October 11, 2015

Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

HOLY CROSS CHURCH October 11, 2015 CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS

PASTORAL STAFF SERVING HOLY CROSS

Fr. David Sajdak, S.D.B., Pastor Fr. Joseph Santa Bibiana, S.D.B., Parochial Vicar

Fr. William Bucciferro, S.D.B., in residence Deacon Henry ‘Hank’ Hart Deacon Ed Mohrbacher

Deacon Robert ‘Bob’ Ulbrich

TRUSTEES Tom Murray John Powers

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Cindy Howie

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Scott Montgomery

TRIBUNAL AUDITORS Deacon Ed Mohrbacher Deacon Henry Hart

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: 6:45 to 6:55 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.

THE BEST SELLER

The Bible is the best-selling book of all time. The Bible is God’s book. The only one He has ever written. The average lifespan in North America is 77 years. We spend a lot of time reading novels, magazines, internet material. We may read hundreds, maybe thousands, of books in our

lifetime. How about God’s book? How will you explain to God when you see Him face to face that you never had time to read His book?

The Bible is our human “textbook”. It is our “owner’s manual”. It is our story of salvation. Through ancient literary techniques God presents His truth that is truth for all times. “God’s word is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword. It penetrates and divides soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the reflections and thoughts of the heart.” (Heb. 4:12-13)

Since God’s Word is “living and effective,” it has power to change lives.

One of the most dramatic examples of the Scriptures’ divine ability to transform men and women involved the famous “Mutiny on the Bounty.”

Following their rebellion against the notorious Captain Bligh, nine mutineers, along with the Tahitian men and women, found their way to Pitcairn Island, a tiny dot in the South Pacific only two miles long and a mile wide.

Ten years later, drink and fighting had left only one man alive, John Adams. Eleven women and 23 children made up the rest of the Island’s population. So far this is the familiar story made famous in the book and motion picture. But the rest of the story is even more remarkable.

About this time, Adams came across the Bounty’s Bible in the bottom of an old chest. He began to read it, and the divine power of God’s Word reached into the heart of that hardened man on a tiny volcanic speck in the vast Pacific Ocean and changed his life forever.

The peace and love that Adams found in the Scriptures entirely replaced the old life of quarreling, brawling, and liquor. He began to teach the children from the Bible until every person on the island had experienced the same amazing change that he had found.

God’s Word is living and active, and when we read God’s Word it reaches out and touches the needs of our lives in remarkable ways.

There are several ways of “easing into” reading the Bible. Some folks subscribe to The Magnificat, others use The Word Among Us. Many have gone through the Bible studies that our parish offers.

The important point is this: spare yourself the future embarrassment when the Lord asks you, “Have you read my book?” In some way, read the Bible.

Fr. Dave

Twenty-Eighth 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.

Monday, Oct. 12 7:00 a.m. Bernard W. Bowen Tuesday, Oct. 13 7:00 a.m. Frances Johnson Wednesday, Oct . 14 7:00 a.m. Ed Surman 6:30 p.m. Memorial Mass Thursday, Oct. 15 7:00 a.m. Jack Sullivan Friday, Oct. 16 7:00 a.m. Marilea Wendler 8:15 a.m. Stevie Montez (All School Mass) Saturday, Oct. 17 8:15 a.m. For the intentions of Kathie Temple

5:30 p.m. Philip Brown Sunday, Oct. 18 8:00 a.m. The Boudreau Family

10:00 a.m. Anna Marie Ulbrich 4:00 p.m. For the Parishioners

Mass Intentions for the Week

SYMBOLON—THE CATHOLIC FAITH REBOOT

5-Week Program begins Tuesday, October 13th

6:30-8:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Parish Center.

Cost is $25. Call 352-8748 to reserve a spot.

Filmed on location in Rome, the Holy Land, Calcutta, and in the Augustine Institute studios in Denver, Symbolon, “Part 1: Knowing the Faith” journeys through the core teachings of the Catholic Church.

It features nationally known teachers such as Tim Gray, Curtis Martin, Johnnette Benkovic, Edward Sri, Jason and Crystalina Evert, Chris Stefanick, Teresa Tomeo, Patrick Coffin, and others who unpack the Catholic faith and call people to live it more deeply.

NAPRO TECHNOLOGY WITH JEN MOKOS

Wednesday, October 21st, 7:30 p.m. Holy Cross ‘Coffee House’ in Parish Center

NaProTECHNOLOGY (Natural Procreative Technology) is a new women’s health science that monitors and maintains a woman’s reproductive and gynecological health. It is the first woman’s health science to network family planning with reproductive health monitoring and maintenance.

It is a fertility-care based medical approach rather than a fertility-control approach to family planning and gynecologi-cal health. Please join us for this informational session.

ARTS & CRAFTS BAZAAR BENEFITING CHILDREN OF HOPE AND FAITH

On Saturday, October 24th, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and

Sunday, October 25th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Holy

Cross Parish Center. Free admission.

Featuring handmade concessions, crafts, and baked goods. Kids’ craft activities too!

If you’d like to get involved, or for more information, contact Tracy Duchinsky at 721-2524, or tded@sbcglobal.net.

Children of Hope and Faith is a locally founded non-profit 501c(3) organization established to help orphans and needy children in Tanzania, East Africa.

NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH, and of

Holy Cross, through the Sacrament of Baptism, are:

Annabelle Rose, daughter of Brian & Natalie Hanson;

Henry Paul, son of Sam & Suk Chong Wortman; and

Sullivan Michael, son of Matthew & Amanda Quinlan.

Let us support these children on their faith journey!

SENIOR LUNCHEON. Join us for our monthly

potluck on Wednesday, October 14th, around noon. Those who can do so should bring a covered dish and their own table service. A parish nurse will be available for blood

pressure checks and health related questions.

COFFEE & DONUTS. There will be NO Coffee

& Donuts next Sunday, October 18th, due to

WATCH Weekend. Coffee & Donuts will resume the following Sunday, October 25th.

FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION. Jesus is calling

you to come visit Him. He would so love your company!

7:00 a.m. WEEKDAY SERVER SCHEDULE

M on T u e W e d T hu F r i

12

Nick Hasenstab,

Brooke Hasenstab

13

Katie McFarland

Erin Patton

14

Mary Beth Franey, Owen

Robinson

15

Anthony Frasca, Jr.,

Rohan Thope

16

Joseph Kisting,

Annelise Kisting

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE

Saturday, 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 17

Lector:

Euch Min:

Servers:

Victoria Fitzgerald

Gloria Fellers, Ron Davis,

Dennis Menke, Charlie Parr

Mary Beth Franey, Erin Patton,

Max Stewart

Sunday, 8:00 a.m.

Oct. 18

Lector:

Euch Min:

Servers:

Rick Atterberry

John Sullivan, Greg Koerner,

Judy Deverell, Mary Shelden,

Candy Rollins

Veronica Burton, Stephanie Burton,

Josh Koerner

10:00 a.m. Lector:

Euch Min:

Servers:

Greg Miely

Carol Bergeson, Margie Hoss,

Sherri Paris, Steve Carter,

Bonita Higgerson, Peg Swanson,

Jessica McMahon

Lexi McFarland, Stephen Jerkovitz,

Jessica Duchinsky

4:00 p.m. Lector:

Euch Min:

Servers:

Ed Seebauer

Rob MacKichan, Elaine Hershbarger,

Mary Grace, David Grace,

Beth Frasca, Anthony Frasca

Alondra Feliciano, Owen Robinson,

Rachel Burdette

Offering for October 3rd-4th….……................$10,035.75

School Tuition Assistance ………………….…..$1,611.32

Thank you for your generous contributions.

Wanted

Senior individuals who need help with yard work; fall leaf raking:

Teams of Holy Cross 5th- to 8th-grade students will come to your assistance on the morning of November 5th, 2015, from 9:00 to 10:30.

Call the Holy Cross School Office, 217-356-9521.

Respect Life Month

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE ALL SOULS DAY

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND, AT 6:30 P.M.

Please join us for the 6th Annual Mass of Remembrance, Monday, November 2nd, All Souls Day, at 6:30 p.m. This celebration brings families and fellow parishioners together to remember those who have died this past year. There will be a special rite during the Mass when the names of our deceased will be announced and a rose will be presented to our Blessed Mother on their behalf.

Those who have been involved in any parish ministry that supports those who have lost a loved one are especially encouraged to attend this Mass, including members of the Bereavement Ministry, Funeral Luncheon cooks and servers, Parish Nurses, and Nicodemus Society. All parish-ioners are welcome to attend.

Your presence and support for our bereaved will be wel-comed. A reception will follow in the Parish Center.

YOUTH LED MASS: SIGN UP TO PARTICIPATE ON-LINE!

Saturday, November 7th, 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 6th, 10:00 a.m.

Please join us as the youth of our parish and school partici-pate in the Mass. Youth will be singing in the choir and will be ushers, cantors, lectors, greeters, and gift bearers. If you have a child who would like to participate in future youth-led Masses, please visit http://vols.pt/W8XVSa.

Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer nor to use your email address, please contact Jessica McMahon at 217-355-1197 to sign you up manually.

OUR SCHOOLS

High School of St. Thomas More 352-7210

www.hs-stm.org

STM PREVIEW NIGHT. Join us Wednesday, October 14th,

6:30-8:30 p.m. (check-in at 6:00 p.m.) to preview the STM community. Staff will be available to answer questions and review core curriculum and extracurricular activities. RSVP to Ian Blomberg at iblomberg@hs-stm.org or 819-5702.

ANNUAL FUTURE SABERS TAILGATE. All 5th to 8th

graders and their families are invited to STM for our future Sabers Tailgate for food, fun and free admission to the STM football game vs. PBL on Friday, Oct. 23rd, at 6:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Ian Blomberg at 819-5702.

STM FALL PLAY. STM Theatre presents its Fall play,

”Gainfully Employed: An Evening of One-Acts and Comedic Monologues About Work,” October 15th-17th in the STM ‘cafetorium.’ Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $7.00.

STM FALL CONCERT. The Fall Concert will be at 7:00

p.m. on Wednesday, November 4th. It will include music from Band, Choir, Note Nerdy, Madrigals, and more.

VOCATIONS “A call from God to live in a particular way”

“Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” If you ask the Lord this question in prayer, are you ready to respond with a joyful “yes” or will you turn from Him with a heavy, unyielding heart? Consider following Christ more closely as a priest or in the consecrated life. Call Fr. Patrick Henehan at 309-671-1550.

Please pray for all vocations: Marriage, Priestly, Religious Life, Consecrated Single Life. Pray also for all Salesian seminarians and Diocese of Peoria seminarians.

OUR DIOCESE

Holy Cross School 356-9521

www.holycrosselem.org

HOLY CROSS SCHOOL HAS TWO OPENINGS for

Teacher Aides. Hours for the aide position for 2nd grade are 9-11 a.m., Monday-Thursday. Hours for the Preschool aide position are 2:30-5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.

As a minimum, a teacher aide must have an associate’s degree or must have successfully completed 2 years of study at a regionally accredited college or university. Resumes or letters of interest should be directed to the principal, Chris Ellis, at cellis@holycrosselem.org.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR HARVEST MOON TRIVIA NIGHT!

The Eastern Area Cursillo Community is sponsoring Harvest Moon Trivia Night on Saturday, November 7th, at The High School of St. Thomas More. This is an event for the entire vicariate, so get a team together and enjoy the fun. The competition is lively and good spirited!

For more information, see the flyer in the back of the church or email Pam Krisman at pkrisman@sjo.k12.il.us, or call 217-841-0805. There is also a link to the flyer at www.champaigncursillo.org. Just click ‘calendar’. Hope to see you there!

www.cdop.org

October 2015

My Dear Friends in Christ,

We celebrate World Mission Sunday on the weekend of October 17-18, 2015. As Pope Francis tells us in his 2015 World Mission Statement, “Mission is a passion for Jesus and at the same time a passion for his people. When we pray before Jesus crucified, we see the depth of his love which gives us dignity and sustains us. At the same time, we realize that the love flowing from Jesus’ pierced heart expands to embrace the People of God and all humanity.”

Every year the needs of the Catholic Church in the Missions grow—as new dioceses are formed, as new semi-naries are opened because of the growing number of young men hearing Christ's call to follow Him as priests, as areas devastated by war or natural disaster are rebuilt, and as other areas, long suppressed, are opening up to hear the message of Christ and His Church. That is why the in-volvement and commitment of Catholics from around the world is so urgently needed. Offerings from Catholics in the United States, on World Mission Sunday and throughout the year, are combined with offerings to the Propagation of the Faith worldwide.

The missionary work of the Church depends on each one of us. On World Mission Sunday, please be as generous as your means allows and continue to pray that all of us in the Diocese of Peoria may be eager and effective witnesses to God, our loving Father, and His only Son, Jesus Christ. Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C. Bishop of Peoria Note: The collection will be taken up next weekend, October

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, Parod, Fotzler Families Bruns Family Dec. Mem. of Happ, Krueger Families William Pellum & 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 ALL SOULS, Living and Deceased 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 Dec. Mem. of Slykas Family Hershbarger & Kick Families Dec. Mem. of Cochrane-O’Brien families Liv. & Dec. Mem. of David & Bernice Williams Family Liv. & Dec. Mem. of Gilbert & Betty Graham Family John E. Sullivan Family Birdie & Edward Cronau Margaret Hettinger Raymond Timpone Maxine TImpone Living & Dec. Mem. of Schwenk Family Bill Gilles Loretto B. Doyle Perrodin Family Living & Dec. Mem. of McNabney Family Christie & Hoss Families Liv.& Dec. Mem. of Eli & Hazel Kinser Family John Michael Cabutti

HOLY CROSS FIRST FRIDAY MEMORIAL

PRO-LIFE ISSUES

OUR COMMUNITY

STEWARDSHIP “Everything is a gift from God”

In today’s Gospel, Jesus asks the rich young man to give away all that he has in order to have treasure in heaven. But he is unable to free himself from his possessions, and so he goes sadly away. Does what I own keep me from following Jesus?

SEPTEMBER 23RD TO NOVEMBER 1ST!

Come join us for Prayer, Vigil, and Outreach as we join in a peaceful and powerful presence at our local Planned Parenthood, 302 E. Stoughton, Champaign.

Free Parking on Third and Stoughton, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Sign up at www.40daysforlife.com or call Joy at 359-8406. Pray and fast to end the violence of abortion. Join the world wide movement that has saved 10,331 lives since 2007.

‘LIFE IS SWEET’ EVENT!:

Saturday, October 24th, 7:00 p m. at St. Matthew

Linda Couri is returning to Champaign-Urbana to share her story. Linda is a former Planned Parenthood employee who had a change of heart. She is now completely Pro-Life and works for the Diocese of Chicago. Come and hear her fascinating story. Coffee, tea, and dessert provided. Dona-tions gratefully accepted.

YEAR 2: THE SPIRIT OF NAZARETH

Who: All men are welcome. When: Wednesday mornings, 6:30-7:30 a.m. It began Sept. 9th and runs, for 12 consecutive weeks. Where: St Matthew Parish, Feeney Hall.

To register, go to: www.thatmanisyou.org. Or email: andrewkluesner@yahoo.com.

Cost is $20.

Note: Previous attendance is NOT required to register.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Due to the demand for our products and growth in our membership, the Knights of Columbus is seeking a Field Agent for a career opportunity representing their insur-

ance program. We offer a complete benefits package with this full-time position.

In order to qualify, one must be eligible for membership in the Knights of Columbus. For more information, contact General Agent Larry W. Biever, FIC @ (309)807-2035.

LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, TOLONO

On Wednesday, October 14th at 11:30 a.m., the Cham-paign-Piatt Good Samaritan Program will host a potluck lunch at St. Patrick’s Parish Center in Tolono. Seniors over 55 are invited. If you have questions, please contact Kim McAvoy at kmcavoy@ccdop.org, or 217-637-2395.