Page 1 #623 February 24, 2019 Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time This Week At Holy Cross: Monday: Charismatic Healing Mass Wednesday: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Thursday: Bible Study Thursday: Holy Hour Thursday: Men s Group Next Saturday: First Eucharist Retreat Next Sunday: Hospitality Sunday Inside this Issue Charismatic Healing Mass 2 Holy Cross Men s Group 2 Hospitality Sunday 2 Holy Cross to March In St. Patrick s Day Parade Diary of A Parish Priest 3 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at Holy Cross Annual Catholic Appeal 3 Ash Wednesday 3 Memorial Votive Candles 4 Please Pray for the Sick of the Parish Mass Intentions 4 Holy Cross Prayer Garden Memorial Bricks Calendar at a Glance 5 Around The Cohort & The Diocese 5 2 3 4 4 Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you Stewardship February 17, 2019 Offertory $9,987.00 Supplementary Coll., $1,182.00 Electronic Giving $2,408.75 Alms $45.00 Candles $192.51 Thank You Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time Our prayer for those who do us ill both breaks the power of revenge and releases the power of love to do good in the face of evil. How can we possibly love those who cause us harm or ill-will? With God all things are possible. He gives power and grace to those who believe in and accept the gift of the Holy Spirit. His love conquers all, even our hurts, fears, prejudices and griefs. Only the cross of Jesus Christ can free us from the tyranny of malice, hatred, revenge, and resentment and gives us the courage to return evil with good. Such love and grace has power to heal and to save from destruction. That is why Paul the Apostle tells those who know the love and mercy of Jesus Christ to bless and not curse.. nor take revenge.. and to overcome evil with good. Do you know the power of God's love, mercy, and righteousness (moral goodness) for overcoming evil with good? Lord Jesus, your love brings freedom and pardon. Fill me with your Holy Spirit and set my heart free with your merciful love that nothing may make me lose my temper, ruffle my peace, take away my joy, nor make me bitter towards anyone. Collection of Old Palm In preparation for Ash Wednesday we are collecting old palm. Please bring your old palm and place it in the basket in the Narthex of the Church. We can accept old palm until mid-morning on Monday, February 25th, Fr. Manning will burn the palm later that day. 2018 Contribution Statements Holy Cross Parishioners who would like to receive a 2018 Contribution Statement may request one by emailing; webmaster@holycrossrumson.org Thank you!
February 24, 2019 Page 2 #623 Charismatic Healing Mass The Healing Shepherd Prayer Group invites all to a Charismatic Healing Mass on Monday, February 25th, at 8:00 PM, in the Church. All are welcome! Our next Healing Mass will be on Monday, March 25th. Holy Cross Men s Group The Holy Cross Men's Group provides opportunities for spiritual and personal growth, service and outreach to the Holy Cross Parish Community, and social interaction for adult men of the parish. The group meets on Thursday evenings, in the St. Joseph Meeting Room. New Members are welcome! Join us on Thursday, February 28, at 7:30 PM. Hospitality Sunday Join us for Hospitality next Sunday, March 3rd, following the 10:30 Mass. We will celebrate Mardi Gras with King Cake New Orleans Style! Holy Cross School Mass Everyone is welcome to join us at the Holy Cross School Mass on Ash Wednesday, March 6th, at 9 AM, in the Church. Please join us if you are able. AA Meetings We are happy to announce that there is an AA Open Discussion Meeting every Wednesday evening at 8 PM, in the St. Joseph Room of Holy Cross Church. Holy Cross Rumson Education Foundation Because of last Wednesday's inclement weather, the information/organization meeting of the Holy Cross Rumson Education Foundation has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 27 at 7:30 PM in the school library. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization created to promote and support Catholic education in Rumson and surrounding areas. If you have any questions, we encourage you to attend this important meeting, and invite you to reach out to Holy Cross School s Director of Development and Grants, Peter Lyden, at 732-842-0348 ext 1268 or via email at plyden@holycrossrumson.org. Holy Cross to March In St. Patrick s Day Parade Our Holy Cross Saints Banners will be marching again in the Annual Rumson St. Patrick s Day Parade on Sunday, March 10th, beginning at 1:00 PM, from Victory Park. We need some Irish spirit to march with Holy Cross, as well as 7 adults to carry our banners, and 7 children to carry name signs. We invite all parishioners and school families to march with us! Please call the Parish Office to volunteer for the parade. Our Irish Saints are: St. Patrick, St. Brigid, St. Columcille, St. Kieran, St. Ita, St. Laurence O'Toole and St. Laserian
February 24, 2019 Page 3 #623 Diary of A Parish Priest Read Fr. Manning s Blog and share it on Twitter and social media. Almost daily updates with reflections on the Saint of the Day, news from the parish or school, events of spiritual significance in the world and great photos and images. You can reach Fr. Manning s Blog directly at: https://holycrossrumson.typepad.com/pastor/. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament At Holy Cross Come to church and pray before the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. The Eucharist is exposed for adoration at Holy Cross Church on Wednesday s between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM and on Thursday s from 6:00-7:00 PM. When you look upon the Sacred Host, you look upon Jesus, the Son of God. Adorers are needed please commit to an hour or half an hour. Join the Holy Cross Adoration Society. Annual Catholic Appeal As members of our diocesan family, we are called upon to love and serve all of our brothers and sisters, both within our Catholic community and beyond. Your contribution to the Annual Catholic Appeal allows our diocese to continue to serve as a resource to the parishes and other organizations in their efforts to provide service, evangelization and outreach to people throughout Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Holy Cross will officially kick off the Annual Catholic Appeal next weekend, March 2nd / 3rd. Holy Cross Poor Boxes Our Poor Boxes are located in the Narthex of the church. The brass colored Poor Boxes are built into the wall on either side of the entrance into the Narthex. Donations are needed and appreciated all year long. Hymnals for Our Church Bookplate dedications are available for Holy Cross Church. Download the form from the Parish Website, or call the Parish Office. Donations are $20 each. Ash Wednesday Wednesday, March 6th is Ash Wednesday and marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ's Resurrection on Easter Sunday, through which we attain redemption. Holy Cross will distribute ashes on Wednesday, March 6th at the 9:00 AM Mass, 4:00 PM Prayer Service and 7:00 PM Evening Prayer Service.
February 24, 2019 Page 4 #623 Memorial Votive Candles Holy Cross Memorial Candles burn from Friday to Friday in our Prayer Garden, in front of the Blessed Mother Statue. Your intention is announced at the Saturday 9:00 AM Mass. Candles and Cards are available at the Parish Office and on our Parish Website. A Memorial Candle donation is $20. Please Pray for the Sick of the Parish Out of respect for the privacy of the person who is ill and keeping in mind the HIPPA Laws, we can only publish prayer requests from the ill person or their guardian, with the permission of the ill person. We review the list every three months. Call with concerns! Catherine O Malley, Ann Connor, Eleanor Blass, Sophia Gonzales, Joey Weikel, John Wizeman, Marisa Murphy, Daniel Bonifacio, Jennifer Denis, Dawn Lloyd, Sandra Foster, Alessandra Giunta, Maria Incremona, Frank Reedy, Grace Fasullo, Maryann Allegra, John McCoy & Marilyn Hull. Mass Intentions Saturday, February 23 9:00 AM George Kabash (Family) 5:00 PM James Harrington (Edward & Josephine Harrington) Sunday, February 24 8:00 AM Anita McCue (Joan McCue) 10:30 AM James A. Carter (M/M Dennis Lynch) 12:00 PM Arthur Murphy (M/M Martin Pattwell) 5:00 PM Colleen LaBruno (M/M Michael Rossaro) Monday, February 25 9:00 AM Henry Finelli (Mrs. Ellen Meehan and HCS 2B) Tuesday, February 26 9:00 AM Maria Fernandes (Adelina Fernandes) Wednesday, February 27 9:00 AM Carmela Cimino (Rosa Family) Thursday, February 28 9:00 AM Henry Finelli (Mrs. Mannaro & Class 2A) Friday, March 1 9:00 AM For the Sick of Holy Cross Parish Saturday, March 2 9:00 AM Malachy McCann (Jack McGowan) 5:00 PM James Mulcahy (M/M Tony Altavilla) Sunday, March 3 8:00 AM William Gardella, Jr. (Tony Gardella) 10:30 AM Joan Ferrante (Sallie Kabash) 12:00 PM Eileen Alexander (Rosa Family) 5:00 PM Charles Wolter (M. Curley & Family) Holy Cross Pergola Column Donations Consider helping us defray the cost of the pergola by dedicating a column in gratitude or prayerful memory of someone. Call the Parish Office for details. Holy Cross Prayer Garden Memorial Bricks Donate a Memorial Brick in the Holy Cross Prayer Garden in memory of a deceased loved one, or in esteem of someone living. Pavers can be ordered online from the Holy Cross Parish Website, or you may stop by the Parish Office. Donations for Memorial Bricks are $400 each.
February 24, 2019 Page 5 #623 Monday, February 25 SOR 7th Grade Session, 6:30 PM RCIC Session, 4:00 PM RCIA Session, 6:30 PM Charismatic Healing Mass, 8:00 PM Tuesday, February 26 Tuesday, Prayer Group, 1:00 PM (St. Joseph Room) SOR Classes, 4:00 PM Wednesday, February 27 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 9:45 AM 4 PM Elizabeth Ministry Faith Sharing, 10 AM (St. Joseph Room) HC Rumson Ed., Foundation Mtg., 7:30 PM (HCS Library) AA Meeting, 8:00 PM (St. Joseph Room) Thursday, February 28 Bible Study, 9:45 AM (St. Joseph Room) Youth Choir, 3:30 PM (Choir Loft) Exposition and Holy Hour, 6:00 7:00 PM Men s Group, 7:30 PM (St. Joseph Room) Saturday, March 2 Mass 9:00 AM, Confession and Novena after Mass First Eucharist Retreat, 10 AM & 1:00 PM Sunday, March 3 SOR Classes, 9:00 AM Children's Choir to sing at 10:30 Mass Hospitality Sunday, following 10:30 Mass Calendar at a Glance Around The Cohort And The Diocese Monday, March 4 SOR 7th Grade Session, 6:30 PM RCIC Session, 4:00 PM RCIA Session, 6:30 PM Tuesday, March 5 Tuesday, Prayer Group, 1:00 PM (St. Joseph Room) SOR Classes, 4:00 PM Wednesday, March 6 HCS Mass, 9:00 AM (distribution of ashes) NO Exposition Today Prayer Service with Distribution of ashes, 4 PM & 7 PM AA Meeting, 8:00 PM (St. Joseph Room) Thursday, March 7 Bible Study, 9:45 AM (St. Joseph Room) Exposition and Holy Hour, 6:00 7:00 PM Choir rehearsal, 7:00 PM Men s Group, 7:30 PM (St. Joseph Room) Friday, March 8 Stations of the Cross, 7:00 PM Saturday, March 9 Mass 9:00 AM, Confession and Novena after Mass Sunday, March 10 SOR Classes, 9:00 AM Choir Call, 9:45 AM HC Marching in St. Patrick s Day Parade, 1:00 PM 8th Grade Confirmation Session, 4:15 PM St. Padre Pio Prayer Group St. Ambrose Parish, Old Bridge Join us in prayer as we celebrate together monthly mass in honor of St. Padre Pio, by celebrant Fr. Jack C. Grimes. Mass will be celebrated at 7:00 PM, followed by veneration of St. Padre Pio relic. Mass dates are as follows: February 25, March 25, April 29, May 20, and June 24. Surviving Divorce The Church of Nativity is announcing the continuing ministry, Surviving Divorce: Hope and Healing for the Catholic Family, beginning on March 21, and ending on June 6th. The program will be held on consecutive Thursdays for twelve weeks from 7-8:30 PM. Cost is $15 which covers a workbook and miscellaneous materials and costs. For more details go to: www.catholicsdivorce.com. If interested email healfromdivorcetoday@gmail.com with your name and contact information. Furnished With Love We are a used retail furniture store at 175 Locust Ave in West Long Branch We are having our February Blow Out Sale, 50% off everything in the store! A unique way to buy high quality items at reduced prices! Discover the Joy of Being a Hospice Volunteer Share a memory, hold an hand, lend an ear and touch a heart. Visiting Nurse Association Health Group will provide you with training and support to enhance your gifts to help those nearing end of life. Call Pauline DePalma at 732-224-6933 or email: Pauline.depalma@vnahg.org. Rumson Irish Soda Bread Contest Traditional Irish Soda Bread Contest and Parade Kickoff on Thursday, February 28th, at 7:00 PM, Oceanic Library. To register go to www.oceaniclib.org. RUMSONSTPATRICKSDAYPARADE.ORG