The Parish of the Holy Cross 95 Old Nichols Road + Nesconset, NY 11767 + 631.265.2200 + www.pothc88.org

WE CELEBRATE EUCHARIST Monday—Thursday: 9:00 A.M. (Chapel)

Saturday: 5:00 P.M. Sunday: 8:00 A.M. + 9:30 A.M. + 11:30 A.M.

WE CELEBRATE RECONCILIATION Saturday: 3:45 P.M.—4:30 P.M.

or call Father Michael for an appointment.

WE CELEBRATE BAPTISM Baptisms are celebrated on the second and last Sunday

of each month at 1 P.M. Please contact the Parish Office for more information.

WE CELEBRATE WEDDINGS Couples should contact the Parish Office at least six

months in advance of the proposed wedding date.

Come and pray with us!

LET ALL BE WELCOMED AS CHRIST!

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time August 17, 2014

Then Jesus said to her in reply, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” And the woman’s daughter was healed from that hour.

Matthew 15:28

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We are here for you!

Rev. Michael F. Holzmann Pastor

Ms. Ellen Fox Director of Religious Education

Mrs. Connie Calabro Mrs. Mary Anne Mc Culloch Co-Coordinators of Parish Outreach

Mrs. Judith Pickel Pastoral Associate

631.265.2200 + Fax 631.265.2229 + pothc@optonline.net Summer Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM (closed 12:30-1:00 PM)

Mass Intentions Schedule Week of August 17th, 9 AM Mass Mon. Pietro & Paolo Guardascione Tue. Matthew Brust (living) Wed. Eileen Gagliano Thu. Betty Ruf (living) Saturday, August 23rd, 5 PM Mass Michael Olynik, Joan Ries, Cyril Watson, Carmela & Michael Terranova, Thomas Brophy Sunday, August 24th, 21st Sun. in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM People of the Parish 9:30 AM Daniel Nolan 11:30 AM Valerie Scioscia

Celebrants for Next Weekend’s Masses August 23rd/24th

5:00 PM Fr. Michael 8:00 AM Fr. Michael 9:30 AM Fr. Michael 11:30AM Fr. Michael

Deacon Owen E. Farley, Jr. Deacon Ralph Rivera

Mrs. Loretta Tarter Business Manager

Mr. Brian Reich, Director Music Ministry

Mr. Salvatore Finocchiaro Coordinator of Youth Ministries

PASTORAL TEAM

PASTORAL STAFF

Mrs. Jane Wirth Parish Secretary

Mr. Edward Guise Custodian

Mrs. Mary Inghilterra Weekend Sacristan

Mrs. Elizabeth Shea Religious Education Secretary (hcreled@optonline.net)

Dr. Vincent Mazurek Music Minister

New Life in Christ

Remembering our Sick

Please pray for the sick of the parish, their families and caregivers:

John Harris John Miniaci

Scripture Readings for August 24th + Isaiah 22:19-23 + Romans 11:33-36 + Matthew 16:13-20

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with Father Michael I have been writing about my family vacations as a child to a little resort in New Hampshire. As much as we dreaded it, our time away would end soon enough and it would be time to come home. There was always sadness on that day we left the mountain. As time went on and I got older, some of the magic faded. It was still a neat place to visit, but the eyes of a 14 year old see things differently from a 6 year old. As I moved into high school the Inn took on a new meaning for me. I went from being a guest to an employee. For a number of summers I spent July and August working at the Inn. I did everything from dishwasher, to bell boy, to repair man, to entertainment director. I had a blast. There were fun people to work with, and I loved the experience. It served me well even into my college years. Shortly thereafter, the Inn closed forever. The property remained abandoned for years. Eventually the National Forest Service took over the land. They brought in bulldozers and excavators and pulled out every bit of what was once a bustling little resort. Years later I returned to visit the property. The only evidence that remained were two shuffle board courts and a filled-in swimming pool. Mother Nature is slowly reclaiming every bit of that land. Roads, sidewalks and footprints of buildings have all disappeared. I stood there and felt a sense of sadness; Moosilauke was only a memory. But, I will always be grateful for my Mom who first brought me there, for the neat people I met through the years, and finally for the lessons of life it taught me. In some ways it was an experience of the Paschal Mystery; living, dying and then somehow rising again. I trust many of you have had similar experiences, where the adventures of a vacation helped to immerse you deeply in life. It’s time for me to return. Back to work. On a different note, there is a sad anniversary for the parish this weekend. August 16th marks the first anniversary of the death of Deacon Jerry Steffens. I was here only a few weeks when he fell ill and passed away. I had the opportunity to hear him preach just once. Although I did not get to know him well, it is clear he was a deeply spiritual man who touched the hearts of many within this community. We continue to miss his presence and spirit. Rest in peace, Jerry.

Vacation Time (part 3): The Adventure Ends

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Banns of Marriage Third Time

Bonnie Carasiti & Anthony Calcaterra

Children's Liturgy of the Word -

for children Kindergarten through 3rd grade will resume on Sunday, September 7th at the 11:30 Mass, in the Fr. Joe Room. Children's Liturgy is held every Sunday from September through June, except for holiday weekends. If you are in grades 4th through 12th and would be interested in helping out, or are over 18 years old and would be interested in becoming a leader, please contact Karyn at 648-3594.

SUNRISE MASS on the BEACH

Robert Moses State Park, Field 5

Saturday, August 23, 2014 6:00 AM

Bring a Chair, Bring Breakfast, BRING A

FRIEND ! PRAY FOR GOOD WEATHER !!

PARISH NEWS

Stewardship Corner

Our First reading today, from Isaiah, says, “… for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.” How well does this describe our

own house of prayer – Holy Cross?

What can you do to help the

newcomer, the visitor, feel welcome at Holy Cross?

Is there someone in your family or

your neighborhood who you could invite to attend Mass with you?

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Golden Wedding Jubilee This fall, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be honored at liturgies on Sunday, September 21st

at the Church of Christ the King in Commack and on Sunday, October 5th at the Church of St. Rose of Lima in Massapequa. Both liturgies will begin at 2:30pm. Couples may register for ONE liturgy. Registration forms are available in your parish office. There will be additional celebrations in the spring for those who may find that more convenient. If you have any questions you may call 516-678-5800 x207.

Annual Mass for

Deceased Children

Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 12:30 PM

St. Agnes Cathedral 29 Quealy Place

Rockville Centre, NY

All are welcome. Come early to inscribe your child’s name in the “Book of Families.” Refreshments following Mass in the Parish Centre. For more information contact Kathleen Logan, Associate Director Family Ministry at 516-678-5800 x236 or email klogan@drvc.org .

DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE

PARISH OUTREACH YOU CAN HELP PARISH OUTREACH

MAKE A CONNECTION WITH OUR ISOLATED NEIGHBORS

Do you have a family member or neighbor in our Parish who is unable to get out due to illness, age or disability? Please help us locate these individuals and bring them into contact with our Holy Cross community. Parish Outreach volunteers get in touch with these parishioners on a monthly basis. By establishing this caring relationship we ensure that those who may be unable to be with us on the weekend are never far from our thoughts. We remind them that they are an important part of our Parish life in the

following ways: children in our Religious Education program send seasonal cards, birthday and holiday cards are sent from the Parish, and volunteers visit them during the Advent and Easter seasons. If you are aware of someone who would benefit from these efforts, please contact the Parish Outreach office at 265-2200 ext. 13. Thank you for caring by helping us to reach out to the homebound members of our community.

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Thank you to all the families who have re-registered their children in our program. We still have families who have not signed up, and our deadline is past. If you still need to register, please do so as soon as possible. We are beginning to put classes together. We cannot guarantee your child a placement if we do not have your registration form.

Levels 2 through 7 will begin classes the week of September 29th. Level 7 parents and students will be invited to attend a meeting which will outline the Two Year Confirmation Preparation. Level 8 will begin classes the week of November 3rd. All Level 8 parents and students will be invited to a meeting which will outline the Level 8 year and where students and parents will receive books and an information packet. Level 1 will begin the week of November 3rd. Parents will be invited to a meeting to get the overview of the year and the books for their child. Catechists are always needed to educate our children in the faith. We are especially in need of Level 2 Catechists in the Tackan and Mills Pond areas and Level 5 Catechists in the Branch Brook and Cayuga areas. Please call the Religious Education Office at 631-265-2200 ext. 12 for more information.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

Help Needed! We are looking for Catechists for our small group Special Needs program which meets at Holy Cross on Monday afternoons. Please call the Religious Education Office at 631-265-2200 ext. 12 for more information.

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   All are Welcome… Except the WEEDS…

Gardeners Wanted…

Help us maintain our Parish Center on your schedule.

You can adopt an area, come with friends, earn community service hours or make it a family affair. Call or email us for info -

Kim and Andy Bodor at 516-996-2297 or akjlb23@gmail.com

We will have a group clean up and a Gardens and Grounds meeting early September.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Did You See… Have You Heard…

We are Blessed with wonderful Scouts who have beautified Holy Cross, working toward earning the ranks of Life Scout and Eagle Scout. We would like to put together a list of projects completed at Holy Cross . Please send us:

* Your Name * Troop # or group * Project *Completion Date * before and after picture

Andy and Kim Bodor

Akjlb23@gmail.com 516-996-2297

Do you or your group need a community service?...Give us a call.

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On Sunday, August 17th, from 6-8pm, the teens, core and band will be going to the AMF Centereach Bowling Alley for a fun night of bowling! The address is 40 Horseblock Rd., Centereach. Bring $12, which includes two games of bowling and dinner!

YOUTH GROUP HAPPENINGS

THANK YOU!

The Life Center of Long Island sincerely thanks the

Parish of the Holy Cross

for their recent donation to the Baby Bottle Fundraiser!

Your generosity raised $3,844! May God bless you for your support of life!

LIFE CENTER OF LONG ISLAND

CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL UPDATE Here is an update on the status of the Appeal here at Holy Cross: Goal Pledges No. Donors Payments % of Goal $68,700.00 $44,815.00 227 $37,062.50 65.23

When payments reach 100% of our goal, we receive a rebate of 20% or $13,740. Please help your community and your parish by supporting the CMA!

FAITH & LIGHT MEETING Friday, September 5th at 7:00 PM at the Parish of the Holy Cross

Faith and Light is an international faith-sharing organization for people with

developmental challenges and their families and care-givers.

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July 31st, 2014 Cash / Checking A/Cs: $ 68,086. Liabilities: $ 327,616. Mortgage on Rectory Unitas Fund: $ 229,004. Institutional Investors: $ 50,956. Money Market: $ 38,353. R.O.M.R.: $ 33,104. Revenue: Sunday Collections 7/1– to 7/31/14 $ 49,604. Average Weekly Contribution: $12,401. Donations & Fees Parish Programs: 5,166. Includes: Rel Ed.(1,585), Seniors (977) VBS (2,085)Parish Out.(497) R.O.M.R. Ju ly: 2,798. Other Auxiliary Revenue: 5,662. Includes: Donations, Wedding, Baptisms, Funerals, Masses, Charity Unitas Interest: 1,110. Cash Calendar: 3,270. Collection on Behalf o f Others: 1,379. Includes: Peter’s Pence Total Revenue: $ 68,989. Expenditures: Clergy & Lay Salaries: $ 25,617. Includes: Priests, Rel.Ed, Parish Out, Clerical, Maintenance Pastoral Assoc., Bus Mgr., Music, Youth, Sacristan Clergy Fringe Benefits: 2,634. Includes: Medical Insurance, Sickness, Disability & Retirement Lay Fringe Benefits: 3,742. Includes: Medical & Dental Insurance, Pension FICA Employer Taxes: 1,739. Parish Programs: 7,079. Includes: VBS (2,085) Youth (1,000) Seniors (264) Hospitality(448) Parish Outreach (2,132) Religious Ed (1,150) Diocesan Assessment: 16,906. Includes: 4th quarter Diocesan Non/School Assessment: 12,363. Includes: 1st half of 4th quarter Fund Raising Expense: 1,950. Includes: Cash Calendar June Printing & Office: 3,203. Includes: Office Supplies, Phone, Cable, Printing, Computers Liturgical Expenses: 2,389. Includes: Altar Hosts /Wine, Charity, Missals Rectory Household: 1,244. Includes: Food, Residence Expenses Interest on Loans: 1,587. Includes: Mortgage Buildings’ Ut ilit ies: 1,918. Includes: PSEG,LI (1,678), National Grid (240) Buildings’ Maintenance & Supplies: 1,711. Includes: Contracted Maintenance Collections on Behalf of Others: 1,271. Includes: Peter’s Pence Total Expenditures: $ 85,354. Operating Deficit: July 1-31, 2014 ($ 16,365). Year to Date—Sept. 1,2013—July 31, 2014: Revenue: $ 935,293. Expenditures: $ 881,230. Surplus: $ 54,063.

Dear Parishioners, In an attitude of responsible stewardship and fiscal accountability, we publish a simple reporting of our financial position. This report is for the eleventh month of our fiscal year, which began 9/01/13.

We submit this report for your information and consideration, trying to keep you better informed of our financial situation with what you have provided through your Stewardship of Treasure and how we are using your gift. The format follows the categories of Diocesan accounts on which our extensive year-end Financial Reports are based

We thank you for your constant support. If you have questions and/or suggestions, we would welcome them. God continue to bless us all. The Finance Committee

Parish of the Holy Cross Nesconset, New York

Financial Report - Fiscal Year 2013/ 2014 July 1 -31, 2014

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CASH CALENDAR

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Tuesday, August 19th 5:00 - 7:00 PM

OSV WORKSHOP Atrium Wednesday, August 20th 11:30AM-2:30PM

SENIORS Atrium Saturday, August 23rd 5:00 AM

SUNRISE MASS Robert Moses WOMEN’S ENRICHMENT 10AM-12PM Fr. Joe Room

MEETINGS THIS WEEK

COMMUNITY NEWS

COMMUNITY NEWS “The Beginning Experience”

Help for the heartache of divorce, separa-tion and widowhood is available. “The Beginning Experience” offers a weekend away for a lifetime of change, September 5th-7th at the Montfort Spiritual Center in Bay Shore. For information and reser-vations call Jean at 631-903-0973.

Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille A Lifeline for Married Couples

Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped thousands of couples worldwide experiencing all types of marital difficulties. For confidential information about the Retrouvaille program, or to register for the upcoming weekend that begins on Friday, September 5th, 2014 at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, please call 1-800-470-2230 and you will be connected directly and confidentially to a couple from Long Island/Metro Retrouvaille who can help.

A Message from the Sisters of St. Dominic On September 23rd, the United Nations is holding a one-day Climate Summit at the UN in New York City. Leaders of the world’s governments will gather to discuss the dire urgency of the climate crisis and seek to build momentum towards an international climate treaty. The Sisters of St. Dominic will sponsor a film, “Chasing Ice” on August 24th at 2PM at the Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Dominic, 555 Albany Avenue, Amityville, NY 11701. They will focus on the ways in which we can respond in love and generosity to the crisis of Climate Change. For information or to register, please call 631-842-6000 x338 or email earthhomej@aol.com

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