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The Parish of the Holy Cross
95 Nichols Road + Nesconset, NY 11767 + 631.265.2200 +
www.pothc.org + www.facebook.com/pothcnesconset
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!
First Sunday of Lent - March 5, 2017
Come and pray with us!
Matthew 6:26-27
Jesus in the desert
for forty days and
forty nights
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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. Elizabeth Shea 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. Gerald Farrell Custodian
Mrs. Mary Inghilterra Weekend Sacristan
Mr. James Reiss Mrs. Mary Pannone Religious Education Secretaries ([email protected])
Dr. Vincent Mazurek Music Minister
Mass Intentions Schedule
Week of March 5th, 9 AM Mass
Mon. Ruth Nolan
Tue. Victor & Henri-Robert Lamarque
Wed. Maron Brady
Thu. Luke Brennan
Saturday, March 11th, 5 PM Mass
Robert Lombardo, Peter McGinnis, Mildred
McGinnis, Patricia Zelencic, Julio Enrique Tarazona
Sunday, March 12th, Second Sunday of Lent
8:00 AM People of the Parish
9:30 AM Irene Rodechko, MaryJane & Paul James,
Robert DiGiovanni, Marilyn Scherquist
11:30 AM Joseph Sonabrio
New Life in Christ New Life in Christ
Scripture Readings for March 12th, 2017 + Genesis 12:1-4
+ 2 Timothy 1:8-10
+ Matthew 17:1-9
Celebrants for Next Weekend’s Masses
March 11th/12th
5:00 PM Fr. Michael
8:00 AM Fr. Frank Eisele
9:30 AM Fr. Frank
11:30 AM Fr. Michael
Prayers for our Sick
Please pray for the sick of our parish, their families
and caregivers:
Denise Lamarque Annie Santamaria
Aiden John Darmiento Reagan Mary Kunst Thomas Rex Miethe
Skylar Sylwia Nowacki Hunter Thomas Petersen Paxton Stafford Phelan
Holy Cross Welcomes These Children
Baptized in February
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The Holy Days of Lent
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick will take place after the 9:30 Mass this weekend.
by Father Michael The days of Lent have begun. This season can be a rich gift and blessing. While it is never easy to sacrifice or focus on our need for forgiveness, it can be a beautiful way to grow in self understanding and our relationship with God. I pray these days are holy and grace filled so that we can continue to grow in holiness as individuals, a community, and a nation. May God bless us all. Every year priests are expected to participate in some program or opportunity for ongoing formation and education. Last week I attended the annual Religious Education Congress which is held in Anaheim, California. Admittedly, getting out to the West Coast is a bit of an effort. But, I believe this particular offering is worth the journey. There are over 200 workshops offered in addition to keynote speakers, prayer opportunities, and liturgy. There are many nationally known speakers from the disciplines of spirituality and education. It is a unique opportunity to hear many charismatic presenters. Over 40,000 people who are involved in various aspects of ministry gather for this annual event. There is a great energy and enthusiasm for ministry and the Church. It is an uplifting event, and I was blessed to be able to participate. Many of the workshops I chose surrounded the theme of preaching and God’s Word. I enjoy hearing new perspectives or techniques in which God’s Word can be proclaimed with greater effectiveness. I attended an awesome workshop that addressed those who proclaim God’s Word. I hope to be sharing many insights from that workshop with our own Lectors. The conference took place within the shadow of Disneyland, but there was no time to visit Mickey. I was looking forward to enjoying some Californian sunshine, but no luck. The temperature was in the 30’s each morning. Although it warmed up a bit during the day, strong afternoon winds created a nasty wind-chill by sunset. But, it was still a rich and rewarding experience. Sometimes guardian angels reveal their presence in unexpected ways. For me, they recently revealed themselves as auto mechanics. A few weeks ago, I shared with you my frustration of having the transmission on my Jeep fail only to be told that it was not covered under warranty. Fred at Lakeview Auto was my chief guardian angel. Between Fred and his colleague at A-1 Transmission in Huntington, they demonstrated to the folks at Jeep that the mechanical failures in my vehicle were parts that are covered by warranty. With no benefit to themselves, they went to bat on my behalf, and in the end saved me a $1,200 repair bill. I am most grateful for their efforts. (Anyone interested in a good used Jeep? It is only driven to church on Sundays.)
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PARISH OUTREACH
Eat Simply… So Others May Simply Eat
Lent offers us a unique period of time to evaluate our relationship with the
Lord, with our neighbors and with the world. Prayer, fasting and works of charity are
activities we employ to assist us in improving these aspects of our daily life.
For the last twenty-six years, we at Holy Cross have embraced a special Lenten
Parish Project, EAT SIMPLY SO OTHERS MAY SIMPLY EAT.
EAT SIMPLY is a voluntary way for us to be involved in
consciously sacrificing better meals for simpler meals during
Lent. Our joint effort to EAT MORE SIMPLY SO OTHERS
MAY SIMPLY EAT unites us in a special way with one another
and also with those who are struggling on Long Island.
We encourage you not only to participate in this program, but also to
discuss it at the dinner table with your children and family members. Many of us
are not consciously aware of the number of people that are poor and hungry right
here in our own area. During 2016, our Outreach pantry served approximately
100 people each month.
The Lenten envelopes marked EAT SIMPLY…SO OTHERS MAY SIMPLY EAT,
will be available throughout the weekends of Lent. We suggest that you place the
envelope in a prominent place in your kitchen as a reminder of how you and your
family will be uniting yourselves with our struggling neighbors and with the starving
of the world. We encourage you to reflect, discuss and to decide how you will eat
more basic meals during Lent.
Each weekend or whenever you choose during Lent, you may place your
envelope in the basket on the pillar by the Altar or in the collection basket. The
monies donated will be used to feed those who are struggling in our local area. We
are continually grateful for the very generous response of our parishioners of Holy
Cross in donating money, food and supermarket gift cards, which allows us to meet
their needs.
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Soup Supper
PLEASE JOIN US as we share a simple meal with our Parish Community on
March 15, 2017 at 7:00 PM Guest Speaker: Deacon Kevin McCormack
Please complete the form below and place in the collection by Sunday, March 5. There will also be a sign up sheet in the Atrium on March 4/5. Name______________________Number Attending __________
Soups, bread and butter provided by Parish committees.
LENTEN ACTIVITY
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YOUTH MINISTRY Hi Everyone! Are you in high school? Do you want to
make new friends as you play fun games and activities?
Do you want to build more of an understanding about
yourself and your faith? If you answered "Yes!" to
any one of those questions, then you MUST check out
the Holy Cross Youth Group! You will be glad you did!
If you made your Confirmation, then come on down with a friend and check out the wonderful
opportunities the Youth Group has for you! We would love to see you! Here are our upcoming
youth events and happenings! Take a look:
Sunday, 3/5: Youth Sandwich Drive!
Sunday, 3/12: Youth Night, 6-8PM, a night you don't want to miss!
If you have any questions or concerns, or if you are thinking about joining us and you would like
more information, then please do not hesitate to contact Sal Finocchiaro, Coordinator of
Youth Ministries, at [email protected] or call the parish office.
Pray for Our Military
We thank the men and women who serve in our military for their service. May God bless all who serve our nation. Pray for Peace!
Pfc. Richard J. DeKanchuk FC3 Lane Dyar Sgt. Daniel Frost WO Christopher Kaminsky LCpl. Michael Knipper Lt./Dr. Eric Koch Lt./Dr. Amy Zucharo Koch Lt. Jennifer Kollmar Sgt. Ryan Mauldin Lt. Ryan Montvydas IT2 Jason Mulderig Cpl. Steven Ziegler A1C Timothy Ziegler
Girl Scout Sunday
Tell your Scouting friends…
All Are Welcome!
When: March 12th at 9:30 Mass (arrive 15 min. early to sign in)
Where: Parish of the Holy Cross, Nesconset
Who: All Scouts and their families are invited!
What to wear: Girl Scout Uniform / Sash
Please let us know who/how many scouts are
coming. Text, call or email any questions you may
have. Girls, please bring a goody for hospitality.
Contact:
PARISH NEWS
Kim Loh Bodor
516-996-2297
Janine Mehlinger
631-384-1255
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1st Holy Cross VARIETY SHOW 2017
Saturday, April 1st at 7pm
All entertainment acts are welcome!
Dust off your instruments, dancing shoes and comedy skits!
Organize your friends for a skit, song, dance or other
entertaining, two minutes of fun!!
Audition date is Sunday, March 19th at 2:00pm
(sign up sheet will be provided)
Rehearsal scheduled for Thursday, March 30th at 7pm
(mandatory run through)
Performance Saturday, April 1st at 7pm
(set up after Mass)
Brian Reich, our Music Director, will set up a schedule to work with
all acts before the first rehearsal.
This will allow time to fine tune your acts.
HOLY CROSS VARIETY SHOW!
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ATTENTION: LITURGICAL MINISTERS!
The Parish of the Holy Cross Holy Week Sign Up Form The Parish of the Holy Cross
Lent/Holy Week Sign Up Form
Name_______________________________________
Phone #__________________ E-Mail_________________@_______
Check one:
___Altar Server ___Lector ___Usher ___Extraordinary Minister
Palm Sunday – April 12/13, 2014 ___Saturday - 5:00 P.M. ___Sunday - 8:00 A.M. ___Sunday - 9:30 A.M.
___Sunday – 11:00 A.M. ___Sunday – 12:30 P.M. ___Sunday – 5:00 P.M.
Holy Thursday – April 17, 2014 __9:00 A.M –Morning Prayer (Lector only) __8:00 P.M. – Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Good Friday – April 18, 2014 __9:00 A.M –Morning Prayer (Lector only) __3:00 P.M. – Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
Holy Saturday – April 19, 2014 __9:00 A.M –Morning Prayer (Lector only) __8:00 P.M. – Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday – April 20, 2014 ___ 8:00 A.M. ___ 9:30 A.M.
___ 11:00 A.M. ___ 12:30 P.M.
Please drop in the basket or return to the Parish Office NO LATER than Sunday,
March 9, 2014. Thank you for your help in helping us get our Holy Week Schedule completed ASAP!
I am not available to serve during Holy Week and Easter_____. I am available, and interested to serve at:
Holy Thursday - April 13, 2017
____9:00 AM - Morning Prayer (Lector only) ____8:00 PM - Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Good Friday - April 14, 2017
____9:00 AM - Morning Prayer (Lector only) ____3:00 PM - Solemn Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion
Holy Saturday - April 15, 2017
____9:00 AM - Morning Prayer (Lector only) ____8:00 PM - Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday - April 16, 2017
____8:00 AM ____11:00 AM ____9:30 AM ____12:30 PM
Please drop in the basket or return to the Parish Office NO LATER than Sunday, March 12, 2017. Thank you for your help in helping us get our
Holy Week Schedule completed ASAP!
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CASH CALENDAR
Parish of the Holy Cross
Cash Calendar—March 2017
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Saturday, March 4th 10:00 AM
WOMEN’S ENRICHMENT Fr. Joe Room HOLY HOUR FOR PEACE 3:45-4:45PM Worship Area YOUTH DAY 3-5PM Fr. Joe Room
Sunday, March 5th After 9:30 Mass
ANOINTING OF THE SICK Worship Area REL. ED. HOSPITALITY 12:30PM Atrium
Monday, March 6th 1:30 PM
LEVEL 2 CATECHIST MEETING Atrium ONE TO ONE 5-6PM All Areas K OF C GENERAL MTG. 7-8:30PM Fr. Joe Room
Tuesday, March 7th 7:00 PM
LEVEL 2 CATECHIST MEETING Atrium CHOIR 7:15PM Fr. Joe Room FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY Chapel
Wednesday, March 8th 7:00 PM
LEVEL 8 PRAYER SERVICE Worship Area
BAPTISM PREP CLASS 7:30PM Fr. Joe Room
Thursday, March 9th 11:00 AM
MOMS’ GROUP Sacristy BOOK CLUB 7:30PM Fr. Joe Room
Sunday, March 12th 9:30 Mass
GIRL SCOUT SUNDAY Worship Area BAPTISMS 1PM Worship Area YOUTH NIGHT 6-8PM Atrium
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
February Cash Calendar Winners!
CONGRATULATIONS
Date Amount Name
2/1/2017 $50 Charles Schreiber
2/2/2017 $50 Patricia Craigen
2/3/2017 $50 Daniel Calia
2/4/2017 $50 Kathy Hershberger
2/5/2017 $50 Holy Cross Food Pantry
2/6/2017 $50 Barbara Burger
2/7/2017 $50 Caroline Schreiber
2/8/2017 $50 Kathy Hershberger
2/9/2017 $50 Nancy Buonora
2/10/2017 $50 Mary Donnelly
2/11/2017 $50 Ryan Cummo
2/12/2017 $50 Paul Calabro
2/13/2017 $50 Pam Pavone
2/14/2017 $500 Joe Campanelli
2/15/2017 $50 JoAnn Leptich
2/16/2017 $50 Nancy Buonora
2/17/2017 $50 Patty Ivason
2/18/2017 $50 Maryellen McCutchen
2/19/2017 $50 Frances Dolan
2/20/2017 $50 Connie Lipnicki
2/21/2017 $50 Jason Mulderig
2/22/2017 $50 Marie Eagers
2/23/2017 $50 Marie Eagers
2/24/2017 $50 Phil Graziose
2/25/2017 $50 Joan Gualberti
2/26/2017 $50 Doreen Hau
2/27/2017 $50 Kathleen DeWeever
2/28/2017 $50 Barbara Hellman
Date Amount Name
2/1/2017 $50 Charles Schreiber
2/2/2017 $50 Patricia Craigen
2/3/2017 $50 Daniel Calia
2/4/2017 $50 Kathy Hershberger
2/5/2017 $50 Holy Cross Food Pantry
2/6/2017 $50 Barbara Burger
2/7/2017 $50 Caroline Schreiber
2/8/2017 $50 Kathy Hershberger
2/9/2017 $50 Nancy Buonora
2/10/2017 $50 Mary Donnelly
2/11/2017 $50 Ryan Cummo
2/12/2017 $50 Paul Calabro
2/13/2017 $50 Pam Pavone
2/14/2017 $500 Joe Campanelli
2/15/2017 $50 JoAnn Leptich
2/16/2017 $50 Nancy Buonora
2/17/2017 $50 Patty Ivason
2/18/2017 $50 Maryellen McCutchen
2/19/2017 $50 Frances Dolan
2/20/2017 $50 Connie Lipnicki
2/21/2017 $50 Jason Mulderig
2/22/2017 $50 Marie Eagers
2/23/2017 $50 Marie Eagers
2/24/2017 $50 Phil Graziose
2/25/2017 $50 Joan Gualberti
2/26/2017 $50 Doreen Hau
2/27/2017 $50 Kathleen DeWeever
2/28/2017 $50 Barbara Hellman
Date Amount Name
2/1/2017 $50 Charles Schreiber
2/2/2017 $50 Patricia Craigen
2/3/2017 $50 Daniel Calia
2/4/2017 $50 Kathy Hershberger
2/5/2017 $50 Holy Cross Food Pantry
2/6/2017 $50 Barbara Burger
2/7/2017 $50 Caroline Schreiber
2/8/2017 $50 Kathy Hershberger
2/9/2017 $50 Nancy Buonora
2/10/2017 $50 Mary Donnelly
2/11/2017 $50 Ryan Cummo
2/12/2017 $50 Paul Calabro
2/13/2017 $50 Pam Pavone
2/14/2017 $500 Joe Campanelli
2/15/2017 $50 JoAnn Leptich
2/16/2017 $50 Nancy Buonora
2/17/2017 $50 Patty Ivason
2/18/2017 $50 Maryellen McCutchen
2/19/2017 $50 Frances Dolan
2/20/2017 $50 Connie Lipnicki
2/21/2017 $50 Jason Mulderig
2/22/2017 $50 Marie Eagers
2/23/2017 $50 Marie Eagers
2/24/2017 $50 Phil Graziose
2/25/2017 $50 Joan Gualberti
2/26/2017 $50 Doreen Hau
2/27/2017 $50 Kathleen DeWeever
2/28/2017 $50 Barbara Hellman
FAITH & LIGHT MEETING
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS This weekend, at the offertory we will also be collecting for the Church in Need. The monies collected at this time will be shared among three areas of the world where there is particular need for help: the Church in Central and Eastern Europe, the Church in Latin America, and the Church in Africa. Next weekend we will also be collecting for our Repairs and Major Renovations fund. Our next big project will be our parking lot. Thank you for your support!
The Faith & Light Community will be taking part
in a St. Patrick’s Dinner - March 18th
at St. Thomas More Church, Hauppauge, NY
after the 5:00 Mass.
Cost is $15 per person. Please mail
your name and payment to Marcia
Gaudet, 58 Timber Ridge Dr.,
Holtsville, NY 11742. Please make
checks out to Marcia Gaudet; she will buy the
tickets. For more information contact Marcia at 631-
439-9724, 631-834-4318 or [email protected] .
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