Parish Office: 724-586-7610 Hours: M-F 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Office Email: hsc.office@zoominternet.net Holy Sepulcher Parish A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 1304 E. Cruikshank Road, Butler, PA 16002 www.holysepulcher.org Fax: 724-586-7247 Parish Health Ministry: 724-898-2724 hscprayerchain@gmail.com Abuse Hotline: 1-800-932-0313 Second Sunday in Advent December 7, 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. PASTOR: Father Robert J. Cedolia 724-586-7610; rjc78@zoominternet.net Deacon: Mr. David S. Miller davidscottmiller@zoominternet.net Deacon: Mr. Jim Mickens jmickens@diopitt.org Business Manager: Mrs. Joan Tosto 724-586-7610; hsc.joan@zoominternet.net Admin. Assistant to the Pastor: Mrs. Joanne Castello 724-586-7610; hsc.joanne@zoominternet.net Parish Secretary: Ms. Dana Knox 724-586-7610; hsc.office@zoominternet.net School Principal: Sister Anna Marie Gaglia, CSJ 724-586-5022; principalhss@zoominternet.net Director of Faith Formation: Mrs. Brenda Hartzel 724-586-7276; hsfaithformation@zoominternet.net Coordinator of Youth Ministry: Mr. Jacob Williamson 724-481-1232; ymholysep@gmail.com Director of Music: Ms. Madlyn DeRito 724-694-9210; deritoma@hotmail.com Parish Pastoral Council: Mrs. Meg Schaffer - Chairperson Mr. Raymond Schratz - Vice Chairperson SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 4:00 pm now - April 25, 2015 6:00 pm (spring/summer) Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:30 am DAILY MASS SCHEDULE Monday: 7:30 am Tuesday: 7:30 am Wednesday: 7:00 pm Thursday: 7:30 am Friday: 9:00 am Reconciliation - Saturdays between 12:00 pm - 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. The next class is February 19, 2015. Call the Faith Formation Office to register. 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. New Parishioners - Welcome to Holy Sepulcher! To register, go to http://www.holysepulcher.org/about-us/new-parishioners or contact the Parish Office.
Second Sunday in Advent December 7, 2014 We celebrate the first moment of Mary s existence as a wonderful springtime of Grace. This does not in any way suggest that God is playing whimsically with the law of human solidarity in sin. Mary is no spoiled child of her father. By affirming, after long reflection, that the Virgin never lost her original innocence and that she is the new Eve, the Church affirms nothing more than the salvation of the one who was to become Mother of the Savoir. She was redeemed by God, in a unique and pre-eminent way, through her saving work of her Son. Her whole life was one of fidelity to a vocation wondrously announced, Hail Full of Grace! This is good news for the entire world, the optimistic assurance that, in the universe of salvation, God is faithful to His promise. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation. The Mass schedule for the Holy Day is: at 7:30 am, 9:00 am and 7:00 pm. Mass Intentions 7:30 a.m. Noriene Schuetz (Grace & Ralph Shaw & Jay & Justin Kolander) 9:00 a.m. For the People of Holy Sepulcher 7:00 p.m. James Daley (Beining Family) Tuesday, December 9 7:30 a.m. Garry L. Michel (Anonymous) Wednesday, December 10 7:00 p.m. Agnes Smutney (David & Jamie Smith & Family) Wednesday, December 10 7:45-9:00 p.m. The Light is Still on for You (Confessions) Thursday, December 11 7:30 a.m. James Barosh (Mr. and Mrs. William Barosh) Friday, December 12 9:00 a.m. Louis Kern (Donald & Catherine Kern) Saturday, December 13 4:00 p.m. For the People of Holy Sepulcher Sunday, December 14 8:00 a.m. Raymond Bitzer (Gary & Suzanne McGarrity) Sunday, December 14 10:30 a.m. Ruth Stockert (Mary Freimuth) Deceased TODAY S READINGS First Reading The rugged land shall be made a plain; the rough country, a broad valley (Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11). Psalm Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation (Psalm 85). Second Reading Conduct yourselves in holiness, hastening the coming of the day of God (2 Peter 3:8-14). Gospel I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:1-8). The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week in memory of Ralph Marino, with Love, Rita Marino. Please pray for the peaceful repose of the soul of Robert Lofink (Father of Darlene Biernesser & Renee Eichenlaub) and Rita Ballute (mother of Julia Wolfe) who recently passed away and is enjoying everlasting life. Second Sunday in Advent - Year B Reflection Today s readings proclaim the great promise of Advent: The Lord will Come. The message is double-edged. It offers both threat and comfort. The second letter of Peter foresees a terrible holocaust. When the Lord comes, the earth will be swallowed up in fire. Deutero-Isaiah envisions a glorious return from exile. When the Lord comes, the earth will be renewed. John the Baptist holds the key to the paradox. When the Lord comes, he will pour out upon the earth the baptism of the Holy Spirit. In the purifying fire of conversion the world as we have known it in its sin passes away; from the ashes of its evil emerge the new heavens and the new earth, the promised Kingdom of God. We are right to anticipate its coming with joy and yet with dread. We are the world to be transformed in the fire of the Spirit. Yet the Lord whom we anticipate has already come among us. The power of the Spirit has been unleashed upon the world. The waters of baptism are being poured out. The work of transformation is at hand. It commits us both to exile and to promise. We must continually leave behind the former earth, the former society, the former self marked by sin, dear though they may be in their familiarity. We must continually look forward to the Kingdom where the justice of God will reside as it comes into being to fulfill our every hope. It is uncomfortable to be an Advent people, caught between a world that is dying and a world being born. Yet we may not stand idle between history and promise. We have work to do. There are valleys of want to be filled in mountains of injustice to be brought low. We have a highway to build for our God through the wilderness of our hearts and our societies. To us it is given to make ready the new heavens and the new earth so that the message of the Lord s coming may indeed be good news to all the world.
Weekly Offering Regular Collection: November 23, 2014 (321) Envelopes Loose Total Children s $6,750.00 $2,695.99 $9,445.99 $4.00 Parish Share 2014 Debt Reduction $198.00 $452.00 2nd Collection: Religious Retirement Fund (139) Envelopes Loose Total $3,420.00 $1,260.87 $4,680.87 Regular Collection: November 30, 2014 (340) Envelopes Loose Total $8,314.00 $2,110.33 $10,424.33 Parish Share 2014 Debt Reduction $3,397.00 $1,545.00 Thanksgiving Collection: South Butler Food Bank: $293.00 2nd Collection (Nov. 30): St. Vincent de Paul: $2,971.01 Blood Drive Update We registered 30 donors and collected 26 blood products - Great Job! Thank you to all! This was a very difficult week for our collections, so Holy Sepulcher s efforts were much appreciated. The Central Blood Bank Advent Penance Service, Monday, December 15 Advent is a time for preparation, when we make ready to celebrate the mystery of Our Lord s coming as man, the beginning of our redemption. Advent also moves us to look forward with renewed hope to the Second Coming of Christ when God s plan of salvation will be brought to fulfillment. We are reminded, too, of Our Lord s coming to each of us at the hour of our death. We must make sure that He will find us prepared for His coming as the Gospel tells us Blessed are those who are found awake when the Lord comes. (Luke 12:37). This Service of Penance, which will be celebrated on December 15 at 7:00 pm, is meant to make us ready in mind and heart for the Coming of Christ, which we are soon to celebrate in the Mass of Christmas. We encourage all adults, high school and grade school students to attend this evening with their families. There will be six priests available that evening for the Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation). Dec. 13, 4:00 pm L. Fey, C. Loncaric, K. Lutzic, C. Matta, D. Matta, S. Pieto, J. Tosto, N. Yarnot, M. Schaffer Ethan Marsico Austin Pengilly CHURCH MINISTRY SCHEDULE Dec. 14, 8:00 am P. Deah, J. Doyle, B. Harper, E. Harper, J. Hutchinson, P. Hutchinson, E. Nagel, M. Nagel, D. Breslawski Adam Brandl Zach Brandl Dec. 14, 10:30 am J. Hartman, K. Martell, J. Morgain, L. Stearns, M. Sippey, N. Sippey, D. Smith, J. Smith, Janet Konig Isaiah Seybert Camden Seybert Weekday Altar Server (12/8-12/12) Tim Roos Mon., Tues., 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/liturgical-ministries GIVING TREE GIFTS will be collected THIS week, December 6-7. Donations can be dropped of in the coat room in the Narthex (across from the Sacristy). The Holy Sepulcher Parish Health Ministry will be assembling Christmas gift baskets for shut -ins on Thursday, December 11 at 6:00 pm in the John Paul II room. Call Georgette at 724-903-0134 with questions. We proudly welcome Kaylee Kathleen Sundie (daughter of Daniel & Kimberly Sundie), Kyle John Funovits (son of Michael & Kristen Funovits) and Liam Michael Bach (son of Mary Bach) who were recently baptized into the faith. CHRISTMAS FLOWERS Our Liturgy Committee asks for your help in decorating the church for Christmas. If you would like to beautify our church with flowers during the Christmas season, please use the specific Christmas flower envelope, which is in the December offering envelopes, or fill out the form located in the Narthex. The flowers can be in honor of someone, in thanksgiving or in memory of loved ones. ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS GIFT Scholarship to San Bernardino School in Patzún When you donate toward a Patzun scholarship, we provide you with a Christmas Card to give to the person you are honoring with the donation. Your gift gives TWICE - it benefits a child in Patzun while sharing your worthwhile cause with someone! NAME: PHONE: $50 Half-scholarship $25 Quarter-scholarship $ Other I would like to receive a special Christmas Card to give to the person I am honoring. yes no Place this form with your donation in an envelope and either place it in the collection basket or drop it off at the parish office. Please have your submission in by December 18th if you would like to receive your card before Christmas. You will receive a phone call when your card is ready for pickup at the church. Additional donation forms are available on the Narthex table. Contact Helen with questions at 724-713-7958 or hward@cohenlaw.com.
We re more than just a School, We re Community. We re Family. SR. ANNA MARIE GAGLIA, CSJ, PRINCIPAL 724-586-5022 holysepulcherschool@zoominternet.net www.holysepulcher.org/school You re invited! What: School Holiday Concert When: Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00 pm Where: Church Please come join us for our annual Holy Sepulcher School Band Concert. Our very talented students will be playing holiday music for your enjoyment. There is no admission fee, but donations are welcome! 12th Annual Gingerbread House Display Holy Sepulcher school s entry in the 12th Annual Gingerbread House Display and Competition will be available to view now - January 7, 2015 at the Wintergarden near One PPG Place, Pittsburgh, PA. Mrs. Lucy Miller along with many of our talented students created a gingerbread nativity for the competition. C F 724-586-7276 aith ormation Brenda Hartzel, Faith Formation Director hsfaithformation@zoominternet.net December Events: 7 - Children s Liturgy of the Word at 10:30 Mass - Youth Formation - 9:10-10:15/11:40-12:45 - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - 9:10-10:15 am 8 - Confirmation Class - 6:30-8:00 pm 10 - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - 5:00-6:15 pm 14 - Children s Liturgy of the Word at 10:30 Mass - Youth Formation - 9:10-10:15/11:40-12:45 - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - 9:10-10:15 am 15 - Confirmation Class - 6:30-8:00 pm 17 - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - 5:00-6:15 pm Advent: a Time of Preparation. Be Alert! Prepare the Way of the Lord. A Pre-Baptism Class is required for first time parents before the Baptism of your child. The next class at Holy Sepulcher will be held on February 19, 2015. Please plan to attend a class before your baby is born. Contact the Faith Formation Office to register for the class. Pull Tabs ongratulations! Congratulations to Holy Sepulcher School s 6th Grade class: Grace Blank, Stephen Brooks, Keavy Callwood, Jillian Kratz, Kate McCarty,Victoria Scheller, Ben Schoo, Paul Shadle, Noah Waldenville who graduated from the D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), the highly acclaimed program taught by Officer Harry Callithan that gives kids the skills they need to avoid involvement in drugs, gangs, and violence. Congratulations to 6th Grader Jillian Kratz who is finalist in the Paralyzed Veterans of America Essay Contest. Jillian s essay What I Learned from a Veteran can be read on their web site http://www.pva.org/atf/cf/%7bca2a0ffb-6859-4bc1-bc966b57f57f0391%7d/posteressay2014_jilliankratz.pdf. Mission Statement of Holy Sepulcher School 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. Please continue to collect and turn in pull tabs to support the Ronald McDonald House. By collecting the aluminum tabs from your soda (and other) cans and turning them in to our House (found in the Narthex), you help care for families while their children receive much-needed medical treatment. A little goes a long way! FOR FAMILY DISCUSSION Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 How would a shepherd comfort his sheep? 2 Peter 3:8-14 The author encourages the audience to be patient and reminds them that God s timetable is different than ours. What are some ways people are impatient with God today? Mark 1:1-8 This passage speaks of John baptizing people with water. Why do you suppose it is important for us to cleanse our attitudes and hearts in order to more fully receive God s Word? 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 Sometimes in our lives we all have pain. We all have sorrow B ut what are we to do with it? This Sunday at Life Teen we discover the real meaning of sacrifice and how our pain can become redemptive. All high school teens are invited! It s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas Join us on Thursday, December 18 as we go Christmas caroling to local nursing homes. Sign up in the YYAC! Hey Teens! Come help decorate the church for Christmas on Tuesday, December 23 from 6-9:00 pm. Even if you can come for an hour, your help is greatly needed! Sign up in the YYAC! All teens, 9th-12th grade, are invited to be a part of Life Teen. No reservation required! Come anytime, just as you are, for any (or all) events and join us as we live as disciples of Jesus Christ while having fun and learning how to positively navigate through life s issues. Contact Jacob for more details. MISSION TRIP 2015 Mission 2015 registrations have begun! This year Holy Sepulcher Life Teen will aide our brothers and sisters in Mishawaka, Indiana June 14-20, 2015. Applications and the $100 non-refundable registration fee are due by Sunday, December 21. For more information call Jacob or visit www.holysepulcher.org/lifeteen. Hurry because spots are filling up fast! Hey Adults: Would you like to go on Mission Trip 2015? We have 6 spots and need your help. Come and help our teens experience the blessing of helping others. Contact Jacob for more information. UPCOMING EVENTS Sun. 12/7 @ 6:30 Life Night: The Cross and the Altar Thurs. 12/11 @ 7:00 pm Thursday Hang Out Sun. 12/14 @ 6:30 pm Life Night: Sent Thurs. 12/18 @ 7:00 pm Christmas Caroling Sun. 12/21 @ 6:30 pm Life Night: Sent Tues. 12/23 @ 6:00 pm Decorating the Church Thur. 12/25 Merry Christmas! Around the Parish: Greg Gillis, Coordinator holysepedge@gmail.com Thank you all for making this an amazing Fall Semester! We are excited to see you all back here next semester with a brand new theme! When are we meeting again, you ask? Stay tuned to find out. We are working on growing the program and working around the holidays, so check back weekly for updates on the Spring, 2015 Semester! Around the Community: RETROUVAILLE: A Lifeline for Married Couples Retrouvaille offers help to couples experiencing trouble in their marriage. The weekend and post sessions focus on rebuilding marriage through better communication, listening, and understanding. Call today to begin the healing process beginning with a weekend on January 16, 2015. Contact Retrouvaille at 412-277-3434 or e-mail 30141@retrouvaille.org. More information is available at http://www.retrouvailleofpittsburghinc.org. SANTA BREAKFAST (Pancakes-Sausage-Fruit-Drink) Date: Sunday, December 14, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Place: St. Wendelin Hall, 210 St. Wendelin Rd., Butler, PA Cost: $3.00 ages 3-10; $5.00 ages 11 & up Picture with Santa for $5.00; Crafts / Treat from Santa THE LIGHT IS STILL ON FOR YOU Confessing our sins is not going to a psychiatrist, or to a orture chamber; its saying to the Lord, Lord, I am a sinner. -Pope Francis This advent on the evening of Wednesday, December 10, rediscover the healing power of the Sacrament of Reconciliation at any Catholic parish in the Diocese, including Holy Sepulcher from 7:45-9:00 pm. If you ve been away for a long time, don t worry. We ll leave the light on for you... ANNUAL CHRISTMAS/TAILGATE PARTY FOR COLONIAL GARDENS GUEST HOUSE The Holy Sepulcher Parish Health Ministry is sponsoring our Annual Christmas/Tailgate Party for the veteran residents of the Colonial Gardens Guest House on Sunday, December 7 from noon until 5pm. Those who have volunteered to support this annual event with baked goods, paper products, soft drinks, monetary donations, or helping hands, please deliver your items/be there by 11:30am. The meal will be served at noon. The football game begins at 1pm between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals for those HS volunteers who will be enjoying the game with the Colonial Garden residents. For more information, please contact Lauren at 724-898-2564 or Theresa at 724-625-2885. Many thanks to those who have volunteered their time, talent, donations, support, and prayers. May God continue to bless you and your good works to further His kingdom! Merry Christmas!