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BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHEDRAL Mother Church and Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg Coat of Arms of A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust, The Most Reverend 300 North Main Street, Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601 Edward C. Malesic, J.C.L. Bishop of Greensburg Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 24, 2019 A Thanksgiving Prayer Gracious and generous God, we come before you today with grateful hearts. In the beauty and bounty of creation we see the work of your hand; in the loving faces around us we know your own love for us. May this meal nourish us and strengthen us, so others may know your plenty in our kindness, and see your care and concern in our witness. Let us live true lives of gratitude as we pray in thanks to you, our God who lives forever and ever. Amen Thanksgiving Day Mass Thursday, November 28 will begin at 9:00 AM SAINT SERIES St. Joseph is hardly portrayed in most films about the early life of Jesus. However, in the film, Joseph of Nazareth, Matthew’s Gospel account deals with the story from Joseph’s perspective. Come join us on Tuesday, November 26 to discover for yourself the active role Joseph plays in Jesus’ early life. This film will be shown in the Social Hall from 6:45 - 8:45 pm. READINGS FOR: SUNDAY, November 24, 2019 W L M S 2 Samuel 5:1‐3 David is anointed king in Hebron by Saturday, November 23, 2019 ‐ Weekday popular demand. 5:30 PM Frank Demurat (Wife) Sunday, November 24, 2019 ‐ Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Psalm 122:1‐2, 3‐4, 4‐5 Jerusalem is the center of tribal Universe identy and religious unity. 7:00 AM Chrisne Kopler (Mr. & Mrs. John Kopler) 9:00 AM Rose DeFrancesco (Warash Family) Colossians 1:12‐20 Christ is the beginning, the center, 11:30 AM For the Living and Deceased Members of the the head, and the peacemaker. Blessed Sacrament Cathedral 7:00 PM Frances Grevish (Elizabeth O’Bradovich) Luke 23:35‐43 To be remembered by Jesus is to enjoy Monday, November 25, 2019 ‐ Weekday Paradise today. 12:10 AM Frank & Carmelita Roskosh (Cheryl Petrina ‐ Daughter) Tuesday, November 26, 2019 ‐ Weekday 12:10 PM Evelyn Giron (Rich & Carole Giron) SANCTUARY CANDLE 1:30 PM Aquinas Academy ‐ Mass of Thanksgiving In acknowledging the Wednesday, November 27, 2019 ‐ Weekday Real Presence of Christ, 12:10 PM Thomas L. Danks (Germano) the Tabernacle Candle will burn from November 23 through November 29 Thursday, November 28, 2019 ‐ Weekday in Memory of 9:00 AM Mass of Thanksgiving Larry English, Jr. (Suzanne English‐Wife) Eric Tepper requested by His Loving Family Friday, November 29, 2019 ‐ Weekday 12:10 PM No Mass Saturday, November 30, 2019 ‐ Saint Andrew, Apostle 8:00 AM Jack Wesner (Family) 11:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliaon 5:30 PM Eric Tepper (His Family) Sunday, December 1, 2019 ‐ First Sunday of Advent 7:00 AM James Martz (Nancy Martz‐Wife) 9:00 AM Rita McFeeley (Children) Congratulations to 11:30 AM For the Living and Deceased Members of the Christopher and Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Angela (Rokosz) Powell 7:00 PM Joseph Cremonese (Crossman) who were married here on November 16, 2019. May the Lord bless our newly married couple as they begin their new lives together and deepen their love for one another. The rosary is prayed daily Monday ‐ Friday Congratulations and God Bless beginning at 11:30 AM our newly married couple Sanctuary Candles All are invited to honor loved ones who have died by writing their We now have openings for anyone who names in the would like to request a candle or another candle for the year 2020. Book of the Dead Please stop in the Parish Office or call which will be located in the vestibule of the Church Cindy in the parish office at throughout the month of November. Please keep all 724-834-3710 ext 16. of our loved ones in your prayers. Parish Support, November 17, 2019 From the desk of Sr. Jeanne Marie Save the Dates! In order to meet our budgetary needs, Blessed Sacrament Cathedral requires an average of $18,000 per week in the Sunday, December 1: regular offertory collection. Thanksgiving break - we won’t be having either Sunday Offertory $12.728.00 Faith Formation or Youth Ministry Sessions. Votive Candles $260.00 Archdiocese Military Collection $995.00 Saturday, December 14: Advent Morning of Prayer Families receiving envelopes 1, 632 9:00 am-1:00 p.m. in the Social Hall. Consider Envelopes used this week 295 joining fellow parishioners as we spend a morning in prayer preparing and reflecting on the people and Parishioners using Online Giving 117 symbols of this Advent season. Please contact Sister Thank you for your generosity and support of Blessed Jeanne Marie to register for this morning of prayer and Sacrament Cathedral Parish! reflection. Please bring a lunch and your bible. Online Giving is an easy way to make your weekly Monday, December 16: Saint Series: Mary of contributions (www.osvonlinegiving.com/584). If Online Giving Nazareth 6:45-8:45 in the Social Hall. is not an option for you, please consider writing a check for added security as opposed to putting cash in your weekly envelope. November Collections: November 24 Poverty Relief & Catholic Relief Services Bishop Edward C. Malesic invites you to join him along with the Diocesan and Advent Twilight Retreat Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Choirs for Take some time at the beginning of our Annual Diocesan celebration of Advent to prepare your hearts for the celebration of Christmas. The evening Lessons and Carols. includes prayer, presentations and quiet This evening will nourish us with sacred scripture and holy time. Please contact Sister Jeanne Marie to register for this evening of song as we prepare ourselves to celebrate the birth of Jesus reflection. Christ on the Feast of Christmas. Monday: December 2, 2019 This event will take place at Time: 6:45-9:00 PM Where: Blessed Sacrament Parish Social Hall Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Contact: Sister Jeanne Marie 300 North Main Street, Greensburg PA 724-834-3710 ext. 35 Friday, December 6, 2019 at 7:00 PM. MAGI MINISTRY Admission is free and all are welcome! It’s that time again! The Blessed Sacrament Please join us. Cathedral Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society are again grateful to be able to assist those who are less fortunate in our area. Our annual Magi trees are located in the vestibule of the Church. Begin this blessed season with the gift of caring and giving. Take an envelope from the Magi Tree and help those less Home for the Holidays fortunate. Simply return the envelope to the parish office or drop it in the offertory baskets during Mass. Check your mail in the next week Make checks payable to BSC and in the memo portion for the Bethlehem Project Home for the make a notation for Magi Ministry. No gift cards please! Holidays and Tree of Hope Fundraiser Thank you for your continued support to a very information. The Bethlehem Project, a important ministry. Consider helping in the following social ministry of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, helps ways: those facing homelessness in Central Westmoreland Baking cookies Distribute cookies at County. The Bethlehem Project’s annual Christmas Package cookies the party fundraiser will include sports and leisure tickets as well as Decorate for the party Serve as party hosts a general Basket Raffle. Clean-up crew The Tree of Hope will physically represent the caring we have for those facing We are always in need Contact Betty Rua @ homelessness in our area. of your helping hands! 724-454-7107 or Want to volunteer? Sue Cummings @ See next week’s bulletin Questions? 724-836-0839 for more information. WEEKLY INFORMATION AT A GLANCE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS Saturday, November 23, 2019 6:45 AM Catholic Men’s Fellowship Meeting [Social Church safety seminars in New Alexandria Nov. 23 and 24 Hall] St. James Parish, New Alexandria, will hold church safety Sunday, November 24, 2019 seminars Nov. 23 at 5:30 p.m. and Nov. 24 at 10:30 a.m. in 10:15-11:15 AM Faith Formation [Red Brick School] the parish hall. Topics will include active shooter awareness, emergency planning and how to proactively handle the threat 4:45-6:45 PM Youth Ministry [FC] of an aggressive intruder or active shooter. The seminars are open to the public. Monday, November 25, 2019 Craft show in Latrobe Nov. 24 7:00 PM Pastoral Council Meeting [Parish Office] St. Rose Parish, Latrobe, will hold a craft show Nov. 24 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the parish hall. Over 30 tables will feature crafts, Tuesday, November 26, 2019 jewelry, food and more. Hot food and baked goods will be sold, and a 50/50 drawing and Chinese auction are planned. For 6:45-8:45 PM Saint Series [FC] information, call Sheri Vadas, 814-695-1698 or 724-689-7811. Thursday, November 28, 2019 “The Accent On-Air,” Magnificent Churches and Weddings, airs on WTAE-TV Sunday morning Nov. 24 Parish & Cemetery Offices Closed and Dec. 1 “The Accent On-Air,” Magnificent Churches and Weddings, will Friday, November 29, 2019 air on WTAE-TV, Channel 4, Sunday Nov. 24 and Dec. 1 at 11:30 a.m. In Mass at that time? Set your DVR, or watch the Parish & Cemetery Offices Closed show on TheAccentOnline.org. The show also airs at 2:08 a.m. on Nov. 26 and 28 and Dec. 2, 4, 10, 12, 17 and 19.