Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

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Coat of Arms of The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, J.C.L. Bishop of Greensburg Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Alleluia! Christ is risen from the dead!

This is the day you have made for us, O Lord, to praise you and thank you, to bless you and glorify you for raising Christ from the dead.

Blessed Sacrament Cathedral 300 North Main Street Greensburg, PA 15601 Parish Office Hours Monday- Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Phone (724) 834-3710 Fax (724) 834-1518 Greensburg Catholic Cemetery Office

1 Coat of Arms of The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, J.C.L. Bishop of Greensburg Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Alleluia! Christ is risen from the dead! We have walked the way of Christ, to his suffering and death on the cross; we now hear in the echoing tomb a never-ending Alleluia! This is the day you have made for us, O Lord, to praise you and thank you, to bless you and glorify you for raising Christ from the dead. This is the day you raise us from the dead, born anew in the waters of baptism, risen with Christ to life eternal, now and forever. Amen. Blessed Sacrament Cathedral 300 North Main Street Greensburg, PA Parish Office Hours Monday- Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Phone (724) Fax (724) Greensburg Catholic Cemetery Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 AM 4:00 PM Phone (724) Aquinas Academy Phone (724) Website Online Giving: Sacrament of Reconciliation Every Saturday at 11 AM till completed or by calling to make an appointment. Daily Rosary Monday - Friday 11:30 AM Daily Mass Schedule Monday - Friday 12:10 PM and Saturday: 8:00 AM Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 7:00 PM Holy Day Vigil Mass 5:30 PM

Acts of the Apostles 10:34a, 37-43 Peter proclaims the gospel in the house of Cornelius. Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 This is the day the Lord has made, wonderful in our eyes.

The Paschal Candle is a symbol of the risen Christ in our midst. It is a primary Easter symbol throughout the fifty days of this Holy season.

Our sincere thanks to Frances Cunningham who so generously purchased this year s Paschal candle in memory of her beloved husband, Robert E.

Keeping in our prayers and trusting that God will bring to their families comfort in the days ahead, we commend to your prayer the souls of: Ann M. Bolha and Robert F.

A very special thank you to everyone who gave of their time and talent toward the decorating of our worship spaces, the beautiful music and dedicated services during Holy Week and Easter.

~ Author Unknown Saturday, March 31, 2018 Holy Saturday 12:00 NN Blessing of Baskets 8:30 PM Easter Vigil Bishop Edward C.

2 Acts of the Apostles 10:34a, Peter proclaims the gospel in the house of Cornelius. Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, This is the day the Lord has made, wonderful in our eyes. Colossians 3:1-4 We are urged to keep our sights on the eternal and not on the temporal. John 20:1-9 The disciples are in a contest for Easter understanding. The Paschal Candle is a symbol of the risen Christ in our midst. It is a primary Easter symbol throughout the fifty days of this Holy season. After the feast of Pentecost, it is used at the celebration of all baptisms and funerals. Our sincere thanks to Frances Cunningham who so generously purchased this year s Paschal candle in memory of her beloved husband, Robert E. Cunningham The Paschal Candle is a reminder that Christ is our Light from birth until death, until we will see God face to face and are touched by his light and love for all eternity. Keeping in our prayers and trusting that God will bring to their families comfort in the days ahead, we commend to your prayer the souls of: Ann M. Bolha and Robert F. Kulik Know that the Lord has welcomed our loved ones into the home of Heaven. Our parish community extends its deepest sympathies to their families and relatives on their loss. A very special thank you to everyone who gave of their time and talent toward the decorating of our worship spaces, the beautiful music and dedicated services during Holy Week and Easter. Your willingness to be a part of the parish and your dedication is always greatly appreciated. God Bless! Those who can, do. who can do more, volunteer. ~ Author Unknown Saturday, March 31, 2018 Holy Saturday 12:00 NN Blessing of Baskets 8:30 PM Easter Vigil Bishop Edward C. Malesic, presiding Sunday, April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of The Lord All Mass Intentions are for the Living and Deceased Members of the Cathedral Parish Mass Times: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM Bishop Edward C. Malesic will be presiding at the 9:00 AM Mass No Regional 7:00 PM Mass Scheduled Monday, April 2, 2018 Monday within the Octave of Easter 12:10 PM No Mass Scheduled Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Tuesday within the Octave of Easter 12:10 PM Larry Miller (Sharon Miller) Wednesday, April 4, 2018 Wednesday within the Octave of Easter 12:10 PM B. Patrick Costello (Mary L. Costello, Wife and Children) 1:30 PM Aquinas Academy Peace Day Mass Thursday, April 5, 2018 Thursday within the Octave of Easter 12:10 PM Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lyon (Sally Loughran) Friday, April 6, 2018 Friday within the Octave of Easter 12:10 PM Joseph L. Burkley Jr. (Wife and Family) Saturday, April 7, 2018 Saturday within the Octave of Easter 8:00 AM Joseph Cremonese (Cindy Alden) 11:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:30 PM James E. Jr., Daniel and Timothy Johnston (Family) The Second Sunday of Easter 7:00 AM Deceased Members of the Thomas and Mary Mikan Family (Catherine Mikan Bisignani) 9:00 AM Richard Boehm (Family) 11:30 AM For the Living and Deceased Members of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Sunday at St. Clair Park Bishop Edward C. Malesic, presiding 7:00 PM Harry Nogasky (Marge Nogasky and Children)

From the Rector s Desk Today we celebrate Easter Sunday, the pivotal Feast of the entire Church year. It is our opportunity to give a renewed perspective to the whole of our life.

We wonder how good people seem so often to end up in worse shape than the bad.

Easter is the feast which asks us to see our life from a different perspective. It is first and foremost about trust in the promises of God.

His trust in the care that his Father gave him is often so different than our understanding of God s care.

fear and then die peacefully in their sleep at age 110. That is just not the case. Jesus suffered and died to show us that even death cannot take away our spirit and life.

All is not made whole in this life and ultimately, something better than we ever imagined will happen to us when our time here is over.

As we celebrate this feast let us find that promise of joy in the midst of everything we are confronted with in the world.

Bandura, our parish staff, the ministers, choir, ushers, servers and everyone who decorated and who attended our services to share her or his faith with the Body of Christ gathered together.

3 From the Rector s Desk Today we celebrate Easter Sunday, the pivotal Feast of the entire Church year. It is our opportunity to give a renewed perspective to the whole of our life. Often as we find ourselves confronted by death, sickness and inequity of every kind we find ourselves saying, It s just not fair. We wonder how good people seem so often to end up in worse shape than the bad. We might even wonder what we or others we love have done wrong so as to deserve this kind of treatment from God in this life. Often we cannot make sense of it. Easter is the feast which asks us to see our life from a different perspective. It is first and foremost about trust in the promises of God. It is the feast which reveals to us that there is actually more to life than meets the eye. Jesus believed with his whole being that his Father would take care of him. His trust in the care that his Father gave him is often so different than our understanding of God s care. If we are honest we often define proof of the Father s care for us as a world where nothing bad will ever happen to us or our friends and everyone will be happy and safe without any difficulty or fear and then die peacefully in their sleep at age 110. That is just not the case. Jesus suffered and died to show us that even death cannot take away our spirit and life. Jesus resurrection is evidence for all believers that there is something beyond the veil of death. All is not made whole in this life and ultimately, something better than we ever imagined will happen to us when our time here is over. The Feast of Easter shouts out to us that it is eternal life which awaits us. Beyond death, there is no more sadness, no more pain, and no more fear. As we celebrate this feast let us find that promise of joy in the midst of everything we are confronted with in the world. I would like to thank everyone who worked so hard to make this Lent and Easter so beautiful and meaningful. This list is long and includes Bishop Malesic, Fr. Matthew, Deacon Bill, Fr. Bandura, our parish staff, the ministers, choir, ushers, servers and everyone who decorated and who attended our services to share her or his faith with the Body of Christ gathered together. We truly have had a blessed season of prayer and praise. Happy Easter! Msgr. Ray Blessed Sacrament Cathedral invites Children to Shipwrecked VBS: Rescued by Jesus. A summer kids event called Shipwrecked VBS will be hosted at BSC from July 7 to July 13. At Shipwrecked, kids discover that Jesus rescues them! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy treats, experience one-of-a-kind Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of God s love, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes with the Sail Away Sendoff that gets everyone involved in living what they ve learned. Shipwrecked is for kids from Kindergarten to grade 5 and will run from 9 AM to 12 Noon. For information or to volunteer please call Tammi Rzempoluch in the parish office at ext. 35 Are you ready to explore ways to use your talents to serve God and His people? The first group meeting will be on Monday, April 9 in the Social Hall from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The first step will be to form a group to knit and crochet for charity. We would love to teach you to knit or crochet easy items, such as scarves, prayer shawls, hats and afghans, and welcome the help and companionship of those who already have this talent. Please call or text Vera Hisker at or June Hoehler at if you have any questions or are interested in joining us. We look forward to seeing you on April 9 as we use our time and talents to serve God!

Sunday, April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday Masses: 7 AM, 9 AM, 11:30 AM No Regional 7 PM Mass Wednesday, April 4, 2018 1:30 PM Aquinas Academy Peace Day Mass [Church] Thursday April 5, 2018 7:00 PM Women's

4 Sunday, April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday Masses: 7 AM, 9 AM, 11:30 AM No Regional 7 PM Mass Wednesday, April 4, :30 PM Aquinas Academy Peace Day Mass [Church] Thursday April 5, :00 PM Women's Faith Sharing [FC-EAS] Saturday, April 7, :45 AM Catholic Men s Fellowship Meeting [Social Hall] 10:30 AM First Communion 2 nd Grade and Parent Retreat 11:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation [Social Hall, FC-EAS] 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Resurrection Celebration [Social Hall] 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Sunday at St. Clair Park Cathedral Resurrection Celebration Immediately following the 11:30 AM Mass till 2:30 PM please join us as we celebrate the Easter Season together as a parish family. Come to the Cathedral social hall and enjoy a delicious buffet and fellowship and relax after the Easter holiday. Jesus wanted the Good News to be shared, because it is meant for everyone! Return your RSVP and enjoy a meal with family and friends. All are welcome to attend. BRING YOUR FAVORITE DESSERT FOR ALL TO ENJOY! (on a disposable tray) We LOVE our famous dessert table especially after Lent! Divine Mercy at 3:00 PM / St. Clair Park. Bishop Malesic will lead the prayers for Divine Mercy Sunday at St. Clair Park. This celebration will be held rain or shine. After our celebration of the Resurrection at the Cathedral, everyone is invited to walk/go to St. Clair Park and attend this wonderful Diocesan event. No reservations are needed for this portion of the celebration. Please plan on making this a great afternoon at the Cathedral and the park! PA Tax Credits for Catholic Schools - Did you know that the State of Pennsylvania allows you to redirect your state tax dollars to provide tuition assistance for families with need at Aquinas Academy in exchange for tax credits? Also, you can help our parish in the process. To find out more about this wonderful opportunity, please contact Mike Lucotch directly at VISIT THE LIGHTHOUSE KIOSK IN THE VESTIBULE OF THE CHURCH FOR NEW EASTER READING MATERIALS AND THE RETURN OF SOME OF OUR BEST SELLERS! In order to meet our budgetary needs, Blessed Sacrament Cathedral requires an average of $18,000 per week in the regular offertory collection. Sunday Offertory $17, Votive Candles $ Cathedral Care $1, Families receiving envelopes 1, 635 Envelopes used this week 431 Parishioners using Online Giving 78 Thank you for your continued support! 2018 Diocesan Lenten Appeal *Diocesan Goal Actual % Achieved Dollar $106, $119, % No. of Gifts % *Please note that totals are received from the Diocese and published every Monday. These totals are as of March 26, We have reached our Diocesan Lenten Appeal goal!! Pledges and gifts received as of March 26 were $119, At this point, every dollar given to DLA will be returned to our parish to be used to replace the air conditioner in the Rectory and continue to make other much needed repairs to the Cathedral grounds. If you have not yet made your DLA pledge to Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, please prayerfully discern your gift and return your pledge card at Mass next weekend or send it into the Parish Office. In addition, you can make your pledge online at DLA.dioceseofgreensburg.org. As you may already know, the second DLA mailing has reached our homes. If you have made your 2018 DLA contribution, please disregard this second mailing. God Bless You For Your Continued Support!

Monsignor Raymond E. Riffle Rector ext.12 rriffle@dioceseofgreensburg.org Matthew J. Morelli Parochial Vicar ext.25 mjmorelli@dioceseofgreensburg.org Mr. William J. Hisker Permanent Deacon ext.

org Linda DeFrancesco Financial Secretary ext.23 ldefrancesco @dioceseofgreensburg.org Julie Stauffer Receptionist ext.10 jstauffer@dioceseofgreensburg.

org Parish Pastoral Council Mark Bartels Andy Benedict Linda Cooper David Fidazzo Kirsten Lieberum Judy McChesney John Mickinack Paul Niemiec Betty Rua Mike Rezempoluch Parish Finance Council John

Liturgy and Music ext.21 cpardini@dioceseofgreensburg.org Bill Wilson, Maintenance ext.24 wwilson@dioceseofgreensburg.

5 Monsignor Raymond E. Riffle Rector ext.12 Matthew J. Morelli Parochial Vicar ext.25 Mr. William J. Hisker Permanent Deacon ext.27 Katie Zuzik Pastoral Associate ext.11 Faith Formation Office Tammi Rzempoluch ext.35 Linda DeFrancesco Financial Secretary ext.23 Julie Stauffer Receptionist ext.10 Cindy Cope Coordinator of Cemetery Services ext.16 Parish Pastoral Council Mark Bartels Andy Benedict Linda Cooper David Fidazzo Kirsten Lieberum Judy McChesney John Mickinack Paul Niemiec Betty Rua Mike Rezempoluch Parish Finance Council John Kline Judy Komarinski Ed Nemanic Nancy Rottler Nazzi Zola SVdP Food Pantry SVdP Membership Betty Rua: Prayer Chain JoAnne Hudock Christopher Pardini Director of Liturgy and Music ext.21 Bill Wilson, Maintenance ext.24 Jan Brubaker, Custodian Contact the Parish Office Make your 2018 contribution a bit easier by checking out the Online Giving website at If Online Giving is not an option for you, please consider writing a check for added security as opposed to putting cash in your weekly envelope. Bible Study with Deacon Bill will resume on Wednesday, April 11. Morning sessions will begin at 9:00 AM and evening sessions will begin at 7:00 PM. Both sessions are in the Social Hall at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. Baptisms: By appointment only. Please call the Katie Zuzik in the Parish Office at least three months in advance of the Baptism. A class for parents is required to reflect on the meaning of the sacrament, to review the ceremony, and to highlight the importance of the family s commitment to practicing the Catholic Faith. Sponsorship Forms: Forms for our parish members to serve as sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation must be filled out in person at the Parish Office. To serve as a sponsor, you must be at least 16 years old and a practicing Catholic who has received Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist. If you are married, it must be within the guidelines of the Catholic Church. Please call the Parish Office to make an appointment to fill out the form. Weddings: Please call Msgr. Riffle or Deacon Bill Hisker in the Parish Office at least six months in advance. Do not set a date until you have contacted the Parish Office. Pre-marriage prep. classes are required. Become a Member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Welcome! It is a great joy to welcome new members to our parish community. Please register as soon as possible in order to participate in our various programs, ministries and activities. Drop this form in the collection basket and we will send you a detailed registration form. If you are already a member and have changed any of your personal information please call the Parish Office or return the changes on the form below. Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Membership Request / Change Form Please drop this form in the collection basket or mail to: Blessed Sacrament Cathedral 300 North Main St. Greensburg, PA Name: Address: Contact Number: Address: Registration Moving Change Address/Phone

BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHEDRAL Mother Church and Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg The Third Sunday of Advent December 17, 2017

BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHEDRAL Mother Church and Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg The Third Sunday of Advent December 17, 2017 Coat of Arms of The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, J.C.L. Bishop of Greensburg