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Sat., Jan 21
7:00 p.m. AA Park Allen Group, Gold Room
Sun., Jan 22
2:00 p.m. Haitian/French Mass, Church
Mon, Jan 23
6:00 p.m. Plarning Group, Gold Room
6:30 p.m. Pastoral Council, Rectory Conference Room
Tue., Jan 24
6:30 p.m. Spiritual Life, Rectory Conference Room
Wed., Jan 25
4:00 p.m. Adoration & Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Church
Sat., Jan 28
7:00 p.m. AA Park Allen Group, Gold Room
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OPEN PANTRY This week we ask that you please bring Canned Ravioli. Next week we ask that you please bring Rice.
Please visit openpantry.org to learn more about them. Thank you! |
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We ask God to return to eternal life Ralph Kidder and our recently departed friends and relatives.
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HAITIAN MASS for the French Speaking Community
Our next Mass will be Sunday, January 22, 2022, at 2:00 pm.
Holy Cross Church, 221 Plumtree Road, Springfield MA 01118.
Song & prayer sheets are provided All are welcome.
Information: Deacon. Marc Arthur Jean-Mary, 413-342-0264. Email marcjeanmary@yahoo.com
Masses are every 4th Sundays, 2:00-3:00 pm.
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ANNUAL RESPECT LIFE MASS
JANUARY 23, 2023
All are invited to attend the annual Respect Life Mass which will be held at St. Michael's Cathedral, Springfield on Monday, January 23 at 10:00 a. m.
Bishop Byrne will celebrate the Mass with concelebrants, Fr. Dan Pacholec, director of pro-life activities for the Diocese, and Fr. Jonathan Reardon, chaplain of Pope Francis Preparatory School.
Pope Francis students will be coordinating the Mass with participation from St Mary's High School students, as well as students in grades 7 and 8 from our catholic schools.
There will also be representatives from all of the Pro-Life Pregnancy Care Centers in Western Mass.
Following the Mass, there will be a short "march" to City Hall, followed by a light lunch at the Bishop Marshall Center.
Please join us as we continue to be a Witness to Life on our Diocese.
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MOVIE NIGHT!
Mt. Carmel, Springfield Wednesday, Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m. 103 William St.
In Laudato Si, “Our Common Home,” Pope Francis addresses the environmental crisis.
He invited four individuals to Rome, to talk with him about it.
They spoke for global youth, indigenous people, poor and dispossessed people, and wildlife.
Join our free viewing of their conversation.
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St. Michael's Academy Open House and Curriculum Fair
On Sunday, January 29th, there will be a full school Open House and Curriculum Fair at St. Michael's Academy, 153 Eddywood St, Springfield.
Beginning at noon, there will be a special presentation for new or prospective families that will include a PowerPoint presentation, followed by a panel of students, parents and teachers for questions and end with a tour of the full school.
We hope you can join us!
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VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!
With the return of the Stations of the Cross and the Lenten Sacrificial Meals, the Spiritual Life and the Community Life Committees are seeking volunteers to assist with a variety of roles.
Please consider sharing your time and talent with our community during Lent. We are grateful for any time you are able to commit with our parish family.
Please contact the rectory to be forwarded to the proper committee.
Thank you for being part of our parish community!
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Faith Formation
Registration for Faith Formation Classes is ongoing. If you haven’t registered your children yet, please email: hcc.cathy@gmail.com or call 4 13-372-6239.
CONFIRMATION
If you child is in the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade, they are eligible to make their Confirmation. For further information, please contact Cathy Daniel at hcc.cathy@gmail.com or call 413-372-6239.
FIRST COMMUNION
If your child is in the 2nd grade and you wish them to make their First Communion, please contact Cathy Daniel at hcc.cathy@gmail.com or call 413-372-6239
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YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST
"When we face the sun we get a tan, but when we stand before Lord Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, we become saints.”
Blessed Carlo Acutis
Don’t forget to register for the Eucharistic Congress at the Mass Mutual Center, March 4th
Website: catholiclifeconference.org
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Winter Closing Advisory
If the Springfield Schools are closed, the Rectory and Parish will be closed.
Adoration
If the Springfield Schools are closed, there will be no Adoration. If the weather is in doubt on Wednesdays, please call Kathy at 413-575-5163 before 3:15 p.m. to see if Adoration will be held.
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U.S. AIR FORCE:
Staff Sergeant Alexander Henle and
Staff Sergeant Samuel B. Park
U.S. ARMY:
SPC Gabriel Childs MP
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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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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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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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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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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“Grace is nothing else but a certain beginning of glory within us.”
— St Thomas Aquinas
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