Reserve a Mass to Light the Advent Wreath
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Advent will be soon upon us and the meaning behind the Advent Wreath seems more fitting than ever during these times of great uncertainty, conflict and challenge in our world. Read below to remind ourselves of the hope that is provided to us during this special time and we hope that you will consider participating in the lighting of our parish advent wreath this year.
As Catholics, it is a tradition to light the Advent Wreath which contains four candles, one for every week of Advent. The four Sundays preceding Christmas, are recognized for four virtues. The candles on the Advent wreath symbolize hope, love, joy and peace. The candles are lit in that order. The candles provide a strong contrast between dark and light. Jesus is the light of the world that came down to dispel the darkness that exists in our hearts and in the world because of the darkness of sin. Each week, a new candle is lighted gradually dispelling more and more of the darkness as we draw ever closer to the coming of Christ at Christmas. |
To Reserve a Mass to light the Advent Wreath, please scroll through the Advent Weekend Mass Calendar to review available masses send an email to our Sacristan, Peter Turczanik at peter.turczanik@sjcct.org to make your mass request. Peter will reply to reserve the mass for you.
Commitment Weekend
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To the extent that you are not adversely affected financially by the pandemic, please respond to the 2020 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal as best you can. Any gift, no matter the size, is truly appreciated and can make a significant difference. This weekend is Commitment Weekend, if you have not made your gift to the 2020 Appeal, please give prayerful consideration to including the Archbishop's Annual Appeal this year in your year end giving, as all gifts can be paid through December 31, 2020.
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Beatification of Father Michael J. McGivney |
Up-Coming Event
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Please join us on Sunday, December 6, 2020 from 9:30-10:30 am in the lower cathedral, for an Advent Reunion Retreat with the late Monsignor David Q. Liptak. We will play the audio of his Advent talk from 2017, along with photo slides as we reflect on the occasion.
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The Cathedral of Saint Joseph recognizes the financial stress that many of our parishioners are facing at this time. However, for those who are able, we are counting on your sustained support so that we may continue our important ministries and work of our dedicated employees who are still currently offering their talents and efforts behind the scenes. We have temporarily converted our Poor Boxes (located in the main cathedral) to Parish Offering Boxes, to provide a safe way of giving during this observance of social distancing when visiting the Cathedral to pray. You may also wish to make your parish offering by mail to: Cathedral of Saint Joseph, 140 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105, or by pressing the My Parish Offering button below to donate directly to the Cathedral and it's Ministries online.
welcome
The Most Reverend Leonard P. Blair, Archbishop of Hartford
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Very Rev. Daniel J. McLearen, Rector
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As the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Hartford, this beautiful church is the place where the local Archbishop presides over services attended by Catholics from throughout the Archdiocese. The Cathedral is also a parish in its own right, serving Catholics living in the Asylum Hill section of Hartford and in surrounding areas.
We are blessed with a beautiful environment for worship, one which features a superb four manual Austin pipe organ, exquisite stained glass windows crafted in Paris, and a ceramic tile mural behind the altar that is the largest of its kind in the world. Even more importantly, the Cathedral parish, which includes parishioners born on every continent in the world, is a vital one offering many activities, a place where sacred music and social outreach play significant roles.
We are blessed with a beautiful environment for worship, one which features a superb four manual Austin pipe organ, exquisite stained glass windows crafted in Paris, and a ceramic tile mural behind the altar that is the largest of its kind in the world. Even more importantly, the Cathedral parish, which includes parishioners born on every continent in the world, is a vital one offering many activities, a place where sacred music and social outreach play significant roles.
A Breathtaking ARCHITECTURAL TRIUMPH, INSPIRED BY FAITH
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Cathedrals do not just “happen.” On the contrary, they are living monuments of Christian belief and practice, testimonials that summon the best in bishops, clergy, architects, engineers, mathematicians, consummate artists, artisans, meticulous laborers and countless contributors, rich and poor alike. Our Hartford Cathedral is itself a testimonial to faith as well as human genius and artistry. The Cathedral is a repository for some of the most outstanding examples of contemporary ecclesiastical art - in stained glass, mosaics, and sculpture, in both metal and stone.
A Cathedral, like the Cathedral of St. Joseph of Hartford, unquestionably gives us joy, every time we participate in Mass there, every time we visit it, every time we pass by it. -Rev. Msgr. David Q. Liptak |
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are you new here?
Has it been years since you have attended Mass or confessed? Are you new to the area? Perhaps you are simply new to the Catholic faith and want to experience Mass at the Cathedral.
registerYou are invited to be part of our Catholic Parish family. Please contact the Parish Secretary, Claude-Evelyne Odiaka, at (860) 249 - 8431 if you have questions about joining the Parish. She will share with you the many opportunities and blessings of being a member of the Cathedral parish family.
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attend massAll are invited to attend and celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph. Our inclusive and diverse community of parishioners will make you feel welcomed.
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