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1 CATHEDRAL PARISH VISION STATEMENT To be a place where the faithful can gather together for the Sunday celebration of the Eucharist, to teach Christ s saving doctrine, and to practice the charity of the Lord in good works and brotherly love. (cf. CCC, 2179) 1825 WEST TURNER STREET, ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18104 PHONE NUMBERS Cathedral Rectory: 610-433-6461 Cathedral Fax: 610-433-5452 Finance Office 610-821-8229 St. John Vianney Regional School: 610-435-8981 Religious Ed. Office: 610-432-7655 Hospital & Homebound (Day): 610-433-6461 Auditorium: 610-434-4607 SAFE ENVIRONMENTS DIOCESAN VICTIM ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR: Ms. Wendy S. Krisak, , NCC, LPC Direct Telephone: (800) 791-9209 DIOCESAN SAFE ENVIRONMENT COORDINATOR: Sister Meg Cole, , , LMFT Telephone: (610) 332-0442, Ext. 2019 EMAILS (Mrs. Sue Bartos) (Mrs. Sue Bartos) bevmcdevi (Beverly McDevi ) (Miss Jeanne Treadwell) 0226 -St. catharine of siena - February 17, 2019 - Page 1 St.

2 catharine of siena Parish 18th & TURNER Streets Allentown, Pennsylvania 1919-2019 Remember Rejoice Believe Welcome to the Cathedral Church of Saint catharine of siena ! We are happy you joined us today! Please visit us at: @allentowncathedral Use QR code or call our parish office at 610-433-6461 for more information about our faith community. PARISH REGISTRATION Catholics living in the Cathedral Church parish boundaries should be registered in the parish. Registration is required for the administration of the Sacraments, attendance at St. John Vianney Regional School and the Cathedral PREP program, and for the issuance of certificates for Baptism and Confirmation. Please call the rectory office to make an appointment with one of the priests to register in the parish. Drop-in registrations will not be taken. 0226 -St. catharine of siena - February 17, 2019 - Page 2 MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday: 8:00 AM; Evening: 4:15 PM Sundays: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM & 12:00 Noon Weekdays: Monday - Friday: 6:30 & 8:00 AM Holydays: Consult Bulletin Assistive Listening Devices are available for those with hearing impairments.

3 Please see an usher for assistance. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Weekdays: 15 minutes before each Mass Saturdays: 3:15 - 4:00 PM Holydays: Consult Bulletin Before Sunday Masses in Lent & Advent MARRIAGE Engaged couples should meet with their parish priest as soon as they become engaged. The diocesan marriage preparation program should be completed at least six months prior to the wedding date. Weddings are at 11 AM and 1:30 PM on Saturdays. BAPTISMS First Sunday of every month. Preparatory class on Thursday evening before. Rev. Msgr. Francis P. Schoenauer, , Rector Rev. Brendon M. Laroche, , , Parochial Vicar Rev. Achilles Ayaton, in Residence Rev. John Maria, Transitional Deacon Mr. Ricardo Ceballos, Permanent Deacon Mr. William R. Hassler, Permanent Deacon Mr. Robert H. Snyder, Permanent Deacon Mrs. Joy Baron, Director of Religious Education, PGC Dr. Emily Kleintop, School Principal Mr. Larry J. Reiser, Financial Secretary Beverly McDevitt, Director of Music Mrs.

4 Sue Bartos, Census, Online Giving, Cathedral Cash Miss Jeanne Treadwell, Parish Secretary Mrs. Rita Kriebel, Administrative Assistant STEWARDSHIP BOX UPCOMING COLLECTIONS Sunday, February 17 One Collec on Regular Sunday Offering / Debt Reduc on Catholic Home Missions Sunday, February 24 One Collec on Regular Sunday Offering Sunday, March 3 One Collec on Regular Sunday Offering / Fuel Fund Wednesday, March 6 - One Collec on Ash Wednesday Sunday, March 10 - Two Collec ons Regular Sunday Offering CYO Sunday. March, 17 - Two Collec ons Regular Sunday Offering Easter Flowers STEWARDSHIP BOX Sacrificial Giving February 9 / 10 Envelopes: $17, Online: $4, Children: $ Envelopes & Online Givers: 469 If you have signed up for Online Giving and would like your envelopes discon nued, please email Sue Bartos at Thank you for using Online Giving. Parishioners who use the service are pleased with how easy it is to set up and manage.

5 This is a perfect tool for anyone who shops online! Find the link to sign up at: IIntentions ~ February 17 ~ 23 Candles Masses Pray for the Sick 0226 -St. catharine of siena - Page 3 Pray for our PriestsPray for our PriestsPray for our Priests Let us con nue to pray for those who are sick in our parish community: Christopher Stephens Sr., Catherine Stephens, Madeline Cunningham, Thomas T., Grace, Dana Maselli, , Sam Sam-Otuh, Audrey David, Rita C. , Mary Kosharek, Pedro S., James O., Mary T., Don B., and Ann W. In order to keep the list current, names are removed a er three months. Please let us know when your loved one is be er or if they need to remain on Pray for the Deceased Holy Father s February Prayer Inten on: Human Trafficking For a generous welcome of the vic ms of human trafficking, of enforced pros tu on, and of violence.

6 Sanctuary LampSanctuary Lamp: : In Memory Of: Donald Wilkus In Memory Of: Donald Wilkus By: Joanne Slusser By: Joanne Slusser Sacred Heart of JesusSacred Heart of Jesus: : For: For: By: By: Our Lady of the RosaryOur Lady of the Rosary: : In Memory Of: Grace RiepensellIn Memory Of: Grace Riepensell By: Irene & Joe MacusBy: Irene & Joe Macus Saint catharine of SienaSaint catharine of siena : : For: For: By: By: Thomas Traud, Tom Kern 17 Father Michael Mullins 18 Father Elias Munyaneza, 19 Monsignor John Murphy 20 Sick and infirm priests 21 Father Kevin Nadolski, 22 Father Frank Natala, 23 Monsignor Edward O Connor The Rectory Office will be closed on Monday February 18th in observance of the President s Day Holiday. The office will reopen on Tuesday February 19th at 9 AM . There will be two Masses on the 18th as usual at 6:30 & 8:00 AM.

7 Sunday, February 17; Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 17:5-8 / 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20 / Lk 6:17, 20-26 4:15 PM Dominic Morenci (Vigil) 7:30 People of the Parish 9:00 David C. Williams 10:30 Edward & Peggy Welsh 12:00 PM Maria & Joseph Tran Monday, February 18; Weekday Gn 4:1-15, 25 / Mk 8:11-13 6:30 Robert Bigley 8:00 Be y B. Dougherty Tuesday, February 19; Weekday Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10 / Mk 8:14-21 6:30 Walli Farmer 8:00 Mary McGe gan Wednesday, February 20; Weekday Gn 8:6-13, 20-22 / Mk 8:22-26 6:30 Diane Dolagite 8:00 Bob Melchior Thursday, February 21; Weekday; Saint Peter Damian, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Gn 9:1-13 / Mk 8:27-33 6:30 Andrew Bednar 8:00 Margaret Weber Friday, February 22; The Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle 1 Pt 5:1-4 / Mt 16:13-19 6:30 Joseph Trilli 8:00 Emil Madea 9:00 Nancy McDevi (School Mass) Saturday, February 23; Saint Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr Heb 11:1-7 / Mk 9:2-13 8:00 Stephen & Molly Sobchak Sunday, February 24.

8 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23 / 1 Cor 15:45-49 / Lk 6:27-38 4:15 PM Kathryn & Vincent Wohlheiter (Vigil) 7:30 People of the Parish 9:00 Richard J. Warmkessel, Sr. 10:30 David Heimbach 12:00 PM Earl T. Stoneback, 6th Anniversary The Pastor s Corner Last Sunday we heard Jesus call Peter to be his disciple. Jesus then travels with Peter and the other disciples. Luke reports acts of healing (a person with leprosy and a paralytic man) and the call of Levi, the tax collector. Jesus also replies to questions from the Pharisees regarding fasting and the observance of the Sabbath. In the verses immediately before today's gospel reading, Jesus is reported to have chosen 12 men from among his disciples to be apostles. Apostle is a Greek word that means one who is sent. Today's gospel reading is the beginning of what is often called the Sermon on the Plain.

9 We find a parallel to this passage in Matthew 5:1-7,11 that is often called the Sermon on the Mount. As these titles suggest, there are differences and similarities between these gospel readings. When spoken from the mountaintop in Matthew's Gospel, we can't miss the impression that Jesus is speaking with the authority and voice of God. The mountaintop is a symbol of closeness to God. Those who ascend the mountain see God and speak for God; recall the story of Moses and the Ten Commandments. As Luke introduces the location of Jesus' teaching, Jesus teaches on level ground, alongside the disciples and the crowd. Luke presents Jesus' authority in a different light. He is God among us. Another distinction found in Luke's version is the audience. Luke's Sermon on the Plain is addressed to Jesus' disciples, although in the presence of the crowd; Matthew's Sermon on the Mount is addressed to the crowd. In keeping with this style, the Beatitudes in Luke's Gospel sound more personal than those in Matthew's Gospel Luke uses the article you whereas Matthew uses they or those.

10 There is also a difference in number: Matthew describes eight beatitudes; Luke presents just four, each of which has a parallel warning. The form of the Beatitudes found in Luke's and Matthew's Gospel is not unique to Jesus. Beatitudes are found in the Old Testament, such as in the Psalms and in Wisdom literature. They are a way to teach about who will find favor with God. The word blessed in this context might be translated as happy, fortunate, or favored. As we listen to this Gospel, the Beatitudes jar our sensibilities. Those who are poor, hungry, weeping, or persecuted are called blessed. This is, indeed, a Gospel of reversals. Those often thought to have been forgotten by God are called blessed. In the list of woes, those whom we might ordinarily describe as blessed by God are warned about their peril. Riches, possessions, laughter, reputation .. these are not things that we can depend upon as sources of eternal happiness.