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 28, 2018 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 Baptisms are held twice a month (call the 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 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/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 rbachner@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., Oct. 29, 2018 7:30 am Sam Zigrossi Felix & Patricia Gomez Tues., Oct. 30, 2018 7:30 am Tim Sondej Ellen Tanski Wed., Oct. 31, 2018 4:00 pm Jessica Whalen Pap & Gram Thurs., Nov. 1, 2018 9:00 am Don Andrews Music Ministry Thurs., Nov. 1, 2018 7:00 pm For the People of Holy Sepulcher Fri., Nov. 2, 2018 9:00 am For the Deceased Members of HS Fri., Nov. 2, 2018 7:00 pm For the Deceased Members of HS Sat., Nov. 3, 2018 4:00 pm Kathleen Kuhar Mr. & Mrs. William Barosh Sun., Nov. 4, 2018 8:00 am Knight of Columbus Memorial Mass Council 10175 Sun., Nov. 4, 2018 10:30 am For the People of Holy Sepulcher Deceased Mass Intentions & Schedule Thirtieth Sunday of Ordinary Time Reflection: 10:46-52 "Son of David, have pity on me!" Has the cry of Bartimaeus ever escaped your lips? Today's Gospel tells the story of a blind man with a difficult lot in life. He made a living by begging coins off passing travelers. When word reaches him that Jesus will be passing by, this is when he begins his shouts for mercy. Jesus hears Bartimaeus' cry and beckons him forward. "What do you want me to do for you?" Last week, Jesus asked a similar question to James and John. Their response was a clutch for fame. Bartimaeus' response is much humbler. "Lord, I want to see." How strange this interaction must have seemed to the onlookers. The man is blind! Of course he wants to see! But Jesus is always teaching us. By asking us what we want, Jesus reveals the dispositions of our hearts. God already knows them, but do we? By asking James and John to name their ambition, their selfishness is exposed to them and to the other disciples. By asking Bartimaeus to name his longing, his faith is exposed to the entire crowd. Jesus invites participation in our own redemption. He doesn't save us without us! Take some time in silent prayer today. Place yourself in this story of Bartimaeus. Imagine yourself there on the dusty, crowded roadside. Jesus is calling you! When you stand before him, his focus is on you and you alone. "What do you want me to do for you?" he asks. Search your heart. How would you respond? What part of your heart is Jesus asking you to expose? He has come to heal and to restore. May we, too, be sent! "Go... your faith has saved you." INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK As Pope Francis has reminded us, it is in living the Beatitudes that we find the path to holiness. The Beatitudes are not a list of do's and don'ts. Rather, they are a road map to finding our way to others and to the kingdom of God. It is when we enter into the human condition with all of its pain and sorrow that we discover again the creative presence of God guiding us to greater wholeness. Being poor in spirit? being meek and humble? mourning our sorrow and losses and walking with others through theirs? hungering and thirsting for righteousness? being merciful? maintaining a clean heart? pursuing peace? daily taking up the challenge of the Gospel. All bring us into the mystery of humanity and indeed into the mystery of God. The pathway to our relationships and the blueprint detailing our responsibilities are revealed. Are we ready to roll up our sleeves and get dirty.
PAGE 3 WEEKLY OFFERING Weekly Offering: October 21, 2018 (239) Envelopes Loose (38) Online Total $5,557.00 $1,840.77 $1,194.00 $8,591.77 World Mission Sunday: $946.00 Parish Maintenance Fund: $330.00 Parish Share: $758.00 Total Parish Share Collected: $80,431.00 Your envelope counts Parish Share Goal: $99,076.00 We have 313 families participating in the Parish Share Program and are 18.82% away from making our goal! CHURCH MINISTRY SCHEDULE Nov. 3, 2018 4:00 pm Eucharistic Ministers M. Johnson A. King K. King C. Loncaric K. Lutzic C. Matta D. Matta K. Orban Deacon Nov. 4, 2018 8:00 am Eucharistic Ministers C. Brandl T. Brandl M. Cunningham J. Ewing R. Ewing ML. Marshall R. Novak M. Wertz Deacon Nov. 4, 2018 10:30 am Eucharistic Ministers M. Danner M. Eury J. Hartman A. Hutchinson J. Markus P. Palermo G. Weaver K. Weaver Deacon Jesus Is Calling You In today s Gospel, Jesus calls for the blind man, Bartimaeus, that he might come to him and be healed. Saint Mark relates to us very vividly that Bartimaeus, threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus, and that his sight was restored because of his faith and trust in God. Of course, we see many instances in the Gospels of Jesus calling out to others. Often times he calls people to follow him, like those who would be his Apostles. At other times, like his encounter with Zacchaeus, he calls out so that he might stay with Zacchaeus and be of support in his life. In the Church, we most likely think of calling as one s vocation, listening for what purpose God has created us to know, love and serve him. Priests speak of their vocation, or calling, to holy orders and married couples talk of being called to love each other with a sacrificial, unbreakable and unconditional love. And within the call of our vocation, the Lord time and again calls out to us to invite us to share our gifts and abilities in a variety of ways for the good of others and of the Church. As our On Mission for The Church Alive! journey continues forward we are all invited to listen for the Lord calling us by name and seeking new and vibrant ways to respond in faith and generosity. Visit onmissionchurchalive.org to learn more and to stay informed. 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. FAIR TRADE SALE Mark your calendars! The annual Holy Sepulcher Fair Trade Sale, to benefit our Mission in Patzun, Guatemala, will be held Saturday, Nov. 10 in the school hall, and after Masses on Sunday, Nov. 11. Along with the 5 vendors that we have this year, we will also have our huge bake sale; if anyone is interesting in baking for us, we would be most happy to have your baked goods! If you need baked goods picked up, or if you need more information, contact Gretchen Cararie at 724 898 2529. Proclaimer M. Smotzer Altar Servers A. Oplinger A. Schriner Monday, October 29 Days For Girls 9:00 am Ladies of Charity Meeting 7:00 pm Tuesday, October 30 Band Practice 3:00 pm Thursday, November 1 Core Team Meeting 5:15 pm Catholic Men s Fellowship 7:00 pm Computer Class 7:00 pm Life Teen, Hangout 7:00 pm Saturday, November 3 Patzun Raffle Ticket Sale 5:00 PM Edge 5:00 pm Sunday, November 4 Proclaimer MJ. Fox Altar Servers P. Stickney A. Stickney Faith Formation Classes- 9:00 am Patzun Raffle Ticket Sale 9:00 am Patzun Raffle Ticket Sale 11:30 am Sociables Luncheon 1:00 pm Life Teen, Life Night 6:30pm Proclaimer M. Hoerner Altar Servers A. Kennihan A. Ranalli Weekday Altar Server (10/29-11/2) D. Hartle 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: FREE FIREWOOD: Call Don Grauert, parishioner, for more information. 724-352-4889.
PAGE 4 Weekend Mass Celebrants Saturday, October 27th 4:00 p.m. HS Fr. Baptiste, Deacon Bachner 4:00 p.m. SK Fr. Bober, Deacon Miller 5:30 p.m. SK Fr. Guay, Deacon Miller Sunday, October 28th 8:00 a.m. HS Fr. Bober, Deacon Marshall 8:00 a.m. SK Fr. Guay, Deacon Bachner 10:00 a.m. SK Fr. Bober, Deacon Bachner 10:30 a.m. HS Fr. Baptiste, Deacon Marshall 12:00 noon SK Fr. Bober, Deacon Carver 5:00 p.m. SK Fr. Marlovits, Deacon Carver Holy Day Celebrants October 31st 4:00 p.m. HS Fr. Bober 4:00 p.m. SK Fr. Marlovits, Deacon Bachner November 1st 9:00 a.m. HS Fr. Baptiste 10:00 a.m. SK Fr. Bober, Deacon Bachner 12:00 Noon SK Fr. Guay, Deacon Carver 7:00 p.m. HS Fr. Bober, Deacon Miller 7:00 p.m. SK Fr. Marlovits, Deacon Marshall There is also a 8:40 am Mass at North Catholic (Fr. Bober) and a 9:00 am Mass at Vincentian (Fr. Marlovits) on Thursday, November 1st. JUST HOW LARGE IS OUR GROUPING? The chart below provides the census figures for each of our parishes as of October 15, 2018. Also provided is the data for the total of the two-parish grouping. The data was taken from the Parish PDS records of each parish. This information is important to us as we asses the growth of the parishes. Also understanding the demographic makeup is important as we determine the needs of the parishes and how we are to meet them. Saint Kilian Parish Holy Sepulcher Parish Grouping Totals Years of Age Number % Of Total Number % Of Total Number % Of Total 0-2 331 2.65% 70 1.88% 401 2.47% 3-4 (Pre-School) 305 2.44% 59 1.58% 364 2.24% 5-13 (Grade school) 1,761 14.08% 356 9.55% 2,117 13.04% 14-17 (High School) 950 7.60% 171 4.59% 1,121 6.91% 18-21 (College) 811 6.49% 230 6.17% 1,041 6.41% 22-35 2,020 16.15% 689 18.48% 2,709 16.69% 36-45 1,666 13.32% 345 9.25% 2,011 12.39% 46-55 1,983 15.86% 467 12.53% 2,450 15.09% 56-60 712 5.69% 299 8.02% 1,011 6.23% 61 and Over 1,359 10.87% 839 22.51% 2,198 13.54% Age not Given 607 4.85% 203 5.45% 810 4.99% TOTALS 12,505 100% 3,728 100% 16,233 100% Households (Families): 3,862 Average Age: 34 Households (Families) 1,271 Average Age 41 Households (Families) 5,133 Average Age 37.5 COLLECTION ENVELOPES: Collection envelopes for either parish of the grouping are given directly (and completely) to that parish no matter in what church they were deposited. This also applies to envelopes of other parishes in the region.
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 Challenge Thank you for your support! The 7th Annual Hornets Challenge was a success, raising over $20,000. These funds will be used to provide school building updates, technology updates in the classrooms, faculty development, program enhancements, and student activities. Thank you to all of our donors, especially our sponsors: Kennihan Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling; County Line Supply Yard; Bova Corporation; Marsico Financial Group; Schellhaas Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc; S&N Industries; Marburger Farm Dairy; Bee Delicious Pastries; Lighthouse Foundation; Eat n Park. EDUCATION NEWS Sr. Benita DeMatteis, Faith Formation Director hsfaithformation@zoominternet.net Mrs. Rachael Horstman, Administrative Assistant hs2faithformation@zoominternet.net 724-586-7276 October 28, 2018 Children s Liturgy of the Word 10:30a.m. October 28, 2018 Faith Formation Classes 9:05-10:15a.m. November 1, 2018 All Saints Day November 2, 2018 All Souls Day The Blessings of Children: I would like to share with you some thoughts I got from an article I read by Genelda Woggon on children. She states: There is within children a yearning, a natural affinity to be at one at home with God. Since I have been ministering with and by children for 60 years, I, too, have experienced this within children. As parents and grandparents, I am sure you have experienced these two great mysteries, the Child and God, seeking each other. Genelda tells the story of a child of atheist parents, upon hearing that the world was created by God proclaimed, I always knew there was a God. And a friend of hers from Bulgaria never heard the word God spoken as she was growing up in a communist country and she shared that as a child she always knew there was a power of love or someone to whom she prayed. Holy Sepulcher Catholic School is hosting their annual Veteran s Day Celebration on Friday, November 9th. Mass is at 10:00 am, followed by an All American Lunch in the cafeteria. We invite all Veterans to our celebration, as we honor them for serving our country and protecting our freedom. Please RSVP by November 2nd to the school: 724-586-5022 or ptg@holysepulcher.org Looking for some delicious chocolate? Look no further, Holy Sepulcher School is hosting their annual Christmas Sarris Chocolate Fundraiser. Orders are due by Friday, November 16th. Order forms are available in the Narthex or in the office. I am sure we all have stories of children learning to express themselves as they receive communion. One child was heard saying, Are you God? Or a little boy stating after receiving communion, Every time I go to the altar to eat the bread of Jesus, He just makes my heart go thump. Many times children experience their parents as God, giving them the gift of life. They are seeking a blessing, one that is ultimately God s alone to give. But we all need a tangible expression of this reality. Do you have your own stories to share with one another? Unless you become like little children, you shall not enter the kingdom of God
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 Holy Sepulcher 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: 2018 November 3, 5-7pm YYAC Sunday October 28th 2:00-4:00 pm Trunk or Treat is a FUN alternative to Trick or Treating that is not scary where volunteers decorate the trunks of their cars and fill them with individually wrapped candy for the children. Due to weather uncertainty, safety and parent requests, we hold this event inside. Volunteers reserve tables and decorate their trunk with various themes. Children & families dress up and walk by to receive candy at the decorated tables. Decorations and costumes must be kid friendly with nothing gory or scary. Reserve a table & set up your trunk to hand out candy to trick or treaters (report at 1:00pm to set up) or bring your kids at 2:00pm to trick or treat the trunks. FUN Activities and Refreshments will be provided! Donations of candy to replenish tables appreciated. Sponsored by Life Teen High School Ministry of Saint Kilian and Holy Sepulcher Parishes. Meet us at Harvest Valley 6:30 8:30 for a bon fire, Hay ride, games and food. See page 7 for details. Upcoming Events Sun 10/28 6:30-8:30pm Life Teen Thurs 11/1 7:00-9:00pm HANGOUT Sat 11/3 10:00am-3:00pm SERVICE ON SATURDAY* Sun 11/4 6:30-8:30pm Life Teen *Starred events require a permission form and advance sign-up It s our mid-semester Social night! Join us for food, games, and fun. All night long! Invite your friends, bring your enemies! Upcoming Dates: 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 November 14th 7-9
PAGE 7 Fall Fest Trunk or Treat! Sponsored by LIFETEEN of Saint Kilian and Holy Sepulcher October 28, 2018 2:00-4:00PM Saint Kilian Church Hall, 7076 Franklin Road, Cranberry Twp. Volunteers report at 1:00pm to set up It s a FUN alternative to Trick or Treating that is not scary Reserve a table & set up your trunk to hand out candy to trick or treaters! Volunteer info & Event Form taken online at https://saintkilian.formstack.com/forms/trunk_or_treat Or by emailing Deacon Bob (Rmarshall@saintkilian.org or Joni (holysepym@gmail.com) Donations of candy to replenish tables is appreciated! FUN Activities and Refreshments will be provided!