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4112 East Genesee Street • DeWitt, NY 13214-2106 • phone: 315-446-0473 • fax: 315-446-7608 • [email protected] • www.holycrossdewitt.org
HOLY CROSS PARISH A CARING COMMUNITY
DECEMBER 24 & 25, 2017 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT & THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
Are you a new parishioner or visiting for the first time? Welcome! Please introduce yourself to one of the priests. We invite you to become an active participant of our parish community and welcome you. Please take a census envelope from the racks at each exit or contact the Parish Office for one.
Upcoming Events: Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary December 8
Lessons & Carols: December 12—7pm Third Tuesday Sandwiches: December 19 - 8:15am
Connect with us online! We are excited to say we are active on the following social media sites and have a freshly pressed website and blog. Friend us, like us, follow us, +1 us, and find out what’s happening here at Holy Cross. Visit us at www.holycrossdewitt.org to see more.
OUR MISSION “We are a community of Catholics who draw our strength from the celebration of the Eucharist, so that Christ may live in us and we may express the values He taught by our loving service to family, neighbor and society.”
Mass Times Daily Mass: 7:45am Saturday Mass: 4:00pm
Penance at 3:00pm Sunday Mass: 7:30am 9:00am 11:30am Choir sings at 11:30 Mass
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Sunday, December 24th - Fourth Sunday of Advent 7:30 AM Deceased Pastors of Holy Cross 9:00 AM Deceased Religious Sisters of Holy Cross 11:30 AM Living Intention For the Former Pastors and Religious Who Served Holy Cross Christmas Eve 3:15 PM Pageant 4:00 PM People of Holy Cross 6:00 PM People of Holy Cross 11:30 PM Christmas Concert & Carols 12:00 AM People of Holy Cross Monday, December 25th Christmas Day 8:00 AM People of Holy Cross 10:30 AM People of Holy Cross No Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament today Tuesday, December 26th 7:45 AM Stephen Oliva Sr./Wife Josephine & Family No Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament today Wednesday, December 27th 7:45 AM Mary Griffin/ The Agrasto Family 8:15 AM - 3:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Thursday, December 28th 7:45 AM Jack Murphy/ Friends 8:15 AM - 3:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, December 29
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7:45 AM Dr. Carl Austin/ Theresa Austin - Walter 8:15 AM - 3:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Saturday, December 30th 4:00 PM Mary Rose Boland/ Rose Tout Sunday, December 31st – Holy Family 7:30 AM Special Intention for Anthony / Betty & John Galletta 9:00 AM Vicky Barrett-Hoffman/ Carol Dwyer & Joseph Wilczynski 11:30 AM James Collins & Catherine Bona Collins/Family 4:00 PM (Vigil) Blessings to the People of Holy Cross
Week of - December 24th
Sanctuary Lamp In Memory of: Byrne, Seubert & Wilhelm Families
Requested by: Martha Byrne Host & Wine
In Memory of: Herbert & Angeline Silvestri Requested by: Family
PLANNED GIVING FOR OUR PARISH
Please consider our parish through:
Your Will or Trust
Retirement Assets
Life Insurance Policies A Life Income Gift which will provide you with payments for life and ultimately will benefit our parish.
YOUR CONTINUING SUPPORT
Your goodness is exceptional ~ Thank you!
Collection of December 17: will be reported next week
Enjoy the Convenience of Electronic Giving Credit card and electronic donations are now possible through the Holy Cross website: www.holycrossdewitt.org/give
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Prayers Are Requested For…….
Diana Arnold, Anna Barbra, Dr. Ann Bishop, Leana Mae Bonnell, Margaret Bridges, Roseann Brown, Mary Cargin, David Carr, Evelyn Carroll, Sue Ciccone, Mary Cook, Linda Cote', Donald Conan, Christopher DeChick, Bob Egan, Ricco Gauf, Katie Glisson, Richard Griffin, Yvonne Grocott, Lola Gualtieri, Paula Giuliano, Elaine Hill, Monica Hoey, Nancy Hogan, Ethan Johnson, Susan Keller, Jane Koszulka, Brian Letiecq, Austin & Tres Mahan, Gail Moloney, Rory Lennon, Penny Locke, Edward Loftus, Dominick M., Angela Martin, Mary Mayle, Lucy McLean, Monica Miranda, John F. Moltion, Faith Muller, Stephen Oliva, Belva Owen, Deanna Peters, Jane Pigott, Wayne Queor, Mona Rawles, Martha Rossi, Jennifer Satalin, Finn S. Schafran, Ruth Schafran, Rosalie Scipione, Dawn Simmonds, Kay Simon, Joseph Smith, Stephen Smith, Rita Smooker, Eleanor Sullivan, Christine Suski, Maureen Tessier, Shelly Tortora, Martin Vasick, P.J. Vaughan, Joseph Wilczynski, Kristen Woodmansee, Steve Yarnell, Jr.
If you would like us to add someone to this list, please call the office or email [email protected]. We will keep them on for three months unless you notify us otherwise. Thank you.
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Monday, December 25th Office Closed Tuesday, December 26th Office Closed Wednesday, December 27th
10:00 AM Small Christian Community - Member’s Home 10:30 AM Mom’s Group - room 5 6:00 PM Step Meeting - Yeazel Hall 7:00 PM NA & Nar-Anon Mtgs. - Yeazel Hall 7:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Church Saturday, December 30th 3:00 PM Penance - Church
Upcoming Bulletin Deadline
The deadline for the bulletin of Dec. 31st & Jan. 7th will be Monday, Dec. 18th at 9am.
All notices received after these deadlines will be published in the following bulletin.
HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS
Monday, Dec. 26th, Tuesday, Dec. 27th, Monday, Jan. 1
The Parish Office will be closed
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will not take place
FORMED: Did you know that our parish has purchased a gift for you? Enjoy a free subscription to formed.org—an incredible online gateway to the best Catholic content, with inspiration-al Catholic movies, powerful audio talks, studies that will help you learn your faith, and downloadable e-books, all in one place! This week, Listen to The Mystery of Christmas, by Fr. Larry Richards. Hear about the true joy of Christmas, and be inspired to receive and respond to God’s immense and pow-erful love for us. For children (of all ages), Watch: Brother Francis, O Holy NIght. For information on how to register for free and participate in all these great presentations, see our parish bulletin or website.
Christmas and New Year’s Schedule 2017
Christmas Eve Masses - Sunday, December 24 3:15pm Pageant 4:00 pm Mass 6:00pm Vigil Mass Christmas Concert and Carols begin at 11:30pm 12:00am Midnight Mass Christmas Day Masses - Monday, December 25 8:00am, and 10:30am New Year’s Vigil Mass 4:00pm - Sunday, December 31 New Year’s Day Masses - Monday, January 1, 2018 8:00 and 10:30am
Year of the Family
“May Mary, who with Joseph, created a home for God’s own Son help you hear the word of God calling your families to en-
rich the Church of Syracuse and beyond and respond in faith, with humility and trust, as she did to God’s will for her.”
Bishop Cunningham’s pastoral letter, Enriching the Church.
As you celebrate the Nativity of the Lord during this special
Year of the Family, consider reciting the Prayer for the Family together. The prayer is available by visiting syracusediocese.org and clicking on YEAR OF THE FAMILY.
Augustine Institute Catholic Media Kiosk
CD: Glory to the New Born King- Christmas Carols by Lindsey Todd
"Glory to the New Born King" contains a collection of traditional Christmas carols, performed the way they were meant to be, with beauty and reverence. For more music by Lindsey, go to www.britelinemusic.com.
New parishioners & visitors. Please introduce yourself to one of the priests. We invite you to become an active participant of our parish community & welcome you. Please take a census envelope from the gathering area or contact the Parish Office for one.
Faith in Action offers many opportunities to serve one another and the surrounding community.
For more information or to volunteer: Beth: 416-4576 / [email protected]
Neighbors Helping Neighbors — Build friendships & make a difference in someone’s life! Add your email to our email database & you will get updates about requests for help from fellow parishioners or opportunities to volunteer in local outreach organizations.
Refugee Assistance Committee — Join a group of parishioners who seek to befriend and support refugees in our city. The group meets occasionally during the year to plan activi-ties.
Ministry to Homeless Shelters — Twice a month we prepare sandwiches here on Tuesday morning, and then we de-liver or serve the sandwiches & or a meal at Catholic Charities homeless shelters.
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Dear Friends, We are so glad that you are with us today and I wish you and yours blessings in abundance during these twelve days of Christmas and always. This is a busy time of the year and we are all looking for some peace and purpose in the midst of the busyness. Jesus invites us, “Come to me all you who are weary and find life burdensome, and I will refresh you.” This is a wonderful time to deepen, or begin again, our relationship with the God who loves us so much. If we are feeling hesitant to be a part of church regularly, Father Karl Rahner, a German theologian, gives us much to think about in saying, “Remember, God called us to be his friends, when all of our sins, faults and failings were known only to Him and discovery of our brokenness is only on our part, but God still wants us to be his friends.” Our parish of Holy Cross is intent on nourishing that friendship, intent on inviting you to be a part of our faith community and intent on supporting you in every way possible as we journey together with the Lord each day. If you are not a part of our community regularly, please join us. If you would like to speak to a priest or a deacon, or a member of this staff, just call ~ we’ll get right back to you. Life is challenging and we need each other and the Lord and then the way is a lot smoother! Merry Christmas,
Rev. John J. Kurgan
Pastor
Christmas Message From Our Pastor
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Here’s what’s happening at Holy Cross! We’d love for you to join us. For more information or questions, email the contact, call our office at 446-0473, or check out our website at www.holycrossdewitt.org.
Men’s Groups Thursday mornings - Dc. Nathan Gunn
[email protected] Thursday nights - Dc. Dare Dutter
Faith Formation 1st to 6th - Julie Sheridan [email protected] 7th to 12th - Steve Nepil
Sacraments Baptism - Dare Dutter
First Penance - Julie Sheridan First Communion - Julie Sheridan
Confirmation - Steve Nepil
Youth Ministry Steve Nepil
[email protected] Tammy Gunn
Young Adult Ministry (20s & 30s) Rosemary Avila
Evangelization Julie Sheridan
RCIA Rev. Charles Vavonese - 446-0473
Pastoral Care Deacon Dare Dutter
Faith in Action Beth Schafer
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Neighborshelpingneighbors
@holycross dewitt.org
Samaritan Center Beth Schafer
Music Ministry Ernest J. Camerota - 446-0473 X 38
Mom’s Group Wednesday mornings - Maria Podbelski
Liturgical Ministries Lectors & Eucharistic Ministers -
Matt [email protected] Altar servers - Dc.Nathan Gunn
Altar Rosary Catherine Muller, 446-7759
Holy Cross School Principal - Martha O’Leary [email protected]
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MASS LECTORS EUCH. MIN. EUCH. MIN. ALTAR SERVERS USHERS –A
Saturday, 4:00 PM As per sign –up H1 As per sign-up CH1 Megan Culligan
H2 Priest CH2 Gracie Culligan Dennis Cole
H3 CH3 Deacon Claude Pilon
H4 CH4 Michael Krisak
Sunday, 7:30AM H1 CH1 Connor Gleasman Ed Coolican
H2 Priest CH2 Oliver Gleasman Tony Ebersole
H3 CH3 Deacon Joshua Gleasman Len Smith
H4 CH4 Charles Stepneski
Sunday, 9:00 AM H1 CH1 Adriana DiFlorio Tom Kenah
H2 Priest CH2 Francesca DiFlorio Ray Moade
H3 CH3 Deacon John Kissane
H4 CH4 Ken Kirkman
Jason Brault
Sunday, 11:30AM H1 CH1 Finn O’Brien Donald Brown
H2 Priest CH2 Christian Fuller Peter Bergamo
H3 CH3 Deacon David Rapp
H4 CH4 Wayne Queor
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES SCHEDULE ~ WEEKEND OF DECEMBER 30th & 31st
SACRAMENTS
Baptism ~ Please call the Par ish Office Marriage ~ Please make an appointment Penance ~ Saturday, 3:00PM to make arrangements with a priest at least 6 months Classes required for 1st child’s Baptism prior to wedding
†To request either the Anointing of the Sick or Communion to the Sick please call the Parish Office.†
HOLY CROSS PARISH 4112 E. Genesee St., DeWitt, NY 13214
Church Office – Phone: 315 446-0473, FAX: 315 446-7608 Website: holycrossdewitt.org ■ E-Mail: [email protected]
PARISH INFORMATION ■ Please notify the Parish Office when a parishioner or family member is confined to home, hospitalized, or entering a nursing home. Hospitals no longer notify us of a patient’s admittance. Also, please notify us with change of: address, phone number or email. ■Bulletin items need to be in the parish office no later than Monday at 9am for the upcoming weekend. (holiday deadline will change) E-mail preferred; please send to: [email protected] ■Hearing impaired ear phones are available in the Robing Room in the front lobby. ■Pregnant and Need Help? Please call Catholic Charities 424-1800
HOLY CROSS SCHOOL 4200 E. Genesee St., DeWitt, NY 13214
School Office – Phone: 315 446-4890, FAX: 315 446-4799 Website: hcschooldewitt.org
E-Mail: [email protected]
Staff ~ Name and Title Martha O’Leary, School Principal Joanne Markert - Administrative Assistant, Nina Walters - Nurse
Holy Cross Parish Staff ~ Name, Title and Phone Extension
Rev. John J. Kurgan, Pastor, ext. 15 Rev. Charles S. Vavonese, Weekend Homilist Deacon Dare Dutter, ext. 16 Deacon Nathan Gunn, ext. 16 Rosemary Avila, Young Adult Ministry ext. 20 Ernest J. Camerota, Director of Music, ext. 38 Kathy Darcy, Maintenance Tammy Gunn, Youth Ministry, ext. 19 Patty Kirwan, Administrative Assistant ext. 10 Dan Littlepage, Director of Technology, ext. 33 Leigh C. Marquis, Director of Finance & Human Resources, ext. 24 Maureen McManus, Sacristan Stephen Nepil, Dir. Faith Formation 7-12 & Confirmation ext. 18 Peg Olson, Office Manager & Administrative Assistant, ext. 22 Beth Schafer, Director of Faith in Action Ministry, ext. 13 Carla Semmel, Faith Formation Assistant, ext. 32 Julie Sheridan, Dir. Faith Formation 1-6 & Evangelization, ext. 12 Matt Stano, Maintenance Cathy Young, Maintenance