Dear Cathedral Family,

I am grateful to all of you who have reached out to us to share your reactions and thoughts about using the original altar for Mass. We have used it for the past two weekends to “get a feel” for how it might work as the sole altar in the sanctuary of the cathedral. The overwhelming majority of responses were supportive, and passionately so. There were some who expressed that they prefer the moveable, wooden altar because it is closer to the congregation, as they felt even more removed from the action at the altar. The platform will be removed this week and the movable altar will be placed back in the upper sanctuary. We will assess everyone’s feedback, have a conversation with Archbishop Lori, and come to a decision. Again, I am grateful to all of you who have shared your thoughts, whether by e-mail, letter, phone call, or speaking to us in person after Mass. If you have not shared your thoughts with us yet, please feel free to do so.

Sacramental Preparation Programs

Registration for the 2023-2024 Sacramental Preparation year is now open. Please register children in Grade 2 for First Reconciliation and First Communion and teens in Grade 9 for Confirmation. We are excited for a new year of Sacramental Preparation and the opportunity for our families to grow both in community with one another and deeper in relationship with Christ and His Church. Please see the website for more information on Sacramental Preparation and to register. Please contact Alexandra Mihaly, Coordinator of Faith Formation, with any questions.

Two Courses with the John Paul II Institute

Join the John Paul II Institute for a week-long intensive course. “Called to Love: Theology of the Body” course (July 17-21) will examine Saint John Paul II’s famous “Wednesday Catechesis on Human Love” by a close reading of the text and an exploration of the philosophical and biblical sources of his powerful vision.

“Faith and American Culture” course (July 24-28) will explore the relationship between Catholicism and the American Tradition. For more information and to apply contact information@johnpualii.edu or call (202) 526 3799.

May God bless you.

Father Louis A. Bianco

Rector

Giving Report

Thank you for your generosity!

This weekend there is no second collection.

Next weekend the second collection is for the Mission Co-Op.

Make a gift and enroll in Faith Direct here:

membership.faithdirect.net/givenow/500/0 or text ENROLL to 410-390-0999.

Welcome to The Next Ten! Every weekend, we'll include a list of what's happening in the next ten days at Cathedral. For more details, call the Parish Center (410-464-4000) or visit our website (www.cathedralofmary.org).

Click events below to register, find Mass times, or find out more information!

The Next Ten

7/7 – Parish Center Closed: Summer Hours
7/8 – Cathedral Library & Gift Shop – 10 AM-2 PM
7/11 – Cathedral Library & Gift Shop – 10 AM-2 PM
7/14 – Parish Center Closed: Summer Hours
7/15 – Cathedral Library & Gift Shop – 10 AM-2 PM
7/18 – Cathedral Library & Gift Shop – 10 AM-2 PM
7/21 – Parish Center Closed: Summer Hours

See our full calendar here: www.cathedralofmary.org/calendar

Vision of Hope Capital Campaign

Progress has begun on our Capital Campaign to update the lighting system. We have raised 3.9 million of our 6 million goal, but we still need your help!

To donate, visit: www.cathedralofmary.org/visionofhope

Giving Resources:

Make a one-time gift on FaithDirect, at the Archdiocesan giving page (select Cathedral), or by texting the word “Give” to 410-390-0999.
Set up recurring online giving with Faith Direct (Cathedral’s code is MD500) or by texting the word "Enroll" to 410-390-0999.
- If you have set up an account with Faith Direct, please contact the Parish Center at lkantz@cmoq.org or call 410-464-4000 to cancel the giving envelopes sent to your address.
Mail your donation to us at 5200 North Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21210.
We've created this easy guide to set up online giving.

Spiritual Resources:

Mass webcast here - 7 am daily Mass, Saturdays 8:15 am and 5 pm, and Sundays 11 am Masses are streamed
- Mass is broadcast Sunday at 11 am on Ch.45-2 (MyTV Baltimore).
myParish app: Download by texting "app" to 88202 or visiting the App store.
Cathedral Prayer List: In need of prayer? Know someone else who needs prayers? Cathedral’s Prayer List is the perfect place to submit prayer requests. Submit your prayer request online here
Rosary: Watch our YouTube channel playlist here.
Mass Intentions: contact the Parish Center at 410-464-4000 or visit us in person Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- This week's Mass intentions can be found here
Reflections: Sign up here for our email Reflection series for special liturgical seasons.

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Questions? Email Isabella Marcelino