My Assignment: Holy Sepulcher

Holy Sepulcher sanctuary

Most Reverend David A. Zubik, Bishop of Pittsburgh assigned me to be the permanent deacon at Holy Sepulcher, a parish and a kindergarten through eighth grade school located in the Glade Mills section of Butler County, Pennsylvania, just south of the city of Butler and about 25 miles north of Pittsburgh.

Crucifix behind the altar

Parish Mission Statement

Holy Sepulcher Parish is a warm, welcoming, faith-filled family dedicated to following Jesus Christ through Scripture and the Traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. United through Baptism, nourished by the Eucharist, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are committed to serving our brothers and sisters. We welcome all to join us as we celebrate the joy and mystery of the empty tomb.

Holy Sepulcher Bell Tower

Parish History

December 25, 1944 Bishop Boyle, Bishop of Pittsburgh gave permission for the first Mass to be celebrated in Glade Mills, Pennsylvania
May 1945 Land was purchased and the Mission received the name Church of the Holy Sepulcher
December 1945 Construction began on the church building
June 16, 1955 Fr. Francis King installed as the first pastor
May 7, 1960 School blessing and dedication
July 21, 2005 New church building dedicated
January 2011 Rev. John B. Gizler III installed as pastor
July 1, 2013 David S. Miller installed as permanent deacon

The Pieta

Faith Formation

Traditional Faith Formation
Home School Faith Formation
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Sacramental Programs
Liturgy of the Word for Children
Vacation Bible School

Left side windows and statues

Parish Activities

Parish Pastoral Council
Parish Finance Council
Liturgy Committee
Music Ministry
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Life Teen
Life Support Food Ministry
Jr. Life
Young Adult Ministry
Bazaar Leadership Team
Patzun Mission Group
Parish Health Ministry – includes Bereavement Ministry, Prayer Chain Ministry, Giving Trees, Funeral Luncheons, Respect Life, Prison Ministries, Rosary Makers
Knights of Columbus
Sociables
Widows or Widowers
St. Vincent de Paul
Elizabeth Ministry