Holy Sepulcher PAGE 1 CATHOLIC CHURCH 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 October 7, 2018 Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Bishop of Pittsburgh Most Rev. David A. Zubik Pastor Father Robert J. Cedolia MASS TIMES Saturday... 6:00 pm Sunday... 8:00 am & 10:30 am Daily Mass times can be found under Mass Intentions RECONCILIATION Every Saturday, 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.
OCTOBER 7, 2018 TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 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 Parish Office 724-586-7610 hsc.office@zoominternet.net School Principal: Mrs. Ashley Bauer abauer@holysepulcher.org Consulting School Principal: Sister Anna Marie Gaglia, CSJ 724-586-5022; amgaglia@holysepulcher.org School Secretary: Mrs. Lydia Smith 724-586-5022; school@holysepulcher.org Director of Faith Formation: Sr. Benita DeMatteis 724-586-7276; hsfaithformation@zoominternet.net Admin. Assistant of Faith Formation: Mrs. Rachael Horstman hs2faithformation@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 Parish Pastoral Council: Mr. Raymond Schratz - Vice Chairperson Prayer Chain Requests: 724-586-7610 or hscprayerchain@gmail.com Safe Environment Coordinator Jo Scheller hsc.jscheller@zoominternet.net CLEARANCES Clearances are required for all ministries in the parish, even if they do not directly involve children. For requirement links, codes, and for detailed instructions, please email Jo Scheller at hsc.jscheller@zoominternet.net Mass Intentions & Schedule Mon., Oct. 8, 2018 7:30 am Dolores Bondnar John & Vivian Voiner Tues., Oct. 9, 2018 7:30 am Charles A. Black David & Deborah Busin Wed., Oct. 10, 2018 7:00 pm Jane M. Fisher Sean Kelly Thurs., Oct. 11, 2018 7:30 am Mary Lou O Cllka Husband, John Fri., Oct. 12, 2018 9:00 am Brandon Warfield School Families Sat., Oct. 13, 2018 6:00 pm For the People of Holy Sepulcher Sun., Oct. 14, 2018 8:00 am Francis & Janet Imhoff Kevin, Jennifer, Alaina, & Michael Sherrieb Sun., Oct. 14, 2018 10:30 am Mildred Quigley Joseph & Marilyn Matachak Deceased Twenty Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time Reflection: Mark 10:2-16 "Whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it." This verse is part of a beautiful reflection on childlike faith. We're reminded of the innocence of children, how eager they are to experience life and how quick they are to trust. Rarely do we hear it with the story that immediately proceeds it. The Pharisees question Jesus on the lawfulness of divorce! Hardly the sort of thorny moral conversation one typically has in front of children. Yet here we are. Jesus' response goes further back then the Mosaic law. "From the beginning, God made them male and female? the two shall become one flesh what God has joined together, no human being must separate." Jesus cites a particular set of passages from Genesis 1 and 2, before the Fall in Genesis 3. Adam and Eve possessed original innocence. How eager they were to encounter one another and to explore the garden! How immediate their initial trust in God. We no longer live in Eden. As we age in our fallen world, our childlike trust is wounded and betrayed. We become hardened to the beauties of life. We're quick to find a way around difficult moments. In brief, things become complicated as we lose our innocence. The teachings of Christ and the Church on sexuality become more challenging or more objectionable. Jesus recognizes this in today's Gospel. His invitation is not to compromise with our broken reality. It is a return to beauty, to the fullness of life as it was meant to be. We can affirm our trust in God. We can view life with gratitude. We can experience healing of our lost innocence. This is possible today -- now! -- by grace. Indeed, "the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." SO WHAT IS COMING ON OCTOBER 15th? As you know, the implementation of the On Mission Initiative begins on Monday, October 15, 2018 Much of this involves what are termed Groupings. All the parishes of the Diocese have been placed into 57 Groupings. Our Parish Grouping is Adams/Cranberry/ Glade Mills. This is important for several reasons, one of which is that all clergy are assigned to each parish in the grouping. Therefore, on Monday, October 15, 2018, our grouping will have three priests assigned to it:father Charles Bober, Father Charles Baptiste and Father Kenneth Marlovits. The clergy also includes four deacons: Deacon Ralph Bachner, Deacon William Carver, Deacon Robert Marshall and Deacon David Miller. These priests and deacons are assigned to and will minister in both parishes of the grouping beginning on October 15th.
PAGE 3 On Wednesday, October 10, we will have our monthly Eucharistic Adoration Day. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed from 9:00am - 6:45 pm. This is a great opportunity for us to spend some personal time with Our Lord during this special day. Sometimes the burdens of our lives can be so Jesus wants us all to come to Him in the Blessed Sacrament. He is there in person, just waiting for you. Nowhere on Earth are you more welcome, nowhere on Earth are you more loved, than by Jesus truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. - Mother Theresa demanding that the Lord asks us to let Him help us carry them. Sign up sheets will be posted in the Narthex with hours that will be open and in need of volunteers. CHURCH MINISTRY SCHEDULE Oct. 13, 2018 6:00 pm Eucharistic Ministers L. Fey K. Lutzic C. Matta D. Matta K. Orban R. Shaw J. Tosto D. Wilson Dcn. Dave Oct. 14, 2018 8:00 am Eucharistic Ministers P. Deah A. Farrell B. Gills T. Gills P. Green R. Green ML. Marshall R. Novak Dcn. Dave Oct. 14, 2018 10:30 am Eucharistic Ministers MJ. Fox A. Hutchinson B. Kearny J. Markus P. Palermo M. Seybert D. Smith J. Smith Dcn. Dave October is Respect Life Month Each October the Church asks us to reflect upon our commitment to promot respect for the dignity of all human life, from its first moments in the womb until its natural death. The Church s passion for the life issues stems from her foundational belief that every human life is created in God s image and likeness and that God sees His divine image in every life He creates. Thus, God is insulted and offended when His image is defaced by any crime that degrades, diminishes or destroys human life. Cardinal Sean O Malley of Boston, writing on behalf of the Bishops of the United States, expresses this truth beautifully:our worth is based not on our skills or levels of productivity. Rather, we discover our worth when we discover our true identity found in the unchangeable, permanent fact that we are created in God s image and likeness and called to an eternal destiny with Him. Because of this, nothing can diminish our God-given dignity, and therefore, nothing can diminish the immeasurable worth of our lives. Others may fail to respect that dignity - but in doing so only distances themselves from God s loving embrace. During this coming month, may we all ask ourselves how well we uphold, promote and defend the dignity of every life and whether or not we share the Church s godly view of the dignity of all human life. Further, we are all encouraged to pray and work for the success of pro-life efforts. MASS ATTENDANCE COUNTS Each October, parishes have been asked to compile their attendance data for the weekend Masses. The purpose of the October Count, which began in 1987, has been to track Saturday/Sunday Mass attendance trends throughout the diocese. This year the diocese has requested that we extend the October Count through January 2019. 40 DAYS FOR LIFE Have you signed up for 40 Days for Life yet? We are still in need of volunteers to stand and pray at the Planned Parenthood abortion facility on Liberty Ave., Pgh -to demonstrate your Respect for Life and to pray for mothers who are considering having an abortion. We are the last sign of hope to a pregnant woman entering the abortion office and the first sign of mercy for those women who are leaving. Our scheduled time is Friday, Oct. 12 th from 11am -3pm; we usually do 2 hour shifts and car-pooling is available. For more information or to sign up, call or text Debbie Busin at 724 510 8670. LADIES OF CHARITY Our next membership meeting will be at the Youth/Young Adult Center Sunday, October 21st at 1:00. Please bring a Halloween treat to give to the men at Colonial Gardens. Also, please try to estimate how many hours you spent working on Ladies of Charity projects in 2017; we have been asked to turn in an estimate of volunteer hours. Proclaimer M. Schaffer Altar Servers P. Shadle A. Blakley Proclaimer S. Stickney Altar Servers J. Schratz D. Schratz Proclaimer D. Severino Altar Servers H. Hughes Q. Hughes Weekday Altar Server (10/8-10/12) Peter Stickney Volunteer Server needed for the Wednesday Mass. For the complete month s schedule, visit our website: http://www.holysepulcher.org/ministries/liturgicalministries THIS WEEK AT HOLY SEPULCHER: Days For Girls Mon., Oct. 8 at 9:00 am St. Vincent de Paul Mon., Oct. 8 at 4:30 pm Class on Mass Tues., Oct. 9 at 10:00 am Community Dinner at St. Paul s Tues., Oct. 9 at 5:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Wed., Oct. 10 at 9:00 am Rosary Prayer for Peace Wed., Oct. 10 at 6:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Thur., Oct. 11 at 6:00 pm Computer Class Thur., Oct. 11 at 7:00 pm Life Teen Hang Out Thur., Oct. 11 at 7:00 pm Hornets Challenge Fri., Oct. 12 at 8:00 am
PAGE 4 WEEKLY OFFERING Weekly Offering: September 30, 2018 (243) Envelopes Loose (30) Online Total $6,533.00 $1,795.00 $802.00 $9,130.00 St. Vincent de Paul Collection: $1,827.00 Parish Maintenance Fund: $87.00 Parish Share: $766.00 Total Parish Share Collected: $77,845.00 Parish Share Goal: $99,076.00 We have 313 families participating in the Parish Share Program and are 21.43% away from making our goal! Sign up for Online Giving at www.holysepulcher.org. (Mobile app also available for Google Play and App Store.) Call the Parish office for assistance or questions. GLOCK FOUNDATION Wednesday. October 10th, 7:00 8:30pm in the YYAC Breast Cancer Survivor Shares Her Personal Journey: 5 Strategies for Prevention and Treatment of Breast Cancer Carol Glock, M.Ed. www.glockfoundation.org cglock@glockfoundation.org Carol is a former parishioner and daughter of parishioners Joe & Ellie Doyle RSVP to: Theresa Eury mara605@consolidated.net BUNDLE UP BUTLER Volunteers are needed for Friday, October 26th at the Farmer s Market at 205 South Chestnut Street Butler, PA 16001 from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. The event will start at 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Volunteers will need to have the following clearances: Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Certification and PA Child Abuse History Certification from Dept of Human Services. Please note as a volunteer, there is NO cost to you for state clearances and if you volunteered last year your clearances are still good. ROSARY CONGRESS COMMITTEE A Rosary Congress is being held at St. Michael the Archangel Church on Center Ave. in Butler, starting Wednesday, October 10th at 6:00 pm through Thursday, October 11th at 6:00 pm to pray for the end of abortion, to sanctify families, reparation for sin, conversion of America, & world peace. Ministry groups & individuals are encouraged to sign up for a Holy hour before the Blessed Sacrament during that time. The Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy and fatima prayers will be said each hour followed by silent meditation. Call Linda Spohn 724-283-2555 or Pat Nocera 724-2876496 to sign up. ANOINTING OF THE SICK MASS A mass and celebration of the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be held at St. Joseph Church in Cabot on Saturday, October 13, at 10:00 am. Those eligible to receive the sacrament include Persons anticipating surgery for a serious illness, Elderly who are notably weakened, Anyone suffering from a debilitating condition or mental/ emotional pressure, and Children are eligible if they have sufficient use of reason to be strengthened by the sacrament. Family members are invited to attend. He Is Not Ashamed To Call Them Brothers This Sunday s second reading from the Letter to the Hebrews, in reminding us how God humbled himself by choosing to become one like us in Jesus Christ, also highlights for us that Christ chooses to call us his sisters and brothers. Through his creating us in his image and likeness and consecrating us with his Spirit in baptism, God the Father adopts us as his beloved children and unites us with each other through his Son, Jesus. If Christ Jesus considers us his sisters and brothers and is willing to sacrifice for us, then we, who strive to love with the heartof Jesus, should do the same. As the new parish groupings take effect and the interim Mass schedules begin as part of the On Mission for The Church Alive! initiative on October 15 th, we will likely encounter new sisters and brothers in Christ. May the love of God at work in us be extended to them in our words and deeds, and may we receive the love of God from them as we seek each day to build up his kingdom. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed.
PAGE 5 HOLY SEPULCHER SCHOOL We re more than just a School, We re Community. We re Family. Mrs. Ashley Bauer, Principal EDUCATION NEWS www.holysepulcher.org/school 724-586-5022 school@holysepulcher.org Sr. Benita DeMatteis, Faith Formation Director hsfaithformation@zoominternet.net Mrs. Rachael Horstman, Administrative Assistant hs2faithformation@zoominternet.net 724-586-7276 October 7 Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time October 7 Third Faith Formation Class 9:05-10:15 October 7 Children s Liturgy of the Word 10:30 Mass Dining 4Dollars This week the first grade class joined our kindergarten friends to celebrate Johnny Appleseed day! Together we read the story 10 Apples Up on Top and practiced balancing apples on our heads and fingers. After practicing their balancing skills, the students worked as individuals and in groups on an apple STEM project. The students used cut up apples and toothpicks to create a standing structure. It is always amazing to see how creative and unique each creation was. It reminds us of how truly special God created each and everyone of us. The students had a wonderful time working together as a school family. Join us on Thursday, October 18th at the Gibsonia Applebees for a Dining4Dollars.Dine in or take out for lunch or dinner, show the below flyer and 15% of your total bill will be donated back to Holy Sepulcher School I am aware of Your presence, O Lord. You have blessed me with the wisdom of Your ways and shown me the path of justice. Strengthen me to enrich those I meet with the knowledge of Your Holy Word. Amen. Resisting Happiness: If you have not received a copy of Matthew Kelly s book Resisting Happiness, there are a number of copies to keep on the shelve in the Church Library. It is a true story about why we sabotage ourselves, feel overwhelmed, set aside our dreams, and lack the courage to simply be ourselves. Please take. Mealtime Matters: How do we teach the nature of the Eucharist as a meal to families who never eat together. Andrew Ciferini. Tom McGrath from Loyola Press states: In the Eucharist, we believe that Christ is really and fully present in the bread and wine we share. It will be hard to comprehend and welcome Jesus Real Presence if we have little experience of enjoying the real presence of others in our lives. Mealtime offers everyone in the family the opportunity to connect with others and with themselves. And when you start your meal with prayer of gratitude, you each have the opportunity to become aware of all the ways God is acting in your lives. If you would like more information on Mealtime go to
HOLY OCTOBER SEPULCHER 7, 2018 PARISH TWENTY BUTLER, SEVENTH PA SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 6 YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT AND COMMUNITY 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 TEXT LifeTeen99 to 84576 for event reminders and updates! Greg Gillis, Coordinator holysepedge@gmail.com Youth Ministry for 6th-8th Graders Follow Us On Instagram: @holysepedge 6th-8th GRADERS: BEGINNING OCT 20TH, WE WILL BE FROM 5PM-7PM! Find the Fall calendar online now! CLIMBING SEASONS Join us for our NEW time of 5-7pm on OCT 20th Food, Fun, Games, Goofiness, and More! Bring your friends, invite your enemies Upcoming Dates: Oct 20th, Nov 3rd, Nov 17th, Dec 1st, Dec 15th Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministry: Ms. Joni Mulvaney holysepym@gmail.com; 724-481-1232 Like us on Facebook Holy Sepulcher Young Adult Ministry Upcoming Events Sun. 10/7 6:30-8:30 pm Life Teen Thurs. 10/11 7:00-9:00 pm Hangout Sun. 10/14 3:00-6:00 pm FAITH AFLOAT * Thurs. 10/18 7:00-9:00 pm College Care Packages @ St. Kilian Hall Fri 10/19 Sun 10/21 WOMEN S RETREAT * Sun 10/21 6:30-8:30 pm Life Teen *Starred events require a permission form and advance sign-up
PAGE 7 Holy Sepulcher Catholic School 7 th Annual Friday, October 12, 2018 On Friday October 12, 2018, Holy Sepulcher Catholic School will host its 7th Annual Hornets Challenge. The students will be walking/running with other Holy Sepulcher students and teachers to help raise funds for Holy Sepulcher Catholic School. Our goal this year is to raise $20,000 to fund the following items: Holy Sepulcher School building and technology updates, faculty development, and program enhancements. Please consider making a donation today. Thank you for your support! I am sponsoring a donation of (please circle one): $25.00 $50.00 $75.00 $100.00 $150.00 Other: **Please make your check payable to: Holy Sepulcher Catholic School. Any donation, large or small is welcome! ALL GIFTS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE!!! Name: Address: City, St, Zip: Email: Phone: OFFICE USE Check# Cash Date Received: