Baptism of the Lord. January 10th & 11th, 2009 Office

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Baptism of the Lord www.triumphofthecross.org January 10th & 11th, 2009 Office 264-6177 National Vocation Awareness Week: Today we celebrate the feast of the Baptism of the Lord.

as priest, deacons, brothers, and women as religious sisters. Prayer for Vocations Gracious God, You gift us with your son, Jesus.

1 Baptism of the Lord January 10th & 11th, 2009 Office National Vocation Awareness Week: Today we celebrate the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. This week is National Vocation Awareness Week, a special time in which the Church prays for the renewal and strengthening of vocations of dedicated people as married and single people, men to serve as priest, deacons, brothers, and women as religious sisters. Prayer for Vocations Gracious God, You gift us with your son, Jesus. At his baptism you affirmed him as your beloved son and Jesus responded by proclaiming the Good News about your reign. Help us realize that by our baptism we are each called to continue the mission of Jesus by proclaiming the Good News You call people to married life. Bless them with love, understanding, and fidelity You call people to the single life. Bless them with compassion, joy, and dedication You call people to the consecrated life. Bless them with courage, commitment, and passion You call people to the ordained life. Bless them with faith, integrity, and zeal as they proclaim the Good News. May we accept and acknowledge the dignity of our vocation. Guide those discerning your call and give them the support they need. Gift us all with open and generous hearts to further your reign here on Earth. With gratitude we offer this prayer through Jesus and the Spirit. Amen. 2008NCCV vocations.org CENSUS FORMS: Have you picked up your census form at the entrance of the church? We have about 1000 families who are suppose to be registered at Triumph of the Cross but have not yet picked up their forms. If someone has moved to another parish, please ask them to call us and provide us with that information. Maybe you looked at your form and said, I can t remember the date of my baptism, first communion, or confirmation. That is okay. Do you remember the church? Just provide us with that information. Having your name, correct address, telephone number, and which sacraments you have received are more important than the actual dates. We can always find the dates if we know the church. If there are any problems, please contact us we will work through them. We are most grateful for the census forms we have received. This is proving to be very helpful. SACRAMENTS Sacramental Information and registration forms are available at parish web-site Baptism Pre-baptism class for parents required. Classes are 1st Sun of month at Marian Room Talk with the priest to schedule baptism date. 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. 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: Stephen A. Zapolnic, 47 years old of Steubenville, died Monday January 5, DEVOTIONS Novena of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Miraculous Medal Mon. 6:30 p.m. Holy Rosary Church Hour of Prayer for Priests and Vocations 1 st Thursday, 9:00 a.m. Holy Rosary Church

Please Pray for Our Priests and Deacons Mon 12 Msgr. Mark Froehlich, Rev. Michael DiRenzo Tue 13 Rev. Vincent Huber, Rev. Richard Davis TOR Wed 14 Rev. David Cornett, Rev.

2 Please Pray for Our Priests and Deacons Mon 12 Msgr. Mark Froehlich, Rev. Michael DiRenzo Tue 13 Rev. Vincent Huber, Rev. Richard Davis TOR Wed 14 Rev. David Cornett, Rev. Martin Smith-Soucier Thu 15 Rev. Thomas R. Nau, Rev. Conrad Harkins OFM Fri 16 Sat 17 Activities & Information If you would like to spend some quality time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, call Vivian Zlotkowski at Suggested hours are Tuesday 12 Noon, Wednesday 12 Noon, and Saturday 5 PM. Call for these or any hour. Thanks! 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 can help the parish pay its assessment to the school by using SCRIP gifts cards. 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 AND BRING DOWN THE CHURCH DEBT!! It's easy to do and why not help the school along the way? BUY SCRIP at these locations: Rev. Virgil Reischman, Rev. Jospeh Bielanski Msgr. John Cymbor, Msgr. James Boehm Sun 18 Bishop R. Daniel Conlon 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. TOTC received a refund of $63.00 for the months of October thru December Thank you and please continue to support the Scrip Program. Just think if all the parishioners used Gas Cards from Scrip how much of a rebate TOTC would earn!!! Altar Servers, Lectors, and Eucharistic Ministers: We plan to have the next Ministries Schedule published on 14 January and ready for distribution for the Weekend of 17 / 18 January. (This Schedule Cycle will be for the Weekend Beginning on 7 / 8 Feb 09 through Weekend Ending on 28 / 29 Mar 09 8 weeks). In looking ahead to this next scheduling cycle, please let the parish office know if you have any special requests or concerns: for example, any particular times for which you will not be available for scheduling. Please contact the Triumph of the Cross Office with any particular request or concern, so that any changes can be made prior to publishing the Ministries Schedule on 14 January. May the Lord continue to bless you who serve Him! 2 Activities and Information ST. ANTHONY DVD - Janet Marini has created an historical DVD of St. Anthony Church entitled, St. Anthony A family of Families. She is making this available at the cost of $12.00 each. If you would like to order a copy, you will find an order blank at the church entrance. Her address and phone number is on the order form if you would like more information. Bulletin Deadline Change any bulletin announcements must be in the office 10 days before the weekend of the announcement!!! Send to totcmanager@comcast.net Franciscan University is Sponsoring the Financial Peace University Seminar. There is an information night being held Tuesday January 13 at 7:30 at Franciscan University in the St. Joseph Center, Seminar Room. The first class will be the following Tuesday, January 20th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Brian & Rachael Meier at For All Encountered Couples in your Parish Rekindle the romantic flame. Attend the Worldwide Marriage Encounter Day of Enrichment "A New Year of New Beginnings" SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2009 Registration STARTS at 9:30, first talk at 10:00 a.m. ENDS by 5:00 with optional MASS at St. Paul's CATHOLIC CHURCH, NORTH CANTON OH. PRE-REGISTER BY SENDING $5.00 TO JOHN & CISTEN CARDINA, 5651 CANAL RD., WOOSTER, OH Or CBCARDINA@YAHOO.COM) BRING YOUR OWN SACK LUNCH and SNACK TO SHARE COFFEE & POP PROVIDED The Knights of Columbus #11828 will hold a pancake charity breakfast on Sunday, January 11th, from 9AM to 1PM in the St. Peter's basement Hall. The cost is $6 per adult, $3 per child with $20 being the maximum family rate. Thank You For The Memorial Contributions James S. Chanoski by Edward Chanoski Elverda M. Chanoski by Edward Chanoski THE INFANT OF PRAGUE SOCIETY of St. Mary s Church, Martins Ferry, will have their annual Prayer Service to the Infant Jesus of Prague with Benediction on January 11, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. You are invited to join with this society for prayer. For more information please contact Paul and Shirley Moczek at or them at shirleymoczek@sbcglobal.net.

Activities & Information REGISTRATION FORMS FOR YOUTH CONFERENCE: Our Youth Ministry Committee is working to make sure that our youth have the opportunity to register for the Youth Conferences that

Respect Life : Those who support a woman's supposed "right" to end the life of her unborn child might want to reflect on how they will be able to explain their position to the victims of abortion

Location: Lower Level, St. Cosmos & Damian Science Hall, Franciscan University of Steubenville. Dates are: January 30, February 6, 13, & 20 time 7:30pm to 9:30pm.

3 Activities & Information REGISTRATION FORMS FOR YOUTH CONFERENCE: Our Youth Ministry Committee is working to make sure that our youth have the opportunity to register for the Youth Conferences that are held at Franciscan University in the summer of There are additional registration forms that are at the main entrance of the church. Respect Life : Those who support a woman's supposed "right" to end the life of her unborn child might want to reflect on how they will be able to explain their position to the victims of abortion when we meet them face to face in the next life which we most certainly will. Attention all Married Couples: You are invited to a four session Marriage Video Series on Love and Respect. Location: Lower Level, St. Cosmos & Damian Science Hall, Franciscan University of Steubenville. Dates are: January 30, February 6, 13, & 20 time 7:30pm to 9:30pm. The Seminar is free but registration is required. To register please call Don or Maureen at (740) For All Married Couples in parish : February 13-15, 2009 Give the gift to your spouse that won't be returned or exchanged: A Happier Marriage that can last a lifetime. Attend the February 13-15, 2009 Marriage Encounter Weekend at the Cambria Suites in Green, OH Start the new year on the same page in your relationship. Call or WorldwideMEAsbcglobal.net for more info/reservations. Let us pray for Our Armed Forces who defend our freedom! United for Life Rally The Freedom of Choice Act DENIES the Right to Live, on Saturday January17th, from 1:00-4:00p.m. at the Shepherds Walk Building corner of Lawson and Adams Steubenville, Ohio (parking also available at McKinley School). Speakers include Rev. Michael Scanlan, Kimberly Hahn and Local Musicians and Singers, including Josh Hawrot. Ministry Schedule for Weekend of January 17th and 18th Mass Altar Server Lector Eucharistic Minister Anthony Augustine Denise Augustine * Anita Gargala 4:00 pm at HN Volunteer Volunteer Donna Kaine Ronald Kaine David Bertoia Jerry Jo Gilham Kathleen Lally 4:00 pm at Brittany Bertoia Anthony Carissimi Richard Fornal Carol Fornal Justin Mosti Doug Lowry Luann Boris 8:30 am at Teddi Maslowski Kathleen Keenan Vera Paulowski Wayne Beigel Sarah Skiviat John Amoratis Stella Panella 10:00 am at Jacob Emmerling Elizabeth Loizzo Patricia Skiviat Daniel Gentile Patrick Wherry Volunteer * Gregory Bahen, Sr. 10:30 am at HN John Hostetler Richard Adams * Richard Russelo Judith Russelo Matthew Boni Shirley Guida Rosemary Harlan 11:30 am at Samuel Ivkovich Elaine Sleever JoAnn Glauser Vickie Nurczyk Ashley Bednarek Sonia Santacroce Anna Santacroce 5:30 pm at Peter Schreck Volunteer Karina Santacroce 3 Joseph Sciarra Note: * Changes are in italics. Pray Line Please keep in your prayers Phylliss Ullery, Mary Leone, Jim Pippy, Bob Ratey, Eileen Daniels, Traci Scarfo, John Feschak

4 Upcoming Events Date Day Time Event Place Jan 10 Sat 10:00 am Sacrament of Reconciliation Church 5:30 pm TOTC Christmas January Thaw St. Pius BJKM Lovers Dodge Ball Tournament 6:30 pm Lane Campus GYM What is Catholic Jan 12 Mon 8:00 am Recitation of the Rosary Church Mon 6:30 pm Mass & Novena Church Catechesis of Good Shepherd Mon 12:30 St. Peters PSR Jan 13 Tue 8:00 am Recitation of the Rosary Church Tue 8:00 am Scrip Sales Tue 9:00 am Rosary Prayer Group Marian RM Tue 6:00 pm Blest are We PSR Holy Family Tue 7:00 pm Parish Council Marian RM Jan 14 Wed 8:00 am Recitation of the Rosary Church Wed 9:45 am BJKM Mass Lovers LN Wed 9:45 am BJKM Mass Rosemont Wed Wed 3:30 pm Catechesis of the Good Shepherd St. Peters 6:00 pm Edge & PSR Wed 6:30 pm Finance Meeting Parish Office Jan 15 Thur 9:30 am Communion & Liberation Marian RM Thur 6:30 pm RCIA Team Marian RM Thur 7:00 pm Deanery Pastoral Council Meeting St. Peters Jan 16 Fri 8:00 am Recitation of the Rosary Church Fri 8:00 am Scrip Sales Lovers Lane Fri 1:00 pm Script Sales Jan 17 Sat 10:00 am Sacrament of Reconciliation Church PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION Please pray for our catechetical and sacramental programs in the City of Steubenville. Religious Education Dates to Remember: January 14 Child Protection/Safe 6:30 p.m. in the Marian Room February 5 Parent Meeting for First Reconciliation 7 February 21 YOUTH DAY 9:30 Holy Family Malara Hall March 19 Parent Meeting for First Eucharist/Confirmation 7:00 p.m. Holy Rosary Child Protection/Safe Environment Training Anyone in need of training for the Diocese to work with children, please contact Barbara regarding attending this training. The training will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 6:30 p.m. in the Marian Room on the Holy Rosary campus. Parent Meeting Dates Please hold the dates for the next Sacrament Meetings for Parents February 5 th and March 19 th. Retreats for Children making the Sacraments All 2 nd Graders making their Sacraments this spring will be required to attend a Retreat. The date of the retreat will be posted in next week s bulletins. Please watch for the date. March 7 Celebration of First Penance 12:30 p.m. Triumph of the Cross March 14 Celebration of First Penance 10:00 a.m. Holy Family Parish March 21 Celebration of First Penance 1:00 p.m. St. Peters Parish Weekly Scripture Readings Readings for the Week of January 11, 2009 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11/Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9/Mk 1:7-11 Monday: Heb 1:1-6/Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12/Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18/Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14/Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11/Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16/Mk 2:13-17 Next Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20/Jn 1:35-42 Liturgical Publications Inc 4 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. MASS FOR HEALING: There will be a Mass for Healing at St. Joseph s Parish in Tiltonsville, Ohio on Tuesday, Jan. 20 th, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Community of God s Love Music Ministry will provide the liturgical music. All are invited. Individuals will be prayed with for healing after Mass.

Triumph of the Cross Stewardship Totals: For the weekend of January 3-4 Adult $12,084.00 Children $24.00 Loose $922.00 Votive $303.00 Maintenance & Repair $618.00 Christmas Flowers $38.

5 Triumph of the Cross Stewardship Totals: For the weekend of January 3-4 Adult $12, Children $24.00 Loose $ Votive $ Maintenance & Repair $ Christmas Flowers $38.00 Register $10.00 Immaculate Conception $50.00 Retirement $25.00 BJKM Scrip $63.00 Solemnity of Mary $ Total General Collection $ School Support $133.00(CCHS & BJKM total) Soup Kitchen Fund $ New Years Collection $ et us thank God for all of the L 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. Please remember we are still in need of increased offerings to pay the school assessments. For budget information see the the cross.org May this Christmas Season bring our Parish a Spirit of Renewed Faith and empower us with Christ s Love and Peace! Triumph of the Cross Mass Schedule Jan 10 th & 11 th Sat 10 4:00 pm at HN John J. Calabria by Matt & Natalie Ulasiewicz 4:00 pm at Msgr. Robert H. Punke by Ed & Shirley Sun 11 8:30 am at Anne Furka by Mr. & Mrs. Carl Oprisch 10:00 am at Decesed members of Tomassilli & Santilli Families by Lawrence & Loretta Tomassilli 10:30 am at HN Living & Deceased members of the Mary & Michael Babella Family by Mary Slater 11:30 am at Liz Szydlowski by Mark Cashioli & Family 5:30 pm At For the Parishioners of Triumph of the Cross Mon 12 7:00 am at HN Albert Macre by Madeline Rinaldo 8:30 am At Ed D Angelo by Frank & Betty Bednarek 6:30 pm at Douglas Stanko by James & Sue Stanko & Family Tue 13 7:00 am at HN James Swan by Chuck & Donna Alcini 8:30 am at Danny Kasko by The Family Wed 14 7:00 am at HN Francis DiCarlo by Ann Bottecoll 8:30 am at Ed D Angelo by Eileen DeChristopher Thu 15 7:00 am at HN Jim Chicwah by Richard & Gertrude Nau 8:30 am at Brad Detling by Mike & Kathleen Krivoniak Fri 16 7:00 am at HN Peter Clause by Anthony & Shirley Guida 8:30 am at Virgie Gould by Teresa Harold Sat 17 8:30 am at Bill Saling by Richard & Gertrude Nau 4:00 pm at HN For the Parishioners of Triumph of the Cross 4:00 pm at Matthew Burnetta by Classmates of 48 Sun 18 8:30 am at Tom Pawlowski by Mr & Mrs Nick Mininni 10:00 am at Agnes DiBacco by TOTC Choir (Holy Rosary Site) 10:30 am at HN Mildred Bettwy by Sr. Isabel Bettwy 11:30 am at Jack Howard by MR & Mrs Michael Takach & Family 5:30 pm at 5 Louis Francis Rosso by Parish School of Religion, Catechists & Children

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time www.triumphofthecross.org January 17th thru 18th, 2009 Office 264-6177 RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENCES Few people paid attention to the U. S. Supreme Court s Roe v Wade decision.