Bulletin - February 21, 2021
First Sunday of Lent
MASS SCHEDULE
We invite you to join us at Mass. Please follow the guidelines for attending Mass:
- Attendance is limited to 25% capacity (approximately 250 at Saint Kilian and 150 at Holy Sepulcher)
- All in attendance must wear a mask while in the building (2 years old and over)
- Maintain the social distance, 6 feet between family groups
- Do not crowd the restrooms
- Do not gather in groups after Mass.
- Communion will be distributed at the end of Mass
- Do not attend Mass if you are sick.
- The Bishop has continued until further notice his dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sunday and holydays.
- CLICK HERE for more information
HOLY SEPULCHER
Mass Schedule
Monday: 7:30 am
Tuesday: 7:30 am
Wednesday: 7:00 pm
Thursday: 7:30 am
Friday: 9:00 am
Saturday: 4:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:30 am
Confessions Schedule:
Saturday: 3:00-3:30 pm
Saturday: 3:00-3:30 pm
Wednesday: 6:00-6:30 pm
SAINT KILIAN
Mass Schedule
Monday: 9:00 am
Tuesday: 7:00 am
Wednesday: 7:00 am
Thursday: 7:00 am
Friday: 7:00 am
Saturday: 4:00 pm & 5:30 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am; 10:00 am; 12:00 pm & 5:00 pm
Confession Schedule:
Saturday: 3:00-3:30 pm
Mass Attendance - Saint Kilian
Saturday, February 13
4:00 pm - 190
5:30 pm - 172
Sunday, February 14
8:00 am - 99
10:00 am - 136
12:00 pm - 154
5:00 pm - 185
Total - 936
Mass Attendance - Holy Sepulcher
Saturday, February 13
4:00 pm - 126
Sunday, February 14
8:00 am - 93
10:30 am - 76
Total - 295
Total at both churches - 1,231
ONLINE MASS for the
First Sunday of Lent
Join us online for Mass for the First Sunday of Lent. This Mass will be online Saturday, February 20th at 4:00 pm. Watch here on our YouTube Channel.
The readings for Sunday's Mass can be found Here on the USCCB website.
MASS INTENTIONS
Week of February 22 - February 28
Mass Intentions: The Mass Intentions below will be remembered in a special way this week (February 22 - February 28).
Holy Sepulcher Parish
Monday, February 22, 2021
The Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle
7:30 am - Mike King (Lisa King)
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
7:30 am - Joe Kovach (Patty Klein)
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
7:00 pm - Dorothy Fey (Joe and Lynn)
Thursday, February 25, 2021
7:30 am - Virginia Molino (Edie and Carl)
Friday, February 26, 2021
9:00 am - Staff and Students at Holy Sepulcher School
7:00 pm - Stations of the Cross
Saturday, February 27, 2021
4:00 pm - Valasek Family (Patty Klein)
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Second Sunday of Lent
8:00 am - The Living and Deceased Members of Holy Sepulcher and Saint Kilian Parishes
10:30 am - Eugene Charney (John and Mary Beth Chips)
Saint Kilian Parish
Monday, February 22, 2021
The Chair of Saint Peter the Apostle
9:00 am - Daniel Bogdanich
(Pete and Alexis Rosswog & Family)
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
7:00 am - Lois Lessner (Ostrowski Family)
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
7:00 am - Elizabeth (Bette) Miller (Family)
Thursday, February 25, 2021
7:00 am - Ruth Watenpool (Gene and Jean Boyle)
Friday, February 26, 2021
7:00 am - John Walsh (Buttermore Family)
Saturday, February 27, 2021
4:00 pm - John Palko (Dad and Mom)
5:30 pm -Ruth M. Poillucci (Buzzelli Family)
Sunday, February 28, 2021
2nd Sunday of Lent
8:00 am - Robert Aiello (Dave Allegretto)
10:00 am - Sharon Penrod (Brosenitch Family)
12:00 pm - Mary Priam (Balogi Family)
5:00 pm - Richard Lee Sladic (Buzzelli Family)
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
We welcome the following new members to our parish family:
- Daniel and Cassie Bench and Family
- Daniel and Naomi North and Family
- Stella Onuoha-Obilor and Family
- Melissa Opst
OUR SYMPATHY
Our sympathy is extended to these parishioners of Saint Kilian and Holy Sepulcher Parishes:
- Julie Wright and family at the death of her father Charles Pazman
Stations of the Cross will be held each Friday during Lent at both Holy Sepulcher and Saint Kilian Churches at 7:00 pm.
The object of the Stations is to help the faithful to make in spirit, as it were, a pilgrimage to the chief scenes of Christ's sufferings and death.”
Most simply, the stations of the cross are about remembering Christ’s suffering for our sake.
PARENTS OF TEENS GROUP: Anyone with a son or daughter in middle through high school is invited to join the parish's new Facebook support group, "SKHS Parents of Teens." The group is private, and cannot be found via search, so to request membership, you need to visit this link, which you are welcome to share with other parents of teens who may be interested!
Dining Fundraisers
2021 SAINT KILIAN FISH FRY
Please come out in support of the 2021 Saint Kilian Parish Fish Fry! We are providing a delicious contactless drive through take-out Lenten Fish Dinner!
Order Online
*Our 2021 Fish Dinner Meal ($12.00) includes a fresh, hand breaded cod sandwich, with fries, coleslaw, and in alternating weeks either Pierogies or Mac n Cheese. (Pierogies-2/19, 3/5, 3/19; Mac n Cheese 2/26, 3/12, 3/26). *ORDER HERE!
Volunteer
Many volunteers are needed to make the Fish Fry successful. Please consider helping us! Side dish preparations, fish breading, packing meals, directing traffic, and help cleaning up are just a few of the positions we need help with weekly!
VOLUNTEER HERE!
Order Online
*Our 2021 Fish Dinner Meal ($12.00) includes a fresh, hand breaded cod sandwich, with fries, coleslaw, and in alternating weeks either Pierogies or Mac n Cheese. (Pierogies-2/19, 3/5, 3/19; Mac n Cheese 2/26, 3/12, 3/26). *ORDER HERE!
Volunteer
Many volunteers are needed to make the Fish Fry successful. Please consider helping us! Side dish preparations, fish breading, packing meals, directing traffic, and help cleaning up are just a few of the positions we need help with weekly!
VOLUNTEER HERE!
Please note, clearances are always necessary for parish volunteers. Contact jscheller@saintkilian.org if you think you may need to update, check on yours, or to refer a friend.
Helpful Information for This Year
- Ordering is continuously available on our PARISH website. https://www.saintkilian.org
- Our contactless drive through takeout service will be held at the church location. There will be no pickup at the school this year.
- Please make sure to select a specific pickup time for your order.
- Print your email confirmation or have it ready to show on your smart phone for expedited service.
- If you are unable to order online, our phone line will be open for ordering from 1:30-6:00 p.m. on Fish Fry Fridays. (724) 625-1665 ext. 9
ALL orders need to pay ahead by credit card online or give card # over the phone.
No payments accepted at the Fish Fry.
We are always appreciative of the delicious desserts provided by our Parish/School families. We only need a small number desserts this year for our nursing home deliveries (Please sign up on Volunteer Link). We hope to continue our regular Fish Fry Dine In service with dessert next year.
Questions? Please contact fishfry@saintkilian.org
February Dining 4 Dollars
Take a night off from cooking and participate in our February Dining 4 Dollars. Panera Bread in Cranberry will be hosting a Take Out or Dine In fundraiser for HSCS on Thursday, February 25th from 4- 8 PM. 20% of your order purchase will be donated back to Holy Sepulcher! When ordering in person, present the below flyer or a digital version. CLICK HERE to order online and enter the code PRFUND in the notes section before submitting your order.
Click below to get the Panera Bread flyer
Thank you to all who continued to support the Kilian Cupboard. The food bank supplies bags of food on a weekly basis to those in need. Currently, the Kilian Cupboard is in need of your help with food and pantry donations. Donations can be put in the cart inside Saint Kilian Church or at the concession stand area to the left of the church. All non-perishable items are appreciated. At this time, there is a special need for the following items:
- Oatmeal packets
- Snack crackers
- Bottles of juice
- Canned chicken
- Canned pasta with meat
- Pancake Syrup
- Pop-Tarts
“Jesus wants us all to come to Him in the Blessed Sacrament. He is there in person, just waiting for you. Nowhere on Earth are you more welcome, nowhere on Earth are you more loved, than by Jesus truly present in the Blessed Sacrament.” - Mother Teresa
We will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in March. This is a great opportunity for us to spend some personal time with Our Lord during this special day.
Holy Sepulcher - March 3rd, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saint Kilian - March 8th, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Please click the button below to sign up.
February 21 - First Sunday of Lent:
In today’s Gospel, Jesus overcomes the temptations to wealth, power and esteem. As we begin Lent, may we open our hearts to the grace of prayer, fasting and alms giving.
This month, through your gifts, theSaint Kilian Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist 4 families, providing $600 in food and $2,000 for transportation assistance. God Bless You!
Thank you for your continued support and generosity. If you know of a family in need, please contact the Society by calling the parish office at (724) 625-1665.
CLERGY and STAFF UPDATES
DEACON DAVID MILLER
Bishop Zubik has informed us that, for personal reasons, Deacon David Miller has requested and has been granted a leave of absence for six months from his diaconal assignments to Holy Sepulcher and Saint Kilian Parishes. His leave of absence is effective as of February 8th. Please keep David in your prayers in the coming months that the Holy Spirit might guide him in discerning God’s call and the path ahead.
JONI MULVANEY
Dear parish family,
I have some bittersweet news to share! At the end of February, I will be moving on from Saint Kilian and Holy Sepulcher to a new ministry position elsewhere. Choosing to move on is one of the hardest decisions I’ve had to make, and the prospect of saying goodbye to the community I’ve come to love here over the past 4-5 years has weighed heavily on my heart! I’m not exaggerating when I say I’ve shed tears over saying farewell, but as C.S. Lewis says, “Christians never say goodbye!” and though I’ll no longer be your youth minister, I will always be your sister in Christ and friend. I pray for you all every day, especially the students of our parish, and look forward to keeping up with many of you. Please never hesitate to reach out! Thanks to many of you for making this parish feel like home for me and countless others you’ve welcomed with open arms. Please pray for me as I begin a new adventure, and for our parish’s youth ministry during this transition. Sincerely, in Christ's peace and joy, Joni Mulvaney
FRIDAY, March 12th, 2021 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
40 DAYS FOR LIFE is a campaign to draw attention to the evils of Abortion through Prayer, Fasting and Constant Vigil for 40 days. During these 40 days, Pro-Lifers will be standing outside the Planned Parenthood abortion center at 933 Liberty Ave., Pgh., from 7am-7pm, praying to end legalized abortion in our country.
From past experience, we know that the no-show rate for abortion appointments is as high as 75% on days when we are praying outside the abortion facility. Our presence does make a difference!
Holy Sepulcher and St. Kilian parishioners are invited to participate in the Vigil on Friday, March 12th, from 11am-3pm. We usually do 2 hour shifts:11-1 or 1-3; car-pooling can be arranged.
To join us or to make arrangements for carpooling, please call: Debbie Busin 724 510 8670 or Gretchen Cararie 724 898 2529 gcararie@zoominternet.net
CONFIRMATION
We are happy to announce that Father Bober will celebrate the sacrament of confirmation for all those 8th grade students in Faith Formation and School both at Holy Sepulcher and Saint Kilian. Confirmation will be celebrated on the following dates:
Holy Sepulcher
Monday, May 10th
Thursday, May 20th
Saint Kilian:
Tuesday, May 11
Monday, May 17
Tuesday, May 18
Wednesday, May 19
If you are interested in being confirmed or want more information, you may contact Greg Callaghan, the Pastoral Associate at Saint Kilian & Holy Sepulcher at
724-625-1665 x2134
Parish Events!
While social distancing prevents group gatherings, our parishes are connecting in many ways!
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Zoom Prayer Session MONDAY at 7:00 pm (praying the chaplet begins at 7 pm.)
Contact parishioner Janice Mickens at janmickens@gmail.com for more information.
Meeting ID: 860 1211 6013 Password: 588560
Wednesday and Sunday Rosary
Pray the rosary each Wednesday and Sunday evening through Zoom with fellow parishioners.
Organized by parishioner Joe Scalamogna and the Saint Kilian Knights of Columbus.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID:878 492 8687
Password: 876797
We will do this every Sunday at 8:00 PM and Wednesday at 8:00 PM until we return to normal life!
FINANCIAL REPORT
February 14, 2021
Holy Sepulcher Parish
Offertory Envelopes - $4,637.00
Offertory Loose - $403.00
Offertory Online - $6,741.00
TOTAL - $11,781.00
Parish Maintenance Fund - $400.00
Parish Share
Donations through 2/7 - $683.00
Contributed 2/14 - $583.00
Total - $1,266.00
2021 Parish Share Goal - $102,224.00
Needed - ($100,958.00)
Online Giving website: CLICK HERE
Set up your account today!
Saint Kilian Parish
Children's Envelopes - $145.50
Offertory Envelopes - $51,267.19
Offertory Loose - $903.00
TOTAL - $52,315.69
(Includes Faith Direct)
Parish Share
Donations through 2/7 - $389,288.36
Contributed 2/14 - $12,288.00
Total - $401,576.36
2020 Parish Share Goal - $203,811.00
Surplus (Thank you!) - $197,765.36
(Includes Faith Direct)
Faith Direct website - CLICK HERE
Set up your account today!
Set up your account today!
Parish Contact Information
Holy Sepulcher Parish
1304 E. Cruikshank Rd.
Butler, PA 16002
724-586-7610
Website - www.holysepulcher.org
