Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

July 16, 2017

HOLY CROSS CHURCH July 16, 2017 CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS

PASTORAL STAFF SERVING HOLY CROSS

Fr. Joseph P. 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: 6:30 to 6:45 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.

Prayer of St. Bonaventure (1221-1274)*

Pierce, O most sweet Lord Jesus Christ, my inmost soul with the most joyous and healthful pang of your love. With true, serene, and most holy apostolic charity so that my soul may always languish and melt with love and longing for you, that it may yearn for you and your dwell-ing place, and long to be dissolved and to be with you.

Grant that my soul may hunger after you, the bread of angels, refreshment of holy souls, our daily and super-substantial bread, having all sweetness and savor and every delight to the taste.

Let my heart always hunger and feed upon you, whom the angels yearn to look upon, and may my inmost soul be filled with the sweetness of your savor. May it always thirst after you, the source of life, source of wisdom and knowledge, source of eternal light, torrent of pleasure, richness of the house of God.

May it always compass you, seek you, find you, run to you, attain to you, meditate upon you, speak of you, and do all things for the honor and glory of your holy name with humility and discretion, with love and delight, with readiness and affection, and with perseverance to the end.

You alone, be always my hope and my whole confidence, my riches, my delight, my pleasure and my joy; my rest and tranquility; my peace, my sweetness and my fragrance; my sweet savor, my food and refreshment; my refuge and my help; my wisdom and portion, my possession and my treasure, in whom may my mind and my heart be always fixed and firm and rooted immovably. Amen.

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*St Bonaventure was an Italian Medieval Franciscan, scholastic theologian & philosopher, and Doctor of the Church.

Fifteenth 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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Bailey McMahon,

Jack McMahon

18

Ginny, Abby,

& Chris Freedman

19

Gavin Clapper, Garrett Unger

20

August Christhilf, Kristina Maloney

21

John Sullivan

Mass Intentions for the Week

Monday, July 17 7:00 a.m. Kerry Bruno

Tuesday, July 18 7:00 a.m. Beverly Jean Elsberg

Wednesday, July 19 7:00 a.m. Steve Primmer 6:30 p.m. Marian Mass

Thursday, July 20 7:00 a.m. Jim Yost

Friday, July 21 7:00 a.m. Dwyer Murphy

Saturday, July 22 8:15 a.m. Dr. Arthur Kent Cross 5:30 p.m. C. Joan Murray

Sunday, July 23 8:00 a.m. Fred Grace & family 10:00 a.m. Catholic Daughters 90th Anniv. 4:00 p.m. For the Parishioners

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE

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Saturday, 5:30 p.m.

July 22 Lector:

Euch Min:

Servers:

David Kristovich

Sharon Kristovich, Dennis Menke, Tom Woodroffe, John Kelley, Kathy Murray

Jack Walters, Max Walters, Angelina Stewart

Sunday, 8:00 a.m.

July 23 Lector:

Euch Min:

Servers:

Scott Kisting

John Deponai III, Sue Berndt, Barry Dickerson, Greg Koerner, Candy Rollins

Joe Kisting, Annalise Kisting, Sam Kisting

10:00 a.m.

Lector:

Euch Min:

Servers:

Joe Mefford

Peg Swanson, Barb Garvey, John Garvey, Bob Weber, Jan Weber, Margie Hoss, Dawn Friedman

Lexi McFarland, Katie McFarland, Josie McFarland

4:00 p.m.

Lector:

Euch Min:

Servers:

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Tylor Hull

Anthony Frasca, Beth Frasca, Elaine Hershbarger, Leo Wood

Marshall & Donavan Gudauskas, Owen Robinson

NEWLYWEDS. Our prayers and best wishes go

with Christopher Ruedi & Abby Jinks, who were married here on Saturday, July 8th. May God’s grace support them throughout their married life!

NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH, and of

Holy Cross, through the Sacrament of Baptism, are William David, son of Daniel & Kimberly Clark, and Crew Michael, son of Michael & Britta-ny Krisman. Let us support these children on their faith journey!

COFFEE & DONUTS VOLUNTEERS for July

23rd are Bernie & Mary Ann Hammel for the 8:00 a.m. Mass crowd, and Rachel & William Kolschowsky for the 10 a.m. Mass crowd. Thank you for volunteering!

FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION. Jesus wants you to come visit Him. He would so love your company!

4TH ANNUAL CRUSADER 5K

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12TH

The Crusader 5K will start at 7:30 a.m. There will also be a free Kids’ Fun Run for kids 9 and under at approx. 8:45 a.m. Run or walk the roads behind the High School of St. Thomas More. The course is an official 5K and will end at the STM stadium. All pro-ceeds 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.

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.

A SLIGHT CHANGE IN CONFESSION SCHEDULE

We are fortunate to have the opportunity for confession every weekday morning, Mon-Fri, before the 7:00 a.m. Mass. That will continue, but instead of the 6:45-6:55 a.m. time slot, confessions will be heard from 6:30 to 6:45 so Fr. Joseph can have time to prepare for the 7:00 a.m. Mass.

FAMILY FORMATION A Whole Family Approach to

Learning and Living the Catholic Faith

The Family Formation Program at Holy Cross serves families with children in Grades K-6. It is a faith formation opportunity for the entire family. Families are supported and encouraged in their efforts to pray, worship, and grow in faith together as a Catholic family.

For families whose children are not enrolled in a Catholic school, Family Formation fulfills the need for religious education and sacramental preparation. However, all families with children in grades K-6 are invited to come and be part of the Family Formation community.

For more information or if you would like to register for this year, please contact Cindy Howie at 352-8748. Deadline for registration is Monday, August 14th.

CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

THE CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is available at Holy Cross. It is an approach to the religious formation of children that is rooted in the Bible, the liturgy of the Church, and the educational principles of Maria Montessori. The children come to an ’atrium’ where they are given the opportunity to independently discover the beauty of the Catholic faith and their role as a part of the body of Christ.

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is offered for preschool children. If you are interested in having your preschooler participate in this exceptional program, please call Cindy Howie at 352-8748.

1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD YEAR CONFIRMATION CLASSES

Confirmation preparation classes for students attending public schools begin soon. Confirmation preparation is a 3-year cycle that typically begins with monthly classes in 6th grade and continues with weekly classes for 7th and 8th grades. The classes will start this September.

Registration forms can be sent to you, or pick one up at the Parish Office. Please return registration forms to the Parish Office by Monday, August 14th. For more information please call the Parish Office at 352-8748.

THANK YOU!

The WATCH Board would like to thank all who helped make the WATCH picnic a success—the set-up crew, clean-up crew, all who brought

a dish to share, and especially the cooks who worked over a hot grill all afternoon. All who attended had a great time!

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 13 sessions of “CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players,” Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. start-ing on Sept. 18th, or Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. starting on Sept. 19th. Call the Parish Office (352-8748) to register. Please register before Sept. 8th in order to have a Participant Packet (cost, $25).

www.WordOnFire.org www.PivotalPlayers.com

St Francis of Assisi

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.

Last Week’s Collection

Offering for July 8th-9th.…………….……......$8,002.00

Development Fund..……………………..…….$1,982.29

Thank you for your generosity!

OUR DIOCESE

High School of St. Thomas More 352-7210

www.hs-stm.org

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. STM is seeking applicants

for a Spanish Teacher, a Baseball Coach, and a Tennis Coach. If you are interested, please 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. Normal office hours will resume on Monday, July 31st.

“Let everyone heed what they hear.” Is the Lord inviting you to know, love and serve Him more closely in the priest-hood or consecrated life? 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”

DIOCESAN 25TH & 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

On Sunday, September 24th at 3:30 p.m., Bishop Jenky will celebrate a Mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary for cou-ples celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary in 2017. If you are among that special group, notify the Parish Office. Each couple will receive a personal invitation from the Bishop to attend the Mass in their honor.

GOING ON VACATION? DON’T FORGET ABOUT US

Would you find it helpful to have your of-ferings debited directly from your bank account or credit card as you probably do with other obligations? Holy Cross Church offers electronic giving for those of you who wish to have contributions transferred electronically to the church’s account.

If you have plans to travel this summer, Online Giving gives you a convenient way to keep up with your intended offer-ings. To get started, simply visit Holy Cross’ web page at www.holycrosscatholic.org, click on the Online Giving logo, establish your credentials, and pick one of the possible funds. It is easy, and convenient, and safe.

Contribution Goals for 2016/17 Fiscal Year

Actual Excess Fiscal Year Goals Pro Rata Goals Contributions (Deficiency) 7/1/16–6/30/17 7/1/16–6/30/17 7/1/16–6/30/17 7/1/16–6/30/17

Sundays & Holy Days $778,000 $778,000 $696,410 ($81,590) Development Fund $50,000 $50,000 $50,724 724 Holy Cross School Tuition Aid $108,800 $108,800 $39,003 ($69,797) St. Thomas More Tuition Aid $68,800 $68,800 $4,814 ($63,986)

Totals $1,005,600 $1,005,600 $790,952 ($214,648)

2017 CHARISMATIC RENEWAL CONFERENCE

The Catholic Diocese of Peoria 2017 Annual Charismatic Renewal Conference will be held July 29th at the Spalding Pastoral Center, 419 NE Madison Ave., Peoria. This one-day conference will also include Spirit-filled praise & wor-ship music as well as two outstanding speakers: Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, and Sister Linda Koontz, SNJM.

For registration brochures or additional information, please go to our website at www.ccr-cdop.org, or call Diane at (309) 636-9622. Come and be blessed!

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

SEEKING A HALL OFFICE MANAGER

St. John’s Catholic Newman Center is looking for a Hall Office Manager. Must be positive, joyful, outgoing, highly organized, and possess excellent computer skills. Must be able to multi-task, work with college students and work as part of a team. Supervision experience is required.

We are looking for someone with excellent written and ver-bal communication skills. Superior customer skills are a must. Please submit resumes to Director of Operations, Newman Hall, 604 E. Armory Ave, Champaign, IL 61820. operations@sjcnc.org.

PART-TIME MATH TEACHER, PHILO

St. Thomas Catholic School in Philo is seeking a part-time junior high math teacher for the 2017-2018 school year. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in education with a math endorsement for junior high/middle school, a valid Illinois teaching license, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Interested applicants may send a letter of application, resume, and references to:

Lisa Doughan, Principal St Thomas Catholic School, 311 E. Madison, Philo, IL 61864

ldoughan@stthomasphilo.org

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

The advertisements that appear completely defray all publishing costs with which the church would otherwise be burdened. Please patronize these sponsors as a thank you for their kind generosity.

Chladny Orthodontics

OUR SORROWFUL MOTHER’S MINISTRY

“FORGIVE THAT YOU MAY BE FORGIVEN”

This retreat will be held July 28th-29th at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, 318 N. 8th St., Vandalia, IL 62471. The speakers will be Fr. Ben Luedtke and John LaBriola.

Fr. Ben Luedtke, ordained by Pope John Paul II in Rome, is a missionary priest. He personally knew Mother Teresa of Calcutta and was often her personal driver in Rome. He resides at St. Albert the Great Parish in Dearborn Heights. He serves Mother Teresa’s Missionary Sisters of Charity and is a spiritual director to several Carmelite Monasteries.

John LaBriola, author and radio host, is a well known Cath-olic speaker in the field of spiritual warfare. He has a direct and clear presentation that will help you discern spiritual afflictions and determine a course of action. His book On-ward Catholic Soldier contains a wealth of knowledge from the saints, scripture and the Catholic Church in identifying, resisting and protecting against spiritual affliction.

Register at www.osmm.org, or call Ann at (618) 267-3876, or Mariann at (618)292-8039. Cost is $30 for the retreat.