BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHEDRAL

Mother Church and Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

Coat of Arms of The Most Reverend Edward C. Malesic, J.C.L.

Bishop of Greensburg

The Thirty - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ November 19, 2017

Magi Ministry is an opportunity for all parishioners to participate in the

St. Vincent de Paul Society’s annual sharing of food and gifts with our neighbors in need. The Magi humbly shared precious gifts of gold,

frankincense and myrrh with the infant Jesus. We are grateful to be able to assist those who are less fortunate in our area.

Our Annual Magi trees are located in the vestibule of the Church. Begin this

blessed season with the gift of caring and giving. Take an envelope from the Magi Tree and help those less fortunate. Simply return the envelope to

the parish office or drop it in the offertory basket during Mass. Make

checks payable to BSC and in the memo portion make a notation for Magi Ministry. NO GIFT CARDS PLEASE!

We need your helping hands. Looking to volunteer? Please contact Betty Rua at 724-454-7107 or Sue Cummings at 724-836-0839 and they

will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Magi Ministry

2017

SAVE THE DATE!

Lessons and Carols Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 3:00 PM Blessed Sacrament Cathedral

Relax and enjoy the beauty of the holidays with family and friends!

Bake Sale This Weekend! November 18 - 19

Bake Sale sponsored by the Cathedral Active Seniors!

Just in time for Thanksgiving!

The Cathedral Active Seniors Group is

sponsoring a bake sale to benefit our

parish social ministry. The money

raised from the bake sale will be

used to purchase Christmas

poinsettias for those in our parish

who are homebound or in nursing

homes.

Stop down to the Social Hall

and purchase some delicious baked goods while helping

to bring the season of caring

to others.

AS WE EXPRESS OUR

Gratitude,

WE MUST NEVER

FORGET THAT THE

HIGHEST APPRECIATION

IS NOT TO

UTTER WORDS, BUT

to live

BY THEM.

Thanksgiving Day Mass

begins at 9:00 AM

Have a

Blessed Thanksgiving!

Saturday, November 18, 2017 – Weekday 8:00 AM Jane and Monica Burkley (Charles Burkley Family)

11:00 AM NO SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION SCHEDULED 5:30 PM Kari Nickoloff (George - Father)

Sunday, November 19, 2017 The Thirty - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 AM For the Living and Deceased Members of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral 9:00 AM Ficco - Ader Families (R. Ficco) 11:30 AM George A. Nicolai (Jean - Wife) 1:00 PM Baptism 7:00 PM Gene Cibulas (Lorraine - Wife)

Monday, November 20, 2017 - Weekday 12:10 PM Carl Weiers (Carole - Daughter)

Tuesday, November 21, 2017 - Weekday 12:10 PM Frank J. Demurat (Wife) 1:30 PM Aquinas Academy Mass of Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 22, 2017 - St. Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr 12:10 PM Rudolph Kolbosky Jr. (Mary Jean Kolbosky)

Friday, November 24, 2017 12:10 PM No Mass Scheduled

Saturday, November 25, 2017 - Weekday 8:00 AM Kathy Wendell (Morrison Family)

11:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:30 PM Frank and Carmelita Roskosh (Cheryl Petrina - Daughter) Sunday, November 26, 2017 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King Of The Universe 7:00 AM Eric Tepper (Family) 9:00 AM Rita McFeeley (Husband and Children) 11:30 AM For the Living and Deceased Members of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral 7:00 PM Mrs. Priscilla Brandt (Michael and Roberta Palmisano)

In acknowledging the Real Presence of Christ, the Tabernacle Candle will burn from November 18 through November 24

in recognition of the Anniversary date of Nancy and Jim Martz

Keeping in our prayers and trusting that God will bring to their family comfort in the days ahead,

we commend to your prayer the soul of

Donald G. Jupena

Know that the Lord has welcomed our loved one into the home of Heaven. Our parish community extends its

deepest sympathies to his family and relatives on their loss.

Proverbs 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31 Beauty catches the eye, but genuine value lies under the surface of people and things.

Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 Prosperity isn’t the money in your pocket in the present but in how you invest in the future.

1 Thessalonians 5:1-6 What seems like peace and security now may well be our undoing, all in a moment.

Matthew 25:14-30 or 25:14-15, 19-21 Possessing resources is the smallest part of our worth. What are we doing with them?

Anyone dealing with the death of a loved one and wondering how to get through the upcoming holiday season is invited to attend the holiday bereavement support group meeting at Saint Vincent Parish in Latrobe on Monday, November 20 at 7 PM in the parish center conference room. Dr. Paul Niemiec, Director of Counseling Services at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg will discuss “When Holiday Times Are Not Happy Times." All are welcome. For more information or directions, please contact Teri Pomerleau at 724-539-8629, ext. 15 or tpomerleau@dioceseofgreensburg.org.

The rosary is prayed Monday - Friday

beginning at 11:30 AM

Dust off the tradition Three servants are entrusted with their master’s “talents”; the one who fearfully buries his is reprimanded while those who

grow theirs earn the “master’s happiness” and trust. Today we take the hint. We try to share the gifts God gives us. But earliest versions of the parable repeat the phrase “to hand over”, meaning the transmission of religious tradition. And so perhaps it’s time to review our portfolio. Is our Catholic heritage a buried treasure, or do we pull it from our pocket regularly? Has our participation in the Eucharist collected dust, like a keepsake of First Communion, or has it grown into a larger way of life?

“Master, you have handed over to me five talents;

see, I have made five more.”

Thursday, November 23, 2017 - Thanksgiving Day 9:00 AM Mass of Thanksgiving

James Martz (Nancy Martz - Wife)

Happy Thanksgiving from the Cathedral Staff!

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 $19,945.00 Votive Candles $294.00 All Saints $2,792.00 All Souls $744.00 Retired Religious $3,111.00 Families receiving envelopes 1,635 Envelopes used this week 393 Parishioners using Online Giving 72

Thank you for your generosity and support of

Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Parish!

Parish Support, Sunday, November 5, 2017

Understanding Luther: A Catholic

Perspective on the Protestant

Reformation ($4 CD)

Ken Hensley, a well-known Catholic speaker, teacher, and author, provides an insightful perspective on Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation from his vantage

point as a former Baptist minister. Referencing Luther’s writings and his own conversion story, Ken clearly shows the theological and practical flaws of sola Scriptura and other teachings promulgated by the sixteenth-century reformers. Both Catholics and Protestants are sure to benefit from this fascinating presentation!

Heroes of the Catholic Reformation

($4 CD)

Dr. Tim Gray, renowned Scripture scholar and president of the Augustine Institute, provides fascinating insights about the Protestant Reformation and the ensuing Catholic Counter Reformation. He discusses

how holy men and women worked from within the Church, as they do in every age, to bring forth much-needed reform. Hear how necessary changes were brought about by holy heroes such as Giles of Viterbo, St. Ignatius of Loyola, St. Teresa of Ávila, St. Charles Borromeo, and others.

Your Questions,

God's Answers ($5 Book)

Peter Kreeft uses Scripture to provide God’s profound answers to the most common and important questions young people ask about the deeper meaning of life, their own identities, overcoming failure and temptation, the mystery of God’s love, and much more. But these are questions asked not just by the young - they are the same questions adults often ask, and God’s

answers, as found in the Bible, respond to the deepest needs of people of all ages.

All Great Reading Materials!

This weekends second collection is for the Diocesan Poverty Relief Fund and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) collection. Seventy-five percent of the funds collected will stay in the diocese to support local needs, and 25 percent of the funds will go to Catholic Relief Services for overseas relief efforts.

Thank you for your generosity.

If you or your business owes at least $3,500 in taxes to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2017, there

is a limited opportunity for you to redirect your Pennsylvania tax dollars to provide Tuition Assistance for Aquinas Academy

and allows our parish to reduce our diocesan school assessment in the process. The opportunity only lasts

through December 31, 2017. Please contact Msgr. Ray for more information.

Parish Support, Sunday, November 12, 2017

If any adult or youth is interested in being trained as an altar server Fr. Matthew will be holding a training session on Tuesday, November 28 at 6 PM in the Church.

Anyone interested is invited to participate.

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 $16,234.00 Votive Candles $201.00 Parish Social Ministry $3,205.00 Magi Ministry $1,215.00

Families receiving envelopes 1, 635 Envelopes used this week 391 Parishioners using Online Giving 72

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.

St. Rose Church, Latrobe, is having their annual Fall Craft Show on Sunday, November 19, from 10 AM - 3 PM. It will be held in the Parish Hall. There will be food available, bake sale, 50/50, Chinese Auction, and frozen pierogis for sale.

You’re Invited…Unique Concert Event featuring TED YODER, Hammered Dulcimer artist. Ted is coming to Western PA for his FIRST Concert visit after his cover of Tears for Fears “Everybody Wants To Rule The World” went viral last year, garnering over 53 MILLION VIEWS! Friday, November 17, 2017 at 7 PM at Wesley Hall at Jumonville, Hopwood, PA Tickets: $25.00 plus $4.50 handling fee per person. For more information on the concert and to reserve tickets, please contact Tina Rusiski at trusiski@gmail.com / call 412-513-6438.

St. Florian Parish, United is proud to present “The 13th Day” a special movie presentation highlighting the miracle of Fatima. The movie will be shown on Monday, November 20 beginning at 6 PM in the Church. The evening will conclude with praying one decade of the Rosary. For planning purposes, please contact the parish faith formation center at 724-423-5087 by November 17. All are welcome!

St. Bartholomew Marian Hall Bingo will begin Winter Hours on Sunday, November 26 in Marian Hall of St Bartholomew Church, Route 119, Crabtree. Doors open at 12:30 PM. Early Bird begins at 1:45 PM. For more info call 724 837 0197.

Nativity Showcase. Please join the St. Joseph Altar Rosary Society, Sunday, December 3, 2017 from 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM(after 10:30 Mass) in St. Joseph Parish Hall 117 S. Ligonier St., Derry. An afternoon of viewing Nativity Sets of parishioners of St. Joseph and St. Martin’s Parishes. Advent Calendars, Advent Wreaths and Advent Candles will be sold as well as Religious Christmas ornaments and variety of other items. There will also be a food and bake sale.

Sunday, November 19, 2017 Active Seniors Bake Sale after all

Weekend Masses except 7:00 PM [Social Hall] 10:10 AM Faith Formation 1:00 PM Baptism [Church] 6:00 PM Youth Ministry

Monday, November 20, 2017 7:00 PM Pastoral Council Meeting [Parish Office]

Tuesday, November 21, 2017 1:30 PM Aquinas Academy Mass of Thanksgiving [Church] 7:00 PM SVdP Meeting [FC-EAS]

Thursday, November 23, 2017 Parish and Cemetery Offices Closed 9:00 AM Mass of Thanksgiving [Church]

Friday, November 24, 2017 Parish and Cemetery Offices Closed

NO MASS SCHEDULED

Saturday, November 25, 2017 6:45 AM Men’s Faith Sharing [Social Hall] 11:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation [Church]

Sunday, November 26, 2017 No Faith Formation or Youth Ministry Scheduled

CM-BBT is a medically based, scientifically researched, highly effective NFP method that safely promotes personal health and wellness of body. CM-BBT invites better marriages, enhances couple communication and encourages mutual respect and responsibility. This NFP Method can be used to avoid, postpone, plan or achieve pregnancy. The next Natural Family Planning CM-BBT Method INSTRUCTION is scheduled for MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017 beginning at 6 PM at the Catholic Charities office in Greensburg. Participants are required to attend only ONE session. The instruction, continued support and follow-up are provided by a medically certified CM-BBT Professional. Please call at least one week prior to instruction date to PRE- register. Contact Mary Ann Newhouse at Catholic Charities at 724-837-1840, X1658 for additional information or to register for this or an upcoming class. For more information about Natural Family Planning and the CM-BBT Method, visit www.ccharitiesgreensburg.org and link into Natural Family Planning under “Services”.

Just a quick reminder to all parishioners, that the St. Vincent

de Paul Society has an ongoing need for paper products. This

is a simple way to help those in need in our community. Bring

your paper towels, toilet paper, napkins, and tissues to any

Mass next weekend, November 25-26. Collection baskets are

located at both side entrances in the vestibule of the church.

Let’s be good stewards of God’s

blessings and fill those

baskets for those in need

especially during this holiday

season of giving!

Aquinas Academy is looking for a full time maintenance worker. Clearances and basic maintenance and janitorial skills required. If interested, contact the school office by calling 724-834-7940 or email your resume to jrice@aquinasacademy.org.

Welcome! It is a great joy to welcome new members to our parish community. Please register as soon as possible in order to

participate in our various programs, ministries and activities. Just drop this form in the collection basket and we will send you a detailed registration form. If you are already a member and have changed any of your personal information please call the Parish Office or return the changes on the form.

Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Membership Request / Change

Name:_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact Number: ________________________ Email Address______________________________________

___New Registration ___ Moving ___Change Address/Phone Please drop this form in the collection basket.

Mark Bartels Andy Benedict

Kelly Carr Linda Cooper David Fidazzo

Kirsten Lieberum Judy McChesney John Mickinack

Paul Niemiec Betty Rua

Mike Rzempoluch

John Kline Judy Komarinski

Ed Nemanic Nancy Rottler

Nazzi Zola

JoAnne Hudock 724-834-1718

Betty Rua 724-454-7107

724-836-0175

By appointment only. Please call Kathi Probo in the Parish Office or email at least three months in advance of the Baptism. A class for parents is required to reflect on the meaning of the sacrament, to review the ceremony, and highlight the importance of the family’s commitment to practicing the Catholic Faith.

Forms for our parish members to serve as sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation must be filled out in person at the Parish Office. To serve as a sponsor, you must be at least 16 years old and a practicing Catholic who has received Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist. If you are married, it must be within the guidelines of the Catholic Church. Call the Parish Office for an appointment.

Please call Kathi Probo in the Parish Office or email at least six months in advance. Do not set a date until you have contacted the Office of Faith Formation. Pre-marriage prep. classes are required. Contact the Office of Faith Formation for more information on classes.

The Reverend Msgr. 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

Kathi Probo Director of Faith Formation ext. 35 kprobo@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Christopher Pardini Director of Liturgy and Music ext. 21 cpardini@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Cindy Cope Coordinator of Cemetery Services ext. 16 ccope@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Julie Stauffer Receptionist ext. 10 jstauffer@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Linda DeFrancesco Financial Secretary ext.23 ldefrancesco@dioceseofgreensburg.org

David Koynok Maintenance ext. 24 dkoynok@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Jan Brubaker Custodian Contact Parish Office; jbrubaker@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays at 11 AM or by appointment.

Daily Mass Schedule Mon. - Fri.: 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

Parish Office Hours Mon.-Fri.: 9 AM - 4:30 PM Phone (724) 834-3710 Fax (724) 834-1518

Greensburg Catholic Cemetery Office Hours Mon.-Fri.: 8 AM - 4PM Phone (724) 836-4384

Aquinas Academy Phone (724) 834-7940

Websites www.blessedsacramentcathedral.org www.osvonlinegiving.com/584