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September 18, 2016 The Cathedral Courier 8 September 18, 2016 Cathedral of St. Joseph Vol. 5, No. 44 Il Corriere del Duomo W e e k l y J o u r n a l f o r t h e C a t h e d r a l o f S t . J o s e p h Plus Your Latest News and Weekly Schedule Let’s Take an Early Morning Walk... Chris- tian Awareness with Alex Nagem Page 2 Another CONUNDRUM WHOO HOOO!!!... Page 2 Novena to Begin in October... Page 3 Schedule Sunday Masses: 6:00 p.m. Saturday; 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Weekday Mass: 12:05 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9:00 a.m. Saturday. Sacrament of Reconciliation: 11:15-11:50 a.m. Friday; 5-5:45 p.m. Saturday. Sacrament of the Sick and Communion to Homebound: Call the parish office anytime to make arrangements. Initiation/Baptism: Rites of Initiation for Adults can be arranged by contacting Debbie at the office. The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the second Sunday of each month during the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Call Debbie to make arrangements. Marriage: Engaged couples should contact Debbie at the office at least six months in advance for pre-mar- riage preparations. Anyone needing a ride to Mass or a parish event, please call Laurale Hetzel at (304) 232-2915 or Diane Fredericks at (304) 233-8574.. The Cathedral of St. Joseph Parish Mission Statement: Saint Joseph Cathedral Parish is called to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ as a community. We are committed: to our urban neighborhoods, to being the Cathedral of the diocese, and to fellowship, formation, sacrament, and prayer. Saint Joseph, pray for our parish. Parish Office: 1218 Eoff Street, Wheeling, WV 26003; (304) 233-4121 www.SaintJosephCathedral.com Like us on Facebook! Central Catholic High School: (304) 233-1660 Parish Staff: Most Rev. Michael J. Bransfield, Pastor Rev. Monsignor Kevin M. Quirk, J.C.D., Rector (304) 281-7073 ([email protected]) Ms. Debora Valorie Fahey, Parish Assistant for Pastoral Ministries ([email protected]) Sister Mary Bowman, SFCC, Pastoral Associate for Ministry to the Sick Dr. Michael Match, Director of Music ([email protected]) Mr. Tyler J. Greenwood, Associate Organist ([email protected]) Mr. Martin Imbroscio, Sacristan Mr. Alex Nagem, CPA, CGMA, Comptroller ([email protected]) Mr. Albert Lutz, Sexton Mr. Tim Bishop, Editor ([email protected]) Lay Parish Leaders: Mrs. Judy Miller, Parish Council President Mr. James Carroll, Finance Council President Mr. John Petrella, Liturgical Ministers Schedule Saint Matthew the Apostle

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September 18, 2016 The Cathedral Courier 8 September 18, 2016 Cathedral of St. Joseph Vol. 5, No. 44

Il Corriere del DuomoW eek ly J ou rna l f or t h e Cathedra l o f St. J o s eph

Plus Your LatestNews and Weekly

Schedule

Let’s Take an EarlyMorning Walk... Chris-tian Awareness withAlex Nagem Page 2

Another CONUNDRUMWHOO HOOO!!!...

Page 2

Novena to Begin in October...

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ScheduleSunday Masses: 6:00 p.m. Saturday; 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday.Weekday Mass: 12:05 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9:00 a.m. Saturday.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: 11:15-11:50 a.m. Friday; 5-5:45 p.m. Saturday.

Sacrament of the Sick and Communion to Homebound: Call the parish office anytime to makearrangements.

Initiation/Baptism: Rites of Initiation for Adults can be arranged by contacting Debbie at the office. TheSacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the second Sunday of each month during the 10:30 a.m. Mass. CallDebbie to make arrangements.

Marriage: Engaged couples should contact Debbie at the office at least six months in advance for pre-mar-riage preparations.

Anyone needing a ride to Mass or a parish event, please call Laurale Hetzel at (304) 232-2915 or DianeFredericks at (304) 233-8574..

The Cathedral of St. JosephParish Mission Statement:

Saint Joseph Cathedral Parish is called to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ as a community. We are committed:to our urban neighborhoods, to being the Cathedral of the diocese, and to fellowship, formation, sacrament,

and prayer.

Saint Joseph, pray for our parish.

Parish Office: 1218 Eoff Street, Wheeling, WV 26003; (304) 233-4121www.SaintJosephCathedral.com Like us on Facebook!Central Catholic High School: (304) 233-1660

Parish Staff:Most Rev. Michael J. Bransfield, PastorRev. Monsignor Kevin M. Quirk, J.C.D., Rector (304) 281-7073 ([email protected])Ms. Debora Valorie Fahey, Parish Assistant for Pastoral Ministries ([email protected])Sister Mary Bowman, SFCC, Pastoral Associate for Ministry to the SickDr. Michael Match, Director of Music ([email protected])Mr. Tyler J. Greenwood, Associate Organist ([email protected])Mr. Martin Imbroscio, SacristanMr. Alex Nagem, CPA, CGMA, Comptroller ([email protected])Mr. Albert Lutz, SextonMr. Tim Bishop, Editor ([email protected])

Lay Parish Leaders:Mrs. Judy Miller, Parish Council PresidentMr. James Carroll, Finance Council PresidentMr. John Petrella, Liturgical Ministers Schedule

Saint Matthew the Apostle

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Sunday—September 18th—TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY INORDINARY TIMESat 6:00p Mass for John Redosh

8:00a Mass for James C. Hunt9:15a 1st Communion and Confirmation Classes

Cathedral Offices9:15a RCIA (Rectory)10:30a Mass for the ParishionersRDGS: Am 8:4-7 Ps 113:1-2, 4-8 1Tm 2:1-8

Lk 16:1-13

Monday—September 19th—St. Januarius, bishop, martyr

12:05p Mass for Phil TedescoRDGS: Prv 3:27-34 Ps 15:2-4b, 5 Lk 8:16-18

Januarius, died 305; according to his legend, thrown tobears at Pozzuolo under Diocletian; bishop of Benevento;as early as 1389, his blood has liquified on this and other

days each year; patron of Naples.

Tuesday—September 20th—Sts. Andrew Kim Tae-gon,priest, and Paul Chong Ha-sang, and his Companions,martyrs

12:05p Mass for Monsignor Roger RoenschRDGS: Prv 21:1-6, 10-13 Ps 119:1, 27, 30, 34-35, 44

Lk 8:19-21Andrew, born in Seoul, Korea, was a convert to the faithand was ordained Korea’s first native priest. His fatherwas a martyr. In 1846, Andrew was tortured and behead-ed with his lay associate, seminarian Paul Chong Ha-sang. Between 1839 and 1867, 103 martyrs gave their

lives for the faith in Korea.

Wednesday—September 21st—SAINT MATTHEW, APOSTLE, EVANGELIST

12:05p Mass for +James E. Michaels Anniversary of Death 2010

RDGS: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13 Ps 19:2-5 Mt 9:9-137:00p Choir Rehearsal

According to the bishop, Papias (c. 125), the Church’scannonical text of Matthew draws upon the Aramaic tra-ditions associated with his name. Composed c. 85, thegospel is generally arranged in an alternating pattern ofnarrative and discourse. Intended for a largely Jewish-

Christian audience, it seeks to portray Christianity as con-sistent with the Jewish tradition and a continuation of it.Tradition holds that Matthew preached in Judea and inEtheopia where he was martyred; symbolized by the

winged human being; mentioned in the Roman Canon;patron of accountants and customs officers.

Thursday—September 22nd—25th Week of OrdinaryTime

12:05p Mass for Jean HuffRDGS: Eccl 1:2-11 Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17bc Lk 9:7-9

Friday—September 23rd—St. Pius of Pietrelcina, priest12:05p Mass for Helen Monica HoltRDGS: Eccl 3:1-11 Ps 144:1b, 2abc, 3-4 Lk 9:18-22

“Padre Pio”, was born Francesco Forgione in 1887 in thesmall Italian village of Pietrelcina. A Capuchin priest whohad received the stigmata, he spent fifty years in the

monastery of San Giovanni Rotondo, where he was muchsought after as a spiritual adviser, confessor, and interces-sor. Despite such notoriety, he would often say, “I onlywant to be a poor friar who prays.” His life was devotedto the Eucharist and to prayer. He died 23 September

1968 at age eighty-one. Pope John Paul II announced theinclusion of his Memorial in the General Roman calendarin June 2002. He is considered the patron saint of civil

defense volunteers and Catholic adolescents.

Saturday—September 24th—25th Week of OrdinaryTime

9:00a Mass for Louise C. Reddy5:00p Confessions6:00p Mass for the ParishionersRDGS: Eccl 11:9—12:8 Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17

Lk 9:43b-45

Sunday—September 25th—TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY INORDINARY TIME

8:00a Mass for Jack Staley9:15a 1st Communion and Confirmation Classes

Cathedral Offices9:15a RCIA (Rectory)10:30a Mass for Nicholas & Nimnoom GhapheryRDGS: Am 6:1a, 4-7 Ps 146:7-10 1 Tm 6:11-16

Lk 16:19-31

Mass Intentions and Readings

Before our pilgrimage through ourCathedral Church enters the sanctuaryitself, a moment should be spared forone of the prominent elements in thetransept of the Church: the choir area.Persons of a certain age will remem-

ber that both semitransepts and eventhe main body of the crossing used to befilled with pews, facing east as do all theothers in the Church, bisected by themain aisle, and end just before the com-munion rail with an aisle three-quartersthe width of the main aisle to allow forthe ease of communicants in approach-ing the rail and returning to their pews.The communion rail itself ran the fullwidth of the space between the north-east and south-east column, with a gatein the middle, and was the visible line ofdemarcation between sanctuary andnave, limiting the sanctuary to the areain the eastern most portion of theChurch, from the apse to the prosceni-um arch. Following the Second VaticanCouncil, the Church was renovated toaccommodate the liturgical reformsand the sanctuary extended into thecrossing below the main dome, creating

a division between the two semi-transepts. In the southern semi-transept, the pews were rotated counterclockwise, to face the ambo and the al-tar of sacrifice. Meanwhile, the north-ern semitransept was gradually renovat-ed from a space for pews to become thenew home for the Choir. In the 1996 renovations of the

Church, the pews in the northern semi-transept were completely removed, ex-posing the beautiful walnut flooringused below the pews throughout theChurch. The area became home to theChoir, which was removed from theWest Gallery (Choir loft) to this area ofthe Church. Eventually, a refurbishedconsole was placed in the Choir areawhich was able to play both organs inthe Church, as well as a Baldwin concertgrand piano. At the same time, sturdyand semi-permanent risers were addedto the area. In the past two years, signif-icant changes have been made to theprincipal instruments of the Church.Beginning in the Fall of 2015, the or-

gans of the Cathedral of Saint Josephunderwent extensive renovations, re-

furbishments, and additions throughthe fine work of Schantz Organ Compa-ny of Orville, Ohio. As both the organsof the Cathedral are very historic, it isimportant that they continue to servetheir purpose for many more years tocome. Schantz Organ Company built an

entirely new downstairs console, locat-ed in the northern semitransept. Thisthree-manual, 51 stop console controlsboth the Great Organ in the WestGallery and the Orgue de Chœur –sometimes called an antiphonal organ –located in the North Triforium, justabove the Choir area. It allows the or-ganist to play both instruments simul-taneously. Several new stops wereadded, ranging from solo stops such asCorno d’amour (flugelhorn) to clo-chettes (bells). In addition, this consoleis equipped with up-to-date technologysuch as combination action memory,record-and-playback capability, andMIDI.The Kilgen organ (1935), formerly

By Alex J. NagemIt is still dark outside

as I make my way to mycar. The early morning airis heavy with moisture.The temperature at5:30am is around 70 de-grees. I would like it a lit-tle cooler, but I can’t ad-just the thermostat out-side. The drive is a quickone to Wheeling JesuitUniversity. By this time,the field lights are on andthe rugby team is startingits practice. I park my carnear the field. This givesme a moment to watchthe players and rememberwhat it was like to be inmy late teens and early

twenties. A chill over-comes me. Not sure if Iwant to do that oneagain. The earplugs are inplace. The music of Scalaand Kolacny Brothers isplaying on Pandora. Theearly morning walkthrough the campus be-gins.I like this time alone

on the campus. There isenough light from thebuildings and the field toallow me to see my wayfor the next two and ahalf or more miles I willwalk this morning.Though the music is res-onating in my ears mythoughts bounce fromprayer, to questions offaith, to family, to whatjobs need completed to-

day in the Chancery. Thisparticular morning mythoughts were focused onthe paths we all take. As Ipass a few students ontheir way to the gym orthe field for practice,some give an early morn-ing greeting and othersseem unaware of me.They are focused more onthe direction they areheaded. I wonder whatpaths in life each willtake. The first sidewalk Itake is one that climbsacross the campus. Theascent allows my lungswhich have fully recov-ered from my boughtwith pneumonia early inthe year to easily fill withfresh air. I reach the top ofwalk near Ignatius Hall

without taxing mybreathing. I will try tomaintain a 12 to 13minute per mile pace forforty-five minutes or so.Did you know that in aminute’s time you cansaw six “Hail Mary”prayers? Though mythoughts are many, thereare certain sections of mycampus walk which directmy thoughts to prayer.There are some sectionsof the campus wherelighting is dim. There ismore darkness than light.This reminds me of thetimes when we str ay fromfaith. We continue towalk through life withsome sense of direction,

See “Christian” on Page 4

Christian Awareness

Early Morning Walk

See “Conundrum” on Page 5

Cathedral Conundrum—

Weekly CollectionEnvelopes: $2,626 Loose: $751.02

Online: $263

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Novena to the Infant Jesus of Prague Startsin OctoberThe Cathedral of St. Joseph will

celebrate its annual Novena to theInfant Jesus of Prague. This novenabegins on Monday, October 3, at7:00 p.m. and lasts for nine consec-utive Mondays concluding on No-vember 28.Each week consists of Exposition

& Benediction of the Blessed Sacra-ment, a homily given by a guest

priest, music, and prayers to the In-fant of Prague. This year’s theme is“Blessed are the Merciful—Reflec-tions on the Year of Mercy.”Guest homilist for the nine-week

devotion include Rev. Msgr. KevinQuirk, as well as other priest fromboth in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston and other areas.This is a wonderful opportunity

for people throughout the area tojoin together and offer their prayersto the Infant Jesus through thispowerful devotion. Please share thisinvitation with your parish, family,and friends.For further questions, please

contact the Cathedral Parish Of-fices at (304) 233-4121 or by e-mailat [email protected].

Special Collection toBenefit Follansbee FloodVictimsIn an effort to assist our brothers and sisters in Follansbee

who are suffering as a result of the recent flood, BishopBransfield is asking that the parishes of the Wheeling Vic-ariate take up a special collection on the weekend of Sunday18 September 2016. Please be generous.

Women’s Faith Sharing GroupThe Women's Faith

Sharing Group willhold their next meet-ing/visitation day Fri-day, Oct. 7, the Memo-rial of Our Lady of theRosary, at Mount St.Joseph from 10:00 -3:00. Fee for the daywill be $9.00 for lunch.All are welcome to takepart in some or all ofthe day's activities. ToRSVP or if you haveany questions call Di-ane (304-233-8574) byFriday, Sept. 30.

Can Rich People Get To Heaven? Jesus told his disci-ples that a rich man has about as much chance of enteringthe kingdom of heaven as a camel does of passingthrough the eye of a needle. “It is easier for a camel to passthrough the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to en-ter the kingdom of God.” (Matthew 19:24) In (Matthew 19:24) Jesus was responding to a rich

young man who had a false concept of entrance to Heav-en. He started the conversation with Jesus by asking,“Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?”If our entrance to heaven is based on our good deeds, weare all in serious trouble. He was also self righteous. Whenasked about keeping the commandments (at least six ofthem), he said, “All of these I have kept.” Without everslipping even once? Those six commandments were all about how well

one treats his fellow man. Because the other four areabout one’s relationship with God, Jesus tested that rela-tionship by offering treasures in heaven if the young manwould give his possessions to the poor. Of course we knowwhat happened: He walked away sorrowfully. Why? Be-cause his stuff was more important than his relationshipwith God. After the man walked away, Jesus’ dumbfound-ed disciples asked what you and I would have asked,“Then who in the world can be saved?” Jesus answered,“Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God every-thing is possible.”What is the truth; can a rich man get to Heaven? The

answer is yes. Here is why: Access to heaven is a free gift.(Eph 2: 8, 9) Entrance is based on one thing and one thingonly: accepting God’s free gift.We respond to this free gift by giving back to God a

portion of our time, talent and treasures…not because wehave to but because we want to.

The Stewardship Committee

Stewardship Thought

WHEELING—Bishop Michael J.Bransfield recently returned to WestVirginia after meeting with FatherAdolfo Nicolás, S.J., superior generalof the Society of Jesus, at the JesuitCuria in Rome. The meeting between Bishop

Bransfield and Father Nicolás wasmore than just a handshake. Rather,it was the culmination of six monthsof discussions among members ofDiocesan leadership and the Jesuits’Maryland Province to develop anagreement that preserves WheelingJesuit University’s (WJU) mission andidentity, while recognizing the majorfinancial investment that the Dioceseand its affiliated organizations havemade in the University. In particular,Father Nicolás and Bishop Bransfielddiscussed the significant Diocesan fi-nancial and material support provid-ed to the University in recentmonths. “Father Nicolás was very gra-cious to me and expressed his grati-tude for the assistance that the Dio-cese has provided to Wheeling JesuitUniversity,” Bishop Bransfield said.“His response to our offer of generos-ity and help was wonderful and verysincere.” The agreement with WJU is an his-

toric milestone reached between anAmerican Jesuit university and its lo-cal bishop. Bishop Bransfield said“this outcome is very important” tohim because WJU is the only Catholiccollege or university in West Virginia.“This new agreement is the naturalnext step for us as a Diocese. Arch-bishop Swint founded Wheeling Col-lege in 1952 and invited the Jesuits tooperate the University. The Diocese isentering a new chapter in the rela-tionship begun by my predecessor,ensuring Catholic higher educationfor the benefit of our region and ourpeople,” Bishop Bransfield said. “Thispermits the University to meet theeducational, spiritual and health careneeds of the people of West Virginia.

We share a common mission.”As part of the agreement, the Dio-

cese is working with WJU officials tosupport and extend current programsin the health sciences, such as degreeprograms in nursing and physicaltherapy, while developing new pro-grams in allied health sciences andinformation technology. “By devel-oping programs in allied health sci-ences, we seek to open new pathwaysto employment for graduates, servethe needs of our people, and strength-en the University,” Bishop Bransfieldsaid.

Bishop Bransfield emphasizedhow very impressed he was during hisvisit with the Jesuits in Rome, andthat he is very confident in this rela-tionship after his meeting with thesuperior general. “Father Nicolás wasso very open with me and so veryaware of the good that the Diocese isdoing at the University,” BishopBransfield said. “He and his advisorsare supportive of our work and are in-deed grateful for our efforts. Thismeeting gave me hope for the successof the efforts we are making at ourCatholic University.”

Bishop Bransfield Meets withJesuit Leadership in Rome

Courtesy PhotoBishop Michael J. Bransfield, right, meets with Father Adolfo Nicolás, S.J.,superior general of the Society of Jesus, at the Jesuit Curia in Rome Sept. 2.

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Christian ...Cont’d from Page 2but we can easily fall orstumble without properlight. This is the timewhen prayer once againtakes over my thoughts. Ipray for my direction andthat of others. Maybe theprayer comes from me be-ing thankful that I walkedanother hill at a briskpace for an old guy. Theprayers could come fromfear of the dark and theunknown. As I walk theback lot, I stay focused onthe light ahead of me.During our darkest days,shouldn’t we still stay fo-cused on what Christ haspromised us? The lightfrom buildings comessoon enough. Each stepbrings me closer. Soon Iam on the main road andheading toward thebright lights of the field.It is downhill from here.But this is just one lap ofthe walk. There are manylaps to come. Each lap is atrial. Can I keep up thepace I want? Will I notstumble or fall from agingleg muscles climbing hillsand stairs? Will mythoughts remain focusedon prayer and not dwellon injustices? Each lap isa portion of time in life.How well will each lap behandled? Another lap can

be made, but not repeatedfor change or correction.Once that step is made itis left in time. It cannot beerased. Each injustice wemake will leave its mark.We may continue on ourway, but the injustice, thepain and hurt caused re-mains. We can ask for for-giveness or grant forgive-ness. Either one, the markhas been left. As I contin-ue my early morningwalk, I am continually indarkness, light and dimlight. I am climbing hillsand steps. There are timesof walking down hill andstairs. These are easytimes, but also oneswhere I could stumbleand fall if not cautious.Shouldn’t we always stayvigilant as we do in dark-ness? “Humble your-selves, therefore, underthe mighty hand of Godso that at the proper timehe may exalt you, castingall your anxiety on him,because he cares for you.Be of sober-minded. Bewatchful. Your adversarythe devil prowls aroundlike a roaring lion, seek-ing someone to devour.Resist him, firm in yourfaith, knowing that thesame kinds of sufferingare being experienced byyour brotherhoodthroughout the world. Af-ter you have suffered for a

little while, the God of allgrace, who called you tohis eternal glory inChrist, will himself re-store, confirm, strength-en and establish you. Allpower is his forever.Amen.” (1 Peter 5: 6-11)The laps around and

through the campus con-tinue. I repeatedly walkthrough light into thedarkness and return tothe light. Each group ofsteps brings newthoughts, more prayer,and a sense of better-ment. The mind becomesclear with fresh air in thelungs. Each hill and stairclimbed becomes easierwith prayer and a focuson Christ. Thoughts andworries about the worldaround us, the world wecreated for ourselves,leaves the mind unawareof the placement of stepsor dip in the road. I caneasily stumble and fa ll inthe dark or in the light.Focusing on prayer allowseach step to be carefullyplaced. I become aware ofthe areas that are slipperyor the hazardous potholesin the road. The fear ofdarkness is short livedwith thoughts of Christbeing with me, who pro-tects me. Even an agingbody and mind can staystrong with thoughts ofChrist and his promises

of light everlasting. Mymiles have been walked.The pace was maintained.The shedding of excessweight has been achievedfor another day. The rug-by team is still practicing.They are learning how towork together to achievea goal. I wonder if they fo-cus on Christ as much asthey focus on the foot-ball. I hope so. I have in-cluded them in myprayers, too. With the fi-nal steps to my car mylegs and lungs are re-freshed. My mind is clear.My body is damp, but nottired. I feel the beads ofsweat running down myface. My t-shirt is wet,clinging to my chest.Could this walk in prayerbe another baptism infaith? I hope it is.“And this water sym-

bolizes baptism that nowsaves you also, not the re-moval of dirt from thebody but the pledge of aclear conscience towardGod. It saves you by theresurrection of JesusChrist.” 1 Peter 3:21You are remembered in

my continued prayers as Ihope I am remembered inyours.

“Vocatus Atque non Vo-catus, Deus Aderit”

Alex J. Nagem

Conundrum ...Cont’d from Page 2belonging to Sacred Heart Church,Wheeling, used to be positioned in thenun’s gallery overlooking the uppersanctuary. The Kilgen family wereprominent German-Americanbuilders of organs, based first in NewYork City and eventually in Chicago.The patriarch of the family, George Kil-gen, was born in Merchingen, Ger-many in 1821 and apprenticed to theorgan builder Louis Voit in Durlach. In1840, he emigrated to the United Stateson account of his opposition to theworsening state of politics within Prus-sia prior to the revolution of 1848. Hefounded the Kilgen Organ Companyin 1851 and the company remained inbusiness until 1960. The Cathedral’sKilgen is a wonderful example of thecompany’s antiphonal organ, with arich sound for an instrument of its size.This organ was refurbished, enlargedby the addition of several new ranks ofpipes, and reinstalled in the North Tri-forium. The new location of the Orguede Chœur allows the organ to be betterheard by the choir and the assembly.On the other hand, the Great Organ

located in the West Gallery is a Casa-vant Organ. Casavant Frères is aprominent organ building Canadiancompany in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec,which has been building pipe organssince the company’s foundation in1879 by the brothers Joseph-Claverand Samuel-Marie Casavant. The com-pany has produced over 4000 organsand been responsible for a great num-ber of technical innovations in organs.The Cathedral’s organ, Opus 2131(1953) in the West Gallery underwentextensive renovations in 2015-2016,which included the re-voicing and ad-dition of several pipes, with some mod-ifications to its façade and screen.Since the voicing on most metal pipesdrifts out over time, it is important thatthese pipes are regularly maintained toensure the best quality of sound at alltimes. Its original console is still locat-ed in the West Gallery, though it is onlycapable of playing the Casavant andnot the Kilgen.In the early years of the post-Coun-

ciliar period, the Congregation for theDiscipline of Divine Worship observedin Musicam Sacram that “the pipe or-

gan is to be held in high esteem in theLatin Church, since it is its traditionalinstrument, the sound of which canadd a wonderful splendor to theChurch’s ceremonies and powerfullylift up men’s minds to God and higherthings.” The Cathedral’s two noble in-struments certainly fulfill the task as-signed to them. At the same, the organs are supple-

mented by a concert grand piano.Originally, the Cathedral had a Bald-win piano. In 2016, the Baldwin wasreplaced by a Steinway & Sons piano ofsimilar dimensions though of morenoble pedigree. Steinway & Sons isAmerican-German piano company,founded in 1853 in Manhattan, NewYork City, by German immigrant Hein-rich Engelhard Steinweg, later knownas Henry E. Steinway. Steinway hasbeen described as a prominent pianocompany known for making pianos ofhigh quality and for inventions withinthe area of piano development. The

Cathedral’s Steinway was built in 1906at the Company’s Queens Factory –which remains in operation today. Itand its sequentially numbered siblingwere built for the Music Hall at Mountde Chantal Academy in Wheelingwhere they were a large part of the ed-ucational and artistic life of the Schooluntil its permanent closure in 2011.The Steinways were sold at auction toWheeling Hospital, which subse-quently placed this piano in the Cathe-dral at Easter of this year, after havingplaced its sibling in the atrium of theNew Chancery Building in 2014. Inboth locations, these 100 year old in-struments still resonant with both thebeauty of their craftsmanship and theirthroaty, percussive sound. If you have a specific question

about the Cathedral, its life and liturgy,please submit it to the Cathedral Co-nundrum in care of our friendly neigh-borhood editor, Timothy R. Bishop([email protected]).

IntercessionsPlease keep in your prayers: 1st Lieutenant Zachery Basich (US Marines), Dallas Disbro, David A. Kress, Jr.,

Edward Fanning, Kathy Cooley, Barb Mazzocca, Rick South, Eva Wood, Mary Alice Florio, James Midcap, LukieBrown, Hines Rotriga, Patricia Kaliscz, Janie, Jim and Dee, Judy Pack, Milissa Rose, Michael DeBlasis, LiamManning, Mary Ann Fowler, Henry Vogler, Dustin Ronevich, Bob Jones, Frank Davis, Jimmy Hocking, SusanGraff, Brogan Gallentine, Richard Simon, Mark Davis, James Benner, Susan Schulte, Margaret Stocke, ThomasGriffith, Julia Sheets, William Schultz, Jean and Chuck Schultz, R. J. Stocke, Jane Rudari, Marlene Martin, MillyBurke, Norma Bosold, Stephanie Bugaj, Arthur Danehart, Jon-Michael Lasher, Shawn Thomas, Thelma Pear-son, Kermit Klosterman, Mary K. Schlosser, Anne Sobota, Susan Mize, Rick Burgy, Betty Teater, Sarah Sargent,Sally Jochum, Martha Yocum, Father Joseph Wilhelm, Mary Walicki, George Kirchner, Shirley DeCaria, HaleyCarter, Caleb Hlebiczki, Bob Armstrong, Austin Cook, Ron Hickman, Stanley Kyrc, Annie Midcap, CharlesHeizer, Gail Koch, Pete Mack, Nancy Witzberger, Fred Herink, the Children of the Youth Services System,Chuck Fair, Darleen Williams and Mona Wurtzbacher