riumph of the Cross of Christ the King November 22 & 23, 2008 Office

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1 T Feast riumph of the Cross of Christ the King November 22 & 23, 2008 Office CHRISTMAS OUTREACH: As the parish community of Triumph of the Cross, we will be involved in two aspects of Christmas Outreach to those who are in need. First, we will continue the tradition of brightening the lives of those who are in care facilities through the giving tree. Secondly, we know that many like to purchase and wrap toys for the children. This was traditionally done through various organizations. We will work with Catholic Charities in distributing toys to children in our community. As time draws nearer, we will provide you with more information. We have sent letters to the various facilities to obtain the requests of the residents. Help is needed, to prepare the tags for the giving tree, to place the tags on the trees and to help sort gifts after the parishioners have returned them. If you can help, please contact Fr. Nau ( ) We cannot do this without the help of volunteers. ST. STANISLAUS CONVENT: This facility has been sold to the TOR Sisters of Toronto for the amount of $14, How have we used this money? $1, was paid to Catholic Central High School to complete payment of the St. Stanislaus assessment for the school year. $8, was sent to the Diocese of Steubenville to pay the unpaid assessments and insurance from previous years and begin payment on this year s insurance premium. $4, was paid to Triumph of the Cross to reimburse the payments made for previous gas bills, utilities and surveyor costs. Triumph of the Cross has forwarded this money to Bishop John King Mussio Elementary to pay towards our October school assessment. We are delighted that this convent will continue to be used to provide a religious presence and serve the needs of the local community. May the Lord bless the sisters in their ministry to God s people. Fr. Nau RESPECT FOR LIFE: Abortion is the leading cause of death in the black community. People are not aware of that. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control Abortion Surveillance Report, 35% of abortions in the United States are performed on African-American women, who make up 12% of the U.S. population. Beverly Anderson, National Black Catholic Apostolate for Life (The Southern Cross, July, 2008) MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS: At the front entrance of the church / cathedral you will find the volunteer sheets for the various ministries for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. This will be a holy day of obligation. Our Mass schedule will be: Sunday, Dec. 7 th - Vigil Mass for the Holy Day* 6:00 p.m. HN Cathedral Monday, Dec. 8 th Holy Day Mass 7:00 a.m. HN Cathedral 8:30 a.m. HR Church 12:05 p.m. HN Cathedral Holy Day Mass and Novena 6:30 p.m. HR Church *NOTE: The Vigil Mass at HN Cathedral does not fulfill your Sunday Obligation. GUEST PRIEST: On Saturday, November 29 th Fr. Roberto Amoruso, FSCB will be leading a retreat for Communion and Liberation. Fr. Roberto will be presiding at the 4:00 p.m. Mass at Holy Rosary on that evening. For Current Lectors: The new Workbook for Lector and Gospel Readers, (Lectionary Cycle Year B, 2009) is now available for pick-up during this week-end in the vestibules of Holy Name and Holy Rosary. One copy per family has been provided. This book is a valuable source in preparing for the Sunday readings. THANKSGIVING DAY MASS: You are invited to join with Bishop Conlon on Thanksgiving Day for Mass at Holy Name Cathedral. Of the ten lepers that were healed, only one returned to give thanks to God. You are invited to return and give thanks to God for the many blessings he has bestowed upon us. The Mass is at 9:00 a.m. Liturgical Publications, Inc. our Bulletin provider has asked us to have our bulletin uploaded to them by Monday November 24th for Thanksgiving. This will cause some information such as Collection amounts to be published late. Thank you the Office Staff.

2 Mon 24 Tue 25 Wed 26 Thu 27 Fri 28 Sat 29 Sun 30 Activities & Fundraisers PRAYERS FOR CCHS: You are invited to pray at the 8:00am Mass each Thursday at Holy Family Church for the intentions of CCHS, beginning November 13 th. A rosary following the Mass will also be offered for the needs of the high school. For any questions or further information, call Ann Knob at SAMARITAN HOUSE: The last weekend of the month is our time to collect non-perishable food items for the Samaritan House. We remind everyone that you are invited to bring these to Mass with you on that weekend and they will be transported to the Samaritan House on Monday. Whatever you do for the least of my brothers and sisters, that you do unto me. (Guess who said that.) SAMARITAN HOUSE: We are in need of Volunteers for working the cash register at Samaritan House. This will help the Sister on duty to take care of clients needing food and clothing. If you are interested in helping out for one hour/week or monthly please call the office( ) or Sr. Della Marie. Her number is We are especially in need of help on Friday afternoons from 12pm 3:30pm. Thank You. BJKM Central benefit for the Schools on Sunday November 23rd 7:00pm at the Rose on Lovers Lane. Seamus Kennedy will be performing. Tickets are available at the Schools or by calling Suzanne at or Kathy at Tenors and Basses Needed There is a need for two more tenors and two more basses to sing a special choral piece for Triumph of the Cross Christmas Eve Mass at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, December 24th at Holy Name Cathedral. The piece we are preparing is the Dona Nobis Pacem from the B minor Mass by Johann Sebastian Bach. The remaining rehearsals for this choral piece will be on the following Monday evenings, 7:00-9:00 pm, in the choir loft at Holy Name Cathedral: November 24, December 8, 15, & 22. If you have any questions please call Ron DuBois at Please Pray for Our Priests and Deacons Rev. Victor P. Cinson Jr., Rev. Edmondo Stabene Rev. Mark Moore, Msgr. Kurt Kemo Rev. David Pivonka TOR, Msgr. Donald Horak Rev. Timothy McGuire Rev. Dale Tornes Rev. Michael Scanlan TOR, Rev. Richard Battocletti Msgr. Frank Manieri, Msgr. James Nugent 2 Triumph of the Cross Directory This new parish temporarily meets in two of the former parishes buildings: Holy Name Cathedral (Fifth and Slack Streets) and Holy Rosary Church (208 Rosemont Ave.) P.O. Box 908 Steubenville, Ohio Liturgical Schedule Triumph of the Holy Name Daily, Monday through Friday7:00am; Saturday, 4:00pm; Sunday, 10:30am Mass. Triumph of the Holy Rosary Daily, 8:30am; Monday through Saturday Saturday, at 4:00pm; Sunday at 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am and 5:30pm; Mass and Novena Mondays at 6:30pm; Confessions 10:00am to 11:30am, Saturday, or by appointment Triumph of the Cross Parish Offices Pastor Rev. Thomas R. Nau, ext 204 frnau@comcast.net Vicar Rev. Mark A. Moore, ext 208 frmarkm@comcast.net Office Manager Veronica A. Foldi, ext 202 totcmanager@comcast.net Secretary Pat Coyle, ext 200 or 203 totcassist@comcast.net Part-time Joannie Temple, Carolyn Miller Maintenance Supervisor Sam Cramer Director of Rel. Ed. Barbara VanBeveren, ext. 207 dbjvan@juno.com R.C.I.A Drake McCalister dmccalister@franciscan.edu Marian Room ext. 211 After hours urgent press 4 for transfer John King Mussio Junior High and Elementary Rosemont Ave Campus Lovers Lane Campus CCHS Junior High Campus CCHS High School Christmas Schedule 2008 December 24th (Christmas Eve) 4:00 p.m. Holy Name Cathedral 4:00 p.m. Holy Rosary Church 6:30 p.m. Holy Name Cathedral 7:00 p.m. Holy Rosary Church Midnight Holy Rosary Church December 25th (Christmas Day) 8:30 a.m. Holy Rosary Church 10:00 a.m. Holy Name Cathedral 11:30 a.m. Holy Rosary Church

3 Activities & Fundraisers AIM WOMEN S CENTER BABY BOTTLE PROJECT Thank you to everyone who helped make this a wonderful fundraiser for AIM. If you haven t done so please return your bottles as soon as possible, again thank you. Give gifts and help our parish at the same time! Bishop Mussio Schools run a SCRIP Program that sells gift cards for many restaurants, retailers and services. Cards are available for gas, groceries, and everyday items. You pay face value for the gift card, and the school receives a percentage of the proceeds. You can help the parish help pay its assessment to the school by using SCRIP gifts cards too. When you pruchase a card, tell the seller that you want the credit given to #5. A percentage of your purchase will go to help our parish pay our school assessment. It's easy to do, and since you are already spending the money on items such as gas and groceries, why not help the school along the way? BUY SCRIP at these locations: Lover's Lane Campus on Tuesdays from 8-10 A.M. Rosemont Campus Wednesdays 8-10 A.M. and Fridays 8-10 and 1-3 P.M. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: On Sunday December 7th, from 9AM to 12:30PM, the Knights of Columbus # will host a pancake breakfast to benefit the Franciscan University Nursing students Mission trip to the Dominican Republic. The price is $6 per adult, $3 per child with the maximum Family price being $20. Thank You For The Memorial Contributions James S. Chanoski Elverda M. Chanoski Mr. & Mrs. Jerry DiLoreto James Swan John DiCocco Upcoming Events Date Day Time Event Place Nov 22 Sat 9:00 am LAMP Ministry Holy Name Nov 24 Mon Nov 24 Mon 9:15 am Bible Study Gospel of St. Matthew Marian Room 8:00 am Scrip Sales Nov 24 Mom 1:00 pm Scrip Sales by Edward Chanoski by Edward Chanoski by Eleanor DiLoreto HR Auditorium HR Auditorium Nov 24 Mon 6:30 pm Mass and Novena Holy Rosary Nov 25 Tue 8:00 am Scrip Sales Lovers Lane Nov 25 Tue 9:00 am Rosary Prayer Group Marian Room Nov 27 Thurs 9:00 am Thanksgiving Day Mass Holy Name Nov 22 Sat 10:00 am Sacrament of Reconciliation HR Church by St. Anthony s Men s Club by St. Anthony s Men s Club Ministry Schedule for Weekend of November 29 & 30 Mass Altar Server Lector Eucharistic Minister Braden Bolger Phyllis Sweeney Jerry Jo Gilham 4:00 pm at HN Jake Bolger Colleen Bahen Andrea Bahen Barbara McCoy Andrew Nese* James Harold Louise Lloyd 4:00 pm at HR Kaitlyn Nese* Teresa Harold Charles Macpherson Anita Gargala Teddi Maslowski Kathleen Keenan Wayne Beigel 8:30 am at HR Douglas Maslowski Doug Lowry Donald Coen Vera Paulowski Andrew Wilson Kara Bryan Suzanne Runkle 10:00 am at HR Matthew Palma James Emmerling Rosemary Harlan Daniel Gentile William Scott Kevin Duff Judith Russelo 10:30 am at HN John-Paul Tysz Richard Adams* Richard Russelo Mercedes Caldere Stephen Mihalyo Elaine Sleever Eileen Petrola 11:30 am at HR Brody Mihalyo Thomas Andrews Marianne Belback Barbara Costlow Spencer Hancock Anna Santacroce Lottie Grajewski 5:30 pm at HR Ashley Bednarek Sonia Santacroce Alvin Williams Gloria Renda *Note: Changes are in italics. 3 Pray Line Please keep in your prayers Woody Woodburn, Judge John Spon and Sue Stanko

4 Weekly Scripture Readings Readings for the Week of November 23, 2008 Sunday: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17/1 Cor 15:20-26,28/Mt 25:31-46 Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5/Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19/Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4/Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a/Lk 21:20-28 Friday: Rv 20:1-4, 11-21:2/Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7/Lk 21:34-36 Next Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37 Liturgical Publications Inc The First Saturday Light of the World"Cenacle will meet in the Marian Room December 6 following the 8:30 am Mass. Please join us to pray the Rosary for peace as Our Lady requested at Fatima. Light refreshments will be served. PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION Please pray for our catechetical program in the City of Steubenville. Dates to Remember: Religious Education Dates to Remember: December 9 Blest are We Penance Holy Family during PSR January 1 All Paperwork for Sacraments Due DATE FOR CONFIRMATION AND FIRST COMMUNION Sat. April 18 th 4:00 p.m. for Triumph of the Cross Parish at Holy Name Cathedral Sun. April 19 th 11:00 a.m. for St. Peter Church Sun. April 19 th 2:30 p.m. for Holy Family Church The CCHS Band Boosters would like to thank everyone who attended the CCHS Marching Band Varsity Show. The winner of the BP Gas card raffle was Ms Marybeth Jones of Weirton. The Christmas Concert will be held December 18th at 7p.m. It will feature the CCHS Concert Band, the Show Choir and the Steel Drum Band. Please mark your calendars. The Difference of a Thank You Thank you for the birthday gift is not the same as Thank you for the gift of Life. Thank you for the bread we eat is not the same as Thank you for the Bread of Life. Thank you for a speedy recovery is not the same as Thank you for preserving my life. Thank you for saving my life is not the same as Thank you for giving up Your Life for me. Dorothy A. Smith Thank you is an offering to Our Lord that He waits to receive from each one of us. Set aside One Hour each week to spend in the Divine Presence of Our generous Lord. CALL Vivian Zlotkowski (740) The current open hours are Sunday 12 AM, Thursday 1 AM, and Friday 1 AM Divine Mercy Devotions: Every Friday at St. Anthony Church in Follansbee at 3:00 p.m. (the hour of mercy) we continue to offer Benediction and pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. We are in need of additional Eucharistic Ministers who are willing to take communion to those residents who are in our local Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities. (We are presently taking communion each Sunday to four local facilities.) If you are interested in this special ministry, please contact: Marianne Belback at: or Chuck Macpherson at: Parents, please remember that your children are required to have completed the 2 years of religious education and to have participated in the appropriate sacramental preparations. These programs are well underway at this time. ADVENT SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION We anticipate the joy of celebrating the birth of Savior with hearts that are prepared by celebrating the great gift he has bestowed upon us the gift of forgiveness in the sacrament of Reconciliation. Because this is such a beautiful gift, besides the regular time for confessions on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church, these are some other special times: Dec. 3 Dec. 9 9:45a.m Reconciliation Service BJKM (Rosemont Campus) HR 6:00p.m. Blest Are We Penance Service Holy Family Church Dec. 10 9:45a.m. Reconciliation Service BJKM (Lovers Lane Campus) Dec. 12 9:30a.m. CCHS Junior High School Dec. 15 1:15p.m. Advent Penance Service Holy Family Church Dec. 16 7:00p.m. Advent Penance Service St. Agnes Church (Mingo) Dec. 17 7:00p.m. Advent Penance Service St. Joseph Church (Toronto) Dec. 18 7:00p.m. Advent Penance Service Holy Rosary Church Dec :00a.m. to Noon -- Reconciliation Holy Name Cathedral Dec. 23 7:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Reconciliation Holy Rosary Church

5 Triumph of the Cross Stewardship Totals: For the weekend of November 15 &16 Adult $8, Children $24.50 Loose $ Votive $ Maintenance & Repair $25.00 Steubenville Register $80.00 All Saints $30.00 Human Development $66.00 Total General Collection $10, School Support $55.00(CCHS & BJKM total) Soup Kitchen Fund $ Samaritan House Update. December 6th & 7th will be the Collection for Clothing (clean, without holes or stains) should be brought to church If you have questions, you may either contact someone at the Samaritan House, (Mon., Tues., Th., Fri. between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.) or at the Triumph of the Cross Parish Offices et us thank God for all of the many blessings he has given each of us. Truly, God is at work in our L parish. May we continue to grow in the gifts of the spirit; wisdom, strength, courage, honesty, loyalty, integrity and tolerance. Triumph of the Cross Mass Schedule Nov 22/23 Nov 29/30 Sat 22 4:00 pm at HN Michael David DiBiase by Mom, Dad and Michele 4:00 pm at HR Agnes and Michael Herrick by Michael D. Herrick Sun 23 8:30 am at HR Maddalena Alessi by husband, son and daughter-in-law 10:00 am at HR Cecile Antinone by Family 10:30 am at HN Mary and Louis Pagnanelli by daughters 11:30 am at HR For the parishioners of Triumph of the Cross 5:30 pm at HR John Biggio by Rose DiCesare Mon 24 7:00 am at HN Joe Ferrelli by St. Anthony s Men s Club 8:30 am at HR Nick Lopresto by Greg and Michelle Paulowski 6:30 pm at HR John Ravasio by Campagna Family Tue 25 7:00 am at HN Nina J. Berarducci by Family and Friends 8:30 am at HR Flo and Dick Livesay by Donor Wed 26 7:00 am at HN Dominic Grossi by Mary Barber 8:30 am at HR Peta Hellock by Paul and Lil Meronoff Thu 27 7:00 am at HN Dr. Thomas Manack by Dianne Wilkerson 8:30 am at HR Elizabeth Szydlowski by Husband, Walter Fri 28 7:00 am at HN Eugene Saggio by Mr. and Mrs. James Karamandis 8:30 am at HR Maria Rinaldi by Vince D Ortenzio Sat 29 8:30 am at HR Helen Pinciaro by John and Mary Ann Tegano Sat 29 4:00 pm at HN Charles Owens by Elvira Lamatrice 4:00 pm at HR Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Bartemes by Barb and Phil Bartemes Sun 30 8:30 am at HR Anne Furka by Mr. and Mrs. Egidio Giannamore and Linda 10:00 am at HR Emilio Giannangeli by Rita Baldwin 10:30 am at HN Jerry Wendt by David Wendt Family 11:30 am at HR Elsie Taylor by Chris and Millie Lonetta 5:30 pm at HR 5 For the parishioners of Triumph of the Cross