Sunday School, Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, 9/24/23, Cycle A

(Continuation) Confirmation RCIA Catechumenate Worksheet  Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)#1210-1321. United States Catholic Catechism for Adults Chapters 15, 16 Confirmation gives us the grace to be adult Christians. It’s essential rite includes (CCC#1293-130: A.Renewal of _Baptismal_ Promises (when split with Baptism); The Laying on of  _Hands_; _Anointing_ with Chrism Oil. The effects of Confirmation …

Read moreApril 14, 2019, Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Sacred Heart Cathedral Bazaar Thank You and update THANK YOU! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed themselves by participating in our annual Parish Bazaar! We are very grateful to everyone who volunteered, entertained, donated prizes and items for the booths, prepared food, put up decorations, and cleaned up afterwards. We …

Read moreFrom the Rector: 32nd Sunday- The dedication of St. John Laterna Basilica

Veiling of the Altar, the Chalice and the Tabernacle In the Old Testament the Holy of Holies was veiled.  This is where our tradition of veiling Holy things began. Hebrews 9:1-8 The former [Old Covenant] indeed had also justifications of divine service and a sanctuary. For there was a tabernacle made the first, wherein were …

Read moreFrom the Rector: Veiling of the Altar, the Chalice and the Tabernacle

After making the sign of the cross, we hold the cross or crucifix in our hand and recite The Apostles’ Creed. The word “Creed” is derived from the word “Credo” which means “I believe” in Latin. This prayer is a very ancient summary of Christian beliefs that faithfully hands on what the Apostles taught in …

Read moreFourth Sunday of Easter, World Day of Prayer for Vocations

This is a continuation of an article regarding Capital Sins that was begun in last weekend’s bulletin. To read last weekend’s article visit our website sacredheartgallup.org. Capital Sins Part II 2. Avarice: attachment to material goods; always wanting more, newer and better things; wanting to accumulate more than is necessary; setting one’s heart on creatures: clothes, …

Read moreFrom the Rector: Capital Sins Part II

Adapted from an article by Scott P. Richert Laetare Sunday Most Catholic people in the U.S. are used to Mass being conducted in English (or their native language) and rarely think about the fact that Latin remains the official language of the Catholic Church. But occasionally, Latin terms sneak back in as in the case …

Read moreFourth Sunday of Lent, March 31, 2019