Holy Cross Church
October 2, 2016
of Charlotte
Our Eucharistic Community at Holy Cross
Welcomes all to faith in Jesus Christ and nurtures their growth,
Celebrates and demonstrates God’s presence in our communities,
And sends forth all to serve God and each other
as guided by the Holy Spirit.
There is no
‘more’ or ‘less’
in faith
Basketball Registration
For grades 3-6 Boys and Girls………………. page 2
Divine Mercy Prayer
And Rosary & Benediction THIS Week……. page 2
General Sacramental Session
Necessary when Preparing for a Sacrament…... page 3
Going Above and Beyond
What Else Can I Do?.................................….. page 3
Order Your Tickets for RPO Gala
Chance to Win Tickets to October Show……... page 4
Around the Diocese
CCA Candidates’ Night; Sunset House……….. page 6
Reconciliation by appointment or
Saturday
Eves of First Fridays & Holydays
3:30 PM—4:30 PM
4:45 PM—5:10 PM
Anointing of the Sick and Communion
In an emergency, call the parish office (663-2244) at any time.
Arrangements for Communion for the sick and infirm can be
made by calling the parish office (663-2244).
Marriage Arrangements must be made at least six months in
advance by calling for an appointment with one of the priests.
Baptism Baptism is usually celebrated at 1:00 PM on
Celebration of the Eucharist
Saturday
(Masses of Anticipation)
5 PM and 7 PM
Weekday
(M-F) 7:30 AM & 5:20 PM
(Saturday) 8:00 AM
Sunday
8 AM, 10 AM, & 12 Noon
Holydays and Lent
Please see inside bulletin
Please NOTE:
NEW E-Mail Address
Parish Offices
4492 Lake Avenue
Rochester, NY 14612
(585) 663-2244
Fax: 865-5379
rholycross@dor.org
Pastor
Rev. Thomas H. Wheeland
Wheeland@dor.org
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Jorge Ramirez
Jramirez@dor.org
Senior Priest
Rev. John T. Reif
Sunday afternoon. Every family must be interviewed and have
attended a recent PreBaptism program.
Arrangements should be made at least two months prior.
Assisting Senior Priest
Rev. Frederick Eisemann
Welcome!
Deacon
Joseph Placious
DPlacious@dor.org
Interested in registering
as a parishioner? Go on-line and
download a registration form or contact the parish office
at 663-2244 between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM, Monday
through Friday. www.holycrossrochester.org
Registered with GoodSearch.com and GoodShop.com
Pastoral Administrator
Mary Jo DiNoto
MDiNoto@dor.org
Director of Finance
Dan Leitten
Parish Visitor
Barbara Bell
Parish Council Chair
Joseph DiVincenzo
Religious Ed Offices
4488 Lake Avenue
Rochester, NY 14612
Faith Formation Coord.
Mary Toot
(585) 621-8133
mtoot@dor.org
Teen/Tween Ministry
Donna Jacobi
(585) 621-8133
djacobi@dor.org
Holy Cross Pre K– Gr 6
4488 Lake Avenue
Rochester, NY 14612
Mary Martell,
Items of parish interest for
the bulletin must be submitted to the parish office in
writing by Monday, noon.
Articles on disk or as an
e-mail attachment are
preferred.
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Holy Cross Church, Rochester, New York
CYO SPORTS
Holy Cross Grades 3—6
Basketball Registration for
Both Boy and Lady Bombers
• Our program is open to Holy Cross Students and Holy Cross
Parish children first.
• Parish children not enrolled in Holy Cross School or another
Catholic School must attend Holy Cross Religious
Education classes or another Parish program to play CYO
Basketball at Holy Cross.
• All grandfathered athletes that have played in our program
prior will be placed on a waiting list.
Registrations will take place in Holy
Cross Gym as follows:
• THIS Sunday, October 2, 11 AM to 1 PM
BETWEEN MASS SIGN UP
• THIS Tuesday, October 4, 5:30 to 7 PM
• NEXT Tuesday, October 11, 5:30 to 7 PM
Registrations will Close on
Tuesday, October 11.
Please get registered so we can finalize teams quickly
and get started!
The fee for the entire year is $60
for Grade 3 through 6, Boys and Girls.
Any questions please contact Athletic Director,
Carl Masters @ 489-9230.
PRAYER
Please join us the THIS Sunday,
October 2 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the church.
Hope to see you there.
Rosary & Benediction
THIS Thursday, October 6
7:00 PM in Church
Please join Father John Reif and fellow
parishioners in prayer and thanksgiving
for the grace-filled devotion to the
Rosary and Benediction of Mary’s Son
and our Divine Lord.
October 2, 2016
Many, Many
Thanks to all who
helped make our
Parish Time of
Renewal a
wonderful,
revitalizing
experience!
Thank you to Fr. Salmon for
his insight and his inspiring
words! We wish to thank the Renewal Committee who
worked hard and long, organizing and overseeing the
details of our renewal, and all those who provided the
refreshments and hospitality. The banner will continue as
the visual for our theme throughout the parish year. We are
truly blessed here at Holy Cross to have so many people
sharing their time and talents with us!
General Sacramental Session
THIS Tuesday, October 4 at 7:00 PM
Holy Cross Church ~ Parish Center
Essential for families who want to prepare their child to
receive a Sacrament at Holy Cross Church.
This session will cover general information on the
Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation (Penance), First
Holy Communion and Confirmation and how they affect
Catholic family life.
Bishop Matano has released new policies for preparation
and reception of Sacraments. The new guidelines will be
explained at this session.
Some issues to be aware of:
• Children do not prepare for Sacraments in their classroom, but through the Faith Formation program of their
parish.
• The Diocese of Rochester states that children are to
prepare and receive sacraments at their home parish.
• If you are a member of a parish other than Holy Cross,
please contact your Faith Formation office about
sacraments for your child.
• If your child is not baptized, and you want to learn more
about becoming a member of the Catholic faith, please
call the Parish Office at 663-2244.
The General Sacramental Meeting is for adults only. All
other Sacrament meetings are for both parent and child.
Any Questions, comments or concerns, please call us at
621-8133 or e-mail us at MToot@dor,org.
Mary Toot & Donna Jacobi, Holy Cross Faith Formation
October 2, 2016
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Holy Cross Church, Rochester, New York
Going Above and Beyond Jesus challenges us today not to boast, not to seek special praise, not to consider
ourselves worthy of some great reward when we follow him. Rather, he honestly reminds us that it is simply our duty to
do all we “have been commanded.”
Giving ourselves back to him through “the obedience of faith” is truly the only appropriate response. Of course we are free
NOT to practice this obedience. We are free to reject God, to ignore his commandments. But it remains true that what we
ought to do is to love God and follow his ways. This simple obedience should be a GIVEN in our lives.
But, let’s not forget that we are also free to do MORE. Because of the nature of love, we can never really exhaust it. We
can always love more, serve more devotedly, give more generously. Perhaps Jesus is calling us to focus less on meeting
the bare-bones requirements of Christianity, and instead to shift our efforts toward going above and beyond the call of
duty. Instead of asking what is the least I HAVE to do, we would do well to ask, what ELSE can I do? What else can I do
to show my gratitude to God for all he has given me? What else can I do to serve his people and nurture the world he has
made? Let us aim to become truly profitable servants.
Haunted Pasta Dinner,
Trick ‘r’ Treat Lane
& Trunk ‘r’ Treat
Go to www.dor.org . View the CMA Video . See how the funds are distributed . Make your gift
COUNT
your Blessings.
GIVE
Thanks
THEN
Share.
GOAL: $109,262*
Target Date to Receive Pledges: Sunday, Dec 4
Hopefully everyone has received the Catholic Ministries
Appeal mailing by this time and has had a chance to
review the materials. The CMA affords each of us an
opportunity to support the larger Church so that it can meet
real needs throughout the Diocese. Please be generous in
your response. Every gift is needed and important! If it is
easier, you can make your gift at www.dor.org—you can
also pay your pledge off in six installments. Please pray for
the success of our efforts.
Extra copies of the brochure/pledge forms are available in church.
Please fill out your pledge card and return it now so we
can complete the pledge part of CMA by the 1st weekend
in December (Dec 3/4).
We must increase our number of stewards in order to
meet this year’s goal. Our participation rate for 2015-16
was only 26.25% of our registered parishioners. We
NEED You!*
To make your donation online, visit
http://www.dor.org/index.cfm/stewardship/annual-appeal/
Save the Date!
Saturday, October 29 at
6 PM in the Parish Center
Purchase Tickets in the parish center foyer after all
Masses on the weekends of October 15/16 and October
22/23. Adults: $9; Children under 12: $5 includes tickets
for wagon rides, crafts and games in first floor of school;
Family of 2 Adults and 2 Children under 12: $25 includes
tickets for for wagon rides, crafts and games in first floor of
school; Seniors: $7. More details to come!
Front Steps of Church
Currently, we have had to close the steps facing Lake
Avenue because of crumbling concrete which presents a
safety issue.
The price for the new design will be in the range of 35 to
$40,000. We have no money in the budget for this. But we
would like to get this work done soon. Last week I had a
parishioner give me a donation of $5,000 towards the cost
of the steps.
I am asking if any parishioner can give a donation towards
this project. Your gift will be greatly appreciated and help
us move forward with this important project for our church.
Your support is greatly appreciated.
Father Wheeland
DOOR TO CHURCH
PROPOSED PROFILE
*The Diocese determines parish goals using median household
income, the number of families in our faith community, offertory
income, and Mass attendance.
PLEDGE Today!
SIDEWALK LEVEL
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Holy Cross Church, Rochester, New York
The RPO Christmas
in October!
Purchase your seats for the
upcoming Holiday Pops
Gala concert by Wednesday,
October 21 and you will be
entered into a special drawing to win (2) tickets to:
American Music: Stage and Screen Concerts
with Ward Stare, conductor and Andrew Russo, piano
• John Williams For New York (Variations on Themes of
Leonard Bernstein)
• Gershwin “I Got Rhythm” Variations
• Bernstein Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront
• Ives The Unanswered Question
• John Adams Dr. Atomic Symphony
The concert dates are Thursday, October 27 or Saturday,
October 29. The winning family can choose the date you
wish to attend!
Holy Cross thanks the RPO for their generous donation!
Gala Holiday Pops
Friday, December 16, 2016 at 8:00 PM
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Jeff Tyzik, conductor Festival High School Chorale, Amy
Story and Harold McAulliffe, co-directors.
Rochester’s favorite holiday tradition returns! Join Jeff
Tyzik and a 200-voice high school chorale for a festive
concert of treasured carols that’s sure to put you in the
holiday spirit!
Again, this year we are sitting on the floor which was a
great success last year! We have 80 seats reserved and
these will be allocated to the first paid parishioners. These
seats are a great value at the cost of only $23 each
Please make checks payable to Holy Cross Church by
Wednesday, October 21 and mail your ticket request to :
Ed DiPonzio
85 Fawn Hill Rd
Rochester NY 14612
For more information, please contact Ed DiPonzio at
370-3940 or ediponz@frontiernet.net.
October 2, 2016
TeenScene
Autumn 2016 . . .
Senior Hi Gathering
THIS Sunday, October 2,
1:00—2:00 OM in the Convent
Sell Tickets for Haunted Pasta Dinner
Weekend, October 15/16
After all Masses in the Parish Center Foyer
Zarpentines Corn Maze
Sunday, October 16 at 2:30 PM on Burrit Road
Jr Hi Lock In
Friday, October 21 at 7:30 PM through
Saturday, October 22 at 7:30 AM
1:00—2:00 PM in the School Gym
Sell Tickets for Haunted Pasta Dinner
Weekend, October 22/23
After all Masses in the Parish Center Foyer
World Youth Weekend
Weekend, October 22/23 - Teen Speaker at each Mass
Senior Hi Gathering
Sunday, October 23, 1:00—2:00 PM in the Convent
Haunted Pasta Dinner/Trunk ‘r’ Treat
Saturday, October 29, 3:00—9:00 PM
in the School Gym and Parking Lot
All forms on our website and in summer mailing packet at parish center
door of church. For information on these or any youth ministry
programs, please contact Donna Jacobi by e-mail at
donnajacobi@hotmail.com or call at 261-5552 .
Seniors & Friends!
Save the Date!
Thursday, October 20
1:30—3:00 PM
in the Parish Center
Final reservations due Wednesday, October 21.
_____________________________
______________
Name
Phone Number
__________________________ ________ ____ _____
Address
City
State Zip
_____________________________
E-Mail
Number of Tickets: ________ X $23 = $ ___________
Amount Enclosed
Open Enrollment Starts October 15
Jim Knipper, Senior Consultant
will be our speaker. Come to a
friendly, more understandable
presentation on Medicare
Benefits, Life Insurance, and Dental.
All plans will be highlighted.
All are welcome!
Donations of desserts and snacks
will be gratefully accepted and enjoyed!
Questions? Please call Barbara Bell, 663-2244.
October 2, 2016
Holy Cross Church, Rochester, New York
Masses for the Week, October 2—9
This Week at a Glance:
SUNDAY, October 2 Respect Life Sunday
8:00 Amy LeBerth by The Jones Family
10:00 Jimmy Kerwin by Wife, Mary
12:00 Roger J. Robach 25th Anniversary by The Family
MONDAY, October 3
7:30 Kay White
5:20 Intentions of Holy Cross Parishioners
& those attending Holy Cross
TUESDAY, October 4 St Francis of Assisi
7:30 Alice Jean Brickler by The Family
5:20 Rosa Maria DiGioia by Erma Merola
WEDNESDAY, October 5
7:30 Virginia Louk by Tom McTammany
5:20 Jacqueline Eblacker by Dan Stetzel
THURSDAY, Oct 6 St Bruno & Blessed Marie Rose Durocher
7:30 In Thanksgiving by Mary Linn
5:20 Salvatore Sanna by Son, John Sanna
FRIDAY, October 7 Our Lady of the Rosary
7:30 Joseph, Mary, Josephine, and Margaret
Callipare by The Family
5:20 Victor E. Natalie by His Sister
SATURDAY, October 8 St Therese of the Child Jesus
8:00 Deceased Members of the Marinucci & Lyng Families
12:00 Wedding Gelsey Randazzo & Robert Markese
2:00 Wedding J.P. O’Brien & Kate McKenna
5:00 Betty McCarthy by The Family
7:00 Sarah Ann Fitzgerald by Anne Maria Murphy
SUNDAY, October 9 Vocation Awareness Sunday
8:00 Jim & Roz Clapp by Brenda Bennett
10:00 Eileen Minnor by Helen & Jim Gibaud
12:00 Gloria Pepenella by William & Linda VanAllen
SUNDAY, October 2
9:50 AM Sunday Preschool Begins – School
11:30 AM Religious Ed – School
1:00 PM Senior Hi Gathering – Convent
6:30 PM Divine Mercy Prayer – Church
MONDAY, October 3
7:00 PM Bell Choir Rehearsal – Church
TUESDAY, October 4
6:00 PM Team Terri Dinner – Beacon Place
7:00 PM General Sacramental Session – Parish Center
WEDNESDAY, October 5
1:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration – Church
6:00 PM Cub Scouts – School
7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal – Church
THURSDAY, October 6
9:15 AM Rosary – Church
11:30 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry – Parish Center
6:00 PM Grades 4/5/6 Cheerleading Practice – Gym
6:00 PM School Curriculum Night – School
7:00 PM Contemporary Music Ens Rehearsal – PC
7:00 PM Rosary & Benediction – Church
FRIDAY, October 7
NO School—Conference Day
SATURDAY, October 8
SUNDAY, October 9
9:50 AM Sunday Preschool – School
11:30 AM Religious Ed – School
Wills/Bequests/Memorials—
Please Remember Holy Cross Parish
and Holy Cross School
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Sanctuary Gifts:
Week of October 2—
2—8
The Altar Wine in Church will be Offered in Memory of
Roger J. Robach by The Family
The Altar Bread in Church will be Offered in Memory of
Roger J. Robach by The Family
Pray for the deceased,
deceased especially:
Joseph LoGuidice, Virginia Ortiz, Ameeya Nelson,
Willie Nelson Jr.,William C. Metherell,
and Frank Monti
Banns of Marriage:
III. Kate McKenna & J.P. O’Brien
III. Gelsey Randazzo & Robert Markese
II. Ariana Paczkowski & David DiPonzio
I. Lynne DeRycke & Philip Mandelle
The Candle in Church will Burn in Memory of
Roger J. Robach by The Family
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Holy Cross Church,
Please help us keep our prayer list of those serving
in our Armed Forces up to date. Let us know if any
have safely returned home or have been deployed.
Goal for Sept: $ 54,500 . Total Collected: $ 53,499.36
Please help by increasing your weekly Sacrificial gift.
Mass Attendance.....……………….............................860
Loose Monies……………………………….. $ 1,117.00
Using Envelopes…………………………….. $ 8,596.65
Electronic Transfer*…………………..…….. $ 3,587.75
September 25 Total…....................................$ 13,301.40
Amt needed per week ……........................... $ 13,625.00
Weekly Average since July 1, 2016 ……..... $ 12,424.11
School Fund………………………..……..... $
2,509.90
*Electronic Transfers take place on the 5th, 10th, and 25th. This week’s
Let us keep in our prayers those who are
serving our country in the Armed Forces;
Maj Paul B. Bock-USMC, E6 Dominick Caito
USAF, Ben Haskins-USMC, David
Hendershott, Brandon Jackson, Ian Lindamood USAF,
Pvt. Blake Manfredi, Chief Christopher Manfredi, SRA Jon
McHugh, Cody Miller, Steven Moll, Sgt. Irv Ogdenski, Tyler
Owen, Maj Kevin J. Smith, and Janine Swanson.
You Count!
When you are not here, we are
missing an important part of
our family. Can we keep our
attendance back up to 1,000?
Thank you for using your envelopes!
Special Collections
Celebrated Mass
with Our Parish Family
Week Sept’15 Sept’16
1
934
777
2
991
903
3
960
971
860
4
960
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NEXT Week, October 8/9 Capital Improvement/Debt Reduction
September 25
$13,301.40
September 4
$15,759.86
September Short
September 18
$10,805.82
September 11
$13,632.28
Running Shortage since July 1, 2016……….......($16,436.08)
Electronic Transfer—It’s Easy!
Please consider utilizing Electronic Transfer to manage
your Sacrificial Giving Offerings. Your contributions to
Holy Cross can be automatically debited from your
checking account. You decide how often and for what
dollar amount.
Call the Parish Office at 663-2244 to enroll today.
Around the Diocese
The Charlotte Community Association
presents Candidates’ Night 2016
THIS Tuesday, October 4, Doors open at 6:30 PM
Event runs from 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Roger Robach Community Center, 188 Beach Ave.
Learn about your local candidates from these races:
• U.S. Congress-25th District;
• NY State Senator-56th District;
• NY State Assembly-136th District;
• Monroe County Clerk;
• Monroe County Court Judge;
• Family Court Judge
• City Court Judge
Each candidate will be given three minutes to introduce themselves and speak on the issues that are important to them. Each
candidate within a race will respond to written questions from
the floor. The event is FREE and open to the residents of the
above election races. Refreshments will be provided.
Volunteers Needed
Sunset House is a Comfort Home located at 3746 St. Paul
Blvd. We offer end of life care for those unable to spend
their final days at home. Volunteers are always needed
because they are the heart and soul of our organization.
Volunteers assist the residents with personal care and offer
emotional support to the residents and their family. Can you
help? Please call 467-3524.
October 2, 2016
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Holy Cross Church, Rochester, New York
Liturgical Ministers Week of October 9 (2nd Sunday of the Month)
Coordinators
Eucharistic Ministers
Lectors
Cantors
Altar Servers
5 PM
Mary Jo Jesmer
Francine DiPaola, Joe Marinucci, Donna Marinucci,
Shirley Shaughnessy
Kristina
Ashmead
Anne O’Donnell
See E-Mailed Schedule
7 PM
Karen Henrichs
Karen Heintz, Ellen Schmidt, Iris Ioannone
Dan Perna
Contemporary
Music Ens
See E-Mailed Schedule
8 AM
Peg Roach, Joanne Fisher, Pat Mereau
Ian Urquhart
Karen Cavacos
See E-Mailed Schedule
10 AM Kathy Morgan
Karen Marsh, Kristin Munski, Frank LaRocca,
David Kommeth
Nina Swan
Barb Giordano
See E-Mailed Schedule
12 PM
John Jardas, Pat Parlermo, Jerry Palermo
Molly Jardas
Dick Lawrence
See E-Mailed Schedule
Joe DiVincenzo
Streamed Mass
Nick DeLucenay
Liturgical Ministers Week of October 9 (2nd Sunday of the Month)
October 12
Children’s Liturgy
Coffee Hour
Small Altar Linens
Sacristans
Shore Winds
Morisette
Cathy Ballou
Margaretmary Zeh
J St.George, R Raymond, P Mereau
Josie Baccoli
Weekday Altar Servers
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
7:30 AM Need Server
Need Server
Need Server
Need Server
Need Server
5:20 PM Need Server
Need Server
Need Server
Need Server
Need Server
Holy Cross Church, Rochester, New York
Identifier Page
Holy Cross Rochester
Jennifer Ertel
585-663-2244
Account Number: 06-008
September 25, 2016