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BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHEDRAL
Mother Church and Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
300 North Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601
Coat of Arms
of
The Most Reverend
Lawrence E. Brandt, JCD, PhD
Bishop of Greensburg
seventeenth Sunday in
ordinary time
July 24, 2011
Revised Roman Missal
Part 4 of 15
In the bulletin, this weekend, you will find an insert on "Guide
to Unfamiliar Words in the Liturgy." The Church in the United States
is preparing to implement a Revised Roman Missal on the First
Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2011. This is the fourth in the
series of information sheets explaining how the Roman Missal will
be changed to reflect more closely the original Latin texts. Please
take some time to review this information, in order that we might
more fully celebrate these sacred mysteries. If you have missed any
inserts from previous bulletins, one can be sent to you electronically
by email or you can request one in the parish office.
Mass schedule
Saturday
Saturday Vigil
Sunday
Daily Masses
8:00 AM
5:30 PM
7:00 AM
9:00 AM
11:30 AM
7:00 PM
Monday-Friday
12:10 PM
Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:30 PM
Contact Information
Parish Office…………………………….(724) 834-3710
Fax……………………………………….(724) 834-1518
Cathedral Formation Center………… .(724) 834-3710
Aquinas Academy……………………...(724) 834-7940
Greensburg Catholic Cemetery…...….(724) 836-4384
Subject to change
Holyday Masses
12:10 & 5:30 PM
Website: www.blessedsacramentcathedral.org
Subject to change
Confessions every Saturday 11:00 AM until finished
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BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHEDRAL
GREENSBURG, PA
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
LITURGICAL SCHEDULE
Saturday, July 23
5:30 PM Murrell R. Thompson (Family)
Exploring the Word
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, July 24 - Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 AM For the Living and Deceased Members
of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Parish
9:00 AM Joseph Eannotti (Wife)
11:30 AM Edward & Susan Gorgas (Family)
3:00 PM Diocesan Youth Honors and Recognition Mass
July 31, 2011
Isaiah 55:1-3
Why waste money on what fails to satisfy?
Psalm 145:8-9, 15-16, 17-18
All of us are eating out of God’s own hand.
Bishop Brandt Presiding
7:00 PM
Emma P. Hizer (Children)
Romans 8:35, 37-39
No power exists that can keep us from the love of
God in Christ.
Monday, July 25 - St. James
12:10 PM Carol Artuso (Family)
Tuesday, July 26 - St. Joachim and St. Anne
12:10 PM John LaDuke (Cavanaugh Family)
Matthew 14:13-21
God supplies what is lacking in the loaves and
fishes.
Wednesday, July 27 - Weekday
12:10 PM Carmelita Roskosh (Thomas Roskosh)
Do You Know How Much It Is Worth?
Thursday, July 28 - Weekday
12:10 PM Special Intention: (Buskey)
O
Friday, July 29 - St. Martha
12:10 PM Ronald G. Clark (Family)
Antiques Roadshow. People bring items to be
appraised by professionals and experts with the hope
Saturday, July 30 - Weekday
8:00 AM Eric Tepper (Family)
11:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation
3:00 PM Wedding:
Craig Dzubak and Chelsea Breitenbach
5:30 PM Deceased Members of the Zola & Singley
Families (Nazzi & Carol Zola)
that their vase or painting or chair might be a valuable
antique. The fun of the program lies in the description
of the item given by the appraiser and the growing
anticipation of the value that will be placed on it.
While occasionally an item is judged to be
Sunday, July 31 - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:00 AM For the Living and Deceased Members
of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Parish
9:00 AM
11:30 AM
7:00 PM
n public television there is a program titled
ordinary or counterfeit, more often than not the owner,
who does not have a clue to its worth, is shocked at the
auction price value of something that has been lying
Ann & Mickey Kadylak (Family)
Joseph P. Malloy (Family)
Mr & Mrs Dominick DiStefano (Family)
around unprotected in his or her attic or garage. Sadly,
though, for every 30 or so people they show on the
program, countless others go home disappointed.
Rosary
By virtue of our baptism, we have been given
All are welcome to gather for the Rosary Monday
through Friday at 11:30 AM.
the gift of the kingdom of God in our faith. Even if that
faith may not be perfect, and even if it is a little nicked
A
or scratched, it is still valuable beyond measure. The
appraiser is Jesus. And He is telling us that our faith is
wise person is out of reach of
a priceless gift. That should bring us all great joy and
fortune.
comfort.
—Father Dominic Grassi
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SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JULY 24, 2011
PARISH NOTES
Save the Date - Bethlehem Project 5K Run/Walk on
Labor Day
The Bethlehem Project of Blessed Sacrament
Cathedral will hold its annual 5K Run/Walk on Labor
Day, September 5, 2011. The race is one of the major
fundraising events for the Bethlehem Project. Please
mark your calendars as a day to participate, have fun
and raise money for those in our local communities who
need our help to prevent homelessness. The
Bethlehem race grows each year. In 2010 we had over
250 runners and are expecting even more this year.
We need T-shirt sponsors for the race. If you would like
to advertise your business or simply be a sponsor in
memory or in honor of someone, the Bethlehem Project
Advisory Board would appreciate your participation.
For information about sponsorship, please
call Sandi in the parish office,
724-834-3710, ext. 11, or email:
skocian@dioceseofgreensburg.org.
Registration forms for the race will be
mailed to all parishioners in July.
In Sympathy
We commend to your prayers the soul of Larry
Denino. May God welcome him into the joy of
everlasting life. May God bring comfort and peace to
his family.
Wedding
Congratulations to Brice and Katie
(Rahl) Kertoy who were married here on
July 16, 2011. May the Lord bless them as
they begin their new life and deepen their love for each
other.
Scripture Sharing
Please join us for Scripture Sharing this
Wednesday, July 27, in the Formation Center from 7:00
to 8:30 PM. We will be discussing the readings for this
coming Sunday. All are welcome. If you have any
questions, contact Caroline at 724-834-2954.
Welcome New Parishioners
Please welcome the following
new parishioners to Blessed Sacrament
Cathedral: Paul, Renay, Franklin and Ryan Krouse and
Rebecca Wasko.
Catholic Charities Golf Outing
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg
invites you to participate in their Tenth Annual Golf
Outing, August 19, at Chestnut Ridge Golf Resort and
Conference Center in Blairsville, PA. This fundraising
event is designed to supplement the profit of the
Communities of Salt and Light Award Dinner in
providing assistance for basic life necessities for the
people living in our diocese. Catholic Charities has
experienced sell-out crowds for this event in the past
and has relocated to provide two courses of
play. The first 36 foursomes to register will
play Tom’s Run. For information on pricing,
tee time, sponsorships and prize donations,
please contact Judy Modecki or Bob
McHenry at 724-837-1840.
Altar Server Trainings
There is only one more training session this
month for current altar servers and for those who are
interested in joining this important ministry. The last
session will be held on July 31 at 12:45 PM. Please call
the parish office to register for this last session.
Senior Group Trip to Riverside Inn & Dinner Theater
on August 3
The Cathedral Active Seniors Group is
coordinating a one day bus trip on Wednesday, August
3, to Riverside Inn and Dinner Theater in Cambridge
Springs, PA to see “Honky Tonk Angels”, which
combines classic country music with a hilarious story
line. The cost of the trip which includes bus fare, lunch
and show, is $61.00. If you are interested in joining the
seniors for this trip, please call Sandi in the parish office
724-834-3710, ext. 11 for more information or to receive
a reservation form. Don’t wait! Reservations are going
fast!
Organ Recital
Our Directory of Music and Liturgy,
J. Christopher Pardini will be presenting an organ recital
at St. Paul's Cathedral in Pittsburgh today, July 24 at
4:00 PM. Admission is free.
Thank You Bulletin Advertisers
Our bulletin is supported through the generosity
of the advertisers featured on the back of this bulletin—
many of them are our parish members. Most are
members of our local community. Show the business
owners that you appreciate their support of our parish
by patronizing these businesses. Should you desire to
participate as a sponsor of this bulletin, please contact
J.S. Paluch at 1-800-566-6170.
St. Vincent de Paul Paper Product Drive
Just a quick reminder to all parishioners, that
the St. Vincent de Paul Society has an ongoing need for
paper products. Bring your paper towels, toilet paper,
napkins, and tissues to any mass next weekend, July
31. 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!
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BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHEDRAL
GREENSBURG, PA
PATHWAYS: An opportunity to learn, to pray, to reflect.
The registration deadline is Friday, September 16, 2011.
Weekly Financial Report
Sunday July 17, 2011
For seventeen years PATHWAYS has served to inspire
adults to examine more deeply the intersection of their
lives, their faith and their world. We invite you to add your
name to the list of more than 1200 participants throughout
our diocese who have chosen this particular path on their
journey of faith.
Regular Offertory
Other Income
In order to meet our budgetary needs, Blessed
Sacrament Cathedral requires an average of
$18,000.00 per week in the regular offertory
collection.
PATHWAYS also fulfills all of the requirements for basic
catechist certification.
Beginning this October, PATHWAYS is scheduled for
Tuesday evenings at Mount Saint Peter Parish, New
Kensington and Thursday evenings at Our Lady of Grace
Parish, Greensburg. Registration forms and a complete
calendar are available at your parish and on the diocesan
website. Two workshops and six sessions are scheduled
between October 1 and November 22, 2011. A workshop,
six sessions and a retreat are scheduled between March 6
and May 5, 2012. Participants have four years to
complete the attendance requirement in order to obtain a
certificate of completion.
Diocesan Lenten Appeal To Date
Missions Collection
$131,520.00
$3,789.00
Golden Jubilee Mass
Bishop Brandt invites all couples celebrating
their 50th Wedding Anniversary during the calendar
year 2011 to participate in a special Golden Jubilee
Mass to be held at the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 3:00 PM. The
Jubilarians, their children, relatives or friends should
contact their local parish office to register
couples for this celebration. Even though they may
not be able to attend the Mass, they will receive a
scroll signed by the Bishop commemorating their
anniversary.
For more information about PATHWAYS or to register and
pay on-line, contact the Office for Lay Ecclesial Ministry:
pathways@dioceseofgreensburg.org; 724-837-0901, ext.
240 or visit the diocesan website at
www.dioceseofgreensburg.org. Click on "Vocations" then
"Lay Ecclesial Ministry" then "PATHWAYS."
The course fee is $125.00 which includes all the
materials. A $25 non-refundable deposit is due at the time
of registration. Financial assistance to cover the balance
is available from the Francis Fund. To apply for financial
assistance, contact the Office for Evangelization and Faith
Formation; formation@dioceseofgreensburg.org or call
724-837-0901, ext. 249.
Liturgical Ministers Schedule
$13,277.00
$ 5,980.30
Living with Christ This Week
July 30 & 31
Our Eucharistic celebration reminds us that
God is gracious and always supplies what we need.
The Old Testament readings for this week describe the
Hebrews’ celebration of God’s presence by building a
tent for meeting God and designating special feasts to
celebrate God’s presence with them. Jesus teaches in
parables that offer images to understand God’s
kingdom—the presence of God with us.
5:30 PM Altar servers: I. & C. Stratford
Lectors: N. Zola
EM: J. McChesney, J. Santoianni, P. Sunder, R. Zuzik,
Need 2
7:00 AM Altar servers: M. Leo and R. Bauer
Lectors: D. Guerrieri and C. Seamens
EM: C. Missenda, T. Rendulich, T. & R. Kline, J. Mucci
9:00 AM Altar servers: J. & J. Murray
Lectors: R. Rottler and B. Rua
EM: J. Stauffer, K. Colonna, B. Skergan, M. Cardella,
T. Kellner, P. Niemiec
11:30 AM Altar servers: C. Wilson, Need 1
Lectors: J. Sweeney and L. Emrick
EM: J. Mucci, A. Atherton, B. Stefano, L & R. Whatule
“We should ask of God things worthy of
God . . . Not unholy gifts, but holy ones; not
earthly, but heavenly ones—gifts compatible with
virtues.”
7:00 PM Altar servers: L. LiVecchi and N. Huynh
Lectors: F. Murrman
EM: C. Andros, D. Stevenson, J. Himes, B. Davis,
C. Marin
—St. Peter Chrysologus
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SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
JULY 24, 2011
CATHEDRAL STAFF
THIS WEEK AT BSC
The Reverend Monsignor Raymond E. Riffle, Rector
ext.12; rriffle@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Sunday, July 24
3:00 PM Youth Honors and Recognition Mass & Reception
The Reverend Alan N. Polczynski, Parochial Vicar
ext.25; apolczynski@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Tuesday, July 26
6:30-7:30 PM Coping with Loss [FC EAS]
Sue Gimigliano, Director of Business Services
ext. 14; sgimigliano@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Wednesday, July 27
7:00-8:30 PM Scripture Sharing [FC EAS]
Christopher Pardini, Director of Liturgy and Music
ext. 21; cpardini@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Thursday, July 28
2:00 PM Jr. Legion of Mary [FC EAS]
Kathi Probo, Director of Faith Formation
ext. 35; kprobo@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Sandi Kocian, Coordinator of Social and Care Ministries
ext. 11; skocian@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Friday, July 29
6:00 PM Wedding Rehearsal
Cindy Cope, Coordinator of Office Services
ext. 16; ccope@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Saturday, July 30
3:00 PM Wedding
Linda DeFrancesco, Financial Secretary
ext.23; ldefrancesco@dioceseofgreensburg.org
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Julie Stauffer, Receptionist and Art & Environment
ext. 10; jstauffer@dioceseofgreensburg.org
ABOUT
Sara Thomas, Coordinator of Faith Formation;
pre-school & primary
ext. 27; sthomas@dioceseofgreensburg.org
St. Vincent Parish Festival
The annual St. Vincent Parish Festival will be held
on Saturday, July 30 from 6:00-10:00 PM and Sunday,
July 31 from 12:00-9:00 PM. at the St. Vincent Grove.
There will be games, clowns and a jumping machine for
the kids. For the adults there will be Chinese auction
baskets, bingo, games of chance, a peddler village flea
market, entertainment, baked goods (including our famous
St. Vincent bread), specialty foods, jewelry, used books, a
vendor fair, as well as a car show. There will be a chicken
dinner beginning at noon on Sunday at a price of $8.00 for
adults and $5.00 for children under the age of 12. Fun for
all ages!!!
David Koynok, Maintenance Coordinator
ext. 24; Contact Parish Office
Jan Brubaker, Custodian
Contact Parish Office
CATHEDRAL DIRECTORY
Parish Pastoral Council
Andy Benedict
Mike DeBroeck
David Fidazzo
Maria Gerstel
St. Florian Summer Festival
St. Florian’s Annual Summer Festival will be on
Sunday, August 14. Just a few of the features of the
festival are American and ethnic foods, games of chance,
kiddie games including a dunking booth, world-famous
fried dough, a cake table and a used book sale. There will
be entertainment from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM provided by
Frank Powaski, broadcasting his radio show live, while L’il
John & The ATM Band will perform from 5:00 to 9:00 PM.
The festival will draw to a close with the drawing of various
ticket winners at 9:00 PM. The festival is held on the
church grounds on 4263 Route 981 in United; rain or shine.
John Mickinak
Paul Niemiec
Sandy Tangretti
Mark Winwood
Finance Council
Ed Nemanic………………………….…….……..724-836-1091
Margie Barish
Paul Schimizzi
John Kline
Jerry Yanity
Judy Komarinski
Nazzi Zola
Parish Social Ministry
JoAnne Hudock, Min. of Care-Prayer Chain……...724-834-1718
Ruth McDonald, Min. of Care-Callers…………..724-836-0588
Carol Ross, Min. of Care-Visitors……………….724-834-4390
Gil Siard, Min. of Care-Drivers…………………..724-834-2728
Bobbie Skergan, Min. of Care-Meals…………...724-836-4721
GCC 1971 Class Reunion
The 1971 graduating class from Greensburg
Central Catholic High School announces their upcoming
40th Class Reunion being celebrated the weekend of
August 5, 6 and 7. For details contact one of the following
committee members: Patty Graff at pag18@psu.edu; Rob
DePasquale at robatcityhall@yahoo.com; Debby Dale at
dldale53@gmail.com or Natalie (Stile) Andrus at
nsa412@gmail.com.
Garden Maintenance
Paula Korber, Garden Group……….……….….724-837-3814
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116500
Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
300 North Main Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
724-834-3710
Contact: Linda DeFrancesco or Cindy Cope
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