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Update From Bishop CalvoI am happy to announce that, per Governor Sisolak’s latest directive, Bishop Calvo has lessened the restriction on the numbers of people allowed to come to Mass and other church events.
Starting Friday, October 2, (appropriately, the Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels!) we will now be able to hold services at St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral for approximately 85 people. The governor’s directive allows for gatherings of up to 250 people - but with proper social distancing, which means a six-foot radius. Fr. Lucio and I measured out what that looks like here at the Cathedral and it comes to 85 individuals, with one person on either side of the pew and every other pew. In the long pews an additional person may be in the middle. People living in the same home may sit together so long as the six-foot radius is maintained for others sitting around them. Thus, a pew that would normally take 2 people could have 4 or even 5 if they are children. That is why I say the church can hold “approximately” 85. Please note: ALL OTHER RESTRICITIONS REMAIN IN EFFECT. That is, masks, hand sanitation, procedures for offertory collections, Holy Communion, and keeping distance when coming and going. It is because we have strictly maintained these efforts that we are now able to open up more. We are responsible to keep one another safe. For now, we will maintain the same Mass schedule we have followed since re-opening and will revisit once we see how the needs are being met. Livestreaming Masses will continue for the 9:30 AM & 6:00 PM Sunday Masses. Further, Bishop Calvo’s dispensation for the obligation of attending Mass in person also remains for all those at risk or fearful of coming together in large groups.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession) will still be celebrated using the third form of General Confession and Absolution at 5:30 PM on Thursdays & 3:00 PM on Saturdays. However, for those with special need, individual confession will be held in the Sacristy from 5:45--6:30 PM on Thursdays or, as always, by appointment.
Let us continue to pray for an end to this pandemic and commit ourselves to doing our part to stay safe and keep others safe also. May God bless us all!
Fr. Chuck -
Sacrament of ReconciliationA slight change in our method of
Reconciliation
While permission remains by Bishop Calvo to utilize the 3rd form of the Rite of Penance, commonly known as “General Confession and Absolution”, as churches open up slightly, we also would like to accommodate those with special need.
Thursdays at 5:30 PM, we’ll celebrate the sacrament in the form of General Confession & Absolution.
From 5:45–6:30 PM, we will offer the sacrament individually in the Sacristy for those with special need.
Saturdays at 3:00 PM, celebration of the sacrament will remain in the 3rd form, General Confession & Absolution ONLY. -
The Sanctuary of St. Thomas Aquinas
The Sanctuary of the Cathedral of St. Thomas Aquinas is in itself a sermon on the Blessed Sacrament. The table of the Blessed Sacrament Altar is made of native Nevada aragonite, with hand carved angels. The aragonite came from a mine between Gabbs and Tonopah, Nevada which belonged to John Connolly, brother of then Bishop Connolly. The candlesticks are the work of Dirk Van Erp.
The great mural painting, considered one of the finest works of art of its kind in America, was executed by Edith and Isabel Piczek. The theme is the Adoration of the Lamb of God, our Lord in the Blessed Eucharist.
The Saints of the Old Law, to the left, include Abel, Moses, the Manna, Ruth, Abraham and Isaac, Melchisedech, David, Nathan, Malachias, Anna the Prophetess and John the Baptist.
The Saints of the New Law, include the Holy Family at Bethlehem, the last Supper with our Lord, St. Peter and St. John, with St. Paul in background, St. Augustine, St, Clare of Assisi, St. Charles Borromeo, St. Paschal Baylon, and St. Piux X, urging a modern working family to frequent Communion.
The present stations of the Cross were created by Bill Lutz in 1993. The main entrance doors are covered with copper, mined in Nevada. They were designed and embossed by Gordon Newby.
There are 8 stained glass windows to reflect upon: The Holy Family, Our Lady of the Snows, Mother Seton, Mother Cabrini, Friar Garces, Father Gallagher, Bishop Manogue, Bishop Carroll. For detail descriptions see 'About Us' under Cathedral.
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Schedule update:
Nevada Day
Friday, October 30th
Mass at 9:00AM. -
Memorial Plaques
The Cathedral Memorial Wall is located in the Peace Garden behind the statue of Mary. Plaques are available for $100 and are a lovely gift of rememberance for families or friends who have lost a loved one. Please print and complete the order form below and submit to the Parish Office.
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Parish Office & Hours
St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral
310 West 2nd Street
Reno, Nevada 89503
Parish Office: (775) 329-2571, Fax: (775) 329-2824
Parish Office Email: Office@stacathedral.com
The Parish Office is located inside the Rectory;
BIG house west of the Cathedral; entrance on 2nd St.
Monday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Parish Office Closed