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Bishop Anthony B. Taylor issued the following statement Nov. 11, 2020, about the Vatican’s report on Theodore McCarrick, the former cardinal in Washington, D.C. "I am grateful to Pope Francis for his commitment to bringing healing to the victims of clergy sexual abuse and to preventing such cases from being mishandled in the future, regardless of the prominence of the accused perpetrator. Yesterday we received concrete proof of his commitment to transparency and to bringing the light of truth to bear on this darkest of evils that has, in the case of ex-Cardinal Theodore. (For his full letter click the title of this post.)

We have ordered the “Little Books” for Advent, Lent and Easter. However, for those who may not still be coming to Mass and do look at our website and receive the newsletter you send out, this is another way for our shut-ins to receive the book. I have always mailed materials, calendars, bulletins, etc. to those I know are shut-ins. I know we have many more now than ever. Advent Devotional Materials--Because of COVID-19, we realize that many people are not coming to church these days. Little Books can be ordered directly from the website at littlebooks.org. They are available in paper and ebook formats. You can also get all the seasonal books on the Little Books app available for iOS and Android devices. To learn more about the app, go to littlebooks.org/app. Little Books of the Diocese of Saginaw, Inc., PO Box 6009, Saginaw, MI 48608-6009.

R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is for those who are interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. R.C.I.A classes will meet Wednesday, October 28 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. In the Education Room of McDonald Hall. The topic will be The Most Holy Trinity. For more information or if interested in attending R.C.I.A. in future, please contact Debbie King at 231-4193 or the Cathedral Office.

During the month of November, we remember those who have gone before us, whose names are written in the Book of Remembrance. Please feel free to write the name of the deceased, whose names have not been included in previous years, on the designated pages in the vestibule. ALL SOULS ENVELOPES are available in the vestibule of the Cathedral. Names listed on the envelopes will be remembered at all Masses during the month of November.

R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is for those who are interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. R.C.I.A classes will meet Wednesday, November 4 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. In the Education Room of McDonald Hall. The topic will be Creation and the Fall. For more information or if interested in attending R.C.I.A. in future, please contact Debbie King at 231-4193 or the Cathedral Office.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter is sponsoring World Priest Day on October 25. World Priest Day focuses on celebrating the ongoing affirmation of priests who are committed to their Vocation, Sacrament and building of relationships between couples and priests. The mission and purpose of World Priest Day is to celebrate and affirm the men who commit their lives to Our Lord and Our Church through the Sacrament of Holy Orders. It is an opportunity for Catholic parishioners to thank, affirm and share their love and support for priests they know and develop relationships with priests they don’t know. Visit www.wwme.org.

There has been no change in the protocols in place for protecting people from the spread of COVID-19 on Church property and at Church functions.All requirements of mask wearing, 6’ physical distancing and hand sanitizing remain in place. With an increased attendance, these requirements should be enforced more strictly than ever, not only at Mass, but also for all other activities on Church property.Above all, no one should be allowed to enter the Church without wearing a mask or be allowed to remain at Mass if they remove their mask once inside. The only exception is during the time when a person serves as lector or cantor or otherwise has a speaking role at Mass, exercised at least 12’ from the rest of the congregation. The Cathedral has hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes in the vestibule and both side doors for your use. Should you forget your mask, please asked an usher and they will be happy to provide you with a disposable mask to wear. Please be kind and respectful to our ushers as they assist us in implementing the requirements to protect us from COVID-19.

The kickoff for the 2020-2021 One Church: Unite Arkansas in Faith and Mission campaign is Sept. 26-27. This year’s partner is St. Bartholomew Church in Little Rock, a predominantly African-American parish started in 1909, that is in need of a new parish life center to house its faith formation activities and serve the neighborhood children through after-school programs. Parishioners have been meeting in the parish's old high school building, which closed in 1964. Major repairs are needed to fix the former school’s cinder-block walls and air conditioning. There is mold, cracks in the walls and the air conditioning is old, noisy and does not work properly. For more information and link to donate, click the title of this announcement or visit https://www.dolr.org/article/one-church-help-st-bartholomew-little-rock

Join us for the fall Scripture Study session that will begin Tuesday, October 6 at 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the Education Room of McDonald Hall. This seven week study will be Book of Psalms, Part II from the Little Rock Scripture Study Series. The cost is $16 per person and includes the commentary and study guide. Participants in the Psalm I Scripture Study will only need to purchase the Study Guide for Psalms Part II. The cost is $8.00. COVID-19 safety measures will be in place. Masks covering the nose and mouth must be worn and there will be a 6’ distance be-tween attendees. To register visit Bible Study page, under Parish Family Life.

Helping You Find Peace, Power & Passion After Your Divorce: This group is open to any adult who have experienced the pain and loneliness of a broken marriage. It is for the newly separated, divorced and those still struggling with issues many years later. In this video/discussion program, you will listen and learn from Catholic men and women who share their stories of finding help in coping with the devastating effects of di-vorce. Meeting On Line Mondays, October 5 -December 21, 2020 at 6:30 pm. To register vis-it www.cdom.org,click online registrations-scroll to SURVIVING DIVORCE.

for tackling the project of landscaping the Cathedral grounds. They began with the 7th Street Side by pulling up old shrubs, many weeds, planting beautiful Encore Azaleas, and mulching. They will continue around the Cathedral to the 6th Street of McDonald Hall. We appreciate the hard labor, and many hours they have devoted to beautifying the grounds of the Cathedral.

He was installed in the Diaconate program for the Diocese of Little Rock as Acolye on Sat. Sept. 12 at Christ the King parish in Little Rock. As an Acolyte, we will be seeing Marc more as he is now available to assist the priest on the Altar, serve as Sacristan and Extraordinary Minister of Communion. Please congratulate Marc and continue to pray for him as he continues towards his ordination to the Diaconate in 2022.

Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, some hospitals are not allowing clergy to visit unless they are listed on the visitor list. If you or your loved ones are in ICU, need anointing, and visitors area llowed, please list Fr. Vu or Fr. Abraham on the visitor list. Please call the office to request an anointing.

The Cathedral Our House Team is in need of volunteers to help prepare a meal the first Wednesday of each month for the residents of Our House. Due to the pandemic, we are only preparing the meal and dropping it off. For more information or to join the team, please contact Diane Moellers, text or phone at 501-580-1507 or e-mail diane-moellers@sbcglobal.net

The Respect Life Office, through the Ministry of Project Rachel, is offering one-day, post abortion healing retreats for women or men. Saturdays September 26 October 10 various locations in Arkansas. Confidential, non-judgmental healing is possible. To speak with someone about a retreat or other Project Rachel Ministry healing opportunities and support groups, please call or text our confidential phone line 501-663-0996. All inquiries are strictly confidential.Please call. We care. We understand.

Please pray for Cathedral Seminarians, Nathan Ashburn, Joseph Jones, and Hong Dai Nguyen, and all Diocesan Seminarians. Nathan may be contacted at Assumption Seminary, 2600 West Woodlawn Ave, San Antonio, TX 78228. Joseph and Hong may be contacted at the House of Formation, 1201 S. Van Buren Street, Little Rock, AR 72204.

All are invited to watch live "Taste of Faith: Virtual Edition" from the House of Formation on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. on our homepage (dolr.org), Facebook page or YouTube channel. Normally Taste of Faith is an in-person dinner held four to five times a year across Arkansas to raise money for seminarian education. But this year, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, these dinners have been combined into one, live event where everyone can participate online. You can watch and donate online from the safety of your home.

St. Joseph's Helpers a.k.a. Arkansas Pregnancy Resource Center, has an immediate opening for a part-time bookkeeper. For more information, please email director@pregnancylittlerock.com. You can also visit the St. Joseph's Helpers website at https://stjosephshelpersark.org/employment.

Those who are ill: Catherine Martin, Chris Allen,Mary Jo Burger, Susan Daughtery, Imelda Roberts, Stephen Bass, Cynthia Davis, Bill Bryant, Aide Bensie, William Collie, Sharon Rodgers, Betty Jo Lock, Angel May, Catherine Hoge, Dc. Butch King, Bill Eldridge, Angela Maynard, Carolyn Cheek Lorey, Beth Eddington, Dc. Joe Harrison, Robert Andrae Blackburn, James Whitehead, Abby Short, Pam Hicks, Michael Jackson,Oliver Klintworth, Rebecca Davis, Louise Ellis, Jeanne Easley, Zellie Norsworthy, Caleb Browner, Carmen Johns, Bill Maguire, Duel Scroggins. or those who serve our country in the Military including: Jake Bequette, Garrett Mazachek, Michael DeSandre, Ian Sweeney

We are blessed to be able to offer the holy sacrifice of the Mass per our normal Mass schedule, including weekdays. Please come worship with us and give thanks to God for our many blessings and also to pray for the world during this time. Confession is also available at our scheduled times available on the website. or can be scheduled in private by calling the parish office.