7000 Morning Star Dr., The Colony, TX 75056 * Office: 972-625-5252 * Fax :972-370-5524 * www.holycrosscc.org 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 Office: 972-625-5252 Fax: 972-370-5524 d March 13, 2016 Pastor Rev. Joy Joseph, TOR Priest in Residence: Rev. Raphael Eagle, TOR Deacon: Simon Torrez Pastoral Admin. Asst: Martha Diaz Bookkeeper: Jeanne Gilton Religious Education: Renée Bader Custodian: David Gramm 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. (Monday through Friday) 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: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Please Remember Holy Cross in Your Will October 2, 2016
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH October 2, 2016 TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Octubre 2, 2016 Calendar for the Week SATURDAY, October 2 12:00 P.M. Funeral Mass 4:00 P.M. Confessions 5:00 P.M. Mass - David Gramm 7:00 P.M. Matachines Practice SUNDAY, October 2 8:30 A.M. Rosary 9:00 A.M. Mass - Pro Populo 9:30 A.M. RCIA Session 10:30 A.M. Rosary 11:00 A.M. Mass - Ron Springer 12:30 P.M. Rosary 1:00 P.M. Mass - Antonio Marquez 5:00 P.M. Youth Ministry MONDAY, October 3 8:30 A.M. Mass - Fr. Joy Joseph, TOR 6:00 P.M. Language Ministry - ESL 7:00 P.M. GIFT Committee Meeting 7:00 P.M. Knights of Columbus Council Meeting 7:30 P.M. Zumba Ministry TUESDAY, October 4 8:30 A.M. Mass - Fr. Raphael Eagle, TOR 5:30 P.M. Zumba 6:30 P.M. Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:30 P.M. Cursillo-Ultreya WEDNESDAY, October 5 8:30 A.M. Mass - Special Family Intentions 9:30 A.M. Bible Study 4:30 P.M. Religious Education Classes 6:30 P.M. Mass (Spanish) 6:30 P.M. Religious Education Classes THURSDAY, October 6 8:30 A.M. Mass - Mary Tran - For the Benefactors of the Holy Cross GIFT Capital Campaign 9:00 A.M. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 6:00 P.M. Language Ministry - ESL & Spanish Classes 6:30 P.M. Ladies of Holy Cross Monthly Meeting 7:30 P.M. Zumba FRIDAY, October 7 8:30 A.M. Mass 7:00 P.M. Matachines Practice 7:30 P.M. El Coro de Adultos SATURDAY, October 8 9:00 A.M. Baptismal Preaparation Classes 10:00 A.M. Craft Day 4:00 P.M. Confessions 5:00 P.M. Mass - Pro Populo 7:00 P.M. Matachines Practice SUNDAY, October 2 8:30 A.M. Rosary 9:00 A.M. Mass - Deceased Members and Family Members of Knights of Columbus 9:30 A.M. RCIA Session 10:30 A.M. Rosary 11:00 A.M. Mass - Lorenzo Plascencia 12:30 P.M. Rosary 1:00 P.M. Mass - Gloria Ramirez 5:00 P.M. Youth Ministry This week s sanctuary candle is offered In loving memory of: James an Wyoma Garrett Requested by Richard Anderson This week s altar flowers were provided In loving memory of: Agripina Vasquez & Nieves Gallegos Sponsored by Peggy Llanes
7000 Morning Star Dr., The Colony, TX 75056 * Office: 972-625-5252 * Fax :972-370-5524 * www.holycrosscc.org Greetings from the GIFT Campaign Team. During the Feast of Holy Cross, we fully existed the silent personal engagement phase and entered the general inspiration phase of our GIFT Campaign. The Key elements of the kick off included the information booth with T- shirts, raffles, banner, and brochures; Tom's and Francisco's informational and motivational updates at the masses; the posting of our progress to date in the back of the church along with the visionary depictions of our goal and the placement of the pledge box; and most importantly, Father Joseph's supportive and encouraging message from the altar as well as the engagement of the Bishop. During that time, it was announced that we had pledges and cash totaling $1,638,408.08 or 66% of the amount needed to start the construction process with 115 families participating. Since then, we have made even more progress. Check the website for more up to date information. We will continue the GIFT message with testimonials during mass every 4-6 weeks. The goal is to have speakers representing the diverse make up of our parish tell their story about what is universally special about their faith journey at Holy Cross. As you listen, we hope you will be touched and reflect on that special reason you choose to be here and prayerfully consider how you can generously and graciously participate in the GIFT campaign. Los elementos clave del inicio de nuestra campaña incluyó dos cosas: las playeras, las rifas, los letreros, los folletos de información, la presentación de Tom and y Francisco sobre lo último en nuestra campaña, la exposición del progreso de nuestra campaña hasta la fecha en la parte de atrás de la iglesia junto con la visionaria descripción de nuestro objetivo, poner las cajas para sus promesas de compromiso; y lo más importante, el mensaje de apoyo y motivación del Padre Joseph así como también el del Obispo. Durante ese tiempo se anuncio que, con 115 familias participando, tenemos en efectivo un total en promesas de $1,638,408.08 o el 66% de la cantidad que se necesita para para empezar con el proceso de construcción. Desde entonces, hemos progresado aún más. Visite nuestra página de internet para ver más información actual. Nosotros continuaremos con el mensaje de GIFT, con testimonios durante las Misas cada 4 6 semanas. El objetivo es tener personas representado la diversidad de nuestra parroquia diciéndonos su historia sobre lo especial de su jornada de fe en Holy Cross. Mientras escuchan estos testimonios, nosotros esperamos que ellos toquen su corazón y reflexionen sobre su especial razón por la que han escogido estar aquí, y ponerse en oración para considerar su generosa participación en la campana GIFT.
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH October 2, 2016 TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Octubre 2, 2016 Dear Members of Holy Cross Parish, I can t believe how quickly time goes by! On the 1st of October, our Gift Campaign will complete its first four fruitful months. I remember well the evening of June 3 rd when many of us gathered at Holy Cross on the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, to place our project under the care of our Blessed Mother. It was most encouraging to see so many of you in attendance. I know that you are aware of how we have been blessed from day one of our campaign, of how we have experienced God s grace in manifold ways. Bishop Olson s fraternal visit gave voice to his interest and the encouragement of the Diocese. Tom McCall and Francisco Astorga s presentation gave voice to our own commitment and generosity as a parish and helped create our own memory of hope. We are scheduling a time of gratitude and adoration at 7:30 pm on Friday October 7th to thank God for all the blessings we received during the past four months and invoke his constant help for the months ahead. Let us do so as a community. Please make every effort to participate in this event and be blessed by the grace and love of God. We will have the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 7:30 pm followed by a 30 minutes reflection on our call to Holiness. I Hope to see you all there! Queridos Miembros de la Parroquia de Holy Cross, o puedo creer que pronto pasa el tiempo! El 1ro de octubre, nuestra Campaña GIFT cumplirá sus primeros fructíferos cuatro meses. Recuerdo muy bien la tarde del 3 de junio cuando muchos de nosotros estábamos reunidos en Holy Cross en la Fiesta del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, para poner el proyecto bajo el cuidado de nuestra Bendita Madre. Fue muy alentador ver la asistencia de muchos de ustedes. Yo se que están al tanto de como hemos sido bendecidos desde el primer día de la campaña, de como hemos experimentado la gracias de Dios en múltiples formas. La fraternal visita del Obispo Olson dio voz a su interés por nosotros y al apoyo de la Diócesis. La presentación de Tom McCall y Francisco Astorga que dieron voz a nuestro propio compromiso y generosidad como parroquia y ayudaron a crear nuestras propias memorias de esperanza. osotros estamos programando un tiempo de agradecimiento y adoración a las 7:30 pm el viernes, 7 de octubre para dar gracias a Dios por todas las bendiciones que hemos recibido durante los cuatro meses pasados e invocar por su constante ayuda en los meses venideros. Hagamos esto pues, como comunidad. Por favor esfuércese en participar en este evento y ser bendecido por la gracia de Dios. Tendremos la Coronilla a la Divina Misericordia a las 7:30 pm seguida de 30 minutos de reflexión sobre nuestro llamado a la Santidad. Yo espero ver ahí a todos ustedes! Yours in Christ, Fr. Joy Joseph, TOR
7000 Morning Star Dr., The Colony, TX 75056 * Office: 972-625-5252 * Fax :972-370-5524 * www.holycrosscc.org Marriages / Matrimonios Marriages require a six to nine months preparation period. Please contact Martha Diaz at 972-625-5252, to inquire about marriage preparation. Los Matrimonios requieren un periodo de preparación de seis a nueve meses. Comuníquese por favor con Martha Diaz al 972-625-5252, para información sobre la preparación matrimonial. Baptisms / Bautizos Our next Baptismal Preparation class will be October 8, 2016 @ 9:00 A.M. Please stop by the church office to register. La próxima clase de preparación para el Bautismo será el 8 de octubre del 2016 a las 9:00 A.M. Regístrese, por favor, en la oficina de la Iglesia. Job Opportunity Oportunidad de Trabajo Music Director and Pianist Our parish is seeking a part-time Music Director and Pianist for Saturday 5P.M. and Sunday 9 and 11A.M. Masses. Applicants must be available for the liturgy practice on Tuesday evening and additional services (weddings, funeral, etc) as needed. For more information, please contact Fr. Joy Joseph at jjoseph@holycrosscc.org or call the parish office: 972-625-5252. Director de Música y Pianista uestra parroquia esta buscando un Director de Música y Pianista de medio tiempo para las Misas del Sábado, 5P.M. y Domingo 9 & 11A.M. Los aplicantes deberán estar disponibles para los ensayos del coro los martes por las tardes y para servicios adicionales (bodas, funerales, etc.) cuando sea necesario. Para mas información, por favor comuníquese con el Padre a jjoseph@holycrosscc.org o llame a la oficina de la parroquia: 972-625-5252. The youth are excited to invite you to our Bilingual Youth Lead Mass on Sunday, October 9 th at 5pm. Everyone is welcome to join in our celebration of faith. The annual Trunk and Treat will be Sunday, October 30 th. Ministries and families are invited to decorate a trunk and hand out candy to all the children who come to our trunk and treat. Prizes are given out for the most creative trunk decoration. If you are interested in decorating a trunk, please contact Renée Bader at the office. Los jóvenes están entusiasmados de invitarlos a nuestra Misa Bilingüe a cargo del Ministerio Juvenil el domingo, 9 de octubre a las 5pm. Todos están invitados a participar en nuestra celebración de fe. El Trunk and Treat anual será el domingo, 30 de Octubre. Los ministerios y familiares están invitados a decorar la cajuela de su carro y a darle dulces a los niños que vengan a nuestro Trunk and Treat. Se darán Premios a las cajuelas con las decoraciones más creativas. Si usted esta interesado en decorar su cajuela, por favor comuníquese con Renée Bader en la oficina. Religious Education in Need Our Religious Education Program is in need of a 4th grade catechist for the 4:30 pm class. If you can help our children to grow in their faith, please contact Renée Bader at the church office, 972-625-5252. Nuestro Programa de Educación Religiosa necesita una catequista para el 4tho grado de la clase de las 4:30 pm. Si usted puede ayudar a nuestros niños a crecer en su fe, por favor comuníquese con Renée Bader en la oficina de la iglesia, 972-625-5252. Holy Cross Catholic Church Collections Record / Registro de Colectas Week of 09-25-16 / Semana de 09-25-16 Budget Week $12,667.00 Actual Week $13,017.74
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH October 2, 2016 TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Octubre 2, 2016 Gorditas Plate Served by Cursillistas Group from Holy Cross Platillo de Gorditas Servido por el Grupo de Cursillistas de Holy Cross Cursillistas Group of Holy Cross will be serving Gorditas Plate Saturday, October 15, 5PM Mass and Sunday, October 16, 11AM & 1PM Masses. El Grupo de Cursillistas de Holy Cross estará sirviendo Platillo de Gorditas el sábado,15 de octubre después de la Misa de las 5PM y el domingo, 16 de octubre después de la Misa de las 11AM y 1PM. Attention Kroger Shoppers Holy Cross is teaming up with Kroger Community Rewards in order to raise money for our building fund. A digital account is needed in order to participate in Kroger Community Rewards. If you already have a digital account, then skip to the section named Selecting an Organization. How to Register a Digital Account Go to www.kroger.com or download the Kroger mobile app from your app store. Select the Register button Enter your information Select Create an Account Make sure you add your Kroger card number or create a virtual card number while registering your Digital Account. This is required for the Community Rewards program so that your transactions apply towards the program. Selecting an Organization *Sign into your Digital Account *Select My Account *Scroll down to the Community Rewards section of your account page. *Select Enroll Now or Edit *Enter our NPO number which is 35218 and click Save Holy Cross Catholic Church will now display in the Community Rewards section of your account page. Any transactions moving forward using the card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program. It takes approximately 10 days for the Community Rewards total to begin displaying on your receipt. Dining for Dollars Amore Pasta & Pizza (4709 St Hwy 121 in The Colony) Bring your church bulletin and give it to the cashier when you pay your bill. They will write the total you spent on it, keep it, and at the end of the month they will total the amount spent and write us a check for 10%. Blaze Pizza - (5050 SH 121, The Colony) Build your own fast-fired pizza! Salads and dessert too. Must present flyer, show flyer on phone or tell cashier that you are supporting the Holy Cross fundraiser. We will earn 20% of sales from supporters AND supporters will receive a Buy One Get One Free coupon to use on their next visit! Tuesday, October 11 th 10:30am to 10:00pm Amore Pasta & Pizza (4709 St Hwy 121 in The Colony) Traiga su boletín de la iglesia y déselo a la cajera cuando pague su cuenta. Ellos anotarán el total de lo que gastó. Se quedarán con el boletín y al final del mes ellos donarán el 10% del total anotado en los boletines que se colecten. Blaze Pizza - (5050 SH 121, The Colony) Haga su propia fast-fired pizza! Ensaladas y postres también. Debe presentar su volante, lo puede hace con el teléfono o dígale a la cajera que esta apoyando a la campaña de donaciones de Holy Cross. osotros ganaremos el 20% de las ventas de los que apoyen la campaña y ellos recibirán un cupón de Compre Uno y obtenga uno gratis para usarlo en su próxima visita! Martes, 11 de Octubre 10:30am to 10:00pm Crafter s Workshop Schedule Join us October 8th from 10am to 2pm in the cafeteria. Bring your own projects to work on or help make simple projects for our Holiday Bazaar, bring a sack lunch and drink. For more information contact Kim at 972-467- 3632. Acompáñenos el sábado, 8 de octubre de 10AM a 2PM en la cafetería. Traiga sus propios proyectos para trabajar o ayúdenos a hacer proyectos de trabajo simples para nuestro Bazar Festivo. Traiga su lunch y su bebida. Para más información comuníquese con Kim at 972-467-3632.