LET ALL BE WELCOMED AS CHRIST! Come and pray with us!
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The Parish of the Holy Cross<br />
95 Old Nichols Road + Nesconset, NY 11767+ 631.265.2200 + www.pothc88.org<br />
<strong>LET</strong> <strong>ALL</strong> <strong>BE</strong> <strong>WELCOMED</strong> <strong>AS</strong> <strong>CHRIST</strong>!<br />
“Fill <strong>us</strong> at daybreak <strong>with</strong> your kindness, that we may shout for joy <strong>and</strong> gladness all our days.<br />
And may the gracio<strong>us</strong> care of the Lord our God be ours; prosper the work of our h<strong>and</strong>s for <strong>us</strong>!”<br />
Psalm 90:14,17<br />
<strong>Come</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>pray</strong> <strong>with</strong> <strong>us</strong>!<br />
Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 8, 2013<br />
WE CELEBRATE EUCHARIST<br />
Monday—Thursday: 9:00 A.M. (Chapel)<br />
Saturday: 5:00 P.M.<br />
Sunday:<br />
8:00 A.M. + 9:30 A.M. + 11:30 A.M + 5:00 P.M.<br />
WE CELEBRATE BAPTISM<br />
Baptisms are celebrated on the second <strong>and</strong> last Sunday<br />
of each month at 1 P.M. Please contact the Parish<br />
Office for more information.<br />
WE CELEBRATE RECONCILIATION<br />
Saturday: 3:45 P.M.—4:30 P.M.<br />
or call Father Michael for an appointment.<br />
WE CELEBRATE WEDDINGS<br />
Couples should contact the Parish Office at least six<br />
months in advance of the proposed wedding date.
We are here for you!<br />
OUR P<strong>AS</strong>TORAL TEAM AND PARISH STAFF<br />
631.265.2200 + Fax 631.265.2229 + pothc@optonline.net<br />
Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM<br />
(closed for lunch: 12:15 - 1:00 PM)<br />
Rev. Michael F. Holzmann, Pastor<br />
Mrs. Connie Calabro, Co-Coordinator of Parish Outreach<br />
Deacon Owen E. Farley, Jr., Parish Deacon<br />
Ms. Ellen Fox, Director of Religio<strong>us</strong> Education<br />
Mr. Edward Guise, Assistant C<strong>us</strong>todian<br />
Mr. John Huether, C<strong>us</strong>todian<br />
Mrs. Mary Anne McCulloch, Co-Coordinator of Parish Outreach<br />
Mrs. Judith Pickel, Pastoral Associate<br />
Mr. Brian Reich, Director of M<strong>us</strong>ic<br />
Deacon Ralph Rivera, Parish Deacon<br />
Mrs. Elizabeth Shea, Religio<strong>us</strong> Education Secretary (hcreled@optonline.net)<br />
Mrs. Loretta Tarter, B<strong>us</strong>iness Manager<br />
Mrs. Jane Wirth, Parish Secretary (pothc@optonline.net)<br />
Remembering our Sick<br />
Almighty <strong>and</strong> Eternal God, You are the<br />
everlasting health of those who believe in You…<br />
Please <strong>pray</strong> for the sick of the parish,<br />
their families <strong>and</strong> caregivers:<br />
Lucas Davidson Daniel Fennessey<br />
Donatella Gancitano John Schultz<br />
Carmela Terranova<br />
If you would like your loved one <strong>pray</strong>ed for,<br />
contact the parish office at 631-265-2200.<br />
Celebrants for Next Weekend’s Masses<br />
September 14th/15th<br />
5:00 PM Fr. Michael<br />
8:00 AM Fr. Michael<br />
9:30 AM Fr. Bob<br />
11:30 AM Fr. Bob<br />
5:00 PM Fr. Michael<br />
Mass Intentions Schedule<br />
Week of September 8th, 9 AM Mass<br />
Mon. Neal & Concetta Romano<br />
Tue. Helen Dalamango<br />
Wed. John Slevin Sr.<br />
Thu. Thomas Kearnes<br />
Saturday, September 14th, 5 PM Mass<br />
Maryann Follo, Mary Shipman, Theresa & Victor<br />
Quirke, Marie Antonucci<br />
Sun., Sept. 15th, Twenty-fourth Sun. Ord. Time<br />
8:00 AM Bernadette Bonaros<br />
9:30 AM Thomas Harkins<br />
11:30 AM Emmy Robinson, Mary A. Martinelli<br />
5:00 PM People of the Parish<br />
Scripture Readings for September 15th<br />
+ Exod<strong>us</strong> 32:7-11,13-14<br />
+ 1 Timothy 1:12-17<br />
+ Luke 15:1-32<br />
New Life<br />
in Christ<br />
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No more teachers, no more books<br />
<strong>with</strong> Father Michael<br />
I know I left the school back in June. But somehow I seem to<br />
be aware of it more this week than I have been the last two<br />
months. While being chaplain, the time during the summer always<br />
had a different rhythm. I guess something inside of me is<br />
expecting the school routine to start up again. But for me it is no<br />
more teachers or books. As I have said before, while I will miss<br />
high school ministry, I could not be any happier <strong>with</strong> my<br />
assignment here at Holy Cross. For all you teachers <strong>and</strong><br />
students, welcome back to school. You will be back in the swing<br />
of things quick enough.<br />
We received word that Deacon Jerry’s mother passed away over the weekend.<br />
Marie Steffens was 97. While there is sadness in hearing about her death, there is<br />
also a sense of peace <strong>and</strong> happiness that they are united again. We continue to hold<br />
them in our <strong>pray</strong>ers.<br />
Today our regular Mass schedule resumes. The 5:00PM Sunday evening Mass will<br />
take place on a weekly basis. At tonight’s Mass there will be a special<br />
acknowledgement <strong>and</strong> thank you for Denise Cortegiano who has served as our Youth<br />
Minister for the past 15 years. We wish her well as she moves on in her own journey.<br />
Msgr. Bob Thelen will also be returning to our Mass schedule rotation. He was<br />
helping in another parish for the summer. He will now also be assisting at St.<br />
Dominic’s Church in Oyster Bay on a regular basis. This means he will be here at<br />
Holy Cross every other weekend. He will be scheduled to say two Sunday morning<br />
Masses on the second <strong>and</strong> fourth weekend of every month. We are blessed to have<br />
Fr. Bob here at Holy Cross to help <strong>with</strong> our Masses.<br />
There are a few projects that I have mentioned for which I am looking for some<br />
helping h<strong>and</strong>s. I would like to create a “Hallway of History” outside the main office. I<br />
need folks who can help compile, frame, <strong>and</strong> creatively display pictures of important<br />
moments in the life of Holy Cross. I am also looking for professional <strong>and</strong> skilled<br />
individuals who could create a Buildings <strong>and</strong> Grounds Committee to help oversee our<br />
parish facilities. Please let me know if you are able to assist <strong>with</strong> either of these<br />
undertakings.<br />
It was a quiet week at the ho<strong>us</strong>e. Nothing fell apart <strong>and</strong> I did not paint anything<br />
ridiculo<strong>us</strong> colors.<br />
Peace <strong>and</strong> Blessings.<br />
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PARISH NEWS<br />
Lilly Arnone<br />
Domenico Ray Cianfarano<br />
Olivia Rae Guglielmo<br />
Thomas Anthony Gulotta Jr.<br />
Angelina Marie Longo<br />
Parker Irving Nathanson<br />
Bradie Leigh Phaff<br />
Holy CrossWelcomes<br />
these children<br />
Baptized in Aug<strong>us</strong>t<br />
James Louis Scalise<br />
Abigail Christine Shea<br />
Nova Jeanne Marie Sothard<br />
Juliana Kathryn Spence<br />
Maria Rose Superina<br />
Antoinette Michelle Trinidad<br />
Banns of Marriage<br />
First Time<br />
Teresa Abbate & David Whittaker<br />
Next week is our second collection<br />
for the Roof <strong>and</strong> Other Major<br />
Renovations (ROMR). We are very<br />
grateful for your monthly support!<br />
YOUTH MINISTRY CALENDAR<br />
We’re back! We hope everyone had a<br />
restful summer! See the dates below<br />
for the September calendar.<br />
9/8/13 - 5pm Life Teen Mass Note: this is a Farewell Mass for Denise<br />
Cortegiano our Youth Minister who is retiring after 15+ years of dedicated<br />
service. All teens presently in the program as well as Life Teen Alumni are<br />
welcome to come to this celebration. Dinner will be served followed by a night<br />
filled <strong>with</strong> shared memories.<br />
9/15/13 - 5pm Mass followed by our Fall Kick off! Teens, have you ever<br />
wondered about coming to this Mass <strong>and</strong> the activities after Mass? Here’s<br />
your chance to check it out!<br />
9/21-9/22/13 - Plant Sale. Note, there will be NO preorders.<br />
Teens...we need your help after all Masses to<br />
help <strong>with</strong> this important fundraiser so we can continue<br />
to run the program!<br />
9/22/13 & 9/29/13 - 5pm Mass followed by a fun filled night. Teens don’t forget<br />
to bring a friend!<br />
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YOUTH MINISTRY<br />
HOLY CROSS LIFE TEEN<br />
ANNUAL F<strong>ALL</strong> PLANT SALE<br />
THE WEEKEND OF<br />
9/21/13 & 9/22/13<br />
AFTER <strong>ALL</strong> THE M<strong>AS</strong>SES<br />
Hardy Mums in 9” pots<br />
(assorted colors)<br />
Mixed Mums in 10”<br />
hanging baskets<br />
12” Oval mixed Mum planters<br />
Montauk Daisies<br />
Ornamental Cabbage &<br />
Kale<br />
Mixed fall gardens<br />
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FAREWELL, DENISE!<br />
We will cherish the memories...<br />
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BACK TO SCHOOL = TIME FOR MOM<br />
Join Us<br />
the Parish of the Holy Cross<br />
Moms’ Group<br />
starts its meetings again in September<br />
every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month<br />
(meetings announced in bulletin)<br />
If you have been feeling like you need to be “Super Mom” to get it all done,<br />
we invite you to<br />
Hang your cape up! Let your hair down!<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>Come</strong> As You Are!<br />
to our first meeting of the 2013-2014 school year,<br />
on Thursday, September 12th at 11am<br />
Moms of All Ages are Welcome<br />
Babies <strong>and</strong> Children who are not yet in school are welcome too!<br />
Children play <strong>and</strong> Moms join together to support one another on this<br />
incredible roller-coaster ride we call Motherhood<br />
<strong>with</strong> conversation & <strong>pray</strong>er mixed <strong>with</strong> laughter <strong>and</strong> a good cup of tea!<br />
Refreshments are served<br />
Check out our<br />
Moms’ Group<br />
Brochure on the<br />
Parish Website:<br />
www.pothc88.org<br />
<strong>Come</strong> As You Are<br />
Refresh Your Spirit<br />
Make New Friends<br />
Moms Reaching Out<br />
to Moms
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION<br />
As we prepare for the upcoming Religio<strong>us</strong> Education year, we have an<br />
urgent need for people to teach religion in their homes to our children.<br />
We have a special need for Catechists in the following areas:<br />
Level 2<br />
1 Catechist from Cherokee<br />
2 Catechists from Mr. Pleasant<br />
1 Catechist from Tackan<br />
Level 3<br />
2 Catechists from Mills Pond<br />
Level 4<br />
1 Catechist from Slocum<br />
To be a Catechist, all you need is a desire to share your faith. Please<br />
call the Religio<strong>us</strong> Education Office at 265-2200 ext. 11. We look<br />
forward to hearing from you.<br />
CHILDREN’S LITURGY<br />
Children's Liturgy of the Word (for children in kindergarten<br />
through 3rd grade) resumes this weekend at the 11:30AM Mass,<br />
in the Fr. Joe Room. Children's Liturgy meets every Sunday<br />
from September to June, except for holiday weekends.<br />
If you are in grades 4-12, <strong>and</strong> would be interested in helping out<br />
at this liturgy, please call Karyn at 648-3594 or see Karyn before<br />
or after the 11:30AM Mass.<br />
WOMEN’S PRAYER<br />
September already? Wow! Can hardly believe how fast the days of summer have passed. Yet, in our<br />
spiritual lives each day is a gift we are to treasure. How do we continue to treasure each one?<br />
By spending time <strong>with</strong> our Creator:<br />
Saturday, September 14th from 9:30 to 11:00 AM<br />
Women’s Prayer will meet in the Fr. Joe Room <strong>and</strong> spend some precio<strong>us</strong> time <strong>with</strong> our God in quiet<br />
reflection. We welcome you <strong>and</strong> invite you to come share <strong>with</strong> <strong>us</strong> your special br<strong>and</strong> of Spirituality. As<br />
one woman in the group says, it is “a gift for myself.” Give yourself this opportunity away from<br />
schedules, chores, carpooling, juggling it all, <strong>and</strong> spend some time for YOU <strong>with</strong> the one who loves you<br />
<strong>and</strong> gifts you <strong>with</strong> each day!!<br />
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C<strong>AS</strong>H CALENDAR<br />
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MEETINGS THIS WEEK<br />
C<strong>AS</strong>H CALENDAR<br />
Saturday, September 7th<br />
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP<br />
WOMEN’S ENRICHMENT<br />
LEVEL 8 RETREAT<br />
9:00 AM<br />
Fr. Joe Room<br />
10:00AM Sacristy<br />
10AM & 1PM Wor.Ar./Atr.<br />
Congratulations to the following<br />
Aug<strong>us</strong>t Cash Calendar Winners!<br />
Sunday, September 8th<br />
10:30 AM<br />
HOSPITALITY MEETING<br />
Conference Rm.<br />
BAPTISMS<br />
1:00 PM Worship Area<br />
FAREWELL M<strong>AS</strong>S<br />
5:00 PM Worship Area<br />
(for Denise Cortegiano, Youth Minister)<br />
Monday, September 9th<br />
3:30 PM<br />
LEVEL 7 CATECHIST MEETING Fr. Joe Room<br />
K OF C GENERAL MTG. 7:15-8:30 PM Fr. Joe Room<br />
Tuesday, September 10th<br />
LEVEL 7 CATECHIST MEETING<br />
Wednesday, September 11th<br />
STEWARDSHIP MEETING<br />
Thursday, September 12th<br />
MOMS’ GROUP<br />
Saturday, September 14th<br />
WOMEN’S PRAYER<br />
7:00 PM<br />
Fr. Joe Room<br />
7:15 PM<br />
Conference Rm.<br />
10:30 AM<br />
Fr. Joe Room<br />
9:30 AM<br />
Fr. Joe Room<br />
COMMUNITY NEWS<br />
First Annual St. James Church<br />
Oktoberfest & Fall Dance<br />
Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 6:00 pm<br />
St. James R. C. Church<br />
Route 25A, Setauket, NY<br />
Full German dinner included. Drinks will include<br />
local <strong>and</strong> imported beer <strong>and</strong> selected wines.<br />
Entertainment will include a 20-piece swing b<strong>and</strong><br />
for dancing, <strong>with</strong> polka <strong>and</strong> German sets.<br />
Contests to include masskrugstemmen! Free<br />
commemorative steins will be given out to the<br />
first 150 guests! Tickets available for purchase at<br />
the St. James parish rectory office. Tickets are<br />
11<br />
$50 per person. Casual/traditional German<br />
attire.<br />
For more information<br />
call Tom Belleau at (516)<br />
606-5162. Event<br />
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Developers •Planned Communities<br />
Al Hornberger BUS. OFFICE<br />
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Panico’s Community Market<br />
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829 Middle Country Rd (Jericho Tpke) Rte<br />
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Sr. Citizen Discounts<br />
New Consumer Discounts<br />
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(631) 585-2914<br />
Bill Schmoger, Parishioner<br />
24 Hr. Emergency Service<br />
Phone/Fax (631) 580-7500<br />
PLUMBING<br />
& HEATING<br />
Senior Discount 10%<br />
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Endodontics • Implant Dentistry<br />
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292 Smithtown Blvd. • Nesconset<br />
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