Before receiving Holy Communion the Church through her Liturgy has each of us extend to others a sign of peace.
In some sense the exchange of peace is a confirmation of a petition of the Our Father – “forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.” It is closely connected with reception of Holy Communion because reconciliation and peace with one’s neighbor is a necessary element to being properly disposed to receive the Holy Eucharist.
Peace is a popular greeting in Scripture. The Lord tells His disciples at the Last Supper that He leaves them with His peace (Jn. 14: 27) and on the night of the first Easter Jesus greets His disciples with, “Peace be with you” (Jn. 20: 19, 21). St. Paul uses it often in his letters (Rom. 1: 7; 1 Cor. 1: 3; Gal. 1: 3).
The liturgical norm for the actual exchange of the sign of peace asks the congregation to give the sign of peace only to those who are nearest to them and in a sober manner. There is no need to give the sign of peace to everyone at Mass and it should never be a moment in which talking and gestures would detract from the sacred character of the Mass. Peace be with you.
Cathedral Church
200 Block of North 18th Street
Allentown, PA 18104
Parking available across from Church Link to map for directions
Cathedral Rectory
1825 W Turner Street
Allentown, PA 18104
Office phone: 610-433-6461 Link to map for directions
Cathedral Parish Vision Statement
To be a place where the faithful can gather together for the
Sunday celebration of the Eucharist, to teach Christ’s saving doctrine, and to practice the charity of the Lord in good works and brotherly love. (cf. CCC, 2179)
Mass Schedule
Sunday
7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 Noon
Saturday
8:00 AM, 4:15 PM (4:15 Mass fulfills Sunday obligation)
Weekdays
Monday-Friday 6:30 & 8:00AM
Christmas
Same as Sunday schedule
Holy Days
Consult Bulletin for schedule
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Weekdays
15 minutes before each Mass
Saturday
3:15 to 4:00 PM
Holy Days
Consult Bulletin
Sacrament of Baptism
First Sunday of every month. Preparatory class Thursday evening before.
Sacrament of Matriomy
Engaged couples are encouraged to meet with their parish priest at least one year in advance, but no later than six months prior to their proposed wedding date. Weddings at 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM on Saturdays only.
Parish Registration
Catholics living in the Cathedral Church parish boundaries should be registered
in the Parish. Registration is required for the administration of the Sacraments, the attendance of the Cathedral School and PREP program, and
for the issuance of certificates for Batism and Confirmation.
Please call the rectory to make an appointment with one of the Parish priests to register with in the Parish.
