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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
FEBRUARY 12, 2017 THE SIXTH 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:
Coffee & Conversation:
February 21 - 12:00PM
Holy Cross Ladies Luncheon:
February 22 - 1PM
Ash Wednesday:
March 1
Parish Mission:
March 4 - 8
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.”
Readings for the Week of February 12, 2017 Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25/ Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21/ Mk 8:11-13
Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/ Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10/ Mk 8:14-21
Wednesday: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22/ Ps 116:12-15, 18-19/ Mk 8:22-26
Thursday: Gn 9:1-13/ Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23/ Mk 8:27-33
Friday: Gn 11:1-9/ Ps 33:10-15/ Mk 8:34--9:1
Saturday: Heb 11:1-7/ Ps 145:2-5, 10-11/ Mk 9:2-13
February 12, 2017 The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time page 2
Sunday, Feb. 12th - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 AM Kenneth Barrett/ Carol Decker 9:00 AM Antonia Valenza/ All your friends at Corcoran
11:30 AM John Cappelletti/ Wm. Read
Monday, February 13th
7:45 AM People of Holy Cross
8:15 AM - 3:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Tuesday, February 14th 7:45 AM Rae Pasquariello/ Louise Sessa
8:15 AM - 3:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday, February 15th
7:45 AM Todd Kessler/ Dr. Joan Laura
8:15 AM - 3:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Thursday, February 16th 7:45AM Joan Mulvey/ Mulvey Family
8:15 AM - 3:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Friday, February 17th
7:45 AM W. Donald Hanlon/ Maryann & Claude Pilon
8:15 AM - 3:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Saturday, February 18th
3:15—3:45 PM Confessions
4:00 PM Cara Christenson/ Carol Dwyer
Sunday, Feb. 19th– Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM Dr. Carl I. Austin/ Carla & Greg Semmel
9:00 AM Stanley Harlec/ Carla Semmel
11:30 AM Anthony J. DiFulvio/ M/M Mario E. Bequer Jr.
Week of - February 12th Sanctuary Lamp, Host & Wine
In Memory of: Bill Nowicki (10th Anniversary)
Requested by: Family
A Family Perspective
To experience the peace which Christ prom-
ises we must shed our grudges, jealousy &
feelings of being misunderstood, unappreci-
ated or ignored. Peace & anger don’t mix.
Today’s gospel warns, if you want peace in your heart & home,
get rid of your anger. Anger is too costly.
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 February 5: $22,598.50
Enjoy the Convenience of Electronic Giving Credit card and electronic donations are now possible
through the Holy Cross website: www.holycrossdewitt.org/give
6th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 2/12/2017 [YEAR A]
MUSICAL NOTES
Prelude: Serenade -Franz Schubert
(Matteo Longhi - violin)
Pro. Hymn: 472 - LOVE DIVINE, ALL LOVES
EXCELLING HYFRYDOL
Sung Mass Parts:
Heritage Mass -Owen Alstott
878, 879, 880, 883, 884, 885 (Hymnal)
Liturgy of the Word & Propers: Pg. 66 ff.
Responsorial Psalm: Pg. 67 (Blessed are they who follow…)
Gospel Acclamation: Pg. 67 (Blessed are you, Father…)
Off. Hymn: 577 - MANY AND GREAT
OFFERTORY MEDITATION:
The Wedding Song -Paul Stookey
(Paul Condon - vocal solo)
COMMUNION MEDITATION: (9:00 & 11:30
Salut d’Amour (Love Greeting) -Sir Edward Elgar
(Matteo Longhi - violin)
CHOIR ANTHEM: (11:30)
Love Changes Everything -Andrew Lloyd Webber
(Choir with Jacob Goz - vocal solo)
Rec. Hymn: 499 - GO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Postlude: Voluntary in C Major -Henry Purcell _______________________________________________________
CANTORS: 4:00 - Ryan J. Boyle
9:00 - Liam Fitzpatrick
11:30 - CHOIR - Liam Fitzpatrick
One of Pope Francis’ major and most frequent teachings to the
Church regards the love and mercy we should give to others.
The Responsorial Psalm, Psalm 119, the longest in the Book of
Psalms. It is an “acrostic” psalm, with each of the 176 verses
beginning with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet in alphabetical
order! It speaks of the law of God, rather than legal law. God’s
law is His word written in the hearts of people. The Gospel might
inspire us to review the Year of Mercy, when we showed mercy
or received it from others.
Tuesday is St. Valentine’s Day. Recent scholarship casts some
doubt on his having existed, but since he is the Patron Saint of
Love, we still honor the meaning of the day. It also coincides
with Pope Francis’ teachings, mentioned above. Also, today
(Sunday) is the 31st annual World Marriage Day. The Offertory
Meditation is the famous “Wedding Song” and the Choir An-
them sings of giving love which can change our lives!
Ernest Camerota
February 12, 2017 Holy Cross Church, DeWitt page 3
Prayers Are Requested For…….
Diana Arnold, Anna Barbra, Beverly Bilbo, Dr.
Ann Bishop, Leana Mae Bonnell, Mary Cargin,
Regina Cardulis, David Carr, Linda Cote', Dr.
Christop Allamyer-Beck, Ricco Gauf, Katie
Glisson, Mary Griffin, Richard Griffin, Yvonne
Grocott, Elaine Hill, Monica Hoey, Bill Keohane, Penny Locke,
Edward Loftus, Dominick M., Angela Martin, Mary Mayle, John F.
Moltion, Faith Muller, Stephen Oliva, Deanna Peters, Mona Rawles,
Martha Rossi, Finn S. Schafran, Rosalie Scipione, Dolores Schiano,
Dawn Simmonds, 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.
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.
PARISH MISSION: Give God a Second Thought with Fr. John Collins.
Begins weekend of March 4 & 5 – Fr. John Collins will
preach at all Masses.
March 6, 7, & 8 (Monday – Wednesday) 7:00 PM. Bring a
friend.
“Can you describe what happens in those events in your life
in which you experience the presence of God?”
COME, learn the importance of developing your own “faith sto-
ry” from your experiences, both negative (“Why doesn’t prayer
work?”) and positive (In yearning to do good, we are uncovering
the grace of God within).
Monday – March 6: What Good is God?
Tuesday – March 7: Why Prayers Don’t Work
Wed. – March 8: Ten Kinds of People We Don’t Have To Love
Dear Friends,
You and so many others throughout our Diocese have been so
very generous in helping us restore our Cathedral of the Immacu-
late Conception and for that I am so very, very grateful.
This week we are sending a follow-up letter to those who have
not responded, hoping that they will join us.
If you have not yet joined us, please do. The building is in
honor of Our Lady and we want to leave it as a place of inspira-
tion for our children and grandchildren.
The pledge you are asked to make is for five years. Please
consider a pledge equal to what you contribute annually to the
parish.
God bless you all and know daily of my prayers for blessing in
abundance upon you and your family.
Most gratefully yours,
Father Yeazel
Chair Restoration Campaign
From Our Pastor
******* We have heard, seen and in some cases experienced first hand the
confusion, heartache and brokenness that has resulted from the
Executive Order issued by our President regarding refugee re-
settlement.
The order in summary:
Halts the refugee admissions process for 120 days to deter-
mine additional security with procedures that are needed.
Cuts the number of refugees admitted in 2017 from 110,000
to 50,000.
Suspends resettlement of refugees from Syria.
Suspends the issuance of visas to individuals from countries
of concern, including Syria, Iraq, Iran & other countries.
Today, with more than 65 million people forcibly displaced from
their homes, the need for the U.S. to show leadership in
welcoming refugees and provide freedom from persecution is
more urgent than ever.
Refugees who come through the program go through a rigorous,
extensive vetting process. The Executive Order halts the arrival
of refugees for at least 120 days, including those who have
already gone through up to two years of vetting. This will affect
some families already in transit. Standing up for refugees and for
the life-saving resettlement program is consistent with our values
as Americans and as Catholics.
In the Last Judgment scene from the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus
said, “When I was a stranger, you welcomed me.” While certain
guidelines may need to be set for the sake of immigration, the
complete closure of our nation to immigrants in desperate need
goes against our tradition and faith. Now is the time to make
your voice heard.
February 12, 2017 The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time page 4
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Sunday, February 12th
10:15 AM Adult Ministry—room 12
10:15 AM RCIA - room 11
Monday, February 13th
11:00AM Dorothy Day Ministry Mtg. - room 9
7:00 PM AIM - Youth Room
Tuesday, February 14th
6:50 AM High School Faith Formation - Yeazel Hall
10:00 AM Exploring God’s Word - room 9
10:30 AM Menorah Park Liturgy
3:00 PM Girl Scouts - room 12 & 13
6:00 PM Discovering Christ - Yeazel Hall
7:00 PM Recovery - room 9
Wednesday, February 15th
6:45 AM Middle School Faith Formation - Yeazel Hall
10:00 AM Small Christian Community - Member’s Home
10:30 AM Mom’s Group - room 5
7:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Church
7:00 PM NA & DeWitt Nar-Anon Mtgs.—rms.10,12, & 13
Thursday, February 16th
8:00 AM Elementary Faith Formation - Yeazel Hall
1:00 PM Knitting Group - rms. 12 & 13
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal - Choir Room
7:00 PM Men’s Book Group - rms. 12 & 13
Friday, February 17th
8:00 AM Elementary Faith Formation - Yeazel Hall
Saturday, February 18th
9:00 AM Discovering Christ Retreat - Yeazel Hall
3:15 –3:45 PM Reconciliation - Church
Sunday, February 19th
10:15 AM Adult Ministry - room 12
10:15 AM RCIA - room 11
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:________________
Bow Tie Project—This Weekend
We are blessed to welcome one of our young parishioners, Tobi-
as Okong. Toby is living with Sue & Ed Kelly of our parish and
is from Kenya.
Toby’s mother and the women of his village of Lwala, Kenya
support themselves by making bowties and headbands and sell-
ing them. They are beautiful and would make wonderful gifts,
The enterprise is called “The New Vision Sewing Cooperative”.
Toby is a student at CBA and we welcome him today.
I have a bowtie to wear at “The Home” - please join me on
helping a great cause.
You can check out a video at https://vimeo.com/163568402.
God bless you,
Father Yeazel
WE NEED MORE USHERS
Please help us in this most important ministry. It is a ministry of
welcoming and assistance in need, and assuring comfort and
support to us all.
Please see Maureen, our Sacristan, or me, and join us in min-
istering to others.
Father Yeazel
Ignite 2017 - Men’s Conference
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 25th and plan to join
men throughout the diocese at the SRC Center (OCC campus) for
the 9th year in a row Catholic Men’s Conference. Speakers for
this year are Chris Horn, Mark Houck and Msgr. Jim Lisante.
Bishop Cunningham will celebrate Mass at 9AM. Register at
www.ignitecatholicmen.org. Questions call Anthony Grasso 420
–8109.
Attention Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors -
Your March –May 2017 schedule has been sent.
If you did not receive your schedule please contact Peg at the
parish office via phone or email [email protected]. You
may access the schedule anytime on the HC website.
Augustine Institute Catholic Media
A New Hospital Prayer Book - Catholic Truth Society This prayer booklet offers well-loved prayers, medita-tions, and encouragement for those in the hospital. Yet, this booklet is full of helpful prayers for all, and its pock-et sized. Here is an example of one such prayer:
Prayer to Christ the Healer In the comfort of your love,
I pour out to you, my Saviour,
The memories that haunt me,
The anxieties that perplex me,
The fears that stifle me,
The sickness that prevails upon me,
And the frustration of all the pain
that weaves about within me.
Lord, help me to see your peace in my turmoil,
your compassion in my sorrow,
your forgiveness in my weakness,
And, your love in my need.
Touch me, O Lord, with your healing power and
strength.
Next Weekend
Pizza Sale The Knights of Columbus will be selling fresh made Pizza to sup-
port our seminarians. We will be taking orders after Mass on the weekends of 2/18 and 2/25. The pizzas will be
delivered after the Masses on the weekend of March 11th. Thank you for your continued support of our seminarians.
February 12, 2017 Holy Cross Church, DeWitt page 5
Moving?
If your future plans include a change of address; would you
please contact the Parish Office? You may call 446-0473 or
email [email protected] with your new address.
Thank you!
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.
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.
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.
Volunteers Needed Volunteers are urgently needed to share the love of Jesus at an
informal ecumenical prayer group with some lovely Christians,
which is held at Menorah Park every Thurs. from 10 - 11AM.
We join in the singing of some hymns, share stories, scripture &
prayers. Call Lee Potter - 449-0592 if you can find time to help.
Looking for a way to put your
FAITH IN ACTION Refugee Assistance Committee
Members of our parish community attended the Bishop’s Mass
last week in support of refugees. It was an uplifting and inspiring
opportunity for the Syracuse community to come together in
prayer. Gratefulness was expressed toward all who labor to reset-
tle refugees in Central New York. We invite you to pray with us:
Almighty and merciful God,
whose Son became a refugee and had no place to all his own;
look with mercy on those who today are fleeing from danger,
homeless and hungry.
Bless those who work to bring them relief;
inspire generosity and compassion in all our hearts;
and guide the nations of the world towards that day
when all will rejoice in your Kingdom of justice and peace;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Dorothy Day toiletry bags: February 13th, 11am A small group of ladies work together to provide loving support
for our local shelter for women & children. In collaboration with
Road to Emmaus Ministry, we seek to offer comfort to families
who need emergency shelter at Dorothy Day House. To join us,
contact Beth (see above) or drop in downstairs at Yeazel Hall on
this Monday morning.
Hot meal for Dorothy Day House Each month a family or a group of families from our parish pro-
vide a hot meal for Dorothy Day House, a Catholic Charities
emergency shelter for women and children. Thank you to Fay
Gunn and her family who provided a hot meal for 24 persons at
the shelter in February. If your family or a group of friends would
like to sign up to make a meal, we are looking for a volunteer for
each month from July through December 2017. Please contact
Beth (info above) or Suann [email protected]
Are you called to visit the imprisoned? What a great way to
serve the Lord!
Thank you to all members of our parish who generously support
Jail Ministry through their purchase of Brady Bread! If you are
interested in learning more about Jail Ministry’s advocacy work,
a training is being offered on Thursdays beginning February 23rd
for individuals who would be interested in working one on one
with inmates to provide advocacy and support. Please contact
Keith Cieplicki if you would like to learn more about the work
or sign up for the class at [email protected].
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: If you want to join an email list of people willing to help a neigh-
bor once in a while, fill out a card in the pew in front of you and
drop it in the collection basket this week or email helpingneigh-
Save-the-Date
The Bishop Grimes 50th
Anniversary Dinner &
Auction Celebration
Saturday, April 29, 2017
Enjoy delicious food, beverages, and exciting live & silent auctions!
$40/Person ● $375/Table of 10 All proceeds benefit the Bishop Grimes Scholarship Fund.
Purchase your tickets today by contacting Michele Belge (315) 314-7157 ext. 4 or [email protected]
February 12, 2017 Holy Cross Church, DeWitt page 6
MASS LECTORS EUCH. MIN. EUCH. MIN. ALTAR SERVERS USHERS –A
Saturday, 4:00 PM Lisa Nardone H1 Terry Dooher CH1 Chris Finger David Jureller
H2 Alan Andrews CH2 Alaina DiBiase Claude Pilon
H3 JoAnn Wallace CH3
H4 MB Domachoske CH4
H5 Judith Burrer
Sunday, 7:30 AM Theresa Beaty CH Ed Coolican
H2 Al Highducheck CH2 Tony Ebersole
H3 Ed Flynn CH3 Len Smith
H4 Mary Malay CH4 Charles Stepneski
Sunday, 9:00 AM J.D. Tessier H1 Terry Essel CH1 Max Wysocki Tom Kenah
H2 Teri Skandalis CH2 Jack Wysocki Ray Moade
H3 Robert Brunette CH3 Finn O’Brien Geoff Ristau
H4 Tim Conan CH4
H5 Marilyn Engle
Sunday, 11:30AM Ellyn Lubel H1 Tammy Gunn CH1 Owen Demetros Donald Brown
H2 Joan Snyder CH2 Peter Bergamo
H3 Spencer Southerland CH3 David Rapp
H4 Tony Schiano CH4 Wayne Queor
H5 Rita Bergamo
LITURGICAL MINISTRIES SCHEDULE ~ WEEKEND OF February 18th & 19th
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
Carla Semmel, Faith Formation Assistant
Julie Sheridan, Director of Evangelization, ext. 18
Matt Stano, Maintenance
Cathy Young, Coordinator of Maintenance
