Holy Sepulcher CATHOLIC CHURCH

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1 Holy Sepulcher PAGE 1 CATHOLIC CHURCH 1304 E. CRUIKSHANK ROAD BUTLER, PA hsc.office@zoominternet.net Phone: Office Hours: M F 8 am 4 pm A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust May 21, 2017 Sixth Sunday of Easter Bishop of Pittsburgh Most Rev. David A. Zubik Pastor Father Robert J. Cedolia MASS TIMES Saturday... 6:00 pm 4:00 pm (beginning Nov. 4, 2017) Sunday... 8:00 am & 10:30 am Daily Mass times can be found under Mass Intentions RECONCILIATION Saturdays between 12:00 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 will be on Tues., May 23 at 6:30 pm. 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. 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. NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome to Holy Sepulcher! To register, go to: or contact the Parish Office.

2 MAY 21, 2017 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER PAGE 2 DIRECTORY Bishop of Pittsburgh Most Rev. David A. Zubik Father Robert J. Cedolia, Pastor rjc78@zoominternet.net Deacon: Mr. David S. Miller davidscottmiller@zoominternet.net School Principal: Sister Anna Marie Gaglia, CSJ ; principal@holysepulcher.org Director of Faith Formation: Mrs. Amy LaMartina ; hsfaithformation@zoominternet.net Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministry: Ms. Joni Mulvaney holysepym@gmail.com Directress of Music Ministries Ms. Madlyn DeRito ; deritoma@hotmail.com Business Manager: Mrs. Joan Tosto ; hsc.joan@zoominternet.net Admin. Assistant to the Pastor and Safe Environment Coordinator: Mrs. Joanne Castello ; hsc.joanne@zoominternet.net Parish Secretary: Ms. Dana Knox ; hsc.office@zoominternet.net Parish Pastoral Council: Mr. Raymond Schratz - Vice Chairperson Prayer Chain Requests: or hscprayerchain@gmail.com Abuse Hotline: Bulletin Submission Deadline: Monday at Noon Sign up for Online Giving at (Mobile app also available for Google Play and App Store.) Call the Parish office for assistance or questions. Mass Intentions & Schedule Mon., May 22, :30 am Joseph Perri, Sr. David & Jamie Smith Tues., May 23, :30 am Jim Doc Yurko Bob Ubinger Wed., May 24, 2017 Ascension of the Lord Vigil Thurs., May 25, 2017 Ascension of the Lord Thurs., May 25, 2017 Ascension of the Lord 7:00 pm Florence Hilfiker The Martell Family 9:00 am For the People of Holy Sepulcher 7:00 pm Howard & Marianne Cornibe Family Fri., May 26, :00 am Bud Bender Lori Crowley Sat., May 27, :00 pm Millie & Bob McDonough 60th Wedding Anniversary Sun., May 28, :00 am Frank R. Nickel, Sr. Bob & Linda Cunningham Sun., May 28, 2017 Graduation Mass Deceased Sixth Sunday of Easter Reflection 10:30 am For the People of Holy Sepulcher Jesus asks his Father for another Paraclete, who will remain with us and help keep the memory of Jesus alive. Paraclete is a term which comes from the Greek and signifies a legal advocate, one who speaks for us. It is only the loving acceptance of this Spirit of truth which allows us to love someone whom we know not by sight but through the testimony of others. The Spirit of truth is the Church s creative memory. It enables us to enter into the mystery of Christ. Thus the Church takes part in the vital communion of Father and Son. The same Spirit inspires us to love Jesus, in deed and in truth and not merely talk about it (1 John 3:18). The love of a Christian for the Master is not satisfied with words. The scriptures attest to the indissoluble bond between knowledge and moral life. To say that we know Christ without keeping his commandments is a lie. On the contrary whoever keeps his word, truly has the love of God been made perfect in him (1John 2:5). By living as Jesus lived, we already pass with him from death to life. Questions of the Week - Reflect and Respond to Scripture John 14:15-21 Jesus speaks of the Father sending to believers "the Spirit of truth." Where do you see the Spirit of truth at work in the Church today? Acts 8:5-8, Why do you think Luke records the descent of the Holy Spirit onto the Samaritans? 1 Peter 3:15-18 Peter's encourages believers to defend the faith to non-believers. When have you found yourself in this situation?

3 MAY 21, 2017 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER PAGE 3 Important Information We are asking parishioners of Holy Sepulcher Parish to attend a very important meeting on Monday, May 22, 2017 at 7:00 PM in church concerning the On Mission for the Church Alive! process. On May 11, 2017, Holy Sepulcher On Mission for the Church Alive! team leaders attended a district meeting at St. Catherine of Sweden Parish. At that time, we received the new parish grouping for our area. We would like to provide and share all the information we received with you at the meeting. Along with providing you this information on the proposed groupings, or alternative groupings, your input and feedback is important. We urge you to attend and let us know what you are thinking. Are You Called to a Vocation to the Priesthood? College and post college men, come to enjoy Breakfast with the Bishop on Sat., June 24 at 7:30 am in Synod Hall of St. Paul Cathedral, 108 N. Dithridge St., Pittsburgh, before the priestly ordinations. Father Nick Vaskov will cook breakfast, Father Mike Ackerman will speak on how to discern your vocation, and Bishop Zubik will host a Q & A session. No cost to attend. To register for the breakfast, tsullivan@diopitt.org. FESTIVAL OF PRAISE FOR VOCATIONS Come to praise God for the five men to be ordained to the priesthood and pray for an increase in priestly vocations at the Festival of Praise for Vocations on Thursday, June 22 at 7:00 pm at St. Paul Cathedral (108 N. Dithridge St., Pittsburgh, PA). The night includes Adoration, a reflection from Bishop Zubik, praise and worship music by Carl and Erin Stuvek, Evening Prayer sung by the St. Paul Cathedral Schola, opportunity for confession, and a light reception. For more information, contact Theresa Sullivan at tsullivan@diopitt.org or THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD The Ascension is one facet of the rich Easter mystery. The reading from Acts relates the event of Jesus leaving his apostles. As a natural or supernatural phenomenon, it certainly merits considerable fascination. Yet the New Testament leaves us without details. We too can gaze up into the heavens and wonder about the Ascension, but this day is not really about a departure. It is a day that unfolds the promise that Jesus will return. It reminds us that Jesus is with us always. Indeed Christ is the vibrant head of the Church which is his body. We do not observe a departure. We celebrate a presence. Thus this day in the fifty-day sweep of Easter is a peculiarly opportune time for relishing our hope and status. We can discover Christ s presence at every turn, renew our flagging spirits with tastes of the kingdom. It simply takes eyes of faith, our innermost vision that sees the great hope, glorious heritage, and immeasurable scope of Christ s power. We should approach this day with open hearts. We do not gather at Eucharist to have the Ascension explained or to memorize exegetical points. We come to be inspired, to offer praise, proclaim the risen One who never leaves us. MASS SCHEDULE FOR ASCENSION OF THE LORD (A Holy Day of Obligation) Wednesday, May 24 at 7:00 pm (Vigil) Thursday, May 25 at 9:00 am and 7:00 pm CHURCH MINISTRY SCHEDULE May 27, :00 pm Eucharistic Ministers J. Ager L Fey C. Loncaric C. Matta D. Matta K. Orban R. Shaw D. Wilson Dcn. Dave Proclaimer M. Schaffer Altar Servers L. Schriner A. Schriner May 28, :00 am Eucharistic Ministers J. Doyle J. Duster J. Ewing R. Ewing M. Rosswog M. Sippey N. Sippey M. Wertz Dcn. Dave Proclaimer D. Breslawski Altar Servers A. Stickney I. Montes May 28, :30 am Eucharistic Ministers M. Cortopassi M. Fox A. Hutchinson J. Markus K. Marsico P. Palermo M. Seybert L. Stearns Dcn. Dave Proclaimer Life Teen Altar Servers E. Wynn C. Best Weekday Altar Server (5/22-5/26) J. Riley Mon., Tues., Thurs. 7:30 a.m. & Fri. 9:00 a.m. Volunteer Server needed for the Wednesday Mass. For the complete month s schedule, visit our website: Please pray for the peaceful repose of the soul of Ben Byrer who recently passed away and is enjoying everlasting life. WELCOME TO HOLY SEPULCHER PARISH! M/M Chad Stevenson & Ginger Stevenson-Clarke (Cameron & Cadence) Prayer Chain Do you have a prayer request? Would you like to be a part of our Army of Prayer that prays for those requests? Would you like to receive a copy of the prayer intentions? If so, contact the parish office at or hscprayerchain@gmail.com.

4 MAY 21, 2017 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER PAGE 4 WEEKLY OFFERING AROUND THE PARISH Regular Collection: Sunday, May 21, 2017 (304) Envelopes Loose (26) Online Total $7, $2, $ $10, nd Collection for Trinity Dome: $1, Parish Maintenance Fund: $1, Parish Share: $2, Parish Share Diocesan Goal Collected: $57, Parish Share Diocesan Goal: $106, PARISH SHARE UPDATE Our Parish Share Campaign is well under way. We currently have 287 families contributing to the Parish Share Campaign. We have collected $57, or 54.21% of our goal of $106, Father Bob is urging us to use the pledge card system. We strongly recommend all parishioners to make a pledge with or without payment at this time. Payments can be made throughout the year to fulfill your pledge. All funds received in excess of our goal remain in our parish without an assessment by the diocese. Thank you for your generosity. COLLECTION FOR CATHOLIC RELEIF SERVICES This weekend, May 20-21, we are taking up The Catholic Relief Services Collection to respond to Jesus in Disguise. This collection helps six Catholic agencies to provide relief and support to struggling communities and to work toward peace and reconciliation among our marginalized brothers and sisters here and around the world. Please prayerfully consider how you can support the collection. Learn more about the collection at THIS WEEK AT HOLY SEPULCHER: Cantor Workshop Sun., May 21 at 2:00 pm Life Teen Sun., May 21 at 6:30 pm On Mission for The Church Alive! Meeting Mon., May 22 at 7:0 pm Baptism Class Tues., May 23 at 6:30 pm Spring Band Concert Tues., May 23 at 7:00 pm Women s Discipleship (Life Teen) Tues., May 23 at 7;00 pm Rosary Prayer for Peace & Intentions Wed., May 24 at 6:30 pm 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Meeting Wed., May 24 at 7:30 pm Ascension of our Lord Mass Vigil Wed., May 24 at 7:00 pm Ascension of our Lord Mass Thurs., May 25 at 9:00 am & 7:00 pm For a monthly printable calendar, go to: LADIES OF CHARITY MEETING CHANGE The Ladies of Charity Meeting has been changed from Mon., May 22 to Wed., May 24 at 7:45 pm in the Youth and Young Adult Center. Items Needed for Patzun Mission Several parishioners will be traveling to Patzun, Guatemala in June and would like to take the following items: 1. Children s books, either Spanish or Spanish / English Bilingual 2. Towels, new or gently used 3. Smartphones - these are needed for a new medical program that will serve the out-lying villages near Patzun. They can be used Apple phones (version 5 or newer) or used Android phones (marshmallow operating system) If you have any of these items to donate, please put them in the coat room and place in the box marked Patzun. We will be packing items on Tuesday, May 30 so all items must be received before that. Thank you for your continued support! VOLUNTEER INFORMATION All volunteers are required to complete the Safe Environment Procedure before they begin their volunteer work. Volunteers must complete their clearances which can be found at Please contact Joanne Castello, Safe Environment Coordinator, at the parish office with any questions or assistance. SOCIABLES LUNCHEON The Sociables Luncheon will be on Sunday, June 4 at 1:00 pm in the YYAC. Anyone 50 years and older is welcome to join the Sociables. Guest speaker will be Tootie Betres. CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES LAW Mandated reporters having reasonable cause to believe that a child has been subjected to child abuse, or acts of child abuse, shall report immediately to the following agencies: If you suspect a child is in imminent danger from abuse, please call 911 immediately. Children and Youth Services: Butler County Children and Youth Services: Allegheny County Abuse Hotline:

5 PAGE 5 HOLY SEPULCHER SCHOOL We re more than just a School, We re Community. We re Family. Sister Anna Marie Gaglia, CSJ, Principal school@holysepulcher.org Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science State Meeting at Penn State University Nineteen 7 th and 8 th grade students from our Holy Sepulcher recently participated in the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science State Meeting at Penn State University. Each student conducted a scientific investigation and presented their findings to a panel of judges. Of our 19 presenters, 12 students received a 1 st place and 5 received a 2 nd place. Congratulations to all of our young scientists on their awesome accomplishments: First Place: Grace Blank, Kate McCarty, Keavy Callwood, Ben Schoo, Victoria Scheller, Maria Weidenman, Jillie Kratz, Tim Davanzati, Kelly Wolfe, Anabel Sickney, Andrew Ubinger, & Maddy Dietrich. Second Places: Noah Waldenville, Paul Shadle, Stephen Brooks, Christian Scheller, Zach Brosenitsch Special Honors: Keavy Callwood earned a perfect score and Kate McCarty & Victoria Scheller earned a first place during their 7 th and 8 th grade year at both the Regional and State PJAS Meeting. EDUCATION NEWS FAITH FORMATION Mrs. Amy LaMartina, Faith Formation Director hsfaithformation@zoominternet.net Mrs. Rachael Hortsman, Administrative Assistant hs2faithformation@zoominternet.net Upcoming DATES May 23 Pre-Baptism Class: 6:30 8:00 in the Faith Formation Office June Vacation Bible School from 9am 12pm Congratulations to Martin Stickney who will make his FIRST HOLY COMMUNION today, May 21st at the 8am Mass. Please continue to keep him and all of the 2nd graders in your prayers! FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION FORMS Faith Formation registration forms for the year are available online at Forms will also be mailed within the next couple of weeks. VBS Vacation Bible School JUNE am 12pm REGISTRATION: or to volunteer call:

6 PAGE 6 YOUTH, YOUNG ADULT AND COMMUNITY Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministry: Ms. Joni Mulvaney holysepym@gmail.com; Like us on Facebook Holy Sepulcher Life Teen Follow us on Instagram: Follow@youthofholysep Hang Out This Thursday from 7:00-9:00. Bring a friend! Greg Gillis, Coordinator holysepedge@gmail.com Youth Ministry for 6th-8th Graders Are you Going Into 6-8th grade? Join us for our EDGE Summer activities! Up First: Join the entire Youth Ministry as we ALL go to Family Bowlaway on Thursday June 15th for Glow Bowling, Laser Tag, food and great fun! You need a permission slip to go. We will carpool from the church at 5:30pm and return at 11:30pm. See Greg or Joni for more info and costs! SUMMER DATES: Thursday June 15 - Bowling and Laser Tag Friday July 7th - Annual Trinity Gymnastics Sunday August 13 - Parish Bazaar!! HELP KIDS TO GET A CATHOLIC EDUCATION Each year, there are qualified students whose families cannot afford tuition. To meet this need, Holy Sepulcher School has developed an opportunity to Adopt a Student by making a donation to help sponsor a student in tuition. If you would like to make a donation please call Sister Anna Marie at or Father Bob at ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS & FAMILIES There will be a Baccalaureate Mass on Sunday, May 28 at 10:30 am followed by a recognition brunch in the Youth and Young Adult Center. All high school seniors and their families are invited! The brunch will be catered by John Marshall Catering. Please RSVP by Friday, May 19th to holysepym@gmail.com or by calling Mark your calendars! Life Teen goes to Cedar Point on July 6th! This all-day event costs $67 a teen and is going to be totally awesome! Sign up today! MATERIALS SCIENCE SUMMER CAMP Saint Joseph High School will host a Materials Science Summer Camp from June (9am - 3pm) for students entering grades 5-8. How far can plastic stretch? How are crystals made? How much heat is required to change the properties of polymers? Students will discover these answers through hands-on labs in Materials Science Camp. Visit for the brochure or contact Jane Susa or jsusa@saintjosephhs.com. Let All the Earth Cry Out to God With Joy Psalm 66

7 PAGE 7 BAZAAR & COMMUNITY EVENTS Spring Clean for the Bazaar Flea Market Spring clean your house by setting aside your CLEAN, USABLE tems for our annual Church Bazaar Flea Market! Household items, toys, tools, small electronics, wooden furniture, jewelry, books, etc. are greatly appreciated! Items we are NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT: stuffed furniture, clothing, paint, chemicals, exercise equipment, computers (including monitors and keyboards), televisions, tires, bowling balls, large office furniture, metal file cabinets, LP records, cassette and VCR tapes, magazines, Reader s Digest and National Geographic. These items do not sell! Please save your clean, usable items for drop off at the church grounds beginning Wednesday, August 9. Items will not be accepted prior to that date. Specific drop off times and locations will be listed closer to that date. Chinese Auction August 13, 2017 Currently there are only 4 members on the Chinese Auction committee and there is much to do between now and the day of the Bazaar. Please consider volunteering to help with this FUN group. Right now we are especially in need of people to make follow up phone calls to local businesses who received a donation letter. Each volunteer will be asked to make approximately 10 phone calls. Large baskets or containers are needed for baskets. Please drop off baskets in the coat room. Do you know how to put baskets together? We can use a volunteer to help with that! Please check out the Bee Board and table in the Narthex for basket and item donation ideas. Donated items may be left in the coat room marked Chinese Auction and gift cards can be turned into the parish office. The deadline for all donations is before July 30. Your donations are what make up the baskets. We like the completed baskets to be ready 2 weeks before the Bazaar as this helps with set up. Donations received after the deadline of July 30 will not go in a themed basket, but a mystery basket. Thank you for all your generous donations and completed baskets. God bless you! For more information contact: Niccole Szymanowski at or szymanowski@zoominternet.net or Linda Armstrong at or llclowns@consolidated.net. AROUND THE COMMUNITY ST. URSULA PARISH FESTIVAL St. Ursula Parish on Duncan Ave. in Allison Park will hold their annual Parish Festival beginning on Memorial Day, May 29 - Sat., June 3. Rides, games, entertainment, refreshments, plus a $10,000 grand prize raffle! A pasta dinner will be served on Wed., May 31 & another dinner (entrée TBD) on Sat., June 3. Both dinners will be served from 4:30-7:00 pm; take-outs are available. Again this year...a chance to shop a day early at the Flea Market Premarket on Sun., May 28 from 6:00-8:00 pm $10.00 / person admission for a chance to shop early and a ticket for an exclusive raffle basket. Drawing at 8:00 pm. A limited number of tickets sold for this event. Refreshments will be served. DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY OPEN HOUSE Duquesne University s largest open house event, Duquesne Fest, will be held this summer on Sun., June 11 beginning at 8:00 am. This exciting day is a fun way for fall, 2017 high school seniors to learn more about the University. Register online at IGNATIAN FIVE-DAY DIRECTED RETREAT St. Joseph Spirituality Center, 1020 State St., Baden, PA, will sponsor an Ignatian Five-Day Directed Retreat beginning on Friday, June 16 at 7:00 pm and closing on Tuesday, June 20 at noon. This directed retreat, based on the spirituality of St. Ignatius Loyola, is an opportunity for Scriptural-based prayer in a contemplative mode. The atmosphere is one of silence and quiet prayer. This retreat will include daily liturgy and daily individual retreat direction. Directors include Sister Catherine Higgins, Sister Paula Drass, Father Phillip Fogarty, SJ, and Carolyn Nickerson. A fee of $350 includes lodging, meals and individual direction. To register, call by June 1. The Chinese Auction Meeting to be held on Mon., May 22 has been cancelled. A rescheduled date is TBD.