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March 29, 2015
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
520 Raymond Street • Bismarck, ND 58501 • 701-223-1033
www.cathedralparish.com
FROM MSGR. RICHTER
Friends of the Cathedral,
Below is Pope Francis’ homily for Palm Sunday
2014. It offers us a stirring meditation for the holiest
of weeks. Enjoy.
“This week begins with the festive procession with
olive branches: the entire populace welcomes Jesus. The
children and young people sing, praising Jesus.
But this week continues in the mystery of Jesus’ death and his
resurrection. We have just listened to the Passion of our Lord. We might
well ask ourselves just one question: Who am I? Who am I, before my
Lord? Who am I, before Jesus who enters Jerusalem amid the enthusiasm
of the crowd? Am I ready to express my joy, to praise him? Or do I stand
back? Who am I, before the suffering Jesus?
We have just heard many, many names. The group of leaders, some
priests, the Pharisees, the teachers of the law, who had decided to kill
Jesus. They were waiting for the chance to arrest him. Am I like one of
them?
We have also heard another name: Judas. Thirty pieces of silver.
Am I like Judas? We have heard other names too: the disciples who
understand nothing, who fell asleep while the Lord was suffering. Has
my life fallen asleep? Or am I like the disciples, who did not realize what
it was to betray Jesus? Or like that other disciple, who wanted to settle
everything with a sword? Am I like them? Am I like Judas, who feigns
love and then kisses the Master in order to hand him over, to betray him?
Am I a traitor? Am I like those people in power who hastily summon a
tribunal and seek false witnesses: am I like them? And when I do these
things, if I do them, do I think that in this way I am saving the people?
Am I like Pilate? When I see that the situation is difficult, do I wash my
hands and dodge my responsibility, allowing people to be condemned –
or condemning them myself?
Am I like that crowd which was not sure whether they were at a
religious meeting, a trial or a circus, and then chose Barabbas? For
them it was all the same: it was more entertaining to humiliate Jesus.
Am I like the soldiers who strike the Lord, spit on him, insult him, who
find entertainment in humiliating him?
Am I like the Cyrenean, who was returning from work, weary, yet was
good enough to help the Lord carry his cross?
Am I like those who walked by the cross and mocked Jesus: “He was so
courageous! Let him come down from the cross and then we will believe
in him!” Mocking Jesus….
Am I like those fearless women, and like the mother of Jesus, who
were there, and who suffered in silence?
Am I like Joseph, the hidden disciple, who lovingly carries the body of
Jesus to give it burial?
Am I like the two Marys, who remained at the Tomb, weeping and
praying?
Am I like those leaders who went the next day to Pilate and said,
“Look, this man said that he was going to rise again. We cannot let
another fraud take place!”, and who block life, who block the tomb, in
order to maintain doctrine, lest life come forth?
Where is my heart? Which of these persons am I like? May this
question remain with us throughout the entire week.”
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you, because by your holy
Cross you have redeemed the world! May you know the closeness of
Jesus this week.
CLERGY
Bishop........................................ Most Reverend David D. Kagan
Rector..............................................Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Richter
Parochial Vicar..................................................Fr. Jared Johnson
Permanent Deacons.................Richard Fettig, Randal Schmidt,
Ralph von Ruden, Tony Ternes, Woodie Wolf
THIS WEEK @ CATHEDRAL
MASS INTENTION
TIME
MONDAY, MAR. 30
Mass..................................... Marie Stiegelmeier............... 6:45 AM
Sacrament of Reconciliation...............................................7:20 AM
Mass............................................ Patricia Jahner............... 8:00 AM
Chrism Mass...................................................................... 11:00 AM
Eucharistic Adoration........................................... .1:00 PM-9:00 PM
TUESDAY, MAR. 31
Mass.................................. Real Presence Radio............... 6:45 AM
Sacrament of Reconciliation...............................................7:20 AM
Mass.................................. +Kenny Schumacher............... 8:00 AM
Eucharistic Adoration........................................... .9:00 AM-9:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, APR. 1
Mass..........................................+Nora Anderson............... 6:45 AM
Sacrament of Reconciliation...............................................7:20 AM
Mass........................................+Norbert O’Keefe............... 8:00 AM
Eucharistic Adoration........................................... .9:00 AM-9:00 PM
Penance Service at Cathedral....................................... 7:00 PM
THURSDAY, APR. 2 - HOLY THURSDAY
Tenebrae - Morning Prayer................................................. 8:00 AM
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper...+Jeff Heidt............... 5:30 PM
followed by Adoration of Blessed Sacrament until Midnight
Tenebrae - Night Prayer.................................................... 11:30 PM
FRIDAY, APR. 3 - GOOD FRIDAY
Tenebrae - Morning Prayer................................................. 8:00 AM
Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion........................ 5:30 PM
Stations of the Cross........................................................... 8:00 PM
Tenebrae - Evening Prayer.................................................. 8:30 PM
No Eucharistic Adoration.
SATURDAY, APR. 4 - HOLY SATURDAY
Tenebrae - Morning Prayer................................................. 8:00 AM
Easter Vigil Mass...... Tom & April Kraft & Family............... 9:00 PM
No Eucharistic Adoration.
SUNDAY, APR. 5 - EASTER SUNDAY
Mass.......................................... +Lorraine Keller.............. 8:30 AM
Mass...............................Cathedral Parishioners............. 10:00 AM
Mass............................................+William Keller............. 11:30 AM
No Eucharistic Adoration.
(+ Indicates Deceased)
Welcome to all newcomers.
CATHEDRAL SCHOOL NEWS
To register or obtain additional information about the parish,
contact the parish office or visit www.cathedralparish.com.
Easter Break - There will be no school at Cathedral
PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER
FAITH FORMATION NOTES
Holy Father’s prayer intentions for March:
Universal: That those involved in scientific research may serve the
well-being of the whole human person.
Evangelization: That the unique contribution of women to the life
of the Church may be recognized always.
The sick: Sharon Roach, Dee Broxmeyer, Mary Sue Lucht, Deacon
Ralph von Ruden, Alex & Kathryn Bichler, Craig Moilanen, Marie
Stiegelmeier, Ron Knoll, Andy Dosch, Preston Keller, Michelle
Duppong, Dan Campbell, Margaret Mackay, Dominic Solitto, Earl
Larson, Rose Berger, Wayne Hilzendeger, Jeanne Karhoff, Grace
Hartman, Genevieve Robinson, Margie Sokolnicki, Jean Weisgerber,
Steve Naumann, Laurie Braun, Rita Schmidt. To obtain a prayer
blanket, contact the parish office.
Please pray for the deceased, especially Katherine Bosch.
May her soul rest in peace.
NEXT WEEKEND’S MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Saturday, April 4
9:00 PM Easter Vigil
Liturgical Ministers have been notified.
Sunday, April 5
8:30 AM
Altar Servers
Joseph Curry, Thomas Curry, Christopher Curry,
Andrew Curry
Commentator
Ralph Riedinger Jr.
Ext. Min. of Holy Mary Ann Carlson, Jane Cleary, Michael Curry, Sandy
Comm.
DeForest, Matthew Fischer, Julie Gerving, Kay Koble,
Dawn Krieger, Ben Martinek
Hospitality
Tanya Ekart, Taylor Ekart, Charles Gerhart, RoseMarie
Gerhart, Randal Gerving, Timothy Nagel, Linda Schoepp,
Michael Schoepp
Lectors
Nancy Dietz, Timothy Fay
10:00 AM
Altar Servers
John Armstrong, Isaac Armstrong, Daniel Balcom,
Jacek Dojs
Commentator
Carla Hixson
Ext. Min. of Holy Mark Armstrong, Cheryl Kruger, Kathryn Olson, Jerome
Communion
Richter, Lyle Ripplinger, Nicole Ripplinger, Kent Ward,
Ryan Wilson
Hospitality
Peggy Anderson, Mark Anderson, Louis Ciavarella,
Sonia Ciavarella, Scott Rising, Cheryl Rising, Ron Schatz,
Michele Schatz
Lectors
Rita Ciavarella, Glen Wald
11:30 AM
Altar Servers
Damian Ternes, Casey Ternes, Mariah Vetter,
Seneca Vetter
Commentator
Tom Stebner
Ext. Min. of Holy Bryon Hoag, Robert McLeod, Cyndee McLeod
Communion
Hospitality
Jay Fettig, Wendy Fettig, Alexander Hilzendeger,
Kathi Hilzendeger, Kevin Hilzendeger, Mike Marquart,
Diane Marquart
Lectors
Kris Lengenfelder, Jeanne Schnaible
Please contact Deacon Tony Ternes at 223-1033 with any changes.
from Thursday, April 2 through Monday, April 6 for
Easter break.
Thank you to the following for helping prep, serve, and
clean up after the meal for the Confirmation Candidate/
Sponsor Retreat on Sunday, March 22: Jerry Haider, Stan
and Phyllis Dolbinski, Mary Marthaller and Mary Simons.
We are grateful for your assistance.
Adult Faith Formation - There are no Adult Faith
Formation classes today, March 29 (Palm Sunday) or
Sunday, April 5 (Easter Sunday). Classes will resume on
April 12.
Young Adults: Join us for our April Young Adults
gathering on Friday, April 17 at the home of Jerome and
Sara Richter, 402 W Avenue C. The evening begins with a
social at 7:00 PM followed by our speaker, Fr. Josh Waltz,
at 7:30 PM. Fr. Waltz serves as the Director for Vocations
for the Bismarck Diocese. He will be giving the fifth talk
in a five-part series on the Rules for Discernment by St.
Ignatius of Loyola. Previous attendance is not required.
Childcare will be provided from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in
the lower level of the Cathedral.
CATHEDRAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chrism Mass – Bishop Kagan will preside at the
annual Chrism Mass on Monday, March 30 at 11:00
AM at the Cathedral. At this diocesan-wide celebration,
all the priests of the diocese gather with the Bishop to
renew their dedication to priestly service. Parishioners
from all parishes are invited to attend this beautiful
liturgy. At the Chrism Mass, the three different oils (Oil
of the Sick, Oil of the Catechumens, and Sacred Chrism)
used in the sacraments during the year are blessed and
distributed by the Bishop to the pastors of the parishes
in the diocese.
Please note: The parish office will be
closed on Good Friday, April 3.
Good Friday Collection - Our parish,
once a year on Good Friday, is called on to
support Christians in the Holy Land. Many
Christians in the Holy Land depend on the
collection for their lives. As a pontifical
collection requested by Pope Francis, the annual Good
Friday Collection offers a direct link for parishioners to
be witnesses of peace and to help protect the Holy Places.
When you donate on Good Friday, you are supporting
Christians in the Holy Land. For more information, visit
MyFranciscan.org/good-friday. Please be as generous as
your abundance allows.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - The next St.
Vincent de Paul Society meeting will be on Tuesday, April
14 at 7:00 PM in room #3. If you are interested or want to
find out about the St. Vincent de Paul Society, please feel
welcome to come to this meeting!
Eucharistic Adoration This Week
Area Communal Penance Services
Monday, March 30............................. 1:00 PM-9:00 PM
Tuesday, March 31............................. 9:00 AM-9:00 PM
Wednesday, April 1............................. 9:00 AM-9:00 PM
Thursday, April 2......................Following 5:30 PM Mass
until Midnight (in gathering space)
Friday, April 3.............................................. No Adoration
Saturday, April 4......................................... No Adoration
Sunday, April 5........................................... No Adoration
Sunday, March 29................ 3:00 PM................ Ascension
Monday, March 30............... 7:00 PM..........Corpus Christi
Tuesday, March 31............... 7:00 PM................ St. Anne’s
Wednesday, April 1............... 7:00 PM.................Cathedral
No service this year at St. Mary’s Parish.
CATHEDRAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bismarck Catholic Daughters will meet on Tuesday,
April 7 at 6:00 PM at Cathedral. This is our spring potluck. Bring
a dish to share and also invite a guest. For more information,
call Rita at 701-321-1211.
Monthly Food Collection will be next weekend. All items
collected in April will be given to Salvation Army.
Members of Cathedral Parish - In the month of April,
parishioners whose last names begin with A and R will be
called on to serve at funerals and receptions or to bring bars
for these functions. Please be willing to help when called.
Lighthouse CD of the Week: The
Passion of Christ in Light of the Holy
Shroud of Turin - The Holy Shroud of
Turin was called the greatest relic in
Christendom by Pope John Paul II. In
fact, the Shroud is the most studied
scientific object in the entire world.
Fr. Francis Peffley presents new and
detailed scientific and medical evidence
for the authenticity of the Holy Shroud. This presentation
brings greater clarity as to the depth of the agony of our Lord’s
sorrowful Passion, which he voluntarily took on for love of us.
Check the Lighthouse Catholic Media kiosk in the gathering
space for this and other titles.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Administrative Assistant - The Diocese of Bismarck
has an full-time opportunity for an individual to provide
professional program support for the Department of Finance
and Parish Services and be part of the diocesan staff team.
Must possess strong administrative and computer skills,
particularly MS Office Suite. A two year college degree
is preferred plus a minimum of five years increasingly
responsible work experience. Qualities needed include ability
to be highly organized, coordinate meetings, multi-task, meet
deadlines, be detail-oriented, have a willingness to be flexible,
and demonstrate an ability to maintain confidentiality. For
a detailed position description and an application, please
contact Laura Huber at [email protected] or
701-204-7196. Send application, cover letter, references, and
resume to same.
Good Friday (April 3) is a day of
abstinence (no meat) and fasting.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Parish Manager - Church of the Ascension is seeking
a Parish Manager. This person supports the Pastor in the
management and stewardship of the parish’s physical,
financial and personnel resources. A strong commitment to
service and an ability to foster collaboration among staff and
volunteers is required. Qualifications: Business Administration
or accounting degree with at least 5 years of supervisory or
management experience. Individual must be computer skilled,
knowledgeable in office procedures-with experience in church
accounting software and communication products preferred.
Individual must have the ability to organize and implement
procedures as they relate to the church environment. Above
average oral and writings skills are also necessary. This person
is to possess a keen appreciation of the Catholic faith and
complete a background check as required by the Diocese of
Bismarck. Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Search
Committee, Church of the Ascension, 1905 South Third Street,
Bismarck, ND 58504.
Light of Christ Catholic Schools is looking to hire
a full time Janitor to provide day-to-day janitorial service.
The position’s hours are from 1:00 to 9:30 PM, M-F with
shared weekend requirements from September through May.
Summer hours are 8:00-5:00. Duties include cleaning, light
maintenance, and seasonal outdoor assignments. The ability
to lift 50 pounds is required. This opening is at St. Mary’s
Central High School. A successful candidate will be subject
to background checks. Light of Christ Catholic Schools offers
a competitive compensation package. If you are interested in
working in a fast paced environment and have the ability to get
along with young adults and coworkers, this may be the job
for you. Apply to Light of Christ Catholic Schools, 1025 N. 2nd
St., Bismarck, ND 58501 or [email protected]. Deadline:
April 10, 2015. Light of Christ Catholic Schools is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
SACRAMENTS
For information about the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Matrimony
and Anointing of the Sick at Cathedral, please go to our website,
www.cathedralparish.com, and click on the Liturgy & Sacraments tab.
CONTACT US
Parish Office......................... 519 Raymond St., Bismarck, ND 58501
Office Hours...........................................Mon.-Fri. 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Phone............................................................................. 701-223-1033
Website........................................................ www.cathedralparish.com
Facebook.................... www.facebook.com/cathedralparishbismarck
Fax.................................................................................. 701-223-1438
Faith Formation Office.................................................. 701-222-2259
Submit bulletin announcements no later than Tuesdays at noon
via mail, fax, or email [email protected].
View our bulletin online at www.cathedralparish.com.
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