Submitted by Mrs. Robin Jo Jensen
The school addition project needs your help!
As you can see, the project is moving along very well, but the "crew" could really use more help! We are in need of help in the following areas:
1. Installing ceiling and wall board (if you can come tonight, please do...!)
2. Plastering (tomorrow and/or this weekend)
3. Help with the concrete and tile in the bathrooms
4. Help with the HVAC installation.
If you could help with any of these projects in the coming days, please contact Tim Reineck at 920-360-9445 or contact me via e-mail. Your help is needed and appreciated! All volunteers will be asked to sign in and to sign a waiver of liability.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
HCCS Addition Update
Construction continues! You can't really tell from the outside of the building, but much has happened in the past week and half.
As part of the addition project, there will be another handicap stall added to the girls and boys bathroom in the newer part of school. This was necessary so that the school facility is in compliance with current Americans With Disability Act Laws.
The electrical and plumbing rough-ins are complete.
The windows have been installed.
The wall insulation is complete--a hot, itchy task!
The construction crew installed the vapor barrier. This keeps moisture from the inside of the building from passing through the porous wall and into insulation.
Baker scaffolding and a drywall lift were brought in to make the job of installing drywall on the ceiling a much easier task. As of this evening, the majority of the drywall has been installed on the ceiling.
Next steps:
More drywall...
and PLASTERING!
Related link:
HCCS Addition Project Photo Album
As part of the addition project, there will be another handicap stall added to the girls and boys bathroom in the newer part of school. This was necessary so that the school facility is in compliance with current Americans With Disability Act Laws.
The electrical and plumbing rough-ins are complete.
The windows have been installed.
The wall insulation is complete--a hot, itchy task!
The construction crew installed the vapor barrier. This keeps moisture from the inside of the building from passing through the porous wall and into insulation.
Baker scaffolding and a drywall lift were brought in to make the job of installing drywall on the ceiling a much easier task. As of this evening, the majority of the drywall has been installed on the ceiling.
Next steps:
More drywall...
and PLASTERING!
Related link:
HCCS Addition Project Photo Album
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Year-end report for St. John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter shows that homelessness is a complex issue in need of multiple solutions
A press release posted to the Green Bay Diocese website:
GREEN BAY, Wis. (July 29, 2008) – During its 177 nights of operation, St. John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter in Green Bay was a refuge for 280 individuals who, together, stayed a total of 6,805 nights from November 2007 to April 2008.
But statistics don’t tell the whole story about how the shelter provided much more than a break from the cold. The shelter’s professional staff connected clients to more than a dozen community resources, such as health care screening, mental health services, Housing Choice Voucher Program outreach, employment training, voter registration, clothing vouchers, transportation assistance, and identification assistance.
Additionally, of the 280 people who used the shelter, “at least 30 moved into their own apartments and six are being served through transitional living programs,” said Mary Marks, executive director of the shelter during the 2007-08 season. Other successes include eight people completing alcohol and other drug abuse (AODA) treatment programs and five residing in AODA halfway housing.
In her year-end report to the shelter’s Executive Committee, Marks provided several profiles that lend a face to homelessness. For example, many of the people in need of shelter have limited education (no high school diploma) as well as limited job skills and underdeveloped social skills. They often have disabling health problems that have gone under- or untreated. Also:
• Younger clients tend to be disconnected from their families, have questionable cognitive or social abilities, and may have been born with fetal alcohol syndrome.
• Middle-aged clients often have never been on their own, having lived with relatives or elderly persons who have recently died or been moved to a nursing home.
• Elderly clients have lived on society’s margin most of their lives, getting by on low-skill work until now when they can no longer sustain a job.
The year-end report was also distributed to the city’s Protection and Welfare Committee, the Brown County Task Force to End Homelessness, the Brown County Homeless Issues and Affordable Housing Subcommittee, and the Emergency Food and Shelter Program’s local board.
“This year-end report illustrates that homelessness is a complex issue affecting real people,” says Deacon Timothy Reilly, Director of Administration for the Diocese of Green Bay, which operates St. John Shelter. “I think Mary Marks and her staff did an excellent job connecting clients to existing community services and building relationships with neighbors and the community liaison officer.”
According to the report, the shelter averaged 38 guests per night from Nov. 6, 2007, to April 30, 2008. Of the 280 individuals who passed through the shelter’s doors, 237 (85%) were males and 43 (15%) were females. Forty-six were veterans; 97 were considered chronically homeless (without a home for longer than one year and/or having four episodes of homelessness in the past three years).
More than half of the clients (52%) used the shelter for less than seven days. Seventeen clients (6%) stayed 8 to 14 nights; 36 clients (13%) stayed 15 to 30 nights; 50 (18%) stayed 31 to 60 nights; and 31 (11%) stayed 61 nights or more. Thirty-eight people who posed a risk to others or themselves were denied shelter.
During the nightly intake process, clients were asked where they stayed the night before. The most common responses (89%) were friends/relatives (41%); an emergency shelter (17%); non-housing such as the street, a park, a car, etc. (16%); other such as paid for a motel (9%); and jail/prison (6%).
St. John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter is a seasonal, temporary shelter for people who do not qualify for help at other shelters. The shelter is scheduled to reopen Nov. 1 and operate until the end of April 2009. It relies on donations to support a small staff and it relies on volunteers who represented 10,000 hours of volunteer time during the 2007-08 season.
“The number of people who volunteered meals, clothing, personal hygiene items, funds and their own time made all the difference to the staff, the shelter’s executive committee and most importantly, the shelter’s clients,” says Deacon Reilly. “We appreciate everyone’s prayers and cannot thank people enough for their support.”
Related links:
End of Year Report for St. John's Homeless Shelter
Green Bay task force tries to tackle homeless problem, Green Bay Press Gazette, Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Report Released on GB Homeless Shelter, FOX-11 News, July 30, 2008
GREEN BAY, Wis. (July 29, 2008) – During its 177 nights of operation, St. John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter in Green Bay was a refuge for 280 individuals who, together, stayed a total of 6,805 nights from November 2007 to April 2008.
But statistics don’t tell the whole story about how the shelter provided much more than a break from the cold. The shelter’s professional staff connected clients to more than a dozen community resources, such as health care screening, mental health services, Housing Choice Voucher Program outreach, employment training, voter registration, clothing vouchers, transportation assistance, and identification assistance.
Additionally, of the 280 people who used the shelter, “at least 30 moved into their own apartments and six are being served through transitional living programs,” said Mary Marks, executive director of the shelter during the 2007-08 season. Other successes include eight people completing alcohol and other drug abuse (AODA) treatment programs and five residing in AODA halfway housing.
In her year-end report to the shelter’s Executive Committee, Marks provided several profiles that lend a face to homelessness. For example, many of the people in need of shelter have limited education (no high school diploma) as well as limited job skills and underdeveloped social skills. They often have disabling health problems that have gone under- or untreated. Also:
• Younger clients tend to be disconnected from their families, have questionable cognitive or social abilities, and may have been born with fetal alcohol syndrome.
• Middle-aged clients often have never been on their own, having lived with relatives or elderly persons who have recently died or been moved to a nursing home.
• Elderly clients have lived on society’s margin most of their lives, getting by on low-skill work until now when they can no longer sustain a job.
The year-end report was also distributed to the city’s Protection and Welfare Committee, the Brown County Task Force to End Homelessness, the Brown County Homeless Issues and Affordable Housing Subcommittee, and the Emergency Food and Shelter Program’s local board.
“This year-end report illustrates that homelessness is a complex issue affecting real people,” says Deacon Timothy Reilly, Director of Administration for the Diocese of Green Bay, which operates St. John Shelter. “I think Mary Marks and her staff did an excellent job connecting clients to existing community services and building relationships with neighbors and the community liaison officer.”
According to the report, the shelter averaged 38 guests per night from Nov. 6, 2007, to April 30, 2008. Of the 280 individuals who passed through the shelter’s doors, 237 (85%) were males and 43 (15%) were females. Forty-six were veterans; 97 were considered chronically homeless (without a home for longer than one year and/or having four episodes of homelessness in the past three years).
More than half of the clients (52%) used the shelter for less than seven days. Seventeen clients (6%) stayed 8 to 14 nights; 36 clients (13%) stayed 15 to 30 nights; 50 (18%) stayed 31 to 60 nights; and 31 (11%) stayed 61 nights or more. Thirty-eight people who posed a risk to others or themselves were denied shelter.
During the nightly intake process, clients were asked where they stayed the night before. The most common responses (89%) were friends/relatives (41%); an emergency shelter (17%); non-housing such as the street, a park, a car, etc. (16%); other such as paid for a motel (9%); and jail/prison (6%).
St. John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter is a seasonal, temporary shelter for people who do not qualify for help at other shelters. The shelter is scheduled to reopen Nov. 1 and operate until the end of April 2009. It relies on donations to support a small staff and it relies on volunteers who represented 10,000 hours of volunteer time during the 2007-08 season.
“The number of people who volunteered meals, clothing, personal hygiene items, funds and their own time made all the difference to the staff, the shelter’s executive committee and most importantly, the shelter’s clients,” says Deacon Reilly. “We appreciate everyone’s prayers and cannot thank people enough for their support.”
Related links:
End of Year Report for St. John's Homeless Shelter
Green Bay task force tries to tackle homeless problem, Green Bay Press Gazette, Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Report Released on GB Homeless Shelter, FOX-11 News, July 30, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Parish Retreat Day Provides Food for Body and Soul
The Holy Cross Parish Retreat Day took place on July 8, 2008 at Holy Name Retreat House on beautiful Chambers Island. The retreat was facilitated by Fr. John Van Deuren. About 55 people from Holy Cross Parish in Bay Settlement and St. Louis Parish in Dyckesville took part in the retreat. As always, the staff at Holy Name were very hospitable, and provided a bountiful lunch and dinner. We all enjoyed a day off from everyday responsibilities. But more nourishing than the food, was the time spent with friends in reflection, prayer and at Mass.
Journey with the Spirit
The theme for Fr. John's reflection was "Journey with the Spirit," and he stressed the importance of recognizing the movement of the Spirit in ourselves. He said that the way of God resists the very human urge to "fight or flee." Instead, we need to act with wisdom and follow in the footsteps of Jesus, by allowing our suffering to transform us.
The Journey of The Last Lecture author, Randy Pausch
Fr. John referred to several recent books throughout his talks to illustrate the journey of the Spirit. Among them was the Last Lecture by Randy Pausch. Pausch was a Carnegie Mellon professor who was diagnosed with incurable pancreatic cancer in September of 2006. He inspired people across the globe with his last lecture, which was posted to Youtube and to date has been viewed nearly 5,000,000 times. The corresponding book has been on the bestseller list since April. Randy Pausch died of complications from pancreatic cancer on July 25, 2008.
To view the Last Lecture, press the PLAY button on the video screen below:
(Feedblitz readers will need to go directly to the Holy Cross blogspot to view the video.)
Other writings referenced by Fr. John were:
"Prayer for World Peace," by Sr. Joan Chittister, OSB
"Prayer for World Peace," by Sr. Joan Chittister, OSB
The Holy Cross Parish Retreat Day is a yearly event and usually takes place in the summer. Watch the Holy Cross Blogspot for updates and plan on joining us next year!
The Holy Cross Parish Spiritual Life Committee
The purpose of the Spiritual Life Committee is to make available to members of the parish a means to grow in their spirituality. The committee works together to provide retreats, special Liturgical Seasonal sessions and social gatherings that enhance their understanding of the Catholic faith. To read all Spiritual Life blog posts, click here.
Vatican Approves New English Translation For The Order Of Mass
A press release posted to the USCCB Website:
WASHINGTON— The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has received approval (recognitio) from the Holy See’s Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments for the new English-language translation of the Order of Mass (Ordo Missae).
This is the first section of the translation of the third edition of the Roman Missal. It includes most of the texts used in every celebration of the Mass, including the responses that will be said by the people.
In its letter, the Congregation pointed out that while the texts are binding, the approval “does not intend that these texts are to be put into use immediately.”
Cardinal Francis Arinze, Prefect of the Congregation, explained the reasons for providing the text at this time. The purpose is to provide “time for the pastoral preparation of priests, deacons and for appropriate catechesis of the lay faithful. It will likewise facilitate the devising of musical settings for parts of the Mass.”
The text is covered by copyright law and the Statutes of the International Commission on English in the Liturgy.
The more significant changes of the people’s parts are:
- et cum spiritu tuo is rendered as “And with your spirit”
- In the Confiteor, the text “through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault” has been added
- The Gloria has been translated differently and the structure is different from the present text
- In the Preface dialogue the translation of “Dignum et justum est” is “It is right and just”
- The first line of the Sanctus now reads “Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts”
- The response of the people at the Ecce Agnus Dei is “Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.”
At this time, no date is available as to when the entire translation of the Roman Missal will be released.
For media inquiries, e-mail us at commdept@usccb.org
Department of Communications 3211 4th Street, N.E., Washington DC 20017-1194 (202) 541-3000 © USCCB. All rights reserved.
WASHINGTON— The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has received approval (recognitio) from the Holy See’s Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments for the new English-language translation of the Order of Mass (Ordo Missae).
This is the first section of the translation of the third edition of the Roman Missal. It includes most of the texts used in every celebration of the Mass, including the responses that will be said by the people.
In its letter, the Congregation pointed out that while the texts are binding, the approval “does not intend that these texts are to be put into use immediately.”
Cardinal Francis Arinze, Prefect of the Congregation, explained the reasons for providing the text at this time. The purpose is to provide “time for the pastoral preparation of priests, deacons and for appropriate catechesis of the lay faithful. It will likewise facilitate the devising of musical settings for parts of the Mass.”
The text is covered by copyright law and the Statutes of the International Commission on English in the Liturgy.
The more significant changes of the people’s parts are:
- et cum spiritu tuo is rendered as “And with your spirit”
- In the Confiteor, the text “through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault” has been added
- The Gloria has been translated differently and the structure is different from the present text
- In the Preface dialogue the translation of “Dignum et justum est” is “It is right and just”
- The first line of the Sanctus now reads “Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts”
- The response of the people at the Ecce Agnus Dei is “Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.”
At this time, no date is available as to when the entire translation of the Roman Missal will be released.
For media inquiries, e-mail us at commdept@usccb.org
Department of Communications 3211 4th Street, N.E., Washington DC 20017-1194 (202) 541-3000 © USCCB. All rights reserved.
Holy Cross Scrip Update
CVS/pharmacy $100s Are Here, And Now You Can Reload!
You can now order CVS [MAP] $100s in addition to the already available $25 denomination.
Also, CVS/pharmacy gift cards now have reload capability at http://www.shopwithscrip.com/. That means you can refill your prescriptions with a refillable CVS card! Reloadable cards have several important benefits for scrip-using families:
You can now order CVS [MAP] $100s in addition to the already available $25 denomination.
Also, CVS/pharmacy gift cards now have reload capability at http://www.shopwithscrip.com/. That means you can refill your prescriptions with a refillable CVS card! Reloadable cards have several important benefits for scrip-using families:
- Your organization gets a financial benefit without physically handling a card
- Reloadable cards have a positive environmental impact
- Reload any amount from $25 to $400
CVS/pharmacy joins Starbucks as the first two reloadable gift cards on the GLSC retailer list. To reload a CVS/pharmacy card at ShopWithScrip.com, just select "CVS/pharmacy Reload" and follow the simple directions.
Little Caesars Now Available
Little Caesars [MAP] gift cards are available in $20 denominations with a 9% contribution.
Little Caesars Pizza has been proudly serving delicious products for nearly 50 years. Their dough is made fresh each day, and our cheese is freshly shredded - never frozen! Little Caesars world famous pizza sauce contains a secret blend of spices that our customers love.
What is Scrip? (Excerpted from the Great Lakes Scrip website)
When your organization members purchase scrip, they're purchasing negotiable gift certificates that are used just like cash. The scrip is issued by the national and local retailers where many of your organization families already shop. These merchants want to support non-profit organizations, and in return ask you to support them by shopping with scrip at their stores. Your organization members can use scrip to purchase everyday expenses like food, clothing, and other essentials, and with every purchase, they earn revenue for your organization.
Related links:
Scrip Order Form
Complete List of National Scrip Retailers
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Mass Times/Intentions this Week
Monday, July 28 NO MASSParish Office Closed
6:00 PM Rosary
Tuesday, July 29
6:45 PM Shirley Corsten
Wednesday, July 30
8:00 AM Donald Craanen
Thursday, July 31
8:00 AM Truman & Rose Corsten
Friday, August 1
8:00 AM Brother Clement Tourangeau
Saturday, August 2
4:00 PM Len O’Connor
Sunday, August 3
8:00 AM Judy & Debbie Tillmann
10:00 AM Holy Cross Parish Family
Saturday, July 26, 2008
July 26/27 From the Pastor's Desk...
My Dear Parishioners,
Before I sat down at my computer to write this week’s letter, I opened my calendar and was really surprised to notice that we are more than halfway through the Summer. This Friday is the first day of August and that means that Labor Day and the opening and ―Back to School time is on the horizon. This has been a beautiful summer for us in the Green Bay area and for that we can give thanks.
Construction on our two new classrooms for our Education Center continues at full speed. I have been absolutely amazed at how many are involved in the construction and how many are giving long hours of time and talent to make sure that this new structure will be ready for the first day of school. As the building nears completion, we will need volunteers to help us get the place ready for the children – cleaning, decorating, moving, etc. I know there will be something for all to do, so why not plan to contribute some of your time and talent to this wonderful project. A special word of continual ―THANKS for all who are working on the construction.
So that you can plan ahead, please put the following weekend dates on your calendar. The weekend of August 16th and 17th we will welcome Brother Paul Herbert, who will be here for the annual Missionary Appeal Collection. The second collection that weekend will be for that charity, and envelopes will be in the pews for your use. The following weekend, August 23 and 24 is the annual collection for the Seminarians of the Green Bay Diocese. We will have a seminarian speak to us that weekend after Commun-ion at each Mass. The Annual Seminarian collection will be taken up on Labor Day Weekend, August 30th and 31st. The special envelopes for this collection will be available in the pews on August 23rd and 24th. Remember if you use the special envelope for this collection you can place it in any collection basket at any Mass.
Also for your information, my brother, Bob, is flying in from Salt Lake City on August 28th and then he will drive with me to the East Coast as together we go to spend some vacation time with our family. I will be leaving the parish on Sunday, August 31st and will return on Thursday, September 18th.
I do hope that all of you are enjoying this beautiful Summer as much as I am. Remember to ―Thank God for the beauty of creation and the many gifts He gives to us. I also ask that you give close attention to the letter that I sent you this past week and the enclosed pledge card and plan to participate in our ―STEWARDSHIP WEEKEND which is next weekend, August 2nd and 3rd.
Oremus pro invicem,
Fr. Tom
Thursday, July 24, 2008
“And it came to pass...”
The last time Bishop Robert Morneau tossed out the football at the annual Bishop’s Charities Game, the Packers went to the Super Bowl.Divine intervention?
Join us Aug. 11 and find out.
Meet Bishop Robert Morneau
at the Bishop’s Charities Game
Green Bay Packers vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Monday, Aug. 11, 2008 - 4:30-6:00p.m.
Lambeau Field parking lot
Oneida Nation Gate - southeast side of the stadium
- Have your picture taken with Bishop Morneau
- FREE Packer Pocket Schedule
- Enter our drawings for $20 Texas Roadhouse Gift Certificates and a One Year Compass Subscription.
Brought to you by The Compass, Vocations, Education, Evangelization & Worship, and Catholic Charities. Watch for further details in The Compass. And if you don't have a subscription, click here -- you don't know what you're missing!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
HCCS Student Supply List Now Available
For parents who want to get a jump on the back-to-school shopping, the Holy Cross Catholic School student supply list is now available: Student Supply List 2008/09. The list is also available on the "links" page of the Holy Cross Catholic School website, www.holycrossfamily.org.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Holy Cross Athletics Gearing Up for Fall Sports
Hello,
The 2008-2009 Holy Cross Athletics season is quickly approaching! Holy Cross Day School and Faith Formation students entering 5th through 8th grade are eligible to participate. Prince of Peace day school students entering 5th grade are also eligible. Holy Cross Athletics offers 5th/6th grades and 7th/8th grades co-ed soccer teams in the fall, basketball in the winter with teams for boys and teams for girls entering 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, and a 5th through 8th grade track team in the spring.
This year a new fee structure is being introduced and is as follows:
Option 1*: $40 and commitment by one adult and registered athlete to participate in HCA's Packer Seat pickup.
Option 2*: $75 and adult and registered athlete choose not to participate in HCA's Packer Seat pickup but commit to working the Chili Sale in January or February.
Option 3*: $150 and adult and registered athlete choose not to participate in HCA's Packer Seat pickup nor work the Chili Sale.
*All Athletic families are required to provide one batch of chili and one dessert to the Chili Sale in January.
I encourage you to give consideration to having your child participate in Holy Cross Athletics. It is a great opportunity for our Faith Formation and Day School children to get to know one another while enjoying athletics. The Holy Cross Athletics Mission does a good job of summing this up and is as follows:
"The mission of Holy Cross Athletics is to provide the opportunity for our students to learn new skills, be part of a team, to have fun, and to make new friends in competition against themselves and other schools in our community."
If your child is interested in participating, please read and complete the attached registration forms and return them to me through church or school. This will help us determine how many teams we will need for each sport and grade. If you are not sure and have questions, please e-mail me at athletics@holycrossfamily.org or call at 468-7550.
Participating students are required to have a sports physical every other year. The fall soccer season is quickly approaching (practice starts in mid-August). If your child is interested in registering for soccer, please return the forms soon or notify me via e-mail.
Thanks,
Eric Rakers
Holy Cross Athletic Director
The 2008-2009 Holy Cross Athletics season is quickly approaching! Holy Cross Day School and Faith Formation students entering 5th through 8th grade are eligible to participate. Prince of Peace day school students entering 5th grade are also eligible. Holy Cross Athletics offers 5th/6th grades and 7th/8th grades co-ed soccer teams in the fall, basketball in the winter with teams for boys and teams for girls entering 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, and a 5th through 8th grade track team in the spring.
This year a new fee structure is being introduced and is as follows:
Option 1*: $40 and commitment by one adult and registered athlete to participate in HCA's Packer Seat pickup.
Option 2*: $75 and adult and registered athlete choose not to participate in HCA's Packer Seat pickup but commit to working the Chili Sale in January or February.
Option 3*: $150 and adult and registered athlete choose not to participate in HCA's Packer Seat pickup nor work the Chili Sale.
*All Athletic families are required to provide one batch of chili and one dessert to the Chili Sale in January.
I encourage you to give consideration to having your child participate in Holy Cross Athletics. It is a great opportunity for our Faith Formation and Day School children to get to know one another while enjoying athletics. The Holy Cross Athletics Mission does a good job of summing this up and is as follows:
"The mission of Holy Cross Athletics is to provide the opportunity for our students to learn new skills, be part of a team, to have fun, and to make new friends in competition against themselves and other schools in our community."
If your child is interested in participating, please read and complete the attached registration forms and return them to me through church or school. This will help us determine how many teams we will need for each sport and grade. If you are not sure and have questions, please e-mail me at athletics@holycrossfamily.org or call at 468-7550.
Participating students are required to have a sports physical every other year. The fall soccer season is quickly approaching (practice starts in mid-August). If your child is interested in registering for soccer, please return the forms soon or notify me via e-mail.
Thanks,
Eric Rakers
Holy Cross Athletic Director
Monday, July 21, 2008
HCCS Addition Update
Construction on the Holy Cross addition continues, and the structure begins to resemble the rest of the school.
The roof trusses were installed.
The house wrap and roof sheathing were installed. The house wrap seals the structure from air and water infiltration. The tar-paper acts as an initial water barrier to the structure.
(ABOVE) The shingles are applied. The roof is 26 squares, or 2600 square feet, which is approximately 2016 shingles. It took the three volunteers about eight hours to complete the roof.
Holy Cross students take in the progress on the addition on Sunday evening. Check out that roof!
Next steps:
- bathroom upgrade begins.
- plumbing, electric, heating and cooling will be installed.
- windows go in.
The roof trusses were installed.
The house wrap and roof sheathing were installed. The house wrap seals the structure from air and water infiltration. The tar-paper acts as an initial water barrier to the structure.
(ABOVE) The shingles are applied. The roof is 26 squares, or 2600 square feet, which is approximately 2016 shingles. It took the three volunteers about eight hours to complete the roof.
Holy Cross students take in the progress on the addition on Sunday evening. Check out that roof!
Next steps:
- bathroom upgrade begins.
- plumbing, electric, heating and cooling will be installed.
- windows go in.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Mass Times/Intentions this Week
Monday, July 21NO MASS
6:00 PM Rosary
Tuesday, July 22
NO MASS
Wednesday, July 23
8:00 AM Rose Corsten
Thursday, July 24
8:00 AM Norbert Skaletski
Friday, July 25
8:00 AM Leo & Marion Salmon
Saturday, July 26
1:00 PM Wedding - Katherine Bauer & Cory Schiller
4:00 PM Don Rukamp
Sunday, July 27
8:00 AM Holy Cross Parish Family
10:00 AM Rose Marie Makowsky
Pope Prays Closing Mass Will Be New Pentecost
Urges Youth to Open Hearts to Spirit's Power
SYDNEY, Australia, JULY 19, 2008 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is praying that the final Mass of World Youth Day will be like the experience of the Upper Room, and that the young people will go forth from it to proclaim the Risen Christ.
With this prayer, the Pope concluded his homily this Sunday morning local time, at the Mass that drew to a close the 23rd World Youth Day.
The Holy Father spoke to the vast crowd, expected to number around 500,000, about the power of the Holy Spirit. His homily followed the naming of the 24 candidates for confirmation, two from each Australian state and the other 12 from around the world.
The Pontiff got a sense of the size of the crowd when he flew over Randwick Racecourse in a helicopter earlier in the day -- some 225,000 of the congregation slept under the stars Saturday night after a vigil with the Holy Father. Before the Mass, Benedict XVI greeted a part of the crowd from the popemobile.
Under the bright Sydney sun, Benedict XVI told the youth: "May the fire of God's love descend to fill your hearts, unite you ever more fully to the Lord and his Church, and send you forth, a new generation of apostles, to bring the world to Christ!"
The Holy Father explained to the youth what the power of the Holy Spirit is: "It is the power of God's life! It is the power of the same Spirit who hovered over the waters at the dawn of creation and who, in the fullness of time, raised Jesus from the dead. It is the power which points us, and our world, towards the coming of the Kingdom of God."
A new age
Benedict XVI cited the Gospel of Luke read at the Mass, where Jesus proclaims that a new age has begun, in which the Holy Spirit will be poured out upon all humanity. "Here in Australia, [...] all of us have had an unforgettable experience of the Spirit's presence and power in the beauty of nature," the Pope said. "Here too, in this great assembly of young Christians from all over the world, we have had a vivid experience of the Spirit's presence and power in the life of the Church.
"We have seen the Church for what she truly is: the Body of Christ, a living community of love, embracing people of every race, nation and tongue, of every time and place, in the unity born of our faith in the Risen Lord. The power of the Spirit never ceases to fill the Church with life!"
"Yet this power," the Holy Father continued, "the grace of the Spirit, is not something we can merit or achieve, but only receive as pure gift. God's love can only unleash its power when it is allowed to change us from within. We have to let it break through the hard crust of our indifference, our spiritual weariness, our blind conformity to the spirit of this age.
"Only then can we let it ignite our imagination and shape our deepest desires. That is why prayer is so important: daily prayer, private prayer in the quiet of our hearts and before the Blessed Sacrament, and liturgical prayer in the heart of the Church. Prayer is pure receptivity to God's grace, love in action, communion with the Spirit who dwells within us, leading us, through Jesus, in the Church, to our heavenly Father."
A difference?
With solemnity, the Pontiff then said to the youth, "Let me now ask you a question."
He asked: "What will you leave to the next generation? Are you building your lives on firm foundations, building something that will endure? Are you living your lives in a way that opens up space for the Spirit in the midst of a world that wants to forget God, or even rejects him in the name of a falsely-conceived freedom? How are you using the gifts you have been given, the 'power' which the Holy Spirit is even now prepared to release within you? What legacy will you leave to young people yet to come? What difference will you make?"
"Empowered by the Spirit, and drawing upon faith's rich vision, a new generation of Christians is being called to help build a world in which God's gift of life is welcomed, respected and cherished -- not rejected, feared as a threat and destroyed," the Bishop of Rome affirmed. "A new age in which love is not greedy or self-seeking, but pure, faithful and genuinely free, open to others, respectful of their dignity, seeking their good, radiating joy and beauty. A new age in which hope liberates us from the shallowness, apathy and self-absorption which deaden our souls and poison our relationships."
"Dear young friends," he urged, "the Lord is asking you to be prophets of this new age, messengers of his love, drawing people to the Father and building a future of hope for all humanity."
The world and the Church need this renewal, Benedict XVI affirmed.
"The Church especially needs the gifts of young people, all young people," he said. "She needs to grow in the power of the Spirit who even now gives joy to your youth and inspires you to serve the Lord with gladness. Open your hearts to that power! I address this plea in a special way to those of you whom the Lord is calling to the priesthood and the consecrated life. Do not be afraid to say 'yes' to Jesus, to find your joy in doing his will, giving yourself completely to the pursuit of holiness, and using all your talents in the service of others!"
The Pope concluded asking for Mary's prayer: "Through the loving intercession of Mary, Mother of the Church, may this 23rd World Youth Day be experienced as a new Upper Room, from which all of us, burning with the fire and love of the Holy Spirit, go forth to proclaim the Risen Christ and to draw every heart to him! Amen."
© Innovative Media, Inc.
Reprinting ZENIT's articles requires written permission from the editor.
Reprinting ZENIT's articles requires written permission from the editor.
Related links:
www.wyd2008.org/
Vatican's World Youth Day webpage
Thank you ZENIT!
The Holy Cross Family Blogspot features regular news and information thanks to ZENIT, an international Catholic news agency. If you enjoy ZENIT articles on the Holy Cross Family Blogspot, you can show your support and appreciation by visiting their website and spreading the word. Please click on the logo to visit the site.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
July 19/20 From the Pastor's Desk...
My Dear Parishioners,
I thought that this weekend would be a good opportunity for us as a parish family to reflect on the “Sacrament of Matrimony.” This is a sacrament that has touched each and every one of us. In our modern and secular society this important sacrament has been and continues to be under attack. We as a faith community must stand firm in recognizing and appreciating the beauty and sacredness of this sacrament. As part of our reflection we offer our congratulations and admiration to Bernard and Beulah Brandner who this weekend celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. We will offer them a special blessing at the 10 am Mass and they gather with their family, friends and parish family to thank Almighty God for His many blessings to them during the past 50 years and ask his continued blessing for the future. Bernard and Beulah we wish you “AD MULTOS ANNOS” (many more years together).
Next weekend we continue our celebration of the “Sacrament of Matrimony” as Katherine Bauer(Holy Cross) and Cory Schiller (St. Mary’s, Tomahawk) will gather with their family and friends here at Holy Cross and celebrate the Eucharist during which they will make their marriage vows to each other. We pray that their life together may be fruitful, happy and hopefully 50 years from now they will come back to Holy Cross to thank Almighty God for the many gifts and blessings he will have bestowed on them, and that they will have become “one in mind and heart in Christ Jesus. Katherine and Cory, we at Holy Cross Parish wish the two of you “AD MULTOS ANNOS.”
Our celebration of the “Sacrament of Matrimony” has found its continuation this weekend as we welcomed Father Jay Fostner, O.Praem. (a Norbertine confrere) who celebrated the 4 pm Eucharist this weekend, and at that Mass welcomed into our faith community “Cecelia Van Drisse,” the new born child of parishioners Gary and Caroline Van Drisse and their other daughter Francesca. Through the Sacrament of Baptism, Gary and Caroline promise to pass on their Catholic faith to Cecelia. Cecelia’s godparents promise to assist them in this task and we as her parish family promise to do the same. Congratulations to the Van Drisse family.
The construction of our two additional classrooms continues and we are most grateful to all who have volunteered their time, talent and treasure. If you wish to be part of this exciting undertaking please call the school or parish office. Remember there is something that everyone, young and old, can do to make this project doable!
A word of thank you and appreciation to Jan Malchow who has completed his term of office as chairman of the parish financial committee. During his tenure of office Jan had overseen and managed the complete revision of our financial accounting system – no easy task. As a result of his expertise and knowledge and the giving of hours and hours of his time and talent our parish financial system is in place and in complete accord with Diocesan and state requirements. We are deeply appreciative of all that Jan has done for us. Thank you very much Jan on behalf of the entire parish community for a job well done.
The new chairperson of the finance committee is Joe Thibaudeau, thank you Joe for your willingness to serve in this position.
Another word of thanks for Todd Cullen who has completed his term as chairperson of the Pastoral Council and thank you to Gordie Adamczak who will assume that position. Becky Kay has completed her term as chairperson of the Board of Christian Education and Jeff Tremel will assume that position for the new school year.
Holy Cross has much to be Thankful for, so remember to say a prayer of thanks to Our Lord and God for all the Blessings he bestows on us. I do hope that you are enjoying the beautiful (if somewhat wet and windy) summer weather here in Northeastern Wisconsin.
“Oremus Pro Invicem”
Fr. Tom
I thought that this weekend would be a good opportunity for us as a parish family to reflect on the “Sacrament of Matrimony.” This is a sacrament that has touched each and every one of us. In our modern and secular society this important sacrament has been and continues to be under attack. We as a faith community must stand firm in recognizing and appreciating the beauty and sacredness of this sacrament. As part of our reflection we offer our congratulations and admiration to Bernard and Beulah Brandner who this weekend celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. We will offer them a special blessing at the 10 am Mass and they gather with their family, friends and parish family to thank Almighty God for His many blessings to them during the past 50 years and ask his continued blessing for the future. Bernard and Beulah we wish you “AD MULTOS ANNOS” (many more years together).
Next weekend we continue our celebration of the “Sacrament of Matrimony” as Katherine Bauer(Holy Cross) and Cory Schiller (St. Mary’s, Tomahawk) will gather with their family and friends here at Holy Cross and celebrate the Eucharist during which they will make their marriage vows to each other. We pray that their life together may be fruitful, happy and hopefully 50 years from now they will come back to Holy Cross to thank Almighty God for the many gifts and blessings he will have bestowed on them, and that they will have become “one in mind and heart in Christ Jesus. Katherine and Cory, we at Holy Cross Parish wish the two of you “AD MULTOS ANNOS.”
Our celebration of the “Sacrament of Matrimony” has found its continuation this weekend as we welcomed Father Jay Fostner, O.Praem. (a Norbertine confrere) who celebrated the 4 pm Eucharist this weekend, and at that Mass welcomed into our faith community “Cecelia Van Drisse,” the new born child of parishioners Gary and Caroline Van Drisse and their other daughter Francesca. Through the Sacrament of Baptism, Gary and Caroline promise to pass on their Catholic faith to Cecelia. Cecelia’s godparents promise to assist them in this task and we as her parish family promise to do the same. Congratulations to the Van Drisse family.
The construction of our two additional classrooms continues and we are most grateful to all who have volunteered their time, talent and treasure. If you wish to be part of this exciting undertaking please call the school or parish office. Remember there is something that everyone, young and old, can do to make this project doable!
A word of thank you and appreciation to Jan Malchow who has completed his term of office as chairman of the parish financial committee. During his tenure of office Jan had overseen and managed the complete revision of our financial accounting system – no easy task. As a result of his expertise and knowledge and the giving of hours and hours of his time and talent our parish financial system is in place and in complete accord with Diocesan and state requirements. We are deeply appreciative of all that Jan has done for us. Thank you very much Jan on behalf of the entire parish community for a job well done.
The new chairperson of the finance committee is Joe Thibaudeau, thank you Joe for your willingness to serve in this position.
Another word of thanks for Todd Cullen who has completed his term as chairperson of the Pastoral Council and thank you to Gordie Adamczak who will assume that position. Becky Kay has completed her term as chairperson of the Board of Christian Education and Jeff Tremel will assume that position for the new school year.
Holy Cross has much to be Thankful for, so remember to say a prayer of thanks to Our Lord and God for all the Blessings he bestows on us. I do hope that you are enjoying the beautiful (if somewhat wet and windy) summer weather here in Northeastern Wisconsin.
“Oremus Pro Invicem”
Fr. Tom
Friday, July 18, 2008
Bestsellers from St. Catherine's Book and Gift Shop
1. Shorter Christian Prayer, $14.95
2. Little Book of Saints Vol. 1, Kathleen Muldoon $3.95
3. Pieta Prayerbook $2.95
4. Jesus the Christ, Thomas Zanzig, $15.95
5. Seasons of Hope, Journal 1, Don Macleod, $5.95
6. We Believe... A Survey of the Catholic Faith, Oscar Lukefahr, $9.95
7. We Believe... A Survey... Workbook, Oscar Lukefahr, $2.95
8. Pathways to God, Bp. Morneau, $8.95
9. Invitation to the Gospels, Paul Achetmeier, $19.95
10. Divine Mercy Message and Devotions $5.00
11. Growing in Joy, Bp. Morneau, $9.95
12. Pocket Prayer Book $1.25
13. Catholic & College Bound, George Szwes, $5.95
14. Paul of Tarsus, Joseph Holzner, $14.95
15. God Is Love, Pope Benedict XVI, $6.95
16. Princess and the Kiss, Jenny Bishop, $12.99
17. Ministry of Servers, Michael Kwatera, $3.95
18. Catholic Youth Prayer Book, $13.95/$17.95
19. Serve God with Gladness, David Philippart, $12.00
20. Pray the Rosary, $1.00
21. Conscience in Conflict, Keith Overberg, $14.95
22. Squire and the Scroll, Jenny Bishop, $12.99
23. From Sand to Solid Ground, Michael Morwood, $14.95
24. On Christian Hope (Spe Salvi), Pope Benedict, $6.95
25. Jesus of Nazareth, Pope Benedict, $24.95
2. Little Book of Saints Vol. 1, Kathleen Muldoon $3.95
3. Pieta Prayerbook $2.95
4. Jesus the Christ, Thomas Zanzig, $15.95
5. Seasons of Hope, Journal 1, Don Macleod, $5.95
6. We Believe... A Survey of the Catholic Faith, Oscar Lukefahr, $9.95
7. We Believe... A Survey... Workbook, Oscar Lukefahr, $2.95
8. Pathways to God, Bp. Morneau, $8.95
9. Invitation to the Gospels, Paul Achetmeier, $19.95
10. Divine Mercy Message and Devotions $5.00
11. Growing in Joy, Bp. Morneau, $9.95
12. Pocket Prayer Book $1.25
13. Catholic & College Bound, George Szwes, $5.95
14. Paul of Tarsus, Joseph Holzner, $14.95
15. God Is Love, Pope Benedict XVI, $6.95
16. Princess and the Kiss, Jenny Bishop, $12.99
17. Ministry of Servers, Michael Kwatera, $3.95
18. Catholic Youth Prayer Book, $13.95/$17.95
19. Serve God with Gladness, David Philippart, $12.00
20. Pray the Rosary, $1.00
21. Conscience in Conflict, Keith Overberg, $14.95
22. Squire and the Scroll, Jenny Bishop, $12.99
23. From Sand to Solid Ground, Michael Morwood, $14.95
24. On Christian Hope (Spe Salvi), Pope Benedict, $6.95
25. Jesus of Nazareth, Pope Benedict, $24.95
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Called to Witness: Gina Tristani
Name: Gina TristaniWhat grade do you teach? Sixth grade
How many years have you taught in a Faith Formation Program? Five
What grades have you taught? Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd & 6th grades
What do you enjoy about sharing your faith in our Holy Cross Faith Formation Program? It keeps me on my toes! It gives me a good opportunity to keep examining my own faith.
What do you enjoy about sharing your faith in our Holy Cross Faith Formation Program? It keeps me on my toes! It gives me a good opportunity to keep examining my own faith.
What do you do in your free time? Hang out with my family and friends. Go to the YMCA, read books, make jewelry. I like to go out to eat and shop.
Other interests: Travel and fitness
Holy Cross Scrip Update
Submitted by Jan Kratz
As many of you are aware, we are now buying $crip directly from Copps, Fleet Farm and Festival. This gives us a better percentage of earnings! I have been working with the corporate office of KWIK TRIP and I am happy to announce that we will be getting a 20% discount (earnings) on KWIK TRIP through February of 2009!
This means a great deal for our parish and for those of you who use $crip to off-set school and faith formation tuition!
Thank you for your support of the Holy Cross Parish $crip Program!
What is Scrip? (Excerpted from the Great Lakes Scrip website)
When your organization members purchase scrip, they're purchasing negotiable gift certificates that are used just like cash. The scrip is issued by the national and local retailers where many of your organization families already shop. These merchants want to support non-profit organizations, and in return ask you to support them by shopping with scrip at their stores. Your organization members can use scrip to purchase everyday expenses like food, clothing, and other essentials, and with every purchase, they earn revenue for your organization.
Related links:
Scrip Order Form
Complete List of National Scrip Retailers
As many of you are aware, we are now buying $crip directly from Copps, Fleet Farm and Festival. This gives us a better percentage of earnings! I have been working with the corporate office of KWIK TRIP and I am happy to announce that we will be getting a 20% discount (earnings) on KWIK TRIP through February of 2009!
This means a great deal for our parish and for those of you who use $crip to off-set school and faith formation tuition!
Thank you for your support of the Holy Cross Parish $crip Program!
What is Scrip? (Excerpted from the Great Lakes Scrip website)
When your organization members purchase scrip, they're purchasing negotiable gift certificates that are used just like cash. The scrip is issued by the national and local retailers where many of your organization families already shop. These merchants want to support non-profit organizations, and in return ask you to support them by shopping with scrip at their stores. Your organization members can use scrip to purchase everyday expenses like food, clothing, and other essentials, and with every purchase, they earn revenue for your organization.
Related links:
Scrip Order Form
Complete List of National Scrip Retailers
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Come Clean at Holy Cross
Submitted by Susan SaariHope your summer is going well.
It is the time of the month that we come together as a family to clean our beautiful church. I am looking for anyone who can spare 1 hour of their time to assist with cleaning. Church cleaning will take place immediately following mass on Thursday, July 17th (roughly 8:30 AM) Please feel free to bring your children. Anyone in middle school can count it as volunteer hours.
Hope to see you on Thursday!
It is the time of the month that we come together as a family to clean our beautiful church. I am looking for anyone who can spare 1 hour of their time to assist with cleaning. Church cleaning will take place immediately following mass on Thursday, July 17th (roughly 8:30 AM) Please feel free to bring your children. Anyone in middle school can count it as volunteer hours.
Hope to see you on Thursday!
Editor's note: Fr. Tom offers other opportunities to "come clean" at Holy Cross Parish. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered every Saturday from 3:30-4:00 PM or by appointment.
Monday, July 14, 2008
THANK YOU!!
On behalf of the Holy Cross Parish Family, we would like to extend a special THANK YOU to all the donors to the Parish Picnic...We couldn't do this without you!
Abby Almonte
All That Glass/Theresa LeBreck
Associated Bank
Baenen Repair/John Baenen
Baylake Bank
Bayland Carpet/Frank LeMieux
Beerntsens Candies
Bella Creations/Toni Jaeckels
Bernie Brandner
Bill, Veronica & Grace Heffernan
Bill & Cynthia VanSistine
Bob & Susan Dean
Bob Leonowicz
Bruce & Elaine Gerhold
C & C Custom Builders/Brian & Barb Conard
C & D Mobil/Mark & Michelle Conard
Care-Free Travel
Carol Herman
Cathy & Ray Schumer
Colleen Bertrand
Connie Brownell
Craanen Landscape
David Lee Westlund Construction
Dean Budget Auto Sales
De Groot INC Sewer and Water Construction
Dennis & Shirley VanEgeren
Dick & Sylvia Corbeill
Doreen & Leland Baenen
DuBois Family/ Jo to Go
Ed Gersek, INC
Eric & Jean Rakers
Feeco International, INC
Gauthier & Sons' Construction
Gene's Deep Rock
Gippers Sports Bar & Grill
Green Bay Auto Body /Jeff Walton
Green Bay Exposition Services INC
Green Bay Packers
Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream
Harold & Sandy De Moulin
Holy Cross Boy Scout Troop 1041
Image Advantage/Nikki Goral
Ivy Trails Gift & Garden Center
Jeff & Karen Tremel
Jerome Ropson
JoAnn Jadin
John & Kimi Kelly
Josephine's Pizza & Pastaria
June DeGroot
Kathy Janquart
Ken & Yvonne Cumbers
Ken's Concrete
Landmark Mortgage Lending/Sean Wright
Larry Gerczak’s Discount Liquor
Larry Renier
Lazyboy Furniture Gallery/Dean Gerondale
Lee & Debbie VandenLangenberg
Leick Family
Linda DeChamps
Lori Flanagan
Maggie Jacobs
Mark Clabots/DJ
Mark & Linda Schauer
Martin L. Rukamp Painting
Marvin & Ginny Lardinois
Mary Morgan Printing, INC
Mike & Kate Meeuwsen
Mike & Lou Shea
Oneida Bingo & Casino
Parins Law Firm
Patrick's On the Bay
Paul & Lynn Meyers
Proko-Wall Funeral Home
Ray & Darlene Campbell
Reignier Family
Remus Schott
Rollin-On Trailer Sales Inc/Steve Hansen
Rosie VanderKelen
Salmon's Meat Products
Sister Carolyn Zahringer
Subway – Buckley Enterprises
T.C. Hatter/Jae, Marcianne & Bailey Hansen
Tara Quidzinski
Terri Haese
The Bar - East Green Bay
The Bluff Pub & Grille
The Settlement
The Woods - Golf Course
Theresa Anderson
Tillmann Landscape Center
Tom & Heather Zeise
Ullmer Family
Van Boxel's Bar
Vincent & Darlene Kinnard
The best way to THANK our business donors is to use their goods and services! Click on the links to learn more about what they offer.
Abby Almonte
All That Glass/Theresa LeBreck
Associated Bank
Baenen Repair/John Baenen
Baylake Bank
Bayland Carpet/Frank LeMieux
Beerntsens Candies
Bella Creations/Toni Jaeckels
Bernie Brandner
Bill, Veronica & Grace Heffernan
Bill & Cynthia VanSistine
Bob & Susan Dean
Bob Leonowicz
Bruce & Elaine Gerhold
C & C Custom Builders/Brian & Barb Conard
C & D Mobil/Mark & Michelle Conard
Care-Free Travel
Carol Herman
Cathy & Ray Schumer
Colleen Bertrand
Connie Brownell
Craanen Landscape
David Lee Westlund Construction
Dean Budget Auto Sales
De Groot INC Sewer and Water Construction
Dennis & Shirley VanEgeren
Dick & Sylvia Corbeill
Doreen & Leland Baenen
DuBois Family/ Jo to Go
Ed Gersek, INC
Eric & Jean Rakers
Feeco International, INC
Gauthier & Sons' Construction
Gene's Deep Rock
Gippers Sports Bar & Grill
Green Bay Auto Body /Jeff Walton
Green Bay Exposition Services INC
Green Bay Packers
Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream
Harold & Sandy De Moulin
Holy Cross Boy Scout Troop 1041
Image Advantage/Nikki Goral
Ivy Trails Gift & Garden Center
Jeff & Karen Tremel
Jerome Ropson
JoAnn Jadin
John & Kimi Kelly
Josephine's Pizza & Pastaria
June DeGroot
Kathy Janquart
Ken & Yvonne Cumbers
Ken's Concrete
Landmark Mortgage Lending/Sean Wright
Larry Gerczak’s Discount Liquor
Larry Renier
Lazyboy Furniture Gallery/Dean Gerondale
Lee & Debbie VandenLangenberg
Leick Family
Linda DeChamps
Lori Flanagan
Maggie Jacobs
Mark Clabots/DJ
Mark & Linda Schauer
Martin L. Rukamp Painting
Marvin & Ginny Lardinois
Mary Morgan Printing, INC
Mike & Kate Meeuwsen
Mike & Lou Shea
Oneida Bingo & Casino
Parins Law Firm
Patrick's On the Bay
Paul & Lynn Meyers
Proko-Wall Funeral Home
Ray & Darlene Campbell
Reignier Family
Remus Schott
Rollin-On Trailer Sales Inc/Steve Hansen
Rosie VanderKelen
Salmon's Meat Products
Sister Carolyn Zahringer
Subway – Buckley Enterprises
T.C. Hatter/Jae, Marcianne & Bailey Hansen
Tara Quidzinski
Terri Haese
The Bar - East Green Bay
The Bluff Pub & Grille
The Settlement
The Woods - Golf Course
Theresa Anderson
Tillmann Landscape Center
Tom & Heather Zeise
Ullmer Family
Van Boxel's Bar
Vincent & Darlene Kinnard
The best way to THANK our business donors is to use their goods and services! Click on the links to learn more about what they offer.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
HCCS Addition Update
It's been a busy week of constructing up at Holy Cross Catholic School! See below for the construction progress over the past week or so.
(ABOVE) The footings were poured...
and then the next day the foundation walls were poured.
Tom Bell backfills with a compactor. Backfilling brings the grade on the inside of the footings up to a level that allows the flatwork to be poured level with the existing school floor.
The volunteer crew demolished the brick from the existing school where the new addition will be attached.
That same evening, after removing the brick, the construction crew laid down foam insulation around the perimeter, covered the interior in a sheet of plastic and laid down wire mesh to reinforce the concrete. This was the final prepwork before the concrete flatwork was poured.
The concrete is in!
Framing begins.
(SATURDAY) Framing continues and by the end of the day the sheathing is on.
(SUNDAY) The view from the future classroom.
Next steps:
- Setting the roof trusses.
- Roof sheathing and tar-paper
- Shingling
Mass Times/Intentions this Week
The parish office will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week. In case of emergency, you may reach Fr. Tom on his cell phone.Monday, July 14 NO MASS
6:00 PM Rosary
Tuesday, July 15
6:45 PM Art & Lou Nooyen
Wednesday, July 16
8:00 AM Kim Reidy
Thursday, July 17
8:00 AM Walter Moureau
Friday, July 18
8:00 AM Deceased members of the Herman Corsten family
Saturday, July 19
4:00 PM Tony and Carri VanEgeren
VanDrisse Baptism
Sunday, July 20
8:00 AM Holy Cross Parish Family
10:00 AM Bernard & Beulah Brandner 50th Wedding Anniversary
Saturday, July 12, 2008
July 12/13 From the Pastor's Desk...
My Dear Parishioners,
On June 30th of this year our two Parish Trustees, Joe Thibaudeau (Temporal/Financial) and Mike Reignier (Spiritual/Pastoral), completed their terms of service to our Parish Family. On behalf of the entire parish community, I want to express my very deep gratitude to both Joe and Mike for the excellent service that they have given to our parish. During their term of office, a significant number of changes and policies have taken place and have been incorporated into the way we do things, all of which have moved our parish forward. I could list them all here but that would take up the entire space of this bulletin letter. So instead, Joe and Mike, THANK YOU for your service, and I know that you will continue to give of your time, talent and treasure to Holy Cross Parish Family.
On July 1st our newly elected Parish Trustees began their terms of office. Our Temporal/Financial Trustee is Dan Drossart and our Pastoral/Spiritual Trustee is John Majeski -- both of whom are active and participating members of our parish family. Just to let you know some of their duties -- they oversee the management of the parish's financial and temporal facilities, they are signers for all parish checks, they are ex officio members of the finance committee and pastoral council, respectively, and most of all they are my close advisers in my job as pastor. I welcome them to their positions as Pastor of Holy Cross, and I want them to know that I appreciate their willingness to give of their time and talent to serve our parish family.
In the event that you have not stopped by, I invite you to drive past the construction site for our two new classrooms. A great deal of activity has been taking place, and you can see the result of a lot of hours of work for the good of our children. If you would like to be a part of this endeavor, please call the school office -- there are hundreds of opportunities for all to be a part of this project which, by the "GRACE" of God, is taking place.
In spite of the initial rain and the cloudy skies, our Annual Parish Picnic was a big success. We sold all the food, pies, and booyah, and the raffle and games were fun and enjoyable to all who took part in them. A big thank you to our chairpersons and all who gave of their time and talent. We should have all the figures completed by next week, and you will receive a full picnic report at that time. A list of raffle and auction winners are posted on the doors at the entrance to church congratulations to all the winners!
All in all, we as a parish family have much to be thankful for -- don't forget to say a Thank You to God!
Oremus pro invicem,
Fr. Tom
On June 30th of this year our two Parish Trustees, Joe Thibaudeau (Temporal/Financial) and Mike Reignier (Spiritual/Pastoral), completed their terms of service to our Parish Family. On behalf of the entire parish community, I want to express my very deep gratitude to both Joe and Mike for the excellent service that they have given to our parish. During their term of office, a significant number of changes and policies have taken place and have been incorporated into the way we do things, all of which have moved our parish forward. I could list them all here but that would take up the entire space of this bulletin letter. So instead, Joe and Mike, THANK YOU for your service, and I know that you will continue to give of your time, talent and treasure to Holy Cross Parish Family.
On July 1st our newly elected Parish Trustees began their terms of office. Our Temporal/Financial Trustee is Dan Drossart and our Pastoral/Spiritual Trustee is John Majeski -- both of whom are active and participating members of our parish family. Just to let you know some of their duties -- they oversee the management of the parish's financial and temporal facilities, they are signers for all parish checks, they are ex officio members of the finance committee and pastoral council, respectively, and most of all they are my close advisers in my job as pastor. I welcome them to their positions as Pastor of Holy Cross, and I want them to know that I appreciate their willingness to give of their time and talent to serve our parish family.
In the event that you have not stopped by, I invite you to drive past the construction site for our two new classrooms. A great deal of activity has been taking place, and you can see the result of a lot of hours of work for the good of our children. If you would like to be a part of this endeavor, please call the school office -- there are hundreds of opportunities for all to be a part of this project which, by the "GRACE" of God, is taking place.
In spite of the initial rain and the cloudy skies, our Annual Parish Picnic was a big success. We sold all the food, pies, and booyah, and the raffle and games were fun and enjoyable to all who took part in them. A big thank you to our chairpersons and all who gave of their time and talent. We should have all the figures completed by next week, and you will receive a full picnic report at that time. A list of raffle and auction winners are posted on the doors at the entrance to church congratulations to all the winners!
All in all, we as a parish family have much to be thankful for -- don't forget to say a Thank You to God!
Oremus pro invicem,
Fr. Tom
Related links:
Friday, July 11, 2008
Fr. Tom Hagendorf comments on new bishop
The local news media was out at Holy Cross again this week to interview Fr. Tom. His comments were included in several pieces about the appointment of the new bishop, the Most Rev. David Ricken. To learn more, click on the links below.
Church leaders excited to work with Ricken
Green Bay Press Gazette - Green Bay,WI, USA. Tom Hagendorf of Holy Cross Church in Green Bay said the church's main focus is improving Catholic education. The church is building two new classrooms for...
Veteran leader welcomed by church officials
Green Bay Press Gazette - Green Bay, WI, USA. Church leaders say the new bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay is experienced and they are excited to work with him...
Challenges Await Next Bishop
WLUK Fox-11 - Green Bay, WI, USA. The future of Catholic education is one of the many issues the next bishop of the Green Bay Catholic Diocese will be facing. FOX 11's Robert Hornacek has balanced coverage of the state of the diocese Most Rev. David Ricken will soon lead.
Church leaders excited to work with Ricken
Green Bay Press Gazette - Green Bay,WI, USA. Tom Hagendorf of Holy Cross Church in Green Bay said the church's main focus is improving Catholic education. The church is building two new classrooms for...
Veteran leader welcomed by church officials
Green Bay Press Gazette - Green Bay, WI, USA. Church leaders say the new bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay is experienced and they are excited to work with him...
Challenges Await Next Bishop
WLUK Fox-11 - Green Bay, WI, USA. The future of Catholic education is one of the many issues the next bishop of the Green Bay Catholic Diocese will be facing. FOX 11's Robert Hornacek has balanced coverage of the state of the diocese Most Rev. David Ricken will soon lead.
A word of thanks from Holy Cross Picnic Chairpersons, Mike and Tina Reignier
We would like to thank the entire parish community for once again helping to make the parish picnic a success. The total revenue has not yet been determined but it appears that the parish proceeds will be approximately $30,000.
The picnic chairpersons are listed below. Without the hard work and dedication of these devoted parishioners the picnic would not be possible. If you happen to see any of these individuals please take a minute to offer some appreciation for a job well done.
Beer Tent
Karl Lau
Advertising
Cathy Zehms
Nikki Goral
Food Stand
Mary Peterson
Scott May
Raffle
Ginny Lardinois
Shirley VanEgeren
Games
Tara Quidzinski
Kimi Kelly
Kitchen
Connie Brownell
Debbie Roeder
Booyah
Don & Shirley Jacobs
Paul Heim
Silent Auction
Tina Reignier
Stacy Lau
Set Up/Tear Down
Eric Rakers
Saturday Pre-Picnic
Karl & Stacy Lau
In addition to the chairpersons, there were many needed volunteers. A very special “thank you” to Tara Quidzinski for taking on the role of organizing the volunteer line-up and working feverishly (even after the picnic began) to fill every necessary opening. This list of volunteers was ever changing with last minute additions and cancellations. It would be impossible to list everyone who volunteered so on behalf of the entire picnic committee we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to those who came forward and contributed toward the success of the 2008 Holy Cross Parish Picnic.
With sincere thanks,
Mike and Tina Reignier
The picnic chairpersons are listed below. Without the hard work and dedication of these devoted parishioners the picnic would not be possible. If you happen to see any of these individuals please take a minute to offer some appreciation for a job well done.
Beer Tent
Karl Lau
Advertising
Cathy Zehms
Nikki Goral
Food Stand
Mary Peterson
Scott May
Raffle
Ginny Lardinois
Shirley VanEgeren
Games
Tara Quidzinski
Kimi Kelly
Kitchen
Connie Brownell
Debbie Roeder
Booyah
Don & Shirley Jacobs
Paul Heim
Silent Auction
Tina Reignier
Stacy Lau
Set Up/Tear Down
Eric Rakers
Saturday Pre-Picnic
Karl & Stacy Lau
In addition to the chairpersons, there were many needed volunteers. A very special “thank you” to Tara Quidzinski for taking on the role of organizing the volunteer line-up and working feverishly (even after the picnic began) to fill every necessary opening. This list of volunteers was ever changing with last minute additions and cancellations. It would be impossible to list everyone who volunteered so on behalf of the entire picnic committee we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to those who came forward and contributed toward the success of the 2008 Holy Cross Parish Picnic.
With sincere thanks,
Mike and Tina Reignier
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Patrimony of Holy Cross Church Restored by Parishioners
These chalices and paten were given to the Holy Cross Parish Family in 1927 by the VanLanen family. Because they were used on a regular basis, over the years the finish gradually wore off.
Three Holy Cross families have generously donated funds to have the set restored: Jim and Nancy Gapinski, Richard and Sylvia Corbeill, and Norb and Joan Jadin.
Fr. Tom commented that he considers these treasures to be the patrimony of Holy Cross Parish, and they will be used for special parish events. The chalices and paten will be on display for Mass soon, and Fr. Tom will detail their history and meaning in his homily.
(ABOVE) The Paten: a small shallow plate or disc of precious metal upon which the element of bread is offered to God at the Offertory of the Mass. The Holy Cross paten depicts the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
(ABOVE) The Chalice: the cup in which the wine and water of the Eucharistic Sacrifice is contained.
(ABOVE & BELOW) The Ciborium: the vessel used to contain the Blessed Sacrament.
The cover of the ciborium is adorned by a lamb and a cross, symbolizing Jesus as the Lamb of God.
Both the chalice and ciborium contain 12 white gold insets featuring the twelve apostles. The apostles are identified by their name inscribed in each halo. The center ring in between the base and the cup spell out "Jesus."
The inscription beneath the chalice and ciborium reads: "In memory of Fr. Edward Daems who founded Bay Settlement Parish in 1852." There is an additional inscription beneath the chalice that reads: "Refinished by Norb and Joan Jadin in honor of Fr. Edward LeMieux, a son of Holy Cross Parish and uncle of Joan -- 2008."
(Definitions of paten, ciborium and chalice are from the New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia.)
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
The Most Rev. David L. Ricken is named the 12th Bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay
A press release posted to the Green Bay Diocese website.GREEN BAY, Wis. (July 9, 2008) - The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, today announced the appointment of the Most Reverend David L. Ricken as the 12th Bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay. Bishop Ricken will take possession of this Diocese at a special ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 28, at a time and location to be determined.
Bishop Ricken, age 55, is the Bishop of the Diocese of Cheyenne, Wyoming. A native of Dodge City, Kansas, Bishop Ricken was born Nov. 9, 1952, to George William "Bill" and Bertha (Davis) Ricken. He attended Sacred Heart Cathedral Grade School in Dodge City, and St. Francis Seminary High School in Victoria, Kansas, before entering college at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Worthington, Ohio, (1970-72) and graduating from Conception Seminary College in Conception, Missouri, in 1974 with a bachelor's degree in philosophy. Bishop Ricken conducted his theological studies for the Diocese of Pueblo at St. Meinrad School of Theology in Indiana and the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium where he earned his STB (master's equivalent) degree and completed his seminary formation.
Bishop Ricken was ordained a priest on Sept. 12, 1980, by the Bishop of Pueblo, Arthur Tafoya, at La Junta Catholic Parish in southeast Colorado. His first appointment was as associate pastor to the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Pueblo.
Five years later, he was named the administrator of Holy Rosary Parish in Pueblo and vice chancellor of the Diocese. In 1987, then-Father Ricken attended the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome where he received his Licentiate degree (J.C.L.) in Canon Law (church law) in 1989. Upon returning to the diocese, was appointed the vocation director and vicar for ministry formation. Three years later, he added diocesan chancellor to his responsibilities as well as assisting in the Diocesan Tribunal. He served in these positions until Oct. 1, 1996, when he was nominated to be an official of the Congregation for the Clergy at the Vatican where he served through December 1999.
On Jan. 6, 2000, Ricken was ordained to the episcopacy for the Diocese of Cheyenne at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome by His Holiness, Pope John Paul II. The Mass of Welcome to the Diocese of Cheyenne took place on Feb. 11, 2000, in Cheyenne. On Sept. 26, 2001, Bishop Ricken succeeded Bishop Joseph Hart as the leader of the Diocese of Cheyenne.
Bishop Ricken is a member of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Bishops' Committee on Catechesis and served on the editorial oversight board for the National Directory of Catechesis. He is the Chairman of the Committee on the American College of Louvain, Belgium, and a member of the Committee for the Protection of Children and Young People. He is currently on the board of trustees for the Our Lady of the New Advent Theological Institute in Denver and for the Catholic Mutual Relief Society. He is a member of the Bishop's Advisory Council for the Institute for Priestly Formation and serves on the Board of Regents for Conception Seminary College. He is past-President of the National Catholic Rural Life Conference and a past member of the Committee on Home Missions.
Bishop Ricken will become the twelfth Bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay, succeeding the Most Rev. David A. Zubik who served as Green Bay's Bishop from Dec. 12, 2003, to Sept. 28, 2007. Since September, Archbishop Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee has been this Diocese's apostolic administrator. He will continue in this capacity until the newly appointed Bishop is installed on Aug. 28.
Established in 1868, the Diocese of Green Bay is home to nearly 350,000 Catholics. The 160 parishes serve people in a 16-county area: Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Forest, Kewaunee, Langlade, Manitowoc, Marinette, Menominee, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara and Winnebago.
Related links:
Channel 2 WBAY, Pope Names New Bishop
Green Bay Press Gazette, New bishop hopes to offer 'sense of hope'
Channel 5 WFRV,GB Catholic Diocese Welcomes New Bishop
Channel 11 WLUK Bishop News Conference
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Meet the Teacher: Mrs. Mary Kay Wennesheimer, Third Grade
Educational Background: Graduated from the University of Wisconsin—Oshkosh. Mrs. Wennesheimer majored in Elementary Education with a minor in Language Arts.Teaching Experience: Mrs. Wennesheimer started her teaching career at Holy Cross Catholic School teaching a third and fourth grade split with around 40 students (one of which was our own Mrs. Mary Peterson.) She taught for five years and then became a stay-at-home mom until her youngest child entered first grade. Mrs. Wennesheimer reentered the teaching profession as a first grade teacher at St. Philip School. She returned to HCCS and has been teaching there ever since.
Mrs. Wennesheimer commented on teaching third grade: “I absolutely love teaching third grade. The children are fun to work with and easy to motivate. They like to learn and enjoy it when you present things in unique and interesting ways. They challenge me to constantly do my best.
“Third grade can be a challenging year because you read to learn, and you learn how to use a variety of resources such as dictionaries, the thesaurus, and encyclopedias. You learn to master basic addition and subtraction facts, the concept of multiplication, how to write a friendly letter, and the list goes on and on. You can see why third grade is the best!”
What she likes about Holy Cross Catholic School: “First, the students are kind, caring and truly follow Jesus’ footsteps. Second, the parents care deeply about their children and the progress they are making in school. The atmosphere at our school is great!”
Free time: Mrs. Wennesheimer enjoys spending time with her husband and their four children. She spends her summers reading, attending workshops on current educational trends. She loves jet-skiing at the family cottage.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Didn't get your fill of booyah at the Holy Cross Picnic?
Stop by the St. Louis Parish Summer Festival next weekend!
July 13 from 11 AM - 4 PM.
Enjoy Booyah, brats, hamburgers, Belgian pies, ice cream, beer, soda, children’s games, raffles and music by the Shy Guys.
July 13 from 11 AM - 4 PM.
Enjoy Booyah, brats, hamburgers, Belgian pies, ice cream, beer, soda, children’s games, raffles and music by the Shy Guys.
Summer Reading Suggestions from St. Catherine's Book and Gift Shop
Summer Greetings!
Celebrate the year of St. Paul with a little family fun and join St. Catherine's trivia contest. Click here for further details. Enjoy the summer with a good book to read.
Check out our new books including:
Bishop Morneau's Pathways to God
Benedict of Bavaria by Brendan Pursell
Duty of Delight, Diaries of Dorothy Day by Robert Ellsberg
Meat & Potatoes Catholicism by Rev. Joseph Classen
Almost Catholic by Jon Sweeney
Richard Rohr's Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality
John Polkinghorne's Quarks, Chaos & Christianity
Seven Sacred Pauses by Macrina Wiederkehr
Many from the trade show are author signed.
Blessings!
St.Catherine Book & Gift
131 South Madison St.
Green Bay, WI 54301
920.432.0078
stcatherines@execpc.com
Celebrate the year of St. Paul with a little family fun and join St. Catherine's trivia contest. Click here for further details. Enjoy the summer with a good book to read.
Check out our new books including:
Bishop Morneau's Pathways to God
Benedict of Bavaria by Brendan Pursell
Duty of Delight, Diaries of Dorothy Day by Robert Ellsberg
Meat & Potatoes Catholicism by Rev. Joseph Classen
Almost Catholic by Jon Sweeney
Richard Rohr's Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality
John Polkinghorne's Quarks, Chaos & Christianity
Seven Sacred Pauses by Macrina Wiederkehr
Many from the trade show are author signed.
Blessings!
St.Catherine Book & Gift
131 South Madison St.
Green Bay, WI 54301
920.432.0078
stcatherines@execpc.com
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Slideshow from HCCS Groundbreaking
The groundbreaking ceremony began with a blessing from Fr. Tom Hagendorf, assisted by Deacon Dick Nowak. Representatives from parish and school leadership committees took turns turning over the first shovelfuls of earth, followed by a group of enthusiastic Holy Cross children. The local media turned out for the event, allowing us the pleasure of sharing the good news with the rest of the Green Bay community.
Construction on the addition began June 30. The project will be completed in September/2008.
Mass Times/Intentions this Week
Monday, July 7 NO MASS6:00 PM Rosary
Tuesday, July 8
NO MASS
RETREAT TO CHAMBERS ISLAND
Wednesday, July 9
8:00 AM Bernadette VanLieshout
Thursday, July 10
8:00 AM Brother Clement Tourangeau
Friday, July 11
8:00 AM Deceased members of the Kapalin & VanLaanen families
Saturday, July 12
4:00 PM Bernard Herman
Sunday, July 13
8:00 AM Holy Cross Parish Family
10:00 AM Beatrice Bultman
Saturday, July 5, 2008
July 5/6 From the Pastor's Desk...
My Dear Parishioners,
A very Special Thank You for all who worked so very hard and gave of their time and talent to make this year’s Annual Picnic the success that it was. In spite of the uncooperative weather, all who came had a wonderful time. The highlight of the day was, of course, the groundbreaking for the two additional classrooms that we as a parish/school community are building. The media coverage was wonderful, and you can go to our blog spot to see the video clips.
Mike and Tina Reignier (and kids) did a great job in the year-long preparation for this event. Things like this do not just happen but take a lot of planning, preparation and hard work to put together. They also organized a lot of people to work together so that it became the success that it was. So thank you to Mike and Tina and their committees – know that we as a parish appreciated all that you did.
With the picnic over, we now move forward into Summer and all the wonderful things that lie in store for us. In the forefront will be the construction of our two new classroom buildings which will find a lot of use by the day school, Faith Formation, and parish organizations. It will be fun to watch this structure develop over the days ahead, to see how so many can come together to make it happen. Know that I thank Almighty God each day for the gift of Holy Cross Parish and its wonderful family that make dreams a reality.
This weekend we celebrate the 4th of July. As you know, I am a native of Philadelphia, and on July 4, 1776, at Independence Hall this Great Declaration was signed, sealed and delivered to the people of the United States. As a young boy growing up, I frequently spent Sunday afternoons at Independence Hall and the other historical places in center city Philadelphia. To this very day, I still appreciate and cherish not only the events that took place there but the freedoms that were won for all of us. Take time this weekend to offer a prayer of thanks to Almighty God for the great gift that all of us share - life in a country that enables us to enjoy these freedoms. Remember also the men and women of our armed services who are willing to serve so that we might continue to have and enjoy these rights and freedoms. God Bless America!
Oremus pro invicem,
Fr. Tom
A very Special Thank You for all who worked so very hard and gave of their time and talent to make this year’s Annual Picnic the success that it was. In spite of the uncooperative weather, all who came had a wonderful time. The highlight of the day was, of course, the groundbreaking for the two additional classrooms that we as a parish/school community are building. The media coverage was wonderful, and you can go to our blog spot to see the video clips.
Mike and Tina Reignier (and kids) did a great job in the year-long preparation for this event. Things like this do not just happen but take a lot of planning, preparation and hard work to put together. They also organized a lot of people to work together so that it became the success that it was. So thank you to Mike and Tina and their committees – know that we as a parish appreciated all that you did.
With the picnic over, we now move forward into Summer and all the wonderful things that lie in store for us. In the forefront will be the construction of our two new classroom buildings which will find a lot of use by the day school, Faith Formation, and parish organizations. It will be fun to watch this structure develop over the days ahead, to see how so many can come together to make it happen. Know that I thank Almighty God each day for the gift of Holy Cross Parish and its wonderful family that make dreams a reality.
This weekend we celebrate the 4th of July. As you know, I am a native of Philadelphia, and on July 4, 1776, at Independence Hall this Great Declaration was signed, sealed and delivered to the people of the United States. As a young boy growing up, I frequently spent Sunday afternoons at Independence Hall and the other historical places in center city Philadelphia. To this very day, I still appreciate and cherish not only the events that took place there but the freedoms that were won for all of us. Take time this weekend to offer a prayer of thanks to Almighty God for the great gift that all of us share - life in a country that enables us to enjoy these freedoms. Remember also the men and women of our armed services who are willing to serve so that we might continue to have and enjoy these rights and freedoms. God Bless America!
Oremus pro invicem,
Fr. Tom
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Book Review: Mass is a directive for living a holy life
By Sister Jean PeerenboomThe Mass Is Never Ended: Rediscovering Our Mission to Transform the World by Gregory F. Augustine Pierce (Ave Maria Press, $10.95)
Spirituality is a daily activity, according to Gregory F. Augustine Pierce in The Mass Is Never Ended.
Sunday Mass may be an hour in length, but its dismissal sends us out on a mission that lasts a lifetime: “Go forth to love and serve the Lord.”
I was skeptical about this 111-page book (that doesn’t count the appendices). I mean, who is this guy writing about our Mass? There’s no “Rev.” in front of his name, no long credentials or letters after his name. Yet, by page 15, I was hooked, reading the first 50 pages in an hour.
The insights and reflections are not earth-shattering, but here’s someone who loves the Mass as much as I do. It took me only three hours to read and it was a good three hours of thinking about what the Mass and the command “Go forth and serve the Lord” means in my life.
Since most of us spend so much of our time working, it naturally follows that spirituality at work should be an important part of our lives. Pierce says, “In the Abrahamic tradition it is not just a coincidence that we happen to do the same activity as God (i.e., work). We work precisely because we are made in the image of God. … In the very act of working, we share in the divine life.”
The first part of the book looks at the Mass itself and how it prepares us to “Go forth.” The second half is especially poignant as Pierce explores spirituality in work. “God is present in everything we do if we do it in the right frame of mind,” he says.
If you’re not interested in dissecting the Mass, at least look at the second half on God and work, Jesus and work, and the Church and work. It has lessons for all about self-righteousness and righteousness.
“What we need from the church,” Pierce says, “is to be sent forth on a mission worthy of our lives, equipped with a spirituality that will challenge and sustain us in the midst of the inevitable hustle and bustle, ups and downs, joys and disappointments of our work day.”
The key to spirituality, he says, “is remembering to be spiritual.” He suggests working practices “that remind us of what we want to accomplish” into daily life.
“If we get the dismissal from Mass right, we will get the mission right. And if we get the mission right, we will get the spirituality right. And if we get the spirituality right, we will accomplish the mission,” he says.
Pierce gets it right!
Next: How to Make Homilies Better, Briefer and Bolder by Alfred McBride, O.Praem.
Sister Jean Peerenboom is the former religion/books editor from the Green Bay Press Gazette. Sister Jean is a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross. She writes a monthly book review for the Holy Cross Family Blogspot.
To read all of Sister Jean Peerenboom's book reviews, click here.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
First steps in the construction process...
Photos submitted by Jean Rakers.
The Holy Cross Catholic School addition project took the first steps to becoming a reality when the construction process started on Monday, June 30.
The backhoe was brought in to excavate for the foundation.
The construction crew put up the silt fence. The silt fence is a DNR requirement to control excavation runoff.
Members of the construction crew (and helpers) are standing where the footings and frost wall will be poured. Stay tuned!
The Holy Cross Catholic School addition project took the first steps to becoming a reality when the construction process started on Monday, June 30.
The backhoe was brought in to excavate for the foundation.
The construction crew put up the silt fence. The silt fence is a DNR requirement to control excavation runoff.
Members of the construction crew (and helpers) are standing where the footings and frost wall will be poured. Stay tuned!
Holy Cross Scrip Update
Submitted by Jean Rakers and Jan Kratz.
Do you work on the West Side?
If so, you are the volunteer we need! The Scrip program is looking for someone to pick up Scrip from Festival Foods West on Wednesdays. What does the commitment entail? Picking up the check from the rectory on Monday or Tuesday and stopping by Festival Foods West at any time on Wednesday to pick up the Scrip. Frequency depends on demand for Festival Scrip but in general it is about every other week.
Are you the one who can help us? We hope so! Please reply to scrip@holycrossfamily.org.
Scrip benefits the PARISH as a whole -- please help us out!
Do you work on the West Side?
If so, you are the volunteer we need! The Scrip program is looking for someone to pick up Scrip from Festival Foods West on Wednesdays. What does the commitment entail? Picking up the check from the rectory on Monday or Tuesday and stopping by Festival Foods West at any time on Wednesday to pick up the Scrip. Frequency depends on demand for Festival Scrip but in general it is about every other week.
Are you the one who can help us? We hope so! Please reply to scrip@holycrossfamily.org.
Scrip benefits the PARISH as a whole -- please help us out!
VOLUNTEER -- IT FEELS GOOD!
Walgreens Denomination Change
The Walgreens $20 gift card has been discontinued. We will now be carrying a new $25 gift card, in addition to the already available $100 denomination. We have a limited amount of $20 cards available, which we are currently selling until inventory is depleted. They will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. The benefit remains unchanged.
What is Scrip? (Excerpted from the Great Lakes Scrip website)
When your organization members purchase scrip, they're purchasing negotiable gift certificates that are used just like cash. The scrip is issued by the national and local retailers where many of your organization families already shop. These merchants want to support non-profit organizations, and in return ask you to support them by shopping with scrip at their stores. Your organization members can use scrip to purchase everyday expenses like food, clothing, and other essentials, and with every purchase, they earn revenue for your organization.
Related links:
Scrip Order Form
Complete List of National Scrip Retailers
Walgreens Denomination Change
The Walgreens $20 gift card has been discontinued. We will now be carrying a new $25 gift card, in addition to the already available $100 denomination. We have a limited amount of $20 cards available, which we are currently selling until inventory is depleted. They will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. The benefit remains unchanged.
What is Scrip? (Excerpted from the Great Lakes Scrip website)
When your organization members purchase scrip, they're purchasing negotiable gift certificates that are used just like cash. The scrip is issued by the national and local retailers where many of your organization families already shop. These merchants want to support non-profit organizations, and in return ask you to support them by shopping with scrip at their stores. Your organization members can use scrip to purchase everyday expenses like food, clothing, and other essentials, and with every purchase, they earn revenue for your organization.
Related links:
Scrip Order Form
Complete List of National Scrip Retailers
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Don't miss the boat...
Its not too late to join us for the
Holy Cross Retreat Day!
The retreat takes place Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at Holy Name Retreat House on Chambers Island. Cost is $60.00 and includes:
~ Bus trip from Holy Cross to Fish Creek
~ Boat trip via the Quo Vadis to Chambers Island
~ Coffee and rolls upon arrival
~ Lunch and dinner
~ Day of Reflection with Father John Van Deuren
Bus leaves Holy Cross at 7:15 AM and returns about 9:00 PM
For those who have childcare needs, Holy Cross Summercare will be available to retreat participants from 6:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. To make summercare arrangements, contact school: 468.0625. Arrangements need to be made beforehand. The registration fee will be waived for this special, one-time use.
To reserve your spot, contact:
Sylvia Corbeill - 468.0483
Cathy Zehms - 866.3665
The Quo Vadis is waiting to take YOU to beautiful Chambers Island!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
