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 Epiphany of the Lord January 8, 2017 Prayer for the Epiphany God of light, today you reveal to all people of faith the resplendent fact of the Word made flesh. Your light is strong, your love is near; draw us to the life where your Spirit makes all life complete. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Join us this Sunday for Our Epiphany Celebration! Immediately after the 11:30 AM Mass in the Social Hall for our Epiphany Celebration! Stop, slow down and enjoy each others company while relaxing and enjoying the Christmas atmosphere. Enjoy light snacks and refreshments. Take a few minutes to rest from our busy holiday schedules and bring to a close another blessed Christmas season. See you at the party!

Liturgical Schedule (subject to change) Sacrament of Reconciliation Every Saturday at 11 AM till completed, or any time by appointment. Daily Rosary Monday - Friday 11:30 AM

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Daily Mass Schedule Monday - Friday 12:10 PM and Saturday: 8:00 AM Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 7:00 PM Holy Day Vigil Mass 5:30 PM

Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Phone (724) 834-3710 Fax (724) 834-1518

Aquinas Academy Phone (724) 834-7940

Greensburg Catholic Cemetery Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 AM—4:00 PM Phone (724) 836-4384

Online Giving: www.blessedsacramentcathedral.org

Website www.blessedsacramentcathedral.org

Readings for January 8, 2017

WEEKLY MASS SCHEDULE

Isaiah 60:1-6 The world is lost in darkness, but upon whom God shines, it is daybreak. Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 (see 11) The divine rescue is for all, and no nation will be denied the opportunity. Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Paul appreciates the universality of the gospel better than the disciples did. Matthew 2:1-12 How far will you go to find the fulfillment of your heart’s desire?

Saturday, January 7, 2017 8:00 AM Michael E. Cilli (Urick Family) 11:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation 2:30 PM Thomas / Beichner Wedding 5:30 PM Michael and Delphina Hovanec (Janelle Snyder – Daughter) Sunday, January 8, 2017 The Epiphany of the Lord 7:00 AM Priscilla Brandt (Krasowski) 9:00 PM Michael Rohr Family (Joe Lotto) 11:30 AM Jack Robertshaw (Mark Sorice) 7:00 PM For the Living and Deceased Members of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral

Sanctuary Candle In acknowledging the Real Presence of Christ, the Tabernacle Candle will burn from January 7 through January 13 in loving memory of

Delphina and Michael Hovanec requested by Clyde and Janelle Snyder

In Sympathy Keeping in our prayers and trusting that God will bring to their families comfort in the days ahead, we commend to your prayers the soul of

Michael Mananno

Know that the Lord has welcomed our loved one into the home of Heaven. Our parish community extends its deepest sympathy to his family and relatives on their loss.

Following Christ Following Christ is the exciting second series which is designed

to help men and women encounter the person of Jesus Christ and accept his invitation to know him in a personal relationship. Listen to dynamic presentations, and explore answers with others on basic questions of purpose, faith and life. Our parish will host this free course for 7 Mondays evenings beginning on January 16 from 6:45 PM - 8:45 PM

Following Christ offers the opportunity to share with fellow

parishioners and to join together in worship and faith sharing.

If you have completed Following Christ in the past, but would like a refresher; or if you began Discovering Christ and did not complete the series, we still have seats available for this coming session. Come and see what members of the Cathedral and other parishes are discovering! A 7 week experience that will bring to your faith life new energy and commitment and renewed joy in your relationship with Jesus.

Sign up while space is available!

Sign up by going to the website and filling out the online registration form, by using the app or by calling or emailing Katie Zuzik in the parish office at 724-834-3710, ext. 11 or email

[email protected]

Monday, January 9, 2017 The Baptism of the Lord 12:10 PM Pegge (Karns) Plum (Goddaughter Rebecca) Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Weekday

12:10 PM Anthony Lazor (Lazor Family) Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Weekday

12:10 PM

Mary Nauman (Ann L. Van Fleet)

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Weekday

12:10 PM

Katherine Zupancic (Gornick Family)

Friday, January 13, 2017

Weekday

12:10 PM

Rosalind Douds (M. Lois Crystaloski)

Saturday, January 14, 2017 8:00 AM Nikki Roland (Roger and Mary Ann Deangelo) 11:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation 5:30 PM Marjorie George (Ken and Patty Gillott) Sunday, January 15, 2017 The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 AM Jeffrey Dangan (Mr. & Mrs. Carmen Bianco) 9:00 PM For the Living and Deceased Members of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral 11:30 AM Cicely Monsour (Family and Friends) 7:00 PM Mary McKelvey (Rick and Chris)

Weekly Parish Finances, December 25, 2016 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 Other Income Christmas Collection Children & Family Services

$14,260.00 $358.00 $19,420.00 $4,698.00

Families receiving envelopes Envelopes used this week Parishioners using Online Giving

1, 634 308 67

Weekly Parish Finances, January 1, 2017 Due to the Printing deadlines the Financial Reports will appear in upcoming bulletins.

Thank you for your continued support! Wishing you and your loved ones A very Happy New Year!

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

Nursing Home Ministers Needed! The Cathedral Parish is in need of nursing home ministers! Please consider an opportunity to take communion to someone who is not able to join us for liturgy on Sunday. There is a rotating schedule and the nursing homes we visit are Redstone, New Haven and the Greensburg Care Center. Take a moment to call and get more information to find out if this rewarding and much needed ministry, would be something that God is calling you to do. Call Katie Zuzik, Pastoral Associate in the parish office at 724-834-3710, ext. 11.

Active Seniors Meeting The first Active Seniors meeting for 2017 is scheduled for January 19 at 12 noon at Hoss’s on South Main Street. We will gather for some social time and talk about planning for next year’s activities. Please join us on the 19th!

Greensburg Catholic Cemetery Removal of Christmas Decorations 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 will be discarded by cemetery staff. Thank you for your cooperation.

High School Youth Ministry — Upcoming Events For more information on all events, go to the parish website, app, or the youth ministry Facebook page. March For Life/Life is Very Good Rally — Washington, DC — January 26-27 The annual March for Life pilgrimage gives youth in grades 9-12 the opportunity to join youth from across the nation in prayer and peaceful witness to proclaim the truth about the greatest human rights violation of our time, abortion. The pilgrimage includes the Life is Very Good rally in Fairfax Virginia. Total pilgrimage cost is $100. Space is limited, so email Fr. Matthew as soon as possible to sign up.

Winter Retreat — Laurelville, PA — February 24-26

The annual Winter Retreat provides an opportunity for our young people to take time out of their busy lives to slow down and be with God for one faith-filled weekend. Youth will have an opportunity to encounter Jesus, reflect upon the movement of the Holy Spirit in their lives, and develop their response to Jesus' call to discipleship. It is a time to come to know and love God even more. The retreat will be held at Laurelville Retreat Center Solar House, Mount Pleasant, and is open to all ninth through twelfth grade students. A bus from Our Lady of Grace is available.

NCYC “Called” — Indianapolis, IN — November 15-18 The National Catholic Youth Conference is the nation's largest gathering of Catholic youth, drawing over 20,000 youth from across the country every 2 years. A pilgrimage of faith, NCYC is an exciting, three-day experience of prayer, community, and empowerment for Catholic teenagers addressing a wide variety of topics through music, conferences, games, and exhibits. Total cost including transportation and lodging is $760 per participant, payable in installments; part of this cost can be offset through a Francis Fund grant. Adult chaperones and youth 18 and older need all PA Clearances. Registration is open now; to ensure a spot contact Fr. Matthew by January 27 for more information and to register.

INFORMATION AT A GLANCE Sunday, January 8, 2017 10:10 AM Faith Formation Classes (No HSYM) 11:30 AM Epiphany Celebration after the 11:30 AM Mass [Social Hall] Tuesday, January 10, 2017 7:00 PM Parish Finance Council Meeting [Parish Office] Saturday, January 14, 2017 6:45 AM Catholic Men’s Fellowship Meeting [Social Hall] 11:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation Scheduled

Regional Bible Study Begins Soon! Starting on January 18, 2017 Deacon Bill Hisker will be conducting a Bible Study Program for the parishes in the Greensburg regional area. The Bible study will meet on Wednesday Mornings from 9:00- 10:30 AM and repeat on Wednesday Evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. The program assumes no previous training and is open to all who are interested in how God’s word impacts their journey of faith. All meetings will be at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. We will be examining the second half of the Gospel of Luke and continuing with The Acts of the Apostles. The sessions are designed such that people can attend as many or as few of the sessions as their schedules permit. Those who are interested can begin even if they are not present for the first session or must miss a session. Dates for the spring session are: January 18 February 15 April 5

January 25 February 22 April 26

February 1 March 22

February 8 March 29

Around our Neighborhood NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING INSTRUCTION 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 FEBRUARY 6, 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, ext 1658 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”. The Greensburg Chapter of Magnificat-A Ministry to Catholic Women is holding a Breakfast at the Ramada Hotel and Convention Center, Greensburg on Saturday, January 28, 2017 from 9:00 AM– 12:00 NN. Guest speaker will be Holly Joy McIlwain, a young mother whose story includes cancer survival, difficult family relationships, and being the Assoc. Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry in the Pittsburgh Diocese. Cost is $20.00, student rate $15.00. To register, please call Brenda by Jan. 20 at 724-836-2094 or visit www.magnificatgreensburg.com to download a registration form. Please note that there is no online registration.

SAVE THE DATE!

Let us take care of your Valentine’s Day plans for you… all you have to do is save the date! Cathedral Parish Valentine’s Day Dinner / Dance

Friday, February 10, 2017 Hose Company Number One McLaughlin Drive, Greensburg, Pa.

Please come and join us on the journey through the Scriptures.

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM More Information to come!

Home is where the sacred is Sometimes it seems we’re much more comfortable with the divine Jesus: solemn, distant, “up there.” However, he dwells “down here” in our midst as well. Epiphany, the showing forth of Jesus on earth, is a kind of second Christmas, a celebration that God became a human being, just like us. The manifestation of God-with us is a blessing on our world, and on our humanity, which raises our life in the flesh to something profoundly holy. Traditionally, it’s a time to bless the home, to remind ourselves that our earthly home is a sacred place - and that our heavenly home also awaits.

~ Thank You For Your Support ~ Our Sunday bulletin is a primary way we use to communicate with you. Through our arrangement with the J. S. Paluch Company, the parish does not pay for the bulletin printing, which saves us thousands of dollars every year. Our bulletin is supported through the generosity of the advertisers - many of whom are our own parish members. Most are members of our local community. Please tell the business owner’s who advertise here that you appreciate their support of our parish through their advertising in the bulletin. This is one small way we can work within our own community and show our support to one another.

Parish Staff Contact Information Parish Pastoral Council

The Reverend Monsignor Raymond E. Riffle Rector ext.12; [email protected]

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

The Reverend Matthew J. Morelli Parochial Vicar ext.25; [email protected]

Julie Stauffer Receptionist ext. 10; [email protected]

The Reverend Mr. William J. Hisker Permanent Deacon ext. 27; [email protected] Katie Zuzik Pastoral Associate ext. 11; [email protected] Kathi Probo Director of Faith Formation ext. 35; [email protected]

Cindy Cope Coordinator of Cemetery Services ext. 16; [email protected]

Sacrament of Reconciliation Every Saturday at 11 AM till completed, or any time by appointment. Daily Rosary Monday - Friday 11:30 AM

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

David Koynok, Maintenance ext. 24; [email protected]

Finance Council John Kline Judy Komarinski Ed Nemanic Nancy Rottler Nazzi Zola

Jan Brubaker, Custodian Contact the Parish Office; [email protected]

Prayer Chain JoAnne Hudock 724-834-1718 SVdP Membership Betty Rua: 724-454-7107

Christopher Pardini Director of Liturgy and Music ext. 21; [email protected]

Liturgical Schedule (subject to change)

Sacramental Information

SVdP Food Pantry 724-836-0175

Daily Mass Schedule Monday - Friday 12:10 PM and Saturday: 8:00 AM Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 7:00 PM Holy Day Vigil Mass 5:30 PM

Baptisms By appointment only. Please call Kathi Probo in the Parish Office or email Kathi at [email protected] 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 to highlight the importance of the family’s commitment to practicing the Catholic Faith. Sponsorship Forms 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. Please call the Parish Office to make an appointment to fill out the form. Weddings Please call Kathi Probo in the Parish Office or email [email protected] 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.

Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Phone (724) 834-3710 Fax (724) 834-1518

Aquinas Academy Phone (724) 834-7940

Greensburg Catholic Cemetery Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 AM—4:00 PM Phone (724) 836-4384

Online Giving: www.blessedsacramentcathedral.org

Website www.blessedsacramentcathedral.org

Becoming 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 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.

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