Holy Sepulcher Parish

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1 Parish Office: Hours: M-F 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Emergency Number: (after hours) Office hsc.office@zoominternet.net Holy Sepulcher Parish A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 1304 E. Cruikshank Road, Butler, PA Fax: Parish Health Ministry: hscprayerchain@gmail.com Abuse Hotline: Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 21, 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 ; rjc78@zoominternet.net Deacon: Mr. David S. Miller davidscottmiller@zoominternet.net Deacon: Mr. Jim Mickens jmickens@diopitt.org Business Manager: Mrs. Joan Tosto ; hsc.joan@zoominternet.net Admin. Assistant to the Pastor: Mrs. Joanne Castello ; hsc.joanne@zoominternet.net Parish Secretary: Ms. Dana Knox ; hsc.office@zoominternet.net School Principal: Sister Anna Marie Gaglia, CSJ ; principalhss@zoominternet.net Director of Faith Formation: Mrs. Brenda Hartzel ; hsfaithformation@zoominternet.net Coordinator of Youth Ministry: Mr. Jacob Williamson ; ymholysep@gmail.com Director of Music: Ms. Madlyn DeRito ; deritoma@hotmail.com Parish Pastoral Council: Mrs. Meg Schaffer - Chairperson Mr. Raymond Schratz - Vice Chairperson SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 6:00 pm now - Oct. 25, :00 pm Nov. 1 - April 25, 2015 Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:30 am DAILY MASS SCHEDULE Monday: 7:30 am Tuesday: 7:30 am (starting Sept. 30, 2014) Wednesday: 7:00 pm Thursday: 7:30 am Friday: 9:00 am Reconciliation - Saturdays between 1:00 pm - 1:30 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 or contact the Parish Office.

2 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 21, 2014 SEEK THE LORD In today s opening reading, Isaiah urges us to seek the LORD who is near and can be found (Isaiah 55:6). Then Isaiah says God s ways are as high above our ways as the heavens are above the earth (Isaiah 55:9). So we search, not because God is hiding, but because our tendencies are so different from God s ways that we get lost. How are God s ways so high above our ways? The example Isaiah gives is that God s way is to be generous in forgiving (Isaiah 55:7). And our way? We try to be fair. You hurt me, so then I hurt you back, just as hard. Then, of course, you.... And on it goes. In today s Gospel Jesus teaches that God is not fair like that. Instead, God is so generous we can hardly understand it. The same wage for one hour as for a whole day of work? Not fair! Seek the Lord, and we might find a God who calls us to be, not fair, but generous beyond expectations. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Mon., September 22 Tuesday, September 23 Wednesday, September 24 Thursday, September 25 Friday, September 26 Saturday, September 27 Sunday, September 28 Sunday, September 28 Deceased Mass Intentions 7:30 a.m. Audrey Gregor Wagner (Joseph Wagner) No Daily Mass 7:00 p.m. Noriene Schuetz (Joe & Eleanor Doyle) 7:30 a.m. Emily Marie Linamen (Paul & Kathy Bartley) 9:00 a.m. Cliff Dunn (Joan Hespenheide) 6:00 p.m. Dolores Sater Husband: Dick & Children: Janet, Richard, & Doris) 8:00 a.m. Elizabeth Pindroh (Mary Veccharella) 10:30 a.m. For the People of Holy Sepulcher TUESDAY MORNING MASSES STARTING Tuesday morning Masses will begin on September 30, 2014 at 7:30 a.m. Currently the Mass intention book for Holy Sepulcher for 2014 is filled, with the exception of the newly added Tuesday Masses. Please reserve these Masses for recent deaths. Parishes are not permitted to keep a backlog of unsatisfied intentions for more than one year. After one year, unsatisfied Mass Intentions will be sent to the Pittsburgh Diocese Seminary or Mission Office. The 2015 Mass intention book will not be available until November 1, Mass Changes TODAY S READINGS First Reading Turn to the LORD who is generous in forgiving. Isaiah 55:6-9 Psalm The Lord is near to all who call upon him. Psalm 145 Second Reading Live your lives in a way worthy of the gospel of Christ. Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a Gospel The last will be first, and the first will be last. Matthew 20:1-16a WELCOME TO HOLY SEPULCHER! M/M Steven and Helen Avon Mrs. Maureen Campbell Please pray for the peaceful repose of the souls of Gerhard Mueller (Husband of Catherine Mueller) and Carole M. Spolar (wife of Stephen) who recently passed away and are enjoying everlasting life. SATURDAY VIGIL MASS TIME CHANGE As is our tradition at Holy Sepulcher, the Saturday Vigil Mass will change from 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m starting on Saturday, November 1. Due to the requests of many parishioners for driving to and from Mass in daylight hours, the 4:00 p.m. Mass will be extended through the end of April. Request a Sanctuary Candle To reserve a sanctuary candle in memory or in honor of a loved one or for a special event, please contact the parish office at or hsc.office@zoominternet.net. The Sanctuary Candle is $10 and burns from Sunday - Saturday. Eucharistic Ministers Needed Eucharistic Ministers are needed to take to the sick, homebound or nursing homes including Shelbourne Personal Care Home. Please contact Ethel Galli at if you are able to help.

3 Weekly Offering Regular Collection: September 14, 2014 (296)Envelopes Loose Total $7, $1, $8, Parish Share 2014: $ Debt Reduction: $ Total Donations Sent to Mission Appeal: (Sept. 7): $5, Thank you for your very generous response! 2nd Collection: Bishop s Education Fund: $1, The Parish Share goal for 2014 is $91, To date, we have collected and submitted to the diocese at total of $61,065.00, leaving a balance due of $30, Thank you! BISHOP DAVID ZUBIK REQUESTS A SPECIAL COLLECTION Bishop David Zubik is requesting a special collection during this weekend Masses of Sept. 20 & 21. Money given to the collection will be disbursed for humanitarian needs by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and other Catholic agencies working in partnership with the local church. The impetus for the special appeal is a grave concern for the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, the cradle of Christianity. We mourn the terrible suffering of Christians and other innocent victims of violence in Iraq, Syria and Gaza who are struggling to survive, protect their children and live with dignity in very dire conditions. Thank you for your support of the special collection. ELIZABETH MINISTRY CHAIRPERSON(S) NEEDED The Elizabeth Ministry is an international movement designed to offer hope and healing for women and their families on issues related to childbearing, sexuality and relationships. As part of this ministry new baby baptism baskets are provided to young families. A new chairperson(s) to offer support, mentorship and welcome baskets is needed for this wonderful ministry. Support and resources will be made available to you at If you are interested in being a part of this outreach, please contact Sandy at or hscprayerchain@gmail.com. hank you to the parishioners who give so generously of T their time and talent to be a Greeter, Usher, Eucharistic Minister, or Altar Server during the Masses each weekend. Your gifts of stewardship are greatly appreciated. Christmas Projects YES, it s that time again! Time to begin planning for our 3 big Christmas projects. Those who have participated in these projects have found them very rewarding and an important part of their Christmas experience. We have only one meeting and that meeting is planned for Tuesday, September 30 at 7:00 pm in the Conference Room. The projects will include: 1. The Giving Tree 2. The Christmas Tailgate party for the Veterans at Colonial Gardens Nursing Home 3. The Baskets for Shut-ins If you would like to help plan and organize these events for this Christmas Season, please attend the meeting on the 30 th. If you are unable to attend but would still like to help, please Sandy at hscprayerchain@gmail.com or Sept. 27, 6:00 pm J. Ager, L. Fey, K. Lutzic, C. Matta, D. Matta, K. Orban, J. Tosto, D. Wilson, Dcn. Dave R. Martell Christian Scheller Victoria Scheller CHURCH MINISTRY SCHEDULE Sept. 28, 8:00 am M. Cunningham, J. Duster, P. Green, R. Green, M. Marshall, R. Novak, R. Sarver, D. Scheider, Dcn. Dave M. Fox Mary Kate Schratz Gregory Schratz Sept. 28, 10:30 am M. Cortopassi, J. Hartman, M. Johnson, J. Konig, J. Markus, K. Martell, J. Morgain, M. Shrum, J. Shrum TBD Mark Zyble Nick Zyble Altar Server (9/22-9/26) Trevor Muth Mon., 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: College Aged Students & Parents of College Aged Students: Please your school address to Jacob Williamson at ymholysep@gmail.com. We want to remain in contact with you. (You may even get a special delivery in your mailbox if you do!) As you have seen in the flyers in the bulletin in the last two weeks, 40 Days for Life is beginning its Fall Campaign in Pittsburgh, PA. The 40 Days Campaign has three parts: 1. Prayer and Fasting 2. Community Outreach Days Vigil in front of Planned Parenhood, Pittsburgh We ask that everyone prayfully considers how YOU can join this campaign this Fall: Pray in a special way for mothers considering abortion Fast in some way, to join your act of denial with the hopes that women will stop having abortions Reach out to Lifeline or Birthright, to volunteer your time or talents to assist women who choose to give Life Come to the Planned Parenhood office at 933 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. any day from September 24-November 2, hold a sign and be a witness for life Holy Sepulcher has committed to be at the Planned Parenthood facility on Friday, October 31 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Will you join us? Questions? Call Gretchen Cararie at or Debbie Busin at MARKET DAY ORDERS AND PICK-UP The next Market Day pick-up is Thursday, October 2 from 2:45-3:30 in the school cafeteria. On-line orders must be placed by Friday, September 26 at and use code # (Paper orders due by September 23.) Call Bonnie at with questions. A portion of the proceeds benefit the school.

4 MAXIMIZING YOUR CHILD S POTENTIAL SR. ANNA MARIE GAGLIA, CSJ, PRINCIPAL holysepulcherschool@zoominternet.net Grandparents Day We were pleased to have so many grandparents come to Mass on September 12 in celebration of Grandparents Day! After Mass the students and their grandparents came back to the school for a small reception and the chance to meet the students teachers and friends. hank you to Mr. Philip Torrez and Mr. Gary Linder who T have been coaching our soccer teams. The kids are having a wonderful time and we appreciate their time and talents! We are very blessed to have you as part of the Holy Sepulcher family! 3rd Annual Hornet s Challenge The 3rd Annual Hornet s Challenge is Friday, October 10. This is a walk / run that all the students, teachers and staff participate in. The goal this year is $30,000 and we hope to raise funds for Google Chrome Books, safety improvements to the school, new blinds for the classrooms and a new public address system. Please pray for our students, staff and families as we begin our fundraising efforts. SHOP WITH SCRIP AND SUPPORT THE SCHOOL Why not give the Shop with Scrip Program a try? If you are not familiar with the program, Scrip refers to gift cards. Gift cards from hundreds of retailers nationwide are available. Participation in the Scrip Program earns credit towards families tuition fundraising assessment or the tuition scholarship. (Another option is to receive a tax deduction and that money will be donated to the scholarship fund.) Order your gift cards by any Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. and you will be able to pick them up on Thursday after 12:00 noon of that same week. You can order online at or by calling the parish office. Around the Community: FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS World Apostolate of Fatima/Blue Army will have First Saturday Devotions at St. Paul Church at 128 N. McKean St., Butler, PA, on Oct. 4th. 8am Mass followed by the Rosary. Meeting to follow in the Collins Room. F aith ormation Brenda Hartzel, Faith Formation Director hsfaithformation@zoominternet.net FOR FAMILY DISCUSSION September Events: 21 - Children s Liturgy of the Word at 10:30 Mass - Faith Formation - 9:10-10:15/11:40-12:45 - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - 9:10-10:15 am 22 - Confirmation Class - 6:30-8:00 pm 23 - Family Youth Meeting - 6:30-7:30 pm 24 - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - 5:00-6:15 pm 28 - Children s Liturgy of the Word at 10:30 Mass - Faith Formation - 9:10-10:15/11:40-12:45 - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - 9:10-10:15 am 29 - Confirmation Class - 6:30-8:00 pm Welcome Back Families We hope to have another fun and faith filled year! RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults The classes cannot begin without you! Are you still considering learning more about the Catholic faith? Please call the Formation Office to register for the informational meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 30 th at 7:00 pm in the John Paul II room. Family Youth Meeting The first meeting for those registered in the Family Youth program will be on Tuesday, September 23 rd at 6:30 pm in the school cafeteria. We will hand out books, review procedures and have a lesson. This evening is for parent and child. Isaiah 55:6-9 How can people seek the Lord? Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a What does St. Paul s willingness to live for the benefit of others say about the life of Christian service we are called to live? Matthew 20:1-16a Was it fair that all the laborers received the same wage? What does this story say about how God s generosity is beyond what humans think is fair? What do you suppose Jesus meant by saying the first will be last and the last first? from Exploring the Sunday Lectionary by Sandy Rigsby & Steve Mason 14 TH ANNUAL ROSARY RALLY All are invited to give honor to Our Blessed Mother with Marian hymns, Rosary recitation and Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St. Joseph Church, 315 Stoney Hollow Rd., Cabot, PA on Mon., Oct. 6 at 7:00 p.m. Presiding is Rev. Mark Pattock, OFM, Cap.

5 Youth Ministry for 6th-8th Graders Jacob Williamson, Coordinator of Youth Ministry Like us on Facebook Holy Sepulcher Life Teen Follow us on Twitter: HolySepLifeTeen PARENT NOTICE: This semester at Life Teen, your teen will not only be eating delicious home cooked meals, entering into and being supported by Christ-centered friendships, but also learning how the Mass impacts his / her life. Many teens do not understand the purpose, beauty, or life-changing power of the Mass. This semester is designed to lead your teen to a rich understanding of the Mass and empower him / her to live daily as Jesus disciple. The YYAC is open every Thursday from 7-9:00 pm Take a break from homework and come hang out! All high school teens are invited! Donate to Youth Ministry Please consider helping to care for the total well-being of the teens that come to Life Teen and EDGE by donating a Giant Eagle (or other supermarket) gift card. A great way to purchase gift cards is through the Scrip program in which a certain percentage is donated to the school. Call the Parish Office at to purchase Scrip or Jacob at for more information on how you can help feed the teens at Life Teen. Thank you! D id you ever hear the story of why Fa her Bob became a priest? Come to Life Teen this week to find out! Father Bob will be joining us for this awesome Life Night! All high school teens are invited! Come hungry because we re having mac n cheese for dinner! HELP WITH BUFFALO CREEK HALF MARATHON Sign up to help out with the Buffalo Creek Half Marathon on Sat., Oct. 18. Carpool will leave from Holy Sepulcher at 7:40 am and will return around 1:00 p.m. We NEED adults to also help this day! If interested, please call Jacob. FALL RETREAT Join hundreds of other teens for the Fall Retreat at Camp Allegheny on November This weekend has been a highlight for nearly every teen who has gone before. Cost is $120. Fundraising and scholarships are available. Sign up in the YYAC today! UPCOMING EVENTS Sun. 6:30 pm Issue Night: Meet Fr. Bob Thurs. 7:00 pm Hang Out Sun. 6:30 pm Life Night: Present Thurs. 7:00 pm Hang Out Sun. 6:30 pm Life Night: Mass Fitness Around the Community: Greg Gillis, Coordinator holysepedge@gmail.com Our next EDGE Night will be Oct., 4. Join us as we dive into the Corporal Works of Mercy! Teens in Grades 6, 7, 8: be sure to join us each month for EDGE. We meet the first Saturday of every month after Mass in the YYAC. Bring your friends for great fun, food, faith and fellowship. Join us this semester as we take on Social Justice and Corporal Works of Mercy! Parents: We are in need of your help. As our program continues to grow, we are in need of more adults to help out with our Core Team. The commitment is light and we can work around your gifts and talents. Please contact Greg at holysepedge@gmail.com for more info or if you have any questions. SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL NAMED 2014 SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Saint Joseph High School in Natrona Heights has once again been recognized by the Cardinal Newman Society's Catholic Education Honor Roll as a 2014 School of Excellence (formerly known as Top 50 Award). SJHS has been given this distinction every year since Call to contact the school. ST. JOSEPH SPIRITUALITY CENTER IN BADEN is offering two classes this fall in various parts of the diocese to enhance the experience of adults and religion teachers. To register for any class, call IN A TROUBLED MARRIAGE? Last week to register. Please call contact Retrouvaille at or 3041@retrouvaille.org. More information is available at FORMATION FOR LITURGICAL MINISTRY Sign up for this seminar on the guidelines for Extraordinary Minister of Holy sponsored by the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Register through Holy Sepulcher Parish office no later than Fri., Oct. 3. The dates available are: Sat., Oct 11 from 9:00 am - 11:30 am at Saint Bernard (Mt. Lebanon) and Our Lady of Miraculous Medal (Meadow Lands) and Sat., Oct. 18 from 9:00 am - 11:30 am at All Saints (Etna), Saint Andrew (Butler / Center Twp.), Saint Mary of the Assumption (Glenshaw) Who should attend? Ministers recently invited by their pastor to serve as an Extraordinary Ministry of Holy or Those already serving as an Extraordinary Ministry of Holy who have not yet completed the diocesan formation program.