Basilica Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5:30pm English Sunday 9:00am Spanish 10:30am English 12:00pm Chinese 7:00pm English Monday-Friday 8:00am Spanish 12:10pm English Saturday 8:00am Spanish Confessions Saturday 4:30pm - 5:15pm Sunday 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Saturday/Sabado - August 8, St. Dominic 8:00AM (Spa) Por el eterno descanso de Andy Caba invita su familia 5:30PM (Eng) For: The people of the parish Sunday/Domingo - August 9, Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00AM (Spa) Por el alma de Emiliano Hernandez invita Elva Ugarte 10:30AM (Eng) For: Anthony Geraci By: Pat Moynihan 12:00PM (Chi) In Thanksgiving to the Blessed Virgin Mary By: Mary Lin 7:00PM (Eng) For: Genevieve Lowe Hong By: Amy Loh Monday/Lunes - August 10, St. Lawrence 8:00AM (Spa) Por el eterno descanso de Steven Diaz invita su madre 12:10PM (Eng) For: Gandolfo “Moe” Albanese By: Denise Agro Tuesday/Martes - August 11, St. Clare 8:00AM (Spa) Por el eterno descanso de Carmelita y Luis Diaz invita su familia 12:10PM (Eng) For: Jaime Infante By: Rosario Infante Wednesday/Miercoles - August 12 8:00AM (Spa) Por el eterno descanso de Maria Filomena Nuñez y Floiran Collado invita Agus na Rodriguez 12:00PM (Eng) For: Pat Moynihan (Living) By: Flatz Family Thursday/Jueves - August 13, Sts. Pon an and Hippolytus 8:00AM (Spa) Por el eterno descanso de Marisa Nuñez invita su madre 12:10PM (Eng) For: Gandolfo “Moe” Albanese By: Denise Agro Friday/Viernes - August 14, St. Maximilian Kolbe 8:00AM (Spa) Por todos los miembros de nuestra parroquia 12:10PM (Eng) For: Mary Samuel (Living) By: Flatz Family Saturday/Sabado - August 15, The Assump on of the BVM 8:00AM (Spa) Por todos los miembros de nuestra parroquia 5:30PM (Eng) In Thanksgiving to God & The Blessed Mother By: Gussie DiFranco

Last Sunday’s Collec on $5,964.00

Parish Staff Rev. Brian A. Graebe, S.T.D., Pastor father.graebe@oldcathedral.org Rev. Jason Smith, LC, Parochial Vicar Rev. Daniel Ray, LC, In Residence Rev. Andrew A. Thi, Parochial Vicar Jared Lamenzo, Director of Music organist@oldcathedral.org Rosa Jimenez, Wedding Coordinator rosa@oldcathedral.org Tony MacDonnell, Director of Religious Educa on tony@oldcathedral.org

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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time~ August 9, 2020

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Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading KGS 19:9A 11-13A At the mountain of God, Horeb, Elijah came to a cave where he took shelter. Then the LORD said to him, “Go outside and stand on the mountain before the LORD; the LORD will be passing by.” A strong and heavy wind was rending the mountains and crushing rocks before the LORD— but the LORD was not in the wind. A er the wind there was an earthquake— but the LORD was not in the earthquake. A er the earthquake there was fire— but the LORD was not in the fire. A er the fire there was a ny whispering sound. When he heard this, Elijah hid his face in his cloak and went and stood at the entrance of the cave.

Responsorial Psalm PS 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14 R. (8) Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salva on. I will hear what God proclaims; the LORD — for he proclaims peace. Near indeed is his salva on to those who fear him, glory dwelling in our land. R. Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salva on. Kindness and truth shall meet; jus ce and peace shall kiss. Truth shall spring out of the earth, and jus ce shall look down from heaven. R. Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salva on. The LORD himself will give his benefits; our land shall yield its increase. Jus ce shall walk before him, and prepare the way of his steps. R. Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salva on.

Second Reading ROM 9:1-5 Brothers and sisters: I speak the truth in Christ, I do not lie; my conscience joins with the Holy Spirit in bearing me witness that I have great sorrow and constant anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my own people, my kindred according to the flesh. They are Israelites; theirs the adop on, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises; theirs the patriarchs, and from them, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is over all, God blessed forever. Amen.

Gospel MT 14:22-33 A er he had fed the people, Jesus made the disciples get into a boat and precede him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. A er doing so, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When it was evening he was there alone. Meanwhile the boat, already a few miles offshore, was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it. During the fourth watch of the night, he came toward them walking on the sea. When the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were terrified. “It is a ghost,” they said, and they cried out in fear. At once Jesus spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” Peter said to him in reply, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw how strong the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught Peter, and said to him, “O you of li le faith, why did you doubt?” A er they got into the boat, the wind died down. Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying, “Truly, you are the Son of God.”

Alleluia Alleluia PS 130:5 R. Alleluia, alleluia. I wait for the Lord; my soul waits for his word. R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Were you bap zed, but never received First Communion or Confirma on? RCIA is for you! The Rite of Chris an Ini a on of Adults is a year-long program that prepares people to receive all or some of the sacraments of ini a on (bap sm, confirma on, communion). RCIA will begin in September and meet twice a month on Tuesday evenings. The program culminates with the recep on of these sacraments at the Easter Vigil. The program offers a comprehensive study of the beliefs of the Catholic Church in a friendly and approachable se ng. Fr. Graebe or Fr. Jason will be leading each session, with topics that include the 10 commandments, the seven sacraments, prayer, scripture, the creed, and lots more. This program is open to anyone. Even if you have made your sacraments, this is a great opportunity to learn more about our faith. If you’re interested in par cipa ng, please email Fr. Graebe at father.graebe@oldcathedral.org, or call the parish office at (212) 226-8075.

The Shrine Church of the Most Precious Blood 113 Baxter Street, New York, NY 10013

Tel: 212-226-6427

MASS SCHEDULE Wednesday 12:10pm Sunday 11:30am 2:00pm (Vietnamese) Mass Celebrants at Most Precious Blood Rev. Robert Campagna, OFM Rev. Patrick Boyle, OFM Rev. Philip Phan (Vietnamese Apostolate) Sunday, August 9 11:30AM For: Louis Quadrino - Birthday Wednesday, August 12 12:10PM For: Santo & Antoine e Aimone By: D. Aimone

The church is open every Sunday (11-3) and Wednesday (11-2).

A Message from Cardinal Dolan

As we embark on this new decade, together in faith, I invite us to remember the mission to which we are all called. It is the task of every genera on to take the faith that we’ve received and share it with others. This is what the Lord calls us to do: to teach, to serve, and to sanc fy the world, by pro-claiming the truth and making disciples of all na ons. This work is most effec vely accomplished through the ministry of the Church – in our parishes, our schools, our religious orders, our seminaries, and the many char-itable services that are designed to respond to the evolving needs of our communi es. This is the work that the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal makes possi-ble through your generous dona ons. The works that are represented in the Cardinal’s Appeal make tangible the mission of the Church in our communi es at a me when – some might say – the world is most in need of such a witness. Please visit cardinalsappeal.org to make your gi . I thank you for your con nued support of the Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal.

Tour Our Catacombs Take a tour of our catacombs. Would you like to learn about our Old Cathe-dral’s rich history? Join one of our Catacombs by Candlelight Tours. In just 90 minutes you will walk through two centuries of history experiencing exclu-sive treasures, not open to the public. Visit www.oldcathedral.org and click on the tours link.

Burial Services at the Basilica Want to secure your place in our history? We’ve revived the tra-di on of Chris an Burial here at Old St. Pat’s. We are the only opera ng Catholic graveyard and catacombs in Manha an. We have a limited number of niches available. Call (212) 226-8075 or email Frank Alfieri at frank@oldcathedral.org to learn more.

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Welcome Back to the Basilica! Some reminders and updates for when you return: • A endance at Masses and other liturgies may not exceed

25 percent of the basilica's capacity (about 150 persons). • Please bear in mind that the Sunday obliga on remains

suspended. Those at higher risk of infec on may consider delaying their return to public Mass.

• Sani zer dispensers have been installed at the entrance. • Face masks are required to enter the basilica. • Pews have been roped off to facilitate distancing. • Please maintain at least six feet of distance from other

par es. • At this me, bathrooms are not in use. • The basilica is open every day from 8am to 6pm (on Sun-

days un l a er the last Mass). • Our parish office has resumed normal business hours,

open Monday-Friday from 9-5. • Confessions will be in the courtyard, weather permi ng,

or near the altar if the weather is inclement. • At this me bap sms, funerals, and weddings may take

place. • Unfortunately, parish groups and events remain suspended un l further no ce.