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BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHEDRAL Mother Church and Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust, 300 North Main Street, Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 20, 2019 Coat of Arms of The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, J.C.L. Bishop of Greensburg Adult Faith Formation Saint Series returns to Blessed Sacrament! By popular demand, we are once again doing our film study on the Saints and other holy people. Join us at the Faith Formation Center to learn more about the saints, and how their example of overcoming difficulties can help us on our own journey of following Jesus. The saint series are held on Monday evenings from 6:45-8:45 pm. Please contact Sister Jeanne Marie for more information and to register for one or more of the sessions. October 21 Therese: Ordinary Girl. Extraordinary Soul. Heralded as one of the most inspiring films in recent years, Therese recounts the life of Therese of Lisieux, the most popular saint of modern times. This film is a beautiful retreat into the world of a remarkable young girl who fell in love with God. A drama of tragedy and triumph, Therese presents the true story of an ordinary girl with an extraordinary soul. Watch bulletin for future dates! Catholicism Series—journey around the world and deep into the faith with Bishop Robert Barron Witness the most significant story ever told. For the first time, in breathtaking, high-definition cinematograph, the beauty and truth of the Catholic faith is illustrated in a rich, multimedia experience. In this series you will journey with acclaimed author, speaker and theologian, Bishop Robert Barron to more than 50 locations through 15 countries. Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth’s people. From the sacred lands of Israel to the beating heart of Uganda, from the glorious shrines of Italy, France, and Spain, to the streets of Mexico, Kolkata, and New York City, the mystery of Catholicism is revealed. Discover the full meaning of faith in Catholicism! Tuesday evenings from 6:45-8:45pm. Watch bulletin for future episodes! Oct. 22 Episode 1: Amazed and Afraid: The Revelation of God Become Man. A SPECIAL “THANK YOU” TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED WITH THE ANOINTING MASS ON OCTOBER 10. As always, the Anointing Mass was a wonderful event for those in our parish in need of comfort and healing. We are grateful to the liturgical ministers, bakers, and dinner helpers who always give their support and time in order to make this event possible. Thank you especially to the Knights of Columbus who generously provided us with a delicious spaghetti dinner! Thank you all for giving of your time and talent to those who need our care.
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BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHEDRAL Mother Church and Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust, 300 North Main Street, Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 20, 2019
Coat of Arms of The Most Reverend
Edward C. Malesic, J.C.L. Bishop of Greensburg
Adult Faith Formation
Saint Series returns to Blessed Sacrament! By popular demand, we are once again doing our film study on the Saints and other holy people. Join us at the Faith Formation Center to learn more about the saints, and how their example of overcoming difficulties can help us on our own journey of following Jesus. The saint series are held on Monday evenings from 6:45-8:45 pm. Please contact Sister Jeanne Marie for more information and to register for one or more of the sessions.
October 21 Therese: Ordinary Girl. Extraordinary Soul. Heralded as one of the most inspiring films in recent years, Therese recounts the life of Therese of Lisieux, the most popular saint of modern times. This film is a beautiful retreat into the world of a remarkable young girl who fell in love with God. A drama of tragedy and triumph, Therese presents the true story of an ordinary girl with an extraordinary soul. Watch bulletin for future dates!
Catholicism Series—journey around the world and deep into the faith with Bishop Robert Barron Witness the most significant story ever told. For the first time, in breathtaking, high-definition cinematograph, the beauty and truth of the Catholic faith is illustrated in a rich, multimedia experience. In this series you will journey with acclaimed author, speaker and theologian, Bishop Robert Barron to more than 50 locations through 15 countries. Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth’s people. From the sacred lands of Israel to the beating heart of Uganda, from the glorious shrines of Italy, France, and Spain, to the streets of Mexico, Kolkata, and New York City, the mystery of Catholicism is revealed. Discover the full meaning of faith in Catholicism! Tuesday evenings from 6:45-8:45pm. Watch bulletin for future episodes!
Oct. 22 Episode 1: Amazed and Afraid: The Revelation of God Become Man.
A SPECIAL “THANK YOU” TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED WITH THE ANOINTING MASS ON OCTOBER 10.
As always, the Anointing Mass was a wonderful event for those in our parish in need of comfort and healing.
We are grateful to the liturgical ministers, bakers, and dinner helpers who always give their support
and time in order to make this event possible.
Thank you especially to the Knights of Columbus who generously
provided us with a delicious spaghetti dinner!
Thank you all for giving of your time and talent to those who need our care.
READINGS FOR: SUNDAY, October 20, 2019
SANCTUARY CANDLE
In acknowledging the Real Presence of Christ,
the Tabernacle Candle will burn from October 19 through October 25
in Loving Memory of
Violet Luther
from Mario & Nanne e Luther
W L M S
Saturday, October 19, 2019 ‐ Weekday 5:30 PM Beverly Gasperin (Daughter June & Family)
Sunday, October 20, 2019 ‐ Twenty‐Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 AM Phyllis Steeley (Amy Grace‐Daughter) 9:00 AM For the Living and Deceased Members of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral 11:30 AM Joe Emerick (Lyn Kedzierski) White Mass ‐ Bishop Edward Malesic‐presider 7:00 PM Ernes ne Salvador (Donna Wetzel‐Friend)
Monday, October 21, 2019 ‐ Weekday 12:10 AM No Mass
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 ‐ Weekday 12:10 PM Dr. William J. Walter (Walter Kubish)
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 ‐ Weekday 12:10 PM No Mass ‐ Priest Convoca on
Thursday, October 24, 2019 ‐ Weekday 12:10 AM No Mass ‐ Priest Convoca on Friday, October 25, 2019 ‐ Weekday 12:10 PM No Mass ‐ Priest Convoca on
Saturday, October 26, 2019 ‐ Weekday 8:00 AM Thomas Wisneski (Emily Wisneski‐Wife & Susan‐Daughter) 11:00 AM Sacrament of Reconcilia on 5:30 PM Rita Sleowsky (Mike & Maria Arndt)
Sunday, October 27, 2019 ‐ Thir eth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 AM Wanda Giernacky (Fred Felbaum Jr. & Stella Felbaum) 9:00 AM Joseph Cremonese (Daughter) 11:30 AM Carla Murray (Family) 1:00 PM Bap sm 7:00 PM For the Living and Deceased Members of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
The rosary is prayed daily Monday ‐ Friday
beginning at 11:30 AM
Exodus 17:8‐13 Aaron and Hur support Moses in prayer, quite literally.
Psalm 121:1‐2, 3‐4, 5‐6, 7‐8 Our help comes from God, who guards our lives.
2 Timothy 3:14‐4:2 Persistence in proclaiming the word is good advice for one sent.
Luke 18:1‐8 The unjust judge meets the persistent widow and she wears him down.
Veteran’s Day Mass Friday to be celebrated
Monday, November 11, 2019 at 12:10 PM
Please plan on joining us for Mass and a light luncheon on Veteran’s day to celebrate our veterans! A special insert to the worship aid for this Mass will be prepared with the names of deceased military, living, retired military, and active duty military men and women. There will also be a light luncheon and patriotic celebration to follow in the Social Hall. To submit a name for the insert please call or email Katie in the parish office. Also, please call the parish office to make a reservation for the reception if you plan on attending after Mass. Email: [email protected] or 724-834-3710 ex. 11. All are welcome!
All Souls’ Mass of Remembrance November 2, 2019 at 5:30 PM
w/light recep on
In conjunction with the Church’s yearly November All Souls’ remembrance, on Saturday, November 2 at 5:30 PM at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, our parish will celebrate the Eucharist to remember in a special way the lives of our beloved dead. At this Mass there will be a unique remembrance of those who have been buried from our parish since All Souls’ Day last year. For those who have lost a loved one from the parish last year, the names will be read of those who have been buried from the church. Loved ones are invited to bring a photograph of their departed loved one to be placed at the foot of the altar in remembrance. Special candles will be prepared ahead of time with your loved one’s name on the candle. If you plan to attend the Mass on November 2, please call Katie Zuzik in the parish office at 724-834-3710 ex. 11.
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 $13.985.00 Votive Candles $201.00 Parish Social Ministry $2,943.00 Families receiving envelopes 1, 632 Envelopes used this week 264 Parishioners using Online Giving 117
Thank you for your generosity and support of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Parish!
Online Giving is an easy way to make your weekly contributions (www.osvonlinegiving.com/584). 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 envelope.
October / November Collections: October 19 & 20 World Mission Sunday November 1 All Saints November 2 All Souls November 3 Retired Religious & Retired Priests November 10 Parish Social Ministry November 24 Poverty Relief & Catholic Relief Services
Parish Support, October 13, 2019
Moving to a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility?
If you, or your loved one, will be moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility please let the parish know about the move. Due to HIPPA regulations, nursing home facilities are unable to alert us when one of our parishioners moves in. We like to keep in touch with our nursing home parishioners through the year with cards or visits. You can call or email Katie in the parish office at 724-834-3710 ex. 11 or [email protected] with the information or with any questions.
Shakespeare the Catholic - ($5 Book) Best-selling literary writer Joseph Pearce presents a stimulating and vivid biography of the world's most revered playwright and poet. Unabashedly provocative and sure to be controversial, this work strives to separate historical fact from fiction about the beloved Bard, arguing the case with scholarship, insight, and keen observation. Famous, yet almost unknown, Shakespeare is not only one of the greatest figures in human history, he is also one of the most elusive. Who was he? What
were his beliefs? Can we really understand his plays if we don’t know the man who wrote them? These are some of the questions that are asked and answered in this gripping and engaging study. Shakespeare the Catholic claims that books about the Bard have got him totally wrong. Dealing with the facts of Shakespeare's life and times, Pearce's quest leads to the inescapable conclusion that Shakespeare was a believing Catholic living in very anti-Catholic times.
A Catholic Millennial's Guide to Adulting ($4 CD) The Millennial Generation has grown to adulthood. Having experienced many of the conveniences and pitfalls of new technologies, social media, student loan debt, and adult life, millennials have also developed a genuine desire to do something great with their lives, but often don't know how to get there. As fellow millennial Paul J. Kim shares with great humor and insight, tackling life's big challenges and desires for vocation, career, and greatness can give powerful witness to God and the gift of life.
By an Unexpected Way - ($5 Book) Do committed Christians need to withdraw from society? This is the question that many people are asking. No one can predict how the future will look, but one thing is clear. We don’t need countercultural gestures, so much as the grace of Christ. By an Unexpected Way explores true stories of modern men and women living and sharing their faith against remarkable odds. Through the grace of Christ, they have embraced the tasks of evangelization where they are, with the tools they have. An
ultimate illustration of the “show, don’t tell” mantra, By an Unexpected Way is a manual for evangelization brought to life. From the founders of adventure camps, festivals, and coffeehouses, to the architects of Catholic mental health networks, parish renewal, and transformed neighborhoods, learn how to sustain your faith and renew your community. With replicable ideas, further reading, and concrete resources, By an Unexpected Way not only inspires, but offers the concrete guidance you need to build Christian culture in your own circumstances.
Knights of Columbus Baby Bottle Campaign
The “Knights of Columbus Baby Bottle Campaign” is a drive to collect funds to support culture of life initiatives at the local level. The Knights of Columbus will be collecting the bottles after all Masses the weekend of October 26 & 27 in the vestibule of the Church. Thank you.
Deacon Bill’s Bible Study Bible Study Sessions, both day & evening will be cancelled
Wednesday, October 30.
Saturday, October 19, 2019 6:45 AM Catholic Men’s Fellowship Meeting [Social Hall] Sunday, October 20, 2019 10:10 AM Faith Formation [Red Brick School] 4:45 PM Youth Ministry [FC]
Monday, October 21, 2019 6:45-8:45 PM Adult Faith Formation “Saint Series” [FC] 7:00 PM Parish Finance Council [Parish Office]
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 6:45-8:15 PM Catholicism Series [FC]
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 9:00-10:30 AM Bible Study [FC] 7:00-8:30 PM Bible Study [FC]
Thursday, October 24, 2019 1:30-3:30 PM Threads of Love [Social Hall] 7:00 PM Parent Prep Meeting-Reconciliation [Social Hall] 7:00-9:00 PM Women’s Faith Sharing [FC-EAS]
Saturday, October 26, 2019 6:45 AM Catholic Men’s Fellowship Meeting [Social Hall] 1:00-5:00 PM Confirmation Retreat [Social Hall] 5:30 PM SVdP Coat Drive [Church]
WEEKLY INFORAMTION AT A GLANCE
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
St Bartholomew, Crabtree - “Why be Catholic” presentation "Mark you calendars for October 21 as the Sisters of Charity speakers bureau presents "Why be Catholic" will be at St. Bartholomew's in Crabtree, PA in Marian Hall at 7:00 PM. This educational presentation sponsored by the Rosary/Altar Society is free and all are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served! Fall Movie Night All are Welcome! The Perpetual Adoration Team will sponsor the DVD presentations of Father Donald Calloway’s: PURGATORY: THE FORGOTTEN CHURCH on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 @ Saint Bruno 6:30-8:30 PM Parish Center:. Refreshments and Raffle follow. Bishop Malesic a panelist at Seton Hill discussion of Tree of Life shooting Oct. 30 Bishop Edward C. Malesic will be one of the panelists at the Seton Hill University National Catholic Center for Holocaust Education’s discussion “Remember. Reflect. Renew.,” which marks the observance of the first year since the mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. The discussion will be Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Cecilian Hall on the second floor of the university’s administration building. The event is free and open to the public. Craft/vendor show at St. Bruno Parish, Greensburg, Nov. 2 The St. Bruno Parish, Greensburg, Rosary Altar Society will host a craft and vendor show Nov. 2 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the parish hall. More than 40 crafters/vendors will be featured. Breakfast, lunch and gob cake will be available along with a brown bag auction and a 50/50 raffle. Free admission and ample parking. For information, call 724-836-0690. Catholic Charities Purse Bash and Crystal Bake Sale Nov. 3; tickets on sale now Tickets are now on sale for the fourth annual Catholic Charities Purse Bash and Crystal Bake Sale to be held Nov. 3 at the Barn at Ligonier Valley. Doors open at noon. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online at https://one.bidpal.net/pursebash2019/welcome or during business hours at the Catholic Charities office at 711 E. Pittsburgh St. in Greensburg. For questions, contact Heather Rady, director of community relations and special events, at 724-837-1840 or [email protected]. 2019 CRAFT SHOW - Crafters are needed for an upcoming craft show that will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2019, from 9 AM to 3 PM, at Our Lady of Grace Church, 1011 Mount Pleasant Road, Greensburg. The fee is $40.00 per table and $30.00 for a space. The craft show is being co-sponsored by the Rosary Altar Societies of the partner parishes of Our Lady of Grace (Greensburg) Church and St. Benedict Church (Marguerite). For further information about being a vendor please contact [email protected] or 724-834-9045; or [email protected] or 724-691-6009. “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 healthy habits, building strong minds in Catholic schools, and how faith is helping a man confronted by a terminal illness.
Coat and Accessories Drive:
The Society of Saint Vincent DePaul, Blessed Sacrament Conference, will be collecting donations of winter coats and accessories in the vestibule of the Cathedral prior to the Saturday, October 26, evening Mass and prior to the Sunday, October 27, 7 AM, 9 AM and 11:30 AM Masses. This collection will support the Society of Saint Vincent DePaul, Sainte Louise de Marillac Conference of of Pineville, West Virginia. Through your generosity last year, our Conference was able to send a number of coats to West Virginia. Washable coats in all children and adult sizes including all size X’s are appreciated. Hats, gloves and scarfs are also appreciated. All donations will be transported to the Sainte Louise de Marillac Conference for distribution by the first week of November.
Volunteers Needed!
The Greensburg Area St. Vincent de Paul Society is sponsoring an OUTDOOR food distribution on Monday, October 21, 2019. Operation Fresh Express is held in conjunction with the Westmoreland County Food Bank. The event will take place in the parking lot of Church of Jesus Christ World Operations Center, 110 Walton Tea Room Road, Greensburg. (This is off of route 136 on the way to Hempfield High School.) Volunteers are requested to arrive by 3:00 PM and we are normally done by 5:00 PM. We need a minimum of 30 volunteers for this to run smoothly. Please come and help us feed our neighbors.
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 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
BLESSED SACRAMENT DIRECTORY SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION
Parish Staff
The Reverend Monsignor Raymond E. Riffle ‐ Rector ext. 12 [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]
Jan Brubaker ‐ Custodian Contact the Parish Office
Parish Finance Council John Kline Ed Nemanic Judy Komarinski Nancy Ro ler 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.
