LET ALL BE WELCOMED AS CHRIST!

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1 The Parish of the Holy Cross 95 Old Nichols Road + Nesconset, NY LET ALL BE WELCOMED AS CHRIST! He took the child by the hand and said to her, Talitha koum, which means, Little girl, I say to you, arise! WE CELEBRATE EUCHARIST Monday Thursday: 9:00 A.M. (Chapel) Saturday: 5:00 P.M. Sunday: 8:00 A.M. + 9:30 A.M. + 11:30 A.M. Mark 5:41 Come and pray with us! 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time June 28, 2015 WE CELEBRATE BAPTISM Baptisms are celebrated on the second and last Sunday of each month at 1 P.M. Please contact the Parish Office for more information. WE CELEBRATE RECONCILIATION Saturday: 3:45 P.M. 4:30 P.M. or call Father Michael for an appointment. WE CELEBRATE WEDDINGS Couples should contact the Parish Office at least six months in advance of the proposed wedding date.

2 We are here for you! Fax pothc@optonline.net Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closed 12:15-1:00 PM) Rev. Michael F. Holzmann Pastor Ms. Ellen Fox Director of Religious Education Mrs. Connie Calabro Mrs. Mary Anne Mc Culloch Co-Coordinators of Parish Outreach Mrs. Judith Pickel Pastoral Associate Mrs. Jane Wirth Parish Secretary Mr. Edward Guise Mr. Gerald Farrell Custodians PASTORAL TEAM PASTORAL STAFF Dr. Vincent Mazurek Music Minister Deacon Ralph Rivera Pastoral Minister Mrs. Loretta Tarter Business Manager Mr. Brian Reich Director of Music Ministry Mr. Salvatore Finocchiaro Coordinator of Youth Ministries Mrs. Elizabeth Shea Religious Education Secretary (hcreled@optonline.net) Mrs. Mary Inghilterra Weekend Sacristan Celebrants for Next Weekend s Masses July 4th/5th 5:00 PM Fr. Michael 8:00 AM Fr. Michael 9:30 AM Fr. Michael 11:30AM Fr. Michael Scripture Readings for July 5th + Ezekiel 2: Corinthians 12: Mark 6:1-6 Remembering our Sick Please pray for those who are sick, their families and caregivers: Veronica Malley If you would like your loved one remembered in prayer, please call the Parish Office at Mass Intentions Schedule Week of June 28th, 9 AM Mass Mon. Daneris Hernandez Tue. Benjamin Reichbach Wed. Edward & Pauline Rahilly Thu. Helen Ervin New Life in Christ Saturday, July 4th, 5PM Mass Judy Keena, Ann Keena, Ramiro Vergara Arellano Sunday, July 5th, 14th Sunday Ordinary Time 8:00 AM People of the Parish 9:30 AM Caroline Schaefer, Grace Knowles, Philip Coffaro, Pauline Magoulakis, Juan Sebastian Cardenas 11:30 AM Johanna Conforti & Anne Franza Parish Office Summer Hours will run from June 29th through August 28th: 9:00 AM 2:30 PM. 2

3 Schools Out by Father Michael I remember those first days of summer vacation were always the most magical. There was a feeling of accomplishment as another school year was completed. And, there was the anticipation of many weeks of summer fun. I hope all our young people use well these days of summer. And, congratulations to all those who graduated. I hope you look forward to your next step in life with excitement and hope. I pray that these days of summer bring everyone an opportunity for some relaxation and renewal of spirit. A few parishioners have asked about the gold vessels that were used prior to getting the new silver pieces. Nothing has been thrown out or given away. It is my hope to use the different sets and vessels at different times of the year. For example, during Advent or Lent we can change what we use (as we change the color of vestments and banners) in these different liturgical seasons. One of the few items that was identified in the survey as needing to be addressed was parking for the handicapped. I believe somewhere down the road we will need to make an investment in improving and/or expanding our parking lot. But, for the meantime we are working on an interim solution. There is a fire exit door to the right of the music ministry area. With relatively minimal cost or effort that door can be changed and a ramp built leading to the back area of the parking lot. Additional handicapped spaces could be created there allowing easier access to the church. There are some details to be worked out, but that seems to be the best route which we are pursuing. Allow me to offer a few quick statistics regarding our progress with the Catholic Ministries Appeal. There are 3,465 registered families in our parish. So far, 231 households (6% of the 3,465) have generously pledged $43,069 or 59.24% of our diocesan-mandated goal of $72,700. We are $29,631 short of goal. I am appealing to you to consider making a donation. No gift is too small. Every donation will be greatly appreciated as it will help us to reach our goal. There are many individuals who benefit from our support, but it can also be of benefit to our parish. If we reach our goal, we will receive back a rebate of more than $13,000. Information and envelopes are available in the Atrium. This past Friday marked my second anniversary as Pastor here at Holy Cross. I continue to feel very blessed to be part of this community. I look forward to the years ahead in getting to know more and more people and to do my best to be a good shepherd for our parish. We offer a Holy Hour for Peace on the first Saturday of the month from 3:45-4:45 PM in the Worship Area. Please come and spend some time before the Blessed Sacrament on Saturday, July 4th, praying for God s gift of peace to touch our wounded world. 3

4 COME JOIN US! You are invited to a spiritual evening of Presentation and Prayer. Revelation through Creation Thursday, July 7:30 PM in the Chapel The Holy Father s most recent encyclical: Laudato Si Care for our Common Home has received much attention. But his foundational premise is not something new. There is a long history among mystics and saints who have understood the intimate connection between God s Incarnation and Mother Earth. This evening will be a presentation on the writings of St. Francis and others who offer profound insight into gift and wonder of God s creation. But it will also be an evening of prayer, allowing us to share in an experience of this wondrous gift God has shared with us. Presenter: Mr. Ronald Paulsen is a native Long Islander who spent his early years on our local waters as a bay man. His career advanced into Environmental Science. He has had vast experience working with some of the most polluted, neglected, and abused corners of our nation in terms of the environment. He is graduating Fr. Richard Rohr s Living School and is able to make powerful spiritual connections between God s Spirit and His creation that surrounds us. Please join us for this evening of prayer and insight into the gift of God s creation. 4

5 PARISH NEWS Anointing of the Sick In the past, people received the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick only when they were gravely ill. However, the Church believes that the Anointing of the Sick should be experienced while we are still able to be aware of God s peaceful presence within us. You are strongly encouraged to receive this Sacrament if you are having upcoming surgery, are dealing with a chronic or debilitating illness, are suffering from addiction, mental health issues or frailty. On the first Sunday of each month, the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be offered after the 9:30 AM Mass. Sunday, July 5th, is the next date the Anointing will be offered. Special Collection This weekend, June 27th/28th, at the Offertory we will also be collecting for Peter s Pence. This collection provides the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out his most important charitable works. The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Through your generosity, we can cast the peace of Christ upon the world. The Parish Office is closed on Friday, July 3rd, for the Independence Day holiday. FATHER S DAY MASS REMEMBRANCES AL MASANGYA COSIMO CELAURO DOMENICK ABBATE FRANK MESSINA JEREMIAH MCCARTHY JAMES MCGRATH RAYMOND MCCARTNEY JAMES V. POSA 5 VITO ORLANDO ANGELO J. CASTORO PAPA & DAD

6 PARISH OUTREACH FOOD PANTRY Next Saturday and Sunday, July 4th/5th, will be our monthly Food Drive for our Parish Outreach Pantry. The following items would be most helpful: Spaghetti Pasta Sauce Tuna Mayonnaise Boxed Rice/Potatoes Macaroni & Cheese Cookies, Snacks Pancake Mix & Syrup Peanut Butter Jelly Juice Boxes Summer Drink Mixes Coffee, Tea Paper Towels Please check expiration dates! It will greatly assist the volunteers who stack the pantry with your donated goods. Thank you. YOUTH MINISTRY Sunday, June 28: the Youth Group will have a 5PM Youth Mass with the Core Band. All are welcome! We would all love to see you! After Mass, we will have a Graduation/End of the Year Party from 6 to 8PM. We will have delicious food, fun-filled games and, of course, amazing company. And, we will discuss the amazing experiences we had this year with all of the special people who are a huge part of this wonderful program! This is definitely a night not to miss! Come on down, and let's enjoy a fantastic end to another successful school year. Furthermore, our Youth Summer Calendar will be in the bulletin next week. All are welcome to those events as well. Together we will learn and grow closer to Christ! The Youth Group wants to wish the parish community a relaxing, enjoyable and blessed summer! Congratulations to Mike Castellano, a parishioner who has completed the basic Religious Studies course and received certification at St. Agnes Cathedral on June 23,

7 NEWS FROM FR. JIM COME JOIN MSGR. JIM MCNAMARA IN ASSISI AND ROME: OCTOBER 3 12, 2016 Over the last twentyfive years I have taken people to Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis, and given a retreat to lay people, religious and priests. I would like to offer this experience in October of 2016, and I hope you will join me. We would leave Monday, October 3, 2016 and spend the first three days in Rome where we will stay at Madri Pie, a guest house very near St. Peter s. On Friday, October 7, 2016 we will go by bus to Assisi, about a three hour ride northeast of Rome where we will stay at Casa Papa Giovanni, a guest house run by the Diocese of Assisi. I will give two conferences a day on the spirituality and life of Saint Francis and we will have Mass in the various Churches there. We will return to New York on Wednesday, October 12, I have to plan early in order to get rooms in Rome and Assisi. If you wish a brochure, please me, and I will send it to you by . My address is: jmcn4571@aol.com. The group will be limited to one bus of fifty people, so sign up early if you wish to enjoy this beautiful experience. Fr. Jim McNamara RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Cross Cross It is permissible to buy, sell or gift captives. It is permissible to buy, sell or gift captives. ISIS ISIS In 492 A.D. Pope St. Felix III said, Not to oppose In 492 error A.D. is Pope to approve St. Felix it, III said, and Not not to defend oppose truth error is to is suppress to approve it, it, and not indeed, to defend truth is to suppress it, and indeed, to neglect to neglect to confound to confound evil evil men, men, when when we we can do can it, do is it, no is less no less a sin a sin than to to encourage encourage them. them. A U.N. report reveals ISIS is selling children from Christian and Yazidi minorities as sex slaves, turning the mentally challenged into suicide bombers and crucifying or burying them alive if they disobey. A U.N. report reveals ISIS is selling children from Christian and Yazidi minorities as sex slaves, turning the mentally challenged into suicide bombers and crucifying or burying them alive if they disobey. The U.N. report, while alarming, isn t surprising considering all the accounts of ISIS brutality. The self-proclaimed Islamic State, through its conquests and savagery, is in a quest to form a vast caliphate governed under a strict version of Sharia law. The U.N. report, while alarming, isn t surprising considering all the accounts of ISIS brutality. The self-proclaimed Islamic State, through its conquests and savagery, is in a quest to form a vast caliphate governed under a strict version of Sharia law. They just recently announced that they have taken 86 more Christians hostage, their likely fate a grisly martyrdom. They just recently announced that they have taken 86 more Christians hostage, their likely fate a grisly martyrdom. On Feb. 24, 2015, Joseph Kurtz, Archbishop of Louisville, KY, and president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, stated that Pope Francis and the Holy See have reiterated on a number of occasions that it is licit to use force to stop these unjust aggressors and to protect religious minorities and civilians from horrendous attacks. On Feb. 24, 2015, Joseph Kurtz, Archbishop of Louisville, KY, and president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, stated that Pope Francis and the Holy See have reiterated on a number of occasions that it is licit to use force to stop these unjust aggressors and to protect religious minorities and civilians from horrendous attacks. 7

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9 MEETINGS THIS WEEK Sunday, June 28th 1:00 PM BAPTISMS Worship Area YOUTH MASS 5:00PM Worship Area (with Graduation/End of the Year Party to follow) Monday, June 29th K OF C OFFICERS MEETING Tuesday, June 30th STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Wednesday, July 1st SENIORS 7:15-8:30 PM Fr. Joe Room 7:15 PM Conference Rm. 11AM - 2:30PM Atrium Friday, July 3rd (The Parish Office is closed for the Independence Day holiday.) Saturday, July 4th HOLY HOUR FOR PEACE Sunday, July 5th ANOINTING OF THE SICK VBS SETUP 3:45-4:45 PM Worship Area After 9:30 Mass Worship Area 12:30PM All Areas COMMUNITY NEWS Smithtown Youth Bureau The Smithtown Youth Bureau is offering a variety of summer events: Teen Bowling Night - Tuesday, July 7th at Smithtown Bowling Lanes Plastercraft Party (Grades K-5) - Tuesday, July 14th at The Crafter s Table Scavenger Hunt (Grades 6-12) - Tuesday, July 21st at Hoyt Farm Variety Show (All Ages) - Tuesday, August 4th at RJO Intermediate School Teen Pool Night (Grades 6-12) - Tuesday, August 18th at Smithtown Landing Pool For more information or to register, please visit COMMUNITY NEWS Calligrapher / Artistic Letterer Wanted The Ronkonkoma Cenacle Retreat House seeks a part-time Calligrapher who can work Mondays and Tuesdays from 9AM to 4:30PM. Responsibilities include lettering prayer cards and folders, and entering orders into the database. You must have neat lettering skills, be computer literate and have good phone skills. If interested, please contact Linda Baumann at , or fax or to Lbaumann@cenaclesisters.org COMMUNITY NEWS Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine is offering free dental screening, cleaning, fluoride treatment and sealants (if needed) to ages 1-17 on: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 from 2-6PM To schedule an appointment call: after August 3rd during the hours of 9AM-5PM. A parent/legal guardian must come with the child. This is a one time event and will not establish any child as a patient of record at the Dental Care Center. 9

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