HOLY CROSS CHURCH MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

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1 HOLY CROSS CHURCH A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust A Parish of Diocese of Greensburg 711 Depot St., Youngwood, PA Phone: Fax: Website: SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 29, 2018 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Holy Day Vigil 7:00 PM 8:00 AM Weekdays 8:00 AM Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. HOLY CROSS DIRECTORY Rev. William C. McGuirk Pastor & Trust Administrator Wmcguirk@dioceseofgreensburg.org Pastoral Council: Gerald Andrews, Bob Kimmick, Anthony & Sharon Rizzardi, Debbie Schotting, Kay Sofranko, Joe Sostarich, Rose Yoder Finance Council: Joseph Adamoski, Mark Frick, Georgie Gamberoni, Sally Hurrianko, Dennis McManus Faith Formation: Brian Lohr Youth Ministry: Bob Chappell Director of Music & Worship Dr. Eugene M. Dangelo edangelo@dioceseofgreensburg.org Phone: Sacristan: Eleanor Hamrock Office Manager: Maria Brinza mbrinza@dioceseofgreensburg.org Ministry of Care Facilitator: Joan Jones Prayer Chain: Pat Cassa Women s Guild President: Eleanor Hamrock Health Ministry Coordinator/Parish Nurse: Melanie Orndoff Knights of Columbus: Charles Stack Meeting 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM facebook.com/hcyoungwood Confession Saturday 4:00 PM Marriages Call parish office at least 6 months in advance. Baptisms Contact parish office. Anointing of Sick Call parish office. Parish Office Hours Mon.-Fri. 9:00 AM-4:00 PM MARK YOUR CALENDARS! HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION AUGUST 15 THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (WATCH FOR REGIONAL MASS SCHEDULE IN FUTURE BULLETINS) September 15, 2018 Bishop Malesic will visit Holy Cross Holy Cross Saturday & Sunday, September 22 & 23 It s not too early to think about how you can help!

2 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 29, 2018 The hand of Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs Psalm 145:16 MASS INTENTIONS Sat: July 28 5:00PM+ Seventeenth Sunday/Ordinary Time (Vigil) Nancy Hager (Beth & Gil Gall) Sun: July 29 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Living & Deceased Holy Cross Parishioners Sharon & Anthony Rizzardi (30th Wedding Anniversary) (Sons Patrick & Anthony) 10:00AM Mon: July 30 Weekday William Capretti, Sr. (Toni Capretti & John Reno) Tue: July 31 St. Ignatius of Loyola, Priest Theresa Kohan & Robert Tutko (A) (Paul & Dorothy Carbisiero) Wed: Aug 1 Thu: Aug 2 St. Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor of Church Ann Stinebiser (B) (Mary Lou Allemeier) Weekday Michael A. Pacelli, Jr. (Judy & Jack Campbell Family) Fri: Aug 3 Weekday 8:00AM No Mass Holy Hour: Noon 1:00 p.m. Noon Sat: Aug 4 5:00PM+ Eighteenth Sunday/Ordinary Time (Vigil) Parishioners Experiencing Ill Health Sun: Aug 5 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Living & Deceased Holy Cross Parishioners Fred Brown (Ed & Pat Dlugos) 10:00AM+ Sacred Steps at Holy Cross In Sympathy Please remember in your prayers soul of Robert Nagy, Bror of parishioner Betty Guzzy May God welcome him into joy of everlasting life and bring peace and comfort to his family. The Word 2 Kings 4:42-44 A man came from Baal-shalishah bringing to Elisha, man of God, twenty barley loaves made from firstfruits, and fresh grain in ear. Elisha said, Give it to people to eat. But his servant objected, How can I set this before a hundred people? Elisha insisted, Give it to people to eat. For thus says Lord, They shall eat and re shall be some left over. And when y had eaten, re was some left over, as Lord had said. Ephesians 4:1-6 Brors and sisters: I, a prisoner for Lord, urge you to live in a manner worthy of call you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one anor through love, striving to preserve unity of spirit through bond of peace: one body and one Spirit, as you were also called to one hope of your call; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Far of all, who is over all and through all and in all. John 6:1-15 Jesus went across Sea of Galilee. A large crowd followed him Where can we buy enough food for m to eat? Andrew... said to him, There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what good are se for so many?. When y had had ir fill, he said to his disciples, Gar fragments left over. So y collected m, and filled twelve wicker baskets with fragwhen THERE IS NO WEEKDAY MASS ments from forfive barley loaves When A good resource finding daily readings. is website people saw sign he had done, y said, for U S Conference of Catholic Bishops at This is truly Prophet, one who is to Daily Mass schedules for all parishes are also available online at diocesan website: come into world. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

3 PARISH AND COMMUNITY NEWS Pardon Mess and Inconvenience! Due to Kitchen renovation in Social Hall, we cannot host funeral luncheons until furr notice. We also ask that you please refrain from entering church basement unless you need to use restroom. Please DO NOT use restroom next to kitchen, and DO NOT allow children to go to restroom unattended. Be especially cautious of sidewalk construction! And Please observe NO PARKING signs on 8th Street in front of church and school. They are necessary for handicap accessibility. Thank you for your patience and understanding! All finished products will be well worth wait! tewardship 7/22/2018 Offertory $4,323 Loose Collection $180 Monthly Inflation $82 Children s Collection $29 Total $4,614 Budget $6,600 Over/Under -$1,986 Candles $113 Catholic Accent $22 Peter s Pence $3 Sincerest thanks for your continuing financial stewardship! **So that we may properly credit your account, please clearly mark amount of your donation on your envelope. Again, THANK YOU! UPCOMING EVENTS Renovations-Church Buildings & Grounds - ongoing Aug. 9: Mandated Reporter Training in church. Food at 6:00 p.m. Training at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 15: The Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary, Holy Day of Obligation Aug. 18 & 19: Bethlehem Christian Families - all Masses Aug. 26: Collection for Catholic University & Diocesan Catholic Schools all Masses Sept. 15: Deacon John Zombar Ordination Details to be announced Sept. 22 & 23: Holy Cross Festival - Keep watching bulletin for updates! Sept. 23: Golden Jubilee Mass Blessed Sacrament Cadral, 3 p.m. WE ARE STILL LOOKING for someone willing and able to take over handling advertising for bulletin. Mary Ann Klingensmith has voluntarily handled this for many years. She would like to hand over responsibility to a capable volunteer by end of this year. Please call her if you are interested in taking over this important task. She will teach you simple process. WE ARE ALWAYS IN NEED OF ADVERTISERS for 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. On behalf of Missionaries of Sacred Heart, especially those serving in foreign missions, I would like to thank you and your people for kind assistance given to us during our recent mission appeal. Your openness to our needs and your gracious response fill us with gratitude. We assure you of our prayers, and ask that you continue to remember us as well. It has been our privilege to be among you sharing something of riches of Christ. Leslye Wiesbrock, Mission Co-op Director If you have any suspicion about sexual abuse (or any or type of abuse) of a minor child, please contact PA Childline immediately at If alleged abuser is functioning in a parish, school or diocesan position as clergy, religious, paid staff or volunteer, you are also requested to contact Bishop s Delegate for Matters of Sexual Misconduct at , Ext after you have called Childline number and made report.

4 COMMUNITY AND DIOCESAN NEWS Help Wanted! Positions Available in Catholic Junior-Senior High Schools Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School, Connellsville, is seeking a full-time assistant principal. Applicants are requested to submit a letter of interest and current resume to Patricia Nickler, Principal: pnickler@geibelcatholic.org. Phone Geibel Catholic is also seeking a part-time director of development and advancement. Applicants are requested to submit a letter of interest and current resume to: Dr. Maureen Marsteller, Superintendent for Catholic Schools. CatholicSchools@dioceseofgreensburg.org. Phone: Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School is seeking a full-time director of institutional advancement. Applicants are requested to submit a letter of interest and current resume to Dr. Maureen Marsteller, Superintendent for Catholic Schools. CatholicSchools@dioceseofgreensburg.org. Phone Applications for all positions will be reviewed as received. MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING SCHEDULED: The next group class for those needing Mandated Reporter training will be held Thurs., Aug. 9, upstairs in church. Food will be at 6 in confessional/cry room. The session will start at 6:30 p.m. For New Parish Volunteers: To give of your time to help around parish for festival or an ongoing ministry you must complete PA s Child Protective Services Law and diocesan requirements. These apply to anyone 18 and older and must be completed before you can volunteer. Of 6 clearances prospective volunteers need to do, three are renewed every five years: PA State Police Criminal Background Check PA Child Abuse History Certification Volunteer Affidavit (PA residency of 10 or more years) [FBI Fingerprints for PA residency of less than 10 years] Three are done just one time: Mandated Reporter Training Virtus/Protecting God s Children 2015 Greensburg Diocese Code of Pastoral Conduct Packets of applications for clearances, including information for doing m online, are available on one of red chairs by organ. Depending on your job, you may already have some of clearances completed. If y have been done since 2015, just make a copy of m for parish files. Put filled-in paperwork or clearance copies in an envelope and drop m in weekend collection, mail m, or drop m off at church office for Carol Kalich, compliance recorder, to process. If you have any questions, call Carol at ALL ARE WELCOME! Please join FUSED 4 Youth Ministry for XLT--Adoration of Our Lord on Fri., Aug. 17 at 6:30 PM at St. James Greater Church, 109 Owens View Ave., Apollo. We have music from our worship band, an inspiring talk, a time for silent adoration, Benediction and Confession in church. Immediately following, we will have snacks and a time of fellowship outside (in case of inclement wear, fellowship will be held in church basement). The speaker is Chris Baker, Youth Minister at St. James Apostle Parish, Diocese of Pittsburgh, and Co-Host of YouTube channel Catholic Sports Guys. His topic is Living in God s Freedom. Bring a friend! For more information contact Katie Tylinski, Regional Director of Faith Formation at or ktylinski@dioceseofgreensburg.org

5 MORE COMMUNITY AND DIOCESAN NEWS Saturday, August 4, 2018, Noon 4 p.m. Youngwood Community Picnic Youngwood Park and Pool and New Stanton Community Picnic New Stanton Park All are welcome to attend eir event, or both! LAS VEGAS SUPER BINGO Fri., Aug. 3, Marian Hall, St Bartholomew Church, Rte. 119, Crabtree. Please note updated times: Doors open at 5:30 PM. Early Bird begins at 7:00 PM. For info: RETROUVAILLE: A LIFELINE FOR MARRIED COUPLES Retrouvaille offers help to couples experiencing trouble in ir marriage. The weekend and post sessions focus on rebuilding marriage through better communication, listening, and understanding. Call today to begin healing process, beginning with a weekend on September 7, Contact Retrouvaille at More information is available at DCCW NIGHT AT SAINT VINCENT SUMMER THEATER The Greensburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women is sponsoring a night at Saint Vincent Summer Theatre featuring comedy Leading Ladies August 7, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. The night includes refreshments and 50/50 chances on me baskets. Tickets are $20. For tickets or more info, call Millie Krinock or Betty Nemchik Bishop Malesic invites all couples celebrating ir 50th Wedding Anniversary during calendar year 2018 to participate in a special Golden Jubilee Mass to be held at Blessed Sacrament Cadral on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, at 3 p.m. The Jubilarians, ir children, relatives or friends should contact ir local parish office to register couples for this celebration. Even though y may not be able to attend Mass, y will receive a scroll signed by bishop commemorating ir anniversary Outreach Ministry for LGBT people and families Always God s Children, U.S. Bishops outreach ministry to LGBT people and ir families, will be held August 9 at 7 p.m. at Grove in Latrobe. For more information, contact Alecia Moss at leashmo@hotmail.com or Catholic Charities offers counseling for individuals, couples and families: Catholic Charities of Diocese of Greensburg offers faith-based assistance with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, interpersonal conflicts, recovery support, parenting and family issues, anger management and or personal and family issues. Counseling is provided by licensed, professional and experienced rapists. Low fees, and many insurances accepted. Offices are located in Greensburg, Indiana, Uniontown, Kittanning and New Kensington. For more information or an appointment, call or counseling@dioceseofgreensburg.org. St. Andrew Dinner - Learn more about Priesthood Saint Andrew was first of Apostles to hear Jesus call to follow him. We invite single, Catholic men, high school-aged and older to upcoming St. Andrew Dinner with Bishop Malesic. The evening includes prayer, dinner and opportunity to listen to Bishop Malesic share his story about his call to priesthood. The dinner will take place on Friday, August 10, 2018, 6:30 PM at Mor of Sorrows Church, Murrysville. The event is free. Please RSVP by ing vocations@dioceseofgreensburg.org Jeremiah Days (Grades 6-8) + The Melchizedek Project (Grades 9-12) Gar for a Saturday morning of prayer, + Gar for a Sunday evening of Exploring God s Call. fellowship and talk on discernment. + Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 18, Dec. 9 Sept. 8, 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 above sessions, contact Far Tyler Bandura at: vocations@dioceseofgreensburg.org + Pray for Vocations +