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The Epiphany
of the Lord
JANUARY 3
2021
WELCOM E Mass AT TH E
CATH EDRAL
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purposes. The link to register is on our website or your bulletin email.
Saturday, Jan 2 12:05pm Daily Mass—Church
† Marlene Samlin
4:30pm Sunday Vigil Mass—Church
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Sunday, Jan 3 10:00am Sunday Mass—Church
(televised|live-streamed) ALS Interpretation
Int. Janice Woods
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Wednesday, Jan 6 12:05pm Daily Mass—Church
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God bless,
Very Rev. René Constanza, CSP
Rector
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Go to grdiocese.org or the Cathedral’s Facebook page
Scri pture
Read ing...
Sunday:
The Epiphany
of the Lord
Is 60:1-6
Ps 72:1-2,7-8,10-13
Casting a Net
Eph 3:2-3a,5-6
Mt 2:1-12
Monday:
St. Elizabeth Ann
D
ear sisters and brothers in Christ, Seton
1 Jn 3:22—4:6
Happy New Year! Ps 2:7b-8,10-12a
This weekend, we gather to celebrate the Epiphany, the feast that commemorates Mt 4:12-17,23-25
the visit of the Magi to the newborn Christ and a celebration that reminds us that the Good
News - salvation - was for all people.
Tuesday:
St. John Neumann
Picture for a moment the Magi arriving in Bethlehem after their long journeys. What can you 1 Jn 4:7-10
see here in your mind? For me, I picture these people in silence, just looking with awe at Ps 72:1-4,7-8
Jesus. Sure, there would have been talking and conversing with Mary and Joseph in that Mk 6:34-44
stable, and of course, some prayer too. But over and over again, my mind’s eye turns to the
silence that was so present in that simple, yet holy, space. Wednesday:
1 Jn 4:11-18
With that in mind, here at the Cathedral, we would like to invite you to a new prayer Ps 72:1-2,10,12-13
opportunity this year that will begin this Wednesday. This year, to commemorate the Year of Mk 6:45-52
Saint Joseph proclaimed by Pope Francis, we will have a Holy Hour on the first Wednesday of
the month at 7 in the evening. Like the Magi, sitting in awe and silence before God incarnate, Thursday:
you will have the opportunity to do the same before the Blessed Sacrament. 1 Jn 4:19—5:4
Ps 72:1-2,14-15c,17
As we were planning what this would look like, we decided that it would be important for Lk 4:14-22
various ministries to help plan and lead this prayer. So, every month, a different Cathedral
ministry will do exactly that, plan and lead and guide this prayer. And while different Friday:
Cathedral and Catholic Information Center ministries will lead the Holy Hour, the whole 1 Jn 5:5-13
parish community is invited to attend, to join in this beautiful prayer. Ps 147:12-15,19-20
Lk 5:12-16
The Holy Hour will begin at 7 with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. After a few brief
moments of silence, there will be some readings from scripture and a short homily or Saturday:
reflection. Then, you are invited to just sit in the quiet presence of the Lord. In this silence, 1 Jn 5:14-21
perhaps you can bring many prayer intentions to the Lord, or there may be a lot on your Ps 149:1-6a,9b
mind to share with God, or you can pray the rosary, or just sit in wonderful silence. This time Jn 3:22-30
is God’s gift to you. Finally, at the end of the Holy Hour there will be benediction of the
Blessed Sacrament. Sunday:
The Baptism
Perhaps you’ve never been to a Holy Hour with adoration (or it’s been awhile) and you’re not of the Lord
sure what to do or what will happen. That’s fine! We’ll have a worship Is 42:1-4,6-7 or
aid to guide you that will include over 50 different things to do (to pray 55:1-11
about) during quiet adoration. Or maybe, an hour is just too long for Ps 29:1-4,9-10 or
your schedule, again, that’s fine. Just come when you can and stay for as Is 12:2-6
long as you’d like. Acts 10:34-38 or
May God bless you and your loved ones this new year and always, 1 Jn 5:1-9
Mt 1:7-11
Rev. Michael Hennessy, CSP
Associate Pastor Fr. Michael Hennessy, CSP page 3
Th is Week
Saturday, January 2
11:00am Confessions—Chapel
12:05pm Daily Mass—Church
4:30pm Sunday Vigil Mass—Church
Sunday, January 3
The Epiphany of the Lord
10:00am Sunday Mass—Church (televised/live-streamed)
12:00pm Misa Dominical en Español—Iglesia
5:30pm Sunday Mass—Church Holy Hour, Wednesday, January 6
7:30pm Sunday Contemplative Mass—Church Join us in person (masks and social distancing) for a time of
Monday, January 4 silence, scripture and Adoration. This month’s Holy Hour will
7:00pm JustFaith begins—CIC online class be organized by our Young Adult Ministry. A different
ministry will direct each month. Join us at 7pm.
Wednesday, January 6
7:00pm Holy Hour—Church
A New Year
Saturday, January 9 Make a resolution to
11:00am Confessions—Chapel grow spiritually
12:05pm Daily Mass—Church through generosity
4:30pm Sunday Vigil Mass—Church
How many times have
Sunday, January 10 you made a New Year
The Baptism of the Lord resolution, only to break it by February? If you're normal,
10:00am Sunday Mass—Church (televised/live-streamed) then many times. But a resolution to be consistent with your
12:00pm Misa Dominical en Español—Iglesia offerings is easy to keep when you sign up for Online Giving.
5:30pm Sunday Mass—Church
7:30pm Sunday Contemplative Mass—Church Why resolve to be consistent with your offerings?
A commitment to giving isn’t about money. It’s actually about
our spiritual growth. Everything we have, and every gift or
talent we possess, comes from God. As good stewards, we
December Baptisms give back a portion of our blessings to God, as a spiritual sign
We Welcome into the that he is the owner and director of our lives. Some faith
Christian Community... traditions talk about a tithe (or 10 percent) as a goal, and that
can be daunting. So start small, and increase your generosity
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Current Directives Lent Reflection Writers Needed
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effort of the church communities of the
Bishop Walkowiak has extended Cathedral of Saint Andrew, Bethlehem
the dispensation for Mass to Lutheran and St. Mark’s Episcopal. We need
February 17, 2021. people to share a personal reflection and a
brief prayer as it touches their heart.
Ways you can help...
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plan to attend Mass at the Cathedral. This is for the Cathedral are possible because of a cadre of dedicated
purpose of contact tracing. The link is at cathe- volunteers. We are so grateful for every one of you who
dralofsaintandrew.org work so diligently behind the scenes and in the spotlight,
especially this year with all its extra challenges. God bless
Thank you for your continued patience and diligence each of you!
in helping us make our Masses as safe as possible.
Mark Your Calendar!
Art and Environment invites you to help us pack up all
the Christmas decorations and trees and put them away
for next year. We need all hands on deck.
Monday, January 11, 2021,
9-11am and/or 5-7pm
Also, while you're packing your decorations at home, if
you have any gently loved artificial Christmas trees and
working strings of white lights you would like to donate,
please call the parish office to set up a time to deliver
them to the church. Thank you so much!
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Faith at Home: king. Whereas the gift of frankincense speaks to this
newborn king’s divinity (as its smoke rises up like prayer to
Dear Cathedral families,
God). And the gift of myrrh speaks to this king’s humanity
Does God love fanboys and fangirls? Of (as the perfumed oil is used to prepare the dead corpse for
course, he does. Does God give fanboys and burial).
fangirls preferential treatment because they are fans of
his? Not a bit. But probably the most universal aspect of God’s epiphany
this Sunday is found in the manner by which God comes
If you know me, you know that I’m a big fan of New into the world. He comes not as royalty. He is not born into
England Patriots football. (I grew up in New England, so the king’s household nor his royal court. Instead, God is
it’s kind of in my blood.) For over 20 years, New England born into a simple family of a carpenter and his wife, living
held a dynastic run of championship teams. Not so much in a peasant’s house in small-town Bethlehem. By
this year. Many have said that the long-lived Brady- manifesting himself in this way, God provides universal
Belichick dynasty is finally dead. They’re probably right. access to his Incarnate self. One does not have to belong to
Does this mean I love football any less? No. Does it the upper echelons of society to access this God. One does
mean that I can now more compassionately empathize not have to come from a high social, economic, or
with Detroit Lions fans? Probably. Although I still love educational status to approach this newborn king.
the Patriots, I find that I love football more. I root for Whoever you are, whether shepherd or king, rich man or
former Patriots’ team members on other NFL teams. I poor, you need only come and adore. Let us continue
have even stopped demonizing the NFC while rooting for offering our gifts of praise and thanksgiving to God in similar
AFC teams to win the Super Bowl (because Brady now manner during this Christmastide, by finding the quiet
plays for Tampa). In a roundabout way, even Covid has within our own prayer, where we too can “come and adore
helped me to appreciate the bigger picture of football, or him.”
basketball, or hockey or baseball, or sports in general.
Christ’s Peace & Joy to your hearts always!
The past year has served to curb excessive tribal
- Sean Donovan, Director of Religious Education
enthusiasm, while helping me to appreciate the
greatness of other teams and the game overall.
Believe it or not, this is the message that plays out in this The flowers that grace our Cathedral this
Sunday’s gospel. Over the course of salvation history,
God chose a tribe through which to reveal himself to the Christmas are also in loving memory of ...
world. God chose this tribe time and time again, making
covenants with it and remaining faithful to those
covenants. And so, God fielded “championship teams” Colburn, Dorothy
through his covenants with Abraham, and Moses, and Hohendorf, Clara & Fran
David. Finally, at the end of this dynastic tribal run, Judson, Evelyn
God’s final covenant is made through his Son, Jesus the Neal, Paula
Christ. Instead of maintaining a narrow focus with the
perennial tribe of Israel, however, this last covenant
extends a broader invitation to the gentiles as well. It’s Thank You for your gifts that allow us to enhance our
as if God had decided to extend his covenant beyond the Christmas celebration with the beauty of flowers and lights.
Patriots, to include the entire league of 32 NFL teams, as
well as that other form of football known as “soccer.”
This Sunday’s readings highlight how different nations, Try Text-to-Give
races, and even different faiths come together to We have a brand new way you can give to Ca-
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this newborn king. Although the scripture does not number in your contacts.
delineate the number or race of these magi, tradition
holds their number at three (one for each of Matthew’s
gifts) and they are often represented by different races in Mass Intentions
the figurines portrayed in the creche. The gifts they offer If you would like to have a Mass said for someone, and/or
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Pope Francis announces Encore Institute (for 55+): Young Adults
‘Year of St. Joseph’, grants in Today’s Church
special indulgences Wednesday, Feb. 3, 10am Zoom presentation with
On Dec. 8, Pope Francis issued an apos- Fr. Michael Hennessy, CSP & Deacon Mike
tolic letter, Patris corde (“With a Father’s Cruickshank, CSP. (RSVP by Jan. 29) How do Young
Heart”) for the 150th anniversary of the Adults view the Church and understand their
declaration of St. Joseph as patron of the Catholic faith?
universal Church. To mark the occasion,
the pope proclaimed a “Year of St. Jo-
seph” from Dec. 8, 2020 through Dec. 8,
2021, explaining that the aim of this spe- Thank You! for helping the CIC
cial year is “to increase our love for this great saint, to accomplish its mission in the New
encourage us to implore his intercession and to imitate
his virtues and his zeal.” In addition, a plenary indulgence Year with your donations for much
is available to Catholics throughout the year under spe- needed equipment. We continue
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ueridos hermano/as en Cristo,
Reconciliation
(Confession) For the ¡Feliz año nuevo!
confession schedule, Este fin de semana nos reunimos para celebrar la Epifanía, la fiesta que conmemora la visita
please refer to page 2. de los Magos al Cristo recién nacido y una celebración que nos recuerda que la Buena Nueva,
For special situations, la salvación, era para todas las personas.
please contact the
Cathedral office 616-456- Imagínese por un momento a los magos llegando a Belén después de sus largos viajes. ¿Qué
1454 x1909 to make an puedes ver aquí en tu mente? Para mí, me imagino a estas personas en silencio, mirando con
appointment with one of asombro a Jesús. Seguro, habría estado hablando y conversando con María y José en ese
our priests. establo, y por supuesto, también alguna oración. Pero una y otra vez, el ojo de mi mente se
First Communion is vuelve de nuevo al silencio que estaba tan presente en ese espacio simple pero sagrado.
prepared for through the
Religious Education Con eso en mente, aquí en la Catedral, nos gustaría invitarlos a una nueva oportunidad de
program. Contact Sean oración este año que comenzará este miércoles. Este año, para conmemorar el Año de San
Donovan at the José proclamado por el Papa Francisco, tendremos una Hora Santa el primer miércoles de
Cathedral office cada mes a las 7 de la tarde. Como los Reyes Magos, sentados con asombro y en silencio ante
456-1454 x1913. Dios encarnado, tendrás la oportunidad de hacer lo mismo ante el Santísimo Sacramento.
Confirmation for 8th Mientras estábamos planeando cómo se vería esto, decidimos que sería importante que
graders is prepared for varios ministerios ayudaran a planificar y dirigir esta oración. Entonces, cada mes, un
through the Religious ministerio de la Catedral diferente hará exactamente eso, planificará, dirigirá y guiará esta
Education program. oración. Y mientras diferentes ministerios de la Catedral y del Centro de Información Católica
Contact Sean Donovan liderarán la Hora Santa, toda la comunidad parroquial está invitada a asistir para unirse a
at the Cathedral office esta hermosa oración.
456-1454 x1913.
Baptized adults can La Hora Santa comenzará a las 7 con la exposición del Santísimo Sacramento. Después de
register for Adult unos breves momentos de silencio, habrá algunas lecturas de las escrituras y una breve
Confirmation prep homilía o reflexión. Luego, se le invita a sentarse en la presencia silenciosa del Señor. En este
classes. Contact Sean silencio, quizás puedas llevar muchas intenciones de oración al Señor, o quizás tengas
616-456-1454 x1913. muchas cosas en tu mente para compartir con Dios, o puedas rezar el rosario, o simplemente
Weddings sentarte en un maravilloso silencio. Esta vez es un regalo de Dios para ti. Finalmente, al final
Please contact Lynnae in de la Hora Santa habrá bendición del Santísimo Sacramento.
the Cathedral office 616-
Quizás nunca has estado en una Hora Santa con adoración (o ha pasado un tiempo) y no
456-1454, x1901.
estás seguro de qué hacer o qué sucederá. ¡Está bien! Tendremos una ayuda de adoración
Anointing of the Sick para guiarlo que incluirá más de 50 cosas diferentes para hacer (para orar) durante la
Please call the Cathedral adoración silenciosa. O tal vez, una hora es demasiado para tu
office 456-1454 x1909 if horario, de nuevo, está bien. Solo ven cuando puedas y quédate todo
you are in the hospital or el tiempo que quieras.
home-bound and would
like Anointing or Que Dios los bendiga a ustedes y a sus seres queridos este nuevo año
Communion. For after y siempre,
hour emergencies dial
option 6 and one of our
priests will be paged.
Reverendo Michael Hennessy, CSP
page 8 Pastor Asociado Fr. Michael Hennessy, CSP
Taller en el Centro de Nuevas Directivas para Misa
El Obispo Walkowiak ha extendido la dispensación de la misa
Información Católica a 17 de febrero de 2021.
Espiritualidad Ignaciana
Miércoles, 6 y 20 de enero, 7pm. Maneras en que puedes ayudar ...
Facilitada por el Padre Luis García • Planee llegar temprano, pero no asista si tiene algún
Se le enviará por correo electrónico un síntoma de enfermedad.
enlace Zoom • Si solo asisten 1 o 2 personas de un hogar, primero llene
Como cristianos católicos nosotros las bancas cortas a los lados y deje las bancas más largas para los hogares
sabemos la importancia de nuestra vida más grandes.
espiritual. A través de la historia de la • Cuando se acerque para recibir la Comunión, diga “Amén” cuando se
iglesia católica los hombres de todos los detenga en la etiqueta azul en el piso. No se quite la máscara hasta que
tiempos han podido beber y enriquecerse esté listo para consumir el Cuerpo de Cristo. El Cuerpo de Cristo debe
de diferentes corrientes espirituales. consumirse antes de regresar a su banca. Reemplace su mascarilla de
Algunas corrientes o movimientos inmediato.
espirituales han inspirados grandes • Tenga en cuenta que a partir de Adviento pedimos a los feligreses que se
cambios en las personas y una renovación registren en línea si planean asistir a misa en la Catedral. Esto es con el
en la Iglesia. Estas dos sesiones nos propósito de rastrear contactos. Mire su correo electrónico para obtener
permitirán conocer acerca de la enlaces y más información
espiritualidad Ignaciana propuesta por San Gracias por su paciencia y diligencia continuas para ayudarnos a que nuestras
Ignacio de Loyola y promovida por los misas sean lo más seguras posible.
Jesuitas. La espiritualidad ignaciana nos
enseña a desarrollar una atención activa en Somos la iglesia madre de la diócesis. Quizás haya una persona en
Dios y a darle una pronta respuesta. tu vida que necesite el cuidado tierno de una madre espiritual. Te pedimos que
Registrarse en invites a esta persona que pueda necesitar ayuda espiritual a venir a confesión
catholicinformationcenter.org en la catedral, o hablar con uno de los sacerdotes de la catedral
El Papa
Francisco Reflexión Dominical
anuncia el ‘Año del Padre Bill
¡Dios es tan generoso! Que
de San José’ cuando pecamos y nos
concediendo apartamos de Dios, a veces hay
indulgencias advertencias y sufrimiento. Pero
a menudo, Dios nos invita a
especiales entregarnos a su generosidad.
El 8 de diciembre, el En el capítulo 55, Isaías nos
Papa Francisco emitió presenta la invitación de Dios:
una carta apostólica: "¡Todos los que tenéis sed,
Patris corde (“Con venid al agua! ... ¡Venid gratis,
Corazón de Padre”) bebed vino y leche!" No tenemos que pagar con dinero por esta generosidad.
por el 150 aniversario de la declaración de Pero, por supuesto, tenemos que pagar con nuestras vidas. Esta recompensa
San José como patrono de la Iglesia llega cuando estamos "con todo". Cuando tenemos "piel en el juego". ¿Ha
universal. Para enmarcar la ocasión, el Papa experimentado esta sensación de estar completamente comprometido con una
ha proclamado el “Año de San José” que va comunidad de fe? Hay desafíos y sacrificios, pero más que nada, todo tiene
desde el 8 de diciembre de 2020 hasta el 8 sentido. Estamos orgullosos de nuestra comunidad, queremos participar en los
de diciembre de 2021, explicando que el ministerios, queremos gastar nuestras vidas en hacer algo importante.
objetivo de este año especial es “aumentar Prometamos que en 2021 nos entregarnos por completo: a nuestras familias, a
nuestro amor por este gran santo, nuestra comunidad de fe, y a Dios. ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!
animarnos a implorar su intercesión e
imitar sus virtudes y su celo”. Además, los
católicos tienen a su disposición una
indulgencia plenaria durante todo el año
Donaciones en
bajo condiciones específicas. Visite el sitio línea
web de la Diócesis de Grand Rapids, La Catedral puede
grdiocese.org, para obtener más continuar sirviendo a la
información. gente por medio de sus donaciones Sigue la catedral en
generosas. Agradecemos mucho sus Facebook para ver
donaciones “en línea,” que puede hacer
en ir al sitio web de la catedral: fotos y videos.
cathedralofsaintandrew.org
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pertenecer a los escalones superiores de la
Fe en Casa sociedad para acceder a este Dios. No es
Queridas familias de la Catedral, necesario tener un alto nivel social,
¿Dios ama a los fanáticos y fanáticas? Por su puesto que lo económico o educativo para acercarse a
hace. ¿Dios le da a los fanáticos y fanáticas un trato este rey recién nacido. Quienquiera que
preferencial porque son fanáticos de él? Ni un poco. seas, ya sea pastor o rey, rico o pobre, solo
tienes que venir y adorar. Sigamos
Si me conocen, sabrán que soy un gran fanático del fútbol americano de los ofreciendo nuestros dones de alabanza y
Patriotas de Nueva Inglaterra. (Crecí en Nueva Inglaterra, así que está algo en acción de gracias a Dios de manera similar
mi sangre). Durante más de 20 años, Nueva Inglaterra tuvo una racha dinástica durante esta Navidad, encontrando el
de equipos de campeonato. No mucho este año. Muchos han dicho que la silencio dentro de nuestra propia oración,
dinastía Brady-Belichick de larga duración finalmente ha muerto. donde también nosotros podemos “venir y
Probablemente tengan razón. ¿Significa esto que amo menos el fútbol? No. adorarlo”.
¿Significa que ahora puedo sentir una empatía más compasiva con los fanáticos
¡Paz y alegría de Cristo a sus corazones
de los Detroit Lions? Probablemente. Aunque todavía amo a los Patriotas,
siempre!
encuentro que amo más el fútbol. Apoyo a los ex miembros del equipo de los
- Sean Donovan,
Patriotas en otros equipos de la NFL. Incluso dejé de demonizar a la NFC
director de educación religiosa
mientras apoyaba a los equipos de la AFC para ganar el Super Bowl (porque
Brady ahora juega para Tampa). De manera indirecta, incluso Covid me ha
ayudado a apreciar el panorama más amplio del fútbol, el baloncesto, el hockey
o el béisbol, o los deportes en general. El año pasado sirvió para frenar el ¡Felicidades a todos los
entusiasmo tribal excesivo, al tiempo que me ayudó a apreciar la grandeza de ganadores de la rifa de la
otros equipos y del juego en general.
Virgen de Guadalupe!
Lo crea o no, este es el mensaje que se desarrolla en el evangelio de este
domingo. A lo largo de la historia de la salvación, Dios eligió una tribu a través
de la cual revelarse al mundo. Dios eligió a esta tribu una y otra vez, haciendo
convenios con ella y permaneciendo fiel a esos convenios. Y así, Dios envió
“equipos de campeonato” a través de sus convenios con Abraham, Moisés y
David. Finalmente, al final de esta carrera tribal dinástica, el pacto final de Dios
se hace a través de su Hijo, Jesús el Cristo. Sin embargo, en lugar de mantener
un enfoque estrecho con la tribu perenne de Israel, este último pacto extiende
una invitación más amplia a los gentiles también. Es como si Dios hubiera
decidido extender su pacto más allá de los Patriotas, para incluir toda la liga de
32 equipos de la NFL, así como esa otra forma de fútbol conocida como
"soccer".
Las lecturas de este domingo resaltan cómo diferentes naciones, razas e incluso
diferentes religiones se unen para encontrar al rey recién nacido. Dios se
manifiesta (el significado de la Epifanía) a toda la humanidad, tanto a judíos
como a gentiles. Para el pueblo hebreo, esta manifestación está predicha en las
Sagradas Escrituras. Para los gentiles, esta manifestación se significa a través de
la creación, en la aparición de una nueva estrella. Los magos de Oriente vienen
a inclinarse, a rendir homenaje y honor, y a adorar a este rey recién nacido.
Aunque las escrituras no delinean el número o la raza de estos magos, la
tradición mantiene su número en tres (uno por cada uno de los dones de
Mateo) y a menudo están representados por diferentes razas en las figurillas La Gran ganadora de la televisión de
retratadas en la guardería. Los dones que ofrecen reflejan su fe en quién se 55" fue Helena Cervantes Garcia
convertirá este niño cuando crezca. El regalo de oro es un regalo tradicional
digno de un rey. Mientras que el don del incienso habla de la divinidad de este Y los otros ganadores de la rifa
rey recién nacido (mientras su humo se eleva como una oración a Dios). Y el fueron:
regalo de mirra habla de la humanidad de este rey (ya que el aceite perfumado Maria Albiter
se usa para preparar el cadáver para el entierro). Marta Araceli Lopez
Pero probablemente el aspecto más universal de la epifanía de Dios este Andrew Pedro
domingo se encuentra en la manera en que Dios viene al mundo. No viene Marcos Pedro
como realeza. No nació en la casa del rey ni en su corte real. En cambio, Dios
nace en una familia sencilla de un carpintero y su esposa, que vive en la casa de
un campesino en la pequeña ciudad de Belén. Al manifestarse de esta manera, ¡FELICIDADES!
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Dios proporciona acceso universal a su yo Encarnado. Uno no tiene queCATHEDRAL OFFICE / OFICINA
Th e 215 Sheldon SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Paulists
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Email: office@cathedralofsaintandrew.org
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We give the Word of God a M-Th 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
voice in pulpits and print, F 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
on radio and television, on MOST REVEREND DAVID J. WALKOWIAK
the web and the wide Bishop of Grand Rapids / Obispo
screen. We search out
those who have no church
home, and welcome home VERY REV. RENÉ CONSTANZA, CSP REV. BOB CARY, CSP
Paulist fath ers
those who have been away. Rector (Párroco) ext. 1905 Senior Ministry
fatherrene@cathedralofsaint cary6484@gmail.com
andrew.org
We share the passion of REV. JOACHIM LALLY, CSP
Paul for unity in faith and REV. BILL EDENS, CSP Senior Ministry
solidarity in mission among Associate Pastor ext. 1906 jlally.csp@gmail.com
all the baptized in the body fatherbill@cathedralofsaint
of Christ. We build bridges andrew.org REV. CHARLIE BRUNICK, CSP
of respect and collabora- Senior Ministry
REV. MICHAEL HENNESSY, CSP cbrunick@aol.com
tion with people of other
world religions. Associate Pastor ext. 1916
fathermichael@cathedralofsaint
andrew.org
In our parishes and campus
worshipping communities
we welcome people of di- Cathedral staff LYNNAE JARRELL ext. 1901
verse racial and cultural Wedding Coordinator
backgrounds. The gospel BARB FOSS ext. 1902 lynnae@cathedralofsaintandrew.org
Business Administrator
we preach calls for all the ANTHONY LEARY ext. 1917
barb@cathedralofsaintandrew.org
children of God to be treat- Facilities Maintenance
ed with dignity and justice. SEAN DONOVAN ext. 1913 anthony@cathedralofsaintandrew.org
Director of Religious Education and
We claim Isaac Hecker as Faith Formation
sdonovan@cathedralofsaintandrew.org Other numbers
our founder, the Holy Spirit
BULLETIN EDITOR/DESIGN
as our primary guide, St. ELIANA GONZALEZ ext. 1909 Eulene Freeland, 456-1454 ext. 1904
Paul as our patron, and lai- Administrative Assistant/Receptionist Send announcements via email only by
ty as our valued partners in office@cathedralofsaintandrew.org previous Monday to
mission. eulene@cathedralofsaintandrew.org
MATTHEW JAKUBISIN, ext. 1911
Director of Music CATHEDRAL OUTREACH CENTER
We are Paulists. matthew@cathedralofsaintandrew.org Open Tuesdays & Thursdays
Missionaries 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Closed July-August
EULENE FREELAND, ext. 1904
to North America. Director of Communications PRAYER CHAIN
prayers@cathedralofsaintandrew.org
eulene@cathedralofsaintandrew.org
CATHEDRAL FAX: 616-456-5110
DEACON DENNIS RYBICKI, ext. 1903
Baptism & Homebound Ministry
Cathedral proper open to the public:
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andrew.org Saturdays: 9am to 6:30pm
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Liturgy Coordinator Please coordinate with the office for
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