Bulletin - January 16, 2022
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS SCHEDULE
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:
Wednesday: 6:00-6:30 pm
Saturday: 3:00-3:30pm
SAINT KILIAN
Mass Schedule
Monday: 9:00 am
Tuesday: 7:00 am
Wednesday: 7:00am
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
Confessions Schedule:
Saturday: 3:00-3:30pm
Mass Attendance - Saint Kilian
Saturday, January 8
4:00 pm - 358
5:30 pm - 297
Sunday, January 9
8:00 am - 178
10:00 am - 300
12:00 pm - 193
5:00 pm - 249
Total - 1,575
Mass Attendance - Holy Sepulcher
Saturday, January 8
4:00 pm - 191
Sunday, January 9
8:00 am - 148
10:30 am - 250
Total - 589
Total at both churches - 2,164
LIVE STREAM MASSES
January 16, 2022
Join us online for the Baptism of the Lord on Saturday, January 15 at 4:00pm. Watch here on our YouTube Channel.
The readings for Sunday's Mass can be found Here on the USCCB website.
MASS INTENTIONS
Week of January 17-23
Mass Intentions: The Mass Intentions below will be remembered in a special way this week (January 17-23).
Holy Sepulcher Parish
Monday, January 17, 2022
7:30 am - Anne Simandl (Mary Ann Friemuth)
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
7:30 am - Joe Bauer (David and Jamie Smith and Famiy)
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
7:00 pm - Bishop Bill Fey (Family)
Thursday, January 20, 2022
7:30 am - Herbert and Jeanette Prather (Linda Prather)
Friday, January 21, 2022
9:00 am - Robert Semler (Daughter)
Saturday, January 22, 2022
4:00 pm - Elvina Gebhart (Daughter and Family)
Sunday, January 23, 2022
8:00 am - Jack Sheridan (Bob and Gretchen Cararie)
10:30 am - Eberhardt and Dressel Families (Family)
Saint Kilian Parish
Monday, January 17, 2022
9:00 am - Lucille Ciampoli (Klukaszewski Family)
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
7:00 am - Lori Noftz (Jane Cahill)
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
7:00 am - James Smoltz (Tim and Treacy Rekuc)
Thursday. January 20, 2022
7:00 am - Robert Reel (Gary, Rena, and Adam Mahler)
Friday, January 21, 2022
7:00 am - Paul Horvat (Horvat Family)
Saturday, January 22, 2022
4:00 pm - Frances D. Waver (Daughter, Maureen Peck)
5:30 pm - Raymond George Staresinic (Greg Miller Family)
Sunday, January 23, 2022
8:00 am - Sterling Schoen (Judy and Chris Schoen)
10:00 am - Nancy Davis (Deacon Ralph and Susan Bachner)
12:00 pm - Living and Deceased Members of Holy Sepulcher and Saint Kilian Parishes
5:00 pm - Jim and Sophia Batchen (Family)
If you would like to schedule a 2022 Mass Intention, please call or email the parish offices:
- Holy Sepulcher, contact Kristine at kmarsico@holysepulcher.org or 724-586-7610 x301
- Saint Kilian, contact Gail at parish@saintkilian.org or 724-625-1665 x2108
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
THIS WEEK AT HOLY SEPULCHER PARISH
Monday, January 17, 2022
No Events
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
No Events
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
6:00 pm - Confessions - Church
6:30 pm - Rosary - Church
Thursday, January 20, 2022
No Events
Friday, January 21, 2022
10:00 am - Respect Life Prayer Service - Church
Saturday, January 22, 2022
No Events
Sunday, January 23, 2022
9:00 am - Traditional Faith Formation - School/YYAC
1:00 pm - Living Stations Rehearsal - Church
1:00 pm - Living Stations Rehearsal - Church
6:00 pm - Life Night - YYAC
THIS WEEK AT SAINT KILIAN PARISH
Monday, January 17, 2022
No Events
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
7:00 pm - Taize - Church
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
2:30-5:00 pm - Food Pantry - Old Church in Mars
No Fellowship Dinners Until Further Notice
Thursday, January 20, 2022
No Events
Friday, January 21, 2022
No Events
Saturday, January 22, 2022
No Events
Sunday, January 23, 2022
10:15 am - Traditional Faith Formation - Parish/Education Center
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY:
This Monday, January 17th, is observed as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
The Parish Offices will be closed for the holiday.
Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 am at Saint Kilian and 7:30 am at Holy Sepulcher. Please join us for a fitting way to begin this holiday of remembrance.
OUR SYMPATHY
Our sympathy is extended to these parishioners of Holy Sepulcher and Saint Kilian Parishes:
- Tracey Vioral and family at the death of her mother and parishioner, Jacqueline Mooney
May their souls and all of the souls of the faithfully departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
NEW PARISHIONERS
We welcome these new parishioners:
- Joseph and Jean Scherer
- Greg and Heidi Paul and Family
- Josh Suto
- Matthew and Lindsay Marhefka
- Taylor Pierce
May they feel the warmth of Christ in our Parish Community.
To our parishioners and visitors, our friends, neighbors, Catholics and non-Catholics: We’re so glad you are here! If you have any questions about the Mass, church membership, or want to speak with a priest, please call one of the parish offices.
BAPTISMS
We welcome into our parishes these children who were recently baptized:
- Molly Teresa, daughter of Patrick and Barbara Boylan
- Kennedy James, daughter of Kevin and Elizabeth Conley
- Louise Faith, daughter of Sean and Anna Connor
Please pray for our newly baptized, the parents and Godparents.
Make a New Year's resolution to grow in faith and to share in some great fellowship with men who are striving to make a difference in their family, parish and community!
Our Spring semester of That Man Is You! begins on February 3, 2022. The theme for this year is The Vision of Man Fully Alive.
The 13 week Spring semester meets Thursday Mornings from 6 am to 7:30 am in Saint Kilian Church Hall. If you are up extra early, a brief Communion Service is held in Church at 5:45 am!
We start the morning at 6 am with time for coffee, pastries and socializing followed by opening prayer and remarks. Together we watch the week's TMIY Video which lasts 30-40 minutes. We conclude with an opportunity for small group discussion and closing comments. Consider joining other men from our parishes.
Sign up at the link below or email or call Deacon Ralph for more information –
rbachner@saintkilian.org or 724-625-1665 x2103
Taizé Prayer Service
You are invited to "a quiet reflective time of sung prayer".
Join us for 60-minutes of ecumenical, peaceful, and meditative music, prayer, and Scripture readings. You are welcome to quiet the challenges of your day, the concerns of your heart, and center your thoughts on God.
The Taizé Prayer Service will be held at Saint Kilian Church at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 18
Respect Life Prayer Service
Friday, January 21, 2022, after the 9:00 am Mass
Holy Sepulcher/Saint Kilian Parish is having a Respect Life Prayer Service on Friday, January 21st, after the 9:00 am Mass at the Holy Sepulcher Church (the same day that the MARCH FOR LIFE is being held in Washington D.C.). For those of us who cannot travel to the MARCH FOR LIFE, this is a chance to pray together here at home.
- Bring your families, bring your rosary.
- We encourage all in attendance to wear a mask while in the building (2 years old and over)
- Do not attend if you are sick
Holy Sepulcher and Saint Kilian Parishes will not have a bus to the March for Life this year. If you would like to travel to the March for Life on January 21 in Washington, D.C., these 3 buses will be going from Butler County:
- All Saints Parish, bus leaving from St. Conrad’s in Meridian. Bus will also stop at Holy Sepulcher at 6:15am if there are passengers that want to board Bus Captain: Ray Ferguson: 724-833-8042
- St. Francis Assisi Parish, bus leaving from St. Mary's in Herman, Bus Captain: Cecelia Love: 724-822-0614
To make a reservation, call the Bus Captain for details about cost, departure time, etc.
FAITH FORMATION
CONFIRMATION YEAR 2 STUDENTS: No date has been set for Confirmation at this time. In the meantime, if you haven’t already, parents please oversee the submission of the needed sponsor forms and other paperwork requested for this sacrament. All Confirmation questions and submissions should be sent to Andrea Wheeler, our grouping Confirmation Coordinator, at awheeler@saintkilian.org (both parishes). Please add her to your contacts or safe sender list so that you receive future communications in a timely manner.
Living Stations
It’s not too late to join the Living Stations team. Rehearsals begin January. Cast, crew, and readers are needed.
Contact Andrea Wheeler at awheeler@saintkilian.org for more information.
NOW HIRING
Holy Sepulcher Catholic School is currently accepting applications for a Part Time Cafeteria/Food Service position. Responsibilities include cooking and serving meals to Kindergarten through Eighth Grade students. We are looking for someone to work Monday through Friday from 9am-1pm, five days a week.
For additional information regarding the open positions, please contact Mrs. Ashley Bauer, Principal at
724-586-5022 ext 202 or abauer@holysepulcher.org.
New Lectors and Extraordinary Ministers
of Holy Communion Needed
As the number of parishioners returning to Mass continues to grow, we are looking to add to our current ministers who assist at the weekend Masses. If you would like to volunteer as a Lector or Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, please contact Deacon Ralph at rbachner@saintkilian.org or 724-625-1665 x 2103 for more information.
Saint Vincent de Paul:
In the Gospel today, at the wedding feast in Cana, Jesus reveals himself to his disciples and they began to believe in him. Every day, God also gives us signs of his love and so we also can respond in faith and trust.
Your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul becomes a sign of God’s love to those who are suffering, and you give them reason to believe and to trust.
Thank you for your continued support and generosity.
If you know a family in need, you can contact the Society by calling the parish office:
Saint Kilian (724) 625-1665 X2108
Holy Sepulcher (724) 586-7610 x301
LADIES OF THE PARISH: Would you like a weekend away? With no meal planning, shopping, household chores or taxi service? Consider joining a wonderful group of women at our women's weekend retreat at St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center on Pittsburgh's South Side .The comforting atmosphere, beautiful grounds with wonderful speakers and retreat staff will re-energize you and your faith.
Women from both Saint Kilian and Holy Sepulcher are welcome to join us on March 25-27, 2022. The retreat begins Friday evening and concludes after the celebration of the Mass on Sunday. Our retreat takes place during Lent and is a way to take time to step back from your hectic schedule and share time with the Lord.
The suggested donation is $250 for a private room, or $275 with a private room and private bathroom. Please don't let the cost prevent you from attending - we can help!
For more information or questions, please contact Monica Palmer @ 724-977-3315 or Judy Langdon @ 724-625-2521.
2022 Men's Retreat Dates
Saint Paul of the Cross Retreat Center will be once again offering weekend retreats. The dates for the Men's Retreats for our parishes are:
Saint Kilian Parish - February 11-13, 2022
Saint Kilian Parish - February 11-13, 2022
Holy Sepulcher Parish - April 1-3, 2022
You can attend either weekend (or other weekends that host Men's Retreats).
Sign up for the February 11-13, 2022 Retreat - HERE
Sign up for the April 1-3, 2022 Retreat - HERE
The suggested offering for the retreat is $250 for a private room in the original retreat house building, or $275 for a private room (with bathroom) in the renovated building.
You can find out more about Saint Paul Retreat Center on their website - https://stpaulsretreatcenter-pittsburgh.org/
I will be attending the February retreat, so if you are looking for a familiar face and have never attended a retreat, please consider joining me and others from our parishes!
Deacon Ralph
You can attend either weekend (or other weekends that host Men's Retreats).
Sign up for the February 11-13, 2022 Retreat - HERE
Sign up for the April 1-3, 2022 Retreat - HERE
The suggested offering for the retreat is $250 for a private room in the original retreat house building, or $275 for a private room (with bathroom) in the renovated building.
You can find out more about Saint Paul Retreat Center on their website - https://stpaulsretreatcenter-pittsburgh.org/
I will be attending the February retreat, so if you are looking for a familiar face and have never attended a retreat, please consider joining me and others from our parishes!
Deacon Ralph
SHOP ON AMAZON AND SUPPORT HSCS
Each time you shop on www.smile.Amazon.com or via the Amazon app, 0.5% of your purchase can be donated back to Holy Sepulcher Catholic School.
Click HERE and make Holy Sepulcher your preferred charity.
Thank you to all who continue 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. At Holy Sepulcher, donations can be put into the bin located in the coat room. All non-perishable items are appreciated.
At this time, there is a special need for the following items:
- Snack Crackers
- Pasta Sauce
- Canned Fruit (all kinds)
- Jars of Pickles
- Canned Soup (all kinds)
- Spam
- Canned Cream Corn
- Canned French Style Green Beans
“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 at Holy Sepulcher and Saint Kilian. This is a great opportunity for us to spend some personal time with Our Lord during this special day.
Holy Sepulcher - Wednesday, February 2, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saint Kilian - Monday, February 14, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Please click the button below to sign up.
Remember in your prayers all of the men and women who serve in the military as they carry out their various duties in defense of our country. If you know of a specific person to pray for, please send an email to prayers@saintkilian.org
LOST AND FOUND: Wondering where you misplaced your reading glasses, rosary, umbrella, sweater, etc. Check the “Lost and Found”.
At Saint Kilian Parish: cabinet located on the right before you enter the worship area (under windows looking into worship area).
At Holy Sepulcher: in the coat room, located to the left of the main entrance.
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
Our Lord said to St. Faustina: Encourage souls to say the chaplet which I have given you...Whoever will recite it will receive great mercy at the hour of death...Even if there were a sinner most hardened, if he were to recite this chaplet only once, he would receive grace from My infinite mercy. I desire to grant unimaginable graces to those souls who trust in my mercy...Through the Chaplet you will obtain everything, if what you ask for is compatible with My will.
Join us Monday evenings at 7pm via Zoom as we pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and pray for “mercy on us and on the whole world" and receive His mercy.
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!
*NEW* Protecting God’s Children renewal
The diocese has implemented a renewal for all who have taken the “Protecting God’s Children” as part of the clearances process. In the past, this training was done as a live class on parish grounds. The renewal process will now be done as an online video class. Instructions were sent out from the diocese; for help with this renewal please contact Jo Scheller at jscheller@holysepulcher.org or jscheller@saintkilian.org
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Clearances are required for all who serve in ministry, whether or not that ministry directly involves children. We can help you step-by-step, either in person or over the phone. To renew, update, or check on the status of your clearances, please contact Jo Scheller at jscheller@holysepulcher.org or jscheller@saintkilian.org
Victim Assistance Hotline Diocesan toll-free number for abuse response: 1-888-808-1235
WEEKLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Thank you for your generosity and support to our parishes!
Parish Contact Information
Holy Sepulcher Parish
1304 E. Cruikshank Rd.
Butler, PA 16002
724-586-7610
Website - www.holysepulcher.org
