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2 Parish Office Scripture Reflection: Parish Phone Parish Office Hours Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. Noon Parish Office Faith Formation Parish Secretary Robin V. Riley Frequently Used Ministry Contact Numbers CCD / RCIA / RCIC Joseph Havelka and Pat Ryan Adult Catechesis Pam Haines Hospitality Ministry Merlita Jones Ministries of Life Bereavement Pat Ryan Respect Life Kay Mandalinich Prayer Line Ministry Call Marie at Society of St. Vincent de Paul Open Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9:00 11:00 am Closed Thursday In today s Gospel reading we listen to the confrontation between Jesus and the devil, who thought he might tempt Jesus to forget who he was and commit a grievous sin when he was most vulnerable. Jesus had just spent 40 days and nights out in the desert, alone, away from civilization. He was hungry, thirsty, and tired. If there ever was a time to tempt Jesus, that was it. Temptations to sin come at us every day, from many directions and in many different forms. When the temptation to sin tries to overcome us, how do we react? Do we consciously remind ourselves that we are followers of Christ? Is there a time this week when you have needed to confront a temptation to sin? What lessons did you take away from the experience? Join us, the Presence of God Prayer Community, for a LENTEN JOURNEY with Matthew Kelly as we discover what are the Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic. We begin this journey February 25, 2014, but please join us whenever you are able. We meet in rooms 12, 13 and 14, every Tuesday night beginning at 7:30PM. For those who are interested, we begin the rosary at 7:00PM, every Tuesday. If you have any questions, please call Marla at or Marlene at Active and auxiliary members of Legion of Mary from around Pinellas County will gather at Holy Cross on Saturday, March 22 to participate in a consecration to Mary called Acies (a Latin word meaning an army positioned in battle array). This event will be celebrated with Mass at 10:30am followed by a reception in the Small Hall. Kathy Mittner at has more information, if needed. Julisse Levy, the Notre Dame Advancement Representative from Sacred Heart School, Pinellas Park will be here Sunday March 9 to give a presentation at the 10am and 12:30 Mass. The presentation will encourage our students/families to attend Catholic schools, instead of public or charter schools, and in particular Sacred Heart School and also provide information about the Step Up for student scholarships that provides funding for the needy families.

3 ABBREVIATIONS: CC Children s Chapel, CR Combined Rooms, MR Music Room, PC Parish Center, RM Room, SH Small Hall, PO - Parish Office THIS WEEK AT OUR PARISH Saturday, March 8 8:45 am Adult Catechism SH 3:00 3:45 pm Confession - Fr. John Church 4:00 pm Mass Fr. Gabe Church Sunday, March 9 8:00 am Mass - Fr. Maloney Church 8:45 am Bagels, Donuts & Hot Breakfast SH 10:00 am Mass Fr. John Church 11:00 am Servite Meeting RM 3 11:30 am Faith Formation Class All Rooms 11:30 pm Confession Msgr. Fregapane Church 12:30 pm Mass in Spanish Fr. Oscar Church Monday, March 10 8:00 am Mass Fr. John Church 5:55 pm Bingo PC 6:30 pm Adult Catechism RMS 1 & 2 Tuesday, March 11 6:00 pm SVDP Meeting RMs 1 & 2 7:00 pm Spanish Prayer Group Choir RM 8 7:30 pm Presence of God Prayer Group CR Wednesday, March 12 7:00 pm Spanish Bible Study CR & RM 8 Thursday, March 13 9:00 am Bible Bob RM 4 7:00 pm Spanish Prayer Group SH 7:00 pm Lenten Retreat CR 7:00 pm K of C 4th Degree Meeting RM 11 Friday, March 14 8:00 am Mass - Fr. Mangiafico Church 8:30 am Divine Mercy Chaplet Church 9:00 am Legion of Mary RM 12 7:00 pm Faith Formation Class All Rooms Saturday, March 15 8:00 am Mass - Msgr. Fregapane Church 9:00 am Lent Retreat w/fr. Oscar CR 3:00 3:45 pm Confession - Fr. Gabe Church 4:00 pm Mass Fr. Mangiafico Church 5:00 pm K of C Dinner Dance PC Sunday, March 16 8:45 am Bagels, Donuts & Hot Breakfast SH 10:00 am Mass Fr. John Church 11:30 am Faith Formation Class All Rooms 11:30 pm Confession Fr. Oscar Church 12:30 pm Mass in Spanish Msgr. Fregapane Church Saturday, March 8 8:00 am Nicholas Tota 4:00 pm William Augusto Sunday, March 9 8:00 am Georgette Fors 10:00 am Holy Cross Parishioners 12:30 pm Trinidad Jimenez Monday, March 10 8:00 am Patrick J. Rogan Sr. Tuesday, March 11 8:00 am Wednesday, March 12 8:00 am Thursday, March 13 8:00 am Friday, March 14 8:00 am Raymond H. Burke Saturday, March 15 8:00 am Special Intention for Bill Harvey 4:00 pm Betty Bolduc Sunday, March 16 8:00 am Mary Ann Besel 10:00 am Holy Cross Parishioners 12:30 pm Sarah Chavez Stewardship Reflection It is written: The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve. Matthew 4:10 Tempted between the riches and power of this world and service to God, Jesus chose service to His Father. If we wish to truly follow Jesus, we, too, must decide to turn away from power and riches and put God at the center of our lives. Attendance & Offertory for the Week of Mass Attendance Offering 4:00 pm 404 $2, :00 am 253 $2, :00 am 403 $2, :30 pm 254 $1, Mail --- $ TOTAL 1,314 $9, Thank you for your continued generosity.

4 Mass 3/16/14 Altar Servers Eucharistic Ministers 4 pm A Haxton T Budniak K Galinowski L Fitzpatrick L Fitzpatrick K Harkins C Utz P Fielder 8:00 am R Ebner L Smith J Marach S Pacheco 10:00 am (L) C Kwiakowski S Mattern K Casciato E Kwiakowski S Ramnarine P Ryan S Tobin W Tobin J Todd C Walker R Winiecki Readers B Budniak P Carroll G L'Eon P Haines D Kwiatkowski Y Kirby Adult Study of The Catechism of the Catholic Church The life of faith has to be constantly renewed. And since faith is an act that comprehends all the dimensions of our existence, it also requires constantly renewed reflection and witness. (Pope Benedict XVI - GCC) Come join us in our study of the Catechism of the Catholic Church every Monday evening at 6:30pm Rooms 1 & 2. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Readings for the Week of March 9, 2014 Sunday First Sunday of Lent Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Ps 51; Rom 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19; Mt 4:1-11 Monday Lv 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19; Mt 25:31-46 Tuesday Is 55:10-11; Ps 34; Mt 6:7-15 Wednesday Jon 3:1-10; Ps 51; Lk 11:29-32 Thursday Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Ps 138; Mt 7:7-12 Friday Ez 18:21-28; Ps 130; Mt 5:20-26 Saturday Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119; Mt 5:43-48 Sunday Second Sunday of Lent Gn 12:1-4a; Ps 33; 2 Tm 1:8b-10; Mt 17:1-9 Please go to our parish website for a further explanation of this Sunday s readings: Bringing home the word Our Tree of Life is a unique opportunity to remember all those who are dear to us. If there is someone you would like to remember in a special way, please call the Rectory Office at for more information. Suggested shopping list: Canned soups - chicken noodle, tomato, ramen noodles, etc., toilet paper, peanut butter and jelly, fruit, cookies and breakfast cereal. Holy Cross Knights of Columbus Corn Beef Dinner Dance Country and Western Music By Frank Cannon Saturday, March 15, 2014 Corn Beef, Cabbage, Glazed Carrots, Soda Bread, Soda, Coffee, Cake. ADVANCED TICKETS ONLY, No tickets will be sold at the door. Price $15.00 Tickets available after all masses in small hall. Italy Pilgrimage If you are interested in traveling with Fr. Tom Anastasia and Fr. Tom Barrett on a Italy Pilgrimage (Italian Lake District, Venice, Florence, Assisi San Giovanni Rotondo, Sorrento Area, Monte Cassino and Rome) on November 10-21, 2014, please pick up a brochure at the Parish Office.

5 Women s Club SPRING RUMMAGE SALE: APRIL 10 APRIL 12, We are preparing for the upcoming sale and are in need of many, many more items including clean usable clothing for women, men and children, toys, usable small appliances and electronics, books, videos, CD s DVD s, tapes, records, artwork, frames, crafts, baskets, purses, shoes, housewares, knickknacks, linens, workout equipment, luggage, lamps, etc. The tan shed located behind the Parish Center is available for dropping off your donations. Jewelry and valuable items should be dropped off at the Parish Office or given to any member of the Women s Club. NO COMPUTERS PLEASE. Furniture may be donated on the set-up days before the sale on Tuesday and Wednesday by bringing to the patio area outside of the large Parish Center. REMINDER; OUR SALES ARE SUCCESSFUL BECAUSE OF YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS! Contact Sharon at , Helen at , or Esma at with any questions. APA 2014 UPDATE 2014 Parish Goal...$67, Amount Pledged...$17, Total Donors Average Gift - $ Percentage of Goal Paid % Amount Received... $7, These figures current as of February 25, 2014 Respect Life Join us in prayer on Wednesday Mornings in front of the abortion clinic at th St. N., from 8:00 to 9:00 am. Bring a friend. Our presence should always be shown. God bless you for your Respect For Life. Enjoy an Irish Experience of Song Music-- Dance Comedy Appearing at St. Cecelia Church in Clearwater on Thursday, March 13, 2014, 7:00-9:00 pm. Tickets $12 per person or $30 per family. Call St. Cecelia s parish office at (727) for tickets. Year End Financial Statements If you obtained a 2012 statement, we have your 2013 statement ready. If you did not obtain a 2012 statement and would like to pick up one for 2013, please call Robin in advance of your visit so that she can have it ready for you; otherwise you may have to wait or come back at a later time. If you prefer to have your statement mailed, place a self-addressed stamped envelope in the collection basket or mail one to the parish office. The FAST Ministry of Pinellas County will host the FAST Rally at St Catherine of Siena Parish, 1955 Belcher Road, Clearwater on March 10, 2014 at 7 pm. Bus transportation will be provided for all Holy Cross Justice Ministry members who wish to attend. We will depart from Holy Cross parking lot at 6 pm on March 10th. For information, call Janis O'Connor, B I N G O Monday evenings at 5:55 pm in the Parish Center Handicap Accessible Reasonably priced Sodas, Snacks & Sandwiches Come early and bring a friend Please Support Our Advertisers Please use the goods and services of our bulletin advertisers, for without their financial support our bulletin would not be possible. Everyone is welcome - see you there!

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