Cathedral of Saint Paul

Catedral de Staff Sindy Collazo, Business Manager Barbara Lizardo, Receptionist Gary Gagne, Director of Maintenance 508-799-4193

Most Reverend Robert J. McManus Bishop of Worcester Reverend Monsignor Robert K. Johnson Rector [email protected]

Jono Babbitt, Music and Choir Director David Moulton, Assistant Organist 508-799-4193 Ext.31

Reverend Angel Matos Associate [email protected]

Rosemarie Highlands, Elder Outreach 508-799-5009 Sister Maria Luisa Dallari, XMM, Sister Verónica Paredes, XMM Apostolado Hispano 508-754-3195

Deacon Francisco Escobar Deacon Anthony Xatse Deacon Colin Novick Deacon Israel Fernandez Deacon Franklin Lizardo 38 High Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609 www.cathedralofsaintpaul.com Parish email [email protected] Cathedral Offices: 508-799-4193 Fax: 508-752-6308

Coordinator of Religious Education Sister Verónica Paredes, XMM 508-755-1414 Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00am till 2:00pm

Deacon Walter Doyle, Food Pantry Manager

Please visit us during these hours

In Residence

Urban Missionaries of Our Lady of Hope

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Holy Mass/Santa Misa Lord’s Day Vigils: Saturday 4:00 PM (English) 7:00 PM (Spanish) Celebrated in the Chapel of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer (Located on the lower level of the Cathedral) Sunday 7:30 AM (English), 8:45 AM (Spanish), 10:15 AM (English), 12:00 PM (Spanish) Celebrated in the Upper Cathedral Church Weekdays 9:00 AM Televised Mass (English Monday-Friday), 12:10 PM (English, Monday-Friday), 7:00 PM (Spanish, Friday Only) Celebrated in the Chapel of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer (Located on the lower level of the Cathedral) Confessions/Confesiones Monday-Friday after 12:10 PM Mass (English), Friday 5:15 - 6:00 PM (Spanish), Saturday, 2:45 - 3:45 PM (English), 5:15 - 6:15 PM (Spanish) Celebrated in the Chapel of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer (Located on the lower level of the Cathedral) Eucharistic Adoration/Adoración Eucarística Fridays after the 12:10 PM Mass until 7:00 PM Mass Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayer (books are provided) 7:15 am (about 20 minutes) every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the Chapel of Mary, Mother of the Redeemer (Located on the lower level of the Cathedral) Do you wish to join Saint Paul's? Are you already a Catholic or interested in becoming a Catholic? Are you engaged and hoping to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage? Do you know someone who is sick and would like to see a Priest? Do you have a child you wish to have baptized? Do you have questions about the Catholic Faith? Visit us at cathedralofsaintpaul.com or call us today! We’re glad you have come to Saint Paul’s and we look forward to welcoming you. ¿Deseas pertenecer a la Iglesia de San Pablo? ¿ Eres católico (a) o te interesaría serlo? ¿Te gustaría casarte en la Iglesia Católica? ¿Conoces a alguien que esté enfermo (a) y le gustaría hablar con un sacerdote? ¿Tienes niños sin bautizar y te gustaría sean bautizados? ¿Tienes preguntas acerca de la Fe Católica? ¡Visítanos o llámanos hoy mismo!

Schedule of Cathedral Parish Activities: January 3– January 10, 2016 Sunday, January 3

7:30 am - English Mass, Cathedral Upper Church 8:45 am - Spanish Mass, Cathedral Upper Church 10:15 am - English Mass, Cathedral Upper Church 10:15 – 11:30am – Spanish Religious Education Classes, Parish Center 10:15 – 11:30am - RCIA Classes, Parish Center 12:00am – Spanish Mass, Cathedral Upper Church 6:30-8:00 pm - English Youth Group, Parish Center

Monday, January 4

9:00 am – TV Mass, Chapel 12:10 pm - Parish Mass/Confessions, Chapel 6:30-8:30 pm- Hispanic Prayer Group, Chapel 6:30 - 8:30 pm Youth Group, Parish Center

Tuesday, January 5

7:15 am - Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayer, Chapel 9:00 am - TV Mass , Chapel 12:10 pm- Parish Mass/Confessions, Chapel 6:00-7:30 pm– English RCIA, Parish Center 6:30-8:30 pm- Hispanic Cursillo, Parish Center

Wednesday, January 6

7:15 am - Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayer, Upper Church 9:00 am - TV Mass , Upper Church 12:10 pm - English Mass/Confessions, Upper Church 6:30-9:00 pm – John XXIII Group, Parish Center

Thursday, January 7

7:15 am- Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayer, Chapel 9:00 am- TV Mass, Chapel 12:10 pm - English Mass/Confessions, Upper Church 6:00-8:00 pm Choir Rehearsal, Parish Center

Friday, January 8

9:00 am- TV Mass , Chapel 12:10 pm - Parish Mass/ Confessions, Chapel 12:30-6:15 pm- Eucharistic Adoration, Chapel 7:00 pm- Spanish Mass, Chapel 6:30-8:30 pm Spanish Choir Rehearsal, Parish Center

Saturday, January 9

9:00-10:30 am- Religious Education, Parish Center 2:00-3:30 pm - Religious Education, Parish Center 2:45-3:45 pm - English Confessions, Chapel 4:00 pm - English Mass, Chapel 7:00 pm - Spanish Mass, Chapel 8:00-10:00 pm John XXIII Group, Cenacle

Sunday, January 10

7:30 am - English Mass, Cathedral Upper Church 8:45 am - Spanish Mass, Cathedral Upper Church 10:15-11:30 am-Spanish Religious Education Classes 10:15-11:30 am-RCIA Classes, Parish Center 10:15 am - English Mass, Cathedral Upper Church 12:00 pm – Spanish Mass, Cathedral Upper Church 7:00-8:00 pm Youth Group, Parish Center

The Epiphany of the Lord Epiphany of the Lord “…the Gentiles are co-heirs, members of the same body, and co -partners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the Gospel.” (Ephesians 3:6) Today we celebrate that Christ came to all of us, not just the Hebrews. He made us all one body with Him. We were all given different gifts; we all have different yet equally valuable roles to play in the Body of Christ. Ask God how He wants you to use your gifts so that we may all “be one” in this Year of Mercy.

Cathedral of Saint Paul Gift Shop The Cathedral of Saint Paul invites you to stop by the Gift Shop, located at our Parish Office. It will be open Monday-Friday from 9:00 am-2:00 pm. We have a variety of religious items and special Christmas merchandise including auto magnets, Christ Child figurines, rosaries, bracelets,

Diocesan Second Collection The Collection for The Catholic University of America will be collected on January 3. Please deposit envelopes together March for Life Registration Information now available! Plan now to attend the 43rd annual March for Life in Washington, DC, on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016! Buses will leave from Cathedral of St. Paul on Thurs., Jan. 21 following the Respect Life Mass at 7:30 p.m., and will travel to the Basilica of National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC in time for Friday morning Mass followed by the March for Life at noon. Buses will return to Worcester immediately following the March, arriving back at St. Paul’s at approximately 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23. Cost is $70 per seat for registrations postmarked by Dec. 31, and $85 thereafter. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come- first-served basis until all seats are full. For more details and to download registration forms, visit www.worcesterdiocese.org/respect-life or contact the Respect Life Office at 508-929-4311 or email [email protected]. Can’t attend this year but want to help? Consider making a donation that will help defray expenses for our students who want to attend but might otherwise find it difficult to do so. Thank you! UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON ONLINE LEARNING (DIOCESAN PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM) Have you ever had a desire to expand your knowledge of the faith in areas such as Scripture, Liturgy and Worship, Prayer and Spirituality, Sacraments, Creed, or Church History? Check out the on-line courses available to adults through our Diocesan Partnership Program with U Dayton and the Virtual Community for Faith Formation. You can receive a substantial discount while learning in your own space during your personal hours of availability. If you have any questions, please call Barbara Ramian at 508-929-4308.

"The Rite Of Christian Initiation For Adults RCIA process, is open to receive all who want to be a member of our Catholic Church. Who are eligible to participate in the RCIA process?  Children 7 years old and older who have not been baptized.  Adults 16-18 years old and older who have not been baptized or need any of the Christian initiation sacraments like first communion or confirmation. For more information, please contact Deacon Franklin Lizardo or Barbara Lizardo.

Works of Mercy The Seven Corporal Works of Mercy 1.Feed the hungry 2.Give drink to the thirsty 3.Clothe the naked 4.Shelter the homeless 5.Visit the sick 6.Visit the imprisoned 7.Bury the dead

The Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy 1.Counsel the doubtful. 2.Instruct the ignorant. 3.Admonish sinners. 4.Comfort the afflicted. 5. Forgive offenses. 6.Bear wrong patiently. 7.Pray for the living and the dead

Financial Information for the week of December 20, 2015 $ 4,905.36

Mass Intentions English Community Week of January 3, 2016 Sunday, January 3, 2016 7:30 am For all Members of St. Paul’s Parish 10:15 am Rev. Father Joseph Mahoney Tuesday, January 5, 2016 12:10 pm Patrick Phelan Friday, January 8, 2016 12:10 pm Shirley White 14th Anniversary, Requested by her husband. Saturday, January 9, 2016 4:00 pm Father George Lange 1st Anniversary

Mass for the Memorial of Saint Brother André Bessette On Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 7 pm A bilingual (French-English) Mass will be celebrated in observance of the Memorial of Saint André Bessette (1845-1937). "Le frère André" or "Brother André" is known as the founder of Saint Joseph's Oratory in Montréal. He was above all else, a friend to the sick and the poor. Inspired by Saint Joseph, his chosen patron, he worked tirelessly to bring healing and comfort to the afflicted. He was canonized in 2010. The Mass will be celebrated at Saint Joseph Church, 35 Hamilton St, Worcester. Veneration of the relic of Brother André will conclude the liturgy. A reception will follow. All are welcome.

Domingo de la Epifania del Señor Semana de Enero 2 – Enero 8, 2015

Grupo de las Damas del Sagrado Corazón (Iris Gotay ). 1er. sábado del mes en el Centro Parroquial a las 2:00 p.m. Grupo de Pescadores de Almas (Grupo de Oración) (Fanny Escobar). Lunes a las 7:00 p.m. en la Capilla. Sociedad del Santo Nombre (Ernesto Ponce). 3er. viernes del mes después de la Santa Misa de las 7:00 p.m. Grupos de Jóvenes “Jesús” (Sory Oquendo, Yolanda y Tony Torres; Lunes de 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. en el Centro Parroquial (Escuela). Grupo de la Divina Misericordia (Pro-Ayuda de San Pablo y visitas a los presos) (Iris Pineda). 2do. y 4to. jueves del mes a las 7:00 p.m. en el Centro Parroquial (Escuela). Movimiento del Cursillo de Cristiandad . Martes a las 7:00 p.m. en el Centro Parroquial (Escuela). Movimiento de Juan XXIII (Lourdes y John Nieves). Miércoles a las 6:30 p.m. en el Centro Parroquial (Escuela). Ministerio de Adoración al Santísimo (Fanny Escobar). Adoración al Santísimo todos los viernes en la Capilla de 3:00 - 6:45 p.m. Programa de RICA (Dc. Franklin y Bárbara Lizardo). Abierto todo el Año y clases todos los Domingos de Septiembre finalizando el día de Pentecostés de 10:15-11:30 a.m. en el Centro Parroquial (Escuela). Catequesis (Hna. Verónica mmx). Domingos del año escolar de 10:15 -11:30 a.m. en el Centro Parroquial (Escuela). Ministerio de los Enfermos (Hna. María Luisa mmx). Visitas periódicas a los enfermos y ancianos de nuestra comunidad. Si tienes algún familiar o amigo en esta situación, llámanos. Servidores del Altar (monaguillos) (Dc. Franklin y Bárbara Lizardo). Reuniones periódicas sin fecha fija. Bautismos (Dc. Israel y Zina Fernández). Ministros Extraordinarios de la Santa Comunión (Dc. Israel y Zina Fernández). Coros (Dc. Franklin y Bárbara Lizardo). - Coro de la Misa del sábado: ensayos los martes a las 7:00 p.m. - Coro de la Misa del domingo: ensayos los viernes a las 7:00 p.m. en el Centro Parroquial (Escuela) Matrimonios (Dc. Francisco y Fanny Escobar; Dc. Israel y Zina Fernández). 2do. viernes del mes a las 8:00 p.m. en el Cenáculo. Lectores (Dc. Francisco y Fanny Escobar)

La fiesta de la Epifanía sustituyó a los cultos paganos de Oriente relacionados con el solsticio de invierno, celebrando ese día la manifestación de Jesús como Hijo de Dios a los sabios que vinieron de Oriente a adorarlo. La tradición pasó a Occidente a mediados del siglo IV, a través de lo que hoy es Francia. La historia de los Reyes Magos se puede encontrar en San Mateo 2, 1-11. Los Reyes Magos no eran judíos como José y María. Venían de otras tierras lejanas (de Oriente: Persia y Babilonia), siguiendo a la estrella que les llevaría a encontrar al Salvador del Mundo. Representan a todos los pueblos de la tierra que desde el paganismo han llegado al conocimiento del Evangelio. Los Reyes Magos dejaron su patria, casa, comodidades, familia, para adorar al Niño Dios. Perseveraron a pesar de las dificultades que se les presentaron. Era un camino largo, difícil, incómodo, cansado. El seguir a Dios implica sacrificio, pero cuando se trata de Dios cualquier esfuerzo y trabajo vale la pena. * Los Reyes Magos tuvieron fe en Dios. Creyeron aunque no veían, aunque no entendían. Quizá ellos pensaban encontrar a Dios en un palacio, lleno de riquezas y no fue así, sino que lo encontraron en un pesebre y así lo adoraron y le entregaron sus regalos. Nos enseñan la importancia de estar siempre pendientes de los signos de Dios para reconocerlos. Los Reyes Magos fueron generosos al ir a ver a Jesús, no llegaron con las manos vacías. Le llevaron: · oro: que se les da a los reyes, ya que Jesús ha venido de parte de Dios, como rey del mundo, para traer la justicia y la paz a todos los pueblos; · incienso: que se le da a Dios, ya que Jesús es el hijo de Dios hecho hombre; · mirra: que se untaba a los hombres escogidos, ya que adoraron a Jesús como Hombre entre los hombres. Los Reyes Magos sintieron una gran alegría al ver al niño Jesús. Supieron valorar el gran amor de Dios por el hombre. * Debemos ser estrella que conduzca a los demás hacia Dios.

Sábado 2 de Enero, 2015 Misa de las 7:00 pm - Por el Eterno descanso de Rafael Vera y María Luisa Ochoa, Intención de su hija Berta. Domingo Enero 3, 2015 Misa de las 8:45 a.m. - Por todos los Enfermos de nuestra Comunidad de San Pablo y del Mundo entero. Misa de las 12:00 p.m. - En Acción de Gracias por una Intención especial

GRAN RIFA DE UN HERMOSO NACIMIENTO DEL NIÑO JESUS Costo: $5:00 Fecha de la Rifa: 3 de Enero en la Misa de las 12:00 pm. Bárbara Lizardo estará vendiendo los Tickets de la Rifa ¡Gracias por siempre ayudarnos,

MARCHA POR LA VIDA YA ESTA DISPONIBLE LA INFORMACION PARA LA REGISTRACION 43da Marcha anual por la vida en Washington, DC

Viernes, 22 de enero, 2016. Los autobuses partirán desde la Catedral de San Pablo déspues de la Misa por el Respeto a la vida a las 7:30 p.m el Jueves, 21 de enero , 2016 y viajaremos a la Basílica del Santuario Nacional de la Inmaculada Concepcion en Washington, DC. El costo será de $70.00 antes de Diciembre 31 y $85.00 despues de esta fecha. Para más información Visite la pagina ww.worcesterdiocese.org/respect life.

“Jesús nació en la humildad de un establo, de una familia pobre, unos sencillos pastores son los primeros testigos del acontecimiento. En esa pobreza se manifiesta la gloria del cielo… El misterio de Navidad se realiza en nosotros cuando Cristo en nosotros. Navidad es el Misterio de este