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 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 Fri) Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 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
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH April 22, 2018 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 22 de Abril, 2018 Calendar for the Week SATURDAY, April 21 10:00 A.M. Ladies of Holy Cross Rosary Making 3:45 P.M. Confession 5:00 P.M. Mass Pro populo SUNDAY, April 22 8:30 A.M. Rosary 9:00 A.M. Mass Joseph Phat Huynh 9:30 A.M. RCIA 10:30 A.M. Rosary 11:00 A.M. Mass Fernando Estonactoc 12:30 P.M. Rosary 1:00 P.M Mass- Jose Eloy Loyola, 2;30 P.M. Adult, Confirmation class 5:00 P.M. Youth Ministry MONDAY, April 23 8:10 A.M. Rosary 8:30 A.M. Mass Joseph Phat Huynh 6:00 P.M. ESL classes 7:00 P.M. Zumba SATURDAY, April 28 10:00A.M. LOHC (Making Rosaries) 3:45 PM Confession 5:00 PM Mass: Joseph Phat Huynh SUNDAY, April 29 8:30 A.M. Rosary 9:00 A.M Mass Fernando Estonactoc 9:30 A.M. RCIA 10:30 A.M. Rosary 11:00 A.M. Mass- Pro Populo 12:30 P.M. Rosary 1:00 P.M. Mass Maria Gregoria Castro 2:30 P.M. Adult Confirmation class 5:00 P.M. Youth Ministry TUESDAY, April 24 6:15 P.M. Religious Education. 7:30 P.M. Reunion de Ultrella WEDNESDAY, April 25 9:30 A.M. Exploring Church History 4:30 P.M. Religious Education 6:30 P.M. Choir Practice 6:30 P.M. Exploring Church History 7:30 P.M. Estudio Biblico en Español THURSDAY, April 26 6:00 P.M. ESL (class) 6:30 P.M. Sacramental Preparation 7:30 P.M. Zumba FRIDAY, April 27 7:30 P.M. El coro de Adultos 7:30 P.M. Estudio Biblico en Español (Cafeteria) This week s altar flowers were provided Grupo Santa Cruz Serving Food After All Masses during the weekend, Suggested Donation $8.00
7000 Morning Star Dr., The Colony, TX 75056 * Office: 972-625-5252 * Fax :972-370-5524 * Mark your calendars to attend our parish retreat, given by Deacon Poyo from Sunday May 20 to Wednesday May 23 at 7:pm. For more information about Deacon Ralph s Ministry visit: http://newevangelizationministries Breakfast Burrito & Sopes Plate Served by Grupo Santa Cruz The weekend of april 28 & 29 Grupo Santa Cruz will be serving Breakfast Burrito after the Sunday, 9:00 AM Mass and Sopes Plate after the Saturday, 5:00 PM Mass and the Sunday, 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Masses. The Donation will be $8.00. All profits will go to the Parish Building Fund and to Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration fund. El fin de semana del 28 & 29 de April El Grupo Santa Cruz estará sirviendo Desayunos de Burritos después de la Misa de las 9:00 AM del domingo, y Platillo de Sopes después de la Misa de las 5:00 PM del sábado y de las Misas de 11:00 AM y 1:00 PM del domingo. La donación será de $8.00. Todas las ganancias serán para beneficio del Fondo de Construcción de la Parroquia y el fondo de ayuda para la celebración de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Ladies of Holy Cross will be providing a reception in the cafeteria after all Masses on May 5th and 6th in honor of those making their First Holy Communion.. Las Damas de Holy Cross, daran una recepcion despues de todas las Misas en la cafeteria en Mayo 5 y 6 en Honor de todos los que Celebraran su Primera Comunion.. 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. Amazon Smile 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 https:// smile.amazon.com/ch/75-1776700 once you sign up, you must go to:https://smile.amazon.com for your Purchases to be credited to the Holy Cross account.
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH April 22, 2018 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 22 de Abril, 2018 The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common. ACTS 4:32 During this Easter season, the universality of the catholic faith is highlighted. We are called to share what we have with all in our community. As of the end of March 2018, we have a total of $2,962,152 of the $6,100,000 needed thanks to the generosity of our community of believers who are living the above scripture. The community of Holy Cross needs you now more than ever. We need your prayers, pledges, and donations to the GIFT campaign as we begin Phase 2 of our building construction. Our goal is to raise $250,000 during the Easter season. You can help! 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 collection basket or GIFT box in the back of the church. Give In Faith Today. Thank you. La comunidad de creyentes tenian un solo Corazon y una sola Alma, nadie Consideraba como propios sus bienes, si no que todo lo tenian en comun.hechos 4:32 Durante esta temporada de Pascusa, la universialidad de la fe catolica se destaca, que nosotros estamos llamados a compartir. Lo que tenemos en nuestra comunidad. Para finales de Marzo 2018 nosotros tenemos un total de $2 962,152 de los $6 100,000 que nesecitamos, graias a su generosidad y a ud como comunidad, de creyentes, que estan viviendo las escrituras. La comunidad de Holy Cross te nesecita mas que nunca, nosotros neesecitamos tus Oraciones, y promesas para la campaña el REGALO (GIFT) Para comenzar nuestra 2da face, de nuestra construccion del Edificio. Nuestra meta es recaudar $250,000. durante la Pascua, tu puedes ayudarnos. Las promesas las pueden hacer por internet. En la pagina www.holycross.org/gift siguiendo el logotipo de GIFT Campaign. Tambien pueden darlas en los sobres Verdes y Anaranjados, que se encuentran en las bancas y depositarlos en la canasta junto con la colecta del Domingo. tambien ala entrada de la Iglesia hay una pequeña caja anaranjada GIFT ai pueden depositar su promesa. Da con Fe hoy, Gracias.
7000 Morning Star Dr., The Colony, TX 75056 * Office: 972-625-5252 * Fax :972-370-5524 * Quinceañeras. Los requisitos para jovenes que desean celebrar sus quinceaños son: estar registradas y activas 2 años antes en el grupo juvenil, y su familia ser miembro, activo de la parroquia. Para mayor informacion llame ala oficina. 972-625-5252 Our Prayer Tree Ministry Please call the parish office to add someone to our prayer list. 972-625-5252 Por favor llame a la oficina de la parroquia para agregar a alguien a nuestra lista de Oración. 972-625-5252 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, First Men s ACTS.-Retreat (English) For Holy Cross parishioners at Camp Copass in Denton Texas from the evening of May 31st to the morning of June 3rd, 2018. ACTS - Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service. The retreat is designed to support and strengthen the parish community through fun, fellowship and sharing of faith. Registration forms will be available in the office. Baptisms / Bautizos Our next Baptismal Preparation class will be July 14, 2018 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 julio del 2018 a las 9:00 a.m. Regístrese, por favor, en la oficina de la Iglesia. 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. 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! Holy Cross Catholic Church 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
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH April 22, 2018 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 22 de Abril, 2018 BIBLE STUDY! EXPLORING CHURCH HISTORY Jesus is the same today, yesterday and forever. ( Heb13:8). But we re not. Come learn how the Holy Spirit has revealed the Father, Son, and himself, to his church over the past 2000 years. Come and see how we ve responded through the ages. DATES: April 18,25, and May 2,9,16 TIMES: 9:30 am and 6:30 pm PLACE: HOLY CROSS. Class Fee: $10, Optional Book Fee: $30 UN PASEO BIBLICO ATRAVES DE LA MISA. Este programa de cinco secciones, lleva a los participantes por un recorrido emocionante a través de la Liturgia. Explorando las raíces bíblicas de las palabras y las acciones que usamos en la Misa, No Olvide. MIERCOLES ALAS 7:30 PM EN EL EDIFICIO DE FORMACION DE FE, Y EL VIERNES ALAS 7:30 PM, EN LA CAFETERIA, TRATE DE ASISITIR A CUALQUIERA DE LAS 2 SECCIONES. Registrations Inscripciones Registrations for Religious Education, Youth Ministry & RCIA will start on May 14, Online or in the church office. For information regarding Religious Education (K-5th grade) and RCIA, please contact Karen da Costa. For information regarding Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade) please contact Marie Benavides at the office (972-625-5252) The new address for all classes will be at: 303 King Road, Frisco, TX 75034 Las inscripciones para los programas de Educación Religiosa, Ministerio Juvenil & RICA comensaran el 14 de Mayo, la nueva ubicación para la Educacion Religiosa (K-5to grado), Ministerio Juvenil(6-12avo grado), sera en 303 King Road, Frisco, TX 75034 pueden registrarse en la pagina de internet de la Iglesia y en la oficina de la iglesia durante horas de oficina. Para información sobre Educacion Religiosa, RICA, llame, por favor, a Karen da Costa, y para información sobre Ministerio Juvenil comuníquese con Marie Benavides al 972-625-5252.