July 31, 2016 - Holy Cross Catholic Parish

651 East Springfield Road • Springfield, Pennsylvania 19064
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Business Office / Rectory
610-626-3321 • 610-626-3322
Parish School
610-626-1709
Religious Education
610-626-1057
Convent
61 0-626-2492
Pastoral Minister
610-626-8266
Website
www.holycrosscatholics.org
E-mail
contactus@holycrosscatholics.org
PARISH PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. john D. Gabin
Pastor
Deacon Robert Frankenberger
Deacon Joseph N. Gousie
Sr. Loretta Saudarg, RSM
Business Manager
Sr. Mary Carmela, RSM
Pastoral Minister
Mrs. Maureen Ward
Principal
Mrs. Kelly Meliti
Director of Religious Education
Mr. Timothy Reilly
Music Coordinator
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Evening: 4:30 PM
Sunday, Upper Church: 8:30 and 11:00 AM
BAPTISM POLICY
Baptisms are celebrated every Sunday, except for the first
Sunday of the month, at 12:00 PM. Please call the rectory at 610-626-3321 to set up an appointment with a Priest.
First time parents and godparents are required to attend a
Baptism Preparation Session. Only when Certificates of Eligibility from godparents are presented, then a date for the
baptism can be set.
Holy Day: 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM
Weekday:
8:30 AM
CONFESSIONS
Saturday, Lower Church:
3:30 to 4: 15 PM
MARRIAGE POLICY
Arrangements are made directly with the Parish Priests, within
six months before the intended wedding date. Weddings are
reserved for active parishioners. Pre-Cana Session is required.
Please call Rectory for appointment with Parish Priests. Our
next Pre-Cana day will be on November 5, 2016. To register,
call Bill & Nicole @ 610-626-8486.
VISITATION TO SICK AND INFIRM
Please call the Rectory or Sister Mary Carmela, Pastoral
Minister, when a parishioner is hospitalized or homebound.
REGISTRATIONS
By Appointment.
All Catholics living in the parish should
register at the Rectory. Please call Parish Office to make an
appointment with one of the Parish Priests.
The Baptism Preparation Sessions are held the first Sunday
of the month at 12:00 PM in the Upper Church, with registration required. To register, please call the parish secretary
during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM
to 4:00 PM). Registration must be made prior to the last Friday of the month. If no registrations are received, a session
may not be held.
BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS
(Entrance through the middle, rear door of the Church)
Monday - Friday Only: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed for Lunch
12-1 PM); Closed Saturday and Sunday
PASTOR'S CORNER
Increasing violence against police officers, between races and through terrorist
attacks has deeply troubled people today. We need to pray for peace in our
country and in the world.
A Holy Hour of Prayer for Peace will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church on Saxer Ave. in
Springfield on Monday, August 15, at 7:00 PM. Please join me at St. Francis to pray for much
needed peace in our world.
The Korean Catholic Community has relocated to their newly formed parish in Newtown Square.
Their departure from Holy Cross has created a vacancy in their formerly occupied area, which we
would like to fill as soon as possible since their presence had been a source of income for the
parish. The Archdiocesan Office for Property Services is seeking a lessee for us, along with realtor
Nicholas Deluca, a member of our parish. Please contact me if you are aware of anyone who
might be interested in leasing the available area.
How to Become a Catholic
The RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
STARTING THIS FALL
If a spouse, relative, or friend is interested in becoming a fully initiated member ofthe Catholic Church, please
encourage them to consider participating in our RCIA program. The classes are designed to open the hearts
and minds of individuals to the saving grace of Our Lord through His Holy Catholic Church.
The program is open to:
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Inquirers, baptized and unbaptized
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Those wishing to convert from another faith
Baptized but uncatechised Catholics who have not received First Communion and/or Confirmation
Returning Catholics who want a renewed understanding of the Catholic Church and her teachings
Please help build the Mystical Body of Christ, His Catholic Church, through
evangelizing and encouraging
individuals to become a Catholic.
HOLY HOUR
FOR PEACEIN OUR COUNTRY
AND THE WORLD
ST. FRANCISOF ASSISI CHURCH
MONDAY, AUGUST 15
7:00 PM
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MONDAY
AUGUST 1
Saint AJphonsus tiguori, Bishop and
8:30AM
Doctor of the Church
Concetta Lind and
Grace Tricome
AUGUST 2
TUESDAY
Saint Eusebius of Vercelli, Bishop
Saint Peter Julian Eymard, Priest
8:30 AM
WEDNESDAY
8:30AM
Michael Connell
AUGUST 3
Bill McGrory
AUGUST 4
THURSDAY
Saint John Vianney, Priest
8:30 AM
William Millison
AUGUST 5
FRIDAY
The Dedication of the Basilica of
8:30 AM
7iOLY COMMUNION AND LECTORS
CALL: 610-626-3321
Saint Mary Major
Rocco and Magdaline
Gentile
SATURDAY
AUGUST 6
The Transfiguration of the Lord
8:30 AM
Adele DiPietro
Stephen Collins
Charles LaPorta
Sharon Diemer
Rose Leto
Jim Donahue
Patricia Lyons
Cornelius Dunleavy
Joanne Marks
Dorothy
Catherine
Eberhard
McNulty
Grayson Fagan
Lynn Neary
Mary Fagnano
Dominic Palermo
Michele Goff
Eve Patermo
Carolyn Henderson
Laurann E. Pazuier
Harry Iezzi
Joseph Sindoni
Carole Kime
Adeline Sulpizio
Mary Kull
Theresa Torelli
Kendall Lambert
Michael Waters
THE SISTERSOF MERCY WILL BE SPONSORING AN
OPEN HOUSE AT MC AULEY CONVENT (MERION)
ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2016, 2:00 PM TO 4:00 PM.
This is an opportunity
to visit our retired sisters
(some who served here at Holy Cross). We are
calling it SHOULDERS DAY because we stand on the
shoulders of the ones who came before us. We are
also selling
chances
for the benefit of our retired
sisters and the winning
that event.
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Chances can be purchased at the
Business office or by contacting
Sister M. Carmela.
NEXT WEEKEND MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY
4:30 PM
AUGUST 6
Jim Carroll
Archbishop Prendergast Class of 1966
so" Reunion
October 15, 2016 - Springfield
SUNDAY
8:30AM
AUGUST 7
People of Holy Cross and
Great afternoon
Living
and
Deceased
Members of Notre Dame
information
Class of 1955
11:00 AM
Brian and Wanda Connolly
friends.
invitations
Country Club Luncheon
of fun and connecting
with old
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
at bonnerprendie.org
More
(Alumni Events)
have been sent. Please return card with
your check as soon as possible.
received an invitation,
If you have not
please contact Dottie Bracken
Evangelista @ evangedb@gmail.com
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On Wednesday, August 24, from 7:00 PM 8:00 PM, all home schooled, public, and parochial
school students are invited to the Parish Center to
help make Christmas ornaments for the parish's
Giving Tree in December. Please bring a pair of
scissors from home. The rest of the materials will
be provided that night. Pre-school and kindergarten
students are asked to be accompanied by an adult
to assist with cutting and tying string to their child's
ornaments. An adult from the Respect Life Group
will be there to assist the other students. Chocolate
chip cookies and juice will be provided, as well as
listening to Christmas music while the students
work. Registration for the event is required and a
maximum of 20 students will be permitted to
attend the special night, so register early!
To
register orfor questions aboutthe event, please call
Peg Tomassetti at 484-494-0139 and leave your
child's name, grade level in September, emergency
contact phone number, and if your child has any
food allergies, by Friday, August 19.
WE
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PRAY FOR THE SAFETY AND
PROTECTION OF OUR LOVED ONES IN
THE ARMED FORCES AND ALL OF OUR
FIRST RESPONDERS (Police Officers, Fire
Fighters, EMT's)
DISCOVERING CHRIST SERIES
SPONSORED BY THE CATHOLIC PARISHES
OF THE SPRINGFIELD AREA
What is the purpose of life? Why does Jesus
matter? How can I begin a better life?
EVERY THURSDAY AT 6:30 PM BEGINNING
OCTOBER 6
EACH WEEK: *DINNER * DYNAMIC TEACHING
* EXPLORING ANSWERS * NO COST
Join us in the cafeteria on the lower level of St.
Kevin Church for Discovering Christ a sevenweek series including a life changing retreat.
Join us in exploring our identity in Jesus Christ.
All free.
Register online (preferred method) at:
www.discoveringchristinspringfield.org
or call St. Kevin Church - 610-544-8777
Holy Cross Church - 610-626-3321
51. Francis of Assisi Church - 610-543-0848
HOLY CROSS PREP 2016-2017
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration
begun.
for the 2016-2017
As we look forward
PREP school year has
to another
PREP year, we
would like to thank you for considering
Holy Cross for
your family!
Our children
learn and experience
our PREPprogram.
will need to submit
Parents of all students in grades 2-6
a returning
student
registration
form along with the fee to the business office.
MAJOR PAUL ALLEN
LT. AMY CALLAHAN, USN, MD
LT. JAMES P. CALLAHAN, USN
the
Catholic faith through the message of Jesus Christ with
Parents
of students entering Level One will have to fill out a new
student registration form and submit a copy of their
baptismal certificate.
All families applying should be
parishioners
of Holy Cross Parish.
LT. JOHN R. CALLAHAN, USN
LANCE CORPORAL JUSTIN D'ARCY
STAFF SERGEANT GERALD DE JOHN
You can find the appropriate
forms online at
wwwholycrosscatholics.org
under the PREP category.
CPL. JOHN G. LAROUCHE
Forms are available in the school office as well as in the
SGT. ALEX RANKIN, USMC
business office. No student will be placed on a class list
if we do not have his/her payment by August 15.
Supporting Parishioners:
SUNDAY COLLECTION
JULY 24
AMOUNT
$9,334
RECEIVED
$225 -
for one child for registration
August 15.
paid by
$250 -
for one child for late registration
after August 15.
paid
$300 - for 2 or more children - this family fee applies
only to registrations
received by August 15.
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FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
A priest speaks fondlyofhis grandmother who had traveled widely after the death of his grandfather.
With loving humor the family all laughed about a needlepoint piece that hung in her sitting room which
proudly prodaimed: "Being
Someone once said:
he worships.- This sums up
Rarely are the three
of sound mind, I spent it all!"
"Show me how a person spends his time and money, and I'll tell you what god
our Scripture readings today.
readings of our Sunday Mass so closely related. They all speak of how useless
possessions and the pursuit of wealth really are.
We collect and collect stuff, but for what? What purpose do our possessions serve? Certainly some
things are needed and practical, but how does all the rest serve God, our families or the poor?
Why are our closets full when people starve? Why do some children never enjoy brand new clothes when
other children have clothes they never wear?
Why do we work so hard to earn enough to do better for our children, but do not always have TIME
to spend with them?
A priest from India working
in an American
parish owned only two pairs of pants.
When asked
"Why?" he said: "One for washing, one for wearing."
We need to ask ourselves: how much do we need and how much can we give? Our answers show
how much we trust and love Jesus.
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Thanks to all who contributed to our backpack project
for the homeless. Your donations helped brighten the
spirits of those in need and were greatly appreciated.
A program of the
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Mary Ann O'Shea
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PARENTING FOR SPIRITUALLY AND
EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY KIDS (Part 2)
This article is a continuation
of the discussion of "parenting
for spiritually
and emotionally
two weeks ago week. To summarize that article, the most crucial point to remember
is in development
and must be treated
rapidly) in him/her.
introducing
with an understanding
We look at seven inter-related
the concept of "Mindsight,"
We can then use this understanding
kids" that we began
is that your child (and their brain)
of the changes that are taking place (sometimes,
strategies for nurturing
our children.
a term developed by Dr. Dan Siegel that means "understanding
to understand
very
We begin this section by
our own MINDS."
the minds of others (i.e.'. our kids). Now, let's look at strategies #8 -
12:
8.
Let the Clouds of Emotion Roll By: Teaching That Feelings Come and Go. Of course, it is good to teach
kids to get in touch with and verbalize their feelings.
But it is equally important
to teach them that
feelings are TEMPORARY AND CHANGEABLE (not unlike the weather). This allows them to develop the
perspective
that emotions won't last forever (though they may "feel"
This will help in staying calmer and more effectively
9.
up).
SIFT: Paying Attention
awareness."
like they will).
manage painful feelings (which will inevitably show
to What's Going on Inside.
Now, we are going to introduce
We need to teach kids to know what is on the rim of their "wheel"
the "wheel of
and focus on: 1)
The Sensations (messages) their body sends them; the Images they have from their experiences and
imagination (mostly, from the right side of the brain); the Feelings they have (right brain); and the
Thoughts they are using to make sense of or understand their world (left brain). This is the basis of
"MINDSIGHT."
10.
Exercise Mindsight:
Getting Back to the Hub. Teaching kids (and adults) that they can choose how to
think and, subsequently,
how to feel about what they experience in life is tremendously
empowering.
It teaches them that they never have to become victims (maybe the victim of an unfortunate
that event does not have the power to make them into a "victim"
personality).
event, but
The "hub"is finding our
way back to our peaceful and calm center.
(The second aspect of MINDSIGHT is known as the "ME-WE CONNECTION": INTEGRATING SELFAND
OTHER. This allows us to develop relationships
combination
of insight with empathy
Adults MUST create positive relationships
form relationships
based on kindness, compassion,
leads to the development
and empathy.
of interpersonal
with kids in order to encourage them to make friends and
by helping them be receptive instead of reactive, and to use MINDSIGHT skills with
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Increase the Family Fun Factor: Making a Point to Enjoy Each Other. Spending time having fun, playing
and enjoying one another is a cornerstone to growth: Each enjoyable experience releases the brain's
"reward"
12.
This
integration.
chemical (dopamine)
to be valued.
Connection Through
Conflict:
and teaches that relationships
(in and of themselves)
Teach Kids to Argue with a "We" in Mind.
raising kids. There will be conflict.
Bringing in All Together.
and give them a bright future.
Teach them to understand
Teach them how to repair the relationship
Being a "whole-brain"
teaching them these strategies,
There is one guarantee to
So, teach kids how to handle it in useful ways using MINDSIGHT.
Help them learn to recognize others' perspectives and viewpoints.
cues so they can attune to others.
are rewarding and
will positively
parent and offering
impact the development
"whole-brain"
living to kids by
of their lives (and their brains)
In this way, you can help them create an amazing narrative to carry from
childhood and adolescence into a healthy adult life. This will create the integrative foundation
spirituality
nonverbal
after conflict.
and healthy emotions.
For more information
on raising "whole-brain"
for healthy
children and dealing
with family conflict, contact the Center for Pastoral Counseling of Greater Philadelphia at 610-544-1400,
ext. 308.
Dr. Keith Coleman, LMHC, AAPC Fellow
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The Holy Cross Carnival Committee wishes to Thank the following sponsors:
Jack Clark & Sons
O'Leary Funeral Home
Knights of Columbus, Holy Cross Council
Tootsie's Salad Express
NES EMS - Carl Monzo
Iovine Brothers
Westbrook
Target
Govannicci Family Market
Market
The Leitz Family
Tony's Pizza
Mr. & Mrs. V. Desiderio
Keating Driveway Sealcoating
JT Brewski, Inc.
Michael Gilfedder, Attorney
Catherine & Monica Armstrong
Thomas L. D' Alonzo, 00
Louise Casciano
State Road Builders Supply
Jim & Lillian Donahue
Rick Jackson Construction
Margaret
Gary T. Murphy
The O'Connor Family
Marucci Family
Darby Township Republican Party
Lamb Tavern
Abate Construction
Valori Family
Scaramuzza's Pasta
Brant Blackbum landscape
ShopRite of Drexeline
William & Mary Brophy
Contractor,
Inc.
Cassidy Agency, Inc./Gerald Cassidy
John Hauser's Drexel Automotive, Inc.
Mark Dileonardo
Plumbing & Heating
Korean Catholic Community
M. Hermann
at Holy Cross
Family of Nicole Gallo
Pat Boyle
Ellen & George Dickinson
Mark Govannicci Family
Mike D'Orazio Plumbing & Heating
Jeannia Telfort
Delco Postal Credit Union
Oliver Heating & Cooling
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Purcell
LaMonaca Law
Mr. & Mrs. Berkley
Meg & Ross Barendse
Friends of Bill Adolph Jr.
Duke's Tavern
Alice K. Markiewicz
Katy Colvin, Lincoln Financial Group
Joseph Kredatus
The Cleary Family
Frank Boyle, CPA
Ms. Josephine Davey
The Judge Family
Helen & Warren Bevan
Mary Coughlan
The DiNicola Family
Teresa A. Miller, Attorney
The Carroll Family
The Grandizio Family
Brinker, Simpson & Company, LLC
Mary James
AMDG Exterior Contracting
The Dunleavy-Smythe
at Law
Mrs. Maureen Ward
Family
Thank You to the following Holy CrossOrganizations for the beautiful Raffle Baskets
lectors and Eucharistic Ministers
Home & School Association
St. Vincent DePaul
Eucharistic Adoration Committee
Respect Ufe Committee
Pre-CanaTeam
Mary Kay from Dolores Morroni
CYO
Music Ministry
HCPrep
Social Committee
Hospitality Committee
Knights of Columbus
The Philadelphia Eagles
A very Special Thank you to ALL who dropped off baked goods for the food tent!
And ALL of the Wonderful Volunteers, who came early, stayed late, covered double shifts,
help set up and clean up!
Your dedication
to Holy Cross is much appreciated!
God Bless!
*please support our business sponsors that graciously support our parish"
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