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Holy Sepulcher Parish
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
1304 E. Cruikshank Road, Butler, PA 16002
www.holysepulcher.org
Fax: 724-586-7247
Parish Office: 724-586-7610
Hours: M-F 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Office Email: [email protected]
Parish Health Ministry: 724-898-2724
[email protected]
Abuse Hotline: 1-800-932-0313
Thirty-Third Sunday
in Ordinary Time
November 16, 2014
Parish Mission Statement
Holy Sepulcher Parish is a warm, welcoming, faith-filled family dedicated to following Jesus Christ through Scripture
and the Traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. United through Baptism, nourished by the Eucharist and
empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are committed to serving our brothers and sisters. We welcome all to join us
as we celebrate the joy and mystery of the empty tomb.
PASTOR: Father Robert J. Cedolia
724-586-7610; [email protected]
Deacon: Mr. David S. Miller
[email protected]
Deacon: Mr. Jim Mickens
[email protected]
Business Manager:
Mrs. Joan Tosto
724-586-7610; [email protected]
Admin. Assistant to the Pastor:
Mrs. Joanne Castello
724-586-7610; [email protected]
Parish Secretary:
Ms. Dana Knox
724-586-7610; [email protected]
SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: 4:00 pm now - April 25, 2015
6:00 pm (spring/summer)
Sunday:
8:00 am, 10:30 am
DAILY MASS SCHEDULE
Monday:
7:30 am
Tuesday:
7:30 am
Wednesday: 7:00 pm
Thursday:
7:30 am
Friday:
9:00 am
School Principal:
Sister Anna Marie Gaglia, CSJ
724-586-5022; [email protected]
Director of Faith Formation:
Mrs. Brenda Hartzel
724-586-7276; [email protected]
Coordinator of Youth Ministry:
Mr. Jacob Williamson
724-481-1232; [email protected]
Director of Music:
Ms. Madlyn DeRito
724-694-9210; [email protected]
Parish Pastoral Council:
Mrs. Meg Schaffer - Chairperson
Mr. Raymond Schratz - Vice Chairperson
Reconciliation - Saturdays between 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm and after the
Saturday evening Mass.
Baptisms - Baptisms are held twice a month (call the parish office for dates)
Attendance at a Pre-Baptism class is required. The next class is
Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Call the Faith Formation Office to register.
Weddings - Arrangements must be made six months in advance. All couples
are expected to take a Pre-Marriage Preparation Program.
Anointing of the Sick - After any Mass or by calling the Parish Office
to schedule.
New Parishioners - Welcome to Holy Sepulcher! To register, go to
http://www.holysepulcher.org/about-us/new-parishioners
or contact the Parish Office.
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 16, 2014
Parish Thanksgiving Day Mass
Get Ready
The Letters of Paul to the Thessalonians are among his
earliest writings, and are driven by his belief and the
belief of the entire early Christian community that the
return of Christ was imminent. Therefore, to devote time
or attention to anything else was foolish. As time
progressed, this fervor receded a bit. Today we may wonder, when we hear these
readings about the coming end-times, if we should take them to heart. What
should we do when we hear that the day of the Lord will come upon us “like a
thief at night”? (1 Thessalonians 5:2) Does this mean we are to stop our longrange goal-setting, get rid of our yearly calendars and planners, or stop putting
money in the college education fund? Of course not. What it does mean is that we
need to change our lives, living like children of the light and illuminating the
world around us with the light of the gospel. Then, on that day, when the details of
our daily living become unimportant, we will be ready to find our peace and
security in Christ Jesus. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Mass Intentions
Monday, November 17
7:30 a.m.
† Marie Alexandrunas
(Loretta Dillner)
Tuesday, November 18
7:30 a.m.
† Charlene Freimuth
(Family)
Wednesday, November 19
7:00 p.m.
† Joseph Weiland
(Rosemary)
Thursday, November 20
7:30 a.m.
† Garry Molloy
(Regis Schiebel)
Friday, November 21
9:00 a.m.
† Fathers Maloney, Yester
and Crowley
(Sigmund J. Pehel, III)
Saturday, November 22
4:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 23
8:00 a.m.
† Glenn Dillner
(Loretta Dillner & Family)
Sunday, November 23
10:30 a.m.
† Austin “A.J.” Zwigart
(Ginger & Chaney Best)
For the People of
Holy Sepulcher
† Deceased
Eucharistic Adoration Day
On Wednesday, December 3, we will begin a
monthly Eucharistic Adoration Day. The
monthly Eucharistic Adoration Day will be
scheduled on the first Wednesday of each month,
with some exceptions. The Blessed Sacrament
will be exposed from 9:00 am - 6:45 pm,
followed by the 7:00 pm Mass. This is a great
opportunity for us to spend some personal time
with Our Lord during this special day. Sometimes
the burdens of our lives can be so demanding,
that the Lord asks us to let Him help us carry them.
Thursday, November 27
Our parish will celebrate the Liturgy of Thanksgiving
on Thurs., Nov. 27 at 9:00 am. We encourage the
entire parish family of Holy Sepulcher to gather,
attend Mass and give thanks to almighty God for all
the blessings He has given us in our lives.
In order to have a personal reminder of our
obligation to share our goods with others, we ask
each person to bring to the Thanksgiving Mass a gift
of canned food for the less fortunate. All canned
goods will be given to the local Food Bank.
At the Offertory, each person will be able to bring
his or her gift to the altar as a small token to God in
Thanksgiving for all the personal blessings and gifts
received. We will also have a regular collection
basket available for those who prefer to make a
monetary donation for the poor of the parish.
Also, everyone is encouraged to bring a small
homemade loaf of bread to be blessed and
distributed at Mass.
The Sanctuary Candle
is burning this week in
honor of the
25th Anniversary of
Gary & Donna Anderson.
An Invitation to an Evening of Reflection
Tuesday, November 18, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The church is committed to providing all who
are involved in parish ministries with proper
encouragement, as well as opportunities for
recollection. On Tuesday, Nov. 18th, we will
host an Evening of Reflection from 7:00-9:00
pm in the church. Even if you are not
involved in a specific parish ministry, you
are invited to come! The evening will be
facilitated by Rev. Louis Vallone, M.Div.,
M.A., Pastor of St. John of God Parish and
St. Catherine of Siena Parish. It is an evening
you won’t want to miss!
“Jesus wants us all to
come to Him in the
Blessed Sacrament. He
is there is person, just
waiƟng for you.
Nowhere on Earth are
you more welcome, nowhere on
Earth are you more loved, than by
Jesus truly present in the Blessed
Sacrament.” -Mother Theresa
THE LIGHT IS STILL ON FOR YOU!
“The Light is Still On for You” is an
initiative of the Diocese of Pittsburgh to
encourage Catholics to avail themselves of
the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Confession is the best way to prepare our
hearts for the coming of our Lord at
Christmas. Confession will be available on
Wednesday, December 10 after Mass
from 7:45-9:00 at Holy Sepulcher.
CHURCH MINISTRY SCHEDULE
Weekly Offering
Regular Collection: November 9, 2014
(352) Envelopes
Loose
Total
$9,623.00
$2,820.71
$12,443.71
Parish Share 2014:
$892.00
Nov. 22, 4:00 pm
(3) Children’s
$9.00
Debt Reduction:
$852.00
GIVE THANKS FOR THE RELIGIOUS
A parishioner writes, “We thank God today and every day for
every religious sister who taught us in school, not only our
ABC’s, but also to love God.” Share your gratitude for the
senior Catholic sisters, brothers and religious order priests who
made a positive difference in so many lives. Please give
generously to next week’s collection for the Retirement Fund
for the Religious.
FAIR TRADE SALE TODAY
Come to the school cafeteria today and shop for those hard-to-buy
people on your Christmas list. Unique, beautifully handmade gifts from
artisans worldwide are available; all of which you can’t find in any
department store. Get you homemade baked goods while they last
and enjoy a cup of fair trade coffee while you shop! Proceeds benefit
the Patzun Mission Group.
GOOD SHEPHERD HANDBELL CONCERT
The Good Shepherd Handbell Choir of Braddock,
PA will perform a handbell concert at Holy
Sepulcher tonight, Sun., Nov. 16 at 7:00 pm. The
concert is free and will include a mix of sacred
and secular music from 18th Century hymn tunes
to Kate Perry to the Muppets. Many of the ringers have over
ten years of experience. Please join us for a great night of
music.
TURKEY SHOOT
The Knights of Columbus will host their annual Turkey
Shoot on Nov. 23 from 12:00 Noon until dusk. Shells for
shooting are provided. Bring your shotgun, 12 gauge
only! For Knights: If you plan on helping either on the
shooting line or in the kitchen, please plan to be at the school
cafeteria around Noon.
Christmas Gift Baskets for Shut-Ins
Holy Sepulcher Parish Health Ministry will be assembling
Christmas Baskets for Shut-Ins on Thurs., Dec. 11 at 6:00
p.m. (note time correction from last week’s bulletin). The
assembling of baskets will be in the John Paul II Room (located
in the lower level of the Rectory).
Donations may be dropped off in coat room in the
Narthex. Suggested items: Creams, lotions, shower
gel, word search game books, jigsaw puzzles,
Christmas themed socks, non-skid socks/slippers,
travel mugs, cookies, candy, greeting cards, stamps,
Diabetic candy.
If you know someone who might appreciate a Christmas Gift
Basket or if you would like to help assemble or deliver the
baskets, please contact Georgette at 724-903-0134 or
[email protected].
Ministers of
Communion
L. Fey, C. Loncaric,
K. Lutzic, K. Orban,
S. Pieto, J. Tosto,
D. Wilson, N. Yarnot,
Dcn. Dave
Nov. 23, 8:00 am
Nov. 23, 10:30 am
Ministers of
Ministers of
Communion
Communion
M. Cunningham,
M. Eury, J. Gaul,
J. Duster, P. Green,
B. Popko, L. Stearns,
R. Green,
M. Sippey, N. Sippey,
M. Marshall,
D. Smith, J. Smith,
R. Sarver, D. Thunell,
Dcn. Dave
J. Thunell, Dcn. Dave
Proclaimer
R. Martell
Proclaimer
P. Palermo
Proclaimer
M. Hoerner
Altar Servers
Paul Barton
Jay Macri
Altar Servers
Mary Kate Schratz
Gregory Schratz
Altar Servers
Christian Scheller
Victoria Scheller
Weekday Altar Server (11/17-11/21)
Mon., Tues., Thurs. 7:30 a.m. & Fri. 9:00 a.m.
Volunteer Servers needed for Wed. 7:00 p.m. Mass.
For the complete month’s schedule, visit our website:
http://www.holysepulcher.org/ministries/liturgical-ministries
Did You Know?
Did you know that 93% of us are going to use blood at least
once in our lifetime? Blood donations are needed for a variety
of reasons such as: cancer and leukemia patients, hip replacement in the elderly, orthopedic surgeries, car accidents, burn
victims, newborn babies, open-heart surgeries, trauma cases,
etc. Your one blood donation can help save the lives of up to
three hospital patients. Our holiday blood drive will be held on
Sunday, November 30 from 8:00 am - 1:30 pm, in the school
cafeteria. Make an appointment to donate by going to
www.centralbloodbank.org, search for group code G0040009
or contact Elaine Nagel at 724-898-2030. You can also sign up
in the Narthex. Help make our blood drive a success!
Fulfill Holiday Entertaining Needs with Market Day
Why not use Market Day to fulfill your holiday
entertaining needs with desserts, cookies, side
dishes and more! The next Market Day sale/
pick up will be on Thursday, December 4. Order cut-off deadline is Friday, November 28. Go to www.marketday.com to
order and use code 15474 to benefit Holy Sepulcher School.
Call Bonnie at 724-898-4575 with any questions.
Women’s Safety & Self Defense
Save the date of Tues., Dec. 9 at 7:00 pm for an IN SHAPE special
speaker session: Women’s Safety & Self Defense, featuring Officer
Conrad Pfeifer, Middlesex Twp. Police Dept. and depending on
number of registrants, Master Robert Zang of Zang Taekwondo. The
event will include a general discussion of safety, prevention and
defense philosophy including: situation awareness, preparation (self,
family, home), basic self defense and Q & A. Suitable for ladies 16
years and older and of any physical capability. This will be a timely
session for greater awareness during the Christmas shopping & home
entertaining season! Registration is required and very important for
presenter/participant ration. Email Theresa at:
[email protected].
We’re more than just a School,
We’re Community. We’re Family.
SR. ANNA MARIE GAGLIA, CSJ, PRINCIPAL
724-586-5022
[email protected]
www.holysepulcher.org/school
We invite all Holy Sepulcher Families to
our Open House on Wed., Nov. 19 from
6:30 - 8:30 pm. Come experience
firsthand the science, technology and
outstanding programs at Holy Sepulcher
Catholic School! Meet teachers,
administration and leaders committed to the academic and
spiritual development of your child.
LONGABERGER BASKET BINGO
Join us for Longaberger Basket Bingo! The event
begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, Nov. 22 in the
school cafeteria. Tickets are $25 in advance and
$30 at the door. Included in the price is 20 bingo
cards as well as lunch. Throughout the afternoon,
there are extra raffles and specials too! To order
tickets please call the school office at 724-586-5022.
B
ox Top update
Thank you to everyone who has clipped and brought in
Box Tops! Twice a year (December and April) we are
sent a check for the amount earned. We have
been informed that we raised $889.90 for the
December payment! Please keep clipping and
sending Box Tops to the school and let’s make
the April payment even bigger! This money is used to support
our special projects throughout the year like Veteran’s Day and
Grandparent’s Day.
THE HORNETS’ GALA...A NIGHT OF CHANCE
Mark your calendar for the Holy Sepulcher School fundraising
gala on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Butler Country Club.
The doors open at 5:00 pm and there will be a grand prize of
$5,000 plus live and silent auctions. Plus John Angel and the
Halos will be featured. For more information, contact Meredith
Mockenhaupt at [email protected] or Nicole McCarty at
[email protected].
F
aith
ormation
724-586-7276
Brenda Hartzel, Faith Formation Director
[email protected]
November Events:
23 - NO Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 10:30 Mass
- NO Faith Formation - 9:10-10:15/11:40-12:45
- NO Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - 9:10-10:15 am
24 - NO Confirmation Class - 6:30 - 8:00 pm
26 - NO Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - 5:00 - 6:15 pm
30 - NO Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 10:30 Mass
- NO Faith Formation - 9:10-10:15/11:40-12:45
- NO Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - 9:10-10:15 am
December Events:
1 - NO Confirmation Class - 6:30 - 8:00 pm
3 - NO Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - 5:00 - 6:15 pm
The Faith Formation Office will be closed
November 24 - 28, 2014
A Pre-Baptism Class is required for first
time parents before the Baptism of your child.
The next class at Holy Sepulcher will be held
on February 19, 2015. Please plan to attend a
class before your baby is born. Contact the
Faith Formation Office to register.
FORFAMILYDISCUSSION
Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31
Why are respect for and reverence of the Lord good
qualities?
What characteristics and virtues do you find attractive in
others?
1 Thessalonians 5:1-6
What does it mean to say the Lord will come like a thief
at night?
What does it mean to be a child of the light?
Matthew 25:14-30
What responsibilities have been entrusted to you?
What efforts do you make to deepen your relationship
with God?
from “Exploring the Sunday Lectionary” by Sandy Rigsby & Steve Mason
Around the Community:
QUIGLEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Quigley Catholic High School invites you to an “Hour at
Quigley” on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 from
6-7pm. Quigley Catholic is a college preparatory high school
that places a high priority not only on academics, but also on
faith formation. Quigley Catholic is consistently recognized
among the top Catholic high schools in the nation. All are
welcome to come and see what the Quigley family is all
about! If you would like more information please call 724-869
-2188, email us at [email protected], or visit our website
at www.qchs.org.
Faith Formation begins with our Baptism and does not end
until our eternal rest. We hope, pray and live our lives in a
fashion that will have us enjoying eternal rest in the presence
of the Lord.
Youth Ministry for
6th-8th Graders
www.holysepulcher.org/lifeteen
Jacob Williamson, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
724-481-1232
[email protected]
Greg Gillis, Coordinator
[email protected]
Like us on Facebook “Holy Sepulcher Life Teen”
Follow us on Twitter: “HolySepLifeTeen”
It’s a TEEN TAKEOVER at Life
Teen this Sunday! Join us for this
crazy fun social night. All 9th-12th
grade teens are invited!
Bring your friends.
Last Saturday, the following teens and adults gave selflessly
of their time and talent and collectively gave over 90 hours of
service to the elderly and homebound of our community:
Olivia Beblo
Sophia Beining
Ashley Blazczak
Joanne Castello
Rachel Cherry
Jacque Croisant
Emily Cunningham
Annabelle Harsch
Art King
Denise Lyons
Kathy Martell
Matthew
McLaughlin
Sydney Miller
Rachel Ronczka
Ryan Ronczka
Susie Ronczka
Rachel Roos
Sam Shadle
Patrick Smith
Will Stegman
Alex Stoeckle
When you see them, please tell them thank you for witnessing
Christ’s love through service.
Jane’s Stromboli
Thank you to everyone who purchased a
Jane’s Stromboli. The orders will be in on
Nov. 20 and the teen or adult you purchased from will get them
to you shortly thereafter. Thank you for supporting us in going
on the Fall Retreat this year!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sun.
11/16 @ 6:30 pm Life Night
Thurs. 11/20 @ 7:00 pm Hang Out
Fri. –Sun. 11/21– 11/23 FALL RETREAT
Sun.
11/23 @ NO SUNDAY LIFE NIGHT
Thurs. 11/27 @ NO THURSDAY HANG OUT
What is Life Teen?
Holy Sepulcher Life Teen, a Eucharist-centered Catholic youth
ministry, is committed to empowering the youth of our parish to
live as disciples of Jesus Christ daily, encouraging the youth to
fully participate in the life of the Church, and caring for the
total well-being of all the teens entrusted to our care. Aided by
the Holy Spirit, we strive to accomplish these commitments by
providing vibrant and varied opportunities such as Life Nights,
hang-outs, retreats, Bible studies, mission trips, etc. for the
youth to grow deeper in their relationships with Christ and
others.
“To pray for a person with whom I am irritated is a beautiful
step forward in love, and an act of evangelization. Let us do it
today!” -Pope Francis
Our next EDGE night is : Give it Up for St. Nick! on
Dec. 6 from 5-7:00 pm.
TEENS in grades 6, 7 and 8: join us for our final EDGE night
for the fall semester on Sat., Dec. 6. We will discuss the final
part of the Corporal works of mercy by way of having an
Advent party! Join us for some great food, games and fellowship. Be sure to invite all your friends to join!
Parents: we want to make sure you don’t miss any updates or
reminders about upcoming events. Please contact Greg at
[email protected] to join the EDGE mailing list.
Around the Parish
SOCIABLES CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON: Save the date!
Mark your calendars! The annual Sociables’ Christmas
Luncheon is set for December 7 from 1:30 - 4:30 pm at the
Marriott North in Cranberry Twp., PA. Tickets are $20 / person.
(Make check out to: Holy Sepulcher Sociables.) Seating is
limited to 80 people. Everyone is welcome to attend this
Christmas party! The last day to pay for your reservation is
today, November 16th. Come and have a nice afternoon while
socializing with a great group of people! Contact Eleanor Glace
at 724-586-5981 with any questions.
SOCIABLES MEETING
The next Sociables general meeting is November 18 at 10:00
am in the church conference room.
Around the Community:
ADVENT CELEBRATION
The Pittsburgh Guild of the Catholic Medical Association
invites you and your family to a special Advent Celebration on
Sun., Dec. 7 at the UPMC-Mercy Hospital, 1400 Locust St.,
Pittsburgh. Mass will start at 9:00 am at the Holy Family chapel
with breakfast / Advent Reflection to follow in the Sister M.
Ferdinand Clark Auditorium. Cost is $10 / person for breakfast / presentation. RSVP requested by Dec. 3 to
[email protected].
WOMEN’S SPIRITUAL SPA
A Spiritual Spa for Women at St. Benedict Monastery, 3526
Bakerstown Rd., Bakerstown, PA on Sat. Dec. 6 from 10 am
to 4pm. There are three workshops:
●
“Prayer of Welcoming Hope”
●
“Prayer of Waiting”
●
“Prayer of Listening”.
Lunch will be provided. No charge. Freewill offering
accepted. Deadline November 24nd. Limit of 35 registrants.
For more information contact: St Benedict Monastery at
724-502-2591.
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