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Apr. 8, Saturday, Lenten Weekday

12:05 Special Intention

5:15 Deceased Members of the Leone,

Cuccurullo, and Kenny Families

Apr. 9, Palm Sunday of the Passion

of the Lord

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

9:30 Quici, Galypo, Greco family

11:00 Lorno Berardiccu & Family

12:30 Eugenio Flores

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

Apr. 10, Monday of Holy Week

7:15 For the Intentions of Ambassador and

Mrs. Robert Kimmitt

12:05 Michael Donatucci

Apr. 11, Tuesday of Holy Week

7:15 For the intentions of Linda Armstrong B.

12:05 Theodora Strates

Apr. 12, Wednesday of Holy Week

7:15 Frances D’Urbano

12:05 Melanie A. Genito

Apr. 13, Holy Thursday

10:00 Chrism Mass (Basilica)

7:30 Mass of the Lord’s Supper (Basilica)

Apr. 14, Good Friday (Basilica)

12:00 Prayer Service

3:00 Celebration of the Passion of the Lord

Apr. 15, Holy Saturday

8:00 pm Easter Vigil

Apr. 16, Easter Sunday of the Resurrection

of the Lord

In English, in the Basilica: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM,

11:00 AM , 12:30 PM

In Spanish, en español, en la Capilla: 2:00 PM

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord April 9, 2017

“Christ became obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.

Because of this, God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him

the name which is above every name.” Phil 2:8-9

Dear Parishioners,

Today is Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord and the

beginning of Holy Week. This week we have the unique opportunity

to celebrate and to live out in a rather complete way the mysteries of

our redemption and salvation with the celebration of the Sacred

Liturgy. I encourage you now to plan on your personal participation

in the Sacred Paschal Triduum. The schedule of Liturgies for the

Triduum follows:

The Sacred Paschal Triduum

Holy Thursday, April 13, 2017

7:30 PM, Mass of the Lord’s Supper in the Basilica

Adoration at the Repository continues until 11:00 PM in the Cathedral Chapel

10:45 PM, Night Prayer in the Cathedral Chapel

Good Friday, April 14, 2017

The Basilica opens at 9:00 AM with Morning Prayer. Good Friday is a universal day of fast and abstinence.

This Paschal Fast continues until the celebration of the Easter Vigil.

12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM, Meditations on the Passion of Christ

in the Basilica

3:00 PM, Celebration of the Passion of the Lord in the Basilica 7:00 PM, Procesión con la Vía Crucis, Las Siete Palabras

Holy Saturday, April 15, 2017 The Basilica opens at 9:00 AM with Morning Prayer

And the Preparation Rites for the Elect in the Basilica.

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord, April 16, 2017

8:00 PM (April 15, 2017), Easter Vigil in the Holy Night

8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM Solemn Mass, and 12:30 PM

in English in the Basilica

2:00 PM in Spanish in the Cathedral Chapel

There will be no 6:30 PM Mass on Easter Sunday.

If you participated in Operation Rice Bowl, you can make your

donation at any time over the next few weeks in any of the parish

collections at Mass or mail it to the Parish Office. The second

collection at Mass next Sunday will be for the landscaping needs of

the Cathedral property. 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.

Let us be mindful of one another in our prayers throughout this

Holy Week. Let us be especially mindful of Brittany, Candace, Jatinder and Jennie, our Elect, who will be baptized this

Holy Saturday.

God bless you,

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 Sunday, 04/02/2017 was $7,796.00. Thank you very

much for your generous financial 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:

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, Oscar Rodriguez, Enrique Rodriguez, Randy Burbage, 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.

100th Anniversary Diocesan Pilgrimage to Fátima and Lourdes!

Travel dates: June 5-12th, 2017

Join Father Dennis Gill and the

Archdiocese of Philadelphia on a Pilgrim-

age to Fatima and Lourdes! Highlights of

this trip include seeing the miracle of the

Bleeding Host in Santarem, celebrating Mass

at the Capelinha where our Lady appeared,

and visiting Aljustrel and Valinhos. We'll spend time at the

Atlantic coast in Nazaré, and explore the medieval city of

Batalha. We then stop at Burgos and make our way over the

Pyrenees on our way to Lourdes, where we'll see

St. Bernadette's home, bathe in the healing waters, and

celebrate Mass at the Basilica. To make a reservation,

contact Canterbury Pilgrimages today at 800-653-0017 or

reservations@canterburypilgrimages.com.

Limited space available. To ensure your place, register today!

RICE BOWL *Encounter Our Neighbors*

We encounter Jesus this week in Jerusalem, a community he

knew well. We prayerfully enter into our own communities

too, encountering those who are hungry and thirsty, and

others who need our help. How does our Lenten journey

motivate us to serve those we meet in our daily lives? Visit

crsricebowl.org for more.

TUESDAYS OF LENT

MARCH 7 • 14 • 21 • 28 • APRIL 4 • 11

11:00 am - 12:00 Noon

The Neumann Room (behind the Basilica) Those persons who have registered and paid for the Lenten

Booklet to be used each Tuesday in Lent, may pick it up in

the Sacristy after any Mass, if unable, it will be handed to

you at the meeting. ALL ARE WELCOME

LENTEN MORNING GATHERINGS

The Subversive Holiness of Dorothy Day Catholic History Lecture - April 18, 6 pm

Dr. Jack Downey of La Salle University will

speak on “The Subversive Holiness of Dorothy

Day” at the American Catholic Historical

Society, 263 South 4th St. Philadelphia. RSVP

required. Pre-pay: $15 members; $25 non-

members. At the door: $20 members; $30 non-

members. For more information visit amchs.org

THANK YOU!

Dear Parishioners & friends of the Cathedral Parish, we were moved

by your support and charitable spirit. Thank you for making a

difference with your participation in the 40 Days for Life Spring

Campaign. May God bless you abundantly.

Following the end of the campaign, the Sidewalk Servants Outreach will continue looking after mothers and their

babies. If you have been moved by this vigil and would like to continue to help please reach out to Monique Ruberu

CATHEDRAL PRAYER

REQUESTS

Our parish Charismatic Prayer Group meets

faithfully each week to join together for prayer and to inter-

cede with the Lord for many intentions, including the inten-

tions of the parish. The Charismatic Prayer Group now pro-

vides a way for us to send to them our requests for prayer.

Simply e-mail your intentions and prayer requests to: Cathedral.prayer.requests@gmail.com

The Charismatic Prayer Group meets every Wednesday at 6

PM in the Neumann Room.

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LA CORRESPONSABILIDAD

Siervo y Rey

En general nosotros no tenemos muy buena opinión

de los burros. No obstante, estos animales han servido a

los seres humanos por los pasados seis mil años, tanto

para carga como para transporte humano, además para

trabajos pesados de agricultura. Los burros trabajan duro,

pero tienen una reputación de ser testarudos y poco inte-

ligentes. En el Israel antiguo la persona que podía montar

un burro era considerada rica y de prominente condición

social igual que sucedería hoy con los coches de lujo. La

mayoría de las personas viajaban a pie. Los caballos eran

usados en ese tiempo exclusivamente para la guerra y

sólo los reyes poderosos como Salomón podían comprar-

los. Se nos dice que Jesús montó en un burro en su ca-

mino a Jerusalén, lo cual hubiera sido apropiado por ser

él descendiente de la realeza o de la casa de David. La

multitud, aunque sólo temporalmente, reconoció a Jesús

como rey, probablemente con la esperanza de que él em-

pezara una revuelta violenta y derrocara a los conquista-

dores romanos. Más tarde, el que el Mesías hubiera mon-

tado en un burro vino a significar lo opuesto, o sea, la

sencillez de Jesús, su estilo de vida sobrio, su manera de

eludir el lujo y su perfecta humildad. La verdad es que

Jesús es ambas cosas. Así pues, “tomando la condición

de siervo . . . se humilló a sí mismo y por obediencia

aceptó incluso la muerte”. Y también es el que Dios

“exaltó sobre todas las cosas” como rey glorioso

(Filipenses 2:7, 8, 9). Durante esta semana seguiremos a

Jesús hasta el Calvario y más allá del mismo, conscientes

de que nuestro sufrimiento es un reflejo del de él, pero a

la vez conscientes de que somos hijos e hijas del rey ce-

lestial, que nos ha rescatado de la muerte y del pecado.

Dedícale tiempo esta semana a caminar con Jesús en la

oración hasta que tu corazón se encuentre al pie de la

cruz y puedas exclamar con el centurión:

“Verdaderamente éste era el Hijo de Dios” (Mateo

27:54).

La Corresponsabilidad Vivida Ahora

Durante la Semana Santa participa en tantas liturgias

como te sea posible con miembros de tu familia y con tus

amigos.

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GRACIAS! Queridos feligreses, muchísimas gracias

por su participación en la vigilia de 40 Días por la Vida. Nos conmovió su apoyo

y espíritu caritativo. Aunque la campaña haya terminado, conti-nuaremos apoyando a las mujeres y niños

con el programa de “side walk servants.” Si esta interesado en participar, por favor comuníquese con

Nora en la Oficina Parroquial.

¿Qué celebramos el Domingo de

Ramos?

Con el Domingo de Ramos comien-

za la Semana Santa. En este día se re-

cuerda la entrada triunfal de Jesús en

Jerusalén en medio de una multitud que lo aclamó como el

Mesías y se lee el Evangelio de San Lucas que anuncia su

Pasión.

La primera tradición litúrgica de este día corresponde a la

de Jerusalén. En ella recordamos el gesto profético de Jesús

que ingresa como Rey de paz, el Mesías que fue aclamado y

después condenado para el cumplimiento de las profecías.

En el Evangelio de San Lucas se narra que la gente alfom-

braba el camino por el que pasaría Cristo y gritaba:

"Bendito el que viene como Rey en nombre del Señor. Paz

en el cielo y gloria en lo alto".

Las ceremonias principales del día son la bendición de las

palmas, la procesión, la Misa, y, durante la Misa, el relato

de la Pasión.

Los fieles que participan en la procesión, que data del siglo

IV en Jerusalén, deben llevar en las manos ramos de palma,

olivos u otros árboles, y durante la procesión entonar cantos

adecuados…

Es apropiado que los fieles cristianos conserven los ramos

en sus casas, junto a las cruces o cuadros religiosos que hay

en los hogares, los ramos bendecidos como recuerdo de la

victoria pascual del Señor Jesús.

La segunda tradición litúrgica es la de Roma, la cual nos

invita a entrar conscientemente en la Semana Santa de la

Pasión gloriosa y amorosa de Cristo, anticipando la procla-

mación del misterio en el Evangelio de Lucas (22:14--

23:56). aciprensa.com

SEMANA SANTA 2017

Viernes Santo: 7:00 PM Procesión con el Vía Crucis

(en español)

Domingo de Pascua: 2:00 PM Misa de la

Resurrección del Señor, en la Capilla

(en español)

Por favor referirse a la pagina no. 1 y 4

para ver el horario completo de la Semana Santa

Salir al Encuentro - CRS Plato de Arroz

Encuentro con la Resistencia Nos encontramos a Jesús esta semana en Jerusalén, una

comunidad que el conocía bien. Entramos en oración a

nuestras propias comunidades, también, saliendo al en-

cuentro de los que tienen hambre y sed, los que necesitan

nuestra ayuda. ¿De qué manera nos motiva el camino

cuaresmal a servir a los que encontramos en nuestra vida

diaria? Visite crsplatodearroz.org para más información.

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NEXT CATECHETICAL SESSION FOR ADULTS

Thursday, April 20, 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 Pastoral Center, 222

North Seventeenth St., Philadelphia, PA,

beginning at 7:30 pm. youngadults.cathedral@gmail.com

Awesome faith formation at your fingertips!

Subscribe to this exciting online platform, which can be

streamed to your TV or mobile device, To register go to

www.FORMED.org. Type in our parish code, 07854f. Set

up a username and a password. More info at (267)485-1463

The celebration of the Sacrament of

Baptism is the doorway to the Christian life and to all

the other Sacraments. As such, preparation of the par-

ents and for the Baptism itself deserve very special at-

tention. The celebration of Baptism at the Cathedral Par-

ish takes place on the first Sunday of each month at

12:30 pm after the 11:00 am Solemn Mass. Everyone is

welcome. The celebration will be carried out with litur-

gical music and with a great sense of hospitality.

A Baptism Preparation Session takes place on the third

Sunday of each month in anticipation of the celebration

of the Sacrament. Parents in the Cathedral Parish are obli-

gated to participate. The session is open to all of our

neighbor parishes and to godparents as well. Parents are

encouraged to participate during pregnancy, if at all pos-

sible. Please call the Parish Office at 215-561-1313 to

register for the Baptism Preparation Session. Next

Session: May 21st (there won’t be a session in April).

Monday, April 10; Tuesday April 11;

& Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Confessions 11:00 am (Basilica)

Mass: 7:15 am and 12:05 pm (Chapel)

Thursday of Holy Week, April 13, 2017

Confessions: 1:00-3:00 pm (Basilica)

Mass: 10:00 am, Chrism Mass (Basilica)

All parishioners are welcome to attend this Mass.

All parishioners are welcome to the Chrism Mass this

Holy Thursday, April 13, 2017, at 10:00 AM in the Basili-

ca. The Chrism Mass is the occasion for the Archbishop

to assemble with his priests for the renewal of their Or-

dination Promises as well as the blessing and consecra-

tion of the Holy Oils used in the celebration of the rites

of the Church. Please keep all priests in your prayers on

Holy Thursday, the anniversary of the Institution of the

Priesthood by the Lord.

HOLY WEEK

Chrism Mass

What to do with your

Blessed Palm?

Please take the blessed palm that you received at Mass

today and place it over the crucifix that hangs in your

home. The blessed palm, as it reminds us during the

Palm Sunday Mass, is a sign all throughout the year of

the victory of Christ, the Redeemer, over sin and death

with his Cross and Resurrection. Any old blessed palm

can be brought to the Cathedral Sacristy at any time for

its use for ashes next Ash Wednesday.

What’s Happening at the Parish

Outside the Liturgical Schedule

Apr. 12 Morning Scr ipture for Lawyers,

Neumann Room, 8:00 am

Charismatic Prayer Group,

Neumann Room, 6:00 am

Apr. 22 Annual Scout Mass, Basilica, 11:00 am

Apr. 28 Concer t: Vox Luminis: Voices of Light

Basilica, 7:30 am

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LIVING STEWARDSHIP NOW

BOTH/AND On the whole, we don’t think too highly of donkeys.

Nevertheless, these animals have served humans for the last

six thousand years, as pack animals or for people transport,

and for all kinds of heavy agricultural work. Donkeys work

very hard but they have a reputation for being stubborn and

unintelligent. In ancient Israel a person riding on a donkey

indicated wealth and status in much the same way luxury

cars might do today. Ordinary people went everywhere on

foot. Horses at that time were used solely for war, and only

powerful kings such as Solomon could afford them. Jesus is

described as riding on a young donkey into Jerusalem,

which would have been appropriate for him as a descendant

of the royal House of David. The crowd, if only temporari-

ly, acknowledged Jesus as king, probably hoping he would

start a violent revolt and overthrow their Roman conquerors.

In later times, this same account of the Messiah riding on a

donkey came to have the opposite emphasis, indicating Je-

sus’ simple, sober way of life, avoidance of luxury and sta-

tus, and his perfect humility. The truth is that Jesus is both.

He is the one who took “the form of a slave . . . humbled

himself, becoming obedient to the point of death,” and also

the one whom “God greatly exalted” in kingly glory

(Philippians 2:7, 8, 9). As we walk through this week, fol-

lowing Jesus to Calvary and beyond, we know that his suf-

fering mirrors our own, but we also know that we are the

sons and daughters of the heavenly king who has ransomed

us from death and sin. Take time this week to walk with

Jesus in prayer until you stand in your heart at the foot of

the cross, where you can say like the centurion, “Truly, this

was the Son of God!” (Matthew 27:54).

Living Stewardship Now Go with family members or friends to as many of the Holy Week liturgies as possible.

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OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST

Philadelphia Holy Week Missions Sunday, April 9 to Saturday, April 15, 2017

Overnight High School Youth Missions, Middle School

Events and Activities for Families - Holy Week Missions are

brought to you by Mission Youth. Step out of your own

home and come join us for a life transforming encounter.

Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday through the

streets of Philadelphia beginning at 1 pm - starting at St Pat-

rick Church -242 S. 20th Street, Philadelphia

Location: Mission Central Registration Site - Parking Lot of

SS. Peter & Paul Cathedral, Missions - Center City, South

Philly, Kensington. To learn more: Some events require pre-

registration: visit the website: gophillymission.com

Catholics Reaching Out Tuesday evenings, Apr. 18, Apr. 25, 6:30-7:45 pm

Deepen your relationship with Jesus & give your faith a

jump start! FREE! Bring a friend or family member. Loca-

tion: Our Lady of Charity Rectory, 231 Upland Rd.

Brookhaven, PA 19015 (rear entrance).

Please RSVP: Gina Mesko, gagm2002@comcast.net

“The Five Messages of Fatima” Faith Forum, Thurs. April 20, 7:30 pm

This talk will present the key role Mary Plays in

Spiritual warfare and how the five main messages of

Fatima form us for battle against evil. If obeyed, we

will triumph along with her Immaculate Heart and

bring about peace on earth. This is a very practical

talk that will make the messages of Fatima more

relevant to your life in today’s world. It’s a great

way to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the

Apparitions at Fatima. Guest Speaker: Susan Brink-

mann, O.C.D.S., author and award winning jour-

nalist is a member of the Third Order of Discalced

Carmelites. Location: St. Rose of Lima Parish Cen-

ter, 425 Pennsylvania Ave., North Wales, PA 19454

“Divine Mercy Sunday” April 23, 2017 – 2:00 pm

“…Tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I

desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all

souls, and especially poor sinners.” As told to St. Faustina

Kowalska. Join in the Chaplet, Rosary, Mass, Benediction

and Veneration of Relics. All are welcome, no registration

required. Location: St. Pius X Church, 220 Lawrence Road,

Broomall, PA 19008 610-353-4880 (rectory office)

“Turning the Next Corner in Your Spiritual Life”

Wednesday, April 26, 2017 - 7-9 pm

Presentation on cultivating a rich and regular prayer life.

Speaker: Dr. Robert J. Wicks, Psy.D., recipient of The Holy

Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice, the highest medal that can be

awarded to the laity by the Pope

Cost: $30 (as you are able) $15 deposit required*

Place: IHM Conference Center, 401 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue,

Bryn Mawr To register, call 610-581-0120 or email

mdgipprich@gmail.com *The number of participants is lim-

ited to 60 people. Please register as soon as possible.

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 Sacred Heart, which is located to the

right of the Main Sanctuary.

Morning Scripture Reflection for Lawyers

Join other center city Lawyers for an hour to reflect on the

Readings for the following Sunday Mass every Wednes-

day. The hour allows for prayer together at the begin-

ning and end of the session, the reading of the Lectionary

texts for Sunday Mass, and reflection on these Readings.

This reflection includes reactions to what is heard in the

Scriptures, the discovery of new insights and facing the

challenges in the Word of God. Location: The Neumann

Room, directly behind the Basilica 8:00 am to 9:00 am.

For more information, contact Michael Broadhurst

at info@cathedralphila.org