7000 Morning Star Dr., The Colony, TX * Office: * Fax : *

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1 7000 Morning Star Dr., The Colony, TX * Office: * Fax : * Parish Mission Statement We, diverse members of Holy Cross Parish, seek to build God s kingdom on earth. United in prayer, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and in communion with the Roman Catholic Church, we will serve, teach, and evangelize throughout the community. Using our time, talent and treasure, for the honor and glory of God, we strive to lead all to the everlasting light of Christ Morning Star Dr., The Colony, TX Office: Fax: Pastor Rev. Joy Joseph, TOR Deacons: Simon Torrez Richard Stalder Pastoral Admin. Asst: Martha Diaz Bookkeeper: Jeanne Gilton Religious Education: Karen da Costa Youth Ministry: Lisa Marie Benavides Music Director: Carol Stalder Pianist: Hammina Li Maintenance Technician: David Gramm Custodian: Araceli Astorga Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. (Spanish) Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. (Mon - Sat) Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Or by appointment-call Church Office Adoration Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. First Friday of the Month: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Office Hours - Fri.: Please Remember Holy Cross in Your Will Be watchful! Be alert! You don t know when the time will come Mark 13:33 Esten preparados y vigilando, porque no saben cuando llegara ese momento. Marcos 13:33

2 HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH December 31, 2017 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH Diciembre 31, 2017 Calendar for the Week SATURDAY, December 30 8:30 A.M. Timothy Gray 4:00 P.M. Confession 4:30 P.M. Rosary 5:00 P.M. Mass - Friends of Phyllis Grace SUNDAY, December 31 8:30 A.M. Rosary 9:00 A.M. Mass - All Souls 10:30 A.M. Rosary 11:00 A.M. Mass - Pro Populo 12:30 A.M. Rosary 1:00 P.M. Mass - Francisco Javier Perez Rodriguez MONDAY, January 1 NEW YEAR S DAY 8:30 A.M. Mass - Philomena Gorge TUESDAY, January 2 8:30 A.M. Mass - Wayne Scott 8:00 P.M. Cursillo Ultreya WEDNESDAY, January 3 8:30 A.M. Mass - Wayne Scott 6:30 P.M. Choir Practice THURSDAY, January 4 8:30 A.M Mass - Rosamma Job & For the Benefactors of the Gift Campaign 9:00 A.M. Adoration 6:30 P.M. Ladies of Holy Cross Monthly Meeting FRIDAY, January 5 8:30 A.M. Mass - Grace Rose 7:30 P.M. El Coro de Adultos SATURDAY, January 6 8:30 A.M. Mass 4:00 A.M. Confession 4:30 P.M. Rosary 5:00 P.M. Mass - Pamela Kerby SUNDAY, January 7 8:30 A.M. Rosary 9:00 A.M. Mass Pro Populo 10:30 A.M. Rosary 11:00 A.M. Mass - Clara Carson, Haig & lone Barsam 12:30 A.M. Rosary 1:00 P.M. Mass - Sara Fernandez de Soria This week s sanctuary candle is offered In loving memory of: Francisco Javier Perez Rodriguez Requested by: Aracely P. Astorga A Big Thanks to all who contributed with the Poinsettias. They bring the Spirit of Christmas more alive in our parish thanks to you! Un gran agradecimiento a todos los que contribuyeron con las pocentias. El Espiritu de Navidad se siente mas con vida en nuestra parroquia gracias a ustedes!

3 7000 Morning Star Dr., The Colony, TX * Office: * Fax : * Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year! Father Joy Joseph and the staff wish each and every member of our parish family a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year. May the New born Babe of Bethlehem bless each one of us, our families and our loved ones with His gift of peace, joy, love, and choicest blessings. Pray that our New Year be one that brings us closer to God and to our parish family; that praises God for His love and mercy; and that enables us to reach out to one another in love and charity. Perhaps, it is the most appropriate time to recognize the contributions of those who make our parish family a unique one; and our celebration of the Eucharist a profound experience for those who gather to worship and praise God. First and foremost, I want to thank all those who devote so much of their time, energy and life for the parish day after day and thereby bring immeasurable blessings to the parish. Thanks to our Pastoral Team: Rev. Joy Joseph, Martha Diaz, Jeanne Gilton, Karen da Costa, Marie Benavides, David Gramm and Aracely Astorga for their commitment and selfless giving. Thanks to the Administration Clerical Angels, Collection Counting, Facilities Maintenance, Safe Environment Training. Thanks to the Councils and Committees Finance Committee, Stewardship Committee, GIFT Campaign Committee, Knights of Columbus. Thanks to the Devotional Ministries Baptismal Preparation, Bible Study, Cursillo Ultreya, Marriage Preparation, Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), Prayer Tree. Thanks to the Faith Formation First Communion Preparation, First Reconciliation, Liturgy of the Word for Children, Religious Education, Rite of Christian Initiation Adapted for Children, Vacation Bible School (VBS), Youth R.O.C.K. (Rely On Christ the King), Confirmation Preparation, Quince Años, Rite of Christian Initation Adapted for Teens, Softball Team, Adult Youth Facilitators. Thanks to the Liturgy Ministries Altar Linens, Altar Servers, Art & Environment, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Readers, Sacristans, Usher / Ministers of Hospitality. Thanks to the Music Ministries Adult Choir, Children s Choir, El Coro de Adultos, Instrumentalists. Thanks to the Outreach Ministries CCA Back to School Clothing, CCA Christmas Giving Tree, Food Pantry, Garden Ministry, Homebound Ministry, Nursing Home Ministry, Quarterly Blood Drives, Quilt Ministry. Thanks to the Social Ministries Fellowship Weekend, Grupo Santa Cruz, Matachines Ministry, Ladies of Holy Cross, Language Ministy (ESL & Spanish), Welcome Team, Zumba Ministry.

4 HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH December 31, 2017 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH Diciembre 31, 2017 As a body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also Christ. 1 Cor 12. This verse captures our parish. Each family is a vital part to our success. Including events, about 40%, have made a financial commitment to the future of Holy Cross by pledging $2.7 million While about 870 families have not yet pledged to the GIFT campaign, you can see our construction progress and our commitment to expand. A body cannot function properly, nor thrive, when over 50% of its parts are not fully engaged. We need everyone s love, prayers, support and financial commitment to continue moving forward. It is up to all of us, especially those who have not pledged to raise the remaining construction costs of $6,000,000! Pledges can be made online at or follow the links on our website to the GIFT Campaign. Donations can also be made to the GIFT Campaign in the envelopes in the pews, which can be placed in the collection basket. Give In Faith Today. Del mismo modo que el cuerpo es uno, aunque tiene muchos miembros, y todos los miembros del cuerpo, con ser muchos, forma un cuerpo, así también Cristo. 1 Corintios, 12. Este verso describe nuestra parroquia. Cada familia es una parte vital para nuestro éxito. Incluyendo los eventos, cerca del 40%, ha hecho un compromiso financiero para el futuro del Holy Cross con promesas que han alcanzado un total de $2.7 millones Mientras, cerca de 870 familias no han hecho su promesa para la campaña GIFT. Ustedes pueden ver la construcción en progreso y nuestro compromiso para ir creciendo. Así como el cuerpo no puede funcionar apropiadamente y prosperar cuando más del 50% de sus partes no están totalmente activas, nuestra parroquia tampoco. Nosotros necesitamos de todo su amor, sus oraciones y su apoyo financiero para continuar adelante. Depende de todos nosotros, especialmente de los que todavía no hacen su promesa para completar los costos de construcción de $6,000,000. Usted puede hacer su promesa en line en o en nuestra página de internet yendo a GIFT Campaign. También puede hacer donaciones para la campaña GIFT usando los sobres que están disponibles en las bancas de la iglesia y poniéndolos en la canasta de la colecta regular. Dé con Fe Hoy para Nuestro Futuro.

5 7000 Morning Star Dr., The Colony, TX * Office: * Fax : * Baptisms / Bautizos Our next Baptismal Preparation class will be January 13, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. Please stop by the church office to register. La próxima clase de preparación para el Bautismo será el 13 de enero del 2018 a las 9:00 a.m. Regístrese, por favor, en la oficina de la Iglesia. Adoration on First Friday Marriages / Matrimonios Marriages require a six to nine months preparation period. Please contact Araceli Astorga at , for more information. Los Matrimonios requieren un periodo de preparación de seis a nueve meses. Comuníquese por favor con Araceli Astorga al , para más información. Join us for adoration January 5, 2018 First Friday, from 8:00 PM until midnight. Come and join our parish family for Divine Mercy Chaplet at 7:30 PM followed by adoration. Acompáñenos en la Adoración el 5 de Enero del 2018, Viernes Primero, de 8:00 PM hasta la medianoche. Venga y acompañe a nuestra familia parroquial rezar la Coronilla a la Divina Misericordia a las 7:30 PM seguida de la adoración. Journey Into Prayerful Devotions By Steve and Joan Neubauer. This is a continuation of prayer for busy people class held recently. This four session seminar will help participants learn how to pray certain devotionals that interlaced the Liturgy of the hours; Lection Divina; The rosary; the Stations of the Cross; and others. The class will be offered starting Wednesday, Jan.10 at 9:30 am and 6:30 pm. Participants can register for this class by ing Ann Beckel or calling The Parish Office A Biblical Journey Into The Mass taught by Father Joseph and Harry Agens. Come learn more abut the Mass and traditions that bind us together at every Mass. This four session seminar will start Wednesday, Feb. 7 and be offered at 9:30 am. And 6:30 pm. The book fee of $20.00 includes a study guide and an in-depth mass explanation book. Participants can register by ing Ann Beckel or calling the parish office Religious Education Classes are on Christmas Break until Tuesday, January, 2nd, They will meet again on Tuesday, January 9th, SNR will be on Christmas Break from Sunday, December 17th, 2017 thru Sunday, January, 7th, SNR will meet again on Sunday, January 14th, Las clases de Educación Religiosa están de Christmas Break hasta el Martes, 2 de Enero del 2018, y estarán de regreso el Martes, 9 de Enero del SNR estará de vacaciones Navideñas del Domingo, 17 de Diciembre del 2017, hasta el Domingo, 7 de Enero del SNR se reúne otra ves hasta el Domingo, 14 de Enero del 2018.

6 HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH December 31, 2017 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH Diciembre 31, 2017 To all my dear family of Holy Cross, Thank You!, Thank You!, Thank You!. Working at Holy Cross was a blessing for me and also being part of this beautiful family. I will always treasure your thoughtful wishes and thank you notes that I received from you. I can assure you that all your blessings make me so happy, and no doubt to my Mom too. Thank You! Martha Diaz A toda mi querida familia de Holy Cross, Gracia!, Gracias! Gracias! Trabaja en Holy Cross y ser parte de esta hermosa familia ha sido una bendicion para mi. Siempre atesorare todos sus Buenos deseos y sus tarjetas de agradecimiento que recibi de ustedes. Yo les puedo asegurar que todas sus bendiciones me hacen muy feliz, y sin lugar a dudas a mi mama tambien. Gracias! Martha Diaz Dining for Dollars Amore Pasta & Pizza 4709 State Highway 121, The Colony. Give them a bulletin when you pay your bill and Amore will donate 10% to Holy Cross building fund. Any day, lunch or dinner! Amore Pasta & Pizza 4709 State Highway 121, The Colony. Entregue un boletín al pagar su cuenta y Amore donara el %10 a el fondo de construcción de Holy Cross. Cualquier día, almuerzo o cena! Shopping at Amazon It s holiday shopping time! Do you ever shop online using Amazon? Save Th e Date! Knights of Columbus Council 8493 will be hosting its Annual Vegas Night Carnival on Saturday, February 10, Proceeds from this year s event will benefit Holy Cross GIFT Campaign, St. Martin de Porres, St. Sophia, and K of C 8493 Charities. Come and have a great time while supporting your parish! Los Caballeros de Colón Concilio 8493 será el anfitrión de su Carnaval Anual de Noche de Vegas el sábado, 10 de febrero, Las ganancias de este año serán para beneficio dela Campaña Capital de Holy Cross GIFT, St. Martin de Porres, St. Sophia, y las Obras de Caridad de los Caballeros de Colón Concilio Venga y pase un buen tiempo al mismo tiempo que apoya a su parroquia! Amazon will donate one half percent (0.5%) of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchase to the charitable organization of your choice. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. Support Holy Cross building fund by starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com. The direct link to sign up to support Holy Cross while shopping on Amazon is Once you sign up, you must go to smile.amazon.com for your purchases to be credited to the Holy Cross account.