Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

March 1, 2015

HOLY CROSS CHURCH March 1, 2015 CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS

PASTORAL STAFF SERVING HOLY CROSS

Fr. David Sajdak, S.D.B., Pastor Fr. Joseph Santa Bibiana, S.D.B., Parochial Vicar

Fr. William Bucciferro, S.D.B., in residence Deacon Henry ‘Hank’ Hart Deacon Ed Mohrbacher

Deacon Robert ‘Bob’ Ulbrich

TRUSTEES Tom Murray John Powers

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Scott Montgomery

TRIBUNAL AUDITORS Deacon Ed Mohrbacher Deacon Henry Hart

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.

PEAKS AND VALLEYS

Life is filled with peaks and valleys. A peak is something excellent that happens in your life, something great, something to celebrate and remember. The birth of your child—that is a highpoint in your life. The day you get married—that is a peak. When the Cubs win the World Series—nothing will be higher. During those moments, it’s easy to be a Christian. “God is good,” you think to yourself. There’s no doubt in your mind that God is blessing you.

But life isn’t one peak after another. There are the valleys too. There are the troubles of life. There are difficult moments. Times when you have been diagnosed with cancer—that’s a valley. Times when a loved one dies—that’s a valley. Times when finances dry up—that’s a valley. During those moments, it’s more difficult to think God is blessing you. When you’re in the valley, it’s hard to say, “God is good.” Sometimes your faith is shaken. Sometimes there’s some doubt of God’s goodness when you are in the valley.

Jesus took Peter, James, and John up to a mountain top, and there the apostles had the peak experience of their lives as they saw Jesus transfigured before them, that is, his appearance changed dramatically. He became glorious. A dazzling brightness emanated from His whole Body which was produced by an interior shining of His Divinity.

The apostles knew they were in heaven, for they knew, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that Jesus is God. Thus, Peter says: “Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” Peter, James, and John wanted to stay on top of that mountain. And, who wouldn’t?

Jesus had to remind them that they were not in heaven. They only were given a glimpse of heaven. Jesus gave them a peak experience to help them through the valley experiences that were yet to come. And, the lowest valley of all that lurked ahead of them would be the passion and death of Jesus. The peak experience of the Transfiguration was to help them through the valley experience of the crucifixion.

We all have peaks and valleys in our lives. You have to get into the habit of “storing” the power of your peak experiences within your heart and soul. Continually thank God for all the beautiful, wonderful, amazing events of your life as they happen. Know they come from the hand of a loving God. Be thankful for the glimpses of heaven that the Lord gives you, so when the valleys come you can use your stored power to get through.

Everyone has a share of difficulty. But we never should allow ourselves to dwell on the negative. During difficult times, we need to remember all the positive realities in our lives. Remember all the times God was there for you and brought you through. Our attitude should be: God has provided me with blessings before, He will do it again.

The Transfiguration was a peak experience for Peter, James, and John. Later, however, Jesus took them even higher in His Resurrection, and then Ascension, and finally the apostles’ own entry into heaven. The Lord promises to do the same for us.

Fr. Dave

Second Sunday of Lent

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE

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.

2014 Church Contributions Tax Statements

To save money on postage and office supplies, Annual Statements for 2014 contributions to the church will not be sent automatically. If you need a copy for your tax return, please call the Parish Office at 352-8748.

7:00 a.m. WEEKDAY SERVER SCHEDULE

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

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Kindal Boatright,

Max Stewart, Brady

Boatright

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Sydney McMahon,

Bailey McMahon

4

John Paul Hoffman,

Noelle Schacht,

Tony Hoffman

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Natalie Deptula,

Abby Deptula

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Jon Gibas, Sarah Gibas, Annika Scott

Saturday, 5:30 p.m.

March 7 Lectors: Euch Min: Servers:

Susan Sofranko, Colleen Hege, Melodie Howes-Blaze Charlie Parr, Dennis Menke, Gloria Fellers, John Kelley Joey Walker, Micki Walker, Megan Walker

Sunday, 8:00 a.m.

March 8 Lector: Euch Min: Servers:

Jay Geistlinger Greg Koerner, Frances Hacker, Joseph Hacker, John Deponai III, John Sullivan Josh Koerner, Adam Walker, Beth Geistlinger

10:00 a.m. Lector: Euch Min: Servers:

John Cunningham Jessica McMahon, Pat Dixon, John Dixon, Peg Swanson, Margie Hoss, Carol Bergeson, Vanna Cunningham Kayley Schacht, Noelle Schacht, Sydney McMahon

4:00 p.m. Lector: Euch Min: Servers:

Mary Schell Rob MacKichan, Joanne Cabutti, Lee Cabutti, Penny Devall, Mike O’Brien, Elaine Hershbarger Quinn Bolliger, Joe Hoffman, John Paul Hoffman

NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH and of

Holy Cross, through Baptism, are Lucy Ann, daughter of Nick & Jennifer Unser; Amelia Rosalind, daughter of Aaron & Margarita Hartnett; Aiden Jameson, son of Timothy & Michelle Merz; and Maxwell

Timothy, son of Nicholas & Jennifer McClellan. Let us sup-port these children on their Faith Journey!

THE HOLY CROSS BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP will meet Today, March 1

st, after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in

the Parish Center Lower Level. Anyone suffering the loss of a loved one is welcome to attend.

COFFEE & DONUTS VOLUNTEERS for March

8th are the Smock and Summers families for the

8:00 a.m. Mass crowd, and Teresa Zielinski for the 10 a.m. Mass crowd. Thank you!

HOLY CROSS MOMS’ GROUP. We’ll meet Wednesday,

March 4th, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the Parish Library. We

will pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. The nursery will be open.

MARCH HEAVENLY DUSTERS are Rosa

Davisson and Beth Baillon.

Monday, March 2 7:00 a.m. Thomas Cosgrove Tuesday, March 3 7:00 a.m. Jozef Vamos Wednesday, March 4 7:00 a.m. Patrick Higgins 6:30 p.m. Memorial Mass Thursday, March 5 7:00 a.m. Sr. Mary Golden Friday, March 6 7:00 a.m. First Friday Memorial 8:15 a.m. Norma Jean Ketcham (All School Mass) Saturday, March 7 8:15 a.m. Herbert & Florence Desmier 5:30 p.m. Joe Santarelli Sunday, March 8 8:00 a.m. Intentions of Jolynn Kisting 10:00 a.m. Zachery McNabney 4:00 p.m. For the Parishioners

WE STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS!

We need more volunteers to work one hour or more during the Friday Fish Fry. Choose from the following times, any or all: 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., 6:15 p.m. to about 7:15 p.m., or clean-up crew. Jobs include clearing tables, pouring sodas, helping people to their seats, taking out trash, etc. Please call Jessica McMahon at 355-1197 to sign up. The Fish Fry continues until Friday, March 27

th.

Donations for Cake Mixes and Frostings are needed for the Fish Fry Cake Table. It takes 3 boxes of the same

mix to make one sheet cake. Please drop off your donations in the back of the church or at the Parish Office. We also need up to 3 dozen eggs per week. Please bring eggs to the Parish Office to be put in the refrigerator. Also, a gluten-free dessert is needed, one item each week. If you are willing to prepare a gluten-free dessert

please call Tracy Duchinsky (721-2524) to let her know which week or weeks you can bake for.

LENTEN SEASON EVENTS AND INFORMATION

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through your best Lent ever. Each week, participants will re-ceive short videos and inspirations from Matthew that explain the genius of Catholicism and empower them to become the best-version-of-themselves.

It’s simple and completely free; the only cost is your commitment to live better each day this Lent. Visit www.dynamiccatholic.com to sign up, or our parish website at www.holycrosscatholic.org for the link.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION continues all day Fridays beginning around 9:00 a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is chanted at 3:00 p.m. All are invited to this beautiful devotion to the mercy of God.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS are held every Friday during Lent at 5:30 p.m. in the Church, followed by Benediction.

FISH FRYS continue every Friday through March 27th

in the Great Hall of the Parish Center from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU!

Thanks to everyone who contributed their spare change to the Baby Bottle Drive for Living Alternatives! Holy Cross School students collected $1,016.61, and Holy Cross parishioners donated $1,456.79, for a total of $2,473.40.

Your donations will help Living Alternatives continue their support of mothers and their children in the community. Thank You also to those who have made donations of books and holy cards for our Children’s Church Kits. The kits are always in need of new items and your donations are enjoyed by our littlest parishioners every Sunday. Gifts are always welcome. Drop them off in the Parish Office.

OOPS!! APOLOGIES FOR MISINFORMATION IN LAST WEEK’S BULLETIN

NEXT MASS LED BY OUR YOUTH

Mark your calendars and join us Next Saturday, March 7

th, at the 5:30 p.m.

Mass which will be led by our parish youth.

The children will be lectors, ushers, greeters, and will sing in the choir. Interested in helping or volunteering to participate? Call the Parish Office at 352-8748.

INTERESTED IN MAKING A PILGRIMAGE TO EWTN?

April 28th

— April 30th

A parishioner at Holy Cross Church, Leonard Doyle, is planning a pilgrimage to EWTN in Irondale, Alabama, and the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, AL. Dates for the trip are Tuesday April 28

th through

Thursday April 30th.

The cost of $350.00 includes Peoria Charter Deluxe Motor-coach Transportation, 2 nights’ stay at the Hampton Inn in Cullman, AL (double occupancy), luggage handling, all activities at the Hanceville Shrine, all activities and dinner at EWTN, and continental breakfasts at the hotel. For more information or to make a reservation, please call Leonard Doyle at 217-356-4284.

MEN’S CURSILLO WEEKEND

March 19th

— March 22nd

Gentlemen, you are invited to attend the upcoming Men’s Cursillo weekend from Thursday, March 19

th, to Sunday,

March 22nd

, at Our Lady of the Lake in Mahomet. We will check in at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Beds and much food will be provided.

Please contact me, John May, at 217-352-3341, or email John.May@countryfinancial.com. You can also visit our website at www.champaigncursillo.com.

OUR DIOCESE OUR SCHOOLS

High School of St. Thomas More 352-7210

www.hs-stm.org

ANNUAL SPRING GALA. STM will host the 15th Annual

Spring Gala on Saturday, March 7th. There will be silent and

live auctions, music, gourmet food, cocktails, live entertainment, dancing. Please call the school (352-7210) if you are interested in attending or have a donation suggestion.

STM 2015-2016 ADMISSIONS. The High School of St.

Thomas More is accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year. For an application, or questions, call 819-5705.

STM BUS DRIVERS NEEDED. If you are interested in

becoming a school bus driver for STM athletics and field trips, please call Mrs. Teri Easton at 352-7210, ext. 130.

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

“If God is with us, who can be against us?” Is the Lord strengthening you to consider the grace of a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life? Call Msgr. Brian Brownsey at (309) 671-1550, or write: msgr_brownsey@cdop.org.

Please pray for all vocations: Marriage, Priestly, Religious Life, Consecrated Single Life. Pray also for all Salesian seminarians and Diocese of Peoria seminarians.

Holy Cross School 356-9521

www.holycrosselem.org

THE LITTLE MERMAID. There is still time to see Holy

Cross School’s production of The Little Mermaid today, Sunday March 1

st, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets available at the

door.. Cost is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children.

HOLY CROSS SCHOOL is accepting applications for

Preschool to Grade 8 for the 2015-2016 school year. We would welcome the opportunity to share with you all that our school has to offer.

DINNER FOR OUR PRIESTS

Some parish families provide dinner for our priests one weekday a month. If you would like to be among them, please call the Parish Office at 352-8748 to schedule a day, or log in to the calendar and sign up as follows:

www.carecalendar.org Care calendar # 154196 Helper security code: 9944

Another option: Give our priests restaurant gift cards or have take-out delivered to them.

HOLY CROSS SCHOOL

Crusader Cash Calendar Raffle

Support over 100 years of education

90 chances to win $10/chance

Winnings range from $20 to $500 Winners every day through April 26

th

Want to win? Come by the Parish Office or School Office

to purchase your tickets.

Offering for FEB.22

nd/23

rd………………….…....$8,800.71

Thank you for your generous contributions.

JUST A REMINDER: The 2nd Collection will be taken up

next weekend for the Holy Cross Development Fund.

You may use the Yellow Development Fund envelope or put your contribution in an envelope marked Development Fund. Be sure to include your name to receive tax credit.

PRINCIPAL AND TEACHER APPLICATIONS

The Catholic Diocese of Peoria is seeking applicants for anticipated principal and teacher openings for the 2015-2016 school year in its 37 elementary schools,5 secondary schools, and two pre-K-12 academies, all in Central Illinois.

Application materials for principal and teacher positions outlining qualifications and procedures are available at www.cdop.org [highlight Education, highlight Office of Catholic Schools, click on drop-down list, and highlight Diocesan School Openings/Employment Application Proce-dures]. Or call Office of Catholic Schools (309) 671-1550.

REFLECTIONS ON THE POPE'S MONTHLY INTENTIONS, MARCH 2015

Universal Intention: Scientists

That those involved in scientific research may serve the well-being of the whole human person.

Evangelization Intention: Contribution of Women

That the unique contribution of women to the life of the Church may be recognized always.

www.apostleshipofprayer.org

OUR COMMUNITY

Devall, Desmier, Jensen Families Menke Family 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, Parod, Fotzler Families Bruns Family Dec. Mem. of Happ, Krueger Families William Pellum & 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 ALL SOULS, Living and Deceased

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 Dec. Mem. of Slykas Family Hershbarger & Kick Families Dec. Mem. of Cochrane-O’Brien families Liv. & Dec. Mem. of David & Bernice Williams Family Liv. & Dec. Mem. of Gilbert & Betty Graham Family John E. Sullivan Family Birdie & Edward Cronau Margaret Hettinger Raymond Timpone Maxine TImpone Living & Dec. Mem. of Schwenk Family Bill Gilles Loretto B. Doyle Perrodin Family Living & Dec. Mem. of McNabney Family Christie & Hoss Families

HOLY CROSS FIRST FRIDAY MEMORIAL

PRO-LIFE ISSUES

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PARTICIPATE IN 40 DAYS FOR LIFE

February 18th

to March 29th

, 7:00 a.m.—7:00 p.m.

Planned Parenthood, 3rd and Stoughton, Champaign

9,699 women and children have been saved from abortion with 40 Days for Life since 2007. If people are praying outside abortion clinics, a woman might allow her child to live. Join us for a peaceful vigil. Sign up for an hour a week at www.40daysforlife.com.

Note: NO Parking Passes. Free Parking on the street directly next to the 310 Burnham apartment building at 3rd and Stoughton. See street signs for more information.

40 DAYS EVENT SCHEDULE

Tuesday, March 10th, Tales from the Sidewalk with Joy Pace

and friends, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at St. John Catholic Newman Center, 604 E. Armory. Free food, donations accepted.

Sunday, March 29th, the movie, “Bella”, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at

Holy Cross Parish Center. Free food, donations accepted. Come and join us after Mass for the movie!

YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Bereaved Parents

of the USA in the Champaign-Urbana area offers support meetings the 2

nd Sunday of

each month. The next meeting is Sunday, March 8

th, at 4:30 p.m. at Stephens

Family YMCA, 2501 Fields Drive South, Champaign, 61822. After entering the front door, the room is down the hall to the left. For more information contact Jane Pica at 373-1321 or pica2521@comcast.net.

EMPLOYMENT NETWORK & SUPPORT GROUP

Receive help with your job search from human resource professionals Eric Ferguson (217-352-8051) or Donna Rinkenberger (217-220-0301). Meetings are planned for most 2

nd and 4

th Wednesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m.

Locations will vary. Please check www.cucoalition.org to confirm the meeting location. Contact info: Cliff Maduzia, 217-791-1264, or cmaduzia1@sbcglobal.net.

GOOD SAMARITAN SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAM

Helping seniors live independently with dignity is our mis-sion. The Good Samaritan Program provides professional counseling through Rob Taylor. Call 689-1427 to apply for assistance, request an in-home appointment, or schedule an appointment for family counseling through Rob at his office at Presence Hospital.

The program also provides a “Caring Companion” service with qualified volunteers. Contact Kim McAvoy at 637-2395 or kmcavoy@ccdop.org to volunteer or to request assistance.