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HOLY SEPULCHER PARISH • BUTLER, PA PAGE 1 NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome to Holy Sepulcher! To register, go to: http://www.holysepulcher.org/about-us/new- parishioners or contact the Parish Office. Bishop of Pittsburgh Most Rev. David A. Zubik Pastor Father Robert J. Cedolia MASS TIMES Saturday .... 4:00 pm (now - April 30, 2016) 6:00 pm (starting May 7, 2016 ) Sunday .......................8:00 am & 10:30 am Daily Mass times can be found under Mass Intentions RECONCILIATION Saturdays between 12:00-12:30 pm and after the Saturday evening Mass. BAPTISMS Baptisms are held twice a month (call the parish office for dates). Attendance at a pre-baptism class is required. The next class will be on Feb. 18, 2016 at 6:30 pm. WEDDINGS Arrangements must be made six months in advance. All couples are expected to take a Pre-Marriage Preparation Program. ANOINTING OF THE SICK After any Mass or by calling the Parish Office to schedule. PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Holy Sepulcher Parish is a warm, welcoming, faith-filled family dedicated to following Jesus Christ through Scripture and the Traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. United through Baptism, nourished by the Eucharist and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are committed to serving our brothers and sisters. We welcome all to join us as we celebrate the joy and mystery of the empty tomb. November 29, 2015 • First Sunday of Advent Holy Sepulcher 1304 E. CRUIKSHANK ROAD • BUTLER, PA 16002 www.holysepulcher.org • Email: [email protected] Phone: 724-586-7610 • Office Hours: M-F 8 am-4 pm A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust CATHOLIC CHURCH

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HOLY SEPULCHER PARISH • BUTLER, PA PAGE 1

NEW PARISHIONERS Welcome to Holy Sepulcher!

To register, go to: http://www.holysepulcher.org/about-us/new-parishioners or contact the Parish Office.

Bishop of Pittsburgh Most Rev. David A. Zubik

Pastor Father Robert J. Cedolia

MASS TIMES

Saturday .... 4:00 pm (now - April 30, 2016) 6:00 pm (starting May 7, 2016 ) Sunday .......................8:00 am & 10:30 am

Daily Mass times can be found under Mass Intentions

RECONCILIATION Saturdays between 12:00−12:30 pm and after the Saturday evening Mass.

BAPTISMS Baptisms are held twice a month (call the parish office for dates). Attendance at a

pre-baptism class is required. The next class will be on Feb. 18, 2016 at 6:30 pm.

WEDDINGS Arrangements must be made six

months in advance. All couples are expected to take a Pre-Marriage

Preparation Program.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

After any Mass or by calling the Parish Office to schedule.

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Holy Sepulcher Parish is a warm, welcoming,

faith-filled family dedicated to following Jesus Christ through Scripture and the Traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. United through Baptism, nourished by the Eucharist and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are committed to serving our

brothers and sisters. We welcome all to join us as we celebrate the joy and mystery of

the empty tomb.

November 29, 2015 • First Sunday of Advent

Holy Sepulcher 1304 E. CRUIKSHANK ROAD • BUTLER, PA 16002 www.holysepulcher.org • Email: [email protected]

Phone: 724-586-7610 • Office Hours: M−F 8 am−4 pm

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

CATHOLIC CHURCH

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DIRECTORY Father Robert J. Cedolia

[email protected]

Deacon: Mr. David S. Miller [email protected] Deacon: Mr. Jim Mickens [email protected]

School Principal:

Sister Anna Marie Gaglia, CSJ 724-586-5022; [email protected]

Director of Faith Formation:

Mrs. Brenda Hartzel 724-586-7276; [email protected]

Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult

Ministry:

Mr. Jacob Williamson 724-481-1232; [email protected]

Directress of Music Ministries

Ms. Madlyn DeRito 724-694-9210; [email protected]

Business Manager:

Mrs. Joan Tosto 724-586-7610; [email protected]

Admin. Assistant to the Pastor:

Mrs. Joanne Castello 724-586-7610; [email protected]

Parish Secretary:

Ms. Dana Knox 724-586-7610; [email protected]

Parish Pastoral Council:

Mrs. Meg Schaffer - Chairperson Mr. Raymond Schratz - Vice Chairperson

Parish Health Ministry:

[email protected]

Prayer Chain Requests:

724-586-7610 or [email protected]

Abuse Hotline:

1-800-932-0313

Bulletin Submission Deadline:

Monday at Noon READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 22

Sunday: Jer 33:14-16/Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14/1 Thes 3:12--4:2/Lk 21:25-28, 34-36

Monday: Rom 10:9-18/Ps 19:8-11/Mt 4:18-22

Tuesday: Is 11:1-10/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17/Lk 10:21-24

Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-6/Mt 15:29-37

Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27/Mt 7:21, 24-27

Friday: Is 29:17-24/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14/Mt 9:27-31

Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Ps 147:1-6/Mt 9:35--10:1, 5a, 6-8

Next Sunday: Bar 5:1-9/Ps 126:1-6/Phil 1:4-6, 8-11/Lk 3:1-6

Mass Intentions & Schedule

Mon., Nov. 30, 2015 7:30 am � Bernard Turcovsky

Jim Turcovsky & Carol Scott

Tues., Dec. 1, 2015 7:30 am Thomas Bernard Tanski

(Healing)

Wife

Wed., Dec. 2, 2015 7:00pm � Richard Sanders

Sharon Wachtel

Thurs. Dec. 3, 2015

7:30 am � Joan Rude

Neighbors

Fri. Dec. 4, 2015

9:00 am � Philip Brunn

Family

Sat. Dec. 5, 2015

4:00 pm John & Ethel Galli’s 50th

Wedding Anniversary Year

(Aug. 14)

Grace, Ralph, Jay & Justin

Kolander-Shaw

Sun. Dec. 6, 2015

8:00 am For the People of

Holy Sepulcher

Sun. Dec. 6, 2015

10:30 am � Richard Crummer

Wife, Dolores

��Deceased

First Sunday of Advent Reflection Advent opens with the proclamation of its perennial promise:

the Lord will come. We enter into the season of paradox, when

we celebrate the long vigil we are keeping in preparation for the

one who has already come.

The first Christian community lived the tension between the two

comings of the Lord: that of his earthly ministry and that of his

return at the end of time. In preparation for this Parousia of the Son of Man, which they believed to be imminent, they felt a

necessity to establish themselves firmly in a holiness beyond

reproach. But the Christians whom Luke addresses begin to

witness the growth of a new awareness. Although Jesus is always present in the

community and he comes for each person at the moment of death, the final coming

is not yet. The wait is longer than anticipated. Therefore the attitude demanded of the faithful is one of permanent vigilance: to be

ready for anything, to refuse the evil committed in darkness, to stay awake through

unceasing prayer. Just as the Eucharist has as its goal to proclaim the death of the

Lord “until he comes” (1 Cor 11:26), so also do vigilance and prayer open us to the

coming of the reign of God. They call us to stand up and raise our heads by giving

us the task of putting a name on human expectation.

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THIS WEEK AT HOLY SEPULCHER:

♦ In Shape (off campus)

Tues., Dec. 1 at 7:00 pm

♦ RCIA

Tues., Dec. 1 at 7:00 pm

♦ Eucharistic Adoration Wed., Dec. 2 from 9:00 am - 6:45 pm

♦ Good Shepherd Wed., Dec. 2 at 5:00 pm

♦ Knights of Columbus Meeting

Wed., Dec. 2 at 7:30 pm

♦ Liturgy Committee Meeting

Wed., Dec. 2 at 7:30 pm

♦ Young Adult Ministry

Wed., Dec. 2 at 7:30 pm

♦ Choir Rehearsal

Thurs., Dec. 3 at 6:30 pm

♦ Catholic Men’s Fellowship Thurs., Dec. 3 at 7:00 pm

♦ Life Teen Hang Outs

Thurs., Dec. 3 at 7:00 pm

♦ EDGE

Sat., Dec. 5 at 5:00 pm

♦ Giving Tree Gifts Due Sat., Dec. 5 - Sun., Dec. 6

For a monthly printable calendar, go to:

http://www.holysepulcher.org/calendar/

December-2015

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Dec. 6, 2015

8:00 am

Eucharistic

Ministers

J. Castello M. Cunningham P. Deah M. Fox D. Thunell J. Thunell M. Ubinger M. Wertz Dcn. Dave

Proclaimer

D. Breslawski

Altar Servers

K. Castello M. Schratz

Dec. 5, 2015

4:00 pm

Eucharistic

Ministers

L. Fey A. King K. K ing C. Loncaric S. Pieto R. Speck J. Tosto N. Yarnot Dcn. Dave

Proclaimer

M. Schaffer

Altar Servers

V. Muth T. Muth

Dec. 6, 2015

10:30 am

Eucharistic

Ministers C. Ciafre J. Hartman A. Hutchinson J. Markus B. Popko M. Seybert D. Smith J. Smith Dcn. Dave

Proclaimer

B. Jamison

Altar Servers

K. Riley L. Schriner

Weekday Altar Server (11/30-12/4)

V. Scheller Mon., Thurs. 7:30 a.m. & Fri. 9:00 a.m.

Volunteer Servers needed for Wed. 7:00 p.m. Mass.

For the complete month’s schedule, visit our website:

http://www.holysepulcher.org/ministries/liturgical-

ministries

Eucharistic Adoration Day On Wednesday, Dec. 2 we will have our monthly

Eucharistic Adoration Day. The Blessed Sacrament

will be exposed from 9:00 am - 6:45 pm. This is a

great opportunity for us to spend some personal time

with Our Lord during this special day. Sometimes the

burdens of our lives can be so demanding, that the

Lord asks us to let Him help us carry them. Sign up

sheets will posted in the Narthex with hours that will

be open and in need of volunteers.

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ADULT VOLUNTEERS

The state has changed requirements regarding clearances for those who work

with children. You will be receiving information in the mail within the next

week regarding this change and forms that you will need to complete. Please

complete them and return them to Brenda Hartzel promptly. If you have

questions please call 724-586-7276.

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN ONLINE!

Do you still need to complete the Protecting God’s Children class? Just can’t find one at the right time? The class is now available online! Please call the

Faith Formation Office at 724-586-7276 for information about attending

online.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS / TAILGATE PARTY FOR

COLONIAL GARDENS

The Holy Sepulcher Parish Health Ministry is sponsoring our Annual

Christmas / Tailgate Party for the Veteran residents of the Colonial Gardens

Guest House on Sunday, Dec. 13 from noon until 5:00 pm. Those who have

volunteered to support this annual event with baked goods, paper products, soft

drinks, monetary donations, or helping hands, please deliver your items / be

there by 11:30 am. The meal will be served at noon. The football game begins

at 1:00 pm between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals for

those Holy Sepulcher volunteers who will be enjoying the game with the

Colonial Gardens residents. For more information, please contact Lauren at

724-898-2564 or Theresa at 724-625-2885. Many thanks to those who have

volunteered their time, talent, donations, support and prayers. May God

continue to bless you and your good works to further His kingdom!

Advent Penance Service Holy Sepulcher’s Advent Penance Service will be on Monday, Dec. 14

at 7:00 pm where six priests will be available to hear confessions.

“IT’S BEEN A LOOOOOOOOONG TIME SINCE MY

LAST CONFESSION”

This Advent season, each Catholic parish in the Diocese

of Pittsburgh will have their doors open and lights on

Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm. (Holy

Sepulcher will have confessions from 6:00-6:45, Mass

from 7:00-7:45 and confessions from 7:45-9:00.) If you

have been reluctant to come to the sacrament, have been

away for some time or just found it difficult to get to a

Saturday afternoon confession time, this is a wonderful opportunity to

reconnect with Christ and His Church. “The Light is On for You!,” especially if

you haven’t been to confession in a while.

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AROUND THE PARISH

WEEKLY OFFERING

Regular Collection: Sunday, November 22, 2015

(328) Envelopes Loose Total $7,969.00 $2,260.50 $10,229.50

2nd Collection: Religious Retirement Fund

(121) Envelopes Loose Total $2,723.00 $1,850.78 $4,573.78

Parish Share: $740.00

Parish Maintenance Fund: $530.00

Parish Share Diocesan Goal: $120,348

Parish Share Diocesan Goal Collected: $84,201.15

BLOOD DRIVE TODAY

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Come and decorate the Church for Christmas on Mon., Dec. 21

at 6:30 pm. All hands are needed!

CHRISTMAS BASKETS FOR SHUT-INS

Holy Sepulcher Parish will be assembling Christmas Gift Bags for shut-ins on Friday, December 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the John Paul II Room. (Note: date change and room change.) Donations may be dropped off in the coat room across from the Sacristy. Suggested Items: Creams, lotions, shower gels, word search game books, jigsaw puzzles, Christmas themed socks, non-skid socks/slippers, travel mugs, cookies, candy, greeting cards, stamps, diabetic candy, etc. If you know someone who might appreciate a bag or if you would like to help to assemble or deliver the bags, please contact, Georgette Belobrajdic at 724-903-0134 or [email protected].

CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE GIFT TAGS

Gi� tags can be found on the Christmas tree in the Narthex. This

year we will be providing gi�s for Butler County Children & Youth

Services, Colonial Gardens, Elmcro� Nursing Home, Food Bank,

Lighthouse Founda(on, Lifeline, Mars Home for the Youth and

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spirit of giving to brighten someone’s holiday. Please remember to use gi� bags so

that items may checked. This will make it easier to determine who will like the gi�.

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the gi�s will be delivered early Monday morning. We will need a few more people to

help sort the gi�s a�er each of the Masses next weekend. If you are able to help

a�er your Mass, for a short (me, it would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! �

HOLIDAY SCRIP SCHEDULE AND WHAT IS SCRIP ANYWAY?

Thinking of buying gift cards for the holidays? Why not buy them through our Great Lakes Scrip program where a percentage of your purchase(s) will be donated to Holy Sepulcher School! Scrip is fundraising while you shop®. Who can buy scrip? Anyone can buy scrip by either dropping an order

off at the school or parish office, calling the parish office or ordering online at www.shopwithscrip.com. What is available to buy? Anything from gas, to groceries, to retail stores, to vacations and more! There are over 400 national retail stores to choose from. (See www.shopwithscrip.com for a complete list of retailers and percentages.) When can I buy scrip? The scrip programs runs all year long and is great for gifts or for everyday purchases. Orders placed on Tuesday by 10:00 will be available Thursday at noon for pickup. Note: there will be NO scrip orders the weeks of Dec. 21 or Dec. 28 due to the holidays.

2016 MASS INTENTIONS

Forms for 2016 Mass Intentions can be found on the Narthex table and in the Parish Office. Each family may choose one weekend and three

weekdays. Requests will be honored on a first come, first served basis and

we will do our best to accommodate all requests. The stipend for each Mass is $10.00.

MANY THANKS FOR

SUPPORTING THE FAIR

TRADE SALE TO BENEFIT

PATZUN

The recent Fair Trade Sale and Bake Sale sponsored by Holy Sepulcher’s

Patzun Mission Group raised over

$3,600 to provide support to the San Bernardino School in Patzun, Guatemala. While $1,150 is specifically designated for half scholarships for the students, we raised over $200 on our basket raffle, $1,100 on the bake sale and another $1,150 on product sales that will help support other projects at the school. Congratulations to Parishioner, Pat Palermo for winning the Fair Trade basket! An extra special thanks to all of the parishioners who answered our ad and donated baked goods and helped us with the setup and cleanup of the sale; as

a small group this extra help is invaluable. We also appreciate everyone who shopped at the sale to benefit the students of San Bernardino School. Thank you!

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November Events:

29 - NO Youth Formation - 9:10-10:20/11:40-12:50 - NO Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - 9:10-10:15 am

- Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 10:30 Mass December Events:

2 - Good Shepherd 2nd grade only - 5:00-6:15 pm 6 - Youth Formation - 9:10-10:20/11:40-12:50

- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - 9:10-10:15 am - Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 10:30 Mass

8 - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - 5:00-6:15 pm

EDUCATION NEWS

HOLY SEPULCHER SCHOOL

We’re more than just a School, We’re Community. We’re Family.

Sister Anna Marie Gaglia, CSJ,

Principal

www.holysepulcher.org/school

724-586-5022 ! [email protected]

FAITH FORMATION

Brenda Hartzel, Faith Formation Director

[email protected]

724-586-7276

FOR FAMILY DISCUSSION

Jeremiah 33:14-16

What can you do this Advent season to open yourself more

completely to God’s love?

1 Thessalonians 3:12 - 4:2

How does prayer strengthen one’s heart and make a person holy?

Luke 21:25-28, 34-36

What temptations do people face today that might cause them to

lose their resolve? How can faith overcome the fear of the end

times?

from “Exploring the Sunday Lectionary” by Sandy Rigsby & Steve Mason

NEWS FROM AROUND THE CLASSROOMS

It has been a busy November for the students at

Holy Sepulcher!

Fourth grade researched and created various

ecosystems in 2-liter pop bottles. They had to research

the type of soil, plants and animals in each ecosystem.

Then, they built the ecosystems by adding the appropri-

ate plants, rocks and soil. Animal and landscaping

drawings were included in the back of the bottles to

complete the project. As a final activity, the class was

surprised with an aquatic ecosystem that included a

new class pet beta fish!

Third and fourth grade had

tons of fun with pumpkin

math. They used estimation

and measurement to

complete the group work activity.

Kindergarten enjoyed the

extra bit of warmer weather

last week with parachute

games during gym class. As

the days shorten we bid fare-

well to the warmth of the

sun, but in Kindergarten

there is something special

about each season - these kids are eager for the snow to

fly!

ACCELERATED READING

Congratulations to the point leaders for Accelerated Reading this first 9 weeks of the school year. Brady Collins - 8th grade, Victoria Scheller - 7th grade, Kira Lis - 6th grade, Katherine Riley - 5th grade, Isabela Montes - 4th grade, Peter Stickney - 3rd grade, Drew Scears - 2nd grade, and Daisy Lindstrom - 1st grade. In the school we have an “AR” Wall of Fame which is located across the hall from the 7th grade classroom. As an added bonus, our AR Wall of Fame students were entered into a drawing for a $10 Barnes and Nobles gift card with Peter Stickney being the lucky winner.

ATTENTION FIRST TIME PARENTS

A Pre-Baptism Class is required for first time

parents before the Baptism of your child. The

next class at Holy Sepulcher will be held on

February 18, 2016 at 6:30pm. Please plan to

attend a class before your baby is born. Contact

the Faith Formation Office to register for the

class.

HOLIDAY BREAK

We will not have classes today due to the Holiday.

Enjoy your family time!

We will be praying for the safety of all hunters and

their families.

News found here is not just for the young.

It is also for the young at heart

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YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

Youth Ministry for 6th-8th Graders

Greg Gillis, Coordinator [email protected]

Like us on Facebook “Holy Sepulcher Life Teen” Follow us on Twitter: “HolySepLifeTeen”

Jacob Williamson, Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministry www.holysepulcher.org/lifeteen 724-481-1232 or [email protected]

TEENS IN 6th, 7th, and 8th

Join us for our next EDGE night:

December, 5th from 5-7:00 pm

Topic: APOSTOLIC

EDGE SCHEDULE:

1st and 3rd Saturday of the month in the YYAC after Mass. (Dec. 5, 19)

Announcing: MISSION TRIP 2016: July 17-23, 2016 Destination: Logan, West Virginia

Goal: To change the hearts of many by leading them to encounter Jesus Christ

Only three weeks left to turn in your application and non-refundable registration fee ($100) for Mission Trip 2016! July 17-23 we are travelling to Logan, WV hoping to change the hearts of many by leading them to encounter Jesus Christ through service. To learn more about Mission Trip 2016 or print our an application visit: www.holysepulcher.org/lifeteen/mt2016.

This Sunday, November 29th join us for part two of

“What do You Want to Know?” ISSUE night, where

together we figure out the answers to the

difficult questions

Young Adult Ministry All adults ages 18-39 are invited to our next on campus small group event at the Youth and Young Adult Center on Wednesday, Dec. 2 after the 7:00 pm Mass until 9:00 pm. The theme of the night is Advent.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sun. 11/29 @ 6:30 pm Issue Night Thurs. 12/3 @ 7:00 pm Hang Out

Sun. 12/6 @ 6:30 pm Life Night “Triple Take”

Thurs. 12/10 @ 7:00 pm Hang Out

Fri. 12/3 @ 6:30 pm Life Night “Can I Get a Witness?”

Christmas Caroling Sign up in the YYAC to join us in visiting several local nursing homes to go Christmas caroling on Thursday, Dec. 17 from 6:00-9:00 pm. Adult drivers are needed!

CHRISTMAS CARDS

The Little Sisters of the Poor are once again offering Christmas Cards sketched by Sister Martha, LSP. This year’s card has a horizontal orientation. The sketch of Mary holding baby Jesus is dark blue on a white card. The previous year’s cards are also available. The cards are: 7 for $10 (plus $1.50 shipping), 12 for $15 (plus $2.00 shipping) or 30 for $25 (plus $5.00 shipping). Cards can be ordered online at www.littlesistersofthepoorpittsburgh.org or by calling (412) 307-1100, or sending a check made payable to Little Sisters of the Poor at 1028 Benton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 or stopping at the Main Entrance of the Home. All proceeds from the sale of the cards help to support the elderly poor Residents in the Little Sisters care.

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AROUND THE COMMUNITY

Advent Prayer Come, long-expected Jesus.

Excite in me a wonder at the wisdom

and power of Your Father and ours.

Receive my prayer as part of my

service of the Lord who enlists me in

God's own work for justice.

Come, long-expected Jesus.

Excite in me a hunger for peace:

peace in the world, peace in my

home, peace in myself.

Come, long-expected Jesus.

Excite in me a joy responsive to the

Father's joy. I seek His will so I can

serve with gladness, singing and

love.

Come, long-expected Jesus.

Excite in me the joy and love and

peace it is right to bring to the

manger of my Lord.

Raise in me, too, sober reverence for

the God who acted there, hearty

gratitude for the life begun there,

and spirited resolution to serve the

Father and Son.

I pray in the name of Jesus Christ,

whose advent I hail.

Amen

LOCAL ADVENT PENNACE

SERVICES

♦ St. Mary of the Assumption, Herman, PA

Thursday, Dec. 17 at 7:00 pm

♦ St. Peter, Butler, PA Confessions: Wed., Dec. 16 from 12:30-1:30 pm

♦ St. Paul, Butler, PA Confessions: Fri., Dec. 18 From 3:00-4:00 pm Penance Service: Tues., Dec. 22, from 6:30-7:30 pm

♦ St. Richard, Gibsonia, PA Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 7:00 pm

♦ St. Ursula, Allison Park, PA Thursday, Dec. 17 at 7:00 pm

For a more detailed list of Penance Services and other Advent events, see this week’s edition of the Pittsburgh Catholic.

“ASK JESUS WHAT HE WANTS FROM YOU AND BE BRAVE” -

Pope Francis CHRISTMAS DISCERNMENT RETREAT: A retreat for men discerning their vocation and open to learning more about the priesthood from Fri., Dec. 18 to Sun., Dec. 20. Visit www.pghpriest.com. Must be 18 or older.

DIVORCED/SEPARATED SUPPORT GROUP Whether you are divorced or separated a few months, a few years or longer, Saint Kilian Parish is offering DivorceCare a Christian based program consisting of video segments and discussion. The sessions will deal with a variety of topics including: loneliness, anger, finances, new relationships, children, etc. The group will meet weekly from January 5th through March 22nd on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in Conference Room B of the Parish Center located at 7076 Franklin Rd., Cranberry Twp., PA 16066. To register or to find out more information contact Deacon Ralph Bachner at [email protected] or 724-625-1665 x2103.

PANCAKES AND SANTA CLAUS Pancakes and Santa Claus! St. Fidelis will hold its monthly pancake breakfast on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 8:30am — 12:30 pm on Sunday, Dec 6, at the St. Fidelis Social Hall on Buttercup Rd. in Meridian. As an extra bonus, Santa will be there from 9AM till 12:30PM to visit with children of all ages. The cost is only $6.00 for adults and $2.50 for children 12 and under. Under 2 eat free. ONE NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM...A BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR JESUS

On Saturday, December 12, 2015 Saint Catherine of Sweden will celebrate “One Night in Bethlehem…A Birthday Party for Jesus” in the parish social hall at 6:00 p.m. Families with children ages 2– 10 visit the shoppes and stalls of our Bethlehem marketplace, and participate in the activities they choose. Children can listen to Christmas stories, make holiday crafts, play fun games, take a turn at the Candy Cane Pull and enjoy birthday cake and punch. To close the evening, we gather outdoors as our Biblical characters and live animals surround the stable and we hear the story of the First Christmas at our living nativity. Tickets are $6.00/child if purchased before December 7 and $8.00/child after December 7. (All children must be accompanied by an adult.) Admission is free for adults and children under 2 with a donation of a baby item for Catholic Charities Roselia Center. To order tickets, call the Parish Office at 412-486-6001 or visit the parish website: www.stcatherineofsweden.org.

PRESENTATION ON POPE’S ENCYCLICAL Join us at Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center in Villa Maria, Pa. on Sat., December 5 for a one-day presentation on Pope Francis’ recent encyclical, Laudato

Si. The program will be held from 9:30a.m. to 4 p.m. and presenters will be Srs. Barbara O’Donnell, HM and Barbara Lenarcic, HM. For more information go to vmesc.org or call 724-964-886.

WALK THROUGH THE HOLY DOOR WITH BISHOP ZUBIK In response to Pope Francis’ call for a Jubilee Year of Mercy, our Bishop David Zubik will open a Holy Door on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015 at 2:30 PM during a special Mass in Saint Paul Cathedral. Everyone is welcome to be led through the Holy Door with Bishop Zubik. For more information go to www.diopitt.org/jubille-year-mercy.

NIXON SOCIALITES WOMEN’S EVENT Sr. Marian Senish will entertain for Christmas on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 12 Noon for the Nixon Socialites at the Hardwood Café. All women are welcome. Lunch is on each to pay for themselves. Please contact Grace Kolander-Shaw if you would like to come. 724-586-7484.

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