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. 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: 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 February 18, 2018 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 18 de Febrero,2018 Calendar for the Week SATURDAY, February 17 10:30 A.M. Rosary 11:00 A.M. Mass Kathryn V. Desormeaux 3:45 P.M. Confessions 4:30 P.M. Rosary 5:00 P.M. Mass Pro populo SUNDAY, February 18 8:30 A.M. Rosary 9:00 A.M. Mass Señor santo niño group. 9:30 A.M. RCIA Session 10:30 A.M. Rosary 11:00 A.M. Mass Fernando Estonactoc. 12:30 A.M. Rosary 1:00 P.M. Mass- Mariano Retana MONDAY, February 19 8:30 A.M. Mass Philip Joseph 7:00 P.M. K of Planning Meeting 7:30 P.M. Zumba TUESDAY, February 20 8:30 A.M. Mass- Lea Kapera & Bette McCall 6:15 P.M. Religious Education Class 7:00 P.M. Garden Ministry Meeting 8:00 P.M. Cursillo Ultreya WEDNESDAY, February 21 8:30 A.M. Mass - All Souls 9:30 A.M. Bible Study 6:30 P.M. Bible Study 7:00 P.M. Confirmation Discernment THURSDAY, February 22 8:30 A.M Mass- Benefactor of Gift - Campaign 9:00 A.M. Adoration 6:30 P.M. Sacramental Preparation 7:30 P.M. Zumba FRIDAY, February 23 8:30 A.M. Mass-Rona Thomas 5:00 P.M. Lenten Fish Fry 7:00 P.M. Divine Mercy Chaplet 7:30 P.M. Stations of the Cross 8:00 P.M. Adoration 7:30 P.M. Coro de adultos SATURDAY February 24 8:30 A.M. Mass 10:00 A.M. Sacramental Preparation 3:45 P.M. Confessions 4:30 P.M. Rosary 5:00 P.M. Mass- Wayne Scott SUNDAY February 25 8:30 A.M. Rosary 9:00 A.M. Mass Isabel Tellez 9:30 A.M. RCIA Session 10:30 AM. Rosary 11:00 AM. Mass- Rose Rossetti 12:30 P.M. Rosary 1:00 P.M. Mass - Guillermo Palacios Rodriguez 5:00 P.M. Youth Rock This week s sanctuary candle is offered In loving memory of : Lea Kapera & Bette McCall Requested by: Tom & Karen McCall If you would like to offer the altar flowers of our parish, in loving memory or the name of your loved ones, please contact the parish ofice.
7000 Morning Star Dr., The Colony, TX 75056 * Office: 972-625-5252 * Fax :972-370-5524 * www.holycrosscc.org Abstinence from meat (beast or fowl) is to be observed by all Catholics age 14 and older 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 older, until they celebrate their 60 Birthday, are obligated to fast on 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. Every Friday during Lent: DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET IN SONG CORONILLA A LA DIVINA MISERICORDIA 7:00 P.M. STATIONS OF THE CROSS / VIACRUCIS 7:30 P.M. EXPOSITION & ADORATION EXPOSICIÓN Y ADORACIÓN 8:30 P.M. - MIDNIGHT Lenten Reconciliation Service La Abstinencia de carne (bestia o ave de corral) es respetada por todos los católicos mayores 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 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 NESECI- DAD DE PENITENCIA, por la PAZ MUNDIAL. Lent is a time of renewal. We renew our lives by coming closer to the Lord. In order to come closer to the Lord, we need to repent of our sinfulness, and approach the Lord to wash them away. Let us make use of the God-given opportunity to repent and renew our lives by participating in the Lenten Reconciliation Service on Thursday, March 8 at 7 P.M. in the Church. There will be several priests assisting at the Lenten Reconciliation Service. La Cuaresma es tiempo de renovación. Nosotros renovamos nuestras vidas acerándonos al Señor. Para poder acercarnos al Señor, necesitamos arrepentirnos de nuestros pecados, y pedirle que nos limpie de ellos. Hagamos uso de la oportunidad que Dios nos da para arrepentirnos y renovar nuestras vidas, participando en el Servicio de Reconciliación de Cuaresma el Jueves, 8 de marzo a las 7:00 P.M. en la Iglesia. Habrá varios sacerdotes para asistirnos en el Servicio de Reconciliación de Cuaresma.
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH February 18, 2018 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 18 de Febrero,2018 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. 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 $216,474.00 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 www.holycrosscc.org/gift 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 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 UN PASEO BIBLICO ATRAVES DE LA MISA. Este programa de cinco partes, lleva a los participantes por un recorrido emocionante a través de la Liturgia. Explora las raíces bíblicas de las palabras y los gestos que usamos en la Misa y explica su profundo significado. Y Entienda, tal vez por primera vez, por que decimos lo que decimos, y hacemos lo que hacemos. Cada semana en la Misa. Venga a descubrir todo el por que de todo, en compañía de este estudio Bíblico y el Father Joy, Diacono Simón y Francisco Astorga. 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. 7,21,28,and march 7, 9:30 am. And 6:30 pm. The book fee of $20.00. includes a study guide and an in-depth mass explanation book. Participants can register on line at Holycrosscc.org. click on get involved and select adult formation classes. or by calling : the parish office: at 972-625-5252. Lenten Fish Fry / Pescado Frito de Cuaresma Knights of Columbus, Council 8493, will be cooking Fish Dinners on Friday during Lent and will be served in the cafeteria from 5-7 P.M. Dine in or Take out orders are available. Dinner plates include your choice of fish, choice of 2 side items, hush puppies, dessert, and drink. Suggested donations of Adults $10, Seniors $8, Children under 12 $6, and $30 per Family of 2 Adults and Children. Our profits will go to our GIFT Campaign. Los Caballeros de Colon, del concilio 8493, estarán cocinando Filete de pescado para la cena. Durante los viernes de Cuaresma. La cena será servida en la Cafetería, de 5 a 7 pm El costo por persona será de: Adultos 10, personas de la tercera edad $8 y niños menores de 12 $6 y familias de 2 adultos e hijos $30. Se aceptan donaciones. El 100% de las ganancias serán donadas para NUESTRA CAMPAÑA GIFT. LOHC The ladies of Holy Cross Will meet at - Amore s restaurant, on monthly meeting 4709 Hwy 121 on Thursday, march 1st 2018 at 6:30 pm for dinner. Election of officers Will also take place at this meeting. All ladies of the parish are wellcome to attend the dinner and meeting for fellowship. Jueves 1 de Marzo del 22018, Las Damas de Holy Cross tendrán su reunión Mensual en el Restaurant : Amore s. en el 4709 Hwy 121, alas 6:30 pm. Todas las Damas de la parroquia están cordialmente Invitadas a participar. Y compartir la cena.
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH February 18, 2018 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 18 de Febrero,2018 This Monday Feb. 19 and Thursday Feb. 22 no ESL class. Este Lunes 19 y Jueves 22 de febrero no Habra classes de Ingles, nos reuniremos de nuevo Lunes 26 de Febrero anotelo en su Calendario. 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. 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 y Amore donara el %10 a el fondo de construcción de Holy Cross. Cualquier día, almuerzo o cena! 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, para más información. 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. 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. Our Prayer Tree Ministry Please call the parish office to add someone to our prayer list. 972-625-5252 Holy Cross Catholic Church Por favor llame a la oficina de la parroquia para agregar a alguien a nuestra lista de Oración. 972-625-5252