during his time at the Cathedral, he will be able to get to know the parish community. He also hope to walk with those in RCIA to help immerse them in the Christian life as they prepare to receive the Sacraments of Initiation this Easter. BROTHER PATRICK ROONEY, OP

Br. Patrick is from Oakhurst, CA (just south of Yosemite). He graduated from Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, CA in 2015, and is now in his 5th year of Dominican formation. He entered religious life in order to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and also to grow in his life of prayer and study. During his ministry at the Cathedral, he hope to gain more experience in giving talks and presentations. A fun fact about Br. Patrick is that he can skillfully ride a unicycle!

BROTHER JOSHUA GATUS, OP

Br. Joshua is from the Philippines. His hometown in the United States is Las Vegas, Nevada. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from the University of Santo Tomas at Manila in 2006. He made his first profession as a Dominican on September 5, 2019. Here at the Cathedral, Br. Joshua helps with the “Plaza Evangelization” bringing the various visitors to the Cathedral to a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. He hopes that his experience at the Cathedral will help him to transmit the beauty of our Faith with courage and joy.

DECEMBER EVENTS

Tuesday, December 10, 7:00pm

Simbang Gabi Mass Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ Celebrant

Sunday, December 15, 6:00pm

Holiday Concert Pacific Boychoir Academy

Tuesday, December 17, 7:30pm

Messsiaen’s La Nativité Jonathan Dimmock, organist

Saturday, December 21, 8:15pm

A Chanticleer Christmas For tickets and admission information on all Cathedral Events, please visit the cathedral website at www.ctlcathedral.org

HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE

IMMACUCULATE CONCEPTION OF MARY December 9, 2019 (Not a day of obligation) 7:10am Mass 12:10pm Mass (Cantor & Organ) 7:00pm Mass in Spanish SOLEMNITY OF MARY January 1, 2020 8:00am Mass in Vietnamese 10:00am Mass (Cantor & Organ) 7:00pm Mass in Spanish

CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE

DECEMBER 24, 2019 6:00pm Mass in Vietnamese

10:00pm Solemn Mass Bishop Michael C. Barber, Celebrant

Cathedral Choir & Brass

DECEMBER 25, 2019

8:00am Mass in Vietnamese 10:00am Solemn Mass

Bishop Michael C. Barber, Celebrant Cathedral Choir & Brass

12:00pm Mass in Spanish

CONFERENCE OF CATHEDRAL MUSICIANS January 6 - 9 the Cathedral will be hosting the Conference of Roman Catholic Cathedral Musicians. Cathedral musicians from across the country meet annually at a different cathedral each year, and this will be the first time that Oakland is hosting the conference. There will be two liturgies with Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, that you are welcome to attend.

January 6, 5:30pm SOLEMN VESPERS with choir

January 8, 12:10pm

MASS with choir

Our Cathedral’s Conroy Memorial Organ turns 10 years old this January! We will celebrate this milestone with two concerts in January, featuring the organist and composer David Briggs, Artist-in-Residence at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City.

January 7, 2020 ❖ 7:30pm

10TH ANNIVERSARY ORGAN RECITAL David Briggs, Concert Organist

David Briggs is an internationally renowned organist whose performances are acclaimed for their musicality, virtuosity, and ability to excite and engage audiences of all ages. With an extensive repertoire spanning five centuries, he is known across the globe for his brilliant organ transcriptions of symphonic music by composers such as Mahler, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Elgar, Bruckner, Ravel, and Bach. Fascinated by the art of Improvisation since a child, David also frequently performs improvisations to silent films such as Phantom of the Opera, Hunchback of Notre-Dame, Nosferatu, Jeanne d'Arc, Metropolis, as well as a variety of Charlie Chaplin films.

At the age of 17, David obtained his FRCO (Fellow of the Royal College of Organists) diploma, winning all the prizes and the Silver Medal of the Worshipful Company of Musicians. From 1981-84 he was the Organ Scholar at King's College, Cambridge University, during which time he studied organ with Jean Langlais in Paris. The first British winner of the Tournemire Prize at the St Albans International Improvisation Competition, he also won the first prize in the International Improvisation Competition at Paisley. Subsequently David held positions at Hereford, Truro and Gloucester Cathedrals. He was Artist-in-Residence at St James Cathedral, Toronto and is currently Artist-in-Residence at the Cathedral of St John the Divine, New York City.

ADMISSION: Free-will offering

January 8, 2020 ❖ 7:30pm

21ST CENTURY MUSIC IN A 21ST CENTURY CATHEDRAL Missa Brevis John Karl Hirten Requiem David Briggs Ave Maria Frank LaRocca The Cathedral Camerata and Choir of Men & Boys will present a concert of two 21st century Mass-settings in memory of Fr. Paul Minnihan, first Provost of the Cathedral, who was instrumental in the design and vision for the cathedral. In addition to local East Bay composer Frank LaRocca’s Ave Maria, the concert will feature the premiere of Bay Area organist and composer John Karl Hirten’s Missa Brevis as well as David Briggs’ Requiem. ADMISSION: $20 Tickets can be purchased by visiting the cathedral website. www.ctlcathedral.org