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4112 East Genesee Street • DeWitt, NY 13214-2106 • phone: 315-446-0473 • fax: 315-446-7608 • [email protected] • www.holycrossdewitt.org
HOLY CROSS PARISH A CARING COMMUNITY
JANUARY 29, 2017 THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Mass Times
Daily Mass: 7:45am
Saturday Mass: 4:00pm
Penance at 3:15pm
Sunday Mass: 7:30am
9:00am
11:30am
Choir sings at 11:30 Mass
Are you a new parishioner or visiting for the first time?
Welcome! Please introduce yourself to one of the priests. We invite you to become
an active participant of our parish community and welcome you. Please take a cen-
sus envelope from the racks at each exit or contact the Parish Office for one.
Upcoming Events:
Food Giving Weekend :
February 4 & 5
Holy Cross School Open
House:
February 7 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bow Tie & Headband Sale:
February 11 & 12 after Masses
Connect with us online!
We are excited to say we are active on the following social media sites and have a
freshly pressed website and blog. Friend us, like us, follow us, +1 us, and find out
what’s happening here at Holy Cross. Visit us at www.holycrossdewitt.org to see
more.
OUR MISSION “We are a community of Catholics who draw our strength
from the celebration of the Eucharist, so that Christ may live in us and we
may express the values He taught by our loving service to family, neighbor
and society.”
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Sunday, Jan. 29th - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 AM Anne Kelly/ Kathy & Jim Hoefer 9:00 AM Special Intention of Nancy Cicci/ Cathy Cicci
(Catholic School Mass)
11:30 AM Angie Romano/ The McGinnis Family
Monday, January 30th
7:45 AM People of Holy Cross
8:15 AM - 3:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Tuesday, January 31st 7:45 AM Joe Monteleone/ Rose & Frank Larca
8:15 AM - 3:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday, February 1st
7:45 AM Josephine Kakritz/ M/M Mento,
M/M Domonik Frontale
8:15 AM - 3:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Thursday, February 2nd 7:45AM Martha Almanzi/ Amy Sage
8:15 AM - 3:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday, February 3rd
7:45 AM Mass League
8:15 AM - 3:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Saturday, February 4th
3:15—3:45 PM Confessions
4:00 PM Sean Samolis/ Terry & Jim Dooher
Sunday, Feb. 5th– Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM Patricia Highducheck/ Keith Ruterman
9:00 AM Rosemary Coolican/ Tom & Chris Kenah
11:30 AM Elvira Bajjaly/ DiMarco Family
January Mass League Enrollment
Donald Hanlon ~ Friends
Lawrence Elmer ~ Friends
Alan Crossley ~ Marcia Hoyt
Suzanne S. Honold ~ David & Family
George C. Heitzman Sr. ~ Friends
John L. Quartier ~ Friends
PLANNED GIVING FOR OUR PARISH
Please consider our parish through:
Your Will or Trust
Retirement Assets
Life Insurance Policies
A Life Income Gift which will provide you with payments for life
and ultimately will benefit our parish.
YOUR CONTINUING SUPPORT
Your goodness is exceptional ~ Thank you!
Collection of January 22: $20,651
Enjoy the Convenience of Electronic Giving Credit card and electronic donations are now possible
through the Holy Cross website: www.holycrossdewitt.org/give
4th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 1/29/2017 [YEAR A]
MUSICAL NOTES
Prelude: Intermezzo -Pietro Mascagni
Pro. Hymn: 535 - FROM ALL THAT DWELL BELOW
THE SKIES DUKE STREET
Sung Mass Parts:
Heritage Mass -Owen Alstott
878, 879, 880, 882, 884, 885 (Hymnal)
Liturgy of the Word & Propers: Pg. 62 ff.
Responsorial Psalm: Pg. 63 (Blessed are the poor in spirit…)
Gospel Acclamation: Pg. 63 (Rejoice and be glad…)
Off. Hymn: 522 - PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS
Com. Hymn: 627 - BLEST ARE THWY
CHOIR ANTHEM: (11:30)
O Cleansing Stream -Douglas E. Wagner
Rec. Hymn: 195 - BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR ST. ELIZABETH
Postlude: Tambourin -Jean Phillipe Rameau _______________________________________________________
CANTORS: 4:00 - Roger Schafer
9:00 - Ryan J Boyle
11:30 - CHOIR - Ryan J. Boyle
We congratulate the teachers and students of Holy Cross School,
which provides a fine Catholic education for our children. The
celebration of Catholic Schools Week begins today, at the 9:00
Mass with student participation.
Today’s Gospel is the first of St. Matthew’s five major discours-
es, the beginning of the “Sermon on the Mount”, Chapters 5 -
7. The Beatitudes are the teaching for today. The five great dis-
courses provides a compendium of the teaching of Jesus. Eu-
gene Peterson, an American pastor and poet created a para-
phrase of the Bible as a teaching tool for youth, “The Message:
Bible in Contemporary Language”. An abbreviated version of
the Beatitudes from “The Message Bible”
(actapublications.com) follows: “You’re blessed when you’re
at the end of your rope.” / “You’re blessed when you feel
you’ve lost what is most dear to you.” / “You’re blessed when
you’re content with who you are --- no more, no less.” /
“You’re blessed when you’ve worked up a good appetite for
God.” / “You’re blessed when you care.” / “You’re blessed
when you get your inside world---your mind, your heart---put
right.” / “You’re blessed when you can show people how to
cooperate instead of compete or fight.” / “You’re blessed
when your commitment to God provokes persecution.”
Ernest Camerota
January 29, 2017 Holy Cross Church, DeWitt page 3
Prayers Are Requested For…….
Diana Arnold, Anna Barbra, Beverly Bilbo, Dr.
Ann Bishop, Mary Cargin, Regina Cardulis,
David Carr, Linda Cote', Dr. Christop Allamyer-
Beck, George Finkbinder, Ricco Gauf, Katie
Glisson, Mary Griffin, Richard Griffin, Yvonne
Grocott, Elaine Hill, Monica Hoey, Bill Keohane,
Penny Locke, Edward Loftus, Dominick M., Mary Mayle, John F.
Moltion, Faith Muller, Stephen Oliva, Deanna Peters, Mona Rawles,
Martha Rossi, Finn S. Schafran, Rosalie Scipione, Dolores Schiano,
Kay Simon, Joseph Smith, Stephen Smith, Eleanor Sullivan, Shelly
Tortora, P.J. Vaughan, Joseph Wilczynski, Brett Young.
If you would like us to add someone to this list, please call the
office or email [email protected]. We will keep them on
for three months unless you notify us otherwise. Thank you.
FAITH FORMATION
Kathy Fitzgibbons, DFF Tammy Gunn
Julie Sheridan (interim DFF) Coordinator for grades 7-12
PreK - 6, First Reconciliation 446-0473 x 19
446-0473 x 18 [email protected]
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
7:00 - 8:00pm in the church.
We begin the hour on Wednesdays with
adoration & will conclude with Evening
Prayer from the Divine Office at 7:45pm
followed by Solemn Benediction.
Box Tops for Education
Clip Box Tops for Education for Holy Cross School.
Keep an eye out for the Box Tops for Education cou-
pons on the outside packages. Once you've finished
with the product, clip the Box Top coupon. Then bring
them to church & drop the clipped Box Top coupons
in the pink box in the vestibule. This is an on-
going project. Thank you for your support of Holy Cross School.
First Communion Information First Communion will be celebrated at Holy Cross on Saturday,
May 6, 2017, 10:00 AM. Preparation and classes begin Sunday,
March 5th at 9:00 AM Mass with the Rite of Enrollment for all
First Communion children during the Family Mass. Families
registered with the parish and have a child of age (2nd grade or
above) should have received information regarding online regis-
tration, schedule, volunteer opportunities, etc. If you have a
child eligible for the Sacrament of First Eucharist and did not
receive information or are new to Holy Cross (Welcome!), please
contact Holy Cross Faith Formation office: 446-0473. We are
looking forward to walking this journey of faith with you.
Augustine Institute Catholic Media
You deserve to curl up with a good book, maybe
the best book. Reading the bible for 10 minutes
each day may change how you respond to your
daily events. Many have tried this and are forever
thankful that they listened, and found the 10
minutes for this each day. Starting at the begin-
ning can be a bit daunting, consider easing into
this by starting with the familiar Gospels.
The New Testament, paperback. This Revised Standard Version
Second Catholic Edition Bible brings together all of the books of
the New Testament and the penetrating study tools developed by
renowned Bible teachers Dr. Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch, pre-
senting the written Word of God in a highly readable, accurate
translation.
With illuminating study notes, topical essays and thorough indi-
ces, this New Testament Bible is excellent for personal and group
study. The RSV-2CE is the only Bible translation that uses stand-
ard English and is in conformity with the Church's translation
guidelines found in the Vatican document, Liturgiam Authenti-
cam. Available on the kiosk in our lobby, $4 offering .
From the Pastor
Dear Friends,
Today begins Catholic Schools Week—a
time to celebrate our Holy Cross School and
all Catholic education in the Church.
In a world dominated by social media, so
often the values we hold sacred are eclipsed.
Our Catholic Schools are the prime vehicles
of instilling a Christ-centered academic expe-
rience in our children.
Through the years you have helped so many have that oppor-
tunity through our Educate-A-Kid program and I and the families
you have supported are eternally grateful to you.
I pray that we will always be able to have a Catholic school
system that allows our kids to learn in an environment that is a
living experience of our Catholic Faith.
God bless our teachers, students, administrations and families
who work diligently to bring the gift of a Catholic education to
our kids.
Father Yeazel
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THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Sunday, January 29th - Catholic Schools Week
10:15 AM Adult Ministry—room 12
10:15 AM RCIA - room 11
Monday, January 30th
7:00 PM AIM - Youth Room
Tuesday, January 31st
10:00 AM Exploring God’s Word - room 9
1:00 PM Monthly Movie—Yeazel Hall
6:00 PM Discovering Christ - Yeazel Hall
7:00 PM Recovery - room 9
Wednesday, February 1st
6:45 AM Middle School Faith Formation - Yeazel Hall
10:30 AM Mom’s Group - room 5
4:00 PM Children’s Choir Rehearsal - Choir Room
7:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Church
7:00 PM NA & DeWitt Nar-Anon Mtgs.—rms.10,12, & 13
Thursday, February 2nd
8:00 AM Elementary Faith Formation - Yeazel Hall
1:00 PM Knitting Group - Yeazel Hall
6:00 PM The Middle - rms. 1 & 2
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal - Choir Room
7:00 PM Men’s Book Group - rms. 12 & 13
Friday, February 3rd
8:00 AM Elementary Faith Formation - Yeazel Hall
Saturday, February 4th
3:15—3:45pm Penance - Church
Sunday, February 5th
10:15 AM Adult Ministry - room 12
10:15 AM RCIA - room 11
10:30 AM Confirmation Class - Yeazel Hall
CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT REQUEST
If you would like a copy of your contribution statement for 2016 please complete the information below and return it to the Parish Office via mail or the collection basket.
Name:_____________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Envelope #________________Phone:________________
Knitting Group We will meet on Thursday, February 2nd –1PM
downstairs in Yeazel Hall.
All are welcome to join us!
“Exploring God’s Word”
We meet weekly on Tuesday mornings at 10:00am in room 9.
New people are always welcome. We are studying the “Acts of
the Apostles” through the “Ignatius Catholic Study Bible”. This
study is filled with inspiring heroes, moving speeches & daring
adventures. All are welcome. Facilitator - Joan Snyder.
Monthly Movie
Mark your calendar for this month’s feature which
will be “Joshua”. Based on the best-selling novel
by Joseph Gizone. This inspirational story is about
a stranger whose mysterious “supernatural” powers
inspire a small town. Come on Tuesday, January
31st at 1PM in Yeazel Hall. Bring your friends. World Marriage Day
The 31st Annual World Marriage Day will be celebrated on Sun-
day, Feb. 12, 2017, 2:30pm at the Cathedral of the Immaculate
Conception, Syracuse. The Most Reverend Robert J. Cunning-
ham will celebrate the Mass. All couples will be invited to re-
new their commitment to holy marriage. Please contact the par-
ish office to register for this lovely event!
Giving Tree Wrap Up
Adult Ministry: There is a group of adults in our parish who get together in room
12 of Yeazel Hall each Sunday from 10:15 to 11:15 to share their
faith and explore different spiritual themes. We are currently
planning to explore Matt Kelly’s newest book: Resisting Happi-
ness. This book is focused on how we might recognize and con-
quer the one thing that stands between us and happiness: our re-
sistance to God’s will. Please join us! If you have questions,
please call Deacon Dare Dutter at 446-0473 or email him at ddut-
Men’s Book Group: There is a group of men of our parish who are exploring their
faith through reading and discussing a spiritually- based book. We
meet on Thursday evenings in Yeazel Hall at 7 PM. In the past,
we have read and discussed such important books as Rediscover-
ing Catholicism by Matthew Kelly, and It’s Not About Me, by
Max Lucado. We are currently reading and discussing The
Protestant’s Dilemma: How the Reformation’s shocking conse-
quences point to the Truth of Catholicism, by Devin Rose. Please
join us in learning more about our faith and ourselves through
reading and discussing a book by a great Catholic writer. Upcom-
ing meetings are scheduled for February 2nd, February 16th,
March 2nd, March 16th, March 30th, April 20th, May 4th, May 18th
and June 1st. If you have questions, please call Deacon Dare Dut-
ter at 446-0473 or email him at [email protected].
The Giving Tree project was a tremendous success because of the
generosity of our parish community– thank you. We had approx-
imately 550 tags on the Giving Trees. We provided gifts to 14
agencies, including several schools, a Headstart program, an
Adult Community residence, the Jamesville DeWitt Food Pantry,
Joseph’s House, Refugee Resettlement, Treatment Court, and
needy families & homebound within our parish community.
Thank you to the 35 volunteers (including a Holy Cross Confir-
mation Class) who helped to sort the gifts.
Giving Tree Thank You Many thanks for all of the wonderful gifts for our residents this
Christmas!
Staff at Thompson Rd. SOCR
January 29, 2017 Holy Cross Church, DeWitt page 5
More Announcements
Job Club
Our Holy Cross Job Club has a number of parishioners seeking
employment. If your company has an opening in any of these
areas, please contact Fr. Yeazel for a resume. If you, in your
kindness, would give it to HR and ask for an interview—you
would be a blessing to these family people.
A. Parishioner who has worked at own business in shoe repair
looking for work that is productive and fulfilling
B. Woman who has worked on production line for 31 years
looking for same.
C. Mission Division, strategic senior level non-profit
executive—background in successful fundraising, financial
planning and team building. Proven track record.
D. A gentleman with 40 years experience in industry. Looking
for part-time work as consultant for electric power/ utility
industry in distribution design, standards, construction &
maintenance, system protection, asset management, labor
relations & human resources.
Please see Fr. Yeazel if you know of an opening. Please help
these good people begin the new year productively.
Faith in Action For more information or to volunteer, contact Beth
Schafer: 315-416-4576 or [email protected]
Manager Needed
A company is looking for a Quality Manager - it is a company
owned by parishioners. If interested please see Father Yeazel.
2017-18 LeMoyne College CYO Scholarship
For many years, LeMoyne College & CYO have worked together
to offer eight $4,000 Scholarships ($1,000/yr.). Any interested
students may pick up an application at the parish office. Deadline
is Feb. 1, 2017.
Looking for a way to put your
FAITH IN ACTION?
Brady Bread Sale February 4 & 5: Homemade whole wheat raisin bread will be sold for $3 after the
weekend masses next week. Please consider purchasing a loaf or
two to support the great work of Jail Ministry and the Pedals to
Possibilities bicycle program.
Are you called to visit the imprisoned? A great way to serve
our Lord in 2017!
Jail Ministry will be offering a training for individuals who
are interested in going into the Onondaga County Justice Center
(the downtown jail) to work one on one with inmates providing
advocacy and support.
There are approximately 30 people who go into the facility
once a week for 30 minutes to an hour to do this. The day and
time of the visit is completely up to you. You will be well sup-
ported and supervised in your work. Discussions can be around
faith or a variety of other needs for which an individual may need
assistance. The training is a 12 hour, six week course, one even-
ing per week for 6 weeks. It is a great way to live out the gospel
command to "visit the imprisoned."
Jail Ministry has been in the Justice Center since 1976 provid-
ing advocacy and presence. Please contact Keith Cieplicki, Coor-
dinator of Jail Ministry, if you would like to learn more about the
work or sign up for the class contact: [email protected] or
315-440-6407.
Men’s Shelter Breakfast: February 12th, 6:30am
The date for our hot pancake breakfast at Catholic Charities
Men’s Shelter has been changed to Sunday, February 12th. You
are invited to join us; we will meet at Holy Cross at 6:15am to
pray and carpool to the shelter. If you would like to join us or to
donate food supplies, please contact Beth (information above).
Neighbors Helping Neighbors:
Do you need help from a friend or neighbor? Our community
cares about your well-being. Give Beth a call (315-416-4576) if
you need help with a short term issue such as meals when you are
home after surgery, yard work issue, or a brief respite from care-
giving. Let’s solve the problem together.
If you can help a neighbor once in awhile, please join our email
list. Contact Beth (information above)
Winter Clothing Donations:
Thank you for your donations! Children’s coats & boots and
adult parkas are an ongoing need this winter. Please continue to
donate these items if you have them. Donations left in our down-
stairs parish closet are collected by volunteers & brought to Ref-
ugee Resettlement’s CYO Building on North Salina Street.
Thank you to Trish Lowney, Meg Aufmuth and John Fix for
their generous dedication to this ministry!
Care for the Elderly
Compassionate woman parishioner with experience & references
looking to care and to assist (non medical for seniors in their
home or facility with meals, shopping, laundry, cleaning & ap-
pointments. Call the office 446-0473.
LIFE MATTERS URGENT: Oppose Late-Term Abortion Expansion New legislation has been introduced in the NY State Assem-
bly that would increase late-term abortions in the state, empower
non-doctors to perform abortions, eliminate protections against
unwanted abortions, and even jeopardize live-born children who
survive abortion attempts. The bill has been fast-tracked and can
be voted on in the Assembly at any time. Please urge your As-
sembly representative to oppose this extreme measure! You can
take action at this site. ( http://tinyurl.com/gnm4oux )
We New Yorkers must also continue to vigorously oppose
legislation that permits assisted suicide, says Cardinal Dolan and
the NYS Catholic Conference. Contact your Assembly and Sen-
ate reps in Albany ( http://noassistedsuicideny.org/news/ )
---Joe Spadaro, Respect Life Committee: [email protected]
Abstract Art Exhibition at Fayetteville Free Library on
Feb. 2 - Feb. 28. The theme is “Winter Into Spring”. Meet the
Artist Karen Koegel on Feb. 17 from 1 to 3:30pm.
Bishop Grimes Open House is scheduled for Feb. 1 from
5:30-7:00 pm. For more info www.bishopgrimes.org or 315-314
-7157.
Do you know someone who would benefit from Meals on
Wheels? Call 637-5446.
January 29, 2017 Holy Cross Church, DeWitt page 6
MASS LECTORS EUCH. MIN. EUCH. MIN. ALTAR SERVERS USHERS –A
Saturday, 4:00 PM Tony Ortega H1 Martha O’Leary CH1 Meghan Culligan David Jureller
H2 Lisa Nardone CH2 Grace Culligan Claude Pilon
H3 Susan Klenk CH3
H4 Terry Dooher CH4
H5 Mary Ann Montforte
Sunday, 7:30 AM Paul Mooney CH Ed Coolican
H2 Kathleen Bullion CH2 Tony Ebersole
H3 Richard Wright CH3 Len Smith
H4 Theresa Beaty CH4 Charles Stepneski
Sunday, 9:00 AM Family Mass H1 Nancy Thompson CH1 Aiden Duggan Tom Kenah
H2 Teri Skandalis CH2 Connor Gleasman Ray Moade
H3 Brigid Ristau CH3 Oliver Gleasman Geoff Ristau
H4 Kathy Sportelli CH4
H5 Laureen Wisniewski
Sunday, 11:30AM Sue & Ed Judge H1 Tammy Gunn CH1 Ryan Walker Donald Brown
H2 Emily Hauser CH2 Peter Bergamo
H3 Mary Haley CH3 David Rapp
H4 Sub CH4 Wayne Queor
H5 Charles Craig
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES SCHEDULE ~ WEEKEND OF February 4th & 5th
SACRAMENTS
Baptism ~ Please call the Parish Office Marriage ~ Please make an appointment Penance ~ Saturday, 3:15PM to make arrangements with a priest at least 6 months
Classes required for 1st Baptism prior to wedding
†To request either the Anointing of the Sick or Communion to the Sick please call the Parish Office.†
HOLY CROSS PARISH 4112 E. Genesee St., DeWitt, NY 13214
Church Office – Phone: 315 446-0473, FAX: 315 446-7608
Website: holycrossdewitt.org ■ E-Mail: [email protected]
PARISH INFORMATION ■ Please notify the Parish Office when a parishioner or
family member is confined to home, hospitalized, or entering a
nursing home, please be sure to notify our parish office. Hospitals no
longer notify us of a patient’s admittance.
■Bulletin items need to be in the parish office no later than Monday at
9am for the upcoming weekend. (holiday deadline will change)
E-mail preferred; please send to: [email protected]
■Hearing impaired ear phones are available in the Robing Room in the
front lobby.
■Recovery ~ Contact Dave…………......……………….638-2303
■Pregnant and Need Help? Please call Catholic Charities 424-1800
HOLY CROSS SCHOOL 4200 E. Genesee St., DeWitt, NY 13214
School Office – Phone: 315 446-4890, FAX: 315 446-4799
Website: hcschooldewitt.org
E-Mail: [email protected]
Staff ~ Name and Title Martha O’Leary, School Principal
Joanne Markert - Administrative Assistant, Nina Walters - Nurse
Holy Cross Parish Staff ~ Name, Title and Phone Extension
Rev. Msgr. J. Robert Yeazel, Pastor, ext. 15
Rev. Charles S. Vavonese, In Residence/Parochial Vicar
Rev. Msgr. George F. Sheehan, In Residence
Rev. Louis P. Sogliuzzo, SJ, Weekend Homilist
Rev. Msgr. Richard M. Kopp, Vicar for Priests, Weekend Homilist
Deacon Dare Dutter, ext. 16
Deacon Nathan Gunn, ext. 16
Sister Rose Bill, MFIC, Pastoral Associate, ext. 13
Seminarian Rev. Mr. Matt Lyons
Rosemary Avila, Young Adult Ministry
Ernest J. Camerota, Director of Music, ext. 38
Kathy Darcy, Housekeeper
Katharine Fitzgibbons, Director Religious Ed. Pre-K – 6, ext. 12
Tammy Gunn, Director Religious Ed. 7 – 12, ext. 19
Patty Kirwan, Administrative Assistant ext. 10
Dan Littlepage, Director of Technology, ext. 33
Leigh C. Marquis, Director of Finance & Human Resources, ext. 24
Maureen McManus, Sacristan
Peg Olson, Office Manager & Administrative Assistant, ext. 22
Beth Schafer, Director of Faith in Action Ministry, ext. 34
Julie Sheridan, Director of Evangelization, ext. 18
Matt Stano, Maintenance
Cathy Young, Coordinator of Maintenance