Fr. Straub Service Award The Eighth Annual Father Straub Service Award will be presented at a Parish Appre-ciation Tail Gate Party from 11 AM to 1 PM on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018.

This year nominations will be accepted for the per-son in our parish who has exemplified the spirit of service to God and Holy Cross Parish faithfully through the years. Please take a moment to consid-er who you would like to nominate, along with a BRIEF explanation of why he or she should receive the award, and return the nomination to the parish office by Jan. 22, 2018, via the collection basket or mail.

FR STRAUB SERVICE AWARD NOMINATION Return to the parish office by JANUARY 22, 2018

NOMINEE: __________________________________________

Essay: ___________________________________________

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HOLY CROSS CHURCH

THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 7, 2018

711 Depot St., Youngwood, PA 15697 Phone: 724-925-7811 Fax: 724-925-6170 Email: holycross@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Website: www.holycrossyoungwood.org

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Holy Day Vigil 7:00 PM 8:00 AM Weekdays 8:00 AM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Confession Saturday 4:00 PM

Marriages Call the par ish office at least 6 months in advance. Baptisms Contact the par ish office.

Anointing of the Sick Call the par ish office.

Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

HOLY CROSS DIRECTORY Rev. William C. McGuirk

Pastor & Trust Administrator

Email: Wmcguirk@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Pastoral Council: Gerald Andrews, Bob Kimmick, Anthony & Sharon Rizzardi, Debbie Schotting, Kay Sofranko, Joe Sostarich, Rose Yoder

Faith Formation: Brian Lohr

Youth Ministry: Bob Chappell

Finance Council: Joseph Adamoski, Mark Frick, Georgie Gamberoni, Sally Hurrianko, Dennis McManus

Ministry of Care: Facilitator Joan Jones Prayer Chain: Pat Cassa

Parish Staff:

Office Manager: Maria Brinza Email: mbrinza@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Sacristan: Eleanor Hamrock Choir Director: Carol Sostarich Organists: Linda Eismont, Carol Kalich, Mimi McManus

Women’s Guild: President: Eleanor Hamrock

Health Ministry Coordinator/Parish Nurse: Melanie Orndoff

Knights of Columbus: Charles Stack Meeting 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 PM

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A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust

A Parish of the Diocese of Greensburg

The Epiphany of the Lord — January 7, 2018 “Lord, every nation on earth will adore you.” Psalm 72:11

MASS SCHEDULE

Sat. Jan. 6 The Epiphany of the Lord (Vigil) 5:00PM+ Carol Umbel (B) (Ron Echard Family) Sun.: Jan. 7 The Epiphany of the Lord 8AM+ Living & Deceased Holy Cross Parishioners 10AM+ Johanna Yanossy (A) (Kay Free-Sofranko, Daughter) Children’s Mass Mon: Jan. 8 The Baptism of the Lord 8:00AM+ Viola Wetmore (Sandy Ferrari) Tue: Jan. 9 Weekday 8:00AM+ Michael A. Frye (Parents) Wed: Jan. 10 Weekday 8:00AM+ Nancy Hager (Louise Perruquet) Thu: Jan. 11 Weekday 8:00AM+ Jim Pawlikowski (Marlene Tessler & Family) Fri: Jan. 12 Weekday 8:00AM No Mass Sat: Jan. 13 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (Vigil) 5:00PM Tom & Martha Smolka (Wedding Anniv.) (Family) Sun: Jan 14 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00AM+ Fritz & Bertha Alfery (Alfery Family) 10:00AM+ Barbara Andrews (B) (Ger Andrews)

********** Mass Intentions: If you would like to have a Mass said in memory or in honor of a loved one, please use the re-quest forms which can be found at the church entrances.

UNDERSTANDING THE WORD

First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6

Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you. …Caravans of camels shall fill you, dromedaries from Midian and Ephah; all from Sheba shall come bearing gold and frankincense, and proclaiming the praises of the Lord.

Second Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6

...The Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12

When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.”

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The inner word: What’s in Your Heart? Today’s Focus: Searching and Stretching

Whether it was Isaiah’s listeners wondering where God’s light was, or the magi following a star to an unex-pected place, or us trying to broaden our understanding of God’s mysteries, we know that God illumines the way.

Why do I pray? Am I open to being stretched by the light of Christ?

To whom or what do I have difficulty showing honor and mutual respect? Where is it hard to see the light of Christ?

Daily Mass Readings: www.usccb.org Daily Mass Schedules: www.dioceseofgreensburg.org

Coffee & Donuts Knights of Columbus will host coffee & donuts in the church hall following the 8:00 AM & 10:00 AM Mass-es on Jan. 14.

If you experience any personal injury on church property, please make sure you call the office or speak to Fr. McGuirk.

Natural Family Planning: CM-BBT is a medically based natural family planning method that enhances couple communi-cation and encourages mutual respect and responsibility. This method can be used to avoid, postpone, plan or achieve pregnan-cy. The next instruction in CM-BBT will be Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 at 6 p.m. at the Catholic Charities office in Greensburg. Participants are required to attend only one session. The instruc-tion, continued support and follow-up are provided by a medical-ly certified CM-BBT professional. Please call at least one week prior to the session date to register. Contact Mary Ann Newhouse at Catholic Charities at 724-837-1840, ext. 1658 for more infor-mation or to register. Visit www.ccharitiesgreensburg.org

************ DCCW Sanctity of Life Prayer Event: The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will host a Day of Prayer for the Sanctity of Human Life Friday, Jan. 19, at the Bishop Connare Center. The day begins with the rosary at 11:30 a.m. Mass will be celebrated by Msgr. Larry J. Kulick at noon, exposition will be at 1 p.m. , and the afternoon will include the rosary and other prayers with Benediction at 4 p.m. Participate in the whole day or any part of it. For information, call Millie Krinock, 724-537-2064.

**************** Living Out Christmas in the New Year: The Blessed Virgin Mary’s open heart and courageous “yes” to God show us how to live year-round with hearts open to the Lord, following where He leads. Like Our Blessed Mother, who welcomed Jesus, we are called to cherish and protect the gift of human life, at every stage and in every circumstance. One way to live out the message of Christmas is to join 9 Days for Life, a digital pilgrimage of prayer Jan. 18 –26. Join today at www.9daysforlife.com

PARISH NEWS

OTHER NEWS

Due to HIPAA, area hospitals can no longer tell pastors which parishioners have been admitted. To have the as-signed Catholic Chaplain visit, you must inform hospital admissions and staff.

Stewardship 12/31/17

Offertory $3,898 Loose Collection $125 Monthly Inflation $155 Children’s Collection $15 Total $4,193 Budget $6,600 Over/Under -$2,407

Candles $154 Catholic Accent $29 Solemnity of Mary $228 Immaculate Conception $3 Child Services Appeal $40 Christmas $505

Sincere thanks for your financial stewardship to Holy Cross Parish.

Upcoming Meetings at Holy Cross

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Finance Council will meet at the Rectory on Tues-

day, January 9, at 6:00 p.m.

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HOMELESS SHELTERS in Westmoreland County have reopened for the winter. The shelters open when the tempera-ture reaches 25 degrees or lower and are open from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. until March 31, 2018. Those staying at a shelter will re-ceive free food and service referrals based on need. Even if the shelters are full, they will make room for anyone who needs to get out of the cold. Anyone needing emergency lodging can call the shelters directly:

Welcome Home Shelter: 724-838-9133 Union Mission: 724-539-3550

Westmoreland Co. Crisis Line: 1-800-836-6010

Thank you to everyone for all

the help you’ve given this past

year here at Holy Cross.

I am truly grateful to all those

who helped prepare in any way

for the Christmas liturgies, in-

cluding altar servers, all liturgi-

cal and music ministers, and

those who helped decorate the

church and grounds.

And thank you for your

thoughtful, generous gifts to me

and the staff this Christmas

season. **********************************

Your expressions of sympathy

and prayers at the death of

Sara Thomas, our Business

Manager are deeply appreciat-

ed.

May God bless you with good

health and good fortune

throughout all of 2018.

Father McGuirk

HOLY CROSS

TREE OF HOPE

2017

Donations totaling $2,390 benefited:

THE LIONS CLUB OF YOUNGWOOD

YOUNGWOOD

COMMUNITY FOOD BANK

WOUNDED WARRIORS

THE 2017 HOLY CROSS TREE OF HOPE WAS ILLUMINATED IN MEMORY OF: BY: IN MEMORY OF: BY:

Pat & Evelyn Frick & Andrew Zorichak

Frick Family

Fred Brown Helen Brown

Mr. & Mrs. William Filicky & Bill Filicky

Felicity J. Filicky

William E. Freidhof Freidhof Family

Andrew & Antonette Pelar Andrew Pelar, Son

Smolka & Altimus Families Tom & Martha Smolka

Earl Helman Bill & Cheryl Helman

William Gasper Cousins

Alfred Kenney & Helen Cunningham

Dolores Kenney

Nicholas Lucarelli

Grandmother, Louise DiPasquale

Edward & Anna Fleck Bill & Cheryl Helman

Helen & Mike Bosio; Jeannette & Ed Hald; Mary Ellen & Al Thompson

Becky & Bill Hald

Barry Stinebiser & Elizabeth Winter

Ann, wife Ann, sister

Richard Baccile Eismont Family

Bill Mitchell III & deceased members of Tomko Family

Andrea Hedrick

Mesich Family

Michael A. Frye & Anne Katic

N. Henderson Family

Bell & Massimino Families

Barbara Blahovec

Perina & John Ciampini

Raymond W. Paris Jr.

Barbara & Bruce Dean

Charles L. Frye

N. Henderson

Al, Bonnie & Brittany Bell

Ken & Beth Reger

Grandchildren

Marcella Paris Ermlick

Fleck & Kenney Families Jim & Maureen Fleck

Homer Shick Sonia & Tom Pavlekovsky

Edward Pavlekovsky Tom & Sonia Pavlekovsky

Marjorie & William Sell Barb Bishop

Blaine Bishop Barb Bishop

Karl Stinebiser Lois Stinebiser

Dolores Griffin Tish & Bill

William Capretti Jr. Mom & Dad

Charles & Pauline Zink J. Mark Zink

Claude DiPasquale Wife, Louise DiPasquale

Elizabeth Lineburg & Donna Dolfi

Tom & Lois Horan

Michael Pacelli Jean Pacelli & Family

Matt Genard Bernie Dodds

Philomena Knizner William Knizner, Husband

Greg Forejt & Father Omer Anonymous

Donald & Marty Barnhart Betty, wife & mother

George Green Carol Green

Michael Pacelli Tom & Carole Crouse

Fred Olmer Sr. Family Pat Olmer

William Mitchell III (Billy) Norma Hart

Larry Family Daughter, Norma Jean Hart

George & Mary Kochik Don & Kathie Brown

Nicholls & Kessler Families Michele Nicholls

Bigi Family Jeff & Anna Marie Bigi

John & Paula Lechner Tom & Margie Durishan

Hamrock Family Eleanor

John Sofranko Kay Sofranko

Burke & Falcone Families Ben & Linda Falcone

Policastro & McGrath

Families

Marlene Paris Hayden

Son Marcella Paris Ermlick

Barbara J. Blahovec Joseph Blahovec

Bill & Sally Hurrianko

Murphy Family

Don Buffer Family

Mary Ann & Don Buffer

Bittner Family Mary Katherine Bearer-Bittner

Our Grandchildren Ashton, Mara & Tanner

Bill & Cheryl Helman

Roland Mertz Family Tish & Bill Capretti

Nemetz & Barko Families Marc & Joseph Nemetz

Barry Premoshis Family

Barry B. Premoshis

Patterson Family

Gary & Stephanie Patterson

Alea, Cody, Teagan, Benny, Emma & Maggie, our Grandchilden

Darryl & Rosemary Hull

Bury Family Bob & Kim Bury

Bompiani & Levendosky Families

Lou & Karen

Achtziger Family Sharon Achtiziger

In thanksgiving for prayers answered.

Hurrianko Family

Ietto Family Philip Ball Family

Jack Persin Dennis & Diane Persin

Barbara McPheron Caroline Kalich

Bill & Scotty Filicky Franz & Julie Filicky

Glavinic Family Steve Glavinic

Michael & Betty Genard Becky, Cheryl & Bill Genard

Thomas Kusiolek

Nemec & Kolick Families & Friends

Ellsworth (Bud) Clark

Matthew Genard Joan & Robert Derco

Grammie & Pappy Derco

Edward Kusiolek

Dr. Jack Nemec

Wife, Children & Grandchildren

Mary Jo Weiss-Hargnett & John Hargnett

Children & Grandchildren

Grace Schaefer

THE 2017 HOLY CROSS TREE OF HOPE WAS ILLUMINATED

IN HONOR OF: BY: IN HONOR OF: BY:

Wilson Family Linda Wilson

Dolores & Charles Frye; Mindy, Dustin & Marleah Frye; & Dawn Mickes

Charles L. Frye

Father John S., Father Damian, Father Bill Berkey, Father McGuirk, Persin Family & Father Pleban

Anonymous

Our children & grandchildren

Dennis & Mimi McManus

Family Cancer Victims Phil & Rose Yoder

Our grandchildren: Payton, Abby and Cole

Ed & Karen Adamoski

Our grandchildren Sam & Cheryl Derr

In thanksgiving for family and many blessings.

Jim & Georgie Gamberoni

Hensler & Alfery Families Mike & Grace Alfery

Philip & Kathryn Kalich Caroline Kalich

Genevieve Delserone Caroline Kalich

Richard & Betty Swick, Leland Swick

Franz & Julie Filicky

Paul & Ducky Trafecanty

Karen Ruth Mock

George & Mary Fedarko

Peter & Kathryn Vesely James & Evelyn McManus

Joseph & Margaret Crouse Family, Fred & Ann Ferrari, Matthew Genard

The Powell Family

Mike & Jan Niccols

Donald & Shirley Heskey

Dennis & Mimi McManus

Parris & Sandy Ferrari

THE 2017 HOLY CROSS TREE OF HOPE WAS ILLUMINATED

IN MEMORY OF: BY: IN MEMORY OF: BY: