The Parish of the Holy Cross. 95 Nichols Road + Nesconset, NY

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1 The Parish of the Holy Cross 95 Nichols Road + Nesconset, NY LET ALL BE WELCOMED AS CHRIST! Therefore, God exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus Every knee should bend, of those in heaven and on earth... Philippians 2:9-10 Come and pray with us! 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 1, 2017 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. WE CELEBRATE RECONCILIATION Saturday: 3:45 P.M. 4:30 P.M. or call Father Michael for an appointment. 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 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 Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closed 12:15-1:00 PM) Rev. Michael F. Holzmann Pastor Ms. Kathleen Reid Director of Religious Education Mrs. Mary Anne Mc Culloch Ms. Patricia Gyscek Co-Coordinators of Parish Outreach Mrs. Judith Pickel Pastoral Associate Mrs. Jane Wirth Parish Secretary PASTORAL TEAM PASTORAL STAFF Dr. Vincent Mazurek Music Minister Deacon Ralph Rivera Pastoral Minister Mrs. Elizabeth Shea Business Manager Mr. Brian Reich Director of Music Ministry Mr. Salvatore Finocchiaro Coordinator of Youth Ministries Mr. James Reiss Mrs. Mary Pannone Religious Education Secretaries (hcreled@optonline.net) Mr. Gerald Farrell Custodian Celebrants for Next Weekend s Masses October 7th/8th 5:00 PM Fr. Michael 8:00 AM Msgr. Jim Vlaun 9:30 AM Fr. Frank Eisele 11:30 AM Fr. Frank Mrs. Mary Inghilterra Weekend Sacristan Mass Intentions Schedule Week of October 1st, 9AM Mass Mon. Garske Family Tue. John & Thomas Slevin Wed. Ann Gilmartin Thu. Joseph Brindisi New Life in Christ Remembering our Sick Please pray for the sick of our parish, their families and caregivers: Philomena Giordano Michael Storms Banns of Marriage - Third Time Stefanie Tartaro & William Carey Catherine Bianco & Jonathan Benish 2 Saturday, October 7th, 5 PM Mass Henri-Robert Lamarque, Marylyn Evans, William Hamilton, Dr. Suga Sotto Yuvienco, Carmela & Michael Terranova Sunday, October 8th, 27th Sun. in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Mr. & Mrs. O. DeSanto 9:30 AM People of the Parish 11:30 AM Agnes Fitzpatrick, John Robert Lohan, Irene Hunt, Joe Brindisi, Jack Dabagian Scripture Readings for October 8, Isaiah 5:1-7 + Philippians 4:6-9 + Matthew 21:33-43

3 Just Checking Did Summer Really End? by Father Michael Although autumn officially began last week, the weather the last few days has been anything but fall like. The short sleeve shirts are still out, and the AC is still running. This has been a delightful extension of summer weather. I m not complaining; before long we will be throwing ice melt and shoveling snow. And, we are certainly in better shape than the many people trying to recover from hurricanes and earthquakes. On Wednesday several members of the Pastoral Team and I attended a special workshop at the seminary which addressed the many issues surrounding the opioid crisis on Long Island. This is a very complicated issue, and it is destroying the lives of many people. It may be closer to home than anyone realizes. There is no easy solution but greater awareness is the first step in beginning to address this serious problem. Have you noticed our Sanctuary lamp? This is the third week since it was installed after its renovation. I think lighting the lamp from the interior brings out much more of its beauty than when it was lit with a light bulb hanging above it. This project may seem to be a rather simple undertaking, but in fact there were many little details that had to be accounted for. There were many precise angles that needed to be cut so that the wood fit properly around the black base. The overall height was raised so that people would no longer be bumping their heads on the base. I am very grateful to Vince Mazurek for all his help with the rewiring and electrical aspects of this project. Thank you to Art Lichtenberger, who I know from my former parish in Medford. He was able to master the carpentry details of this undertaking. It is my hope that the lamp is far more visible and draws attention to the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. We are moving quickly in being able to begin our parking lot project. I have written Bishop Brennan, who is the Vicar General for the Diocese, to request permission to proceed (this is standard protocol). Once we receive permission our paving contractor is ready to go. While we will do our best to work around scheduled events and meetings on our calendar, there may be an inconvenience or two for the week that the work is taking place. More details will be forthcoming. I offer a warm Holy Cross welcome to the two newest members of our Pastoral Team. Ms. Pat Gyscek is working in Parish Outreach. Ms. Kathleen Reid is our new Director of Religious Education. We are blessed to have both of these women with us and look forward to their many years of ministry here at Holy Cross. We offer our Holy Hour for Peace on the first Saturday of the month from 3:45 to 4:45PM in the Worship Area. Please join us on October 7th as we spend time before the Blessed Sacrament praying for God s gift of peace to touch our wounded world. 3

4 WE WELCOME PAT GYSCEK & KATHLEEN REID! To the Parishioners of Holy Cross Parish, I am one of two new faces on the pastoral staff of the Parish and am pleased to be working with Mary Anne in the Outreach office. The last twenty years of my life I have found excitement and satisfaction in being involved in different roles in this wonderful ministry of the Church. I volunteered as a Core Worker during the years when I practiced as a community health nurse. I was a founding member of Resurrection Church in Farmingville, as you were building this community of faith in Nesconset. In the late 1990 s and early 2000 s, I was Parish Social Ministry coordinator at St. Sylvester s Parish in Medford. During much of my time in Medford, Father Michael along with Father Ed Kealey led our very vibrant faith community. For the last ten years I have worked as the Suffolk County Developer for the Parish Social Ministry Department of Catholic Charities. Through these connections, I have come to know and admire Mary Anne and Connie. When I heard that Connie was retiring, I was hoping that I could return to the ministry that I love best, and that is direct service to our sisters and brothers who are going through difficult times. I look forward to getting to know this community of faith and already am impressed with the good work the parish has done for your neighbors. Blessings and Peace, Pat Gyscek Dear Parishioners of Holy Cross, I am the other new face on the pastoral staff of the Parish and am happy to be here as the new Director of Religious Education. I have thirty-five years of experience in Religious Education and have worked with all ages from Level 1 to Adult. Whatever parish I have been in, it has always brought me excitement and joy to share the good news of Jesus Christ with all God s people. I have only been here for a few weeks and already I sense a spirit of enthusiasm and togetherness that tells me you are happy to be parishioners here at Holy Cross and are willing to share your faith and serve your neighbor. I enjoy travelling both nationally and internationally. My favorite state after New York is Vermont. I hope to travel to Italy in the not too distant future. I can t close without being a proud Aunt. I have five nieces whom I adore. They are young adults and range in age from twenty-three to thirty-one. Three live in New York City, one in Chicago and one in Florence, Italy. I am very happy that Father Michael decided to hire me, and I look forward to being a member of the Staff and the Parish Community. Peace and Prayer, Kathleen Reid YOUTH GROUP A special thank you to all teens who came to our Fall Kickoff event! We had 15 new members and about 30 teens in total! We had a lot of fun getting to know each other and beginning another wonderful year in the Youth Group! Look what s happening! 10/1: Youth 6-8PM in the Atrium! 10/8: No Youth Day/ Night Event: Columbus Day Weekend If you have any questions or concerns, or if you are thinking about joining us and you would like more information, please contact Sal Finocchiaro, Coordinator of Youth Ministries, at hcyouthgroup15@gmail.com or call the parish office. Thank you! 4

5 Pray for Our Military Pfc. Richard J. DeKanchuk FC3 Lane Dyar Sgt. Daniel Frost MIDN Jonathan Goohs Jr,USNA WO Christopher Kaminsky Cpl. Michael Knipper, USMC Lt./Dr. Eric Koch Lt./Dr. Amy Zucharo Koch LCpl. Jacob T. Lamm, USMC Sgt. Ryan Mauldin Lt. Ryan Montvydas IT2 Jason Mulderig Cpl. Steven Ziegler A1C Timothy Ziegler We thank the men and women who serve in our military for their service. We will continue to pray for them through Please let us know at anytime during 2017 if their service is finished, their title has changed, or you would like continued prayers through PARISH NEWS Columbus Day Holy Cross Welcomes These Children Baptized in September Greyson Andrew Boorum Nicholas James Clavijo Jonathan Carlos Garrido Ella Lynn Gibbons Rylan John Henn Charlie James Raygada Ruby Jaymes Rizzuto Emma Elizabeth Tringali The Parish Office is closed on Monday, October 9th, for Columbus Day. There will not be a 9:00 Mass that morning. Flu Shots Available May God bless all who serve our nation. Pray for Peace! Special Collections This weekend at the offertory, we will also be collecting for Respect Life. As we celebrate Respect Life Sunday, we are reminded that the assaults on human dignity come in many forms. Next weekend we will also be collecting for our Renovation and Major Repairs fund. Thank you for your support of these collections! REMINDER: Flu shots will be available this weekend on Sunday, October 1 st, in the Fr. Joe Room from 12:30 to 2pm. Please bring your insurance information with you. You must be over 18 years old to receive the shot from the Duane Reade pharmacist. At Home with the Word If you would like to purchase a 2018 At Home with the Word book, please sign the sheet on the table outside the Parish Office. 5

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7 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Thank you to all the families who have re-registered their children in our program. We still have families who have not signed up, and our deadline has passed. If you still need to register, please do so as soon as possible. We have started to put classes together. We cannot guarantee your child a placement if we do not have your registration form. Levels 2 through 7 will begin classes the week of October 16th. Level 7 parents and students will be invited to attend a meeting which will outline the Two Year Confirmation Preparation. Level 8 will begin classes the week of November 6th. All Level 8 Catechists, parents and students will be invited to a meeting which will outline the Level 8 year and where students and parents will receive books and an information packet. Level 1 will begin the week of November 27th. Parents will be invited to a meeting to get the overview of the year and the books for their child. Catechists Needed! The Religious Education program is looking for Catechists for all levels to help in our program. We are also looking for Catechists for our 1:1 Program (Small Group with Special Needs), which meets at Holy Cross on Mondays from 5 to 6pm. If you have a desire to share your faith with the children in our parish, please call the Religious Education Office at x12. Thank you! The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will be offered after the 9:30 AM Mass this Sunday, Oct. 1st. 7 RCIA Are you seeking Baptism? Are you a baptized Catholic who never celebrated First Communion or Confirmation? Have you been baptized in another Christian faith and now desire to become Catholic? If your answer is YES to any of these questions, we want to hear from you. The Church gives us a beautiful process called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) for those who seek to become fully initiated in the Catholic Church. This year s RCIA will be starting soon. If you re interested and would like additional information, please contact Jude Pickel at x16. ANOINTING OF THE SICK

8 LITURGICAL MINISTERS Attention: Altar Servers, Lectors, Ushers and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Let us know if you would like to continue in your ministry for the Liturgical Year, and also, if you would like to serve on Holy Days. Your dedication to the ministry is most appreciated by the Parish. Please complete the form below and place in the Sunday collection basket or return to the Parish Office on or before October 15th. If at any other time during the year you need to stop your service, please contact the Parish Office. RECOMMITMENT I wish to continue in my ministry for the year. YES NO I understand I may return to my ministry at any time once I have informed the Parish Office. I am an: Altar Server, Lector, Usher, Extraordinary Minister Preferred Masses Name Address Telephone Please if you are an EM and you would like to bring the Eucharist to the homebound. & Are you available to minister on Holy Days? (Ascension Thursday, Assumption, All Saints Day, Immaculate Conception) YES NO 8

9 Dear Parishioners, Parish of the Holy Cross Nesconset, New York June 1, 2017 thru August 31, 2017 Quarterly Financial Report- Fiscal Year 2016/2017 In an attitude of responsible stewardship and fiscal accountability, we publish a simple reporting of our financial position for your information now on a quarterly basis. Our new Fiscal Year began with the month of September We are reporting on what you have provided through your Stewardship of Treasure and how we are using your gift. The format follows the categories of Diocesan accounts on which our extensive yearend Financial Reports are based. This report is for the fourth quarter of the year. We thank you for your support. If you have questions and/or suggestions, we would welcome them. May God continue to bless us all. The Pastoral Team As of August 31, 2017: Assets: Liabilities: Checking A/C: $ 65,819. MAC Loan: $ 55,000. Unitas Funds: $ 140,552. A/C s Payable: $ 5,975. Institutional Invest: $ 67,486. Rel Ed Fees Collected for 17-18: $ 58,505. Money Market: $ 96,892. R.A.M.R.: $ 95,409. Prepaid Expense: $ 13,137. For the Period June 1, 2017-August 31, 2017: Revenue: Sunday Collections: 6/1/17-8/31/17 (13 weeks) $142,210. Average Weekly Collection in Quarter: $ 10,939. R.A.M.R.Collection: 8,922. Average Monthly Collection: $2,974 Feast of the Assumption: 1,132. Donations & Fees Parish Programs: 7,518. Includes: Rel Ed(4,683),Par Out(2,785), Seniors(50) Fund Raising: 7,750. Includes: Cash Calendar Auxiliary Revenue: 34,534. Includes: Donations,Baptisms,Funerals,Masses,Candles,Verizon,Bulletin Collection on Behalf of Others: 6,336. Includes: Mission, Peter s Pence,Trinity Dome Interest: 1,858. Includes: Unitas Fund (1,269) Bank A/Cs (66)Inst. Invest (523) Total Revenue: $ 210,260. Expenditures: Clergy & Lay Salaries: $ 84,265. Includes: Priests, Rel.Ed, Parish Out, Clerical, Maintenance Pastoral Assoc., Bus Mgr., Music, Youth, Sacristan Clergy Fringe Benefits: 7,687. Includes: Health & Dental, Sick/Dis/Ret, Allow. Lay Fringe Benefits: 12,191. Includes: Medical, Pension, Workmen s Comp. FICA Employer Taxes: 5,630. Quarterly Regional School Assessment: 21,426. Paid to DRVC-12% of Collections from year ended 8/31/16 Quarterly Diocesan Assessment: 16,888. Paid to DRVC-7.4% of Assessable Rev. from yr.ended 8/31/16 Parish Programs: 15,160. Includes: ParOut.(3613),RelEd(6554),Youth(268),Hosp&Oth(4725) Fund Raising: 6,400. Includes: Cash Calendar, Dep. For Play Printing & Office: 5,997. Includes: Office Supp, Printing, Phone, Cable, Credit Card fees Liturgical Expenses: 5,661. Includes: Hosts,Wine,Stipends,Charity DRVC Collections Paid: 7,197. Includes: Mission, Peter s Pence,Trinity Dome,Cath. School,Comm. MAC Interest: 590. Includes: Interest for quarter on MAC loan Building Utilities: 8,176. Includes: Electric(7561), Gas(393),Water(222) Buildings Maintenance & Supplies: 12,010. Includes: Supplies&Maint(908),Cont.Maint.(1,534),Repairs(9,568) Rectory: 2,847. Includes: Gas, Elec., Food, Phone, Cable, Maint. Total Expenditures: $ 212,125. Deficit June 1, 2017 August 31, 2017: $ ( 1,865.) Current Year to Date-Sept. 1, 2016-Aug. 31, 2017: Prior Year to Date-Sept. 1, 2015-Aug. 31, 2016: Revenue: $1,054,420. Revenue: $1,053,408. Expenses: $ 895,771. Expenses: $ 981,594. Surplus: $ 158,649. Surplus: $ 71,814. 9

10 To commemorate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi we will have the Blessing of the Animals Sunday, October 1st, at 1PM! CASH CALENDAR Parish of the Holy Cross Cash Calendar 10

11 MEETINGS THIS WEEK CASH CALENDAR Saturday, September 30th WOMEN S ENRICHMENT WOMEN S DAY TICKET SALES 10:00 AM Fr. Joe Room 5PM Atrium Congratulations to the following September Cash Calendar Winners! Date Date Amount Date Amount Amount Name Name Name Sunday, October 1st All Masses 9/1/2017 9/1/2017 9/1/2017 $50 $50 The $50Mulderig The Family Mulderig The Mulderig FamilyF WOMEN S DAY TICKET SALES Atrium 9/2/2017 9/2/2017 9/2/2017 $50 $50 $50Thomas Kecki Thomas Thomas Kecki Ke ANOINTING OF THE SICK 10:30AM Worship Area FLU SHOTS 12:30-2PM Atr./Fr. 9/3/2017 Joe Rm. 9/3/2017 9/3/2017 $50 $50 $50 Nancy Buonora Nancy Buonora Nancy Buon BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS 1PM Courtyard 9/4/2017 9/4/2017 9/4/2017 $50 $50 $50 Donna Akuntius Donna Donna Akuntius Akun YOUTH NIGHT 6-8PM Atrium 9/5/2017 9/5/2017 9/5/2017 $50 $50 Stephanie $50 Stephanie Makowski Stephanie Makowski 9/6/2017 9/6/2017 9/6/2017 $50 $50 $50 Anita DeNobrega Anita DeNobrega Anita Monday, October 2nd 7:00 PM 9/7/2017 9/7/2017 9/7/2017 $50 $50 $50 Elizabeth Sullivan Elizabeth Elizabeth SullivanSul LEVEL 7 PARENTS & STUDENTS MTG. Worship Area K OF C GENERAL MTG. 7-8:30PM Fr. 9/8/2017 Joe Room 9/8/2017 9/8/2017 $50 $50 $50Matt Garvey Matt Garvey Matt Garv 9/9/2017 9/9/2017 9/9/2017 $50 $50 $50Elaine Reilly Elaine Reilly Elaine Reil Tuesday, October 3rd 10:00 9/10/2017 AM 9/10/2017 9/10/2017 $50 $50 Sisters $50 of Saint Sisters Joseph of Sisters Saint of Joseph Saint IN STITCHES GROUP Fr. Joe Room 9/11/2017 9/11/2017 9/11/2017 $50 $50 $50 Constance Constance Lipnicki Constance Lipnicki Lip CONSOLATION MIN. MTG. 7:30PM FJ/Wor.Ar. 9/12/2017 9/12/2017 9/12/2017 $50 $50 $50 Elizabeth Sullivan Elizabeth Elizabeth SullivanSul Wednesday, October 4th 11:00AM-2:30PM 9/13/2017 9/13/2017 9/13/2017 $50 $50 $50Maria Meyer Maria Meyer Maria Mey SENIORS Atrium 9/14/2017 9/14/2017 9/14/2017 $500 $500 $500 Barbara Heitman Barbara Barbara Heitman Heit LEV. 2,3,4,5 & 6 CATECHIST MTG. 7PM Atrium 9/15/2017 9/15/2017 9/15/2017 $50 $50 $50Elaine Reilly Elaine Reilly Elaine Reil 9/16/2017 9/16/2017 9/16/2017 $50 $50 $50 Sam Chin Sam Chin Sam Chin Thursday, October 5th 10:00 AM SCRIPTURE STUDY Fr. 9/17/2017 Joe Room 9/17/2017 9/17/2017 $50 $50 $50Joan Walsh Joan Walsh Joan Wals SCRIPTURE STUDY 7PM Sacristy 9/18/2017 9/18/2017 9/18/2017 $50 $50 $50 Constance Constance Lipnicki Constance Lipnicki Lip 9/19/2017 9/19/2017 9/19/2017 $50 $50 $50 Harry Brockbank Harry Brockbank Harry Brockb Saturday, October 7th 3:45-4:45 PM 9/20/2017 9/20/2017 9/20/2017 $50 $50 $50 Donna Akuntius Donna Donna Akuntius Akun HOLY HOUR FOR PEACE Worship Area 9/21/2017 9/21/2017 9/21/2017 $50 $50 $50Frank Fumai Frank Fumai Frank Fum 9/22/2017 9/22/2017 9/22/2017 $50 $50 The $50Emerson The Family Emerson The Emerson FamilyF 9/23/2017 9/23/2017 9/23/2017 $50 $50 $50 Mary Robinson Mary Robinson Mary Robin PARISH OUTREACH 9/24/2017 9/24/2017 9/24/2017 $50 $50 $50 Ann Marie Ann Kalisky Marie Ann Kalisky Marie Ka 9/25/2017 9/25/2017 9/25/2017 $50 $50 $50 Grace Van Grace Epps Van Grace Epps Van E Next Saturday and Sunday, October 9/26/2017 7th/8th, 9/26/2017 9/26/2017 $50 $50 Sisters $50 of Saint Sisters Joseph of Sisters Saint of Joseph Saint will be our monthly Food Drive for our 9/27/2017 Parish 9/27/2017 9/27/2017 $50 $50 Christopher $50 Christopher Calabro Christopher CalabroCa Outreach Pantry. The items listed below are 9/28/2017 9/28/2017 9/28/2017 $50 $50 $50 Joan Gualberti Joan Gualberti Joan Gualbe much needed. Please don t forget to check 9/29/2017 9/29/2017 9/29/2017 $50 $50 The $50Goncalves The Goncalves family The Goncalves family expiration dates! It will greatly assist the volunteers who stack the pantry with 9/30/2017 your 9/30/2017 9/30/2017 $50 $50 $50 Elizabeth Sullivan Elizabeth Elizabeth SullivanSul donated goods. Thank you! Boxed Potatoes/Rice Ketchup Canned Spaghetti/Ravioli Canned Beans Canned Fruit Cookies Cake Mix Soup Coffee Cereal 11 Tuna Baby Food Paper Towels Tissues Pancake Mix/Syrup

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