Cathedral Newsletter
6th Sunday of Easter
May 17, 2020
El boletín en español se encuentra a continuacion
"For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. Because of this he is bound to offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people. And one does not take the honor upon himself, but he is called by God..." (Hebrews 5: 1-4)
Good evening friends,
Twelve years ago when I was ordained a priest, I had the above quote from the Letter to the Hebrews printed on my First Mass of Thanksgiving cards. I chose that quote because then and now, I am unworthy of so great a gift from God. Every priest is unworthy of the gift of the priesthood. Yet priests are the ones chosen by Jesus Christ to dedicate their lives to worship and adoration of God - to love God and console the heart of Jesus Christ. We are given the mission by God to go out and spend ourselves for the salvation of souls, even if that means laying down our lives. No priest does this perfectly, because we all have to fight against our fallen human nature, as does everyone else. But we strive to imitate the great High Priest, Jesus Christ - the Good Shepherd who laid down his life for his sheep.
This coming week, five young men will be ordained to the transitional Diaconate and 3 Deacons will be ordained Priests of Jesus Christ! Deacon Hayden Charles, who spent almost 6 months at the Cathedral is one of those Deacons. I encourage you to watch the Ordination Masses on the livestream. I have included the links at the end of the email to the Diocese of Wichita Facebook page or Youtube Channel. Pray for them please, that they may be faithful and courageous priests of Jesus Christ!
God bless you and keep you!
Your father in Christ,
Father Keiter
Announcement from Father Garett Burns
Dear Parishioners of the Cathedral,
I want to let you all know that Bishop Kemme has given me a new assignment. Beginning June 16, I will be the parochial vicar at St. Margaret Mary parish in Wichita. Please pray for me and all of the priests during this time of transition.
God bless,
Fr. Garett
Please note, Father Garett will address the parish in greater detail in a few weeks, and we will work on some way that the parishioners can say farewell to Father Garett given the current restrictions. He has been a wonderful priest and presence in our parish, and will be greatly missed. More information to come.
First Communion Masses
We are working on a plan for First Communions and Confirmations. First Communions will take place the first 2 weeks in June. Parents of children waiting to make their First Communion will soon receive a phone call telling them the date of the Mass. We will observe social distancing at these Masses, so that means only the parents and child will be able to attend.
Confessions before First Communion
The best way to prepare for one's First Communion is to be cleansed of sin through the sacrament of Confession. So the priests of the Cathedral will offer special times for Confession on May 26-29 at 7-8pm. We encourage all our First Communicants and parents to take advantage of these Confession times!
Pentecost Novena
This coming Thursday begins the Novena for Pentecost Sunday. I invite you to pray this novena starting Thursday so that the Holy Spirit might set your hearts on fire with love for God. Pentecost is one of the most important of all solemnities in the Church and most needed in our modern day. Click here for the novena.
Procedure for Public Mass
If you are going to come back to public Mass, please click here to read our procedure for attending Holy Mass during this time of social distancing. There are special guidelines to follow which are important for the health of all.
Livestream Mass
English: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 12pm
Sunday at 8:30am and 10am.
Spanish: Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30pm
Sunday at 12:30pm.
Confessions
Monday - Friday: 7:30-8am, 11:30am-12pm
Saturday: 4:00-4:45pm and 6:30-7pm
Sunday: 12:00-12:30pm
The Church is open for private prayer Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm, except when Holy Mass is being celebrated. Please enter through the south entrance by the office, and ring the bell to the Church office.
Boletín Informativo de la Catedral
Sexto Domingo de la Pascua
17 de Mayo 2020
"Porque todo sumo sacerdote es tomado de entre los hombres y está constituido en favor de los hombres en lo que se refiere a Dios para ofrecer dones y sacrificios por los pecados. Es capaz de comprender a ignorantes y extraviados, porque está también él envuelto en flaqueza. Y a causa de la misma debe ofrecer por sus propios pecados lo mismo que por los del pueblo. Y nadie se arroga tal dignidad, si no es llamado por Dios..." (Hebreos 5, 1-4)
Buenas tardes amigos,
Hace doce años, cuando fui ordenado sacerdote, puse la cita anterior de la Carta a los Hebreos en las tarjetitas de mi Cantamisa. Elegí esa cita porque entonces y ahora, no soy digna de el gran regalo de Dios. Todo sacerdote es indigno del don del sacerdocio. Sin embargo, los sacerdotes son los elegidos por Jesucristo para dedicar sus vidas a alabar y adorar a Dios, para amar a Dios y consolarle el corazón de Jesucristo. Dios nos da la misión de salir y gastarnos para la salvación de las almas, incluso si eso significa sacrificarnos. Ningún sacerdote hace esto perfectamente, porque todos tenemos que luchar contra nuestra naturaleza humana caída, como todos los demás. Pero nos esforzamos por imitar al gran Sumo Sacerdote, Jesucristo, el Buen Pastor que dio su vida por sus ovejas.
¡La próxima semana, cinco jóvenes serán ordenados para el diaconado transicional y 3 diáconos serán ordenados sacerdotes de Jesucristo! El diácono Hayden Charles, que pasó casi 6 meses en la Catedral, es uno de esos diáconos. Les animo a ver las Misas de Ordenación en la transmisión en vivo. He incluido los enlaces al final del correo electrónico a la página de Facebook de la Diócesis de Wichita o al canal de Youtube. ¡Oren por ellos, por favor, para que sean fieles y valientes sacerdotes de Jesucristo!
Dios los bendiga y los guarde!
Su padre en Cristo,
Padre Keiter
Hace doce años, cuando fui ordenado sacerdote, puse la cita anterior de la Carta a los Hebreos en las tarjetitas de mi Cantamisa. Elegí esa cita porque entonces y ahora, no soy digna de el gran regalo de Dios. Todo sacerdote es indigno del don del sacerdocio. Sin embargo, los sacerdotes son los elegidos por Jesucristo para dedicar sus vidas a alabar y adorar a Dios, para amar a Dios y consolarle el corazón de Jesucristo. Dios nos da la misión de salir y gastarnos para la salvación de las almas, incluso si eso significa sacrificarnos. Ningún sacerdote hace esto perfectamente, porque todos tenemos que luchar contra nuestra naturaleza humana caída, como todos los demás. Pero nos esforzamos por imitar al gran Sumo Sacerdote, Jesucristo, el Buen Pastor que dio su vida por sus ovejas.
¡La próxima semana, cinco jóvenes serán ordenados para el diaconado transicional y 3 diáconos serán ordenados sacerdotes de Jesucristo! El diácono Hayden Charles, que pasó casi 6 meses en la Catedral, es uno de esos diáconos. Les animo a ver las Misas de Ordenación en la transmisión en vivo. He incluido los enlaces al final del correo electrónico a la página de Facebook de la Diócesis de Wichita o al canal de Youtube. ¡Oren por ellos, por favor, para que sean fieles y valientes sacerdotes de Jesucristo!
Dios los bendiga y los guarde!
Su padre en Cristo,
Padre Keiter