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BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHEDRAL
Mother Church and Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg The Most Holy Trinity
June 7, 2020
Coat of Arms of The Most Reverend
Edward C. Malesic, J.C.L. Bishop of Greensburg
Our Return to Public Masses With the input and guidance from clergy, lay leaders, and state and regional healthcare professionals, Bishop Edward C. Malesic, has announced that public weekday Masses can recommence on June 1, 2020 while following all specific guidelines for cleaning and sanitization of the Sacred Space after each use. So, starting on June 1, 2020 daily Mass will recommence in the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Church at 11:45 AM on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Seating for weekday Masses will be reserved to the white plastic/metal chairs to facilitate cleaning.
Daily Masses which are not said in the Church building will be live streamed from the Cathedral’s temporary chapel. We hope to live stream all daily Masses whether in Church or the chapel going forward. We will live stream one of the Sunday Masses each week as well. Additional Sunday Liturgies will be added as we can accommodate cleaning. For the time being, we will need Friday to do a thorough cleaning of the Church to prepare for our weekend services. Masks are required of anyone entering the Church at any time and should be worn the entire time you are in any part of the Church building.
Private Prayer The Church will be open for private prayer on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM and on Sunday’s after Mass until 3:00 PM.
Mass Obligation Dispensed & Live Streaming to Continue For the foreseeable future, all people remain dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.
Those who are vulnerable due to age or health are encouraged to stay home. If you are sick, you should not attend public Mass. Therefore, we hope to continue to live stream all of our Masses and post them to YouTube whether they are in the Church or the temporary Chapel.
Temporary Weekend Mass Schedule To accommodate proper sanitation, our weekend Mass schedule has been modified. Beginning the weekend of June 6/7 the new weekend Mass schedule for Blessed Sacrament Cathedral is: Saturday at 4:00 PM Sunday at 10:00 AM
What Will Happen When You Come to Mass All entrances will be open. Mass attendees must wear a mask at all times, including while approaching for Holy Communion. Please bring your own mask. If you do not have one, we hope to have some disposable masks available. Please bring your own personal hand sanitizer. Please wash or sanitize your hands prior to entering the Church. Please respect social distancing and spacing of 6 ft. if others are present. Limit touching surfaces, including the statues. For the health and well-being of others, please do not enter any pews or areas that are blocked off. Follow the directions of the staff. Please do not socialize in the Church building before or after Mass.
Keeping in our prayers and trusting that God will bring to their families comfort in
the days ahead, we commend to your prayers the souls of
Msgr. Donald J. Mondello
Joseph M. Malloy, Jr. Mary L. Kocian
Emily D. Wisneski
Our parish community extends its deepest sympathy to their families on their loss.
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls rest in peace. Amen.
In acknowledging the Real Presence of Christ,
the Tabernacle Candle will burn from June 6 through June 12
in loving memory of
Edward & Diane Kennedy, Husband & Daughter
Requested by Marge, Wife & Mother
SANCTUARY CANDLE
READINGS FOR: SUNDAY, June 7, 2020
Exodus 34:4b‐6, 8‐9 God is revealed as the personifica on of mercy and fidelity.
Daniel 3:52, 53, 54, 55 Even in mes of distress, God is worthy of praise.
2 Corinthians 13:11‐13 The community of faith must mirror the love and peace of God.
John 3:16‐18 The gi of Jesus is the measure of God’s love for the world.
WEEKLY LITURGICAL MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, June 6, 2020 ‐ Weekday 5:30 PM Josephine Hague (Hague & Wise Families)
Sunday, June 7, 2020 ‐ The Most Holy Trinity 7:00 AM Catherine Bisignani (Mary Anne Tumity‐ Daughter) 9:00 AM Flanigan & McTighe Families (Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rhody) 11:30 AM Douglas Markle (Loving Family) 7:00 PM For the Living and Deceased Members of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
Monday, June 8, 2020 ‐ Weekday 12:10 AM Olga Solochier (Solochier Family)
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 ‐ Weekday 12:10 PM Juan E. Rivera (Tañya Pal‐Daughter)
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 ‐ Weekday 12:10 PM Denny Vaccare (Santo Baca & Sandy Murtha)
Thursday, June 11, 2020 ‐ Weekday 12:10 PM Gary Piasecky (Piasecky Family)
Friday, June 12, 2020 ‐ Weekday 12:10 PM Joseph B. Juliane, Jr. (Joanne Juliane‐Wife) Saturday, June 13, 2020 ‐ Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church 8:00 AM No Mass 10:00 AM Priest Ordina on 11:00 AM No Sacrament of Reconcilia on 5:30 PM Pat Zona (Janice B. Juliane)
Sunday, June 14, 2020 ‐ The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ 7:00 AM Lisa Ann Palla Stewart (Family) 9:00 AM James Priole o (Judi Priole o‐Wife) 11:30 AM Denny Vaccare (Roy Family) 7:00 PM For the Living and Deceased Members of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
The Rosary is suspended un l further no ce
B S C O M
The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, J.C.L., Bishop of Greensburg
has called The Reverend Mister Mark Dunmire
to the responsibility of the Presbyterate.
This Priesthood Ordina on Liturgy will be celebrated
Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral.
This Liturgy is by invita on only! The Mass of Ordina on will be live streamed on the
Diocese of Greensburg website www.dioceseofgreensburg.org
Please keep The Reverend Mister Mark Dunmire
in your prayers and con nue to pray for all priests
as well as for all those who are s ll discerning God’s call to the
priesthood.
All previously published Mass Intentions will be honored privately by clergy.
Cathedral Care Envelope
Every month in the regular collection envelope packets, there is a white envelope which says “Cathedral Care”. Many of you send this envelope in every month with your regular donation and it is very much appreciated. Some of you may be wondering what this Cathedral Care mon-ey is used for; here are just a few of the things: boiler and air conditioner repairs, painting of the rectory offices, spring landscaping and tree removal, Formation Center upkeep. There are many things that need repaired in old buildings such as those on the Cathedral properties. Your generous donations to Cathedral Care allow us to take care of these needs before they become a more costly problem.
In order to meet our budgetary needs, Blessed Sacrament Ca-thedral requires an average of $18,000 per week in the regular offertory collection. Sunday Offertory $13,568.00 Ascension Thursday $719.00 Cathedral Care $885.00
Families receiving envelopes 1,457 Envelopes used this week 77 Parishioners using Online Giving 443
Thank you for your generosity and support of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Parish!
Online Giving is an easy way to make your weekly contributions
www.blessedsacramentcathedral.org.
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 envelopes.
May 31 Parish Support will be in next weekend’s bulletin due to early printing schedule.
June Collections June 7 Parish Social Ministry June 28 Peter’s Pence and Support of the Holy Sees
Parish Support, May 24, 2020
Return of Bishop Robert Barron’s Series
on Catholicism! On Monday, June 8 Sister Jeanne Marie will continue the Catholicism Series (via Zoom) from 6:45-8:45 pm. The topic will be: The Fire of His Love: Prayer and the Life of the Spirit. The following week, June 15, we will complete the series with the last presentation: World Without End: The Last Things from 6:45-8:45 pm. Please contact Sister Jeanne Marie at 724-834-3710 ex 35 to register. You will be sent an invitation to join Zoom for these sessions.
Staying Connected in this time of Crisis and Beyond!
To stay continuously updated with communications, recommendations and actions taken by the Diocese of Greensburg and our parish to combat the spread of the coronavirus, text “Faith” to the number 724-305-3057 to sign-up for important text message alerts. Be sure to complete your registration by following the directions you will receive in the reply.
Up-to-the-minute communication is available on all diocesan social media outlets - Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - and at Dioceseofgreensburg.org/healthalerts. This information will also be available on our parish website:www.blessedsacramentcathedral.org.
If you are on Facebook, please be aware that Blessed Sacrament Cathedral now has an active Facebook page. To access the page fir st log into Facebook. From your newsfeed page, find the “search” button at the top of the page and click it, then type “Blessed Sacrament Cathedral” in the search box that appears. Choose “Blessed Sacrament Cathedral” when it pops up below the search box. This will take you to another screen where you will see our page. Click the “like” button to follow the page. You will now see our Facebook page in your newsfeed and will get any updates! If you don’t have Facebook, you can go to the parish website for a link to the Mass streamed on YouTube.
The Gospel in Everyday English
This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn’t go to all the trouble of sending his Son merely to point an accusing finger, telling the world how bad it was. He came to help, to put the world right again. Anyone who trusts in him is acquitted; anyone who refuses to trust him has long since been under the death sentence without knowing it. And why? Because of that person’s failure to believe in the one-of-a-kind Son of God when introduced to him” (from John 3). Prepare the Word
Learn more about Greensburg Central Catholic in a Virtual Open House Learn more about Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School by joining a Virtual Open House where you can meet administrators, faculty and staff; learn about the school’s college-prep curriculum; see how Catholic identity is at the center of the school’s mission; and get a taste of some of the many extracurricular and athletic offerings. Visit www.gcchs.org and complete the short registration form, and the Virtual Open House link will be sent to you immediately. Make a Centurion Connection today! Catholic Charities offers counseling for individuals, couples and families Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg offers faith-based assistance with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, interpersonal conflicts, recovery support, parenting and family issues, anger management, and other personal and family issues. Counseling is provided by licensed, professional and experienced therapists. Fees are low, and many insurances accepted. Offices are located in Greensburg, Indiana, Uniontown, Kittanning and New Kensington. For more information or an appointment, call 724-837-1840 or email [email protected].
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Reserve Parking Space Reminder
Given that we are receiving regular assistance from visiting clergy, we need to leave the Visiting Clergy parking sign up in the small Church parking lot so that the parking space is available whenever it is needed. We would appreciate it if you do not park in any space that has a reserve sign present.
THE WELL Men’s Conference at WCCC was
postponed and is now rescheduled for
March 21, 2021
From the Office for the Permanent Diaconate With joy and thanksgiving to God, the Diocese of Greensburg announces that Bishop Edward C. Malesic has called Mr. Michael Dargay, Mr. Craig Gilbert, Mr. Steven LoCascio, Mr. Robert Stauffer, and Mr. William Wilson to the responsibility of the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Greensburg. The diaconal ordination will be celebrated on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at 10:00 AM in Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.
Attendance at this celebration is by invitation only.
WEEKLY INFORMATION AT A GLANCE
All Blessed Sacrament Cathedral events
are cancelled until further notice.
Donate Your Used Eyeglasses & Hearing Aids
The Lions Club collects old or unused eyeglasses and hearing aids to distribute to those who need them. There is a drop-off container in the vestibule of the church where these items can be placed for pick-up. Help the Lions Club by bringing your old or unused eyeglasses and hearing aids in for those who are less fortunate.
We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.
~Mother Teresa
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 Suspended
Daily Mass Schedule
Suspended
Weekend Mass Schedule Suspended
BLESSED SACRAMENT DIRECTORY SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION
Parish Staff
The Reverend Monsignor
Raymond E. Riffle ‐ Rector ext. 12 [email protected]
The Reverend John M. Foriska
Senior Ac ve Priest [email protected]
The Reverend Mr. William J. Hisker
Permanent Deacon ext. 27 [email protected]
Ka e Zuzik ‐ Pastoral Associate ext. 11
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 [email protected]
Cindy Cope
Coordinator of Cemetery Services ext. 16 [email protected]
Linda DeFrancesco
Financial Secretary ext. 23 [email protected]
Bill Wilson ‐ Maintenance ext. 24 [email protected]
Parish Finance Council John Kline Nancy Ro ler Judy Komarinski Mike Szwerc Ed Nemanic 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 Assistance: 724‐834‐3710 x 44
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.