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BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHEDRAL
Mother Church and Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg Pentecost Sunday
May 31, 2020
Coat of Arms of The Most Reverend
Edward C. Malesic, J.C.L. Bishop of Greensburg
COME HOLY SPIRIT COME FILL THE HEARTS OF YOUR
FAITHFUL AND KINDLE IN THEM THE FIRE OF YOUR
LOVE.
SEND FORTH YOUR SPIRIT AND THEY SHALL BE CREATED.
AND YOU SHALL RENEW THE EARTH.
WEEKLY LITURGICAL MASS SCHEDULE
READINGS FOR: SUNDAY, May 31, 2020
Saturday, May 30, 2020 ‐ Easter Weekday 5:30 PM Margaret Chesnick (Kostelnik Family)
Sunday, May 31, 2020 ‐ Pentecost Sunday 7:00 AM Catherine Bisignani (Cyndy Nelson) 9:00 AM Andrew Charles Kocinski (Parents) 11:30 AM Dick Boehm (Boehm Family) 7:00 PM For the Living and Deceased Members of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
Monday, June 1, 2020 ‐ The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church 12:10 AM John & Renee Murphy (McCaffrey Family)
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 ‐ Weekday 12:10 PM Carmelita Roskosh (Tom Roskosh‐Son)
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 ‐ Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs 12:10 PM Ficco & Ader Families (Bob & Linda Ficco)
Thursday, June 4, 2020 ‐ Weekday 12:10 PM Anthony E. Lazur (Family)
Friday, June 5, 2020 ‐ Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr 12:10 PM James & Mary Snyder (Jack & Debbie Yurko) Saturday, June 6, 2020 ‐ Weekday 8:00 AM Hilda & John Mar no (Family) 11:00 AM Sacrament of Reconcilia on 5:30 PM Josephine Hague (Hague & Wise Families)
Sunday, June 7, 2020 ‐ The Most Holy Trinity 7:00 AM Catherine Bisignani (Mary Anne Tumity‐ Daughter) 9:00 AM Flanigan & McTighe Families (Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rhody) 11:30 AM Douglas Markle (Loving Family) 7:00 PM For the Living and Deceased Members of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
In acknowledging the Real Presence of Christ,
the Tabernacle Candle will burn from May 30 through June 5
in loving memory of
John Hravatic
Requested by Wife & Daughters
SANCTUARY CANDLE
All previously published Mass
Intentions will be honored privately by clergy.
Acts of the Apostles 2:1‐11 The Holy Spirit arrives, bringing a new kind of language into the world.
Psalm 104:1, 24, 29‐30, 31, 34 The Spirit of God comes to change the face of the earth.
1 Corinthians 12:3b‐7, 12‐13 One Spirit brings a harvest of many gi s.
John 20:19‐23 The forgiveness of sins is available through the Spirit’s power.
The Accent On-Air /Sunday June 7 on WTAE-TV The TV show features a one-on-one interview with Father Dan Mahoney, pastor of Holy Family Parish, Latrobe, who is celebrating 50 years as a priest and his recovery from COVID-19. Bishop Malesic outlines the diocese’s plans to recommence in-person worship. And Pittsburgh radio star Melanie Taylor, 100.7 Star FM, talks about turning pain into purpose after the sudden loss of her father, a loyal parishioner at The Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Monessen. “The AccentOn-Air” is always on at TheAccentOnline.org.
The Gospel in Everyday English Later on that day, the disciples had gathered together, but, fearful of the Jews, had locked all the doors in the house. Jesus entered, stood among them, and said, “Peace to you.” Then he showed them his hands and side.
The disciples, seeing the Master with their own eyes, were exuberant. Jesus repeated his gree ng: “Peace to you. Just as the Father sent me, I send you.”
Then he took a deep breath and breathed into them. “Receive the Holy Spirit,” he said. “If you forgive someone’s sins, they’re gone for good. If you don’t forgive sins, what are you going to do with them?” (from John 20).
Prepare the Word
The Rosary is suspended un l further no ce
In order to meet our budgetary needs, Blessed Sacrament Cathedral requires an average of $18,000 per week in the regular offertory collection.
Due to the early printing schedule the Parish Finances will appear
in future bulletins
Thank you for your generosity and support of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Parish!
Online Giving is an easy way to make your weekly contributions
www.blessedsacramentcathedral.org.
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 envelo
Parish Support, May 24, 2020 Stewardship Envelopes
Have you ever heard someone say, “What difference does it make if I use my envelopes”? Maybe you have said that yourself? Certainly, the gift and the intent of the giver are more important than the envelope that it comes in, but there are very good reasons to “wrap your gift” in an envelope!
First, taking the time to find the offertory envelope and seal your gift inside makes it more likely that your contribution was planned and thoughtful rather than random – not just the vailable change in your pocket when the usher passes with the basket. Planning your contribution and giving yourself time for reflection, means that you won’t be caught off guard at collection time and hurriedly write a check while the lector proclaims that first reading.
Wrapping your “gift” in an envelope is also a witness to membership to this faith community. It says, “I belong to this parish, I am an active member and I support the work of my church.”
Finally, using an envelope is good stewardship of other people’s time. The folks who count the collection on Monday morning must photo-copy all of the loose checks that are in the collection basket. And then the parish secretary must look up the donors’ names and envelope numbers so that the contribution is posted to the correct account. All of which they wouldn’t have to do if the gift were in an offertory envelope. God loves a cheerful giver – and our Monday morning volunteers especially love those who use their envelopes!!
Online Giving is an easy way to make your weekly contributions www.blessedsacramentcathedral.org.
Staying Connected in this me of Crisis and Beyond!
To stay con nuously updated with communica ons, recommenda ons and ac ons taken by the Diocese of Greensburg and our parish to combat the spread of the coronavirus, text “Faith” to the number 724‐305‐3057 to sign‐up for important text message alerts. Be sure to complete your registra on by following the direc ons you will receive in the reply.
Up‐to‐the‐minute communica on is available on all diocesan social media outlets ‐ Facebook, Twi er and Instagram ‐ and at Dioceseofgreensburg.org/healthalerts. This informa on will also be available on our parish website:www.blessedsacramentcathedral.org.
If you are on Facebook, please be aware that Blessed Sacrament Cathedral now has an ac ve Facebook page. To access the page first log into Facebook. From your newsfeed page, find the “search” bu on at the top of the page and click it, then type “Blessed Sacrament Cathedral” in the search box that appears. Choose “Blessed Sacrament Cathedral” when it pops up below the search box. This will take you to another screen where you will see our page. Click the “like” bu on to follow the page. You will now see our Facebook page in your newsfeed and will get any updates! If you don’t have Facebook, you can go to the parish website for a link to the Mass streamed on YouTube.
Do you or someone you know find yourself asking questions about the catholic faith and might be interested in becoming a catholic? The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) is the process that welcomes those who are unbaptized or baptized in another Christian Tradition on a journey to explore what it means to be Catholic—both in your relationship with God and in your life. We invite those who are considering knowing more about the Catholic Church to journey in some very informal sessions now.
If you are interested, please contact Sister Jeanne Marie at 724-834-3710 x35.
WEEKLY INFORMATION AT A GLANCE
Learn more about Greensburg Central Catholic in a Virtual Open House Learn more about Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School by joining a Virtual Open House where you can meet administrators, faculty and staff; learn about the school’s college-prep curriculum; see how Catholic identity is at the center of the school’s mission; and get a taste of some of the many extracurricular and athletic offerings. Visit www.gcchs.org and complete the short registration form, and the Virtual Open House link will be sent to you immediately. Make a Centurion Connection today! Catholic Charities offers counseling for individuals, couples and families Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg offers 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].
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
All Blessed Sacrament Cathedral events
are cancelled until further notice.
THE WELL Men’s Conference at WCCC was postponed and is now rescheduled for
March 21, 2021
From the Office for the Permanent Diaconate With joy and thanksgiving to God, the Diocese of Greensburg announces that Bishop Edward C. Malesic has called Mr. Michael Dargay, Mr. Craig Gilbert, Mr. Steven LoCascio, Mr. Robert Stauffer, and Mr. William Wilson to the responsibility of the Permanent Diaconate for the Diocese of Greensburg. The diaconal ordination will be celebrated on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at 10:00 AM in Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Attendance at this celebration is by invitation only.
Sanctuary Candles
We have openings for anyone who would like to request a candle or a 2nd candle for the year 2020. Please call Cindy in the parish office at 724-834-3710 ext. 16 for available dates.
Copies of the re-issued cemetery regulations are available in a box located on the outside of the cemetery office building. These rules are also available on the Cathedral’s website at www.blessedsacramentcathedral.org. If you have any questions, please call the cemetery office at 724-836-4384.
Greensburg Catholic Cemetery Regulations for Graves and Mausoleums Kind words can be short and
easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.
~Mother Teresa
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 Suspended
Daily Mass Schedule
Suspended
Weekend Mass Schedule Suspended
BLESSED SACRAMENT DIRECTORY SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION
Parish Staff
The Reverend Monsignor
Raymond E. Riffle ‐ Rector ext. 12 [email protected]
The Reverend John M. Foriska
Senior Ac ve Priest [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]
Parish Finance Council John Kline Nancy Ro ler Judy Komarinski Mike Szwerc Ed Nemanic 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.