MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM and 10:00 AM
Holy Day Vigil 7:00 PM
8:00 AM
Weekdays 8:00 AM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
HOLY CROSS DIRECTORY
Rev. William C. McGuirk
Pastor & Trust Administrator
Email: [email protected]
Pastoral Council: Gerald Andrews, Bob Kimmick,
Anthony & Sharon Rizzardi, Debbie Schotting,
Kay Sofranko, Joe Sostarich, Rose Yoder
Faith Formation: Brian Lohr
Finance Council: Mark Frick, Georgie Gamberoni,
Sally Hurrianko, Dennis McManus
Ministry of Care: Facilitator Joan Jones
Prayer Chain: Pat Cassa
Parish Staff
Choir Director: Carol Sostarich
Organists: Linda Eismont, Carol Kalich, Mimi McManus
Sacristan: Eleanor Hamrock
Business Manager: Sara Thomas
Women’s Guild: President: Eleanor Hamrock
Health Ministry
Coordinator/Parish Nurse: Melanie Orndoff
Knights of Columbus: John Zombar
Meeting 3rd Wednesday at 7:30 PM
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Confession Saturday 4:00 PM
Marriages Call the parish office at least 6 months in advance.
Baptisms Contact the parish office.
Anointing of the Sick Call the parish office.
Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 AM—4:00 PM
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 23, 2016
“The one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 18:14
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat: Oct 22 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Vigil)
5:00PM+ Lucille Danko (A)
(Bruce & Diana Danko)
Sun: Oct 23 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00AM+ Mary Ellen Thompson
(Marjorie & David Bash)
10:00AM+ John Sofranko (WA)
(Wife, Kay)
Mon: Oct 24 Weekday, St. Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop
8:00AM+ Thomas Kusiolek
(Gary Kulis)
Tue: Oct 25 Weekday
8:00AM+ Ben Policastro, Sr.
(Son)
Wed: Oct 26 Weekday
8:00AM+ Ralph Conde
(Joe & Carol Sostarich)
Thur: Oct 27 Weekday
8:00AM+ Barbara Bellotti
(Deanne & Mike Ferguson & Sons)
Fri:
Oct 28 Saints Simon & Jude, Apostles
8:00AM No Mass
Sat: Oct 29 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time (Vigil)
5:00PM+ All Souls Candlelight Service
Sun: Oct 30 Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00AM+ Living & Deceased Holy Cross Members
10:00AM+ Vince Brahosky
(Mary Ann & Bill DeSantis)
Living and Praying with the Word
My God, my mercy, help me name my need for you in my
wealth and in my poverty. Hear my prayer and be merciful to
me, a sinner.
t shouldn’t be that difficult to be humble
when standing before God in prayer. However, in addition
to telling God what “I” want/need, we must remember the
needs of the world around us.
With whose prayer do you identify more, the tax collector
or the Pharisee? Why?
When has an awareness of your lowliness helped you
pray in ways that pierced the clouds to reach God’s ears?
NO COMPARISONS
How many times have we read or heard about someone who’s gotten into trouble—maybe even fired from a job—because of a brush with
the law? While our “Christian” minds tell us to be sorry and even pray
for the person, a little voice inside our heads may also be saying, “I’m
glad I would never do anything like that.”
And perhaps we wouldn’t. But are there some things we do that are
still not pleasing in God’s eyes? Today’s readings caution us not to look
so intently at someone else’s wrongdoing that we overlook our own
weaknesses and shortcomings. When we measure ourselves against the
worst people we can think of, we come out looking pretty good. There is
a danger, however, in using someone else’s behavior as a way of reflecting our own goodness.
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Silver Ring Thing—Catholic Edition
Young people today are faced with more pressures and conflicting messages about sexuality than ever before. How are we seeking to form the
hearts and minds of young people in the truth and meaning of human
sexuality? The Silver Ring Thing‐CATHOLIC EDITION is a high‐
tech, high‐energy performance that educates teens about the benefits of
remaining abstinent until marriage and the dangers of promiscuous behavior. On November 19th the Silver Ring Thing‐ CATHOLIC EDITION will be held at St. Vincent College Fred Rogers Center from 6:30‐
9:00p.m., and all teenagers, parents, and youth workers are invited to
attend. With dramas, videos, special effects, and speakers, teenagers will
be motivated in a unique and personal way to choose to commit to both
God and their future spouse to remain chaste until marriage. For further information please contact your Faith Formation Leader, Principal,
or Youth Minister, or visit www.silverringthing.com
Aquinas Academy Thanksgiving Storytime
Aquinas Academy is hosting a free Thanksgiving Storytime for two and
three years old and an adult caregiver. The story time will take place in
the Preschool room at Aquinas Academy on Saturday, November 12th
from 10 am to 11 am. There will be a holiday themed craft and snack.
To sign up, please email your child's name and age to
[email protected] by Monday, November 7th. Open to all parish families, but space is limited.
Rite of Christian
Initiation for Adults
(RCIA)
Do you know someone — maybe you —Who:
 Desires to be baptized?
 Was baptized in another Christian Church but now wants to
become a Catholic?
 Was baptized but not raised in the Faith and who never celebrated First Communion?
If so, the Church offers the opportunity for adults to complete the
Sacraments of Initiation. If you are interested in learning more
about the RCIA program, please contact Fr. McGuirk at: 724-9257811 or email: [email protected].
Festival Report
Following is a brief recap of this year’s
festival income, expense and profit:
Income
Festival Ticket
$5,322
Basket Raffle
$6,105
Donations/Banner
$6,391
Festival Sales
$12,961
Gross Income: $30,779
Expenses
Food Supplies
Entertainment
Ticket Winners
Advertising
Other Supplies
Total Expenses
$2,083
$1,460
$1,750
$241
$620
$6,154
NET PROFIT: $24,625
Thanks again for your support and
hard work. Let’s keep the tradition
going in 2017!
Streamlined User Experience for
Greensburg Diocese Website
The Diocese of Greensburg unveiled a new
user experience on their website the week of
October 3. After the diocese launched its new
mobile friendly site back in October 2015,
many Catholics shared their feedback.
Throughout the past year, the Greensburg
Diocese web team took note of that feedback
and you’ll now find a new streamlined look
and feel to the home page, as well as improved navigation. The site still contains all
the same great information, so please share
the news. Help the diocese get the word out
and visit www.dioceseofgreensburg.org to see
what’s new.
Stewardship
10/16/16
Offertory
Loose Collection
Monthly Inflation
Children’s Collection
Total
Candles
All Saints
All Souls
World Mission
Budget:
Over/Under
$4,249
$212
$45
$19
$4,525
$164
$15
$15
$35
6,600
-2,075
Sincere thanks for your financial
stewardship to Holy Cross Parish.
How to help victims of Hurricane Matthew
Hurricane Matthew devastated many places in the Caribbean — especially Haiti —
and the southeastern U.S.
To help people in Haiti and the Caribbean, donate to Catholic Relief Services online at
www.crs.org or by check to: Catholic Relief Services, 228 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, MD 21201-3443.
To help people in the U.S., donate to Catholic Charities USA online at
www.catholiccharitiesusa.org or by check to: Catholic Charities USA, P.O. Box
17066, Baltimore, MD 21297-1066.
Plan to join Bishop Malesic as he reflects on God's Mercy as exemplified in the life of
Mary, the Mother of Jesus, at our annual Diocesan Rosary Rally on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg. For more
information or to register your group to carry a banner in procession, please call Father
William Lechnar at 724.837.0901, extension 1249.
GCC hosts Fall Fest Open House Oct. 30
Greensburg Central Catholic Junior-Senior High School will host a Fall Fest Open
House on Sunday, Oct. 30, from Noon-3:00 PM for prospective students interested
in attending GCC in grades 7-12 next year. Prospective students and their families
will visit campus to view an “Exhibition of Student Learning,” featuring academics, spiritual life and extra-curricular activities at the school. They will observe
how GCC integrates technology into learning; see current students working in the
science labs and with the ceramics kiln; and learn about STEM electives, chorus,
drama, visual arts, media production, athletics and more. Pre-registration is not
required. For information or to schedule a personal visit, go to www.gcchs.org or
call 724-834-0310.
HOLY CROSS YOUTH MINISTRY SCHEDULE 2016-2017
ALL YM Cosmic Bowling - Sunday, October 30, 3:00-5:00 PM, Main Bowling,
Greensburg. This event is open to all teens, grades 6-12, and their guests. The
cost is $10 and includes bowling, shoe rental, pizza, and pop. Please RSVP
to Bob Chappell at [email protected] or 724-516-7636.
An Afternoon of Reflection, a program for individuals with disabilities and lifechallenging illnesses, will be held at Our Lady of Grace Church, Greensburg, on
Sunday, October 30, 1:00-6:30 PM. Msgr. Larry Kiniry will be the moderator.
His theme is “Using Our Hearts and Hands to Help Others.” The afternoon will
consist of teachings, fellowship, Mass and dinner. For reservations, information,
or to volunteer, please contact Rita Shapiola at 724-537-3851. The donation for
the event is $6.50 per person. An interpreter will be available for the event.
Those attending are asked to bring a plain or printed pillowcase to be used for a
mission project to help children.
Diocesan Year of Mercy All Souls Prayer Service and Mass: Annually on November 2 Catholics remember all the faithfully departed, especially one’s relatives
and friends. Join Bishop Edward Malesic during this Jubilee Year of Mercy for a
special diocesan prayer service and Mass to commemorate all the faithful departed
on Wednesday, November 2 at Saint Peter Church in Brownsville. The prayer
service will begin at 6:30 PM in the cemetery and Mass for the commemoration of
All Souls will begin at 7:00 PM.
ATTENTION ALL HUNTERS!
“Hunters Sharing the Harvest”
CONSOL Energy is calling on all hunters to donate extra deer to this organization committed to feeding hungry families in PA. A donated deer can feed up to 200 hungry
people. To find participating processors (CONSOL Energy pays the processing fee), go
to www.sharedeer.org, or call 1-866-HSH-2141. Bag a Buck - or a Doe - to Fight
Hunger!
Bag a Buck to Fight Hunger! When you donate an average-size deer, you help feed
up to 200 people. Go to www.sharedeer.org or call 1-866-HSH-2141 for details.