A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 1304 E. Cruikshank Road, Butler, PA 16002 Fourth Sunday In Lent March 30, 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. Sunday Masses Saturday: Sunday: Sunday: 6:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Life Teen every 2nd & 4th Sunday Sacraments Reconciliation - Saturdays 1:00-1:30 p.m. and after Mass Baptisms - By appointment - Required Baptism Prep. Class Next Class: Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. Weddings - A minimum of six months advance notice Anointing of the Sick- After any Mass BISHOP OF PITTSBURGH - MOST REV. DAVID A. ZUBIK PASTOR: REV. JOHN B. GIZLER, III..jgizler@hotmail.com PERMANENT DEACON: REV. MR. DAVID S. MILLER.....davidscottmiller@zoominternet.net PRINCIPAL: SR. ANNA MARIE GAGLIA, CSJ...principalhss@zoominternet.net Faith Formation Director: Mrs. Brenda Hartzel......hsfaithformation@zoominternet.net Business Manager: Mrs. Joan Tosto........ hsc.joan@zoominternet.net Admin. Assistant to the Pastor: Mrs. Joanne Castello...hsc.joanne@zoominternet.net Coordinator of Youth Ministry: Mr. Jacob Williamson... ymholysep@gmail.com Director of Music: Ms. Madlyn A. DeRito...deritoma@hotmail.com Parish Pastoral Council Chairperson: Mrs. Meg Schaffer Parish Pastoral Council Vice Chairperson: Mr. Raymond Schratz Mass Schedule & Intentions for March 31 - April 6, 2014 Mon. 7:30 a.m. Morris Aimino - Cecelia Aimino Tues. NO DAILY MASS Wed. 7:00 p.m. Frank & Anna Miranda - Baft Family The Sanctuary Candle Thurs. 7:30 a.m. James S. Daley - Charles Docherty & C.I.D. Associates and Altar Candles are lit Fri. 9:00 a.m. Austin A.J. Zwigart - PTG School Families Fri. 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross in memory of Sat. 6:00 p.m. Ken Foster - Wife & Family Louis Rizzo & Sun. 8:00 a.m. For the People of Holy Sepulcher Robert Maurer Sun. 10:30 a.m. Marlene Posey - John & Betsy Schultz & Family Sun. 5:30 p.m. NO LIFE TEEN MASS Parish Office.......................724-586-7610 FAX.............................. 724-586-7247 Faith Formation Office............... 724-586-7276 School............................ 724-586-5022 School (alternate number)............. 724-586-9910 Youth Ministry.....................724-481-1232 Music Ministry..................... 724-694-9210 Primary Center.................... 724-586-9468 CONTACT INFORMATION Parish Health Ministry................ 724-586-6584 Abuse Hotline..................... 1-800-932-0313 Prayer Chain Intentions................724-898-2724 Website.................... www.holysepulcher.org Parish Office Email...... hsc.office@zoominternet.net Children and Youth Services of Butler....724-284-5156 Children & Youth Srvs. Of Allegheny.... 412-473-2000
Father John s forum Fourth Sunday in Lent I Was Blind Before, Now I See The Gospel (John 9:1-41) today is about two cures and one tragedy. First, there is the healing of the blind man s eyes. Through Jesus touch, the man is now able to see but that is just the start. Slowly the man comes to recognize Jesus as a prophet and then finally as Lord. The man moves from sight to insight. That s the second cure. The very opposite happens with the Pharisees. They were born with vision but refused to believe. They were born with vision but refused to believe. They were spiritually blind. The cured man accepts Christ. They reject Him. That s the tragedy. It s like two trains speeding past each other in opposite directions. As quickly as he moves toward faith in Jesus as Lord and into the light, they move just as fast into hostility toward the Lord and into darkness. As he comes out of a dark tunnel, they enter it. Both the Pharisees and the cured man looked at Jesus of Nazareth. They saw an opponent. He saw a Savior. In Baptism, we were given the capacity to see the Christ-centered meaning of events of our life. It is called the gift of faith. We have to care for and grow in that faith. Lent should help us do that. Let s use this second half of Lent to deepen our gift of our Catholic faith through prayer, to learn about it through study, to display it in our relationships with others, to strengthen it by gathering with the Church on Sunday so we can proclaim it at Easter and live it the rest of the year. (Krempa, S. Joseph, Captured Fire, Alba House, 2005) Welcome Deacon Jim Mickens On March 14, Bishop Zubik assigned Deacon Jim Mickens to Holy Sepulcher Parish to assist in the ministry of sacrament and the ministry of word. Deacon Jim will work in conjunction with Deacon David Miller as we minister to the faithful of this parish. I am happy to share his words of introduction with you: My name is James Mickens, but I go by the name Deacon Jim. I was born in Hollywood, California in 1950. In 1963, I moved to Arizona and lived there for nearly 49 years. Originally, I was raised as a Jehovah s Witness, but I could no longer believe as they did, therefore, in 1987, I resigned my position as an Elder and departed their church. In 1992, I began to explore Catholicism and a year later I joined the RCIA. I was baptized a Catholic in 1994. I married my wife, Janice, in October 1995, and I was ordained a Permanent Deacon for the Diocese of Phoenix in 2002. Throughout my ministry, I became the Director of Religious Education, which gave me the opportunity to work with the RCIA, infant baptism, Youth Ministry (Edge/Life Teen), Bible study, and a host of other things. I spent time working with our Catholic school, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and the Knights of Columbus, of which I am a Forth Degree member. In the last few years, I have developed a disability known as Progressive Genetic Spinocerebellar Ataxia. It attacks the cerebellum and the main brainstem. It affects me in five major areas: my balance, motor functions, speech, swallowing and eyesight, but my thoughts and who I am as a person stays the same. There are numerous side effects as well, but I am determined to serve the best I can for as long as I can. Janice and I were alone in Arizona, so we moved to Pittsburgh in order to be closer to her family and her hometown. We bought a townhouse in Sarver and have enjoyed the change of seasons and cooler environment of Pennsylvania. We have enjoyed getting to know all of you at Holy Sepulcher and we hope you will introduce yourselves to us, young and old alike. On behalf of our parish, I warmly welcome Deacon Jim and Janice! Deacon Jim will work with our Adult Faith Formation Program from time to time as well as begin a much-needed phone ministry for our homebound parishioners. We are blessed to have you as a part of our family of faith. We wish continued blessings! A Prayer for the Fourth Sunday of Lent Father of peace, we are joyful in your Word, your Son, Jesus Christ, who reconciles us to you. Let us hasten toward Easter with the eagerness of faith and love. Amen. Lenten Speaker Series Our Lenten Speaker Series continues this Wednesday, April 2 during our 7:00pm Mass. If you are looking to enrich your Lenten journey, please consider joining us for this special Mass. Each guest priest will focus on a special Lenten theme. Why not consider taking one hour out of your week to grow closer to the Lord? April 2: Rev. Robert Fleckenstein I am the light of the world (Jn 9:1-4) April 9: Fr. John Gizler I am the Resurrection and the Life (Jn 11:1-45) Fr. John Gizler Lent with the Saints Join us on April 14 at 7:00pm in the Youth & Young Adult Center for a discussion on Fourteen Flowers of Pardon, a movie about the life and martyrdom of the patroness of modern youth, St. Maria Goretti. Shot on location in Italy, this moving account takes us on a historic and poignant journey through the life, martyrdom and canonization of the Church s youngest saint. Lenten Penance Service Do not forget to attend our Lenten Penance Service on Monday, April 7 at 7:00pm. Six priests will be present to hear confessions and bring Christ s mercy and forgiveness. Prepare your hearts for Easter by making a good confession. Upcoming Meetings Bazaar Committee March 31 @ 7:00pm in the John Paul II Meeting Room Parish Pastoral Council April 3 @ 7:00pm in the John Paul II Meeting Room Perfume all your actions with the life-giving breath of prayer. -Blessed Pope John XXIII
Weekly Offering Regular Collection: March 23, 2014 (399) Envelopes Loose Total (3)Children s $10,350.62 $2,455.99 $12,806.61 $9.00 Parish Share 2014 Debt Reduction $4,495.00 $545.00 The total Parish Share contributions received for the 2014 goal of $91,633.00 is $17,065.00. Parish Share envelopes were either picked up in the Narthex or mailed. Thank you for your generosity. PRAISE FOR DIVINE MERCY In August 1937, Jesus gave to St. Faustina, instructions for the Novena of Divine Mercy. Join us in the church as we pray the Chaplet and special novena prayers at 3:00 daily, beginning on Good Friday and ending on the Feast of Divine Mercy. Jesus says, By this novena, I will grant every possible grace to souls. (Diary of St. Faustina, 796) April 5, 6:00 pm M. Dailey, K. King, K. Lutzic, K. Orban, S. Pieto, J. Tosto, D. Wilson, N. Yarnot, A. King Paul Barton Jay Macri CHURCH MINISTRY SCHEDULE April 6, 8:00 am P. Green, R. Green, J. Hutchinson, P. Hutchinson, M. Marshall, R. Novak, J. Roos, D. Scheider, C. Lenns Tim Roos Rachel Roos April 6, 10:30 am M. Cortopassi, M. Danner, M. Eury, A. Hutchinson, M. Sippey, N. Sippey, D. Smith, J. Smith, J. Konig Camden Seybert Isaiah Seybert Weekday Altar Server (3/31-4/4) Veronica Muth Mon., Thurs. 7:30 a.m. & Fri. 9:00 a.m. Volunteer Servers needed for Wed. 7:00 p.m. Mass. Easter Flowers If you would like to make a donation for flowers displayed on the Altar at Easter, please fill out a form located in the Narthex or use the specific Easter flower donation envelope which is in the April offering envelopes. The flowers can be in memory of or in honor of a loved one or for any other sentiment. Donations can be put in the collection basket, dropped off or mailed to the parish office. Checks are made payable to Holy Sepulcher. WELCOME TO HOLY SEPULCHER PARISH! Cory and Emma Brant Deacon David and Karen Miller Richard and Rebecca Goldinger (Gabriella) Fish Dinners at Holy Sepulcher Join us every Friday, March 7 - April 18, from 4:30-7:00 p.m. in the School Cafeteria Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Council 10175. Cost is $9.50 and $7.00 for children & seniors. For the complete menu, visit our website at www.holysepulcher.org, go to About Us, then Events. We proudly welcome Weston Rhett Happ who was recently baptized into the faith. Weston is the son of Derek and Katelyn Happ Women s Healthy Lifestyle Group: IN SHAPE! The Women s Healthy Lifestyle Group has a new name: IN SHAPE! Topics for a Spiritually Healthy Attitude and Physical and Emotional Enrichment. This group has been meeting since January and would like to extend the program to all women of the parish. In Shape! meeting days are on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Day Chapel; weather permitting, the group meets outside the church at 6:30 p.m. for a light walk around the parish grounds. In Shape! will also host special speaker evenings with topics of interest to ALL parishioners regarding healthy lifestyle topics. The first speaker event will be on Tuesday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. presented by parishioner, Art King of King/Harvest Valley Farms. The topic of interest will be Local fruits and vegetables: the KEY to good health. ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS Help parents send their children to our quality Catholic school. You can divert your state taxes to needy families for tuition assistance. Go to www.newpa.com and register with the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED). Click on single application. Apply as a for profit entity. Once you submit, a new application will come up for EITC or OSTC. Currently there is $20,000,000.00 available for OSTC. The date for new EITC applications and to apply for your tax credit is July 1, 2014. Please call Dr. Bowes at 412-456-3090 or email at rbowes@diopitt.org for more information. ATTENTION ADULTS If you have your clearances and are free on either Sunday, April 13 or Thursday, April 17, please consider driving the Life Teen Teens to Hosanna at STAGE AE or the Holy Thursday Foot Pilgrimage in Pittsburgh. A lot of teens have signed up, but there are not enough drivers to get to these events. If you re able to help or for more info, call Jacob at 724-481-1232. GET INVOLVED IN THE MUSIC MINISTRY To participate in any of the ministries listed below, contact Madlyn DeRito, Music Director, 724-694-9210, deritoma@hotmail.com or see her after any weekend liturgy. JUNIOR CANTOR MINISTRY: A Junior Cantor Ministry is now forming due to the many youth wanting to actively participate in the weekend liturgies by singing. Requirements: must be in the 4th grade or up, able to read, have a pleasant singing voice and be a member of Holy Sepulcher Parish. INSTRUMENTALISTS FOR TENEBRAE ON GOOD FRIDAY Violin, flute and oboe musicians are needed for the Tenebrae Service on Good Friday (April 18) at 7:00 p.m. Music will be provided. Practices will be on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. beginning on Tuesday, April 1. INSTRUMENTALISTS FOR HOLY WEEK Instrumentalists (flutes, trumpet, violin, etc.) are needed to play for Palm Sunday through Easter. Music will be provided only if the music director is contacted.
MAXIMIZING YOUR CHILD S POTENTIAL SR. ANNA MARIE GAGLIA, CSJ, PRINCIPAL 724-586-5022 holysepulcherschool@zoominternet.net www.holysepulcher.org/school Terra Nova testing will take place Tuesday, April 1 - Thursday, April 3 in the morning. Congratulations to the Holy Sepulcher Students and Alumni in Their Achievements: Greg Brooks, Renè Hatheway, Andrew Rechenberg, James Srock, Christopher Succop, and Vincent Tosto - Holy Sepulcher Alumni who all achieved the Rank of Eagle Scout and will be recognized at a Court of Honor on April 3, 2014. First through fourth grade students participated in Holy Sepulcher s Annual Science Fair on Monday, March 17 - Wednesday, March 19. Judging took place on Tuesday, March 18 after school by Mars High School Advance Science Class students and included Holy Sepulcher alumni Allen Shaffer and Jim Srock. 1st Place Winners: Mia Caruso, Julianna Connolly, Andy Galli, Hannah Grunden, Alexandra Miller, Patrick Miller, Isabela Montes, Ben Schoo, David Schratz, Joseph Schratz, Paul Shadle, Anabel Stickney, Peter Stickney and Andrew Ubinger 2nd Place Winners: Nick Collins, Paige Duke, Tim Davanzati, Ethan Marsico, Angelo Natili, Alex Vidic The Keystone Paralyzed Veterans of America will award the following Holy Sepulcher students who were finalists in their 10th Annual Essay Contest at a ceremony at church on Friday, April 4, immediately following the student Mass: Ben Johnson, Alexandra Miller, Madison Myers, Tim Roos, David Schratz, Beatrix Stickney, Peter Stickney, Sydney Stoeckle, DJ Ubinger, Alexander Viduc, Victoria Wilson and Ava Zyble. Mission Statement: The Holy Sepulcher Catholic School Community educates and fosters the development of the whole person in a Catholic environment. We continually commit to the highest standards of academic excellence and faith formation. Each student is empowered with the knowledge and critical thinking skills essential for lifelong learning. F aith ormation Brenda Hartzel, Faith Formation Director hsfaithformation@zoominternet.net Mary Hoerner, Faith Formation Associate hs2faithformation@zoominternet.net FOR FAMILY DISCUSSION See the website for more discussion questions Hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm 724-586-7276 March Events: 30 Children s Liturgy of the Word at 10:30 Mass - Sunday Youth Formation 9:10am-10:15am/11:40am-12:45 - CGS Level I 9:10 10:15 am 31 Pentateuch I 6:00 7:30 pm in the K of C room April Events: 01 CGS Level I 9:00 10:30 am in the atrium 03 Pentateuch I 1:30 3:00 pm in the K of C room - CGS Level I & II 5:00 6:15 pm in the atria Seek the Treasure Castaway crew meeting will be on Monday, April 28, at 7:00 pm in the school cafeteria. Anyone interested in helping should try to attend. Palm Sunday Egg Hunt Donations & Volunteers Needed Thank you for the candy donations. We can still use candy so if you have not dropped yours off please do so. We also need adults and teens to help set up and lead groups that day. Where do your talents lead you? SERVICE TO COMMUNITY Are you searching for an area where you can share your gifts? Consider the Faith Formation Department. We are in need of your talents for 2014-15: Catechists Catechist aides Hall/Door Monitors Substitute Catechists 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a What does it mean to say that God looks into the heart? Why do you suppose the Lord chose David to be anointed? Ephesians 5:8:14 Which sacrament might be described as an awakening from sleep and turning toward the light? How would you describe someone who lives as a child of light? John 9:1-41 Jesus healed this man so the works of God might be made visible through him. Why do you suppose people need to see God s works made visible? from Exploring the Sunday Lectionary by Sandy Rigsby & Steve Mason
Youth Ministry for 6th-8th Graders www.holysepulcher.org/lifeteen Jacob Williamson, Coordinator of Youth Ministry 724-481-1232 ymholysep@gmail.com Like us on Facebook Holy Sepulcher Life Teen Follow us on Twitter: HolySepLifeTeen THE DEEP END Join us THIS Thursday in Lent from 7:00-9:00 pm in the YYAC as we dive to the DEEP END of our faith. ALL ARE WELCOME! There is no Life Teen Mass on Sunday, April 13 as Life Teen is travelling to STAGE AE for Hosanna. The next Life Teen Mass is Sunday, April 27 with guest celebrant, Father Kevin Fazio. MARCH MADNESS OF GIVING Please help us go on Mission Trip 2014. Teen missionaries will be collecting monetary donations after all Masses in March for Mission Trip 2014! Your financial generosity will help us aid our brothers and sisters in Champaign, Illinois and is deeply appreciated! THE PASSION OF CHRIST *Next Sunday, April 6, Life Teen will be viewing The Passion of Christ. The Life Night will begin at 6:00 p.m., which is earlier than the normal start time. Because the movie is rated R, parental consent is required for any teen to watch the movie. Permission slips can be found at www.holysepulcher.org/lifeteen/events. Many thanks to Ron at Luciano s Italian Brick Oven in Mars, PA for allowing us to use his facilities to prepare some of our meals at Life Teen this past year. When eating at Luciano s, please be sure to tell them thank you for supporting Holy Sepulcher Life Teen! HOSANNA There are only 10 open spots for Hosanna at STAGE AE on Sun., April 13. Hosanna is a fast paced, loud, exciting, fun & spiritually charged gathering of over 2000 teens and adults. We will leave at 11:00 am and return around 7:30 pm. Cost is only $10. Sign up at the YYAC or call Jacob for more info. ATTENTION ADULTS If you have your clearances and are free on either Sunday, April 13 or Thursday, April 17, please consider driving the teens to Hosanna at STAGE AE or the Holy Thursday Foot Pilgrimage in Pittsburgh. We have a lot of teens signed up but not enough drivers to get there. Please call Jacob at 724-481-1232 if you re able to help. UPCOMING EVENTS Sun. 3/30 @ 6:30 pm Life Night Human Family Thurs. 4/3 @ 7:00 pm The Deep End Sun. 4/6 @ 6:00 pm Movie Night: The Passion of Christ * Thurs. 4/10 @ 7:00 pm The Deep End Sun. 4/13 @ 11:30 am Hosanna at Stage AE Greg Gillis & Cathy Davis, Coordinators holysepedge@gmail.com Teens in grades 6th, 7th and 8th Grade: Join us for our next Edge night on April 12th at our new time from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the YYAC. Want to See Greg Bald? How about beardless? Help us meet Greg s challenge. We need 50 teens in April and May and you can shave his head! Get to 60 teens and his beard will disappear with his hair! But wait, there s more!! Join us in April for a SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT to sweeten the deal! FISH FRY HELP The Edge Members help the Knights of Columbus serve / clean up at the Fish Fry s during Lent. If you can help, please either look for Cathy or Greg at the Fish Fry s or email them ahead of time at holysepedge@gmail.com. Your support and help is greatly appreciated! PARENTS: Join the Core Team The Edge is in need of some parents to help join our Core Team to make our Edge events a success. Please contact Cathy or Greg at holysepedge@gmail.com if you are interested in giving our middle school youth The EDGE they need in life: Jesus, The Word, The Eucharist, and the Church! Men and Women Retreats: COME AND SEE The Catholic Men s Fellowship of Pittsburgh is hosting the 9th annual Gathering of Catholic Men Sat., April 12 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the AJ Paulmbo Center on Duquesne Campus, 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA. The day begins with a Holy Hour and includes a host of great speakers offering insight on how to live our faith more deeply and richly as Catholic men in today s society. There are also opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, even for those who may have been away from the church for awhile. The day concludes with a 3:00 p.m. Mass with Bishop Zubik. Last year over 2500 men attended. For more info or questions go to ww.cmfpitt.org or call Ted Kopczyk at 412-310-3825 or Ray Schratz at 724-585-0777. Volunteers will be available for registration after Mass. Holy Sepulcher Women s Retreat Spiritual Spa Are your days hectic with not enough time for yourself? Try a different type of weekend getaway and treat yourself to a Spiritual Spa. The Women s Retreat at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center, 148 Monastery Dr., Pittsburgh, PA, is the perfect answer. The weekend starts on Friday, May 2, with a deep cleansing prayers and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It continues through May 4 with thought provoking talks, energizing prayers and gentle relaxing music. You ll have a private room and meals are included. Come on your own, or bring a friend. It will be a weekend to remember. Contact Mary Ann Sembrat at 412-992-7290.