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If you are new to our Parish Family, please introduce yourself after Mass and to
the Parish Office. We want to know you and serve you. We hope you
will support our Parish Family with your prayers, your presence and your
talents. Registration forms are available from the Ushers at each
Mass
or at the Parish Office.
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Just click on any link to the left for additional information concerning
specific areas of Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish Life and Ministries. |
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Phone:
832-6030
Fax:
833-4667 |
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Church Address:
200 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC |
Mailing Address:
Sacred Heart Cathedral
217 W. Edenton St.
Raleigh, NC 27603 |
Convinced that it is the will of God
that all people be saved, the mission of
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Raleigh, North Carolina is to:
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Proclaim the Gospel of
Christ, especially through evangelization
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Nurture the Faith of the
Parish Family
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Recognize, Celebrate and
Foster the diversity of our Parish Family
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Follow the example of
Christ through service to others
We will work
to fulfill this mission through the collaborative involvement of all
baptized people. We do this always as members of the Church universal in
union with
the Holy Father.
WITH
THIS AS OUR MOTIVATION, WE RESOLVE TO PASS ON OUR GOD-
GIVEN FAITH AS LIVED THROUGH THE CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN TRADITION.
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Sacred Heart
Cathedral was not completed until 1924, but parish life can be traced back to
1821. That was the year that the Right Reverend John England, Bishop of
Charleston, traveled to Raleigh to meet with the small group of Catholics in the
area. Following this meeting, he authorized various priests to visit Raleigh
until 1839. Catholic families were scattered all over the state in the
late 1800’s. In response to a great demand for books on religious
instruction, James Cardinal Gibbons, the Archbishop of Baltimore, wrote Faith
of Our Fathers.
Raleigh’s
first Catholic church was built on South Wilmington Street. In 1879, the present
site of the church property, occupied by the stately home of the Bryan Grimes
family, was purchased by Father James White. The Grimes family had many
connections to other prominent Raleigh names, among them the Mordecai, the
Williams, and the Raney families. Through the years, the Grimes descendants have
continued to have ties to Sacred Heart Cathedral, and some are active
parishioners today.
 Father
White added a chapel to the mansion so that it could be used as a church and
rectory. In 1899, Father Thomas Griffin was appointed the pastor of Sacred Heart
Church, a position which he held for 31 years. It was under his leadership that
the cathedral, school, and rectory were built. Father Griffin, founder of the
Cathedral, is buried on the McDowell Street side of the church.
The
cornerstone of the Cathedral was laid in 1922, and the church was completed in
1924. Two months later, the Diocese of Raleigh was formed and Sacred Heart
Church took on the status of a cathedral. The Right Reverend William J. Hafey,
Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, was ordained the first bishop of the
Diocese of Raleigh on December 5, 1925.
In 1937,
Bishop Eugene J. McGuinness, from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, became the
second Bishop of Raleigh. The first renovation to SHC was done under Bishop
McGuiness in 1939, when the terrazzo floor and stained glass windows we enjoy
today were installed. The third Bishop of Raleigh to be ordained in 1945 was
Bishop Vincent S. Waters, the former Chancellor of the Diocese of Richmond. It
was during his tenure that the North Carolina Catholic, the state’s Catholic
newspaper, was founded in 1946.
The
Auxiliary Bishop of Baltimore, the Most Reverend F. Joseph Gossman, was
appointed the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Raleigh in 1975.
(June 8th,
2006) - Pope Benedict XVI named Philadelphia Auxiliary Bishop Michael F.
Burbidge to be the 5th Bishop of Raleigh, accepting the retirement of
Bishop F. Joseph Gossman, who has shepherded the Diocese of Raleigh since 1975.
Bishop Burbidge, who was ordained as a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
in 1984, holds a Doctorate Degree in Education and Masters Degrees in Theology
and Education Administration. As a priest, he has been a high school teacher and
Special Assistant for retired Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua. In 1998, he was named
a Monsignor by Pope John Paul II and in 1999 he was appointed Rector of Saint
Charles Borromeo Seminary in the archdiocese, where he served until 2004. In
2002, he was ordained an auxiliary bishop and for has worked in the Archdiocesan
Office Center.
Bishop Burbidge was
installed as the fifth Bishop of Raleigh on August 4, 2006. Bishop Gossman was
named Apostolic Administrator during the time between the appointment and the
installation of Bishop Burbidge.
Sacred Heart
Cathedral is the smallest Catholic cathedral in the contiguous United States. |
Mass Times
Weekend
Saturday
- 5:00 p.m. - Vigil Mass
Sunday
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7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,
10:30 a.m.
(Chancel choir),
12 Noon,
(Spiritual choir)
School Hall:
9:0 0a.m. &
10:30 a.m.
Las Misa en español a las 2 de la tarde
Weekday
Monday: (during school year)
1:30 p.m. (summer 12:10 p.m.)
Tuesday-Friday:
12:10 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday: Midday Prayer
12 Noon
Sacrament
of Reconciliation
Saturday:
3:30-4:00 p.m.
(also by appointment)
Faith
Development
Faith Development for Children/Teens
Preschool to Grade 5:
Meets Sundays at
10:15 to 11:30 a.m.
Pre-registration is required
Total
Youth Ministry (TYM) Grades 6-12
Meets Sundays
Pre-registration is required.
Adult
Faith Formation
Adult Education:
Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m (Five week sessions on various
topics throughout the year.) Check the weekly bulletin for session dates.
Young Adults:
Young Adults in their 20s and 30s meet
throughout the year for
social and spiritual activities. Check the weekly bulletin for event
information
Sacred Heart Cathedral welcomes children of all ages at all masses.
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The Second Vatican Council continues to call the
whole Church to reflect on the role of the laity in the Church. It reminds
us that all Christians, by virtue of their baptism, are called to spread the
gospel, to continue the work of building the Kingdom of God, and most
especially, to offer worship.
The laity have the privilege and duty to spread
the message of salvation so that it may be known and accepted by all people
throughout the world. We are challenged to apply the gospel to the concrete
situations and actual circumstances of our lives. According to the Church, the
source from which we draw in order to accomplish this work is liturgy. For the
work of the Church to continue most effectively, lay women and men must have the
opportunity for liturgical education, enabling them to enter into “full, active,
and conscious participation’ in the liturgy.
In keeping with this goal, all parishioners are
invited and encouraged to share their talents and interests with the Cathedral
community by becoming involved in a liturgical ministry.
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Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion –
shares the Body and Blood of Christ with the community assembled for Mass.
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Lector –
proclaims the scripture readings to the assembled faith community
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Usher and Minister of Hospitality –
welcomes the faithful as they arrive for Mass and distributes the Order of
Worship and Bulletin. Sees to the first aid and safety of the assembly when an
emergency arises
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Altar Server –
serves the community by assisting at the altar
Ministers will receive liturgical training,
theological education and spiritual formation pertaining specifically to the
ministry in which they are involved. Liturgical ministries at Sacred Heart
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Sacred Heart is an enthusiastic parish built on a
strong tradition of faith where music and worship are woven together. The center
of Cathedral’s life is the Sunday liturgy in which we celebrate our life
together through the Eucharist and the arts. We have found that the questions of
human meaning for our time are poignantly raised by the arts. An integral part
of our mission, therefore, is to use the language of the arts – particularly the
joys of music – to communicate Christian judgment, resource, faith, and hope.
The music ministry takes seriously its responsibility to nurture the worshipping
community in the faith and the expression of that faith through music. This is
accomplished through the development of the Cathedral’s choirs and the continued
education of the singing assembly as the principal and fundamental musical body
of the faithful. The joyful harmony of the people of God is crucial to the
realization of the solemnity and majesty in liturgical events. The choirs, with
the singing assembly, prefigure the gathering of the saints and angelic choir of
the new Jerusalem.
The Chancel Choir,
under the direction of Thomas Fielding, sings each week at the
10:30 am Sunday liturgy. The choir of sixteen voices is completely composed of
volunteers. Drawing from a rich heritage of church music, the Chancel Choir
sings anthems from a diverse range of styles representing early music to modern.
In addition, the choir provides musical and liturgical leadership for the
assembly in the singing of acclamations, psalms, hymns and responses. The
Chancel Choir is open to experienced singers on a periodic basis. Please call
the Music Ministry office to schedule an audition.
Schola Nova, the Cathedral Children’s Choir –
sings once each month at the 9:00 am Sunday Liturgy. The children’s music
program is designed to help young people discover their own musical talents and
to nurture their faith in God through the discipline of choral singing. By
giving children an active role in the Sunday liturgy, they gain a sense of
accomplishment in sharing their ministry with the community and come to a deeper
understanding that faith is dynamic. The choir of treble voices is under the
direction of Thomas Fielding. It is open to all
girls and boys of the parish in grades 3-8.
Cathedral Contemporary Ensemble
sings twice monthly at the
5:00 pm Saturday liturgy. The
ensemble is composed of singers and instrumentalists. New members are always
welcome. For information, please call Thomas Fielding in the Music Ministry
office.
Cathedral Spiritual Choir
sings each week at the 12 noon Liturgy. The choir
rehearses on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm under the direction of Harry Taylor. The repertoire
emphasizes the African American Gospel tradition in Contemporary and Gospel
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Altar Servers
– Parishioners in grade 4 through adult are invited to train as altar servers
for liturgies.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word – Volunteers are needed to assist with the Children’s Liturgy of the Word
during the 9:00am Sunday Liturgy.
Collection Stewards
– Offer a ministry of service to the parish community by counting the weekend
Offertory collection.
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Eucharistic Ministers
– Assist in distributing the Body and Blood of Christ at each Liturgy and at the
direction of the Rector, take Holy Communion to the sick.
Readers – The responsibility of the Lector is to
proclaim the Word of God at Liturgy. Readers are scheduled on a rotating
basis.
San Damiano (Altar Guild) – Cares and maintains the
altar and Sanctuary.
Ushers and Ministers of Hospitality – Assist at
liturgical events of the parish by welcoming and seating people at mass.
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Join in the
spirit of community by getting involved at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Several
volunteer opportunities are available. Many hands make light work!
Please prayerfully consider sharing your gifts in any of these ministries.
For more information, please contact the committee chairperson listed in the
weekly bulletin or in the Parish Directory, or contact the parish office at
(919) 832-6030.
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Baptismal Preparation Couples-
Caring ministry to families preparing for the Baptism of their child.
Assist with the Baptismal Preparation Class which meets once a month.
Bereavement Ministry-
Multi-faceted outreach ministry to those who are grieving
Catechists- Volunteers
are needed to assist with the religious education program for Pre-K – Grade 12.
Training is provided.
Marriage Preparation Mentor
Couples- A wonderful ministry of assisting couples preparing for the
Sacrament of Marriage.
Ministry to the Sick –
Anointing of the Sacrament of the Sick. Includes members who are homebound
and members who live in care centers. Visiting these people to bring them the
parish news is most rewarding.
RCIA Team- Volunteers are
needed to assist with ministering to those in the R.C.I.A. program as members of
the R.C.I.A. team, specifically for Breaking Open the Word and Inquiry, and as
sponsors to candidates.
Cathedral-San Ramon Parish
Ministry – San Ramon, Nicaragua. Ministry works to
build the relationship between Sacred Heart Cathedral and San Ramon Parish by
finding ways to support education and evangelization projects.
Share Sunday – All
parishioners are encouraged to bring donations of food or monetary donations on
the first Sunday of the month. All donations are given to help the poor.
Volunteers are needed to deliver the food and work on publicity.
Wedding Committee – Helps to coordinate the wedding party at the
church during the rehearsal and on the day of the wedding.
Welcome
Committee- Volunteers are needed to assist in welcoming & contacting new
members of our growing parish to help introduce them to our parish community.
Helen
Wright Center Meals – The purpose is to provide meals for the residents of
the center on the fourth Friday of every month. Volunteers are needed to
purchase groceries, cook, and serve meals.
Migrant Worker Meals –
The parish volunteers two Sundays each summer to feed about 250 migrant workers
and their families at St. Bernadette Church in Fuquay-Varina. Volunteers are
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Finance Council
– Oversees the financial transactions and develops the budget for the parish.
Office Volunteers
– People are needed to assist the parish staff by serving as the receptionist
and doing light office work.
Social Life
– Volunteers are needed to assist with the various social activities that occur
in the parish during the year such as the Easter Vigil Reception and the First
Communion Reception.
Collection Stewards –
Offer a ministry of service to the parish
community by counting the weekend Offertory collection. Opportunities are
available for Sunday midmorning and Monday mornings.
Rides to Mass –
Pick up and return members of our Parish Family
who have no means of transportation to attend weekend Mass.
If you wish to assist in any of these ministries,
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The Social
Concerns Ministry of Sacred Heart Cathedral is called to engage the parish
community in works of social justice and charity, in accordance with the Gospel
message and Catholic Social Teaching through awareness, education and action. To
volunteer for a Social Concerns Ministry, contact Anne or Bill Werdel at
832-6030 ext.16.
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HIV/AIDS Ministry – The
Aids Ministry works to meet the needs of the individuals affected by HIV
through compassionate, non-judgmental service. We are dedicated to
providing continued education to the community, parish, and ourselves about all
aspects of AIDS and HIV.
Catholic Parish Outreach –
CPO operates a food pantry to serve needy families and individuals in
our community. Volunteers assist with greeting and interviewing clients,
packing food bags, and sorting and distributing children’s clothing.
Volunteers are needed to work one day a month (Mon. – Sat.
9:30-1:30) at the Center.
Raleigh Organizing for Action
and Results – R.O.A.R.
is a group of clergy and citizens dedicated to finding
new ways to improve the lives of everyday people in our Triangle-area
communities. Our goal is to build a broad-based organization that crosses lines
of race and class and trains leaders to create real social and political change.
JustFaith Seminar –
Eight-month long seminar in the peace and justice tradition of the Catholic
Church. Participants read, study and discuss with one another on a weekly basis
topics such as the scriptural imperative for justice, the Church’s preferential
option for the poor, papal and US Bishops’ statements on justice, the causes of
growing world poverty, consumerism and racism.
Christmas Share Tree –
Volunteers are needed to make tags, sort the gifts, and work in teams to deliver
the gifts during the Christmas season. |
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MICAH
– Micah Ministry is a group of
Sacred Heart Cathedral parishioners who, working with other faith communities in
Raleigh, try to address some of the needs of the poor in our city. Some of
these efforts include:
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*The Wake Interfaith Hospitality Network (WIHN)
Program - Provides shelter and a Sunday lunch to temporarily homeless
families.
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*Passage Home - An affordable housing
program which bridges the gap from transitional housing to home ownership.
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*Moore Square Meals –
Parishioners work together to provide a meal to Raleigh’s homeless on the 2nd
and 3rd Saturday of each month.
Prison Ministry – Prison Ministry
tries to meet the spiritual needs of women and men in prison by conducting
communion and prayer services and writing letters to those in prison. The
members of this ministry also train to offer support in teams to those released
from prison to help them re-enter society as productive citizens.
Global Outreach – The Global Outreach Ministry
calls our parishioners into solidarity with those in need throughout the world
and to work for global justice and peace. Activities include international
mission trips, CROP Walk, refugee resettlement, fair-trade coffee sales, and
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Baptism
In order that the parents may
be properly disposed to understand and carry out the duties that they accept in
presenting their children for Baptism, it is necessary for them to participate
in a preparation program. Preparation classes are by appointment. Baptisms are
during Mass on Sunday. Call the office to schedule Baptisms and preparation
classes.
First
Communion/First Reconciliation
Preparation for
the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist is a two-year process. It is
introduced in Grade One and continues through Grade Two when students receive
both sacraments.
Adult Confirmation Classes
Classes for
practicing Catholics that have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation are
scheduled at least once a year. Contact the parish office for more information.
Confirmation
(Youth)
Preparation for
Confirmation is a one-year process. The majority of youth are in the 9th
Grade year but the program is open to all the High School youth.
Sacrament of Matrimony
To prepare for
this lifelong commitment, couples must contact the Parish Office at least six
months before the proposed wedding date.
Rite Of
Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.)
A faith journey
offered by the Catholic Church to those who feel drawn to a deeper relationship
with God and possible membership in the Catholic Church, please contact the
Steve Gambino in the Parish Office for more information. |
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Please join us
for a
Tuesday Tour
9:00 - 11:30 AM
(Information on the hour,
tours on the half hour.)
and view the
Cathedral Experience!
204 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 832-4711
www.cathedral-school.net
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Catholic religion is a part of our daily curriculum and coordinated with the
Church Calendar. As part of this, students attend mass each Monday.
The mass is orchestrated for the students to participate in the music, readings,
prayers and gifts. The homilies are directed to the children, drawing
their responses to the message of the day.
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 Our
curriculum is approached in a modular fashion that we like to call the
"Cathedral Experience," which nurtures the body, mind and spirit of each child
as they pursue their own "individual" academic excellence. Grades are
grouped into clusters, where skills build like stair steps, enabling your child
to meet the challenges at each level. Our students consistently score well
above average when compared nationally on the IOWA Test of Basic Skills.
Our testing program emphasizes the tracking of individual students to assure
that each child is working up to his or her potential.
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 Our
racially and economically diverse student body builds a community of shared
cultural experiences. Our parents, faculty and staff model the meaning of
true stewardship to our students through their generous gifts of time and talent
in many volunteer roles. All students show their love of community through
grade appropriate service projects. The students show their love for each
other by fulfilling our high expectations for their behavior and by older
students being assigned younger students as "buddies" - where they learn by
example what it means to be a "Cathedral Knight."
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Established in 1909, Cathedral School has grown up with downtown. Our
school, located at 204 Hillsborough Street, is within walking distance of
museums, government offices and historical buildings. We view our unique
location as an extended campus that our students visit regularly to experience
museum exhibits, theater performances, downtown events, specific to their
curriculum topics as a part of their normal class activities. |
By selecting Cathedral School your child has the unique opportunity to
participate in the rich history, diverse community, and quality education that
is the Cathedral Experience.
... a 97 year tradition. |
Questions and Answers
Question:
What is Stewardship?
Stewardship is based on the
spiritual principles of the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus. Where
stewardship has been implemented, both givers’ and receivers’ lives have been
changed.
It is a way of life. It is a way
of thanking God for all His blessings by returning to Him a portion of the time,
talent, and treasure allotted to us.
Stewardship engenders a
spirituality that deepens our relationship with the Lord. Stewardship involves
intentional, planned and proportionate giving of time, talent, and treasure.
Question:
What difference will Stewardship make in my life?
The difference is the motivation
for giving. Stewardship is an extension of our spiritual life where we give in
gratitude to God for what we have already received. The difference also is in
the result of our giving. Those who practice stewardship find that they grow
spiritually and that their faith is deepened.
Question:
What is meant by intentional, planned and proportionate giving?
Intentional means a deliberate and
well thought out decision to live out the Christian life in a certain way.
Planned means that each Catholic household plans and makes stewardship of time
and talent a part of their lifestyle and stewardship of treasure a part of its
own budget. Proportionate means a decision is made to give a certain percentage
of one’s time and talent and one’s income to the church and other community
charities.
Question:
What is meant by giving of one’s time and talents?
Giving of one’s time involves
being with God in prayer and worship, sharing our love with family and friends,
and volunteering our time in church and community activities that help others
and promote justice. Sharing our talents arises from the fact that God has given
each of us the ability to do certain things well, and we have the responsibility
to develop those talents for the good of others.
Question:
Am I expected to give all of my time, talent, and treasure to the Church?
No, not at all. Most people give
of their time and talent as volunteers to community groups in addition to
volunteering at the Church. Many people will give money to other community
groups in addition to supporting the Church.
Question: Is stewardship of
treasure just another attempt to raise funds for the Church?
No, it is not, although some
mistakenly see it that way. First, stewardship is based on the Bible, which has
many references to stewardship. Second, it is based on the individual’s need to
give, not on the Church’s need to receive. Third, giving of treasure is not
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