Please NOTE: NEW E-Mail Address Parish Offices 4492 Lake Avenue Rochester, NY 14612 (585) 663-2244 Fax: 865-5379 [email protected]Pastor Rev. Thomas H. Wheeland [email protected]Parochial Vicar Rev. Jorge Ramirez [email protected]Senior Priest Rev. John T. Reif Deacon Joseph Placious [email protected]Pastoral Associate Mary Jo DiNoto [email protected]Holy Cross Pre K– Gr 6 4488 Lake Avenue Rochester, NY 14612 Mary Martell, Principal (585) 663-6533 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 [email protected]Teen/Tween Ministry Donna Jacobi (585) 621-8133 [email protected]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. 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 Sunday afternoon. Every family must be interviewed and have attended a recent PreBaptism program. Arrangements should be made at least two months prior. Welcome! If you are new in the parish, please introduce yourself after Mass or at the Parish Office. We want to know and serve you! Know that your prayers, your presence, and support are appreciated. www.holycrossrochester.org Holy Cross Church of Charlotte, Rochester New York Registered with GoodSearch.com and GoodShop.com 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. Celebration of the Eucharist Saturday Weekday (Masses of Anticipation) (M-F) 7:30 AM & 5:20 PM 5 PM and 7 PM (Saturday) 8:00 AM Sunday Holydays and Lent 8 AM, 10 AM, & 12 Noon Please see inside bulletin Holy Cross Church of Charlotte Cantate Domino Come to Our Spring Concert!……………..... page 2 World Day of Prayer for Vocations Ask the Lord, Send Laborers into the Harvest... page 2 Living Your Strengths Journey Sign Up TODAY!............................................ page 3 Scholarship Applications Being Accepted……... ……...…...……...….. page 4 To Hear His Voice We Need to... Pay Attention and Practice Listening...............page 4 Around the Diocese Used Book Sale; Kate’s Gift Shop…………..…... page 6 May 7, 2017 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. The shepherd calls his own sheep by name.
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Please NOTE: NEW E-Mail Address
Parish Offices 4492 Lake Avenue Rochester, NY 14612 (585) 663-2244 Fax: 865-5379 [email protected]
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.
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 Sunday afternoon. Every family must be interviewed and have attended a recent PreBaptism program. Arrangements should be made at least two months prior.
Welcome! If you are new in the parish, please introduce yourself after Mass or at the Parish Office. We want to know and serve you! Know that your prayers, your presence, and support are appreciated. www.holycrossrochester.org
Holy Cross Church of Charlotte, Rochester New York
Registered with GoodSearch.com and GoodShop.com
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.
Celebration of the Eucharist
Saturday Weekday (Masses of Anticipation) (M-F) 7:30 AM & 5:20 PM 5 PM and 7 PM (Saturday) 8:00 AM
Sunday Holydays and Lent 8 AM, 10 AM, & 12 Noon Please see inside bulletin
Holy Cross Church of Charlotte
Cantate Domino Come to Our Spring Concert!……………..... page 2
World Day of Prayer for Vocations Ask the Lord, Send Laborers into the Harvest... page 2
Living Your Strengths Journey Sign Up TODAY!............................................ page 3
Scholarship Applications Being Accepted……... ……...…...……...….. page 4
To Hear His Voice We Need to... Pay Attention and Practice Listening...............page 4
Around the Diocese Used Book Sale; Kate’s Gift Shop…………..…... page 6
May 7, 2017
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.
The shepherd calls his own sheep by name.
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Holy Cross Barnes & Noble Day at Greece Ridge Mall THIS Sunday, May 7, 1-4 PM
Please plan to join us and support our school as we raise funds to purchase new books for our school library.
Some of the scheduled events include: performances by our preschoolers, 1st graders, 3rd graders, and 4th graders, as well as a Harry Potter Craft and scavenger hunt.
Don’t forget to pay for and pick up the cheese cake you ordered at the April 23 coffee hour.
T e e n S c e n eT e e n S c e n eT e e n S c e n eT e e n S c e n e Spring 2017. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sr Hi Teen Gathering THIS Sunday, May 7, 2017 1:00 PM in Convent
Sr Hi Teen Gathering Sunday, May 21, 2017
1:00 PM in Convent
Teen Picnic at Beach Sunday, June 4, 2017 Noon ’til 3:00 PM at Ontario Beach Park
High School Graduates Mass Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 10:00 AM in Church
Future NOW Teen Leadership Program Wednesday, June 28 at 10:00 AM through Thursday, June 29 at 4:00 PM, 2017 More details to follow.
8th grade and up are encouraged to come. You won't regret it...if you have completed the courses and would like to come back and help out, let Donna Jacobi know ASAP.
Holy Cross Choir presents
Cantate DominoCantate DominoCantate DominoCantate Domino THIS Sunday, May 7 at 3:00 PM in Church
All are invited to enjoy an afternoon of anthems and selections from Mozart’s Missa Brevis in F
performed by the Holy Cross Choir with leadership from Music Director, Sarah McConnell
and Choir Director, Hana Cai.
The choir will be joined by guest musicians from the Eastman School of Music.
Free-will offerings will be accepted.
THIS Sunday, May 7, 2017
The purpose of this day is to publically fulfill the Lord’s instruction to, “Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest” Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2. Please pray that young men and women hear and respond generously to the Lord’s call to the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, societies of apostolic life or secular institutes.
O God, Who wish all men to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of Your truth: send, we beg You, laborers into Your harvest,
and grant them grace to speak Your word with all boldness;
so that Your word may spread and be glorified, and all nations may know You, the only God,
and Him Whom You have sent, Jesus Christ Your Son, Our Lord,
Who lives and reigns, world without end.
Amen.
NEXT weekend we celebrate with our parish children as they receive Jesus for the first time in Holy Communion.
Let us keep these children in our prayers as they complete their journey to the Eucharistic table.
May they grow in faith and love, with the knowledge that God is the source of all goodness and blessings!
May 7, 2017 Holy Cross Church, Rochester, New York
Volunteer & Ministry Opportunities
Have the Skill Sets of a Strategic Planner?
Love Your Faith and Committed to Holy Cross Parish? Use your gifts for the building of God’s kingdom on earth. We need you on our Stewardship/Evangelization Committee.
Strategic plans cover all aspects of an organization’s work, including programs and services, management and operations, fundraising and finances, facilities, marketing, internal and external communications, and membership development.
Interested? Please call the parish office, 663-2244, and leave your name and phone number to learn more about this wonderful ministry opportunity.
Living Your Strengths Journey Begins THIS Wednesday, May 10 at Noon in the Parish Center Join us for a 7-week, small group, spiritual series that is designed to help you identify what God’s calling is for you. You will identify your unique gifts and learn how you may use them to increase the joy and success in your personal life, at work, in your family, in the community, and in the Church.
“I just completed the LYS series — it was exactly what I needed to open my eyes to all the signs that God has been sending me and confirming what I knew in my heart. Awesome class. I believe it could truly make a significant impact in our parish.” Joe— Achiever, Maximizer, Analytical, Arranger, Responsibility
Our Journey continues for 6 more consecutive Wednesdays through June 21.
To register, call the parish office at 663-2244 and leave your name, phone number, and e-mail. Cost is $32 to cover cost of the Living Your Strengths book (includes StrengthsFinder access code), and the Living Your Strengths Journey workbook.
For more information or questions please email Jenny Ertel at [email protected].
Despite the rain last Sunday, we had a beautiful May Crowning ceremony. Father Wheeland joined everyone at the 10:00 AM Mass and enjoyed refreshments with our May Queen, her Court and Honor Guard. (Order of names do not match the standing order.)
May Queen: Antonia Panella May Court: Isabella Mulcahy, Emma Palumbo, Cloey Stremick, Dajsha Scherzi, Alyvia Williams May Honor Guard: Jacob Robbins, Max English, J Mason Omer, James Hyde, Liam Worden, Jared Enser, Patrick Morrisette, and Ben Nelson (who also sang the most beautiful Ave Maria)
Special Thank You to Joanne Fisher for making the delicious cake, to Dan DeLucenay for taking photos, and to all who brought in flowers for our procession.
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Applications for The St John Paul II Memorial Scholarship are Now Being Accepted
The Pope John Paul II Memorial Scholarship provides a $1,000 for a single year. Any Catholic school student from Holy Cross Parish, Kindergarten through Grade 8 who goes to any Catholic School, may apply by writing a letter about the virtues of Pope John Paul II and in what way their knowledge of his life will be an influence on their life. This letter should be sent to the Holy Cross Par ish Office, attention Father Wheeland. All applications should be received by June 14, 2017. The pastor of Holy Cross Parish and the staff shall choose a student for this scholar-ship. The person receiving the scholarship will be notified and the scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded for the school year 2017-2018.
Applications for The Daniel Jerzak Jr. Memorial Scholarship are Now Being Accepted
The Daniel Jerzak Jr Memorial Scholarship committee awards an annual $1,000 scholarship to an 8th grader from Holy Cross Parish who chooses to attend Aquinas Institute for high school.
Individuals who are interested in applying should be active Holy Cross parishioners (attend Mass regularly) with an interest in the arts. Danny was a very active parishioner who regularly volunteered his time and talents. He also had the gift of being a good artist with a love of drawing. Do you have a talent in any of the following areas: singing, dancing, poetry, writing, drawing, public speaking, pho-tography, musical instruments, etc.
If you would like to a apply, please submit a letter detail-ing why you believe you would be a deserving recipient along with a sample of your talent. Please drop it off at the rectory to the attention of the Jerzak Scholarship Committee by Friday, July 1, 2017.
The clearer the voice calling you, the easier it is to recognize who it is on the other end of the call. How clearly can you hear the voice of Jesus Christ? In John’s Gospel, Jesus speaks of the gatekeeper who opens the gate and calls for his sheep. They respond because they know his voice. Others try to lure the sheep when the gatekeeper is not there, but the sheep find their voices unclear or unfamiliar.
Jesus is our gatekeeper, but to be able to hear his voice we
need to pay attention and practice listening. By developing a stewardship way of life that is mindful and prayerful, we become attuned
to his voice and are able to discern when the call is from our Lord and when it is from an imposter. It is great to talk about all the things we can do and all the gifts we can share, but
if are not listening for his call to hear where our offerings are needed, we can end up like a lost sheep searching for the gatekeeper.
To hear his voice we need to pay attention and practice listening.
Non-Event Fundraiser Once again we are kicking off our Non-Event Fundraiser which has been successful in the past, thanks to people like you!
We are reaching out to our Parishioners, especially those who don’t use envelopes
on a regular basis, to ask for your help to close our budget shortfall for our fiscal year which ends Friday, June 30, 2017. If you can please find it in your heart to help us in this campaign, we would greatly appreciate your help. Your donation will help us with our day-to-day operating expenses. The nice thing about this concept is that there are no tickets to sell, meetings to attend, or events for which to volunteer.
Bronze $1 to $99; Silver $100 to $499; Gold $500 to $999; Platinum $1,000 and up
Thank you in advance for consider ing this gift and if you cannot help us financially, we would greatly appreciate your prayers for our parish community.
Masses for the Week, May 7—14
SUNDAY, May 7 Fourth Sunday of Easter 8:00 Terri Masters by Gina, Melissa, and Michael 10:00 Jimmy Kerwin by Wife, Mary 12:00 Ann M. Tuttle by Paul
MONDAY, May 8 7:30 Intentions of Holy Cross Parishioners & those attending Holy Cross
5:20 Marvin & Arlene Gascon by The Family
TUESDAY, May 9 7:30 Carmela Mazer by The Family
5:20 Tom Bell by Camille & Mike Whelehan
WEDNESDAY, May 10 St Dammien de Veuster 7:30 Joseph Roach by Peg Roach & Family
5:20 Ned Hancock by His Family
THURSDAY, May 11 7:30 Deceased Members of the LoGiudice Family by Jean 5:20 Rosemary Shelly by Mary Ann Roesch
FRIDAY, May 12 Sts Nereus & Achilleus 7:30 George McCorry by Barb Clavette & Nicky McGrath 5:20 All Souls’ Intentions
SATURDAY, May 13 Our Lady of Fatima
8:00 Dominic Traino by His Family 11:00 First Communion Ceremony 2:00 First Communion Ceremony 5:00 Mother’s Day Intentions 7:00 Mother’s Day Intentions
SUNDAY, May 14 Fifth Sunday of Easter 8:00 Mother’s Day Intentions 10:00 Mother’s Day Intentions 12:00 Mother’s Day Intentions
SUNDAY, May 7 1:00 PM Sr Hi Teen Gathering – Convent 3:00 PM Spring Choir Concert – Church 6:30 PM Divine Mercy Prayer – Church
MONDAY, May 8 7:00 PM Parish Council Meeting – Parish Center 7:00 PM Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal – Church
TUESDAY, May 9 PreKindergarten Screening – Parish Center 4:00 PM First Eucharist Rehearsal – Church
WEDNESDAY, May 10 12:00 PM Living Your Strengths Journey – Parish Center 1:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration – Church 6:00 PM Cub Scouts – School 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal – Church
THURSDAY, May 11 9:15 AM Rosary Group – Parish Center 4:00 PM First Eucharist Rehearsal – Church
FRIDAY, May 12 PreK Mother’s Day Celebration – Church/Parish Center
SATURDAY, May 13 Blood Drive – Gym 11:00 AM First Communion Ceremony – Church 2:00 PM First Communion Ceremony – Church
SUNDAY, May 14 Happy Mother’s Day!
Please welcome
Jaxson Paul Sandusky, Lucas James Territo, and Nicholas Joseph Territo
who were recently baptized into our Catholic faith.
Banns of Marriage: Banns of Marriage: Banns of Marriage: Banns of Marriage: II. Heidi Geist & Mark Ruff
II. Crystal Flemming & Scott Bohrer
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Pray for the deceasedPray for the deceasedPray for the deceasedPray for the deceased, especially: Brenda L. Bennett, Virginia Zavaglia,
and Richard E. Scuteri
Grotto Candle Gifts: Grotto Candle Gifts: Grotto Candle Gifts: Grotto Candle Gifts: Week of May 7Week of May 7Week of May 7Week of May 7————13131313
One Candle in Mary’s Grotto will Burn for John Andrews by Wife, Patricia
Thanks to everyone who helped us reach $702 for CURE Childhood Cancer Assoc., while enjoying a wonderful evening of delicious soup and friendship at our 21st Lenten Soup Supper.
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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, Christopher Haskins, Army, 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, Janine Swanson, and Charles Williams, U.S. Navy
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.
drop in the number of parishioners attending weekly Mass. When you are not here,
we are missing an important part of our
family.
Father Wheeland
Goal for Apr: $ 68,125 . Total Collected: $ 62,515.27
Please help by increasing your weekly Sacrificial gift.
Mass Attendance.....………………............................959 Loose Monies……………………………….. $ 1,110.33 Using Envelopes…………………………….. $ 10,431.00 Electronic Transfer…………………………..$
April 30…....................................................... $ 11,541.33 Amt needed per week ……........................... $ 13,625.00 Weekly Average since July 1, 2016 ……..... $ 12,492.43
Catholic Home Missions Appeal………...…. $ 1,421.11
Running Shortfall since July 1, 2016…………...($49,833.15)
Thank you for using your envelopes!
Special Collections THIS Week, May 7 Catholic Courier Journal
NEXT Week, May 14 Debt Reduction/Capital Improvement
Used Book Sale sponsored by Mercy Bridges*
Saturday, May 20, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday, May 21, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Gallery of the Our Lady of Mercy High School (Clover St Entrance) at the Mercy Center on Blossom Rd
Plan to attend. To donate books or to volunteer, contact Natalie at 288-2710 x121.
*Mercy Bridges provides free tutoring in remedial reading to persons of all socio-economic levels who have had their education interrupted by any number of reasons. Funds need to be raised to maintain the educational process for this ministry of the Sisters of Mercy.
Around the Diocese
SAVE THE DATE! Terri Masters Golf Tournament Friday, July 14, 2017 at Deerfield Golf & Country Club
Go to www.dor.org . View the CMA Video . See how the funds are distributed . Make your gift
GOAL: $ 109,262
As of Wednesday, April 26, we have about 50 pledges totaling $12,560 still outstanding.
Please complete payment on your pledge by Wednesday, May 31, 2017.
Kate’s Gift Shop at Mercy Center
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 11 AM—4 PM Inside the Sisters of Mercy Center,1437 Blossom Road, just off Exit 6 on 590N. 288-2710 x119/124
Kate’s Gift Shop has reasonably-priced gifts for Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation. Also: bibles, cards, spirituality books, and a variety of gifts under $20 are available.
Bring this bulletin article along for a 20% discount on any ONE item.
Proceeds benefit the Ministries of the Sisters of Mercy
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Children’s Liturgy Small Altar Linens Clean Church Shore Winds
Hoelperl Margaretmary Zeh L Borovitcky, L Appoloney, H Geist, L Thomas Dorothy Gerstner
Coffee Hour
NO Coffee Hour
Liturgical Ministers Week of May 14 (2nd Sunday of the Month) May 17
Liturgical Ministers Week of May 14 (2nd Sunday of the Month)
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
Weekday Altar Servers
Eucharistic Ministers Lectors Altar Servers
5 PM Francine DiPaola, Joe Marinucci, Donna Marinucci, Shirley Shaughnessy
Kristina Ashmead
J & A Dolle, N Tomenez, E Sak
7 PM Karen Heintz, Ellen Schmidt Dan Perna NEED SERVERS
8 AM Peg Roach, Joanne Fisher, Pat Mereau
Ian Urquhart A Muratore, T Norton
10 AM Karen Marsh, Kristin Munski, Tracy O’Brien, Frank LaRocca
Nina Swan A Nasca, S Swan, V LaRocca
12 PM John Jardas, Pat Parlermo, Jerry Palermo, Iris Ioannone
