7000 Morning Star Dr., The Colony, TX 75056 * Office: 972-625-5252 * Fax :972-370-5524 * www.holycrosscc.org 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: Joe Toscano Pianist: Hammina Li Maintenance Technician: David Gramm Custodian: Aracely 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 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
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH September 24, 2017 TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Septiembre 24, 2017 Calendar for the Week SATURDAY, September 23 1:00 P.M. Soft Ball Team Gathering 4:00 P.M. Confession 4:30 P.M. Rosary 5:00 P.M. Mass - Pro Populo 6:00 P.M. Bunco Fund Raiser SUNDAY, September 24 8:30 A.M. Rosary 9:00 A.M. Mass - Frances Hancock 10:30 A.M. Rosary 11:00 A.M. Mass - Carole Bilse 12:30 A.M. Rosary 1:00 P.M. Mass - Ana Delmis Calles de Perez 5:00 P.M. Youth Ministry MONDAY, September 25 8:30 A.M. Mass CANCELED 6:00 P.M. Language Ministry ESL 7:30 P.M. Zumba TUESDAY, September 26 8:30 A.M. Mass CANCELED 9:30 A.M. Catholic Connection Session #2 1:00 P.M. Food Pantry 6:15 P.M. Religious Education Class 6:15 P.M. The Bible & The Sacraments 8:00 P.M. Cursillo-Ultreya WEDNESDAY, September 27 8:30 A.M. Mass Mass CANCELED 9:30 A.M. The Bible and the Sacraments 4:30 P.M. Religious Education Class 4:30 P.M. The Bible & The Sacraments 5:00 P.M. Sacramental Preparation Class (Youth) 7:00 P.M. Catholic Connection Session #2 7:30 P.M. Bible Study (Spanish) THURSDAY, September 28 8:30 A.M. Mass - Philomina George - For the Benefactors of The Holy Cross Gift Campaign 6:00 P.M. Language Ministry ESL 6:30 P.M. Sacramental Prep. Class 7:00 P.M. Catholic Connection Session #2 7:00 P.M. Choir Practice 7:30 P.M. Zumba FRIDAY, September 29 8:30 A.M. Mass - Crest Terrell 7:00 P.M. Matachines Practice 7:30 P.M. El Coro de Adultos SATURDAY, September 30 8:30 A.M. Mass - Dorothy Troop 10:00 P.M. Sacramental Prep Class 4:00 P.M. Confession 4:30 P.M. Rosary 5:00 P.M. Mass - Paul McKeagg SUNDAY, October 1 HOLY CROSS BLOOD DRIVE 8:30 A.M. Rosary 9:00 A.M. Mass - Olga Terrell 10:30 A.M. Rosary 11:00 A.M. Mass - Kent Dull Baptism: Zachariah Colbert 12:30 A.M. Rosary 1:00 P.M. Mass - Pro Populo - Baptism: Coral Torres 5:00 P.M. Youth Ministry This week s sanctuary candle is offered In Loving Memory of: John L. Wagner Requested by: Sandra Murphy This week s altar flowers are offered in loving memory of : Requested by: Michele & Tony Robinson
7000 Morning Star Dr., The Colony, TX 75056 * Office: 972-625-5252 * Fax :972-370-5524 * www.holycrosscc.org Adoration on First Friday Join us for adoration October 6, 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 6 de Octubre, Primer Viernes, 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. Baptisms / Bautizos Our next Baptismal Preparation class will be October 14, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Please stop by the church office to register. La próxima clase de preparación para el Bautismo será el 14 de octubre del 2017 a las 9:00 a.m. Regístrese, por favor, en la oficina de la Iglesia. Marriages / Matrimonios Marriages require a six to nine months preparation period. Please contact Martha Diaz at 972-625-5252, for more information. Los Matrimonios requieren un periodo de preparación de seis a nueve meses. Comuníquese por favor con Martha Diaz al 972-625-5252, para más información. Today our annual commitments to the Annual Diocesan Appeal are being offered throughout the Diocese of Fort Worth. By Contributing for the Common Good, we act together as a Diocesan family by supporting programs and services no parish alone can offer, such as formation for our deacons and education of our seminarians. Every gift, regardless of the size, is vital to the success of the Annual Diocesan Appeal. Our goal this year is to have 100 percent participation. In order to achieve this, each of you is asked to give in gratitude for the many gifts God has given to you. Please help us meet our parish goal of $35,000. Learn more at bit.ly/annualdiocesanappeal. Hoy las promesas anuales para nuestra Campaña Diocesana Anual de donaciones se están ofreciendo por toda la Diócesis de Fort Worth. Al Contribuir por el Bien Común actuamos juntos como una familia diocesana apoyando los programas y servicios que ninguna parroquia podría ofrecer por si sola; tales como la formación para diáconos y la educación de nuestros seminaristas. Cada regalo, sin importar su medida, es vital para el éxito de nuestra Campana Diocesana Anual de donaciones. Este ano nuestra meta es tener el 100 % de participación. Para lograr esto necesitamos pedirle a cada uno de ustedes que den con gratitud a cambio de todas las bendiciones que Dios les da. Por favor ayúdennos a lograr nuestra meta de $35,0000. Mas información en bit.ly/annualdiocesanappeal.
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH September 24, 2017 TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Septiembre 24, 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 www.holycrosscc.org/gift 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 www.holycrosscc.org/gift 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
7000 Morning Star Dr., The Colony, TX 75056 * Office: 972-625-5252 * Fax :972-370-5524 * www.holycrosscc.org Sacristans, EM s & EM Captains Needed What is a Sacristan? A Sacristan is responsible for preparing the Holy Eucharist for the celebration of the mass. They light the candles, arrange the books, and perform a little housekeeping before mass begins. The Sacristan makes sure that everything is set-up and ready to celebrate mass. They also ensure at the end of mass that everything has been cleaned and put back in it s place in the Sacristy before leaving the church. Requirements: Commitment to assist at least 1 weekend a month Ability to show up at least 30 minutes. prior to the start of the scheduled Mass Confirmed parishioner, at least 18 years old Quick learner and very organized Ability to attend a safe environment class Attend a 1-hr Sacristan Training Class at the church as well as shadow a current Sacristan before being scheduled alone. What is an Eucharistic Minister (EM) & Eucharistic Minister Captain (EMC)? First what is an Eucharistic Minister (EM), or more properly "Lay Eucharistic Minister LEM. This is a person who assists the priest in administering the sacraments of Holy Communion. They may also take the sacraments to those who are ill, or otherwise unable to attend Mass. In our church the EM typically distributes the Blood of Christ. The Eucharistic Minister Captain (EMC) usually distributes the Body of Christ. The EMC is also responsible to make sure that we have enough people to fill all the positions required to make the Mass run smoothly. The EMC will check in the EM s, Readers, Ushers and Altar Servers and where needed will find a substitute to fill in. The EMC is also responsible to clean the vessels after Mass. Requirements: Commitment to assist at least 1 weekend a month Ability to show up at least 10 minutes (EM) and 20 minutes (EMC) prior to the start of the scheduled Mass Confirmed parishioner, at least 18 years old Ability to attend a safe environment 1-hr. class B Holiday Craft Bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sunday Dec. 3 after all masses. Like last year we are asking parishioners to make and donate craft items. All proceeds will benefit our building fund. We will also have a craft booth at Saint Francis in Frisco on October 28 so if you have any fall items that you would like to donate please let me know. For more information contact Kim Proctor at proctork@swbell.net or call 972-467-3632. Holiday Craft Bazaar Esta programado para el Sabado, 2 de Diciembre y Domingo, 3 de Diciembre despues de todas las Misas. Una vez mas, como el ano pasado, estamos pidiendo a nuestros feligreses que hagan sus manualidades y las dones para nuestro Holiday Craft Bazzar. Todas las ganancias seran para beneficio de nuestro fondo de construccion. Nosotros tambien tendremos un stand en el bazzar de Saint Francis in Frisco el 28 de octubre, asi que si usted tiene manualidades que le gustaria donar, por favor avisenos. Para mas informacion comuniquese con Kim Proctor en proctork@swbell.net o al 972-467-3632.
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH September 24, 2017 TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Septiembre 24, 2017 Holy Cross Blood Drive Campaña de Donaciones de Sangre de Holy Cross On Sunday, October 1st, Holy Cross will be hosting a blood drive from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. Donations will be accepted in the Carter Blood Drive Bus parked in our parking lot. Please be sure to bring a photo ID. Appointments are not necessary but they do allow you to set a time for your donation. Appointments can be made by going to CarterBloodCare.org. Our Knights Council will be preparing breakfast in conjunction with the blood drive and is open for everyone. El domingo, 1 de Octubre de 8:30 am a 3:00 pm, Holy Cross será el anfitrión de la campaña de donaciones de sangre. La donaciones se harán en el Autobús de Carter Blood Drive que estará en el estacionamiento de la Iglesia. Por favor asegúrese de traer una identificación con fotografía. No es necesario hacer cita, pero esta permitido hacerlo, solo vaya a CarterBloodCare.org para programar su cita. Junto con la campaña de donaciones de sangre, los Caballeros de Colón estarán sirviendo desayunos para todos los que deseen asistir. Do you have a good voice? Music talent? Choir experience? Now is the time to join Holy Cross Music Ministry and share your gifts with our parish community. We invite you to join our talented parishioners in our parish choir. Rehearsals for the Adult Choir are held every Thursday evening in the Church Chapel from 7:30 to 9 PM. We are looking for all voices: Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass. If interested in joining or for more information, please contact Joe Toscano at Joetoscano@holycrosscc.org or 714-598- 8683. Zumba Ministry meets every Monday and Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30 pm in the Faith Formation Building. Everybody is welcome! El Ministerio de Zumba se reúne todos los lunes y los jueves de 7:30 a 8:30 pm en el Edificio de Formacion de Fe. Todos son bienvenidos! The deadline for bulletin announcements is Fridays 10:00 AM one week prior to the date of the bulletin. La fecha límite para anuncios en el boletín es viernes a las 10:00 AM una semana antes de la fecha del boletín. Holy Cross Catholic Church Language Ministry - ESL Ministerio de Lenguaje - Clases de Inglés Language Ministry Free English Classes every Monday and Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. in the Faith Formation Building. New students are always welcome! For more information, please contact Martha Diaz at 972-625-5252. Ministerio de Lenguaje - Las Clases gratis de Inglés son todos los lunes y jueves de 6:00 a 7:00 pm en el Edificio de Formación de Fe. Estudiantes nuevos siempre son bienvenidos! Para mas información, por favor comuníquese con Martha Diaz al 972-625-5252.