iIn honor of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The Northern Nevada Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Committee presents the 35th Annual Virtual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Memorial Service Honoring Local Community Members for The Speak Truth to Power Award and The Reverend Onie Cooper Humanitarian Award.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 at 5:00 PM
Virtual NIA Youtube
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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.
Interfaith Vigil Against the Death Penalty & Federal Executions.
After 17 years, federal executions resumed in July of this year. This Thursday & Friday two more are scheduled to occur. Our Church teaching opposes the death penalty. Please share the word on your social media sites to join the virtual vigils scheduled by the Catholic Mobilizing Network. They have been holding a virtual vigil on every day of a federal execution – and there have been a number of them! These prayerful vigils have drawn a large audience from across the nation and attract much more attention than a live, local vigil we might hold in these COVID times. Both of them this week will begin at 11:00 AM our time. Please consider participating in and sharing this link: https://catholicsmobilizing.org/virtual-vigils?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=1bfaa8fb-c32f-41b9-9768-8938519e6f91
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.
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