Director of Finance

Dan Leitten

Parish Visitor

Barbara Bell

Parish Council Chair

Joseph DiVincenzo

Religious Ed Offices

4488 Lake Avenue Rochester, NY 14612

Faith Formation Coord.

Mary Toot (585) 621-8133 mtoot@dor.org

Teen/Tween Ministry

Donna Jacobi (585) 621-8133 djacobi@dor.org

Holy Cross Pre K– Gr 6

4488 Lake Avenue Rochester, NY 14612 Mary Martell, Principal

(585) 663-6533

Items of parish interest for the bulletin must be submitted to the parish office in writing by Monday, noon. Articles on disk or as an e-mail attachment are preferred.

Reconciliation by appointment or Saturday Eves of First Fridays & Holydays 3:30 PM—4:30 PM 4:45 PM—5:10 PM

Anointing of the Sick and Communion In an emergency, call the parish office (663-2244) at any time. Arrangements for Communion for the sick and infirm can be made by calling the parish office (663-2244).

Marriage Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance by calling for an appointment with one of the priests.

Baptism Baptism is usually celebrated at 1:00 PM on Sunday afternoon. Every family must be interviewed and have attended a recent PreBaptism program. Arrangements should be made at least two months prior.

Welcome! Interested in registering

as a parishioner? Go on-line and download a registration form or contact the parish office at 663-2244 between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM, Monday

through Friday. www.holycrossrochester.org Registered with GoodSearch.com and GoodShop.com

Our Eucharistic Community at Holy Cross

Welcomes all to faith in Jesus Christ and nurtures their growth,

Celebrates and demonstrates God’s presence in our communities,

And sends forth all to serve God and each other

as guided by the Holy Spirit.

Celebration of the Eucharist

Saturday Weekday

(Masses of Anticipation) (M-F) 7:30 AM & 5:20 PM 5 PM and 7 PM (Saturday) 8:00 AM

Sunday Holydays and Lent

8 AM, 10 AM, & 12 Noon Please see inside bulletin

Holy Cross Church of Charlotte

Third Sunday of Advent Please Sign Up to Light Our Wreath………... page 2

Parish Advent Gathering THIS Sunday . Plan to Attend!…….…. page 2

Annual Christmas Concert THIS Sunday . Invite Friends & Neighbors!.......page 2

Seniors & Friends Join Us for Our Christmas Party…………..... page 3

Novena de Aguinaldos Christmas Novena in the Spanish Community..… page 3

Christmas Gift for Our School? Help Teach our Young about Christ. ………… page 6

December 11, 2016

It is written: “I will send

my messenger ahead of you…”

Please NOTE:

NEW E-Mail Address

Parish Offices 4492 Lake Avenue

Rochester, NY 14612

(585) 663-2244 Fax: 865-5379 rholycross@dor.org

Pastor

Rev. Thomas H. Wheeland Wheeland@dor.org

Parochial Vicar

Rev. Jorge Ramirez Jramirez@dor.org

Senior Priest

Rev. John T. Reif

Deacon

Joseph Placious DPlacious@dor.org

Pastoral Associate

Mary Jo DiNoto MDiNoto@dor.org

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Parish Advent Gathering THIS Sunday Morning,

December 11 at 11:30 AM

in the School Gym

Give Jesus a Gift

from the Heart, just like

the Little Drummer Boy.

♦ We invite Religious Education families to bring a donation of canned or boxed food for our Christmas baskets!

♦ We will hear the story of the Little Drummer Boy, who gave Jesus a gift from his heart!

♦ Then we’ll all have a chance to participate in a unique experience of drumming to Christian music while “Jammin’ for Jesus!”

A prayer for each day while lighting the Advent Candle

To God our Father, who has given us the grace to wait in graceful hope for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ, let us make our prayer:

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Please Sign Up to

Light the Advent Wreath in Church As we continue this Advent Season, we need people and/or families to light candles on our Advent Wreath at each of the Masses during Advent. We especially invite any individual or family who has joined our parish within this past year, or any who are just visiting, to light our candles this season. There is a sign-up sheet in the parish center foyer. You may

also call (663-2244) or e-mail Mary Jo DiNoto at

MDiNoto@dor.org.

The King Foretold THIS Sunday, December 11

at 3 PM in Church

All are invited to attend the Holy Cross Adult Choir’s Annual Christmas concert. Come enjoy an afternoon of carols, featuring selections from the cantata “The

King Foretold” by choir member Ellen Metherell, performed by the Holy Cross Choir and Bell Choir.

These ensembles will be lead by Music Director Sarah McConnell and Choir Director Hana Cai, and joined by a chamber orchestra of Eastman musicians.

Invite Family and Friends!

Free-will offerings accepted.

Opportunities to Share Your Faith Want to share the joy and peace that you experience through your faith, but don’t know how? Have you been wanting to invite a relative, friend, or neighbor to Holy Cross? Now is the perfect time! Invite them to an Advent Mass, the Christmas Concert, Seniors & Friends, or Christmas Mass. Encourage them to join you when you help out with making or delivering the Christmas Food

Look for these cards in the entrances to church. Detach the invitation portion, personalize it, and then hand it to, or mail it to that person.

PLEASE RETURN GIFTS

WRAPPED and WITH THE

ORNAMENT TAG ATTACHED

ON THE OUTSIDE.

The remaining gifts MUST be

returned under the tree by THIS

Sunday, December 11 or 18. Thank you for your generosity!

Holiday Angels Needed to Create and Deliver Food Baskets Christmas— Make on THIS Saturday, Dec 17 at 9:00 AM Deliver NEXT Sunday, December 18 at 11:00 AM

Sign up by calling Sheila Metzger, 621-8711, if you are able to help us deliver 2-3 baskets. Thank you so much.

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Seniors & Friends! Christmas Party

THIS Thursday, December 15, 1:30 PM

in the Parish Center

Carols to sing, memories to share, and Live Entertainment by Students for all to enjoy.

Parish will provide Drinks & Desserts.

PLEASE BRING A SNACK OR APPETIZER TO SHARE.

To participate in the Gift Exchange, please bring a small gift worth no more than $5. Please call the parish office at 663-2244 By Wednesday, December 14 if you will be joining us. See you there!

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THIS Sunday, December 11, 1:00 PM at Shore Winds

Annual Christmas Caroling

Put on your best holiday smile while bringing joy into this Holy Season for some very special residents at Shore Winds. Wear something Christmas-sy(but remember it’s warm in there. We will meet all tweens & teens at the nursing home at 1:00 PM and parents may pick up their tween/teen at 2:00 PM. Parents are welcome to stay and sing with us too. The feeling that comes from this is what this season is all about. Any questions call 621-8133.

Please fill out the permission slip below and have your child bring it with them the night of the caroling.

______________________________________________________ Child’s Name ______________________________________________________ Phone Number where you can be reached while activity is taking place ______________________________________________________ Emergency Phone Number and Name of someone other than yourself ______________________________________________________ Medical Insurance Company and Policy Number ______________________________________________________ Doctor’s Name and Phone Number

I have explained to my child the importance of spreading joy to those who can’t get out to see all the holiday decorations or who don’t have family to visit with them. I have shared with my child that the light in the eyes of the residents and the smiles that come when they realize that someone cares is the best gift they can receive.

They have my permission to attend the caroling at Shore Winds Nursing Home on Dec 11, 2016. I will not hold Holy Cross or its agents liable for any injury that may happen while this activity is taking place. My child may be transported to a medical facility in case of an emergency. I understand every attempt will be made to contact me in case of an emergency.

My child understands that behavior needs to be fantastic as we only have an hour to spread the love and hope with song.

______________________________________________________

Parent’s Signature Date

Sunday, December 18, 1:00 PM Teen Christmas Party with $5 grab bag

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Novena de Aguinaldos Tuesday, December 20

and Thursday, December 22 at 7:00 PM

From December 16 through December 24, families usually gather together at night around Nativity scenes to pray and sing carols in the Novena de Aguinaldos. On Christmas Eve, family members and

neighbors gather to eat and dance. Traditional Colombian foods include: ajiaco (a soup with potatoes), turkey, pork or chicken and natilla (a corn-based dessert) and buñuelos. Everyone waits until midnight to wish each other Merry Christmas and to exchange gifts on Christmas Eve.

Traditionally, El Niño Jesus, the Christ Child, is the one who would bring you the gifts. But recently Santa Claus has been introduced as a gift-giver as well. Children get up on Christmas morning and find gifts at the foot of their beds.

Because Christmas Novena are actually 9 days, the Colombian Community will pray the novena in different houses. Fr. George will host two days of novena (December 20 & 22). Come, enjoy and experience the celebration of Christmas novena with the Spanish Community at Holy Cross Church at 7:00 PM during these days.

ATTENTION: Have you lost a ring in church in the last few weeks? It was found in a pew on a Monday morning. Please call Nicky in the parish office to describe it and make arrangements to pick it up.

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Prayer Intention for the 3 O’Clock Hour This month, let us join in prayer with Our Holy Father that the scandal of child soldiers be eliminated the world over. That the people of Europe may rediscover the beauty, goodness, and truth of the Gospel which gives joy and hope to life.

Decorating the Church Saturday, December 24 at 9:00 AM

Please join us to decorate the Church for Christmas. The beauty of the Church at Christmas doesn’t just happen. We need your help. If you can come for just an hour, we can put you to work. More details to come.

SAVE THE DATES!

Sprucing Up Our Church Monday, December 19 at 12:30 PM

In preparation for Christmas, we like to give a super house cleaning to the church. Contact the Parish Office at 663-2244 or hc008@aol.com if you are able to help at this time. (Drop-ins are always welcome as well!)

More details to come.

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Christmas Liturgical Ministers Saturday, December 24 at 5 PM, 7 PM & Midnight

& Sunday, December 25 at 8 AM, 10 AM & Noon

Liturgical Coordinators, Ministers of Communion, Lectors & Ushers: Please consider which Mass you may be attending for Christmas. We will need many Liturgical Ministers, especially at the 5:00 PM Mass. Because Christmas is a Holy Day, this is by Special Assignment. Sign up sheets will be in the parish center foyer or contact the parish office at 663-2244, or e-mail Mary Jo at MDiNoto@dor.org – Please sign up.

Deliver Poinsettias Date & Time TBA

Every year we reach out to all parishioners who have lost a loved one in the last 12 months. We deliver a poinsettia in person to let them know they are being thought about during this special season. Would you like to be a delivery person? Many hands make light work. If interested in helping out, please contact Mary Jo DiNoto at 663-2244 or via e-mail at MDiNoto@dor.org. More details to come.

What a wonderful weekend. I can not begin to name all the

special people who made many special moments for all of

us. God bless you all for setting up, cooking, cleaning up

and making memories we will have forever at our

Breakfast with Santa!

Christmas Caroling this Sunday December 11, 1 ‘til 2 PM

at Shore Winds on Beach Avenue—join us and share some

of your Christmas spirit!

If you have NOT given to the CMA in the last few

years, please consider a gift this year. We NEED You!

As of Wednesday, December 7, 347 households have pledged $88,346 taking us to 80.86% of our $109,262 goal.

In addition, we took in approx. $7,125 more in pledges from last weekend’s in-pew solicitation.

Many thanks and may God bless you for your generosity!

Please help us meet our obligation

to the greater church. We still

need an additional $13,791 to

achieve our goal.

We certainly understand if some can not help. But we know that if everyone does their best, we will be

successful. Sincerely Yours, Father Wheeland

Please let us know if you do not want your name included in our published list. Call 663-2244.

Go to www.dor.org . View the CMA Video . See how the funds are distributed . Make your gift

Masses for the Week, December 11—18

SUNDAY, December 11 3rd Sunday of Advent 8:00 Raymond Placious by June Heidt 10:00 Phillip Interlichia by John & Lisa Bennett 12:00 Joseph Cavallaro by Kim Cavallaro

MONDAY, December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe 7:30 Joseph LoGiudice by George Vacca & Family 5:20 Ray & Marie Hahn by The Family

TUESDAY, December 13 St Lucy 7:30 Robert Hastings by John Eblacker & Family 5:20 Louis DiGirolamo by Phil & Karen Marsh

WEDNESDAY, December 14 St John of the Cross 7:30 All Souls’ Intentions 5:30 Cheryl DeCamilla by Peg Roach

THURSDAY, December 15

7:30 Joseph, Mary, Josephine, and Margaret Callipare by The Family 5:20 Intentions of Holy Cross Parishioners & those attending Holy Cross

FRIDAY, December 16 7:30 James Fusilli 48th Anniversary by Rachel & Rock

5:20 Deceased Members of the Marinucci & Lyng Familes

SATURDAY, December 17 8:00 Raymond Delgado by The family 5:00 Mary Hiemenz by Mary Lang 7:00 Richard Farrell by Margaret Swanson

SUNDAY, December 18 4th Sunday of Advent 8:00 Pauline Colline 41st Anniversary by Family & Brenda Bennett 10:00 Dorothy Patoski by Gerry & Jeanne Andrychuk 12:00 Henry & Betty Kohlmeier by The Kohlmeier Family and Margaret & Benjamin Tonkinson

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Sanctuary Gifts: Sanctuary Gifts: Sanctuary Gifts: Sanctuary Gifts: Week of December 11Week of December 11Week of December 11Week of December 11————17171717

The Candle in Church will Burn in Memory of

John Kula (Happy Birthday in Heaven) by Barb & Joe

Pray for the deceasedPray for the deceasedPray for the deceasedPray for the deceased, especially: Cheryl DeCamilla and Geraldine R. Studeman

Wills/Bequests/Memorials—

Please Remember Holy Cross Parish

and Holy Cross School

This Week at a Glance:

SUNDAY, December 11 3rd Sunday of Advent

8:30 AM RCIA – Parish Office 9:50 AM Sunday Preschool 11:30 AM Parish Advent Gathering – School Gym 1:00 PM Sr Hi Caroling – Shore Winds Nursing Home 3:00 PM Adult Choir Christmas Concert – Church

MONDAY, December 12

7:00 PM Parish Council – Parish Center 7:00 PM Bell Choir – Church

TUESDAY, December 13

WEDNESDAY, December 14

1:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration – Church 6:00 PM Cub Scouts – School 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal – Church

THURSDAY, December 15

9:00 AM School Penance Service 9:15 AM Rosary Group – Parish Center 1:30 PM Seniors & Friends in Parish Center 7:00 PM RCIA – Parish Office 7:00 PM Contemporary Music Ens – Parish Center

FRIDAY, December 16

8:00 PM Holiday Pops Concert – Eastman Theatre

SATURDAY, December 17

SUNDAY, December 18 4th Sunday of Advent

8:30 AM RCIA – Parish Office 9:50 AM Sunday Preschool 11:30 AM Religious Ed – School 1:00 PM Sr Hi Christmas Party – Convent 7:00 PM PreBaptism Class – Parish Center

John the Baptist is truly an intriguing figure of history. He lived differently, and he stood out among the status quo. How do you stand out? What separates you from the crowd? God has created each of us completely unique and with a combination of gifts like no one else. How can you uncover and understand your unique gifts? First, reflect on

what makes you happiest in life. We are happiest when we are using the talents God gave us.

Next, think about what comes naturally to you, whether it is a skill, task, or emotion. Recurring patterns in our behavior and experiences provide clues to our giftedness. Finally, what do other people see in you? The communi-ties we live in, whether it is our family, parish, school, or workplace are filled with people who can provide clues to us by their observations. After these steps, can you say what makes you special? Now, let's start to grow that, lean on it, and stand out in a way that brings glory to God.

Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

Can you say what

makes you special?

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Let us keep in our prayers those who are serving our country in the Armed Forces;

Maj Paul B. Bock-USMC, E6 Dominick Caito USAF, Ben Haskins-USMC, Christopher Haskins, Army, David Hendershott, Brandon Jackson, Ian Lindamood USAF, Pvt. Blake Manfredi, Chief Christopher Manfredi, SRA Jon McHugh, Cody Miller, Steven Moll, Sgt. Irv Ogdenski, Tyler Owen, Maj Kevin J. Smith, and

Please help us keep our prayer list of those serving in our Armed Forces up to date. Let us know if any have safely returned home or have been deployed.

Celebrated Mass

with Our Parish Family

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We Miss You! We are concerned about the

drop in the number of parishioners attending weekly Mass. When you are not here, we are missing an important

part of our family.

Father Wheeland

Thank you for using your envelopes!

Special Collections THIS Week, December 10/11 Christmas Flowers

Goal for Nov: $ 54,500 . Total Collected: $ 52,269.94

Please help by increasing your weekly Sacrificial gift.

Running Shortage since July 1, 2016……….......($29,882.99)

Mass Attendance...………………...............................913 Loose Monies……………………………….. $ 1,059.83 Using Envelopes…………………………….. $ 11,213.00 Electronic Transfer*…………………..……..$ December 3/4 Total…................................... $ 12,272.83 Amt needed per week ……........................... $ 13,625.00 Weekly Average since July 1, 2016 ……..... $ 12,361.59

Capital Improvement/Debt Reduction…............$ 1,393.52

*Electronic Transfers take place on the 5th, 10th, and 25th.

Holy Cross School is a vital part of our Parish and carries out our mission to teach our young about Christ. I am asking you to consider a gift at Christmas to our school. You might help with one of the following projects.

The first is a donation to our Tuition Aid for Holy Cross School families. We have pretty much used up the money we had for aid this year, but many times during the year family situations change and there is need for extra help.

The second is a donation to the General Operating Budget of the school. Expenses keep rising even though we do our best to keep costs down. Any help we could have here would be a help to the parents and to the school.

The third is a very special project. We are we taking refugee families who are seeking a Catholic Education. We started this project with children that came to us from Mary’s Place, a Refugee Outreach center in Rochester. Under the direction of Mrs. Catherine Dougherty, our first principle, we began with one family. We now have 14 students from 10 different families that have settled recently in the Northwest section of

Rochester. They try to pay a little towards what would be the cost of tuition for their child, but they have very little financial resources. This project is so special and so important that Bishop Salvatore Matano personally donated last year and this year to help these very worthy students. The

cathedral community, from which a number of these students come, also makes a gift each year. We have two people each year donate to this fund. To keep this program going, we need more out-side help. This is a very important and worthy project. The cost of tuition for one child is $4,100 and goes up to $7,935 for a family with 3 children.

Any gift, what every the size, would be a great blessing.

If you wish to give a Christmas gift to any one of these areas of Holy Cross School, just put your gift in an envelope indicating with the name of the project you’d like to support and please include your name and address. Send this envelope to Holy Cross Parish or drop it in the collection. This will help Holy Cross School continue to teach our young ones about the gift of the Christ Child.

Thank you

Father Wheeland

Consider a Christmas Gift for Holy Cross School

Holy Cross School

is a vital part of our

Parish and carries

out our mission to

teach our young

Christmas on Sunday This is something that happens only once every 5 to 11 years that the 25th of December (Christmas) falls on a Sunday. This creates the situation where we celebrate the Holy Day and the Sunday obligation by attending just one Mass. But this can be a challenge to our budgeted income unless everyone uses both envelopes, one

for Sunday and one for Christmas. We budget for both each year and look forward to a special generous Christmas collection of $20,000. We also need the ordinary weekly Sacrificial Offering of $13,625. So please, if you are able, consider giving us a generous Christmas gift along with your regular weekly offering that weekend.

Liturgical Ministers Week of December 18 (3rd Sunday of the Month)

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Weekday Altar Servers

Children’s Liturgy Small Altar Linens Sacristans Shore Winds

Lukus Kathy Magee R Mantelli, L Buonemani, S Crandall Maureen Staves

Coffee Hour

Robin Maloney

Liturgical Ministers Week of December 18 (3rd Sunday of the Month) December 21

Eucharistic Ministers Lectors Altar Servers

5 PM Maria Ciminelli, Jim DiPaola, Elaine Veltre, Martha Reale

Mary Jo Jesmer A & A Mannillo, J & A Dolle

7 PM David DiPonzio Dan DeLucenay B, C, & B Hoelperl

8 AM Deb Hodges, Kathy Magee, Jim Cinelli Terri Sharpe L Worden, S Leonardo

10 AM Mary & Lou D’Angelo, Caitlyn Stahovic, Margaretmary Zeh, Annemarie Caricchio

Kevin Monaghan S Swan, A Nasca, J Stoklosa, J Lombardo

12 PM Josie Baccoli, John Jardas, Jerry & Patricia Palermo

Fred Amato Z Martell, R Steeg, B Dornberger, J Fagundo

Cantors

Anne O’Donnell

Contemporary Music Ens

Ellen Metherell

George Mathis

Ray Lanzafame

Coordinators

Anthony Reale

Karen Heintz

Pat Gunther

Tracy O’Brien

Molly Jardas

Streamed Mass

Karen Lebeck

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