HOLY CROSS CHURCH. HOLY CROSS DIRECTORY Rev. William C. McGuirk Pastor & Trust Administrator Wmcguir eensbur g.

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1 HOLY CROSS CHURCH A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg 711 Depot St., Youngwood, PA Phone: Fax: Website: TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 21, 2018 MASS SCHEDULE Confession Satur day 4:00 PM Marriages Call the par ish office at least 6 months Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM in advance. Sunday 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Baptisms Contact the par ish office. Holy Day Vigil 7:00 PM Anointing of the Sick Call the par ish office. 8:00 AM s 8:00 AM Mon. Tues. Wed. Thur s. Parish Office Hours Mon.-Fri. 9:00 AM-4:00 PM HOLY CROSS DIRECTORY Rev. William C. McGuirk Pastor & Trust Administrator Wmcguir k@dioceseofgr eensbur g.or g This week s featured advertiser is New Stanton Farmer s Market The last market day is Thursday, October 25. Pastoral Council: Ger ald Andr ews, Bob Kimmick, Anthony & Sharon Rizzardi, Debbie Schotting, Kay Sofranko, Joe Sostarich, Rose Yoder Finance Council: J oseph Adamoski, Mark Frick, Georgie Gamberoni, Sally Hurrianko, Dennis McManus Faith Formation: Br ian Lohr Youth Ministry: Bob Chappell Director of Music & Worship Dr. Eugene M. Dangelo edangelo@dioceseofgr eensbur g.or g Phone: Sacristan: Eleanor Hamrock Office Manager: Mar ia Brinza mbrinza@dioceseofgreensburg.org Ministry of Care Facilitator Joan Jones, Prayer Chain: Pat Cassa, Women s Guild President: Eleanor Hamr ock Health Ministry Coordinator/Parish Nurse Melanie Orndoff Knights of Columbus: J im Aujay Meeting 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM Candlelight Service We will remember those parishioners who have died and were buried from Holy Cross Church since November 1, 2017, at the Ministry of Care Candlelight Memorial Service on November 3, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. The names of our beloved dead will be read, and a candle inscribed with their name will be placed near the altar. A reception will follow in the church hall. If you have a loved one who has died since November 1, 2017, who was not buried from Holy Cross and you wish to attend and have them included in the service, please contact Joan Jones ( ) or Carol Kalich ( ) by Oct. 26.

2 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Oct. 21, 2018 Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you. Psalm 33:22 MASS INTENTIONS Sat: Oct 20 5:00PM+ Sun: Oct 21 10:00AM Twenty-Ninth Sun. in Ordinary Time (Vigil) Donald Perruquet (A) (Family) Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Living & Deceased Holy Cross Parishioners Katie Jennings (For Peace & Serenity) (Nonie Mae Riley) Mon: Oct 22 William Capretti, Sr. (Mary Jo Olson) Tue: Mary Pallone Oct 23 Wed: Oct 24 Dolores Dangelo (Stan & Paula Marcinik) Thu: Oct 25 Darryl Hull (Wedding Anniversary) (Wife & Children) Fri: Oct 26 8:00AM No Mass Sat: Oct 27 5:00PM Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Vigil) Minnie Riley (B) (Nonie Mae Riley) Sun: Oct 28 10:00AM+ Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time James Gamberoni (Son, James Gamberoni) Barbara Bellotti (Daughter Deanne & Grandsons Matt & Nick) The Word Isaiah 53:10-11 The Lord was pleased to crush him in infirmity. If he gives his life as an offering for sin, he shall see his descendants in a long life, and the will of the Lord shall be accomplished through him. Because of his affliction he shall see the light in fullness of days; through his suffering, my servant shall justify many, and their guilt he shall bear. Hebrews 4:14-16 Brothers and sisters: Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has similarly been tested in every way, yet without sin. So let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help. Mark 10:35-45 or 10:45-45 Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all. For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. MASS INTENTIONS: If you would like to have a Mass said in memory of or in honor of a loved one, please use the request forms which are at the church entrances. WHEN THERE IS NO WEEKDAY MASS A good resource for finding the daily readings is the website for the U S Conference of Catholic Bishops at Daily Mass schedules for all the parishes are also available online at the diocesan website:

3 PARISH AND COMMUNITY NEWS Let s All Welcome These New Parishioners to the Holy Cross Family: Sean, Tiffany and Connor Higgins ALTAR FLOWERS / SANCTUARY CANDLE: If you would like to purchase altar flowers ($50) or a sanctuary candle ($25) in honor of or in memory of a loved one, please call the parish office. And remember that altar flowers and sanctuary candles may be purchased to honor the living as well as the deceased. They may also serve to convey thanksgiving for prayers answered or to celebrate special occasions. tewardship 10/14/2018 Please note that the Collection report for the week of October 14, 2018, will be in next week s bulletin. The figures are not available this week. Thank you for your understanding. Oct. 21: Mission Sunday Collection - all Masses Open House, 12:30 p.m., GCCHS Oct. 27: Rosary Rally, 11 a.m., Christ Our Shepherd Ctr. Nov. 1: All Saints Day, Holy Day of Obligation Nov. 3: Candlelight Service, 5 p.m. Mass Night at the Races, School Hall, 7 p.m. Nov. 4: Appeal for Retired Diocesan Priests & Religious, all Masses Y.A.R.D. Crafts for the Clock, Youngwood Fire Hall, 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Nov. 5: Parish Pastoral Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Rectory Nov. 6: Finance Council Meeting, 7 p.m., Rectory Nov. 18: Diocesan Poverty Relief Fund & Catholic Relief Services Appeal - all Masses Community Thanksgiving Service, St. Luke s It s that time again! Candy Cane Tickets are now available for pickup from the counters in church. Please pick them up in order to save mailing costs. See Eleanor or call the parish office if you would like to take a few extra tickets to sell. We would like to have 100% of the tickets sold this year! Thank you for your ongoing support of this important fundraiser. CCD/FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE Reconciliation-Dec. 3 FIRST COMMUNION-MAY 5 OCT. 21 / 28 Nov. 4 / 11 / 18 LINK TO K-5 SIGN-UPS: 25 (NO CLASS) LINK TO YOUTH MINISTRY Dec. 2 / 9 / & 30 (NO CLASS) Sign-ups: JAN. 6 / 13 / 20 / 27 Special Dates: Feb. 3 / 10 / 17 / 24 Bolded dates are Children s Masses Mar. 3 / 10 / 17 / 24 / 31 Dec. 2 - Christmas cards Apr. 7 For Homebound 14 & 21 (NO CLASS) Jan. 6 Christmas Party 28 (LAST CLASS) Tues., Oct. 23: NCYC Info Mtg., 7-8 p.m., Our Lady of Grace Thurs., Oct. 25: Meals on the Blvd., 5:30-10 p.m., Pittsburgh Sat., Oct. 27: Haunted Hayride Sun., Oct. 28: Youth Nite, 6-8 p.m. Special Guest Speaker Will Smith Tues., Oct. 30: Study Night 6-8 p.m. Sat., Nov. 3: Family Event Day trip to St. Anthony s Chapel Tues., Nov. 6: Study Night, 6-8 p.m.

4 COMMUNITY AND DIOCESAN NEWS COMMUNITIES OF SALT & LIGHT AWARDS Nominations for the 21st Annual Communities of Salt & Light Awards Dinner will be accepted through Oct. 31. The dinner will be held at Stratigos Banquet Centre, North Huntingdon, April 25, Nominations can be made through the Catholic Charities website, ccharitiesgreensburg.org; or call to have a nomination form mailed to you. Please complete and forward the form to Director of Community Relations & Special Events, Catholic Charities, 711 E. Pittsburgh St. Greensburg, PA WE ARE STILL LOOKING for someone willing and able to take over handling the advertising for the bulletin. Mary Ann Klingensmith has voluntarily handled this for many years. She would like to hand over the responsibility to a capable volunteer by the end of this year. Please call her if you are interested in taking over this important task. She will teach you the simple process. WE ARE ALWAYS IN NEED OF ADVERTISERS for the bulletin s back page. If you, or anyone you know, are interested in placing an ad, please contact Mary Ann at for information on layout and pricing. A CELEBRATION OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Breakfast will be held Oct. 30, 2018, at 8 a.m. at Stratigos Banquet Centre, North Huntingdon. The event features the presentation of Golden Apple awards for teaching excellence, innovation grants for the schools and exceptional student achievements. For sponsorships, contact Mike Lucotch at or mlucotch@dioceseofgreensburg.org. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at NITE AT THE RACES Holy Cross School Hall November 3, 2018 Doors Open 6 p.m. / Races Start 7 p.m. Sponsored by: Knights of Columbus and Holy Cross Church Admission Tickets -- Donation: $10.00 Food & Refreshments Included For Horses Call: Chuck Glorioso Admission Tickets Available from any Knight of Columbus HORSES - $15.00 (Includes 2 Tickets) THEOLOGY ON TAP IN THE A-K VALLEY Calling ALL young adults (single, married, parents, etc.)! Join us for Theology on Tap in the A-K Valley on Thursday, October 25 at 7:00 p.m. at Garda s Restaurant (2033 State Route 66, Ford City, PA 16226). Food will be provided, and babies in carriers are welcome! Invite a friend! For further information, please contact Ariel at ASchroeder@dioceseofgreensburg.org or Katie at KTylinski@dioceseofgreensburg.org or find us on Facebook at Theology on Tap in the A-K Valley (@akvalleytot). No need to RSVP, just show up! Please keep Father McGuirk and all our faithful priests in your prayers during this difficult time. Show these men of God your love and support. They need it now more than ever. Jeremiah Days (Grades 6-8) + The Melchizedek Project (Grades 9-12) Gather for a Saturday morning of prayer, + Gather for a Sunday evening of Exploring God s Call. fellowship and talk on discernment. + Nov. 18, Dec. 9, Nov. 10, 9:30-11:30 a.m. + 6:30-8 p.m. St. Barbara Church, + Greensburg Central Catholic High School 111 Raymaley Road, Harrison City + Parents/Guardians are also invited to attend. + For more information or to make a reservation for one of the above sessions, contact Father Tyler Bandura at: vocations@dioceseofgreensburg.org + Pray for Vocations +

5 MORE COMMUNITY & DIOCESAN NEWS Paper goods may be dropped off at the church entrances this weekend (and every weekend). There is not always room in the bulletin to highlight this project. So please remember that these donations are welcome at any time. Your ongoing support of the Youngwood Food Pantry is always appreciated. THE HOLY CROSS PRAYER LIST is on the counter in the church by the Infant of Prague statue. If you would like to add or delete names from the list, please call Pat Cassa: If you have any suspicion about the sexual abuse (or any other type of abuse) of a minor child by anyone, please contact PA Childline immediately at If the alleged abuser is functioning in a parish, school or diocesan position as clergy, religious, paid staff or volunteer you are also requested to contact the Bishop s Delegate for Matters of Sexual Misconduct after you have called the Childline number and made the report. The Bishop s Delegate may be reached at , Ext SISTERS OF CHARITY FUNDRAISERS HOLIDAY CASH RAFFLE The Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill will sponsor two Holiday Cash Raffle tickets in December based on the 1 and 7 p.m. threedigit Pennsylvania Lottery drawings, with 1,000 tickets available for each drawing. Cost is $10 for a chance to win from $100 to $1,000. All tickets and money must be returned by Nov. 29. To order tickets, call Sister Agnes Steedle at , ext Proceeds benefit the Sisters of Charity. COUPON BOOK FUNDRAISER Enjoy 2019 coupon books are available from the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill through December 29 for $30. For additional information or to reserve a book, call Sister of Charity Agnes Steedle at , ext ANNUAL AFTERNOON OF REFLECTION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND LIFE CHALLENGING ILLNESSES Our Lady of Grace Church, Greensburg October 28, 2018, 12:30-6 p.m. The program will be led by Msgr. Lawrence Kiniry. Bishop Edward C. Malesic will celebrate Mass at 4 p.m. Dinner follows. For reservations ($8 each) or to volunteer, call Rita Shapiola, Participants are encouraged to wear RED and are asked to bring a pair of durable, new flip flops or sandals for this year s mission project to help families in the Philippines. The theme is Gifts of the Holy Spirit. THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Knowledge, Fortitude, Piety, Fear of the Lord. ROSARY RALLY BISHOP EDWARD C. MALESIC will lead the annual Rosary Rally on October 27, 2018, at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Chapel at the Christ Our Shepherd Center. The day includes Mass at 9 a.m., Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation after Mass with recitation of the rosary following. Organizations that plan to carry a banner at the Rosary Rally must register at , ext Y.A.R.D. CRAFTS FOR THE CLOCK Crafts and Vendor Show, Youngwood Fire Hall Chestnut & 2nd Streets, Sun., Nov. 4, 10a.m. 3p.m. Call Mary Ann: for info or an application to participate. TRANSFORMATION, MEN S PRAYER GATHERING Bishop Edward C. Malesic and men from the diocese will gather for Transformation, a men s prayer gathering, to center their lives on Christ and help heal and renew the church Oct. 30 from 6:45-9 p.m. in the Saint Vincent Basilica Crypt. The evening will include prayer, adoration, small group discussion, reconciliation and leadership development. For information, cmsmith@dioceseofgreensburg.org.