Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

June 25, 2017

HOLY CROSS CHURCH June 25, 2017 CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS

PASTORAL STAFF SERVING HOLY CROSS

Fr. Joseph Donton, Pastor

Deacon Ed Mohrbacher

Deacon Robert ‘Bob’ Ulbrich

TRUSTEES Tom Murray John Powers

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Cindy Howie

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Jonathan Young

TRIBUNAL AUDITOR Deacon Ed Mohrbacher

MASSES

Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., & 4:00 p.m. Daily: 7:00 a.m. Mon--Fri, 6:30 p.m. Wed, and 8:15 a.m. Sat.

HOLY CROSS PARISH OFFICE 405 W. Clark St., Champaign, Illinois, 61820 Phone: 217-352-8748 Fax: 217-366-2929 e-mail address: office@holycrosscatholic.org website: www.holycrosscatholic.org

HOLY CROSS SCHOOL Christina Ellis, Principal 410 W. White, Champaign, Illinois, 61820 Phone: 217-356-9521 Fax: 217-356-1745

ADORATION Fridays all day, with Benediction at 4:45 p.m.

RECONCILIATION

Saturday: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday: 6:45 to 6:55 a.m. Or by appointment.

BAPTISM: Second and fourth Sunday of the month,

after the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Parents must be registered members and attend a baptismal preparation session, preferably before the birth of the child. Contact the Parish Office three months in advance to schedule.

MATRIMONY: Couples contemplating marriage should

call the Pastor at least eight months in advance. At least one partner must be a registered parishioner at Holy Cross and be actively practicing the faith. If you have had a previous marriage, set no marriage date until you have discussed this with your Pastor.

CARE OF THE SICK: Call the Parish Office to make arrangements at any time for Communion and/or the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Two Wednesdays prior to the bulletin in which the information will be posted.

WHO’S TO BLAME?

Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) was one of the most influential English writers of the 20th century. He has been called the “prince of paradox.” He was known for his insightful views on many issues. He wrote authoritatively in several areas of literature, including Christian apologetics.

The London Times newspaper once asked a number of authors to write on the topic: “What’s wrong with the world?” Chesterton’s answer was the shortest of those submitted; he simply wrote.

Dear London Times,

I am.

Sincerely Yours,

G. K. Chesterton

He was not joking. As a Christian writer, his answer was very fundamental. The problem of this world will never be addressed in full until we come to understand in our own minds, hearts, and souls that the problem lies first and foremost in me.

Sin came into God’s beautiful creation through Adam and Eve. We have all inherited a sinful condition from our first parents. Man’s sin in the garden was one of disobedience to God’s command, and even more one of pride, thinking that he could know better than God, and be the determining factor in what was right or wrong for him.

The most important aspect of sin that every person must understand and acknowledge is the universal nature of sin. The Bible is clear on this point. Every person has sinned and stands before God guilty in this regard. Thus, the truth told by G.K. Chesterton.

Everything that is wrong in the world is because of sin. Because of sin human beings have been alienated from God, from one another, from nature, and from themselves. All sin leads to death. The snowball began rolling downhill with the sin of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.

But God loves the world, and especially loves His human creation. And the Lord was not going to lose anything that is His. John 3:16 tells “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” And, the Father’s Son, Jesus, declared: "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10.

St. Paul teaches us correctly: through one man sin entered the world, and through sin death, but through one man, Jesus, life has been restored. Along with G.K. Chesterton, each of us is part of what is wrong with the world. Jesus, however, has righted the wrong.

Fr. Dave

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Note: Our new pastor, Fr. Joseph Donton, will be filling this space with his own words of wisdom after he gets settled in and has time to write. He will be very busy. Let us pray for him.

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

OUR PARISH

HOLY CROSS MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Catholic Community of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is to provide a home for all who wish to join our spiritual family and share our Catholic beliefs and values. We are here to continue the life-giving works of Jesus Christ, to make His name known and loved, and to live our lives according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, under the leadership of the Bishop of the Peoria Diocese.

7:00 a.m. WEEKDAY SERVER SCHEDULE

M on T u e W e d T hu F r i

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Tony Hoffman, Cristina

Mills

27

Nora Kelley, Finn Scott

28

Jack Walters,

Mary Beth Franey

29

Garrett Unger, Emily

Herges

30

Amanda Hummel, Angelina Stewart

Mass Intentions for the Week

Monday, June 26 7:00 a.m. Sr. Theresa Martin, O.P.

Tuesday, June 27 7:00 a.m. Anna & Glenn Schmidt

Wednesday, June 28

7:00 a.m. Joe, Ruth, & Pat Doyle 6:30 p.m. Marian Mass

Thursday, June 29 7:00 a.m. Hank Hart

Friday, June 30 7:00 a.m. Steve Montez

Saturday, July 1 8:15 a.m. All Souls 5:30 p.m. Mary Ellen Hoss

Sunday, July 2 8:00 a.m. For the Parishioners 10:00 a.m. Margaret Schwenk 4:00 p.m. C. Joan Murray

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE

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Saturday, 5:30 p.m.

July 1 Lector:

Euch Min:

Servers:

Tim Spila

Gloria Fellers, Dennis Menke, John Bingaman, Patty Bingaman, Brian Barnes

Rachel Burdette, Joey Walker, Mary Beth Franey

Sunday, 8:00 a.m.

July 2 Lector:

Euch Min:

Servers:

Brian Rosten

Mary Shelden, Judy Deverell, Fran Hacker, Joe Hacker, John Sullivan

Regina Schmitt, Abby Deptula

10:00 a.m.

Lector:

Euch Min:

Servers:

Audrey Plisch

Steve Carter, Jessica McMahon, John Dixon, Pat Dixon, Bonita Higgerson, Carol Bergeson, Dawn Friedman

Garrett Unger, Katelyn Paris, Audrey Paris

4:00 p.m.

Lector:

Euch Min:

Servers:

Er

Ed Seebauer

Mike O’Brien, Jan Weber, Bob Weber, Rob MacKichan, Juliann Seebauer

Rohan Thope, Haley Love, Erin Patton

NEWLYWEDS. Our prayers and best wishes go

with Christopher Short & Alicia Tucker, who were married here on Saturday, June 17th. May God’s grace support them throughout their married life!

COFFEE & DONUTS VOLUNTEERS for July

2nd are the Burton family for the 8:00 a.m. Mass crowd, and the Howard Walker family for the 10:00 a.m. Mass crowd. Thank you!

THE HOLY CROSS BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

will meet next Sunday, July 2nd, after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the Parish Center Library. Anyone suffering the loss of a loved one is welcome to attend.

JULY HEAVENLY DUSTERS are Melinda Helfer

and Angie Deptula.

Parish Office Summer Hours The Parish Office closes at Noon on Fridays all Summer

Offering for June 10th-11th…………….……....$9,087.39

Holy Cross Development Fund………..…….…$2,154.82

Offering for June 17th-18th……………………..$8,264.30

Thank you for your generosity!

4TH ANNUAL CRUSADER 5K RUN/WALK

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12TH

The Crusader 5K will start at 7:30 a.m. Run or walk the beautifully paved roads behind the High School of St. Thomas More. The course is measured as an official 5K. It will be professionally chip timed and will end at the STM stadium. All proceeds will support renovations at Holy Cross School.

Medals will be awarded to the top male and female finisher overall, as well as 3 finishers (male and female) in the following categories: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over. Post-race food and an entry into the door prize drawings for all runners. There will also be a free Kids’ Fun Run for children 9 and under at approximately 8:45 a.m.

New This Year: Teams of 4 may register. Times will be averaged and top male, female, and co-ed teams will be awarded a Friends Night Out Package.

REGISTRATION

$20 5K race fee only, no t-shirt

$25 5K race fee + unisex cotton t-shirt

$35 5K race fee + gender-specific dri-fit t-shirt

Race day registration (6-7 a.m.) is $30

All 5K runners must be registered with a bib. Additional cotton t-shirts may be purchased for $10, all sizes. Please contact Renee Hunt at renee.hunt.24@gmail.com by July 25th with additional t-shirt orders.

THE PIVOTAL PLAYERS

Bishop Robert Barron continues his journey around the world to explore a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of Western civilization. Join us for Bishop Barron’s CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players, Mon-day evenings at 6:30 p.m. starting on September 18th, or Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. starting September 19th.

Call the Parish Office (352-8748) to register. Please regis-ter before September 8th in order to have a Participant Packet. Cost of packet is $25

“So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many spar-rows.” God is always looking out for what’s best for us. If He is calling you to be a priest, sister or brother, there is nothing to fear. Take a risk and call Fr. Tim Hepner at (309) 671-1550, or email fr_hepner@cdop.org.

VOCATIONS “A call from God to live in a particular way”

CLOTHING DRIVE, DANVILLE CORRECTIONAL CENTER

We are collecting men's clothing that the Danville Correctional Cen-ter will give to inmates who are released throughout the year. They need pants, shirts, socks, and shoes for MEN. Please drop off any items at the box in the coat closet of the Parish Center. If you have questions, please call the Parish Office, 352-8748.

The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

BINGO NIGHT IS JULY 7TH

Join us for BINGO at Holy Cross Parish Center on Friday, July 7th. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. to purchase Bingo cards. Bingo begins at 6:30. Join us for 15 games: $20 for 9 cards per game, or $10 for 3 cards per game. Cash prizes will be $25, $50, or $100 (based on a minimum of 25 players).

Questions? Call the Parish Office at 352-8748. Conces-sions are at 5:30 p.m. Sub sandwiches, chips, dessert for $5. Soda for $1. All proceeds benefit Holy Cross School.

OUR SCHOOLS

Holy Cross School 356-9521

www.holycrosselem.org

POSITION OPEN for a First Grade Teacher, full-time.

Interested candidates must be practicing Catholics. Please send resume and letter of interest to Principal Chris Ellis at Holy Cross School, 410 W. White St., Champaign, 61820, or cellis@holycrosselem.org.

REGISTRATION FOR NEW STUDENTS, PRESCHOOL AND GRADES K-8 is open for the 2017-2018 school

year. Please call the school office so we can get your preliminary information and schedule a tour of our school.

OUR DIOCESE

High School of St. Thomas More 352-7210

www.hs-stm.org

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. STM is seeking applicants

for 3 teachers: Spanish, Science, and Social Studies, as well as a Baseball Coach and a Cheerleading Coach. If interested, go to www.hs-stm.org for more information.

STM SUMMER OFFICE HOURS are Monday through

Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to noon and closed on Fridays. The office will be closed the week of July 3rd. Normal office hours will resume on Monday, July 31st.

STM REGISTRATION DAY for the 2017-2018 school

year will be Thursday. August 3rd, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Registration Packets will be sent by email for you to complete.

STM 2017-2018 ADMISSIONS. We are now accepting

applications for the 2017-2018 school year. For more infor-mation please call 819-5702.

STM NEEDS A BUS DRIVER to aid in transportation to

extra-curricular events. If you are interested, please contact Krista Hinkley at khinkley@hs-stm.org.

EMMAUS DAYS 2017

Become a true Christian man at Emmaus Days. Learn to hear God’s voice and discover His will for your life through prayer, the sacraments, devotions, and fraternity. Listen to vocation stories and talks by seminarians, priests of the diocese, and Bishop Jenky.

Session 3: July 9-12 HS Freshmen/Sophomores Peoria Notre Dame High School

Session 4: July 12-14 7th & 8th Graders Peoria Notre Dame High School

“Were our hearts not burning within us as He spoke to us on the way?” (Luke 24:3)

www.comeandfollowme.org/emmausdays

PLANNING STUDY UPDATE—RESPOND ONLINE!

Bishop Jenky is working to address several opportunities and needs facing our Diocese. Over the next several weeks, the Bishop is asking every parishioner to fill out a planning study survey, which will gather YOUR feedback regarding the proposed diocesan-wide needs.

Please go online to www.cdop.org/capitalcampaign to learn more about the proposed plans and to complete the survey and provide comments. The password for the survey is: survey.

wWW.CDOP.ORG

“A little mercy makes the world less cold and more just.” Pope Francis, Angelus, March 17, 2013

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Soon our diocese will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection. Our participation supports the charitable work of Pope Francis as he reaches out to those who are marginalized and suffering around the globe. By supporting this collec-tion, you join the Holy Father in bringing a little more mercy into the world.

Pope Francis called to us in his 2016 Urbi et Orbi address, “May efforts be made everywhere to promote the culture of encounter, justice and reciprocal respect, which alone can guarantee the spiritual and material welfare of all people.” We are taking up this collection to be part of the Church’s effort to promote a culture of encounter and justice. Your support makes it possible for the Holy Father to carry out his charitable works around the world, to help victims of war, natural disasters, and other difficult situations.

Let us join with our brothers and sisters in faith from around the globe to help Pope Francis reach the marginalized in our world. Please prayerfully consider how you can best support the collection this year. For more information about the collection, please visit www.usccb.org/peters-pence. May God bless you,

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C. Bishop of Peoria

Note: This collection will be next weekend, July 1st & 2nd.

Devall, Desmier, Jensen Families Menke & Leahy Families Jerry & Loretta M. Dano Paul, Joe, & Edward Knoke Dec. Mem. of Henry, Butler, Reynolds Families Dec. Mem. of Donato, Pace, Follis Families Dec. Mem. of Mueller, Neunhoffer, Willard Families Robert F. Reiser Family Dec. Mem. of Corkery, Cox, Murray Families Nichols, Oetzel, Parod & Fotzler Families Bruns Family Dec. Mem. of Happ, Krueger Families William & Kevin Pellum Thelma Sparks, Parents of Charles & Thelma Sparks Ed & Jean Bown Chuck, Chad, Meghan Schweighart Larry Hausmann, Bob Soucie Living & Dec. Mem. of Cler & Flavin Families Graham & Huguet Families Liv. & Dec. Mem. of Pastore, Buzinsky, & Piccolo Families Lamendola/Smith/Hammers Families

Hammel & Mitsdarfer Families Margaret & Eldon Tufte and Dec. Mem. of their family Living & Dec. members of Baum & Decker Families Barham & Bosch Families Tangora & Kovera Families William McMahon, Linda & Mike Wesolowski McNamara & Mulcahey Family Living & Dec. Mem. of Giuffre & Cacioppo Families Boudreau & Arseneau Family Margaret Turkcan Aloysius J. Winka Evelyn Bell Wm. Zeilenga Jr. Eleanor Zeilenga Ellen Zeilenga Arlin Rentfrow Rita Rentfrow Ron Murphy Fred Porter Harold Kremer Rakers-Wade Families

Hershbarger & Kick Families Dec. Mem. of Cochrane-O’Brien families Liv. & Dec. Mem. of David & Bernice Williams Family Liv. & Dec. Mem. of Graham, Fellers & Gordon Family John E. Sullivan Family Birdie & Edward Cronau Margaret Hettinger Raymond Timpone Maxine TImpone Living & Dec. Mem. of Schwenk Family Bill Gilles Perrodin Family Living & Dec. Mem. of McNabney Family Christie & Hoss Families Liv.& Dec. Mem. of Eli & Hazel Kinser Family John Michael Cabutti Living & Dec. of Kincheloe, Helt & Kestel Families Margaret Turkcan Glen & Helen Jones Betty Madrey

HOLY CROSS FIRST FRIDAY MEMORIAL

OUR COMMUNITY

STEWARDSHIP “Everything is a gift from God”

“Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed,” Jesus tells us in the Gospel today, and “nothing hidden that will not become known.” May our stewardship of God’s gifts be such that we would not be ashamed if it were seen in the clear light of day. See Matthew 10:26

COULD YOU BE AN AMBASSADOR FOR

THE U.S. FOR 2 DAYS?

As part of the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp International Exchange Program, Tookula, a youth choral group from Germany, will be in Champaign-Urbana from July 25th-27th. We are looking for host fami-lies to provide homestays for the 69 choir members. No German language skills required; they want to practice English and learn about life in the U.S.

EXPECTED SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, July 25th, from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Meet and pick up Tookula guests for dinner and overnight homestays.

Wednesday, July 26th: Daytime activities up to hosts. 5:00 p.m. Host families drop guests off for concert prep & dinner. 7:30 p.m. Tookula concert (FREE!). Homestays overnight.

Thursday, July 27th, at 12:30 p.m. Drop Tookula members off (with a sack lunch) for 1:00 p.m. bus pickup.

The concert and central meeting location will be Grace Lu-theran Church, 313 S. Prospect, Champaign. For more information or to assist, please contact: Marlys Scarbrough at 217-586-5726, or email scarbrou@illinois.edu.

HELLO VOLUNTEERS, HELLO SENIORS

Would you like to make a difference in another person’s life? The Catholic Charities Good Samaritan Program of Champaign & Piatt Counties is working to expand its Caring Companions Program for seniors. The program pro-vides socialization, transportation, and assistance with activities of daily living by matching volunteers with seniors based on mutual interests, needs and compatibility.

Are you over the age of 60 and living independently but would appreciate someone coming to visit, talk, read, play cards or share in another activity? Do you need help with shopping, light errands, or getting to appointments? A Car-ing Companion volunteer may be just what you need.

If you don’t fit either of these descriptions, do you know someone who does? To participate in this program as a senior care receiver, or to volunteer, contact Kim McAvoy at kmcavoy@ccdop.org or call 217-637-2395.

KIDS CORNER