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Sat., Nov 12
7:00 p.m. AA Park Allen Group, Gold Room
Tues., Nov 15
1:30 p.m. Bible Study, Rectory Conference Room.
6:00 p.m. Middle Level Living History Museum, St. Michael’s Academy.
7:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, Rectory Conference Room.
Wed., Nov 16
4:00 p.m. Adoration & Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Church
Thu., Nov 17
6:30 p.m. Environmental Group, Gold Room
Sat., Nov 19
7:00 p.m. AA Park Allen Group, Gold Room
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OPEN PANTRY This week we ask that you please bring Peanut Butter. Next week we ask that you please bring Canned Ravioli.
Please visit openpantry.org to learn more about them. Thank you! |
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We ask God to return to eternal life our recently departed friends and relatives.
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Outreach to the Poor Committee
The Outreach to the Poor Committee will be collecting canned food at all Masses this weekend of November 12/13 for all those who will be receiving holiday dinners from our parish.
We are in need of coffee, tea, corn, green beans, peas, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy and boxed stuffing.
Please leave your donations in the baskets at the entrances of the church.
If you would like to make a donation for other food items such as a turkey or pie, please contact Ann Marie Duffy at 575-0804 or Sue Callahan at 796-1950.
Thank you for making the holidays special for those in our community experiencing difficulties.
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LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM
The middle level students of St. Michael's Academy will be presenting the annual "Living History Museum" on Tuesday, November 15th at 6 p.m. at the school.
Students in grades 6-8 will choose a person, place or era from history and create a poster and 3D display, many times dressing up as their chosen person.
Please join us for this educational as well as entertaining event!
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CALLING ALL MUSICIANS
We are looking for both singers and instrumentalists (flute, violin, trumpet, etc.) who have a passion for music to join us in leading the congregation in song each week at the 11:00 Mass.
We’re not looking for perfection. Experience is less important than authenticity and a willingness to learn and to share your musical talents. Whether you've been in a choir before or this is your first time, you are welcome.
Weekly rehearsals are Thursday nights 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the church starting November 17.
We will be singing at the nighttime Mass on Christmas Eve and will be leading the carol-sing beforehand. If you're unsure, try it out through Christmas and see what it's like. No commitment necessary.
Please pray about it and ask God if this is how you're being called now. If you’re interested or if you have questions, please see our music director Brian Rucci after Mass, email him at bprucci@gmail.com, or call him at 413-372-6238 ext.146.
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Would you like the benefits of lower electric bills? Love the idea of Solar but don’t want the panels on your house or property, or have too many trees blocking the sun from your house?
Check this out: The Diocese of Springfield has teamed up with Solstice to provide any Springfield Parish with the option to join a community solar farm. Holy Cross Parish signed right up!
Anything that will reduce our electric bills.
In addition to Holy Cross receiving the benefits of solar credits, all of our parishioners (yes you!), can benefit from them too.
Sound interesting?
Give Kate Kelly a call at the rectory, 413-372-6244 to find out more and get signed up!
In addition to the lower electric bills, if you sign up through Holy Cross Parish, you and Holy Cross will each receive a one-time $100 bonus.
Even if you already have solar panels on your house, you may still be eligible to receive the solar credits from this deal!
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Please keep the following service members, in your
prayers:
U.S. AIR FORCE:
Staff Sergeant Alexander Henle and
Staff Sergeant Samuel B. Park
U.S. ARMY:
First Lt. Alexander Nappi, OCS,
Chief Warrant Officer -4 Nicholas S. Penna, and
Private First Class, Trevor Bajek
U.S. MARINE CORPS:
Lance Corporal Dominic Bushway,
Sergeant Christopher Bouchie,
Private Vincent Manning, and
Corporal Dakota Wood,
U.S. NAVY:
Sailor Austin Ray Allaire and Ensign Joshua Lausier
U.S. 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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“VETERANS’ WINDOW”
The large window above the front doors of Holy Cross Church is a memorial to the veterans of all wars. It was paid for with donations from former servicemen of all denominations throughout the city.
The “Veterans’ Rose Window” was dedicated on August 13, 1950, at the 8:00 a.m. Mass with the American and Papal flags blessed as a part of this memorial service. A perpetual light illuminating the window serves as a continual reminder of those who made the supreme sacrifice for their country. Have you noticed? The light is still there.
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Grace in Motion® This Christmas Season!
Grace in Motion® is a one-hour dance class set to Christian music.
All dance and physical abilities celebrated!
Make new friends, become closer to God through heart-moving dance.
Where: school gym
When: Sundays in December
Time: 3:30pm FREE OF CHARGE!
If you are interested, please call Kate at the rectory for more information at 413-372-6244.
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FROM:
BETHLEHEM HOUSE INC.
Dear Father Quynh, Members and Friends at Holy Cross Church,
Thank you for the baby clothing and baby shower items recently donated to Bethlehem House. Your generosity and thoughtfulness is very much appreciated, especially as our costs increase almost daily.
With each item we distribute, the Pro-Life Message is lived!
Thank you for your sharing in our Mission.
It is so comforting to have the support of our parish friends. Our work would not be possible without you all. We run solely on donations and volunteers. And prayer!
Please keep us in your prayers as we do you.
Yours in Jesus,
Pamela A. Hibbard, Director
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New Committees
Each of our new committees held their 1st informational meeting in early November. Look fior updates on the Communicatons Committee, the Community Committee, and the Spiritual Life Committee. Please consider getting involved.
If you have any questions, please email us at holycrossparishcouncil413@gmail.com. |
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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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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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“Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.”
— St. Augustine
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