Holy Sepulcher 1304 E. CRUIKSHANK ROAD BUTLER, PA 16002 www.holysepulcher.org Email: hsc.office@zoominternet.net Phone: 724-586-7610 Office Hours: M F 8 am 4 pm A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust PAGE 1 HOLY SEPULCHER PARISH BUTLER, PA CATHOLIC CHURCH February 26, 2017 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Bishop of Pittsburgh Most Rev. David A. Zubik Pastor Father Robert J. Cedolia MASS TIMES Saturday 4:00 pm (now - April 29, 2017 ) 6:00 pm (May 6, 2017-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. 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: http://www.holysepulcher.org/about-us/newparishioners or contact the Parish Office.
FEBRUARY 26, 2017 EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 2 DIRECTORY Father Robert J. Cedolia rjc78@zoominternet.net Deacon: Mr. David S. Miller davidscottmiller@zoominternet.net School Principal: Sister Anna Marie Gaglia, CSJ 724-586-5022; principal@holysepulcher.org Director of Faith Formation: Mrs. Amy LaMartina 724-586-7276; hsfaithformation@zoominternet.net Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministry: Ms. Joni Mulvaney 724-481-1232 holysepym@gmail.com Directress of Music Ministries Ms. Madlyn DeRito 724-694-9210; deritoma@hotmail.com Business Manager: Mrs. Joan Tosto 724-586-7610; hsc.joan@zoominternet.net Admin. Assistant to the Pastor and Safe Environment Coordinator: Mrs. Joanne Castello 724-586-7610; hsc.joanne@zoominternet.net Parish Secretary: Ms. Dana Knox 724-586-7610; hsc.office@zoominternet.net Parish Pastoral Council: Mr. Raymond Schratz - Vice Chairperson Prayer Chain Requests: 724-586-7610 or hscprayerchain@gmail.com Abuse Hotline: 1-800-932-0313 Bulletin Submission Deadline: Monday at Noon Please pray for the peaceful repose of the souls of Joseph Perri, Sr. (Father of Theresa (Charles) Brandl, Angelo (Diane) Perri and Joseph (Sue) Perri, Jr.) and David Reynolds (Husband of Marie) who recently passed away and are enjoying everlasting life. Mass Intentions & Schedule Mon., Feb. 27, 2017 7:30 am Albert Merhaut Harvey & Patti Klein Tues., Feb. 28, 2017 7:30 am Laura Lorek Don & Eileen Handley Wed., March 1, 2017 Ash Wednesday Wed., March 1, 2017 Ash Wednesday Wed., March 1, 2017 Ash Wednesday Wed., March 1, 2017 Ash Wednesday 7:30 am Joseph Perri, Sr. Parish Staff Thurs., March 2, 2017 7:30 am Mable Molinaro (100 years old) Gary & Suzanne McGarrity Fri., March 3, 2017 9:00 am Deceased Members of the Mastroeni Family Richard & Linda Spotts & Fam. Sat., March 4, 2017 4:00 pm For the People of Holy Sepulcher Sun., March 5, 2017 8:00 am Deceased Members of the Hornyak & Hensel Families Jane Hornyak Sun., March 5, 2017 10:30 am 55th Wedding Anniversary of Chuck & Nancy Kaczmarek Deceased 9:00 am Andy Lonchar Carl Spaeder 5:00 pm No Mass Distribution of Ashes Service 7:00 pm Vivian Caruso Barb Jamison Sunday s Reflection To understand today s gospel, we must remember the first beatitude, How happy are the poor in spirit (Matt 5:3). If the kingdom is near at hand, and already mysteriously present with Jesus, then it is of prime importance to opt for God without compromise, to serve him with a single heart, and to give ourselves to him with total confidence in his plan of salvation. No one can serve two masters. No one can serve both God and money! Any reality which exerts an insidious and brutal mastery over our lives is an idol. Money is often such an idol. Its domination threatens all people and things. The desire to possess it leads nations and families into conflict and into sacrificing the weak. Even those who give themselves enmeshed in the demands of mammon. Just as a women caresses her child, God wraps us in gentle care. We are invited to submit all our anxieties to God s providence. Money is often the final barrier which hinders that trust. Yet it is still impossible to rid ourselves of money. The problem is how to use it without becoming its slave. Money is a tool with which we work to cooperate with God in completing creation. We are called to live with confidence at the edge of an insecure universe and exchange thousands of life s anxious cares for the central focus of working for the kingdom. 40 Days for Life Christians throughout Pittsburgh are invited to take part in the international 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. Through 40 Days for Life, 12,688 lives have been spared from abortion, 141 abortion workers converted and 75 abortion facilities have closed! Join us for 40 days of prayer & fasting and a peaceful vigil held every day from 7:00 am-7:00 pm. To find out more about how you can be involved, go to www.40daysforlifepittsburgh.com or www.40daysfor life.com/pittsburgh.
FEBRUARY 26, 2017 EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 3 LENTEN REGULATIONS Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the LORD, your God. For gracious and merciful is he, slow to anger, rich in kindness. (Joel 2:12-13) Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent is less than two weeks away This beautiful season calls each one of us to true conversion. The penitential season of Lent calls all of us to acts of repentance through prayer, fasting and alms giving. Since Lent retains its ancient penitential character, the faithful should be reminded to make the entire Lenten season a period of special observance through the three practices of prayer, fasting and alms giving. 1. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. The Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence in the United States. 2. The obligation of abstinence (refraining from eating meat) begins at the age of 14. The law of fasting (limiting oneself to one full meal and two lighter meals) obliges all between the ages of 18-59. No one should consider this obligation lightly. 3. Those individuals who have a medical condition in which fasting may be considered harmful are not obligated to fast, but should perform some other act of penance or charity. 4. Pastors and parents are to see to it that minors, though not bound by the law of fast and abstinence, are educated in the authentic sense of penance and encouraged to do acts of penance suitable to their age. 5. All members of the Christian Faithful are encouraged to do acts of penance and charity during the Lenten season beyond what is prescribed by the law. 6. As a general rule, a request for a dispensation from the obligation of abstinence on Fridays of Lent will not be considered unless some serious reason is present. The attendance at social events, banquets, wedding rehearsals or receptions or funeral wakes are not considered sufficient reason to request a dispensation. Ash Wednesday Reflection The key word for the day is turn. The prophet Joel cries out the words of the Lord: Even now, return to me with your whole heart. This turning manifests itself in outward signs: fasting, almsgiving, prayer. But the essential turning is inward. Rend your hearts, not your garments. Those who fast and pray and give alms in order to be seen turn not to the Lord but to human acclaim and approval. The reward they seek is the reward they receive. But those who turn to God without seeking approval even from themselves, who give without letting the left hand see the right, allow God to measure the recompense. Your Father who sees in secret will repay you (Matt. C:4; cf. 6:6,18). The mystery is this: integrity cannot be bought. It is a gift. Turn to him, Joel says, and perhaps he will turn to you and leave behind him a blessing (cf. Joel 2:14). Human turning in selflessness hopes to meet God s free turning in blessing. For it is characteristic of God to relent, to turn. Jonah knew this and fled from his commission to preach repentance to the hated Ninevites. Is this not what I said? I knew that you are a gracious and merciful God, slow to anger, rich in clemency, loathe to punish (cf. Jonah 4:2). However, the turning of God is always a surprise, always out of proportion to the gift of the rent heart. His people turn in fasting and prayer; he turns with the gift of life. At the climax of his turning, God made him who did not know sin to be sin that he might turn us to be the very holiness of God. He turned to take our nature that we, who did not know righteousness, might live by his life. We are a new creation, reconciled to God through Christ. Now the ministry of that gift has been entrusted to us. We are ambassadors for Christ, ambassadors of reconciliation. In Christ God has turned to us that we might turn to each other and all together return to him. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION During the season of Lent, we will have Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesdays (March 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5) from 9:00 am - 6:45 pm. Each Lent we are called to reflection, prayer, penance and fasting. Eucharistic Adoration is an opportunity for us to spend time with Our Lord in quiet prayer, meditation and adoration. Also, some additional ways of prayer and reflection available at Holy Sepulcher to enhance our Lenten journey are Daily Mass and Stations of the Cross. The Lord invited us to come be in His presence and spend time with him. IT S BEEN A LOOOOOOOONG TIME SINCE MY LAST CONFESSION The Light is Still On for You! is an initiative of the Diocese of Pittsburgh to encourage Catholics to avail themselves of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Confession is a wonderful opportunity to set aside our sinful ways and to draw closer to our Lord. Confession will be available on Wednesday, March 15 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm in every Catholic parish in the Diocese. Due to Wednesday evening Mass, Holy Sepulcher will have confessions from 6:00-6:45 pm, Mass from 7:00-7:45 and confessions again from 7:45-9:00 pm. LENTEN SCHEDULE ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE: Wednesday, March 1 Mass: 7:30 am, 9:00 am & 7:00 pm (Distribution of Ashes at all Masses.) Ashes will also be distributed at 5:00 pm (Service of the Word - no Mass.) Sign up sheets for ministers, lectors, altar servers & distribution of ashes in the Sacristy. LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE: Monday, April 3 at 7:00 pm STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Each Friday during Lent, March 3 - April 7 at 7:00 pm FISH FRYS: Each Friday during Lent including Good Friday March 3 - April 14 from 4:30-7:00 pm
FEBRUARY 26, 2017 EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 4 AROUND THE PARISH WEEKLY OFFERING Regular Collection: Sunday, February 19, 2017 (300) Envelopes Loose (26) Online Total (1)Children s $7,281.00 $2,132.07 $830.00 $10,243.07 $8.77 Parish Maintenance Fund: $204.00 2017 Parish Share: $142.00 2017 Parish Share Diocesan Goal Collected: $3,129.00 2017 Parish Share Diocesan Goal: $106,526.00 Sign up for Online Giving at www.holysepulcher.org. (Mobile app also available.) EASTER EGG HUNT CANDY NEEDED The Faith Formation Office is requesting candy donations for the Easter Egg Hunt for Sat., April 15. Candy should be individually wrapped pieces and small enough to fit in plastic eggs. Please note: no plastic eggs are needed this year. SARRIS CANDY FOR EASTER One of Holy Sepulcher s most popular (and delicious!) fundraisers is Sarris Easter Candy. Brochures will be available on the table in the Narthex and are due back to the school or parish office by Tues., February 28. Please enclose payment (checks made out to Holy Sepulcher - no cash, please) with your order. Pickup will be in the school cafeteria on Tues., March 30 from 2:30-3:30 pm. Call Margaret at 724-444-5751 with questions. Fish Dinners at Holy Sepulcher Join us every Friday, March 3 - April 14, from 4:30-7:00 p.m. in the School Cafeteria for good food, fellowship and FISH! Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Council 10175. Cost is $10.00 and $8.50 for children & seniors. For the complete menu, visit our website at www.holysepulcher.org, go to About Us, then Events. HOLY SEPULCHER WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP All women are welcome to join us for prayer, reflection and sharing as we continue with the Bible study guide Courageous Women. The group will meet on Thurs., March 2 in the Conference Room from 7:00-8:30 pm. HOLY SEPULCHER MEN S RETREAT Holy Sepulcher invites our men to St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center the weekend of April 21st. A spiritual awakening awaits you there. St. Paul s Retreat Center is a place that offers the comfort and relaxation that nourishes the spirit. It is a place where you can rest your body from the stresses of everyday life, reflect on your relationship wit God, and revitalize your soul through fellowship and prayer. The theme of this year s retreat is Make Known to Me Your Ways, Lord. For more information call Bob Speck at 724-612-6370 or Ron Hartzel at 724-496-4771. Brochures available on the table in the narthex. HOLY SEPULCHER WOMEN S RETREAT Rediscover God s unending love for you, his real presence in your life, and the beauty of your own unique self. Please join the women of Holy Sepulcher on the second annual women s retreat, April 28 - April 30 at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center (148 Monastery Ave., Pittsburgh, PA). Call Mary Ann Sembrat at 412-992-7290 or Theresa Eury at 724-625-2885. Carpooling available. CHURCH MINISTRY SCHEDULE March 4, 2017 4:00 pm Eucharistic Ministers L. Fey A. King K. King C. Matta D. Matta K. Orban M. Schaffer J. Tosto Dcn. Dave Proclaimer M. Smotzer Altar Servers L. Schriner A. Schriner March 5, 2017 8:00 am Eucharistic Ministers C. Brandl T. Brandl B. Gillis T. Gillis G. Gillis R. Gillis J. Hutchinson P. Hutchinson Dcn. Dave Proclaimer M. Cunningham Altar Servers M. Schratz K. Castello March 5, 2017 10:30 am Eucharistic Ministers M. Fox J. Hartman A. Hutchinson J. Konig J. Markus K. Marsico M. Seybert L. Stearns Dcn. Dave Proclaimer D. Severino Altar Servers H. Hughes Q. Hughes Weekday Altar Server (2/27-3/3) E. Marsico 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: http://www.holysepulcher.org/ministries/liturgicalministries CHAIRPERSON MEETING FOR ANNUAL BAZAAR A Chairpersons meeting for the 2017 Bazaar will be on Mon., Feb. 27 at 7:00 pm in the John Paul II Room. HEALTH INFORMATION SESSION A staff member of Quality EMS of Mars will be present & provide materials for PA State Yellow Dot & Vial of Life programs on Mon., Feb. 27 in the YYAC from 7-8:00 pm. This is not an extended presentation but materials provided & available to pick up & questions answered. For more info: http://www.penndot.gov/travelinpa/ Pages?Yellow- Dot.aspx and https://www.vialoflife.com. HOLY SEPULCHER WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES February 12 was World Marriage Day. Congratulations to the married couples who will be celebrating their 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 or more or other Special Wedding Anniversary in 2017: M/M Chuck & Nancy Kaczmarek, 55 years M/M Bernard & Jacqueline Cinski, 65 years
PAGE 5 HOLY SEPULCHER SCHOOL We re more than just a School, We re Community. We re Family. Sister Anna Marie Gaglia, CSJ, Principal www.holysepulcher.org/school 724-586-5022 school@holysepulcher.org President s Day Our students celebrated President's Day through their artwork and a wax museum. Our kindergarten class created a journaling artwork about George Washington. Our 4th grade class were each assigned a president or first lady. The students research president's life and then presented their findings while dressed in costume - much like a real life wax museum. EDUCATION NEWS HOLY SEPULCHER PARISH BUTLER, PA FAITH FORMATION Amy LaMartina, Director of Faith Formation hsfaithformation@zoominternet.net 724-586-7276 Upcoming FAITH FORMATION DATES Feb. 26: K-8 Faith Formation classes; Catechesis of the Good Shepherd; Children s Liturgy - 10:30 Mass March 5: K-8 Faith Formation classes; Catechesis of the Good Shepherd; Children s Liturgy - 10:30 Mass March 5: Visit to Colonial Gardens for games with residents (1:30-3:00) March 11: 2nd Grade First Reconciliation from 9-11:30am in the Church, reception to follow in cafeteria March 12 & 19: Reconciliation for grades 3-8 during regular Faith Formation classes March 26: Informal parent gathering during Faith Formation classes - Coffee, Donuts and Bagels will be served WORKS OF MERCY 5th Grade Faith Formation classes specially emphasize the Works of Mercy. Barb Jamison s class focused on a different work of mercy each week. Students brought in non-perishable food and drink donations for the food bank; Donated clothing given to the Salvation army; Brought blankets, hats, and gloves for Children and Youth services; Students made get well cards that were delivered to a local personal care home; Monetary donations to go toward a gift for a child whose parent(s) are in prison. Students pray for the dead and they placed names of the deceased in a special intention basket. Hornet s Gala Tickets are now on sale for the Hornets Gala!! We invite you to the Hornets Gala - Saturday, April 22nd at the Butler Country Club. Doors open at 5:30pm, dinner at 6:30pm. Silent Auction, Raffle Baskets, Live Auction!! The cost is $75 per person and can be purchased at the school. Substitute Teachers needed!! Please send your resume to: principal@holysepulcher.org MATTHEW KELLY: LIVING EVERY DAY WITH PASSION & PURPOSE Saturday, May 20, 6:00-10:30PM at St. Paul s Church in Butler Options to purchase tickets: Online at www.dynamiccatholic.com/butler; call Dynamic Students making Valentine Day crafts with Scripture themes. Carol Kane s 5th grade class visits St. Barnabas Free Home, doing seasonal crafts and visiting with residents. Catholic at 859-980-7900 or Contact: Mary Graham at 724-431-8819 (if you prefer to place your order by mailing a check) Cost: Tickets are $39 which includes: an event bag, a book, CD, journal and several other great resources. The event will be sold out by mid-march so do not delay in getting your tickets! Location: St. Paul s Catholic Church, 128 N. McKean Street, Butler, PA 16001
PAGE 6 HOLY SEPULCHER PARISH BUTLER, PA YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT www.holysepulcher.org/lifeteen Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministry: Ms. Joni Mulvaney holysepym@gmail.com; 724-481-1232 Like us on Facebook Holy Sepulcher Life Teen Follow us on Instagram: Follow@youthofholysep LASER TAG TONIGHT Tonight, Life Teen is going to Laser Tag from 5:30-8:45pm! Advance registration is required. Email holysepym@gmail.com to sign up. Cost is $16 / teen. Greg Gillis, Coordinator holysepedge@gmail.com Youth Ministry for 6th-8th Graders 6th, 7th and 8th Graders: EDGE Night: March 4th 5:00-7:00 pm in the YYAC The Waters 7-9 pm every Thursday during Lent Life Teen, Every Sunday, 6:30-8:30 pm Food Fun Friends Faith Bring your friends, invite your enemies! Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministry: Ms. Joni Mulvaney holysepym@gmail.com; 724-481-1232 Like us on Facebook Holy Sepulcher Young Adult Ministry STEUBENVILLE 2017: JUNE 23-25 7 spots are left on this weekend retreat unlike any other! Call Joni ASAP to register or for more information.
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