congratulations and may god bless our parishioners who are
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BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHEDRAL Mother Church and Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust, 300 North Main Street, Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 22, 2019
Coat of Arms of The Most Reverend
Edward C. Malesic, J.C.L. Bishop of Greensburg
GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS
Parishes from around the Diocese will join friends and family to celebrate the Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral on
Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 3:00 PM.
Congratulations and may God bless our parishioners who are celebrating their
Golden Wedding Anniversary!
On Your Golden Anniversary
You have come a long way together,
you have walked in sunshine and in shadows,
you have faced life’s storms and shared the rainbows,
you have climbed your mountains, dreamed your dreams,
faced your fears, cried your tears, sung your songs
and reached for the stars.
You have done it all with faith and love together.
As you journey on to find tomorrow,
go with love and always go with God.
Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary!
Thomas and Mary Britt
John and Mary Campfield
John and Amelia Faith
Paul and Phyllis Furlo
Richard and Carole Giron
William and Carole Goodlin
John and Lyn Herc
William and Candida Kenney
Roger and Catherine Marucci
Arthur and Lucille Nobile
Joseph and Paula Perry, Jr.
Thomas and Kathleen Rose, Jr.
George and Joyce Voytovich
READINGS FOR: SUNDAY, September 22, 2019
SANCTUARY CANDLE
In acknowledging the Real Presence of Christ,
the Tabernacle Candle will burn from September 21 through September 27
in memory of
John Quinn Jr. from Kostelnik Family
W L M S
Saturday, September 21, 2019 ‐ Weekday 5:30 PM John Ostop (Dianne Ostop‐Wife and Family) Sunday, September 22, 2019 ‐ Twenty‐Fi h Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 AM Catherine Bisignani (Anita Gallagher) 9:00 AM Michael J. Cardella (Cardella Family) 11:30 AM Agnes Mazur (Riley Family) Bap sm during Mass 3:00 PM Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass 7:00 PM For the Living and Deceased Members of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Monday, September 23, 2019 ‐ Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest 12:10 AM Clement & Catherine Guarlo (Dr. Clement & Donna Guarlo ) Tuesday, September 24, 2019 ‐ Weekday 12:10 PM Lynn Hoak (Family & Friends) Wednesday, September 25, 2019 ‐ Weekday 12:10 PM Peter & Lena Cecconi (Peter Cecconi) Thursday, September 26, 2019 ‐ Weekday 12:10 AM William Rua (Be y‐Wife) Friday, September 27, 2019 ‐ St. Vincent de Paul, Priest 12:10 PM Liz Stephenson (Jane Himes) Saturday, September 28, 2019 ‐ Weekday 8:00 AM Frances Cunningham (Family & Friends) 11:00 AM Sacrament of Reconcilia on 3:00 PM Wedding: Daniel Maier / Gianna Pro 5:30 PM Frank Demurat (Wife) Sunday, September 29, 2019 ‐ Twenty‐Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time 7:00 AM For the Living and Deceased Members of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral 9:00 AM Ernes ne Salvador (Donna Wetzel‐Friend) 11:30 AM Mary & Sylvester Matuszewski (Agnes Lapa‐ Daughter) 1:00 PM Bap sm 7:00 PM Frank & Paul Wano (John Jacoby)
The rosary is prayed daily Monday ‐ Friday beginning at 11:30 AM
Amos 8:4‐7 Business folk dream of making a profit at the expense of others. Psalm 113:1‐2, 4‐6, 7‐8 God creates a level playing ground between the lowly and the privileged. 1 Timothy 2:1‐8 The Chris an life should be informed by prayer, especially for leaders. Luke 16:1‐13 God and money are rival dei es in the hearts of humanity.
BAPTISMAL CONGRATULATIONS
A child is a precious gift from God and baptism
is God’s gift wrapping.
We recently welcomed
Coby James Tuchan
into the parish community through the saving waters of Baptism.
We rejoice for him, his parents, and all who celebrate their newborn lives in the family of God.
“ I have held thee in the palm of my hand ” ~Isaiah 51:16
MASS INTENTION Be on the lookout! Mass forms for 2020 will be in
the bulletins the weekend of October 5/6.
We will be accepting the 2020 Mass forms beginning
Tuesday, October 8
(Not accepting on Monday, 10/7)
When preparing your Mass form please be sure to use a 2020 calendar.
*************************************************** Sanctuary candles are not to be requested on the Mass form.
Call Cindy ext. 16 or stop by the Parish Office on or after October 8 to request a candle.
We are asking 1 candle request per family.
Candle payments ($15) are separate from Mass payments.
In order to meet our budgetary needs, Blessed Sacrament Cathedral requires an average of $18,000 per week in the regular offertory collection. Sunday Offertory $13,582.00 Votive Candles $178.00 Parish Social Ministry $2,672.00
Families receiving envelopes 1, 632 Envelopes used this week 262 Parishioners using Online Giving 117
Thank you for your generosity and support of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Parish!
Online Giving is an easy way to make your weekly contributions (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.
September Collection:
September 29 Seminarian and Clergy Formation October Collections: October 5 & 6 Hurricane Collection October 12 & 13 PSM
Bishop Malesic calls for second collection Bishop Malesic has called for a second collection to be taken in all parishes of the Diocese of Greensburg the weekend of October 5-6 to help individuals and families in the United States and Bahamas recover from the devastation of Hurricane Dorian. The proceeds from the collection will go to Catholic Charities USA for Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Support. Thank you in advance for your generosity, and please pray for the people who have suffered losses.
Parish Support, September 15, 2019
Mark your calendars for Oktoberfest on
Sunday, October 13 from 12:30 - 3:00 PM.
Everyone is invited to participate and here are some ways you can help:
Donate to offset the costs of the picnic. Your donation will offset the cost of food products,
paper supplies, etc.
Volunteer your time to help during the picnic. Sign up sheets will be in the vestibule of the Church
Donate a basket for the basket raffle!
Let’s make this our largest basket raffle yet!
*Drop off now through October 11.
Bake cookies or your favorite dessert! Please disposable trays only!
Return your tickets and your reservations
no later than Oct. 6!
SAINT VINCENT DEPAUL RECOGNITION MASS
On Sunday, September 29 at the 9 AM Mass members of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral conferences will celebrate together a Mass of Thanksgiving. All members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society are welcome to join in this celebration.
The Society of St Vincent de Paul is an international, non-profit, lay organization that provides assistance for those living in poverty. Members of the St. Vincent de Paul (or Vincentians) are men and women who strive to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to individuals in need. We are both young and old, our members come in every shade of skin color. Some are wealthy, others financially poor, but all are blessed with an awareness that our blessing of time, talent or treasure are to be shared with our brothers and sisters in need.
Adult Faith Formation
We will be offering “The Mass,” a series with Bishop Robert Barron, on Monday evenings from 6:45 -8:45 pm You are invited to attend one or more of the series! Please contact Sister Jeanne Marie if you are interested in attending this series.
In this DVD series from Bishop Robert Barron, “The Mass,” you’ll have the chance to enter into the Liturgy like never before. Through the beauty of these films and the insight of Bishop Barron, you’ll have the chance to step out of our fallen world and into this most privileged place of encounter with our Lord Jesus. In this special edition, you'll have the chance to experience the Mass and more!
Episode 3 - God Speaks Our Story: The Scripture Readings
Episode 4 - Responding to God: Homily, Creed and Prayer of the Faithful
Episode 5 - Preparing for the Sacrifice: Offertory and Eucharistic Prayer
Episode 6 - The Real Presence Creates Communion: Transubstantiation and Transformation
2019 Seminarian and Clergy Formation Collection
Next weekend is the Seminarian and Clergy Formation Collection throughout the Diocese of Greensburg. Please prayerfully consider making a financial gift in support of our Seminarians, our men who are preparing for the Permanent Diaconate, for the ongoing formation of our clergy and for our International Priests serving throughout the Diocese of Greensburg. Please respond using the tear-off portion of the letter that was mailed to you, by using the special collection envelope in your envelope set from the parish, or the Seminarian and Clergy Formation Collection envelopes found in the pews or online at www.dioceseofgreensburg.org. We ask you to accompany the seminarians and clergy of our diocese by your prayerful support.
Mark your calendar and save the date!
An Anointing Mass is scheduled at Blessed Sacrament on Thursday, October 10 with Mass beginning at 4 PM. Save the date and join us for this special healing Mass followed by a delicious dinner in the Social Hall sponsored by the Knights of Columbus! Gather your friends and call in to Katie in the parish office to RSVP for Mass and Dinner. 724-834-3710 ext. 11 or email: [email protected]
Saturday, September 21, 2019 6:45 AM Catholic Men’s Fellowship Meeting [Social Hall] 1:00-3:00 PM Catholic Men's Fellowship Retreat Music Team [FC] Sunday, September 22, 2019 10:10 AM Faith Formation [Red Brick School] 3:00 PM Golden Wedding Anniversary reception [Social Hall] 4:45 PM Youth Ministry [FC]
Monday, September 23, 2019 6:45-8:45 PM Adult Faith Formation “The Mass” [FC]
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 2:00-3:30 PM Bereavement Series [FC-EAS]
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 9:00-10:30 AM Bible Study [FC] 7:00-8:30 PM Bible Study [FC]
Thursday, September 26, 2019 1:30-3:30 PM Threads of Love [Social Hall] 7:00-9:00 PM Women’s Faith Sharing [FC-EAS]
Friday, September 27, 2019 5:00 PM Wedding Rehearsal Saturday, September 28, 2019 6:45 AM Catholic Men’s Fellowship Meeting [Social Hall] 1:00-3:00 PM Catholic Men's Fellowship Retreat Music Team [FC]
WEEKLY INFORAMTION AT A GLANCE
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
You are Invited! Prayer in the spirit of the Taize’ Community is a meditative form of common prayer, which allows the mystery of God to become tangible through the beauty of simplicity. The structure of prayer is very similar to the Divine Office with chants, psalms, a scripture reading, reflection and silence. Taize' Prayer will begin to transform your faith bringing you to a closer relationship with Our Lord and engaging the spirit. Please join us at 6:30 pm on the Thursday September 26, 2019 at Sacred Heart Church 504 Cowan Avenue, Jeannette PA 15644. If there are any questions contact Theresa Mazur at [email protected] Saint James Parish Anointing Mass Saint James Parish, New Alexandria will be celebrating a special Anointing Mass on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. God wants to heal us and will heal through the powerful gift given to us by the Holy Spirit. This is one of God’s gifts to His Church. We invite anyone who feels a need for healing whether it is physical, spiritual, emotional healing, or that is in a relationship problem and wants help to forgive, to please join us. A luncheon will be provided after Mass in our church social hall. To register for the luncheon, please contact the Parish Office at 724-668-2829 or register on our website at www.stjamesnewalexandria.org.
Interfaith Pro-life Prayer Breakfast Sept. 28; registration deadline extended The annual Interfaith Pro-life Prayer Breakfast sponsored by the Greensburg Diocesan Council of the National Council of Catholic Women will be held Sept. 28 from 10 a.m.-noon (registration at 9:30 a.m.) at Christ Our Shepherd Center, Greensburg. Keynote speaker Michael Victor Ciccocioppo Jr., executive director of the Pennsylvania Pro-life Federation, will discuss the current climate and recent updates regarding abortion and physician-assisted suicide. The deadline to register has been extended to Sept. 23; no walk-ins will be accepted. Cost is $20, $10 for students. To register, send a check made out to Greensburg DCCW (put Pro-life Breakfast in memo line) to Millie Krinock, 11 Meadow Drive, Latrobe, PA 15650. For information, call 724-537-2064. Greensburg Central Catholic 60th anniversary homecoming festivities Oct. 11-12 Greensburg Central Catholic will celebrate 60 years of excellence at a special homecoming weekend, Oct. 11-12 at the school. Oct. 11 activities include an alumni tent at 5 p.m., special recognitions at 6:30 p.m. and the football game against Jeannette at 7 p.m. The Oct. 12 events include Mass at 4 p.m. in the gymnasium and a party afterward in the cafeteria. Costs are $10 for adults and $5 for students; children under 6 are free. Call 724-834-0310, ext. 4201. Diocese offers marriage sponsor couple training Oct. 27 Marriage sponsor couple training will be held at the diocesan Pastoral Center, Greensburg, Oct. 27 from 1-4:15 p.m. with a light lunch provided. Couples are to bring their own copy of “For Better and For Ever,” which can be obtained through parish offices. To register for training or for more information, contact Richard and Leeanna Ryba at [email protected] or 724-337-8372. Leave name, address and contact information. Experience the Passion Play of Oberammergau, Germany in 2020 You are invited to join the Diocese of Greensburg as we journey in 2020 on pilgrimage to witness the world-famous Passion Play of Oberammergau, Germany. Pilgrimages are set for May 22 – June 3 and August 25 – September 5. Space is limited. Itinerary includes sites and shrines of Bavaria, Prague, Krakow, and Warsaw in addition to the Passion Play. Contact Father Willie Lechnar, Diocesan Pilgrimage Director via email at [email protected] or by landline phone at 724.552.2645 for details and registration information.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society has an ongoing need for paper products. This is a simple way to help those in need in our community. Bring your paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, and tissues to any Mass the last weekend of every month. Mark your calendars every month as a reminder to you! Collection baskets are located at both side entrances in the vestibule of the church. Let’s be good stewards of God’s blessings and fill those baskets!
Upcoming dates to drop off paper products for those in need:
Sept. 28-29 October 26-27 Nov. 23-24 December 28-29
Shop early so you have your donations ready. Thank you for your donations, they are greatly appreciated!
Rosary Rally at Christ Our Shepherd Center Oct. 12 Bishop Edward C. Malesic will lead the annual Rosary Rally Oct. 12 in St. Joseph Chapel at the Christ Our Shepherd Center.
The day includes Mass at 9 a.m., adoration, and the sacrament of reconciliation after Mass with recitation of the Scriptural rosary at 11 a.m.
Organizations that plan to carry a banner at the Rosary Rally must register at 724-552-2645.
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 par cipate in our various programs, ministries and ac vi es. Drop this form in the collec on basket and we will send you a detailed registra on form. If you are already a member and have changed any of
your personal informa on please call the Parish Office or return the changes on the form below.
Name:__________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________ Contact Number: _________________________________________________________ Email Address: ___________________________________________________________
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 appointment.
Daily Rosary Monday - Friday 11:30 AM
Daily Mass Schedule
Monday - Friday 12:10 PM and Saturday 8 AM
Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM
Sunday: 7 AM, 9 AM, 11:30 AM, and 7 PM
Holy Day Vigil Mass 5:30 PM
BLESSED SACRAMENT DIRECTORY SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION
Parish Staff
The Reverend Monsignor Raymond E. Riffle ‐ Rector ext. 12 [email protected]
The Reverend Dominic Obour Parochial Vicar ext. 25
The Reverend Mr. William J. Hisker Permanent Deacon ext. 27
Ka e Zuzik ‐ Pastoral Associate ext. 11 [email protected]
Christopher Pardini Director of Liturgy and Music ext. 21 [email protected]
Sister Jeanne Marie Vonder Haar, A.S.C.J. Director of Faith Forma on ext. 35
Cindy Cope Coordinator of Cemetery Services ext. 16 [email protected]
Linda DeFrancesco Financial Secretary ext. 23
Bill Wilson ‐ Maintenance ext. 24 [email protected]
Jan Brubaker ‐ Custodian Contact the Parish Office
Parish Finance Council John Kline Ed Nemanic Judy Komarinski Nancy Ro ler Nazzi Zola
Parish Pastoral Council Mark Bartels Judy McChesney Andy Benedict John Mickinack Linda Cooper Paul Niemiec David Fidazzo Be y Rua Kirsten Lieberum Mike Rzempoluch
SVdP Membership: Be y Rua 724‐454‐7107
SVdP Food Pantry: 724‐836‐0175
Prayer Chain: Joanne Hudock 724‐834‐1718
Sponsorship Forms
Forms for parish members to serve as sponsors for Baptism or Confirmation can be completed in the Parish Office or with a priest at a weekend Mass. To act 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. Call the Parish Office to make an appointment.
Baptisms
By appointment only. Contact 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, review the Ceremony and to highlight the importance of family commitment to practicing the Catholic Faith. The requirements for Godparents are the same as for sponsors and can be found above and on the Parish website. Please contact Katie with any questions.
Weddings
Contact Sister Jeanne Marie Vonder Haar, A.S.C.J. in the Parish Office at least six months in advance. Do not set a date until contacting the Parish Office. Pre-marriage preparation classes are required.