In the Year of Our Lord, 2025

Cathedral Parish of St. Jude

All are welcome in this place!

The 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time


 Cathedral of St. Jude

(Celebrating liturgy at Christ UCC

Every Saturday evening at 5:30 PM)

75 East Market Street

Bethlehem, PA 18018

bishopjulius@gmail.com

www.saintjudeocc.org

saintjudeocc@gmail.com

We continue to offer thanks for the Clergy

and people of Christ Church, UCC

Who open their hearts and their parish

to our Parish Family


Cathedral Parish of St. Jude

All are welcome in this place!

The 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time


(celebrating liturgy at Christ UCC

Every Saturday evening at 5:30 PM)

75 East Market Street

Bethlehem, PA 18018

bishopjulius@gmail.com

www.stjudeocc.org

saintjudeocc@gmail.com

We continue to offer thanks for the clergy and people of Christ Church, UCC

Who open their hearts and their parish

to our parish family.

The Old Catholic Apostolic Church of the Americas is the Mother Church of the Cathedral Parish of St. Jude. Here at the Cathedral Parish, as with all parishes of the OCAOA, you will find a loving spirit of acceptance, appreciation and true welcome as you are, without judgment. All are welcome at the table of the Lord because the reception of the Body and Blood of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, is not a reward, but a freely given gift to anyone who wishes to receive it.

Archbishop Julius Licata, DD, Ph.D.


Patriarch, Old Catholic Apostolic Church of the Americas

juliusl@rcn.com

EUCHARISTIC LITURGY

Eucharistic Liturgy is celebrated every Saturday evening at 5:30 PM. Occasionally, the mass time is changed for special occasions or holidays. Call the parish if you have any questions about mass time.  

OTHER SACRAMENTS

Please feel free to seek out Archbishop Julius to make arrangements for any other sacrament (Baptism, Communion, Confirmation, Marriage). He will be glad to assist you.

 If you would like to make a good Confession or if someone in your family needs Anointing of the sick,

please see Archbishop Julius before or after Mass. 

We also have online Confessions at www.oldcatholicconfessions.net.

You may also see the Archbishop for a time to confess.

REGISTER TO BELONG TO THE CATHEDRAL PARISH

You may register to become a member of the Cathedral Parish by filling out a membership card before or after our weekend liturgy. Please note that we can only give tax receipts for contributions to those who are registered as parishioners. See the Archbishop with any questions and/or concerns.

Archbishop Julius Licata, DD, Ph.D.


Patriarch, Old Catholic Apostolic Church of the Americas

juliusl@rcn.com

EUCHARISTIC LITURGY

Eucharistic Liturgy is celebrated every Saturday evening at 5:30 PM. Occasionally, the mass time is changed for special occasions or holidays. Call the parish if you have any questions about mass time.  

OTHER SACRAMENTS

Please feel free to seek out Archbishop Julius to make arrangements for any other sacrament (Baptism, Communion, Confirmation, Marriage). He will be glad to assist you.

 If you would like to make a good Confession or if someone in your family needs Anointing of the sick,

please see Archbishop Julius before or after Mass. 

We also have online Confessions at www.oldcatholicconfessions.net.

You may also see the Archbishop for a time to confess.

REGISTER TO BELONG TO THE CATHEDRAL PARISH

You may register to become a member of the Cathedral Parish by filling out a membership card before or after our weekend liturgy. Please note that we can only give tax receipts for contributions to those who are registered as parishioners. See the Archbishop with any questions and/or concerns.

Mass this week is offered for Joe Talotta and Family and Jackie and Grace

and Families


LEARN MORE ABOUT THE OLD CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE AMERICA at www.oldcatholicapostolic.org

Would you like to have Mass said?

As you know, each week we offer the mass for the intention of one of our parishioner families or any additional intentions which you ask us to remember. We are listing those intentions in the Parish Press, so you know when mass is for your family or your intention. If you would like to schedule a Mass for a special occasion, please do so early so your date will be guaranteed.

Please let me know if you have any intention you would like said at Mass. We have mass cards available if you would like to offer a card to someone for the scheduled Mass.

Monthly Healing Mass

Our healing service will be during mass on the Third Saturday of every month. This is a time to pray and ask the Lord for Spiritual, Emotional or Physical Healing. If you know someone who can't be with us, who may need this healing, you can come forward and be anointed and offer healing for that person. This will be continued when we return to church.

Monthly Rosary

We will pray the rosary during the mass on the first Saturday of every month.   This is done at the request of Our Lady during her appearance at Fatima.  We especially pray for those in most need. If you cannot attend the     Rosary at Mass, it is recommended that you do so privately.

Prayers for Seminarians and for Vocations

The 2nd Saturday of each month is a “Vocation Prayer Day” and we say a vocation prayer that God will send more vocations to our Church and to our Parish. This world needs God’s laborers!

Liturgical Ministry

Members of the parish are always welcome to get involved in the Sunday Liturgy by becoming a Leader, Reader, Cross Bearer, Rosary Leader or decade prayer, Altar Server, Cantor, etc. Training will be given, so no reason to be afraid! Let the Archbishop know if you are interested in sharing in any of these ministries.

Special Prayers for each month

The 2nd Saturday of each month is a “Parish Prayer Day,” and we say a vocation prayer that God will send more faithful to our Church and to our Parish. This world needs God’s faithful.


First Saturday                     Most Holy Rosary

Second Saturday                Parish Growth

Third Saturday                    Anointing

Fourth Saturday                  Divine Mercy 


PRAYER LIST

During this mass please pray for those who are sick, struggling or in need of our prayers.

All those listed on the sick list will be kept on for two weeks, please let Archbishop Julius know if you would like them kept on longer.

Please pray for our loved ones and members of our parish family who are suffering and recovering,  Tyson Glezman, Christopher and Pat Hunt, Beth Fornicola, Bob McDole, Georgia and Dale Traupman, George Cummings, Mary Beth Spirk, Donna and Russ Rice, (Donna is recovering from Knee Replacement surgery, Deborah Doyle who is recovering from a broken hip. Please remember the Archbishop in your prayers.



We must pray for peace in the world, especially places where there is unrest and hatred. Please remember those in the Ukraine, Russia, Israel, the people of the Gaza strip and anywhere that there is suffering.


If you would like to have someone added to the list please see the Archbishop.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

We’re still looking for some prayer shawls to have available for those who are sick and suffering. Please let us know if you can make one or know someone who can! We do have several shawls available so if you are ill or recovering, please let us know.

Our Rosary for October will on October 4th

Leading the Rosary   Grace Fornicola

First Decade                      Joann Soyak

Second Decade                 Darrin Schlegel

Third Decade                     Lisa Morano             

Fourth Decade                   Barbara Gotzon

Fifth Decade                       Greg Doyle

Closing the Rosary           Grace Fornicola


Would you like to have Mass said?

As you know, each week we offer the mass for the intention of one of our parishioner families or any additional intentions which you ask us to remember. We are listing those intentions in the Parish Press, so you know when mass is for your family or your intention. If you would like to schedule a Mass for a special occasion, please do so early so your date will be guaranteed.

Please let me know if you have any intention you would like said at Mass. We have mass cards available if you would like to offer a card to someone for the scheduled Mass.

Monthly Healing Mass

Our healing service will be during mass on the Third Saturday of every month. This is a time to pray and ask the Lord for Spiritual, Emotional or Physical Healing. If you know someone who can't be with us, who may need this healing, you can come forward and be anointed and offer healing for that person.

Monthly Rosary

We will pray the rosary during the mass on the first Saturday of every month.   This is done at the request of Our Lady during her appearance at Fatima.  We especially pray for those in most need. If you cannot attend the     Rosary at Mass, it is recommended that you do so privately.

Our Rosary for October will on October 4th

Leading the Rosary   Grace Fornicola

First Decade           Joann Soyak

Second Decade       Darrin Schlegel

Third Decade          Lisa Morano        Fourth Decade        Barbara Gotzon

Fifth Decade           Greg Doyle

Closing the Rosary    Grace Fornicola


Prayers for Seminarians and for Vocations

The 2nd Saturday of each month is a “Vocation Prayer Day” and we say a vocation prayer that God will send more vocations to our Church and to our Parish. This world needs God’s laborers!

PRAYER LIST

During this mass please pray for those who are sick, struggling or in need of our prayers.

All those listed on the sick list will be kept on for two weeks, please let Archbishop Julius know if you would like them kept on longer.

Please pray for our loved ones and members of our parish family who are suffering and recovering, Tyson Glezman, Christopher and Pat Hunt, Beth Fornicola, Bob McDole, Georgia and Dale Traupman, George Cummings, Mary Beth Spirk, Donna and Russ Rice, (Donna is recovering from Knee Replacement surgery, Deborah Doyle who is recovering from a broken hip. Please remember the Archbishop in your prayers. 

We must pray for peace in the world, especially places where there is unrest and hatred. Please remember those in the Ukraine, Russia, Israel, the people of the Gaza strip and anywhere that there is suffering.

We pray for the repose of the soul of Jackie Abel.

If you would like to have someone added to the list please see the Archbishop.

Liturgical Ministry

Members of the parish are always welcome to get involved in the Sunday Liturgy by becoming a Leader, Reader, Cross Bearer, Rosary Leader or decade prayer, Altar Server, Cantor, etc. Training will be given, so no reason to be afraid! Let the Archbishop know if you are interested in sharing in any of these ministries.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

We’re still looking for some prayer shawls to have available for those who are sick and suffering. Please let us know if you can make one or know someone who can! We do have several shawls available so if you are ill or recovering, please let us know.

To watch this weeks Mass, please follow the link to YouTube.

WEEKLY MASS

The above link is for

The 23nd Sunday of Ordinary Time

SOME IMPORTANT AND NEW ANNOUCEMENTS

Please check your email every Saturday by 3:00 PM to make sure we will be having Mass. Things come up and we want to make sure you are not traveling for no reason.

Look for the Induction of our new Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist and Eucharistic Ministers

In the near future.

Mass Intentions

Sept. 27th        Mass Cancelled – Celticfest

Oct. 4th           Feast of St. Francis of Assisi – all Pets and animals,                                  especially Olive Gotzon, Teddy Morano, Bella Soyak,                                  Danny Boy and Bellamore All our deceased pets.

Oct. 11th          Janemarie Cox on her Birthday.

                      Barbara, Mike and Olive.

Oct. 18th         Ginger Papp on her birthday and Anniversary in Heaven.

Oct. 25th         Repose of the soul of Charkie Krik                                                             Assassinated Sept., 2025


Serving at Mass this week

September 20, 2025



LEADER:     Joe

READER:    Barbara

GIFTS:        Greg

MUSIC:       Marian


Since our move to Christ Church requires us to set-up and take down everything we use for Mass – we ask everyone to try to get to Mass a little early and to plan on staying a little later to help take down.  This works very fast when we have enough help.



Reminder about inclement weather


Throughout the year weather can be unpredictable… and we are always conscious of safety, considering the distance some people drive and the age and mobility of some of us (clergy included!) So, a reminder to check your email – we will make an announcement by 3:00 PM on Saturday afternoon if we are going to cancel mass – you can also call Archbishop Julius with any questions. And even if we do have mass, please be safe and make your own determination about attendance! We don’t want any accidents.

DUE TO CELTIC FEST HERE IN BETHLEHEM ON SEPT. 26TH WE WILL BE FORCED TO CANCEL MASS ON THAT DUE.  SINCE WE HAVE NO PARKING ON THE PROPERTY, WE HAVE TO MAKE THIS DECISION. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SAY THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET ON YOUR OWN THAT DAY.

WE, OF COURSE, WILL BE BACK FOR MASS THE FOLLOWING WEEK.

IF YOU LIVE IN OR AROUND THE LEHIGH VALLEY, PA, PLEASE THING ABOUT VISITING THE FESTIVITIES FROM SEPT. 26 – 28.


PLEASE ACCEPT OUR APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE IT MAY CAUSE. YOU.  GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES.                                         


PRAY FOR THE UNBORN

Please pray for God’s will to be done and keep in mind that the only way that we can protect our innocent unborn brothers and sisters is through the power of prayer. Help us put an end to this horrific reality and save the lives of the unborn. Every child deserves a chance, every child deserves a life that only God can choose to end.

We cannot sit by and allow this to continue without strongly voicing our horror while some are strongly advocating legalizing abortions up the day of birth.

We must continue to pray for the Innocent souls of our precious children.

May these HOLY INNOCENTS, Through the mercy of God

Rest in peace.

To watch this weeks Mass, please follow the link to YouTube.

WEEKLY MASS

The above link is for

23nd Sunday of Ordinary Time

Reminder about inclement weather…

Throughout the year weather can be unpredictable…  and we are always conscious of safety, considering the distance some people drive and the age and mobility of some of us (clergy included!) So, a reminder to check your email – we will make an announcement by 3:00 PM on Saturday afternoon if we are going to cancel mass – you can also call Archbishop Julius with any questions. And even if we do have mass, please be safe and make your own determination about attendance! We don’t want any accidents.

Look for the Induction of our new Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist and Eucharistic Ministers

In the near future.

Mass Intentions

Serving at Mass this week

September 13, 2025

LEADER:     JOE

READER:    BARBARA

GIFTS:        GREG

MUSIC:       MARIAN

Mass intentions

Sept. 27th        Mass Cancelled – Celticfest

Oct. 4th           Feast of St. Francis of Assisi – all Pets and animals, especially Olive Gotzon, Teddy Morano, Bella Soyak, Danny Boy and Bellamore’

                       All our deceased pets.

Oct. 11th         Janemarie Cox on her Birthday.

                       Barbara, Mike and Olive.

Oct. 18th         Ginger Papp on her birthday and Anniversary in Heaven.

 

Oct. 25th         Repose of the soul of Charlie Kirk


                         Assasinated Sept., 2025


Since our move to Christ Church requires us to set-up and take down everything we use for Mass – we ask everyone to try to get to Mass a little early and to plan on staying a little later to help take down.  This works very fast when we have enough help.

PRAY FOR THE UNBORN

Please pray for God’s will to be done and keep in mind that the only way that we can protect our innocent unborn brothers and sisters is through the power of prayer. Help us put an end to this horrific reality and save the lives of the unborn. Every child deserves a chance, every child deserves a life that only God can choose to end.

We cannot sit by and allow this to continue without strongly voicing our horror while some are strongly advocating legalizing abortions up the day of birth.

We must continue to pray for the Innocent souls of our precious children.

May these HOLY INNOCENTS, Through the mercy of God

Rest in peace.

Marian will lead the Chaplet by leading the Our Father… The Hail Mary… and the Apostle’s

Creed.   Marian will recite all the Eternal Father’s said on the large beads as well as all prayers throughout the Chaplet, closing the prayers at the end. 

Everyone else will recite the “For the Sake of His sorrowful….” throughout the Chaplet.  

At the end of the Chaplet, Marian will recite the Holy God… 3 times and end the Chaplet with the sign of the cross.

Articles for the Parish Press

If there is something going on in your life, family or anything important to you, and you would like to share it with the Parish, please send it to me 2 weeks prior to the event.  If you want to share something that already took place, simply send it to me and I will make sure to print it.




Sunday of the Divine Mercy

This and That

Christmas Fundraiser

CHRISTMAS FUND RAISER

SAVE THE DATE



SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025

12:45 T0 5:30

Assembly of our wreaths and filling of our orders. We will be working in the Church Community Room . Once we determine how many bows will be  needed. Marian will be happy to do a tutorial before Mass (4:30 PM) for anyone interested and willing to make bows on Saturdays in October.


 

I would like to start a new tradition here at the Cathedral Parish. We celebrate the Feast of All Saints on November 1st and we will commemorate the Feast of All Souls on that same day. We have all lost loved ones over the years and often look for a way to honor and remember them.  I would like you to bring photos or other things that are important to you. We will put them on a table in front of the Altar. Then, before and after Mass you can share them with one another. 




Anyone choosing to join in this remembrance will need to arrive at least 15 minutes early to help set up and when we are finished after Mass, you will be responsible for helping to take your memorabilia with you and put the table away. I will need to know if you are able to take part in this so that I can clear it with Christ Church. 

I will need to hear from you via email at juliusl@rcn.com no later than Sept. 13th so we can make all the arrangements and plans. I would also like to know if there is anything you might want to add.

 I think this would be a lovely way to remember our families and loved ones since it is not always possible to get to the Cemetery on this day. I look forward to hearing from you.



If you know of any child that has not been to Religious instruction, please encourage their parents/guardians to enroll them so that they will continue to grow in God’s grace and benefit from the sacraments that our Blessed Lord left us.  We all must realize that while we benefit from a good education, the only thing we bring with us when God calls us home is our faith. 




This month (as every month) is Bring a friend to church month. Our church needs to grow and flourish and this can only happen if we work together and keep reaching out to others. The Apostles went out and preached the Good News, converting and sharing their faith with all others, we should do no less. Please reach out and touch someone so they may feel God’s loving touch through you.


 

Please pray for Archbishop Julius.  He will undergo a surgical procedure on Monday, Sept. 22nd.  


HAVE A BLESSED AND SAFE WEEK

Prayer for Peace

Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace, who are yourself our peace and reconciliation, who so often said, "Peace to you," grant us peace.

Make all men and women witnesses of truth, justice, and brotherly love.

Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace.

Enlighten our rulers that they may guarantee and defend the great gift

of peace.

May all peoples on the earth become as brothers and sisters. May longed for peace blossom forth and reign always over us all.

A Prayer for Peace & Calm

May today there be peace within.

May you trust your highest power that you are exactly where you are meant to be.

May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.

May you use those gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you.

May you be content knowing you are a child of God.

Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance. It is there for each and every one of you.

Amen.

This is a time for Prayer!


Prayer For Peace

Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace, who are yourself our peace and reconciliation, who so often said, "Peace to you," grant us peace.

Make all men and women witnesses of truth, justice, and brotherly love.

Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace.

Enlighten our rulers that they may guarantee and defend the great gift

of peace.

May all peoples on the earth become as brothers and sisters. May longed for peace blossom forth and reign always over us all.

A Prayer for Peace & Calm

May today there be peace within.

May you trust your highest power that you are exactly where you are meant to be.

May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.

May you use those gifts that you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you.

May you be content knowing you are a child of God.

Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance. It is there for each and every one of you.

Amen.

This is a time for Prayer!