HOLY CROSS PARISH COMMUNITY

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1 HOLY CROSS PARISH COMMUNITY Founded and Staffed by the Congregation of Holy Cross Visit us on Facebook at: Holy Cross Parish Easton, MA Mission Statement Holy Cross Parish, a community centered in the Eucharist, is committed in faith and love of Jesus Christ to fulfill the profoundly human and spiritual needs of its parishioners and the larger community it serves. We seek to inspire all, through deeds and by example, to do the work of Christ: to make God known, loved, and served. Pastoral Staff Fr. Brad Metz, C.S.C., Pastor Marie Chabot, Director of Faith Formation Gail Shea, Parish Secretary Fr. Jim Preskenis, C.S.C., Parochial Vicar Christopher Iannitelli, Director Of Music Paul Celia, Plant Manager Deacon George Zarella, Pastoral Associate Patria Ferragamo, Youth Minister Deborah Kelley, Finance Contact Information 225 Purchase Street Easton, MA Phone - (508) Web Address - Please submit bulletin notices to the office in writing by 9 a.m. on Tuesdays Office Hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 p.m. - Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday - 9:00 a.m. Holy Days of Obligation - 9:00 a.m. & 7 p.m. Sacraments Baptism: Contact a member of the pastoral team to schedule a baptism for your child or for preparation for adult baptism. Sacrament of Christian Marriage: Please contact one of the priests eight months to a year in advance to schedule your wedding and begin preparations. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday from 3:15-3:45 p.m. or anytime by appointment. Sacrament of the Sick: This sacrament is available to anyone who is ill. Please let us know if you or anyone you know is hospitalized or homebound. Welcome Please introduce yourselves and register in order to become a member of this community of believers. We welcome your gifted presence in the life of our parish.

2 HOLY CROSS CHURCH Dear Parishioners, You may recall last year at Easter Bishop da Cunha shared with us his first pastoral letter entitled Rebuilding in Faith and Hope. In it he shared his hopes and vision for the future of the Diocese of Fall River. This past year Bishop da Cunha and the Diocesan staff have been working hard doing the ground work necessary to launch a Diocesan-wide strategic planning process for the vibrant future of our Diocese. He now invites you to share your hopes and dreams for our local church in the Diocese of Fall River. Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., is hosting a series of Listening Sessions at different parish locations as part of the strategic planning process for the Fall River Diocese. Members of parishes are invited to attend one of dialogue sessions to offer your thoughts into this process. Listening Sessions are scheduled for: March 20, St. Mary Parish, Norton; March 21, St. Ann Parish, Raynham; April 5, Christ the King Parish, Mashpee; April 12, St. Mary Cathedral; April 18, St. Joan of Arc Parish, Orleans; April 20, St. Julie Billiart Parish, Dartmouth; and April 23, Our Lady of Victory Parish, Centerville. All sessions will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. with the exception of the final one in Centerville, which will begin at 7 p.m. I highlighted the one in our deanery that I will be attending next week, but feel encouraged to attend any session that fits into your calendar. Please also attend the Safety and Emergency Preparedness Fair taking place in the Great Room this weekend after all of the weekend Masses except the Sunday evening Mass. Parishioner and Health Ministry coordinator Ginny Croak who was the second speaker at Mass last weekend has brought together many good resources and people to help us think about staying safe at Holy Cross Parish. It is a start to what I know will be an ongoing vigilant process of getting to know our first responders in Easton, developing a safety and preparedness plan for our parish, and heightening our awareness of the buildings entrusted to our care from past generations. Monday, March 19 th is the Feast of St. Joseph, husband of Mary and foster-father of Jesus. St. Joseph, besides many other titles, is the patron saint of the Brothers of Holy Cross. Many of you remember Br. Jim Madigan, C.S.C. after whom the baseball field out behind the church is named after. I never got a chance to meet Br. Jim but I have learned he was a dedicated bookkeeper for the parish, was a recognizable face greeting parishioners on the sidewalk before and after Masses and loved to dance. The newly renovated security building at Stonehill College is being named and dedicated in his honor Monday afternoon on campus. Come to St. Joseph with your needs as Br. Jim and many of us in Holy Cross do, especially St. Andre. May celebrating St. Joseph s feast day be a mini Lenten reprieve. St. Joseph, pray for and protect us! God Bless, Fr. Brad Lenten Stations of the Cross are celebrated every Friday evening of Lent at 7 p.m. in the church. Enhance your observance of Lent by participating in this commemoration of the passion and death of the Lord. Easter Flower Donations Envelopes for donation of Easter flowers are available in the church vestibule and the side exits of the church. When and in what way have you seen life come from death? For example, when have you sacrificed something for a friend or family member? 2

3 SOUTH EASTON, MA Rosemary Burke Diane Cheevers Bob Cunha Phil D Alessandro Lindsay Franzoni Jennifer Fleming Chris Goffredo Isabella Hoffman Margaret Hogan Mark Jussaume Matt Leitzmann Liz McGinnis Sid Smith Monday, March p.m. Middle School Rally 7 p.m.: St. Vincent de Paul Society meeting 7 p.m.: Fall Festival meeting 7 p.m.: Landings Tuesday, March 20 7 p.m.: Parish Council Meeting 7 p.m.: Bible Study Wednesday, March p.m.: Forever Young Luncheon at Longhorn Restaurant 6 p.m.: Children s Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m.: Cub Scout Meeting 7:15-8:15 p.m.: Lenten Holy Hour Thursday, March 22 9 a.m.: Mass and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 7 p.m.: Adult Choir Rehearsal Friday, March 23 9:30 a.m.: Bible Study 7 p.m.: Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 24 7:30 a.m.: Men s Cursillo Reunion 8:30 a.m.: Morning Rosary Sunday, March 25 9:30-11 a.m.: Section 1 Faith Formation, Grades :15 p.m.: Section 1 Faith Formation, GRADE 9 ONLY 4:30 p.m.: Teen Ensemble Rehearsal 6:30 P.M.: Confirmation 2 Looking Ahead April 13: Movie Night/Parent Drop Off, 5-9 p.m. Fox and the Hound 1 & 2 April 28: Spring Gala, 6-9 p.m. June 24: Br. Jim Madigan Memorial Golf Tournament, 1:30 p.m. March 24 & 25 Lectors Altar Servers Communion Ministers 4 p.m. Bill Sullivan Caitlin Peloquin Kathy Emerson Diane Cheevers Joe Kennedy Linda Sullivan Matt Leitzmann Dot McMahon Martin Reynolds 8:30 a.m. Diane Jussaume A.J. Gravely Diane Jussaume Kate O Reilly Ellie Hogan Mark Jussaume John Mclaughlin Sid Smith Bill VanLaarhoven Stephanie Coose 10:00 a.m. Greg Connly Liam Kane Isabel Peterson Gary Donahue Lily Williams Bonnie Waring Dick Piecewica Susan Williams Christine Powers Steve Allen 201 households have thus far sponsored 272 days to cover our $109 per day utility costs. We have thus far raised $29,667 toward our goal of $ to cover this year s bills. Thank you to the following parishioners who sponsored a day or days in February: Karen Roche John Witiaz Arthur Williams Broughton Family Stephen and Terri Bliss Charles Smallwood, Jr. Paul and Ellen DeCristofaro Susan Trent Richard and Janice Mather Mary Ann Morrell Katherine Bird Anne Desmond Mary Mulvey O Reilly family Greg and Barbara Connly Claire and Harold Smith Linda Sullivan Louis Silva Marianne Conboy John and Trisha Peterson Martha Heckman Donze Scheurer family David and Christien Blelloch Anthony Fontes We have assigned parishioners to days they have sponsored and will publish them as the months fill. We are now filled through August only 4 months to go! What is a novena? A novena is typically nine days of prayer in preparation of a celebration of a feast day. Jesus asked that the Feast of the Divine Mercy be preceded by a Novena to the Divine Mercy which would begin on Good Friday. The novena asks for prayers each of the nine days for a different group of souls in order to immerse them in the sea of God s Mercy! For the novena visit: 3 The next monthly baptism preparation dates are April 14, May 12 and June 9. All are at 10 a.m. Please call the parish office at (508) to register. All baptisms will be scheduled with Fr. Brad.

4 MARCH 18, 2018 The St. Vincent de Paul Society will meet on Monday, March 19, at 7 p.m., in the parish center. Holy Cross sponsors a meal at the Mainspring Shelter on the third Saturday of every month. Please sign up on the Mainspring Board in the church vestibule to deliver prepared food to the church kitchen between 1:00 and 2:55 PM or serve at Mainspring from 2:45 to 6:15 PM. Meal Suggestions: cooked chicken or ham slices or pieces, pasta dishes w/ meat & sauce, macaroni & cheese, mashed potatoes, stuffing & cranberry sauce, cooked vegetables, tossed salad, extra pasta sauce or gravy, deserts and fresh fruit or fruit salad. Your time and dishes are greatly appreciated! Spring Cleaning At Immaculate Conception Cemetery Beginning March 1st our Cemetery Groundskeeper began cleaning the cemetery grounds. We will be removing any items that impede the mowing and grounds keeping of the cemetery. This may include in ground plantings (shrubs and flowers), curbings, stones, corner posts, ornaments, glass cases, candles, toys, shrines or other miscellaneous articles. We ask for your cooperation and patience as we prepare our cemetery for the upcoming spring and summer season. Please call the ICC Parish Office if you have any questions or concerns. Bible Study meets weekly on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Both groups are studying a panorama of the New Testament. It is a survey of God's people from the Gospels to the Book of Revelation. Everyone is welcome. Come. Join either group. Share this opportunity to grow in faith and understanding of Scripture with other parishioners. For more information call : Fran Long (508) or franlong313@gmail.com. Easton Knights of Columbus Announce Scholarship The Easton Knights of Columbus is seeking applications from graduating high school seniors for our annual scholarships. Each scholarship shall be awarded to an applicant accepted and enrolled in any degree-awarding accredited college, junior college or preparatory school for the 2018/2019 academic year. The scholarship winner shall be chosen by a committee consisting of Knights of Columbus members who shall consider the life experience of all applicants including an individual s academic performance; participation in extracurricular activities; and most importantly, exhibition of a commitment to share with and give of self to others. Interested individuals (particularly those individuals related to past or present Knights of Columbus members) are encourage to apply by letter to: Knights of Columbus, c/o Attorney Dennis Nolan, PO Box 397, North Easton, Ma , on or before April 28, The following teens and pre-teens helped at the first fish bake on February 16 th! Joe Ferguson, Lina Farrell, Daniella Ferrini, Dylan Rice, Jared Charron, Jennifer Fleming, Robert Farrell, Theresa Woods, Jackson Franzoni, Chris DiNicola Booth, Charlotte Breekf-Pilz, Regan Benton, Chris and Conner O Reilly, Mathhew Teixeira, Maeve Hogan, Gabi McClaughlin, Jimi Keane, Bailey Franzoni, Elizabeth Hogan, Mitzi Crowe, Anthony Calisi, Bridgette McGinnis Forever Young will be having lunch at 12 noon on March 21 at Longhorn Restaurant on Route 140 in Mansfield. Please come join us for fun and friendship. Please call Ann Smith at by March 19 so reservations can be verified. As usual, we will meet at 11:30 in the church parking lot for those who wish to carpool, or you can go directly to the restaurant. St. Mary's Catholic School in Mansfield will be performing its spring musical, Godspell, Jr., on March 23rd, 24th, and 25th - ticket order forms can be found on the St. Mary's school website! Performances are 7:30pm on Friday and Saturday and 2:00pm on Sunday. 4

5 Lenten Holy Hour Join us in the church for Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament each Wednesday evening during Lent at 7:15-8:15 p.m. As Catholics we believe in the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist - to come to adoration is to sit in the presence of Christ. Consider instead of "giving up" something this Lent to committing to spending some time with Jesus. There will also be a priest available for the sacrament of Reconciliation during the holy hour. The Holy Hour was inspired by the work of the parish vocation committee, and we will be dedicating this hour for the future of our parish, for the work of our Respect Life Committee, and for all of the prayers in our parish book of intercessions. For more information, contact Margaret Dwyer Hogan at or mmdmph1997@gmail.com. Welcoming Inactive and Returning Catholics If you are a Catholic who has been away from the church, know that we are thinking about you. We invite you to be an active part of us again. LANDINGS is a program that offers a safe place to land, a place for listening and for being heard, a place for asking questions and for reconnecting with the faith as an adult. During the eight-week LANDINGS program, a small group of active Catholics, some of them returnees themselves, meets with a small group of inactive, returning, and questioning Catholics to share and explore their faith together. Or if you are regularly attending Sunday Mass but wish to learn more bout your faith and grow in it, this program might be for you as well. If you are interested and want more information, call or Harold Smith at hrsmith@comcast.net or You can also register with Gail at the parish office, at gshea@holycrosseaston.org or The spring session begins on Monday, March 19 and meets each Monday evening through April 16. Easter Sunday Community Breakfast Come enjoy a delicious breakfast and make faith community connections after the Community Easter Sunrise Service as we look for more ways to celebrate our Risen Lord together. In conjunction with the Easton Clergy Group, Covenant Congregational Church of North Easton will be hosting a Community Breakfast on Easter Sunday, April 1st in our Activity Center located at 204 Center Street from 7-9 a.m. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, baked oatmeal, sausage/bacon, cinnamon rolls, a kids breakfast cereal and coffee and juice. The breakfast is open to all and free to all, yet donations are welcomed to help with expenses. For more info contact the Breakfast Coordinator, Ray Gagnon at gagnonray968@gmail.com. FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Saturday, March 17 4:00 p.m.: Ali Hamilton, 5th Anniversary requested by Mom and Dad and family Sunday, March 18 8:30 a.m.: Paul Iaria requested by daughter Angela Grazioli and family 10:00 a.m.: Christine Brooks requested by the Bielat and Soltow families Saturday, March 24 4:00 p.m.: Mary Cremin, 9th Anniversary requested by the family Sunday, March 25 10:00 a.m.: John Voltolini, 1st Anniversary requested by wife and family Nancy Bruning If you are a family member whose loved one is being remembered in the Mass and wild like to bring the gifs to the alter, please see one of the priests or ushers prior to the start of mass. Please join us at 8:40 a.m., Monday through Friday, to pray the rosary before morning mass, and on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. in the Brother Andre Chapel. Morning Mass Remember that morning mass is celebrated in the Brother Andre Chapel in the parish center Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m., except Thursday when mass is followed by Benediction and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the church. The Catholic School s Hope and Opportunity Initiative The Foundation to Advance Catholic Education (FACE) and Diocese of Fall River Catholic Schools are excited to announce The Catholic School s Hope and Opportunity Initiative. This Initiative will provide 100 scholarships for up to $2000 per student for the school year to new low-income K-8 students in Fall River, Taunton, and the Greater New Bedford Area Catholic Schools. If you, or someone you know, wants to send their child(ren) to a Catholic School please contact Sarah Heaton at (508) or sheaton@catholicsa.org. 5

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