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OUR LADY OF THE CROSS PARISH HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS
AUGUST 15, 2021
Page 2 Our Lady of the Cross Parish, Holyoke, Massachusetts
A MINISTRY OF OUR LADY OF THE CROSS
Mater Dolorosa School 25 Maple St.
Maureen Donelan, Principal
Bonnie Brainard, School Secretary
(413) 532-2831 materdolorosaschool.org Follow us on Facebook
FRIARY 23 Sycamore St. (413) 536-8832
Br. Frank Grimaldi, OFM Conv.
Fr. Adam Ziolkowski, OFM Conv. Ext. 212
Fr. Albert Scherer, OFM Conv. Ext. 207
Fr. Jack Leszczynski, OFM Conv. Ext. 201
Fr. Teodor-Ion Neculaes, OFM Conv.
PARISH STAFF Pastor Fr. Albert Scherer, OFM Conv. [email protected]
Parochial Vicar Fr. Adam Ziolkowski, OFM Conv.
Deacon Richard Tatro [email protected]
Secretary Heather Dandy [email protected]
Bookkeeper Bob Grzelak [email protected]
Director of Religious Education
Dorothea MacNeil [email protected] (413) 244-6546
Director of Music Robin Sheehan [email protected] (413) 355-2164
Maintenance Robert Maziarz
Mater Dolorosa Cemetery Bob Koske
Theresa Szumski (413) 532-5661
Parish Child Advocate Marybeth Kass [email protected] (413) 313-6118
Parish Office Address 15 Maple St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Phone Number (413) 532-5661
Fax Line (413) 532-7889
Website www.ourladyofthecross.com
Office Hours Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Mass Schedule Monday - Saturday: 8:30 am
Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 7:00 am,
8:15 am (Polish), 10:30 am, 5:00 pm
(except during July & August)
Confessions Monday - Saturday: 8:00 am
Saturday: 3:15 pm
Devotions Monday – Saturday:
7:50 am - Divine Mercy Chaplet 8:05 am - Rosary
To report abuse in the Diocese of Springfield contact: The Office of Safe Environment & Victim Assistance at 452-0624 or the confidential, toll free number at 800-842-9055. You can also email: [email protected]
August 21 & 22 Lectors Ministers of Communion 4:00 Janice Lepine Pauline Bacon (Choir) Lynn Judd 7:00 Beth Szymonik Terry Keeler 10:30 Jason George Dan O’Driscoll (Choir) Ann Cote
5:00 No Mass During July, August & September
Important Notice for Ministers of Communion
When Deacon Dick or Fr. Teodor are present at Mass, one of the scheduled Ministers of Communion will not be needed to serve. A Minister of Communion will be needed however to give communion to the cantors and musicians.
August 15, 2021 Page 3
Pro-Life Breakfast to highlight 40 Days for Life
Pro-Life of Pioneer Valley will be holding their annual Pro-life Breakfast on Saturday, September 18th from 10 am to 12 Noon at The Holyoke Elks Club, 250 Whitney Avenue, Holyoke. The speaker will be from the 40 Days for Life organization. 40 Days for Life is an international pro-life group that holds prayer vigils outside abortion providers in more than 60 nations worldwide. In the United States they have successfully shut down over 100 abortion mills. Tickets for the breakfast are only $25.00. This is our major fundraiser for the year. The breakfast will feature french toast, ham, scrambled eggs, fresh juice and more. For more information and tickets call Monica at 413-746-0655.
Dear Parishioners, Time Away: By the time you read this bulletin, I will be in Buffalo visiting my family. I will return on August 24. The Profit: I am very happy to report that we made a profit of $8,356 on the $5K Pay Day (this amount includes the money raised on the Baskets of Cheer Raffle). Once again, I would like to thank everyone who supported this fundraiser that benefits our parish. Letting You Know: The parish recently received a loan of $49,157 from the government as part of the Covid relief funds that have been made available to various businesses and organizations. Even though this money is a loan, we are hoping that it will eventually be forgiven and we will not have to pay it back. This is what happened with the other loan that we previously received from the government. Even though our collections have improved over the past several months, not everyone has returned to Mass and not everyone is mailing in their offertory envelopes. So, this loan is definitely a blessing for the parish. I also want to let you know that the Diocese did all the paperwork in securing this loan for us and I am very grateful for their assistance. Another Update: I announced last weekend that we received another update from the Diocese regarding the Annual Catholic Appeal. As of August 4, 222 parishioners donated/pledged $52,760 to the ACA. This is very good news! A percentage of the $2,760 that was over our goal will be given back to the parish for our use. Many thanks to ALL those who supported this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal! Shrine Results: I am grateful for all those who submitted suggestions for our new shrine. Here are the top three results: Divine Mercy (18), St. Jude (13) and Padre Pio (7). There were also votes for several other saints: St. Helena, St. Ignatius, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Mary Magdalene, St. Theresa, St. Michael the Archangel, St. Patrick, the Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Guadelupe. Suggestions were also made for several saints to be included together in the shrine. It looks as though our new shrine will be dedicated to the Divine Mercy, so we will now begin continue with our planning and design. Again, thank you for your input! Peace, FR. ALBERT
Summer Bar-B-Que 2021 at
Immaculate Heart of Mary 256 State Street, Granby
Sunday, August 29th 12 to 4 pm
Come and enjoy our famous Chicken BBQ, which includes a half chicken, baked potato,
and fresh corn on the cob.
*Hamburgers & hot dogs will also be available*
Tickets are $14.00 Each
♫ Music provided by Playing Fields ♫ Adult & Kid Games, Raffles, Food & Fun
Please join us!
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Quotable Quotes
“God did not remove the Red Sea, He parted it. Sometimes God does not remove our problems;
He makes a way through them.”
~ Found on Facebook
Stay Cool
If you find it uncomfortable in the church because of the heat/humidity, try sitting in one of the pews underneath the ceiling fan. It provides a nice breeze that really helps to cool the front of the church. Save the Date
OLC 10th Anniversary Celebration Sunday, September 26
10:30 am: Mass
Noon: Luncheon at the Wyckoff Country Club
Please Note: We will not have a 7:00 am, 8:15 am & 5:00 pm Mass that day.
Lost & Found
A green and white TB Bank umbrella was left behind after the $5K Pay Day. If the umbrella belongs to you, please call the parish office.
Important
The Diocese has informed us that there has been a significant uptick in parishes and priests being targeted by various scams. If anyone asks you to purchase a gift card under the guise of some "emergency," it is all but certain to be a scam. Please know that the parish nor any of the Friars would ever make such a request, either by phone or by email.
A special word of “welcome” to any visitors who may be with us today! We are happy that you have chosen to worship with us. May your vacation be relaxing and your travels safe. God Bless!
Polish Day
Shrine of the North American Martyrs at Auriesville, NY on Sunday, August 22. Stations of the Cross at 2:00 pm, recitations of The Rosary, confessions in Polish and English from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. Mass at 4:00 pm in the Polish language with Rev. Canon John Mikalajunas Main Celebrant. Picnic to follow in the Pavilion., bring something to share!
10th Anniversary Celebration
Every registered parishioner should have received in the mail a letter/invitation to our anniversary celebration. If you did not receive one, please contact the parish office.
Fall Festival Meeting
On Wednesday, August 25 we will be having a Fall Festival meeting at 6:30 pm in the Social Center. Anyone who would like to help with this year’s Festival or who has any ideas/suggestions to share, is asked to attend the meeting.
New Members Needed
At this time we are looking for parishioners who would be willing to serve on the Parish and the Finance Councils. Members normally serve for a term of 3 years and each council usually meets every month. So far, two parishioners came forward to serve on the Finance Council. If you are interested in serving on a council or if you have questions about the work of either council, please contact Fr. Albert.
August 15, 2021 Page 5
AVAILABLE MASSES
September 2 8:30 am September 5 8:15 am Polish
If you would like to reserve a Mass, please call 532-5661 or [email protected].
Mass Intentions
4:00 pm
Saturday, August 14 +Mary McNally From: Family
7:00 am
8:15 am
10:30 am
5:00 pm
Sunday, August 15 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary +Joshua Shewchuk From: Dad & Mary Ellen
+Jan Kucinski From: Sophie Wozniak
+Randolph Jackson From: Daughter, Cynthia Jackson
No Mass During July, August & September
8:30 am
Monday, August 16 St. Stephen of Hungary +William Sheehan From: Angelique Sheehan
8:30 am
Tuesday, August 17 +Danny & Mae McKay From: Family
8:30 am
Wednesday, August 18 +Stefan Kubel From: Family
8:30 am
Thursday, August 19 St. John Eudes +Anna & Marian Galecki From: Family
8:30 am
Friday, August 20 St. Bernard Birthday Blessings for Evelyn Zwirko From: Ed & Terry Sternala
8:30 am
4:00 pm
Saturday, August 21 St. Pius X, Pope +Olek Lekarczyk From: Teresa Belz & Family
+Michael Szot From: Family
7:00 am
8:15 am
10:30 am
5:00 pm
Sunday, August 22 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time +Nicholas Michael Parsons From: Family
+Lucy, Waclaw, and Richard Dziendzielewicz From: Teresa Belz & Family
+Jorge Neves From: Family
No Mass During July, August & September
SCRIPTURE READINGS 15 SUN Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2/
1 Cor 15:54b-57/Lk 11:27-28 (621); Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/1 Cor 15:20- 27/Lk 1:39-56
16 Mon Jgs 2:11-19/Mt 19:16-22 17 Tue Jgs 6:11-24a/Mt 19:23-30 18 Wed Jgs 9:6-15/Mt 20:1-16 19 Thu Jgs 11:29-39a/Mt 22:1-14 20 Fri Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22/Mt 22:34-40 21 Sat Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17/Mt 23:1-12 22 SUN Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b/Eph 5:21-32 or 5:2a, 25-32/Jn 6:60-69
May They Rest in Peace
+Doris Keough
+Brenda Szulc
+Sister Mary Benilda Nadolski, FSSJ Teacher at Mater Dolorosa School
from 1956-1958
May God give consolation to their families!
With Heartfelt Thanks
This additional gift was received in memory of +John “Par” Barrett:
Roger and Rosemary O’Hanlon
The total is now $445
Mask Advisory
The Department of Public Health has issued a new mask advisory in light of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated guidance. Fully vaccinated individuals are advised to wear a mask or face covering when indoors (not in your own home) if you have a weakened immune system, or if you are at increased risk for severe disease because of your age or an underlying medical condition, or if someone in your household has a weakened immune system, is at increased risk for severe disease, or is an unvaccinated adult. (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-mask-requirements)
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Faith on Fire Catholic Charismatic Rally 2021
You are cordially invited to the annual Faith on Fire Catholic Charismatic Rally that will be held on the grounds of Sacred Heart Parish (in the Church if it rains) at 1065 Springfield Street in Feeding Hills on September 10 at 6 pm. The rally is sponsored by the Diocese of Springfield’s Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) and the Hampden West Deanery. The evening will consist of three Praise and Worship Music Ministries, Eucharistic Procession led by Bishop William Byrne, Reconciliation, opportunity for extra prayer under the prayer tent by several Prayer Teams and prayers for healing with the Laying of the Hands. The speakers are Bishop William Byrne, Fr. Valentine Nworah, Sister Deirdre Byrne POSC and a lay witness speaker to inspire you. The Faith on Fire Committee, Saint Martha’s Guild and the Agawam Knights of Columbus will provide food for purchase. Please bring a lawn chair and or blankets for comfortable seating. God promised that “for where two or more are gathered I am there among you.” Please contact Sacred Heart Parish’s Pastoral Minister/Faith on Fire Coordinator Deb Briancesco at 786.8200 ext. 3 with any questions.
Offertory Collection August 8
Collection: Envelope Users (146): $4,626.00 Loose Money: Cash: $361.16 Checks (4): $65.00 Envelopes Mailed (24): $1,435.00 TOTAL: $6,487.16
Thank you for your generosity!
Pamphlets Available
The following pamphlets are available in the vestibule. There is no charge for any of the pamphlets.
Why Go Back To Confession Welcome! Thank You For Coming Finding Freedom From Pornography Blessed Solanus: God’s Doorkeeper An Amercian Martyr – Father Stanley Rother Love One Another: Finding Peace In A Divided
Nation On Care For Our Common Home: Laudato Si
Declaring Saints: How The Canonization Process Works
Margaret’s Pantry
During the month of August, we are collecting BABY FOOD. Please place your donations in the baskets located near the doors of the church. Thank you very much for your generosity!
New Driveway between the school and the parish office
Year Of The Eucharist
Bishop Byrne is planning a Year of the Eucharist, beginning on November 21. This special year is being designed to enrich the Diocese and to foster a deeper love of the Eucharist in every parish. The Bishop has commissioned a Committee to develop plans for the Year of the Eucharist. The Bishop is requesting every parish to submit the names of 2 individuals who could serve as liaisons between the Committee and the parish. Liaisons will only be required to attend one informational meeting. If anyone feels called to serve in this capacity, please see Fr. Albert as soon as possible.
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