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) *St. Sophia Ukrainian Catholic Church Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Or Call Church Office Adoration First Friday of the Month: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Office Hours - Fri.: Please Remember Holy Cross in Your Office: 972-625-5252 Fax: 972-370-5524
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH September 23, 2018 TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 23 de Septiembre, 2018 Calendar for the Week SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 3:45 PM Confession 5:00 PM Mass: Charles Grace SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 8:30AM 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 (303 King Road) Grades 9-12 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 7:30 AM Estudio Biblico (King Rd.) 3:45 PM Confession 5:00 PM Mass: Pro populo SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 8:30 AM Rosary 9:00 AM Mass: Grace Family 10:30 AM Rosary 11:00 AM Mass: McDermott Family 12:30 PM Rosary 1:00 PM Mass: Hilario Sanchez 5:00 PM Sunday Night Rock (King Road) Grades 9-12 *WEEKDAY MASSES AT ST. SOPHIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 8:30 AM Mass: Maria del Refugio Garcia 7:30 PM Zumba (King Rd.) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 8:30 AM Mass 9:30 AM Bible Study, (King Rd.) Mystery of the Bible 1:00 PM Food Pantry 6:00 PM Religious Education (King Rd.) Grades K-5 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 8:30 AM Mass: Chris Nguyen 9:30 AM Exploring Church History (King Road) 6:30 PM Wednesday Grades 6-8 Night Rock (King Rd) 7:00 PM Mystery of the Bible (King Rd.) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 8:30 AM Mass: Toan Nguyen All members of Gift Campaign 6:30 PM Sacramental Preparation (King) 7:00 PM Exploring Church History (King Rd.) 7:30 PM Zumba (King Rd.) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 8:30 AM Mass: Frances & Michel Culligan 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 the 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. To make reservations, go to www.catholicactionsummit.org. Questions? Call Mary Jane at 214-704-4541 or email maryjaned@catholicaction.org
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH September 23, 2018 TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 23 de Septiembre, 2018 Alms giving is a worthy offering in the sight of the Most High for all who practice it. Tobit 4:11 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 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. Thank you! To everyone who came out to Spring Creek Barbecue for our fundraiser on Monday, August 13th. We just received our check for $1,300 which will go towards our building found. We truly appreciate everyone who came out in support of this fundraiser. Gracias! A todos aquellos que vinieron al Spring Creek barbecue, para nuestra recaudacion de fondos, el lunes 13 de Agosto. Acabamos de recibir nuestro cheque por $1,300 para el fondo de construccion, realmente apreciamos a todos los que salieron apoyarnos en esta recaudacion. Blessing of Pets On Saturday, October 6th, at 10:00 am, we will have the Blessing of pets by Deacon Richard Stalder. The blessings are done in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron Saint of Animals. Please bring your pet to the church grounds for this special occasion. El Sábado 6 de Octubre, a las 10 am el Diacono Richard estará bendiciendo a nuestros animales, la bendición será en honor de San Francisco de Asís, patrón de las mascotas, traiga a su mascota a los jardines de la Iglesia para esta bendición.
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!
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH September 23, 2018 TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 23 de Septiembre, 2018 ADULT FAITH FORMATION Living Our Faith 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 (English), Wednesdays at 7:00 pm (English), Fridays at 7:30 pm (Spanish). 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 Wednesdays at 9:30 am or Sep. 6 Oct. 4 Thursdays 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, se estan impartiendo el Viernes por la noche 7:30 pm y sabado por la mañana a las 7:30am 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. Oktoberfest Dining for Dollars: Come celebrate Oktoberfest at Stewart Peninsula Golf Course (100 Cottonwood Springs Circle, The Colony) on Saturday, September 29 beginning at 6:00 pm. A Polka Band, R & B Express, from St. Sophia s will provide music. German Sausage (Bratwurst), Sauerkraut, Potato Salad, beans and pickles will be served for $9.00 per plate. Dinner will be served from 6:00 pm 8:30 pm. You must let the cashier know you are from Holy Cross in order for us to receive 20% of sales from food and nonalcoholic beverages. Funds raised will benefit our Building Fund. Cena Oktoberfest por dólares: Ven a celebrar el Oktoberfest en el campo de golf de Stewart Península (100 álamo Springs Circle, The Colony) el sábado 29 de septiembre, comenzando a las 6:00 pm. Una banda de Polka, R & B Express, de St. Sofia proporcionará música. La salchicha alemana (Bratwurst), el sauerkraut, la ensalada de papas, frijoles y los pepinillos serán servidos por $9,00 el plato. La cena se servirá de 6:00 pm-8:30 pm. Por favor hágales saber que usted viene de la Iglesia de Holy Cross para que nosotros recibamos el 20% de las ventas de alimentos y bebidas no alcohólicas. Los fondos recaudados beneficiarán a nuestro Congratulations to all our youth who received the Sacrament of Confirmation last Saturday, September 15th, with Bishop Michael Olson. May the Holy Spirit and the love of God shine through them always. Felicitaciones a todos nuestros jóvenes que recibie ron el Sacramento de la Confirmación el Sábado 15, de Septiembre con nuestro Obispo Michael Olson. Que el Espíritu Santo y Sus dones en conjunto con el amor de Dios brille siempre en ellos. 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