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Holy Cross C a T H O L I C C HURCH August 16, 2020 • 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Holy Cross C A T H O L I C C HURCH 4810 Woolworth Avenue • Omaha, NE 68106 Rectory 4803 William Street www.holycrossomaha.org All-powerful and ever-living God, You raised the sinless Virgin Mary, Mother of your Son, body and soul to the glory of Heaven. May we see Heaven as our final goal and come to share her glory. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Question: Why does Mary have so many feast days and names? Answer: Christians first began celebrating feast days in honor of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, in the fifth century. That celebration (originally called the Feast of the Dormition and now known by Roman Catholics as the Solemnity of the Assumption) was celebrated on August 15. Very soon, however, other special days dedicated to Mary began to appear in Jerusalem, Rome, and other major cities of the Christian world. These days of feasting became important parts of the life of the community. But, more importantly, each of these unique celebrations became an opportunity to focus on a different facet of the Christian faith, as believers focused their attention on specific events or mysteries of the lives of Mary and her Son. Over the centuries, some of these celebrations became universal (such as the Assumption on Au- gust 15, the Immaculate Conception on December 8, and the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God on January 1). Other celebrations were more closely tied to certain religious orders (such as the Carmelites celebration of “Our Lady of Mount Carmel” on July 16 or the Servite Friars feast of the “Seven Sorrows of Mary,” which is now celebrated as the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows on September 15). In more recent times, Marian apparitions (like Guadalupe, Lourdes, and Fatima) have inspired special liturgical celebrations. Pope Francis has added two new celebrations of Mary to the Church’s calendar: The Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church (on the Monday after Pentecost) and the Commemoration of Our Lady of Loreto (on December 10). The various titles of Mary (like those we find in the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary) help us to reflect on different aspects of Mary’s faith and the ways that the Holy Spirit is at work in her and through her, especially as the Mother of Jesus. In the end, whatever the event or mystery being celebrated in a particular liturgy or the title of Mary being used, we are invited to always see Mary in connection with the saving work of her Son. She is, of course, a patroness and protector for every Christian, but she is also a model of discipleship and contemplation: “Having entered deeply into the history of salvation, Mary, in a way, unites in her person and re-echoes the most important doctrines of the faith: and when she is the subject of preaching and worship she prompts the faithful to come to her Son, to his sacrifice and to the love of the Father” (Lumen Gentium, 65). ©LPi If you are an adult having an interest in becoming a member of the Catholic Church the R.C.I.A. process is for you! Whether you were baptized Catholic as a baby and never completed your formation in the Church, A strong non-Catholic Christian looking to delve into the richness of Catholicism for the first time, From other non-Christian belief systems, Have never prayed a day in your life The Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults will meet you where you are at in your search for Truth and journey with you closer to the heart of Jesus and His one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. Designed to unpack what it is that Catholics believe the RCIA is. You can learn more in depth explanation of the stages of the process by attending an introduction meeting or calling the Holy Cross Rectory (402-553-7500). We hope that you will join us! All Altar Society meetings If you are a practicing Catholic and interested in becoming an continue to be Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC) postponed until please contact the Rectory Office (402-553-7500) further notice. for more information. Meetings will be virtual. From the Desk of Cecilia Jensen A song you might listen to this weekend, as we celebrate both the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, is 'Hail, Holy Queen.' The text (originally in Latin) was written all the way back in the 11th century, the common tune we use for that text was written in the 19th century, and we still sing this hymn here in the 21st century. Its history stretches almost one thousand years! Think of all the people throughout the ages who've sung those same words in different locales and languages - what a beautiful thing to share across time and space. A FAMILY OF FAITH Religious Education for the 2020-2021 school year enrollment is starting. Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm At Holy Cross we: walk with our families stir desire to discuss faith in our home and grow with each other as the Holy Cross Family of Faith. How can we best support you on this journey? “A Family of Faith” curriculum has been chosen and this year and will include: Weeks 1 & 3: A Family of Faith will be presented to both parents and children grades K-7, with month to month outlines for all family lessons Weeks 2 & 4: grade level material for children only, with 8th grade preparing for Confirmation each week. All parish families in public, Catholic/private, or home school are invited to this program. Cost is $80 per family, with $70 for each additional child and a MAX at $290. Our first day of class is September 2, 6 – 7:30pm We know you may not be attending school in a “normal way” this year. Please call, Elizabeth Hansen at 402-741-0133, to see how you could be a part of A Family of Faith at Holy Cross. THE CATHOLIC BUSINESS GROUP OF OMAHA will hold it’s next Business Luncheon on Thursday, August 20th from 11:30am – 1:00pm, at Champions Club, 13800 Eagle Run Drive, Omaha. The guest speaker is Eric Crawford – From “Core Values Guide Us” in Life and Work. There is no cost for members, guests can attend for $20. This is a terrific opportunity for Omaha Catholic Business Men and Women to socialize and to learn more of the organization’s function and purpose. So send your reservation today at http://cpbcomaha.org/. Rev. Carl A. Salanitro, Pastor Rev. Tony Ike, In Residence Deacon George Elster | Deacon Tim Mulcahy Deacon Tom Burton | Deacon Nick Rasmussen Theresa McLaury, Pastoral Minister …. 402-208-5249 Mass Schedule Daily: Monday - Friday: 5:30pm Saturday: 5pm | Sunday: 7:30am, 9am, 11am Reconciliation Times Monday-Friday: 5pm | Saturday: 3:30-4:30pm Office Hours (CLOSED, please call if need assistance) Monday-Thursday: 8:30-3:30pm Closed for lunch 12:00-12:30pm Friday: 8:30-12:00pm Rectory Phone: 402-553-7500 Social Media www.HolyCrossOmaha.org Facebook: Holy Cross Catholic Church School Principal James Laville…………....402-551-3773 School Secretary Carrie Harbold………..402-551-3773, [email protected] Business Manager Andrea Ramsey ……..402-553-7500 [email protected] Administrative Assistant Julie Lipari ………………402-553-7500 [email protected] Parish Coordinator of Youth & Adult Discipleship Elizabeth Hanson …………..402-741-0133 Mass Intentions for week of August 17th - 23rd: [email protected] Sacraments Monday / 5:30 PM Fr. Ike Baptism: Pre-baptism classes required. Please contact † Leona Swanson Deacon George Elster, [email protected]. † Carmen Draper Marriage: Call rectory to make appointment with the priest Tuesday / 5:30 PM Fr. S eight months before wedding date. † Ghazi Sawaged Religious Education: Call 402-741-0133 to register for † Jean Koneck Wednesday evening Religious Education Classes. Wednesday / 5:30 PM Fr. Ike Prayer Chain: call Melody at 402-553-6818 † Don Wilson *Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions: Tuesdays after the † Pat O’Kane 5:30pm Mass Thursday / 5:30 PM Fr. S *Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Mondays after the 5:30pm Mass † Lucille Heng † Marie Case *Our Lady’s Block Rosary: Mondays at 4:30pm in Church (all are welcome) Friday / 5:30 PM Fr. S *Pro-Life Rosary: Fridays after 8:30am Mass (postponed til † Peggy Luther further notice) † Dorothy Zelinski Saturday / 5:00 PM Fr. Gabuzda † Helen Coonce † Ken Meis † Ray Stavneak, Sr. Sunday 7:30 AM † Krist & Sliva Families Fr. S 9:00 AM † Lori Wagner (Mathouser) Fr. S 11:00AM † Michael O’Kane Fr. Gabuzda Rev. Carl A. Salanitro, Pastor Rev. Tony Ike, In Residence Deacon George Elster | Deacon Tim Mulcahy Deacon Tom Burton | Deacon Nick Rasmussen Theresa McLaury, Pastoral Minister …. 402-208-5249 Mass Schedule Daily: Monday - Friday: 5:30pm Saturday: 5pm | Sunday: 7:30am, 9am, 11am Reconciliation Times Monday-Friday: 5pm | Saturday: 3:30-4:30pm Office Hours (CLOSED, please call if need assistance) Monday-Thursday: 8:30-3:30pm Closed for lunch 12:00-12:30pm Friday: 8:30-12:00pm Rectory Phone: 402-553-7500 Social Media www.HolyCrossOmaha.org Facebook: Holy Cross Catholic Church School Principal James Laville…………....402-551-3773 School Secretary Carrie Harbold………..402-551-3773, [email protected] Business Manager Andrea Ramsey ……..402-553-7500 [email protected] Administrative Assistant Julie Lipari ………………402-553-7500 [email protected] Parish Coordinator of Youth & Adult Discipleship Elizabeth Hanson …………..402-741-0133 Mass Intentions for week of August 17th - 23rd: [email protected] Sacraments Monday / 5:30 PM Fr.
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