Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

August 14, 2016

HOLY CROSS CHURCH August 14, 2016 CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS

PASTORAL STAFF SERVING HOLY CROSS

Fr. David Sajdak, S.D.B., Pastor Fr. Michael Mendl, S.D.B., Parochial Vicar Fr. William Bucciferro, S.D.B., in residence

Deacon Henry ‘Hank’ Hart Deacon Ed Mohrbacher

Deacon Robert ‘Bob’ Ulbrich

TRUSTEES Tom Murray John Powers

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Cindy Howie

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Scott Montgomery

TRIBUNAL AUDITORS Deacon Ed Mohrbacher Deacon Henry Hart

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: 6:45 to 6:55 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.

MARATHON

RUNNER

Jesus promises us JOY. He said: “that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” (John 15:11)

C.S. Lewis stated in his sermon, “The Weight of Glory,” “…if we consider the unblushing promises of reward and the staggering nature of the rewards promised in the Gospels, it would seem that our Lord finds our desires not too

strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased.”

St. Paul tells us: “persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus.” (Heb. 12:1)

There is a goal, a prize, and a crown for which we are to strive for—and it is nothing less than eternal joy in the loving presence of God Himself. Let’s not settle for less.

St. Paul reminds us that we run the race of faith because of the joy offered to us. You and I are destined for greatness. There is a prize and victor’s crown waiting for each of us.

Paul tells us: “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called” (1 Tim. 6). And, he declares: “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 3:13). And, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing” (2 Tim. 4:7-8).

There are so many shiny, sparkling, and sensational-looking prizes waved before our eyes in our culture and society. But, they are not lasting. They will not bring lasting satisfaction. We are to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus.

Jesus is the foundation of our faith from start to finish. He went first by enduring the cross and despising the shame, and he ran perfectly so that he is now sitting down triumphantly at the right hand of the throne of God.

Jesus is the perfect model of faith from start to finish. He trusted His Father from beginning to end in His earthly race. And, now He is the giver and sustainer of our faith from start to finish.

Don’t be pleased too easily. Go for it all. Run the race to win the imperishable prize—life on high with Jesus Christ our Lord.

Fr. Dave

Twentieth 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.

Monday, August 15 7:00 a.m. Thelma Sparks

Tuesday, August 16 7:00 a.m. Anna & Glen Schmidt

Wednesday, August 17 7:00 a.m. Eileen Dickerson 6:30 p.m. Memorial Mass

Thursday, August 18 7:00 a.m. Diane Siewert

Friday, August 19 7:00 a.m. Doris Higgins 8:15 a.m. Deborah Petry (All School Mass)

Saturday, August 20 8:15 a.m. Kathleen Carpenter 5:30 p.m. In honor of James Rardin

Sunday, August 21 8:00 a.m. John Cacioppo Family 10:00 a.m. In honor of Emily & Eli Lazar 4:00 p.m. For the Parishioners

Mass Intentions for the Week

WANT TO JOIN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH?

If you, or someone you know, want to become Catholic, now’s the time to make that call! Classes are for:

Non-Catholics who know they want to join or who may be interested but need more information;

Catholics who have never received the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation;

Married couples of mixed religious faiths who wish to unite their religious practice in Catholicism.

Please contact Cindy Howie at 352-8748 for more details.

RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

MERCIFUL LIKE THE FATHER

Pope Francis tells us that this special Holy Year is a time “to bear the weaknesses and struggles of our brothers and sisters” (MV 10), an occasion to “open our eyes and see the misery of the world, the wounds of our brothers and sisters” (MV 15). We can do so when we recall how much God looked upon our own wounds and misery with unlim-ited love and mercy. Let us pray for the grace to be effec-tive signs of the Father’s mercy to others, with the assur-ance given by Doctor of the Church Saint Francis de Sales:

Do not look forward in fear to the changes in life; rather, look to them with full hope that as they arise, God, whose very own you are, will lead you safely through all things; and when you cannot stand it, God will carry you in his arms. Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same understanding Father who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day. He will either shield you from suffering or will give you unfailing strength to bear it.

Be at peace, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imagi-nations. Then, “touched by [God’s] compassion, we also can become compassionate towards others” (MV 14).

from Magnificat Year of Mercy Companion, 2016

NOTE: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Monday, August 15th, is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year. But for those who may wish to attend a Mass in honor of Our Lady, there is the usual 7:00 a.m. Mass here at Holy Cross, the noon Mass at St. John on Campus, or 5:30 p.m. at St. Matthew.

FAITHFUL DEPARTED. Your prayers are re-

quested for the repose of the soul of Mary Byrnes. May her soul and all the souls of the Faithful Departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace

COFFEE & DONUTS. Come join us for Coffee &

Donuts after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Mass-es every Sunday. We need 2 more “host” volun-teers for this month. And we will soon be looking for volunteers to sign up for the Sundays of their

choice through December.

LITURGICAL MINISTER SCHEDULE

Saturday, 5:30 p.m.

August 20 Lector: Euch Min: Servers:

Audrey Plisch John Bingaman, Patty Bingaman, Brian Barnes, Gloria Fellers, Dennis Menke Max Stewart, Annika Scott, Erin Patton

Sunday, 8:00 a.m.

August 21 Lector: Euch Min: Servers:

Skip Thompson

Judy Deverall, John Deponai III, Frances Hacker, Joseph Hacker, Greg Koerner Gavin Clapper, Veronica Burton, Stephanie Burton

10:00 a.m. Lector: Euch Min: Servers:

Joseph D. Murphy Steve Carter, Anthony & Beth Frasca, Carol Bergeson, Jessica McMahon, Bonita Higgerson, Dawn Friedman Abby Friedman, Ginny Friedman, Jessica Duchinsky

4:00 p.m. Lector: Euch Min: Servers:

Laura Mohrbacher Juliann Seebauer, Ed Seebauer, Elaine Hershbarger, David Grace, Mary Grace, Rob MacKichan Rachel Burdette, Ava Borbely, Alondra Feliciano

7:00 a.m. WEEKDAY SERVER SCHEDULE

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

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Rohan Thope, Sofia

Cadena

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Janey Thomas,

Erin Patton

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Jack Walters, Wade Baillon

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Brooke Hasenstab,

Nick Hasenstab

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Sarah Gibas, Molly

Moomaw

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. Families are support-ed 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 15th.

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

Confirmation preparation classes for students attending public schools begin in September. Confirmation prepar-ation is a 3-year cycle that typically begins with monthly classes in 6th and 7th grade, and continues with weekly classes for 8th grade.

Registration forms can be sent to you, or pick one up at the Parish Office. Please return them to the Office by Monday, August 15th. Questions? Call the Parish Office at 352-8748.

CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Being Catholic takes more than simply believing in God. Jesus wants you to be more than just a believer; He wants you to be His disciple and friend. To help you answer this call to deeper friendship with Christ, Holy Cross Parish will begin 9 sessions of Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gos-pel of John.

When? Monday, Sept. 19th, at 6:30 p.m., or Tuesday, Sept. 20th, at 9:30 a.m.

Follow Me will help you see how God—and only God—can satisfy the deepest desires of your heart.

To register, call the Parish Office at 352-8748. Cost is $17 for the workbook.

THE CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is offered for pre-school children and is available at Holy Cross. It is an ap-proach 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 inde-pendently discover the beauty of the Catholic faith and their role as part of the body of Christ.

If you would like your preschooler to participate in this ex-ceptional program, please call Cindy Howie at 352-8748.

OUR SCHOOLS

Holy Cross School 356-9521

www.holycrosselem.org

WELCOME BACK, STUDENTS & TEACHERS!

Position Available: Full-time K-8 Art Teacher

Applicant must be a practicing Catholic. Mail letter of inter-est, resume, and references to Holy Cross School, 410 W. White St., Champaign, IL 61820. Or send email to Principal Chris Ellis at cellis@holycrosselem.org. Holy Cross School is accepting applications for Preschool to Grade 8 for the 2016-2017 school year. We would like to share with you all that our school has to offer!

DIOCESAN 25TH & 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

If you are celebrating 25 or 50 years of marriage in 2016, notify the Parish Office. Each couple will receive a personal invitation this summer from the Bishop to attend a Mass on Sunday, September 25th, at 3:30 p.m. in their honor.

Offering for August 6th/7th…..……..….............$17,713.24

School Tuition Assistance………………………..$1,650.00

Thank you for your generous contributions.

A Reminder: The 2nd collection next weekend will be for the Holy Cross Development Fund.

High School of St. Thomas More 352-7210

www.hs-stm.org

STM ATHLETIC BOOSTER ORGANIZATION FALL KICKOFF: Friday, August 19th at 6:00 p.m. Get to know our

great coaches, players, cheerleaders, band, & Saber Pack!

ALUMNI NEWS: Homecoming Football game & celebration,

Friday, Sept. 30th. Come cheer the Sabers to a victory!

STM ADMISSIONS: The High School of St. Thomas More

is accepting applications for .the 2016-2017 school year. For questions, please call 819-5702.

OUR DIOCESE

REFLECTIONS ON THE POPE'S MONTHLY INTENTIONS, AUGUST 2016

Universal: Sports That sports may be an opportunity for friendly en-

counters between peoples and may contribute to

peace in the world.

Evangelization: Living the Gospel That Christians may live the Gospel, giving witness to

faith, honesty, and love of neighbor.

www.apostleshipofprayer.org

FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS Sunday, September 11th through Saturday, September 17th

Watch upcoming bulletins for a listing of all the new and exciting Feast Week events.

SPECIAL NEED

A parishioner of Holy Cross is in desperate need of a kid-ney. If you feel you can help through your donation of a kidney, please contact the pastor. Your name and the name of the one in need will be kept confidential. Thank you.

FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION. Please come visit

Jesus. He gets lonely sometimes.

SCHOOL KIT PROJECT

Thanks to all who are donating supplies for the school kit project. Supplies for one kit are:

4 70-count spiral notebooks 8 unsharpened #2 pencils 1 12-ct box of colored pencils (NO crayons) 1 flexible plastic ruler 1 pink eraser

Please leave your donations at the back of the church or drop them off at the Parish Office. Thank you!

Project overseer needed: The commitment is very mini-mal, and the rewards of the project are great. Please call Cindy Howie at 352-8748 if you would like to help.

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, Parod, Fotzler Families Bruns Family Dec. Mem. of Happ, Krueger Families William Pellum & 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 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

Dec. Mem. of Slykas Family Hershbarger & Kick Families Dec. Mem. of Cochrane-O’Brien families Liv. & Dec. Mem. of David & Bernice Williams Family Liv. & Dec. Mem. of Gilbert & Betty Graham Family John E. Sullivan Family Birdie & Edward Cronau Margaret Hettinger Raymond Timpone Maxine TImpone Living & Dec. Mem. of Schwenk Family Bill Gilles Loretto B. Doyle 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

HOLY CROSS FIRST FRIDAY MEMORIAL

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2ND ANNUAL 3-DAY TRIP TO EWTN

HELP US FILL THE BUS!

The Hanceville Shrine and EWTN Tour to Birmingham, AL. Depart Champaign Sept. 13th at 6:30 a.m. Return Sept. 15th at 8:30 p.m. Includes 2 nights at Hampton Inn with continental breakfast, 1 dinner, deluxe motor coach, 2 tours, healing service, Adoration, Rosary, private Mass.

Occupancy: Single $410, Double $315, Triple $285, Quad $270. Canes & walkers welcome! Wheelchairs available on site. Reserve your seat by mailing $50 (refundable up to 2 weeks prior) to Leonard Doyle, 410 S. Westlawn, Cham-paign, IL 61821.

Questions? Please call Leonard at 217-356-4284, or email Margaret Doyle at mtd7354@aol.com; Or cathykoerner@sbcglobal.net.

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

The advertisements that appear completely defray all publishing costs with which the church would otherwise be burdened. Please patronize these sponsors as a thank you for their kind generosity.

Baytowne Apts

PART-TIME SCHOOL POSITIONS OPEN IN PHILO

St. Thomas School in Philo is seeking candidates to be-come “after-school care providers.” Candidates are needed for Monday-Friday from 2:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. They may choose to work 2, 3, or 5 days per week.

Duties include: Supervision of children from Grades K-6, helping with homework, monitoring playtime, and preparing a simple snack. Preferred candidates would be pursuing an education degree and/or have some experience working with children (e.g., as a babysitter or camp counselor). Ap-plicants must be at least 18 years old.

Those interested should contact Mrs. Lisa Doughan at 217-684-2309, or ldoughan@stthomasphilo.org.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL IN PHILO SUNDAY, AUGUST 21ST

Join us for our annual Ice Cream Social on Sunday, August 21st, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Gymnasium at St. Thomas School, 311 E. Madison in Philo. We will be serv-ing BBQ Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Chips, Drinks & delicious Ice Cream (made the old-fashioned way) with many Top-pings for a minimal price. Hope to see you there!

Hail Mary,

full of Grace,

the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are thou among women,

and blessed is the fruit

of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary,

Mother of God,

pray for us sinners now,

and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

Directions: Find all 17 of the words that are in bold print below on the Hail Mary prayer in the Word Search above.