CATHEDRAL MARY OUR QUEEN PARISH & SCHOOL 2013 YEARBOOK

CATHEDRAL OF MARY OUR QUEEN 

PARISH & SCHOOL 

2013 

YEARBOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

A Message From Our Rector 3 

Our Professional Staff 4 

Our Cathedral Organization 5 

Welcome From Our Pastoral Council 6 

Strategic Planning 7 

Welcome & Farewell 8 

Evangelization Commission 19 

Education Commission 

Youth Ministry 22 

School of Religion 25 

School of the Cathedral 26 

Adult Faith Formation 30 

Worship Commission 9 

Stewardship Commission 34 

Service Commission 16 

Our Guests 39 

OUR CORE COMMISSIONS 

Our pastoral life revolves around five Core Commissions, which encompass 

over eighty parishioner-driven faith and service ministries. 

Worship 

Service 

Evangelization 

Education 

Stewardship 

Celebrates the 

Lord’s presence 

among us 

Reaches out to 

communities in 

need 

Connects all people 

more lovingly to 

Jesus Christ and one 

another 

Fosters a greater 

understanding of 

and commitment 

to our Catholic 

faith 

Coordinates our 

parish’s time, 

talent and treasure 

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Cathedral of Mary Our Queen | 2013 Yearbook

Dear Friends, 

What an exciting and wonderful year this has been at our Cathedral of Mary 

Our Queen Parish & School – and this Yearbook is a great way to look back with 

satisfaction, pride, and gratitude to God for all that has unfolded in our lives 

together this past pastoral season! 

What a varied season of events we recall --- the Church throughout the 

world began a special “Year of Faith,” prayerfully bid farewell to Pope Benedict 

XVI as he concluded his ministry as Pope and greeted the election of our new Holy 

Father, Pope Francis I, as our Chief Shepherd. Our School welcomed our new 

Principal, Dr. Jane Towery and also hosted a special visit by our new Archbishop 

William E. Lori. Our parish made much ministry happen as we focused our 

energies on Education, Evangelization, Service, Stewardship, and Worship while 

initiating a Strategic Planning Process for our Parish and School --- so much activity 

in the name of the Lord which these pages help us to remember! 

And, of course, we celebrated with all of Baltimore “purple Fridays” and a 

Ravens Super Bowl victory! 

As much as we enjoy looking back on another great year, we do so in order 

that we can be inspired to keep looking forward and anticipating a new year ahead of us, filled with new 

opportunities for continued growth and development. 

The words of Pope Benedict XVI in his final public remarks at his General Audience of February 27, 

2013 certainly encourage us as we “focus forward” on serving the mission the Lord has entrusted to us: 

“I would like to invite everyone to renew firm trust in the Lord. I would like that we all entrust 

ourselves as children to the arms of God, and rest assured that those arms support us and to walk every 

day, even in times of struggle. I would like everyone to feel loved by the God who gave His Son for us 

and showed us His boundless love. I want everyone to feel the joy of being Christian.” 

Sincerely yours in Christ, 

Msgr. J. Bruce Jarboe 

Rector

OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF 

MINISTRY-RELATED SERVICES 

REV. MSGR. J. BRUCE JARBOE 

Rector 

REV. MSGR. ROBERT A. 

ARMSTRONG, P.A. 

SHERRI 

RACHUBA 

Director, Youth 

Evangelization & 

SHIRLEY 

DAVIS 

Sacristan 

MEGHAN 

COSGROVE 

Director, Youth 

& Family Ministry 

DANIEL 

SANSONE 

Director, 

Music 

Rector Emeritus 

MANAGEMENT SERVICES 

REV. PETE LITERAL 

Associate Pastor 

MARY 

HALEY 

DIANA 

SUE 

MILLER 

FRANKLIN 

SHEPPARD 

TODD 

Director, 

Associate Director, 

Manager, 

Fiscal Administration 

DCN. CHARLES H. HIEBLER, JR. 

School Development 

Fiscal Administration 

Permanent Deacon 

DCN. BILL SENFT 

PATRICK 

BERGIN 

DENNIS 

TODD 

MICHAEL 

BLEVINS 

LUCIO 

LEMUS 

Permanent Deacon 

Manager, 

Facilities & Maintenance 

Maintenance 

Maintenance 

Maintenance 

DR. JANE TOWERY 

Principal, School of the Cathedral 

WELCOMING SERVICES 

CLARENCE BRYANT 

Director, Management Services 

CATHLEEN 

BUERHAUS 

Executive Assistant 

HELEN 

HARCHICK 

Receptionist 

GAIL 

LISS 

Receptionist 

THAD 

WARSAWSKI 

Sacristan 

CHURCH CONTACT US SCHOOL 

5200 North Charles Street 

Baltimore, MD 21210 

111 Amberly Way 

Baltimore, MD 21210 

schoolofthecathedral.org 

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OUR CATHEDRAL ORGANIZATION 

Staff 

OUR THANKS 

CMOQ serves the parish, parish school, and broader constituencies through our core commissions of 

Worship, Service, Evangelization, Education, and Stewardship. But these services would not be possible without the 

enabling work of the many behind-the-scenes Campus Ministry teams. Beyond staff, these include the hundreds of 

CMOQ parishioners who lead and serve on the various committees listed above. They have our heart-felt thanks for 

their service to CMOQ this past year!

WELCOME FROM OUR PASTORAL COUNCIL 

Dear Fellow Parishioners, 

It has been an honor to share the exciting 2012-2013 season with all of you! Our community celebrated many 

significant milestones in that time. Among the highlights of our year: 

 

 

 

 

We joyously welcomed our new Pope Francis I in a diocesan-wide celebration in March. 

We bid a fond farewell to Assistant Pastor Fr. Pete Literal, who was named Pastoral Administrator of St. Thomas 

More Parish in February. 

We embarked on a new Strategic Planning Initiative to guide the Cathedral Parish through the coming decade. 

We developed a new Pastoral Plan for the 2013-2015 seasons, focusing all our collaborative energies on 5 key pastoral 

goals: 

To expand the community of faith. 

To empower discipleship. 

To develop lay leaders. 

To enhance worship. 

To engage in proactive pastoral planning. 

 

We began planning for the Cathedral’s First Annual Haiti Carnavale scheduled for September 14, 2013, a fund-raising 

and friend-raising initiative to support our sister parish, St. Charles Borromeo in Gonaives, Haiti. 

And as this Yearbook attests, there was so much more! Please join in the fun! There are so many rich spiritual, 

social, educational, and service opportunities that await you. Call the Parish Center, email one of the Core Commissions, 

ask an usher after Mass–it’s easy to get connected and get involved. 

We appreciate your faith and fellowship, and look forward to seeing you soon at one of our many events and 

activities. 

Tina Rodriguez, Chair 

Pastoral Council 2012-2013 

Cathedral of Mary Our Queen 

Tina Rodriguez, Chair 

Greg Rapisarda, Vice-Chair 

Murphy Burke, Secretary 

Karen Banta 

Mary Jo Coiro 

Joan Donovan 

Carol Gould 

David Krall 

PASTORAL COUNCIL 

From Left: Jay Merwin, Carol Gould, Tom 

Peddicord, Mary Jo Coiro, Tina Rodriguez, 

Lindsay Thompson, Nancy Lowitt 

Nancy Lowitt 

Louise MacSherry 

Jay Merwin 

Ted Murphy 

Tom Peddicord 

Libby Rahl 

Arun Subhas 

Lindsay Thompson 

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STRATEGIC PLANNING 

The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen 

launched its first Strategic Planning effort in 

2012-2013, in order to guide our parish through the 

challenges of the 21 st Century. A Steering 

Committee was formed in June 2012 and 

commissioned according to guidelines established 

by the Pastoral Council. The Committee represents 

a broad cross-section of our community: key parish 

groups, the School of the Cathedral, members of 

diverse communities, current active parishioners, 

and those with historical perspective. 

The process began with a six-month review 

of financial and demographic data, “best practices” 

among cathedral parishes nationally, and a SWOT 

analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and 

Threats). Additionally, the committee examined the 

“Focus on the Future” report from focus group 

sessions in June 2011 and engaged parishioners in 

conversation about our past, present, and future 

goals. The group also sought the help of the 

Georgetown Center for Applied Research in the 

Apostolate to design and conduct a parish survey 

eliciting opinions and ideas from as wide a parish 

population as possible. 

The discovery process also included support 

from Archdiocesan leaders and parishes in our 

“parish cluster,” as well as from the Church of the 

Nativity’s leadership team and their 

recently-published book, Rebuilt. The USCCB 

Strategic Plan for the nation’s parishes has been 

an invaluable resource as well. 

As part of the process the committee has 

been working closely with the School of the 

Cathedral leadership and their Strategic Planning 

Team, sharing resources and developing a shared 

vision of collaboration for the integration of 

students into active participation in the broader 

parish life. 

We are very grateful for the support and 

guidance of Msgr. Jarboe of our efforts 

throughout the process, and look forward to 

presenting our results to the Parish in the early fall. 

From there we will take the next steps toward 

planning for our parish’s future in these challenging 

times. 

A tremendous thanks goes to Strategic 

Planning Committee co-chairs Nancy Ryan 

Lowitt and Annemarie Reilly and members 

Clarence Bryant, Murphy Burke, Margie 

Counsleman, Fred Hallahan, Helen Hiser, 

Frank Knott, Doug McCoach, Mike McGeady, 

Jeff Penza, Libby Rahl, and Tina Rodriguez for 

their dedication and commitment to this process! 

Our strategic planning team at one of its many interactive planning sessions.

WELCOME & FAREWELL 

Special Mass in Honor of Pope Francis I 

On Sunday, March 17 th nearly 2,000 

worshipers gathered in the Cathedral to give thanks 

for the newly elected Pope Francis I. The 

announcement came after millions watched the 

white smoke flow from the Sistine Chapel chimney, 

indicating a new pope had been elected by the 

conclave of cardinals in Rome. Pope Francis I, 

formally known as Cardinal Jorge Mario 

Bergoglio, is a Jesuit priest from Argentina, and 

the first non-European pope in more than 1,000 

years. 

The Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated 

by Archbishop William E. Lori, with hundreds of 

bishops, priests, and seminarians. Each of the 

Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of 

Baltimore was represented by students in uniform 

carrying their school banner. School principals, 

administrators, local officials, parishioners, and 

worshipers from the greater Baltimore area were 

among those in attendance. The Mass, which 

incorporated Latin American elements such as a 

Spanish reading and festive Latin music, was a 

celebration for the faithful as they witnessed Roman 

Catholic history unfold. 

Farewell Mass for Fr. Pete Literal 

At 5:00 p.m. on March 9 th Fr. Pete Literal 

celebrated his final Mass as Associate Pastor of the 

Cathedral. Hundreds gathered to worship and give 

thanks for Fr. Pete, his dedication to the church, 

and his faith-filled and generous ministry. Msgr. 

Jarboe paid special tribute to Fr. Pete, 

acknowledging his joyful eagerness and enthusiasm 

in working with the Adult Faith Formation Team, 

the Evangelization Commission, the Rite of 

Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process, and 

the Vocations Awareness Team. 

Fr. Pete expressed his appreciation by 

dedicating his final Mass to all Cathedral 

parishioners. The standing ovation he received was 

a testament to the tremendous contribution Fr. Pete 

has made to the Cathedral. Parishioners lined up to 

personally express their gratitude for his service and 

wish him well in his new assignment as temporary 

administrator at St. Thomas More in Baltimore. 

We'll miss you Fr. Pete! 

Fr. Pete at the annual pet blessing. We will miss you Fr. Pete! 

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• WORSHIP COMMISSION • 

WORSHIP COMMISSION 

Overview 

The Worship Commission oversees the 

vast array of ministries that enhance parish spiritual 

life. Our heart-felt thanks go to all those who help 

to make our liturgical celebrations memorable! If 

you’d like to get involved simply call the parish 

office or contact Tom Peddicord at 

Worship@cathedralofmary.org for more 

information. 

Liturgical Ministries 

Our parish is blessed with a cadre of 

Liturgical Ministers who make our Masses run 

smoothly. These dedicated volunteers include 

sacristans, altar servers, lectors, Eucharistic 

ministers, greeters, ushers, gift-bearers, music 

ministers, and volunteers-at-large who assist 

whenever asked. Well over 350 volunteers 

contribute their time and talent to make the 

celebration of Mass at the Cathedral prayerful and 

joyous. Our special thanks to Kathy Norman, 

Tom Peddicord, Nancy Lowitt, Carolyn Knott, 

David Banta, Shirley Davis, and Gail Fennessey 

for coordinating the efforts of each of these 

ministries! 

Sacristy Ministries 

Some of the hardest working volunteers at 

CMOQ are almost invisible! The Sacristy 

Ministries work week in and week out behind the 

scenes in the church to keep things running 

smoothly. They dust and decorate the church and 

sacristy, care for vestments and sacred linens, 

arrange flowers, care for the Blessed Sacrament 

Chapel, and more. This team is responsible for 

changing the Cathedral's décor as we transition to 

each new liturgical season. 

Our Sacristy Ministers also prepare the 

Baptistery for each sacrament of Baptism. They 

arrange the baptismal candles, bibs, napkins, 

booklets, and oils, fill the font with water, and light 

the baptistery candles. Our volunteers even 

embroider more than 100 Baptismal bibs each year 

as gifts for our little ones! Our thanks go to 

Thaddeus Warszawski, Jr. and his amazing crew 

for all they do for us!

Oilers 

One of the most intriguing ministries of our 

parish is that of the Chrism Mass “Oilers.” Since 

1984, this faithful group of volunteers has worked 

Oils blessed at the Chrism Mass. 

behind the scenes before, during, and after the 

Chrism Mass to make sure that every parish, 

chaplaincy, and religious community in the 

Archdiocese of Baltimore receives its stocks of oils 

for the coming year. 

On the Monday evening of Holy Week, the 

Chrism Mass Oilers assemble in the Undercroft. As 

the hundreds of priests and visitors arrive for Mass, 

they deposit their empty stocks (oil containers) with 

the Oilers. During Chrism Mass, the Archbishop 

blesses the Oil of the Sick, used to anoint the sick, 

and the Oil of the Catechumens, used for anointing 

at baptism before the water is poured. He also 

consecrates the Oil of Chrism scented with balsam, 

used for anointing at baptism after the water is 

poured, at confirmation, at ordination, and in rites 

pertaining to the dedication of churches and altars. 

Once the Archbishop has blessed and 

consecrated the oils, the Oilers whirl into 

action. They have about one hour to fill the stocks, 

keeping each oil separate from the others. After 

Mass, the pastors, chaplains, and representatives of 

religious communities pick up their newly filled 

stocks from the Undercroft. 

“Oilers” work diligently to fill the stocks for the upcoming year. 

Serving their 30 th Chrism Mass this 

past March 25 th were original Oilers Betty 

Cox, Ann Hogg, and Claire Smith. 

They hark back to a time when only twelve 

Oilers were needed for the minimally 

attended liturgy. Veterans Roxane 

Chambers, Gail Fennessey, Carole 

Hays, and Louise Macsherry joined 

them a few years later when the ministry 

expanded to accommodate the soaring 

Chrism Mass attendance. This year, 34 

adult Oilers and 12 confirmation 

candidates donned aprons and skid-free 

soled shoes to fill the stocks for 

approximately 175 parishes and religious 

organizations, using 7 ⅛ gallons of Oil of 

the Sick, 6 ½ gallons of Oil of 

Catechumens, and 6 ¼ gallons of Oil of 

Chrism to complete their task. 

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WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED 

Baptism 

Baptism is the first step in our journey toward the fullness of life with Jesus Christ, and during this past 

year we were delighted to welcome 43 babies into our parish family through the sacrament of Baptism. 

Congratulations and our warmest welcome to our youngest new parishioners and their families! 

Abryana Munachimso Amakwe 

Ayden Daberechi Amakwe 

Leo Robert Barth 

Nicholas Gregory Benz 

Natalie Parker Brown 

Dori Teresa Burch 

Everett Jude Craig 

Lily Cate DeMuth 

Nora Margaret Duhig 

Elijah Fava 

Lillian E. Gabor 

Joseph Elijah Goldman 

Tanner Allan Goldman 

Raphael Vincent Gracias 

Lucille Dorothy Grimaldi 

Brayden Shriver Gross 

Ava Elise Gutierrez 

Grant Gerald Gutierrez 

Paul Joseph Herbeck 

Lillian Avery Holla 

Michael Plantagenet Hosler 

William Riggs Knoerigin 

Drew Michael Lombardi 

Agnes Elizabeth Loper 

Cinzia Crishana Marcozzi 

Katherine Elizabeth McGinn 

Charles Grice McMullan 

Violet Marie McNevin 

Helena Patrice Melluish 

Wallis Rose Miller 

Robert Benjamin O'Neil 

Tessa June Redfield 

Piper Charlote Reese Rhoten 

Anastasia Marie Ronderos 

Alexander Josef Serocca 

Lea Ruth Spears 

Natalie Maria Stevens 

Hayes Granson Toomey 

Dominic Edward Waldron 

William McCaffray Werden 

Delilah Rose Werthman 

Eleanor Kirby Wiggs 

Piper Rory Wrinn 

Baptisms are a special part of Cathedral family traditions.

First Communion 

Ninety-seven students received the 

sacraments of Reconciliation in January and First 

Eucharist in May this year! In preparation for these 

milestones the children attended Sunday School of 

Religion sacramental classes, and their parents 

attended sacramental meetings so they could assist 

their children with this exciting year of learning our 

Catholic faith. Following the First Communion 

service, our first grade parents hosted a reception 

for the First Communicants and their families in 

the Parish Center. Many thanks to the parents for 

their hard work. Everyone enjoyed the 

refreshments and decorations. 

Nate Bassett celebrates First Communion. 

Congratulations to our 97 students who received the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion! 

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST COMMUNICANTS 

Marguerite Eleni Antoniades 

Margaret Doublass Baff 

Kirk Kalagher Banes 

Nathaniel Patrick Bassett 

Margaret Francis Belbot 

Grace Boyer Black 

Lilly Anne Block 

Chase Cromwell Boddiford 

Rocco George Bognet 

Charles Paul Bollinger 

Alexander Marc Boulay 

Emmett Joseph Bradley 

Alessandra Emily Brown 

Georgia Price Burch 

Andrew Michael Burton 

Lucy Loretta Buttarazzi 

Margaret Ann Cahouet 

Elijah B. Camba 

Hayden Bradley Carpenter 

Sean Rheaume Collins 

Kylee Mcguire Cross 

Francesca Carolina D'Alessio 

Amara Grace Caliguire Danchin 

Luigi Marco DiPasquale 

Gregory Andrew DiGiovanni 

Michael Ryan Dougherty 

Alexis Finn Duhig 

Edith Louise Engelke 

Brenner Coulter Enright 

Matthew Le Feigenberg 

Caroline Wesley Ferrill 

Liam Alexander Beowulf Flynn 

Maya Preze Fowler 

Abigail Katherine Francioli 

Sean Christopher Franke 

Jenna Lynn Germano 

Cathryn Mason Hardin 

Mary Claire Heubeck 

Aidan Lee Hewett 

Emily Amanda Hogue 

Anna Kate Hunter 

Victoria Carter Kelly 

Charles Harrison Klug 

Frederick Cole Knott 

Mary Katherine Locke 

Christian Wood Macsherry 

Julian Joseph Marcellino, I 

Mary Elizabeth Mazzulli 

Sean Joo McCarthy 

William Alexander McFaul Jr. 

Joshua Paul Melancon 

John Frederick Miller III 

Alexander Vikrun Sodhi Montaner 

Henry Hodges Moreau 

Nora Rose Muldowney 

Zachary James Murphy 

Caitlin Isabel O'Neill 

Natalie Catherine O'Neill 

Samuel James Peake 

Ella Rose Peddicord 

Francesca Lucia Polito 

Jack Venable Rapisarda 

Sophia Dove Renzi 

Patrick Alexius Rodgers III 

Gabriela Madison Rogers 

Ethan James Rohd 

Charlotte Louise Rose 

Page Cleary Roulette 

Josephine Howland Russo 

Benjamin Ryan Sage 

Nicholas Heller Santiago 

Samuel John Jude Schadt 

Lily Ann Scharpf 

Liam Roderick Schindler 

Charles Thomas Schmidt III 

Alison Grace Senker 

Tucker Joseph Simmons 

Sophie Kenyon Staugaitis 

Elisabeth Maria Aleksandra Stevens 

Zachary Eric Stolze 

Michael Steven Stott 

Robert Anthony Thompson III 

Emma Catherine Tosh 

Charlotte Lucy Troy 

Katherine Marie Tucker 

Nicholas Marshall Valencia 

James David Vitale 

Oliver Jan Wahlin 

Genevra Margaret Waldron 

Kaitlin Sinead Concannon Wehberg 

James Matthew Weyand 

Emma Rose Wise 

Madeline Agnes Wise 

Lucas Frederick Woodworth 

Reese Goodwin Woodworth 

Eric James Zabora 

Carmen Layne Zurlage

Confirmation 

Eighty-eight Cathedral School and School 

of Religion candidates were confirmed at a lovely 

service on April 30 th at 7:30 p.m., officiated by 

Most Rev. William E. Lori, Archbishop of 

Baltimore. In preparation, students attended 

Confirmation classes, a retreat, and class Masses as 

McDonald House, working as Happy Helpers for 

Our Daily Bread, and assisting at the Baltimore 

Station. Some Confirmation candidates also 

worked with Little People's Church and the Sunday 

School of Religion. Many of the candidates will 

continue their volunteer efforts in the upcoming 

year. Congratulations to all! 

a group. In addition, the Confirmandi completed 

over 3,000 hours of service to our parish and the 

wider community. Their efforts included 

volunteering at Our Daily Bread, tutoring younger 

students, making gingerbread houses for Ronald 

Charlie Seymour and Meghan Cosgrove at Confirmation. 

Confirmation students participate in vocation discussions as part of their faith formation journey. 

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONFIRMANDI 

Daniel Sheppardson Abell 

Daniel Ugonna Amanfo 

Gabrielle Oruchi Amanfo 

Clare Marie Athaide 

Jacob Ryan Barry 

Katherine Elizabeth Behlen 

Blake Henry Boddiford 

Genevieve Grace Bolton 

Isabel Alicia Boote 

Rachel Kateri Burke 

Garrett W. Bush 

Madeline Annie Buttarazzi 

Marlena Irene Buttarazzi 

Kate Sophie Coiro 

Marion Christine Comi-Morog 

Cassidy Murphy Craig 

John Anthony Culotta 

Bridget Faith Curley 

Thomas Joseph Dendrinos 

Michael Heaton Determan 

Michelina Ellen DeVeas 

Ivana Madonna DiPasquale 

Ava Bonanno Drum 

Gina Bonanno Drum 

Luke Anthony Edwards 

Olivia Sarah Erlandson 

John Samuel Erlandson 

Abigail Elizabeth Fisher 

Trevor John Fox 

Devin Matthew Franke 

Declan Christopher Franklin 

Sarah Louise Frisch 

Grace Cover Furst 

James Burkhart Garrison 

John Scott Gaudreau 

Mary Charlotte Kennedy Gitlin 

Bryce Winston Gothier 

Haley Marie Halvorsen 

Alexander Stevens Harmon 

William Francis Harris 

Mallory Anna Higgins 

Mary Katherine Kearney 

Courtney L. Kenny 

Ryan Christopher Ketchen 

Nathan Graham King 

Cathedral of Mary Our Queen 

Paul David Kinkopf 

Margaret Anne Kirkpatrick 

Aden Burk Knott 

Confirmation 2013 

Caroline Grace Kosco 

Hans Herrbert Christopher Kuppers,IV 

John Thomas Lange,Jr. 

Miranda McDade Lassiter 

Lauren Patricia Lavelle 

Elizabeth Anne Macksey 

Michael William Maher 

John David D. Martinez 

Griffin Wolff McCloskey 

Camillo Thomas Melchiorre IV 

Anne Marie Melia 

Francis David Minges 

Hannah Margaret Mohler 

Patricia Anita Lacanienta Munro 

Thomas G. Murray, Jr. 

John Ackerman Olson, III 

Thomas Huntington O'Malley 

Maria Annaliese Ostendorf 

Andrew M. Pagano 

Lauren Elizabeth Rudolphi 

Marianna Grace Salvatori 

Dennis Therine Salazar Sanoy 

Luke Manning Scaletta 

Archer Hawkins Senft 

Amanda Nicole Sessa 

Charlotte Chatfield Seymour 

Kaitlin Cook Shaw 

Emma Coulbourne Shaw 

Nathaniel Patrick Shaw 

Michael Cousins Shea 

Nathan Finney Smith 

Elizabeth Alexandra Stamas 

Paige Marie Stott 

Joseph Edward Szymkiewicz 

Daniel Francis Tadeo 

Samuel Robert Tirone 

Jamela Therese Antero Vidal 

Bryson Alexander Webb 

Elizabeth Sullivan Wiklund 

John Paul Williams

SERVICE COMMISSION 

Overview 

The Service Commission provides 

parishioners with opportunities to put our faith in 

Christ into action by helping others. We support 

Cathedral ministries, as well as other Baltimore area 

ministries, and encourage parishioners to become 

published Service Directory to see the scope of 

parishioner efforts. To learn more about our 

Service Ministries, you can also visit 

www.cathedralofmary.org/parish/ministry. 

Service Directory 

Kudos to Meghan Cosgrove and members 

of the Service Commission for the fabulous 

job they did in compiling The Cathedral 

Service Directory! It’s a wonderful resource 

for everyone who wishes to make a difference 

in the lives of others by volunteering. There 

is something for everyone – adults, students, 

and families! 

The Directory contains descriptions of 13 

Cathedral Service Outreach Programs and 

59 outside Community Service Agencies 

and Volunteer Outreach Opportunities, 

organized under specific headings in the 

Table of Contents. Each listing contains 

pertinent information such as time 

commitments, age minimums, responsibilities, 

locations, and contact information. 

involved in service outreach programs. There are 

numerous volunteer opportunities available, such as 

the Adopt-a-Family Program, the Gabriel Network, 

the Haiti Parish Partnership, the Cathedral Food 

Program, CARES, and Our Daily Bread 

Employment Center. A few are highlighted in 

these pages, but pick up a copy of our newly 

The Directory offers a tremendous variety 

of programs from which to choose. Some 

offer one-time service opportunities, while 

others require regular weekly or monthly 

commitments. You’ll find the chance to coach 

children’s soccer, provide transportation for 

those who don’t drive, visit and/or organize 

activities for the elderly, make casseroles, knit, 

donate to the needy, teach adults how to read, 

work at a homeless shelter, assist at a blood 

drive – the list goes on. This amazing 

document is a testimony to the excellent outreach 

efforts of our wonderful parishioners in service to 

others! 

You can find the Service Directory on our 

parish website, at the doors of the Church, and in 

the Parish Center. 

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Adopt-a-Family 

Once again, our Adopt-a-Family program 

was a tremendous success! One hundred and fifty 

Cathedral families provided food and gifts to 115 

Families from Immaculate Conception Parish on 

Mosher Street this Advent season. Our parish 

raised another $6,800 in checks and gift cards, 

which we presented to Brother William Stover to 

provide assistance to the surrounding community. 

Words can’t express how amazing it was to see a 

24-foot panel truck filled to the brim with 

Christmas gifts, plus a dozen cars packed with the 

overflow. The recipients of your generosity are 

mostly working poor, living in housing complexes 

in downtown Baltimore, who struggle to make ends 

meet. What a pleasure it is to provide them with a 

little Christmas joy! 

Thanks to those wonderful families who 

were so generous and made such a difference in the 

Haiti Project 

The Baltimore Archdiocesan Haiti Project 

works to forge bonds of faith and friendship 

between Catholic parishes in Baltimore and 

Catholic parishes in Gonaives, Haiti. The Cathedral 

partnered with St. Charles Borromeo, one of the 

poorest parishes in the country. Small groups of 

Cathedral parishioners traveled to Gonaives to 

offer friendship and ascertain needs. Over the 

years, we've sent over $25,000 in assistance and 

have sponsored two meal packaging events to raise 

awareness for world hunger, which is a critical 

problem in Haiti. 

This year, St. Charles was assigned a new 

rector, Msgr. Nicolas Vitesse, and our 

partnership continued to grow! We are planning 

the First Annual Haiti Carnavale to be held on 

September 14, 2013 on the Cathedral grounds. It 

will be both a "Friend-raiser" and a "Fundraiser!” 

Cathedral families spread a little Christmas joy through the Adopt-a-Family program. 

lives of others. And a very special "Thank You" to 

Boy Scout Troop 1000, who set a delivery record 

this year in unpacking the truck in under 30 

minutes! They were a real human assembly line and 

worked like a well-oiled machine! 

The event will feature centerpiece artwork, created 

and displayed by our own Cathedral parishioners. 

We will enjoy traditional Haitian fare, Haitian 

music, and fellowship in worship, which is central 

to Haitian culture. Msgr. Vitesse will join us for the 

celebration and will offer his thoughts and prayers 

about our partnership. For more information 

about how you can get involved, please contact 

Paddy Morton at paddymorton6@aol.com.

Feed the Hungry 

Three major programs supported by 

Cathedral parishioners strive to answer Jesus’ call to 

Feed the Hungry - the CARES Food Pantry, the 

Cathedral Food Program, and the Our Daily Bread 

Ministry. 

Thanks to all who supported the CARES 

Food Pantry in 2012-2013. CARES is a 

combination Food Pantry and Emergency Financial 

Assistance center. It was founded in 1993 by a 

group of dedicated volunteers from churches in the 

Govans area. Beyond simply providing emergency 

assistance, CARES' goal is to help families escape 

the pantry in 2012. Thank you! 

The Cathedral Food Program collects 

donations from parishioners and uses the funds to 

purchase food directly for the hungry; to support 

food programs in schools, and to donate to other 

organizations that feed the hungry directly. This 

year, through generous donations in the yellow 

Cathedral Food Program envelopes, we collected 

nearly $8,000 to touch the lives of several thousand 

people – some individually and some through 

established “feed the hungry” programs. Thanks to 

all the wonderful donors to the program. You 

make such a difference! And kudos to Annina 

Griggs and her committee for their tireless efforts 

in this ministry. New committee 

members are invited and 

welcome! Annina can be 

contacted at 410-868-8838. 

Cathedral students prepare casseroles for Our Daily Bread. 

the cycle of crises and move toward self-sufficiency. 

This year CARES provided help to 4,100 people in 

neighborhoods bounded roughly by Falls Road, 

Northern Parkway, Perring Parkway, and 39 th 

Street. Assistance included food, eviction 

prevention assistance, employment counseling for 

250 people, and support for senior citizens. The 

Cathedral gave an estimated 703 food donations to 

Our Daily Bread 

ministry benefits Our Daily 

Bread Employment Center, a 

Catholic Charities program 

supporting the Baltimore 

hungry. This year on the first 

Tuesday of every month, 

Cathedral parishioners made and 

served lunch at Our Daily Bread. 

This was accomplished in three 

ways. One group, bringing 

casserole ingredients with them, 

met monthly in the undercroft 

of the church following the 9:15 

a.m. Mass, made casseroles in 

fellowship together, and then 

froze them for delivery to Our 

Daily Bread. Other parishioners 

made the hot dog and bean casseroles at home and 

dropped the frozen meals off at the church for the 

monthly delivery. A third group drove the 

casseroles down to Our Daily Bread and helped 

serve the guests at the soup kitchen, which serves 

an average of 770 people seven days a week, 365 

days a year. A great big thank you to all who helped 

this very worthy effort! 

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EVANGELIZATION COMMISSION 

Overview 

The Evangelization Commission 

welcomes and invites all members of our faith 

community to participate more deeply in parish life. 

As an advocate for the diverse needs of our 

parishioners, the group supports the parish RCIA 

program and organizes community-building 

opportunities such as the New Parishioner 

Welcome Night, docent-led tours of the Cathedral, 

Sunday Coffee and Donuts, the Cathedral Mom’s 

Club, the Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling, 

and Family Friendly Fridays. The Commission 

publishes the new parishioner Welcome Guide and 

this Yearbook, as well as a variety of other parish 

publications. Want to become more 

involved? Come and join the fun! 

For more information email Tina Rodriquez: 

Evangelization@cathedralofmary.org. 

Cathedral Tours 

Did you know? Our Cathedral is very 

historic! There are fascinating stories connected to 

almost every window, step, and alcove with 

references to Biblical, Church, and even Maryland 

history! A dedicated group of docents provides 

approximately 20 one-hour guided tours 

throughout the year, with focus on the architectural 

and historical significance of the Cathedral. Be in 

the know! To schedule a tour, simply contact the 

parish office at 410-464-4000. 

Do you enjoy history? New docents are 

always welcome! Docents volunteer three to four 

hours per year. It's helpful to have appreciation for 

and knowledge of architecture and Church art and 

history, but it's not necessary. New guides are 

trained and given information cards for each 

interest point of the Cathedral. For more 

information or to become involved, please contact 

Amanda Stepp through the parish office. 

The Mom’s Group 

The Mom’s Group has had an active year! 

The group, consisting of moms from the Cathedral, 

St. Pius X, and St. Thomas Aquinas parishes, is a 

weekly playgroup for children and their moms from 

birth to age five. In addition to enjoying play dates 

at the churches and local parks, we organized craft 

sessions, took trips to local libraries, and visited the 

Train Garden at Kenilworth at Christmas time. 

The group also planned holiday and other visits 

throughout the year with the residents of Villa 

Assumpta. New moms are always welcome to join 

the fun! Simply contact Sherri Rachuba at the 

parish center: srachuba@cmoq.org. 

Msgr. Jarboe captivates our littlest parishioners!

New Parishioner Welcome Nights 

This year the Cathedral hosted two 

Welcome Nights to meet and greet RCIA graduates 

and other new members of our parish family. On 

the evenings of Monday, October 7 th and Monday, 

May 20 th Monsignor Jarboe, Monsignor 

Hurley, Fr. Pete Literal, the Pastoral Council, 

and members of the Evangelization Commission 

welcomed new parishioners at the Rectory. 

Fr. Hurley welcomes a new parishioner. 

Parishioners met new friends, enjoyed tasty treats, 

and learned about the many opportunities available 

to participate in parish life. Monsignor Jarboe 

opened each evening with a prayer and invited 

everyone on a tour of the rectory. A special "Thank 

You!" to Joyce McCrystle, Tina Rodriquez, 

Marlene Pasternak, and MaryEileen Aldana who 

organized the October event and to Bernadette 

Roney, Helen McWilliams, Sheila Peter, Tina, 

and MaryEileen for helping set-up, clean-up, and 

welcome our many guests in May. 

Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling 

On the evening of December 6 th , hundreds 

of parishioners gathered on the front lawn of the 

Cathedral for the annual lighting of the parish 

Christmas tree. Following a special blessing and 

prayer by Monsignor Jarboe, the white lights were 

lit, and the celebration began. Everyone was singing 

as they processed into the Cathedral. Accompanied 

by Dan Sansone on the piano, Anna Hiser led the 

congregation in song. Favorites like “The Twelve 

Days of Christmas,” “Silent Night,” and “Joy to the 

World” were among the songs performed. Fr. Pete 

led the Boy Scouts as they participated with 

enthusiasm from the front of the church. When the 

carols concluded, everyone enjoyed hot chocolate, 

Christmas cookies, and a special visit from Santa 

Claus in the Parish Center! 

Publications Committee 

The Publications Committee of the 

Evangelization Commission worked hard again this 

year to produce the second annual Parish 

Yearbook. Special thanks to MaryEileen Aldana, 

Teresa Burke, Liz Phelan, and Tina Rodriguez 

for pulling it all together. The yearbook highlights 

many of the activities and events that happen at the 

Cathedral throughout the year. It also includes 

numerous opportunities available to participate in 

parish life. All parishioners are invited to contribute 

ideas, photos, and stories about their experiences at 

the Cathedral to help create a diverse and interesting 

yearbook. We're always looking for more members 

to join the Pub Club fun, so if you are 

interested just email Tina Rodriguez at 

Evangelization@cathedralofmary.org! 

Msgr. welcomes our new parishioners to our parish family. 

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Boy Scout Troop 1000 

It was a great year for Troop 1000! The 

Cathedral Scouts received the Hopkins Council 

Troop of the Year award for 2013 for our exceptional 

program, with strong adult involvement and a core of 

about 25 active scouts. This year, we conducted a bike 

hike on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail in 

September, canoed on the Potomac in October, hiked 

the Appalachian Trail in November, visited the Air and 

Space Museum at Dulles and the Manassas National 

Battlefield in January, skied at Seven Springs in 

February, climbed Old Rag Mountain in March, biked 

the North Central Railroad trail in April, and camped 

on Gibson Island in May. 

Summer camps in June included the Heritage 

Scout Reservation in the Laurel Highlands of PA for 

the younger scouts and a two-week saga out west for 

the older scouts. This 

included rafting on the 

Colorado River, hiking to 

the bottom of the Grand 

Canyon, riding the narrow 

gauge railroad between 

Durango and Silverton, 

and hiking in the Chicago 

Basin portion of the 

Weminuche Wilderness 

Area in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. We also 

visited the cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde, the Fiery 

Furnace in the Arches National Park, and the Black 

Canyon in Gunnison National Park. 

Our Troop’s program also consists of 

leadership training for each new set of scout leaders 

elected by their peers at the beginning of the Fall and 

Winter/Spring portions of the year. To help defray the 

cost of its summer programs, the Troop has been 

selling and delivering mulch each Spring for the last 

four years. In April, the Troop celebrated its 50 th 

anniversary with a bull and oyster roast attended by 

160 current and former scouts and family members. 

To date, the Troop has helped nurture over 50 

Eagle Scouts. Our congratulations go to John Gaver 

and Ian Sevy for joining that illustrious group this year 

as our newest Eagle 

Scouts. Our sincere thanks 

to Scoutmaster Tom 

Hosford and all of the 

Assistant Scoutmasters, 

Committeemen, and 

parents who make the 

program such an 

outstanding success! 

Our scouts bike hike on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail.

EDUCATION COMMISSION 

Overview 

The Education Commission strives to 

help all parishioners grow in their knowledge and 

understanding of our Catholic faith. It 

encompasses four major ministries here at the 

Cathedral: Adult Faith Formation, Youth 

Ministry, School of the Cathedral of Mary Our 

Queen, and the Sunday School of Religion. 

Youth & Family Ministry Introduction 

The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen Youth 

& Family Ministry Office was very busy this year 

organizing annual events, as well as starting a new 

Middle School Program--The BRIDGE. We had 

fun at our middle school mixers and high school 

casserole making. We invited new members to our 

middle and high school programs, making this 

another successful year. Thanks to Meghan 

Cosgrove and her volunteers for all their efforts 

with our youth! 

BRIDGE Program 

The BRIDGE Program helps young 

people transition to new times in their lives by 

expanding their involvement in the parish 

community. We give special attention to our young 

parishioners who are transitioning to middle and 

high school. The BRIDGE programs incorporate 

liturgy, fellowship, service, and education. Topics 

for discussion this year included reality TV, 

bullying, social media, and making choices. Service 

projects for the group 

ranged from making dinner 

at Baltimore Station to 

playing basketball with 

students from Holy Angels 

Catholic School. We also 

enjoyed playing the Annual 

Turkey Bowl, a scavenger 

hunt around church, and 

bowling. 

Our youth serving dinner at Baltimore Station. 

social events. We celebrated Mass in the Parish 

Center and served the community through various 

service projects. Our projects included Blankets for 

Our Brothers, Dinners at Baltimore Station, Happy 

Helpers for the Homeless, Breakfast Bags, and 

Happy Helpers 

On the first Sunday 

of every month throughout 

the school year, students 

and parent volunteers met 

to decorate bags and then 

fill them with breakfast 

treats for the needy. 

Students brought granola 

bars, fruit cups, juice boxes, 

and oatmeal to the Parish 

Center where we packed the bags. Then we headed 

to Our Daily Bread where the students distributed 

the breakfast bags to the homeless men, women, 

and children. Thanks to all those who 

demonstrated their faith in action through their 

participation! 

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Summer Work Camp 

As always, we wrapped up our school year 

with our own Baltimore Summer Work 

Camp. Our group of 15 high school students 

served the community in different ways, while 

having fun and making friends in the process. We 

worked at The Samaritan Woman where we 

harvested the vegetables, mulched, and cleaned and 

painted the house. The students also worked at 

the Baltimore Station with men in recovery. We 

visited Symphony Manor and made necklaces, 

painted, and played BINGO with the 

residents. Mid-week we took a much-needed 

break to travel with 50 of our children, parents, and 

teens to Kings Dominion for a day of fun and 

adventure! 

SMILE 

At the beginning of August, 30 seventh, 

eighth, and ninth graders joined members of three 

other parishes, Immaculate Conception, Nativity, 

and St. Joseph’s Cockeysville, in yet another 

Baltimore Summer Work Camp called SMILE – 

Summer of going the extra MILE!! Students 

gardened to maintain the estates at the Samaritan 

Woman, picked vegetables at First Fruit Farm for 

the Maryland Food Bank, and worked with the 

elderly at Broadmead, Arden Court, Blakehurst, and 

Stella Maris. They also made food bags for 

Catholic Relief Services to be sent to Haiti. As an 

end of the week treat we traveled to Hershey Park 

with more than 150 people. Our Cathedral youth 

love to participate in service and have a great time 

doing it. 

Camp SMILE volunteers going the extra MILE!

20 th Annual Palm Sunday Youth and Young 

Adult Pilgrimage Walk 

On Saturday, March 23 rd our Cathedral was 

host to nearly 1,000 Catholic youth who 

participated in the 20 th Annual Palm Sunday 

Youth and Young Adult Pilgrimage Walk. The 

group started in Wyman Park and walked to the 

Cathedral, praying the rosary outside five churches 

on Charles Street and attending a concert at Notre 

Dame of Maryland University along the way. 

Following the concert they continued their walk to 

the Cathedral in time to attend the 5:00 p.m. liturgy 

with Archbishop Lori. What an inspiring 

beginning to Holy Week! 

Ski Trip 

On a cold, wintery morning two buses filled 

with 85 students and volunteers headed off to Ski 

Liberty for a day of skiing fun. Students rented 

their skis or snowboards and got out on the slopes. 

Some took lessons, and some were traversing the 

blue and black diamonds! After a full day of 

fellowship and a good meal, we headed back to the 

Cathedral. Thanks to all the volunteer chaperones 

who made the day possible! 

Live Stations of the Cross 

Cathedral families came together on Good 

Friday to watch LIVE Stations of the Cross, 

enacted by the Cathedral Youth Group. As part of 

this Lenten tradition, students Jack Olson, Dennis 

Sannoy, Denise Sannoy, Marion Comi-Morog, 

Mallory Higgins, Liam Muhly, Thomas Muhly, 

Andrew Hurdle, Tommy Dendrinos, Daniel 

Amanfo and Gabriella Amanfo dressed as if they 

lived in the time of Christ and re-enacted fourteen 

scenes leading to the death and resurrection of 

Jesus. 

Readers Maddie Buttarazzi and Gloria 

Healy led each station, offering an interpretation of 

its meaning in our everyday lives. After a quiet 

reflection, Meghan Cain led the singing of a verse 

from a hymn that symbolized the message of each 

station. The evening ended with a meal of soup 

and bread in the Parish Center. Our thanks go to 

Meghan Cosgrove for all her efforts in organizing 

and presenting this liturgical tradition. 

Cathedral families enjoy a day of skiing at Ski Liberty. 

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SUNDAY SCHOOL OF RELIGION 

Sunday School of Religion Introduction 

The Sunday School of 

Religion provides religious 

education for children from 

Kindergarten through 8 th grade 

who do not attend a Catholic 

School. It also provides 

instruction for the Sacraments of 

First Reconciliation and First 

Eucharist and supports parents as 

they work to prepare their 

children for this important 

milestone. 

School of Religion Catechists 

The School of Religion is 

blessed with its excellent catechist 

volunteers! This school year, 20 

catechists, seven assistant 

catechists, and seven helpers 

brought religion to life for our students. Most 

have been teaching in the program for more 

than 10 years, and some for more than 20 years! 

We're always looking for new catechists, so we 

invite you to get “hooked” on spreading the 

Good News by volunteering! To learn more 

contact Sherri Rachuba at 410-464-4010. 

School of Religion Program 

This year 272 students registered for the 

Sunday School of Religion to explore “What 

Catholics Believe,” “How Catholics Worship,” “How 

Catholics Live,” and “How Catholics Pray” using 

the religion series Blest Are We. We also 

explored the dignity of human life, Catholic 

morality, and family relationships through our 

Family Life catechesis book, Growing In Love. 

Our goal is to help students make good 

decisions, build healthy relationships, and stay 

safe. We presented the material from a Catholic 

values perspective in a sensitive and 

First-graders hard at work at Sunday School of Religion. 

age-appropriate manner. We also worshipped 

together at class Masses, and celebrated the 

sacrament of Reconciliation at least once during 

the year. 

Service is another important feature of 

the School of Religion. To help our sister 

parish, Immaculate Conception on Mosher 

Street, we collected canned goods and Giant 

gift cards at Thanksgiving, and clothing and 

toys at Christmas. During Lent, we collected 

money in the Lenten boxes for the Holy 

Childhood Association. 

Winter Bingo 

Christmas Bingo is the Sunday School 

of Religion’s annual fund-raiser. It was a fun 

evening for all ages that included dinner, bingo, 

and raffle baskets. Thanks to all who supported 

our program by donating prizes and attending 

the event!

SCHOOL OF CATHEDRAL OF MARY OUR QUEEN 

School of Cathedral of Mary Our Queen 

Introduction 

Our parish School of the Cathedral 

buzzed with the energy of 467 students enrolled in 

grades K through 8 this year. We feature a 

structured yet nurturing environment that cultivates 

Catholic spirituality, strong academics, personal 

development, social maturity, cultural appreciation, 

and physical fitness. We infuse our Catholic faith 

and values into daily activities, promote life-long 

learning, and encourage students to achieve their 

full potential. 

Welcome to our New Principal, 

Dr. Jane Towery 

The School of the Cathedral community 

was delighted to welcome a new principal this year! 

resulted in Saint Joan of Arc School receiving the 

distinction of being named a STEM (Science, 

Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) school 

within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. 

Dr. Towery holds a B.S. in Elementary & 

Middle School Education from The Catholic 

University of America, an M.S. in Catholic School 

Leadership from Boston College, and an Ed.D. in 

Educational Leadership, Curriculum Development 

& Supervision from Nova Southeastern University, 

Florida. She is a member of the Association of 

Supervision and Curriculum Development, the 

National Middle School Association, the National 

Science Teacher Association, the International 

Society for Technology in Education, and the 

Military Education Coalition. 

Dr. Towery & Mr. Wright along with Student Council members. 

Dr. Jane Towery has more than 30 years of 

teaching and administrative experience in Catholic 

schools. Most recently she served for 15 years as 

Principal of Saint Joan of Arc School in Aberdeen, 

Maryland. Jane’s passion for academic excellence 

And she's already making a difference! As 

one member of the Cathedral community stated, 

“In just one school year, Dr. Towery has brought innovative 

and fresh, collaborative ideas to our school and is already 

putting them into place. We are so lucky to have such a 

positive and skilled leader!” Welcome Dr. Towery! 

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Academic Excellence 

As expected, academics play an integral role 

in our school life. We follow a rigorous curriculum 

that challenges the mind and strengthens the spirit 

to prepare our students to face the challenges of 

the 21 st century. 

We had a very successful 2012-2013 school 

year! Sixth grader Lexi Poindexter represented 

our school in the Archdiocesan Spelling Bee. 

Eighth graders Luke Scaletta and Paul Kinkopf 

were awarded prestigious and highly competitive 

Knott Scholarships, which provide full four-year 

tuition to the Catholic High School of their choice. 

We continued our quest to fully integrate 

technology into to our classrooms. We installed 

Wi-Fi throughout the building, provided lap top 

computers for full time faculty members, and 

sponsored weekly professional development with 

technology as a focus. We're committed to 

providing the best possible educational 

environment for our students! 

Cathedral Graduates Shine! 

Fifty-seven graduates in the Class of 2013 

applied and were accepted to a variety of Catholic, 

private, and public schools throughout Baltimore 

and the surrounding area. Several of our graduates 

received scholarships and have truly emerged as 

academic leaders. Students will attend the 

following schools: Archbishop Curley High 

School, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, 

Baltimore School for the Arts, Boys’ Latin 

School of Maryland, Bryn Mawr School, 

Calvert Hall College High School, Friends 

School of Baltimore, Garrison Forest School, 

Gilman School, The Institute of Notre Dame, 

Loyola Blakefield, Maryvale Preparatory 

School, McDonogh School, Notre Dame 

Preparatory School, Park School of Baltimore, 

Roland Park Country School, St. Paul’s School, 

and St. Paul’s School for Girls. Congratulations 

and best wishes to our graduates!

Spiritual Strength 

Religion rules at the School of the 

Cathedral! We integrate core Catholic principles 

into every academic subject area. Students learn 

Christ’s message through daily religion class, 

Morning Prayer, and special prayer times and 

themes for each grade. We celebrate class liturgies 

in which students participate as lectors, petition 

readers, ushers, singers, and altar servers, and we 

jointly celebrate monthly Class Masses with the 

Sunday School of Religion. Students also take part 

in penance services throughout the year. 

At Christmas time, each grade chose a 

favorite charity to support, such as the House of 

Ruth, Mother Seton Academy, and Food for 

Thought. During Catholic Schools Week, the 

intermediate grades made over 400 Breakfast Bags 

Service & Outreach 

By providing service to the greater 

community, the School of the Cathedral students 

were able to bear witness to their Catholic identity 

firsthand this year. Students supported the parish’s 

Haitian partnership, donated Giant gift cards to 

include in Catholic Charities Thanksgiving baskets, 

and collected non-perishable food items for St. 

Martin’s Home for the Aged. Several of our fifth 

5th Graders delivered food items to St. Martin’s Home. 

grade students personally delivered the food items 

to the Home . 

Christmas Convocation 

for My Sister’s Place. Lent brought a great 

opportunity for our Monsignor Whelan Program 

students to make sandwiches for Our Daily Bread, 

while first and second graders donated diapers, 

food, and cleaning supplies to My Sister’s Place. 

Third graders provided treat bags for the retired 

School Sisters of Notre Dame at Villa Assumpta, 

and all students earned and collected funds to 

contribute to the Catholic Relief Services Rice 

Bowl Program. 

In addition to the monthly Our Daily Bread 

casserole collection, our middle school students 

asked for canned good donations for Our Daily 

Bread at all middle school Stars and Stripes 

competitions, and spent a morning in the fall 

making casseroles in the cafeteria through the Big 

Brother/Big Sister Middle School program. The 

eighth graders were involved in a variety of 

community service activities in preparation for the 

sacrament of Confirmation, as well. 

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Clubs, Activities, Sports 

The 2012-13 school year brought a plethora 

of new clubs and activities for students to enjoy. 

Teachers and parents generously gave of their time 

to start a variety of clubs including: Chess Club, 

Science Club, Duct Tape Club, Craft Club, Lego 

Club, Yearbook Club, Drama Club, Peaceful 

Playgrounds Anti-bullying Program, Community 

Outreach & Service Projects, Running Club, 

Diversity Initiatives, Instrumental Music Program, 

Scouts, Choir, Student Council, Student 

Ambassadors, Newspaper Club, Altar Serving, and 

more. 

We were joyfully entertained at the annual 

school musical, The Music Man, Jr., and the 

Christmas Convocation and Fine Arts Night. We 

also celebrated the Mustangs' success on the 

basketball court as the 8 th grade boys’ team 

competed in the 

championship game. 

The 6 th grade boys 

made it to the 

championship game 

in the St. Ursula 

Tournament, and the 

5 th grade girls took 

home the St. Ursula 

Tournament 

Championship win. 

Thanks to our 

parents, coaches and 

supporters for your 

help on and off the 

field! 

Parent Leadership and Participation 

The School of the Cathedral could not 

succeed without the leadership, talent, and expertise 

of its parents. The Cathedral School Parents 

Association (CASPA) coordinates and hosts a 

variety of cultural, social, athletic, and fundraising 

activities that strengthen our community spirit and 

provide opportunities for participation and service. 

The 9 th Annual Cathedral Golf Open was 

held on Friday, September 28 th at The Elkridge 

Club in Baltimore. Cathedral parents, friends, and 

sponsors joined together for a day of fun and 

healthy competition. We thank Co-Chairs John 

Boote ‘81 and Pat Franklin for their dedication to 

this community building event, and we're extremely 

grateful to the McGeady Family for their 

sponsorship of our outing. The Golf Classic raised 

over $14,000 for the school’s Endowment Fund 

and cafeteria enhancements. 

The 52 nd Annual School of the Cathedral 

Ball, The Hon Ball – Celebrating the Charms of 

Our City, was held on April 27 th . Chaired by 

parents Dennis and Michele Tadeo and John 

and Amy Sweeney, 

the event raised 

funds for technology 

upgrades in the 

school. Thank you 

co-chairs and all of 

the committees for 

your hard work and 

dedication to this 

amazing event. 

We joined 

with our sister 

school, the Mother 

Seton Academy, to 

participate in our 19 th 

Our 8th Grade Girls’ Soccer Team. 

Annual Cardinal Cup 

Fun Run and Walk. 

Funds raised are used to underwrite the cost of 

educating students at the Academy. We thank 

Chairs Amy Matteini, Lorie McGuinness, Patty 

Darby, and the many wonderful volunteers, for 

organizing and planning such a large scale race 

event.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION 

Adult Faith Formation Introduction 

Adult Faith Formation is critical to the 

mission of the Education Commission of the 

Cathedral and encompasses such ministries as the 

Adult Faith Formation Team, Catholic 

Scripture Study, the RCIA program, and 

resources such as the Cathedral Library. 

The Adult Faith Formation Team 

(AFFT) plans and implements programs and events 

that reinvigorate faith and renew the spirit of 

service. Last year, these included scripture study, a 

speaker series, retreats, and more! The new “Adult 

Faith Formation Brochure” made it easier than ever 

to learn about and participate in the many programs 

that were being offered. A huge thank you to 

Anne Merwin and the Adult Faith Formation 

Team members Karen Banta, Ed and Sue 

Dickey, Bobby Goldsborough, Vicente Inola 

(Tatay Jojo), Meghan Latshaw, Helen 

McWilliams, Rosemary Peddicord, Sherri 

Rachuba, and David and Emi Ronderos for the 

excellent work organizing a tremendous array of 

opportunities for our parishioners. The AFFT 

always welcomes new members. Just contact Sherri 

Rachuba at the Parish Center or send an email to 

srachuba@cmoq.org. Please join us! 

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CHALLENGE: EXTREME MAKEOVER 

Catholic Scripture Study Program 

Now in its 12th year, the Catholic 

Scripture Study Program is an independent, 

archdiocesan program that pursues an in-depth 

study of the Catholic faith in a structured 28-week 

format, complete with advance preparation, study 

materials, scripture insights, discussion, and 

homework. 

This year the Cathedral’s Catholic 

Scripture Study Group chose the Word on Fire 

Catholicism Study Program as its focus. The 

Word on Fire is a DVD–driven study of the 

Catholic faith using the book and materials of Rev. 

Robert Barron. Following the study program 

guidelines, 50 participants met weekly on 

Wednesday mornings in the Parish Center to 

discuss the basic teachings of the Catholic faith and 

to inspire one another through faith-sharing. The 

year began with Mass and orientation in early 

September, and included an Advent almsgiving 

effort that sponsored the Traveling Chalice 

Program. It concluded in April with a fellowship 

brunch and a marvelous docent-led tour of the 

Cathedral that tied the stained glass windows, 

carvings, and artwork to topics highlighted in the 

program. The group also sponsored a Lenten 

almsgiving effort that provided a scholarship to the 

School of the Cathedral. Our sincere thanks to the 

coordinator and study leader Rosemary 

Peddicord, and to group leaders and assistants 

Kay Barnes, Eileen Edwards, and Dori 

Stanwick for an outstanding program! 

Faith-Sharing Groups 

Using the Rev. Robert Barron materials in a 

more casual way, 60 parishioners participated in 

Small Faith-Sharing Groups that met from 

October through May. These groups of six to ten 

people gathered either in the Parish Center or in 

private homes, and focused on certain lessons from 

the Catholicism DVD series. Babysitting was 

provided in one group, and at least two groups 

accommodated people speaking other languages. 

The year culminated with a pot luck supper prior to 

the Discipleship Retreat in May. Some groups 

enjoyed the process so much that they plan to 

finish the series next year if they haven’t already 

done so. Our gratitude to coordinators and study 

leaders Ed and Sue Dickey, and to group leaders 

Megan Latshaw, Murphy Burke, Carol Gould, 

Frank and Molly Carmody, David Ronderos, 

Anne Merwin, and Vicente Inola (who facilitated 

two groups) for the efforts that made this such a 

successful endeavor! 

Parishioners enjoy fellowship as they deepen their faith.

CATHEDRAL SPEAKER SERIES 

Panel Presentation and Discussion 

“Living the Catholic Faith in a Secular World” 

Our Cathedral Speaker Series kicked off on 

Saturday, October 6 th in the Parish Center, with a 

dynamic panel presentation and discussion on the 

topic of “Living the Catholic Faith in a Secular 

World.” Panelists included Fr. Joseph Breighner, 

lecturer, retreat master and columnist for the 

Catholic Review; James J. Buckley, Professor of 

Theology at Loyola University 

Maryland; and Mary Ellen 

Russell, Executive Director of the 

Maryland Catholic Conference. 

Msgr. Jarboe opened the 

event with prayer. Each panelist 

gave a 30-minute presentation 

with Dr. John Hosler serving as 

moderator. A lively question and 

answer session followed, and 

legislative activist Mary Ellen 

Russell provided handouts about 

voting in the upcoming election. 

The morning was a great success, 

as noted by comments from those 

in attendance: “Loved entire program. 

Inspirational and informative.” 

“Panelists and moderator did a 

wonderful job of addressing questions 

and challenging perspectives with the 

overriding message of asking us to be for 

things (not against) and do it with love.” 

“Well informed speakers.” Thanks to 

the Education Commission and the Adult Faith 

Formation Team (AFFT) for planning such a 

timely and informative presentation! 

“To be a Catholic is to be Counter Cultural” 

Fifty-four parishioners gathered on the 

morning of Saturday, November 3 rd to enjoy the 

second offering in the Cathedral Speaker Series, 

“To be a Catholic is to be Counter Cultural,” 

presented by Rev. Jerry Francik, Pastor of St. 

Mark Catholic Church in Fallston, MD. Jojo Inola 

opened the program with an ice-breaker activity, 

and Fr. Pete Literal led all assembled in an 

opening prayer. Then Fr. Francik gave his seminar 

followed by a question and answer session. His 

presentation was very much enjoyed by all present. 

Feedback included: “Very clear explanation of complex 

issues…” “Clear articulation on how we can hold our 

faithful ground in tough issues like marriage equality…” 

“Fr. Jerry did an excellent job! Best Catholic speaker I have 

heard in a while.” “Fr. Jerry’s candor 

[was appreciated] on the most 

controversial and sensitive topics, all the 

while maintaining Catholic perspective 

and compassion.” “Fr. Jerry is brilliant 

and presents with clarity, love, and 

understanding!” Thanks to Anne 

Merwin and the AFFT for 

arranging for this inspirational 

speaker! 

“I am Spiritual, 

but not Religious” 

The final presentation in 

the Cathedral Speaker Series 

occurred on Saturday morning, 

March 3 rd . Fifty-six intrigued 

parishioners assembled to hear 

Rev. Joseph Barr, Pastor of 

Immaculate Conception in 

Towson and former Associate 

Pastor here at the Cathedral, 

present the topic “I am Spiritual, 

but not Religious.” Fr. Barr spoke about New 

Age Spirituality, a topic of interest to the entire 

parish community, and especially young adults. He 

provided an overview of New Age and described 

many of the New Age practices and philosophies, 

which were new to many in attendance. Some 

attendees commented: “The extent of New Age 

surprises me. It’s beginning to feel like we Catholics are 

strangers in a new landscape.” “Interesting overview of 

topic…” “Very insightful and interesting. Father Barr is 

so relaxed and funny!” 

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PARISH RETREATS 

Advent 

“It was amazing!” “A chance to pray in a new and 

refreshing way!” “[Msgr.] Amato is very spiritual, also 

entertaining. He presents in a very understandable fashion.” 

Such were the comments of participants following 

our Advent Retreat “Prepare & Awaken Your 

Desire for God.” Sixty-eight parishioners met in 

the Parish Center on the morning of Saturday, 

December 1 st for an introduction to our Advent 

journey led by Msgr. Nicholas Amato, Retreat 

Master and Counselor. The morning began with 

prayer led by Fr. Pete Literal. Then during two 

talks Msgr. Amato guided the group to an 

understanding of the Four-Step Model for 

Contemplative Presence. Those in attendance left 

refreshed to begin preparing for the birth of Christ. 

Lent 

Seventy parishioners enjoyed a wonderful 

and inspiring Morning of Recollection in the Parish 

Center on Saturday, February 16 th to begin their 

Lenten journey. The day began at 9:00 a.m. with 

prayer by Msgr. Jarboe. Then Msgr. Robert 

Jaskot, Pastor of Holy Family Church in Middleton 

MD, presented on the topic “The Challenge and 

Grace of a Good Lent” using Scripture readings 

and discussion. Attendees were enthusiastic in 

their praise of the event. “Excellent speaker! Great 

command of the subject and scripture!” “[Msgr.] Jaskot is 

highly blessed with his knowledge, humor, and understanding 

of his topic as it relates to us.” “Inspiring explanation of the 

Lenten gospels!” What an energizing way to have 

begun our Lenten journey! 

Discipleship 

“As the Father has called me, I have 

called you” was the theme of our parish 

Discipleship Retreat held on Wednesday evening, 

May 22 nd , and facilitated by Rev. Richard 

DeLillio, Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry 

at the Catholic University of America. The evening 

began with 5:30 p.m. Mass by Fr. DeLillio, 

followed by a delicious lasagna pot luck dinner for 

participants of the small Faith-Sharing Groups. At 

7:30 p.m. Deacon Bill Senft opened the retreat 

with prayer, after which Fr. DeLillio reminded us 

that this life is not a dress rehearsal. We need to do 

ordinary things in extraordinary ways, to learn to 

imitate Jesus, and to develop His eyesight. He 

challenged us by asking, “What does Jesus see 

when he looks at each of us?” The retreat invited 

and inspired all to serve the parish and community 

according to the gifts we have been given. 

Enthusiastic attendees commented: “One of the best 

speakers you have had!” “[Fr.] DeLillio was inspiring and 

funny.” “Father’s presentation was very simple, yet very 

meaningful to our daily walk of faith.” “He touched my 

heart with his genuineness and joy.” “Excellent ideas to live 

in present moment keeping God’s love for us in focus daily!” 

RCIA 

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults 

(RCIA) is the process through which interested 

adults and older children are introduced into the 

Catholic faith and way of life. Throughout the year 

RCIA candidates met every Monday evening in 

preparation to receive the Sacraments of Initiation 

– Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. This 

year a group of 16 men, women, and young people 

completed the process and joined our Catholic 

community of faith at the Easter Vigil on Holy 

Saturday evening. Then they were invited to 

celebrate at our New Parishioner Welcome in May. 

We are delighted that they are now part of our 

Cathedral family! Our thanks go to Shirley Davis 

for coordinating our RCIA Program again this year. 

Parishioners in prayer during retreat.

STEWARDSHIP COMMISSION 

Overview 

The Stewardship Commission facilitates 

the sustainable use of the Cathedral’s resources to 

help bring Christ to life in our 

community. Members identify, analyze, and 

recommend strategies to develop long-term, quality 

pastoral ministries, programs and activities by 

encouraging our community to live the Gospel 

message of stewardship: the giving of time, talent, 

and treasure. 

Among their many roles, Commission 

members assist in the financial management of our 

parish and the physical preservation of its buildings 

and grounds. Their area of influence includes the 

Facilities and Maintenance Committee, the 

Development Committee, the Preservation Trust, 

Legacy Giving, and the Finance Committee. They 

are actively involved in our parish’s budgeting and 

planning work, as well as diocesan appeal efforts. 

This year, the Stewardship Commission 

partnered with the Vocations Committee to 

promote the Cathedral’s Vocation Awareness 

program. They helped launch the highly-popular 

Traveling Chalice program to promote awareness of 

our need for priests and other consecrated religious 

men and women to carry on the work of our parish. 

The Stewardship Commission welcomes 

parishioner involvement! To learn how you can 

participate on any of the committees email 

Stewardship@cathedralofmary.org. We hope to 

hear from you! 

Capital Campaign 

The capital campaign, Embracing Our 

Mission, which started in 2011-2012, continues to 

yield results. Three hundred and eighty seven 

Cathedral families have pledged $2,070,399 toward 

our goal of $2.5 million. Parishioners have been 

encouraged to make pledges to be fulfilled over 

time, up to five years. Although active solicitation 

has ceased, it's still possible to contribute through 

envelopes in the pews designated to the campaign. 

The Cathedral’s campaign is part of the 

Archdiocese of Baltimore's larger effort to raise 

$100 million, with different parishes joining in each 

year. The Cathedral and the Archdiocese are 

sharing the proceeds as follows: 15% of the first 

$1,770,000, or $265,000, goes to the Cathedral with 

the remainder going to the Archdiocese. Anything 

beyond $1,700,000 all stays with the Cathedral. 

Thus of the $2,070,399 pledged so far, the 

Cathedral will keep $300,399, with more to come. 

At our parish level, the funds will be applied 

to build more classrooms at the School of the 

Cathedral, repave church walkways, renovate the 

rectory kitchen, fund the school endowment, and 

add to the Preservation Trust. 

Previous capital campaigns have funded the 

Preservation Trust, which provides important 

financial support for repairs and maintenance 

for Cathedral buildings and grounds. For 

information on the Preservation Trust and 

how to make a contribution, please email 

Stewardship@cathedralofmary.org. 

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Welcome To Our RCIA Parish Members 

Sharon Chen 

Stacey Seltenheim Hardin 

Ciara Ketterman 

Courtney Lynn Kubat 

Charles Rodney Kutz 

Scott Michael Maning 

Adrian Levan. Murray 

Lane Marie Muth 

Jessica Nauright 

The Petema Family: Catherine, Winifred , Grace and Kevin 

Joshua Andrew Rogers 

Wendy Lin Somara-Ward 

Thomas Edward Vayda 

Brian Wagner 

Meredith Larch Zoch 

Archbishop Lori welcomes the RCIA candidates.

Thousands 

Thousands 

CATHEDRAL OF MARY OUR QUEEN 

Financial Information 

Operating Income (2009 - 2013) 

$2,833,835 $2,975,378 $2,700,479 $2,180,675 

$2,046,716 


Programs(1) $79,677 

Social Outreach(2) $51,452 

Other(3) $23,846 

Benefits(4) $6,378 

Archdiocesan Grants 

& Funds(5) $130,583 

Preservation Trust $248,904 

Property Rentals $240,467 

Offertory $1,265,409 

Operating Expenses (2009 - 2013) 

$2,377,473 $2,446,701 $2,488,999 $2,320,043 

$2,158,020 

Programs(1) $112,576 

Social Outreach(2) 

Tuition Assistance 

$56,780 

$42,000 

(SCMOQ) 

Benefits(4) $7,754 

Property Rentals $239,245 

Archdiocesan Tax(6) $191,485 

Facilities $416,534 

Administration & 

Salaries $1,091,646 

Excess of Operating Income 

Over Expenses: $456,362 $528,677 $211,480 -$139,368 -$111,304 

Capital & Investment Activity: -$1,953,551 -$52,564 $100,231 -$17,743 $1,485,777 

Net Change in Parish Assets: -$1,497,189 $476,113 $311,711 -$157,111 $1,374,473 

NOTES: (1) Religious Education, Youth Ministry, etc. 

(5) Includes monthly subsidy and grants for roof repairs and paving 

(2) Includes Poor Box, Food Programs, Votive Candles, Pamphlets, etc. (6) To support ministries of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, each parish is 

(3) Catholic Review & Misc. assessed an “Archdiocesan Tax” according to a sliding scale 

(4) Concerts, 50 th Anniversary, etc. 

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Thousands Thousands 

SCHOOL OF CATHEDRAL OF MARY OUR QUEEN 

Financial Information 

Operating Income (2011 - 2013) 

$3,958,447 $4,157,143 

$4,340,068 


Other(1) $37,882 

Student Services $205,023 

Fundraising $203,753 

Tuition and Fees $3,893,410 

Operating Expenses (2011 - 2013) 

$3,755,927 $3,701,813 

$3,908,910 

Student Services $295,903 

Facilities $576,228 

Administration $558,519 

Salaries, Benefits & 

Instructional $2,478,260 

Excess of Operating Income 

Over Expenses: $202,520 $455,330 $431,158 

Capital & Investment Activity: $78,986 -$144,203 -$945,225 

Net Change in School Assets: $281,506 $311,127 -$514,067 

NOTE: (1) Includes interest income, summer camp, etc.

PARISH STATISTICS 

July 2012 – June 2013 

61 Newly Baptized Parishioners 

97 First Communicants 

88 Confirmandi 

Registered 

Parish 

Families 

160 Newly Registered Parish Families 

1,458 

107 

Number of Volunteers 

15 

311 

Evangelization Commission 

Pastoral Council 

Worship Commission 

162 

Education Commission 

81 

Stewardship Commission 

242 

Service Commission 

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OUR GUESTS 

In addition to serving the needs of our own parishioners, CMOQ serves as a spiritual resource and place of 

assembly for the wider archdiocesan and civic communities of Greater Baltimore. We thank all of our many ministry and 

committee volunteers who make it possible to reach out to the thousands of people who participate in dozens of archdiocesan 

functions and graduations held here; the many thousands of visitors to the CMOQ website each month; and the major civic 

events and ecumenical gatherings that are routinely hosted here. We were happy to offer our hospitality for the following 

events that were hosted in our Cathedral Parish during the 2012-2013 year. 

Archdiocesan 

Home Schoolers Annual Mass 

Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz Filipino Mass 

Annual Respect for Life Mass 

Archbishop's All Souls Memorial Mass for Priests 

Archbishop's Christmas Mass with Seminarians & Families 

World Marriage Day Mass 

Rite of Election 

Palm Saturday Youth Pilgrimage Mass 

Group Confirmations three times a year 

Chrism Mass 

Ordinations of Permanent Deacons 

Ordinations to the Priesthood 

St. Andrew Society of Baltimore Kirkin of the Tartans Mass 

Our Lady of the Fields Parish Confirmation Mass 

Consulters’ Meetings 

Presbyteral Council Meetings 

Board of Financial Administration Meetings 

Inter-parish Loan Fund Meetings 

School Nurses Meetings 

Papal Election Day Press Conference and Mass of Thanksgiving 

Mass of Thanksgiving for New Pope 

Parish Center Gatherings and Meetings 

Catholic Schools 

Archbishop Curley High School Graduation 

Archbishop Spalding High School Graduation 

Calvert Hall College High School Graduation 

The Catholic High School of Baltimore Graduation 

Cristo Rey High School Graduation 

The Institute of Notre Dame High School Graduation 

Loyola Blakefield Baccalaureate Mass 

Mercy High School Graduation 

Mount Saint Joseph High School Graduation 

Notre Dame of Maryland University Baccalaureate Mass 

School of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen Graduation 

Seton Keough High School Graduation 

Civic 

Baltimore Choral Arts Society Christmas Concert - Live 

Performance and Television Broadcast 

Cathedral Concert Series for the General Public 

Wedding Ceremonies 

Women's Brass Society "Holiday Brass Concert"

Weekdays 

7:00 & 8:15 a.m. 

5:30 p.m. 

MASS SCHEDULE 

Saturday 

8:15 a.m. 

5:00 p.m. (Vigil) 

Sunday 

8:30 & 11:00 a.m. 

Reconciliation 

Saturday: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 

Eucharistic Adoration 

1st Friday of the Month 

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