December 2, 2018 - Holy Cross Church

4112 East Genesee Street • DeWitt, NY 13214-2106 • phone: 315-446-0473 • fax: 315-446-7608 • [email protected] • www.holycrossdewitt.org

DECEMBER 2, 2018 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Are you a new parishioner or visiting for the first time?

Welcome! Please introduce yourself to one of the priests. We invite you to become an active participant of our parish community and welcome you. Please take a census envelope from the racks at each exit or contact the Parish Office.

Upcoming Events:

Holiday Mass & Luncheon Saturday, Dec. 8—9:00am Lessons & Carols Tuesday, Dec. 11 - 7:00pm Christmas Delight Thursday, Dec. 13 - 12:00pm

Christmas Pageant Saturday, Dec. 15 – 5:00pm

Mass Times

Daily Mass: 7:45am Sat. Morning: 9:00am Penance: Wed. 7-8pm Saturday 3:00pm Sunday Mass Vigil Sat.: 4:00pm Sunday: 7:30am

9:00am 11:30am

5:00 pm

Stay connected with your parish family!

We are so glad you are here with us at Holy Cross! We invite you to connect with our community. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news, photos and stories or subscribe to our weekly bulletin brief delivered right to your inbox. Visit www.holycrossdewitt.org/connect to see how!

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Sun., December 2nd - First Sunday of Advent 7:30 AM Robert Petta/ Carol Blake 9:00 AM Rosalind Pristash/ Jerome & Ellen Pristash 11:30 AM Charlotte Keller/ Sr. Rose Bill 5:00 PM Constance Missigman/ Leslie Marnell Poppe Monday, December 3rd 7:45 AM Mary Jane Spencer/ Rita & Peter Bergamo 8:15 AM - 3:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday, December 4th 7:45 AM People of Holy Cross 8:15 AM - 3:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Wednesday, December 5th 7:45 AM Rachel Perkins/ The Farr Family 8:15 AM - 3:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 7:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Penance Thursday, December 6th 7:45 AM Sarah Villani/ Lillian Maio & Family 8:15 AM - 3:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, December 7th 7:45 AM Mass League 9:15 AM Maria Luisa Lee/ Kellie Blake & Michael Alfano (School Mass) 6:30 PM Young Adult First Friday Mass 8:15 AM - 3:00PM Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Saturday, December 8th - The Immaculate Conception 9:00 AM James Doyle/ Frank & Patricia Henward 3:00 PM Penance 4:00 PM William McDevitt/ Gordon & Lorrie Stevens Sunday, December 9th - First Sunday of Advent 7:30 AM Mary Jane Spencer/ The Cicci Family 9:00 AM Mamie Lakins/ Joyce Hinkle 11:30 AM Frank Malvasi, Jr. / Korkue Family 5:00 PM Patricia Snow/ Kathleen & Gary MacLachlan

This Weekend’s Second Collection: Cathedraticum

PLANNED GIVING FOR OUR PARISH

Please consider our parish through:

Your Will or Trust

Retirement Assets

Life Insurance Policies A Life Income Gift which will provide you with payments for life and ultimately will benefit our parish.

YOUR CONTINUING SUPPORT

Your goodness is exceptional ~ Thank you!

Collection of November 18: $15,761.47 Collection of November 25: $16,771.75 Human Development Campaign: $ 1,697.28

Enjoy the Convenience of Electronic Giving Credit card and electronic donations are now possible through the Holy Cross website: www.holycrossdewitt.org/give

New At Holy Cross Mass Added on Sunday Evening

We have a 5PM Mass every Sunday at the request of the parish.

All are welcome to attend.

http://www.holycrossdewitt.org/give

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Week of December 2nd

Sanctuary Lamp In Memory Of: Robin

Requested By: Patricia Woodcock

Prayers Are Requested For…

Diana Arnold, Anna Mary Barnaba, Dr. Ann Bishop, Leana Mae Bonnell, Peter Cann, Mary Cargian, David Carr, Caylee, Terry Chylinski, Linda Cote', Eileen Ferrara, Ricco Gauf, Katie Glisson, Richard Griffin, Yvonne Grocott, Skip H., Malachi Hampel, Jody Henson, Elaine Hill, Susan Keller, Jane

Koszulka, John Laura, Patty LaVallo, Austin & Tres Mahan, Gail Moloney, Rory Lennon, Penny Locke, Edward Loftus, Dominick M., Dinita Machlin, Angela Martin, Mary Mayle, Monica Miranda, John F. Moltion, Faith Muller, Stephen Oliva, Deanna Peters, Jane Pigott, Wayne Queor, Mona Rawles, Nat Reidel, Finn S. Schafran, Rosalie Scipione, Dawn Simmonds, Kay Simon, Joseph Smith, Stephen Smith, Rita Smookler, Eleanor Sullivan, Shelly Tortora, Ludwig & Theresa Vita; Mary W., Joseph Wilczynski, Kristen Jude Woodmansee. If you would like us to add someone to this list, please call the office or email [email protected]. We will keep them on for three months unless you notify us otherwise. Thank you.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 7:00 - 8:00pm on Wednesdays.

We begin the hour in church with Adoration & will conclude with Evening Prayer from the Divine Office and Solemn Benediction.

Confessions on Wednesday Evenings

Sacrament of Reconciliation is being offered every Wednesday between 7 & 8pm. The peace of

mind and soul which this sacrament imparts to us is one for which there is no substitute. Come enjoy the quietness of our Church and the forgiveness of our Savior.

WELCOME Please introduce yourself to one of the priests. We invite you to become an active participant of our parish community and wel-come you. Please take a census envelope from the gathering area, contact the Parish Office or visit our web site; www.holycrossdewitt.org for one.

CATHOLIC MEDIA - AUGUSTINE INSTITUTE

FORMED Listen: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (St. Catherine Laboure 11/28) Study: Lectio: Evangelization, Session 2: Clothed with Power Listen: Prepare the Way of the King

RCIA or the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

The process is for:

Those never baptized who would like to become Catholic

Those baptized in another Christian Church who would like to become Catholic or

Those already baptized as a Catholic but who have not re-ceived the Sacraments of Eucharist or

Confirmation.

Those who are already Catholic & interested in knowing more about our Catholic Faith are welcome.

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about becoming Catholic invite them to contact Fr. Kurgan -446-0473.

Attention Lectors

The 2019 Lector workbooks are available for pick up this week-end. Be sure to stop by the table located near the chapel and find the book with your name on it. These will be available for the next few weeks. Thank you!

Holy Cross Church Calendars and “The Little Blue Book” for Advent & Christmas are now available near all the exits. Please take one per family so there will be enough for all to en-joy.

Mark Your Calendars With These Events

Day of Reflection for Advent - with Deacon Dutter - Monday, December 3rd ~ 9am to 1:00pm

Holiday Mass & Luncheon - Sat., Dec. 8th, Mass ~ 9:00am with lunch at Noon in Yeazel Hall

Syracuse Vocal Ensemble Christmas Concert - Dec. 8th ~ 7:30pm

Lessons and Carols - Tuesday, Dec. 11th ~ 7pm

Christmas Delight - Thursday, Dec. 13th - 12:00pm

Christmas Pageant - Saturday, Dec. 15th ~ 5:00pm

Blessing of the Bambinelli - weekend of Dec. 15 & 16

“Light Is On For You” - Monday, Dec. 17th -~ 4 to 7pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation - Tues., Dec. 18th ~4 to 7pm

More details are in the bulletin.

Christmas and New Year’s Schedule 2018

Christmas Eve Masses - Monday, December 24 4:00 pm Mass 6:00pm Vigil Mass Christmas Concert and Carols begin at 11:30pm 12:00am Midnight Mass Christmas Day Masses - Tuesday, December 25 8:00am, and 10:30am New Year’s Vigil Mass 4:00pm - Monday, December 31 New Year’s Day Masses - Tuesday, January 1, 2019 8:00 and 10:30am

Christmas Flowers

All are welcome to give a donation for our Christmas Flowers however we will not be publishing a memorial list as we have done in the past. All envelopes that contain names for a memorial will be placed on the altar during the Advent & Christmas Season. These people will be prayed for during each Mass.

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FAITH FORMATION

Julie Sheridan - DFF grades 1-6 446-0473 x 12 [email protected]

Steve Nepil - DFF grades 7-12 446-0473 x 18 [email protected]

THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES

Sunday, December 2nd - Food Giving Weekend 10:00 AM Breakfast with Santa - Yeazel Hall Monday, December 3rd

9:00 AM Advent Day of Reflection Tuesday, December 4th 6:45 AM Faith Formation - High School 8:15 AM First Tuesday Sandwiches - Yeazel Hall Wednesday, December 5th 6:45 AM Faith Formation - Middle School 10:00 AM Small Christian Community - Member’s Home 5:00 PM Christmas Pageant rehearsal - Church & Yeazel Hall 6:00 PM STEP Meeting - room 11 7:00 PM NA & Nar-Anon Mtgs. - Yeazel Hall 7:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament - Church 7:00 PM Penance - Church Thursday, December 6th

7:45 AM Faith Formation - Elementary 9:00 AM Divine Mercy Cenacle - room 12 & 13 1:00 PM Knitting Group - Yeazel Hall 6:30 PM Divine Mercy Cenacle - room 9 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM Young Adult Bible Study - Youth Room Friday, December 7th

7:45 AM Faith Formation - Elementary Saturday, December 8th 9:00 AM Holiday Mass & Luncheon - Church & Yeazel Hall 3:00 PM Penance - Church 7:30 PM SVE Christmas Concert - Church Sunday, December 9th 10:00 AM Christmas Pageant Rehearsal - Church 10:15 AM Adult Ministry - room 12 11:30 AM Confirmation Group Session - Church & Yeazel Hall 7:00 PM High School Youth Night - Yeazel Hall

Faith Formation Cancellation Information

Reminder: When J -D is on a weather DELAY, Faith Formation classes are cancelled.

Parents: Sign up for school delay/closing email/text aler t. Go to localsyr.com click on email/text alert to sign up.

CANCELLATION INFORMATION

If Holy Cross School is closed because of the weather, the church events that are held on that day are also cancelled.

Knitting Group We will meet on Thursday, December 6th –1PM down-stairs in Yeazel Hall. New knitters are always welcome.

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2018 Pageant Information

Holy Cross is very excited to announce our 2018 Children’s Christmas Pageant! This year, Holy Cross is making changes to the format and scheduling of the pageant. Our hope is that these changes will expand the pageant while making it easier for our families to participate and truly enjoy the spirit of the season. Our Children’s Christmas Pageant will now be held on Saturday, December 15th, following the 4:00 pm Mass. Please pick up a letter in the gathering space to learn more details and to sign up your children. The Christmas Eve Mass at 4 pm will continue to be a special liturgy oriented towards our families with ample opportunities for participation, singing, and memorable moments for our children.

Breakfast with Santa this Weekend

Plan to join us in Yeazel Hall on Sunday, December 2 after the 9:00 Mass for a delicious breakfast and a visit from Santa. Cost: $20 family, $6 adults & teens (13 & up), $5 children ages 5 to 12, free for children ages 4 and under.

Parents bring your cameras.

Holiday Mass & Luncheon Saturday-December 8th

All are welcome to this year’s Mass & Lunch-eon. We start with Mass at 9:00 with lunch at noon in Yeazel Hall. Please make your reser-vations by Monday, December 3rd by buying your ticket at the parish office or call Jo Oli-va 446-3328. Tickets $25 . Catered by Karen’s Catering. Questions call Catherine 446-7759 Please make note that the Mass is at 9:00am which is earlier than it has been in the past.

Christmas Delight Luncheon Coffee and Conversation

You are invited to join us for Christmas Delight Luncheon (which will replace Coffee and Conversation) this month at 12:00pm on Thursday, December 13th in Yeazel Hall. More details next week. We will be doing an exchange of $5 gift cards from any store among those present. Also, we will have pizza for lunch ($5 donation). Please make your reservation by Dec. 10th by 9:00am with Jo Oliva at 446-3328.

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Food Giving Weekend is This Weekend

Thank you for any food items that were brought in today! If you forgot to bring in your donations you may bring them next weekend.

Moving?

If your future plans include a change of address; would you please contact the Parish Office? You may call 315-446-0473 or email [email protected] with your new address.

Looking for a way to put your Faith in Action?

For more information or to volunteer, contact Beth Schafer: 315-416-4576 or [email protected]

More Announcements

Bulletin Deadline Changed

The deadline for the bulletin of Dec. 16th will be Wednesday, Dec. 5th at 9:00am. Any notices received after the deadline will be in the bulletin of December 23. Thank You!

Giving Tree Project Our 35th Annual Giving Trees are at the Church doors this weekend. Please take a tag and return the unwrapped gift- with the tags attached--by next weekend, December 8 & 9th. Gifts can be placed under the trees during the weekend masses or brought to the parish office during the week. Please be sure to have your gifts back on time: volunteers will be sorting the gifts and preparing them for delivery on Sunday, December 9th. Thank you for helping families in need to celebrate a Merry Christmas!

"THE BIRTH OF JESUS" A Franciscan Christmas

This is an UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE presented by the FRANCISCAN MYSTERY PLAYERS of Clayton, New York. Through special lighting & sound, this moving dramatic medita-tion promises to be a high point in our Parish Advent journey. We strongly encourage all to pass the word, invite others, & attend this unique & prayerful presentation on, DECEMBER 2 AT 6:30 PM, BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH, 3127 James Street SYRACUSE. DON'T MISS THIS!

Syracuse Vocal Ensemble Presents “A Christmas Collage”

Program features seasonal music selected by four SVE singer/conductors followed by our “favorite” cookie reception. Tickets: Adults $20, Students 12 and over $5, Under 12 free Tickets and Information 315-450-7887, www.SyracuseVocalEnsemble.org

Christmas Concert at St. Daniel’s Thursday, December 6th at 6:30 pm at St. Daniel School Gym / 3004 Court St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The concert is FREE and features: The Lyncourt Community Band, The Harmony Katz, & The Katz Meow. Call John L. Denega, 315-432-1005, or St. Daniel Rectory, 315-454-4946.

Advent Parish Mission Pope Francis writes…Jesus tells those persecuted or humiliat-ed for his sake to “rejoice and be glad”(Mt 5:12). “The Lord asks everything of us, and in return he offers us true life, the hap-piness for which we were created. He wants us to be saints and not to settle for a bland and mediocre existence.” The call to holi-ness is something all of us must respond to. Join us as we reflect on growing deeper in holiness during the season of Advent. Syracuse seminarians Brendan Foley, John Leo Odour, & Dennis Walker will lead reflections & pray-er at Our Lady of Hope, Syracuse Dec. 16-18.

“Abuse Crisis in Church and Society” How did we get here? Where are we? Where we are headed? This is a presentation put together by Fr. Neal Quartier and will be shared on December 11 at 7pm at All Saints Church. All invited.

First Tuesday Sandwiches: Dec 4th, 8:15am Stop in downstairs by the kitchen on Tuesday to join several tables preparing pb& j, tuna, egg & chicken salad sandwiches for Catholic Charities Emergency Shelter for homeless men. Addi-tional opportunities to donate sandwich supplies or to deliver the sandwiches are available. Please note: First sandwiches in Janu-ary will be on Monday, Dec.31st

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Annual Christmas Caroling Party: Dec 23rd, 1-3:30pm Join a friendly group of carolers downstairs in Yeazel Hall after 11:30 am mass on Sunday, December 23rd. We will have lunch, practice our Christmas songs, and sing joyously for a local senior home. Contact Beth to sign up: [email protected] / 315-445-0650.

January Parish Day of Service at Emmaus Ministry: January 10th, 4-7pm Our parish day of service in January will take us to Road to Em-maus Ministry. Volunteers from Holy Cross will serve a meal at the new Emmaus Ministry building at 4225 S. Salina St. Contact Beth to Sign up: [email protected]

Samaritan Center Volunteers: Sunday, January 13th, 12:30pm A team of volunteers from Holy Cross will serve a Sunday meal at our local soup kitchen on Sunday afternoon. Young children can help with prep before the meal, and older children & adults begin serving at 1pm with clean up by 3pm.Please contact Rick to sign up: [email protected]

November collections: Thank you, thank you for the very, very generous donations of candy & chapstick during our November collections! Sweet cheer will be added to the Christmas gift bags because of your support. The Jail Ministry’s Christmas party will held on Thurs-day, December 20th. Please keep the inmates who are separated from their families in your prayers during the holiday season.

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MASS LECTORS EUCH. MIN. EUCH. MIN. ALTAR SERVERS USHERS –A

Saturday, 4:00 PM Michael Read H1 Judith Burrer CH1 Gayle Resetarits Meghan Culligan Dennis Cole

H2 Priest CH2 Kay Sgarlatta Juliana Walker Claude Pilon

H3 Claudette Tanner CH3 Deacon Ryan Walker Michael Krisak

H4 Susan Klenk CH4 John Passonna

Sunday, 7:30AM Ed Michalenko H1 Teresa Koulouris CH1 Riley Biddlecome Ed Coolican

H2 Priest CH2 John Rosser Sub Needed Tony Ebersole

H3 Robert Brunette CH3 Deacon Sub Needed Len Smith

H4 Peter Demlein CH4 Theresa Beaty Charles Stepneski

Sunday, 9:00 AM Charles Craig H1 Margaret Ingraham CH1 Catherine Muller Emma Cottet Tom Kenah

H2 Priest CH2 Kelly Griffith Nathan Cottet Ray Moade

H3 Laureen Wisniewski CH3 Deacon Meghan Malay Ed Purcell

H4 Tim Conan CH4 Teri Skandalis

Sunday, 11:30AM Sue Judge H1 George Given CH1 Ron Deluca Erin Ward Don Brown

H2 Priest CH2 Alisa Albanese Sub Needed Peter Bergamo

H3 Sue Given CH3 Deacon Sub Needed David Rapp

H4 John Fix CH4 Joan Snyder Wayne Queor

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES SCHEDULE ~ WEEKEND OF December 8th & 9th

SACRAMENTS

Baptism ~ Please call the Par ish Office Marriage ~ Please make an appointment Penance ~ Wednesday, 7-8PM to make arrangements with a priest at least 6 months Saturday, 3:00PM Classes required for 1st child’s Baptism prior to wedding

†To request either the Anointing of the Sick or Communion to the Sick please call the Parish Office.†

HOLY CROSS PARISH 4112 E. Genesee St., DeWitt, NY 13214

Church Office – Phone: 315 446-0473, FAX: 315 446-7608 Website: holycrossdewitt.org ■ E-Mail: [email protected]

PARISH INFORMATION ■ Please notify the Parish Office when a parishioner or family member is confined to home, hospitalized, or entering a nursing home. Hospitals no longer notify us of a patient’s admittance. Also, please notify us with change of: address, phone number or email. ■Bulletin items need to be in the parish office no later than Monday at 9am for the upcoming weekend. (holiday deadlines will change) E-mail preferred; please send to: [email protected] ■Hearing impaired ear phones are available in the Robing Room in the front lobby. ■Pregnant and Need Help? Please call Catholic Charities 424-1800

HOLY CROSS SCHOOL 4200 E. Genesee St., DeWitt, NY 13214

School Office – Phone: 315 446-4890, FAX: 315 446-4799 Website: hcschooldewitt.org

E-Mail: [email protected]

Staff ~ Name and Title Martha O’Leary, School Principal Joanne Markert - Administrative Assistant, Nina Walters - Nurse

Holy Cross Parish Staff ~ Name, Title and Phone Extension

Rev. John J. Kurgan, Pastor, ext. 15 Rev. Matthew E. Rawson, Parochial Vicar, ext. 36 Rev. Charles S. Vavonese, Weekend Homilist Deacon Dare Dutter, ext. 16 Rosemary Avila, Young Adult Ministry ext. 20 Ernest J. Camerota, Director of Music, ext. 38 Brette Cooper, Maintenance Josh Corcoran, Music Sunday 5pm Mass Patty Kirwan, Administrative Assistant ext. 10 Dan Littlepage, Director of Technology, ext. 33 Leigh C. Marquis, Director of Finance & Human Resources, ext. 24 Maureen McManus, Sacristan Stephen Nepil, Dir. Faith Formation 7-12 & Dir. Youth Ministry ext. 18 Peg Olson, Office Manager & Administrative Assistant, ext. 22 Beth Schafer, Director of Faith in Action Ministry, ext. 13 Julie Sheridan, Dir. Faith Formation 1-6 & Evangelization, ext. 12 Matt Stano, Maintenance

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