HOLY CROSS CHURCH November 2, 2014 CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS ON THE WAY TO HEAVEN HOLY CROSS SCHOOL Every year All Souls Day follows All Saints Day. We celebrate 4TH GRADE SAINTS those who are in heaven, then we remember those on the way to heaven. Catholics believe that not all those who die in God's The 4th grade class of Holy Cross School grace are immediately ready for the Beatific Vision, that is, ready traditionally do a saints project. The children to see the beauty of God face to face. So, they must be purified of choose a saint to research and represent. their "lesser faults," and the temporal effects of sin. The Catholic Church calls this purification "purgatory." On the cover is this year’s group of saints. The Catholic teaching on Purgatory requires belief in two realities: FIRST ROW (SAINT) 1) that there will be a purification of believers prior to entering heaven, and 2) that the prayers and Masses of the faithful in some way Emily Leininger Elizabeth Ann Seton benefit those in the state of purification. As to the duration, place, Brooke Hasenstab Margaret of Scotland and nature of this purification, the Church has no official dogma, Addy McCleod Agnes although St. Augustine and others used fire as a way to explain Kambyl Stipes Rose of Lima the nature of the purification. As a more everyday explanation, Ava Borbely Joan of Arc many liken Purgatory to a place or state where one gets "cleaned Erin Patton Mary, Mother of God up" before entering into the presence of Almighty God. Laura Wolter-Krupp Helen Ariana Howie Galla The Church prays for the faithful departed throughout the year. Natalia Andino-Guerra Kateri Tekakwitha But All Souls Day is the general, solemn day of commemoration, Jose Andino-Guerra Joseph when the Church remembers, prays for, and offers requiem Masses for the faithful departed in the state of purification. The SECOND ROW Faithful will take this day to offer prayers on behalf of their departed relatives and friends. Donavan Gudauskas Christopher Nathan Spila Thomas Aquinas Christians have been praying for their departed brothers and Anneliese Kisting Queen Esther sisters since the earliest days of Christianity. Early liturgies and Amanda Hummel Katherine Laboure inscriptions on catacomb walls attest to the ancientness of Ella Tangen Elizabeth of Hungary prayers for the dead. Francina Cecilia Praying for the dead is actually borrowed from Judaism, as Caleb Twohey Francis of Assisi indicated in 2 Maccabees 12:41-42. In the New Testament, St. Paul Aaron Hendron Michael the Archangel prays for mercy for his departed friend Onesiphorus (2 Timothy Wendy Lopez Therese the Little Flower 1:18). Early Christian writers Tertullian and St. Cyprian testify to Daniel Messeh Sebastian the regular practice of praying for the souls of the departed. Cale Quiram Dominic Savio Tertullian justified the practice based on custom and tradition. THIRD ROW All this demonstrates that Christians believed their prayers could somehow have a positive effect on the souls of departed Brody Stonecipher Matthew believers. Closely connected to the ancient practice of praying for Carter Logsden John the Baptist the dead is the belief in an explicit state called purgatory. Disha Chawla Clare Mary Beth Franey Katherine of Alexandria The New Testament hints at a purification of believers after death. Tony Hoffman Anthony of Padua For example, St. Paul speaks of being saved, "but only as through Tirth Panchal Pius X fire" (1 Corinthians 3:15). Over time, many Church Fathers further Julian Torres John Bosco developed the concept of a purgation of sins through fire after death. Annika Scott Perpetua The whole concept of purgatory and a purification process before Lucas a soul enters the full presence of God is actually a confirmation on Grosse-Perdekamp Lawrence just how merciful and compassionate our God is—and how much Logan Kurtz Isadore the Farmer He desires every soul to live with Him for eternity. To be in God’s presence a person must be ready, that is, “presentable” for the FOURTH ROW Almighty. Very few other than the Blessed Mother are totally Paul Lehman Patrick presentable to our all-perfect and holy God. Our loving God, Jasmine Waite Mother Frances Cabrini therefore, has provided a purification process, called purgatory, to Sylvia Wither-Sickles Sylvia make every one presentable to Him. Hadley Peters Bernadette So, purgatory is a good thing. All those in purgatory are on their James George way to heaven, and our prayers and charitable works could help Addy Klein Lucy them get there soon. Aidan Beckett Stephen Fr. Dave Rohan Thope Raphael Jack McMillan Nicholas All-Souls’ Day OUR PARISH CROSS CATHOLIC OUTREACH Mass Intentions for the Week We welcome Father James Quinlan of Cross International Catholic Outreach who is speaking this weekend at all Masses on behalf of the poor in developing countries. Monday, Nov. 3 7:00 a.m. Hazel M. Bowen Cross Catholic Outreach was founded to create a mean- Tuesday, Nov. 4 ingful link between parishes in America and the priests and 7:00 a.m. Tom Fellers nuns working in the Church overseas in the Caribbean, Wednesday, Nov. 5 Africa, Asia, and Central and South America. 7:00 a.m. Deceased of Cochrane-O’Brien families His talk will be for informational purposes only. 6:30 p.m. For Deceased Benefactors and Members of the Salesian Family Thursday, Nov. 6 7:00 a.m. Clare Good Friday, Nov. 7 7:00 a.m. First Friday Memorial Leaves on the Ground? Saturday, Nov. 8 We Can Rake Them For You! 8:15 a.m. Stanley Spurgeon 5:30 p.m. John Gallagher Sunday, Nov 9 Seniors who need help with 8:00 a.m. Waunita Perrodin yardwork, fall leaf raking: 10:00 a.m. For the Veterans th th 4:00 p.m. For the Parishioners Teams of Holy Cross 5 -8 graders can help. Thursday, November 6th, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Call Holy Cross School Office at 356-9521. NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH and of Holy Cross, through the Sacrament of Baptism, are Fitzgerald Joseph, son of Joseph Espy and Linda Fitzgerald; and Deklan Drake, son of Benjamin and Susan Quinn. Let us support these children on their Faith Journey! There will be NO Coffee and Donuts next Sunday, November 9th, due to the Veterans Day Breakfast. VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST! HOLY CROSS MOM’S GROUP. Join us for food, The Knights of Columbus invites all Veterans to our th fellowship and some mommy time Wednesday, November Veterans Day Breakfast on Sunday, November 9 , from 5rd from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. We will do a reflection on a 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Holy Cross parish hall. We will gospel reading. Come and be spiritually refueled! The serve pancakes, sausage, and biscuits and gravy. nursery will be open. Hope to see you there! We invite everyone to come help us show our gratitude for all the sacrifices our Veterans have made and continue to make on our behalf. Veterans, thank you for our freedom! DINNER FOR OUR PRIESTS! Come join the celebration. Free-will donations accepted. F3 FEAST FOR FATHERS Sign-Up Some parish families provide dinner for our priests during a weekday. If you would like to be among those providers BOOK OF THE DEAD. Be sure to enroll the names of who are so appreciated by our priests, simply call the your deceased loved ones in the Book of the Dead located Parish Office at 352-8748 to schedule a day. Or log in to in the vestibule of the church. the calendar and sign up using the following information: PURGATORIAL SOCIETY ENVELOPES. Envelopes for www.carecalendar.org the Purgatorial Society (All Souls) are available on the Care calendar # 154196 shelves in the back of the church. Masses for All Souls are Helper security code: 9944 offered on Sundays, Holy Days, and other times of the year. ANNUAL STATEMENT, HOLY CROSS CHURCH LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE Fiscal Year Saturday, Nov. 8 2013-2014 5:30 p.m. Lectors: Elizabeth Kelley Church Income Euch Min: Dennis Menke, Charlie Parr, Sunday & Holy Day Collections $778.998 Lynette Lykins, John Kelley, Gifts/Donations for Church $50,776 Kathleen Murray Servers: Max Walters, Emma Brunson, Temporary Restricted Donations for Church $41,205 Tom Murray ADA Rebate $35,393 Development Fund Collections & Donations $29,570 Sunday, Nov. 9 8:00 a.m. Lector: Jay Geistlinger Tuition Assistance Collections & Donations $56,583 Euch Min: Sharon Foreman, Candy Rollins, Tuition Assistance from Diocese $26,342 John Sullivan, Judy Deverell, Other (Rent, Events Receipts, Interest, Fees) $55,360 Greg Koerner Servers: Beth Geistlinger, Joseph Kisting, Total Revenue $1,074,228 Christopher Zielinski 10:00 a.m. Lector: Joe Mefford Parish Expenses Euch Min: Bonita Higgerson, Pat Dixon, John Dixon, Jessica McMahon, Church Payroll & Benefits $365,719 Peg Swanson, Karen Ulbrich, Church Operating Expenses $149,436 Donna Carter Temporary Restricted Expenses for Church $22,523 Servers: Noelle Schacht, Kayley Schacht, Repairs & Improvements $43,132 Alex Summers St. Thomas More High School Assessment $41,603 4:00 p.m. Lector: Penny Devall STM Tuition Assistance Expense $71,629 Euch Min: Elaine Hershbarger, Sally Feller, HC School Tuition Assistance Expense $99,901 Rob MacKichan, Joanne Cabutti, Church Support for Holy Cross School $256,372 Lee Cabutti Other (Events Exp., Program Exp.) $44,600 Servers: Nathan Love, Haley Love, Maci Walters Total Expenses $1,094,916 Operating Income (Loss) ($20,688) 7:00 a.m. WEEKDAY SERVER SCHEDULE M on T ue Wed T hu F ri 3 4 5 6 7 Note: A more detailed version of the above is printed in Emma Joseph Jon Karlee John Paul the CRUX.