HOLY CROSS-IMMACULATA CATHOLIC PARISH September 4, 2016 Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time www.hciparish.org

Thank You

Ringing of Bells - Holy Cross-Immaculata Parish

When the bells ring in our tower, they are a reminder of God’s unconditional love and ever-abiding presence in every moment of our lives.

They ring to inspire within us the obedience to God’s will which the Most Virgin Mary, the patron of our community, set forth as an example

to all who are called to discipleship in Jesus Christ, her son., Sept. 3 For The Discernment of Our Political Leaders

Sept. 4 For Dana Denise Wood 32nd Birthday Remembrance (Marchelle Wood)

Sept. 5 In Memory of Diane Gottmer (Gabriel Lynch Family)

Sept. 6 For All Seeking Employment

Sept. 7 For An Increase In Vocations

Sept. 8 Honoring Dorothy Saldana on her 90th Birthday

Sept. 9 In Memory of Sarah Froman

Sept. 10 For The Discernment of Our Political Leaders

Sept. 11 For Those Lost or Injured by Terrorism

To schedule a special bell ringing date or gift sponsorship opportunities email hciparishoffice@fuse.net or call (513)721-6544.

Weekday-$10.00, Weekend-$15.00, Holy Day-$25.00 Song-+5.00

Congratulations to .

Katie Korchinski & Jeff Penno

who were married on

Saturday, September 3, 2016.

We wish them many blessings as they begin their sacramental lives in Christ.

Gifts of Financial Participation August 28, 2016

Envelopes (92)

Sunday Collection $3,063.00

EFT/Credit Card $1,274.50*

Votive $174.00

. Other Revenue $130.00

Total Regular Revenue $4,641.50

*Reflects electronic donations received once per month. Designated Monthly - Reported Once Des-ignated Weekly - Portion Reported Each Week

Women’s Prayer Group Come & join us!

Women of all ages are invited to share, reflect & celebrate their faith. Join us Mondays at 5 p.m. beginning September 12th in the parish center before the 6:30pm Mass.

Please Donate To Hope Emergency

Hope Emergency is in immediate need of deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, dish soap, toothpaste and brushes & baby wipes. In addition to Hope’s immediate needs during the month of September we will be collecting personal care items, including toothpaste and brushes, razors, shampoo & conditioner Pick up a shopping bag in church and fill it with your donations.

Saturday, Sept. 3 Vigil for the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time

4:30 p.m. Living & Deceased Members of the Parish

Sunday, Sept. 4 Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time

8:00 a.m. Diane Gottmer (Tom & Mary Ann Sweeney & Family)

10:30 a.m. Richard Spaeth (The Spaeth Family)

Monday, Sept. 5 St. Theresa of Calcutta

9:00 a.m. Rose Marie Fecko (Fr. Len)

Tuesday, Sept. 6 8:00 a.m. Kraft & Dolores Ritter (Mary & Paul Scales)

Wednesday, Sept. 7 8:00 a.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory (Jerry McLafferty)

Thursday, Sept. 8 The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

8:00 a.m. Communion Service

Friday, Sept. 9 St Peter Claver

8:00 a.m. Celeste & Ralph Schneider (Carol Smith)

Saturday, Sept. 10 Vigil for the 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time

4:30 p.m. Living & Deceased Members of the Parish

Sunday, Sept. 11 Twenty-Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time

8:00 a.m. Diane Gottmer (Warren & Sharon Bertsch)

10:30 a.m. Stanley & Nora Schack (Mary Kay Arnold & Family)

9/3 Charlie Harper 9/4 Sally Maj Meghan Stewart Terri Zenz 9/5 Remington DeAngelis 9/6 Jennifer Finn 9/8 Tony Baker M’ellen Horrigan Janet Steiner 9/9 Eric Koren William Leugers Stella Ludovicy Jennifer Steinhardt Jonah Sweeney 9/10 Marsha Buelterman Jack Kendrick

World Youth Day

Presenation

Sunday, September 4

Charity Jamison will offer a brief

presentation of her recent pilgrimage to

the World Youth Day celebration in

Krakow, Poland. The session will begin at

9:15 a.m. (after 8:00 a.m. Mass) in the

parish center followed by a light

breakfast. All are welcome!

HCI RCIA Begins Sept. 3

The RCIA program for Holy Cross-

Immaculata will begin Saturday,

September 3rd, at 5:45 p.m. after the

4:30 Mass in the Parish

Center. RCIA classes will be

conducted weekly at the same time

and place. These Saturday classes

are open to those interested in becoming Catholic and to

parishioners interested in studying the Catechism and

broadening their understanding of the Catholic faith.

morality, and spirituality.

9/11 15th ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE

The U.S. Bishop’s Conference has asked Catholic

parishes throughout the United States to include a ritual

of remembrance on Sunday, Sept. 11 for all those who

lost their lives in the terrorists attacks in 2001 and for

their families who continue to mourn their loss. We plan

to include a ritual as part of our liturgies next weekend.

We would like to read the names of any family member

of our parishioners who died. Please contact the parish

office by Sept. 7 if you would like to include the name of

a family member or close friend who died on 9/11.

In observance of Labor Day,

the parish office will be closed

Monday, September 5th

Labor Day - Mass Time Change

Mass on the national holiday will be at 9 a.m.

Eucharistic Adoration Due to the observance of the Labor Day holiday, Eucharistic Adoration scheduled for Monday, September 5

th at 6:00 p.m. will not

be held this month.

Catholic Inner-City Schools

Education (CISE) Fund

CISE depends upon contributions from generous friends to be able to provide for the education of the young people who attend the CISE schools in Cincinnati.

We collected $672.

Thank you for your generosity.

The Labor Day fireworks mark the end of summer, but the Hilltoppers are

gathering to kick off the beginning their year. Join us Tuesday, September

13th and catch up on everyone’s summer news while having a great meal with

a river view. We will start the day with Mass at HCI at 10:00am. Following Mass all will depart to the restaurant Cabana On The River, 7445 Forbes Rd, Cinti OH. If you need transportation call the parish office.

9/10 Taryn Lattarulo 9/11 Robert Ehrhard Edward Youngs 9/13 Ryan Moeller 9/14 Christian Barras 9/15 Christopher Baker Michelle Lee John Pease Laura Wagner 9/16 Georgia Curran Kelli Kagey 9/17 Brooke Ferrara Andrew Weber 9/18 Joseph Bova Stacey Soper