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. 7000 Morning Star Dr., The Colony, TX 75056 www.holycrosscc.org Pastor: Rev. Joy Joseph, TOR Deacons: Simon Torrez Richard Stalder Pastoral Admin. Asst: Araceli P. Astorga Bookkeeper: Jeanne Gilton Religious Education and Youth Ministry: Karen da Costa 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 Fri) *St. Sophia Ukrainian Catholic Church Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Or by appointment- Call Church Office Adoration First Friday of the Month: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Office Hours - Fri.: Please Remember Holy Cross in Your Will Office: 972-625-5252 Fax: 972-370-5524
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH September 30, 2018 TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 30 de Septiembre, 2018 Calendar for the Week SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 8:00 AM Estudio Biblico (King Rd.) 3:45 PM Confession 5:00 PM Mass: Pro Populo SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 8:30AM Rosary 9:00 AM Mass: Grace Family 10:30 AM Rosary 11:00 AM Mass: McDermott Family 12:30 PM Rosary 1:00 PM Mass: Hilario Sanchez 5:00 PM Sunday Night Rock (303 King Road) Grades 9-12 *WEEKDAY MASSES AT ST. SOPHIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 8:30 AM Mass: All Souls 7:30 PM Zumba (King Rd.) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 8:30 AM Mass 9:30 AM Bible Study, (King Rd.) Mystery of the Bible 6:00 PM Religious Education (King Rd.) Grades K-5 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 8:30 AM Mass 9:30 AM Exploring Church History (King Road) 6:30 PM Word on Wednesday (King Rd) Grades 6-8 7:00 PM Mystery of the Bible (King Rd.) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 8:30 AM Mass: All members of Gift Campaign 6:30 PM Sacramental Preparation (King) 6:30 PM Ladies of Holy Cross (Amore s Pizza) 7:00 PM Exploring Church History (King Rd.) 7:30 PM Zumba (King Rd.) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 8:00 AM Estudio Biblico (King Rd.) 3:45 PM Confession 5:00 PM Mass SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 8:30 AM Rosary 9:00 AM Mass: Pro Populo 10:30 AM Rosary 11:00 AM Mass: Bell Family 12:30 PM Rosary 1:00 PM Mass: Lorenzo Plascencia & Maria Garcia 5:00 PM Sunday Night Rock (King Road) Grades 9-12 This week s altar flowers are given Holy Cross Catholic Church FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 8:30 AM Mass 7:30 PM El coro de Adultos 7:30 PM Estudio Biblico en Español (303 King Road) 7:30 PM Divine Mercy 8:00 PM Adoration until Midnight
7000 Morning Star Dr., The Colony, TX 75056 * Office: 972-625-5252 * Fax :972-370-5524 * ADULT FAITH FORMATION Living Our Faith UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY OF THE BIBLE provides the easiest way to understand the Bible. It makes the complex simple. This study helps you uncover the story woven throughout Scripture, and discover the Father s unfailing love for you, that you are now called to share with others. This class is offeredsept. 4 Oct. 26 at three different times: Tuesdays at 9:30 am (English), Wednesdays at 7:00 pm (English), Fridays at 7:30 pm (Spanish). EXPLORING CHURCH HISTORY, part 2 continues the journey through the history of early church. Come learn how the Holy Spirit has revealed The Father, the Son and himself to His Church over the past 2000 years. This class is offered Sep. 5 Oct. 3 Wednesdays at 9:30 am or Sep. 6 Oct. 4 Thursdays at 7:00 pm. All classes will be offered at our temporary facility at 303 King Road, Frisco, Texas. 75034. Contact: Ann Beckel, Adult Faith Formation coordinator, at the Church office, 972-625-5252, or email at annbeckel@holycrosscc.org. Las Clases de estudio Biblico para Adolescentes y Adultos, se estan impartiendo el Viernes por la noche 7:30 pm y sabado por la mañana a las 8:00 am estas clases estaran abiertas para todas las personas que quieran saber un poco mas de nuestra fe, en el Estudio Biblico que lleva por titulo, Abriendo el Misterio de la biblia Todos los jovenes adultos apartir del sexto grado seran bien venidos, En la ubicacion de 303 King Road, Frisco, TX 75034. Si nesecita mas Informacion comuniquese con: Francisco Astorga. 214-843-2163 O llame ala oficina de la Iglesia parroquial al, 972-625-5252. Catholic Action For Faith and Family Nov. 2, 3 & 4 Dallas, TX 2018 Catholic Action Summit on Marriage and the Family will include presentations by ten world-renowned speakers: His Eminence Cardinal Raymond Burke, Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla (from Italy) daughter of St. Gianna Molla, Fr. John Anthony, General Vicar - Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, Austin Ruse (Center of Family & Human Rights), Fr. John Trigilio (Web of Faith host - EWTN), Judie Brown (American Life League), Karl Keating (Apologist & Founder- Catholic Answers), John-Henry Weston (LifeSiteNews), David Carollo (World Apostolate of Fatima USA) and Charles LiMandri (Pres./Chief Council of Freedom of Conscience Defense Fund). One-of-a-kind weekend summit (in a retreat-like atmosphere) will inspire and invigorate everyone in the re-evangelization of our Catholic faith & family. There will be something for every person, regardless of age or marital state because, in the words of Pope St. John Paul II, "As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live." Summit includes: Solemn Pontifical High Mass celebrated by Cardinal Burke, the Miraculous Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima, First Saturday Devotion to Our Lady, Confessions available on Saturday & Sunday and Banquet Luncheon. Special ticket pricing for Adult, Children & Student. To make reservations, go to www.catholicactionsummit.org. Questions? Call Mary Jane at 214-704- 4541 or email maryjaned@catholicaction.org
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH September 30, 2018 TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 30 de Septiembre, 2018 Alms giving is a worthy offering in the sight of the Most High for all who practice it. Tobit 4:11 Work is underway for Phase 2, and our Holy Cross family continues to grow. We hope these signs of progress are enough to deem pledging time, talents, and treasure, to the GIFT Campaign, a worthy offering for those parishioners who have not done so yet. The Most High is with us. Won t you join in with your financial support to help us reach our goal of $4,000,000 by the feast of Holy Cross? We are at $ 3,100,945 as of August 27, 2018. Please do what you can! Pledges can be made online at www.holycrosscc.org/gift by following the link on our website to the GIFT campaign. Donations can be placed in the GIFT campaign envelopes in the pews and placed in the collections basket or GIFT box in the back of the church. Give In Faith Today to share. Thank you. La lismosna es una ofrenda de gran valor para quienes la hacen bajo la mirada del Altisimo Tobias 4:11 Uds tal ves an notado algunos cambios ultimamente, el edificio de Formacion de Fe ha sido Rediseñado El trabajo esta en marcha para la fase 2, y nuestra familia de Holy Cross sigue creciendo, esperamos Que estos signos de progreso sean suficientes para que consideren hacer su compromiso, en tiempo, talento y con su apoyo financiero poder reunir la meta ya trasada que es de $4 000,000. para la festividad de Holy Cross, nosotros tenemos hasta Agosto 27, 2018, $ 3 100,945 gracias a los fieles que han contribuido, con oraciones, promesas,y donaciones, a la campana GIFT. Las Promesas pueden hacerse en la pagina de Internet de la parroquia que es www.holycrosscc.org/gift siguiendo el logo de GIFT campaña de donaciones, o en los sobres que se encuentran en las Bancas con el logotipo de GIFT, tome uno y depositelo en la canasta de la colecta, o en la caja de madera que se encuentra a la entrada de la Iglesia que se llama GIFT. Da y comparte con Fe hoy! Gracias. Join us for adoration October 5, First Friday of the Month, 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 octubre, Primer Viernes del mes de 8:00 pm hasta la medianoche. Venga y acompañe a nuestra familia parroquial a rezar la Coronilla a la Divina Misericordia a las 7:30 pm seguida de la adoración. Blessing of Pets On Saturday, October 6th, at 10:00 am, we will have the Blessing of Pets by Deacon Richard Stalder. The blessings are done in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron Saint of Animals. Please bring your pet to the church grounds for this special occasion. El Sábado 6 de Octubre, a las 10 am el Diacono Richard estará bendiciendo a nuestros animales, la bendición será en honor de San Francisco de Asís, patrón de las mascotas, traiga a su mascota a los jardines de la Iglesia para esta bendición.
7000 Morning Star Dr., The Colony, TX 75056 * Office: 972-625-5252 * Fax :972-370-5524 * Mass Announcement: Ladies of Holy Cross Meeting As of Monday, October 1, 2018, for approximately 3 to 5 weeks,the 8:30 am daily mass will be celebrated at St. Sophia Ukrainian Catholic Church (located directly across the street from Holy Cross). Saturday evening, Confessions and Mass and all Sunday Masses wll remain the same as usual at Holy Cross. Thank you for your understanding. Anuncio Sobre la Misa Diaria: Por favor tome nota; Comenzando el Lunes 01 de Octubre,2018. por aproximadamente 3 a 5 semanas, la misa de las 8:30 am se celebrara en Santa Sophia la iglesia Católica Ucraniana, localizada al cruzar la calle de Holy Cross, Sábados Y Domingos las Misas se celebraran en nuestra parroquia Holy Cross como usualmente lo hacemos. Muchas gracias por su apoyo y Comprensión! The LOHC monthly meeting will be October 4th. It will be held at Amore s Pasta & Pizza 4709 Hwy 121 in The Colony at 6:30PM. All ladies of the parish are welcome to attend the meeting for dinner and fellowship. La reunion de las Ladies of Holy Cross, La Junta Mensual de las Damas de Holy Cross sera este jueves 4,de Oct. En el Restaurante Amore s, con domicilio en el 4709 Hwy. 121 en The Colony Tx. a las 6:30 pm. Todas las damas de la parroquia estan cordialmente invitadas, para participar a esta reunion habra mucha amistad.
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Baptisms / Bautisos Our next Baptismal Preparation class will be October 13, 2018 at 9:00 AM. Please stop by the church office to register. La próxima clase de preparación para el Bautismo será el 13 de Octubre del 2018 a las 9:00 AM. Regístrese, por favor, en la oficina de la Iglesia. Marriages / Matrimonios Marriages require a six to nine months preparation period. Please contact: Araceli Astorga at 972-625-5252, for more information. Los Matrimonios requieren un periodo de preparación de seis a nueve meses. Comuníquese por favor con :Araceli Astorga al 972-625-5252 September 30, 2018 30 de Septiembre, 2018 Autumn Bake Sale The Ladies of Holy Cross will be having a bake sale in the cafetería after all Masses the weekend of October 13-14. Donations of home-made bake goods are welcome by all who like to bake. You may bring them to the cafetería on Saturday afternoon 10/13 or before the Mass you attend that weekend. Join in to support this event with your donations and purchases. Las damas de Holy Cross, estarán teniendo su venta de pasteles, en la cafetería dspues de las misas del fin de semana. Si a ud le gusta cocinar puede preparar su postre favorito y traerlo para donarlo, todos los postres deben estar en la cafetería el sábado por la tarde o antes de la Misa que ud planea asistir. Gracias por su apoyo y Donaciones.