Whoever humbles oneself will be exalted.

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1 Page 1 #623 November 5, 2017 Stewardship October 29, 2017 Thirty First Sunday In Ordinary Time This Week at Holy Cross; Monday; CRCIA & RCIA Wednesday; Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Thursday; Holy Cross Noon Dismissal Thursday; Evening Adoration Thursday; Men s Group Friday; Holy Cross School Closed Next Weekend; Thanksgiving Food Drive Begins! Inside this Issue National Vocation Awareness Week Holy Cross Men s Group 2 Veterans Day 2 Holy Cross Parish Retreat 2 Holy Cross Mass Book 2 Thanksgiving Food Drive 3 Stars For Jesus 3 Holy Cross Public Square Rosary Memorial Votive Candles 4 Holy Cross Prayer Garden Memorial Bricks Mass Intentions 4 Please Pray For The Sick Of The Parish Calendar At A Glance Whoever humbles oneself will be exalted. Offertory $11, Electronic Giving $1, Alms $51.25 Candles $ Thank You Thirty First Sunday In Ordinary Time Respect for God and for his ways inclines us to humility and to simplicity of heart, the willing readiness to seek the one true good who is God himself. True humility frees us from preoccupation with ourselves, whereas a low self-opinion tends to focus our attention on ourselves. Humility is truth in self-understanding and truth in action. Viewing ourselves honestly, with sober judgment, means seeing ourselves the way God sees us. Humility is the foundation of all the other virtues because it enables us to see and judge the way God sees. Humility helps us to be teachable so we can acquire true knowledge, wisdom and an honest view of reality. It directs our energy, zeal and will, to give ourselves to something greater than ourselves. Humility frees us to love and serve others willingly and selflessly, for their own sake, rather than for our own. Paul the Apostle gives us the greatest example and model of humility in the person of Jesus Christ, who emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, and... who humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross. The Lord Jesus gives us his heart, the heart of a servant who seeks the good of others and puts their interests first in his care and concern for them. Book of Remembrance Not only on All Souls Day but for the entire month of November, a remembrance book will be placed in the vestibule of the Church in which anyone may write the name of a deceased family member or friend. We will pray for them at each mass during November, the month of All Souls.

2 November 5, 2017 Page 2 #623 National Vocation Awareness Week National Vocation Awareness Week is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States, dedicated to promote vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer, education and our prayers and support for those considering a vocation. Please ask Our Lord for more dedicated holy priests and consecrated men and woman. May they be inspired by Jesus Christ, supported by our faith community and respond generously to God s gift of a vocation. Holy Cross Men s Group Join us on November 9, at 7:30 PM, our topic will be G.K. Chesterton, Part I The Evangelist How does one engage a culture that is befuddled by Christ and suspicious of the Church? The life and witness of this nineteenth century literary convert shows that the fundamental disposition of effective evangelization is joy, and life in Christ is a day-to-day encounter with an abundant and surprising offer of grace. Please join us, new members are always welcome! Veteran s Day This Friday, November 10th, is Veteran s Day, a time to honor America s Veterans for their patriotism and willingness to serve and sacrifice for our nation s common good. Let us keep all men and women of the Armed Forces, past and present, in our prayers. Food Drive ~Thank You Thank you to all parishioners who made donations to our Food Drive for Project Paul. We collected 12 bags of groceries and $142. Thank you for your support! Holy Cross Mass Book The Holy Cross book of mass intentions has been filled through the end of this year. We will open the 2018 Mass Book and begin accepting mass intentions in December. Please consider a Memorial Votive Candle to commemorate a loved one. Memorial Votive Candles Holy Cross Memorial Candles burn from Friday to Friday in our Prayer Garden, in front of the Blessed Mother Statue. Your intention is announced at the Saturday 9:00 AM Mass. Memorial Candles and Cards are available at the Parish Office and on our Website. A Memorial Candle donation is $20. The Holy Cross Parish Retreat Plan on joining us on Tuesday, December 5th, 9 AM - 2:30 PM at Saint Alfonso Retreat House, West Long Branch, $35/person includes lunch and refreshments. Three Redemptorist priests will preach the retreat which concludes with Mass at 2:30 PM. Confession will be available. Contact the Parish Office to register.

3 November 5, 2017 Page 3 #623 Thanksgiving Food Drive Sponsored by the Holy Cross Social Concerns/Justice Committee November 11-19, 2017 To benefit Local Agencies and Families Please donate the following items: Canned or Dry Soup / Tuna/ Juice / Canned Vegetables & Fruit / Cereal / Instant Potatoes / Rice / Pasta / Tomato Sauce/ Stuffing / Gravy / Cranberry Sauce / Peanut Butter / Jelly / Cocoa / Coffee / Tea / Puddings / Jell-O / Cookies / Crackers Donations should be brought to the kitchen in the St Joseph Room, using the outside lower level stairwell, between the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We are unable to refrigerate or freeze turkeys or hams. Monetary donation for the purchase of turkeys and hams may be brought to the Parish Office. Looking Ahead In November November 10th Holy Cross School Closed November 11th Thanksgiving Food Drive Begins! November 18th/19th Stars For Jesus tags will be available November 19th Hospitality Sunday November 23rd Thanksgiving Day Mass 9:00 AM Stars For Jesus The Stars for Jesus Boards will be set up on the weekend of November 18/19. Please take a star, sign the clipboard with the star number, as well as your name and phone number. All gifts are to be returned wrapped with the star attached! Donations should be brought to the St Joseph Room, using the outside lower level stairwell, between the hours of 8 AM to 4 PM. Return the gifts any day until Sunday, December 10th. Your kindness and generosity will help a child or a disabled adult have a Blessed Christmas. Holy Cross Public Square Rosary Marilyn Watkins, a Holy Cross Parishioner, organized a Public Square Rosary for Holy Cross Church that took place on Saturday, October 14th. We thank the participants who attended this public and prayerful mission of praying the Rosary.

4 November 5, 2017 Page 4 #623 Memorial Votive Candles November 3rd thru November 10th Kenny Hopfensperger (M/M Dennis Minton) Janet Kaiser (M/M Paul McKeon) Pierce Jarck (Modin Family) Janet Kaiser (Marie Cottrell) Pierce Jarck, Jr. (M/M Michael Seaman) Dawn Garavente (Wark Family) Pierce Jarck, Jr. (Wark Family) Dawn Garavente (Heine Family) Pierce Jarck, Jr. (Sugg Family) Janet Kaiser (Herb Kaiser) Charles F. Josselyn Jr. (Barbara Josselyn) Carole Blass (M/M John Blass) Bernadine A. Snyder (Tillman Family) Timothy Quill (Brodsky Family) Ellen Kerstan (family) Holy Cross Prayer Garden Memorial Bricks Donate a Memorial Brick in the Holy Cross Prayer Garden in memory of a deceased loved one, in esteem of someone living, in thanksgiving for favors and graces received. Pavers can be ordered online from our Parish Website or you may stop by the Parish Office. Donations for Memorial Bricks are $400 each. Mass Intentions Saturday, November 4 9:00 AM Dawn Garavente (Horan Family) 5:00 PM Michael Lemongello (M/M Hank Shaheen) Sunday, November 5 8:00 AM Lisa Kelly (M/M Brian Kelly) 10:30 AM Neil DeSena (M/M Michael Bailey) 12:00 PM James J. Maguire, Sr. (Joe & Darrah Kenney) 5:00 PM Francis Colliers (M/M Robert Gray) Monday, November 6 9:00 AM Carmela Pasqua (Family) Tuesday, November 7 9:00 AM Martin B. McCann, Jr. (McLean Family) Wednesday, November 8 9:00 AM Anthony Gaetano (Donald & Maria Zifchak) Thursday, November 9 9:00 AM Charlene Stacey (Emily Bagnell) Friday, November 10 9:00 AM Timothy Quill (Darrah & Joe Kenney & Family) Saturday, November 11 9:00 AM Dawn Garavente (Sallie Kabash) 5:00 PM Regina Brantley (M/M Paul Sperber & Family) Sunday, November 12 8:00 AM Maureen Sofield (Tony Gardella) 10:30 AM James Maguire, Sr. (Everett Family) 12:00 PM Dawn Garavente (Geiger Family) 5:00 PM Richard Brock (M/M Bill Gray) FORMED.ORG The Catholic Faith On Demand Discover all the best Catholic content in one place. Entertaining movies, enlightening programs, inspiring talks, and a great selection of popular ebooks, all just a click away. Join with our FREE subscription to FORMED.! Visit Formed.org with a web browser Click on Register (lower right of page) Enter Parish Access Code: FGZHRX Enter your and create a password Enjoy and share with others. Please Pray for the Sick of the Parish Our of respect for the privacy of the person who is ill and keeping in mind the HIPPA Laws, we can only publish prayer requests from the ill person or their guardian, with the permission of the ill person. We review the list every three months. Call with concerns! Catherine O Malley, Ann Connor, Eleanor Blass, Sophia Gonzales, Joey Weikel, John Wizeman, Marisa Murphy, Daniel Bonifacio, Jennifer Denis, Dawn Lloyd, Sandra Foster, Alessandra Giunta, Msgr. James Innocenzi, Lindley McCarthy, Maria Incremona, Sean Ring, Elenmarie Dunn and Lori Lettieri

5 November 5, 2017 Page 5 #623 Monday, November 6 RCIA Session, Children 4:00 PM & Adults at 6:30 PM (PO) Healing Shepherd Prayer Group, 7:30 PM (HCS) Tuesday, November 7 Tuesday Prayer Group, 12:30 3:30 PM (St. Joseph Room) SOR Classes, 4:00 PM Wednesday, November 8 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 9:45 AM - 4:00 PM Elizabeth Ministry Faith Sharing, 10:00 AM (St. Joseph Room) Holy Cross Youth Ministry, 6:30 PM (Gymatorium) Thursday, November 9 Bible Study 9:45 AM (St. Joseph Rm.) Holy Cross School, noon dismissal Thursday Evening Adoration, 6:00-7:00 PM (HCC) Baptism Prep Class, 7:00 PM (PO) HC Adult Choir, rehearsal 7:10 PM Holy Cross Men s Group, 7:30 PM (St. Joseph Room) Friday, November 10 Holy Cross School Closed for Parent/Teachers Conferences Saturday, November 11 Mass 9:00 AM, Confession and Novena after Mass Thanksgiving Food Drive Begins Sunday, November 12 Thanksgiving Food Drive HC Adult Choir Call, 9:45 AM Mass Sitters Calendar at a Glance Monday, November 13 RCIA Session, Adults at 6:30 PM (PO) SOR 7th Grade, 6:30 PM Healing Shepherd Prayer Group, 7:30 PM (HCS) Tuesday, November 14 Tuesday Prayer Group, 12:30 3:30 PM (St. Joseph Room) SOR Classes, 4:00 PM Wednesday, November 15 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 9:45 AM - 4:00 PM Holy Cross Youth Ministry, 6:30 PM (Gymatorium) Thursday, November 16 Bible Study 9:45 AM (St. Joseph Rm.) HC Youth Choir, Practice 3:30 PM Thursday Evening Adoration, 6:00-7:00 PM (HCC) HC Adult Choir, rehearsal 7:10 PM Holy Cross Men s Group, 7:30 PM (St. Joseph Room) Saturday, November 18 Mass 9:00 AM, Confession and Novena after Mass Thanksgiving Food Drive ends this weekend! Stars For Jesus available today Sunday, November 19 Thanksgiving Food Drive ends today! Stars For Jesus available today SOR classes, 9:00 AM Mass Sitters Knights of Columbus At Holy Cross The Knights of Columbus Red Bank Council #3187 will be conducting a Membership Drive after all masses on November 18 th and 19 th. Brother Knights will be on hand to speak with interested gentlemen over the age of 18 who may be interested in becoming Knights. As Knights, we serve our local parish and community while working each day to create a better world through charity. If you are looking to live out your faith in the spirit of charity by helping others, the Knights of Columbus welcome you to join us. For more information visit or contact, Grand Knight, John Ridgeway at, grandknightjohnridgeway@gmail.com. Downey Side Make a difference in the life of a Foster Care Child, apply to adopt through Downey Side. Call Sr. Elizabeth at: or sister.engel@gmail.com. Separated And Divorced Catholics Our Surviving the Holidays seminar is especially for people who are separated and divorced. Two seminars will be offered. You can attend one or both, as they will be slightly different. Join us on Wed., November 15 and Wed., December 13 from 7-9 PM at the Church of the Nativity, Fair Haven. For details and to register, please healfromdivorcetoday@gmail.com. Reboot Live Fun, inspiring and practical experience of applying the beauty and genius of the heart of the Gospel to your life. Speaker and Author, Chris Stefanick. Reboot is a cross generational event for ages 12 and older. Wednesday, April 11th, 7-9:30 PM at St. Leo s Church. Tickets are $22, contact the Holy Cross Parish Office. To register go to: