HOLY CROSS CHURCH. HOLY CROSS DIRECTORY Rev. William C. McGuirk Pastor & Trust Administrator Wmcguir eensbur g.or g.

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1 HOLY CROSS CHURCH A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg 711 Depot St., Youngwood, PA Phone: Fax: Website: FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 15, 2018 MASS SCHEDULE Confession Satur day 4:00 PM Marriages Call the par ish office at least 6 months Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM in advance. Sunday 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Baptisms Contact the par ish office. Holy Day Vigil 7:00 PM Anointing of the Sick Call the par ish office. 8:00 AM s 8:00 AM Mon. Tues. Wed. Thur s. Parish Office Hours Mon.-Fri. 9:00 AM-4:00 PM HOLY CROSS DIRECTORY Rev. William C. McGuirk Pastor & Trust Administrator Wmcguir k@dioceseofgr eensbur g.or g Pastoral Council: Ger ald Andr ews, Bob Kimmick, Anthony & Sharon Rizzardi, Debbie Schotting, Kay Sofranko, Joe Sostarich, Rose Yoder Finance Council: J oseph Adamoski, Mark Frick, Georgie Gamberoni, Sally Hurrianko, Dennis McManus Faith Formation: Br ian Lohr Youth Ministry: Bob Chappell Director of Music & Worship Dr. Eugene M. Dangelo Sacristan: Eleanor Hamrock Office Manager: Mar ia Br inza mbrinza@dioceseofgreensburg.org Ministry of Care Facilitator: J oan J ones Prayer Chain: Pat Cassa Women s Guild President: Eleanor Hamr ock Health Ministry Coordinator/Parish Nurse: Melanie Or ndoff Knights of Columbus: Char les Stack Meeting 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM facebook.com/hcyoungwood VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 16-20, 6-8 p.m. Join us as we venture through this year s Vacation Bible School at Holy Cross! There is no charge to attend! For more information, contact Brian Lohr: blohr@dioceseofgreensburg.org. Holy Cross Saturday & Sunday, September 22 & 23 It s not too early to think about how you can help!

2 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 15, 2018 Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation. Psalm 85:8 MASS SCHEDULE Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Vigil) Michael A. Pacelli, Jr. (Philip Ball & Family) Sun: July 15 Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Living & Deceased Holy Cross Parishioners Parishioners Experiencing Ill Health 10:00AM Mon: July 16 Daniel Genard (B) (Family) Tue: July 17 Viola Wetmore (A) (Sharon Achtziger) Wed: July 18 Becky Hibbs (A) (Mary Lou & Ed Zimmerman) Thu: July 19 Dolores Jacobs (Sharon Achtziger) Fri: No Mass July 20 8:00AM Sat: July 21 5:00PM+ Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Vigil) Elizabeth Tamasy (Family) Sun: July 22 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Living & Deceased Holy Cross Parishioners Genevieve Delserone (Carol Kalich) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 10:00AM+ MASS INTENTIONS: If you would like to have a Mass said in memory of or in honor of a loved one, please use the request forms which are at the church entrances. Altar Flowers this week are In Memory of Genevieve Delserone As requested by Carol Kalich The Word Amos 7:12-15 I was no prophet, nor have I belonged to a company of prophets; I was a shepherd and a dresser of sycamores. The Lord took me from following the flock, and said to me, Go, prophesy to my people Israel. Ephesians 1:3-14 or 1:3-10 In him you also, who have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and have believed in him, were sealed with the promised holy Spirit, which is the first installment of our inheritance toward redemption as God s possession, to the praise of his glory. Mark 6: 7-13 Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over unclean spirits. He said to them, Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave. Whatever place does not welcome you or listen to you, leave there and shake the dust off your feet in testimony against them. So they went off and preached repentance. The Twelve drove out many demons, and they anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them. 1994, Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, art by Steve Erspamer, SM. Sat: July 14 5:00PM+ Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. WHEN THERE IS NO WEEKDAY MASS WHEN THERE IS NO WEEKDAY MASS A good resource for finding the daily readings is the website A good resource for finding the daily readings is the website for the U S Conference of Catholic Bishops at for the U S Conference of Catholic Bishops at Daily Mass schedules for all the parishes are also available Daily Mass schedules for all the parishes are also available online at the diocesan website: online at the diocesan website:

3 The Sanctuary Candle Acknowledging the Real Presence of Christ in the Tabernacle, burned from July 8-14 In Loving Memory of Daniel Genard Requested by his Family (We apologize that this was omitted from last week s bulletin.) The Sanctuary Candle Acknowledging the Real Presence of Christ in the Tabernacle, will burn from July In Loving Memory of Joseph Acito Requested by Wife Emily CALLING ALL YOUTH IN GRADES 6-12! Sunday, July 29: 7 Springs Family Fun Day! This weekend we are collecting paper products to be distributed at the Youngwood Food Pantry (third Wednesday of every month). Please drop them off at the entrances to Church. Thank You. Youngwood Community Picnic Saturday, August 4, 2018 Noon 4 p.m. Youngwood Park and Pool DCCW NIGHT AT SAINT VINCENT SUMMER THEATER The Greensburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women is sponsoring a night at the Saint Vincent Summer Theatre featuring the comedy Leading Ladies August 7, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. The night includes refreshments and 50/50 chances on theme baskets. Tickets are $20. For tickets or more info, call Millie Krinock or Betty Nemchik Thank you for your patience as I continue to tweak the layout of the bulletin. Your suggestions are always welcome! Maria UPCOMING EVENTS AT HOLY CROSS Kitchen Renovation-Church Hall - ongoing Parish Youth Honors Liturgy - July 15, 3 p.m. Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Vacation Bible School - July 16-20, 6-8 p.m. Holy Cross Westmoreland Manor Sunday, July 22, 10:30 a.m. Mass Festival Meeting Tuesday, July 24, 7 p.m. Bethlehem Christian Families-Aug. 18 & 19 all Masses Collection for Catholic University & Diocesan Catholic Schools August 26 Deacon John Zombar Ordination - Sat., Sept. 15, Holy Cross Festival - Sept. 22 & 23 Catholic Charities offers counseling for individuals, couples and families: Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Greensburg offers faith-based assistance with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, interpersonal conflicts, recovery support, parenting and family issues, anger management and other personal and family issues. Counseling is provided by licensed, professional and experienced therapists. Low fees, and many insurances accepted. Offices are located in Greensburg, Indiana, Uniontown, Kittanning and New Kensington. For more information or an appointment, call or counseling@dioceseofgreensburg.org. Jeremiah Days (Grades 6-8) + The Melchizedek Project (Grades 9-12) Gather for a Saturday morning of prayer, + Gather for a Sunday evening of Exploring God s Call. fellowship and talk on discernment. + Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 18, Dec. 9 Sept. 8, Nov. 10, 9:30-11:30 a.m. + 6:30-8 p.m. St. Barbara Church, + Greensburg Central Catholic High School 111 Raymaley Road, Harrison City + Parents and/or Guardians are also invited to attend. + For more information or to make a reservation for one of the above sessions, contact Father Tyler Bandura at: vocations@dioceseofgreensburg.org + Pray for Vocations +

4 PARISH AND COMMUNITY NEWS Pardon the Mess and Inconvenience! Due to the Kitchen renovation in the Social Hall, we cannot host funeral luncheons until further notice. We also ask that you please refrain from entering the church basement unless you need to use the restroom. Please DO NOT use the restroom next to the kitchen, and DO NOT allow children to go to the restroom unattended. **Please be especially cautious of the sidewalk construction that is also taking place!** Thank you for your patience and understanding! All the finished products will be well worth the wait! DUE TO HIPAA, area hospitals can no longer tell pastors which parishioners have been admitted. To have the assigned Catholic Chaplain visit, you must inform hospital admissions staff. If you experience any personal injury on church property, please make sure you call the office or speak to Fr. McGuirk. ~ tewardship 7/8/2018 Offertory $4,100 Loose Collection $258 Monthly Inflation $146 Children s Collection $19 Total $4,523 Budget $6,600 Over/Under -$2,077 Candles $123 Peter s Pence $55 Catholic Accent $21 Sincerest thanks for your continuing financial stewardship! **So that we may properly credit your account, please clearly mark the amount of your donation on your envelope. Again, THANK YOU! This past week we received our first check as reimbursement from the Diocese for DLA money collected at Holy Cross! Help Wanted! New Altar Servers Fr. McGuirk would like all new First Communicants to contact him about becoming an altar server. WE ARE STILL LOOKING for someone who is willing and able to take over handling the advertising for the bulletin. Mary Ann Klingensmith has voluntarily handled this for many years. She would like to hand over the responsibility to a capable volunteer by the end of this year. Please call her if you are interested in taking over this important task. She will teach you the simple process. WE ARE ALWAYS IN NEED OF ADVERTISERS for the bulletin s back page. If you, or anyone you know, are interested in placing an ad, please contact Mary Ann at for information on layout and pricing. Memorial Mass The third annual Memorial Mass for Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Infant or Child Loss will be celebrated July 25 at 6 p.m. at Holy Family Parish, Latrobe. A keepsake rosebud will be given to all families who attend, and refreshments will be served immediately following the Mass. We encourage you to RSVP and register your child's name by contacting Debbie Vanden Berk at or debdvb@yahoo.com. Please invite others you think might want to be part of this memorial. Outreach Ministry for LGBT people and families Always God s Children, the U.S. Bishops outreach ministry to LGBT people and their families, will be held August 9 at 7 p.m. at the Grove in Latrobe. For more information, contact Alecia Moss at leashmo@hotmail.com or If you have any suspicion about the sexual abuse (or any other type of abuse) of a minor child, please contact PA Childline immediately at If the alleged abuser is functioning in a parish, school or diocesan position as clergy, religious, paid staff or volunteer, you are also requested to contact the Bishop s Delegate for Matters of Sexual Misconduct at , Ext after you have called the Childline number and made the report.

5 MORE COMMUNITY AND DIOCESAN NEWS CRABTREE FESTIVAL & FIREWORKS - THURS. SUN., JULY 19, 20, 21, 5-10:00 PM THURSDAY, 5-9:30 PM: Cornhole Tournament. Cash prizes! Registration Deadline is July 15. Registration fee $20 per team. Register on facebook at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival - Crabtree Fireworks or call FRIDAY: 5 K Race and Car Show SATURDAY: Fireworks at 10:30 SUNDAY, AFTER 10:00 AM MASS: Procession & Battery Salute. Pasta Dinner 12:30 PM The Rosary Altar Society of Saint Paul Parish in Greensburg will be holding its annual Trash n Treasure Sale on Friday, July 20 (9am-7pm), Saturday, July 21 (9am-7pm) with ½ off starting this day, and Sunday, July 22 (10am-2pm). A special Early Bird preview will be held on Thursday, July 19, from 6-8 p.m. for a $5 admission. There will be a $5 Bag Sale on Monday, July 23 from 9am-1pm. (Jewelry and Big Items will be ½ off original sticker price). For more info, please call the Church Office at VIRTUS - PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN TRAINING will take place on Saturday, July 21, 9:00-11:30 am at St. Florian Faith Formation Center, United. To register, please contact Dr. Joseph Dreliszak at This is an important training to complete as a part of diocesan requirements for obtaining clearances. Protecting God s Children An Update from Carol Kalich Since 2015 when the law changed, 133 parishioners have completed the clearance process required of volunteers and are in compliance with Pennsylvania s Child Protective Services Law. Thank you for your diligence in completing the six requirements. Another 49 have started the process but have not completed all six requirements. Also, I ve learned that some have helped at the parish festival who have not even started the clearance process. Volunteers 18 and older must complete these before helping at the festival or serving in a liturgical ministry. The trainings inform volunteers about the threats to children as well as the elderly and handicapped and how to report suspected abuse, and help the parish ensure a safe environment for the vulnerable among us. Three of the six clearances are good for five years: The other three clearances are trainings and do not need to be repeated: State Police Criminal Background Check ChildLine Child Abuse History Certification Volunteer Affidavit (fingerprints if resident of PA less than 10 years} Mandated Reporter Training Virtus/Protecting God s Children Greensburg Diocese s Code of Pastoral Conduct If you have a computer, all but the affidavit can be done online. There are paper forms for the three clearances which the parish will submit for processing. In the coming weeks we will hold additional sessions for the mandated reporter training and Virtus with distribution of the Code of Pastoral Conduct. Some of you may already have some of these clearances done because of your job. As long as they are dated 2015 or later, we can make a copy and use them for the parish records. If you are a volunteer who has not started the clearance process, please contact me for copies of the forms and web addresses. Call and leave a message at or me at ckalich@dioceseofgreensburg.org. If you have started but not finished the six requirements, Father McGuirk and I will be in contact with you to help you finish them. Father McGuirk and I know these are a lot of hoops to go through to help the parish as a liturgical minister or to work at a once-ayear event like the festival. But the parishes and diocese are audited by the Commonwealth and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to make sure we are meeting the requirements of the law. So we encourage you to do the clearances and trainings to begin or continue in ministry here at Holy Cross Parish.