Click here to view Cardinal Dolan’s homily at the Funeral Mass of the Most Reverend Bishop Matthew H. Clark
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Defending Theism Study – Arguments for the Existence of God that You Can Memorize (*Updated Schedule)
Fr. Van Lieshout will teach a Four-Week Study on some basic arguments that can be effective in defending basic belief in God’s existence. St. Peter says: “Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you” (1 Peter 3:15).
Sessions will be held Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45pm in the Cathedral hall.
***Please note!: Due to Bishop Clark’s Funeral Services, the sessions will be pushed back one week. The new dates are:
February 5th, February 12th, February 19th, and February 26th
Click this LINK to sign-up!
Solemn Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Benedict XVI
Bishop Salvatore R. Matano offered a Solemn Requiem Mass for the soul of Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday, January 4th, at 7pm here at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
Sunday Homily Archive
If you are looking to catch up on previous homilies, see our Sunday Homilies page under the “Our Faith” tab!
Photos from All Souls Mass
New Hymnals
The Cathedral has begun using the St. Michael’s Hymnal (5th edition) for music at Sunday Masses. Listen to Fr. Van Lieshout’ homily about the new hymnals and hear him address some of the common questions about Sacred Music in general.
Pentecost Burmese Food Feast
Many thanks to our Burmese community who hosted an excellent Pentecost feast for the whole parish!
Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession
Outdoor Eucharistic Procession (weather permitting) following the 11:15am Mass on June 19th
Mary’s Place Holiday Donations
Mary’s Place Refugee Outreach is looking for donations of toys, blankets and cold weather accessories (hats, gloves, and scarves) for children and teens. We hope this year you will once again help us put smiles on refugee children’s faces. Without the support of community members like you, Mary’s Place would be unable to continue providing services and programs for resettled refugees in Rochester. Thank you for helping to make this Holiday season brighter for every family at Mary’s Place.
Please see the dates and time of drop offs and information on when and how to get involved below:
Donation Drop Off Information: Dates: Monday December 6 through Friday, December 10 – Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: Mary’s Place Refugee Outreach, 414 Lexington Avenue, Rochester, NY 14613
Gift Assembly Information: Dates: Monday, December 13 through Thursday, December 16 – Times: 8:30 – 4:00 pm Location: Mary’s Place Refugee Outreach, 414 Lexington Avenue, Rochester, NY 14613
If you have any questions, please contact Mary’s place outreach directly at (585) 270-8626 or by email at:
All donations must be dropped off at Mary’s Place.
2021 Thanksgiving Basket Gift Card Drive
if you would like to help someone in need this holiday, we invite you to participate in our Thanksgiving Basket Gift Card Drive. There is no better way to give thanks than to give back! This is an opportunity to help those living in our community who are making difficult decisions between buying food and paying for rent.Thank you to everyone who has already donated to this event!
Our goal this year is to collect $10,000 in Aldi’s gift cards that will provide Thanksgiving meals for 200 families living in the neighborhood surrounding the Cathedral! As of November 9, we are at 16% of our goal. For those who haven’t donated yet, there is still time to do so. We would greatly appreciate receiving all donations by November 15th.
“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one”
Mother Teresa