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 CATHOLIC CHURCH December 16, 2018 3rd Sunday of Advent MASS TIMES Saturday... 4:00 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 For Baptisms call St. Kilian parish office for dates. Attendance at a pre-baptism class is required of parents if baby is first child. WEDDINGS Arrangements must be made six months in advance. All couples are expected to attend a Pre-Marriage Preparation Program. ANOINTING OF THE SICK After any Mass or by calling the Parish Office to schedule. PARISH MISSION STATEMENT 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! To register, go to: http://www.holysepulcher.org/about-us/new-parishioners or contact the Parish Office.
PAGE 2 CLERGY: Rev. Charles Bober Administrator cbober@diopitt.org Rev. Charles Baptiste Senior Parochial Vicar cbaptiste@diopitt.org Rev. Kenneth Marlovits Senior Parochial Vicar Catholic High School Chaplain kmarlovits@diopitt.org Deacon Ralph Bachner rbachner@diopitt.org Deacon William Carver wcarver@diopitt.org Deacon Robert Marshall rmarshall@diopitt.org Deacon David S. Miller davidscottmiller@zoominternet.net Rev. Dennis Buranosky In Residence (Retired) Rev. Robert Guay In Residence (Retired) Rev. Albert Semler In Residence (Retired) 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 Mon., Dec. 17, 2018 7:30 am Mary Ann Geiger Bissell Family Tues., Dec. 18, 2018 7:30 am Mary Ciafre David & Jamie Smith Wed., Dec. 19, 2018 7:00 pm Bernie Cinski Jacque & Family Thurs., Dec. 20, 2018 7:30 am Bernard Cinski Perry M. Pint & Family Fri., Dec. 21, 2018 9:00 am Christopher, Anna & Rich Stock Schnur Family Sat., Dec. 22, 2018 4:00 pm Wilma Meyers Mary Freimuth Sun., Dec. 23, 2018 8:00 am Paul & Emma Prusnak Josie & Joe Monteleone Sun., Dec. 23, 2018 10:30 am For The People of Deceased Mass Intentions & Schedule Third Sunday of Advent Reflection In Christianity, we hear often about the "Good News." We might often associate it with Jesus' compassion to the poor, his healings and miracles, and the salvation he won for us. In today's Gospel, we read of John the Baptist. "Exhorting them in many other ways, he preached good news to the people." Yet as we examine the rest of the reading, we see examples of John's preaching. If you have two cloaks, give one away. Don't cheat others out of their money, extort, or lie. And, of course, the warning that the Messiah is on the move and "his winnowing fan is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire." Merry Christmas? Not only do John's listeners enjoy his message, but they seem to think he might be the awaited Messiah! To understand today's Gospel, it's important to understand the Jewish people. For most of their history, God's chosen people had been under someone else's heel. They were slaves in Egypt. Their kingdoms were ravaged first by the Assyrians, then the Babylonians. Now they were under the yoke of the Roman Empire. Familiar with being strangers in a strange land, welcoming the stranger, caring for the vulnerable, and enacting justice was incredibly important to them as a people. While John's words may seem odd or strong to our modern ears, this call to justice was welcome, even if it was directed at the hearer. The truth is, no one is exempt from John's call to repentance. We all have further to go in the Christian life. We can all grow in virtue and love our neighbors more generously. The Church gives us the Advent season to examine our own hearts. Did any of John's warnings resonate with you? That could be a great thing to bring to Jesus this week! Please pray for the peaceful repose of the soul of William Chrisman fiancé of Laura Bauer (daughter) of Joe & Vivian Bauer who recently passed away and is enjoying everlasting life.
PAGE 3 WEEKLY OFFERING Weekly Offering: December 2, 2018 (288) Envelopes Loose (33) Online Total $7,489.18 $3,007.40 $982.00 $11,478.58 Immaculate Conception: $1,872.00 Parish Maintenance Fund: $308.00 Parish Share: $1,493.00 Total Parish Share Collected: $94,438.00 Parish Share Goal: $99,076.00 Your envelope counts We have 320 families participating in the Parish Share Program and are 4.68% away from making our goal! CHURCH MINISTRY SCHEDULE Dec. 23, 2018 8:00 am Dec. 22, 2018 4:00 pm Eucharistic Ministers L. Fey K. King C. Loncaric K. Lutzic K. Orban S. Pieto R. Shaw D. Wilson Deacon Proclaimer A. King Altar Servers J. Macri D. DeLong Eucharistic Ministers J. Bennett R. Sarver D. Scheider A. Schratz R. Schratz M. Sippey N. Sippey M. Wertz Deacon Proclaimer D. Breslawski Altar Servers K. Riley J. Riley Dec. 23, 2018 10:30 am Eucharistic Ministers M. Danner M. Eury T. Eury MJ. Fox B. Kearny J. Konig J. Markus P. Palermo Deacon Proclaimer B. Jamison Altar Servers I. Montes AJ. Montes Come join and Saint Kilian Parish for the 46th Annual March for life in Washington DC on Friday, January 18, 2019. The parishes will share one bus that will depart at 6:45 am on Friday and return around 11:30 pm that night. More details on how to register will follow. If you have any questions, please contact Scott Stickney at klibstick@gmail.com. The lost and found is located in the coat closet and the church office. Over the past few months we have accumulated quite a few lost items, such as hats, gloves, jewelry, children toys, etc. Please take a moment to look through these. All unclaimed items will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul on December 27 th. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL On behalf of the St. Vincent de Paul, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for your kindness and generosity and most of all 2 parishes throughout the year to the society. Without the support of so many kind and compassionate folks, we would not be able to continue the Mission of serving those in need. The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, January 5, 2019, 4:30-7:00pm in Catholic School Cafeteria. Menu to include: bread, salad, spaghetti, choice of meatballs or Italian sausage, drink, and dessert. Cost: $9.00 for adults and $7.00 for children WOMEN S FELLOWSHIP: ALL LADIES WELCOME! (weather permitting) Thursday, December 20, 7:00pm Primary Care Center Conference Room (PINK HOUSE DINING ROOM) Please join us for Christmas fellowship and cookies! Weekday Altar Server (12/24-12/28) Isabela Montes 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: Monday, December 17 Days For Girls - 9:00 am Tuesday, December 18 Band Practice - 8:00 am Confession - 4-7 pm Decorating the Church - 6 pm Wednesday, December 19 Rosary Prayer for Peace - 6:30 pm Life Teen Hangout - 7:00 pm Men s Discipleship Group - 7:00 pm Thursday, December 20 Choir Rehearsal - 6:00 pm Computer Class - 7:00 pm Women s Fellowship - 7:00 pm Life Teen Hangout - 7:00 pm Friday, December 21 Recording Session - 9:45 am PM School Sing A Long 1:00 pm Saturday, December 22 Confession - 12:00 pm
PAGE 4 Saturday, December 22nd 4:00 p.m. HS Fr. Marlovits, Deacon Bachner 4:00 p.m. SK Fr. Bober, Deacon Carver 5:30 p.m. SK Fr. Baptiste, Deacon Carver Sunday, December 23rd 8:00 a.m. HS Fr. Baptiste, Deacon Miller 8:00 a.m. SK Fr. Bober, Deacon Bachner 10:00 a.m. SK Fr. Marlovits, Deacon Bachner 10:30 a.m. HS Fr. Bober, Deacon Miller 12:00 noon SK Fr. Marlovits, Deacon Marshall 5:00 p.m. SK Fr. Bober, Deacon Marshall PEOPLE REQUESTING MONEY AT MASSES: Last year in both parishes, people appeared at Christmas Masses asking for money. Usually they appeared with a child or adolescent. Our parishes are very receptive and helpful to those in need. Especially at Christmas, our parishes support food pantries, the Fellowship Dinners and the work of Saint Vincent de Paul and the Ladies of Charity reach many who are in need. If you encounter anyone asking for money at Christmas Masses, please refer them to one of the priests or deacons. They will have the means on hand to assist those who are in need (by means of food or other forms of assistance). CHRISTMAS WAFERS (OPŁATKI): Christmas wafers (opłatki) are available as you leave Mass in the vestibule or at the front desk of the Parish Center (offices). For one envelope (four wafers, three white and one pink, sealed in plastic) the suggested donation is $2.00. These wafers, a custom of Slavic people, are broken (beginning with the eldest) and shared with others at the family table at Christmas, to link our lives with that of the New Born King, the Bread of Life. CHRISTMAS CONFESSIONS: Because Christmas this year falls so close to a weekend, some changes were necessary in the confession schedule. Please note below the many opportunities to receive this sacrament before Christmas: HOLY SEPULCHER Saturday, December 15th 12:00-1:00 pm and after evening Mass Tuesday, December 18th 4:00-7:00 pm (3 priests) Saturday, December 22nd 12:00-1:00 pm and after evening Mass SAINT KILIAN Saturday, December 15th 2:30-3:30 pm Wednesday, December 19th 4:00-7:00 pm (3 priests) Saturday, December 22nd 2:30-3:30 pm CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE Monday, December 24th Christmas Eve 4:00 pm Fr. Baptiste, Deacon Miller 6:00 pm Fr. Bober, Deacon Miller 8:00 pm Fr. Baptiste, Deacon Miller 12:00 Midnight Fr. Marlovits, Deacon Bachner Saint Kilian Parish 4:00 pm (North Catholic) Fr. Bober, Deacon Carver 4:00 pm (Church) Fr. Marlovits, Deacon Bachner 6:00 pm (Church) Fr. Marlovits, Deacon Bachner 8:00 pm (Church) Fr. Bober, Deacon Carver 10:00 pm (Church) Fr. Bober, Deacon Marshall Tuesday, December 25th Christmas Day 10:30 AM Fr. Baptiste, Deacon Bachner Saint Kilian Parish 8:00 am (Church) Fr. Bober, Deacon Carver 10:00 am (Church) Fr. Marlovits, Deacon Miller 12:00 pm (Church) Fr. Bober, Deacon Marshall No 5:00 PM MASS Monday, December 31st New Year s Eve Feast of Mary, Mother of God 4:00 pm 4:00 pm 5:30 pm Saint Kilian Tuesday, January 1st New Year s Day Feast of Mary, Mother of God 10:30 am 10:00 am 12:00 noon Saint Kilian NO 8:00 AM OR 5:00 PM MASS
PAGE 5 HOLY SEPULCHER SCHOOL We re more than just a School, We re Community. We re Family. Mrs. Ashley Bauer, Principal phone: 724-586-5022 website: www.holysepulcher.org/school email: school@holysepulcher.org Pittsburgh EDUCATION NEWS Sr. Benita DeMatteis, Faith Formation Director hsfaithformation@zoominternet.net Mrs. Rachael Horstman, Administrative Assistant hs2faithformation@zoominternet.net 724-586-7276 December 16: Faith Formation Classes 9:05-10:20 Pre-K-8 December 16: Children s Liturgy of the Word 10:30 Mass The Pittsburgh Catholic and the Department for Catholic Schools partner together to recognize students who represent the holistic nature of Catholic education. Each December our school has an opportunity to nominate one of our fabulous students for this honor. This year we have decided to nominate Katherine Riley. Katherine, daughter of Michael and Sandra Riley, is an eighth grade student here at Holy Sepulcher Catholic School and an active member of the parish. She is a very well-rounded young lady. Katherine is devoted to the faith and lives out our Catholic mission. She is not afraid to take education risks and push herself to higher limits. Katherine is involved at Catholic Church as an altar server. She serves both weekday and weekend Masses. Occasionally, Katherine helps with the Children s Liturgy. Academically, Katherine soars to high levels. She is known for taking projects and class assignments to the next level. She willingly participates in several elective academic competitions such as National History Day, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science, and English Fest; she has received first place in all. Katherine is always busy between school, church, and recreational activities such as scrapbooking, volleyball, band, and forensics. Katherine is a great role model for all her peers in our building and is very deserving of this honor as she exemplifies the holistic nature of Catholic Education. We invite you to the Catholic School Annual Christmas Sing ALong on Friday, December 21st at 1:30pm in the church! Gaudete Sunday: Let us rejoice and be Joyfilled. In today s Gospel, John the Baptist raises our hopes for being ready for Jesus coming, as he once raised the hope for a Messiah in those who flocked to hear him. John gives some concrete, practical suggestions about how to live as God expects. John s preaching still helps get us ready for Jesus coming into our own daily lives. He preached acts of justice giving all a fair share of food and clothing and treating all people with respect.. John also preached mercy forgiving others, welcoming them, expecting forgiveness from God. In the catechism lessons for the children this week, John the Baptist is an example for them to be good to other people by being kind, generous, and fair. The children will also look to us for examples of doing loving, caring actions. Understanding will follow the habits we instill in them. We are made in God s image, and share the Trinity s communal social nature. We are called to reach out and to build relationships of love and justice. December 21: Saint Peter Canisius Born in 1521, four years after martin Luther wrote his 95 Theses, St. Peter Canisius worked to reform the Church during the counter-reformation and was part of the Council of Trent. A Doctor of the Church, he wrote catechisms to share the faith with children.
PAGE 6 HOLY OCTOBER SEPULCHER 28, 2018PARISH THIRTIETH BUTLER, SUNDAY PA IN ORDINARY TIME 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 Life Teen Follow us on Instagram: Follow@youthofholysep Youth Ministry for 6th-8th Graders Greg Gillis, Coordinator holysepedge@gmail.com Follow Us On Instagram: @holysepedge 6th, 7th, 8th GRADERS: We re BACK! January 5th! Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministry: Ms. Joni Mulvaney holysepym@gmail.com; 724-481-1232 Like us on Facebook Young Adult Ministry HOLYSEPULCHER@GMAIL.COM Upcoming Events Sun 12/16 6:00-8:00pm Christmas Caroling at St. Barnabas Tues 12/18 6:00-7:30pm Decorate the Church Thurs 12/20 No Hangout! See you in the New Year! All young adults are invited to go caroling on Wednesday, December 19th at a local nursing home! Email holysepyoungadults@gmail.com for more info.
PAGE 7 Snow Maintenance Person (Seasonal) Parish is looking for a Snow Maintenance Person (Seasonal) to perform snow and ice shoveling from the parish grounds (to include walkways, stairs, and entrances of buildings) during the winter months as needed, Monday-Friday AM only. Send résumé to: Parish 1304 East Cruikshank Road Butler, PA 16002 The information contained in this job posting originated with the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh. Any listing on third party websites may not be up-to-date and the position may already be filled. Go to www.diopitt.org for all current job opportunities. Qualifications: Moving, loading and unloading equipment and supplies weighing 50lbs and heavier is required. Able to work independently without direct supervision. Relevant experience in snow and ice removal. Competently and safely use snow removal equipment such as shovels, plows, snow blowers, and other power and manually operated tools and equipment used to perform snow removal. Experience as a maintenance worker or other similar position is preferred. High school diploma or equivalent. INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK This Gaudete Sunday calls us to rejoice because the Lord is near. Does your heart rejoice and sing, or are the pressures and burdens of life weighing you down? We can easily become overwhelmed. The weaknesses and sins of life, indeed our own weakness and sin, eat away at the joy and hope God wants us to know. Those who are grounded in their faith and possess deep spiritual lives know that God is near. Realizing this puts life into perspective. We really want to be free from our burdens but do not always know how to achieve this. We keep stumbling and falling. Advent is a time when we can learn to "do life differently," just like John the Baptist instructed the crowds. Joy and hope are the gifts God offers, not anxiety and despair. Rejoice in the Lord Always The Third Sunday of Advent is a bit different than the others. While violet has been the color we are used to the past few weeks, this week the candle and the vestments are a rose color. These changes signify an increased joy in our hearts on this Sunday which we call Gaudete, which means rejoice! Our joy is increased because we know that our Savior is near, Emmanuel, God is with us. And, yet, a bit of anxiety may also creep in. We may be asking ourselves, are we ready? What must we still do? This is what those in today s Gospel were asking John the Baptist. His response? Be generous. Be honest. Don t cheat others. As Christmas draws ever nearer, there may be lots of things that distract us from what the Lord truly desires of us this time of year. God wants us to rejoice today, and all days, in freedom of heart so that we may share our gifts and proclaim the good news of God dwelling among us and in us. These lessons can also serve us well as we journey On Mission for The Church Alive! and recognize God at work in the hearts of sisters and brothers in faith. Rejoice! The Lord is near! Let the peace of God guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.