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1 Parish Office: Office Parish Health Ministry: Holy Sepulcher Parish A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 1304 E. Cruikshank Road, Butler, PA Fax: Hours: M-F 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Abuse Hotline: Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 7, 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 Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:30 am DAILY MASS SCHEDULE Monday: 7:30 am Tuesday: No Daily Mass 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 - By appointment - Attendance at a Pre-Baptism class is required. The next class is September 18 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-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 7, 2014 Speaking Out in Love In the final verses of today s Gospel reading Jesus says that when two or three are gathered in his name, there am I in the midst of them (Matthew 18:20). So we understand that fraternal correction is always undertaken in the presence of Jesus Christ. Likewise, encouraging the good in others is not only the right thing for us to do, it is a necessity. The LORD tells the prophet Ezekiel that if he does not speak out to dissuade a person from evil, then he too will be held responsible. We live in a do your own thing age where moral objectivity is often ignored. Clearly when the message we share with others is rooted in love, our motives cannot ever be misinterpreted. As Saint Paul writes, Love does no evil to the neighbor; hence, love is the fulfillment of the law (Romans 13:10). Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Mon., September 8 Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Tuesday, September 9 Feat of Saint Peter Claver, Priest Wednesday, September 10 Thursday, September 11 Friday, September 12 Saturday, September 13 Feast of Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Sunday, September 14 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Sunday, September 14 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross Deceased Mass Intentions 7:30 a.m. Joan Eberhardt (Caruso Family) No Daily Mass 7:00 p.m. Rita Brent (David and Jamie Smith and Family 7:30 a.m. David Douthett (Harris Family) 9:00 a.m. Anna Rose Stock (PTG School Families) 6:00 p.m. Jim Freimuth (Kathy & Jim Orban) 8:00 a.m. For the People of Holy Sepulcher 10:30 a.m. Charles Beyer (Craig Danner Family) Please pray for the peaceful repose of the soul of Joe LaRocca (Father of Michael) who recently passed away and is enjoying everlasting life. TODAY S READINGS First Reading Warn the wicked and try to turn them from their ways. Ezekiel 33:7-9 Psalm If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts. Psalm 95 Second Reading Owe nothing to a nyone, except mutual love. Romans 13:8-10 Gospel If two agree about anything for which they pray, it shall be granted to them. Matthew 18:15-20 CATECHETICAL SUNDAY Catechetical Sunday, which will be September 14, is a celebration of catechists and all teachers of the Catholic faith. This years series focuses on the theme "Teaching About God's Gift of Forgiveness." Those whom the community has designated to serve as catechists will be called forth to be commissioned for their ministry. Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith. Christians throughout Pittsburgh are invited to take part in the national 40 Days for Life Campaign. The mission of 40 Days for Life is to unite the Body of Christ in the spiritual battle to end abortion. Join us for 40 days of prayer and fasting, a peaceful vigil held every day from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. in front of the Planned Parenthood at 933 Liberty Ave., and a community outreach. Holy Sepulcher is signed up to participate on Friday, October 31 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Please call Gretchen Cararie at for details. To find out more about 40 Days for Life, and to sign up to receive the daily devotional prayers via , go to or contact Nikki Bruni at or nbruni@40daysforlifepgh.com. All are invited to the Kick-Off event on Tuesday, September 23 from 7-8:30 pm, in the Catholic Charities Welcome Center, located on the corner of Ninth St. & Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA. If you are suffering from the choice of abortion, please contact Rachel s Vineyard (24-hr.) at or and Men send an to:

3 Weekly Offering Regular Collection: Aug 31, 2014 (304)Envelopes Loose Total (3)Children s $8, $2, $10, $12.00 Parish Share 2014: $ Debt Reduction: $ BUY HOAGIES AND APPLE DUMPLINGS TODAY! Great price for an easy meal $8 hoagies and $4 apple dumplings - with all proceeds helping the children at San Bernardino School in Patzun, Guatemala. HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE MADE DURING MASS? If you have a church related announcement you would like the cantors to announce during Mass, please the info to Madlyn DeRito, Music Director, at deritoma@hotmail.com. (All announcements MUST be approved by Father Bob.) BISHOP S EDUCATION FUND COLLECTION The second collection next week, September 13 and 14, will be for the Bishop s Education Fund. Many students in our diocese would like to benefit from a Catholic school education, but a number of those students need financial assistance. The Bishop s Education Fund makes that assistance available. Please be as generous as possible. Thank you for your continued support of Catholic education. Annual Guide Book & Directory The time is approaching to renew and update our yearly Guide Book and Directory. BUSINESS ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY Guide Book Publishing will be publishing a Guide Book & Directory for our congregation that will be updated and delivered directly to your homes. The book is the Who, What, Where, When, Why and How of our parish. The book is being provided at no cost to our parish! Local businesses are being solicited to advertise in the book. If you own or manage a business and would like to find out about advertising in our book, please call the parish office at to leave your contact information so a rep can contact you with more details. Recent survey results by Guide Book Publishing show that 92.1% of families would rather patronize a Guide Book & Directory advertiser over a non-advertiser. It will pay to advertise in our new Guide Book & Directory. UPDATE YOUR MEMBER INFORMATION Does our church database have YOUR family membership record correct? It is time for us to update our database with any changes, additions or deletions that may have occurred in your family over the past year. Have you changed your phone number? Have you moved? Are you preparing to move soon? Are all your children still at home or are they living on their own? If you have not already informed the church office about changes to your record, please do so to ensure your information in the Guide Book & Directory will be correct. Sept. 13, 6:00 pm L. Fey, C. Loncaric, K. Lutzic, K. Orban, S. Pieto, J. Tosto, D. Wilson, N. Yarnot, Dcn. Dave M. Schaffer Veronica Muth Trevor Muth CHURCH MINISTRY SCHEDULE Sept. 14, 8:00 am C. Brandl, T. Brandl, J. Hutchinson, P. Hutchinson, E. Nagel, M. Nagel, D. Thunell, J. Thunell, Dcn. Dave M. Cunningham Adam Brandl Zach Brandl Sept. 14, 10:30 am C. Ciafre, M. Eury, B. Hesidenz, G. Hesidenz, M. Johnson, J. Markus, B. Popko, L. Stearns, Dcn. Dave M. Hoerner Chaney Best Adam Kennihan Altar Server (9/8-9/12) Jay Macri 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: PRE BAPTISM CLASS The next scheduled class is September 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the conference room. This class is required for all new parents and only needs to be taken once. Please complete the class while you await the arrival of your baby. The class will provide you with information about the Sacrament of Baptism and prepare you for a meaningful experience. The remaining four classes for the year will be offered as follows: November 20, February 19, April 16 and June 18. Please plan accordingly to have the class taken before you are ready to schedule your baby s Baptism. Please call the Faith Formation Office at to register. NEXT IN SHAPE! SPEAKER SESSION: "ESSENTIAL OILS - ancient remedies for modern health problems" Tuesday, September 9, 2014, 7:00-8:30 pm in the conference room. Learn how essential oils can be healing to the body and mind; help with stress, relaxation, and sleep; and used for cooking, cleaning, and pest control. Judy McCosby, "Young Living" representative, will share her knowledge, including a personal account of how essential oils can alleviate effects of Lyme disease. ALL parishioners (ladies & gentlemen) & Friends are welcome. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Due to the sensitivity of people s allergies, please refrain from using scented Handiwipes and use only unscented Handiwipes. The St. Vincent de Paul Society is an international society named after St. Vincent de Paul, a French priest who spent his life ministering to the poor & under privileged in Paris, France. This society, although it operates apart from the parish, works in conjunction with the diocese to assist the poor & needy in southern Butler County. Donations put in the Poor Box in the back of the Sanctuary support this cause. If you would like to be a part of this outreach organization, contact the parish office.

4 MAXIMIZING YOUR CHILD S POTENTIAL SR. ANNA MARIE GAGLIA, CSJ, PRINCIPAL holysepulcherschool@zoominternet.net GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT WINNERS! Congratulations to the Holy Sepulcher Girls Volleyball Team: Grace Benkart, Kate Castello, Nora Donnelly, Leah Grady, Grace Muth, Veronica Muth, Veronica Shaffer, Brigid Smith, Mary Bernardine Torrez and Victoria Wilson who won the St. Gregory s Tournament over Labor Day Weekend! Great way to start the season! Grandparent s Day Save the date! Friday, September 12 is Grandparents Day! Students will be inviting their grandparents to Mass at 9:00 am followed by a small reception at the school where students can introduce their Grandparent(s) to their teachers and friends. 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. 3RD ANNUAL HORNET S CHALLENGE The 3rd Annual Hornet s Challenge will be held on Friday, October 10 on the school grounds. This is one of the school s biggest fundraisers! Students, parents and teachers will be walking to raise money for continued technology, safety upgrades and a new public address system. Our goal this year is $30,000.00! DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY 48TH ANNUAL COLLEGE FAIR Duquesne University s 48th Annual College Fair will be on Sun., Oct. 12 from 1:00-3:00 pm at the A.J. Palumbo Center, 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA. High school juniors and seniors will have an opportunity to meet with representatives from over 150 of the best colleges and universities in the country. Questions? Call Duquesne s Office of Admissions at F aith ormation Brenda Hartzel, Faith Formation Director hsfaithformation@zoominternet.net FOR FAMILY DISCUSSION September Events: 7 - Children s Liturgy of the Word at 10:30 Mass - Catechist In-service 11:30-1: Children s Liturgy of the Word at 10:30 Mass - Catechist Commissioning & Breakfast 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 begins 9:10 /10: Children s Liturgy of the Word at 10:30 Mass RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Our classes will begin in September so if you are still considering becoming a member of this group please call the Formation Office. We can answer your questions if you have any that will help you to decide. Children s Liturgy of the Word As we return to the fall schedule, and families return to participating in the Children s Liturgy, we have a few changes and reminders to pass along. Children s Liturgy is open to all youth in Preschool - 1 st grade. Second graders who are preparing for reception of the sacraments should be discovering the Mass and older children should be sharing in Mass. Parents are always welcome to sit with children who need to have them near. Protecting God s Children Workshops One step in obtaining your Safe Environment clearance is to attend a three hour workshop. Here are a few that will be in our area. All persons 18 years of age and older must have completed the process to work with the youth of the parish. This includes the school, Faith Formation, LifeTeen and Edge. St Mary of the Assumption Parish (Glenshaw) Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 pm Contact: Susan Urso St Mary of the Assumption Parish (Herman) Saturday, Sept. 13 9:00 am Contact: Parish Office Ezekiel 33:7-9 What are our responsibilities to others today? In what ways can we speak out against sin? Romans 13:8-10 How can simply loving other people fulfill the law? What are the challenges involved in loving other people, especially when those people do not love or respect us in return? Matthew 18:15-20 How do people offend one another today? What does Jesus say about prayer? from Exploring the Sunday Lectionary by Sandy Rigsby & Steve Mason

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 JOIN US THIS WEEK FOR THE LIFE TEEN FALL KICKOFF!! We re going back to basics. It s gonna be loud, messy and over the top fun! ALL high school teens are invited! Be there on Sunday, September 7 at 6:30 pm in the YYAC. Wear old clothes! You can t say I didn t warn you! ANNOUNCING THE CORE TEAM FOR Stephanie Azarcon, Emily Cunningham, Andrea Dean, Greg Gillis, Stephen Hartle, Diane Harrington, Art King, Denise Lyons, Rachel McGrath and Ray Schratz These adults choose to selflessly serve the teens our parish throughout the year at Sunday Life Nights, Thursday Hang Outs and other Life Teen trips and activities. Please pray for them and when you see them say Thank you!. Do you LOVE to COOK and want to be more INVOLVED at Holy Sepulcher? If so, consider joining the LIFE SUPPORT Team, a group of adults committed to supporting our youth ministry through food. Call Jacob at for more information. We are in need of at least 3 more adults this coming year. 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!) Support Life Teen Please help support the youth ministry by donating: Cases of Water Snacks Giant Eagle Gift Cards Your generous support is most appreciated! Donations can be left in the coat room marked Life Teen. UPCOMING EVENTS Sun. 6:30 pm Life Teen Kick Off Thurs. 7:00 pm Hang Out Sun. 6:30 pm Meet Fr. Bob Around the Community: Greg Gillis, Coordinator holysepedge@gmail.com Fall Kick Off was a Success! Thank you to the EDGE kids, the parents and volunteers who helped to make our EDGE Kick Off a success! See you at the next event! PARENTS: HELP NEEDED FOR THE FOOD MINSITRY Once a month the EDGE kids meet for fellowship, faith strengthening and FOOD! Won t you consider sharing your talent and supporting this ministry through food? Greg at holysepedge@gmail.com for more info or to help! IN A TROUBLED MARRIAGE? Perhaps Retrouvaille will enable you to appreciate future holidays together as you once did. The next Pittsburgh program is scheduled to start on September 26. Please contact Retrouvaille at or 3041@retrouvaille.org. More information is available at wwwretrouvailleofpittsburghinc.org. FREE FIREWOOD Free firewood. Call Don at for details and to make arrangements for pick up. CATHOLIC ALIVE SPEAKER SERIES All are welcome to enjoy music, praise and guest speakers on Wednesday evenings at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 432 Center Ave., Butler, PA from 6:30-8:00 pm. Light refreshments served. Child care provided. For more info call, Fr. Kevin or Sr. Teresa at Sept. 10: Fr. Kevin Fazio: Integrating prayer into everyday life Oct. 1: Fr. John Marcucci: What Catholics believe about Mary, Mother of God Oct. 29: Fr. Christopher Fronk, SJ: An officer and a priest: My tour in Afghanistan Feb. 4: Dr. Michael Therrien: The Gospel & medical practice: Is there a Catholic approach to medicine? Mar. 11: Ann Rodgers: How the church & religion are portrayed in the media HOLY HOUR FOR PEACE: Monday, September 8th, beginning at 7 PM at St. Paul, Butler, 128 N. McKean St.; prayers for peace, vocations, Novena Prayers to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, rosary, Benediction. DIVINE MERCY HOLY HOUR: Tuesday, September 16th, beginning at 7 PM at St. Paul, Butler, 128 N. McKean St.; prayers for healing in the family, Divine Mercy chaplet, Benediction. Owe nothing to anyone, except mutual love. -Romans 13:8-10