BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHEDRAL
Mother Church and Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg
Coat of Arms of The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, J.C.L.
Bishop of Greensburg
April 2, 2017 , The Fifth Sunday of Lent
Resurrection Celebration
Sunday, April 23, 2017
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
The good news of our salvation should be
celebrated by the Church not just on Easter Sunday,
but throughout the entire Easter Season.
Please join us on Sunday, April 23
from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
as we celebrate together as a parish family
this glorious Easter Season.
Immediately after the 11:30 AM Mass,
come and enjoy a delicious buffet, and fellowship.
Jesus wanted this Good News to be shared,
because it is meant for everyone!
Please bring in 1 doz. of your favorite cookies, bars or
Ethnic desserts in disposable containers to share.
Return your ticket stubs to the parish office for a chance
to win one of three drawings of $500 each during
the luncheon. You do not need to be present to win.
Come and share a meal with family and friends!
Calling all Volunteers:
Volunteer sign up board is in the vestibule of the Church.
We cannot have a successful celebration without your help!
As a parish community, we need everyone's time and talent.
Please sign up to volunteer a portion of your time to make this event a success.
Sign up today!
Readings for April 2, 2017
Ezekiel 37:12-14 No grave, real or metaphorical, is permanent when
our God holds the key to life.
Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 (7) Even from the depths of despair, the
cry of those who trust in God is heard.
Romans 8:8-11 What depends on the material is immaterial. Only the
spirit will last.
John 11:1-45 In matters of life and death, Jesus proves to the disciples
he is the master.
In Sympathy
Keeping in our prayers and trusting that God will bring to her family
comfort in the days ahead, we commend to your prayers the soul
of
Eleanor Cain
Know that the Lord has welcomed our loved one into the home
of Heaven. Our parish community extends its deepest
sympathy to her family, and relatives on their loss.
Sanctuary Candle
In acknowledging the Real Presence of Christ,
the Tabernacle Candle will burn from
April 1 through April 7 in loving memory of
Albert J. Smith
requested by his sister, Mary Ann Kutlenois
Celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday
Please join Bishop Edward C. Malesic
as he leads a Divine Mercy Sunday
outdoor service and Eucharistic procession
on April 23 at 3:00 PM
in St. Clair Park, Greensburg.
In the event of inclement weather,
the service will be moved to Blessed Sacrament Cathedral.
Attention Readers, EMHC
and Altar Servers:
Please submit your availabilities
for the May - June schedules
to Julie in the parish office by
Monday, April 10th.
You can email [email protected].
Please include the Mass time that you serve. Don’t
forget to update your phone numbers or email addresses
if they have changed! Thank you!
WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Lenten Weekday
8:00 AM
The McFeeley - Kenney Family (John
McFeeley)
11:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation
5:30 PM
Domenic Finoli (Mary Tridil)
Sunday, April 2, 2017
The Fifth Sunday of Lent
7:00 AM For the Living and Deceased Members
of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
9:00 AM Roland Pacienza (Kolbosky)
11:30 AM Gregory C. Kania Jr. (Gail Tribble - Mother)
7:00 PM Alphonse and Dorothy Vigliotti and Kathy
(Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Henderson)
Monday, April 3, 2017
Lenten Weekday
12:10 PM Agnes Mazenko (The Piasecky Family)
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Lenten Weekday
12:10 PM Pauline and James (Bob) Newell (Bob
Newell - Son)
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Lenten Weekday
12:10 PM John, Anna and Robert Krzysiak (Family)
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Lenten Weekday
12:10 PM Florence P. Hiznaneck (Tom and Judy Bihon
and Family)
Friday, April 7, 2017
Lenten Weekday
12:10 PM Joseph and Hermina Lucas (Ed and Elaine
Giron and Family)
2:00 PM Aquinas Stations of the Cross
5:30 PM Stations of the Cross
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Lenten Weekday
8:00 AM Tom “TJ” Adams (Szymkowiak)
11:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation
5:30 PM
Mary Kovacic (Jack and Pat Terrick)
Sunday, April 9, 2017
Palm Sunday Of The Passion Of The Lord
7:00 AM
Olga Solochier (Edward Solochier -
Husband)
Antonette Spinelli (John McFeeley)
Bishop Edward C. Malesic, presiding
11:30 AM For the Living and Deceased Members
of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
7:00 PM Arthur Raimondo (Joe and Debbie Lopuch)
9:00 AM
Weekly Parish Finances, March 26, 2017
2017 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.
Sunday Offertory
Votive Candles
$14,297.00
$224.00
PARISH
SUPPORT
Families receiving envelopes 1,634
Envelopes used this week
362
Parishioners using Online Giving 70
Thank you for your generosity and support of
Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Parish!
Seven Last Sayings of Christ ($4 CD)
Spoken as He suffered the agony of the cross,
the seven last sayings of Christ recorded in the
gospels have been the subject of prayer and
inquiry by Christians for two thousand years. In
this revealing presentation, Dr. Scott Hahn
unlocks for us the deeper significance of Our Lord's last words,
carefully chosen so that we might better understand the immense
love of God for every person and His plan of salvation. Learn how
Jesus' words are as profound and gripping today as when He
uttered them on that first Good Friday.
To Hell and Back : Divine Love and the Cross
($4 CD)
Anne Marie Schmidt grew up in a very devout
Catholic family in Czechoslovakia. In this
presentation, she shares her incredible
experiences of Divine Providence during the
infamous Nazi persecution at Auschwitz and on the Russian
battlefront. Anne Marie explains how her love for Christ grew
through her astounding trials, and how she was led to see the
hand of God working in them all.
Seven Deadly Sins - Seven Lively Virtues
($4 CD)
Join noted Professor of Theology and author,
Fr. Robert Barron, in this revealing presentation
as he sheds light on the Seven Deadly Sins those great spiritual blocks that inhibit our
relationship with God and others - and the antidote to them, the
Seven Lively Virtues! Fr. Barron uses Dante's DIVINE COMEDY to
expose these sinful patterns in our lives and show how they are
effectively counteracted by the cultivation of virtue through the
development of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. This fascinating
journey shows the path that God has designed to lead us to
health, happiness and holiness.
*Diocesan
Goal
Actual
%
Achieved
Dollar
$115,365
$78,788
68%
No. of Gifts
1704
247
14%
*Please note that totals are received from the
Diocese and published every Monday. These totals
are as of 3/27/2017.
Second Collections for April Please give generously and
thank you for your support!
April 2 Parish Social
Check out the Online Giving
Ministry
website at:
www.osvonlinegiving.com/584
April 13 Holy Thursday
April 14 Good Friday / Holy The link is also available on the
Land Collection
parish website!
Parishioner Dan Carr shares
“A Day in the Life” of a Seminarian
Each week, Diocese of Greensburg
seminarian and BSC Parishioner Dan Carr
shares photos and video of his experiences
of Roman churches and culture, classes, and
life in the seminary on the Facebook page
of the Diocese of Greensburg.
Find it here at:
Diocese of Greensburg
www.facebook.com/dioceseofgreensburg
Lenten Reconciliation Services for our Region
Sunday, April 2, 2017
2:00 PM Holy Cross Church, Youngwood
Monday, April 3, 2017
7:00 PM St. Bruno Church
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
7:00 PM St. Paul Parish
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
7:00 PM St. Benedict Parish
Thursday, April 6, 2017
7:00 PM Our Lady of Grace Church
Saturday, April 8, 2017
11:00 AM Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
(this is the last opportunity for Confession before Easter)
Jeremiah Days is a new opportunity for middle school aged boys and their parents or guardian to gather to learn, discuss and pray
about a vocation to the priesthood.
The group will meet on the following days: May 27, July 29, October 21, 2017 and January 27 & April 28, 2018
from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM at St. Barbara Church in Harrison City.
This Week at Our Church
Sunday, April 2, 2017
10:10 AM Faith Formation Classes
1:00 PM Confirmation Retreat [Social Hall]
2:00 PM Regional Confessions at Holy Cross
Monday, April 3, 2017
6:45 PM Sharing Christ [Social Hall]
7:00 PM Diocesan Choir Rehearsal [Church]
7:00 PM Regional Confessions at St. Bruno Church
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
7:00 PM Regional Confessions at St. Paul Church
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
9:00 AM Bible Study [Social Hall]
6:30 PM Core Meeting [Parish Office]
7:00 PM Bible Study [Social Hall]
7:00 PM Cathedral Choir Rehearsal [Church]
7:00 PM Regional Confessions at St. Benedict Church
Thursday April 6, 2017
7:00 PM Regional Confessions at Our Lady of Grace
Friday, April 7, 2017
10:00 AM Homebound Ministers Meeting [Parish Office]
2:00 PM Aquinas Academy Stations of the Cross [Church]
5:30 PM Stations of the Cross [Church]
Saturday, April 8, 2017
6:45 AM Catholic Men’s Fellowship Meeting [Social Hall]
11:00 AM Regional Confessions at Blessed Sacrament [Church]
Last opportunity for confession before Easter *
The Pontifical Good Friday Collection
The annual Pontifical Good Friday Collection is taken up in local
parishes worldwide at the request of the Holy Father. Your
support helps the Church minister in parishes, provide Catholic
schools and offer religious education. The Pontifical Good Friday
Collection also helps to preserve the sacred shrines. The wars,
unrest and instability have been especially hard on Christians. In
these times of crisis this collection provides humanitarian aid to
refugees. When you contribute, you become an instrument of
peace and join with Catholics around the world in solidarity with
the Church in the Holy Land. For more information about
Christians in the Holy Land, please visit the following website
www.myfranciscan.org/good-Friday.
Around Our Neighborhood
St. Mary, Mother of God Church, Freeport, will sponsor an 11 Day
Pilgrimage to Spain with Fatima & Lourdes (celebrating the 100th
Anniversary of The Apparitions at Fatima) July 6 – 16, 2017. (Also
visiting Lisbon, Salamanca, Avila, Madrid, Montserrat and
Barcelona.) Roundtrip Air from Pittsburgh, 1st Class/Select Hotels,
most meals, Professional Tour Director, Sightseeing, Hotel services
charges, porterage, entrances fees and much more! Only $3,599/
person from Pittsburgh. For additional information/reservations,
call the Administrative office at 724-295-2281 or Jeff at
724-596-0503.
St. Edward Parish, 120 St. Edwards Lane, Herminie will sponsor an
Oldies Dance with DJ Georgio from Radio WKFB 97.5 FM on
Saturday, May 6 from 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM in the church hall.
Admission is $10 per person in advance which includes Beer,
Beverages, Door Prizes. This is a BYOB & BYO Snacks. A 50/50
drawing and Raffle Baskets will also be featured. Must be 21 years
of age for entry. Singles welcome! For information, tickets, and
table reservations, please call Tony or Dianna at 724-864-2086.
Aquinas Academy Expanding Preschool Program
Aquinas Academy is excited to announce an expanding
preschool program. The 2017/2018 school year will include
a PK3 two days half day or full day. There will be a PK4 three
days half day or full day. New this year, PK4 five days half
day or full day. Parents will be able to choose the number of
days that best fits their child and know that they can change
from half day to full day as the child becomes ready. For
more information and your personal tour with the principal,
Mr. Joseph Rice, please contact the school at 724-834-7940,
or email us at [email protected]. For more
information, you can go to our website at
www.aquinasacademy.org.
Seton Hill University lecture about immigrants, refugees
On Wednesday, April 5, Seton Hill University will host
“Working with Immigrants and Refugees: Understanding the
Challenges and Developing Confidence” from 9-11 AM in
Cecilian Hall in the administration building. The presenter is
Dawn Brubaker, refugee and immigrant lead service
coordinator and trainer at Jewish Family and Children’s
Service of Pittsburgh. Attendees can earn two continuing
education credits. Registration is required and the fee is
$20. For information, contact Bernadette Mendish by calling
724-830-4637 or [email protected]. Register online at
www.setonhill.edu/calendar.
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING INSTRUCTION
CM-BBT is a medically based, scientifically researched, highly effective NFP method that safely promotes personal health and wellness of body.
CM-BBT invites better marriages, enhances couple communication and encourages mutual respect and responsibility. This NFP Method can be
used to avoid, postpone, plan or achieve pregnancy. The next Natural Family Planning CM-BBT Method INSTRUCTION is scheduled for
MONDAY, MAY 8, 2017 beginning at 6:00 PM at the Catholic Charities office in Greensburg.
Participants are required to attend only ONE session. The instruction, continued support and follow-up are provided by a medically certified
CM-BBT Professional. 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 for additional information or to register for this or an upcoming class. For more information about Natural Family
Planning and the CM-BBT Method, visit www.ccharitiesgreensburg.org and link into Natural Family Planning under “Services”.
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]
Christopher Pardini
Director of Liturgy and Music
ext. 21;
[email protected]
Cindy Cope
Coordinator of Cemetery Services
ext. 16;
[email protected]
Julie Stauffer
Receptionist
ext. 10;
[email protected]
Linda DeFrancesco
Financial Secretary
ext.23;
[email protected]
David Koynok,
Maintenance
ext. 24; [email protected]
Jan Brubaker, Custodian
Contact the Parish Office;
[email protected]
Parish Pastoral Council
Mark Bartels
Andy Benedict
Kelly Carr
Linda Cooper
David Fidazzo
Kirsten Lieberum
Judy McChesney
John Mickinack
Paul Niemiec
Betty Rua
Mike Rzempoluch
Prayer Chain
JoAnne Hudock
724-834-1718
SVdP Membership
Betty Rua:
724-454-7107
SVdP Food Pantry
724-836-0175
Finance Council
John Kline
Judy Komarinski
Ed Nemanic
Nancy Rottler
Nazzi Zola
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE (subject to change) / Office Hours / Contact Information
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Every Saturday at 11 AM till completed, or any Weekend Mass Schedule
time by appointment.
Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM
Daily Rosary
Sunday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM,
Monday - Friday 11:30 AM
7:00 PM
Daily Mass Schedule
Holy Day Vigil Mass 5:30 PM
Monday - Friday 12:10 PM and
Parish Office Hours
Saturday: 8:00 AM
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
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM—4:00 PM
Phone (724) 836-4384
Website
www.blessedsacramentcathedral.org
Online Giving:
www.blessedsacramentcathedral.org
Sacramental Information
Baptisms: By appointment only. Please call Kathi Probo in the Parish Office or email Kathi at [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.
Becoming a Member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral 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 please call the Parish Office or return the changes on the form.
Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Membership Request / Change
Name:
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Address:
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Contact Number: ________________________
Email Address______________________________________
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Please drop this form in the collection basket.
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