BLESSED SACRAMENT Coat of Arms of CATHEDRAL The Most Reverend Mother Church and Parish of the Edward C. Malesic, J.C.L. Bishop of Greensburg Diocese of Greensburg Baptism of the Lord ~ January 12, 2020
Regional Bible Study
Starting on January 22, 2020, 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 - 10:30 AM and repeat on Wednesday Evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 PM both sessions in the formation center. The program assumes no previous training and is open to all who are interested on how God’s word impacts their journey of faith.
Our initial meetings will be on Wednesday January 22nd at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral with some background on Christian Bible Study for those that are just joining the group. This spring we will be examining the letters of Saint Paul with special emphasis on Paul’s letter to the Romans.
The sessions will be designed such that a person can attend as many or as few of the sessions as their schedules permit. Someone who is interested can begin even if they are not present for the first session or must miss a session. Please note we will be meeting in the Faith Formation Center at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. Please come and join us on the journey through the Scriptures.
Saint Series
Please join us for another session of our Saint Series on Monday, January 13, at 6:45 pm for the film The Young Messiah. Inspired by Scripture and rooted in history, The Young Messiah imagines a year in the boyhood of Jesus. When the mystery of Jesus’ divinity begins to unfold in His early years, He turns to His parents for answers. But Mary and Joseph, in an effort to protect their child, are afraid to reveal all they know. How do you explain the ways of the world to its Creator? Follow the young Messiah as He and His family take the extraordinary journey from Egypt to Nazareth and on to Jerusalem—where His true identity and profound destiny are revealed. The Young Messiah will be shown in the Social Hall. Contact Sister Jeanne Marie for more information.
The Fourth Wiseman Monday, January 27, 6:45-8:45 pm Based on Henry Van Dyke’s classic, “The Story of the Other Wise Man,” a fictional story set in Biblical times, told in gently comic terms. It concerns a Magi name Artaban who studies the prophecies and witnesses a sign in the heavens that he hopes will lead him and his faithful servant to the Messiah. Artaban takes with him three precious gifts to present to the Messiah. For 33 year he pursues Jesus, only to miss Him at every turn. Along the way, Artaban uses his gifts to help people in dire need. He now has nothing to present to the Messiah when he finds Him. The story culminates on Easter Sunday as Artaban, old and dying, finally encounters the new King, bringing peace to his final moments of life. Please contact Sister Jeanne Marie for more details.
Upcoming Series to look forward to:
February 10 “The Song of Bernadette”
March 31 “The Passion of the Christ”
April 28 “Risen” or “Resurrection”
May, June, July TBD
READINGS FOR: SUNDAY, January 12, 2020 WEEKLY LITURGICAL MASS SCHEDULE
Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 The servant of the Lord comes in Saturday, January 11, 2020 ‐ Weekday all meekness but with victory in hand. 5:30 PM For the Living and Deceased Members of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Psalm 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 The God of glory thunders, and the voice of the Lord is majestic. Sunday, January 12, 2020 ‐ Bap sm of the Lord 7:00 AM Catherine J. Bisignani (Robert A. Bisignani‐ Acts of the Apostles 10:34-38 Peter recounts how Jesus came with Spirit and power to do good. Husband) 9:00 AM Daniel Cowell (Piasecky Famiy) Matthew 3:13-17 John struggles to understand how 11:30 AM Mrs. Helen Finoli (Spice Family) the Spirit of God comes in humility. 7:00 PM Lawrence & Priscilla Brandt (Family & Friends)
Monday, January 13, 2020 ‐ Weekday 12:10 AM Jim Morrison (David & Paula Niedoba)
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 ‐ Weekday
Keeping in our prayers and trusting that 12:10 PM Donald A. Mastrorocco, Sr. (Francis Sarp) God will bring to his family comfort in the days ahead, we commend to your Wednesday, January 15, 2020 ‐ Weekday prayer the soul of 12:10 PM Joseph Loughran Family (Sally & Chuck George Matovic Loughran) Thursday, January 16, 2020 ‐ Weekday Our parish community extends its deepest 12:10 AM John R. DeNezza (Don & Pa y DeNezza and sympathy to his family on their loss. Family) Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul rest in peace. Friday, January 17, 2020 ‐ Saint Anthony, Abbot Amen. 12:10 PM Lucie D. McGlinn (McGlinn Trust)
Saturday, January 18, 2020 ‐ Weekday 8:00 AM No Mass 11:00 AM No Sacrament of Reconcilia on
5:30 PM Sean Nolan (Maeve Nolan‐Wife) Adult Faith Formation
We will continue our Catholicism on with Bishop Sunday, January 19, 2020 ‐ Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Robert Barron. On January 21, with the topic, 7:00 AM Mary Dolores Johnston (Melanie Johnston‐ “Peter, Paul and the Missionary Adventure.” These Granddaughter) will take place in the Social Hall from 6:45-8:45 pm. 9:00 AM Sondra Ruggery (Ruggery Family)
(For other dates) 11:30 AM For the Living and Deceased Members of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral February 4 “Mystical Union of Christ and the Church” 7:00 PM Ross & Be y Mauro (McCaffrey Family) February 18 “Liturgy and Eucharist”
March 3 “Communion of Saints”
March 17 “Prayer and Life of the Holy Spirit” The rosary is prayed daily Monday ‐ Friday
beginning at 11:30 AM April 21 “The Last Things”
SANCTUARY CANDLE
Greensburg Catholic Cemetery In acknowledging the Real Presence of Christ, If you wish to retain your Christmas the Tabernacle Candle will burn from decorations from your loved ones January 11 through January 17 graves, please remove the decorations by Saturday, February 15. Anything left in in Thanksgiving of all the loving thoughts and the cemetery past February 15 will be prayers for the healing of Madysen Stauffer discarded by cem etery staff. Requested by Her Family Thank you for your cooperation.
Parish Support, December 29, 2019 Faith Formation
Attention present 7th grade families (and anyone In order to meet our budgetary needs, Blessed Sacrament who hasn’t received Confirmation). We have Cathedral requires an average of $18,000 per week in the received the 2020 date, Wednesday, October 7 for regular offertory collection. our Confirmation. Preparation for this will begin January 26. Letters have been mailed out for Sunday Offertory $14,068.00 information regarding Confirmation preparations and Christmas Offertory $23,550.00 meetings for your teens. If you do not receive Votive Candles $207.00 information, please contact Sister Jeanne Marie for more details. It’s very important that we begin preparations for Confirmation now so the teens will be Families receiving envelopes 1, 632 ready for this early Fall Confirmation. Envelopes used this week 260 Parishioners using Online Giving 118
Lectors Needed!
Our Sunday evening 7:00 PM Regional Mass is currently Thank you for your generosity and support of Blessed in great need of Lectors. If you have considered Sacrament Cathedral Parish! becoming a lector and can assist at the Sunday evening 7:00 PM Mass, please contact Katie in the Cathedral Online Giving is an easy way to parish office via email: [email protected] make your weekly contributions or phone: 724-834-3710 ext. 11. Please note that you do (www.osvonlinegiving.com/584). If not need to be a member of the Cathedral Parish to Online Giving is not an option for volunteer to be a lector at this Mass. Thank you for your you, please consider writing a check prayerful consideration of this request. for added security as opposed to putting cash in your weekly envelope.
Parish Support, January 5, 2020 Thank you to everyone who attended the Epiphany Party on Sunday. You filled the room with friendship, fellowship and Christmas carols. What a wonderful way to wrap up Sunday Offertory $34,253.00 the Christmas season and begin the New Year at BSC! Votive Candles $447.00 Many thanks to the Elf Team who made the magic happen—setting up and decorating, prepping and cooking, hosting, serving, entertaining and clearing and Families receiving envelopes 1, 632 resetting. We are most grateful for your help! Envelopes used this week 249 Blessed Sacrament spirit is alive and thriving! Parishioners using Online Giving 118 God bless you all! Lyn and John
February Collections: Sta ons of the Cross
February 2 Eastern European Collection February 2 Talk on Mission Co-op It is hard to believe that we are already beginning to plan February 9 Collection for Mission Co-op for the Lenten Season. The Stations of the Cross begin on February 16 Parish Social Ministry Friday, February 28, and run every Friday for 6 weeks. Stations begin at 5:30 PM. February 26 Ash Wednesday We are asking any groups, organizations, Youth Ministry, Faith Formation classes, council groups and those who meet on the grounds regularly and/or families to consider participating in leading the Stations.
We need one reader, one or two people to carry the Mardi Gras candles, and one cross bearer each Friday during Stations. Give an hour of your time with a friend, family members Celebration or groups within the Church /organizations and lead those in prayer. February 21, 2020 Ash Wednesday is on February 26, 2020
Check out the LightHouse Kiosk in the vestibule of Watch bulletin for the Church for excellent spiritual reading future details!! materials!
WEEKLY INFORMATION AT A GLANCE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Youth bus to March for Life in D.C. in January Saturday, January 11, 2020 Young people in grades 8-12 and their adult chaperones 6:45 AM Catholic Men’s Fellowship Meeting [Social are invited to journey to the March for Life in Hall] Washington, D.C., Jan. 23-24. Registration is $75 and Sunday, January 12, 2020 includes the Life is Very Good Evening Rally, Morning Mass for Life, the March for Life, all meals, backpack, 10:10-11:15 AM Faith Formation [Red Brick School] scarf, hat and coach bus transportation. Visit 4:45-6:45 PM Youth Ministry [FC] www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/M4L. Space is limited.
Monday, January 13, 2020 Magnificat breakfast Jan. 25 in Greensburg 6:45-8:45 PM Saint Series: Young Messiah [Social Hall] 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, Tuesday, January 14, 2020 Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. – noon. The speaker will be Judge 6:45-8:45 PM RCIA [FC] Patricia McCullough, whose journey to the court began with a life-changing experience in Medjugorje. Cost is Thursday, January 16, 2020 $20, students $15. To register, please call Brenda by Jan. 20 at 724-836-2094 or visit 7:00-9:00 PM Women’s Faith Sharing [FC] www.magnificatgreensburg.com to download a registration form. There is no online registration. Saturday, January 18, 2020 6:45 AM Catholic Men’s Fellowship Meeting [Social Winter Breakfast/Bake Sale Jan. 26 at St. James Hall] Parish, New Alexandria St. James Parish, New Alexandria, will host a winter breakfast/bake sale Jan. 26 from 8 a.m. to noon. Prices are $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 6-12. Children under 6 are free. A basket raffle and baked goods sale are included. Sponsored by St. James Parish Holy Name and Rosary Altar Societies.
“The Accent On-Air,” Health and Wellness, can be viewed online You can watch “The Accent On-Air,” Spiritual Health and Wellness, at TheAccentOnline.org. The show features Bishop Malesic talking about spiritual health, the Church battling the opioid epidemic, inspiring priests and their Reserve Parking Space Reminder healthy habits, building strong minds in Catholic schools, and how faith is helping a man confronted by a terminal Given that we are receiving regular assistance from illness. visiting clergy, we need to leave the Visiting Clergy parking sign up in the small Church parking lot so Catholic Charities offers counseling for that the parking space is available whenever it is individuals, couples and families needed. We would appreciate it if you do not park Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg offers in any space that has a reserve sign present. 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]. St. Vincent de Paul Dona on
Just a reminder that each month the St. Vincent de Paul
Society purchases 675 rolls of toilet paper to distribute to Moving to a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility? our food pantry. This is enough to give 168 families four rolls of toilet paper. However, the pantry serves 280 If you, or your loved one, will be moving to a nursing families. We need your donations to make up the home or assisted living facility please let the parish know difference. Please consider donating toilet paper, paper about the move. Due to HIPPA regulations, nursing towels and Kleenex or napkins to our paper collection on the home facilities are unable to alert us when one of our last weekend of every month. Add a little som ething parishioners moves in. We like to keep in touch with to your shopping list now so you can donate at the end of our nursing home parishioners through the year with the month! cards or visits. You can call or email Katie in the parish
Thank you for your continued support! office at 724-834-3710 ex. 11 or [email protected] with the information or with any questions.
BLESSED SACRAMENT DIRECTORY SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION
Parish Finance Council Parish Staff John Kline Nancy Ro ler Judy Komarinski Mike Szwerc
The Reverend Monsignor Ed Nemanic Nazzi Zola
Raymond E. Riffle ‐ Rector ext. 12 Sponsorship Forms rriffl[email protected] Parish Pastoral Council Forms for parish members to serve as Mark Bartels Judy McChesney sponsors for Baptism or Confirmation can The Reverend Mr. William J. Hisker Andy Benedict John Mickinack be completed in the Parish Office or with Permanent Deacon ext. 27 Linda Cooper Paul Niemiec a priest at a weekend Mass. To act as a
[email protected] David Fidazzo Be y Rua sponsor, you must be at least 16 years old, Kirsten Lieberum Mike Rzempoluch a practicing Catholic who has received
Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Ka e Zuzik ‐ Pastoral Associate ext. 11 SVdP Assistance: Eucharist. If married, it must be within [email protected] 724‐834‐3710 x 44 the guidelines of the Catholic Church. SVdP Food Pantry: Call the Parish Office to make an appointment. Christopher Pardini 724‐836‐0175
Director of Liturgy and Music ext. 21 Prayer Chain: Baptisms [email protected] Joanne Hudock 724‐834‐1718 By appointment only. Contact Katie Zuzik in the Parish Office at least three months
Sister Jeanne Marie Vonder Haar, A.S.C.J. Parish Office Hours in advance of the Baptism. A class for Director of Faith Forma on ext. 35 Monday- Friday parents is required to reflect on the 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM [email protected] Phone (724) 834-3710 meaning of the sacrament, review the Fax (724) 834-1518 Ceremony and to highlight the importance
Greensburg Catholic Cemetery of family commitment to practicing the Cindy Cope Office Hours Catholic Faith. The requirements for Coordinator of Cemetery Services ext. 16 Monday-Friday Godparents are the same as for sponsors 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM [email protected] Phone 724-836-4384 and can be found above and on the Parish website. Please contact Katie with any Aquinas Academy Phone 724-834-7940 questions.
Linda DeFrancesco Website Financial Secretary ext. 23 www.blessedsacramentcathedral.org
Weddings [email protected] Online Giving: www.blessedsacramentcathedral.org Contact Sister Jeanne Marie Vonder Haar,
Sacrament of Reconciliation A.S.C.J. in the Parish Office at least six Bill Wilson ‐ Maintenance ext. 24 Every Saturday at 11 AM till completed or months in advance. Do not set a date until [email protected] by appointment. contacting the Parish Office. Pre-marriage Daily Rosary preparation classes are required.
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
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