Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

July 23, 2017

HOLY CROSS CHURCH July 23, 2017 CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS

PASTORAL STAFF SERVING HOLY CROSS

Fr. Joseph P. Donton, Pastor

Deacon Ed Mohrbacher

Deacon Robert ‘Bob’ Ulbrich

TRUSTEES Tom Murray John Powers

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Cindy Howie

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Jonathan Young

TRIBUNAL AUDITOR Deacon Ed Mohrbacher

MASSES

Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass Sunday: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., & 4:00 p.m. Daily: 7:00 a.m. Mon--Fri, 6:30 p.m. Wed, and 8:15 a.m. Sat.

HOLY CROSS PARISH OFFICE 405 W. Clark St., Champaign, Illinois, 61820 Phone: 217-352-8748 Fax: 217-366-2929 e-mail address: office@holycrosscatholic.org website: www.holycrosscatholic.org

HOLY CROSS SCHOOL Christina Ellis, Principal 410 W. White, Champaign, Illinois, 61820 Phone: 217-356-9521 Fax: 217-356-1745

ADORATION Fridays all day, with Benediction at 4:45 p.m.

RECONCILIATION

Saturday: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday: 6:30 to 6:45 a.m. Or by appointment.

BAPTISM: Second and fourth Sunday of the month,

after the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Parents must be registered members and attend a baptismal preparation session, preferably before the birth of the child. Contact the Parish Office three months in advance to schedule.

MATRIMONY: Couples contemplating marriage should

call the Pastor at least eight months in advance. At least one partner must be a registered parishioner at Holy Cross and be actively practicing the faith. If you have had a previous marriage, set no marriage date until you have discussed this with your Pastor.

CARE OF THE SICK: Call the Parish Office to make arrangements at any time for Communion and/or the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.

BULLETIN DEADLINE: Two Wednesdays prior to the bulletin in which the information will be posted.

HOLY CROSS CHURCH

NEW LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Effective August 1, 2017

WEEKDAY

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Confessions 6:30-6:45 AM

Mass 7:00 AM

Wednesday

Marian Devotion 5:30-6:00 PM

Mass 6:00 PM

On Friday When School is in Session

Mass 8:15 AM

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Friday

Exposition after the morning Mass

Benediction 2:15 PM

WEEKEND

Saturday

Confessions 4:00-5:00 PM

Mass 5:30 PM

Sunday

Mass 8:00 AM

Mass 10:00 AM

Mass 4:00 PM

HOLY DAY

Mass 7:00 AM

Mass 8:15 AM

Mass 12:10 PM

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

OUR PARISH

HOLY CROSS MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Catholic Community of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is to provide a home for all who wish to join our spiritual family and share our Catholic beliefs and values. We are here to continue the life-giving works of Jesus Christ, to make His name known and loved, and to live our lives according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, under the leadership of the Bishop of the Peoria Diocese.

7:00 a.m. WEEKDAY SERVER SCHEDULE

M on T u e W e d T hu F r i

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Finn Scott, Nora Kelley

25

Emma Brunson, Susannah

Paoli

26

Anthony Frasca,

Kate Frasca

27

Mary Beth Franey, Angelina Stewart

28

Bernie Hammel

Mass Intentions for the Week

Monday, July 24 7:00 a.m. John B. Bowen

Tuesday, July 25 7:00 a.m. In honor of T.J. Fisk

Wednesday, July 26 7:00 a.m. In honor of Rosemary Coffey 6:30 p.m. Marian Mass

Thursday, July 27 7:00 a.m. Thelma Sparks

Friday, July 28 7:00 a.m. Tom Hanratty

Saturday, July 29 8:15 a.m. Dr. Arthur Kent Cross 5:30 p.m. For the Parishioners

Sunday, July 30 8:00 a.m. Henry Portz 10:00 a.m. Stephen Warner 4:00 p.m. In honor of Philip Fisk III

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE

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Saturday, 5:30 p.m.

July 29 Lector:

Euch Min:

Servers:

Liz Kelley

John Kelley, Patty Bingaman, John Bingaman, Brian Barnes, Sharon Kristovich

Nora Kelley, Mary Beth Franey, Finn Scott

Sunday, 8:00 a.m.

July 30 Lector:

Euch Min:

Servers:

Vince Kistner

Mary Shelden, Judy Deverell, Fran Hacker, Joe Hacker, John Sullivan

Abby Deptula, Adam Walker, Josh Moore

10:00 a.m.

Lector:

Euch Min:

Servers:

Victoria Fitzgerald

Peg Swanson, Sherri Paris, John Garvey, Barb Garvey, Gary Scaff, Dana Scaff, Bonita Higgerson

Sydney McMahon, Jack McMahon, Bailey McMahon

4:00 p.m.

Lector:

Euch Min:

Servers:

Er

Bob Weber

Jan Weber, Anthony Frasca, Beth Frasca, Penny Devall, Elaine Hershbarger

Joe Hoffman, J.P. Hoffman, Tony Hoffman

NEWLYWEDS. Our prayers and best wishes go

with Thomas Schlund & Renee Lanenga, who were married here on Saturday, July 15th. May God’s grace support them throughout their mar-ried life!

FAITHFUL DEPARTED. Your prayers are re-

quested for the repose of the soul of John Cal-cagno. May his soul and all those of the Faithful Departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

COFFEE & DONUTS VOLUNTEERS for July

30th will be the Friedman family for the 10:00 a.m. Mass crowd, and hopefully someone will volunteer for the 8:00 a.m. Mass crowd.

PARISH NURSE NEWS. The Parish Nurses will

be taking blood pressure readings next Sunday from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Center. Un-detected high BP can lead health problems. Take advantage of this free convenient service.

4TH ANNUAL CRUSADER 5K

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12TH

The Crusader 5K will start at 7:30 a.m. There will also be a free Kids’ Fun Run for kids 9 and under at approx. 8:45 a.m. Run or walk the roads behind the High School of St. Thomas More. The course is an official 5K and will end at the STM stadium. All pro-ceeds will support renovations at Holy Cross School.

Medals will be awarded to the top male and female finisher overall, as well as 3 finishers (male and female) in the following categories: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over.

REGISTRATION: $20 5K race fee only, no t-shirt

$25 5K race fee + unisex cotton t-shirt $35 5K race fee + gender-specific dri-fit t-shirt Race day registration (6-7 a.m.) is $30

All 5K runners must be registered with a bib. Additional cotton t-shirts may be purchased for $10, all sizes. Please contact Renee Hunt at renee.hunt.24@gmail.com by July 25th with additional t-shirt orders.

GOING ON VACATION? DON’T FORGET ABOUT US

Would you find it helpful to have your of-ferings debited directly from your bank account or credit card as you probably do

with other obligations? Holy Cross Church offers electronic giving for those of you who wish to have contributions transferred electronically to the church’s account.

If you have plans to travel this summer, Online Giving gives you a convenient way to keep up with your intended offer-ings. To get started, simply visit Holy Cross’ web page at www.holycrosscatholic.org, click on the Online Giving logo, establish your credentials, and pick one of the possible funds. It is easy, and convenient, and safe.

FAMILY FORMATION A Whole Family Approach to

Learning and Living the Catholic Faith

The Family Formation Program at Holy Cross serves families with children in Grades K-6. It is a faith formation opportunity for the entire family. Families are supported and encouraged in their efforts to pray, worship, and grow in faith together as a Catholic family.

For families whose children are not enrolled in a Catholic school, Family Formation fulfills the need for religious education and sacramental preparation. However, all families with children in grades K-6 are invited to come and be part of the Family Formation community.

For more information or if you would like to register for this year, please contact Cindy Howie at 352-8748. Deadline for registration is Monday, August 14th.

CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

THE CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is available at Holy Cross. It is an approach to the religious formation of children that is rooted in the Bible, the liturgy of the Church, and the educational principles of Maria Montessori. The children come to an ’atrium’ where they are given the opportunity to independently discover the beauty of the Catholic faith and their role as a part of the body of Christ.

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is offered for preschool children. If you are interested in having your preschooler participate in this exceptional program, please call Cindy Howie at 352-8748.

1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD YEAR CONFIRMATION CLASSES

Confirmation preparation classes for students attending public schools begin soon. Confirmation preparation is a 3-year cycle that typically begins with monthly classes in 6th grade and continues with weekly classes for 7th and 8th grades. The classes will start this September.

Registration forms can be sent to you, or pick one up at the Parish Office. Please return registration forms to the Parish Office by Monday, August 14th. For more information please call the Parish Office at 352-8748.

THE PIVOTAL PLAYERS

Bishop Robert Barron continues his journey around the world to explore a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of Western civilization.

Join us for 13 sessions of “CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players,” Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. start-ing on Sept. 18th, or Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. starting on Sept. 19th. Call the Parish Office (352-8748) to register. Please register before Sept. 8th in order to have a Participant Packet (cost, $25).

www.WordOnFire.org www.PivotalPlayers.com

St Francis of Assisi

OUR SCHOOLS

Holy Cross School 356-9521

www.holycrosselem.org

POSITIONS OPEN for a 1st Grade Teacher and a 5th

Grade Teacher, both full time. Interested candidates must be practicing Catholics. Please send resume and letter of interest to Principal Chris Ellis at Holy Cross School, 410 W. White, Champaign, 61820, or cellis@holycrosselem.org.

REGISTRATION FOR NEW STUDENTS, PRESCHOOL AND GRADES K-8 is open for the 2017-2018 school

year. Please call the school office so we can get your preliminary information and schedule a tour of our school.

STEWARDSHIP “Everything is a gift from God”

“Those who are just must be kind,” says today’s first read-ing. If our words and deeds are kind and selfless, we will be like the good seed in the Gospel parable and gathered as wheat in the Lord’s harvest. (See Wisdom 12:19)

Last Week’s Collection

Offering for July 15th-16th.…………….……......$12,922.49

Thank you for your generosity!

OUR DIOCESE

High School of St. Thomas More 352-7210

www.hs-stm.org

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. STM is seeking applicants

for a Spanish Teacher, a Baseball Coach, and a Tennis Coach. If you are interested, please go to www.hs-stm.org for more information.

STM SUMMER OFFICE HOURS are Monday through

Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to noon, and closed on Fridays. Normal office hours will resume on Monday, July 31st.

STM REGISTRATION DAY for the 2017-2018 school

year will be Thursday. August 3rd, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Registration Packets will be sent by email for you to complete.

STM 2017-2018 ADMISSIONS. We are now accepting

applications for the 2017-2018 school year. For more infor-mation please call 819-5702.

“The Spirit too helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how to pray as we ought.” Do you approach the Lord in prayer with the confident strength given by the Holy Spirit, asking that He make known your unique vocation? If God may be inviting you to consider the priesthood or con-secrated life, call Fr. Tim Hepner at (309) 671-1550, or email fr_hepner@cdop.org.

VOCATIONS “A call from God to live in a particular way”

DIOCESAN 25TH & 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

On Sunday, September 24th at 3:30 p.m., Bishop Jenky will celebrate a Mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary for cou-ples celebrating their 25th or 50th wedding anniversary in 2017. If you are among that special group, notify the Parish Office. Each couple will receive a personal invitation from the Bishop to attend the Mass in their honor.

2017 CHARISMATIC RENEWAL CONFERENCE

The Catholic Diocese of Peoria 2017 Annual Charismatic Renewal Conference will be held July 29th at the Spalding Pastoral Center, 419 NE Madison Ave., Peoria. This one-day conference will also include Spirit-filled praise & wor-ship music as well as two outstanding speakers: Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, and Sister Linda Koontz, SNJM.

For registration brochures or more information, please visit www.ccr-cdop.org, or call Diane at (309) 636-9622.

FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

JESUS IS CALLING YOU!

All Are Invited. Each Friday Jesus holds a special open house in our beautiful church. He invites us to spend quiet time with Him to give thanks for blessings received and to tell Him about our pressing concerns.

We still need help filling summertime hours! Please consider signing up for a half-hour or more to visit Our Lord on Fridays beginning after the 7:00 a.m. Mass and ending with Benediction at 4:45 p.m. Jesus would so love your company! And by signing up, the Parish Office Staff will know when someone is spending time with Jesus.

Devall, Desmier, Jensen Families Menke & Leahy Families Jerry & Loretta M. Dano Paul, Joe, & Edward Knoke Dec. Mem. of Henry, Butler, Reynolds Families Dec. Mem. of Donato, Pace, Follis Families Dec. Mem. of Mueller, Neunhoffer, Willard Families Robert F. Reiser Family Dec. Mem. of Corkery, Cox, Murray Families Nichols, Oetzel, Parod & Fotzler Families Bruns Family Dec. Mem. of Happ, Krueger Families William & Kevin Pellum Thelma Sparks, Parents of Charles & Thelma Sparks Ed & Jean Bown Chuck, Chad, Meghan Schweighart Larry Hausmann, Bob Soucie Living & Dec. Mem. of Cler & Flavin Families Graham & Huguet Families Liv. & Dec. Mem. of Pastore, Buzinsky, & Piccolo Families Lamendola/Smith/Hammers Families

Hammel & Mitsdarfer Families Margaret & Eldon Tufte and Dec. Mem. of their family Living & Dec. members of Baum & Decker Families Barham & Bosch Families Tangora & Kovera Families William McMahon, Linda & Mike Wesolowski McNamara & Mulcahey Family Living & Dec. Mem. of Giuffre & Cacioppo Families Boudreau & Arseneau Family Margaret Turkcan Aloysius J. Winka Evelyn Bell Wm. Zeilenga Jr. Eleanor Zeilenga Ellen Zeilenga Arlin Rentfrow Rita Rentfrow Ron Murphy Fred Porter Harold Kremer Rakers-Wade Families

Hershbarger & Kick Families Dec. Mem. of Cochrane-O’Brien families Liv. & Dec. Mem. of David & Bernice Williams Family Liv. & Dec. Mem. of Graham, Fellers & Gordon Family John E. Sullivan Family Birdie & Edward Cronau Margaret Hettinger Raymond Timpone Maxine TImpone Living & Dec. Mem. of Schwenk Family Bill Gilles Perrodin Family Living & Dec. Mem. of McNabney Family Christie & Hoss Families Liv.& Dec. Mem. of Eli & Hazel Kinser Family John Michael Cabutti Living & Dec. of Kincheloe, Helt & Kestel Families Margaret Turkcan Glen & Helen Jones Betty Madrey

HOLY CROSS FIRST FRIDAY MEMORIAL

OUR COMMUNITY

SEEKING A HALL OFFICE MANAGER

St. John’s Catholic Newman Center is looking for a Hall Office Manager. Must be positive, joyful, outgoing, highly organized, and possess excellent computer skills. Must be able to multi-task, work with college students and work as part of a team. Supervision experience is required.

We are looking for someone with excellent written and ver-bal communication skills. Superior customer skills are a must. Please submit resumes to Director of Operations, Newman Hall, 604 E. Armory Ave, Champaign, IL 61820. operations@sjcnc.org.

PART-TIME MATH TEACHER, PHILO

St. Thomas Catholic School in Philo is seeking a part-time junior high math teacher for the 2017-2018 school year. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in education with a math endorsement for junior high/middle school, a valid Illinois teaching license, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Interested applicants may send a letter of application, resume, and references to:

Lisa Doughan, Principal (ldoughan@stthomasphilo.org)

St. Thomas Catholic School, 311 E. Madison, Philo, IL 61864.

OUR SORROWFUL MOTHER’S MINISTRY

“FORGIVE THAT YOU MAY BE FORGIVEN”

This retreat will be held July 28th-29th at the Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, 318 N. 8th St., Vandalia, IL 62471. The speakers will be Fr. Ben Luedtke and John LaBriola.

Fr. Ben Luedtke, ordained by Pope John Paul II in Rome, is a missionary priest. He personally knew Mother Teresa of Calcutta and was often her personal driver in Rome. He resides at St. Albert the Great Parish in Dearborn Heights. He serves Mother Teresa’s Missionary Sisters of Charity and is a spiritual director to several Carmelite Monasteries.

John LaBriola, author and radio host, is a well known Cath-olic speaker in the field of spiritual warfare. He has a direct and clear presentation that will help you discern spiritual afflictions and determine a course of action. His book On-ward Catholic Soldier contains a wealth of knowledge from the saints, scripture and the Catholic Church in identifying, resisting and protecting against spiritual affliction.

Register at www.osmm.org, or call Ann at (618) 267-3876, or Mariann at (618)292-8039. Cost is $30 for the retreat.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul leads us to join together to grow spirit-ually by offering person-to-person service to the needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frederick Ozanam, and its patron, St. Vincent de Paul. The Holy Cross/St. Matthew Con-ference is blest by your generosity in making this outreach possible. Your collective food and finan-

cial contributions enabled us to assist 149 adults and 209 children in Champaign in June. Thank You!

Our donation poor box is in the vestibule of the Church. If you have special needs that the St. Vincent de Paul Society can assist you with, please contact the parish office.