4112 East Genesee Street • DeWi, NY 13214Ͳ2106 • phone: 315Ͳ446Ͳ0473 • fax: 315Ͳ446Ͳ7608 • info@holycrossdewi.org • www.holycrossdewi.org
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IMEAre you a new parishioner or visiting for the first time?
Welcome! Please introduce yourself to one of the priests. We invite you to become an active participant of our parish community and welcome you. Please take a census envelope from the racks at each exit or contact the Parish Office.
Upcoming Events:
Confirmation Parents Mtg.
Sunday, Sept. 9 - 10:15 am Holy Cross Luncheon Thurs., Sept. 13 - 12:00pm Feast of the Holy Cross Friday, Sept. 14
Coffee & Conversation Tuesday, Sept. 18 - 12:00pm
Mass Times
Daily Mass: 7:45am Sat. Morning: 9:00am Penance: Wed. 7-8pm
Saturday 3:00pm Sunday Mass
Vigil Sat.: 4:00pm Sunday: 7:30am 9:00am 11:30am
Stay connected with your parish family!
We are so glad you are here with us at Holy Cross! We invite you to connect with our community. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news, photos and stories or subscribe to our weekly bulletin brief delivered right to your inbox. Visit www.holycrossdewitt.org/connect to see how!
Readings for the Week of September 2, 2018
Monday: 1 Cor 2:15/ Ps 119:97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102 [97]/ Lk 4:1630
Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b16/ Ps 145:89, 1011, 1213ab, 13cd14 [17]/ Lk 4:3137
Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:19/ Ps 33:1213, 1415, 2021 [12]/ Lk 4:3844
Thursday: 1 Cor 3:1823/ Ps 24:1bc2, 34ab, 56 [1]/ Lk 5:111
Friday: 1 Cor 4:15/ Ps 37:34, 56, 2728, 3940 [39a]/ Lk 5:3339
Saturday: Mi 5:14a or Rom 8:2830/ Ps 13:6ab, 6c [Is 61:10]/ Mt 1:116, 1823 or 1:1823
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Sunday, Sept. 2
nd± 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 AM Catherine Collins Bona/ Family
9:00 AM Jacqueline A. Valentine/ Kathy Kotz
11:30 AM Patrick Donahue/ Roxanne & Richard Kopecky
Monday, September 3
rd7:45 AM Jack Brown/ Moira Dick
8:15 AM 3:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Tuesday, September 4
th7:45 AM People of Holy Cross
8:15 AM 3:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday, September 5
th7:45 AM Donald Conan/ Maryanne Conan & Family
8:15 AM 3:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
7:00 PM Penance
Thursday, September 6
th7:45 AM Kevin M. Winters/ Family
8:15 AM 3:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday, September 7
th7:45 AM Mass League
9:15 AM Pamela Hancock/ Mother (School Mass)
6:30 PM Young Adult First Friday Mass
8:15 AM 3:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Saturday, September 8
th9:00 AM Mary Daggs Johnson/ Anne & Don LaCasse
3:00 PM Penance
4:00 PM Ray Blake/ Stan & Marge Blanchfield
Sun., September 9
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rdSunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM Earl Steenburgh/ Kathleen Barnello
9:00 AM Maureen Tessier/ Sue & Don Kimber
11:30 AM Louis J. Agresti/ The DeMari Family
Week of September 2
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Host, Wine and Sanctuary Lamp In Memory Of: Stephen Oliva, Sr.
Requested By: Wife and Family
PLANNED GIVING FOR OUR PARISH
Please consider our parish through:
x Your Will or Trust
x Retirement Assets
x Life Insurance Policies
A Life Income Gift which will provide you with pay- ments for life and ultimately will benefit our parish.
YOUR CONTINUING SUPPORT
Your goodness is exceptional ~ Thank you!
Collection of August 26: $12,932.20
Enjoy the Convenience of Electronic Giving
Credit card and electronic donations are now possible through the Holy Cross website: www.holycrossdewitt.org/give
Next Weekend’s Second Collection:
Catholic University of America
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Prayers Are Requested For…
Diana Arnold, Anna Mary Barbara, Dr. Ann Bishop, Leana Mae Bonnell, Mary Cargian, David Carr, Caylee, Linda Cote', Eileen Ferrara, Ricco Gauf, Katie Glisson, Richard Griffin, Yvonne Grocott, Skip H., Malachi Hampel, Elaine Hill, Susan Keller, Jane Koszulka, John Laura, Austin & Tres Mahan, Gail Moloney, Rory Lennon, Penny Locke, Edward Loftus, Dominick M., Dinita Machlin, Angela Martin, Mary Mayle, Monica Miranda, John F. Moltion, Faith Muller, Stephen Oliva, Deanna Peters, Jane Pigott, Wayne Queor, Mona Rawles, Nat Reidel, Finn S.
Schafran, Rosalie Scipione, Dawn Simmonds, Kay Simon, Joseph Smith, Stephen Smith, Rita Smookler, Eleanor Sullivan, Shelly Tortora, Ludwig & Theresa Vita; Mary W., Joseph Wilczynski, Thomas Wildburg.
If you would like us to add someone to this list, please call the office or email [email protected]. We will keep them on for three months unless you notify us otherwise. Thank you.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 7:00 8:00pm in the church.
We begin the hour on Wednesday, September 5th with Adoration & will conclude with Evening Prayer from the Divine Office at 7:45pm followed by Solemn Benediction.
Confessions on Wednesday Evenings
Sacrament of Reconciliation is being offered every Wednesday between 7 & 8pm. The peace of mind and soul which this sacrament imparts to us is one for which there is no substitute.
Come enjoy the quietness of our Church and the forgiveness of our Savior.
First Friday Mass League Enrollment
Rosemary Coolican ~ Family
James Kronner ~ Family
John, Agnes, John J. & Stephen Surina ~ Ann Kronner
Sarah Villani ~ Michael & Frann Lucarelli
The Callaghan & Kyle Families Deceased Members ~ Dympna Callaghan
Rev. Joseph A. Conti ~ Neal & Debra Pascale
CATHOLIC MEDIA KIOSK
i Book: “7 Secrets of Confession”, by Vinny Flynn
Why when Jesus healed people did he tell them: “Your sins are forgiven”? What is the connection between forgiveness & healing?
Comment on the book:“There is a very good chance that reading "7 Secrets of Confession" will dramatically improve your spiritual life. You will certainly never look at confession in the same way again. You will learn how to let go of old wounds that may be holding you back and discover the healing power of forgiveness in your relationships with others. "7 Secrets of Confession" is written in downtoearth language that everyone can understand. Highly recommended!”~ Paul, Cranston,RI
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FORMED
Go toformed.org. In the top right corner, you'll see the Login command. Click on that field and scroll down if necessary to find three fields Get Free Trial Sign up Group Enter Code PCMV2Q. Click on Enter Code and type in your parish code . Click on the Enter Code field and complete the form that will appear requesting name, email, etc. Continue with the directions and you will be signed into Formed. You will see four labels at the top of the screen Study Watch Listen Read. Scroll down to check out the many and varied categories of materials. A < or >
means scroll to the left or right to see more materials. The four categories will provide the following:
Study takes you to multiple session studies on a particular sub- ject there will generally be online videos and study guides.
Watch movies and documentaries covering a variety of faith and inspirational topics includes biographies of many saints
Listen audio books and talks by celebrated Catholic speakers
Read books to download to your digital device to read at your leisure multiple formats
Need help getting around. Contact Regina Harty 315446
5952. Formed will play on any digital device and there is now an app for Iphones and Androids.
Mass at St. Mary’s
There will be a Mass at St. Mary’s church in James- ville, on Friday, September 7 at 10:00am. All are wel- come.
Because of your gifts to the HOPE Appeal, viewers like Sheila are able to experience weekly Mass via the Catholic Television YouTube channel. Your commitment to HOPE Appeal supports this crucial ministry, which allows us know, live, and share our Catholic faith! If you haven’t pledged a gift to the 2018 HOPE Appeal yet, you can make a secure donation online: https://
syracuse.weshareonline.org/ or find an at the exits of the church.
SAFEENVIRONMENT: All diocesan/parish and school employees and volunteers must attend Protecting God’s Children (PGC), Initial Training for adults, and subsequent- ly recertification once every 5 years²Entrusted to Protect and Dedicated to Restore (EPDR). Holy Cross will be hosting these sessions as follows…
EPDR (Recertification) :
xSept. 4, 10:00 AM, School
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Sept. 17, 9:00 AM or 5:30PM, Yeazel Hall
Additional dates/times and locations are available, visit the diocesan website: https://www.syracusediocese.org/safe
environment/trainingforadults/
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FAITH FORMATION
Julie Sheridan DFF grades 16
4460473 x 12 [email protected]
Steve Nepil DFF grades 712
4460473 x 18 [email protected]
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Sunday, September 2nd
10:15 AM Adult Ministry room 12
Monday, September 3rd
Office Closed/ No Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Today
Tuesday, September 4th
8:15 AM First Tuesday Sandwiches Yeazel Hall
10:00 AM Virtus Recertification School Wednesday, September 5th
10:00 AM Small Christian Community Member’s Home
6:00 PM STEP Meeting room 11
7:00 PM NA & NarAnon Mtgs. Yeazel Hall 7:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Church
7:00 PM Penance Church
Thursday, September 6th
1:00 PM Knitting Group Room 11
Friday, September 7th
6:00 PM New Evangelization Meeting Yeazel Hall
Saturday, September 8th Food Giving Weekend
3:00 PM Penance Church
Sunday, September 9th Food Giving Weekend 10:15 AM Adult Ministry room 12
10:15 AM Confirmation Parent Meeting Yeazel Hall
7:00 PM Third Option Yeazel Hall
EDUCATE A KID
Holy Cross parish has a glorious history of never turning a parish student away who seeks a Catholic Education.
Some of our parents cannot afford the tuition in whole or part.
If you are able to help EducateAKid, please help us provide a Catholic Education for a boy or girl. Tuition is $4,950.00.
We have a Holy Cross School Incorporation that also allows matching funds from many companies. It is “ Friends of Holy Cross School, Inc.” ± Federal Tax ID is 263789417.
Please complete this form if you can help.
God bless you and I know He will for bringing a child closer to Him.
I wish to help a family afford a Catholic education.
Name ____________________________________________
Address __________________________________________
Full Scholarship____________________________________
Partial Scholarship__________________________________
Some companies that match contributions.
If your employer is not listed here please ask them if they contribute to this program.
Ally (GMAC) Exxon Mobil O’Brien and Gere
Aetna Federated Dept. Store Pfizer Phamacia AllState JP Morgan Chase Pitney Bowes American Express Key Corp Pricewaterhouse
Coopers
Aon Gannett Principal
AT&T General Electric Proctor and Gamble
AXA HSBC Prudential
Bank of America IBM Syr. Research Corp.
Bank of New York John Hancock Time Warner C&S Engineers Johnson & Johnson United Technolo- gies
Cisco Lincoln Financial United Parcel Svc.
Citgo Merck Verizon
Citigroup Merrill Lynch Welch Allyn
CNA Insurance Modern Woman Wellpointe
Constellation Energy MONY WW Granger
Cooper Industries National Grid Xerox
Covidien Nationwide Ins. Wachovia
Ernst & Young Nordsen
Holiday Information Monday, September 3
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The Parish Office will be closed
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No exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
iMorning Mass will be at 7:45 AM
With each new year we anticipate chang- es and growth and with that comes the need for Teachers and Volunteers at each level… Elementary, Middle School and High School.
Elementary (1st ± 4th):
Thursdays (JE, Moses, & MPH)
7:40 ± 8:45am
Fridays (Tecumseh and others) 7:40 ± 8:45am Middle School (5th ± 8th): Wednesdays 6:40 ± 7:40am High School (9th & 10th): Tuesdays 6:40 ± 7:40am Please give prayerful consideration to being part of this amaz- ing ministry, receiving so much more than given. Know that you will receive support and the “tools” to succeed. If you have ques- tions, looking for more information, or know that God is calling to be part of this ministry as a teacher or a volunteer, contact Ste- ve: [email protected]; or
Julie: [email protected]; parish office 3154460473.
Knitting Group
We will meet on Thursday, September 6
th±1PM downstairs in Yeazel Hall Room 11. New knit- ters are always welcome
FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATIONS
Please get your registrations in ASAP, it’s never too late!
But sooner helps us to plan more accurately! Online Registration: http://www.holycrossdewitt.org
Confirmation Parent Meeting
There will be a Confirmation Parent Information meeting held on September 9th in Yeazel Hall from 10:1511:15 am for all new Confirmation students. This meeting will be to explain the program, as well to answer any questions about the upcoming year. Registration information will be available. The deadline to register for the 20182019 Confirmation Class is Sept 17th.
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Food Giving Weekend is Next Weekend
Please help our friends who are in need of food by bringing your nonperishable food items to any of the Masses. Thank you in advance for your donations.
Moving?
If your future plans include a change of address; would you please contact the Parish Office? You may call 3154460473 or email [email protected] with your new address.
Looking for a way to put your
Faith in Action?
For more information or to volunteer, contact Beth Schaf- er: 3154164576 or [email protected]
More Announcements
Gift Shop
Did you know that Christ the King Retreat & Confer- ence Center has a gift shop that is open MondayFriday 8am to 4:30pm & most weekends? We have a selection of gifts for each sacrament, graduations, & every special occasion. We offer in- spirational books, jewelry, cards & religious articles. Come &
browse at 500 Brookford Rd., Syr. 4462680
Separated & Divorced Retreat
This year’s retreat “The Promise of God’s Love” will be held September 2123, 2018at Christ the King Retreat Center. Fr Jo- seph Phillips will deliver an uplifting keynote & Fr Clarence Cer- wonka will preside over the Healing Liturgy. $175 for the full weekend & all accommodations, $95 for the full weekend com- muter rate & $50 forSaturdayattendance only. Tuition reim- bursement is available. To register reach out to Deacon Dean Brainard 3144726754, or email:[email protected]. All are welcome!
Information Seminar About the Permanent Diaconate
This seminar will be held at Holy Cross on Sept. 23 from 2
4:30pm. If you have any interest in learning more about this pro- gram in the Diocese of Syracuse, this seminar will assist you in your discernment. For more information and eligibility require- ments call Fr. Louis Aiello 4701479.
Life Planning Series
Francis House is hosting a 3part series on Life Planning. The presentations are designed to assist you with questions and mate- rials for having conversations regarding your wishes for endof
life, your emotional wellbeing, and information regarding legal issues.This is a great opportunity for people of ALL ages. It’s an investment of time you will not regret.
When:Tuesdays, September 11, 18 and 25, from 6 ± 8 PM
Where:Yeazel Hall
Presentations:
September 11 Life Planning: Sr. Kathleen Osbelt, Nancy Light
September 18 Trusts and Estate Planning:
Emilee Lawson Hatch, Esq.
September 25Hurts, Regrets & Moving On:
Msgr. J. Robert Yeazel
Please call to make reservations by September 4th. As we have limited space we will reserve seating for those who call in first.
If you would like to attend, call Rea Carver at 3154755422.
Francis House Raffle Ticket Sale Next Weekend
Francis House Auxiliary will be sell- ing raffle tickets to win a beautiful Harvey Ellis Rocker valued at $1,500 (donated by Stickley). Tickets will be
on sale at all Masses the weekend of 9/8 & 9/9 in the Gathering Area. Tickets are $10 for one or 3 tickets for $25. Drawing will be held on Sunday 9/16 at the Silver Sunday, Open House &
Wine Tasting being held from 24pm. All proceeds to benefit Francis House.
911 Ceremony
The Town of DeWitt has its 911 Ceremony at the Memorial on Butternut Dr. @ Town Hall on 9/11/18 starting at 6:30PM . Refreshments to follow inside @ Court Room.
First Tuesday Sandwiches: September 4th, 8:15am
Join a lively group of volunteers downstairs in Yeazel Hall this Tuesday! Volunteers will prepare over 350 egg, tuna & chicken salad sandwiches for Catholic Charities Men’s Homeless Shelter.
If you wish to donate supplies or to visit the shelter, contact Beth for more information: [email protected]
Thank you for returning your Joseph’s House Baby Bottles:
This month, representatives from Joseph’s House spoke to us about their ministry & handed out empty baby bottles. Please fill the bottle with a donation and place it in the bins located in the gathering space or drop it off at the office during the week. All proceeds will benefit Joseph’s House, a loving home for women who are homeless & pregnant. To support Joseph’s House regu- larly, check here: www.jhfw.org
Request for used children’s school clothes:
We are collecting children’s school clothes for refugee families starting the school year. If you are able to donate gently used elementary age size clothing, especially boys pants & button down shirts, please drop them off at church downstairs in the closet by the elevator. For More info contact Beth (see above).
Dorothy Day Packs: Friday, Sept. 14th, 10am Yeazel Hall:
Day Packs are part of our monthly outreach to the local homeless shelter for women & children. “Day Packs” are prepared with a day’s supply of diaper changing materials plus activities specifi- cally chosen for the age of the current children staying at the shelter. To participate on Friday, the 14th or to donate items for the day packs, contact MaryBeth: [email protected]
Neighbors Helping Neighbors:
If you have a request for prayer or for help that is immediate &
short term, please contact Beth so we can notify to our email list of parishioners willing to lend a hand: (315) 4164576.
Thank you for the backpacks & school supplies!
This is the 3rd year in which we collected school supplies for children in poverty. As usual, you gave generously; over 65 chil- dren & 24 families benefited from your donations. Mothers &
Children in Crisis held a pizza party where each child received necessary items including a backpack filled with new school sup- plies.
A message from Mary Jensen: “The Board of Directors of Moth- ers & Children in Crisis would like to thank your very generous parishioners for the donation of school supplies for our Back to School event….The kindness of the people of Holy Cross has helped the children to know that many people care about them and want good things for them. We are so grateful to all of you.”
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MASS LECTORS EUCH. MIN. EUCH. MIN. ALTAR SERVERS USHERS ±B
Saturday, 4:00 PM Joan Laura H1 John Passonno CH1 Kay Sgarlata Alaina DiBiase Dennis Cole
H2 Priest CH2 Claudette Tanner Nicholas DeBiase
H3 Mary Relihan CH3 Deacon Nora Kilmartin Michael Krisak
H4 Gayle Resetarits CH4 JoAnn Wallace
Sunday, 7:30AM Theresa Beaty H1 Kathleen Bullion CH1 Al Highducheck Caden Parker Ed Coolican
H2 Priest CH2 Charlene Hughes Lauren Parker Tony Ebersole
H3 Leonard DeStefano CH3 Deacon Ryan Walker Len Smith
H4 Marie DeStefano CH4 Julie Johnson Charles Stepneski
Sunday, 9:00 AM Charles Craig H1 Mary Lee Muench CH1 Nancy Thompson Server Needed Tom Kenah
H2 Priest CH2 Laureen Wisniewski Aiden Duggan Ray Moade
H3 Catherine Muller CH3 Deacon Rachel Duggan Ed Purcell
H4 Brigid Ristau CH4 Sue Boone Joe McCaffrey
Sunday, 11:30AM Cora Chirco H1 Ellyn Lubel CH1 Nancy Tourville Henry Lustig Don Brown
H2 Priest CH2 Rita Bergamo Carlos Nojaim Neil Bourcy
H3 Beth Schafer CH3 Deacon Erin Ward Wayne Queor
H4 Joan Snyder CH4 Ron Deluca Peg Foraker
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES SCHEDULE ~ WEEKEND OF September 8th & 9th
SACRAMENTS
Baptism ~ Please call the Par ish Office Marriage ~ Please make an appointment Penance ~ Wednesday, 78PM
to make arrangements
with a priest at least 6 months
Saturday, 3:00PM
Classes required for 1st child’s Baptism prior to wedding
†To request either the Anointing of the Sick or Communion to the Sick please call the Parish Office.†
HOLY CROSS PARISH 4112 E. Genesee St., DeWitt, NY 13214
Church Office ± Phone: 315 4460473, FAX: 315 4467608
Website: holycrossdewitt.org ■ EMail: [email protected]
PARISH INFORMATION
■ Please notify the Parish Office when a parishioner or family member is confined to home, hospitalized, or entering a nursing home. Hospitals no longer notify us of a patient’s admittance.
Also, please notify us with change of: address, phone number or email.
■Bulletin items need to be in the parish office no later than Monday at 9am for the upcoming weekend. (holiday deadline will change) Email preferred; please send to: [email protected]
■Hearing impaired ear phones are available in the Robing Room in the front lobby.
■Pregnant and Need Help? Please call Catholic Charities 4241800
HOLY CROSS SCHOOL 4200 E. Genesee St., DeWitt, NY 13214
School Office ± Phone: 315 4464890, FAX: 315 4464799
Website: hcschooldewitt.org
EMail: [email protected]
Staff ~ Name and Title Martha O’Leary, School Principal
Joanne Markert Administrative Assistant, Nina Walters Nurse
Holy Cross Parish Staff ~ Name, Title and Phone Extension
Rev. John J. Kurgan, Pastor, ext. 15
Rev. Matthew E. Rawson, Parochial Vicar, ext. 19
Rev. Charles S. Vavonese, Weekend Homilist Deacon Dare Dutter, ext. 16
Rosemary Avila, Young Adult Ministry ext. 20
Ernest J. Camerota, Director of Music, ext. 38 Brette Cooper, Maintenance
Kathy Darcy, Maintenance
Patty Kirwan, Administrative Assistant ext. 10
Dan Littlepage, Director of Technology, ext. 33
Leigh C. Marquis, Director of Finance & Human Resources, ext. 24 Maureen McManus, Sacristan
Stephen Nepil, Dir. Faith Formation 712 & Dir. Youth Ministry ext. 18
Peg Olson, Office Manager & Administrative Assistant, ext. 22 Beth Schafer, Director of Faith in Action Ministry, ext. 13 Julie Sheridan, Dir. Faith Formation 16 & Evangelization, ext. 12
Matt Stano, Maintenance
