Feast of the Holy Family

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1 Feast of the Holy Family December 26th & 27th 2009 Office PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: What do we as a parish do? First: Each Sunday we have extra-ordinary ministers of Holy Communion take communion to all Catholic residents, regardless of parish membership, at Carriage House, Carriage Inn, Villa Royale, and Country Club Manor. The facility sends us a list each week of Catholic residents and then Mr. Macpherson distributes this information to the person responsible that weekend. Second: We have extra-ordinary ministers taking Holy Communion to the home-bound who have requested this visitation and when we have a minister available. Please call Third: Either Fr. Nau or Fr. Moore has Mass on the first Friday at the Carriage House, the second Friday at Carriage Inn, the third Friday at Country Club Manor, and on the fourth Friday one of us takes communion to each Catholic resident at Villa Royale. We have Mass each Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the chapel at Trinity West. Once a month, a Mass is normally scheduled for residents at Trinity East. Fourth: Fr. Nau will normally visit once a month with the homebound who have requested that he bring them communion. We currently have three groupings that Fr. Nau visits. Once you have made such a request ( ), someone from the parish office calls and arranges a time on the day that Fr. Nau is in your part of the town. Fifth: Fr. Mark normally visits the patients in the hospital. However, one of us will try to be there if there is an emergency. We do our best to be there for families who have someone dying. Msgr. George Yontz normally visits the residents who are in jail. If you have a family member in a nursing home facility not listed above, there is a priest from one of our local parishes that has the responsibility to care for all Catholic residents in that facility. For example Msgr. Calovini would normally have Mass at the Laurels. As individual priests we can t be everywhere but the priests of the area are committed to all Catholics having the sacraments available to them. In Trinity Hospital, the Pastoral Care program has regular chaplains and extra-ordinary ministers of Holy Communion to assist in the spiritual life of the patients. Please note that such institutions as ACUITY are separate institutions and do not provide the names of Catholic patients. You must notify us in this situation. Some families never inform us of the pastoral needs of the sick members of their families. However, some children wonder why we never visit their elderly parents when actually we do call and they tell us, No, not today. We call again the next month. If you have a question or concern about the pastoral care of a sick person on homebound, please discuss the matter with Fr. Nau ( ). If it is an emergency situation please follow the promptings on the phone message. Thank you and God bless. ~Fr. Nau NEW YEAR S MASS SCHEDULE: Thursday, Dec. 31 st 4:00 p.m. Holy Name Cathedral Friday, January 1 st 8:30 a.m. Holy Rosary Church SACRAMENTS Sacramental Information and registration forms are available at parish web-site Baptism Baptism Preparation Sessions are held the 1 st Sunday of each month from 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. in the Marian Room at Holy Rosary Church. Please call the Parish Office to register for a class. Weddings Six month preparation required. Schedule the date with the priest. Funerals Please schedule with the priest before publishing dates and times. Anointing of the Sick Please call the Parish Office. Communion to the Homebound Please call the Parish Office. DEVOTIONS 10:30 a.m. Holy Name Cathedral 11:30 a.m. Holy Rosary Church Because everyone seems to be watching football games there is no evening Mass on January 1 st. Novena of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Miraculous Medal Mon. 6:30 p.m. Holy Rosary Church Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in the basement of Holy Rosary Office; entrance around back (6:00am to 9:00pm) Hour of Prayer for Priests and Vocations 1 st Thursday, 9:00 a.m. Holy Rosary Church

2 Let us pray for Our Armed Forces this Christmas Season. CATHOLIC SCHOOLS INFORMATION The BJKM SCRIP: Stores will be open on the following schedule until June 2010: Rosemont campus: Wednesdays 8 10 am, Fridays 8 10 am and 1 3pm Lovers Lane Campus: Tuesdays 8 10 am Orders sent in with Junior High students will be filled on Tuesday and Friday and sent home with students that same day. Special orders are filled one week after ordering. Please use the current order forms available online at or in scrip stores as new vendors have been added. For more information please contact Liz Borden or Barb Milewsky STEUBENVILLE SENIOR YOUTH MINISTRY: There will be a meeting for the parents of all teens involved in the youth ministry program on January 6, 2010 at 6:30pm in Holy Rosary Auditorium. Sr. Anne Marie will spend some time sharing about the direction of the youth program, discuss some changes that will be made for the New Year, and seek any input parents may have regarding the program. Please prioritize attending this meeting. Steubenville Youth Conference Information - The city of Steubenville Parish Youth Ministries will be attending the June Steubenville Youth Conference. Any youth interested in attending will need to turn in the preregistration form and $30 no later than January 6. The forms, which include all the necessary information, can be found in the back of each Church, on each Parish Web-site or at the Triumph of the Cross Parish Offices. If you have any questions, please contact Sr. Anne Marie at Space is limited, so please do not delay registration. March for Life January 22, Our youth group will be going with Catholic Central, under the responsibility of Fr. Christopher Foxhoven. Youth can sign up either at Catholic Central or at the youth meeting on Dec 20. Registration is due by January 8. The yearly retreat for our High School Youth pro gram will take place Feb Permission forms will be available at the Dec 20 meeting, as well as on the websites after that date. If you register prior to January 31, you will receive a 50% rebate. (the cost before rebate is $40) Our first meeting of the New Year will be January 10, CONTEST: Name Your Youth Group This is your chance to name your group! If you have ideas for what our youth group should be called, submit possible names, as well as the reason for your choice to Sr. Anne Marie at steubenvilleyouth@gmail.com. Ideas must be turned in by Jan 10. The winner of the contest will receive a free pizza dinner (for yourself and 3 friends), which will be served prior to one of our Sunday meetings. Christmas wish list for the High School Youth Ministry program! Thank you to those who have already responded to our Christmas wish list The Youth program always has a variety of needs, and wishes. Some of these are donations to help offset our upcoming February retreat or to help with individual scholarships for students who cannot afford a particular event that we are participating in. If you would like to make a special Christmas donation to our program for the above or for our general support, you can do so by contacting Sr. Anne Marie at or by mailing any donations to the Triumph of the Cross parish offices at PO Box 908 Steubenville OH Thank you so much!

3 West End Adoration Chapel In January 2010 we will celebrate the 13th anniversary of perpetual adoration in our community. The success of this devotion is attributed to you, the true believer in the Real Presence. The coordinators are extremely grateful to the over 150 dedicated adorers who come to this chapel on a weekly basis. There are many adoration chapels, however we can be very proud of the fact that there are few which can claim to be PERPETUAL in their devotion over many years. Recently we have a concern that some of the late night/early morning hours are unattended. These hours are extremely vital in maintaining the perpetual status. Let us pray as one community for newcomers who will experience a revitalization of their faith, feel the comfort and inner peace which only Jesus can provide which gives us the strength to cope with the stress of our everyday lives. During this beautiful Christmas season when we hear the hymn "Come All ye Faithful, Come let us adore Him," let it have true meaning in our lives. If you would like that one-on-one, close personal experience of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament then make the sacrifice to fill these hours: Tuesday 4AM, Wednesday 3AM, Friday 1AM, Saturday 3AM and 5AM. Call Vivian Zlotkowski POLISH HYMN SING: On December 27, 2009 at Holy Family Church 2:00 p.m. a Polish Hymn sing will be held. We will be singing Polish Christmas Carols and other traditional hymns. For more information call Attilio at Mon 28 Tue 29 Please Pray for Our Priests and Deacons Rev. H Christopher Foxhoven, Rev. Joseph Bielanski Msgr. Gerald E. Calovini, Msgr. James Boehm Wed 30 Rev. Joseph Massucci, Rev. Seth Wymer Thu 31 Fri 1 Sat 2 Sun 3 Activities and Information Rev. Andrew Chura, Rev. Brian Cavanaugh TOR Our Holy Father Msgr. Donald Horak, Rev. Gregory Plow TOR Bishop R. Daniel Conlon Readings for the Week of December 27, 2009 Sunday: Sir 3:2-7, or 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28/ Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17 or 1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24/Lk 2:41-52 Monday: 1 Jn 1:5---2:2/Mt 2:13-18 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:3-11/Lk 2:22-35 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17/Lk 2:36-40 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:18-21/Jn 1:1-18 Friday: Nm 6:22-27/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Jn 1:19-28 Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 Liturgical Publications In Ministry Schedule for Weekend of 2 / 3 January 2010 Mass Altar Server Lector Eucharistic Minister Braden Bolger Colleen Bahen 4:00 pm at HN Jake Bolger Virginia Garrison Andrea Bahen Evan Moore Doug Lowry Donna Kaine 4:00 pm at HR Katherine Moore Carolyn Grant Ronald Kaine Anthony DeFallo Jerry Jo Gilham Zachary Zatta David Carlson David Mosti 8:30 am at HR Anthony Augustine Denise Augustine Louise Lloyd Kayla Inomata Susan Carlson Haley Hartzell Charles Macpherson Deacon Randy Redington 10:00 am at HR Jason Bensur David Skiviat Mary Redington Joshua Bensur Marianne Belback Joseph DuBois Kevin Duff 10:30 am at HN Jonathan DuBois Richard Adams Deacon Larry Meagher Patrick Wherry Stephen Mihalyo Kara Bryan Vickie Nurczyk 11:30 am at HR Brody Mihalyo Elaine Sleever Eileen Petrola Geno Taglione Deacon Randy Redington Ashley Bednarek Anna Santacroce Joseph Sciarra 5:30 pm at HR Spencer Hancock Sonia Santacroce Gloria Renda Jean Manfresca Note: * Changes are in italics. 3 Collection Totals: Dec 19th and 20th Adult: $ 7, Children: $21.80 Loose: $ Votive: $ Christmas Flowers: $ Christmas Collection: $ Immaculate Conception:$ Total: 9, School Support: $ Soup Kitchen: $ Religious Retirement: $25.00 For those of you who have added $3.00 more a week to your contribution. Thank you! ~ Fr. Nau, Fr. Mark

4 Upcoming Triumph of the Cross Parish Religious Education News Please pray for our catechetical program in the City of Steubenville. Date Day Time Event Place Dec 28 Mon 8:00 am Recitation of the Rosary HR Church Mon 6:30 pm Dominican Sisters Marian RM Mon 6:30 pm Mass & Novena HR Church Dec 29 Tue 8:00 am Recitation of the Rosary HR Church Tue 8:00 am NO Scrip Sales Lovers LN Dec 30 Wed 8:00 am Recitation of the Rosary HR Church Wed 8:00 am NO Scrip Sales HR Auditorium Dec 31 Thur 8:00 am Recitation of the Rosary HR Church Offices Noon Thur 7:00 pm NO RCIA Marian RM Jan 1 Fri 8:00 am Recitation of the Rosary HR Church Offices Closed Fri 8:00 am NO Scrip Sales HR Auditorium Sacrament of Jan 2 Sat 10:00 am Reconciliation Jan 3 HR Church Sun 9:00 am First Saturday Cenacle Marian RM Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors and Servers We are attempting to have the next Ministries Schedule prepared by December 28 th and ready for distribution for the Weekend of January 2/ This schedule cycle will be for the weekend beginning on January 9 / 10. (Baptism of the Lord) and continuing through the weekend of February 27 /28. Looking at this next scheduling cycle, please inform Mr. Chuck Macpherson at the parish office if you have any special requests or concerns; for example, if there are any particular times you would not be available. Please contact the Triumph of the Cross Office with these special needs so that we can attempt to make the changes prior to printing the schedule on December 28th. May the Lord continue to bless each of you as you serve Him in your brothers and sisters. CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS: May each of you and your families have a blessed Christmas. Emmanuel, God with us is the greatest gift of love that each of us can receive in our lives. May all of our lives be filled with the love and peace that only Christ, the Son of God, can truly bring into our lives. To each of you a blessed Christmas and New Year from Fr. Moore and Fr. Nau. 4 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Classes meet Mondays from 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Faith & Life Classes meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. The Edge meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. All classes meet at the St. Peter s School Building. Religious Education Dates to Remember: January 4, 2010 All Paperwork is due for those receiving the Sacraments "Anyone interested in being a Catechist for the Kindergarten Faith and Life Program on Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m., please contact as soon as possible. " Barbara FIRST SATURDAY CENCALE: First Saturday Cenacle will meet January 2 in the Marian Room following the 8:30am Mass. Light refreshments will be served. Hope to see you there. THE INFANT OF PRAGUE SOCIETY of St. Mary s Church, Martins Ferry, Ohio will have their annual Prayer Service to the Infant of Prague with Benediction on January 10, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. You are invited to participate in the prayerful experience. For more information please contact Paul and Shirley Moczek or shirleymoczek@sbcglobal.net. PRO-LIFE MARCH: Holy Family Church is sponsoring a bus for the Pro-Life March on Friday, January 22, The bus will leave on January 21 st, at 11:30 p.m. The cost is $35.00 each. The bus will return after the completion of the march. If interested, please call Dan Hawrot, (Thomas Andrews, Parish Pro-Life Coordinator) MARCH FOR LIFE BUS: The Upper Ohio Valley Right to Life invites you to join us in traveling to Washington, DC for the March for Life. The bus is scheduled to leave Ft. Steuben Mall at 3AM on Friday Jan. 22nd and will return around 11PM on the same day. The trip will include Mass at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. Cost is $25/ person for adults, $15/children with a family cap of $100. Cost includes snacks, sandwiches, and bottled water. Payment is required by Jan 1, For information or to reserve a seat contact Fiona Ruminski (740) (kamkelms@earthlink.net ) or Kathy Bender at (740) (kathrynbender@yahoo.com)

5 CONDOLENCES: (CCC 1405) There is no surer pledge or clearer sign of this great hope in the new heavens and new earth in which righteousness dwells, than the Eucharist. Every time this mystery is celebrated, the work of our redemption is carried on and we break the one bread that provides the medicine of immortality, the antidote for death, and the food that makes us live forever in Jesus Christ. With this great hope we pray for our brothers who have died: Richard V. Cosentino, 65, December 5 Albert S. Grossi, 92, December 16. May they enjoy the eternal banquet the Lord has prepared for them. Triumph of the Cross Mass Intentions Dec Sat 26 4:00 PM at HN People of the Parish 4:00 PM at HR Remo Controguerro by Wife, Gianna and Daughters Sun 27 8:30 AM Mon 28 7:00 AM at HR John Borsch by Clara and Joyce Szydlowski 10:00 AM at HR Marsha Doyle by Charlie and Andrea and Family 10:30 AM at HN Gogul and Schmitt Families by Cecelia Kennedy 11:30 AM at HR Steve Zapolnik by Kathleen, Kevan and Brian 5:30 PM at HR Adela Camerlengo by Norouzi Family 5:30 PM at HR Armando Troia by Granddaughters, 5 Sonia and Karina Santacroce Respect for Life: A vision for the future: By seeking holiness and using the gifts God has given us to accomplish His will in our lives we are contributing mightily to that kingdom we all Certainly no abortion. No euthanasia. No assisted suicide. No deep freezing of embryos as though they were merchandise. And no destruction of human life in the name of science. Cardinal Justin Rigali, 1/21/09 For your Prayer Request please contact Lil at HN Mr. & Mrs. Domenico and Innocenza Ciamacco by Nancy Ciamacco 8:30 AM at HR Louise and Paul Clayton by Patricia Tomaszewski 6:30 PM at HR Albino Bodo by Josie Glauser Tue 29 7:00 AM at HN Fidele Bozzelli by Temple Family 8:30 AM at HR AnnaMarie D'Anniballe by Family Wed 30 7:00 AM Thu 31 7:00 AM at HN Bobby Nelson by Carl and Pat Bergen 8:30 AM at HR David Maggi by Louise Micucci at HN Catherine Monzella by Family 8:30 AM at HR Mass of Thanksgiving by Margaret Puzzole 4:00PM at HN Frank DiCarlantonio by Alfred and Amy Carducci Fri 01 8:30 AM at HR Frank Paulowski by Debbie Pucci and Karen Dynice 10:30 AM at HN Mr. Valentino Agresta by Mafalda Agresta and Family 11:30 AM at HR John Sisinni by Margaret Zrinyi Sat 02 8:30 AM at HR Philomena Scurti by Andy and JoAnn Green Sat 02 4:00 PM at HN Joan Costanzo by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Carducci 4:00 PM at HR Frank DiCarlantonio by Wife and Family Sun 03 8:30 AM at HR Carmen and Lena DiCesare by Anthony and Kerry DiCesare 10:00 AM at HR Catherine Monzella by Norouzi Family 10:30 AM at HN People of the Parish 11:30 AM at HR Steve Zapolnik by Kathleen, Brian and Kevan P rayer Line Please keep in your prayers Karen Sabol, Dave Dukich, Carmella Giannamore, Benjamin Bravo, Richard Canestraro, Sophie Sanders, Joann Mininni, Arlene Brown, Mary Kanoskie, Judy Giannamore Marlene Nese, Neil Yates, Gloria Tripodi, Vickie McCoy, Corina Capote, Regis Mieczkowski, Madeline (Maggie) Schlultz, Jane Hill, JoAnn Pawlowski, Robert Suttan, Cory Thomas, Claude Boyles, Father Jack McCoy, Lou Faccinto, Stephanie, Toni Aceto, Dee Bever, Faye Szypulski, Rod Torrance, Ronald Cowles, Joseph Polshaw.