Cathedral of Christ the King

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Please read Bishop John's letter AND the accompanying reflection (just below his letter) on the beauty of the obligation by Fr. Anthony McGlaughlin, JCD, Pastor of Sts. Peter & Paul parish in Danville.

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CTK is transitioning to a new church database and payment platform. Things like event registration, program fees, special appeals can be paid through this platform. It is easier, faster and more secure. But this new system will also allow you to easily access an integrated parish calendar, request rooms and other resources for meetings, be notified about upcoming events in the way you would like to be notified. Many exciting capabilities are forthcoming that will be available to you both on your computer and a parish app for your mobile devices.

But back to the first step - getting our donation processing moved over from the old to new system over the next few weeks and before we shut down the old system forever. We need your help!

To all our recurring online givers and those who give through ACH, we will be communicating directly with you this month. But everyone can start giving through the donate button on our website: www.cathedralctk.org. 

You can also set up a profile by texting the word "GIVE" to (833) 886-0229 or watch the video: https://vimeo.com/612766436

If you have questions about how to make this transition and get your profile established, contact Katie Sheppard 859-335-3684 or ksheppard@cdlex.org or Jennifer McKenna 859-335-3690 or jmckenna@cdlex.org. They can work with you and help you through the steps needed to respond.

July 30, 2021

We have now lifted many of the COVID-19 restrictions we have been living with since the beginning of the pandemic.

This does not mean the pandemic is over. But with an increasing percentage of people being vaccinated and a falling number of daily new infections, we have reached a point that we can lift a number of the the current restrictions. We encourage those who have not yet gotten vaccinated to get vaccinated now.

Effective immediately, we are making the following changes:

Masking

• Masks will be worn at all events on parish grounds.

• There is no longer a requirement for social distancing.
• With one exception, we will be removing the orange cords so that all pews and chairs will be available for seating.
• For those who would prefer to observe social distancing between households, we will be keeping the orange chords in place on the half of the Guadalupe Chapel side closest to the St. Joseph statue.

• Ministers of Holy Communion will continue wearing masks.
• The Minister will resume saying, "The Body of Christ" and the recipient can respond, "Amen!"
• Communion will only be offered under the form of bread.
• The norm for reception of communion remains in the hand for the duration of the pandemic.
• For those who wish to receive Communion on the tongue: our safety protocol would be for you to come up the center aisle to receive from the priest AND to come at the end of the line.
• Ushers will continue to release people from the pews to come forward for Communion.
• However, in anticipation of soon having Extraordinary Ministers available again to help distribute Communion, we will form two lines to come forward (as was the norm before the pandemic) in each aisle.
• We anticipate bringing freshly trained Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion on-board over the next few weeks.

• Holy water fonts will be put back out and available.
• Music books will be put back into the racks behind the pews and available for use.
• Sanitization of pews and surfaces is no longer required.

• Hand sanitizers will remain in place. Frequent hand washing is still encouraged.
• We will not be taking up collections with baskets.
• The drop boxes will remain in place at the three main entrances for collection drop-off.
• Many people switched to online giving during the pandemic. That is also encouraged. CLICK HERE to get started with that.
• The sign of peace between households will remain contactless.

• All entrances to the Cathedral will now be open and available for entry/exit.
• Anyone who still wishes to wear a mask, for whatever reason, should feel comfortable doing so.
• Our fantastic usher team will be transitioning from directing seating and movement to more of a mode of hospitality ministers - greeting everyone when they arrive and, perhaps, directing those entering to sections where more seating might be available.

While these are significant and welcome changes, let's all remember that the pandemic is not over. We want everyone to still feel safe when we come together to worship, and give thanks and praise to our Lord at Mass. Let's continue to pray together for an end to the pandemic as we move further into the summer.

• Monday through Saturday - 8:00 AM Daily Mass -  All In-person & Thursday live-streamed
• Monday through Friday - 5:30 PM Daily Mass - All In-person & Monday live-streamed
• Saturday 5:00 PM Vigil Mass - In-person & Live-streamed
• Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 11:30 AM & 5:00 PM - All In-person & 9:00am live-streamed

• Procedure/Restrictions for Confessions
• Wednesdays:  4:00 - 5:15 PM
• Saturdays:  3:35 - 4:45 PM  & First Saturdays: 8:45-9:45
• Sundays after the 7:30 & 9:30 AM Masses

• Fr. John Moriarty:  859-269-2286
• Fr. David Wheeler 859-266-2347