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! Happy Easter Come and pray with us! Easter Sunday - April 16, 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. 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 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 Mrs. Mary Inghilterra Weekend Sacristan Celebrants for Next Weekend s Masses April 22nd/23rd 5:00 PM Fr. Michael/Dcn. Ralph 8:00 AM Fr. Kenan Peters 9:30 AM Fr. Michael/Dcn. Ralph 11:30 AM Fr. Michael/Dcn. Ralph Mass Intentions Schedule Week of April 16, 9AM Mass Mon. Gladys Doughty Tue. Laura Jean Gottlieb Wed. James Pickel Thu. Charlotte Wangenstein New Life in Christ Prayers for our Sick Almighty and Eternal God, You are the everlasting health of those who believe in You Please pray for the sick of our parish, their families and caregivers: Vincent DiMartino Denise Lamarque If you would like to have the name of your loved one listed in our prayers for the sick, please contact the Parish Office at or to pothc@optonline.net. 2 Saturday, April 22nd, 5 PM Mass Walter G. O Connell, Jane & John J. Daly, Roland Jordan, John Keenan Sunday, April 23rd, Second Sunday of Easter 8:00 AM Helen & Joseph Christian 9:30 AM People of the Parish 11:30 AM Peter Medaro, Laura Prinzo, Peter & Marie Gallo, Robert Talay Scripture Readings for April 23rd, Acts of the Apostles 2: Peter 1:3-9 + John 20:19-31

3 Easter Blessings by Father Michael One of my annual routines is to visit all of the Level 7 Religious Education classes at the catechists homes. I just completed the final visit last week. The students are given the opportunity to ask questions. The array of questions varies tremendously, but there are a few that are asked with great frequency. I will comment on two of those questions. First, why and when did I think about becoming a priest? I first started thinking about being a priest when I was in 7 th grade. I used to see the priest giving his homily, and for some reason I found something very engaging about that. As I grew, I continued to have a sense this is what God was calling me to do. (Sorry, I don t have a dramatic story of God breaking through the clouds and dramatically calling me to priesthood.) The second question I m asked is some variation on why priests can t get married or if I get lonely not having my own family. So, I find myself in the position of trying to explain the virtues of celibacy to children. One of the answers I give is that it is a sign of complete commitment to the people I have been asked to serve. It is the parish community that becomes my family and my source of life. It is that answer to this question that is the foundation for this article. The longer I am here, the more appreciative I am of Holy Cross. It is a rich privilege to be able to celebrate the sacraments and preach to this community. There are so many people who give in so many ways. On any given week there are 175 Religious Education classes taking place because we have catechists who are willing to share their faith and their homes. There are parishioners who commit themselves to serving on various committees that address essential aspects of parish life. There is a crew of those with green thumbs who create and maintain our Community Garden. There are those who are generous with their treasure so that we have the resources to meet our needs. There are so many little details that take place behind the scenes; washing the linens that are used for liturgy, scheduling ministers, watering plants, counting the collection. (Forgive me if I did not mention your specific ministry.) It is remarkable to recognize all the energy and sacrifices that enable Holy Cross to thrive. 3 Continued on next page

4 Easter Blessings continued In spite of the many good things we do, there is room for more. We still have empty pews at Masses that we would love to see filled. We still need people willing to share their faith with our children, engaged couples, grieving families, and new parents. We need people who can financially support our mission and help us prepare for the future. There is always room for another catechist, choir member, hospitality minister, and so much more. This community abounds with life. Could God be calling you to be more deeply a part of Holy Cross? This Easter I give thanks to God for the joy and life I find at Holy Cross. May you give thanks to God for the wondrous ways in which His presence is revealed in your life. Easter Blessings to you and your loved ones. Pray for Peace! EASTER FLOWERS IN MEMORY OF... MARY & JIM SCHULTZ GLADYS & HENRY COLBAN WILLIAM HOLZMANN CATHERINE & LARRY FORBELL MANNY PRIETO LILLIAN CAPUANO VITO CAMPANALE VICTOR LAMARQUE HENRI-ROBERT LAMARQUE JOHN M. SULLIVAN JOHN J. SULLIVAN PAUL DIGREGORIO SHIRLEY BAAS GRANDPARENTS OF ANTONIO & ROSA MARTINS SALVATORE & VINCENZA CASTRONOVO THEODORE & MARIE KOERICK ALEC ROSS ITALIANO FAMILY PERRINO FAMILY TRAVERS FAMILY THESTRUP FAMILY STEFANO LOPICCOLO MICHAEL JOSEPH CLIFFORD HELEN NASTASI THOMAS NASTASI EVE MISTRETTA CHARLES MISTRETTA JOSEPH MISTRETTA ELEANOR & ANTHONY TROVATO MILDRED & BILL WILKINSON ANN & PETER LIPNICKI SONNY GARCIA ANDREW GARCIA RAYMOND FITCHER RICHARD BYRON MEREDITH BYRON GRACE CHISENA MARIO MASCARI & FAMILY STEFANO DIBENEDETTO & FAMILY ROSE MARINO LINDA MARINO HERBERT & JOHN EANNACONE DAVID A. WILLIAMS AL MUSSLER JANE TARRICONE LIBBIE MUSSLER CHARLES TARRICONE JIM CONLON KATHLEEN RIVERS M/M LEONARD SESSA M/M ROBERT S. BECK ANTHONY DEVITO JR. JOHN GIBBONS HAROLD YAGER GASPAR & MARY LOMBARDO ROSEMARIE CZYGIER 4 SCHREIBER FAMILY BRUNO FAMILY GAETANA GROBLUSKI SGT. MICHAEL FAHRE MARIAN & PETER MARTIN ALYSSA DEWEEVER ROGAN YARNELL FAMILY KAUFMAN FAMILY RAYMOND ANZALONE TOM & LENA MARTINO K.J. TURNER DEE & JOHN TESSARI CARMELA & MICHAEL TERRANOVA THOMAS BROPHY DENNIS KELLY MARGARET & JOHN DORNEY MAUREEN & JOHN KELLY GIBALDI FAMILY ABBRIANO FAMILY ARMAND CUTINELLA ROSE & VINCENT CADOLINO HELEN & FRANK SACCO KUCZWAJ FAMILY MAKOWSKI FAMILY M/M NICHOLAS LAMB M/M WILLIAM MCQUADE MARY & DOMINICK VERDI SALVATORE ROSSELLI KATHERINE & DOROTHY SCHNEIDER

5 EASTER FLOWERS IN MEMORY OF... TOMAS MATTA MICHAEL VERINI JEAN EDWARDS MARY SOKEL JEANETTE FOY CHARLES HANER FELIX KUST MARIE MINTER JOSEPH PRIMERANO JULIA PRIMERANO ANNA & ANTHONY SFORZA PETITO FAMILY FANUELE FAMILY ANNA & SABINO CERVONE DOROTHY & HAROLD KOHLER ANN DLUGINSKI BEATRICE HOLST GEORGE HOLST DAVID MCKINLEY TOM & ALICE MCGUIRE JOHN MCGUIRE BOB & MILDRED BROWN RICHARD P. CANALINI ADA & NICHOLAS CANALINI THERESA & ANTHONY CARACCIOLO JOHN & ALMA O NEILL RAYMOND GOBES ANDREA CAPELLA ORNELLA & ANTHONY CICERONE MARY & DOMINICK IADANZA MARGARET & MICHAEL KASCSAK WILLIAM F. SHEA VIRGINIA & NUNZIO DERISO ZELTMANN/SIMS FAMILIES RAYMOND MCCARTNEY JULIA CAPONE ROSE GURINO SANDRA SAFIANOW GIUSEPPE MURIELLA BARBARA FAMILY BIASE FAMILY MICHAEL PETRULLI JOANNE SAVINO MICHAEL FARCO OLYMPIA & PHILIP GILLESPIE JAMES EVANS ANN TRIFILETTI GIUSEPPE MURIELLA MARY & GENE CALHOUN ANN & ED HAU GERALD GRIFFIN PHILIP SMITH JOHN O DEA NICASIO & ROSALIA BARATTA GIOVANNI & GENOVEFFA ZAGONE ELAINE CHEVALIER LUBIN JOHN SCHULTZ PHIL DENOBREGA FATHER JAMES LECHNER FILOMENA DIPIETRO JOHN TARTARO PETER & MARIE GALLO LUCAS WILTSIE BERTHA TEPEDINO CONNIE & JIM MACLEESE THERESA ZOINE MIKE MCHALE WALTER WHITAKER CATHERINE HEIDT VITO ORLANDO JOSEPH RYAN D AGOSTINO SOKOL FAMILY FRAZIER FAMILY ERNST MATTERN SARA & JAMES CONNOR WARREN COTTER MARY & MARIO PIRONTI AMY JOST MICHAEL CORCORAN WILLIAM KESSLER HARTMANN & KLEIN FAMILIES BORRUSO & SCAPARRO FAMILY ERNESTO & CIPRIANO BALIWAG RONALD & RANILO NANAS GRANDPARENTS OF FRANCISCO & ROSA MARTINS LUCY V. MAROTTA LUCY M. GUIFFRE COLERGERA MAROTTA MALONEY & RAAB FAMILIES BRONISLAW MARCHEWKA EDMUND KARWOWSKI PEGGY & EDDIE SULLIVAN JOSEPH DUMINUCO GEORGE A. SOTTUNG FOLEY MULLIGAN FAMILY DOMINICK & MARIE BLASI PAUL & LILLIAN HEIN ROSE MINICHELLO VINCENT GALLO SABINA & VINCENT LIANTONIO DORA & DANNY GALLO SONNY GARCIA MICHAEL & STEPHANIE LEVKO ROBERT TALAY 5 AGNES BRACKETT FRANK SCHIAVONE JOHANNA CONFORTI JOAN & SAL DIBERNARDO DONALD REID WALLACE NESSLER MARJORIE, FRANCIS & ROBERT BYRN LORRAINE BRODERICK HARRINGTON RICHARD COACH HARRINGTON M/M WALTER V. KUCZWAJ LAURA ROSSELLA M/M S. PASQUA ROSE & DOMINICK CARDONE ANTHONY, JOSEPH, ANGELINA FRANGOSIE ROSE GICOLA ANDREW STEINERT GUY PLOURDE SHARON SERPICO EDMUND & ANNE MERLO ALBERT, JOSEPHINE & FLORENCE SASSANO FRANK GIAMBARCO EUGENE DOHERTY CHARLES INGHILTERRA RITA SCAGLIONE WILLIAM LEMOROLLO JOHN CATHERALL PETER DEVITO TARA LAPORTA BLANCA RODRIGUEZ THERESA BIGOTTI MARY CARROLL NORA SHEEHY TOM WALSH & TOMMY KATHRYN MAHER JOHN S. MENDOLIA JAMES H. WHITE FRANCIS & DAVID DASTIS OLIVIA RUSSO ERIC HANLEY NANCY MULLEN VICTOR CHEVSEVANI NICHOLAS MAKOWICZ EVELYN & RONALD RAGNO MARION & HAROLD BURGER ROCCO & THERESA CAROFANO VITO MINERVA MARGARET STEVENSON MARY A. DILLON SCHNURR & BURSKY FAMILIES A MOM JOELITO T. SEYAN

6 Adult Confirmation PARISH NEWS Are you a baptized Catholic who has not celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation? If so, it s not too late! Classes will start soon in preparation for Adult Confirmation on the feast of Pentecost. Call Jude, at extension 16 for more information. Banns of Marriage First Time Rene Battaglia & Steven Lupo Third Time Christina Tinelli & Joseph Celestino Alyssa Mastromarino & Daniel LaMura Attention Current & New Lectors! TRAINING FOR NEW LECTORS is Saturday, April 22 at 9:00 AM. This is for NEW LECTORS ONLY! LECTOR WORKSHOP, STOP READING, START PROCLAIMING FOR ALL LECTORS with Father Michael is WEDNESDAY, April 19 at 7:30 PM. Parish Outreach Eat Simply Program Happy Easter! Just a reminder to return your Eat Simply envelopes in the collection basket today. We are so very grateful for the ways you have sacrificed this Lent in order to participate in our Eat Simply Program. May the Resurrection happen in your life this Easter! CASH CALENDAR Parish of the Holy Cross April 2017 Cash Calendar We will not be selling Cash Calendar chances on Easter Sunday, so check out the bulletin next weekend and help support Holy Cross through this fundraiser! 6 Scripture Study Join us for Scripture Study on Thursday, April 20th, at 10AM or 7PM in the Atrium!

7 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Welcome to Holy Cross Religious Education The Religious Education Office is planning ahead to the Formation Year. We need your help so that we can adequately plan to meet the needs of our parish. If you have a child entering First Grade in September you need to register. If you have recently moved to our parish you need to register in the parish. Our program is home based. Classes do not take place at the Church; rather they are held in the homes of our Catechists. Because of this, there are geographical limits on who we are able to accommodate. Please contact our office for more specific information. First time registration needs to be done in person at our office. Registration needs to be completed by June 16, Office Hours: Monday Friday 9:00-12:00 & 1:00-4:00 If your child was not baptized at Holy Cross you need to bring a copy of your child s Baptism Certificate. For those who are already part of our program, you need to re-register for the upcoming year. Materials will be sent to your home by the end of April and they may be returned by mail. Please note the deadline of June 16, A detailed outline of our program is available on-line or at our office. But, there are a few important details to be noted. Children must successfully complete each grade level to proceed to the next. The Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation require a minimum of two years of preparation. Most importantly, we need to work together. Faithful attendance at classes and parent workshops is essential. As comprehensive and informative as our program is, this is only one part of your child s faith formation. The greatest thing you can do to nurture your faith and the faith of your child is to regularly be part of our Sunday Eucharist. The Catechism of the Church states that parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children. We are privileged to work with you in this task. We thank you for your cooperation in allowing us to be part of your lives. We look forward to a fruitful year where everyone, young and old, continues to grow in understanding the gift of our faith. 7

8 HOLY CROSS VARIETY SHOW! 1 st Holy Cross VARIETY SHOW 2017 Saturday, June 10th at 7:30pm All entertainment acts are welcome! Dust off your instruments, dancing shoes and comedy skits! Organize your friends for a skit, song, dance or other entertaining, two minutes of fun!! Audition date to be announced in future bulletins (sign up sheet will be provided) Rehearsal scheduled for Thursday, June 8th (mandatory run through) Performance Saturday, June 10th at 7:30pm (set up after Mass) Brian Reich, our Music Director, will set up a schedule to work with all acts before the first rehearsal. This will allow time to fine tune your acts. 8

9 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Community Vegetable Garden It s time to get our garden ready to grow vegetables! So, we need your help. Everyone s welcome to help clean up. Bring gloves, rakes, etc., if you have them. The more people who show up, the quicker our work will get done. Garden clean-up day is: Saturday, April 22nd, beginning at 8 AM. If you have any questions, please Doreen at scottylady@gmail.com VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Please mark your calendars for this year s Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School at Holy Cross which will be held from Monday, July 10, through Friday, July 14, from 10am to 1pm. Registration for campers will take place on Tuesday, April 25, from 5pm to 7pm in the Atrium. This is for campers only, specifically children who are entering grades K through 5 in the fall of Camper registration forms will be found on the next page of the bulletin or on our web page, Our VBS coordinators will be available at registration should you have any questions regarding this popular, exciting, summer program. Inquiries regarding VBS can be made at ext. 19. **Sign-up registration for helpers and counselors will be held at a later date. Please keep posted via the bulletin. The Maker Fun Factory 9

10 July 10-14, 2017 Please print clearly / one per child Child s Name: Age: Date of birth: Street address: City: Zip: Grade entering Sept Home phone: Parish if not Holy Cross: Mother/guardian emergency contact # / cell # Father/guardian emergency contact # / cell # Important: Allergies or other medical conditions: Yes / No (please circle one) ( if yes please fill out Allergy Action Plan form at time of registration. ) *** Under No circumstances may outside food be brought in. Fees: $60.00 for 1 camper $ for 2 campers $ for 3 or more campers May request one name for a child to be placed with: This is only a request. Campers may be placed in same crew OR group. Siblings will be placed together if requested. Photography release: I hereby give / do not give permission for my child to be photographed during the week at VBS. (must circle one and sign) For Parish use only: Payments Made: Date: Amount: Cash Check # 10

11 YOUTH MINISTRY Hi Everyone! Are you in high school? Do you want to make new friends as you play fun games and activities? Do you want to build more of an understanding about yourself and your faith? If you answered "Yes!" to any one of those questions, then you MUST check out the Holy Cross Youth Group! You will be glad you did! If you made your Confirmation, then come on down with a friend and check out the wonderful opportunities the Youth Group has for you! We would love to see you! The Holy Cross Youth Group is the perfect opportunity for you to continue to grow in your faith and build relationships with others in the parish. The Youth Group would like to wish everyone a blessed Easter. We would especially like to thank the parish during this Easter season for the endless support and love for our youth. We will not be meeting on Easter Sunday, but join us for our next Youth Mass and Day Event! See below! Sunday, 4/23-11:30AM Mass with the Core Band and a Youth Day Event following Mass from 12:30 to 2:30PM So, if you are thinking about coming down to the church to see what we are all about...do it! You will not regret it. Come with a friend or family member, and join us as we continue to grow in the endless love of Christ. If you have any questions or concerns, or if you are thinking about joining us and you would like more information, then please do not hesitate to contact Sal Finocchiaro, Coordinator of Youth Ministries, at HCyouthgroup@hotmail.com or call the parish office. 11

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14 COMMUNITY NEWS Faith and Light Meeting CHANGE OF DATE FOR APRIL ONLY Join Us! SATURDAY, APRIL 22nd at 7:00 PM at St. Thomas More Church, 115 Kings Highway, Hauppauge, NY. Faith and Light is an international faith sharing organization for people with developmental challenges, along with their families and other caregivers. Hope House Ministries Fr. Francis Pizzarelli and Hope House Ministries would like to extend to you a very special invitation to the following events: Beta Sigma Phi Here Comes Summer Dinner/Fashion Show/Auction Fundraiser Thursday, April 20, 6:30 p.m. Held at Villa Lombardi s, Holbrook Contact: Fran at (631) or Peg at (631) Hope Walk for Addiction in Loving Memory of Billy Reitzig Saturday, April 22, 10:30 a.m. Cedar Beach, Mt. Sinai Contact: Bill Reitzig (516) ; hopewalkforaddiction@gmail.com First Annual 5K Run /Walk and Fun Run to End Addiction Saturday, May 20, at 9:00 a.m. Shorefront Park, Patchogue, NY Contact Joe Folks, Race Director at (631)

15 MEETINGS THIS WEEK RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Saturday, April 15th MORNING PRAYER CONFESSION EASTER VIGIL Sunday, April 16th EASTER SUNDAY MASSES Monday, April 17th ONE TO ONE K OF C GENERAL MTG. Tuesday, April 18th 9:00 AM Worship Area 9:30-10AM Chapel 8PM Worship Area 8AM,9:30AM,11AM,12:30PM Worship Area 5:00-6:00 PM All Areas 7-8:30PM Fr. Joe Room 7:00-8:30 PM LEVEL 8 & YOUTH MINISTRY MTG. Wor. Ar./Atr. STEWARDSHIP COMM. 7:30PM Conference Rm. Wednesday, April 19th SENIORS LECTOR WORKSHOP BAPTISM PREP CLASS Thursday, April 20th SCRIPTURE STUDY BOOK CLUB Saturday, April 22nd 11 AM - 2:30 PM Atrium 7:30PM Worship Area Fr. Joe Room 10:00AM & 7:00PM Atrium 7:30PM Fr. Joe Room 8:00AM-12 Noon COMMUNITY GARDEN CLEANUP Comm. Garden NEW LECTOR PRACTICE 9AM Worship Area EAGLE SCOUT CARWASH PRE-SALE 5PM Atrium Sunday, April 23rd EAGLE SCOUT CARWASH PRE-SALE All Masses Atrium RELIGIOUS ED. HOSPITALITY 9:30Mass Atrium YOUTH DAY EVENT 12:30-2:30PM Atrium Separation of Separation of Church Church & State... State... words, surprisingly to many Americans, do...these words, surprisingly to many Americans, do not appear in the First Amendment or anywhere else not appear in the First Amendment or anywhere else in the Constitution. This phrase is traced to a letter in the Constitution. This phrase is traced to a letter President Thomas Jefferson wrote in 1802 to the Dan- President Thomas Jefferson wrote in 1802 to the Danbury Baptist Association of Connecticut in response to bury Baptist Association of Connecticut in response to their concerns about their Religious Freedom. their concerns about their Religious Freedom. Jefferson quoted the First Amendment: Congress Jefferson quoted the First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof... religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.. thus building a wall of separation between Church thus building a wall of separation between Church and State. and State. The metaphor of a wall was used to put restrictions The metaphor of a wall was used to put restrictions only on the government and not on the people. At only on the government and not on the people. At the very heart of Jefferson s assurance of a wall of the very heart of Jefferson s assurance of a wall of separation, is the notion that the government will separation, is the notion that the government will not interfere with the peoples rights to worship God not interfere with the peoples rights to worship God as well as to practice their beliefs. as well as to practice their beliefs. Sadly, today many choose to reverse the real meaning Sadly, today many choose to reverse the real meaning of Jefferson s words, in order to place restrictions on of Jefferson s words, in order to place restrictions on people instead of on government. people instead of on government. And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure And can the liberties of a nation be thought secure if we have lost a conviction in the minds of the if we have lost a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God? That people that these liberties are the gift of God? That they are not to be violated but with His wrath? they are not to be violated but with His wrath? Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson Happy Easter Happy Easter from the volunteers of from the volunteers of Catholics for Freedom of Religion Catholics for Freedom of Religion 15

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