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Nativity of the Lord
December 25, 2014
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
December 27th & 28th 2014
As a Parish we pray at
Holy Name Cathedral (411 South 5th St.)
and Holy Rosary Church (204 Rosemont Ave.)
Liturgical Schedule
Triumph of the Cross @ Holy Name
Closed for renovation, restoration, renewal
Triumph of the Cross @ Holy Rosary
Daily, Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m. & 8:30 a.m.
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 5:15 p.m.
Novena, Monday after 5:15 p.m. Mass
Saturday 8:30 a.m., Vigil 4:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Sunday 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Confessions 10:00–11:30 a.m. Saturday,
or by appointment
Parish Office
P.O. Box 908 Steubenville, OH 43952
200 Rosemont Ave.
740-264-6177
After hours urgent—press 4 for transfer
Parish web-site: triumphofthecross.org
Parish E-mail: [email protected]
Pastor—Fr. Thomas R. Nau
[email protected]
Parochial Vicar—Fr. Bradley Greer
[email protected]
Catholic Schools
Director of Rel. Ed.—Barbara VanBeveren
[email protected]
R.C.I.A.— Drake McCalister
[email protected]
Parish Nurses
[email protected]
(740) 346-0660
Catholic Charities (740) 282-3631
AIM Women’s Center (740) 283-3636
Bishop John King Mussio Elementary ......................264-2550
BJKM Junior High School .........................................346-0028
Catholic Central High School .....................................264-5538
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Dear Parishioners and Guests,
A Blessed Christmas to each of you. Thank you for sharing in this celebration of the Incarnation of
the Son of God. Our Savior has come to save us and we rejoice in His many blessings. He brings to
us the Light that dispels the darkness. He fills our lives with Faith that leads to eternal joy. He
brings us the Hope that dispels the despair of evil in our midst. He brings us the Love that unites us
as one in Him. Many are the blessings our Savior grants to us.
During 2014 many families have lost a loved one. Their absence is especially evident at this time of
year when we focus our attention in so many ways upon the joy that our families and friends bring
to our lives. As you miss your loved ones, we stand by your side as members of God’s Holy Family
to encourage you in faith, hope, and love.
Thank you for accepting me into your parish family. Time is passing so rapidly. This is already the
7th Christmas we are celebrating together. Your kindness and support is greatly appreciated. I am
finding many blessings in being the pastor of Triumph of the Cross Parish – our parish family. Your
faith, hope, and love expressed in many forms are treasures to be appreciated.
As a family we occasionally do and say things that are misunderstood and hurtful to one another.
To those whom I have offended, “I am sorry.” Know that it is not my intention to hurt anyone. My
intention is to be pastoral but that may not always be reflected in my voice or words. Please accept
my apology.
May 2015 be filled with many blessings as we continue to seek to follow Christ and to grow in faith,
hope and love. May the joy of Christmas fill our lives. We remember each day, Emmanuel – God
is with us.
In the love of Christ,
Fr. Thomas Nau
Brothers and sisters,
As we celebrate the great feast of Christmas, I want to thank you for the good wishes, cards, and
gifts you have shared with me. I am touched by your kindness and appreciate it very much. I also
thank you for your prayers during this holy season and throughout the year. May you feel the
prayers of the Blessed Mother and St. Joseph and the peace and love of the Christ Child now and
always. Merry Christmas.
Father Greer
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Help Support
the F.U.S. Arizona Mission Team
Twenty Franciscan University students have the
opportunity to share the Joy of the Gospel with students at Loretto School in Douglas, Arizona, where
half of the children cross the border daily to attend
classes run by the Carmelite Sisters of the Most
Sacred Heart of Los Angeles. The Arizona mission
team would greatly appreciate any financial and
spiritual support to help defray the cost of meals
and lodging during this Mission. Also, they will
carry your prayer intentions with them at Holy
Mass during Mission. May God bless you! Please
support Sam Ivkovich for more information:
[email protected]
740-512-6774.
To Donate Online:
1. Go to: http://www.franciscan.edu/studentlife/
default.aspx?id=100
2. Scroll down and click on Donate Online.
3. Fill out Donor Information, making sure the
Designation is Arizona.
“Every Christian is a missionary to the extent he or
she has encountered the love of God in Christ Jesus.” Pope Francis, Evangelli Gaudium
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GIVE TO THE LORD…….YOU FAMILIES OF NATIONS Psalm 96
The Image of the Holy Family, along with their donkey lying in a big heap, depicts complete exhaustion on their Flight to Egypt, struggling against great obstacles in an effort to
protect their family, foster family life and preserve their family faith.
“The future of the world and of the Church passes through the family.” - St. John Paul II
“Not only will I say that the family is important for the evangelization of the new world,
but that the family is important… is necessary, for the survival of humanity. If there is no
family, the cultural survival of humanity is at risk. Like it or not the family is at the base” Pope Francis Interview on Radio Cathedral July 30, 2013
THE FAMILY a Sanctuary of Life and Love:
Is a central agent in evangelization, for it is here that children first learn of God, are brought to the sacraments, and are
taught the values and virtues of the Catholic faith.
Is the center of the parish and the community and the larger cultures as they live out their faith as public witnesses called
to “give reason for their hope in Christ” (1 Peter3:15)
Is a powerful witness to the beauty and necessity of God’s grace as they live out the Catholic faith with peace, patience
and joy, even amid earthy struggles like the Holy Family
BE NOT AFRAID FAMILY HOURS are much more then just a holy hour. Each Family Hour DVD beautifully combines devotion and catechism. While you are praying you are learning more about the Catechism and other spiritual topics along
with hearing inspirational messages from St. John Paul II, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, Francis Cardinal Arinze and other
great spiritual teachers. The Church we pass on to the next generation will depend greatly on how well we address the
challenges of our faith and the FAMILY today.
For further information contact: Deacon Randy/Mary Ellen Redington 740-266-7255,Regis/Marianne Belback 740-284-1539,
Sean/Jessica Lally 502-599-4482
To: Invitation to ALL Location: Holy Rosary Church Time: 7-8:00 p.m.; if unable to come, pray during this hour with us.
Dates: Beginning: Tuesday January 20, 2015 ---then monthly on the 3rd Tuesday, January through October
Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors and Servers: The next Ministries Schedule cycle will begin on
January 24th 2015 (Third Sunday in Ordinary Time) and continue through March 15th 2015 (Fifth Sunday of Lent).
Looking at this next schedule cycle, please inform Mr. Chuck Macpherson at the parish office of any special requests or concerns; for example, if there are any particular times you would not be available. Please contact the Triumph of the Cross
Office— by Tuesday, December 30th with any special needs you may have prior to our printing the schedule. Thank you.
May our Lord continue to bless you in your ministry!
Ministry Schedule for 3 / 4 January 2015
Mass
4:00 pm at HR
5:30 pm at HR
Eucharistic Minister
Deacon Adams **
Barbara McCoy
Jean Manfresca
Donald Lawrence
Linda Lawrence
Deacon Adams **
Vera Paulowski
Luann Boris
Deacon Redington **
10:00 am at HR
Lil Meronoff
Mercedes Caldere
Deacon Redington **
11:30 am at HR
Carla Milosevich
Eileen Petrola
Kevin Ciarapica
5:30 pm at HR
Alvin Williams
Joseph Sciarra
Note: * Changes are in italics. ** Indicates Ordinary Minister
8:30 am at HR
Lector
Jerry Jo Gilham
Charles Macpherson
Virginia Garrison
Denise Augustine
Paul Ward
Ana McGurn
Joseph McGurn
Pamela Merritt
John Milosevich
James Coyle
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Altar Server
Ian Phillips
Isabella Phillips
Olivia Lopresto
Thomas Bensie
Jeffery Bensie
Alison Grimm
Joseph McFarland
Christopher McGurn
John Wright
Jacob Wright
Joseph Zinno
Isabella Zinno
Anthony DeFallo
Dominic Argentine
The Week Ahead
at Triumph of the Cross
Mon - Fri
6:40 AM
8:00 AM
SACRAMENTS
Sacramental Information and registration forms are available at
parish web-site www.triumphofthecross.org.
Baptism: Call the Parish Office to register for a class.
PRAYERS
Morning Prayer recited at HR Church
Rosary prayed at HR Church (also on Sat.)
Weddings: Six month preparation required. Schedule the date
with the priest.
Funerals: Please schedule with the priest before publishing
dates and times.
December 24—Christmas Eve
Wed
Anointing of the Sick: Please call the Parish Office.
Communion to the Homebound – Please call the Parish Office.
December 25—Christmas Day
Thu
DEVOTIONS
Rosary prayed Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. Holy Rosary Church
December 26
Fri
Novena of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Miraculous Medal,
Mon. 5:15 p.m. Holy Rosary Church
December 27
Sat 10:00 AM Confessions at Holy Rosary Church
Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Chapel in
the basement of Holy Rosary Office; entrance around back (6:00
a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) For information call 740- 264-6088 or visit our
website at: www.westendadoration.com
December 28
Sun 6:30 PM GS meets in Marian Room
Hour of Prayer for Priests and Vocations: 1st Thursday,
9:00 a.m. Holy Rosary Church
December 29
Mon 6:30 PM Bible Study (Journey) in Marian Room
First Saturday Devotion: 8:30 a.m. Mass, 9:15 a.m. Rosary &
DVD in Marian Room
Contact the Parish Office at: 740-264-6177
December 30
Tue 9:15 AM Rosary Prayer Group meets in Marian Room
Readings for the Week of December 28, 2014
Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3 or Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Heb 11:8, 1112, 17-19 or Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Lk 2:22-40 or
2:22, 39-40
Mon 1 Jn 2:3-11/Lk 2:22-35
Tue 1 Jn 2:12-17/Lk 2:36-4
Wed 1 Jn 2:18-21/Jn 1:1-18
Thu Thursday: Nm 6:22-27/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21
Fri
Friday: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Jn 1:19-28
Sat
Saturday: 1 Jn 2:29--3:6/Jn 1:29-34
Sun Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12
Sun
December 31
Wed
January 1 —Solemnity– Mary, The Holy Mother of
God (Day of Obligation)
Thu
January 2
Fri
Sun
January 3
Sat 9:00 AM First Saturday Cenacle in Marian Room
Sat 10:00 AM Confessions at Holy Rosary
Msgr. Patrick Gaughan
Deacon Randall Redington
Mon
Rev. Leonard Cencula
Deacon Lee Weisend
Collection Totals: December 20 & 21
& Christmas will be in the Jan. 3 & 4 Bulletin
Tue
Rev. Donald Frinsko, TOR
Wed
Rev. Richard Tuttle
Thu
Our Holy Father
Fri
Rev. Msgr. John Kolesar
Deacon Richard Adams
Deacon David Arend
Triumph of the Cross Parish Website:
Deacon Dominic Cerrato
triumphofthecross.org
PRAY
FOR
OUR
PRIESTS
&
DEACONS
Deacon Mark Erste
Sat
Msgr. J. Michael Campbell / Rev. Gregory Plow, TOR
Deacon Gerald Hickey
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Triumph of the Cross Mass Schedule for Dec 24 - Jan 4
Wed 24 7:00 AM
8:30 AM
at HR
at HR
at
4:00 PM
CCHS
7:00 PM at HR
Midnight at HR
Thu 25 7:00 AM
at HR
8:30 AM
at HR
10:00 AM at HR
11:30 AM at HR
5:15 PM
at HR
Fri 26 7:00 AM
at HR
8:30 AM
at HR
For the Protection of Human Life by Anonymous
Michael & Frances DiCarlo by Family
Sat 27 8:30 AM
at HR
Lottie Grajewski by Barbara Price & Carl Stasiulewicz
Sat 27 4:00 PM
5:30 PM
at HR
at HR
Ed Karabaic by Rose & Family
Joseph Plesich by Julie Grant
Sun 28 8:30 AM
10:00 AM
11:30 AM
5:30 PM
at
at
at
at
Michael Carapellotti by Gianna Contraguerra
Ramo Perrone by Mr. & Mrs. David Szydlowski
Andrew Green by Jim & Sharon Staib
People of the Parish
Mon 29 7:00 AM
8:30 AM
at HR
at HR
5:15 PM
at HR
Tue 30 7:00 AM
8:30 AM
5:15 PM
Wed 31 7:00 AM
8:30 AM
4:00 PM
5:30 PM
Thu 1 7:00 AM
8:30 AM
10:00 AM
11:30 AM
5:15 PM
Fri 2 7:00 AM
8:30 AM
at
at
at
at
at
at
at
at
at
at
at
at
at
at
HR
HR
HR
HR
HR
HR
HR
HR
HR
HR
HR
HR
HR
HR
HR
HR
HR
HR
William, Catherine & Steve Zamana by Family
Deceased members of the Ricci Family by Betty Ricci Drzayich
Michael Carapellotti by Ogden Family
NO MASS
James Swan by Regina Swan
Andrew Green by Knight of Columbus
R. John Sisinni by wife Patricia
NO MASS
Joseph C. Ware, Jr. by Family
Remo Contraguerra by wife & children
For the Protection of Human Life by Anonymous
Joseph Plesich by Patrick & Rachel Kelly
Members & Benefactors of the Family of Jacopa Assoc by Sisters of
Jacopa
Joe Rinaldi by Tony & Joyce Cammiletti
Mary Kidder by Charles & Mary Manfresca
Lottie Grajewski by Vera Paulowski
John Contalamessa by Rinaldo Saccoccia
Ramo Perrone by Vera Paulowski
In Thanksgiving by Patty, Robert Teramana & Family
Joseph Francis DiGregorio by Family
NO MASS
Michael Carapellotti by Frank & Marlene Fuscardo
Lottie Grajewski by Cathy Cich
Andrew Green by Joe & Charlene Polshaw
NO MASS
For the Protection of Human Life by Anonymous
Joseph Plesich by Family
Sat 3 8:30 AM
at HR
Joe Rinaldi by Joe & Olga Pasquarella
Sat 3 4:00 PM
5:30 PM
at HR
at HR
Martin Dumbola by Eleanor Alessi & sons
John Cantalamessa by Fanny Cesta
Sun 4 8:30 AM
10:00 AM
11:30 AM
5:30 PM
at
at
at
at
Joseph Rinaldi by the Santacroce Family
Mary Kidder by Jim & Linda MacGregor
Mary Bonsignore by Pamela Merritt
People of the Parish
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HR
HR
HR
HR
MEMORIALS
In
Loving
Memory
of those
who have
Died
Joseph Panella
By
Wife & Children