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The Parish of the Holy Cross

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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.

WE CELEBRATE RECONCILIATION

Saturday: 3:45 P.M.—4:30 P.M.

or call Father Michael for an appointment.

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 WEDDINGS

Couples should contact the Parish Office at least six

months in advance of the proposed wedding date.

LET ALL BE WELCOMED AS CHRIST!

Come and pray with us! 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 20, 2015

“If anyone wants to be first,

he must be the very last,

and the servant of all.”

Mark 9:35

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We are here for you!

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

631.265.2200 + Fax 631.265.2229 + [email protected] Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closed 12:15-1:00 PM)

Deacon Ralph Rivera Pastoral Minister

Mrs. Loretta Tarter Business Manager

Mr. Brian Reich Director of Music Ministry

Mr. Salvatore Finocchiaro Coordinator of Youth Ministries

PASTORAL TEAM

PASTORAL STAFF

Mrs. Jane Wirth Parish Secretary

Mr. Edward Guise Mr. Gerald Farrell Custodians

Mrs. Mary Inghilterra Weekend Sacristan

Mrs. Elizabeth Shea Religious Education Secretary ([email protected])

Dr. Vincent Mazurek Music Minister

Mass Intentions Schedule

Week of September 20th, 9 AM Mass

Mon. Louise Rose

Tue. Natoli family (living & deceased)

Wed. Sal Longo

Thu. Victor Lamarque

Saturday, September 26th, 5PM Mass

John Miniaci, Thomas Hughes, Patrick Hughes,

CJ Irvin, Catherine Lombardi, Cathy Ann Lombardi

Sun., Sept. 27th, 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 AM Isabella Smith

9:30 AM Anthony Brady, Carmela Barbieri,

Vincenzo Scotto-Lavina, Donna Armine,

Frank Tutone

11:30 AM People of the Parish

New Life in Christ

Celebrants for Next Weekend’s Masses

September 26th/27th

5:00 PM Fr. Michael/Dcn. Ralph

8:00 AM Fr. Bob

9:30 AM Fr. Bob

11:30AM Fr. Michael/Dcn. Ralph

Scripture Readings for September 27th + Numbers 11:25-29

+ James 5:1-6

+ Mark 9:38-43,45,47-48

New Life in Christ

Remembering our Sick Please pray for those who are sick,

their families and caregivers:

Bernard Brady Loretto Narducci

Banns of Marriage First Time

Ryann Moloney & Frank Cordaro

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An Abundance of Life by Father Michael

This past week we had two wonderful celebrations here at Holy Cross. The first was the Parish Appreciation Barbeque held last Sunday afternoon. We had about 150 parishioners attend. The caterer we used, The Barbeque King, did an outstanding job in providing non-stop food for the entire afternoon. But, the best part of the day was simply allowing the spirit of Holy Cross to flow. This was done as many people simply came together to enjoy each other’s company. I heard one description that rang true to me; it felt like a big family reunion. Fortunately, the weather held out to the very end when we were beginning to wrap things up. Another great moment for the parish was our celebration of Confirmation on Monday. There were 216 of our young people receiving the sacrament. Bishop Andrzej Zglejszewski, one of our auxiliary bishops, came to confer the sacrament. He had an enthusiastic attitude that engaged everyone throughout the ceremony. And, his energy level did not diminish in spite of the fact it was a long day with three ceremonies. Occasions like this are beautiful moments for the parish. We celebrate the efforts of so many people. There have been catechists who have been working for years with the same group of students. And, then there are others whose focus is making the Mass itself a rich and prayerful experience. It was a great day to celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit. The cell tower project is underway. My understanding is that for the first few weeks most of the work will be focused on the electrical boxes that will be located in the back of the building near the dumpster. The work on the tower itself includes adding about 10 feet to its height. All the cell phone components will be contained within this new section. The tower should be functional by the beginning of November. This weekend is Catechetical Sunday. We are so grateful for those who offer to share the faith, particularly with our children. Many of our catechists begin this ministry to fill a need that we have, but in the end find it to be a rich experience that deepens their own faith. Thank you for all that you do. There are still two slots open for the Financial Peace University that begins on Tuesday. Please call the office if you are interested. And, there are only a handful of seats available for the overnight trip to the Sight and Sound Theater. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this pre-Christmas adventure.

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Thank you to all the families who have re-registered their children in our program. We still have families who have not signed up, and our deadline has passed. If you still need to register, please do so as soon as possible. We are in the process of putting classes together. We cannot guarantee your child a placement if we do not have your registration form.

Levels 2 through 7 will begin classes the week of October 5th. Level 7 parents and students have been invited to attend a meeting which will outline the Two Year Confirmation Preparation. Level 8 will begin classes the week of November 2nd. All Level 8 parents and students were invited to a meeting which will outline the Level 8 year and where students and parents will receive books and an information packet. Level 1 will begin the week of November 2nd. Parents will be invited to a meeting to get the overview of the year and the books for their child. Catechists are always needed to educate our children in the faith. We are especially in need of Level 2 Catechists in the Tackan and Mt. Pleasant areas. Level 4 Catechists are needed in the Wenonah and Mt. Pleasant areas. Please call the Religious Education Office at 631-265-2200 ext. 12 for more information.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Help Needed! We are looking for Catechists for our small group Special Needs program which meets at Holy Cross on Monday afternoons. Please call the Religious Education Office at 631-265-2200 ext. 12 for more information.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word, for children in grades K-3rd grade, resumes this Sunday,

September 20th at the 11:30 Mass in the Fr. Joe Room. Children's Liturgy is held every Sunday

from September to June, except for holiday weekends. We are looking for additional helpers

for this fall. Time commitment is dependent on the number of helpers we have. If you are in

grades 4 through 12 and would be interested in helping out, or are looking for a community

service activity, please contact Karyn at 648-3594, or speak with her prior to the 11:30am Mass.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD

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YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS

The Youth Group is kicking-off the new

school year in style!

The Youth Group is having a Fall Plant Sale at all

the Masses this weekend, September 19 - 20! We

are selling a variety of Fall Plants to support our

upcoming events and Fall Retreat!

September 20: 11:30AM Youth Mass & Youth Group Fall Kick- off

Kick-Ball Game at Gibbs Pond Park, 12:30 - 2:30PM! Teens v. Core! So,

come on down! We will have food, music and great company!

September 27: Youth Night, 6 - 8PM Illuminate!

All teens wear black clothes! We are going to have a glow in the dark

party!

Thank you all for your continued support and love for our Youth Group!

CONGRATULATIONS!

On Sunday, September 20th, The Catholic Committee on Scouting of the Diocese of Rockville Centre is conducting its 2015 Boy Scout Convocation at Saint Agnes Cathedral. Reverend Monsignor James M. McNamara, Episcopal Vicar of the Central Vicariate of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, will preside. The Catholic Boy Scout Convocation is an opportunity for Catholic scouts, their leaders, families and friends to gather to celebrate their faith and to recognize those individuals who through their hard work and perseverance will be honored. Those receiving the Ad Altare Dei Emblem from Troop 301 are: Paul Caruso, Joseph DeGregory, Joseph Merlino and George Orr. Receiving the Pope Pius XII Emblem from Troop 356 is Andrew Guardino. Our congratulations to these young men for their hard work and achievement!

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SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION Congratulations to the following children

who celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation this week!

Thomas Ackerman

Ava Alcide

Claudia Alcide

Christopher Alterio

Dominic Altrui

Nicholas Ambrosino

Casey Angelo

Cara Arbucci

Natalie Ardizzone

Ian Armstrong

Deanna Arndts

Alisa Azzarelli

Jacob Barnoski

Jennifer Barry

Victor Barsotti

Matthew Bartsch

Michael Bellomo

Christopher Bennett

Megan Biase

Anthony Bilello

Alexa Billingham

Matthew Bizzaro

Kevin Blinn

Joseph Bonura

Lauren Breuer

Dylan Brid

Kyle Buff

James Burns

Brendan Butler

Trevor Butler

Kimberly Caceci

Daniel Caggiano

Raymond Calascibetta

Andrew Calderaro

Jason Calderaro

James Campanelli

Rocco Campanelli

Jared Canale

Juliette Canzona

Danielle Caputo

Andrew Cardillo

Ava Carnemolla

Giavanna Carr

Gianna Cascardo

Erin Cascone

Nina Cassata

Madison Cassidy

Gabrielle Castiglione

John Chiarello

Noah Chronowitz

Olivia Ciulla

Lauren Coletti

Nicole Conlon

Samantha Constantino

Conor Conzone

Marc Cottage

Matthew Cox

Victoria Cupaiolo

Dylan Curtin

Anthony D’Amore

Anthony Dagnello

Jillian Dantona

Emily DeAugustino

Melina DeBiccari

Nicholas DeFelice

Theresa Delahanty

Joseph Delaney

Frank DiAgostino

Alessandra DiPalma

Sophia DiStefano

Jordan Durcan

Mikayla Dutton

Madison Eaton

Matthew Eberlein

Philip Eberlein

Kelsie Eden

Catherine Eng

Emily Eng

Matthew Esposito

Tayler Evans

Catherine Farrell

Marissa Fedor

Aidan Felice

Thomas Fennell

Brandon Ferrara

Brendan Ferraro

Joseph Ferraro

Daniel Foley

Daniel Fontana

Patrick Fontana

Joseph Foray

Alexandre Frandsen

Steven Friscia

Philip Froehlich

Brendan Giancola

Robert Gioia

Matteo Giuliani

Gavin Grabowski

Ryan Grande

Adam Graziose

Joseph Grinius

Christina Guercio

Christian Guglielmo

Jenna Hallam

Bryan Hart

Justin Harvey

Nicholas Harvey

Felicity Hoffert

Jack Hughes

Andrew Hunt

Anthony Imbesi

Emily Ingraffia

Zachary Jones

Joseph Kasten

Shannon Kelly

Aidan Kennedy

Alicia Killeen

Gabriella Killeen

Logan Kozlowski

Matthew Kruse

Justin Kunis

Sofia Lacagnina

Teressa LaFrancesca

Salvatore LaScala

Dominic Lavazoli

Nicholas Liberatore

Margaret Licata

Jessica Linden

John Linneman

Christian Lowd

Matthew Lucyk

Thomas Lund

Michael Makowski

Nicole Malandruccolo

Darren Maloney

Ryan Maraviglia

Kyle Martinez

Christian Masure

Kelsey McCarthy

Lindsey McCarthy

Erin McDonald

Kelly McSweeney

Gregory Melomo

Taylor Mennella

Brenna Michael

Taylor Mignanelli

Kaitlyn Mills

Jillian Mirabile

Brooke Miranda

Christopher Mitchell

Keri Molloy

Nicholas Muellers

Brett Musmacker

Julia Naccarato

Jordyn Nappi

Gianna Nasta

Briana Nelson

Shannon Nessler

James Netska

Katrina Nocerino

Jessica Olsziewski

Emily Owenburg

Matthew Passannante

Joseph Petillo

Joan Petruzzi

Kyle Phaneuf

Matthew Piccininni

Conner Prinz

Ian Puglise

Isabella Quaranta

Carly Quigley

Skylar Ragano

Isabella Ragona

Mary Reed

Lucas Reilly

Erick Reuter

Anthony Ricci

Anthony Rizzi

Alec Roberts

Christian Robinson

Jake Rogan

Olivia Rokosz

Emma Rowan

Zachary Rowe

Anthony Russell

Natalie Sancilio

Jack Sanderson

Kyle Sanger

Nicolette Schiavo

Caitlin Schmid

Luke Schulz

Nicole Schuppert

Nicholas Sexton

William Sexton

Marissa Sheldon

Tyler Sheridan

Lauren Silverman

Kaleb Slawinski

Alena Smith

Brian Soden

Tristan Spinelle

Joseph Stefanelli

Michael Storms

Kayla Syrbe

Marcin Termena

Sydney Timpone

Daniel Turano

Lucas Turano

Linzee Turner

Jillian Unkenholz

Pietro Vacanti

Vincent Valentine

Christopher Ventre

John Wylie

Emma Zanfardino

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Papal Coverage from a unique Faith Perspective! Every major network will cover this historic event, Telecare will bring a unique perspective, the Catholic perspective from reporters and anchors that are steeped in the Catholic Tradition. Additionally, major Catholic prelates from across the country will be appearing live throughout the coverage to help viewers to better understand the depth of the Holy Father’s visit to our Catholic Church in America. All of the Pope’s Apostolic Journey to America will be covered live, from touchdown in Washington D.C. to New York to lift off from Philadelphia, PA. Telecare will rebroadcast all the day’s events each evening. Each event will be available streaming and on demand at TelecareTV.org, in addition to our app, TelecareTV. Msgr. Jim Vlaun will be joined at the anchor desk by Bishop William Murphy, Bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, Emmy award winning journalist, Jane Hanson, co-host of Everyday Faith Live, Sister Mary Alice Piil, along with Msgr. James McNamara, Father Nicholas Lombardi S.J., and Father James Maher, President of Niagara University in addition to a team of correspondents at each event. Telecare is available on the following platforms (Optimum channel 29/137, Time Warner Cable channel 471, Verizon FiOS channel 296, and Charter Communications – check local channel listings). Watch live on our website or on our app, TelecareTV. Tuesday, September 22, 2015

3:30 – 4:00 pm: Telecare Live Pre Show of the Papal Trip to the US

4:00 – 5:00 pm: Arrival and official welcoming ceremony at the Andrews Air Force Base in Washington, DC

5:00 – 5:30 pm: Telecare Live Wrap up for the day events 8:00 – 11:00 PM Encore Presentation of today’s coverage Wednesday, September 23, 2015

9:00 – 9:15 am: Telecare Live Pre Show of the Papal Trip to the US

9:15 – 11:00 am: Welcoming ceremony at the South Lawn of the White House, Courtesy visit to the President of the United States of America


11:15 am – 12:30 pm: Meeting with the Bishops of the United States of America at St. Matthew’s

Cathedral in Washington, DC

12:30 – 1:00 pm: Telecare Daily Mass


4:15 – 6:15 pm: Holy Mass and Canonization of Blessed Father Junipero Serra at the National Shrine

of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC

6:15 – 6:30 pm – Telecare Live Post Show of the Papal Trip to the US

8:00 – 11:00 PM Encore Presentation of today’s coverage Thursday, September 24, 2015

7:45 – 8:15 am: Telecare Live Daily Mass


9:20 – 10:30 am: Visit to the Congress of the United States of America


11:15 am – 12:30 pm: Visit to the Charitable Center of St. Patrick Parish and meeting with the homeless in Washington, DC

TELECARE SCHEDULE FOR

THE PAPAL TRIP TO THE US

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4:00 – 8:00 pm: Depart from Joint Base Andrews, DC, Arrival at JFK airport, NY, Vespers with the

Clergy, Men and Women Religious at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City

8:00 – 8:30 pm: Telecare Live Post Show of the Papal Trip to the US 8:30 PM – 3:00 AM Encore Presentation of today’s coverage Friday, September 25, 2015

7:45 – 8:15 am: Telecare Live Daily Mass


8:30 –11:30 am: Visit to the Headquarters of the United Nations

11:30 am –12:30 pm: Interreligious encounter at the Ground Zero Memorial in New York City

12:30 – 1:00 pm: Telecare Live Post Show of the Papal Trip to the US



4:00 – 6:00 pm: Visit to “Our Lady, Queen of the Angels” School and meeting with children and families

of migrants in New York (Harlem)

6:00 – 8:00 pm: Holy Mass at Madison Square Garden in New York

8:00 – 8:30 pm: Telecare Live Post Show of the Papal Trip to the US 8:30 PM – 3:00 AM Encore Presentation of today’s coverage Saturday, September 26, 2015


8:40 –10:30 am: Departure from JFK Airport, NY, Arrival at the International Airport Philadelphia

10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Holy Mass with the Bishops, Clergy, Men and Women Religious of Pennsylvania

gathered at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia



4:45 – 5:30 pm: Meeting for Religious Freedom with the Hispanic community and other immigrants at

the Independence Mall in Philadelphia


7:30 – 9:00 pm: Celebration for Families and vigil of prayer at the B. Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia

9:00 – 9:30 pm: Telecare Live Wrap Up Show of the Papal Trip to the US

9:30 PM – 5:00 AM Encore Presentation of today’s coverage Sunday, September 27, 2015


9:15 – 11:00 am: Meeting with bishops taking part in the World Meeting of Families gathered at St.

Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia

11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Visit to Detainees at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia



4:00 – 7:00 pm: Holy Mass concluding the World Meeting of Families at B. Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia

7:00 – 8:30 pm: Greeting to the organizing committee, volunteers and benefactors at the International Airport of Philadelphia


9:00 PM – 5:00 AM Encore Presentation of today’s coverage

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DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE

OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION

27th Annual Mass For Deceased Children

Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for

of such is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 19:14

Saturday, October 17, 2015

at 12:30 p.m.

Presider Msgr. William Koenig

St. Agnes Cathedral

29 Quealy Place Rockville Centre, New York

All are welcome Come early to inscribe your child’s name in the

“Book of Families” Refreshments following Mass in the Parish Center

For more information contact Deacon Darrell Buono, Associate Director Marriage and Family

516-678-5800 x200 [email protected]

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CASH CALENDAR

Parish of the Holy Cross

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Saturday, September 19th 5:00 PM

YOUTH GROUP PLANT SALE Atrium

Sunday, September 20th All Masses

YOUTH GROUP PLANT SALE Atrium

HOSPITALITY COMM. MTG. 10:45AM Conference Rm.

CATECHETICAL AWARDS 11:30AM Worship Area

Monday, September 21st 7:00 PM

LEVEL 7 PARENT/STUDENT MTG. Worship Area

K OF C GENERAL MEETING 7-8:30PM Fr. Joe Room

Tuesday, September 22nd 7:00 PM

LEVEL 2 CATECHIST MTG. Atrium

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY 7:15PM Fr. Joe Room

Wednesday, September 23rd 7:00 PM

LEVEL 7 PARENT/STUDENT MTG. Worship Area

LITURGY COMMITTEE MTG. 7:30PM Fr. Joe Room

Thursday, September 24th 10:00 AM

SCRIPTURE STUDY Fr. Joe Room

MOMS’ GROUP 10:30AM Sacristy

LEVEL 2 CATECHIST MTG. 1:30PM Atrium

FINANCE COMMITTEE MTG. 7:30PM Conference Rm.

Saturday, September 26th 10:00 AM

WOMEN’S ENRICHMENT Fr. Joe Room

Sunday, September 27th 1:00 PM

BAPTISMS Worship Area

YOUTH NIGHT 6-8PM Atrium

MEETINGS THIS WEEK

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

This weekend, at the offertory we will also be

collecting for the St. Pius X Enriched Living

Facility. This collection enables retired priests of our

diocese who reside or are recuperating at the facility to

get the care they need.

Next weekend, at the offertory we will also be

collecting for our Regional Schools. An investment in

our children is an investment in our future!

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

Government

vs.

Conscience

An obscure law clerk, refusing to sign her name

to a marriage license for a same-sex couple, by

citing her freedom of religion and freedom of

conscience rights, is the news story of the day.

She said the licenses could proceed normally if

her signature were not involved, but that

answer did not satisfy the complainants and

she was sent to jail.

This battle ground is a particular contest of wills,

with very specific competing values. Are citizens

servants of their government, or the other way

around? Does the government now have the right

to coerce an action against one’s own conscience?

Is employment by that same government now a

forfeiture of personal conscience?

YES, decided the judge who found the clerk in

contempt: “The idea of natural law superseding

this court’s authority would be a dangerous

precedent indeed.”

However, America was founded by faithful and

God-fearing men who despised government

tyranny and sought religious freedom and

individual liberty. America incorporated these

universally true principles in its Declaration of

Independence and Constitution.

“Religious freedom, an essential requirement of

the dignity of every person, is the cornerstone

of the structure of human rights.”

Pope John Paul II

Government

vs.

Conscience

An obscure law clerk, refusing to sign her name

to a marriage license for a same-sex couple, by

citing her freedom of religion and freedom of

conscience rights, is the news story of the day.

She said the licenses could proceed normally if

her signature were not involved, but that

answer did not satisfy the complainants and

she was sent to jail.

This battle ground is a particular contest of wills,

with very specific competing values. Are citizens

servants of their government, or the other way

around? Does the government now have the right

to coerce an action against one’s own conscience?

Is employment by that same government now a

forfeiture of personal conscience?

YES, decided the judge who found the clerk in

contempt: “The idea of natural law superseding

this court’s authority would be a dangerous

precedent indeed.”

However, America was founded by faithful and

God-fearing men who despised government

tyranny and sought religious freedom and

individual liberty. America incorporated these

universally true principles in its Declaration of

Independence and Constitution.

“Religious freedom, an essential requirement of

the dignity of every person, is the cornerstone

of the structure of human rights.”

Pope John Paul II

9/13/15 Bulletin correction (Heifer International article): The second picture was of Beatrice

in Uganda with her baby sister.

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