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Sat., Oct 29
7:00 p.m. AA Park Allen Group, Gold Room
Mon., Oct 31
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Tues., Nov 1
1:30 p.m. Bible Study, Rectory Conference Room
6:30 p.m. Communications Committee Meeting, Rectory Conference Room
Wed., Nov 2
4:00 p.m. Adoration & Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Church
6:00 p.m. All Souls/Mass of Remembrance, Church, followed by a reception, School Cafeteria
Sat., Nov 5
7:00 p.m. AA Park Allen Group, Gold Room
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OPEN PANTRY This week we ask that you please bring Tuna. Next week we ask that you please bring Spaghetti Sauce.
Please visit openpantry.org to learn more about them. Thank you! |
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We ask God to return to eternal life, James Kevin Motto and our recently departed friends and relatives.
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Sandwiches for the Homeless
There is a second collection for the Sandwiches for the Homeless ministry.
The remaining 2022 Sandwiches for the Homeless second collection dates are:
December 17/18.
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Fall Retreat
“Dreaming and Acting Together: A Fall retreat to appreciate and care for the earth, our common home.”
Sponsored by the Maryknoll Affiliates on
Saturday Nov. 5th from 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. at Genesis Spiritual Life Center in Westfield.
$36/per person with lunch included.
Register through Kevin McCarthy (not Genesis)
by Oct. 31st at kmccarthy@maryknoll.org or call 413-374-3861.
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Holiday Help
The Outreach to the Poor Committee would like to help anyone in the parish who anticipates having difficulty providing Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner for their family.
If you need assistance, please call Cathy Daniel at 372-6239, by Monday, October 31.
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New Committees
Each of our new committees will be holding an informational meeting in November. Please join us to learn more and consider getting involved. Your participation will be instrumental to their success!
If you have any questions in advance of the meetings, please email us at holycrossparishcouncil413@gmail.com. |
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COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
There will be a meeting of the newly formed Communications Committee on Tuesday, November 1st at 6:30 p.m. in the rectory conference room. The goal of this committee is to improve communication in order to maximize our efforts to fulfill our mission of building the body of Christ. Committee members will look into the best ways to reach parishioners and members of our neighborhood including but not limited to ensuring consistency of messaging across the bulletin, the Chronicle, website and Facebook, direct email campaign, management of parish census data, and instituting FlockNote. The anticipated time commitment will be approximately 10 hours per month (September - June.)
Please join us with your talents, thoughts, ideas and questions as we launch this new committee. All are welcome!
If you have any questions, please call Tony Yacavone at 413-297-0468 or Ann Marie Duffy at 413-575-0804.
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COMMUNITY LIFE COMMITTEE
Goal: To extend a sense of welcome to all, to build
and strengthen community via social events, to
assist in the pastoral care of the parish communi-
ty, and to provide outreach to our East Forest
Park neighbors and the greater Springfield com-
munity.
Responsibilities: Planning parish events and com-
munity outreach.
Informational Meeting: Monday, November 7th at
6:30 p.m. in the Rectory Conference Room
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SPIRITUAL LIFE COMMITTEE
Goal: To ensure that each worshipper encounters Christ in every aspect of our liturgical worship, sacraments, and spiritual celebrations, ultimately
growing deeper in their relationship with God and their neighbors.
Responsibilities: Assisting with planning and implementing the various aspects of liturgical activities and sacraments in the parish.
Informational Meeting: Thursday, November 10th
at 6:30 p.m. in the Rectory Conference Room
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Family Mass
The next Family Mass is Sunday November 6th at 11:00 am.
This is a great opportunity for children to take an active part in the Mass and listen to the Word of Goad. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Family Mass is the 1st Sunday of the Month, at 11:00 pm
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40 Days for Life
Fall Campaign September 28 to November 6
40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all-day vigil in front of abortion businesses.
During the spring 2022 campaign, 742 lives were saved. Holy Cross is planning to join other parishes to pray peacefully outside Planned Parenthood at 3550 Main St. Springfield.
If you would like to join us, call Kris Jackson 782-0247.
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Coffee and Donuts
Please join us for coffee and donuts after the family mass at 11:00 on Sunday, November 6.
Looking forward to seeing all that can make it!
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All Souls Day
Mass of Remembrance Everyone is invited to attend a Mass of Remembrance on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Any parishioner who would like to include a family member or friend who passed during the period November 2020 through October 22nd, 2022, is cordially invited to do so.
Please contact Cathy Daniel at 413-372-6239 by 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 28th, with your name, your telephone number, and the number who will attend the service and/or the reception.
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Brian Rucci, Dir., Liturgical Music
CALLING ALL MUSICIANS
We are looking for singers and instrumentalists (guitar, flute, violin, trumpet, percussion, etc.) who have a passion for music to join us in leading the congregation in song each week. We’re not looking for perfection. Experience is less important than authenticity and a willingness to learn and to share your musical talents. If you’ve been a member of the choir here before or if you’ve never been involved in music ministry, you are welcome. Weekly rehearsals are Thursday nights 6:30 to 8:00 in the church. If you’re interested or if you have questions, please see our music director, Brian Rucci, after mass, or email him at bprucci@gmail.com.
Brian Rucci, Dir., Liturgical Music
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Electronic Giving Available
With our electronic giving program, you can easily set up a recurring giving schedule or make one-time contributions. We encourage you to set up a schedule of recurring contributions. It’s convenient for you and provides much-needed consistency for our church. If you are currently giving on a weekly basis, you will no long need to write out 52 checks a year or prepare 52 envelopes. Even when travel, illness or other circumstances prevent you from attending services, our church will continue to receive your contribution on a uninterrupted basis.
Please contact Kate or Anne at the rectory, 413-783-4111, with any questions or to sign up for Vanco. Smartphone savvy? Just click the QR code below!
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RCIA
ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO
... Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?
... Has a child over the age of seven who had not been baptized?
... Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?
We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter Season.
You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting.
For information, please contact Cathy Daniel, Director of Faith Formation at hcc.cathy@gmail.com, (413)372-6239
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Divine Mercy Ministry to Seniors
Volunteers are needed to spread Jesus’ message of Divine Mercy to seniors in local nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
As a volunteer prayer group leader, you would lead a weekly 30-minute Divine Mercy prayer group using a simple prepared model of readings, prayers, and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
If you feel that the Lord is calling you to this ministry of mercy,
please see the flyers available at the entrances to the church and contact Mary Higgins at (413) 552-7231 or email Mary at: DivineMercyMinistryToSeniors@gmail.com.
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ASSISTANT SACRISTANS NEEDED
Your willingness to serve as an Assistant Sacristan reflects not only a response to your Baptismal call to serve the people of God, but a commitment to Christ as you share in the sacramental, teaching and leading aspects of the church. Your attentiveness to detail and flexibility during the celebration is a further indication of your commitment to this important ministry which enables and prepares for all other liturgical ministries.
If this sounds like You and would like to know specifics, please give Nancy, the Sacristan, a call at 413-575-4216. This is an effort in moving forward in a positive way as we prepare to embrace a new leadership at Holy Cross in the fall. God bless your efforts!
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GREETERS NEEDED!
Volunteers to assist in welcoming parishioners!
What a great way to meet new people in the parish! Individuals, couples, and families are all welcome! The only thing needed is a smile!
Please contact Jim Maiolo at 413-374-1548 or James_Maiolo@hotmail.com.
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Do you know someone who would appreciate a reminder that they are not alone during a difficult time and would appreciate a prayer shawl?
Please call Marie Alice Lavallee at 413-783-0341.
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Prayer for Enlivening Our Parish
Below is a link to the "Enlivening Our Parish" prayer that we pray at the beginning of each Mass. Copies of this prayer are once again available in the pews, as are the readings for Mass. I am including a link for the PDF copy of it in this issue, and future issues of, the "Chronicle". You can view it on your phone or mobile device when needed if you don't have access to a printer.
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Please keep the following service members, as well as all those affected by COVID19 and those serving on the front line of this pandemic, in your prayers this week:
U.S. Air Force:
Staff Sergeant Alexander Henle
Staff Sergeant Samuel B. Park
U.S. Army:
First Lt. Alexander Nappi, OCS
Chief Warrant Officer-4 Nicholas S. Penna
Private First Class Trevor Bajek
U.S. Marine Corps:
Lance Corporal Dominic Bushway
Sergeant Christopher Bouchie
Private Vincent Manning
Lance Corporal Dakota Wood
U.S. Navy:
Sailor Austin Ray Allaire
Ensign Joshua Lausier
U.S A. Army Corps of Engineers
First Lt. Jonathan Edward Moll
If you have someone, family or friend, who is currently in the military, please call the rectory with the proper spelling of each person’s name. As space allows in the bulletin, we will ask for prayers for those who are serving our country.
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There are two Food Trucks offering breakfast and lunch items after our Sunday Masses!
Think about stepping out our Church’s front doors any Sunday after the 9:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Mass to see what wonderful farm produce and fruits, as well as truly unusual crafts, home-made baked goods, biscotti, baklava, and breads there are! When you stop by there is a free ticket for a different & unique Raffle Prize every Sunday and enjoy lawn games for the whole family!
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If you have received First Holy Communion and are in the 3rd or 4th grade or above, you are eligible to become an Altar Server. If you are a former Junior or Adult Server, we welcome you to be part of this ministry. All Altar Servers will be trained.
Please contact Cathy Daniel at 413-372-6239
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“Joy is the infallible sign of the presence of God.”
― Pierre Teilhard de Chardin.
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