riumph of the Cross Sunday of Advent November 29 & 30, 2008 Office

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Please take a tag from the tree, purchase the item, wrap it and place the tag on the outside of wrapped gift and return this on the weekend of Dec. 13/14.

On the outside of the package please place a tag that either gives the name of the toy or a description of whether it is for a boy or girl and what age level.

1 T First riumph of the Cross Sunday of Advent November 29 & 30, 2008 Office CISTMAS OUTREACH: Giving tree: These are items that have been requested by residents at our various care centers. Please take a tag from the tree, purchase the item, wrap it and place the tag on the outside of wrapped gift and return this on the weekend of Dec. 13/14. Toy Sunday: On the weekend of December 6/7 you are invited to bring a wrapped toy to church. On the outside of the package please place a tag that either gives the name of the toy or a description of whether it is for a boy or girl and what age level. These toys will then be presented to Catholic Charities to distribute to families for their Christmas celebration. Education and Faith Formation Committee: Fruitful discussion occurred at the Nov. 17th meeting. The various components of PSR and the Edge program appear to be off to a good start this year. It will take time to consider the needs of our high school youth and put a long-term program in place. While the committee continues to look at possible options for such a program, a subcommittee was formed to propose interim activities (for high school youth). This includes the possibility of attending a FUS youth conference (as LifeTeen has in the past). We will let you know details as they are finalized. The next meeting is Monday, Dec. 15th at 6:30 p.m. Please, be patient with us and keep our committee and our youth in your prayers. Fr. Nau RESPECT FOR LIFE: Over more than two centuries of our national history, we Americans have been a people who have struggled to widen the circle of those for whom we acknowledge a common responsibility This great trajectory in our national experience that of inclusion has been shattered by Roe v. Wade and its progeny. By denying an entire class of human beings the protection of the laws, we have betrayed the best in our tradition. (Henry Hyde, former U.S. Congressman) CONGRATULATIONS: (CCC 1252) The practice of infant Baptism is an immemorial tradition of the Church. There is explicit testimony to this practice from the second century on, and it is quite possible that, from the beginning of the apostolic preaching, when whole households received baptism, infants may also have been baptized. We continue this practice in our own parish community and pray for our families as they nourish the faith of their children. The gift of baptism was shared with Kolbe Michael Krupp child of Nathaniel & Mary Elizabeth (Coniker) Krupp. CONDOLENCES: (CCC 989) We firmly believe, and hence we hope that, just as Christ is truly risen from the dead the righteous will live for ever with the risen Christ and he will raise them up on the last day. Thus we entrust into the hands of our loving Father all of our beloved dead but especially: Helen Lacko, 99, November 13 and Jenny Afek, 89, November 18 May they have eternal peace with the Lord in heaven. ADVENT MEN S NIGHT: Wise Men Still Seek Him There will be a special Men s Night on Thursday, December 11 th, 7:30 p.m. at the former St. Pius Church, 700 Lovers Lane, Steubenville, Ohio. A talk will be given by Danny Abramowicz. The goal is to inspire men to keep Christ first in Christmas, in their lives, and in their families. There is no admission fee, however, a free will offering will be collected. This is sponsored by the Community of God s Love. Snow Removal: Because we only have one person on our maintenance staff for all the facilities, he may not always be able to have sidewalks and steps cleared before the morning Masses. When we have late night snows or ice conditions, I therefore recommend that you consider not coming to Mass on those mornings if you are afraid to walk in the snow or what might still be iced conditions. Please use good judgment in these situations. Fr. Nau

2 Mon 1 Tue 2 Wed 3 Thu 4 Fri 5 Sat 6 Sun 7 Activities & Fundraisers PRAYERS FOR CCHS: You are invited to pray at the 8:00am Mass each Thursday at Holy Family Church for the intentions of CCHS, beginning November 13 th. A rosary following the Mass will also be offered for the needs of the high school. For any questions or further information, call Ann Knob at CWC MEETING: The ladies of our parish continue to work towards the reorganization of the Catholic Woman s Club for Triumph of the Cross Parish. At the last gathering, a nomination committee was appointed. At the meeting on Tuesday, December 2 nd at 1:00 p.m. in the Marian Room they will present a list of nominees for the various offices. We encourage as many as possible to participate. This is a vital organization in the life of our parish community. SAMARITAN HOUSE: We are in need of Volunteers for working the cash register at Samaritan House. This will help the Sister on duty to take care of clients needing food and clothing. If you are interested in helping out for one hour/week or monthly please call the office( ) or Sr. Della Marie. Her number is We are especially in need of help on Friday afternoons from 12pm 3:30pm. Thank You. CLOTHING COLLECTION FOR SAMARITAN HOUSE: Our monthly collection of new and like-new clothing items for Samaritan House takes place the weekend of Dec. 6/7. Please remember to bring items that weekend and place them at the church entrance. Since this is also Toy Sunday please keep the clothing and toy items separate. CISTMAS EXPO: The Bishop John King Mussio Central School Christmas Expo will be held on Saturday, December 13, from 11 till 7 in the Lovers Lane campus gymnasium in Steubenville. Space is available for craft vendors. Please call Proceeds will benefit the BJKM Home and School Association. There will be door prizes, a Chinese auction and raffles and kids can visit with Santa. Thank you for your support of our local Catholic schools! Please Pray for Our Priests and Deacons Rev. Dennis P. Lyden, Msgr. George Yontz Msgr. James Nugent, Rev. Wayne Morris Rev. Richard Battocletti, Msgr. Frank Manieri Rev. Dale Tornes, Rev. Michael Scanlan TOR Rev. Timothy McGuire Msgr. Donald Horak Bishop R. Daniel Conlon 2 Triumph of the Cross Directory This new parish temporarily meets in two of the former parishes buildings: Holy Name Cathedral (Fifth and Slack Streets) and Holy Rosary Church (208 Rosemont Ave.) P.O. Box 908 Steubenville, Ohio Liturgical Schedule Triumph of the Holy Name Daily, Monday through Friday7:00am; Saturday, 4:00pm; Sunday, 10:30am Mass. Triumph of the Holy Rosary Daily, 8:30am; Monday through Saturday Saturday, at 4:00pm; Sunday at 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am and 5:30pm; Mass and Novena Mondays at 6:30pm; Confessions 10:00am to 11:30am, Saturday, or by appointment Triumph of the Cross Parish Offices Pastor Rev. Thomas R. Nau, ext 204 frnau@comcast.net Vicar Rev. Mark A. Moore, ext 208 frmarkm@comcast.net Office Manager Veronica A. Foldi, ext 202 totcmanager@comcast.net Secretary Pat Coyle, ext 200 or 203 totcassist@comcast.net Part-time Joannie Temple, Carolyn Miller Maintenance Supervisor Sam Cramer Director of Rel. Ed. Barbara VanBeveren, ext. 207 dbjvan@juno.com R.C.I.A Drake McCalister dmccalister@franciscan.edu Marian Room ext. 211 After hours urgent press 4 for transfer John King Mussio Junior High and Elementary Rosemont Ave Campus Lovers Lane Campus CCHS Junior High Campus CCHS High School Christmas Schedule 2008 December 24th (Christmas Eve) 4:00 p.m. Holy Name Cathedral 4:00 p.m. Holy Rosary Church 6:30 p.m. Holy Name Cathedral 7:00 p.m. Holy Rosary Church Midnight Holy Rosary Church December 25th (Christmas Day) 8:30 a.m. Holy Rosary Church 10:00 a.m. Holy Name Cathedral 11:30 a.m. Holy Rosary Church

3 Activities & Fundraisers AIM WOMEN S CENTER BABY BOTTLE PROJECT Thank you to everyone who helped make this a wonderful fundraiser for AIM. If you haven t done so please return your bottles as soon as possible, again thank you. Give gifts and help our parish at the same time! Bishop Mussio Schools run a SCRIP Program that sells gift cards for many restaurants, retailers and services. Cards are available for gas, groceries, and everyday items. You pay face value for the gift card, and the school receives a percentage of the proceeds. You can help the parish help pay its assessment to the school by using SCRIP gifts cards too. When you purchase a card, tell the seller that you want the credit given to #5. A percentage of your purchase will go to help our parish pay our school assessment. It's easy to do, and since you are already spending the money on items such as gas and groceries, why not help the school along the way? BUY SCRIP at these locations: Lover's Lane Campus on Tuesdays from 8-10 A.M. Rosemont Campus Wednesdays 8-10 A.M. and Fridays 8-10 and 1-3 P.M. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: On Sunday December 7th, from 9AM to 12:30PM, the Knights of Columbus # will host a pancake breakfast to benefit the Franciscan University Nursing students Mission trip to the Dominican Republic. The price is $6 per adult, $3 per child with the maximum Family price being $20. Upcoming Events Date Day Time Event Place Dec 1 Mon 9:15 am Bible Study Gospel of St. Matthew Marian Room Dec 1 Mon 12:30 pm Catechesis of the Good Shepherd St. Peters Dec 1 Mon 6:30 pm Mass & Novena Church Dec 2 Tue 8:00 am Scrip Sales Dec 2 Tue 9:00 am Rosary Prayer Group Marian Room Dec 2 Tue 1:00 pm CWC Meeting Marian Room Dec 2 Tue 6:00 pm Blest Are we (PSR) Holy Family Dec 2 Tue 6:00 pm Youth Ministry Sub Committee Marian Room Dec 3 Wed 9:45 am Confessions for BJKM Dec 3 Wed 1:00 pm Scrip Sales Rosemont Campus Dec 3 Wed 3:30 pm Catechesis of the Good Shepherd St. Peters Dec 3 Wed 6:00 pm Edge & PSR Dec 3 Wed 6:30 pm Parish Finance Committee Parish Offices Dec 4 Thur 9:00 am Holy Hour for Vocations Church Dec 4 Thur 9:30 am Communion & Liberation Marian Room Dec 4 Thur 7:00 pm RCIA Marian Room Dec 5 Fri 8:00 am Scrip Sales Lovers Lane Dec 5 Fri 1:00 pm Scrip Sales Dec 6 Sat 9:00 am First Saturday Cenacle Marian Room Dec 6 Sat 10:00 am Sacrament of Reconciliation Church Dec 7 Sun 2:00 pm Baptism Class for Parents Marian Room Ministry Schedule for Weekend of December 6 & 7 Mass Altar Server Lector Eucharistic Minister David Bertoia Phyllis Sweeney Richard Fornal 4:00 pm at HN Brittany Bertoia Anthony Carissimi Carol Fornal Virginia Garrison Ashley Bednarek Jerry Jo Gilham Anita Gargala 4:00 pm at Anthony Augustine Carolyn Grant Donna Kaine Ronald Kaine Kayla Inomata Wayne Beigel Belen Vargas 8:30 am at Justin Mosti Vickie Nurczyk Luann Boris David Mosti Patrick Palma Jackie Romano* Patricia Skiviat 10:00 am at Stone Romano Theresa Fernandes Stella Panella Daniel Loyer Isaac Nelson Gregory Bahen, Sr. Eleanor McBane 10:30 am at HN Paul Nelson Lois Spencer Donald Spencer Sr. Rosalba Putrino Samuel Ivkovich Marlene Nese Rosemary Harlan 11:30 am at Nicholas Ivkovich Shirley Guida Christine Antonelli JoAnn Glauser Spencer Hancock Sonia Santacroce Joseph Sciarra 5:30 pm at Peter Schreck Anna Santacroce Karina Santacroce Jean Manfresca Note: * Changes are in italics. 3 Pray Line Please keep in your prayers Paul Popp, Michael Carpinski, Rose Marano, Ed Szypulski and Marianda Gavin

Weekly Scripture Readings Readings for the Week of November 30, 2008 Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37 Monday: Is 2:1-5/Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is

Liturgical Publications Inc The First Saturday Light of the World" Cenacle will meet in the Marian Room December 6 following the 8:30 am Mass.

m. and Saturday at 5:00 p.m. PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION Please pray for our catechetical program in the City of Steubenville.

4 Weekly Scripture Readings Readings for the Week of November 30, 2008 Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37 Monday: Is 2:1-5/Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21, Friday: Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Mt 9: :1, 5a, 6-8 Next Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11/2 Pt 3:8-14/Mk 1:1-8 Liturgical Publications Inc The First Saturday Light of the World" Cenacle will meet in the Marian Room December 6 following the 8:30 am Mass. Please join us to pray the Rosary for peace as Our Lady requested at Fatima. Light refreshments will be served. Divine Presence of the Lord: Please sign up for the hours available; Friday 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and Saturday at 5:00 p.m. PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION Please pray for our catechetical program in the City of Steubenville. Religious Education Dates to Remember: December 9 Blest are We Penance Holy Family during PSR January 1 All Paperwork for Sacraments Due DATE FOR CONFIRMATION AND FIRST COMMUNION Sat. April 18 th 4:00 p.m. for Triumph of the Cross Parish at Holy Name Cathedral Sun. April 19 th 11:00 a.m. for St. Peter Church Sun. April 19 th 2:30 p.m. for Holy Family Church Parents, please remember that your children are required to have completed the 2 years of religious education and to have participated in the appropriate sacramental preparations. These programs are well underway at this time. Thank You For The Memorial Contributions James S. Chanoski John Chanoski Elverda M. Chanoski Mr. & Mrs. John DiLoreto by Eleanor DiLoreto Mr. & Mrs. Sam DiLoreto by Eleanor DiLoreto Mr. & Mrs. Gerald DiLoreto by Gerald DilLoreto Divine Mercy Devotions: Every Friday at St. Anthony Church in Follansbee at 3:00 p.m. (the hour of mercy) we continue to offer Benediction and pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Let us pray for Our Armed Forces this Christmas Season ADVENT SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION We anticipate the joy of celebrating the birth of Savior with hearts that are prepared by celebrating the great gift he has bestowed upon us the gift of forgiveness in the sacrament of Reconciliation. Because this is such a beautiful gift, besides the regular time for confessions on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church, these are some other special times: Dec. 3 Dec. 9 9:45a.m Reconciliation Service BJKM (Rosemont Campus) 6:00p.m. Blest Are We Penance Service Holy Family Church Dec. 10 9:45a.m. Reconciliation Service BJKM (Lovers Lane Campus) Dec. 12 9:30a.m. CCHS Junior High School Dec. 15 1:15p.m. Advent Penance Service Holy Family Church Dec. 16 7:00p.m. Advent Penance Service St. Agnes Church (Mingo) Dec. 17 7:00p.m. Advent Penance Service St. Joseph Church (Toronto) Dec. 18 7:00p.m. Advent Penance Service Holy Rosary Church Dec :00a.m. to Noon -- Reconciliation Holy Name Cathedral Dec. 23 7:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Reconciliation Holy Rosary Church 4

Triumph of the Cross Stewardship Totals: For the weekend of November 22 & 23 Adult $9,779.70 Children $21.50 Loose $716.00 Votive $501.00 Maintenance & Repair $11.00 Human Development $474.

00 et us thank God for L all of the many blessings he has given each of us. Truly, God is at work in our parish.

5 Triumph of the Cross Stewardship Totals: For the weekend of November 22 & 23 Adult $9, Children $21.50 Loose $ Votive $ Maintenance & Repair $11.00 Human Development $ Christmas Flowers $ Immaculate Conception $28.00 Total General Collection $11, School Support $114.00(CCHS & BJKM total) Soup Kitchen Fund $ et us thank God for L all of the many blessings he has given each of us. Truly, God is at work in our parish. May we continue to grow in the gifts of the spirit; wisdom, strength, courage, honesty, loyalty, integrity and tolerance. May this Christmas Season bring our Parish a Spirit of Renewed Faith and empower us with Christ s Love and Peace! Flower Donations for the weekend of 29th and : Anniversary by Frank & Eileen Petrola Triumph of the Cross Mass Schedule Nov 29/30 Dec 6/7 Sat 29 4:00 pm at HN Charles Owens by Elvira Lamatrice 4:00 pm at Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Bartemes by Barb and Phil Bartemes Sun 30 8:30 am at Anne Furka by Mr. and Mrs. Egidio Giannamore and Linda 10:00 am at Emilio Giannangeli by Rita Baldwin 10:30 am at HN Jerry Wendt by David Wendt Family 11:30 am at Elsie Taylor by Chris and Millie Lonetta 5:30 pm at For the parishioners of Triumph of the Cross Mon 01 7:00 am at HN John H. Calabria by Mr. & Mrs. Ray DiBerardino 8:30 am at Conny G. Mascio by Fran Zamana & Mia 6:30 pm at Agnes DiBacco by Mrs. R. Muzzi Tue 02 7:00 am at HN Virgie Sambuco by Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Carducci 8:30 am at Matt Chaytor by Virginia McMenamin Wed 03 7:00 am at HN Howard Reed by Taro Widmann 8:30 am at Anne Furka by Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Allen Thu 04 7:00 am at HN Elenor Ahmad by Tara Widman 8:30 am at Albert Macre by Teets Potenzini Fri 05 7:00 am at HN John E. Shaw Sr. By Family 8:30 am at John Biggio by Tim & Stephanie Watson & Family Sat 06 8:30 am at Thomas A. Pawlowski by Theresa & Leo Karpinski Sat 06 4:00 pm at HN John DiLoreto by Jerry & Ellie 4:00 pm at Deceased Members of CCHS, Class 1967 by Frank Taylor Sun 07 8:30 am at For the parishioners of Triumph of the Cross 10:00 am at Dorman Panebianco by LeAnn Pyszka 10:30 am at HN Ana Maria Aldrete Bettwy by Sr. Isabel Bettwy 11:30 am at Joseph & Julia Calabarese by Son, Leonard 5:30 pm at Robert D Amico 5 by wife Lisa & Daughter Natalie

riumph of the Cross Sunday of Advent December 13 & 14, 2008 Office

T Third riumph of the Cross Sunday of Advent www.triumphofthecross.org December 13 & 14, 2008 Office 264-6177 TRIUMPH OF THE CROSS PARISH CENSUS: As you have heard many times in the verbal announcements,