Saint Thomas
Aquinas Cathedral

Special Prayer for Mass time
 
Blessings to you all this 5^th Sunday in Lent
 
I am pasting below a prayer, in English and Spanish, that can be used during our live-stream masses.  We will pray it aloud at the normal time for Communion.  Spiritual Communion is a tradition in the Church for those times of public crisis or other such obstacles when people are not able to receive Communion. 
 
I pray that you are all staying well and staying sane in the midst of these strange times.
 
Peace in Christ,
Fr. Chuck
 
Spiritual Communion
My Jesus,
I believe that You
are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were
already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be 
separated from You. 
Amen.
 
Comunión Espiritual
Jesús mío, creo que Tú estás real y verdaderamente presente en el Santísimo Sacramento del Altar;
Te amo sobre todas las cosas y deseo recibirte ahora dentro de mi alma; 
Ya que no te puedo recibir sacramentalmente, ven al menos espiritualmente a mi corazón. 
Y como si ya te hubiese recibido, te abrazo y me uno todo a Ti. 
Señor, no permitas que jamás me aparte de Ti por el pecado.   
Amén
 
 

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 building west of the Cathedral; entrance on 2nd Street.

Monday:  11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday - Friday:  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday:  Parich Office Closed

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 Connelly, brother of then Bishop Connelly. 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.

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.