In order to prepare ourselves for Easter, the Communal Reconciliation Services in our region will be held on the following dates: *PLEASE TAKE NOTE:

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1 Coat of Arms of The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, J.C.L. Bishop of Greensburg In order to prepare ourselves for Easter, the Communal Reconciliation Services in our region will be held on the following dates: 2:00 PM Holy Cross, Youngwood Monday, March 19, :00 PM St. Bruno Church Tuesday, March 20, :00 PM St. Paul Parish Wednesday, March 21, :00 PM St. Benedict Parish Thursday, March 22, :00 PM Our Lady of Grace Church *Saturday, March 24, :00 AM Blessed Sacrament Cathedral *PLEASE TAKE NOTE: March 24 will be the last opportunity for Confession before Easter in our Region. Help prepare our worship space for the Easter Season! We need volunteers to help set up the Social Hall for the Chapel of Repose after the Chrism luncheon on Thursday afternoon, March 29 at 1:30 PM and/or help to decorate our Church for Easter on Saturday, March 31 at 9:00 AM. Please give of your time and your talents, two very priceless gifts that contribute to the beauty of this season. Let us prepare for this sacred celebration together as a parish family. Call the Parish Office at to let us know you will be helping. God has no hands or feet on earth but ours ~ St. Theresa of Avila Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Resurrection Celebration Sunday, April 8, :30 PM - 2:30 PM Join us to celebrate as a parish family The Good News of the Resurrection with a parish wide luncheon and social. May we celebrate with great joy together in fellowship as a parish family. Return your rsvp form and tickets as soon as possible. More information in upcoming bulletins. Look for sign up sheets to volunteer located in the vestibule of the Church soon! 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: Blessed Sacrament Cathedral 300 North Main Street Greensburg, PA Sacrament of Reconciliation Every Saturday at 11 AM till completed, or any time by 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

2 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, Even the king of Persia can be an agent of God s will. Psalm 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 Jerusalem remains the city of promise and hope. Ephesians 2:4-10 God s great mercy (and no work of ours) is the source of our salvation. John 3:14-21 Jesus is the light that challenges the darkness of the world. 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: James Morrison Linda Bonelli Carla Murray 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. Saturday, March 10, :00 AM James and Lena Prioletto (Family) 11:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:30 PM Ed and Barb Mikula (Family) Sunday, March 11, 2018 The Fourth Sunday of Lent Anniversary of the Diocese of Greensburg 7:00 AM Ralph Palmer (Mary Jane Palmer Sister) 9:00 AM Mary Alyce Grimm (Karen Cadwell) 11:30 AM For the Living and Deceased Members of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Parish Baptism during Mass 7:00 PM Bernard J. Morelli (Arlene Redish and Family) Monday, March 12, :10 PM Daniel Komarinski (Family) Tuesday, March 13, :10 PM Elizabeth (Liz) Jacobsen (Members of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral SVdP Society) Wednesday, March 14, :10 PM Dot Jordan (Moyer Family) Thursday, March 15, :10 PM Ronald Zaleski (The Piacesky Family) Friday, March 16, :10 PM Ralph Tomaro (Wife and Family) 1:00 PM Aquinas Academy Student Confessions No Aquinas Stations of the Cross Scheduled 5:30 PM Blessed Sacrament Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 17, :00 AM Rita Sleowsky (Lazor - Wilson Families) 11:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:30 PM James J. Coletti Jr. (Sandy - Wife) The Fifth Sunday of Lent 7:00 AM Eric Tepper (Family) 9:00 AM John Markulin and Family (Family) 11:30 AM For the Living and Deceased Members of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Parish 7:00 PM Rita Vaccaro (Tish Bisignani - Daughter) Our actions have a tongue of their own. They have an eloquence of their own, even when the tongue is silent. For deeds prove the lover more than words. ~ St. Cyril of Jerusalem In acknowledging the Real Presence of Christ, the Tabernacle Candle will burn from March 10 through March 16 in memory of Anthony Conte from the his loving wife. Lent is a favorable season for opening the doors to all those in need and recognizing in them the face of Christ. ~ Pope Francis

3 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 $18, Votive Candles $ Parish Social Ministry $3, Families receiving envelopes 1, 635 Envelopes used this week 367 Parishioners using Online Giving 78 Thank you for your generosity and support! 2018 Diocesan Lenten Appeal *Diocesan Goal Actual % Achieved Dollar $106, $56,776 53% No. of Gifts % *Please note that totals are received from the Diocese and published every Monday. These totals are as of March 5, Effective immediately, and until we are able to hire a permanent replacement for Kathi Probo, the following staff people will take responsibility for her duties: Tammi Rzempoluch will take over as Interim Director of Faith Formation Classes and be the primary contact for all First Holy Communion preparation. Katie Zuzik will be the coordinator for Baptism Preparation and all matters related to the Sacrament of Baptism. Fr. Matthew Morelli will work with the RCIA team and be the primary contact for all RCIA questions and concerns. Msgr. Riffle and Deacon Bill Hisker will be the primary contact for all matters related to the Sacrament of Marriage. Everyone can be reached by calling the parish at If you have a question that does not fall under any of these specific headings, please call the parish office and you will be directed to the person responsible. Bishop Malesic has called for a second collection to be taken in all parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg the weekend of March to help individuals and families recover from the tornado that hit Uniontown Feb. 15. The proceeds from the collection will first go to Catholic Charities relief efforts in that community, and any remaining contributions will be placed in a Diocesan Disaster Fund to help meet future needs. More than 230 homes were damaged and 47 have been declared uninhabitable as a result of the storm. Thank you in advance for your generosity, and please pray for the people who have suffered losses. for great reading material at the Kiosk in The vestibule of the Church. There are many great choices for reflection during the Lenten Season. Letters to Sala by Arlene Hutton, Seton Hill University Performing Arts Center, Ryan Theatre Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 2 PM. For a group of 5 or more tickets will be $10. Senior rate for a smaller group will be $ Please RSVP to Katie in the Parish Office to this event by March 12 to ensure ticket price and purchase for our group. Call Katie Zuzik at the Parish Office at or at kzuzik@dioceseofgreensburg.org Are you ready to explore ways to use your talents to serve God and His people? A new group will be forming this coming April at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Parish, to do just that. Our first step will be 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. Stayed tuned for more details in upcoming bulletins!

4 Sunday, March 11, 2018 Anniversary of the Diocese of Greensburg 10:10 AM Faith Formation 1:00 PM Marriage Prep. [Social Hall] 6:00 PM Youth Ministry Monday, March 12, :00 PM Lenten Series [Social Hall] 7:00 PM Diocesan Choir Rehearsal [Church] Tuesday, March 13, :00 PM Baptismal Prep Class [Rectory Conference Room] 6:00 PM Coping with Loss [FC-EAS] Wednesday, March 14, :00 AM Bible Study [Social Hall] 7:00 PM Cathedral Choir Rehearsal [Church] 7:00 PM Bible Study [Social Hall] Thursday, March 15, :30 PM Bethlehem Project Adv. Board Mtng. [Social Hall] 7:00 PM Women s Faith Sharing [FC-EAS] Friday, March 16, :00 PM Aquinas Academy Student Confessions [Church] 5:30 PM Parish Stations of the Cross [Church] Saturday, March 17, :45 AM Catholic Men s Fellowship Meeting [Social Hall] 10:00 AM Raingutter Regala [Social Hall] 11:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation [Church] 10:10 AM Faith Formation 1:00 PM Marriage Prep [Social Hall] 2:00 PM Regional Penance Service at Holy Cross Religious Life Chat Room for women interested in talking about consecrated religious life. Meet other women on a journey of discovering what God is calling them to do and to be for the world around them. March 21 and April 25 are the next gatherings at Seton ill university small dining room. We begin with dinner at 5 PM, share prayer, and discuss a topic related to discernment, religious life and following Jesus footsteps. Meet and chat with Sisters and Nuns from the Greensburg Diocese. Contact Sr. Barbara Ann Smelko, SC at basmelko@scsh.org or call ext for more details. Saint Bruno Parish, South Greensburg will host its annual Lenten Fish Fry every Friday during Lent from 4 PM -7 PM and Good Friday from 2:30 PM -7 PM in the Parish Center. Dinners which include Baked Orange Roughy $9.50, Deep Fried Fish, Fried Shrimp, Crab Cakes, and a Weekly Special, are all $8.00. Also available are Fish Sandwiches $5.50, Children s Meal $4.50, Cup of Soup $3.50, Pizza $1.50, and many other sides. We will have many homemade desserts. Take out is available. No phone orders. For more information, please call The Diocesan Heritage Center will host Exposition of Sacred Relics: Treasures of the Church March 14 at 7 PM in the St. Joseph Chapel at the Bishop Connare Center. The exhibit includes more than 150 relics and a presentation by Companions of the Cross Father Carlos Martins. For information, go to There is no admission fee. The Diocesan Heritage Center is hosting a Lenten program on Saturdays in Lent concluding March 17. Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Joseph Chapel at the Bishop Connare Center. A light soup lunch will follow, attendees will be invited to the new exhibit, Journeying with Jesus: The Passion. Send reservations to: jvennman@dioceseofgreensburg.org. The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting for Boys will hold an adult moderator training to counsel the Ad Altare Dei Emblem March 17 from 9:30 AM -1:30 PM at BSA Westmoreland Fayette Council Service Center. The committee will also sponsor adult facilitator training for the Pope Pius XII emblem March 24 from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM at the service enter. Adult counselors trained prior to 2013 must update their certifications. Training is free, but registration is necessary. Go to or contact Tina Moore, for more information at tmoore@dioceseofgreensburg.org. The Holy Name Society of St. Mary of Czestochowa Parish invites all Catholic men to attend its annual Men's Day of Reflection, Sunday, March 18, from 12:45 PM until 5:00 PM. Fr. Thomas Hart, OSB, guest presenter and homilist, will speak on "Prayer, Fasting, and the Works of Mercy." Day includes Mass that will fulfill the Sunday Mass obligation. Confessions, Rosary, and dinner also included. Cost: $16. Pre-registration strongly recommended. Contact Ed Bloch: , or gpecoraro@stmarynk.org. Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in North Huntingdon will be holding a Night at the Races on Saturday, March 24. The event will be held in Mack Hall and doors will open at 5:00 PM. Dinner is served from 5:30-6:30, with the races to follow immediately after. The price is $20 admission which includes great food, dessert, unlimited soft drinks, beer and the naming rights to one horse/jockey. Winner need not be present to win. Additional horses are available to ticket holders for $10. You must be 21 or older to attend, and it is BYOB. Also available is 50/50, Auction baskets, Paint sticks and 20X Your Money chance. Winning horse and jockey of each race wins $30. For more information, contact the parish office at or visit the website at 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.

5 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. 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. 27 bhisker@dioceseofgreensburg.org Katie Zuzik Pastoral Associate ext. 11 kzuzik@dioceseofgreensburg.org Christopher Pardini Director of Liturgy and Music ext. 21 cpardini@dioceseofgreensburg.org Faith Formation Office Tammi Rzempoluch ext.35 Linda DeFrancesco Financial Secretary ext.23 Julie Stauffer Receptionist ext. 10 jstauffer@dioceseofgreensburg.org Cindy Cope Coordinator of Cemetery Services ext. 16 ccope@dioceseofgreensburg.org Bill Wilson, Maintenance ext. 24 wwilson@dioceseofgreensburg.org Jan Brubaker, Custodian Contact the Parish Office jbrubaker@dioceseofgreensburg.org Especially during the Lenten Season, you are invited to pray the daily rosary. The rosary begins daily at 11:30 AM prior to the 12:10 PM Mass. Stations of the Cross are every Friday evening during Lent at 5:30 PM except for Good Friday. Everyone is welcome! Parish Finance Council John Kline Judy Komarinski Ed Nemanic Nancy Rottler Nazzi Zola SVdP Membership Betty Rua: SVdP Food Pantry Prayer Chain JoAnne Hudock Parish Pastoral Council Mark Bartels Andy Benedict Linda Cooper David Fidazzo Kirsten Lieberum Judy McChesney John Mickinack Paul Niemiec Betty Rua Mike Rezempoluch Please join Bishop Edward C. Malesic as he leads a Divine Mercy Sunday outdoor service and Eucharistic procession on Sunday, April 8 at 3:00 PM in St. Clair Park, Greensburg. Mark your calendars! 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