second sunday of easter • april 8, 2018...
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1244 SOUTH POWER ROAD • MESA, ARIZONA 85206
HOLY CROSS C A T H O L I C C H U R C H
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER • APRIL 8, 2018
Pastor
Fr. Lawrence Merta
Parochial Vicars
Fr. James Aboyi, VC
Fr. Simon Osuchukwu
Retired Priests
Fr. Pierre Hissey
Fr. Jerry Stack, C.PP.S.
Deacons
Richard Conn
Tom Ferreira
Bill Finnegan
James Gersitz
Ciso Macia
Joe Scaccia
Clarence Vetter
Parish Office
(480)981-2021
Religious Education Office
(480)325-5375
Fax
(480)981-6844
Website
www.holycrossmesa.org
MISSION STATEMENT AD INTRA (for ourselves):
To deepen our experience of Jesus Christ through a vibrant
sacramental life and our common liturgical worship. AD EXTRA (to the world):
To reach our vocational fulfillment individually and as a
community by engaging our neighbor with the Gospel Message.
Ig le s ia Catól ica de La Santa Cruz
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK—DEL ESCRITORIO DEL PASTOR 2
The World in View from a Believer’s Perspective
A t the Riparian Reserve hummingbirds abound.
They’re hard to catch, not only in a net but on film.
As I tried to remain hidden behind the brush
waiting for its return, I thought of its incessant
activity, always beating its wings, flying to and fro, and never
posing on a branch for more than a few seconds. Our fast-paced
lives can mimic the life of these flying jewels if we’re not too
careful. We’ve got time for everything requiring our business,
but no time to rest, and by rest, I mean resting in the Lord
through prayer.
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is precisely one of those activities
meant to slow us down and be more mindful of the Presence of
God. For those of you who don’t know how to pray it, it’s much
shorter than the Rosary, and yet you need the rosary beads to
pray it well. God gave us some extraordinary promises through
Sister Faustina of Poland to those who pray it with devotion.
Here’s an excerpt of those promise I found on-line:
Encourage souls to say the Chaplet which I have given you…
Whoever will recite it will receive great mercy at the hour of
death… When they say this Chaplet in the presence of the
dying, I will stand between My Father and the dying person,
not as the just Judge but as the Merciful Savior… Priests will
recommend it to sinners as their last hope of salvation. Even if
they were a sinner most hardened, if he were to recite this
Chaplet only once, he would receive grace from My infinite
mercy… I desire to grant unimaginable graces to those souls
who trust in My mercy… Through the Chaplet you will obtain
everything, if what you ask for is compatible with My will.
Saint John Paul II was a huge devotee of the Chaplet. After one
click on a YouTube video on how to pray the Chaplet, you’ll
discover how easy it is to learn.
Your Pastor, Fr. Larry
El Mundo que se ve desde la perspectiva de un creyente
L os colibríes abundan en la Reserva Ribereña. Cuesta
mucho atraparlos, no solamente con una red sino
también en fotografías. Mientras esperaba tratando
de permanecer escondido detrás de los arbustos
esperando a que regresara uno, pensé en su actividad incesante,
siempre batiendo sus alas, volando de aquí para allá, y nunca
parándose en una rama por más de unos pocos segundos.
Nuestras vidas aceleradas pueden emular la vida de estas joyas
voladoras si no tenemos cuidado. Nos damos tiempo para todo lo
que requieren nuestros negocios; pero no para descansar, y por
descansar quiero decir descansar en el Señor con la oración.
El Capítulo de la Divina Misericordia es precisamente una de esas
actividades con el propósito de tranquilizarnos y de darnos cuenta
de la Presencia de Dios. Para aquellos de ustedes que no saben
cómo rezarlo, es mucho más corto que el Rosario, y sin embargo
necesitan las cuentas del Rosario para rezarlo bien. Dios nos dio
unas promesas extraordinarias por medio de la Hermana Faustina
de Polonia para quienes lo rezan con devoción. A continuación les
doy un trozo de dichas promesas que encontré en línea:
Exhorten a las almas a rezar el Capítulo que les he dado…Quien lo
recite recibirá gran Misericordia a la hora de la muerte…Cuando
recen este Capítulo en presencia de los moribundos, yo estaré
entre mi Padre y la persona agonizante, no como el Juez Justo
sino como el Salvador Misericordioso…Los sacerdotes lo
recomendarán a los pecadores como su última esperanza de
salvación. Aun si hubiere un pecador muy endurecido, si rezara
este Capítulo una sola vez, ese pecador recibirá gracia de Mi
infinita misericordia…Deseo otorgar gracias inimaginables a
aquellas almas que confíen en Mi misericordia…A través del
Capítulo ustedes obtendrán todo, si lo que piden es compatible
con Mi voluntad.
San Juan Pablo II era un gran devoto del Capítulo. Después de un
solo clic en un video de YouTube acerca de cómo rezar el Capítulo,
ustedes se darán cuenta de lo fácil que es aprenderlo.
Su Pastor, Padre Lorenzo
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Holy Cross Catholic Church 1244 South Power Road • Mesa, Arizona 85206
Parish Office................................................... (480)981-2021
RE Office ........................................................ (480)325-5375
Fax .................................................................. (480)981-6844
Website ............................................ www.holycrossmesa.org
Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday ..................................... 8:30 am—5:00 pm
(closed 12:00-1:00 pm)
Friday ...................................................... 8:30 am—12:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday ...................................................... Closed
Parish Secretary, Laura Shirling .............................. ext. 201
E-mail ..................................... [email protected]
Priests Pastor, Fr. Lawrence Merta ...................................... ext. 208
E-mail ...................................... [email protected]
Parochial Vicar, Fr. James Aboyi, VC ....................... ext. 202
E-mail ....................................... [email protected]
Parochial Vicar Care Ministry, Fr. Simon Osuchukwu
E-mail ..................................... [email protected]
Pastoral Ministry ....................... ext. 206
E-mail ................................ [email protected]
Parish Administration ...................................... ext. 205
E-mail ...................................... [email protected]
Religious Education ............ ext. 214
E-mail .................................... [email protected]
Coord. of Elementary Faith Formation
.......................................................... ext. 209
E-mail .................................... [email protected]
Coord. of Youth Faith Formation ......... ext. 213
E-mail .................................... [email protected]
Music Director of Music, Jaime Cortez .............................. ext. 215
E-mail ....................................... [email protected]
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH DIRECTORY
Confession Times Monday through Saturday After the 8:30am Mass
Also Wednesday from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.
Anytime by appointment
Infant Baptism Parents requesting that their child be baptized must be
registered parishioners who are actively participating in
the life of Holy Cross Church. Baptism preparation classes
are required. Please call the parish office for additional
information.
Couples seeking the sacrament of marriage must be
registered parishioners who are actively participating in
the life of Holy Cross Church. Notification of intent to
marry must be provided nine months in advance. For
more information on the marriage preparation process,
please call the parish office.
Communion to the Sick If you or someone you know is sick, hospitalized or
homebound, please call for the assistance of a Minister of
Care. Ministers of Care bring communion to those who
cannot come to mass. Please call the parish office to
arrange a scheduled Minister of Care visit.
Emergency Anointing of the Sick If you or someone you know is in critical condition or near
death, call (480)981-2021. After 5:00 pm and weekends,
Press 4 when instructed to do so. Leave a detailed
message, including a contact name and telephone
number, that will be heard by the priest on call.
Please do not use this service for any other reason.
Federal Privacy Regulation HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act),
prohibits all hospitals from informing churches of a
patient’s presence unless the patient gives permission
for the hospital to do so. If you are admitted to a hospital
and would like a member of the clergy or a caregiver to
visit you, please notify the hospital or call the parish
office.
St. Vincent de Paul Society The St. Vincent de Paul Society provides food, clothing,
and other assistance to the poor and needy. Located at
the north end of the grounds, their hours are Monday
through Friday from 9:00-11:00 am. Their direct number
is (480)985-4259. Call to make an appointment.
“Don’t forget to check out our
parish website at
www.holycrossmesa.org”
Readings for the Week of April 8 Sunday: Acts 4:32-35/Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24
[1]/1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-31
Monday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10/Ps 40:7-8, 8-9, 10, 11
[8a, 9a]/Heb 10:4-10/Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 [1a]/
Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [7a]/
Jn 3:16-21
Thursday: Acts 5:27-33/Ps 34:2 and 9, 17-18, 19-20
[7a]/Jn 3:31-36
Friday: Acts 5:34-42/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [cf. 4abc]/
Jn 6:1-15
Saturday: Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 [22]/
Jn 6:16-21
Next Sunday: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19/Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9
[7a]/1 Jn 2:1-5a/Lk 24:35-48
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE LITURGY & MUSIC 4
Pray the Rosary
Come join us each morning
in the Church at 7:50am
to pray the Rosary
Monday, April 9th
8:00 am Morning Prayer Rm. D
8:30 am Mass/Confessions to follow Church
9:00 am Counseling Rm. G
6:00 pm Legion of Mary Rm. F
Tuesday, April 10th
8:00 am Morning Prayer Rm. D
8:30 am Mass/Confessions to follow Church
9:30 am Legion of Mary Rm. F
Wednesday, April 11th
8:00 am Morning Prayer Rm. D
8:30 am Mass/Confessions to follow Church
9:00 am Adult Faith Formation Wellens
12:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Church
12:00 pm SVdP Meeting Rm. H
5:30 pm Confessions Church
7:00 pm Mass Church
Thursday, April 12th
8:00 am Morning Prayer Rm. D
8:30 am Mass/Confessions to follow Church
9:00 am Rosary Makers Rm. H
5:30 pm Groupo Oracion Carismatica Rm. F
Friday, April 13th
8:00 am Morning Prayer Rm. D
8:30 am Mass/Confessions to follow Church
9:15am Rosa Mystica Rm. G
Saturday, April 14th
See Mass Schedule
Sunday, April 15th
See Mass Schedule
Week of April 9th—April 15th
Schedule Priest Mon: 8:30 am Fr. Simon Osuchukwu
Tues: 8:30 am Fr. James Aboyi
Wed: 8:30 am Fr. Simon Osuchukwu
7:00 pm Fr. James Aboyi
Thurs: 8:30 am Fr. Simon Osuhukwu
Fri: 8:30 am Fr. James Aboyi
Sat: 8:30 am Fr. James Aboyi
4:00 pm Fr. Larry Merta
Sun: 6:30 am Fr. Simon Osuchukwu
8:00 am Fr. Larry Merta
10:00 am Fr. Pierre Hissey
12:00 pm Fr. Larry Merta
2:00 pm (Spanish) Fr. Jerry Stack, C.PP.S.
4:00 pm (Youth) Fr. James Aboyi
*Celebrants scheduled are subject to change
Week of
April 9th—15th
Mon: 8:30 am
Tues: 8:30 am
Wed: 8:30 am †
7:00 pm †
Thurs: 8:30 am †
Fri: 8:30 am †
Sat: 8:30 am †
4:00 pm †
Sun: 6:30 am †
8:00 am †
10:00 am
12:00 pm †
2:00 pm †
4:00 pm †
(SI) Of James Farrell Family
(SI) of Nga Allison
Ross Ducasse
Abel Garcia
Deceased members of KofC #7904
Dolores Vulpis
Dorothy T. Bradley
Dan & Lucy Naglich
Jacinto Arellano
Geraldine Reinart
(SI) Pro Populo
Paul Donahue
Herminio & Celia Cardenas
Judy Welby
A copy of the Diocese of Phoenix Policy and Procedures for the
Protection of Minors is available in the parish front office or by
visiting www.safeenvironmenttraining.org and selecting the
“Policy & Procedures” link.
The Diocese of Phoenix encourages anyone who has been a
victim of sexual, physical or emotional abuse by any clergy,
employee or volunteer of the Roman Catholic Church to
contact the police. In addition, the Diocese of Phoenix provides
support services through its Office of Child and Youth
Protection (602-354-2396).
Please continue to pray for the end of all abuse and a greater
respect of the dignity of the human person.
THE TRINITY OF STEWARDSHIP 5
The Holy Cross Stewardship Committee fosters the mission of Holy Cross Catholic Church by INFORMING the parish of ministries taking place, by INVITING people into new and existing ministries, by SUPPORTING people in their ministries, by PROVIDING information regarding the financial situation of the parish and to INCREASE financial support of the parish.
Parish Stewardship of Treasure
For the weekend of March 31st & April 1st Due to the Easter Holiday, the bulletin deadline was prior to the
collection counting for the weekend of March 31st & April 1st.
The Stewardship report for that weekend
will be posted in the next bulletin.
For the weekend of March 24th & March 25th
Plate Collections
Envelope Contributions .......................................... $11,381
Loose Cash/Checks ............................................... $18,601
Faith Direct ............................................................... $9,000 ______________________________
Total Plate .............................................................. $38,982
Special Collections - Parish
Candle Revenue ........................................................... $151
Christmas ...................................................................... $107
Easter .............................................................................. $70
Adopt-a-Child .................................................................. $15
Electronic Sign ................................................................ $25
Ash Wednesday ................................................................ $5
Easter Flowers .............................................................. $297
First Offering ..................................................................... $5 ____________________________
Total Special Collections - Parish.............................. $675
Special Collections - Diocese
Catholic Relief .............................................................. $211
Catholic Mission ............................................................... $5
Good Friday (Holy Land) ............................................... $150 ____________________________
Total Special Collections - Diocese ........................... $366
Offering Giving Summary
Year-to-Date Giving 7/1/17 - 3/25/18 .......... $1,195,284
Prior Year-to-Date Giving 7/1/16 - 3/26/17 .. $1,152,818
Please remember Holy Cross parish in your
estate planning and thank you for your continued
support of Holy Cross Catholic Church.
Saint Vincent de Paul
Holy Cross Conference
480-985-4259
Today, you can pick up your grocery bags for
the semi-annual food and sundries drive for
St. Vincent de Paul. The bags will be
available after each Mass. Please take them
home and fill them with unopened and
freshly dated non-perishable food and
sundries. Return the bags the weekend of April 14th and
15th. St Vincent de Paul will be assisted in picking up bags
curb side by the Knights of Columbus and the Religious
Education students.
Thank you to everyone who has made a gift to the
CDA. Each and every gift is important and provides
vital support to the programs and organizations
who rely on the CDA. CDA funds allow them to
provide critical services and resources to our
parishes, diocese and local communities.
It is not too late to make your gift! Our parish goal is 100%
participation and $130,000. Currently 9% or our parish has
raised $84,276 toward our goal. Please make your gift today.
Please make your gift today.
Gifts can be made online at www.diocesephoenix.org/cda or by
completing a donor envelope. Envelopes are available in the
pews and in the back of the church.
Thank you for your support of the CDA.
2018 Charity and Development Appeal
Holy Cross invites parishioners to
take an active role in the life of
our parish. Do you have financial
and/or investment experience and
are interested in using your time
and talent for the betterment of our parish?
Members of the Finance Council monitor fiduciary
responsibilities including but are not limited to, review of
financial statements; balance sheets, income statements,
and the annual budget.
Individuals eligible to apply must be a member of Holy Cross
church and in full communion with the Catholic Church.
Applications can be obtained by
contacting the parish office.
Finance Council Members
Needed
Are you getting ready to leave for the summer? Please let the parish office know so that we can
suspend mailing your envelopes. Upon your return
you will need to contact the parish office at
480-981-2021 to restart your envelopes.
Help Needed—Volunteer Opportunity
Money Counting Ministry We are in need of 3 volunteers who would like to help us once
a month (for approximately 2 hours).
We would be very grateful to have you help with the money
counting ministry. Those who choose this ministry provide a
wonderful service to our parish and while doing so, acquire
genuine friendship.
Please call 480-396-0173 for further information.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: ELEMENTARY AND YOUTH FORMATION 6
Religious Education office 480-325-5375.
Please join us on Thursday morning, April 12th, from
9am until 11am, in Room H for a morning of prayerful
fellowship with other parishioners while making
rosaries for our parish ministries. No previous
experience needed. Please contact Cindy at 480-325-5375 or
[email protected] for more information.
The Holy Cross Knights of Columbus
Council 7904 and their Ladies are
offering a $1,500 college scholarship available to a
current Holy Cross registered high school senior planning
to attend college and actively involved in the Holy Cross
parish and Council 7904 community.
Applications due April 20.
Applications with detailed information are available
through the Holy Cross Knights of Columbus WEB SITE
and must be submitted via E-Mail to:
Application forms can be downloaded on our website:
http://www.kofc7904.org/youth-scholarship.html
K of C Offering a $1,500 College
Scholarship
Holy Cross Parish has gifted all families with a subscription to
FORMED.org. This is an exciting on-line Catholic platform where you can
access the truth, beauty, and meaning of the Catholic Faith anytime,
anywhere. Use it on your computer, tablet, or smart phone.
FORMED.org contains videos, movies, audio talks, and e-books. Check out the new content, indulging children's
contents and books.
To obtain free access go to holycrossmesa.formed.org
Questions? Contact your Pastoral Associate Bridgette Cosentino @ (480) 981-2021 or [email protected]
Authentic Masculinity and Femininity
Discussions
Have you ever read St. John Paul II’s Letter to Women?
What a beautiful read...
You can find the document at
https://w2.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/letters/1995/
documents/hf_jp-ii_let_29061995_women.html
You can also get copies at the Parish office.
Join us for a discussion on Wednesday morning April 11th
after the morning Mass. The ladies will meet in Wellens Hall
and the men will meet in Rm. J. If 1 session is not enough, we
will meet again on April 18th.
The men will discuss Bishop Olmsted’s rich Apostolic
Exhortation, “Into the Breach”.
You can find the document at
https://intothebreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/
INTO-THE-BREACH-ROMAN-CATHOLIC-DIOCESE-OF-
PHOENIX.pdf
You can also purchase “Into the Breach” at the Parish office
for $3 each.
Please bring a brunch item to share.
For more information contact Bridgette Cosentino @
(480) 981-2021 ext. 206 or [email protected]
Adult Faith Formation
Catholic Jewelry and Rosary Sale! Holy Cross Life Teen Youth Ministry will be holding a jewelry sale in the courtyard after all Weekend Masses April 7th/8th
and April 14th/15th. Proceeds will benefit teens attending a youth conference this summer. Items will also be available for purchase in the Religious Education Office
Monday, April 9 - Thursday, April 12 during regular office hours.
Contact Patti Phillips at [email protected] or 480-325-537 Thank you for supporting our Youth!
Rosary Makers
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: ADULT FAITH FORMATION AND SPIRITUALITY
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: ADULT FAITH FORMATION AND
SPIRITUALITY
“Don’t forget to check out our
parish website at
www.holycrossmesa.org”
Catholic...Single...21-40? Join us for our spring retreat – “Do
Whatever He Tells You”! The Catholic Singles Community retreats
are weekends full of reflection, devotion, & fellowship. Join us
from Friday, April 13th at 6 p.m. to Sunday, April 15th at 4
p.m. at Mount Claret Retreat Center at the base of beautiful
Camelback Mountain in Phoenix. Registration cost is $125, which
covers all your food and lodging! For more information, please
visit cscarizona.org.
Catholic Singles Community
What is "right" and "wrong?"
● Is what’s right for you right for me?
● Is there a right and wrong for everyone, all the time?
These are difficult questions to discuss in our culture. We live
in a society that supports the opinion that each person should
make up his or her own morality—that there is no moral truth
that applies to everyone. Many of us have been affected by
the relativistic outlook that pervades the modern world.
Maybe some of us wonder whether there really is an absolute
right and wrong for everyone. Or maybe we accept that there
is a moral standard for all, but we don’t know how to explain
our moral convictions in a convincing way. Maybe some of us
are afraid of saying something is immoral because we’re
afraid of offending others or of being labeled intolerant. How
do we talk about morality in a relativistic world? Join us for an
8 week program. Well explore the classical view of morality
and find that I’s merely a set of guiding principles for
theoretical situations—it is an entire way of life.
At each gathering we will review a video
featuring Dr. Edward Sri and then enter into
group discussion and reflection. Further study
can be done using the book.
Books can be purchased at the first class.
Participant study guides will be provided at all
sessions. Donations to cover the cost of
materials is greatly appreciated.
The videos and participant guides can be found on
FORMED.org for those who cannot attend or who have to
make up a session.
You asked and we responded! Adult Faith Formation will be offered on
Monday Evenings beginning April 9th!
Join us in the Library (classroom D)
6:30pm—8:00pm April 9, 16, 23, 30
May 7, 14, 21 & June 4
Contact Bridgette Cosentino at 480-981-2021 or
The “Tears of Mary” beckon us to pray the Rosa Mystica
Prayers on the 13th of every month. Please join us!
When: April 13th
Time: 9:15 am
Where Rm. G
Bless yourself with Holy Water from the fountain from
Montichiari, Italy that was blessed by Pope Francis in 2014. In
1947 Our Lady appeared to a nurse in Montichiari, Italy in a
hospital and asked that Prayers be said for all Priests and
Religious. Our Lady called herself “Rosa Mystica.” Help dry Our
Lady’s tears. She is currently crying in La Mirada, CA.
Rosa Mystica Prayers
You are invited to the Blessing of the Child in the Womb
Place: Holy Cross Catholic Church
Time: Following the 10:00 a.m. Mass
When: Sunday, April 15, 2018
All are welcome - open seating
Sponsored by Holy Cross Respect Life Ministry
Blessing of the Child in the Womb—April 15th
PARISH & COMMUNITY EVENTS
PARISH & COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Holy Cross Council No. 7904
Join Life Teen in the courtyard after Sunday Mass for Coffee & Donuts.
Thursday, April. 20th 2018 is the Deadline
for the $1,500 College Scholarship
Opportunity. See page 6 for full details.
Arizona State Knights of Columbus Annual Raffle to Support Local Charities are available. Drawing will be held during the State Convention in May. Tickets are available at the
Knight’s Coffee and Donut table!
Join the Knights Become a Holy Cross Council 7904 Knight!
Learn More About the Knights at
http://www.kofc7904.org/home.html
and call Jim Pergo at (480) 721-2201 to join.
Council 7904 has created a Facebook page
of the activities our Knights enjoy!
Go to https://www.facebook.com/kofc7904/photos
The caregiving journey can become
overwhelming for new caregivers
when they realize just how much
needs to be done for their loved
ones especially when they do not
live with their care receivers. How
do I find out which health
insurance/Medicare benefits my loved one is eligible to
receive? How do I arrange for my loved one to receive home-
delivered meals? How do I find a caregiver to help my loved
one with bathing and dressing? How do I arrange for my loved
one to get to doctor appointments? All these questions have
answers. Finding the way to the answers can be very
challenging. One excellent resource is the Phoenix Area
Agency on Aging which publishes the Elder Resource Guide
that provides phone numbers and websites to lead you to the
answers you need. You can access the Guide by going to their
website at www.aaaphx.org/program-services/. Scroll down
the page and click on “Elder Resource Guide”. If you are short
on time, just call the Agency’s 24-hour Senior HELP line
at .602-264-HELP (4357) and you will be connected to the
resources that can help you.
Another great resource for caregivers is caregivers’ support
groups. Join us at either or both of our support groups this
month and pick up some caregiving tips while you share your
caregiving journey with other caregivers. We will be meeting
on Wednesday, April 11, 2:30 p.m. in classrooms 1-2 at
Mountain Vista Medical Center on the southeast corner of
Crismon and Southern in Mesa and again on Thursday, April
26 at 1:30 p.m. in classroom J here at Holy Cross Parish.
For questions about caregiving support groups, contact
parishioner Evelyn Sanchez at 602-882-5197.
On the Caregiving Journey…
Holy Cross Knights of Columbus
Council # 7904 is hosting a social
at Oregano’s Pizza on April 18th.
Present a flyer to your server for
dine in or take out and Oregano’s
will give 20% of your bill back to
Holy Cross Knights of Columbus.
Open11 AM to 10 PM.
Location is 6821 East Superstition Springs Blvd. Flyers are
available at the Knights Coffee and Donut table. Please join
this Catholic men’s group offering Charity, Unity, and Fraternity
at Holy Cross Parish.
Join us on Monday April 16th. Cost $10, $10 will
loaded onto your slot card. Mondays $7.99 buffet
special. Bingo from12:30-3:30. The bus will
leave St. George’s Church at 9:00 AM and
Holy Cross Church at 9:15 AM.
Reserve your seat today by calling: Susan
Mone 480-969-0447 or Linda Maguire
480-924-1746. If you have a slot card for Ft
McDowell please have your number ready when calling. Come
join us for a day of fun on our last trip till fall.
Sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
CASINO TRIPS to Fort McDowell Casino
Divine Mercy Sunday All are invited to a
joyous bilingual
Divine Mercy
celebration
Sunday, April 8, 2018
in the church
3:15 - 3:35 pm
1ST AND 3RD WEDNESDAY
EACH MONTH
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Room “D” Religious Education Building
Celebration will include Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament and the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
COMUNIDAD LATINA/HISPANA
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Las lecturas de la semana del 8 de abril Domingo: Hch 4, 32-35/Sal 118, 2-4. 13-15. 22-24 [1]/
1 Jn 5, 1-6/Jn 20, 19-31
Lunes: Is 7, 10-14; 8, 10/Sal 40, 7-8. 8-9. 10. 11 [8. 9]/
Heb 10, 4-10/Lc 1, 26-38
Martes: Hch 4, 32-37/Sal 93, 1. 1-2. 5 [1]/Jn 3, 7-15
Miércoles: Hch 5, 17-26/Sal 34, 2-3. 4-5. 6-7. 8-9 [7]/
Jn 3, 16-21
Jueves: Hch 5, 27-33/Sal 34, 2 y 9. 17-18. 19-20 [7]/
Jn 3, 31-36
Viernes: Hch 5, 34-42/Sal 27, 1. 4. 13-14 [cfr. 4]/
Jn 6, 1-15
Sábado: Hch 6, 1-7/Sal 33, 1-2. 4-5. 18-19 [22]/
Jn 6, 16-21
Domingo siguiente: Hch 3, 13-15. 17-19/Sal 4, 2. 4. 7-8. 9
[7]/1 Jn 2, 1-5/Lc 24, 35-48
Hay Que Registrarse En La Parroquia Da muchas ventajas el registrarse (matricularse) en la parroquia
donde uno asiste a Misa. Los datos personales son privados Y no
los compartimos con nadie. Luego, cuando su familia necesita
sacramentos, o matricularse para los programas de educación
religiosa, o si va a ser padrino en un bautizo, los procedimientos
se pueden lograr rápidamente y fácilmente.
Venga a la oficina de la parroquia y llene el formulario para
registrarse en la Iglesia de la Santa Cruz.
Consejería y Terapia Psicológica Disponible En
Español.
Surestep Psychology Services (Servicios Psicológicos) van a
estar disponibles para ofrecer consejería psicológica en
español para los miembros de nuestra parroquia. El Doctor
Ignacio López vendrá a dar servicios de consejería de parejas,
de cómo tratar de evitar el divorcio, consejos para estabilizar
las relaciones con sus hijos y otros consejos psicológicos.
También habrá terapia para padres de familia. Desarrolla
técnicas de la mente para resolver situaciones difíciles,
mejora tu comunicación dentro de tu hogar, ayuda a tus hijos
a que tengan éxito y aprende técnicas de modificación de
conducta. Mejora tu comunicación como pareja, aprende el
verdadero significado del amor y diseña un plan de cambio
para mejorar tu vida como pareja. Muy pronto se avisará los
días y las horas que este servicio estará disponible.
La Campaña de Caridad y Desarrollo 2018
Gracias a todos los que han hecho una donación a
la CDA. Cada una de sus donaciones es importante
y provee ayuda vital a los programas y
organizaciones que cuentan con la CDA. Los fondos
de la CDA permiten que estos programas y
organizaciones provean servicios y recursos críticos a nuestras
parroquias, diócesis y comunidades locales.
No es tarde para hacer su donación. La meta de nuestra
parroquia es alcanzar el 100% de la participación y $130,000.
Actualmente, el 9% de nuestra parroquia ha reunido
$84,276 hacia nuestra meta. Favor de meditar en oración
para hacer su donación el día de hoy.
Las donaciones pueden hacerse en línea en
www.diocesephoenix.org/cda o completando el sobre de
donación que se puede encontrar en las bancas y atrás en la
Iglesia. Gracias por su ayuda a la CDA. Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul
Conferencia Santa Cruz,
480-985-4259
Hoy, pueden recoger sus bolsas de mercado
para nuestra colecta semi-anual de
alimentos y artículos de cuidado personal.
Las bolsas estarán en las salidas después de
cada Misa. Por favor llévenselas a casa y regréselas con
alimentos enlatados, nuevos, sellados con fecha actual, no
perecederos, y artículos de cuidado personal. Colectaremos
las bolsas el próximo fin de semana 14 y 15 de abril.
Miembros de San Vicente de Paul serán asistidos por
miembros de los Caballeros de Colon y estudiantes de
educación religiosa recibiendo sus donaciones.
Si tienen un niño menor de 7 años que
quieren bautizar, daremos una sesión de
orientación el 22nd de Abril a las 3:00pm.
Por favor marquen su calendario. La sesión
será solamente para los padres de familia.
¡Venta de Joyería Católica y Rosarios!
Se estará vendiendo joyería católica y rosarios para beneficio del Ministerio de Jóvenes. La venta será del 8 de abril y 15
de abril después de las Misas. También tendremos artículos a la venta en la oficina de educación religiosa el 9 de abril al 12 de abril. ¡Serían excelentes regalos para la confirmación y para primera comunión! ¡Gracias por su apoyo!
Domingo de la Divina Misericordia
Son todos invitados a
una alegre celebración
bilingüe de la Divina
Misericordia.
Domingo, 8 de abril
en la Iglesia de
3:15 - 3:35 pm
La celebración incluye Exposición del Santísimo
y l a Coronilla de la Divina Misericordia.