CATHEDRAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
DIOCESE OF ST GEORGE'S IN GRENADA, CARIBBEAN
BECOME PART OF OUR CATHEDRAL FAMILY
"We recognize that the Sacraments have a visible and invisible reality, a reality open to all the human senses but grasped in its God-given depths with the eyes of faith." (USCCB) The Sacraments are divided into: the sacraments of Christian initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist); the sacraments of healing (Penance and Anointing of the Sick) and the sacraments at the service of communion and mission (Holy Orders and Matrimony). The sacraments touch all the important moments of Christian life. All of the sacraments are ordered to the Holy Eucharist “as to their end" (Saint Thomas Aquinas).
CONFESSION:
Cathedral: Saturdays: 7.00 a.m. - 8.00 a.m.
Confession is also available at other Mass centers upon request and at the Cathedral parish during office times.
HOLY HOUR & ADORATION
(Weekly)
5.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. at Cathedral on Fridays
(except 1st Friday’s)
5.30 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. at Tempe on Thursdays
7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. at Mt. Moritz on Thursdays
MASS TIMES:
CATHEDRAL:
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Monday to Friday - 6.15 a.m., & 12.15 p.m.,
Saturday - 6.00 p.m.
Sunday - 8.00 a.m.
COMMUNITIES OF THE CATHEDRAL
Our Lady Queen of Peace, BELMONT: Saturday - 6.00 p.m.
Saints Joachim & Anne, BRIZAN: Sunday - 6.30 a.m.
Blessed Trinity, FONTENOY: Sunday - 10.00 a.m.
Church of the Uganda Martyrs, HAPPY HILL: Sunday - 8.00 a.m.
Our Lady Queen of the Universe, MT. MORITZ: Sunday - 10.00 a.m.
Our Lady Lily of the Valley, TEMPE: Sunday - 8.00 a.m.
SACRAMENTS & LITURGIES
REFLECTION AND READINGS
12TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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INTRODUCTION:
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Welcome! ​
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Jesus asked the Apostles: “Who do people say that I am? The same question is asked of each of us. Who is Jesus for me? And if I believe in him, what difference does that make to the way I live? Let us now make our own the words the Scriptures use to describe the identity of Jesus.
First Reading: From the prophet Zechariah chapter 12 verses 10 to 11. The prophet looks forward to a time when a new spirit will be poured over the one they put to death (this is fulfilled in Jesus, the Christ).
Second Reading: Our unity in Christ has done away with distinctions, and means that Jews and Gentiles alike are heirs to the promises made to Abraham. This we hear from the letter of St. Paul to the Galatians chapter 3 verses 26 to 29.
Gospel: According to Luke chapter 9 verses 18 to 24. Jesus is revealed as the Messiah, but a suffering Messiah. Suffering will be part of the lives of his followers too.​​
WEEKDAY READINGS / C
(PSALTER WEEK IV)
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23rd Monday Ordinary Time - Weekday
Genesis 12:1-9; Matthew 7:1-5
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​​24th Tuesday Ordinary Time - Weekday
Nativity of St. John The Baptist
Isaiah 49:1-6; Luke 1:57-66,80
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25th Wednesday Ordinary Time - Weekday
Genesis 15: 1-12,17-18; Matthew 7:15-20
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26th Thursday Ordinary Time - Weekday
Genesis 16:1-12, 15-16; Matthew 7:21-29
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27th Friday Ordinary Time - Weekday
Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Ezekiel 34:1-11; Lk 15:3-7
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​​28th Saturday Ordinary Time - Weekend
Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Genesis 18: 1-15; Luke 2: 41-51
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29th Sunday- 13th Sunday in OT - Weekend
First Reading: 1 Kgs 19:16. 19-21
Psalm: Ps 15:1-2.5 7-11 r. 5
Second Reading: Gal 5:1, 13-18
Gospel Acclamation: 1 Sam 3:9; John 6:68
Gospel: Luke 9:51-62
12TH SUNDAY IN OT REFLECTION
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Today is the twelfth Sunday of ordinary time. The Church invites us to deepen our understanding of Jesus Christ as the son of God, as well as our savior. So, in today’s celebration, with all our differences, we become one as we gaze in prayer on Christ who gave his life as a ransom for our sake and united us in baptism.
One point common to today’s first and second reading is that both are pointing to a central figure. The first reading is a prophesy about “a descendant of David” simply referred to as: “The only son,” and “a first born child.” He shall be the future fountain for the cleansing of the sins and impurities of all nations. All nations will acknowledge, and honor him as the first born and the savior of mankind.
In the gospel (Luke 9: 18-24), the question of Jesus to his disciples came at a time when most people were confused about his personality and mission. Even some of his followers were confused about who he really was. However, Peter identified Him as: “Christ the son of God.” Peter understood that He was the one promised by the prophets to save the world. This question is also relevant for us today. Put in a very simple way, we could also ask ourselves: “Who is Christ, and what does He mean to me? Each day, life and reality continue to unfold and reveal themselves more to us. However, only those who pay attention to them would be able to understand them. The more we understand them, the better persons we become, and the easier life becomes for us. Also, the more we understand those we are dealing with, the easier it becomes for us to appreciate them. This is very important because, it is only when we can identify Christ and His role in our life that we can fully appreciate Him. Understanding who Christ is will help us trust him more. It will strengthen our hope and faith in Him. It will help us to worship and adore Him more.
Above all, when we understand who Christ is, we shall make more efforts to have a better relationship with him. We shall also be ready to renounce ourselves in order to follow Him closely. We shall concentrate on Him, and be lost in wonderful contemplation of Him. If we understand who Christ is, we shall seek to be close and united to him every day of our life.
Finally, if we really know and understand who Christ is, we shall constantly say like the psalmist: “O God, you are my God, for you my soul is thirsting…so I gaze on you in your sanctuary.”
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