HOLY CROSS CHURCH

711 Depot St., Youngwood, PA 15697

Phone: 724-925-7811 Fax: 724-925-6170

Email: holycross@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Website: www.holycrossyoungwood.org

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Holy Day Vigil 7:00 PM 8:00 AM Weekdays 8:00 AM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Confession Saturday 4:00 PM

Marriages Call the par ish office at least 6 months in advance. Baptisms Contact the par ish office.

Anointing of the Sick Call the par ish office.

Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

HOLY CROSS DIRECTORY

Rev. William C. McGuirk

Pastor & Trust Administrator

Email: Wmcguirk@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Pastoral Council: Gerald Andrews, Bob Kimmick, Anthony & Sharon Rizzardi, Debbie Schotting, Kay Sofranko, Joe Sostarich, Rose Yoder

Faith Formation: Brian Lohr Youth Ministry: Bob Chappell

Finance Council: Joseph Adamoski, Mark Frick, Georgie Gamberoni, Sally Hurrianko, Dennis McManus

Ministry of Care: Facilitator Joan Jones Prayer Chain: Pat Cassa

Parish Staff Business Manager: Sara Thomas Sacristan: Eleanor Hamrock Choir Director: Carol Sostarich Organists: Linda Eismont, Carol Kalich, Mimi McManus

Women’s Guild: President: Eleanor Hamrock

Health Ministry Coordinator/Parish Nurse: Melanie Orndoff

Knights of Columbus: Charles Stack Meeting 2nd Wednesday at 7:30 PM

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A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

Second Collections Next weekend’s Second Collection is for the Annual Appeal for Retired Religious and Diocesan Priests. Seventy-five percent of the funds collected will support retired men and women religious com-munities around the country, and 25 percent of the funds will stay in the diocese to support the retired diocesan priests’ fund.

Maria Poerio

Angeline Miller

Donald Perruquet

Thomas K. Miller

Viola Marshall

Harry Zadell

J. Paul Nedel

Dolores Griffin

Ellsworth (Bud) Clark

Helen P. Cunningham

Becky Hibbs

Alex Shuba

Harrold Marshall

John Rolka

Frederick J. Brown

Michael A. Pacelli

Mary Lishego

Pauline Brandt

Karen Rega

Frank Shondelmyer

George Achtziger

Mildred Pearl Brett

Eternal rest Grant Unto Them, O Lord

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 29, 2017 “I love you, Lord, my strength” Psalm 18:2

MASS INTENTIONS

Sat: Oct 28 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Vigil) 5:00PM+ Barbara Petrella (Fred Petrella)

Sun: Oct 29 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00AM+ Francis Donald Lachie (Becky & Bill Hald) 10:00AM+ Barbara Bellotti (Deanne, Mike, Mathew & Nicholas)

Mon: Oct 30 Weekday 8:00AM+ Sylvester Vallozzi (B) (Family)

Tue: Oct 31 All Saints (Vigil) 5:00PM+ Helen Cunningham (Kevin Mitch & Hope Kenney)

Wed: Nov 1 All Saints 8:00AM+ Special Intentions

Thu: Nov 2 All Souls’ Day 8:00AM+ Special Intentions

Fri: Nov 3 Weekday 8:00AM No Mass ADORATION: 9AM-3PM

Sat: Nov 4 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (Vigil) 5:00PM Soltis Family and Friends (George & Bernadette Soltis)

Candlelight Mass Knights of Columbus Night at the Races

Sun: Nov 5 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00AM+ Living & Deceased Holy Cross Parishioners 10:00AM+ Pauline Brandt (Michael & Bill Brandt)

.UNDERSTANDING THE WORD While we tend to think of the escape from Egypt and the wandering in the wilderness as the content of the book of Exodus, the larger theme concerns the forming of a people into the people of God. In today’s first reading, what it means to be a people of God is expressed in ethical behavior. “You shall not molest or oppress an alien...you shall not wrong any widow or or-phan…” (Exodus 22:20-21). The basis of such behavior is Israel’s own experience of oppression and alienation, and God’s compas-sion (Exodus 22:26). In Paul’s Letter to the Thessalonians, he begins by narrating his relationship with the community. After being abused in Philip-pi, Paul traveled to Thessalonica, where he presented the gospel without flattery or deception (1 Thessalonians 2:3-5). The Thessa-lonians received the gospel because he came not in word alone “but in power and in the Holy Spirit and much conviction” (1 Thessalonians 1:5). And now the Thessalonians have become imitators of Paul, “receiving the word in great affliction,” and in so doing, they have become models for all believers in Macedonia and Achaia (1 Thessalonians 1:6-7). The formerly pagan Thessa-lonians have turned from their idols to the “living and true God” (1 Thessalonians 1:9), and thus will be delivered from the coming wrath. The series of controversies between Jesus and the religious leaders comes to a head in today’s Gospel. “When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered togeth-er” (Matthew 22:34). The disparate groups against Jesus have now joined forces. In Matthew 5:17, Jesus had offered a new in-terpretation of the Law, and had advised his listeners that their righteousness should exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees (Matthew 5:20). Now his opponents return to questions about the Law. As Jesus had answered the rich young man (Matthew 19:18-19), he now answers the leadership. The greatest commandment is love of God and love of neighbor. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Reflecting on the Word The poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning asks, “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” Jesus is asked which command-ment is the greatest. To love God with all you have and are and to love your neighbor as yourself, he answers. How do we love God? Love your neighbor. How do we love our neighbor? Love your-self with a healthy self-love. We need to ask, who is my neigh-bor? The book of Exodus answers this question. All people are your neighbors, including those most in need, those alien to you or your country.... Treat all people with respect and dignity, as God treated you in Egypt. In other words, imitate God by doing unto others what God has done to you. Paul gives similar advice. You imitated me by receiving the work in great affliction, with joy from the Holy Spirit. Invite others to do the same. We struggle with how to live these words, especially when it comes to welcoming strangers, immigrants, those who harm us, or those in any kind of need. Our feelings run deep, but the challenge from the scriptures and from the words of Pope Francis is clear: “The church must be a place of mercy freely given where every-one feels welcomed, loved, forgiven, and encouraged to live the good life of the Gospel” (Evangelii Gaudium, par. 114). The Pope set an example by bringing three immigrant families to live at the Vatican, another challenge. We need good judgment. St. Francis de Sales gives practical advice: Put others in your place and your-self in theirs, then treat the other the way you would like to be treated. That’s how we love God, neighbor, and self. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.,

Daily Mass Readings: www.usccb.org Daily Mass Schedules: www.dioceseofgreensburg.org

The inner word: What’s in Your Heart? Today’s Focus: Let Me Count the Commandments

Who is the alien, widow, orphan, or person in need whom you have trouble seeing as your neighbor? Why?

When has God’s love for you surprised you and helped you love in a similar way?

Mass Intentions: If you would like to have a Mass said for a loved one or any other intention, please use the re-quest forms which can be found at the church entrances.

COME AND PRAY First Friday Eucharistic Adoration

Christ’s great love for us was shown when he was crucified on the cross and gave us eternal life. Come and give Jesus a few minutes of love and adoration 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Fri-day, November 3. We will pray the rosary at 12:00 Noon.

Stewardship 10/22/17

Offertory $3,905 Loose Collection $169 Monthly Inflation $50 Children’s Collection $22 Accent $65 Total $4,211 Candles $118 All Saints / All Souls $136 Mission Co-op Plan $642 Hurricane Relief $100 Budget $6,600 Over/Under -$2,389

Sincere thanks for your financial stewardship to Holy Cross Parish.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A WAY TO SERVE?

We are in need of Eucharistic Ministers to serve at all our

weekend Masses. In order to be eligible for this

ministry you must be a baptized Catholic in good standing and a regular Mass attendant who is comfortable and familiar with

Liturgical practices. You must have the proper

clearances or be willing to obtain them. Training will be provided

before commissioning. Please contact Father McGuirk or the office for more information or to sign up for the next group to be

commissioned.

* Aquinas Academy is in need of Substitute Teachers *

You must be PA certified and have the necessary clearances. If you are interested, please send or email your resume to:

Joseph Rice, Principal 340 North Main Street, Greensburg, PA 15601

Or you may drop it off at the school office. Contact Info: 724-834-7940 Ext. 407 or jrice@aquinasacademy.org.

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Youngwood Food Bank Donations: Paper products will be collected next week. Donations should be left inside the church at the entrances.

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Las Vegas Super Bingo will be held Fr i., Nov. 3, in Mar ian Hall, St. Bar -tholomew Church, Rte. 119, Crabtree. Doors open at 6 p.m. Early Birds begin at 7:40 p.m. For more info call 724-837-0197

Seven Dolors Church, 102 Center St., Yukon, will host its Annual Fall Souper on Sun., Nov. 5, from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in Rogers Hall. Come and enjoy a wide variety of homemade soups, sandwiches, desserts and beverages. Try your luck at the basket raffle and 50/50. Donation: Adults/$7, Children/$3, Children 4 yrs. & younger are Free. Proceeds benefit the Fuel Fund.

The next Natural Family Planning CM-BBT Method Instruction is sched-uled for Mon., Nov. 6, 2017, at 6 p.m. at Catholic Charities in Greensburg. Par-ticipants are required to attend only one session. The instruction, continued sup-port and follow-up are provided by a medically certified CM-BBT Professional. Please call at least one week prior to instruction date to pre-register. Contact Mary Ann Newhouse at Catholic Charities at 724-837-1840, X1658 for addi-tional information or to register for this or an upcoming class. For more information about Natural Family Planning and the CM-BBT meth-od, visit www.ccharitiesgreensburg.org and link to Natural Family Planning under “Services”.

St. Paul Rosary Altar Society Christmas Sale will be held at St. Paul Par -ish, 820 Carbon Road on Thurs., Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., Nov.10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-6pm. (1/2 Price Sale); Mon., Nov. 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. ($5 Bag Sale). There will be Basket Raffles and Dollar Tables, as well as a Bake Sale. Pizza, hot dogs and drinks will be available for sale. Donations of new or gently used Christmas items will be collected for one week only from Mon., Oct. 30 through Fri., Nov. 3 at the church.

Sister Speakers at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral: Join us for our four -part series brought to us by the Sisters of Charity. Come to each one, or just to the topic that interests you. Each talk will be from 7pm to 9pm in the parish social hall. Refreshments and discussions will be included in the evening. There is no charge to attend, but please RSVP to the Parish Office at 724-834-3710. The schedule of speakers is as follows: October 30: “Prayer in Perplexing Times” with Sister Colette Hanlon November 6: “Listening to the Longing” with Sister Colette Hanlon November 13: “The Suffering Servant” with Sister Marian Madden

Indoor Craft Show: Saint Vincent Grove, Sun., Nov. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hot foods and baked goods will be available. Benefits the Saint Vincent Parish Support Group for Persons with Special Needs. FREE ADMISSION!

Duquesne University Vocal Ensemble Concert: Fr i., Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door: $10 donation.

St. Anne's Parish, 400 Hoodridge Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15234 Directed by Dr. Caron Daley

Solo artist – Cheyenne Cenk (Penne Steiger’s Granddaughter)

Altar Flowers or Sanctuary Candle If you would like to purchase altar flowers or a sanctuary candle in honor of or in memory of a loved one, please call the parish office. Please keep in mind that altar flowers and sanctuary candles may be purchased to honor the living as well as the deceased. They may also serve to convey thanksgiving for prayers answered or to celebrate occa-sions such as anniversaries and birthdays.

Any personal injury on church proper -ty, please make sure you call the office or speak to Fr. McGuirk.

Please note that the Church Office is closed on Wednesday, Nov. 1, in obser- vance of All Saints Day. Normal office hours will resume on Thursday, Nov. 2.

Altar Flowers

This week are In Memory of

Deceased Holy Cross Choir Members

Requested by Caroline Kalich

Welcome to Holy Cross!

Eric & Christina Davis and

Their Children Molly & Andrew