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 September 9, 2018 Twenty Third 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.
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: 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 Admin. Assistant to the Pastor and Safe Environment Coordinator: Mrs. Joanne Castello 724-586-7610; hsc.joanne@zoominternet.net Parish Pastoral Council: Mr. Raymond Schratz - Vice Chairperson Prayer Chain Requests: 724-586-7610 or hscprayerchain@gmail.com SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Mass Intentions & Schedule Mon., Sept. 10, 2018 7:30 am Tues., Sept. 11, 2018 7:30 am Wd., Sept. 12, 2018 7:00 pm Thurs., Sept. 13, 2018 No Mass Fri., Sept., 14, 2018 9:00 am Sat., Sept., 15, 2018 6:00 pm Bud Bender Ellen Tanski Rita Brent David & Jamie Smith Family John Wachter John Brown, Dorothy, Lou Patz, Gregory, & Edna McAtee Bob & Rita Ober Bob Ober Family Michael R. Michalisin Marge Wise Sun., Sept 16, 2018 8:00 am For the People of Holy Sepulcher Sun., Sept 16, 2018 10:30 am Deceased Joseph Hollern Wife Isabelle Twenty Third Sunday of Ordinary Time Reflection: Mark 7:31-37 "Jesus? went by way of Sidon? into the district of the Decapolis." For most of Jesus' ministry, he remains in Galilee and areas with a predominantly Jewish population. Today, however, we see Jesus traveling through a heavily pagan area. This makes the utterance of faith in today's Gospel all the more astounding. "He has done all things well." In this story, a deaf man is brought to Jesus. This man is not without community! Despite communication difficulties due to a speech impediment, his people bring him before Jesus. Jesus lays hands upon the man and commands his broken body to change. "'Be opened!' Immediately the man's ears were opened, his speech impediment was removed, and he spoke plainly." The community is stunned. They can't stop telling the story. The more Jesus asks them to settle down, the more they proclaim! The Jewish people expected a Messiah but a Messiah with very particular qualifications. The Greeks and pagans anticipated no such savior. There were no expectations to meet. They had a special capacity to be completely, utterly surprised. As Catholics, it can be easy to become accustomed to the songs and the prayers, to the routine of religious education drop-offs and Sunday Mass attendance. By now, we may have very particular expectations. When was the last time you allowed yourself to be surprised by God? Sometimes we are all like the deaf man in today's Gospel. God wants to speak to us, but we can't hear clearly. In your prayer this week, go before God honestly. Give yourself permission to drop your expectations and assumptions. Ask Him to renew your faith to show you how, in your life, "He has done all things well." Prayer for Pope Francis Lord, source of eternal life and truth, give to Your shepherd, Pope Francis, a spirit of courage and right judgement, a spirit of knowledge and love. By governing with fidelity those entrusted to his care may he, as successor to the apostle Peter and vicar of Christ, build Your church into a sacrament of unity, love, and peace for all the world. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 3 A Message From Father Bob With great sadness, I share that both Joanne Castello and Dana Knox will be leaving Holy Sepulcher Parish to pursue other employment opportunities. Dana has faithfully served as Parish Secretary for over seven years and Joanne has served the parish as an Administrative Assistant to the Pastor and also in the Faith Formation Office for the past ten years. Joanne was responsible for scheduling all Funerals and Baptisms plus other duties that came up daily. Joanne also served as the Parish Safe Environment Coordinator. When you would call the Parish Office, you would hear the pleasant voice of Dana answering the phone. Dana was also responsible for doing the weekly Parish bulletin and scheduling Mass Intentions and parish meetings. These are only SOME of the duties that Dana and Joanne were responsible for. Dana s last day will be on Friday, September 7, 2018 and Joanne s last day will be on Thursday, September 20, 2018. On behalf of the Parish, I offer my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Joanne and Dana for their service and dedication to Holy Sepulcher Parish. May God A note from Dana Knox Dear Parishioners, Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your parish secretary for the past 7-1/2 years; I have enjoyed the work I did at Holy Sepulcher. This is an amazing parish and you have all made me feel like I was part of a family. I have made many friends and I cherish all those friendships. My reason for leaving is because a new opportunity that I could not pass up presented itself. But this doesn t have to be goodbye! You might hear me playing flute at a Mass, or see me at the Bazaar or helping at the Fair Trade Sale. I will forever keep you in my prayers. Dana Knox The St. Vincent de Paul Society is an international society founded by Frederic Ozanam, a French priest who spent his life ministering to the poor & under privileged in Paris, France. The organization was named after the patron saint, St. Vincent de Paul. 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. Get the Early Bird rate before it's gone! Join us for the second-annual Catholic Women's Fellowship Conference! October 27, 2018 Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh Int'l Airport Registration: $38 Early Registration* $25 Student Rate *Regular Registration Rate of $50 begins September 4th. Registration is free for Religious Sisters ALL women are welcome! CHURCH MINISTRY SCHEDULE Sept. 8, 2018 6:00 pm Eucharistic Ministers M. Johnson C. Loncaric K. Lutzic C. Matta D. Matta K. Orban M. Schaffer D. Wilson Dcn. Dave Proclaimer M. Smotzer Altar Servers P. Shadle T. Roos Sept. 9, 2018 8:00 am Eucharistic Ministers C. Brandl T. Brandl J. Castello M. Cunningham J. Doyle A. Farrell B. Gillis T. Gillis Dcn. Dave Proclaimer S. Stickney Altar Servers M. Schratz J. Schratz Sept. 9, 2018 10:30 am Eucharistic Ministers M. Danner J. Hartman J. Konig J. Markus P. Palermo M. Seybert D. Smith J. Smith Dcn. Dave Proclaimer D. Severino Altar Servers M. Meier I. Montes Weekday Altar Server (9/10-914) Julia Riley 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: Sociables Luncheon Sun., Sept. 9 at 1:00 pm Girl Time Mission Bags Mon., Sept. 10 at 9:00 am St. Vincent de Paul YYAC Mon., Sept. 10, 4:30 pm 6:00 pm Faith Formation in YYAC Tues., Sept. 11 at 10 am & 6:30 pm Patzun Meeting Tues., Sept. 11 at 7:30 pm Rosary Prayer for Peace Wed., Sept. 12 at 6:30 pm Mass and Apps Young Adults Wed., Sept. 12 at 7:00 pm Computer Class Thur., Sept. 13 at 7:00 pm Life Teen Hangout Thurs., Sept. 13 at 7:00 pm Liturgy of the Hour Prayer Group Fri., Sept. 14 at 8:30 am Patzun Hoagie Sale Sat., Sept. 15 at 7:00 pm Edge Sat., Sept. 15 at 7:00 am
PAGE 4 SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME WEEKLY OFFERING Weekly Offering: September 2, 2018 (238) Envelopes Loose (35) Online Total $8,023.00 $2,048.00 $1,557.00 $11,628.00 Patzun Donations: $1,486.00 Parish Maintenance Fund: $254.00 Parish Share: $1,312.00 Total Parish Share Collected: $75,778.00 Parish Share Goal: $99,076.00 We have 309 families participating in the Parish Share Program and are 23.52% away from making our goal! Did You Know? 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. Bishop s Education Fund Collection This Week Catholic schools are one of the best ways through which the Church brings young people into a relationship with Jesus and prepares them for life. Our schools provide: Spiritual formation that encourages virtue Gospel values that promote respect, compassion and service Academic excellence leading to success in higher education The Bishop s Education Fund provides tuition assistance for Catholic families who qualify; yet this support covers less than half the demonstrated need. The Bishop s Education Fund collection will be on this weekend September 8/9. Holy Sepulcher School is a special place with a unique caring culture. As a small school: Holy Sepulcher offers students a challenging, compassionate and tight-knit community Holy Sepulcher embraces rigorous academic standards in the context of a rich Catholic tradition Holy Sepulcher serves children of all faiths Faith and values are integrated into the classroom environment, sports and extracurricular activities and in service to the community Holy Sepulcher Students receive personal attention from teachers who regard each one of them as special and unique. Many Holy Sepulcher Graduates have gone on to higher education and are now successful corporate business owners, teachers, lawyers and a variety of other professional careers. The goal of Holy Sepulcher School is that each child becomes a life-long learner who strives to reach his or her fullest potential. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Losing a loved one is very often a devastating and life changing event. If you have experienced the death of a loved one, Saint Kilian Parish invites you to be a part of a nine week program that offers support, conversation, and comfort. The group will meet weekly from September 18 November 13 on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 pm in the lower level of Saint Kilian Church. You do not need to be present at every session but may attend as your schedule permits. Our first session, Is This Normal? introduces the GriefShare program and explores why the grief experience may be harder than expected. Contact Deacon Ralph Bachner at 724-625-1665 x 2103 or rbachner@saintkilian.org to register or for more information. LOSS OF A SPOUSE This one session, two-hour seminar on Tuesday, September 11, addresses the challenges that a surviving spouse faces after the loss of their husband or wife. The evening includes a video, discussion and workbook to help in dealing with the effects of grief on one s physical, mental and spiritual well-being. The seminar will be held in Saint Kilian Church Hall from 6:30 8:30 pm. Contact Deacon Ralph Bachner at 724-625-7665 x 2103 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 sponsor a student in tuition. If you would like to make a donation, please call Ashley Bauer at 724-586-5022 or Father Bob at 724-586-7610. SOCIABLES PICNIC The Sociables Picnic will be today Sunday, September 9th at 1:30 pm at Joe and Dee Markus house. For more information, call Linda Grauert at 724-352-4889. WELCOME TO HOLY SEPULCHER PARISH! Lauren Tudor
PAGE 5 HOLY SEPULCHER SCHOOL We re more than just a School, We re Community. We re Family. Mrs. Ashley Bauer, Principal www.holysepulcher.org/school 724-586-5022 school@holysepulcher.org EDUCATION NEWS HOLY SEPULCHER PARISH BUTLER, PA FAITH FORMATION Sr. Benita DeMatteis, Faith Formation Director hsfaithformation@zoominternet.net Mrs. Rachael Hortsman, Administrative Assistant hs2faithformation@zoominternet.net 724-586-7276 September 9, 2018 Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Catechetical Sunday September 16 at the 10:30a.m. Mass all of the Catechists and aides of the parish will receive a special blessing. Please support and pray for them as they begin another year of service for the Lord. Back to School We opened the school year on Wednesday, August 29th, welcoming 134 students into our Kindergarten- 8th grades. And this week we welcomed 38 students into our Preschool classes! We are excited to have our students back in our classrooms and hallways, filling them with energy and enthusiasm for learning. Chick-fil-A Dining 4Dollars Save your receipts from Chick-fil-A and turn them into the school!! Every purchase you make at Chick-fil-A helps earn the school money!! Receipts can be sent into the school or placed in the box in the Narthex. BUY SCRIP AND SUPPORT THE SCHOOL Purchase gift cards and support the school with the Great Lakes Scrip program where a percentage of your purchase(s) will be donated to Holy Sepulcher School! Go to www.shopwithscrip.com and choose from over 400 national retail stores. Purchase anything from gas, to groceries, to retail stores, to vacations and more! Anyone can purchase scrip cards and the program runs all year long. Orders placed with the parish office or online by Tuesday at 10:00 am can be picked up on Thursday. Boxtops4Education We do accept BoxTops! You can clip Box Top Coupons located on the packaging of hundreds of products, from Cheerios, to Ziploc. You'll be surprised to find the BoxTop coupons on almost everything you use at home. You can send in your boxtops to the school, or drop them off in the container marked BoxTops by the bulletin boards in the Narthex. Thank you for your support! Last year, we raised over $800 with BoxTops. Faith Formation Classes Classes for students will begin on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 9:05 a.m.. If you are interested in helping as an aide or catechist please email Sr Benita: hsfaithformationmation@zoominternet.net. We could also use some high school students to assist in some classes. We are blessed with these Faith Formation children and look forward to their return. Bishop Barron s Class on the MASS We are offering an opportunity to spend time together to grow in our appreciation and understanding of the great gift given to us by Christ, the Mass. The first session will begin on Tuesday, September 11 at 10:00a.m. and 6:30p.m. in the old church. Please call or email the Faith Formation Office with you name, phone number and which session if you wish to join us. What is the RCIA? RCIA stands for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, which is a process through which non-baptized adults enter the Catholic Church. It can also include those who have been baptized in other Christian denominations who seek to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church. Often baptized Catholics who have not received other sacraments or who know little about the faith or have not practiced their faith for some time participate in the RCIA as a means to complete their initiation into the Church. If you or someone you know would like to be a part of this process, call the Faith Formation Office to register.
HOLY SEPULCHER PARISH BUTLER, PA 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 Greg Gillis, Coordinator holysepedge@gmail.com Youth Ministry for 6th-8th Graders Follow Us On Instagram: @holysepedge ATTENTION 6th-8th GRADERS: GEAR UP with EDGE Sat. Sept. 15, 7-9pm Invite your friends, bring your enemies. Snacks, games, fun, and friends. Don t miss as we start our new semester theme! Upcoming Dates: Sept 15th, Oct 6th, 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 Thurs. 9/13 7:00-9:00 pm Hangout Sun. 9/16 6:30-8:30 pm Life Teen is back for the fall! Thurs. 9/20 7:00-9:00 pm Hangout Sun. 9/23 6:30-8:30 pm Life Teen Thurs. 9/27 7:00-9:00 pm Hangout Sun. 9/30 6:30-8:30 pm Life Teen All Young Adults! Come hang out at Mass and Apps on Wednesday, September 12th.
PAGE 7 AROUND THE COMMUNITY HOLY SEPULCHER PARISH BUTLER, PA SPIRITUAL SPA FOR WOMEN All women are invited to the Spiritual Spa for Women, Our God Does Wonder-full Things on Saturday, September 15 from 10:00 am-4:00 pm. This spa is hosted by the Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh, 3526 Bakerstown Road, Bakerstown, PA 15007. Space is limited. To assure your space, RSVP by September 9th. Call Sister Shelly at 724-502-2591 to register. ADORATION, PRAISE & RETREAT DAY WITH THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH Join the Sisters of St. Joseph for Adoration and Praise on Saturday, September 22 from 12:30 3:30 pm at their Motherhouse in Baden, PA. Sister Lyn Szymkiewicz will offer reflections on The Harvest with prayer beginning in chapel and processing outdoors for Adoration, reflection and prayer. Youth and youth groups are invited to help harvest our fields as we integrate a service opportunity into our Adoration and Praise. All are welcome to this free event! Register online at www.bit.ly/adoartionpraise or call 412-925-2059. HIGH SCHOOL MEN Come to encounter the Lord through Come and See, a day of prayer, fun, and brotherhood on Saturday, September 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at St. Paul Seminary. The day will include Mass, adoration, games, a cookout, a bonfire, and dynamic talks, with Father Mike Ackerman, Father Tom Sparacino and diocesan seminarians. No cost. To register, please email Theresa Sullivan at tsullivan@diopitt.org by September 21. Holy Hour for Peace Monday, September 10th at St. Paul, 128 N. McKean St., Butler beginning at 7 PM. Prayers for Peace, vocations, On Mission for the Church Alive, Rosary, Novena Prayers of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Benediction. Divine Mercy Holy Hour Tuesday, September 18th at St. Paul, 128 N. McKean St., Butler, beginning at 7PM. Prayers for Family Healing, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Benediction. 84th International Eucharistic Rosary March Sunday, October 7, 2018 at the Epiphany Church, 164 Washington Place, Pittsburgh 15219 from 1:10pm Praise Music 1:30 pm Liturgy of the Word. After Liturgy of the Word there will be a Procession with the Blessed Sacrament and Statue of Our Lady of Fatima through Pittsburgh. For more information, please call Legion of Mary members 412-882- 3027, 412-596-6492, 412-884-3213. Ephphatha! Be Opened! Even as we read the accounts of the miracles Jesus worked, like the healing of the deaf and mute man in today s Gospel, we are amazed at the powerful love of God at work to heal and strengthen us. In particular, Jesus cry of Ephphatha! (be opened!), is not simply so that the deaf man s ears would be open and that his tongue would be freed. It is also a call for his heart to be opened in faith and trust in God. The Lord cries out Ephphatha! for us, too, that we might be opened to his powerful love at work for and in and through us. This is not only for our benefit, but for the benefit of our parishes, our communities, the Church and the world. As we prepare for the implementation of the On Mission for The Church Alive! initiative, the Lord invites us to be opened to the work of the Spirit so that we can be strengthened for the work of building the Church. If we can be amazed by what God works for those in the Scriptures, we can certainly be amazed by what God can work through us. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed. St. Christopher Church Flea market Sale Friday, September 14th & Saturday, 15th at the St. Christopher Church, Join the parish for homemade soup, & find good treasures from the Flea Market! It s located at Rt. 528 Prospect, PA, an for more information call 7248652430. Mass in honor of Saint Padre Pio 7:00 pm Monday, September 24, 2018, St. Augustine Church (Our Lady of the Angels Parish), located at 225 37 th Street in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh. As in past years, the public is welcome and relics of Padre Pio will be on display. The sacrament of confession will be offered 6:00 6:50 pm. Fr. Mick Joyce, OFM Cap. is the main celebrant.