Yesterday Bishop Keehner released a pastoral letter reflecting on the meaning of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for our world today. This letter, titled Sic Deus Dilexit Mundum, God So Loved the World, helps prepare us for the consecration of our nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which our bishops will make next Friday, on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart.
This is a brief letter, and I encourage all of you to read it. It would be a great thing to read as a family or to discuss among friends. You can find it in English and Spanish at https://www.scdiocese.org/letter. Along with the letter, there are prayers and devotions that we can pray—and again, I would suggest doing so with our families.
On the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, Friday, June 12, I will celebrate the noon Mass in English as we join our bishops spiritually in consecrating our nation to the Sacred Heart. I hope you will join us.
This is a brief letter, and I encourage all of you to read it. It would be a great thing to read as a family or to discuss among friends. You can find it in English and Spanish at https://www.scdiocese.org/letter. Along with the letter, there are prayers and devotions that we can pray—and again, I would suggest doing so with our families.
On the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, Friday, June 12, I will celebrate the noon Mass in English as we join our bishops spiritually in consecrating our nation to the Sacred Heart. I hope you will join us.
Magnifica Humanitas
Speaking of documents to read, Pope Leo released his first encyclical on May 25. This is a longer letter, and I did not have time to read it until late last week. The press has spoken a great deal about this encyclical, particularly about how it addresses the topic of artificial intelligence. Unfortunately, this may lead some people to think that the Church is anti-science or is meddling in areas where she does not belong, but that is not the case.
If you read the encyclical—and I hope you will—while it does address AI, its main point is the importance of safeguarding human dignity in a time when the human person is often seen as easily replaceable by technology, and when a person’s value seems to be measured solely by usefulness.
The encyclical, which you can find at https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html, offers a beautiful presentation of what the Church has taught about the dignity of the human person in times of revolution and change—essentially, the social doctrine of the Church. It then addresses some of the concerns of the modern world, including AI, war, and other scourges of our time.
One of the ways Pope Leo speaks about our human dignity, and our responsibility to respect it, is by reminding us that God is Triune and therefore a communion of persons. Because we were created in His image, being in communion with others is essential to who we are. This was beautiful and timely to read in light of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, which we celebrated yesterday, and therefore I referenced this encyclical in my homily. If you read the encyclical, I would love to hear what you think—or even discuss it with you over coffee.
Speaking of documents to read, Pope Leo released his first encyclical on May 25. This is a longer letter, and I did not have time to read it until late last week. The press has spoken a great deal about this encyclical, particularly about how it addresses the topic of artificial intelligence. Unfortunately, this may lead some people to think that the Church is anti-science or is meddling in areas where she does not belong, but that is not the case.
If you read the encyclical—and I hope you will—while it does address AI, its main point is the importance of safeguarding human dignity in a time when the human person is often seen as easily replaceable by technology, and when a person’s value seems to be measured solely by usefulness.
The encyclical, which you can find at https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html, offers a beautiful presentation of what the Church has taught about the dignity of the human person in times of revolution and change—essentially, the social doctrine of the Church. It then addresses some of the concerns of the modern world, including AI, war, and other scourges of our time.
One of the ways Pope Leo speaks about our human dignity, and our responsibility to respect it, is by reminding us that God is Triune and therefore a communion of persons. Because we were created in His image, being in communion with others is essential to who we are. This was beautiful and timely to read in light of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, which we celebrated yesterday, and therefore I referenced this encyclical in my homily. If you read the encyclical, I would love to hear what you think—or even discuss it with you over coffee.
Together As One
This week we were notified that the annual diocesan appeal, Together As One, will now begin during Lent instead of in the fall. This change is meant to connect it more closely to Lent, during which almsgiving is an essential practice.
Understanding that many people prefer to give throughout the year, the website https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=ef6021 will remain active year-round. Here at the Cathedral parish, we will continue to take a monthly second collection at Masses in Spanish and send a monthly reminder through Lines of Faith.
As I said a few weeks ago, we have reached and surpassed our goal this year for the third year in a row, and I hope we will continue to do so.
Thank you for your generosity!
This week we were notified that the annual diocesan appeal, Together As One, will now begin during Lent instead of in the fall. This change is meant to connect it more closely to Lent, during which almsgiving is an essential practice.
Understanding that many people prefer to give throughout the year, the website https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=ef6021 will remain active year-round. Here at the Cathedral parish, we will continue to take a monthly second collection at Masses in Spanish and send a monthly reminder through Lines of Faith.
As I said a few weeks ago, we have reached and surpassed our goal this year for the third year in a row, and I hope we will continue to do so.
Thank you for your generosity!
Ordination and Corpus Christi
I also want to remind you of the ordinations to the diaconate this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. One of the seminarians being ordained, James Fitzsimmons, is a member of our parish, and the other, Garrett Hugeback, will spend part of the summer here in the parish. I hope many of you will be able to attend the ordination, and that we will have a full church for them.
On Sunday, Deacon Fitzsimmons will preach for the first time at the 10:00 a.m. Mass. After Mass, we will have our traditional Corpus Christi procession, followed by a reception. Please join us!
I also want to thank all those who came this past Saturday, in spite of the rain, to help us beautify our Cathedral for these celebrations. Thank you as well to the Knights of Columbus and the other volunteers who trimmed the trees around the church the week before to help prepare for the procession. Your generosity and hard work help make these celebrations beautiful and welcoming for everyone.
I also want to remind you of the ordinations to the diaconate this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. One of the seminarians being ordained, James Fitzsimmons, is a member of our parish, and the other, Garrett Hugeback, will spend part of the summer here in the parish. I hope many of you will be able to attend the ordination, and that we will have a full church for them.
On Sunday, Deacon Fitzsimmons will preach for the first time at the 10:00 a.m. Mass. After Mass, we will have our traditional Corpus Christi procession, followed by a reception. Please join us!
I also want to thank all those who came this past Saturday, in spite of the rain, to help us beautify our Cathedral for these celebrations. Thank you as well to the Knights of Columbus and the other volunteers who trimmed the trees around the church the week before to help prepare for the procession. Your generosity and hard work help make these celebrations beautiful and welcoming for everyone.
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Parish Announcements
All Parishioners are invited to the Diaconal Ordination of Seminarians James Fitzsimmons and Garrett Hugeback at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 6. Jimmy Fitzsimmons is a Cathedral parishioner and seminarian, so please support for him as he prepares for his diaconal ordination. Please pray for Jimmy and Garrett in the upcoming month as they approach their ordination as deacons in June and eventually as priests in 2027.
Mark your calendars for our annual Corpus Christi Procession, which will take place after the 10:00 am Mass on Sunday, June 7. This will also be the first Mass at which our parish seminarian and newly ordained Deacon James Fitzsimmons will assist and preach his first homily.
Bible Study
There will be a 4-week English Bible study on Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, and Judgment led by Fr. Jeremy Wind. The study will meet on Thursdays at 6:45 PM in the Cathedral Conference Room, beginning this Thursday, June 4. All are welcome to attend.
There will be a 4-week English Bible study on Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, and Judgment led by Fr. Jeremy Wind. The study will meet on Thursdays at 6:45 PM in the Cathedral Conference Room, beginning this Thursday, June 4. All are welcome to attend.
Registration for religious education is now open for next year! If you register before the end of May, you will receive a discount. Go to https://www.sccathedral.org/registration to register.
Many thanks to Las Flores de Andrea, a parishioner-owned flower shop in Sioux City (1410 Nebraska Street) who generously donate floral arrangements to the Cathedral Parish each week. It is a longstanding tradition to adorn the altar or sanctuary with live flowers, symbolizing the beauty of God and the giving of his creation back to him as an offering. Making an offering of ourselves in this and other ways is an integral part to the liturgy and we are most appreciative to Las Flores de Andrea for their generosity.
All scheduled confession times end 15 minutes prior to Mass. This is to ensure that the priest has sufficient time to prayerfully prepare for Mass and attend to any necessary details. Please do not remain in line or insist that the priest hears your confession if there is less than 15 minutes until the beginning of Mass. Please also be respectful of the fact that other people are waiting for confession and come prepared to the sacrament. A typical confession shouldn’t take more than a few minutes. The Cathedral Parish usually has confessions seven days a week and therefore plenty of opportunities to receive this sacrament.
Parish Giving
Masses this Week
Monday, June 1
12:00 pm - Cathedral (English)
† Alvaro Cruz-Rodriguez
5:30 pm - Cathedral (Spanish)
† Fernando Muñoz-Padilla
† Alvaro Cruz-Rodriguez
5:30 pm - Cathedral (Spanish)
† Fernando Muñoz-Padilla
Tuesday, June 2
12:00 pm - Cathedral (English)
12:00 pm - Cathedral (English)
Vocations to the Priesthood
5:30 pm - Cathedral (Spanish)
Vocations to the Priesthood
Friday, June 5
Saturday, June 6
4:00 pm Mass - St. Boniface (English)
Josh Johnson & Rietta Steffen
6:00 pm - Cathedral (Spanish)
† Consuelo Enríquez Padilla
Sunday, June 7
8:30 am - Cathedral (Spanish)
† Sharon Kann
10:30 am - St. Boniface (Spanish)
12:00 pm - Cathedral (Spanish)
† Rosa María Guerrero De Ramirez 12:30 pm - St. Joseph (Vietnamese)
Fr. Nguyen's Intention Liturgical Ministries
Saturday, June 6 , 4 pm at St. Boniface
Lector
Paul Ermak
Servers
Juanita Orozco
Juan Sebastian LorenzoLector
Paul Ermak
Servers
Juanita Orozco
Fatima Orozco
EMHC
Donna Smith
Cantor
Erin Nelson
Sunday, June 7, 8:30 am at St. Joseph
Lector
Lector
Jim Pople
Servers
Jameson Plautz
Megan TrierweilerEMHC
Jeanne Stewart
Cantor
Dawn Prosser
Sunday, June 7, 8:30 am at St. Boniface
Servers
Peter DeWitt
Cole HughesSunday, June 7, 10:00 am at Cathedral
Servers
Servers
Kenny Calderon
Christopher Aragon Paez Leopoldo
Cantor
Krisen Santos
Mass Counts
A Family of Faith
Registration for religious education is now open for next year! If you register before the end of May, you will receive a discount. Go to https://www.sccathedral.org/registration to register.
Cathedral Dual Language Academy
Knights of Columbus
Contact - Check out our Facebook page for activities and updates “Knights of Columbus Council 743 USA”.
Email: KofC743USA@gmail.com.
Phone:
English -
Brent- 712-490-0410
Spanish -
Jorge 308-383-2517
Knights in Action:
- Next meal: June, 7 following the Corpus Christi procession.
- Sunday, June 7 – Sacred Heart Holy Hour
We will be holding our Sacred Heart Holy Hour at Mary’s Choice, at 5pm. The service will last about one hour and will be bilingual, consisting of prayer, music, and reflections on the Sacred Heart. - Fraternal Benefits Event- Monday, June 8 at 6:00 PM in the Cathedral Conference Room for a Fraternal Benefits Event in English on how your field agent can help you and your family.
- Relics of the Mexican Martyrs: The relics of the Mexican Martyrs will be at the Cathedral for public veneration on June 15 during Noon Mass and the 5:30 p.m. Mass. After Mass, a presentation will be given in Spanish by Pona Magaña, Hispanic Field Coordinator for the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council, followed by a reception in the Cathedral Hall.
- June Council Meeting – Tuesday, June 16
- Rosary: 6:15 PM
- Food and fellowship to follow
- Meeting begins at 7:00 PM
- Sunday, June 21 – Exemplification for New Members
- Exemplifications for new members will take place in Cathedral Hall:
- English: after the 10:00 AM Mass
- Spanish: after the 12:00 PM Mass
- Sunday, June 28 – Picnic
Our parish picnic begins at 12:00 PM at Chris Larsen Park. All are welcome!
Knights in Action:
A sincere thank you to the Knights of Columbus who helped clean out the gardens and remove branches this month at the Cathedral Parish. Your time and service are greatly appreciated
A sincere thank you to the Knights of Columbus who helped clean out the gardens and remove branches this month at the Cathedral Parish. Your time and service are greatly appreciated
Community Announcements
Catholic Daughters will meet Tuesday, June 2nd at St Michael’s Chapel beginning with a 5:30 pm Mass followed by a Picnic Celebration and meeting. Members A-L will provide Salads and members M- Z will provide Desserts.
Local Shows on KFHC/KOIA
- Divine Mercy Chaplet – Daily at 3 pm
- Mater Dei Mass – Sundays at 9 am
- Life Plan – Sundays at 8 pm
- Faith in Action – Mondays at 9 am (Replay: Saturdays at 7 pm)
- Catholic Ministry Professionals – Tuesdays at 4 pm
- Draw Near – Wednesdays at 4 pm
- Father Knows Best – Wednesdays at 9 pm
If you would like to submit announcements for Lines of Faith, please send them to Blanca at bcancino@sccathedral by 10am Friday.
Carmelite Nuns Celebration
All parishioners and friends are invited to attend a celebration commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Carmelite Guild Board of Directors and Carmelite Nuns of Sioux City. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 18 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Holy Cross St. Michael Parish Center, 2223 Indian Hills Drive. Doors open at 12:30pm.
The day includes a dessert bar, beverage, information on the Carmel Guild and peace cards, display of Carmel memorabilia, and a slide show. Cards may be played until 3:00pm. Raffle tickets can be purchased until 2:30pm at $1.00 each, and the winners will be announced at 3:00pm. There will be a free will donation. For more information please call 212-0248 or 635-4488.
Bible Study
We will have a new 5 week Bible Study during Easter entitled “The Power of the Resurrection” led by Fr. Jeremy Wind. We will meet Thursday’s at 6:45pm starting April 20-May 18th. Please contact the office for more information.
We need volunteers to help with the occasional funeral luncheons at St. Boniface, St. Joseph, and the Cathedral. Time commitment would be from approximately 9:30am-1:00pm. No cooking or prep work is involved; all the luncheons are catered. Responsibilities include setting up, greeting the caterer, possibly making lemonade or coffee, assisting the family, and light clean up afterwards. We are happy to provide families and friends a space to gather for sharing, which is an important part of the grieving process. Please call Julie at 712-255-1637x109 or email jkrogh@sccathedral.org Thank you!
Calvary Cemetery will have a Memorial Day Mass at 9:00 am Monday, May 29.
Calvary Cemetery
Help Wanted: Caretaker at Calvary Cemetery
Duties include groundskeeping, maintenance & customer service.
This is a full-time position with 401K, PTO, health & life insurance.
For more information, contact Bob at (712) 259-0603 or bobr@scdiocese.org.
The Cathedral Hall will be closed for the entire month of June as work will be undertaken to replace the flooring.
Deacon Jake Rosenmeyer extends his thanks and gratitude to the Cathedral parishioners for their prayerful support, especially those who attended his Ordination Mass this weekend. Please pray for Deacon Jake as he prepares to go to his summer assignment at John Paul II Parish in Carroll and as he prepares to finish his last year of seminary in St. Louis.
Sunday Vespers will not be celebrated during the summer months at the Cathedral due to low attendance. The last Vespers of this season will be on June 2, Corpus Christi Sunday. 4:00 pm Vespers will resume on Sunday, September 8.
Sunday Vespers will not be celebrated during the summer months at the Cathedral due to low attendance. The last Vespers of this season will be on June 2, Corpus Christi Sunday. 4:00 pm Vespers will resume on Sunday, September 8.
Please remember to either silence or turn off your phone before you come into the church. We have recently had several instances of phones going off during the Mass and it is a good reminder to please observe this act of courtesy and respect for both our Lord and other parishioners.
