MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM

Sunday 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM

Holy Day Vigil 7:00 PM

8:00 AM

Weekdays 8:00 AM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

HOLY CROSS DIRECTORY

Rev. William C. McGuirk

Pastor & Trust Administrator

Email: Wmcguirk@dioceseofgreensburg.org

Pastoral Council: Gerald Andrews, Bob Kimmick,

Anthony & Sharon Rizzardi, Debbie Schotting,

Kay Sofranko, Joe Sostarich, Rose Yoder

Faith Formation: Brian Lohr

Finance Council: Mark Frick, Georgie Gamberoni,

Sally Hurrianko, Dennis McManus

Ministry of Care: Facilitator Joan Jones

Prayer Chain: Pat Cassa

Parish Staff Choir Director: Carol Sostarich

Organists: Linda Eismont, Carol Kalich, Mimi McManus

Sacristan: Eleanor Hamrock

Business Manager: Sara Thomas

Women’s Guild: President: Eleanor Hamrock

Health Ministry Coordinator/Parish Nurse: Melanie Orndoff

Knights of Columbus: Charles Stack Meeting 2nd Wednesday at 7:30 PM

Confession Saturday 4:00 PM

Marriages Call the parish office at least 6 months in advance.

Baptisms Contact the parish office.

Anointing of the Sick Call the parish office.

Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 AM—4:00 PM

facebook.com/hcyoungwood

Sunday, April 2, 2:00 PM

Holy Cross

Monday, April 3, 7:00 PM

St. Bruno

Tuesday, April 4, 7:00 PM

St. Paul

Wednesday, April 5, 7:00 PM

St. Benedict

Thursday, April 6, 7:00 PM

Our Lady of Grace

Saturday, April 8, 11:00 AM

Blessed Sacrament Cathedral

Fifth Sunday of Lent April 2, 2017

With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption. Psalm 130:7

MASS INTENTIONS

Sat: Apr 1 5:00PM+

Sun: Apr 2 8:00AM+ 10:00AM+

2:00PM Mon: Apr 3 8:00AM+

Tue: Apr 4 8:00AM+

12:30PM

Wed: Apr 5 8:00AM+ Thur: Apr 6 8:00AM+

Fri: Apr 7 8:00AM

Sat: Apr 8 5:00PM+

Sun: Apr 9 8:00AM+

10:00AM+

esus is warned today that the tomb of Lazarus will have a stench. But Jesus has faced the stench of evil, sin, and death before—and has overcome it. When has being brutally honest with God and another human being helped you find healing and forgiveness? What darkness or sin keeps you from the love and life God promises us?

JESUS’ MINISTRY SUMMARIZED The story of the raising of Lazarus from the dead is the single

longest story (apart from the Passion) in the Gospel of John. In it we

find a summary of most of Jesus’ ministry. We see his very human

nature as he is moved by Martha and Mary’s sorrows and as he him-

self weeps at the tomb of Lazarus. He is the wisdom of God’s Word

made flesh as he explains to his followers that the death of Lazarus

will serve as a sign of the glory of God. He crowns the miracles he

works in John’s Gospel (which began with the most “human” miracle

of making new wine at Cana’s wedding) by raising Lazarus from the

dead—a “preview,” if you will, of his own death and resurrection to

come. This portrait of Jesus reminds us, as we near the end of our

Lenten journey, that he is with us, knows us, understands us in every

moment of our lives. He knows the joy of our human feasting, he

knows the sorrow of our weeping. As we prepare to walk with him

through the days of Holy Week, we are filled with faith that—

through Christ—God’s glory will be with us in every moment of our

lives and—with Christ—in our life everlasting. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Not until the thirteenth century do we find a mention of a locked

tabernacle. There’s some evidence for eucharistic towers also, but of-

ten these were in an obscure corner of the church, or even in the off-

limits sacristy. Many of us grew up “making visits” to Jesus in the

Blessed Sacrament, but it’s clear this would raise some medieval eye-

brows in confusion! To the present day, the Eucharist is always re-

served only in a side chapel in many cathedrals. The principal focus in

a cathedral is always on the altar, symbol of Christ, and on the cathe-

dra, symbol of the pastoral ministry of the bishop.

In your parish church there is probably a “sanctuary lamp,” a

permanently lit candle or oil lamp indicating the presence of the

Blessed Sacrament. Sometimes it’s in a red glass, not for any particu-

lar reason except that it’s easy to find. There is a story of a bishop

missioned to Papua New Guinea who was distressed to find no sanc-

tuary lamps burning in his new diocese. The people patiently ex-

plained that their churches were woven of grass, and that they de-

cided to place a chief’s standard, a trident, in front of the tabernacle.

That was a sign in their culture that the “chief” was at home, like

raising the flag over Buckingham Palace. The bishop, an Irish import,

didn’t appreciate the British reference, so he ordered the candles

back. The first church to burn to the ground was the cathedral, and

after two more, the chief’s tridents returned. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Fifth Sunday of Lent (Vigil) Stella Morgan (Elizabeth Echard)

Fifth Sunday of Lent Joan Derco (A) (Children & Grandchildren)

Stella & Albert Morgan II (Tracy & Gino Scamardii)

Lenten Penance Service

Lenten Weekday Patricia Vallozzi (B) (Family)

Lenten Weekday, St. Isidore, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Barry Stinebiser (Wife, Ann & Son, Mark) Stations of the Cross

Lenten Weekday, St. Vincent Ferrer, Priest Dolores Griffin (Lisa Brady)

Lenten Weekday William E. Mitchell, III (A) (Andrea Hedrick, Mother)

Lenten Weekday, St. John Baptist de la Salle, Priest No Mass

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, Vigil Kenneth E. Geiger (Terri Hart, Daughter)

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Living & Deceased Holy Cross Members

Anthony Benyacko (A), Dennis Weeks & Terrie Kohan (B) (Paul & Dorothy Carbisiero)

The world-renowned Pittsburgh Symphony will return to Saint Vincent

Archabbey Basilica on Saturday, April 29th at 7:30 p.m., under the direc-

tion of Maestro Manfred Honeck. The Symphony will perform Bruckner’s

Symphony No. 8, the crowning musical achievement of the composer.

There will be a pre-concert reception at 5:30 p.m. in the Fred Rogers Cen-

ter. Maestro Honeck and members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

will be in attendance to meet those attending the reception. The reception

will benefit the Students First Fund. Tickets for the concert are $25 and

tickets for the Reception are $100 and will include preferred seating dur-

ing the concert. For tickets and more information call 724-805-2177 or

visit eventregistration.stvincent.edu/pso2017.

Stewardship 3/26/17

Offertory $4,974 Loose Collection $212 Monthly Inflation $70 Children’s Collection $33 Total $5,289 Candles $100 Ash Wednesday $10 Holy Thursday $35 Good Friday/Holy Land $35 Easter Donation $35 Home Missions $25 Easter Flowers $180 Budget: $6,600 Over/Under -1,311

Sincere thanks for your financial stewardship to Holy Cross Parish.

COME AND PRAY First Friday

Eucharistic Adoration

Christ’s great love for us was shown

when he was crucified on the cross

and gave us eternal life. Come and

give Jesus a few minutes of love and

adoration 9:00 AM—3:00 PM Friday,

April 7. We will pray the rosary at

12:00 Noon.

Diocesan

Lenten Appeal

Goal: $67,000

Total Pledged: $33,390

Percent of Goal: 49%

Number of Pledges 89

Due to HIPPA Law, Westmoreland

Hospital can no longer tell pastors who is

ill. Families must call the office.

If you are admitted to the hospital and wish

to have a Catholic Chaplin visit you, you

must let them know.

Any personal injury on church property,

please make sure you call the office or

speak to the priest.

United Together at Holy Cross. All week-

ends in Lent we will collect paper products

that will be distributed at the Youngwood

Food Bank. Please bring paper products to

any weekend mass during Lent.

Thank you

Lenten Luncheon & Service — Youngwood Ministerium — Wednesdays at

Noon. Meager Meal of soup and bread with Lenten Reflection. April 5 St. Luke’s Lutheran Church

April 12 Holy Week—No Luncheon Scheduled

Luncheon will start at 12:00. A free will donation will be accepted.

THE PARKING LOT BEHIND THE

SCHOOL ABOVE THE RECTORY:

ATTENTION! SAFETY AWARENESS!

Please park like good Christians. Allow

others access by creating three rows. Pull up

so that others can park straight behind you.

One thousand blessings if you implement

this request.

Las Vegas Super Bingo will be held Friday,

April 7th in Marian Hall, St Bartholomew

Church, Route 119, Crabtree. Doors open at 6

PM. Early Bird begins at 7:40 PM.

For more info call 724 837 0197.

Aquinas Academy is excited to announce an

expanding preschool program. The 2017/2018

school year will include a PK3 two days half

day or full day. There will be a PK4 three

days half day or full day. New this year, PK4

five days half day or full day. Parents will be

able to choose the number of days that best

fits their child and know that they can change

from half day to full day as the child becomes

ready. For more information and your per-

sonal tour with the principal, Mr. Joseph Rice,

please contact the school at 724-834-7940, or

email us at info@aquinasacademy.org. For

more information, you can go to our website

at www.aquinasacademy.org.

Job Opening Seton Center Adult Day Service: Job avail-

able: Adult Day Service - Program Aid, part-

time Mon. - Fri. Includes Paid Time Off and

Paid Holidays. If interested please call Sr.

Kathleen at 724-832-2810.

Women Guild meeting scheduled

for April 11 has been cancelled.

Women’s Guild meeting has been

rescheduled for April 18 at 6:30

PM.

Bishop Malesic to lead Divine Mercy Sunday service April 23 in Greensburg Bishop Edward C. Malesic will lead a Divine Mercy Sunday outdoor service and

eucharistic procession April 23 at 3 p.m. in St. Clair Park, Greensburg. In the

event of inclement weather, the service will be moved to Blessed Sacrament

Cathedral.

Visitation Church, Mt. Pleasant

All You Can Eat Pancake, Egg & Sau-

sage Breakfast Sunday, April 23, 2017

8am -12noon. Visitation community

center. Menu: pancakes, eggs, sau-

sage, toast & beverage of your choice.

Adults/$6.00, children (10 & under)/

$3.00 & toddlers (3 & under)/Free

Buckwheat cakes will be available as

well as take-out. Tickets can be

purchased at the door.

DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION – Father Frank Gan will lead a Divine Mercy

Devotion and speak about God’s Divine Mercy and Forgiveness on Sunday, April

23rd from 2:30-3:30pm at St. Edward Parish, 120 St. Edwards Lane, Herminie. The

afternoon includes Exposition, Scripture Reading, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Bene-

diction. Confessions will be held from 1:30 – 2:25pm. A social will follow in the

church hall. We welcome baked goods and finger foods by those attending. Infor-

mation by calling Veronica at 724-757-8784.

Youth Ministry: Here at Holy Cross Youth Ministry we encourage

our young people to hear God’s Word, to nurture a relationship with God

through prayer and heed the call to serve others. We usually meet every other

Sunday from 6 pm - 8 pm in the youth area below the worship area.

April 23rd - Meeting 6 pm - 8pm.

May 7th - 6 pm - 8 pm Special guest Mary Blythe will be with us to talk

about and teach us how to make our own Rosaries. Everyone will make their very

own Rosary to take home.