We will pray the rosary during the mass on the first Saturday of every month. This is done at the request of Our Lady during her appearance at Fatima. We especially pray for those in most need. If you cannot attend the Rosary at Mass, it is recommended that you do so privately.
In the Year of Our Lord, 2024
Cathedral Parish of St. Jude
All are welcome in this place!
The 4thSunday
of Lent
Celebrating liturgy at Christ Church UCC
Every Saturday evening at 5:30 PM)
75 East Market Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
We continue to offer thanks for the clergy
and people of Christ Church, UCC
Who open their hearts and their parish
to our parish family.
Cathedral Parish of St. Jude
All are welcome in this place!
The 4th Sunday
of Lent
(celebrating liturgy at Christ UCC
Every Saturday evening at 5:30 PM)
75 East Market Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
We continue to offer thanks for the clergy and people of Christ Church, UCC
Who open their hearts and their parish
to our parish family.
The Old Catholic Apostolic Church of the Americas is the Mother Church of the Cathedral Parish of St. Jude. Here at the Cathedral Parish, as with all parishes of the OCAOA, you will find a loving spirit of acceptance, appreciation and true welcome as you are, without judgment. All are welcome at the table of the Lord because the reception of the Body and Blood of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, is not a reward, but a freely given gift to anyone who wishes to receive it.
Archbishop Julius Licata, DD, Ph.D.
Patriarch, Old Catholic Apostolic Church of the Americas
EUCHARISTIC LITURGY
Eucharistic Liturgy is celebrated every Saturday evening at 5:30 PM. Occasionally, the mass time is changed for special occasions or holidays. Call the parish if you have any questions about mass time.
OTHER SACRAMENTS
Please feel free to seek out Archbishop Julius to make arrangements for any other sacrament (Baptism, Communion, Confirmation, Marriage). He will be glad to assist you.
If you would like to make a good Confession or if someone in your family needs Anointing of the sick,
please see Archbishop Julius before or after Mass.
We also have online Confessions at www.oldcatholicconfessions.net.
You may also see the Archbishop for a time to confess.
REGISTER TO BELONG TO THE CATHEDRAL PARISH
You may register to become a member of the Cathedral Parish by filling out a membership card before or after our weekend liturgy. Please note that we can only give tax receipts for contributions to those who are registered as parishioners. See the Archbishop with any questions and or concerns.
Archbishop Julius Licata, DD, Ph.D.
Patriarch, Old Catholic Apostolic Church of the Americas
EUCHARISTIC LITURGY
Eucharistic Liturgy is celebrated every Saturday evening at 5:30 PM. Occasionally, the mass time is changed for special occasions or holidays. Call the parish if you have any questions about mass time.
OTHER SACRAMENTS
Please feel free to seek out Archbishop Julius to make arrangements for any other sacrament (Baptism, Communion, Confirmation, Marriage). He will be glad to assist you.
If you would like to make a good Confession or if someone in your family needs Anointing of the sick,
please see Archbishop Julius before or after Mass.
We also have online Confessions at www.oldcatholicconfessions.net .
REGISTER TO BELONG TO THE CATHEDRAL PARISH
You may register to become a member of the Cathedral Parish by filling out a membership card before or after our weekend liturgy. Please note that we can only give tax receipts for contributions to those who are registered as parishioners. See the Archbishop with any questions and/or concerns.
This Weeks Mass is offered for Evelyn Ionides on her birthday in Heaven and for Laura Schlegel Forsythe on her birthday.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE OLD CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE AMERICA at www.oldcatholicapostolic.org
Would you like to have Mass said?
As you know, each week we offer the mass for the intention of one of our parishioner families or any additional intentions which you ask us to remember. We are listing those intentions in the Parish Press, so you know when mass is for your family or your intention. If you would like to schedule a Mass for a special occasion, please do so early so your date will be guaranteed.
Please let me know if you have any intention you would like said at Mass. We have mass cards available if you would like to offer a card to someone for the scheduled Mass.
Monthly Healing Mass
Our healing service will be during mass on the Third Saturday of every month. This is a time to pray and ask the Lord for Spiritual, Emotional or Physical Healing. If you know someone who can't be with us, who may need this healing, you can come forward and be anointed and offer healing for that person.
Monthly Rosary
Prayers for Seminarians and for Vocations
The 2nd Saturday of each month is a “Vocation Prayer Day” and we say a vocation prayer that God will send more vocations to our Church and to our Parish. This world needs God’s laborers!
Liturgical Ministry
Members of the parish are always welcome to get involved in the Sunday Liturgy by becoming a Leader, Reader, Cross Bearer, Rosary Leader or decade prayer, Altar Server, Cantor, etc. Training will be given, so no reason to be afraid! Let the Archbishop know if you are interested in sharing in any of these ministries.
PRAYER LIST
During this mass please pray for those who are sick, struggling or in need of our prayers.
All those listed on the sick list will be kept on for two weeks, please let Archbishop Julius know if you would like them kept on longer.
Please pray for our loved ones and members of our parish family who are suffering and recovering, especially, Grace Fornicola, Dalila Martinez, Tyson Glezman, Christopher Hunt, Beth Fornicola, Bob McDole, Georgia and Dale Traupman, George Cummings, Pam Sullivan and Mary Beth Spirk.
We must pray for peace in the world, especially places where there is unrest and hatred. Please remember those in the Ukraine, Russia, Israel, the people of the Gaza strip and anywhere that there is suffering.
We pray for the repose of the soul of Jackie Abel.
If you would like to have someone added to the list please see the Archbishop.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
We’re still looking for some prayer shawls to have available for those who are sick and suffering. Please let us know if you can make one or know someone who can! We do have several shawls available so if you are ill or recovering, please let us know.
Our next Rosary will be on April 5th
Leading the Rosary Grace Fornacola
First Decade Darrin Schlegel
Second Decade Joann Soyak
Third Decade Donna Rice
Fourth Decade Greg Doyle
Fifth Decade Lisa Morano
Closing the Rosary Grace Fornicola
Would you like to have Mass said?
As you know, each week we offer the mass for the intention of one of our parishioner families or any additional intentions which you ask us to remember. We are listing those intentions in the Parish Press, so you know when mass is for your family or your intention. If you would like to schedule a Mass for a special occasion, please do so early so your date will be guaranteed.
Please let me know if you have any intention you would like said at Mass. We have mass cards available if you would like to offer a card to someone for the scheduled Mass.
Monthly Healing Mass
Our healing service will be during mass on the Third Saturday of every month. This is a time to pray and ask the Lord for Spiritual, Emotional or Physical Healing. If you know someone who can't be with us, who may need this healing, you can come forward and be anointed and offer healing for that person.
Monthly Rosary
We will pray the rosary during the mass on the first Saturday of every month. This is done at the request of Our Lady during her appearance at Fatima. We especially pray for those in most need. If you cannot attend the Rosary at Mass, it is recommended that you do so privately.
Our next Rosary will be on April 5th
Prayers for Seminarians and for Vocations
The 2nd Saturday of each month is a “Vocation Prayer Day” and we say a vocation prayer that God will send more vocations to our Church and to our Parish. This world needs God’s laborers!
PRAYER LIST
During this mass please pray for those who are sick, struggling or in need of our prayers.
All those listed on the sick list will be kept on for two weeks, please let Archbishop Julius know if you would like them kept on longer.
Please pray for our loved ones and members of our parish family who are suffering and recovering, especially, Grace Fornicola, Dalila Martinez, Tyson Glezman, Christopher Hunt, Beth Fornicola, Bob McDole, Georgia and Dale Traupman, George Cummings, Pam Sullivan and Mary Beth Spirk.
We must pray for peace in the world, especially places where there is unrest and hatred. Please remember those in the Ukraine, Russia, Israel, the people of the Gaza strip and anywhere that there is suffering.
We pray for the repose of the soul of Jackie Abel.
If you would like to have someone added to the list please see the Archbishop.
Liturgical Ministry
Members of the parish are always welcome to get involved in the Sunday Liturgy by becoming a Leader, Reader, Cross Bearer, Rosary Leader or decade prayer, Altar Server, Cantor, etc. Training will be given, so no reason to be afraid! Let the Archbishop know if you are interested in sharing in any of these ministries.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
We’re still looking for some prayer shawls to have available for those who are sick and suffering. Please let us know if you can make one or know someone who can! We do have several shawls available so if you are ill or recovering, please let us know.
To watch this weeks Mass, please follow the link to YouTube.
The above link is for
The 4th Sunday of Lent
SOME IMPORTANT AND NEW ANNOUCEMENTS
Please check your email every Saturday by 3:00 PM to make sure we will be having Mass. Things come up and we want to make sure you are not traveling for no reason.
Look for the Induction of our new Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist and Eucharistic Ministers
In the near future.
Mass Intentions
Lent Begins March 9, 2025
04/05/25 The people of Christ Church
04/12/25 Dale and Georgia Traupman
04/19/25 The Parish Family of the Cathedral
Parish of St. Jude – Easter Vigil Mass
04/26/25 Healing of us all and of the whole world
Holy Week begins April 12, 2025
Serving at Mass this week
April 5, 2025
Leader: Darrin Schlegel
Reader: Barbara Gotzon
Music: remote music
EM Darrin & Joann
Gifts Donna & Russ
Since our move to Christ Church requires us to set-up and take down everything we use for Mass – we ask everyone to try to get to Mass a little early and to plan on staying a little later to help take down. This works very fast when we have enough help.
Reminder about inclement weather…
Throughout the year weather can be unpredictable… and we are always conscious of safety, considering the distance some people drive and the age and mobility of some of us (clergy included!) So, a reminder to check your email – we will make an announcement by 3:00 PM on Saturday afternoon if we are going to cancel mass – you can also call Archbishop Julius with any questions. And even if we do have mass, please be safe and make your own determination about attendance! We don’t want any accidents.
PRAY FOR THE UNBORN
Please pray for God’s will to be done and keep in mind that the only way that we can protect our innocent unborn brothers and sisters is through the power of prayer. Help us put an end to this horrific reality and save the lives of the unborn. Every child deserves a chance, every child deserves a life that only God can choose to end.
We cannot sit by and allow this to continue without strongly voicing our horror while some are strongly advocating legalizing abortions up the day of birth.
We must continue to pray for the Innocent souls of our precious children.
May these HOLY INNOCENTS, Through the mercy of God
Rest in peace.
To watch this weeks Mass, please follow the link to YouTube.
The above link is for
The 4th Sunday of Lent
Throughout the year weather can be unpredictable… and we are always conscious of safety, considering the distance some people drive and the age and mobility of some of us (clergy included!) So, a reminder to check your email – we will make an announcement by 3:00 PM on Saturday afternoon if we are going to cancel mass – you can also call Archbishop Julius with any questions. And even if we do have mass, please be safe and make your own determination about attendance! We don’t want any accidents.
Look for the Induction of our new Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist and Eucharistic Ministers
In the near future.
Mass Intentions
Lent Begins March 9, 2025
04/05/25 The people of Christ Church
04/12/25 Dale and Georgia Traupman
04/19/25 The Parish Family of the Cathedral Parish of St. Jude – Easter Vigil Mass
04/26/25 Healing of us all and of the whole world
Holy Week begins April 12, 2025
Serving at Mass this week
SPECIAL NOTES
Please make every effort to attend all our Masses and to take part in the services from your homes every Friday of Lent. Our Blessed Lord has offered to much for us, suffering, and even death, so that we might know eternal life. Let us make this our commitment to Him.
Since our move to Christ Church requires us to set-up and take down everything we use for Mass – we ask everyone to try to get to Mass a little early and to plan on staying a little later to help take down. This works very fast when we have enough help.
PRAY FOR THE UNBORN
Please pray for God’s will to be done and keep in mind that the only way that we can protect our innocent unborn brothers and sisters is through the power of prayer. Help us put an end to this horrific reality and save the lives of the unborn. Every child deserves a chance, every child deserves a life that only God can choose to end.
We cannot sit by and allow this to continue without strongly voicing our horror while some are strongly advocating legalizing abortions up the day of birth.
We must continue to pray for the Innocent souls of our precious children.
May these HOLY INNOCENTS, Through the mercy of God
Rest in peace.
From the Pastor
We begin the Lenten Season on Ash Wednesday, March 5th have worked with Christ Church to prepare a Lenten and Holy Week schedule so that we, as a parish family, may make this Lent a very holy time of the year.
Following is a list of the Lenten Season services so that you may plan to join this special prayer time.
All prayer services for Lent will be done on Friday evenings at 7:00 PM. They will be prayed online. That schedule will be sent out closer to the Lenten season. The Holy Week Services will be as follows:
Ash Wednesday – March 5th 6 PM
Distribution of Ashes
Every Friday of Lent from
March 7th – April 11th
Holy Thursday - April 17th - 5:30 PM
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Good Friday – April 18th - 5:00 PM
Easter Vigil Mass – April 19th -5:30 PM
SPECIAL NOTES
Please make every effort to attend all our Masses and to take part in the services from your homes every Friday of Lent. Our Blessed Lord has offered to much for us, suffering, and even death, so that we might know eternal life. Let us make this our commitment to Him.
Prayer for Peace
Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace, who are yourself our peace and reconciliation, who so often said, "Peace to you," grant us peace.
Make all men and women witnesses of truth, justice, and brotherly love.
Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace.
Enlighten our rulers that they may guarantee and defend the great gift
of peace.
May all peoples on the earth become as brothers and sisters. May longed for peace blossom forth and reign always over us all.
A Prayer for Peace & Calm
May today there be peace within.
May you trust your highest power that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content knowing you are a child of God.
Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance. It is there for each and every one of you.
Amen.
This is a time for Prayer!
Prayer for Peace
Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace, who are yourself our peace and reconciliation, who so often said, "Peace to you," grant us peace.
Make all men and women witnesses of truth, justice, and brotherly love.
Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace.
Enlighten our rulers that they may guarantee and defend the great gift
of peace.
May all peoples on the earth become as brothers and sisters. May longed for peace blossom forth and reign always over us all.
A Prayer for Peace & Calm
May today there be peace within.
May you trust your highest power that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content knowing you are a child of God.
Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance. It is there for each and every one of you.
Amen.
This is a time for Prayer!
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(610) 849-2061
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