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. 7000 Morning Star Dr., The Colony, TX 75056 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 www.holycrosscc.org Office: 972-625-5252 Fax: 972-370-5524
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH October 1, 2017 TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Octubre 1, 2017 Calendar for the Week SATURDAY, September 30 8:30 A.M. Mass - For Victims of Hurricane Harvey 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 MONDAY, October 2 8:30 A.M. Mass - Amber & Chris Roberts 6:00 P.M. Language Ministry ESL 6:30 P.M. Knights of Columbus Assembly Meeting 7:30 P.M. Zumba TUESDAY, October 3 8:30 A.M. Mass 6:15 P.M. Religious Education Class 6:15 P.M. The Bible & The Sacraments 8:00 P.M. Cursillo-Ultreya WEDNESDAY, October 4 8:30 A.M. Mass - For All Souls 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 Prep. Class (Youth) 7:30 P.M. Bible Study (Spanish) THURSDAY, October 5 8:30 A.M. Mass - For the Survivors of Hurricane Harvey - For the Benefactors of The Holy Cross Gift Campaign 9:00 A.M. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 6:00 P.M. Language Ministry ESL 6:30 P.M. Ladies of Holy Cross Meeting 7:00 P.M. Choir Practice 7:30 P.M. Zumba FRIDAY, October 6 8:30 A.M. Mass - For Victims of Hurricane Irma 7:00 P.M. Matachines Practice 7:30 P.M. Divine Mercy Chaplet in Song 7:30 P.M. El Coro de Adultos 8:00 P.M. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament SATURDAY, October 7 8:30 A.M. Mass - For the Survivors of Hurricane Irma 4:00 P.M. Confession 4:30 P.M. Rosary 5:00 P.M. Mass - Wayne Scott SUNDAY, October 8 8:30 A.M. Rosary 9:00 A.M. Mass - Pro Populo 10:30 A.M. Rosary 11:00 A.M. Mass - Lilia Lambino 12:30 A.M. Rosary 1:00 P.M. Mass - Gail Barager 5:00 P.M. Youth Ministry This week s sanctuary candle is offered In Loving Memory of: This week s altar flowers are offered in loving memory of : Kent Dull Requested by: Sandra Murphy 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. WELCOME VISITORS AND NEW PARISHIONERS. The community of Holy Cross Catholic Church welcomes you! We are delighted that you have joined us for Mass. If you wish to be a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, please complete a registration form and return it to the Parish Office. For more information, please visit our website at www.holycrosscc.org or call Martha in the parish office at 972-625-5252. If you are just visiting, please know that you are always welcome! La comunidad de la Iglesia Católica de Holy Cross les da la bienvenida! Estamos encantados de que nos acompañen en misa. SI desean hacerse miembros de Holy Cross, por favor llenen una forma de registro, disponible en la entrada de la Iglesia, y devuélvanla a la oficina de la parroquia, para mas información visiten www.holycrosscc.org o llamen a Martha en la oficina de la iglesia al 972-625-5252. Si ustedes solo están de visita, Deben saber que siembre son bienvenidos! We welcome the following new parishioners to Holy Cross Catholic Church: Queremos darle la bienvenida a la Iglesia Católica de Holy Cross a los siguientes feligreses nuevos : Veronica Santoyo Oscar & Judith Fuentes Ricardo & Rosa Matias Joseph & Kimberly Nieto Carlos & Aida Natividad David & Danna Zarate Maria Ramirez Binh & Jessica Nguyen Sean Patrick & Lucia Flynn MAGNIFICAT, a Ministry to Catholic Women welcomes Catholic evangelist, author, Ignatian certified retreat director, and radio host Kathleen Beckmann, L.H.S. on SAT OCT 21 2017 from 9 am to 12 Noon at the Hilton Garden Inn, Lewisville. Contact Elaine Norkett, Parish Liaison, at 214-469-1933 for tickets and additional information. Cut off date for tickets is October 17, 2017. Thank You! To Spring Creek Barbeque in Frisco for hosting another successful fundraiser for our building fund! And thank you to everyone in the parish who came out to support us. Gracias! A Spring Creek Barbeque en Frisco por permitirnos tener otra campana de donaciones para nuestro fondo de construcción! Y gracias a todos los de la parroquia que asistieron para apoyarla.
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH October 1, 2017 TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Octubre 1, 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 Wanting to learn more about the sacraments and delve deeper into the Bible? The Bible and the Sacraments seminar meets Thursday evenings from 6:15-7:15 pm in the c h u rch and twi c e on Wed nesdays. Wednesday morning come to 8:30 am mass, join your fellow parishioners for food and fellowship after Mass and then stay for The Bible and The Sacraments that starts at 9:30 am. Books are still available for purchase and you can purchase them at class. Cost for the study guide is $20.00. THANKS TO ALL WHO COMPLETED THE ADULT FAITH FORMATION SURVEY. Listed below are the 5 most requested topics (ranked highest to lowest) Church history why we have certain traditions Prayer and adoration The Mass End of life issues Parenting teaching our faith to our children The adult faith formation team has been meeting and is beginning further planning to meet our parish faith formation needs. Team members are Deacon Rich and Carol Stalder, Joan and Steve Neubauer, JR Bluett, Noel AND Karen da Costa, Ann Beckel and Father Joseph. Please contact Ann Beckel at the parish office or by email annbeckel@holycrosscc.org for further information. 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. Blessings of Animals On Saturday, October 7th at 11:00 am, there will be the blessings of pets in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Animals. Bring your pet to the church grounds for this special occasion. The Ladies of Holy Cross will be serving cookies after the blessings. El Sábado, 7 de Octubre a las 11:00 am, tendremos bendiciones de mascotas en honor a San Francisco de Asís, Santo Patrono de los Animales. Traiga su mascota a los jardines de la iglesia para esta especial ocasión. Ladies of Holy Cross estarán sirviendo galletitas después de la bendición. 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. 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. Holy Cross Catholic Church
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH October 1, 2017 TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Octubre 1, 2017 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.