Bulletin for Sunday, July 25, 2010

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OUTREACH SUNDAY

The first Sunday of every month is Outreach Sunday.  August 1^st is Outreach Sunday.  Outreach Sunday encompasses the following programs.  My Brother’s Keeper, Main Spring House, Birthright, and The Louison Shelter.  These programs need non-perishable food items such as pasta, pasta sauce, tuna fish, canned fruit, bottled salad dressing, peanut butter, jelly, canned vegetables, canned soup, cereal, cookies, pancake mix, and pancake syrup, snack foods (for kids lunches). 

 

MainSpring also needs towels, shampoo/conditioner, razors, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, sheets/pillow cases, socks underwear and sweat pants for men and women, backpacks and duffle bags.  The Louison Shelter also needs toiletry items such as shampoo, soap, body wash and kid’s shampoo.  Birthright needs baby care items, diapers, formula, and pharmacy gift certificates.  Items may be dropped off in the vestibule of the church on July 31^st & August 1^st.  Thank you in advance for your continued generosity.

 

Our Fall Festival will take place Saturday,       October 16^th, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.   Plans are underway for great entertainment, food, rides, games, crafts, raffles and all around family-oriented fun!  Be sure to mark this date on your calendar.

 

The next meeting of the Fall Festival committee is this Tuesday, July 27^th at 7 p.m.  Those interested in assisting with the festival are invited to attend the meeting. 

The summer edition of the Respect Life Committee brochure is available in the magazine rack in the church vestibule and in the parish center.

 

 

                                                                               

First Aid for Children

The First Aid for children class will be held on Wednesday, August 4^th, from 1 to 5 p.m., in the parish center.  The cost is $45 per person.  You will receive a certificate and be able to download a digital version of the textbook.  If you want a hard copy of the text, the cost is $10.  This course will be taught by Gary Shea, EMT and includes general first aid but primarily geared toward injuries children can incur. This is a great opportunity for childcare givers, parents and grandparents and teachers to learn the latest techniques in caring for an injured child.

Please register for this course with Ginny Croak, R.N., at the Parish Center, by July 28^th, at 508-238-2235 ext 116, or email her @ vcroak@holycrosseaston.org.

 

Summer Safety Tips from the Health Ministry

1.  Stay cool in hot weather:  Plan ahead!! If the forecast is for hot weather, plan to spend the hottest part of the day in air conditioning, or doing as little as possible.  Wear light, loose fitting clothes and always wear a hat when outside. Drink lots of water and avoid caffeinated beverages (caffeine acts as a diuretic, or helps promote the loss of body fluids).  Alcohol reduces your ability to avoid heat stress and can strain your heart. Cool showers or a cool wet cloth applied to your head will help cool you off faster than cool air.

 

2.  Apply sunblock liberally and often during the day.  Don't forget your neck, ears and face and feet.  Apply after swimming as well. Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes.

 

3.  Eat light!  Heavy meals make your body work harder and create more heat.  Eat lots of fruit and veggies and of course, drink lots of water. A little ice cream (low-fat of course!) now and then helps cool you off too! 

 

4. Always wear helmets when bike riding, using a scooter or rollerblading.

 

5  Kids (and others) love to run barefooted.  However, this increases the incidence of injuries from insect bites, cuts and scrapes and puncture wounds.  Always wear shoes when outside!  Make sure all immunizations are up to date.

 

6  Inspect the kids after playing outside for ticks and remove them carefully, including the head of the tick.

 

7.  Look for Poison Ivy in your yard and teach the kids to avoid it ("Leaves of three, let it be"!).  There are lots of good websites to show you what this plant and other poisonous plants looks like.  Just Google "poison ivy".

 

8.  Inspect the swings and other playground equipment in your yard and in the public parks.  Many kids are injured yearly by broken equipment as well as being hit by the swings and by falling.  Be vigilant when your kids are playing!

 

9.  Make sure the gas grill and other barbeque equipment is safely stored out of the way to avoid any accidents.

 

10. Thank God for the beautiful weather and the wonderful time families have to relax and spend time together!

 

 

Generations of Living Faith

Registrations for the 2010/2011 year have begun.  As you know Generations of Living Faith is open to ALL parishioners, not just parents and children.  This coming year will feature some very positive additions to our programming:

 

Please pick up a copy of our Faith Formation Handbook in the back of the Church or online for information on the many programs offered this fall and throughout the coming year.

 

Some additions and changes coming this year:

For the complete GOLF times and dates schedule – please see the Handbook.

 

Our optional program entitled, “Just for Kids” will meet for two - 5 week sessions during the year (Fall and Winter/Spring).  This program provides additional classroom time for children in grades 3 through 6 and will enhance and reinforce what is learned in our GOLF program.  The schedule of dates may be found in the Faith Formation Handbook.  This will be offered in addition to GOLF, not in place of GOLF.  Families must be registered in and regularly attend GOLF in order to participate.  This, as all programming, will depend on having a sufficient number of volunteers in each classroom.

 

“Homeschool” books will be available for those who cannot make an afternoon program, but want to supplement GOLF at home.

 

We will again offer 2 six week Mini-Courses for our Middle School/Jr. High youth in grade 7 & 8.

Please see the Handbook for more information.  These courses will be offered in the Fall and during Lent.

 

For additional participation for children in preschool through first grade – we strongly encourage families to attend our 8:30am mass and have the children participate in our Children’s Liturgy of the Word.

 

Our Grade 2 children, as always, will participate in additional classes and workshops to prepare for First Reconciliation and First Communion.

 

For additional participation for youth in grades 7 and 8 and High School– we strongly encourage participation in our Comprehensive Youth Ministry program that features all eight components of youth ministry as set out by the United States Bishops.  Those are:  community life, catechesis (learning), advocacy, evangelization, service, leadership, pastoral care, and prayer and worship.  See our web site for more information or contact John Barata, our Youth Minister.

 

Stay tuned for information on new programs for adults.

 

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers will be needed in the following areas beginning in the Fall (see Handbook for details)

·GOLF assistance with the children’s areas, help with the setup and clean-up, help with materials preparation, and with food preparation.

·Confirmation Group leaders

· Grade 2 Teachers and Aides– all materials will be provided.

· “Just For Kids” Teachers – all materials (including texts) will be provided

· Jr. High (Gr. 7 & 8) Mini-Course table leaders

·Children’s Liturgy of the Word leaders

 

Please see the Registration Forms available in the vestibule of the Church.  Individual forms are available for GOLF/Grade 2 Sacrament preparation, “Just For Kids, Jr. High Mini-Courses, and Confirmation Preparation (grades 9 & 10).  Forms may also be picked up in the Parish Office during regular office hours or downloaded from our website.

 

 

August 16-20

9 a.m. to noon

The Summer Vacation Bible School is for children in grades K – 5.  If you are interested in assisting, call Kathy Traficanti at (508) 238-1663 or Terry Dotolo at         (508) 285-5329.  The children will take a trip, in faith, through the rain forest, with scriptural themes for each day.  Registration forms are available at the back of the church, in the parish center, or online at www.holycrosseaston.org.

 

Special Call to All Widows and Widowers

of Holy Cross Parish

Wednesday, August 4^th, 12:30 p.m

in the Great Room

Kindly bring one of the following:  salad, main course, casserole, or dessert.  Please R.S.V.P. by July 30^th to Julie Smith at (508) 238-2984 or the parish office at               (508) 238-2235.  Come have a pleasant meal with us—no speakers and no lectures, just good food and great company.

 

Keeping Our Children Safe

Listen to your children!  If a child feels uncomfortable around a relative or friend whom you trust, do not dismiss the concern.  Spend time talking with your child about the reasons for the discomfort and no matter what you think about the adult, be willing to be present to give your child a feeling of safety.  This is one key way in which you can create the trust that allows for other import conversations, such as avoiding drugs and alcohol.  And you just might find out that there was a good reson for your child’s concern.  Better to be safe than sorry!  If you would like more information on how to handle such situations, please visit the Catholic Social Services website www.cssdioc.org or call Debora Jones at (508) 674-4681.

 

 

Next week our diocese will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection, which provides the Holy Father with the assistance he needs to carry out his most important charitable works.  The proceeds benefit the most disadvantaged:  victims of war, oppression, and disasters.  Through your generosity, with Pope Benedict we can cast the loe of Christ upon the world.   Please place the special envelope in the regular collection next weekend.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

 

Parish Baptisms are celebrated not only on the first Sunday of the month, after the 10 a.m. mass, but also during the Sunday masses.  We recommend that a baptism take place at the mass which your family normally attends each Sunday.  However, the option of baptism after mass is especially appropriate when you are expecting a large number of guests at the baptism, or when non-parishioners, with the permission of their pastor, are having their child baptized at Holy Cross.

 

The upcoming baptism dates are August 1^st, and September 12^th.  They are held at 11:15 a.m.

 

The upcoming monthly baptism preparation dates are August 14^th and September 11^th.  They are held at 10 a.m.   Please call the parish office at (508) 238-2235 to register for baptism preparation

 

Intercessory Prayer Group

The Prayer Group will meet on Thursday, July 29^th  at     9:30 a.m., in the church.  Prayers of intercession will be offered for our priests, the needs of the parishioners, the petitions in the book of intercession, the petitions in the prayer box, our relatives, friends, and any other particular needs that we are aware of.  Anyone interested in joining us is welcome.  For information or prayer requests, call Fran Long at (508) 238-2255 or the parish center at (508) 238-2235.

 

 

Monday, July 26

Tuesday, July 27

7 p.m.:  Fall Festival Committee meeting

Wednesday, July 28

Thursday, July 29

9:30 a.m.:  Intercessory Prayer Group

Friday, July 30

Saturday, July 31

Sunday, August 1

Outreach Sunday

11:15 a.m.:  Monthly Baptisms

 

Looking Ahead:

August 16-20:  Summer Vacation Bible School

September 10-11:  Stewardship Fair

September 17:  Italian Harvest Celebration

October 16:  Parish Fall Festival

 

 

 

Mario’s Trattoria and Porticello’s will donate 10% of net sales from receipts generated by our parishioners.  Just drop the receipts in the collection basket.   Thank you!

 

Taunton Area CYO Golf Tourney

Monday, August 2^nd, 8 a.m.

John F. Parker Golf Course, Taunton

The tourney will feature an 18 hole medal play.  The Entry fee is $12.  This is for youth ages 14 and up.  Only golfers from Taunton, Berkley, Easton, Raynham and Dighton are eligible.  Please call (508) 679-6732 for further information.

 

“Wheels for Avery” Family Fun Day

Saturday, August 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Fellowship Church, Foundry Street

There will be a silent auction, moonwalk, arts & crafts, pony rides, face painting, live music, dunk tank, and a reptile petting zoo.  This event is being held to raise money for the Austin family, to help them meet the expenses associated with raising their disabled child.