BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHEDRAL Mother Church and Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg Pentecost Sunday, May 20, 2018 Coat of Arms of The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, J.C.L. Bishop of Greensburg COME HOLY SPIRIT COME FILL THE HEARTS OF YOUR FAITHFUL AND KINDLE IN THEM THE FIRE OF YOUR LOVE. SEND FORTH YOUR SPIRIT AND THEY SHALL BE CREATED. AND YOU SHALL RENEW THE EARTH. Parish Office Hours Monday- Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Phone (724) 834-3710 Fax (724) 834-1518 Greensburg Catholic Cemetery Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 AM 4:00 PM Phone (724) 836-4384 Aquinas Academy Phone (724) 834-7940 Website www.blessedsacramentcathedral.org Online Giving: www.blessedsacramentcathedral.org Sacrament of Reconciliation Every Saturday at 11 AM till completed or by calling to make an appointment. Daily Rosary Monday - Friday 11:30 AM Daily Mass Schedule Monday - Friday 12:10 PM and Saturday: 8:00 AM Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 7:00 PM Holy Day Vigil Mass 5:30 PM Blessed Sacrament Cathedral 300 North Main Street Greensburg, PA 15601
Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11 The Holy Spirit fills the place where the disciples gather, igniting the church. Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 God s Spirit renews the face of the Earth. 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Galatians 5:16-25 The Spirit bestows many gifts and is known by many fruits. John 20:19-23 or 15:26-27; 16:12-15 Jesus bequeaths his Spirit, the bearer of peace and the witness of truth. In acknowledging the Real Presence of Christ, the Tabernacle Candle will burn from May 19 through May 25 in memory of James E. Jr., Daniel, and Timothy Johnston from Family Keeping in our prayers and trusting that God will bring to his family comfort in the days ahead, we commend to your prayer the soul of: Stanley A. Lubiniecki Know that the Lord has welcomed our loved one into the home of Heaven. Our parish community extends its deepest sympathies to his family and relatives on their loss. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. If you or someone you know from our parish is homebound and would like communion brought to their home, please contact Katie Zuzik in the parish office at 724-834-3710 ext. 11 to discuss arrangements. Diocesan Family Fest June 2 The Diocese of Greensburg will host FamilyFest 2018 on June 2 at Hempfield Park. The day of fun, food and worship begins at 11 AM. Bishop Malesic will celebrate Mass at 4 PM. No admission fee. Go to www.familyfestgreensburg.org for updated information and to register. Saturday, May 19, 2018 Easter 8:00 AM Mary Nauman (Cobetto) 5:30 PM Roland Pacienza (Austin) Sunday, May 20, 2018 Pentecost Sunday 7:00 AM For the Living and Deceased Members of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral 9:00 AM Richard Boehm (Family) 11:30 AM Chester Lapa (Agnes - Wife and Family) 7:00 PM Albert and Agnes Priest (Thomas and Kathleen Priest) Monday, May 21, 2018 12:10 PM Larry English Jr. (Suzanne English - Wife) 6:00 PM Greensburg Central Catholic Baccalaureate Mass Bishop Edward C. Malesic, presiding Tuesday, May 22, 2018 12:10 PM William B. Rowe (Kay) Wednesday, May 23, 2018 12:10 PM James E. Jr., Daniel and Timothy Johnston (Family) Thursday, May 24, 2018 12:10 PM Helen Mikan (Andrew and Tish Mikan) Friday, May 25, 2018 12:10 PM Frank and Mary Lou Danks (Mary Lou) Saturday, May 26, 2018 Saint Philip Neri, Priest 8:00 AM Hilda and John Martino (Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rosky) 5:30 PM Jack Craver (The Terrick Family) Sunday, May 27, 2018 The Most Holy Trinity 7:00 AM For the Living and Deceased Members of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral 9:00 AM Dena Tutich (John McFeeley) 11:30 AM William T. and Dorothy Hoke (Tamoliunas Family) 7:00 PM Susan Lucas (Cecconi) The Knit and Crochet for Charity will not be meeting on the following Mondays: May 21 st and May 28 th. Our next scheduled time will be on Monday, June 4 th! Enjoy your time off, we will see you in June.
2018 Diocesan Lenten Appeal In order to meet our budgetary needs, Blessed Sacrament Cathedral requires an average of $18,000 per week in the regular offertory collection. Thank you for your generosity and support of your parish! *Diocesan Goal Actual % Achieved Dollar $106,135.80 $189,585.30 100+ Sunday Offertory $14,553.00 Votive Candles $353.00 The Ascension of The Lord $2,520.00 Families receiving envelopes 1,635 Envelopes used this week 329 Parishioners using Online Giving 118 Check out the Online Giving at www.osvonlinegiving.com/584. If Online Giving is not an option for you, please consider writing a check for added security as opposed to putting cash in your weekly envelope. Confirmation information letters have been mailed out to our families. If you have a child currently in 7 th grade and did not receive a letter, please contact Tammi Rzempoluch in the Parish office at 724-834-3710 ext. 35. BETHLEHEM PROJECT GALA No. of Gifts 1704 753 44% *The totals are received from the Diocese and published every Monday. These totals are as of May 14, 2018. The Bethlehem Project will be hosting a 20 th Anniversary Gala on June 8, 2018 at Rizzo s Malabar Inn. Door will open at 5:30 PM, with dinner being served at 6:30 PM. All are invited to join us for this fun evening of dinner and dancing to celebrate our many years of service to the community. Tickets are ready for purchase, and are sure to go fast! Our evening will include a 50/50 and a Basket Raffle. Tickets cost $40 a person and will not be sold at the door. For more information on tickets or how you might help, call or email Katie in the Parish Office at 724-834-3710 or kzuzik@dioceseofgreensburg.org. Remembering Our Story: Evangelization in America During the 19th Century ($4 CD) Catholicism in the United States has a challenging but rich history that is rarely told. Emily Stimpson Chapman, an experienced journalist and the author of numerous books, tells of the triumphs and obstacles that Catholics faced in the 1800s when evangelizing. Emily s telling of the immense struggles that bishops, religious, and lay people endured to spread the Gospel in the nineteenth century offers us relatable role models and inspiration as we face challenges in our own day. Saint John Paul the Great ($4 Saint Story CD) Discover the five great loves of Pope Saint John Paul II as Jason Evert, renowned Catholic speaker and author, shares remarkable stories about this saint s life from those who knew him, including bishops, students whom he taught, and Swiss Guards who interacted with him daily. Jason presents a wealth of insights about this holy man who promoted devotion to Divine Mercy and Marian consecration, helped defeat communism in Europe, wrote the Theology of the Body, and embraced young people like no other. St. Teresa of Avila ($4 Kids CD) The Truth to Inspire Series offers children captivating dramatizations of the lives of saints and well-known Marian apparitions to teach them about the Catholic Faith. St. Teresa of Ávila had a fiery personality as a young girl and was often distracted by the world. Despite many temptations, she grew up to be a powerful influence on the Catholic Church. Her determination to follow God s will is an inspiring example for both the young and the old.
Saturday, May 19, 2018 6:45 AM Catholic Men s Fellowship Meeting [Social Hall] Sunday, May 20, 2018 10:10 AM Middle School and High School VBS Meeting [Social 1:00 PM Baptism [Church] Monday, May 21, 2018 6:00 PM GCC Baccalaureate Mass & Reception [Church, Tuesday, May 22, 2018 2:30 PM Resident Anointing Mass [Redstone Highlands] Wednesday, May 23, 2018 Hall] Social Hall] 7:00 PM Permanent Deaconate Information Session [Social Thursday, May 24, 2018 Hall] 6:00 PM Aquinas Academy Farewell Mass [Our Lady of Grace 7:00 PM Women s Faith Sharing [FC-EAS] Saturday, May 26, 2018 6:45 AM Catholic Men s Fellowship Meeting [Social Hall] Church] If you have any suspicion about the sexual abuse (or any other type of abuse) of a minor child by anyone please contact PA ChildLine immediately at 1-800-932-0313. If the alleged abuser is functioning in a parish, school or diocesan position as clergy, religious, paid staff or volunteer you are also requested to contact the Bishop s Delegate for Matters of Sexual Misconduct after you have called the ChildLine number and made the report. The Bishop s Delegate may be reached at 724-837-0901, Ext. 1221. Registration open for 2018-19 Pathways Registration is open for the 2018-19 session of Pathways, the diocese s long-standing commitment to adult faith formation and nurturing mature discipleship. There are 12 evening sessions, three workshops and a closing retreat. Pathways will be held at St. Agnes Parish, North Huntingdon, and St. John the Evangelist Parish, Latrobe. To register, call 724-552-2598, email pathways@dioceseofgreensburg.org or visit the Vocations section of www.dioceseofgreensburg.org. Diocesan Corpus Christi Eucharist procession June 3 in Indiana. The annual diocesan procession for the feast of Corpus Christi will be held June 3 in Indiana beginning with Mass at 9:30 AM at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish followed by a procession through Indiana borough to St. Thomas More University Parish for Benediction. Information sessions for permanent diaconate for men who are considering the permanent diaconate will be held 6:30-9 PM on: May 23 at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Parish, Greensburg; and May 30 at St. Rita Parish, Connellsville. You only need to attend one session. Deacon William J. Hisker, director of the program, will lead each session. Call 724-552-2598 to register or for information. Benefit concert for Mary Queen of Apostles School May 24 featuring MQA graduate Colin Aikins May 24 at 7 PM at St. Margaret Mary Parish, Lower Burrell. A free will offering will be taken to support the school s Ten Commandments Project and Fine Arts Department. St. Edward Parish Golf Outing sponsored by Casper Paving and Shuster Building Components is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 8th at the Madison Club in Madison with a shotgun start at 9:00AM. This is a 4-person scramble. Fee is $85 per person/$340 per foursome. The fee includes Continental Breakfast, Green Fees, Cart Rental, Hot Dog at the turn, and Buffet Dinner at the Madison Club PLUS, a chance to win skill prizes, door prizes and team awards. A HOLE-IN-ONE prize is a car lease provided by Bob Massie Toyota. Registration by calling the parish office at 724-446-5197 or e-mail stedwardgolfouting@gmail.com. Marriage Sponsor Couple training June 10 from 1-4:15 PM at the Pastoral Center in Greensburg. Each participant must have the handbook, For Better and For Ever, which is available at www.marriagepreparation.com. For more information or to register, call Rich and Leeanna Ryba at 724-289-8748 or 412-951-9522, or email tmoore@dioceseofgreensburg.org. Applications being accepted for Certificate in Pastoral Ministry program. Applications are being accepted for the Certificate in Pastoral Ministry program for classes beginning in late August. The program is a partnership between the Diocese of Greensburg and Seton Hill University designed to meet the educational and formational needs of adults who are committed to the mission of Christ and feel called to serve in the name of the Catholic Church. If interested in lay ecclesial ministry or the permanent diaconate contact Marsha Kable at mkable@dioceseofgreensburg.org or call 724-552-2597. Information and registration are at www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/cpm. THEOLOGY ON TAP IN THE A-K VALLEY Calling ALL young adults (single, married, parents, etc.)! Join us for Theology on Tap in the A-K Valley on Thursday, May 24, at 7:00 p.m. at Garda s Restaurant (2033 State Route 66, Ford City, PA 16226). The topic of the evening is Journey to the Heart of Christ: Reconciliation and the Eucharist presented by Chris Baker. Food will be provided, no charge! Babies in carriers are welcome at all A-K TOT events. Theology on Tap is a program for Catholic Young Adults and their friends to meet together at local bars, cafes, and restaurants to listen to a speaker, share conversation, and gain new insights into the faith. For further information, please contact Elizabeth Haberstroh at EHaberstroh@dioceseofgreensburg.org or Ariel Schroeder at ASchroeder@dioceseofgreensburg.org or find us on Facebook at Theology on Tap in the A-K Valley (@akvalleytot). No need to RSVP, just show up!
The Reverend Monsignor Raymond E. Riffle; Rector ext.12 rriffle@dioceseofgreensburg.org The Reverend Matthew J. Morelli; Parochial Vicar ext.25 mjmorelli@dioceseofgreensburg.org The Reverend Mr. William J. Hisker; Permanent Deacon ext.27 bhisker@dioceseofgreensburg.org Katie Zuzik; Pastoral Associate ext.11 kzuzik@dioceseofgreensburg.org Christopher Pardini; Director of Liturgy and Music ext.21 cpardini@dioceseofgreensburg.org Tammi Rzempoluch; Faith Formation Office ext. 35 trzempoluch@dioceseofgreensburg.org Linda DeFrancesco; Financial Secretary ext. 23 ldefrancesco@dioceseofgreensburg.org Julie Stauffer; Receptionist ext.10 jstauffer@dioceseofgreensburg.org Cindy Cope; Coordinator of Cemetery Services ext.16 ccope@dioceseofgreensburg.org Bill Wilson; Maintenance ext.24 wwilson@dioceseofgreensburg.org Jan Brubaker, Custodian Contact the Parish Office jbrubaker@dioceseofgreensburg.org SVdP Food Pantry 724-836-0175 SVdP Membership Betty Rua: 724-454-7107 Parish Finance Council John Kline Judy Komarinski Ed Nemanic Nancy Rottler Nazzi Zola Parish Pastoral Council Mark Bartels Andy Benedict Linda Cooper David Fidazzo Kirsten Lieberum Judy McChesney John Mickinack Paul Niemiec Betty Rua Mike Rzempoluch Prayer Chain JoAnne Hudock 724-834-1718 By appointment only. Please call Katie Zuzik in the Parish Office at least three months in advance of the Baptism. A class for parents is required to reflect on the meaning of the sacrament, to review the ceremony, and to highlight the importance of the family s commitment to practicing the Catholic Faith. Forms for our parish members to serve as sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation must be filled at the Parish Office or with a priest at a weekend Mass. To serve as a sponsor, you must be at least 16 years old, a practicing Catholic who has received Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist. If married, it must be within the guidelines of the Catholic Church. Please call the Parish Office to make an appointment to fill out the form. Please call Msgr. Riffle or Deacon Bill Hisker in the Parish Office at least six months in advance. Do not set a date until you have contacted the Parish Office. Pre-marriage prep. classes are required. Become a Member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Welcome! It is a great joy to welcome new members to our parish community. Please register as soon as possible in order to participate in our various programs, ministries and activities. Drop this form in the collection basket and we will send you a detailed registration form. If you are already a member and have changed any of your personal information please call the Parish Office or return the changes on the form below. Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Membership Request / Change Form Please drop this form in the collection basket or mail to: Blessed Sacrament Cathedral 300 North Main St. Greensburg, PA 15601 Name: Address: Contact Number: Email Address: Registration Moving Change Address/Phone