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Prayerful Greetings and best wishes from Holy Cross Catholic Community. Hope and pray that you and your loved ones are safe, healthy, and doing well. Please be assured of my continued prayers.

Holy Cross did resume mass at Morning Star and Brookdale Vista. Their celebrations were moments of gratitude and joy for all. It was so nourishing for us and for Jim and Earlene from Holy Cross.

We just concluded a very suc-cessful registration campaign for Faith Formation. There are 178 families registered. Classes have started on the 22nd. I am so humbled that we have a large assembly of “Joyful Givers” or faithful facilitators. I am thankful.

These were a series of events that took place prior to the Catechetical Sunday Celebrations. Sonshine Summer Youth Camp, “Welcome back BBQ,” the Facilitator dinner meeting, “We Gather Together as Disciples of Christ” prayer evening, Blessing of all parents, grandparents and honoring and commissioning of the volunteer facilitators during the Catechetical Weekend. They were events in which participants enjoyed a flooding of grace and blessings. I thank the army of “joyful givers” who made these

events happen. Fernando Martinez, Barbara Beverly, Alfredo Fuente, Denise Paul, Terri Bond, Haley Bond, Elizabeth Martinez, Lucy Villanueva, Angie Malone and Dulce Infante are just a few of them.

Work on the Prayer Garden has started. It is my hope to be completed by December. I am sure it will be a great addition to our prayer and wor-ship experience here at Holy Cross.

A series of mini fundraisers are happening under the committed lead-ership of the Guadalupano Council. My sincere appreciation for Yazmin & Raul, Benjamin & Martha, Lupe & Iovana, Carlos & Raquel, Fernando & Lucila, Tony Oseguera, Lupe & Abel, Jose & Enedina, just a few of the gen-erous “Joyful Givers.”

I thank Andrew, Gene, Tony, Enrique, Paul and Elizabeth in re-arranging the worship area and the classrooms. I acknowledge with gratitude the generous support given to faith formation by the Women’s group.

I wish that you all stay safe and healthy. I pray for your well-being and wholeness.

Love & PrayersFather Jose

Mass Intentions

Blessed and Thankful

Weekly OfferingsFor the week ending August 29

Sunday Offering $ 7,359.42Voltive Candles $ 9.00Sisters of St. Joseph – Peru $ 20.00Miscellaneous Income $ 156.00Our Lady of Guadalupe $ 169.00CSA 2021 $ 11,040.00The Assumption $ 60.00Catholic Home Mission $ 25.00Prayer Garden $ 1,666.00Confirmation $ 100.00Religious Education $ 75.00Mass Intentions $ 760.00Total $ 21,439.42

For the week ending September 5Sunday Offering $ 4,876.06 Votive Candles $ 333.00Prayer Garden Raffle Tickts $ 1,488.00Seminary in India $ 100.00Seminarian Education $ 270.00Prayer Garden Donations $ 2,073.00Children’s Faith Formation $ 10.00Religious Education $ 75.00Mass Intentions $ 400.00Total $ 9,625.06

Saturday, September 18 , 5 p.m.Helen Flores Req. by Tony Sunday, September 19, 8 a.m. Parish Family Sunday, September 19, 10 a.m.Sue Stewart Req. by Family Sunday, September 19, NoonRoberto Montiel Ortiz Req. by Family Sunday, September 19, 4:30 p.m.Jacob Roberts Req. by Susie and Randy Roberts Tuesday, September 21, NoonMary Sheets Req. by Kalmanier and Grove Families Wednesday, September 22, NoonMark Remmell Req. by Family Thursday, September 23, Noon Richard Arredondo Ortiz Req. by Family Friday, September 24, NoonOmar Madera Req. by Family Saturday, September 25, 5 p.m. Harold Loranger Req. by Loranger Family Sunday, September 26, 8 a.m.Parish family Sunday, September 26, Bilingual Mass 10 a.m.Juliana Ortigoza Req. by Family Sunday, September 26, 4:30 p.m.Robert Dunaway Req. by Randy and Susie Roberts Tuesday, September 28, NoonErnestina Hill S.I. Req. by Netty Cruz and Kids Wednesday, September 29, NoonMaria Ayala Req. by Family Thursday, September 30, NoonJoseph Haggarty Sr., Req. by Kathleen Fralick Friday, October 1, 9 a.m.Geraldine Goodnow

The annual Holy Cross Parish Picnic is scheduled for Sunday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Picnic will take place after the 10 a.m. Bilingual mass. There will be No noon Spanish mass.

Join us for our community gathering!There will be food from different ethnici-

ties, raffles, bounce house, games and more.

Parish Picnic coming

September 19 and September 26, 2021 H C C C P 3

T W S 25-September 26September 25, 5 p.m.

L: Connor McClain, Marcia McClain EM: Ron McClain, Kathy WegnerA: Cameron McClain Greeter: Bob Bertschinger

September 26, 8 a.m.L: Mike Morris, Helen Martin EM: Kathie Geipel A: Higley Family Greeters: Higley Family

September 26, 10 a.m. L: Barbara Beverly, Carla McCloskey EM: Innocent Ezenwa A: Chidubem Ezenwa, Manny Padilla

September 26, noonL: Ashley Galvan, Carmen Dorat EM: Bertha Alvarez, Manuel Avares, Sandy Ortiz, Julieta Paz A: Liliana Martinez, Giovanni Lopez, Sheyla Guzman Greeters: Sonia Galvan y Familia

September 26, 4:30 p.m.L: Makena Swenski, Mike Cassady EM: Doug Parry, Noreen Parry, Sarah Naegele, Rhoda DenoncourtA: Matthew ZahradkaGreeter: Kathleen Fralick

T W O 2-3October 2, 5 p.m.

L: Viktor Cruz-Calderson, John Kadlic EM: Ron McClain, Marcia McClain, Earlene Rummel, Jim Shaw Greeter: Bob Bertschinger

October 3, 8 a.m.L: Gwem Flores, Joe Haggarty EM: Kathy Geipel, Bruce Seaver, Helen Martin A: Higley FamilyGreeter: Guzman Family

October 3, 10 a.m. L: Maggie Malone, Herbert Melendez EM: Innocent Ezenwa, Angie Malone, Silvia Garcia

October 3, noonL: Icela Villanueva, Enrique Canceco EM: Bertha Alvarez, Cecilio Urias, Julieta Paz, Manuel AlvarezA: Ashley Garcia, Adanali Garcia, Giovana Lopez, Dylan Aguirre Greeters: Enedina Guzman y Familia

October 3, 4:30 p.m.L: Marlene Humphreys, Leo Humphreys EM: Bob Daly, Susan Daly, Sarah Naegele, Gene Seidlitz Greeter: Kathleen Fralick

Our Liturgical Team

“Love, to be real, must empty us of self.”― Mother Theresa

We have begun our faith formation classes. Families who still wish to register for sacraments can do so and expect our next phase of classes to begin in November.

Thank you to the teachers who have volunteer their time for faith formation:

Religious Ed: Maggie Malone, Chaz Dunn, Mary Anderson, Bonnie Miller, Becky Humphreys, Jennifer Maravilla, Candence Lambdin, Donna Mondini, Renee Mankee, Cindy Rosales, Luke Nesser, Diane Padilla, Terri Seaver, Luz Shanrock, Liz Deason, Marcia McClain, Sharon Cacas, Dulce Infante, Brenda Serafin, Sarah Perez and Erika Landa.

Come and See: Herbert Melendez, Icela Villanueva, Khris Melendez, Yisseth Melendez, Jessica Lima, Rhoda Denoncourt.

Confirmation: Stephanie Gonzalez, Alejandra Vazquez, Maggie Malone and Chaz, Andrew Serafico, Angie Malone

RCIA: Joe Haggarty, Bobbi Joyce, Joe Saiz, Don Dondero, Mike Morris, Barbara Beverly, Ken Peak, Steve Schiwart, Terri Seaver

Faith Formation registrations

Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada is thrilled to be planning our Second Annual Raise the Roof event to raise critical funds for our poverty assistance programs. Thanks to our community partners, KBUL Country 98.1 and Western Nevada Supply, starting at sunrise on Saturday, October 9, we are going to Raise the Roof to Ease Poverty.

KBUL on-air personality and Catholic Charities sup-porter, JJ Christy will perch atop our building braving the elements until we raise $150,000. We hope you will Save the Date and join us in our parking lot on October 9 for an outdoor BBQ, tours of our programs and to cheer for JJ.

Your generosity helps those in need and makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the thousands of men, women, and children of all faiths that we serve each year here in Northern Nevada. Visit https://ccsnn.org/pages/ways-to-donate .

Help ease poverty


Holy Cross is holding communal baptisms every Saturday at 1 p.m. At this time, we are happy to accommodate 8 families per Saturday. Please visit the office to register for a baptism.

Sacrament of BaptismBaptism Classes

Baptism classes for parents and god-parents are held every 2nd Sunday of the month at 11 a.m. Next baptism class will be October 10. Clases de Bautizo

Las clases de bautismo para padres y padrinos serán cada segundo y cuarto domingo del mes en español a la 1 p.m. Las próximas clases serán el 10 de octubre y 14 de noviembre.

Thank you for your continuous gen-erosity with this program. The food you donate is an answered prayer to families in our community and senior citizens in need. Holy Cross will like to continue and make this program a permanent one. May your kindness be returned to you tenfold.

Five Loaves

CSA 2021Number of Families in our Directory 1216Parish Goal $77,272.00Number of Pledges 222Total Amount Pledged $143,222.00Amount Received $119,956.00If you have not made a pledge yet, there is still time to do so, pledge cards are available in the gathering space.

Thank You and God Bless

With Faith Formation, the home is the primary place where children will learn and practice their faith and it’s our mission to help families grow in faith and grow as a family.

All faith formation programs whether in person or online are tran-

sitioning into family catechesis. Either program you choose

please remember these requirements, keep a prayer space in your home, parent participation in classes/les-sons and weekly mass participation.

Prayer space at home a mustCongratulations

Sebastian RiveraKatia HernandezJuliet SeguraSheila ChavezGianharlo HernandezAdriel HernandezAbraham LaraAngel CruzAndre CastanedaMiguel GarciaDominik Espinoza

Amari FreemanJulaiza RealLeilani LoezMiyah Becerra

Baptism

Diego MunizDestiny & Tiffani

1st Communion

Parish Registration FormNames of Your Family Members: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Your Home Address: _________________________________________

Your Mailing Address: _______________________________________Two (2) phone numbers where you can be reached: _________________________________________________________________________

Email addresses: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________Preferred Mass: _____________________________________________

Ministry you would like to be involved in: _________________________________________________________________________________

Have you registered for online giving? Yes _____ No _____Have you registered for offering envelopes? Yes _____ No _____

Wedding Derrick Legarreta & Christina ServinArlette Cardenas & Abel PonceMaria Maldonado & Julian Gomez

Bishop Daniel H. Mueggenborg will be installed as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Reno on September 24 at 2 p.m.mass at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

Twenty eight parishioners from Holy Cross will be partici-pating.

Holy Cross parishioners Innocent and Chinelo Ezenwa will meet and greet Bishop Mueggenborg during the mass. Kindly keep Bishop Daniel Muggenborg in your prayers.

Bishop’sinstallation


P M P FJoshua AlarconSandra AskinsScott AndersonVeronica BriggsNicholas BushgensRichard ChaseBenjamin ChavezDeborah ChidesterJackie DaMicheleSandi DaSilveoraPatsy DearingJames De LeonDonald DixonJim EllisMercy EscobarConnie FoxwellRosemary GeisAdoralice GibeauPat GruleMauricio GuillenDan GustafsonAllan HanssenKatie HistingJeanette JeschKenneth JonesPeggy JohnstonJose Jordana

Richard KihsJennifer KrushRichard KunoldSebastian LairdMaria LarsenDesiree & Zachary LintzRebekah LuceyLisa LyningerElizabeth MartinezDwight McKemyJudy MedekMary MerucciJoyce MontgomeryMajorie Ann Myers

Lori O’ConnorAlan OrtizEdlyn OrtizSandra OrtizBob PattersonBerta PerezRemi PlummerTravis PorterBecky PrevostHoward RichnerMaria RodriguezSam Salisbury

Rene SalomonFrank SeguraErick SmithNanette SmithCarey SnyderFrank StewartBrianna StuartVincent StuartIsaac VargasBill WehingerBob WolfSean WolffSteve Woods

Holy Cross celebrates Mass Tuesdays through Fridays at Noon

We are grateful to see families back at Mass. We would like to remind and encour-age parents with small children to use the Cry Room where you still have visibility and sound of the Mass.

Cry Room available

Online giving is available on our website www.HolyCrossSparks.com

Set up a one-time OR recurring donation by following these 3 easy steps: 1. Click on the Give Online with WeShare link. 2. Select the offering y ou wish to donate and click to make a donation. 3. Enter your payment infor-mation. You can return at any time to edit your donation or to view your records.

Online Giving

Upcoming EventsSeptember 19, RCIA 9 a.m., Come & See 11 a.m., Confirmation 2:30 p.m.September 20/21, Religious Education (4:15 p.m. Monday and 5:15 p.m. Tuesday)September 26, Parish Picnic – No Noon MassSeptember 26, RCIA 9 a.m., Come & See 11 a.m., Confirmation 2:30 p.m.September 27/28, Religious Education (4:15 p.m. Monday, 5:15 p.m. Tuesday)October 1, Healing Mass & AdorationOctober 3, Ministry FairOctober 9 and 10, Tamale Sale after all Masses

September 21, St. MatthewSeptember 27, St. Vincent de PaulSeptember 29, St. Michael, Gabriel, Raphael ArchangelsSeptember 30, St. JeromeOctober 1, St. Therese of The Child JesusOctober 2, The Holy Guardian Angels

Dates to remember

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENTANOINTING FOR HEALING

You are invited to Mass at 9 a.m. on Friday, October 1, and then join us on

Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. to sit with the Lord and pray for Vocations, Peace in our Lives, Peace in Our World and Respect Life, Parish Unity Anointing for Healing will be at

9 a.m. Friday, October 1

Calling all youth leaders who feel a call and desire to participate in your parish com-munity! This can include the leading of a youth group, par-ticipating in events, or being a part of our decision-making council. We need your energy, your talents and passion for

life and Faith. We need a safe and exciting place for youth to grow, learn and develop as the best-version-of-themselves. If you’re called to make a differ-ence for the future generations in a fun and exciting way, reach out to us in the office to start something new!

Calling Youth Leaders!

In these difficult times, prayers continue to be needed for our late loved ones and those in need of Special Intentions through Mass Intentions. Mass Intentions are available.

Mass Intentions


You can contribute to the Diocese of Reno with the pur-chases you already make through Amazon.

AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. Please select Roman Catholic Diocese of Reno and make sure to use smile.amazon.com . Every bit makes a difference.

AmazonSmile usage will aid Diocese

Centering Prayer is a method of Christian contem-plative prayer developed in the 1970s by three monks living at St. Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer, Massachusetts. Their effort evolved into today’s Contemplative Outreach.

The term Centering Prayer relates to Thomas Merton’s description of contemplative prayer as prayer “centered entirely on the presence of God … His will … His love … (and) Faith by which alone we can know the presence of God.”

The Holy Cross Centering Prayer group meets the first and third Thursdays of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. We begin each meeting by Centering. Afterward, we discuss readings and topics relating to contempla-tive prayer. If you are interested in attending a meeting or learning more about Centering Prayer, please contact Mark Miskulin at 775-771-5889.

Waste ManagementPlease be mindful when recycling in our bins. Remember

no plastic bags are allowed whether loose or as bagged recy-clables. Failure to comply will result in a fee for Holy Cross. Thank you for your cooperation.

Centering Prayergroup meeting again

Take care when recycling


LORD of the Harvest,BLESS young people with the gift of courage to respond to your call.Open their hearts to great ideals, to great things.

INSPIRE all of your disciples to mutual love and giving— for vocations blossom in thegood soil of faithful people.

INSTILL those in religious life, parishministries, and families, with the confidenceand grace to invite others to embracethe bold and noble path of a lifeconsecrated to you.

UNITE us to Jesus through prayer and sacrament,so that we may cooperatewith you in building your reign of mercyand truth, of justice and peace. Amen

Holy Cross’s Ministry Fair is coming October 3.

There is a sense of ownership and belonging when you have a role and become a part of a com-munity.

We welcome and invite you to participate in one of our many ministries at our parish. Please sign up in the gathering space with your name and number and we will contact you soon.

Thank you for your participation

There will be a Parish Lenten Mission with Father Tony from March 19 to March 23, 2022.

There will be a Penance Service March 23.

"As Disciples of Jesus Christ, our mission at Holy Cross is to be known by the love we have

for one another. The Faithful – journeying together in Prayer, Friendship and Service.”

A prayer for Vocation

Have you known that per-son? The one who leaves every person they encounter feeling a little more blessed for having met them? They’re the friend you can count on when noth-ing is going well. They’re the one who’s always “doing” for others. They’re never gossiping or sniping or complaining.

We wonder how they do it, how they have it in them. We’re a litle envious, even if we don’t let ourselves acknowledge it.

That, folks, is what the view is like from the front of the line, gazing at those suckers in the way back and wondering why they’re smiling so much. We’ve all been at the front of a line and felt no shame about it. We show up early, we put in the time and the legwork, and we “earn” whatever it is we came for — sports tickets, the latest Apple product, whatever.

That’s how it works here on Earth, where the fastest win the race, the fittest survive and the first shall be first, always.

It’s exactly why stew-ardship is such a tall order. Stewardship calls us to play by the rules of another kingdom — one where the richest have the least amount in their bank accounts and the happiest don’t seem to have anything to show for it, at least materially.

If you have a person in your life who always seems happy “doing” for others, it’s because by a boatload of God’s grace, they play by the rules of the other place.

Watch and take notes — and don’t be afraid to join them at the back of the line.

— Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

Recognize God in ordinary moments

View from the back of the lineMinistry Fair is coming

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