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HOLY CROSS
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Iris Lane & South A1A, Vero Beach, Florida
PARISH OFFICE
500 Iris Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32963
(772) 231-0671
www.holycrossverobeach.org
Monday: 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Closed for lunch: 11:45 -12:45 p.m.)
PRIESTS OF THE PARISH
Rev. Richard Murphy
Rev. Jim Brucz, CSP
Deacon Richard Blake
Deacon Wayne Creelman
MISSION STATEMENT
We CELEBRATE the Gospel when we encounter Jesus Christ in the Sacraments and
through prayer.
We TEACH the Gospel in order to strengthen each family in their knowledge of and
in their relationship with God.
We LIVE the Gospel by seeking justice, granting forgiveness and through works of
service which enhance the spiritual, emotional, social and physical well-being of the
entire community.
This is what the Lord asks of you:
Only this
To act justly
To love tenderly
To walk humbly with your God
Micah 6:8
October 19, 2014
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Celebration of the Sacraments
“The purpose of the sacraments is to sanctify men, to
build up the Body of Christ and, finally, to give worship
to God. Because they are signs, they also instruct. They
not only presuppose faith, but by words and objects they
also nourish, strengthen and express it. That is why they
are called ‘sacraments of faith’.”
— Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1123
Eucharist
Saturday Vigil Masses:
Sunday Masses:
Daily Masses:
5:30 PM
7:30 AM, 9:00 AM,
10:45 AM, 12:15 PM
Monday through Saturday
8:00 AM
Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament:
Monday through Friday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Baptism
Requesting the Sacrament of Baptism for a child involves a
serious obligation and a faith commitment on the part of
both parents. In order to prepare both parents for this task,
they will be requested to attend a Baptismal Preparation
Session prior to the Baptism. To register, call the Family
Life Office (231-0671). The Sacrament of Baptism is
celebrated on the 2nd Saturday of each month. A date for
Baptism cannot be scheduled until the necessary
preparation has been completed. Parents are encouraged to
begin preparation prior to the birth of their child.
Confirmation
Candidates are those already baptized and who have
received the necessary formation in religious education.
Candidates must be at least in the 9th grade to receive this
Sacrament.
Reconciliation
The Sacrament is celebrated each Saturday 11:00 AM 12:00 Noon except Holy Saturday.
Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament is administered on request to those who are
ill at home, in the hospital or nursing home. Please call the
Parish Office (231-0671). It also is administered on the First
Saturday of every month after the 8:00 AM Mass.
Matrimony
Congratulations on your engagement. Call the Parish Office
(231-0671) to make arrangements at least six months in advance.
It is necessary that either the prospective bride, groom or their
family are registered members of Holy Cross Parish.
Holy Orders
If you feel you may have a vocation to serve the people of
God in the Priesthood of Jesus Christ, contact Fr. Thomas
Lafreniere at the Diocesan Vocation Office (561-7759555) or speak to one of the parish priests.
We give God something
that we do not give to any
earthly ruler. That thing
is worship. And this is
precisely why we are
gathered
here—to
worship God, Creator of
the universe and Lord of
all.
First Reading (Is 45:1.4-6). The return of the people
from exile—a return made possible by King Cyrus—is
seen as a sign of God’s love for his people, Israel, and of
his lordship over all peoples.
Second Reading (1 Thess 1:1-5). Here we see Paul’s
concern for the Christians at Thessalonika.
Gospel (Mt 22:15-21). This is the story of an effort
by the enemies of Jesus to trap him into saying something
incriminating.
The question put to Jesus was a test
question to see whether he would
declare himself on the side of those
who opposed paying taxes to the
Romans (e.g. the Pharisees), or on the
side of those who collaborated with the
Romans (e.g. the Herodians). If he said
Yes, he would lose the esteem of the
people, and would be regarded as a
traitor to the Jewish cause and the
Jewish religion. If he said No, he could
be denounced as fomenting rebellion
against Rome. In his answer Jesus
recognizes that the State has a role, but
its power is limited and does not
supplant God.
Monday: Eph 2:1-10; Lk 12:13-21
Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22; Lk 12:35-38
Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12; Lk 12:39-48
Thursday: Eph 3:14-21; Lk 12:49-53
Friday: Eph 4:1-6; Lk 12:54-59
Saturday: Eph 4:7-16; Lk 13:1-9
Sunday: Ex 22:20-26; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40822-HCC
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A Book of Remembrance will
be in the Vestibule of the
Church through Friday,
October 31st. You are invited
to write in this book the names
of family and friends who have
died.
The Book of
Remembrance will then be
displayed in the Sanctuary area beginning Saturday,
November 1st so that the deceased will be especially
remembered at all Liturgies during the month of
November.
Wedding Renewal
The Church continues to uphold the Sacrament of
Matrimony despite a high rate of divorce. The solidarity of
the family plays a major role in stabilizing our society. In
order to boost this solidarity, husbands and wives should
avail themselves of the opportunity to renew their marriage
commitment whether it is on the date of the marriage or a
general renewal which takes place annually in the Parish.
On Saturday, October 25, we will have a renewal of vows
during the 5:30 PM Mass. A wine and cheese reception
will take place on the veranda immediately following Mass.
All married couples are invited.
On Sunday, October 26, parents who
have children eligible for the reception
of the Eucharist for the first time will
participate in an enrollment ceremony at the 9:00 AM Mass.
Parents of First Communicants play a very active roll in
preparing their child to receive the Sacrament with the help of
resources from the Religious Education Department. We ask
for the prayers of all parishioners for the parents and
candidates.
A Novena of Masses for the faithful departed will take
place during the month of November. Please use the
appropriate intention envelopes included in your monthly
package or found in the vestibule of the Church to have
your loved ones remembered in this Novena. In addition,
these intentions will be placed on the altar during the
month of November. Please return the envelopes on or
before November 1st.
October 19, 2014
What can a Serran do to enrich the ministry of the priest?
This is the subject of Father Antony Pulikal O,C,D,. parochial vicar at St, Helen's Catholic Church. Please join us
Tuesday, October 28th for Mass at 6:00 PM which is followed by dinner and a talk in our Parish Hall. Call Joan
Campana at 234-5717 for further information.
A special Mass will be celebrated
on Monday, November 3 at 5:30
PM in the Church. The intention
for this Mass will be for the
deceased Knights and for the
deceased spouses of Knights. A dinner including dessert
and coffee will be provided afterwards at the Parish Hall.
Widows of deceased members are invited at no charge.
Reservations and payment of $20.00pp are required to be
made in advance, no later than October 30th, with checks
payable to the Knights of Columbus and forwarded to the
Parish Office. For any questions please call John Brady
at 772-234-7518.
Ticket sales are now closed for the Women’s Guild event
on Thursday, October 23 starting at 5:30 PM. Don’t
forget to B.Y.O.B set-ups will be available!
The Diocese of Palm Beach has adopted a Mission Co-Op
program which allows some of our Church Non-Profits who
are in need to appeal to parishioners. This year
Our Lady of Guadalupe (OLG), in Fellsmere,
has been chosen to be our Mission Co-Op
candidate. Fr. Sabas, the administrator at OLG,
will speak at all the Masses on the weekend of
October 25-26. The second collection at those
Masses will benefit OLG.
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Thursday, October 30 from 4:00-6:00
PM all 6th-11th grade students and their
families are invited to John Carroll
High School for a tour of the campus
and to meet the students and staff. For
more information call 772-464-5200
Stewardship is recognizing
that everything we have is
truly God’s. Thus, when Jesus
says, “Give to Caesar what is
Caesar's; give to God what
belongs to God,” we need to understand that everything
belongs to God.
WE ARE STEWARDS . . .
and this is how we live out our stewardship!
To be a good Christian steward is to recognize that God
has blessed us richly. We also need to acknowledge those
blessings by returning a portion of our gifts of time,
talent, and treasure in gratitude.
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Treasure - The offertory for the weekend of October
11-12 totaled $20,774.53 of which $1,041.00 came
from on-line giving.
We would like to thank The Source, who are helping us
to distribute our funds to those who have requested
assistance from Holy Cross. August and September have
been extremely demanding with payments for utilities.
We are also presently helping 4 families on a temporary
basis who are encountering some unexpected issues at
the present time. Thanks to all parishioners who are so
generous in donating to the Community Outreach Fund.
Time and Talent - The Holy Cross Service Ministry is
gathering a team to represent Holy Cross in the 11th
annual “A Walk to Remember” to be held on
Saturday, November 8 at 8:00 AM in Riverside Park
to benefit the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association. You
may walk in honor of, or in memory of a loved one who
has been affected by Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease.
If you are able to join the Holy Cross Team, please call
Pat Kroger at 231-0671 or stop by the parish office.
May God bless and reward your stewardship.
“For everything there is a season and
a time for every purpose under heaven . . .
a time to love . . . We congratulate Clara A Kassav and
Samuel J Ditter, as well as, Meghan D Lemery and William
J Fritz who were married on October 18, 2014.
a time to heal . . . Bill Ahrens, Kaiden O’Malley Bracken,
Danny Butler, Elaine Butler, Hunter Crain, Thomas DeFrancisi,
Rita Fahey, Gary Graham, Craig Johnson, John Kelly, Quinn
Kileran, Anthony Kovacs, William Landers, Kelli Lozada, Dick
Mahony, Patricia O’Reilly, Janet Schauer, and all parishioners
who are ill at this time. (All names included in the sick list will
remain for the period of 4 weeks, after which they will be removed
unless the Parish Office is contacted to leave them on.)
Monday
10:30 AM
6:00 PM
Tuesday
6:30 AM
3:30 PM
7:00 PM
Wednesday
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Thursday
5:30 PM
8:00 PM
Saturday
5:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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Men’s Ministry
Catholic Education K-5
Alcoholics Anonymous
Choir Rehearsal
Catholic Education 6-8
High School Youth Group
Milestones and Memories Dinner/Show
Alcoholics Anonymous
Renewal of Wedding Vows
First Eucharist Rite of Enrollment
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
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Margaret Ciccone
Parishioners of Holy Cross
Miller and Frost families
The sanctuary light will burn this week
in memory of Donald Bessette
as requested by Loretta Bessette.
a time to die . . . Shirley Kavanaugh.
and a time of peace.”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1-11
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