CONTACT INFORMATION A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 1304 E. Cruikshank Road, Butler, PA 16002 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. BISHOP OF PITTSBURGH - MOST REV. DAVID A. ZUBIK PASTOR: REV. JOHN B. GIZLER, III……………………………………..[email protected]PERMANENT DEACON: REV. MR. DAVID S. MILLER ……..…………...[email protected]PERMANENT DEACON: REV. MR. JIM MICKENS ……..………………. [email protected]PRINCIPAL: SR. ANNA MARIE GAGLIA, CSJ …………………….….….[email protected]Faith Formation Director: Mrs. Brenda Hartzel…………………...…..…[email protected]Business Manager: Mrs. Joan Tosto………………………..……. . . .…..…[email protected]Admin. Assistant to the Pastor: Mrs. Joanne Castello …………………....[email protected]Coordinator of Youth Ministry: Mr. Jacob Williamson ………………... [email protected]Director of Music: Ms. Madlyn A. DeRito…………………………….…[email protected]Parish Pastoral Council Chairperson: Mrs. Meg Schaffer Parish Pastoral Council Vice Chairperson: Mr. Raymond Schratz Parish Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .724-586-7610 FAX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-586-7247 Faith Formation Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-586-7276 School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-586-5022 School (alternate number) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-586-9910 Youth Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .724-481-1232 Music Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-694-9210 Primary Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-586-9468 Parish Health Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-586-6584 Abuse Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-932-0313 Prayer Chain Intentions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .724-898-2724 Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.holysepulcher.org Parish Office Email . . . . . . [email protected]Children and Youth Services of Butler . . . .724-284-5156 Children & Youth Srvs. Of Allegheny . . . . 412-473-2000 Sunday Masses Saturday: 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday: 5:30 p.m. Life Teen every 2nd & 4th Sunday Sacraments Reconciliation - Saturdays 1:00-1:30 p.m. and after Mass Baptisms - By appointment - Required Baptism Prep. Class Next Class: Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. Weddings - A minimum of six months advance notice Anointing of the Sick- After any Mass Fifth Sunday In Lent April 6, 2014 Mon. 7:30 a.m. † Bernard Turcovsky - John & Betsy Schultz & Famly Mon. 7:00 p.m. LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE Tues. NO DAILY MASS Wed. 7:00 p.m. † Ted & Anna Arnes - Mary Ann, Steve & Dale Thurs. 7:30 a.m. † Samuel & Adorna Caruso - Caruso Family Fri. 9:00 a.m. † Patty Daly - Frank & Antoinette Yurkovich Fri. 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross Sat. 6:00 p.m. † Marie Erickson - Matthews Family Sun. 8:00 a.m. † Elizabeth Pindroh - Mary Veccharella Sun. 10:30 a.m. For the People of Holy Sepulcher Sun. 5:30 p.m. NO LIFE TEEN MASS Mass Schedule & Intentions for April 7-13, 2014
Transcript
CONTACT INFORMATION
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 1304 E. Cruikshank Road, Butler, PA 16002
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.
BISHOP OF PITTSBURGH - MOST REV. DAVID A. ZUBIK PASTOR: REV. JOHN B. GIZLER, III……………………………………[email protected] PERMANENT DEACON: REV. MR. DAVID S. MILLER ……..…………[email protected] PERMANENT DEACON: REV. MR. JIM MICKENS ……..………………. [email protected] PRINCIPAL: SR. ANNA MARIE GAGLIA, CSJ …………………….….…[email protected]
Faith Formation Director: Mrs. Brenda Hartzel…………………...…..…[email protected] Business Manager: Mrs. Joan Tosto………………………..……. . . .…..…[email protected] Admin. Assistant to the Pastor: Mrs. Joanne Castello …………………[email protected] Coordinator of Youth Ministry: Mr. Jacob Williamson ………………... [email protected] Director of Music: Ms. Madlyn A. DeRito…………………………….…[email protected] Parish Pastoral Council Chairperson: Mrs. Meg Schaffer Parish Pastoral Council Vice Chairperson: Mr. Raymond Schratz
Sunday: 5:30 p.m. Life Teen every 2nd & 4th Sunday
Sacraments Reconciliation - Saturdays 1:00-1:30 p.m. and after Mass
Baptisms - By appointment - Required Baptism Prep. Class Next Class: Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.
Weddings - A minimum of six months advance notice
Anointing of the Sick- After any Mass
Fifth Sunday In Lent
April 6, 2014
Mon. 7:30 a.m. † Bernard Turcovsky - John & Betsy Schultz & Famly Mon. 7:00 p.m. LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE Tues. NO DAILY MASS Wed. 7:00 p.m. † Ted & Anna Arnes - Mary Ann, Steve & Dale Thurs. 7:30 a.m. † Samuel & Adorna Caruso - Caruso Family Fri. 9:00 a.m. † Patty Daly - Frank & Antoinette Yurkovich Fri. 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross Sat. 6:00 p.m. † Marie Erickson - Matthews Family Sun. 8:00 a.m. † Elizabeth Pindroh - Mary Veccharella Sun. 10:30 a.m. For the People of Holy Sepulcher Sun. 5:30 p.m. NO LIFE TEEN MASS
Mass Schedule & Intentions for April 7-13, 2014
Father John’s forum
“Lazarus, Come Forth!” The raising of Lazarus – along with Jesus’ dialogue with the apostles and later with Mary, in which he makes clear that he is not only the One who is to come but also the Resurrection and the Life – is an astonishing episode in an already astounding life. The evangelist has made credible the incredible by so many details and especially by the unexpected description of Christ’s becoming deeply emotionally distressed. Since the text indicates that Christ intended to restore the dead brother to his sisters, why was he so troubled? Perhaps it’s simply a sympathy and tenderness at seeing the grief of his friends. The raising of Lazarus is steeped in mystery with many unanswerable questions. Yet this mystery the mind can deal with. The Resurrection of Jesus by his own divine power and his Ascension back to God are beyond all human understanding. They do not contradict human reason; they go beyond where it can go. They bring us to the edge of the infinite sea of God’s life. All is divine mystery, unfathomable and inscrutable. The raising of Lazarus, so close in time to Christ’s own Resurrection, was a preparation for the events to come. Lazarus died again, and his body and soul will be reunited on the last day. Jesus rose and will never die again and will call us all at death and on the last day. (Groeschel, C.F.R., Fr. Benedict, The King, Crucified and Risen, Servant Books, 2002)
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Forgiveness “To forgive another person from the heart is an act of liberation. We set that person free from the negative bonds that exist between us. We say, “I no longer hold your offense against you.” We also free ourselves from the burden of being the “offended one.” As long as we do not forgive those who have wounded us, we carry them with us, or worse, pull them as a heavy load. The great temptation is to cling in anger to our ene-mies and then define ourselves as being offended and wound-ed by them. Forgiveness, therefore, liberates not only the other but also our-selves.” (Fr. Henri Nouwen) Lenten Penance Service The Church is solicitous in calling the faithful to contin-ued conversion and renewal. It desires that the baptized should acknowledge their sins against God and their neighbor and have heartfelt repentance for them. Therefore, everyone is encouraged to attend our Lenten Penance Service on Monday, April 7 at 7:00pm. Seven priests will be present to hear confessions and bring Christ’s mercy and for-giveness. Prepare your hearts for Easter by making a good confession.
Celebrating Reconciliation While reconciliation is what God does, receiving it and celebrating it are what we do. For Catholics, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is the most natural way to celebrate God’s reconciliation. It is God who forgives sins. God forgives us the very moment we realize we need forgiveness, which itself comes from God’s grace. When we experience God’s forgiveness and love, we are touched deeply. Experiencing compassion, patience, under-standing and forgiveness is itself transforming. We need to celebrate the reconciliation we have received. In this sac-rament, our personal journey is joined with the mystery of God’s saving love, as seen in the Scriptures and in God’s desire to save us all. May Our Lord grant us all the gift of reconciliation, and may we all receive it and celebrate it well in the holy days ahead.
2014 Parish Bazaar We are currently seeking a few volunteers for the Chinese Auction. Our pre-Bazaar prep work has already begun and we need your help! We are also seeking a chairperson for parking and assistance with electrical work for the bazaar grounds. If you are interested in assisting our team, please contact my assistant, Joanne Castello, at 724-586-7610. Our Annual Parish Bazaar is Sunday, August 10. Liturgical Minister Sign-Ups Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers and Ushers are reminded to sign-up for Holy Week and Easter Liturgies in the Sacristy after all Masses today. Triduum & Easter Sunday Mass Schedule Holy Thursday (4/17) Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00pm
Good Friday (4/18) Passion of Our Lord 1:30pm Tenebrae Service of Light 7:00pm
Holy Saturday (4/19) Blessing of Baskets 12:00pm Easter Vigil Mass 8:30pm
A Prayer for the Fisth Sunday of Lent Christ Jesus, Lord of life and death, give me your Holy Spirit to keep always before my soul the faith in your Resurrection, the reflection of the light of endless day, which we shall see when
we are with you in your Father’s house. Amen. Lent with the Saints Join us on April 14 at 7:00pm in the Youth & Young Adult Center for a discussion on Fourteen Flowers of Pardon, a movie about the life and martyrdom of the patroness of modern youth, St. Maria Goretti.
“The more you devote yourself in prayer the
more you will do well in your work.”
-St. John Baptist de la Salle
Important Information
April 13, 8:00 am
Ministers of Communion
C. Brandl, T. Brandl, G. Cararie, R. Cararie, B. Hartzel, R. Hartzel, D. Thunell, J. Thunell,
Dcn. Dave
Proclaimer D. Rosswog
Altar Servers Adam Brandl Zach Brandl
CHURCH MINISTRY SCHEDULE
April 12, 6:00 pm
Ministers of Communion
M. Dailey, L. Fey, L. Kessler,
C. Loncaric, K. Lutzic, C. Matta, D. Matta, S. Pieto,
Dcn. Dave
Proclaimer M. Smotzer
Altar Servers Veronica Muth Trevor Muth
April 13, 10:30 am
Ministers of Communion
J. Blair, B. Hesidenz, G. Hesidenz,
M. Johnson, J. Koing, J. Markus, G. Weaver, K. Weaver, Dcn. Dave
PRAISE FOR DIVINE MERCY In August 1937, Jesus gave to St. Faustina, instructions for the Novena of Divine Mercy. Join us in the church as we pray the Chaplet and special novena prayers at 3:00 daily, beginning on Good Friday and ending on the Feast of Divine Mercy. Jesus says, “By this novena, I will grant every possible grace to souls”. (Diary of St. Faustina, 796)
PENNSYLVANIANS FOR HUMAN LIFE — SPONSORING MOTHER’S DAY TRIBUTE
♦ The Annual Mother’s Day Tribute will run in the Butler Eagle on Sunday, May 11, 2014. Adding your mother’s name to this 2-page listing is a way of honoring her, whether she is living or deceased. ♦ The cost is $2 per name. Please fill out the form below and deposit it with your cash or check in the box in the narthex. Checks should be made out to PHL (Pennsylvanians for Human Life). Profits support the pro-life needs of the PA for Human Life organization. Mother’s Name __________________________________ Living _____ Deceased _____ (check one) Money enclosed _________________ DEADLINE IS TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2013
We proudly welcome Sienna Mae Reilly who was recently baptized into the faith.
Sienna is the daughter of Patrick & Allyson Reilly.
Women’s Healthy Lifestyle Group: IN SHAPE! Topics for a “Spiritually healthy Attitude and Physical and Emotional Enrichment”. This group has been meeting since January and would like to extend the program to all women of the parish. IN SHAPE! meeting days are on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month from 7-8:30 pm in the Day Chapel; weather permitting, the group meets outside the church at 6:30 p.m. for a light walk around the parish grounds.
IN SHAPE! will also host special speaker eve-nings with topics of interest to ALL parishioners regarding healthy lifestyle topics. *This Tuesday, April 8: Discussion and planning for future topics of interest. *First Speaker Event is Tuesday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. presented by parishioner, Art King of King/Harvest Valley Farms: “Local fruits and vegetables: the KEY to good health”.
Market Day The next Market Day orders are due Friday, April 18. Order online at www.marketday.com and use the code 15474. Holy Sepulcher School can earn up to 20% on each order! Be sure to check out Mar-ket Day recipes, meal planning and healthy eating tips on their website to help you plan your next order.
Pick up date will be Thursday, April 24 from 2:45-3:30 p.m. (Please note that school in NOT in session, but the sale as usual will be in the school cafeteria). Contact Bonnie at 724-898-4575 with any questions. COME AND SEE The Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Pittsburgh is hosting the 9th annual Gathering of Catholic Men Sat., April 12 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the AJ Paulmbo Center on Duquesne Campus, 600 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA. The day begins with a Holy Hour and includes a host of
great speakers offering insight on how to live our faith more deeply and richly as Catholic men in today’s society. There are also opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, even for those who may have been away from the church for awhile. The day concludes with a 3:00 p.m. Mass with Bishop Zubik. Last year over 2500 men attended. For more info or questions go to ww.cmfpitt.org or call Ted Kopczyk at 412-310-3825 or Ray Schratz at 724-585-0777. Volunteers will be available for registration after Mass.
Holy Sepulcher Women’s Retreat – “Spiritual Spa” Rediscover God’s unending love for you, His real presence in your life, the beauty of your own unique self. Please join the women of St. Teresa on the annual women’s retreat on May 2-4, 2014 at the Women’s Retreat at St. Paul the Cross Retreat Center, 148 Monastery Dr., Pittsburgh, PA. Please contact Mary Ann Sembrat at 412-992-7290 for more information.
from “Exploring the Sunday Lectionary” by Sandy Rigsby & Steve Mason
FORFAMILYDISCUSSIONSee the website for more discussion questions
April Events: 6 - Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 10:30 Mass - Sunday Youth Formation 9:10am-10:15am/ 11:40am-12:45pm
- CGS Level I 9:10 – 10:15 am 8 - CGS Level I 9:00 – 10:30 am in the atria 10 - CGS Level I & II 5:00 – 6:15 pm in the atria
Ezekiel 37:12-14 What does it mean to have God’s Spirit within you?
Romans 8:8-11 What does it mean to be in the flesh? What does it mean to be in the spirit? How does one let the Spirit of Christ dwell within him or her?
John 11:1-45 What did both Mary and Martha say to Jesus when they saw him? What effect did Lazarus’ death have upon Mary, Martha, and Jesus?
Vacation Bible School Castaway crew meeting will be on Monday, April 28, at 7:00 pm in the school cafeteria. Anyone interested in helping should try to attend. Please call or email the Faith Formation office to RSVP your attendance at the meeting.
Where do your talents lead you? Service to Community
Are you searching for an area where you can share your gifts? Consider the Faith Formation Department. We
are in need of your talents for 2014-15: Catechists Catechist aides
Hall/Door Monitors Substitute Catechists
Palm Sunday Egg Hunt Thank you to those who helped to
stuff the eggs last weekend. Your time was greatly appreciated!
We still need two adults to lead groups that day.
Junior Achievement Day is scheduled for Monday, April 7. Each year we invite parents to reach out to every grade level and teach the classes provided by Junior Achievement. Junior
Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need for economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. Junior Achievement in Pittsburgh is celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year. Holy Sepulcher is proud to be part of the Junior Achievement Program and Scholarships. These programs have made and will continue to make a contribution to sustain our democracy by strengthening communities and preparing students for work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through hands-on learning.
T hank you to Mrs. Jennifer Blank, Mrs. Debby Sarver, Mrs. Marcia Macri and all the volunteers for organizing both our Longaberger Basket Bingo
events this year. We had a great turnout for both and everyone had a great time. They were also able to raise a significant amount money for our PTG. Nice work, ladies!
Holy Sepulcher School is a special place with a unique caring culture. As a small school, Holy Sepulcher offers students a challenging, compassionate and tight-knit community that embraces rigorous academic standards in the context of a rich Catholic tradition. The school serves children of all faiths and various parishes in the surrounding area. Students receive personal attention from teachers who regard each one of them as special and unique. Faith and values are integrated into the classroom environment, sports and extracurricular activities, and in service to the community. The goal of Holy Sepulcher School is that each child becomes a life-long learner who strives to reach his or her fullest potential. Holy Sepulcher School is accepting applications for full day kindergarten for the 2014-2015 school year. Please call the school office at 724-586-5022 for more information or if you wish to tour the school or schedule a shadow day.
REMINDER: There will be no scrip orders April 7-18. Regular ordering of scrip will resume on Tuesday, April 22 for Thursday, April 24 pick up. Orders need to be placed by Tuesday at 10:00 am. Order through the parish office or at www.shopwithscrip.com and use code #5L6978F4749.
Like us on Facebook “Holy Sepulcher Life Teen”
Follow us on Twitter: “HolySepLifeTeen”
UPCOMING EVENTS Sun. 4/6 @ 6:00 pm Movie Night: “The Passion of Christ”* Thurs. 4/10 @ 7:00 pm The Deep End Sun. 4/13 @ 11:30 am Hosanna at Stage AE Thurs. 4/17 @ 8:15 am-7:00 pm Holy Thursday Foot Pilgrimage Sun. 4/20 @ No Life Night - Happy Easter Thurs. 4/24 @ Thursday Hang Out
There is no Life Teen Mass next Sunday on April 13 as Life Teen is travelling to STAGE AE for Hosanna. The next Life Teen Mass is Sunday, April 27 with guest celebrant,
Father Kevin Fazio.
HOSANNA There are only 5 open spots for Hosanna at STAGE AE on Sun., April 13. Hosanna is a fast paced, loud, exciting, fun & spiritually charged gathering of over 2000 teens and adults. We will leave at 11:00 am and return around 7:30 pm. Cost is only $10. Sign up at the YYAC or call Jacob for more info.
THE DEEP END Join us THIS Thursday in Lent from 7:00-9:00 pm in the
YYAC as we dive to the DEEP END of our faith. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Thank you to everyone who donated money for Mission Trip 2014 through the March Madness of Giving. Through your generous support we are now better equipped to aid our brothers and sisters in Champaign, Il.
THE PASSION OF CHRIST *This Sunday, April 6, Life Teen will be viewing “The Passion of Christ”. The Life Night will begin at 6:00 p.m., which is earlier than the normal start time. Because the movie is rated R, parental consent is required for any teen to watch the movie. Permission slips can be found at www.holysepulcher.org/lifeteen/events.
Want to See Greg Bald? How about beardless? Help us meet Greg’s challenge. We need 50 teens in April and May and you can shave his head! Get to 60 teens and his beard will disappear with his hair! But wait, there’s more!! Join us in April for a SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT to sweeten the deal!
PARENTS: Join the Core Team The Edge is in need of some parents to help join our Core Team to make our Edge events a success. Please contact Cathy or Greg at [email protected] if you are interested in giving our middle school youth The EDGE they need in life: Jesus, The Word, The Eucharist, and the Church!
THE GREAT TRILOGY TEENS IN GRADES 6th, 7th and 8th: Join us for our next EDGE night, April 12 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the YYAC. We will be discussing the Paschal Mystery and gearing up for Holy Week. Bring your friends with you to this awesome night. If you need more motivation, don’t forget the challenge below. You won’t want to miss our epic surprise!
FISH FRY HELP The Edge Members help the Knights of
Columbus serve / clean up at the Fish Fry’s during Lent. If you can help, please either
look for Cathy or Greg at the Fish Fry’s or email them ahead of time at [email protected]. Your support
and help is greatly appreciated!
Around the Community:
www.holysepulcher.org/lifeteen Jacob Williamson, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
ATTENTION ADULTS If you have your clearances and are free on Thursday, April 17, please consider driving to the Holy Thursday Foot Pil-grimage in Pittsburgh, PA. We have a lot of teens signed up but not enough drivers to get there. We begin the day at Saint Paul’s Cathedral for Chrism Mass then walk on pilgrimage to seven downtown churches praying the Stations of the Cross. Please call Jacob at 724-481-1232 if you are able to help.
8th Grade Teens: Get Ready...its coming�
GOOD FRIDAY BREAKFAST Join Nixon United Methodist Church, 334 Airport Rd., Butler, PA for their 23rd Good Friday Breakfast on April 18 at 7:30 a.m. A variety of egg casseroles, fruit cups, sweet breads, coffee and juice will be served. A donation of $5.00, which will go to local, national and international missions, is appreciated. While not necessary, please RSVP by Mon., April 14 by calling 724-586-7372. Speaker devotions led by Rev. Dean Ziegler will begin at 8:00 a.m. Rev. Ziegler uses his gift of photog-raphy to express the Gospel. All are invited to prepare to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ.
LEARN ABOUT NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING Interested in a natural, healthy lifestyle? Want to confidently know when you are fertile or infertile to achieve or avoid a pregnancy? Are you struggling with infertility or abnormal cycles? All are welcome to join us for a FREE Introduction Session to the Creighton Model Fertility Care System! Wed., April 16 at 7:00pm St. Peter’s Parish in Butler. RSVP to Michele Boda, FCP [email protected] or 724-355-2837.
