Saint Thomas Aquinas February 23, 2014 Cathedral 3 1 0 Wes t 2 n d St R e n o NV 8 9 5 0 3 7 7 5/3 2 9 - 2 5 7 1 How to Receive Holy Communion Fo r a l o n g t i m e n ow, t h e extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion have been asking me to review the Catholic discipline of receiving Holy Communion with the faithful of this parish. So, I present the following as a gentle reminder of the best practices for receiving the Sacrament: Do prepare yourself for Holy Communion by confessing your sins and receiving absolution. Don’t come to receive Holy Communion if you are conscious of mortal sin. Do prepare yourself for Holy Communion by fasting for at least one hour before receiving. Don’t come to receive Holy Communion chewing gum. Do consider receiving Holy Communion on the tongue. It is the ancient and venerable practice of the Church. Don’t bite! Do hold out both hands, one over the other, if you intend to receive Holy Communion in the hand. Don’t hold out your hands and bow at the same time. Bow or genuflect first, while the person in front of you is receiving, and then step forward to receive. If you receive in the hand, do consume the Host in the full view of the Eucharistic minister (deacons, priests or bishops are ordinary ministers; consecrated religious, seminarians and laity may be commissioned as extraordinary ministers). Again, always consume the consecrated Host immediately after receiving in the hand while in the full view of the Eucharistic minister. Never walk away from the minister without having first consumed the Host. I’ve instructed the ministers to chase after you if you do walk away w i t h o u t f i r s t h av i n g consumed the Host and to ask you to consume it immediately or to return it. Likewise, never carry the Host to the Chalice to dip it into the Chalice. As Catholics, we do not communicate ourselves; we receive Communion. Also, never ever carry the Host to the pews or remove the Host from the church. If you are an adult responsible for children who have not made their First Holy Communion, do not let the children receive. In conformity with the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (160), though the norm for reception of Communion in the United States is standing, the faithful may kneel to receive Holy Communion. As a word of caution, however, do be careful. Since the Cathedral renovation, we no longer have a Communion rail and it may be more difficult for some people to get up after kneeling for reception. At all times remember that we are privileged by the initiative of God’s grace to receive the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. Fr Francisco Nahoe OFM Conv Budget News Thank you for your support to help us meet our Monthly commitments & Religious Programs 2nd Collection To Benefit Date 1st Collection 2nd Collection Feb 2 Feb 9 Feb 16 Feb 23 $7,283 $7,374 $7,655 $ $2,273 $1,167 - Long Term Repairs No 2nd collection Priests’ Relief No 2nd collection WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Upcoming dates: March 7-9-Modesto & April 11-13, in Sacramento. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit: www.sacramentowwme.org or contact John & Angelica Angarita at applications@sacramentowwme.org or 866-825-2046. NEVADA STUDENTS FOR LIFE FOR CASA DE VIDA Baby supplies drive. Please bring clothing and supplies to the Parish Office before Monday, March 3rd. Casa de Vida greatest needs: formula, bigger children’s clothes, diapers (especially size 3). Next priority: everything else. Thank you for helping women in crisis pregnancy choose life. SENIOR MINISTRY Please mark your calendar now. Part II in the series on senior aging issues sponsored by the Stanford Center of the University of NV will be held at the Nelson Building across from the Cathedra on Tuesday, March 1tth from 10-11 Am. Part III will be held in April. Also, a preview reception of “The Little Thrift Shop” will be held on Friday, Feb 28th from 3-6PM. All are welcome. The shop is located at 94 East Glendale in Sparks, just two doors west of the former JC Penny outlet store. The formal opening will be on Saturday, March 1st from 10:00AM-4:00PM. SECOND ANNUAL PRO-LIFE CAMPS FOR TEENS Calling all Pro-Life High School Students who want to help bring down the walls of the culture of death! Camp Joshua focuses on forming teens in their pro-life convictions and trains them to be the pro-life leaders of tomorrow. It will be an overnight, adult chaperoned weekend at the 4-H Camp in South Lake Tahoe. Camp Joshua-a pro-life camp designed to train high school students to be pro-life leaders. When: May 2 - 4 Where: Nevada 4-H Camp, So Lake Tahoe Cost: $75 (scholarships available) For more information call 775-410-3479, or email mtc3785@sbcglobal.net. MEN OF SAINT JOSEPH RETREAT THOSE WHO WORSHIP HIM MUST WORSHIP IN SPIRIT & TRUTH At St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral on March 22 from 11:00AM-5:00PM This afternoon of reflection for the Men of Saint Joseph consist in a three-part meditation on the our Lord’s injunction to worship God in Spirit and Truth: 1. The episode in the Gospel of John in which Jesus first speaks of worship in Spirit and Truth 2. A reflection on traditions of Catholic Spirituality 3. The sacred and certain doctrine of the Church as an infallible guide to authentic worship St Thomas Aquinas Cathedral’s St. Patrick Dinner th March 15 - 6:00 PM Live Celtic Music, Corn Beef, Cabbage, Potatoes, Drinks & Dessert Suggested Donation: $5 adults, $3 under 12 C A T H E D R A L MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, February 22 7:30 AM Aunnalesha Mowbray—Birthday 5:00 PM † Rita LoRusso Sunday, February 23—VII Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM Manuel Estevez—Birthday End to abortion Parishioners, especially James & Lee Livesay Trish Walker Daylyn Barajas, Jose Inurriaga & Berenice Vasquez † Sofia Ledezma & † Eduardo Lomeli Monday, February 24— 7:00 AM † Helen Choy 12:10 PM Laurie e & Rick Smith and Family Tuesday, February 25— 7:00 AM † LaRee Caramella 12:10 PM † Colin McHardy Wednesday, February 26— 7:00 AM † John Rae 12:10 PM † Nella Panelli Thursday, February 27— 7:00 AM † Paterno Noceda 12:10 PM Michael Machinelli Friday, February 28— 7:00 AM † Deceased Franciscan Friars OFM Conv 12:10 PM Amy Mok—Birthday Saturday, February 29 7:30 AM Elvera Holtz 5:00 PM End to abortion READINGS FOR THE WEEK Mon: Jas 3:13-18; Ps 19:8-15; Mk 9:14-29 Tues: Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55:7-11a, 23; Mk 9:30-37 Wed: Jas 4:13-17; Ps 49:2-11; Mk 9:38-40 Thurs: Jas 5:1-6; Ps 49:14-20; Mk 9:41-50 Fri: Jas 5:9-12; Ps 103:1-12; Mk 10:1-12 Sat Jas 5:13-20; Ps 141:1-8; Mk 10:13-16 Sun: Is 49:14-15; Ps 62:2-9; 1Cor 4:1-5; Mt 6:24-34 U P D A T E MARK YOUR CALENDARS FEBRUARY Saturday, February 22, 29 8:45 PM First Holy Communion Classes Tuesday, February 25 5:15 PM Confirmation Classes 6:30 PM RCIA Wednesday, February 26 6:30 PM Grupo de Oración Carismático Thursday, February 27 3:00 PM Divine Chaplet of Mercy 5:30 PM Vespers / Confessions 6:30 PM Benediction 7:00 PM Bible Study MARCH Saturday, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 8:45 PM First Holy Communion Classes Tuesday, March 4, 11, 18, 25 5:15 PM Confirmation Classes 6:30 PM RCIA Wednesday, March 5 7:00 AM Ash Wednesday Mass 12:10 PM Ash Wednesday Mass 5:00 PM Traditional Latin Mass 7:00 PM Misa del Miércoles de Ceniza Friday, March 7 7:00 AM Ash Lenten First Friday 12:10 PM Lenten First Friday 6:00 PM Station of the Cross 6:30 PM Traditional Latin Mass for Lenten Friday PRAYER INTENTIONS Next month, Fr Tom Czeck will be leading a pilgrimage to Lourdes & Fatima. Fr Tom and the pilgrims will be having daily Mass; if you would like for him to take a prayer intention to the shrines of Fatima & Lourdes, please be sure to get them to Rocío in the Parish Office no later than Wednesday, March 5th. FROM THE DESK OF DEACON RICHARD RAMM RECOGNITION BANQUET The 2014 Recognition Banquet is to be held on May 2, at Harrah’s Convention Center. All are invited to attend. Tickets can be purchased at the parish office for $39 per person. We purchased three tables and have less than ten seats left. If you plan to attend, please let us know as soon as possible. LA PIETA Since I have only heard from two parishioners that would like the Pieta to stay I gather there is no further interest to keep here at the Cathedral. The curator will be here next week and I will ask him where he would like us to send it? 2014 CSA PLEDGE CHART $79,667 $75,000 $70,000 $65,000 $60,000 $55,000 $50,000 $45,000 $40,000 $35,000 $30,000 $25,000 $20,000 $15,000 $10,000 $7,000 $5,000 $4,000 $3,000 $2,000 $1,000 $500 34 17 # of Family Pledges Cash Received Pledges Received We’re off to a good start. If you haven’t filled out your pledge card, please do so, we need everyone’s supports to meet our goal. Concierto-Oración: “Dios Camina con Nosotros” Sábado 8 de marzo de 1:00–4:00 PM Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción, Sparks La Pastoral Juvenil Hispana de la Diócesis de Reno presenta, por primera vez en Reno a la Hermana Glenda en Concierto-Oración. Para disfrutar de esta hermosa tarde de música y adoración, son invitados a participar jóvenes de 13 años en adelante y personas adultas de todas las edades. Puertas abren a las 12:45 PM Entrada $10/persona Más Informes al 775-326-9423 o 775-326-9415 www.renodiocese.org Entrada Vamos, vamos vamos, vamos al altar, al atar de Dios. Que en Cristo tenemos nuestra alegría y nuestra juventud, La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la. Cristo, Cristo, Cristo, nos ofrecerá, nos ofrecerá su verdad y vida con su palabra. Cantaremos ya, la, la, la, la, la, la. Salmo El Señor es compasivo y misericordioso. Ofertorio Donde hay duda que lleve yo tu fe, donde hay odio que lleve yo tu amor. Donde hay desesperación que lleve yo esperanza, donde hay tinieblas que lleve yo tu luz. Donde hay tristeza que lleve tu alegría. Señor haz de mí un instrumento de tu paz. (2) Comunión Poner los pies sobre la tierra y desprecia la guerra, eso es amor. Tratar con más delicadeza a los de la pobreza, eso es amor. Y tú, que no sabes amar, pretendes encontrar maldad en mí, En mi que solo doy amor, amor porque tan solo se recibir, eso es amor, eso es amor. Final Cristo te necesita para amar (2) No, te importe las razas ni el color de la piel, ama a todos como hermanos y haz el bien. (2) El Coro Fraternidad se encarga de la Música el día de hoy SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS CATHEDRAL 310 WEST 2ND STREET, RENO, NV 89503 – Most Rev Randolph R Calvo JCD DD, Bishop of Reno Parish Office Business Hours Monday: 1:30—4:00 PM Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 8:30-Noon & 1:30-4:00 PM Friday: 8:30-Noon OFFICE 775/329- 2571 STAFF: Friar Francisco Nahoe OFM Conv, Rector Friar Joseph Kim OFM Conv, Parochial Vicar Friar John Heinz OFM Conv, Franciscan community Robert Dangel, Joseph Bell, Deacons FAX 775/329- 2824 BOOKSTORE 775/329- 3011 Rocío Grady-Parish Secretary 100; Deacon Richard Ramm-Administrator for Temporalities 127. Jack-Bookstore Mgr 112; Colleen 107; Mary Ann 108; Bookkeepers; WEB stacathedral.com; E-MAIL office@stacathedral.com renocatholicnetwork.com for homilies, Bible study & catechetics. S UNDAY M ASS W EEKDAY M ASS C ONFESSION M AT RIMONY B APTISM A NOINTING DIVINE MERCY B ENEDICTION FRIAR’S PANTRY Saturday 5:00PM, Sunday7:30AM, 9:30AM, 11:30AM, 5:00PM & 7:00PM (Misa en español) 7:00AM & 12:10PM (Monday-Friday); 7:30AM (Saturday) Saturday 3:00PM; & Thursday 5:45PM Contact Parish Office. Contact Parish Office. Parents must be active, registered parishioners for at least six months prior to setting date. Contact Parish Office Thursday 3:00PM Thursday 6:30PM Located at 434 Washington Street, Suite D, Reno Distribution days: 3rd Friday & 3rd & 4th Saturday of the month from 11AM1PM. Donations may be delivered to the Gift Shop, Sacristy or Parish Office. Let us pray for…/Oremos por… US servicemen & women, & Janet Fleming, Ben Koepsell, Jorge Campos, Michelle Thompson, Dora Steiner, Gloria Dondero, Ana Maria Chaidez, Josh Floyd, Linda Gill, Jesus Alvarez-Rodriguez, Mario Lopez, Jesus Bautista, Vinny Cecere, James Czeck, Ann Dvorak, Mike Edmond, Christian Lizaola, Maria Slaughter, Jack Murphy, Patch Wolfe, Dawn Harris, Lori Smith, Gustavo Fonseca, Shari Ann Burton, Antonia Ibarra, Anthony Williams & Family, Jose Almaguer, Sandra Sandoval, Dennis Gribbin, Michael Miles, Sayra Gutierrez, Guadalupe Cabrales, Paloma Meza, Eloy Lopez, Louie & Vangie Elordieta, Nikos Theologitis, Margaret Marshall, Terri Alff, Gregoria & Armando Zumaya, Monet Rodriguez, Abigail Ledezma, Carlos Munguia, Carlos Valdez, Elvia Mendez, Steven Vogel, Shari Ann Burton, Martin Brandtner, Stacy Terry, Aaron Spangenthal, Anna Buchanan, Dawn Hanson, Rick Slaughter, Fr Chris Dietz OFM Conv, Nancy & Carl Came, Ryan McGrail, Barbara Crose, Kenneth Dean, Heidi Gibson, Harlyne & Bob Caruso, Steve Tucker, Tim Bauer, Jack Crawford, Linda Kelly, Lawrence Reeder, Sarah & Clare & Monica Munns, Kristen Monibi, Maureen Flynn.