The Reverend Monsignor Raymond E. Riffle Rector ext. 12

rriffle@dioceseofgreensburg.org

The Reverend Matthew J. Morelli Parochial Vicar ext. 25

mjmorelli@dioceseofgreensburg.org

The Reverend Mr. William J. Hisker Permanent Deacon ext. 27

bhisker@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Katie Zuzik Pastoral Associate ext. 11

kzuzik@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Christopher Pardini Director of Liturgy and Music ext. 21

cpardini@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Sister Jeanne Marie Vonder Haar A.S.C.J. Director of Faith Formation ext. 35

jmvonderhaar@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Linda DeFrancesco

Financial Secretary ext. 23 ldefrancesco@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Julie Stauffer - Receptionist ext. 10 jstauffer@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Cindy Cope Coordinator of Cemetery Services ext. 16

ccope@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Bill Wilson - Maintenance ext. 24 wwilson@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Jan Brubaker - Custodian Contact the Parish Office

jbrubaker@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 9 AM - 4:30 PM

Phone (724) 834-3710 Fax (724) 834-1518

Website: www.blessedsacramentcathedral.org

Greensburg Catholic Cemetery Hours Monday-Friday 8 AM – 4 PM

Phone (724) 836-4384

Aquinas Academy: Phone (724) 834-7940

Reconciliation Times: Saturday at 11 AM till completion or call the for an appointment.

Daily Mass Times Mon. - Fri.: 12:10 PM and Saturday: 8 AM

Weekend Mass Times Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM

Sunday: 7 AM, 9 AM, 11:30 AM, 7 PM Holy Day Vigil Mass: 5:30 PM

PARISH INFORMATION

The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time January 20, 2019

BLESSED SACRAMENT

CATHEDRAL PARISH Mother Church and Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust 300 North Main Street

Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601

The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 27, 2019 Coat of Arms The Most Reverend

Edward C. Malesic, J.C.L. Bishop of Greensburg

Sunday 1-27-19

Monday 1-28-19

Tuesday 1-29-19

Wednesday 1-30-19

Thursday 1-31-19

Friday 2-1-19

Saturday 2-2-19

Sunday 2-3-19

10:10 AM Faith Formation

6:00 PM Youth Ministry [Social Hall]

9:30 AM Film Study [Social Hall]

6:30 PM Film Study [Social Hall]

7:00 PM Parent Confirmation Meeting [Social Hall]

9:00 AM Bible Study [Social Hall]

7:00 PM Choir [Church]

7:00 PM Bible Study [Social Hall] 7:00 PM RCIA Meeting [Parish Office]

1:30 PM Threads of Love [Social Hall] 7:00 PM Women’s Faith Sharing [Formation Center]

6:45 AM Men’s Faith Sharing [Social Hall]

8:00 AM Blessing of Candles at Mass

11:00 AM Reconciliation [Church]

No Faith Formation or

Youth Ministry Scheduled

12 NN Aquinas Academy Open House

1:00 PM

Baptismal Prep. [Parish Office]

Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Weekly Meetings

The Feast of St. Blaise Blessing of Throats

The tradition of blessing throats began at

a time when the Church’s calendar was filled with blessings for the saints’ days.

Many of these are no longer practiced, but somehow the custom of blessing

throats survived. Since the Feast of St. Blaise falls on Sunday, February 3 this year, there will

be a general blessing of throats to the congregation at

each of the weekend Masses.

The Presentation of the Lord Blessing of Candles

Saturday, February 2, the Church celebrates

the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. In the gospel, Simeon calls Jesus a “light to the

nations,” and so this day is also Candlemas,

a feast of lights, on which candles for the year are blessed. Join us for the blessing of

candles at the 8 AM Mass. Candles for your home may be purchased in the vestibule of

the Church throughout the weekend.

WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday, January 27, 2019 -The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 AM For the Living and Deceased Members of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral 9:00 AM Anna Marie Grippo ( Theresa Ereditario) 11:30 AM Louis James Marsili (Gloria Medaglio - Sister) Baptism during Mass 7:00 PM Ross and Betty Mauro (The McCaffrey Family)

Monday, January 28, 2019 - St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church 12:10 PM Elizabeth Lazor (Lazor) 1:30 PM Aquinas Academy Mass

Tuesday, January 29, 2019 - Weekday 12:10 PM Edwin L. Leonard (Family)

Wednesday, January 30, 2019 - Weekday 12:10 PM Albert and Agnes Priest (Thomas and Kathleen Priest and Family)

Thursday, January 31, 2019 - Saint John Basco, Priest 12:10 PM Rosemary Schimizzi (Frank Schimizzi Family)

Friday, February 1, 2019 – Weekday 12:10 PM Eleanor and Ross Butch (Son)

Saturday, February 2, 2019 – The Presentation of the Lord 8:00 AM Lucie D. McGlinn (McGlinn Trust)

Blessing of Candles at the 8 AM Mass 11:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:30 PM Deceased Members of the Zuzik Family (Zuzik) Sunday, February 3, 2019 -The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 AM Donald A. Mastrorocco (Sarah and Dan Mahoney) 9:00 AM Elizabeth (Liz) Jacobsen (Members of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral SVdP Society) 11:30 AM Magdalena Vallozzi (Land) 7:00 PM For the Living and Deceased Members of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral

Readings for January 27, 2019

Sanctuary Candle

In acknowledging the Real Presence of Christ, the Tabernacle Candle will burn from

January 26 - through February 1

in memory of

Rosalie Kaszycki

from the Daley Family

Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10 Should the word of God bring us sadness, or joy?

Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 15 The decree of the Lord is refreshment for the soul.

1 Corinthians 12:12-30 Christ’s body has many parts, sharing the same sorrows and joy.

Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 In Nazareth, Jesus makes the word of God come true.

Our Baptism Preparation Session will take place on February 3 at 1 PM in the Parish Office. Parents and expectant parents who would like to have their child baptized in the final weeks before Lent or in the early Easter Season should plan on attending.

Call the parish office if you plan on attending so the correct number of materials can be prepared. Parish Guidelines for Infant Baptisms can be found on our website under Sacrament Preparation. For information call Katie Zuzik 724-834-3710 or kzuzik@dioceseofgreensburg.org

The next session scheduled will be on April 7 at 1 PM.

In a matter of a few short weeks you will soon see the usual bulletin article for Extraordinary

Ministers of Holy Communion, Reader and Altar Servers to “please let Julie in the Parish Office know when you do not want to be scheduled for the March – April Mass schedule.” This the perfect time to have a refresher course on the scheduling procedures to avoid any future confusion. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Please let Julie know when you will not be available by

the date given in the bulletin. All requests and information are compiled and then sent to the schedulers. There is one scheduler for each Mass time who very generously gives of their time to prepare the schedules. It is important that your requests be returned in a timely fashion so that it allows the schedulers adequate time to complete their schedules, return them to the parish office and then be printed, sent via email and posted on the BSC website.

2. When returning your availability please note your name, Mass time and when you would not to be available to serve Mass.

3. It is a courtesy to everyone that when you are at ANY Mass and are available to serve to let a sacristan know that you can assist. On many occasions it is up to the sacristans to fill the positions open at any given Mass. This has proven difficult in many cases.

4. Once the schedules are prepared it is up you to find a replacement if there is a conflict with your schedule. Please do not contact the parish office to find a replacement for you.

5. Please update your email address if you are not receiving schedules via email.

We hope this helps you better understand the urgency for responding in a timely fashion and the importance of everyone giving their time to God when ministering at our parish. When you see the icon above, the information pertains to you so please take note. Thank you for your cooperation and God bless.

Liturgical Ministers, Readers and

Altar Servers Please Read:

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: $11,318.00 Votive Candles : $218.00 Catholic Accent $1,282.00

Families receiving envelopes 1,630 Envelopes used this week 192 Parishioners using Online Giving 124

Thank you for your generosity and support of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Parish!

Parish Support, January 20, 2019 Online Giving is an easy way to make your weekly contributions. Give it a try this year and see how easy making your contributions

can be! Go to: www.osvonlinegiving.com/584.

If you wish to retain your Christmas decorations from your loved ones graves, please remove

the decorations by February 15.

Anything left in the cemetery past February 15, as a courtesy to you, will be discarded by cemetery staff. Thank you for your cooperation.

February 3: Eastern European Collection

February 10: Parish Social Ministry

Christmas Decoration Removal

Greensburg Catholic Cemetery

Second and Special Collections for February

Preparing for Marriage

Catholic Engaged Encounter is an opportunity

for Christian couples to prepare for a lifetime

commitment. If you desire a loving, faithful,

permanent and life-giving marriage consider

attending a Catholic Engaged Encounter

weekend. This marriage preparation program

presents a comprehensive, up-close and

personal look at marriage. For information,

please call George and Pat Ziringer at 724-335-4966 at:

ziringer@comcast.com or www.greensburgcee.com

The next scheduled weekends will be held in

Greensburg on February 1-3, and April 26-28.

HAVE YOU OR YOUR FAMILY REGISTERED AS A PARISH MEMBER? DO YOU OR YOUR FAMILY NEED TO MAKE CHANGES TO YOUR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION?

Being a registered member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Parish gives you an official spiritual home.

When you register, you become part of our parish family and Blessed Sacrament becomes your home community for worship and celebrations of sacraments within the Body of Christ. Start the New Year off right by registering or updating your information. Doing this also allows us to get a better picture of who belongs to our Parish, allows us to better serve our members. If you have recently moved into our area

or still haven't registered, please stop by the Parish Office to fill out a registration form or return this request in the offering basket at weekend Masses or to the Parish Office and we will mail you a registration form. Please be assured that we keep all of your information confidential.

Name:_____________________________________________

Address:___________________________________________

Contact #: _________ Cell #:_________ Email Address: ____________________

____ Changing Parishes /Canceling Envelopes ____ Change of Address ____ Change of Phone #

NEW!

Use the monthly calendar

on the next page to post for

quick easy reference!

Our Parish Valentine / Friendship Dinner-Dance will be on Friday, February 15 from 7-11 PM.

Detailed information will be in next weekend’s bulletin

so hold the date on your calendar now for the best evening ever!

Friday,

February 15

Blessed Sacrament

Cathedral

Monthly

Parish Calendar

Blessed Sacrament Cathedral

A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

300 North Main Street

Greensburg, PA 15601

Parish Office Hours Monday- Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Phone (724) 834-3710 Fax (724) 834-1518

www.blessedsacramentcathedral.org

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 Blessing of Candles at the 8 AM Mass 11 AM Reconciliation

3 Saint Blaise / General Blessing of Throats at all Masses

1:00 PM Aquinas Academy Open House

1 PM Baptismal Prep.

4 9:30 AM Book Study

6:30 PM Book Study

5 7 PM RCIA Meeting

6 9 AM Bible Study

7 PM Bible Study

7 PM Choir Rehearsal

7 1:30 PM Threads of Love

6 PM Youth Ministry Leadership Meeting

7PM Women’s Faith Sharing

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9 6:45 AM Men’s Faith Sharing 11 AM Reconciliation

10 10 AM Faith Formation 6 PM Youth Ministry

11 9:30 AM Book Study

6:30 PM Mid-Winter Twilight Retreat

12 7 PM RCIA Meeting

13 7 PM Choir Rehearsal

1:30 PM Threads of Love 7 PM Women’s Faith Sharing

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Parish Valentine’s Dinner - Dance

16 6:45 AM Men’s Faith Sharing 11 AM Reconciliation

17 18 President’s Day

Parish and Cemetery Offices Closed

19 7 PM RCIA Meeting

7 PM SVdP Meeting

20 9 AM Bible Study

7 PM Bible Study

7 PM Choir Rehearsal

1:30 PM Threads of Love 5:30 PM BP Meeting

6 PM Youth Ministry

Leadership Meeting

7 PM Women’s Faith Sharing

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24 10 AM Faith Formation

2 PM Blue & Gold Banquet

6 PM Youth Ministry

25 9:30 AM Film Study

6:30 PM Film Study

26 7 PM RCIA Meeting

27 7 PM Choir Rehearsal

28 1:30 PM Threads of Love 7 PM Women’s Faith Sharing

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Daily Mass Times Mon. - Fri.: 12:10 PM and Saturday: 8 AM

Weekend Mass Times Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM

Sunday: 7 AM, 9 AM, 11:30 AM, 7 PM Holy Day Vigil Mass: 5:30 PM

Parish Finance Council

John Kline Ed Nemanic Judy Komarinski Nancy Rottler Nazzi Zola

Parish Pastoral Council Mark Bartels Judy McChesney Andy Benedict John Mickinack Linda Cooper Paul Niemiec David Fidazzo Betty Rua Kirsten Lieberum Mike Rzempoluch

SVdP Membership: Betty Rua 724-454-7107

SVdP Food Pantry: 724-836-0175

Prayer Chain: Joanne Hudock 724-834-1718

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.

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.

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.

PARISH INFORMATION

The National Catholic Youth Conference, a biennial, three-day experience of prayer, community and empowerment for Catholic teenagers, will be held in Indianapolis Nov. 21-23 this year. Register for the diocesan trip at your parish by Jan. 30. For more information go to: www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/NCY

On Wednesday June 12, Saint Paul Church is taking a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Basilica and St. John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C. The motor coach departs from St. Paul's parking lot at 6 AM and returns at 11:30 PM. The cost of the trip is $120 per person which includes the motor coach, taxes, dinner and admissions. We will attend the noon mass at the Basilica and lunch is on your own at the Basilica Cafe. This trip will take the place of the Sights and Sounds theater trip. A deposit of $50 is due by Sunday, February 10. Please make checks out to Scholastica Travel, Inc. and mail them to Sharon Highberger, 15 Northmont Street Greensburg. For more information contact Sharon at 724-989-6034.

Natural Family Planning CM-BBT instruction will be Feb. 4 at 6 PM in the Catholic Charities office in Greensburg. Please call at least one week prior to the instruction date to pre-register. Contact Mary Ann Newhouse at Catholic Charities at 724-837-1840, ext. 1658 for additional information or to register for this or an upcoming class. For more information about Natural Family Planning visit: www.ccharitiesgreensburg.org and link into Natural Family Planning under “Services.”

Catholic Charities will host a fundraiser “Painting with a Purpose” Feb. 5 from 6-8 PM. at Painting with a Twist, Greensburg. Doors open at 5:30 PM. The event is for people over the age of 18. Cost is $35. Register at www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/Greensburg/event/1752133/

Office of Faith, Family, and Discipleship invites homeschool families from the diocese to an evening of prayer, faith, spirituality and fellowship with Bishop Malesic on Wednesday, February 20 at St. Bruno Parish from 6-9 PM. Mass is at 6 PM and will be followed by a potluck reception. Register: www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/EFH

The annual winter retreat, “I Am Called,” for diocesan high school students will be held March 1-3 at Laurelville Retreat Center in Mount Pleasant. Cost is $120. Register at your parish. Information is at: www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/winterretreat

The Office for Priestly Vocations is hosting vocations discernment sessions, Jeremiah Days, for boys in grades 6-8 and their parents Feb. 9 and April 13 from 9:30-11:30 AM at St. Barbara Parish, Harrison City. Contact vocations@dioceseofgreensburg.org to register.

The diocese’s Men’s Ministry Team will host THE WELL Men’s Conference on March 30 at Greensburg Central Catholic. The event includes workshops, open discussions, the sacrament of reconciliation and adoration, and it concludes with Mass celebrated by Bishop Malesic. The keynote speaker will be Mike McCoy, an Erie native who is a former Notre Dame and NFL football star. Look for registration forms that will soon be available at www.dioceseofgreensburg.org/THEWELL

The 21st Annual Communities of Salt and Light Awards Dinner set for April 25, 2019. Bishop Malesic will present the awards for humanitarianism, philanthropy and outstanding human services organization. All net proceeds benefit people in need in the diocese’s four counties. Contact Heather Rady, director of community relations and special events, at 724-837-1840 for sponsorship information.

The annual Flea Market sponsored by the Rosary Altar Society of Our Lady of Grace Church, Greensburg, will be held Saturday, April 27, from 7 AM to 1 PM in the parish halls. Table reservations are being taken now by calling Debby at 724-836-1019. Please leave a message with your name and phone number and your call will be returned. Cost is $15 for one table; $25 for two.

NURSING HOME MINISTERS NEEDED

We are in need of Ministers to take communion to those who are either at Redstone or Greensburg Care Nursing Homes. You would administer Holy Communion to those in their rooms. Please give an hour of your time once a month. If you are interested in helping, give Katie a call in the parish office at 724-834-3710 ext. 11 or email: kzuzik@dioceseofgreensburg.org to find out more about this rewarding ministry.

The St. Vincent de Paul Store Needs Your Donations…

The St. Vincent de Paul Store in Greensburg is requesting gently worn teen and boys hooded sweatshirts up to size 16. Donations can be made Monday - Friday from 10 AM - 3 PM and on Saturdays from 10 AM - 1 PM at the Greensburg store located at 126 South Main St. Greensburg. Thank you for your support!