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BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHEDRAL
Mother Church and Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg
The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Coat of Arms of
The Most Reverend
January 24, 2016
Edward C. Malesic, J.C.L.
Bishop of Greensburg
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IN THE PARISH OFFICE
Sundays Readings for 1-24-2016
WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE
Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Weekday
8:00 AM Jack Robertshaw (Pospisil)
11:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation
5:30 PM For the Living and Deceased Members of the
Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Parish
Ezra and Nehemiah return the law of the Lord to the people
once more.
Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 15
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 AM
Deceased Members of the Thomas Mikan Family
(Catherine Mikan Bisignani)
9:00 AM Ross and Betty Mauro (The McCaffrey Family)
11:30 AM Thomas J. Jachimowicz (Patty – Wife)
7:00 PM Sara Gradisek (David Bazzo)
Monday, January 25, 2016
The Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle
12:10 PM Dorothy and Robert Heiler (Helen Thompson Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops
12:10 PM Jack Robertshaw (Mark Sorice)
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 AM
For the Living and Deceased Members of the
Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Parish
9:00 AM Mary Manning (Husband)
11:30 AM Gene Bothel (Carol Bothel - Wife)
7:00 PM Rose Vaira (Tony Achtyl)
Paul describes the excellent unity and variety that is the
church of Christ.
Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21
Jesus fulfills prophecy in front of an unsympathetic audience
in Nazareth.
Diocesan Mission Cooperation Appeal
On the weekend of January 30 & 31, the parish is participating
in the annual Diocesan Mission Cooperation Appeal. We
welcome Dr. Richard A. Gosser and his wife Daneen of the
“Rich in Mercy Institute” (RIM) to our parish.
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Saint Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church
12:10 PM Living and Deceased Members of the Cobetto Family
(Cobetto)
1:30 PM Aquinas Academy St. Thomas Aquinas Mass
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Weekday
8:00 AM Tom “TJ” Adams (Szymkowiak)
11:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation
5:30 PM Fred Petrosky (Curt Petrosky)
1 Corinthians 12:12-30
Sister)
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Weekday
12:10 PM John and Anna Krzysiak (Family)
Friday, January 29, 2016
Weekday
12:10 PM Rosemary Schimizzi (Schimizzi Family)
God’s words and decrees, precepts and commands, laws and
ordinances: all perfect.
Richard and Daneen are lay members of the missionary
Congregation of the Holy Spirit or “Spiritans”. Rich in Mercy
is a non-profit organization that promotes “global solidarity
with the poor for a more just and sustainable world”
primarity in Haiti that country most often referred to as “the
poorest country in our hemisphere”.
Rich in Mercy works “hand in hand” with diocesan and
religious Church communities in Haiti to support initiatives
around education, environmental restoration, public health,
livelihood training and access to clean water and adequate
nutrition. Various outreach activities of the Institute – such as
“reserve mission pilgrimages” lectures, slide presentations,
seminars and publications - promote global solidarity and serve
to educate US audiences for social justice and environmental
sustainability.
Additional information is available at the Rich in Mercy (RIM)
website: www.RIMIN.org. Your prayers and generous
financial support for the Church's missionary activity are much
needed and greatly appreciated.
In Sympathy
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
Dr. Joseph M. Kettering
and
Lawrence Smith
Know that the Lord has welcomed our loved ones into the home of Heaven.
Our parish community extends its deepest sympathies to their families and relatives on their loss.
In acknowledging the Real Presence of Christ, the Tabernacle Candle will burn from
January 23 through January 29
in loving memory of Kathleen Mehalic requested by Irene Stauffer and Family.
Weekly Parish Finances: January 17, 2016
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
Other Income
Catholic Accent
$14,927.00
$171.00
$1,7014.00
Families receiving envelopes
Envelopes used this week
Parishioners using Online Giving
1, 634
388
62
Thank you for your continued
support to your parish!
World Youth Day 2016
Youth and Young Adults in grades 8 through college
seniors are invited to celebrate World Youth Day 2016 –
Stateside! This event will correspond with the World
Youth Day vigil and concluding Eucharistic celebration
presided over by Pope Francis on July 30-31 in Krakow,
Poland. Joined by technology to this event and
supported by opportunities for prayer, fellowship, and
the sacraments of Penance and Holy Eucharist, youth
and young adults will be able to catch the spirit of
World Youth Day. Scheduled performers include Jackie
Francois, Ceili Rain, and many more. The Diocese of
Greensburg Office for Evangelization and Faith
Formation will be sponsoring a pilgrimage to WYD
Stateside which is occurring at Lancaster Catholic High
School and the Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster,
Pennsylvania. Bishop Edward Malesic will be the
celebrant at the closing Mass. Please visit
www.dioceseofgreensburg.org for more information or
to register.
Regional Bible Study will begin soon!
Starting on February 17, 2016
Deacon Bill Hisker will be conducting
a Bible Study Program for the
parishes in the Greensburg regional
area. The Bible study will meet on
Wednesday mornings from 9:00 AM
to 10:30 AM and repeat on Wednesday Evenings from
7:00 to 8:30 PM. The program assumes no previous
training and is open to all who are interested in how
God’s word impacts their journey of faith. All meetings
will be at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. We will be
examining the second half of the Gospel of John.
The sessions are designed such that people can attend
as many or as few of the sessions as their schedules
permit. Those who are interested can begin even if they
are not present for the first session or must miss a
Session. The dates for the spring session are:
February 17, February 24 ,
March 9, March 16 ,
April 13 and April 20 .
Tax Information
The year end tax letter for 2015 will
be mailed out by the end of January
to each parishioner. Please check
your mail for this important
document.
Break the Chains
A Forum about Human Trafficking
A panel discussion and prayer time in honor of the International
Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking.
Hear local FBI law enforcement and local government
representatives, Father Killian Loch of Campus Ministry Director at
St. Vincent College and other experts address the impact and
dangers of human trafficking in our area. All are welcome to
attend! Join us Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Blessed Sacrament
Cathedral in the social hall. Session is from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
For more information and registration contact Raissa Federline at
[email protected].
The liturgical schedulers will soon be preparing
the March & April liturgical schedules. If there are
times when you know you will not be available
during those months please let Julie know by
February 8. You can call the parish office or
email [email protected].
Remember for Triduum and Easter Sunday, sign up sheets will be
in the sacristy for you to select the Masses you would be to
serving.
Thank you for your continued support to your parish!
A Special “thank - you” from St. Vincent de Paul
The members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society from
Blessed Sacrament Cathedral would like to thank
everyone for all the coat donations from our recent
coat drive. The St. Vincent de Paul store was in
desperate need of men and boys coats. We collected
47 coats for men, women and children, some new and
some gently used. If you missed our drive and you have some
coats to donate, please feel free to drop them off at the St.
Vincent de Paul store on Main Street in Greensburg. Thank you
once again for your continued support!
Lenten Stations of the Cross
Please consider signing up to assist with the
Stations of the Cross during Lent. You can
call the parish office and sign up
individually or as a group to help. Stations of
the Cross are said every Friday during Lent except Good Friday
and begins at 5:30 PM. Whether you are volunteering to read,
carry the Crucifix or a candle to each station, your support in
both time and prayer is always appreciated. If you are interested
in helping, call Julie in the parish office at 724-834-3710 or email
[email protected]. Anyone or any group are
welcomed to sign up.
“Extending your hand is extending yourself”
Cemetery Announcement
Upcoming Events at BSC
Sunday, January 24, 2016
10:10 AM Faith Formation Classes
Monday, January 25, 2016
6:15 PM Discovering Christ [Social Hall]
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
6:00 PM
Coping with Loss [FC-EAS]
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
1:30 PM
Aquinas Academy Mass
7:00 PM
Cathedral Choir Rehearsal [Church]
If you wish to retain your
Christmas decorations from
your loved ones graves,
please remove your
Christmas decorations by February 15.
Anything left in the cemetery
past February 15 will be discarded
by cemetery staff.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Thursday, January 28, 2016
6:00 PM
Boy scout Pack 414 Meeting and Derby set-up [Social Hall]
Saturday, January 30, 2016
8:00 AM
Boy Scout Pack 414 Pinewood Derby [Social Hall]
Around our Neighborhood
The Greensburg Chapter of Magnificat A Ministry to Catholic Women is
holding a Breakfast at the Ramada Hotel and Convention Center, Rt. 30 East,
Greensburg on Saturday, January 30 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 NN. The guest
speaker will be Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, who will tell of his personal faith journey
from atheist to priest. Cost is $20.00, student rate $15.00. To register, please call
Brenda by Jan. 22 at 724-836-2094 or visit www.magnificatgreensburg.com to
download a registration form. Please note that there is no Prices: Adults: $7.00
Child: 6 to 12 Years - $4.00 and Children under 6 - free.
Saint James Winter Breakfast, Bake Sale and Homemade Quilt, Quilt Holder,
Lottery Tickets Raffle on Sunday, January 31 at 9:00 AM until Noon, Saint James
Social Hall, New Alexandria. Menu: Ham, Sausage, Pancakes, Eggs, Potatoes,
Juice, Coffee, Tea, Milk. Prices: Adults: $7.00 Child: 6 to 12 Years - $4.00 and
Children under 6 - free.
Indoor Flea Market! Our Lady of Grace Church, Saturday, April 30. Time: 7 AM
-1 PM. Two floors—over 90 tables. One for $15 or two for $25. Call to reserve:
Virginia at 724-454-8233 (after 5 PM or weekends.) Refreshments and bake goods
will be sold.
Family Planning
CM-BBT is a medically based, scientifically
researched and highly effective NFP
method that can be used with no harmful
side effects to avoid, postpone, plan or
achieve pregnancy. The next Natural
Family Planning CM-BBT Method session
Is scheduled for Monday, February 1, 2016
beginning at 6 PM at the Catholic Charities
office in Greensburg. Participants are
required to attend only ONE session. Please
call at least one week prior to
instruction date to PRE- register. Contact
Mary Ann Newhouse at Catholic Charities at
724-837-1840, ext. 1658.
Purchase your
Valentine Diner—Dance Tickets
in the Parish Office this week!
Only $18.00per ticket
for a fun evening out!
Altar Servers needed for 2016 Weddings
If you are an active altar server and would like to make some extra money on the weekends, contact Julie by calling the
parish office at 724-834-3710 or email [email protected] to be placed on the 2016 wedding servers contact
list. You will then be scheduled for upcoming weddings based on your availability. You can earn $20.00 per wedding and that
can quickly add up! Call today to get your name on the list as scheduling will begin soon.
Abba or Allah (Apologetics CD)
In this informative talk, Dr. Scott Hahn explores some of the most important beliefs that distinguish Christianity from Islam. He
explains that while both religions trace themselves back to Abraham, the differences, including our understanding of God as
Father, are not insignificant. With charity, balance, and candor, Dr. Hahn shows us how Islam presents the most formidable
challenge to Christianity in the Third millennium.
"An amazing explanation of Islam and Christianity!" Cheryl - Vernon, NJ
"It was a respectful and clear presentation of the challenges that exist between our beliefs as Catholics and the beliefs of
Muslims." Thomas, FL
"I just wish it was longer. I was left wanting to "turn over" the CD to hear the second half. " Marcus, CO
Parish Resources
The Reverend Monsignor Raymond E. Riffle
Rector
ext.12; [email protected]
The Reverend Matthew J. Morelli
Parochial Vicar
ext.25; [email protected]
The Reverend Mr. William J. Hisker
Permanent Deacon
ext. 27; [email protected]
Katie Zuzik
Pastoral Associate
ext. 11; [email protected]
Kathi Probo
Director of Faith Formation
ext. 35; [email protected]
Sara Thomas
Faith Formation; pre-school/ primary
Contact the Parish Office or
[email protected]
Christopher Pardini
Director of Liturgy and Music
ext. 21; [email protected]
Linda DeFrancesco
Financial Secretary
ext.23; [email protected]
Julie Stauffer
Receptionist
ext. 10; [email protected]
Cindy Cope
Coordinator of Cemetery Services
ext. 16; [email protected]
Liturgical Schedule
(subject to change)
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Every Saturday at 11 AM till completed, or
any time by appointment.
Daily Rosary
Monday - Friday 11:30 AM
Daily Mass
Monday - Friday 12:10 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM
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
Parish Office
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Phone (724) 834-3710
Fax (724) 834-1518
Aquinas Academy
Phone (724) 834-7940
Greensburg Catholic
Cemetery Office Hours
(Business office location is at the Blessed
Sacrament Parish Office)
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM—4:00 PM
Phone (724) 836-4384
Baptisms
By appointment only. Please call Kathi
Probo in the Parish Office or email Kathi
[email protected] 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.
Sponsorship Forms
Forms for our parish members to serve as
sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation
must be filled out in person at the Parish
Office. To serve as a sponsor, you must be
at least 16 years old and a practicing
Catholic who has received Baptism,
Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist. If you
are 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.
Weddings
Please call Kathi Probo in the Parish Office
or email [email protected]
at least six months in advance. Do not set
a date until you have contacted the Office
of Faith Formation. Pre-marriage prep.
classes are required. Contact the Office of
Faith Formation for more information on
classes.
Website
www.blessedsacramentcathedral.org
Parish Pastoral Council
Online Giving:
Andy Benedict
John Mickinack
Paul Niemiec
www.blessedsacramentcathedral.org
David Koynok,
Maintenance
ext. 24; [email protected]
Jan Brubaker,
Custodian
Contact the Parish Office;
[email protected]
Becoming 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. Just 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 (address, phone
number, name, etc.) please call the Parish Office or return the changes on the form
below. It is important that we keep our parishioner records up-to-date.
Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Membership
Request / Change
Name:___________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Contact Number: __________________________________________________________
___New Registration ___Change Address/Phone ___Moving
Please drop this form in the collection basket.
David Fidazzo
Mark Winwood
Katie Zuzik
Finance Council
John Kline
Judy Komarinski
David Myron
Ed Nemanic
Nancy Rottler Nazzi Zola
Ministry of Care Prayer Chain
JoAnne Hudock
724-834-1718
Callers
Ruth McDonald
724-836-0588
Meals
Bobbie Skergan
724-836-4721
SVdP Membership
Betty Rua: 724-454-7107
SVdP Food Pantry
724-836-0175