August 20, 2017

Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross HOLY CROSS CHURCH August 20, 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 Joseph McDaniel, Interim Principal 410 W. White, Champaign, Illinois, 61820 Phone: 217-356-9521 Fax: 217-356-1745

St. Michael the Archangel, ADORATION defend us in battle. Fridays all day, with Benediction at 2:15 p.m.

RECONCILIATION Be our protection against the Saturday: 4:00-5:00 p.m. wickedness and snares of the Devil. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 6:30-6:45 a.m. Or by appointment.

May God rebuke him, we humbly pray. BAPTISM: Second and fourth Sunday of the month, after the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Parents must be registered members and attend a baptismal preparation session, And do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, preferably before the birth of the child. Contact the by the divine power of God, Parish Office three months in advance to schedule.

MATRIMONY: Couples contemplating marriage should Thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits call the Pastor at least eight months in advance. At who prowl throughout the world least one partner must be a registered parishioner at Holy Cross and be actively practicing the faith. If you seeking the ruin of souls. have had a previous marriage, set no marriage date Amen. until you have discussed this with your Pastor.

CARE OF THE SICK: Call the Parish Office to make arrangements at any time for Communion and/or the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Two Wednesdays prior to the bulletin in which the information will be posted. Twentieth 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. 26 5:30 p.m. Lector: Eric Duchinsky Monday, Aug. 21 Euch Min: Brian Barnes, Dennis Menke, 7:00 a.m. Hazel Cacioppo

John Kelley, Sharon Kristovich, Tuesday, Aug. 22 Gloria Fellers 7:00 a.m. Rosemary Mikulich

Servers: Jack Walters, Max Walters, Wednesday, Aug. 23 Rachel Burdette 5:30 p.m. Marian Devotion

6:00 p.m. Dorothy Durley

Sunday, Aug. 27 Thursday, Aug. 24 8:00 a.m. Lector: Jay Geistlinger 7:00 a.m. In honor of Ethan Yang

Euch Min: Fran Hacker, Joe Hacker, Friday, Aug. 25 Greg Koerner, Mary Shelden, 7:00 a.m. Thomas Hanratty John Sullivan 8:15 a.m. Ed Lohr (All School Mass)

Servers: Jon Gibas, Sarah Gibas Saturday, Aug. 26 5:30 p.m. Joe, Ruth, & Pat Doyle

10:00 a.m. Lector: Joe Mefford Sunday, Aug. 27

Euch Min: Steve Carter, Dawn Friedman, 8:00 a.m. For the Parishioners 10:00 a.m. Stephen Warner Bonita Higgerson, Barb Garvey, 4:00 p.m. C. Joan Murray John Garvey, Jessica McMahon, Ben Laws

Servers: Sydney McMahon, Jack McMahon, Bailey McMahon

r WANT TO JOIN THE CHOIR? 4:00 p.m. Lector: John Farney

Euch Min: Anthony Frasca, Beth Frasca, As summer winds down, it's time to think Juliann Seebauer, Ed Seebauer, about choir season! I am happy to be set- Jan Weber tling in as your new Music Director and looking forward to a great year with you. Servers: Marshall Gudauskas, Hayes Murray, In the next few weeks two choirs will start Donavan Gudauskas regular rehearsals. Anyone with an inter- est in singing can join us!

First is our Traditional Choir, which sings at the 10:00 a.m. Mass during the school year as well as special occasions 7:00 a.m. WEEKDAY SERVER SCHEDULE such as Feast Week and Christmas Eve. This choir will meet at 7:15 on Thursday nights starting Aug. 24th in M on T ue Wed T hu F ri the choir loft.

21 22 23 24 25 Second, our Contemporary Choir leads the music at the Rohan Garrett 6:00 p.m. Mary Beth Bernie 4:00 p.m. Mass, singing newer hymns and choruses. This Thope, Unger, John Franey, Hammel choir meets at 7:15 on Tuesday nights starting Aug. Tony Kristina Bingaman Cristina 29th in the sanctuary near the baptismal font. No experi- Hoffman Maloney Mills ence needed to join either group, just a desire to praise! CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults AMILY ORMATION F F A Whole Family Approach to WANT TO JOIN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH? Learning and Living the Catholic Faith If you, or someone you know, want to become Catholic, now’s the time to make that call! Classes are for:

 Non-Catholics who know they want to join or who may be interested but need more information;

 Catholics who have never received the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation;

 Married couples of mixed religious faiths who wish to unite their religious practice in Catholicism. The Family Formation Program at Holy Cross serves Please call the Parish Office at 352-8748 for more details. 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 in faith together as a Catholic family.

COFFEE & DONUTS VOLUNTEERS for Au- For families whose children are not enrolled in a Catholic gust 27th will be the Friedman family for the school, Family Formation fulfills the need for religious 10:00 a.m. Mass crowd, and hopefully someone education and sacramental preparation. However, all will volunteer for the 8:00 a.m. Mass crowd. families with children in grades K-6 are invited to come and Thank you! be part of the Family Formation community.

OTE At this time we’re asking for host volunteers to sign N : For more information or if you would like to register for up for the Sundays of their choice now through December. this year, please contact the Parish Office at 352-8748. The sign-up sheet is in the back of the church. Please con- Deadline for registration is Monday, August 21st. sider volunteering for the 8:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. Mass crowds. Your service will be greatly appreciated!

ARISH URSE EWS The Parish Nurses P N N . will be taking blood pressure readings next THE CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD Sunday from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the Parish The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is available at Center. Undetected high BP can lead health Holy Cross. It is an approach to the religious formation of problems. Take advantage of this free conven- children that is rooted in the Bible, the liturgy of the Church, ient service. It could save your life! 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.

BINGO NIGHT IS COMING SOON!

BINGO is coming up again soon! Join us for Bingo and Pull 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD YEAR CONFIRMATION CLASSES Tabs at Holy Cross Parish Center on Friday, Sept. 1st. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. to purchase Bingo cards. Bingo Confirmation preparation classes for students attending will begin at 6:30 p.m. public schools begin soon. Confirmation preparation is a 3-year cycle that typically begins with monthly classes in Join us for 15 games! $20 for 9 cards per game. Or $10 for 6th grade and continues with weekly classes for 7th and 3 cards per game. Cash prizes will be $25, $50, & $100 8th grades. The classes will start in September. (based on a minimum number of 25 people). Daubers are $1 or bring your own! If you have questions, contact the Registration forms can be sent to you, or pick one up at the Parish Office at 352-8748. Concessions open at 5:30 p.m. Parish Office. Please return registration forms to the Parish Sub sandwiches, chips, & dessert for $5. Soda for $1. Pro- Office by Monday, August 21st. For more information ceeds go to Holy Cross School. please call the Parish Office at 352-8748.

FEAST WEEK IS COMING SOON!

The countdown to Feast Week has begun! The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is Thursday September 14th. PRAISE GOD for His Son and our parish family! Always home, always family. We will be cel- ebrating all week, with special events from Sunday the 10th through Friday the 15th.

We will conclude our week with the First Annual Parish Homecoming from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. that Friday. Please join us for food, fellowship, and fun! There will be live music, games, inflatables, dunk tank, basket- ball tournament, a photo booth, and much more! Stay tuned for a full schedule of the week’s events in the next bulletin.

OUR SCHOOLS FAMILY NIGHT OUT SUPPORT HOLY CROSS SCHOOL

TCBY, Old Farm Shops, Kirby Ave., Champaign Holy Cross School Monday, August 21st, 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. 356-9521 www.holycrosselem.org 20% of your purchase will be donated to our school. No flyer needed, but you MUST tell the cashier that you are WE ARE CONTINUING TO REGISTER STUDENTS, there to support Holy Cross School.

Preschool and Grades K-8, for the 2017-2018 school year. To get future e-flyers directly to your phone, text @fno2017 For more information please call the school office at 356- to 81010. You’ll get a welcome text, then one text per month 9521 Mon.-Fri. from 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. reminding you about the next event. Questions? Call Karen at 377-3686 after 3:00 p.m.

High School of St. Thomas More 352-7210 SCHOOL KIT PROJECT www.hs-stm.org Thanks to all who are donating supplies for the school kit BISHOP’S MASS. Bishop Daniel Jenky will come to STM project. Supplies for one kit are: Thursday, September 14th, to celebrate Mass. If you would like to attend, please visit our website to RSVP. 4 70-count spiral notebooks 8 unsharpened #2 pencils ALUMNI NEWS. Homecoming football game and celebration 1 12-ct box of colored pencils on Friday, Sept. 22nd. Come cheer the Sabers to a victory! (NO crayons) 1 flexible plastic ruler STM Golf Outing will be on Sept. 29th at the Urbana 1 pink eraser

Country Club. Sign up online at www.hs-stm.org for a time Please leave your donations at the back of the church or of fellowship, fun and competition while supporting STM. drop them off at the Parish Office. Thank you!

STM PREVIEW NIGHT. Calling all Junior High students & families: Come to STM on October 18th to preview your next step in Catholic Education. Beginning at 6:00 p.m., students and families will meet staff, teachers, coaches, current students, and more in getting to know what it VOCATIONS means to be a Saber. Register for the 2018-19 school year “A call from God to live in a particular way” with a “mystery” tuition discount!

“Woman, you have great faith.” It takes faith to hear God’s call in our lives. And His call takes us on unexpected paths of deeper trust and love. Is God calling you to life as a Last Week’s Collection sister, brother, or priest? Call Fr. Tim Hepner at (309) 671- 1550, or email [email protected]. Offering for August 12th-13th.………………....$8,749.00

Holy Cross Development Fund…….……….....$2,186.75 Please pray for all vocations: Marriage, Priestly, Religious Life, Consecrated Single Life. Pray also for all Diocese of Thank you for your generosity! Peoria seminarians. OUR COMMUNITY

OSMM: OUR LADY OF AKITA SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

On August 25th-26th, come learn about the apparition of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul leads us the Blessed Virgin Mary in Akita, Japan. These apparitions to join together to grow spiritually by offering began in 1973 and continued via messages (3) and unusu- person-to-person service to the needy and al manifestations from the tabernacle and a statue of Mary. suffering in the tradition of its founder, Bl. Frederick Ozanam, and its patron, St. Vincent de Paul. The messages of Akita were covered on EWTN.

Speaker will be Fr. Elias Mary Mills, Rector of the Shrine of The Holy Cross / St. Matthew Conference is blest by your Our Lady of Guadalupe in LaCrosse, WI. Join us as he re- generosity in making this outreach possible. Your collective lates the apparition and the warnings of Our Lady as she food and financial contributions enabled us to assist 149 adults and 190 children in Champaign during July. appeared in Akita, Japan. These apparitions are approved and unique in that the weeping statue of the Virgin Mary Please continue your support and keep the members of St. was broadcast on Japanese national television. Vincent de Paul Society and those they help in your prayers.

Where? The Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, 318 N. Our donation poor box is in the vestibule of the Church. If 8th St., Vandalia, IL 62471. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Cost, you have special needs that the St. Vincent de Paul Socie- $30 per person. Contact [email protected], or call Ann ty can assist you with, please contact the parish office. (618) 267-3876 or Mariann (618) 292-8039 to register.

A WORD FROM JOY

PART-TIME SOCIAL WORKER POSITION We are helping with diapers, food, clothes and furniture. We are also offering help to a young pregnant woman who Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Peoria has an immedi- was abortion-minded. Let’s build a pro-life society. Offer ate opening for a part-time social worker with a working your time to others, participate in 40 Days for Life, help knowledge of counseling with individuals, families, couples, young mothers and others in your midst, and more. and senior citizens. Interested in helping the poor in our midst? Contact Joy at Essential responsibilities include in-home counseling with 359-8406 for more information. senior citizens in Champaign & Piatt Counties; individual and group counseling with students at St. John’s Newman Center on campus; counseling couples, individuals, and families referred from Presence Covenant Medical Center and the community. STEWARDSHIP Applicants with counseling degrees will also be considered. “Everything is a gift from God” Previous experience required. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: Catholic In today’s second reading, St. Paul tells the Romans, Charities Advisory Board, Attn: President, PO Box 8937, “God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable.” To what is God Champaign, IL 61826. Or email the same information to calling me today? What gifts are mine to share? [email protected]. (see Romans 11:29)

HOLY CROSS FIRST FRIDAY MEMORIAL Devall, Desmier, Jensen Families Hammel & Mitsdarfer Families Hershbarger & Kick Families Menke & Leahy Families Margaret & Eldon Tufte and Dec. Mem. of their family Dec. Mem. of Cochrane-O’Brien families Jerry & Loretta M. Dano Living & Dec. members of Baum & Decker Families Liv. & Dec. Mem. of David & Bernice Williams Family Paul, Joe, & Edward Knoke Barham & Bosch Families Liv. & Dec. Mem. of Graham, Fellers & Gordon Family Dec. Mem. of Henry, Butler, Reynolds Families Tangora & Kovera Families John E. Sullivan Family Dec. Mem. of Donato, Pace, Follis Families William McMahon, Linda & Mike Wesolowski Birdie & Edward Cronau Dec. Mem. of Mueller, Neunhoffer, Willard Families McNamara & Mulcahey Family Margaret Hettinger Robert F. Reiser Family Living & Dec. Mem. of Giuffre & Cacioppo Families Raymond Timpone Dec. Mem. of Corkery, Cox, Murray Families Boudreau & Arseneau Family Maxine TImpone Nichols, Oetzel, Parod & Fotzler Families Margaret Turkcan Living & Dec. Mem. of Schwenk Family Bruns Family Aloysius J. Winka Bill Gilles Dec. Mem. of Happ, Krueger Families Evelyn Bell Perrodin Family William & Kevin Pellum Wm. Zeilenga Jr. Living & Dec. Mem. of McNabney Family Thelma Sparks, Parents of Charles & Thelma Sparks Eleanor Zeilenga Christie & Hoss Families Ed & Jean Bown Ellen Zeilenga Liv.& Dec. Mem. of Eli & Hazel Kinser Family Chuck, Chad, Meghan Schweighart Arlin Rentfrow John Michael Cabutti Larry Hausmann, Bob Soucie Rita Rentfrow Living & Dec. of Kincheloe, Helt & Kestel Families Living & Dec. Mem. of Cler & Flavin Families Ron Murphy Margaret Turkcan Graham & Huguet Families Fred Porter Glen & Helen Jones Liv. & Dec. Mem. of Pastore, Buzinsky, & Piccolo Families Harold Kremer Betty Madrey Lamendola/Smith/Hammers Families Rakers-Wade Families