Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekend of November 11—November 12, 2017

HOLY CROSS CHURCH

2438 S. Alston Avenue Durham, North Carolina 27713 Phone — (919) 957-2900 After Hours Emergency—(919) 506-0163 Fax—(919) 957-2901 www.holycrossdurham.org

Welcome to the Faith Community at Holy Cross! May the Lord give you peace! The pastor, , and our Pastor sisters and brothers of this vibrant Faith Community Fr. Andrew Santamauro, welcome you to celebrate with us today. OFM, Conv. “We have been called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those who have lost their way.” Deacon Deacon Phil Rzewnicki ~St. Francis of Assisi

Parish Office Hours Mondays…Closed Tuesday — Friday 8:30AM — 3:30PM

Liturgy Schedule: Tuesday—Friday— 8AM Saturday Vigil—5 PM Sunday—10AM

Holy Days (except New Year’s) 8AM, 7PM

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturdays—4:15PM to 4:45PM or By Appointment Mission Statement

Holy Cross Church was founded by the to serve the African American Catholics of Durham. We are a people baptized in Christ. We gather to worship the Lord in joy, to proclaim the Gospel, and to serve the Durham community, as well as, the needs of the whole . Our special character as an African American continues to shape our worship, our ministries, and our contribution to the wider church.

tk Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekend of November 11—November 12, 2017 HOLY CROSS COMMUNITY LIFE-Parish News and Announcements NOTE: All bulletin items should be submitted each week before 12 noon Wednesday. Birthdays THANKSGIVING PROJECT 2017 Share Your Thanksgiving Blessings donation envelopes are available November 12—November 18, 2017 in the rack on the pews in the church. Contributions of 12 Bill Owen $25 will provide a turkey with all the fixings and dessert Hailey Nicholson for a family. Please return your contributions in the offertory basket this weekend, November 11-12.

13 Leslie Clapp The Diocese of Raleigh is seeking qualified individuals Alicia Graham to fill the positions of full-time staff parish auditor and part-time contract parish auditor. Both roles require 30- 14 Barbara Ellis 40% travel throughout the Diocese of Raleigh. Go to Emmanuel Ramelb dioceseofraleigh.org/employment for more information. Mina Richards Community Impact of Holy Cross Care October 2017

16 Carl Pickney 16 Casseroles Delivered to Urban Ministries Café Julie Cizek 60.5 Pounds of Produce from Holy Cross Community Garden Delivered to 17 Mark Mattioli 506 Pounds of Non-perishable Food Items Delivered to Julia Laga Catholic Charities Michelle Woods 58 Food Items Delivered to Back Porch for Tristan Cruell Backpack Buddies Program Thank you for your participation...Holy Cross Peace, 18 Elizabeth Lake Justice, and Human Concerns Commission

Social workers, case managers, nurses and school family liaison workers have referred families to Catholic Charities to receive presents for Christmas. If you would like to help by sponsoring one of these families or by donating gift cards to Catholic Charities, please contact Barbara Mazza at 919 286-1964 X1003 or [email protected] “True Reformers: of the Catholic ”; a video and discussion series exploring the lives of six saints who led the Church in the years following the Protestant Reformation. It is a timely topic given that this year marks the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Sessions are 7 to 8:30pm on six consecutive Mondays through December 11. There is no charge to attend but registration is requested. All are welcome to one or all of the sessions. Each session will use “True Reformers: Saints of the Catholic Reformation”, published by the Augustine Institute. The saints of the Catholic Reformation show us just how powerful and beautiful is the human heart’s free response to God’s generous grace. Registration, additional details and the list of topics and dates is on the parish website, http://holycrossdurham.org/131. This Week @ Holy Cross Sunday November 12 FF Classes 11:30am MPR-Rm 210-Library Monday November 13 True Reformers Discussion Series 6:30pm MPR Tuesday November 14 Centering Prayer 6:30pm Sanctuary Wednesday November 15 Eucharistic Adoration 8:30-10:30am Sanctuary Wednesday November 15 Rosary Prayer Group 10:30am Library Thursday November 16 HC Gospel Choir Rehearsal 7pm Sanctuary Saturday November 18 Quilting Ministry 9am MPR Saturday November 18 HC Ensemble Choir 4:15pm Sanctuary

THE CHRISTMAS GAME SHOW REHEARSAL SCHEDULE Sundays, November 19 – 11:30am: December 3 – 11:30am, Saturday, December 9 – 10am, Sunday, December 10 – SHOW - Noon. We would like to all Holy Cross children to participate in the play. A man can succeed at almost anything for which he has unlimited enthusiasm. - Charles M. Schwab tk 2 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekend of November 11—November 12, 2017 FINANCE Interested in becoming Catholic or just wanting One collection this weekend to know about the church? RCIA (Rite of November 11—November 12, 2017.

Christian Initiation for Adults) is the class for Thank you for your ongoing support!! you. Contact Jeanetta Hopkins, 919 957-2900 3 x22 or [email protected]. Next weekends’ second collection is for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development MASS INTENTIONS NOTE: To submit a request for Mass intentions, visit the church website: holycrossdurham.org/ massintentions, or send to Office Administrator at [email protected].

Online donations may be made at any time from the comfort of your own home, or in a place with internet access. To sign up, please visit the church website at holycrossdurham.org/onlinegiving. Remember In your Prayers this Week Parishioners or family of parishioners who are ill or recovering from surgery:

Leonila Arit (Philippines), Christy Guion-Burnette (Stafford, Va.), Joyce Butler, Brenda Childress, Rosa Holmes, Henry Hunter, Stephanie Johnson- THIS WEEK’S SCRIPTURE READINGS

Canty, Jean McMichael, Neal Pitts, NOVEMBER 13—NOVEMBER 19, 2017 Ava Thompson, Kyser Wilson *Ordinary Time

Monday, November 13 Prayers and Condolences Wis 1:1-7; Ps 139:1-10, Lk 17:1-6

Please send notices of deaths to the church office, Tuesday, November 14 so that we may offer prayers and Wis 2:23—3;9; Ps 34:2-3, 16-19; Lk 17:7-10 support as a community. Wednesday, November 15 Wis 6:1-11; Ps 82:3-4, 6-7; Lk 17:11-19

STEWARDSHIP AND SPIRITUALITY Thursday, November 16 Wis 7:22b—8:1; Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135, 175; November 12 - 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Lk 17:20-25 “Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” - MATTHEW 25:13 Friday, November 17 Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 17:26-37 Many of us have put off doing something because we think we are too busy. We’ve all said, “I’ll do it Saturday, November 18 later when I have time.” Unfortunately, too many Wis 18:14-16, 19:6-9; Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43 of us apply this attitude to our Faith. Jesus’ call is Lk 18:1-8 urgent, in the here and now, in your current Sunday, November 19 circumstances. Don’t delay, how is God calling Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31: Ps 128:1-5 you to use your gifts today? 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30;

tk 3 Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekend of November 11—November 12, 2017 PARISH STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION (919) 957-2900 (919) 957-2901 [email protected]

Pastor Rev. Andrew Santamauro, OFM., Conventual Extension 24 [email protected]

Deacon Rev. Deacon Phil Rzewnicki [email protected]

Office Administrator Toni K. Hall Extension 20 [email protected]

Financial Administrator Yvonne Fisher Extension 23 [email protected]

Director of Religious Education Jeanetta Powell Hopkins Extension 22 [email protected]

ORGANIZATIONS/COMMITEES/MINISTRIES SCHEDULE

For a full list of committee and ministry contacts, information and overview of the ministries, visit www.holycrossdurham.org/ministries.

Altar Society Third Sunday each month 11:30am Parent Prayer Group Fourth Sunday each month 11:30am Youth Sponsored Liturgy Fifth Sunday 10am RCIA Mondays, 6:30pm Centering Prayer Tuesdays, 6:30pm (September to June) Recitation of the Rosary Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30am Rosary Prayer Group Wednesdays, 10:30am Eucharistic Adoration Wednesdays, 9am to 1pm Senior Adult Crusaders Second Wednesday each month, 12 Noon Pastoral Care Wednesdays, 7pm Gospel Choir Rehearsal Thursdays, 7pm Recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet Fridays, 8:30am Preparation Class Third Saturday each month, 11:30am—1pm Ensemble Choir Rehearsal Saturdays, 4:15pm Quilting Ministry Third Saturday each month 9m Lucky Chips Club Fourth Saturday each month, 6pm

A Lost and Found bin is in the Multi-Purpose Room to the left of the entrance. Please check and see if any of the items located there belong to you. For jewelry, check with the office. The bin will be checked monthly and items will be donated to Catholic Charities/Rescued Treasures if not claimed. Thank you in advance. tk 4