PARISH PASTORAL STAFFRev. John D. Gabin PastorDeacon Robert FrankenbergerQeacon Joseph N. GousieSr. Loretta Saudarg, ·RSM Business ManagerSr. Mary Carmela, RSM Pastoral MinisterMrs. Maureen Ward ..........................•..................... PrincipalMrs. Kelly Meliti Director of Religious EducationMr. Timothy Reilly Music Coordinator

651 East Springfield Road • Springfield, Pennsylvania 19064

Business Office / Rectory 610-626-3321 • 610-626-3322Parish School 610-626-1709Religious Education 610-626-1057Convent 610-626-2492Pastoral Min ister 610-626-8266Website www.holycrosscatholics.orgE-mail : contactus@holycrosscatholics.org

MASS SCHEDULESaturday Evening: 4:30 PMSunday, Upper Church: 8:30 and 11:00 AM

Holy Day: 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM

Weekday: 8:30 AM

CONFESSIONSSaturday, Lower Church: 3:30 to 4: 15 PM

MARRIAGE POLICYArrangements are made directly with the Parish Priests, withinsix months before the intended wedding date. Weddings arereserved for active parishioners. Pre-Cana Session is required.Please call Rectory for appointment with Parish Priests. Ournext Pre-Cana day will be on November 5, 2016. To register,call Bill & Nicole @ 610-626-8486.

VISITATION TO SICK AND INFIRMPlease call the Rectory or Sister Mary Carmela, PastoralMinister, when a parishioner is hospitalized or homebound.

REGISTRATIONSBy Appointment. All Catholics living in the parish shouldregister at the Rectory. Please call Parish Office to make anappointment with one of the Parish Priests.

BAPTISM POLICYBaptisms are celebrated every Sunday, except for the firstSunday of the month, at 12:00 PM. Please call the rec-tory at 610-626-3321 to set up an appointment with a Priest.First time parents and godparents are required to attend aBaptism Preparation Session. Only when Certificates of Eli-gibility from godparents are presented, then a date for thebaptism can be set.

The Baptism Preparation Sessions are held the first Sundayof the month at 12:00 PM in the Upper Church, with registra-tion required. To register, please call the parish secretaryduring regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AMto 4:00 PM). Registration must be made prior to the last Fri-day of the month. If no registrations are received, a sessionmay not be held.

BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS(Entrance through the middle, rear door of the Church)Monday - Friday Only: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed for Lunch12-1 PM); Closed Saturday and Sunday

PASTOR1S CORNERIhope you had a pleasant and peaceful summer and had a chance for some

vacation time to be renewed in soul and body. With the beginning of a new "parishyear," our school and many parish activities, programs and ministries are about toburst into full bloom. Ihope yau can get involved in some ways that will benefit ourparish community and yourself.

Saturday evening, September 10, will be the celebration of our parish feast day - thefeast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. After the 4:30 PM Mass, there will be anAll-American Hot Dog Dinner and a social in our Parish Hall. All are welcome I Thisis a wonderful opportunity to thank Our Lordfor His saving death on the Cross and

fa celebrate our friendship as a parish family.

rOlf Cross Church has been selected by the Archdiocese as one of the sites to celebrate this ExtraordinaryJuMee Year of Mercy. On our parish feast day, Wednesday, September 14, the Feast of the Holy Cross, therewr1Jbe a Holy Hourfrom 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM that includes Scripture .. the Divine Mercy Chaplet a Litany of theSacred Heart and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Everyone is invited to come and rejoice in God'sgreat mercy and be empowered to share His mercy with others.

I've always believed that knowledge and understanding of Sacred Scripture - the Bible, is very important forCatholics. We Catholics tend to center our spiritual life on the Holy Eucharist, Confession, and daily prayer-as we should! But St. Jerome reminds us: "Ignoranc.e.of Scriplure is ignorance of Christ." Tosustain, nourish,af'd hie our faith in our daily lives with all of its challenges and opportunities, we need to study and knowScrY:;:Ure- which a/ang with the teaching of the Church, gives us the fullness of the truth of Jesus. We will be~,.-- -: !ITmeOld Testament books of Song of Songs, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, Ruth and Esther. There is:..; ="B ti) urr.g anyrr.·ng, books will be supplied. You do not have to come every rwsday -just when you!I 7W"ise an enjo/(lole and fruitful time - and no homework! Please rons ser a=ending.

- ~ .~- Y~afC11ristian Initiation of Adults) begins soon. Thisis tre .a:- E': r<~ for non-Catholics- ro -- es:igtr.e the catholic faith and perhaps, even become Cc::.-- z, ,._ 'be you can suggest

me :rcA rc a r.on-Ct;:T. relative, friend or neighbor who lives in the - ~ J"-_'ss ~ --e qCIA is also forthose &ere ta!1tized oat not raised Catholic and who want to rec5.:: --E ~~ _ -=c:::s.. =:"'"Ja}Iy, the RCIAisperfec:fOr CtrJro6cs who want to "brush up" on their faith and betiss cDeacon Joe is the coord:natGr_

ImHor'antThe new monthly MAINTENANCE FUND envelope found in your latest mailing willreplace the monthly DEBTREDUCTIONenvelope. We thank you for your generositywhich will assist us with our ever-increasing maintenance expenses.

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AFTER 4:30 PM MASS - PARISH HALLENJOY AN ALL-AMERICAN

HOT DOG DINNER!

JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCYHOLY HOUR

WEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER 14,

FEAST OF THE HOLY CROSS7:00PM

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BEGINS THURSDA Y,SEPTEMBER 15,

PARISH CENTER - 7:00 PM

Children's Liturgy of the Word

We will resume Children's Liturgy of the Word onSunday, September 11, at the 11 o'clock Mass.We invite all children from Kindergarten and up tojoin us for discussion of the Sunday readings. Thechildren are usually very responsive and have good

questions and comments. We look forward to

sharing the gift of Faith with your children.

The Holy Cross Knightsof Columbus #15482wlll be holding theirAnnual Flea Market onSaturday, September10, on the grounds of

the school parking lot. The Flea Market will runfrom 8 AM until 2 PM. Vendor spaces areavailable. Spaces are 15' x 15' and are $35.Please contact Randy Cooper @ 610-529-7970or randy19064@gmail.com to rent the space orfor more information. Raindate for the FleaMarket is Saturday, September 24.

ARE YOU GRIEVING THE LOSS OF A LOVEDONE? HEReS SEASONS OF HOPE

A faith-centered support group offering those inmourning an opportunity to come together toshare God's love. With support of the faith

- community, we can give voice to our uniquejourneys of grief and find healing. Please join uson Tuesdays, September 27, October 4,11,18,25, and November 1, 2016. -e

Holy Cross Parish Center - 7:00 PM - Sign-in at

6:45 PM; meeting 1 Y2hours.

For registration, please contact Margaret MaryMcNicholas - 610-324-2133 or at

mmcnicholastpallstate.corn

For further information, please contact DeaconTim Baxter at: tbaxter31@comcast.net

sUNDA Y COLLECTION

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_'~-=-enC()urage them to consider participating in our ROAp-:er::rts and minds of individuals to the saving grace of Our

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MONDA Y SEPTEMBER 5St. Theresa of calcutta, Religious

8:30 AM Andrew Grajek, Sr.

TUESDAY8:30AM

SEPTEMBER 6Anthony and PaulineFiscella

WEDNESDAY8:30AM

SEPTEMBER 7Candeloro and TeresaCermignano

THURSDA Y SEPTEMBER 8The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

8:30 AM Kathryn Gregorio,Rita Creato andAnne Creato

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 9Saint Peter Clover, Priest

8:30 AM Robert Kessler

SATURDAY8:30AM

SEPTEMBER 10Jim Muller

NEXT WEEKEND MASS INTENTIONS

SATURDAY4:30PM

SEPTEMBER 10Michele Del Casale

SUNDAY8:30AM

SEPTEMBER 11Harry Cook and People ofHolyCross

11:00 AM Fred Senderoff

NO EXPERIENCE

~ NECESSARY!!! ., Do you like to sing? choir

season starts soon. Comejoin us and raise your voicein praise. The choir sings at

just 1 Mass each weekend, and practices only 1 night aweek. Call Music Director, Tim Reilly, at 215-431-2883,stop up to see him in the choir loft after any Mass, orjust come to our first practice on Tuesday, September 6,at 7:00 PM in the choir loft. Seeyou there!

TWILIGHT EVENING OF PRAYER

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RAPHAELA RETREAT CENTER

September 18, - 4:00 - 9:00 PM (Evening will endwith Sunday Eucharistic Celebration). Offering andDinner: $42. For reservations, call 610-543-0741.

Registration closes on September 11.

ST. THERESENOVENA - SEPTEMBER 27 - 29

7:00 PM

ST. KEVIN CHURCH

And, remember that Discovering Christ will be heldon Thursday evenings from October 6 throughNovember 17. Sessions, held in the cafeteria on thelower level of St. Kevin Church, include dinner, avideo presentation, and time for discussion. And theprogram is FREE! Registration is open now.

To register or for additional information, go to

www.discoveringchristinspringfield@gmail.com

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Stephen CollinsSharon DiemerJim DonahueCornelius DunleavyDorothy EberhardGrayson FaganMichele GoffCarolyn HendersonHarry IezziCarole KimeMary KullKendall Lambert

Charles LaPortaRoseLetoPatricia LyonsJoanne MarksCatherine McNultyLynn NearyEvePalermoLaurann E.PazuierJosephSindoniAdeline SulpizioTheresa TorelliNadia Waltanski

Discovering Christ Series

sponsored by the Catholic Parishes ofSpringfield - EVERYTHURSDAY AT6:30 PM - BEGINNING OCTOBER 6EACHWEEK:*DINNER *DYNAMIC TEACHING*EXPLORING ANSWERS * NO COST

Join us in the cafeteria on the lower level of St.Kevin Church for Discovering Christ, a seven-week series including a life-changing retreat.Join us in exploring our identity in JesusChrist.All free.

Register online (preferred method) atwww.discoveringchristinspringfieJd.org

or call St. Kevin (610-544-8777Holy Cross(610-626-3321) or

St. Francis of Assisi (610-543-0848

RESPECT UFE NEWS

JOIN FATHER GABIN AND OTHERS INPRAYING THE ROSARY FOR AN END TOABORTIONS. PEOPLE GATHER IN FRONTOF PLANNED PARENTHOOD, AT STATEAND ORANGE STREETS IN MEDIA, ATNOON ON SATURDAYS. IF YOU'D LIKETO CAR POOL, MEET BEHIND THERECTORY AT 11:30 AM. PRAYER ISPOWERFUL!!

WE PRAY FOR THE SAFETY ANDPROTECTION OF OUR LOVEDONES IN THE ARMED FORCES

AND ALL OF OUR FIRSTRESPONDERS

(Police Officers, Fire Fighters,EMT's)

MAJOR PAUL ALLEN

LT. AMY CALLAHAN, USN, MD

LT. JAMES P. CALLAHAN, USN

LT. JOHN R. CALLAHAN, USN

lANCE CORPORALJUSTIN D'ARCY

STAfF SERGEANT GERALD DE JOHN

CPl. JOHN G. LAROUCHE

SGT. ALEX RANKIN, USMC

JOHNNY'S RUN FOR LIFEJohnny Williamson understood this

message. He stood up for the sanctity of humanlife in the classroom, on the playing fields, withfriends or among strangers, from the time hecould understand the concept. Hewas confidentand fearless in his beliefs. When Johnny diedsuddenly on January 25, 2009, he was wearingthe steel bracelet he afways wore proclaiming,"O'Hara Students Respect life.»

EachOctober, Johnny's commitment toJesusChrist and the Gospel of life is honored bydedicating the Run for Ufe in his memory.

Please come on Sunday, October 9, tocelebrate the fife of John Patrick Williamson, Jr.An outdoor asswiD be celebrated at 8:00 AMat Cardinal O'Hara High School, followed by a 5krun, one mDerun and one mile walk at 9:00 AM.There is no requ' ernent to run or walk. Over onethousand peop e partidpated in this joyful eventlast year. If you can't run or walk, pleasecome topray and celebrate with us Ufe in general andJohnny Williamson's life In particular,remembering Johnny's final Facebookmessage...·OiOOSE UFE"-

AU proceeds benefit crisis pregnancycenters with onderfuJ records of saving lives.Please register at tWWW.johnnysrunforlife.com

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