The week of September 6-14 is dedicated to remembering the power of the Cross, culmination in the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14. This feast originated in Jerusalem in 355AD to commemorate the dedication of the Basilica of the Resurrection. When the true cross of Jesus was found a few years later by St. Helena, the two events were celebrated on the same day. In time, the Feast of the Exaltation supplanted the Feast of Dedication.
For the next centuries Jerusalem changed political hands and several relics related to the early days of Christianity were lost. in 628AD, Byzantine Emporer Heraclius III defeated the Persians and returned the Holy Cross to Jerusalem. While in past tiems, pilgrims undertook long journeys to venerate and exalt relics such as the Holy Cross, we can do so by using a novena to exalt it in our lives.
Go to the Exaltation of the Holy Cross page to find the Novena
New music schedules are available in the back of church and here on the website on the Music Ministry page.
Adoration
Thank you to the volunteers who are taking the 4:00 am and 4:00 pm time slots for Adoration. However we now need someone for the 5:00 am (Friday morning) slot. If you can help, please call Bev at 753-5082.
Fort Branch Heritage Days Correction
The town of Fort Branch will be celebrating its heritage with the Fall Festival coming up September 12 & 13, not the 19 & 20th as previously reported.
Foreign Exchange
Make a world of difference! 4 carefully selected and insured high school students are in need of caring host families. These great students from Japan, Mexico, Taiwan and Korea have come to the USA to learn English and experience American culture. They are anxiously awaiting a host family for a 60-day or 9-month period. For more info contact Jennie (812)459-1050. See poster on bulletin boards at church entrances.
Free Reign Dance & Cruise-in
Street Dance on Sat., Sept. 13 at Haubstadt Old Gym/Sommerfest Grounds. Cruise in starts at 5:30 pm, Dance at 7:30 pm. Food & drinks available. Must be 21 to enter dance. Cost is $10 at gate. Proceeds benefit the Haubstadt Fire Dept. and a cancer patient, Keri Wilkie. In case of rain, dance will be inside the gym.
Catholic Scripture Study will begin this year’s study of the Book of Genesis with a special “Introduction Class” on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008 at 6:30 pm, to be held at Holy Cross Cafeteria. This first class will include members from all three classes that meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays. We will have a speaker presentation and materials will be distributed and reviewed with all members. We encourage all members to come to this special gathering of fellowship as we begin our new year of Catholic Scripture Study! The next class session will meet on the regular class days starting Sept. 16, Sept. 17, and Sept. 21. Any questions, call Jonette Wilson 768-6011 or Gary Goedde 867-6157.
Adoration
We are still in need of someone for First Thursday Adoration for the 4:00 am Friday morning time slot. We also need a volunteer for the 4-5 pm Thursday afternoon time slot. If you can help, call Bev Hirsch at 753-5082.
Fort Branch Fall Festival Parade
Coming up on Saturday, September 20th. We need a volunteer(s) to chair this event. Call the office if you can help. 753-3548
Fort Branch Star-Times
Are you presently a subscriber to the Star-Times, or would like to be, so you can read about the many ac-tivities at Holy Cross School? Special promotion from Aug. 29—Sept. 12: For each renewal, Holy Cross School will receive $2.00; For each new subscription, Holy Cross School will receive $4.00. See any school family or call the school 753-3280 or parish 753-3548.
The following items are available for sale from area churches.
St. John, Daylight: 100 brown folding desk chairs for sale @ $5 each. Call Cel at 812-867-3718 for more info.
Good Shepherd: 4 Bretford Tall TV carts for sale at $50 each. 812-476-4477
Holy Cross School: A few years ago, we purchased “Spirit & Song” songbooks from OCP for our weekday masses. They are the Assem-bly/Guitar Editions. At the end of last year, we purchased the “Spirit & Song” volumes 1 and 2 words only edition for all of church. We have about 50 “Spirit & Song” books available for anyone interested in purchasing for $5 each. First come (call of email) first serve. 753-3280 or tunfried@evansville-diocese.org.
St. John, Daylight: 100 brown folding desk chairs for sale @ $5 each. Call Cel at 812-867-3718 for more info.
Good Shepherd: 4 Bretford Tall TV carts for sale at $50 each. 812-476-4477
Holy Cross School: A few years ago, we purchased “Spirit & Song” songbooks from OCP for our weekday masses. They are the Assem-bly/Guitar Editions. At the end of last year, we purchased the “Spirit & Song” volumes 1 and 2 words only edition for all of church. We have about 50 “Spirit & Song” books available for anyone interested in purchasing for $5 each. First come (call of email) first serve. 753-3280 or tunfried@evansville-diocese.org.
Classes will be held in the renovated Murphy Center (Crusader Academy), 302 E. Walnut St. We will be using the NORTH side of Walnut for drop off and pick up throughout the day. There will no longer be parking available on the NORTH side of Walnut Street for the weekday morning Masses. We apologize for the inconvenience, but our children’s safety is of utmost importance. Yours in Christ, Tracey Unfried, Principal
Wisdom Day
A Celebration of Catholic Senior Citizens Monday, September 29, 8:30 am—3:00 pm. The day includes Speakers, Attendance Prizes and Lunch. There is no cost, but due to limited space, reservations are necessary. Reservations must be called in by September 22nd. 424-5536 or 1-800-637-1731.
Update on Start of Religious Education
Due to the parish feast day on September 14th, the preschool religious education program will delay by one week and start on September 21st.
Baptismal Prep Class
Next Baptismal Prep Class is Tuesday, November 11, 6:30 pm at Holy Cross Please contact the office to register. Parents are required to attend a class session before their child is to be baptized. Godparents are also encouraged to attend.
Holy Cross School Alumni News
We are looking for names of Holy Cross School Alumni who are deceased since 2007. We want to include them in our prayer for the Masses on Alumni Weekend, September 13 & 14. Please call the parish office or send an E-mail to admin@holycrossparish.info if you know of a friend or relative who is recently deceased. Thank you.
Casino Night—October 4
HELP!! Donations for the Chinese and Si-lent Auctions are lagging behind. Thank you to those of you who have brought items in, but we really need much more to make this an interesting and fun night! Volunteers are also needed to work that night. Call 753-3548.
Forty Hours Devotion @ St. James
St. James will be having a Forty Hours Devotion the weekend of Sept. 19, 20, & 21. It opens with a Youth Mass on Friday at 6 pm with Adoration starting after Mass and continuing through the night and day and weekend until closing on Sunday at 2 pm. There will be a Mass at 8 am on Saturday.
Registration for Parish Picnic—Sept. 14th
The annual Parish Picnic is Sunday, September 14th in conjunction with Alumni Weekend. Dinner will be served at 11:30 am. All food will be furnished, but we ask that you bring lawn chairs and your own drinks. Deadline for reservations is Monday, September 8th. Reservation slip is in the bulletin, you may call the office to make your reservation, or E-mail admin@holycrossparish.info with your name, address and the number of adults and children attending. Entertainment will follow dinner.