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.

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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. Pastor Rev. Joy Joseph, TOR Deacons: Simon Torrez Richard Stalder Pastoral Admin. Asst: Araceli Astorga Bookkeeper: Jeanne Gilton Religious Education: Karen da Costa Youth Ministry: Lisa Marie Benavides Music Director: Carol Stalder Pianist: Hanmina Li Maintenance Technician: David Gramm Custodian: Artemio Arevalo 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

2 HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH February 4, 2018 FIFTHSUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Febrero 4, 2018 Calendar for the Week SATURDAY, February 3 8:30 A.M. Mass 10:00 A.M. Sacramental preparation 4:00 P.M. Confessions 4:30 P.M. Rosary 5:00 P.M. Mass Thomas Gray SUNDAY, February 4 SOUPER BOWL OF CARING 8:30 A.M. Rosary 9:00 A.M. Mass Elizza Fuentes 9:30 A.M. RCIA Session 10:30 A.M. Rosary 11:00 A.M. Mass - George da Costa 12:30 A.M. Rosary 1:00 P.M. Mass- Lucia Florez MONDAY, February 5 8:30 A.M. Mass - George Mc Knight 5:30 P.M. K of C Meeting 6:00 P.M. Language Ministry ESL 7:30 P.M. Zumba TUESDAY, February 6 8:30 A.M. Mass - Wayne Scott 6:15 P.M. Religious Education Class 8:00 P.M. Cursillo Ultreya WEDNESDAY, February 7 8:30 A.M. Mass - 9:30 A.M. A Biblical Walk Through- The Mass (Cafeteria) 4:30 P.M. Religious Education (class) 6:30 P.M. Choir Practice 6:30 P.M. A Biblical Walk Through T.M. THURSDAY, February 8 8:30 A.M Mass - Gladys Hannan 9:00 A.M. Adoration. 6:00 P.M. Language Ministry ESL 7:30 P.M. Zumba. FRIDAY, February 9 8:30 A.M. Mass 9:00 A.M. K of C Vegas night set up 6:00 P.M. Confirmation Retreat 7:30 P.M. Coro de adultos SATURDAY February 10 8:30 A.M. Mass 4:00 P.M. Confessions 4:30 P.M. Rosary 5:00 P.M. Mass- Judith Bonavita 6:00 P.M. Knights of Columbus, VEGAS NIGHT SUNDAY February 11 8:30 A.M. Rosary 9:00 A.M. Mass Pro populo 9:30 A.M. RCIA Session 10:30AM. Rosary 11:00 AM. Mass Paul Apato 12:30 P.M. Rosary 1:00 P.M. Mass Bonifacio Sanchez NO SUNDAY NIGHT ROCK This week s sanctuary candle is offered In loving memory of : Paul Vance, Requested by: Father Joy Joseph, This week s altar flowers were provided

3 7000 Morning Star Dr., The Colony, TX * Office: * Fax : * ASH WEDNESDAY February 14, 2018 Holy Cross has started a fund raising campaign to be used for the building expansion of our church campus. In support of that effort, the Holy Cross Knights of Columbus will be contributing funds generated from our annual Vegas Night event which will be held on Saturday, February 10, We invite you to come out and support the future expansion of our worship facilities. The Knights will be selling event tickets, raffle tickets and sponsorships after every Mass on January 20, 27, and February 3rd. Please contact: Richard Anderson: randenderson@abvlaw.com. Bring your family, friends, and get ready to have a GREAT time while supporting our parish community. Holy Cross ha comenzado una campaña de Recaudación de fondos, para usar en la construcción de la expansión de nuestra iglesia. Como apoyo a esto, los Caballeros de Colón de Holy Cross estarán contribuyendo con los fondos generados. Por su Anual Noche de Vegas, el cual será el Sábado Febrero 10 del Los invitamos a que participen y apoyen la expansión de nuestro lugar de adoración y alabanza. Los Caballeros de Colón estarán vendiendo boletos para el evento, boletos para una rifa y reclutando patrocinadores, después de todas las Misas el 20,27 de enero, y 3 de Febrero, para mas información Comuníquese con Richard Anderson: randerson@abvlaw.com. Traiga a su familia y amigos, para pasar un tiempo AGRADABLE y a su ves Apoya a su comunidad parroquial. Mass & Distribution of Ashes 8:30 am,12 noon, & 6:00 pm. (English) 7:30 pm, Spanish There will be a collection. for Catholic Relief Services. Please be generous! Misa y Distribución de Cenizas 8:00 am, 12:00 medio día, & 6:00 p.m En Ingles y 7:30 P.M. (Español) Habrá una colecta para los servicios de ayuda Católicos, Por favor sea generoso! Our Catholic schools extend their thanks. Educators, students, and parents across the Diocese send heartfelt thanks and prayers for your donations to last week s Catholic Schools Tuition Assistance Fund. If you were unable to support the collection last week, you may drop a clearly marked contribution into the collection at your parish, or Text SCHOOLS to Nuestras escuelas Católicas, extienden su agradecimiento. Los educadores, estudiantes y padres de Familia, de toda la Dioceses, envian sus mas sinceras gracias y oraciones por sus donaciones al Fondo Catolico de Asistencia a Colegiaturas. De La semana pasada, pero si no pudo apoyar, puede hacerlo por texto SCHOOLS al Important Note / Nota Importante The deadline for bulletin announcements is Fridays 10:00 a.m. one week prior to the date of the bulletin. Thank you. La fecha límite para anuncios en el boletín es el viernes a las 10:00 a.m. una semana antes de la fecha del boletín. Gracias.

4 HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH February 4, 2018 FIFTHSUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Febrero 4, 2018 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rest. Luke 2:14 The Lord has blessed us with another year and by His grace, Phase I was completed in time for the front of our church to be magnificent for the new liturgical year and the Christmas season! As of December 2017, we have raised $2,667,133 in pledges and donations to the GIFT campaign; and with our Diocesan savings of $216, we have a total of $2,883,607 which enables us to begin Phase 2. Thanks be to God and to you who have prayed, pledged, donated and worked to make this possible. It is with renewed energy that we must recommit ourselves to raising the remaining 52% of the $6,100,000 needed to fully complete our renovations. Good and faithful servants, now is a good time to provide financial support if you have not done so already. Our goal is to raise $50,000 BEFORE LENT. PLEASE HELP! Pledges can be made online at or follow the links on our website to the GIFT Campaign. Donations can be placed in the GIFT Campaign envelopes in the pews, and placed in the collection basket or the GIFT box in the back of the church. Give In Faith Today. GLORIA A DIOS EN LAS ALTURAS Y EN LA TIERRA PAZ A LOS HOMBRES QUE CREEN EN EL SEÑOR. LC. 2;14 El señor no a bendecido con otro año!. Y por su gracia la primera parte a sido completada a tiempo, con un Magnifico frente para nuestra Iglesia,Listo para el Nuevo Año Litúrgico y la temporada de Navidad En Diciembre hemos recaudado 2 667,133 en promesas y donaciones ala CAMPAÑA GIFT. Y con nuestros ahorros Diocesanos de $216,474 tenemos un Total de $2 883,607 que nos permite comenzar la 2da parte. Gracias a Dios y a Uds. Que han Orado. Prometido y Donado. Para hacer esto posible. Y con la Energía ya Renovada, es que debemos comprometernos a elevar el 52% restante de los 6 100,000 para completar nuestras renovaciones, Siervos buenos y fieles, ahora es un buen momento para proporcionar apoyo financiero,si Ud. Todavía No a hecho su promesa este es un buen tiempo para hacerla. NUESTRO OBJETI- VO ES RECAUDAR $50,000. ANTES DE LA CUARESMA. POR FAVOR AYUDENOS! Usted puede hacer su promesa en línea 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 : * A Biblical Journey Into The Mass taught by Father Joseph and Harry Agens. Come learn more about the Mass and traditions that bind us together at every Mass. This four session seminar will start : Wednesday, Feb. 7,14,21,28. 9:30 am. And 6:30 pm. The book fee of $ includes a study guide and an in-depth mass explanation book. Participants can register by ing Ann Beckel at: annbeckel@holycrosscc.org or calling : the parish office: Donation Statements Estados de Cuenta de Donaciones del 2017 Thank you to all who contributed to Holy Cross Parish during the calendar year Donation Letters for tax purposes will be sent to all who have contributed a total of $250 or more. These letters will be mailed on or before January 27, If you know that your total contributions are less than $250 and you would like to receive a letter, please call Jeanne Gilton at the church office. Thank you again for continuing to support our parish. Gracias a todos los que contribuyeron a la Parroquia de Holy Cross: durante el año del Las Cartas de Donaciones para el reporte de sus impuestos se enviaran a todos los que hayan contribuido $250 ó más. Estas cartas se pondrán en el correo antes de enero 27, Si usted sabe que el total de sus contribuciones fue menos de $250 y le gustaría recibir una carta, llame, por favor, a Jeanne Gilton a la oficina de la iglesia , Una vez más, gracias por su continuo apoyo a nuestra parroquia. Abstinence from meat (beast or fowl) is to be observed by all Catholics fourteen years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays of Lent. This obligation prohibits the eating of meat, but not eggs, milk products, or condiments of any kind, even though made from animal fat. Fasting means limiting oneself to one full meal on a given fast day. Catholics who are 18 years and old, until celebrate their 60 Birthday. are obligated to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. On fast days, two additional smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength. However, the two smaller meals together may not be equal to one full meal. More over, eating solid foods between meals on a fast day is not permitted, as a tangible sign of our need and desire to do penance for the cause of peace. La Abstinencia de carne (bestia o ave de corral) es respetada por todos los católicos mayores de catorce años en Miércoles de Ceniza y todos los Viernes de Cuaresma. Esta obligación prohíbe comer carne, pero no pescado o cualquier otro condimento que contenga grasa animal. El Ayuno significa dejar de comer una comida completa. Los Católicos de 18 a 60 años de edad están obligados a ayunar, el Miércoles de Ceniza y Viernes Santo. En los días de ayuno se permite, si es necesario, tener dos comidas pequeñas para mantener la fuerza. Sin embargo las dos pequeñas comidas juntas no deben de equivaler a una comida completa. Además, durante el ayuno, no se permite comer comidas solidas entre cada comida, Es un visible signo de NUESTRA NE- SECIDAD DE DIAL. PENITENCIA, por la PAZ MUN-

6 HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH FIFTHSUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 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 February 4, 2018 Febrero 4, 2018 There will not be S.N.R. On February 4 and 11 PLEASE Mark you Calendar! will meet again on Sunday, February 18, Este Domingo, Febrero 4 y 11 No tendremos S.N.R. POR FAVOR Marque su calendario! Nosotros Regresaremos de nuevo la tarde del Domingo 18, de Febrero. y Amore donara el %10 a el fondo de construcción de Holy Cross. Cualquier día, almuerzo o cena! Baptisms / Bautisos Our next Baptismal Preparation class will be April 14, 2018 at 9:00 AM. Please stop by the church office to register. La próxima clase de preparación para el Bautismo será el 14 de abril del 2018 a las 9:00 AM. Regístrese, por favor, en la oficina de la Iglesia. Shopping at Amazon Do you ever shop online using Amazon? Amazon will donate one half percent (0.5%) of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile purchase to the charitable organization of your choice. Marriages / Matrimonios Amazon Smile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. Marriages require a six to nine months preparation period. Please contact Araceli Astorga at , for more information. Support Holy Cross building fund by starting your Los Matrimonios requieren un periodo de preparación de seis a nueve meses. Comuníquese por favor con Araceli Astorga al , para más información. Amazon Our Prayer Tree Ministry Kindle call the parish office to add someone to our prayer list Por favor llame a la oficina de la parroquia para agregar a alguien a nuestra lista de Oración shopping at smile.amazon.com. The direct link to sign up to support Holy Cross, while shopping on is Once you sign up, you must go to: for your purchases to be credited to the Holy Cross account. Holy Cross Catholic Church