The Parish of the Holy Cross 95 Old Nichols Road + Nesconset, NY 11767 + 631.265.2200 + www.pothc88.org LET ALL BE WELCOMED AS CHRIST! WE CELEBRATE EUCHARIST Monday Thursday: 9:00 A.M. (Chapel) Saturday: 5:00 P.M. Sunday: 8:00 A.M. + 9:30 A.M. + 11:30 A.M. It happened in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John. On coming up out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased. Come and pray with us! The Baptism of the Lord - January 11, 2015 Mark 1:9-11 WE CELEBRATE BAPTISM Baptisms are celebrated on the second and last Sunday of each month at 1 P.M. Please contact the Parish Office for more information. WE CELEBRATE RECONCILIATION Saturday: 3:45 P.M. 4:30 P.M. or call Father Michael for an appointment. WE CELEBRATE WEDDINGS Couples should contact the Parish Office at least six months in advance of the proposed wedding date.
We are here for you! 631.265.2200 + Fax 631.265.2229 + pothc@optonline.net Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closed 12:15-1:00 PM) Rev. Michael F. Holzmann Pastor Ms. Ellen Fox Director of Religious Education Mrs. Connie Calabro Mrs. Mary Anne Mc Culloch Co-Coordinators of Parish Outreach Mrs. Judith Pickel Pastoral Associate Mrs. Jane Wirth Parish Secretary Mr. John Huether Mr. Edward Guise Custodians PASTORAL TEAM PASTORAL STAFF Dr. Vincent Mazurek Music Minister Deacon Owen E. Farley, Jr. Deacon Ralph Rivera Mrs. Loretta Tarter Business Manager Mr. Brian Reich, Director Music Ministry Mr. Salvatore Finocchiaro Coordinator of Youth Ministries Mrs. Elizabeth Shea Religious Education Secretary (hcreled@optonline.net) Mrs. Mary Inghilterra Weekend Sacristan Celebrants for Next Weekend s Masses January 17th/18th 5:00 PM Fr. Michael 8:00 AM Fr. Michael 9:30 AM Fr. Michael 11:30AM Fr. Michael Mass Intentions Schedule Week of January 11th, 9 AM Mass Mon. Gerard McCarrick Tue. Miryam Ballesteros (living) Angelica Palacio (living) Liliana Donlon (living) Astrid Lopez (living) Wed. Michael Grasing (living) Thu. Karen Helmle (living) New Life in Christ Scripture Readings for January 18th + 1 Samuel 3:3-10,19 + 1 Corinthians 6:13-15,17-20 + John 1:35-42 Banns of Marriage Third Time Amanda Caputo & Justin Packer-Hopke Saturday, January 17th, 5 PM Mass Kevin Curran Sunday, Jan. 18th, 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Larry Guarnieri 9:30 AM Catherine Henry, MaryAnn Kapihe, Peter Coletti, Robert Mahon, Josephine Schuhriemen 11:30 AM People of the Parish Remembering our Sick Please pray for the sick of the parish, their families and caregivers: Veronica Malley 2
The Christmas Season Concludes with Father Michael Today is the Baptism of the Lord, which is the final day in the celebration of the Nativity of our Lord. A great big thank you to one and all; our Christmas collection was remarkable this year. When we hit the total button it came to almost $41,000 including the donations for flowers. While I don t know if this is an all time record for the parish, it is several thousand dollars more than the past few years. The generosity of so many enables us to maintain our programs and services. This is evidence that many people see Holy Cross as their spiritual home and will make the sacrifice to support us in our ministry. Thank you! It was very noticeable the winter paid us a visit this week. We all felt the bitter cold temperatures and saw the unexpected dusting of snow. As everyone knows, the winter months go hand in hand with cold season. In particular, this also seems to be a particularly bad season for the flu. Because of this, there are some people who are reluctant to shake hands at the Sign of Peace. Please do not take it personally if someone near you does not extend his or her hand. Another person can be acknowledged with eye contact, a bow of the head, or a gentle wave. Also, please refrain from receiving from the chalice if you are feeling or demonstrating any signs of illness. A healthy parish is a happy parish. This week I took my spiritual act on the road. Catholic Charities invited me to offer a day of prayer and reflection for the coordinators and volunteers of Parish Outreach Ministry and St. Vincent de Paul. The day was held at St. Joseph Renewal Center in Brentwood. There were almost 100 participants, which made for a very uplifting day. The theme for the day was tied in to the celebration of the Epiphany. I spoke about understanding the gifts God has given to us and how we are called to share those gifts with one another. I m not sure what is happening, but if you regularly attend the 11:30 Mass you have noticed that since the beginning of December we have been in overflow mode every week. It is energizing to see the church so full of people. It is encouraging to have so many people attend. I pray that the gift of the Eucharist and the spirit of our parish may keep everyone coming back week after week. I am heartbroken. In my Christmas homily I referred to a neat little magnetic clip that holds eyeglasses. I saw this new little invention on TV, and I thought it was the greatest thing. Unfortunately, I have already lost it. I have not given up all hope as I regularly misplace all kinds of stuff. I have my novena going to St. Anthony who often helps me find things that I have misplaced. 3
YOUTH GROUP NEWS The Youth Group would like to thank Bonappetito Pizzeria for helping the youth program with lunch last Sunday! 1/11/15 - Youth Night from 6-8PM. We are going to have a great time, so don t forget to bring a friend! 1/18/15 - Join us at the 11:30AM Mass. There will not be a Youth Night due to the Martin Luther King holiday. 1/25/15 - Youth Night from 6-8PM: Praise & Worship Also, the Youth Group is having a Spring Retreat March 20th - 22nd! All Teens who are in grades 9-12 and have made their Confirmation are invited to attend! Please come join the Youth Group in these events as we learn and grow closer to Christ! COMMUNITY NEWS St. Patrick School, Smithtown OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 25th 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm A Catholic education cultivates the whole person. A structured school environment, high expectations, attention to discipline and underlying values that are integrated with curriculum all help develop the mind, body and spirit of St. Patrick School students. Students leave St. Patrick School with strong selfconfidence, well developed interpersonal skills and a great respect for themselves and others all of which will help them in their further schooling, and in life. Call 631-724-0285 for details, and to learn more about how a St. Patrick School education can benefit your child. Living in Faith Growing in Character PARISH OUTREACH HEIFER CORNER As we begin a New Year, we renew our parish s commitment to Heifer International. We began our support of this organization in April 2004, with the purchase of our first pig. In the ten years since then, we have donated funds for countless animals; we purchased an Ark, we supported numerous projects for clean water supplies and agricultural development, and we have helped finance women s empowerment programs. In all, thanks to your generous contributions, we have donated over $36,000 in the past 10 years!!! In honor of one of the idioms Heifer was founded upon Not a cup, but a cow, we are sending $500 for the purchase of a cow. Somewhere in this world, there will be children who will have a glass of milk everyday thanks to you! Keep those quarters coming! We are building God s kingdom one quarter at a time! 4
THE POPE IS COMING! RELIGIOUS FREEDOM It s official, Pope Francis will be attending The World Meeting of Families being held in Philadelphia September 22 through 28, 2015. The Diocese of Rockville Centre will be participating in this historic event and has made arrangements for families in our diocese to attend. If your family would like more information, specifically: costs, travel packages, accommodations and agenda for each day, please go to: www.drvc-faith.org and click on World Meeting of Families. Questions and concerns can be addressed to Ellen Fox at 631-265-2200 ext. 12. TELECARE Annual Telethon It s Telecare Telethon Time! The Telethon is the weekend of Saturday, January 17 th from 2PM to 10PM and Sunday, January 18 th from 12PM to 10PM. Please tune in on Cablevision channel 29/137 or Verizon FiOS channel 296 to support our Diocesan Television Station. It will be 18 hours filled with many guest stars including many of the clergy, religious and dedicated lay people of our Diocese. Additionally, visits from some celebrity chefs, musical groups and New York sports teams will help fuel the enjoyment. LET FREEDOM RING Today, January 11th, is Religious Freedom Sunday, a joint project of Gateways to Better Education and the Alliance Defending Freedom. Gateways mission is to help students and teachers know their civil liberties. Said Eric Buehrer, President of Gateways, We want our young people to be bold in their faith. See: www.gtbe.org. The ADF, since its founding in 1994, has made a significant impact for religious freedom through its winning legal efforts on behalf of people of faith. See: www.alliancedefendingfreedom.org We are reminded on this day of our First Amendment right to religious liberty. Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants Thereof. Lev. 25:10 Join Msgr. Jim Vlaun for the 22 nd Annual Telecare Telethon and consider making a donation by phone or a secure donation over the internet at www.telecaretv.org. Fr. Michael Holzmann will be there on Sunday, January 18th at 4PM. Tune in! 5
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MEETINGS THIS WEEK CASH CALENDAR Saturday, January 10th WOMEN S PRAYER BAPTISM CELEBRATION Sunday, January 11th 9:30 AM Fr. Joe Room 5:00PM Worship Area Date Date Date Amount Amount Amount Name Name Name 11:30 Mass RCIA DISMISSAL 12/2/2014 12/2/2014 12/2/2014 $50 $50 $50Betty Sullivan Betty Sullivan Betty Sullivan YOUTH NIGHT 6-8PM Atrium 12/3/2014 12/3/2014 12/3/2014 $50 $50 $50Connie Calabro Connie Calabro Connie Calabro 12/1/2014 12/1/2014 Sacristy 12/1/2014 $50 $50 Holy $50Cross Holy Food Cross Pantry Food Holy Pantry Cross Food Pa 12/4/2014 12/4/2014 12/4/2014 $50 $50 $50 Joan WardJoan Ward Joan Ward Monday, January 12th 1:30 PM 12/5/2014 12/5/2014 12/5/2014 $50 $50 $50The Kirk Family The Kirk Family The Kirk Family LEVEL 1 PARENT MEETING Atrium 12/6/2014 12/6/2014 12/6/2014 $50 $50 $50Katie McGuire Katie McGuire Katie McGuire 12/7/2014 12/7/2014 12/7/2014 $50 $50 $50Ginny Brindisi Ginny Brindisi Ginny Brindisi Tuesday, January 13th 7:00 PM 12/8/2014 12/8/2014 12/8/2014 $50 $50 Tom $50 & MaryAnne Tom & MaryAnne McCulloch Tom & McCulloch MaryAnne Mc LEVEL 1 PARENT MEETING Atrium 12/9/2014 12/9/2014 12/9/2014 $50 $50 $50 Ronnie Graziose Ronnie Graziose Ronnie Grazios PASTORAL COUNCIL 7:00PM Fr. Joe 12/10/2014 Room 12/10/2014 12/10/2014 $50 $50 $50 Eileen Dean Eileen Dean Eileen Dean 12/11/2014 12/11/2014 12/11/2014 $50 $50 $50 The Gilmore The Family Gilmore The Family Gilmore Fam Wednesday, January 14th 7:0012/12/2014 PM 12/12/2014 12/12/2014 $50 $50 $50 Dottie Christensen Dottie Christensen Dottie Christense LEVEL 1 PARENT MEETING Atrium 12/13/2014 12/13/2014 12/13/2014 $50 $50 $50Linda Mussler Linda Mussler Linda Mussler STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE 7:15PM Fr. Joe 12/14/2014 Room 12/14/2014 12/14/2014 $50 $50 $50 Kieran Scarlatos Kieran Scarlatos Kieran Scarlato 12/15/2014 12/15/2014 12/15/2014 $50 $50 $50Patricia Lamb Patricia Lamb Patricia Lamb Thursday, January 15th 10:00 12/16/2014 AM 12/16/2014 12/16/2014 $50 $50 $50Connie Lipnicki Connie Lipnicki Connie Lipnick 12/17/2014 12/17/2014 12/17/2014 $50 $50 $50Betty Sullivan Betty Sullivan Betty Sullivan SCRIPTURE STUDY Fr. Joe Room 12/18/2014 12/18/2014 12/18/2014 $50 $50 Pat $50 and Cathy Pat and McQuade Cathy Pat McQuade and Cathy McQ 12/19/2014 12/19/2014 12/19/2014 $50 $50 $50Cathy Newman Cathy Newman Cathy Newman Sunday, January 18th After 11:30Mass 12/20/2014 12/20/2014 12/20/2014 $50 $50 $50Cathy Newman Cathy Newman Cathy Newman RELIGIOUS ED HOSPITALITY Atrium 12/21/2014 12/21/2014 12/21/2014 $50 $50 $50Patricia Lamb Patricia Lamb Patricia Lamb 12/22/2014 12/22/2014 12/22/2014 $50 $50 $50 The Knipper The Family Knipper The Family Knipper Fam 12/23/2014 12/23/2014 12/23/2014 $50 $50 $50 Doreen Hau Doreen Hau Doreen Hau 12/24/2014 12/24/2014 12/24/2014 $50 $50 $50Patricia Quinn Patricia Quinn Patricia Quinn SPECIAL COLLECTION 12/25/2014 12/25/2014 12/25/2014 $500 $500 $500 The Gilmore The Family Gilmore The Family Gilmore Fam 12/26/2014 12/26/2014 12/26/2014 $50 $50 $50Diane Marley Diane Marley Diane Marley 12/27/2014 12/27/2014 12/27/2014 $50 $50 $50 Gabrielle Gabrielle Behette Behette Gabrielle Behett 12/28/2014 12/28/2014 12/28/2014 $50 $50 $50Frank Sabella Frank SabellaFrank Sabella 12/29/2014 12/29/2014 12/29/2014 $50 $50 Mr. $50 & Mrs. Mr. Dennis & Mrs. Knipper Dennis Mr. & Mrs. Knipper Dennis K 12/30/2014 12/30/2014 12/30/2014 $50 $50 $50 The Gilmore The Family Gilmore The Family Gilmore Fam 12/31/2014 12/31/2014 12/31/2014 $50 $50 $50Bruce Hoffman Bruce Hoffman Bruce Hoffman This weekend, January 10th/11th, at the Offertory we will also be collecting for our Roof and Other Major Repairs. Congratulations to the following December Cash Calendar Winners! Attention Women of Holy Cross! You are invited to a place of quiet, contemplation and peace at the Bishop Molloy Retreat House, Jamaica Estates, NY on Friday, March 6th 7:00PM through Sunday, March 8th at noon. The theme is Time to Come Alive! Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened in these days? Our mission is to remind people of the love of Christ shown by His life, death, and resurrection. We have talked a lot about Jesus dying for us and the proof that this gives us that we are loved. But Jesus did not remain in the tomb. He Rose! He is Risen! was the first Creed, the first formal statement of faith, of the earliest Christian Community! Today, people are frequently experiencing emotional, spiritual and physical diminishment...death. They need to know that there is LIFE Life after death! We want to remind people that they are not alone with their burdens. Come join us in fellowship with a diverse group of women of faith. We will use Luke 24:13-34 to ground our reflections throughout our retreat. Suggested offering is $195. If interested, please contact Mary Inghilterra at 631-585-9707. 7
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