How to Receive Holy Communion

Saint Thomas
Aquinas
February 23, 2014
Cathedral
3 1 0 Wes t 2 n d St
R e n o NV 8 9 5 0 3
7 7 5/3 2 9 - 2 5 7 1
How to Receive Holy Communion
Fo r a l o n g t i m e n ow, t h e
extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion have been asking me
to review the Catholic discipline of
receiving Holy Communion with
the faithful of this parish. So, I
present the following as a gentle
reminder of the best practices for
receiving the Sacrament:
Do
prepare yourself for Holy
Communion by confessing your
sins and receiving absolution.
Don’t come to receive Holy
Communion if you are conscious
of mortal sin. Do prepare yourself
for Holy Communion by fasting
for at least one hour before
receiving. Don’t come to receive
Holy Communion chewing gum.
Do consider receiving Holy
Communion on the tongue. It is
the ancient and venerable practice
of the Church. Don’t bite! Do hold
out both hands, one over the
other, if you intend to receive Holy
Communion in the hand. Don’t
hold out your hands and bow at
the same time. Bow or genuflect
first, while the person in front of
you is receiving, and then step
forward to receive. If you receive
in the hand, do consume the Host
in the full view of the Eucharistic
minister (deacons, priests or
bishops are ordinary ministers;
consecrated religious, seminarians
and laity may be commissioned as
extraordinary ministers). Again,
always consume the consecrated
Host immediately after receiving
in the hand while in the full view
of the Eucharistic minister. Never
walk away from the minister
without having first consumed the
Host. I’ve instructed the ministers
to chase after you if you do walk
away w i t h o u t f i r s t h av i n g
consumed the Host and to ask you
to consume it immediately or to
return it. Likewise, never carry the
Host to the Chalice to dip it into
the Chalice. As Catholics, we do
not communicate ourselves; we
receive Communion. Also, never
ever carry the Host to the pews or
remove the Host from the church.
If you are an adult responsible for
children who have not made their
First Holy Communion, do not let
the children receive.
In conformity with the General
Instruction of the Roman Missal
(160), though the norm for
reception of Communion in the
United States is standing, the
faithful may kneel to receive Holy
Communion. As a word of
caution, however, do be careful.
Since the Cathedral renovation,
we no longer have a Communion
rail and it may be more difficult for
some people to get up after
kneeling for reception.
At all times remember that we are
privileged by the initiative of God’s
grace to receive the Body, Blood,
Soul and Divinity of Christ in the
Sacrament of the Eucharist.
Fr Francisco Nahoe OFM Conv
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everything else. Thank you for helping women in crisis pregnancy choose life.
SENIOR MINISTRY
Please mark your calendar now. Part II in the series on senior aging issues sponsored by the Stanford
Center of the University of NV will be held at the Nelson Building across from the Cathedra on Tuesday,
March 1tth from 10-11 Am. Part III will be held in April.
Also, a preview reception of “The Little Thrift Shop” will be held on Friday, Feb 28th from 3-6PM. All are
welcome. The shop is located at 94 East Glendale in Sparks, just two doors west of the former JC Penny
outlet store. The formal opening will be on Saturday, March 1st from 10:00AM-4:00PM.
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MEN
OF
SAINT JOSEPH RETREAT
THOSE
WHO WORSHIP
HIM
MUST WORSHIP IN
SPIRIT & TRUTH
At St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral on March 22 from 11:00AM-5:00PM
This afternoon of reflection for the Men of Saint Joseph consist in a three-part meditation on
the our Lord’s injunction to worship God in Spirit and Truth:
1. The episode in the Gospel of John in which Jesus first speaks of worship in Spirit and Truth
2. A reflection on traditions of Catholic Spirituality
3. The sacred and certain doctrine of the Church as an infallible guide to authentic worship
St Thomas Aquinas Cathedral’s
St. Patrick Dinner
th
March 15 - 6:00 PM
Live Celtic Music, Corn Beef, Cabbage, Potatoes, Drinks & Dessert
Suggested Donation: $5 adults, $3 under 12
C A T H E D R A L
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, February 22
7:30 AM Aunnalesha Mowbray—Birthday
5:00 PM † Rita LoRusso
Sunday, February 23—VII Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
Manuel Estevez—Birthday
End to abortion
Parishioners, especially James & Lee Livesay
Trish Walker
Daylyn Barajas, Jose Inurriaga &
Berenice Vasquez
† Sofia Ledezma & † Eduardo Lomeli
Monday, February 24—
7:00 AM † Helen Choy
12:10 PM Laurie e & Rick Smith and Family
Tuesday, February 25—
7:00 AM † LaRee Caramella
12:10 PM † Colin McHardy
Wednesday, February 26—
7:00 AM † John Rae
12:10 PM † Nella Panelli
Thursday, February 27—
7:00 AM † Paterno Noceda
12:10 PM Michael Machinelli
Friday, February 28—
7:00 AM † Deceased Franciscan Friars OFM Conv
12:10 PM Amy Mok—Birthday
Saturday, February 29
7:30 AM Elvera Holtz
5:00 PM End to abortion
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Mon: Jas 3:13-18; Ps 19:8-15; Mk 9:14-29
Tues: Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55:7-11a, 23; Mk 9:30-37
Wed: Jas 4:13-17; Ps 49:2-11; Mk 9:38-40
Thurs: Jas 5:1-6; Ps 49:14-20; Mk 9:41-50
Fri:
Jas 5:9-12; Ps 103:1-12; Mk 10:1-12
Sat
Jas 5:13-20; Ps 141:1-8; Mk 10:13-16
Sun: Is 49:14-15; Ps 62:2-9; 1Cor 4:1-5; Mt 6:24-34
U P D A T E
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
FEBRUARY
Saturday, February 22, 29
8:45 PM First Holy Communion Classes
Tuesday, February 25
5:15 PM Confirmation Classes
6:30 PM RCIA
Wednesday, February 26
6:30 PM Grupo de Oración Carismático
Thursday, February 27
3:00 PM Divine Chaplet of Mercy
5:30 PM Vespers / Confessions
6:30 PM Benediction
7:00 PM Bible Study
MARCH
Saturday, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
8:45 PM First Holy Communion Classes
Tuesday, March 4, 11, 18, 25
5:15 PM Confirmation Classes
6:30 PM RCIA
Wednesday, March 5
7:00 AM Ash Wednesday Mass
12:10 PM Ash Wednesday Mass
5:00 PM Traditional Latin Mass
7:00 PM Misa del Miércoles de Ceniza
Friday, March 7
7:00 AM Ash Lenten First Friday
12:10 PM Lenten First Friday
6:00 PM Station of the Cross
6:30 PM Traditional Latin Mass for Lenten Friday
PRAYER INTENTIONS
Next month, Fr Tom Czeck will be leading a
pilgrimage to Lourdes & Fatima. Fr Tom and
the pilgrims will be having daily Mass; if you
would like for him to take a prayer intention
to the shrines of Fatima & Lourdes, please be
sure to get them to Rocío in the Parish Office
no later than Wednesday, March 5th.
FROM THE DESK OF DEACON RICHARD RAMM
RECOGNITION BANQUET
The 2014 Recognition Banquet is
to be held on May 2, at Harrah’s
Convention Center.
All are invited to attend.
Tickets can be purchased at the
parish office for $39 per person.
We purchased three tables and
have less than ten seats left.
If you plan to attend, please let
us know as soon as possible.
LA PIETA
Since I have only heard from
two parishioners that would
like the Pieta to stay I gather
there is no further interest to
keep here at the Cathedral.
The curator will be here next
week and I will ask him where
he would like us to send it?
2014 CSA
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need everyone’s supports to
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Concierto-Oración: “Dios Camina con Nosotros”
Sábado 8 de marzo de 1:00–4:00 PM
Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción, Sparks
La Pastoral Juvenil Hispana de la Diócesis de Reno presenta, por primera vez
en Reno a la Hermana Glenda en Concierto-Oración. Para disfrutar de esta
hermosa tarde de música y adoración, son invitados a participar jóvenes
de 13 años en adelante y personas adultas de todas las edades.
Puertas abren a las 12:45 PM
Entrada $10/persona
Más Informes al 775-326-9423 o 775-326-9415
www.renodiocese.org
Entrada
Vamos, vamos vamos, vamos al altar, al atar de Dios.
Que en Cristo tenemos nuestra alegría y nuestra juventud,
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la.
Cristo, Cristo, Cristo, nos ofrecerá, nos ofrecerá su verdad y vida con su palabra.
Cantaremos ya, la, la, la, la, la, la.
Salmo
El Señor es compasivo y misericordioso.
Ofertorio
Donde hay duda que lleve yo tu fe, donde hay odio que lleve yo tu amor.
Donde hay desesperación que lleve yo esperanza, donde hay tinieblas que lleve yo tu luz.
Donde hay tristeza que lleve tu alegría.
Señor haz de mí un instrumento de tu paz. (2)
Comunión
Poner los pies sobre la tierra y desprecia la guerra, eso es amor.
Tratar con más delicadeza a los de la pobreza, eso es amor.
Y tú, que no sabes amar, pretendes encontrar maldad en mí,
En mi que solo doy amor, amor porque tan solo se recibir, eso es amor, eso es amor.
Final
Cristo te necesita para amar (2)
No, te importe las razas ni el color de la piel, ama a todos como hermanos y haz el bien. (2)
El Coro Fraternidad se encarga de la Música el día de hoy
SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS CATHEDRAL
310 WEST 2ND STREET, RENO, NV 89503 –
Most Rev Randolph R Calvo JCD DD, Bishop of Reno
Parish Office Business Hours
Monday: 1:30—4:00 PM
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday:
8:30-Noon & 1:30-4:00 PM
Friday: 8:30-Noon
OFFICE 775/329- 2571
STAFF:
Friar Francisco Nahoe OFM Conv, Rector
Friar Joseph Kim OFM Conv, Parochial Vicar
Friar John Heinz OFM Conv, Franciscan community
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US servicemen & women, & Janet Fleming, Ben Koepsell, Jorge Campos, Michelle Thompson, Dora Steiner,
Gloria Dondero, Ana Maria Chaidez, Josh Floyd, Linda Gill, Jesus Alvarez-Rodriguez, Mario Lopez, Jesus
Bautista, Vinny Cecere, James Czeck, Ann Dvorak, Mike Edmond, Christian Lizaola, Maria Slaughter, Jack
Murphy, Patch Wolfe, Dawn Harris, Lori Smith, Gustavo Fonseca, Shari Ann Burton, Antonia Ibarra, Anthony
Williams & Family, Jose Almaguer, Sandra Sandoval, Dennis Gribbin, Michael Miles, Sayra Gutierrez, Guadalupe
Cabrales, Paloma Meza, Eloy Lopez, Louie & Vangie Elordieta, Nikos Theologitis, Margaret Marshall, Terri Alff,
Gregoria & Armando Zumaya, Monet Rodriguez, Abigail Ledezma, Carlos Munguia, Carlos Valdez, Elvia
Mendez, Steven Vogel, Shari Ann Burton, Martin Brandtner, Stacy Terry, Aaron Spangenthal, Anna Buchanan,
Dawn Hanson, Rick Slaughter, Fr Chris Dietz OFM Conv, Nancy & Carl Came, Ryan McGrail, Barbara Crose,
Kenneth Dean, Heidi Gibson, Harlyne & Bob Caruso, Steve Tucker, Tim Bauer, Jack Crawford, Linda Kelly,
Lawrence Reeder, Sarah & Clare & Monica Munns, Kristen Monibi, Maureen Flynn.