Holy Family Novena Begins 17 December
The Feast of the Holy Family is the first Sunday after Christmas. For 2021, it is the day after Christmas! The Holy Family consists of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus. They serve as a holy example for our families and us. As Blessed Pope Paul VI said, we meditate on the Holy Family that it may “teach us what family life is, its communion of love, its austere and simple beauty, and its sacred and inviolable character.” In this novena, we will reflect on different aspects of the members of the Holy Family and different events that took place in
Advent Devotions
During the Holiday Season, it is easy to get caught up in the busy-ness of it all. Advent is the time for quiet preparation of our hearts for the coming of the Lord. Take some time to enter more deeply in the the Season of Advent with these blessings and activities: Blessing of the Advent Wreath: The use of the Advent Wreath is a traditional practice which has found its place in the Church as well as in the home. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the First Sunday of Advent or on the evening before the
Christmas Concert at Cathedral
Dear Cathedral family, I am sorry to announce the postponement of the Cathedral Christmas Concert on December 13th. Over the past week, I learned that a number of our essential musicians, both choral and instrumentalist, had flu and Covid symptoms which made it impossible to both rehearse and perform this concert. We rely on a number of community musicians, as far as the upstate, to make a performance like this happen, and a decision had to be made to postpone this celebration. I apologize to those who had made plans to join us this Tuesday. I hope that we will be able
Gaudete Sunday Children’s Pageant & Breakfast
Join us at 10:00 am as our Religious Education Students entertain with the Story of the Nativity! A light breakfast will be served, and all are invited to bring their favorite Christmas Cookies or breakfast items to share!
Wednesday Holy Hour & Benediction 6 pm
Cathedral Holy Hour will be weekly on Wednesdays at 6pm starting 15 September. Please join our Eucharistic Lord for an hour. It is a wonderful gift, especially at this time in history. Each week the Holy Hour will begin with a Novena followed by silent prayer and concluding at 6:45pm with Compline or Night Prayer.
Café Cathedral!
Please join us in our new “Café Cathedral” following 9 am & 11:15 am Sunday Masses. The Café is located in the lower church where for a modest donation you are served delicious home-made baked goods. Enjoy a cup of excellent coffee and a bite to eat as you catch up with fellow parishioners. (Children should be accompanied by a parent.) The Café is staffed by volunteers. If you would like to join a team we would love to have you! You would help set up and serve after the 9am 0r 11:15am Mass, please contact the office at parish.secretary@charlestoncathedral.com.
