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) 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 Office: 972-625-5252 Fax: 972-370-5524
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH September 16, 2018 THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS 16 de Septiembre, 2018 Calendar for the Week FESTIVITY OF HOLY CROSS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 3:45 PM Confession 5:00 PM Mass: Pro populo 6:30 PM Holy Cross Festivity SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 8:30AM Rosary 9:00 AM Mass: Nicole Follansbe 10:30 AM Rosary 11:00 AM Mass: Theresa McCarthy 12:30 PM Rosary 1:00 PM Mass: Ruth Garcia de De leon 5:00 PM Sunday Night Rock (303 King Road) HIGH SCHOOL ONLY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 3:45 PM Confession 5:00 PM Mass: Charles Grace SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 8:30 AM Rosary 9:00 AM Mass: Alberto Cisneros 10:30 AM Rosary 11:00 AM Mass: Rosema Thomas 12:30 PM Rosary 1:00 PM Mass: Pro Populo 5:00 PM Sunday Night Rock (King Road) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 8:30 AM Mass: Joseph Phat Huynh 7:30 PM Zumba (King Rd.) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 8:30 AM Mass: 9:30 AM Bible Study, (King Rd.) Mystery of the Bible 6:00 PM Religious Education (King Rd.) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 8:30 AM Mass: Rosema Thomas 9:30 AM Exploring Church History (King Road) 6:30 PM Wednesday Night Rock(king Rd) 7:00 PM Mystery of the Bible (King Rd.) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 8:30 AM Mass: All members of Gift Campaign 9:00 AM Adoration until Noon 5:00 PM Wedding Rehearsal 7:00 PM Exploring Church History (King Rd.) 7:30 PM Zumba ( King Rd.) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 8:30 AM Mass: 2:00 PM Wedding 7:30 PM El coro de Adultos 7:30 PM Estudio Biblico en Español (303 King Road) This week s altar flowers are given Holy Cross Catholic Church
7000 Morning Star Dr., The Colony, TX 75056 * Office: 972-625-5252 * Fax :972-370-5524 * The Knights of Columbus will be hosting their 17 th Annual Charity Golf Tournament. Come out & have fun while supporting our parish and community on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 at Stewart Peninsula Golf Course. Proceeds from the tournament will help support American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund, Loreto House of Denton County, St. Martin de Porres Catholic School, Little Elm Special Olympics, The Colony High School Golf Team, and Council 8493 Charities. All are welcome to participate in the tournament. Contact Larry Cox at (214)797-3927 larryacox@outlook.com or Frank Ramirez at (214)529-3916 frankramirez3@att.net for player and sponsor information. Los caballeros de Colón serán los anfitriones de su Decimo Séptimo, torneo de golf benéfico anual. Salga y diviértase mientras apoya a nuestra parroquia y comunidad el sábado, 29 de septiembre, 2018 en el campo de golf de Stewart Península. Los ingresos del torneo ayudarán a apoyar el fondo de becas legado de la Legión Americana, la casa de Loreto del Condado de Denton, la escuela católica St. Martin de Porres, las Olimpiadas especiales Little Elm, el equipo de golf de, The Colony High School, y las organizaciones benéficas del Concilio 8493. Todos son Bienvenidos a participar en el torneo. Comuníquese con Larry Cox al (214)797-3927 larryacox@outlook.com o Frank Ramirez al (214) 529-3916 frankramirez3@att.net Para competir o ser patrocinador. 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 www.catholicactionsummit.org questions? call Mary Jane at 214-704-4541 email maryjaned@catholicaction.org
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH September 16, 2018 THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS 16 de Septiembre, 2018 Alms giving is a worthy offering in the sight of the Most High for all who practice it. Tobit 4:11 You may have noticed some changes lately. The faith formation building has been repurposed, 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.
7000 Morning Star Dr., The Colony, TX 75056 * Office: 972-625-5252 * Fax :972-370-5524 *. Mass Announcement: Please Note: As of Monday, September 24, 2018, for approximately 4 to 6 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 24 de Septiembre,2018. por aproximadamente 4 a 8 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! Year-End Giving Since we are in the second half of the year, you are likely to be reviewing your important financial matters, including your charitable giving for 2018. Now is certainly a good time to think carefully about what to give and when to give it. It is also an important time to reflect on the call to Stewardship to give back to God in gratitude. Please remember Holy Cross Catholic Church, GIFT Building Fund Campaign and the many ministries of the Diocese of Fort Worth now and in the future. Gifts of cash, IRA distributions, securities, insurance policies, bequests, annuities and trusts can make a lasting difference. IRA Charitable Rollover If you are age 70½ or older, you can donate up to $100,000 from your IRA directly to Holy Cross Catholic Church, GIFT Building Fund Campaign, the Annual Diocesan Appeal or another ministry of the Diocese of Fort Worth without having to pay income taxes on the money. A Gift in Your Will or Living Trust Interested in supporting your Holy Cross Catholic Church, GIFT Building Fund Campaign or another ministry of the Diocese of Fort Worth but feel overwhelmed by the thought of writing another check or giving up your assets today? A simple, flexible and versatile way to ensure we can continue the work of the church for years to come is a gift in your will or living trust, known as a charitable bequest. For more information about Building Your Legacy through planned gifts, please visit http://advancementfoundation.planmygift.org/ or contact the parish
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH September 16, 2018 THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS 16 de Septiembre, 2018 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 offered Sep. 4 Oct. 26 at three different times: Tuesdays at 9:30 am Wednesdays at 7:00 pm Fridays at 7:30 pm (Spanish) The Friday class will be offered in Spanish. The other two classes are offered in English 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 Wednesday at 9:30 am OR This class is also offered Sep. 6 Oct. 4 Thursday 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, comenzaran en Septiembre 7, a las 7:30pm 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. 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, 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, al 972-625-5252. Important Note Nota Importante The deadline for bulletin announcements is Friday by 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. We have a major membership push happening over the next couple of months and this would help greatly that men can join by simply going to the link www.knights.net. Thanks in advance for your help! God Bless