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! After Jesus like a dove was and coming baptized, he upon him. came up And a voice from the came from water and the heavens, behold, the saying, This heavens is my were opened beloved Son, for him, and with whom I he saw the am well Spirit of God pleased. descending Holy Cross Baptismal Font Photograph by Susan Ribeiro Matthew 3 Come and pray with us! Photograph by Susan Ribeiro The Baptism of the Lord - January 12, 2014 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. + 5:00 P.M. 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 Parish 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 Mrs. Mary Inghilterra Weekend Sacristan 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) Mr. Lucian Muscarnere Security Remembering our Sick - Please pray for the sick of the parish, their families and caregivers: Arlene Lang John Schultz Mass Intentions Schedule Week of January 12th, 9 AM Mass Mon. Margaret Roberts Tue. Laurie Michel Wed. Louis Matteo Thu. Margaret Dubilo Saturday, January 18th, 5 PM Mass Ann Keena New Life in Christ Celebrants for Next Weekend s Masses January 18th/19th 5:00 PM Fr. Michael/Dcn. Owen 8:00 AM Fr. Michael/Dcn. Owen 9:30 AM Fr. Michael 11:30 AM Fr. Michael 5:00 PM Fr. Michael Sunday, January 19th, 2nd Sun. Ordinary Time 8:00 AM Maggie Dubilo 9:30 AM People of the Parish 11:30 AM Betty Melomo, Jack Hough, Theresa Carofano, Timothy Higgins There will not be a 9:00 AM Mass on Monday, January 20th. Scripture Readings for January 19th + Isaiah 49:3,5-6 + 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 + John 1:29-34 2
Jumping into January with Father Michael This is my first opportunity to write since before Christmas (early bulletin deadlines meant that I had to write my previous two columns about a week before Christmas). I have to say it was a wonderful Christmas. The church was decorated splendidly; thank you to all those helping hands that created and kept alive all our Christmas plants. I must admit I was nervous before the 4:00 Mass on Christmas Eve; I was not sure about my homily, and the place was packed to the rafters. But once the celebrations began it was a wonderful experience. And the coating of snow we received later that night certainly made it look all the more festive. It was a long and busy 20 hours, but it truly was exciting and life giving. Certainly we are dealing with winter this year. While I enjoy the beauty of the snow, it is a headache and major expense cleaning up after one of Mother Nature s storms. Both inside and out, our property requires some tender loving care to look as good as it does. Since September, we have been having the 5:00 PM Sunday evening Mass each week. However, I have decided to reinstate the previous practice of NOT having that Mass on holiday weekends. So next Sunday, January 19, there will be no 5:00 PM evening Mass. The same will also be true for Presidents Day weekend on February 16. I had an energizing meeting with our Stewardship Committee this week. There is a value in trying to incorporate the importance of Stewardship into our regular routine. The parish focuses on Stewardship twice a year, which is a good thing. But there is also a value in being reminded of some of the ways Stewardship can deepen our spirituality on a regular basis. The bulletin will begin to feature little reminders and reflections on how Stewardship is being experienced here in the parish. And now that we have passed the frenzy of Christmas, it is the season to meet with many of the vital committees of the parish. This week I meet with the Pastoral Council. Next week is the Finance Committee. I also created a new Youth Board to help address the issues of youth ministry in the parish. One of the days I was snowed in at the house I tackled a monumental project. I tried matching up tops and bottoms to all my plastic containers in the kitchen. How does it happen that you can acquire so many pieces that do not fit together? It is one of the great mysteries of life. I have only been in the house six months, but I threw out about 2 dozen mismatched pieces. I think one of my New Year s resolutions will be to always clean my plate so I have nothing to save. 3
YOUTH MINISTRY The Life Teen Band, Core & Teens would like to thank the Parish of the Holy Cross for their support at our concert last weekend. It was a wonderful sharing of praise and worship of our Lord! The Teens and Core welcome and celebrate the arrival of our new Coordinator of Youth Ministries, Sal Finocchiaro! January Calendar 1/12-5pm Youth Mass followed by another fun Life Night. Teens, don t forget to bring a friend! 1/19 - There will not be a 5pm Mass due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. 1/26-5pm Youth Mass followed by a Life Night. Teens, come out and enjoy another great night with your friends! Thanks to Patricia Colombraro for these great photographs! 4
PARISH OUTREACH HEIFER CORNER Thanks to your generosity, our Kevin Bacon quarters are adding up once again. We thought we would use some of this money for Heifer s Educate and Empower Young Women program. Girls in third world countries often suffer the most from gender discrimination. They are frequently denied the opportunity to go to school because resources are limited and they are needed to help at home. This program provides a family with training and livestock so they can earn the income needed to pay for their daughter s school fees and supplies. This donation: Empowers girls and young women through education Equips them with books, paper and other learning materials Provides for their tuition and other school expenses We are sending $550 which will allow 2 girls the chance to be educated and fulfill their potentials. My father only let me go to school up until the second grade. There wasn t a school here; we just had to take care of animals and plant crops. I don t want my children to be like me. I m very happy for them to study. Mathilde Condori Frasquia, Bolivia 5
SCRIPTURE STUDY Thursday morning Scripture Study begins a New Year! It is held twice per month in the Father Joe Room from 10:00-11:45 AM. The upcoming dates in January are the 16th & 30th. Come join us! CASH CALENDAR 6
MEETINGS THIS WEEK CASH CALENDAR Saturday, January 11th WOMEN S PRAYER Sunday, January 12th RCIA RITE OF WELCOME BAPTISM CELEBRATION MASS Monday, January 13th ONE-TO-ONE 9:30 AM Fr. Joe Room 9:30 AM Worship Area 11:30 AM Worship Area 5:00 PM Worship Area 4:45-5:45 PM All Areas Congratulations to the following December Cash Calendar Winners! Tuesday, January 14th PASTORAL COUNCIL MEETING Thursday, January 16th SCRIPTURE STUDY Sunday, January 19th HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE MTG. 7:30 PM Fr. Joe Room 10:00 AM Fr. Joe Room 10:30 AM Fr. Joe Room COMMUNITY NEWS Ronkonkoma Cenacle January Offerings Jan. 24-26 (Weekend): My Beloved is Found Silent Retreat. Joan Kellenberg, r.c. Retreat ends Sunday at 3PM after lunch. $225pp overnights. No commuters. Jan. 26 (Sunday): Jesus Has a Question for You Barbara Regan, r.c. 10AM-4PM, includes lunch. $50pp. Jan. 31-Feb.2 (Weekend): Rekindling What Matters Most John Burchill, O.P., No Sunday lunch. $210pp overnights. Commuters $160. For info/registration: 631-588-8366, www.cenaclesisters.org COMMUNITY NEWS Spiritual Healing After an Abortion The Life Center of Long Island is offering a weekend retreat for any man or woman who is struggling with the emotional or spiritual pain of an abortion. The retreat is scheduled for February 21-23 and will be held at the Seminary in Huntington. For more information contact the Life Center at 516 445 3927 or www.lifecenterli.org. 7
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