The Parish of the Holy Cross

95 Old Nichols Road + Nesconset, NY 11767 + 631.265.2200 + www.pothc88.org

WE CELEBRATE EUCHARIST

Monday—Thursday: 9:00 A.M. (Chapel)

Saturday: 5:00 P.M.

Sunday: 8:00 A.M. + 9:30 A.M. + 11:30 A.M.

WE CELEBRATE RECONCILIATION

Saturday: 3:45 P.M.—4:30 P.M.

or call Father Michael for an appointment.

WE CELEBRATE BAPTISM

Baptisms are celebrated on the second and last Sunday

of each month at 1 P.M. Please contact the Parish

Office for more information.

WE CELEBRATE WEDDINGS

Couples should contact the Parish Office at least six

months in advance of the proposed wedding date.

LET ALL BE WELCOMED AS CHRIST!

Come and pray with us! 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

June 28, 2015

He took the child by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise!”

Mark 5:41

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We are here for you!

Rev. Michael F. Holzmann Pastor

Ms. Ellen Fox Director of Religious Education

Mrs. Connie Calabro Mrs. Mary Anne Mc Culloch Co-Coordinators of Parish Outreach

Mrs. Judith Pickel Pastoral Associate

631.265.2200 + Fax 631.265.2229 + pothc@optonline.net Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closed 12:15-1:00 PM)

Deacon Ralph Rivera Pastoral Minister

Mrs. Loretta Tarter Business Manager

Mr. Brian Reich Director of Music Ministry

Mr. Salvatore Finocchiaro Coordinator of Youth Ministries

PASTORAL TEAM

PASTORAL STAFF

Mrs. Jane Wirth Parish Secretary

Mr. Edward Guise Mr. Gerald Farrell Custodians

Mrs. Mary Inghilterra Weekend Sacristan

Mrs. Elizabeth Shea Religious Education Secretary (hcreled@optonline.net)

Dr. Vincent Mazurek Music Minister

Mass Intentions Schedule

Week of June 28th, 9 AM Mass

Mon. Daneris Hernandez

Tue. Benjamin Reichbach

Wed. Edward & Pauline Rahilly

Thu. Helen Ervin

Saturday, July 4th, 5PM Mass

Judy Keena, Ann Keena, Ramiro Vergara Arellano

Sunday, July 5th, 14th Sunday Ordinary Time

8:00 AM People of the Parish

9:30 AM Caroline Schaefer, Grace Knowles,

Philip Coffaro, Pauline Magoulakis,

Juan Sebastian Cardenas

11:30 AM Johanna Conforti & Anne Franza

New Life in Christ

Celebrants for Next Weekend’s Masses

July 4th/5th

5:00 PM Fr. Michael

8:00 AM Fr. Michael

9:30 AM Fr. Michael

11:30AM Fr. Michael

Scripture Readings for July 5th + Ezekiel 2:2-5

+ 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

+ Mark 6:1-6

New Life in Christ

Remembering our Sick

Please pray for those who are sick, their families

and caregivers: Veronica Malley

If you would like your loved one remembered in

prayer, please call the Parish Office at 265-2200.

Parish Office Summer Hours will run from June 29th through August 28th: 9:00 AM—2:30 PM.

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Schools Out by Father Michael

I remember those first days of summer vacation were always the most magical. There was a feeling of accomplishment as another school year was completed. And, there was the anticipation of many weeks of summer fun. I hope all our young people use well these days of summer. And, congratulations to all those who graduated. I hope you look forward to your next step in life with excitement and hope. I pray that these days of summer bring everyone an opportunity for some relaxation and renewal of spirit. A few parishioners have asked about the gold vessels that were used prior to getting the new silver pieces. Nothing has been thrown out or given away. It is my hope to use the different sets and vessels at different times of the year. For example, during Advent or Lent we can change what we use (as we change the color of vestments and banners) in these different liturgical seasons. One of the few items that was identified in the survey as needing to be addressed was parking for the handicapped. I believe somewhere down the road we will need to make an investment in improving and/or expanding our parking lot. But, for the meantime we are working on an interim solution. There is a fire exit door to the right of the music ministry area. With relatively minimal cost or effort that door can be changed and a ramp built leading to the back area of the parking lot. Additional handicapped spaces could be created there allowing easier access to the church. There are some details to be worked out, but that seems to be the best route which we are pursuing. Allow me to offer a few quick statistics regarding our progress with the Catholic Ministries Appeal. There are 3,465 registered families in our parish. So far, 231 households (6% of the 3,465) have generously pledged $43,069 or 59.24% of our diocesan-mandated goal of $72,700. We are $29,631 short of goal. I am appealing to you to consider making a donation. No gift is too small. Every donation will be greatly appreciated as it will help us to reach our goal. There are many individuals who benefit from our support, but it can also be of benefit to our parish. If we reach our goal, we will receive back a rebate of more than $13,000. Information and envelopes are available in the Atrium. This past Friday marked my second anniversary as Pastor here at Holy Cross. I continue to feel very blessed to be part of this community. I look forward to the years ahead in getting to know more and more people and to do my best to be a good shepherd for our parish.

We offer a Holy Hour for Peace on the first Saturday of the month from 3:45-4:45 PM in

the Worship Area. Please come and spend some time before the Blessed Sacrament on

Saturday, July 4th, praying for God’s gift of peace to touch our wounded world.

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COME JOIN US!

You are invited to a spiritual evening of Presentation and Prayer.

Revelation through Creation

Thursday, July 9 @ 7:30 PM in the Chapel

The Holy Father’s most recent encyclical: “Laudato Si” – “Care for our Common Home” has received much attention. But his foundational premise is not something new. There is a long history among mystics and saints who have understood the intimate connection between God’s Incarnation and Mother Earth. This evening will be a presentation on the writings of St. Francis and others who offer profound insight into gift and wonder of God’s creation. But it will also be an evening of prayer, allowing us to share in an experience of this wondrous gift God has shared with us. Presenter: Mr. Ronald Paulsen is a native Long Islander who spent his early years on our local waters as a bay man. His career advanced into Environmental Science. He has had vast experience working with some of the most polluted, neglected, and abused corners of our nation in terms of the environment. He is graduating Fr. Richard Rohr’s “Living School” and is able to make powerful spiritual connections between God’s Spirit and His creation that surrounds us.

Please join us for this evening of prayer and insight into the gift of God’s creation.

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Special Collection

This weekend, June 27th/28th, at the Offertory we will also be collecting for Peter’s Pence. This collection provides the Holy Father with the funds he needs to carry out his most important charitable works. The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged: victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters. Through your generosity, we can cast the peace of Christ upon the world.

PARISH NEWS Anointing of the Sick

In the past, people received the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick only when they were

gravely ill. However, the Church believes that the Anointing of the Sick should be

experienced while we are still able to be aware of God’s peaceful presence within us.

You are strongly encouraged to receive this Sacrament if you are

having upcoming surgery, are dealing with a chronic or debilitating

illness, are suffering from addiction, mental health issues or frailty.

On the first Sunday of each month, the Sacrament of the Anointing

of the Sick will be offered after the 9:30 AM Mass. Sunday, July

5th, is the next date the Anointing will be offered.

The Parish Office is closed on Friday, July 3rd, for the Independence Day holiday.

AL MASANGYA COSIMO CELAURO DOMENICK ABBATE FRANK MESSINA

JEREMIAH MCCARTHY JAMES MCGRATH RAYMOND MCCARTNEY JAMES V. POSA

VITO ORLANDO ANGELO J. CASTORO PAPA & DAD

FATHER’S DAY MASS REMEMBRANCES

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YOUTH MINISTRY

Sunday, June 28: the Youth Group will have a 5PM Youth

Mass with the Core Band. All are welcome! We would all love to see you! After Mass, we will have a Graduation/End of the Year Party from 6 to 8PM. We will have delicious food, fun-filled games and, of course, amazing company. And, we will discuss the amazing experiences we had this year with all of the special people who are a huge part of this wonderful program!

This is definitely a night not to miss! Come on down, and let's enjoy a fantastic end to another successful school year. Furthermore, our Youth Summer Calendar will be in the bulletin next week. All are welcome to those events as well. Together we will learn and grow closer to Christ!

The Youth Group wants to wish the parish community a relaxing, enjoyable and blessed summer!

PARISH OUTREACH FOOD PANTRY

Next Saturday and Sunday, July 4th/5th, will be our monthly Food Drive for our Parish

Outreach Pantry. The following items would be most helpful:

Please check expiration dates! It will greatly assist the volunteers who stack the pantry

with your donated goods. Thank you.

Spaghetti

Pasta Sauce

Tuna

Mayonnaise

Boxed Rice/Potatoes

Macaroni & Cheese

Cookies, Snacks

Pancake Mix & Syrup

Peanut Butter

Jelly

Juice Boxes

Summer Drink Mixes

Coffee, Tea

Paper Towels

Congratulations to Mike Castellano, a parishioner who has completed the basic Religious

Studies course and received certification at St. Agnes Cathedral on June 23, 2015.

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COME JOIN MSGR. JIM MCNAMARA IN ASSISI AND ROME:

OCTOBER 3 – 12, 2016 Over the last twenty-five years I have taken people to Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis, and

given a retreat to lay people, religious and priests. I would like to offer this experience in October of 2016, and I hope you will join me. We would leave Monday, October 3, 2016 and spend the first three days in Rome where we will stay at Madri Pie, a guest house very near St. Peter’s. On Friday, October 7, 2016 we will go by bus to Assisi, about a three hour ride northeast of Rome where we will stay at Casa Papa Giovanni, a guest house run by the Diocese of Assisi. I will give two conferences a day on the spirituality and life of Saint Francis and we will have Mass in the various Churches there. We will return to New York on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. I have to plan early in order to get rooms in Rome and Assisi. If you wish a brochure, please email me, and I will send it to you by email. My email address is: jmcn4571@aol.com . The group will be limited to one bus of fifty people, so sign up early if you wish to enjoy this beautiful experience.

Fr. Jim McNamara

NEWS FROM FR. JIM

Cross “It is permissible to buy, sell or gift captives.” ISIS

In 492 A.D. Pope St. Felix III said, “Not to oppose error is to approve it, and not to defend truth is to suppress it, and indeed, to neglect to confound evil men, when we can do it, is no less a sin than to encourage them.”

A U.N. report reveals ISIS is selling children from Christian and Yazidi minorities as sex slaves, turning the mentally challenged into suicide bombers and crucifying or burying them alive if they disobey.

The U.N. report, while alarming, isn’t surpris- ing considering all the accounts of ISIS bru- tality. The self-proclaimed Islamic State, through its conquests and savagery, is in a quest to form a vast caliphate governed under a strict version of Sharia law.

They just recently announced that they have taken 86 more Christians hostage, their likely fate a grisly martyrdom.

On Feb. 24, 2015, Joseph Kurtz, Archbishop of Louisville, KY, and president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, stated that “Pope Francis and the Holy See have reiterated on a number of occasions that it is ‘licit’ to use force to stop these unjust aggressors and to protect religious minorities and civilians from

horrendous attacks.”

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Cross “It is permissible

to buy, sell or

gift captives.”

ISIS

In 492 A.D. Pope St. Felix III said, “Not to

oppose error is to approve it, and not to

defend truth is to suppress it, and indeed,

to neglect to confound evil men, when we

can do it, is no less a sin than to

encourage them.”

A U.N. report reveals ISIS is selling children

from Christian and Yazidi minorities as sex

slaves, turning the mentally challenged into

suicide bombers and crucifying or burying

them alive if they disobey.

The U.N. report, while alarming, isn’t surpris-

ing considering all the accounts of ISIS bru-

tality. The self-proclaimed Islamic State,

through its conquests and savagery, is in a

quest to form a vast caliphate governed

under a strict version of Sharia law.

They just recently announced that they have

taken 86 more Christians hostage, their

likely fate a grisly martyrdom.

On Feb. 24, 2015, Joseph Kurtz, Archbishop

of Louisville, KY, and president of the

United States Conference of Catholic

Bishops, stated that “Pope Francis and the

Holy See have reiterated on a number of

occasions that it is ‘licit’ to use force to

stop these unjust aggressors and to protect

religious minorities and civilians from

horrendous attacks.”

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CASH CALENDAR

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Sunday, June 28th 1:00 PM

BAPTISMS Worship Area

YOUTH MASS 5:00PM Worship Area

(with Graduation/End of the Year Party to follow)

Monday, June 29th 7:15 - 8:30 PM

K OF C OFFICERS’ MEETING Fr. Joe Room

Tuesday, June 30th 7:15 PM

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Conference Rm.

Wednesday, July 1st 11AM - 2:30PM

SENIORS Atrium

Friday, July 3rd

(The Parish Office is closed for the Independence Day holiday.)

Saturday, July 4th 3:45 - 4:45 PM

HOLY HOUR FOR PEACE Worship Area

Sunday, July 5th After 9:30 Mass

ANOINTING OF THE SICK Worship Area

VBS SETUP 12:30PM All Areas

MEETINGS THIS WEEK COMMUNITY NEWS

Calligrapher / Artistic Letterer Wanted

The Ronkonkoma Cenacle Retreat House seeks a part-time Calligrapher who can work Mondays and Tuesdays from 9AM to 4:30PM. Responsibilities include lettering prayer cards and folders, and entering orders into the database. You must have neat lettering skills, be computer literate and have good phone skills. If interested, please contact Linda Baumann at 631-588-8366, or fax 631-471-0031 or email to Lbaumann@cenaclesisters.org

COMMUNITY NEWS

Smithtown Youth Bureau

The Smithtown Youth Bureau is

offering a variety of summer events:

Teen Bowling Night - Tuesday,

July 7th at Smithtown Bowling Lanes

Plastercraft Party (Grades K-5) -

Tuesday, July 14th at The Crafter’s Table

Scavenger Hunt (Grades 6-12) - Tuesday,

July 21st at Hoyt Farm

Variety Show (All Ages) - Tuesday,

August 4th at RJO Intermediate School

Teen Pool Night (Grades 6-12) - Tuesday,

August 18th at Smithtown Landing Pool

For more information or to register, please

visit www.smithtownny.gov/youthbureau

COMMUNITY NEWS

Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine

is offering free dental screening, cleaning,

fluoride treatment and sealants (if needed)

to ages 1 - 17 on:

Tuesday, August 25, 2015 from 2-6PM

To schedule an appointment call:

631-632-8889 after August 3rd

during the hours of 9AM-5PM.

A parent/legal guardian must come with the

child. This is a one

time event and will not

establish any child as a

patient of record at

the Dental Care Center.

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