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August 13, 2017 Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross HOLY CROSS CHURCH August 13, 2017 CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS PASTORAL STAFF SERVING HOLY CROSS Fr. Joseph P. Donton, Pastor Deacon Ed Mohrbacher Deacon Robert ‘Bob’ Ulbrich TRUSTEES Tom Murray John Powers DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Jonathan Young TRIBUNAL AUDITOR Deacon Ed Mohrbacher MASSES Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. Weekdays: 7:00 a.m. Mon., Tue., Thurs., Fri. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Holy Days: 7:00 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 12:10 p.m. MARIAN DEVOTION 5:30-6:00 p.m. Wednesday HOLY CROSS PARISH OFFICE 405 W. Clark St., Champaign, Illinois, 61820 Phone: 217-352-8748 Fax: 217-366-2929 e-mail address: [email protected] website: www.holycrosscatholic.org HOLY CROSS SCHOOL Christina Ellis, Principal 410 W. White, Champaign, Illinois, 61820 Phone: 217-356-9521 Fax: 217-356-1745 ADORATION Fridays all day, with Benediction at 2:15 p.m. Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, RECONCILIATION our life, our sweetness and our hope. Saturday: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 6:30-6:45 a.m. To thee do we cry, Or by appointment. poor banished children of Eve. BAPTISM: Second and fourth Sunday of the month, To thee do we send up our sighs, after the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Parents must be registered mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. members and attend a baptismal preparation session, preferably before the birth of the child. Contact the Turn then, O most gracious advocate, Parish Office three months in advance to schedule. thine eyes of mercy toward us. MATRIMONY: Couples contemplating marriage should And after this, our exile, call the Pastor at least eight months in advance. At show unto us the most blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. least one partner must be a registered parishioner at Holy Cross and be actively practicing the faith. If you O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. have had a previous marriage, set no marriage date until you have discussed this with your Pastor. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, CARE OF THE SICK: Call the Parish Office to make that we may be made worthy arrangements at any time for Communion and/or of the promises of Christ. the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. BULLETIN DEADLINE: Two Wednesdays prior to the bulletin in which the information will be posted. Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time OUR PARISH HOLY CROSS MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Catholic Community of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is to provide a home for all who wish to join our spiritual family and share our Catholic beliefs and values. We are here to continue the life-giving works of Jesus Christ, to make His name known and loved, and to live our lives according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, under the leadership of the Bishop of the Peoria Diocese. LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE Mass Intentions for the Week , Saturday, Aug. 19 5:30 p.m. Lector: Tim Spila Monday, Aug. 14 Tom Woodroffe, Gloria Fellers, Euch Min: 7:00 a.m. Nick Henrici John Bingaman, Patty Bingaman Tuesday, Aug. 15, The Assumption of Mary Servers: Susannah Paoli, Erin Patton, 7:00 a.m. Thelma Sparks Emma Brunson 8:15 a.m. Johnny Calcagno 12:10 p.m. Frank Cruz Sunday, Aug. 20 8:00 a.m. Lector: Barry Dickerson Wednesday, Aug. 16 5:30 p.m. Marian Devotion Euch Min: Sue Berndt, Judy Deverell, 6:00 p.m. Dr. Arthur Kent Cross John Deponai III, John Sullivan Thursday, Aug. 17 Servers: Regina Schmitt, Josh Moore, 7:00 a.m. Diane Siewert Adam Walker Friday, Aug. 18 7:00 a.m. Sophia Beatriz Ondevilla 10:00 a.m. Lector: Bob Weber 8:15 a.m. Mary Sue Hare (All School Mass) Euch Min: Dana Scaff, Gary Scaff, Saturday, Aug. 19 John Dixon, Pat Dixon, 5:30 p.m. C. Joan Murray Margie Hoss, Peg Swanson Sunday, Aug. 20 Servers: Brooke Hasenstab, Emily Herges, 8:00 a.m. Henry Portz David Hasenstab 10:00 a.m. Deacon Hank Hart 4:00 p.m. For the Parishioners r 4:00 p.m. Lector: Tylor Hull Euch Min: Mike O’Brien, Elaine Hershbarger, Rob MacKichan, Leo Wood Tuesday, August 15th, is the Feast of the Assumption of Servers: Joe Hoffman, J.P. Hoffman, our Blessed Mother Mary. Masses here at Holy Cross are Tony Hoffman at 7:00 a.m., 8:15 a.m., and 12:10 p.m. No Vigil Mass. St. Matthew: Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m. Holy Day Masses at 7:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. CHOIR VOICES NEEDED St Patrick: Vigil Mass at 5:15 p.m. Holy Day Masses at 7:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m., and 5:15 p.m. Hello to those of you who like to sing! Our Parish Choir will soon be in action and we welcome anyone who wants to add his or her voice to this ministry. More information to come. STAY TUNED! 7:00 a.m. WEEKDAY SERVER SCHEDULE M on T ue Wed T hu F ri 14 15 16 17 18 COFFEE & DONUTS VOLUNTEERS for August Miles Holy Day, 6:00 p.m. Bailey John 20th will be Jay Geistlinger for the 8:00 a.m. Moomaw, Feast John McMahon, Sullivan Mass crowd, and the Howard Walker family for Molly of the Bingaman Jack the 10:00 a.m. Mass crowd. Thank you! Moomaw Assumption McMahon THE PIVOTAL PLAYERS Bishop Robert Barron continues his jour- ney around the world to explore a handful RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who shaped the life of the Church and changed the course of Western civiliza- WANT TO JOIN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH? St Francis of Assisi tion: St. Francis of Assisi; St. Thomas If you, or someone you know, want to become Catholic, Aquinas, St. Catherine of Siena, Bl. John now’s the time to make that call! Classes are for: Henry Newman, G.K. Chesterson, and Michelangelo. Non-Catholics who know they want to join or who may Join us for 13 sessions of “CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal be interested but need more information; Players,” Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. starting Sept. 18th, or Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. starting Sept. 19th. Catholics who have never received the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation; Call the Parish Office (352-8748) to register. Please call Married couples of mixed religious faiths who wish to before Sept. 8th so as to have a Participant Packet. Cost, $25. unite their religious practice in Catholicism. Please call the Parish Office at 352-8748 for more details. VOCATIONS SAVE THE DATE “A call from God to live in a particular way” CABARET 2—TUESDAY, SEPT. 19TH AT THE PARISH CENTER “Get hold of yourselves! It is I. Do not be afraid.” Uncertain- The very talented Geoff Poor and Dave Thies return to en- ty can sometimes bring fear along with God’s call to the tertain us, with special guest vocalist Caitlin Caruso-Dobbs. consecrated life or priesthood. If the Lord is calling you, Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The evening program begins at what is needed is trust. If you are discerning your vocation, 7:00 p.m. Tickets will be available soon at a cost of $25 call Fr. Tim Hepner at (309) 671-1550, or email each. All proceeds will go to Holy Cross School and Pre- [email protected]. school. Watch future bulletins for more information. CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FAMILY FORMATION THE CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD A Whole Family Approach to The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is available at Learning and Living the Catholic Faith Holy Cross. It is an approach to the religious formation of children that is rooted in the Bible, the liturgy of the Church, and the educational principles of Maria Montessori. The children come to an ’atrium’ where they are given the opportunity to independently discover the beauty of the Catholic faith and their role as a part of the body of Christ. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is offered for preschool children. If you are interested in having your preschooler participate in this exceptional program, please call the Parish Office at 352-8748. The Family Formation Program at Holy Cross serves families with children in Grades K-6. It is a faith formation opportunity for the entire family. Families are supported and encouraged in their efforts to pray, worship, and grow 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD YEAR CONFIRMATION CLASSES in faith together as a Catholic family. Confirmation preparation classes for students attending For families whose children are not enrolled in a Catholic public schools begin soon. Confirmation preparation is a school, Family Formation fulfills the need for religious 3-year cycle that typically begins with monthly classes in education and sacramental preparation. However, all 6th grade and continues with weekly classes for 7th and families with children in grades K-6 are invited to come and 8th grades. The classes will start this September. be part of the Family Formation community. Registration forms can be sent to you, or pick one up at the For more information or if you would like to register for Parish Office. Please return registration forms to the Parish this year, please contact the Parish Office at 352-8748. Office by Monday, August 21st.