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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT • FEBRUARY 22, 2015
HOLY CROSS
C AT H O L I C
C H U R C H
Iglesia Católica de La Sant a Cruz
1244 SOUTH POWER ROAD • MESA, ARIZONA 85206
Interim Parochial Administrator
Reverend Thielo Ramirez
In Residence—Care Ministry
Reverend Matthew Jacob, D.S.
Pastoral Associate
Deacon Gene Messer
Deacons
James Gersitz, Tom Ferreira,
Bill Finnegan & Ciso Macia
Joe Scaccia retired,
Richard Conn, retired
Parish Office
(480)981-2021
Religious Education Office
(480)325-5375
Fax
(480)981-6844
Website
www.holycrossmesa.org
MISSION STATEMENT
Holy Cross Parish is a
multi-generational and multi-cultural
Catholic Community of the
Diocese of Phoenix.
We live out our potential as
Stewards to continue the
Mission of Jesus through our
worship, education, service
and outreach.
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HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH DIRECTORY
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
Parish Secretary, Laura Shirling .............................. ext. 201
E-mail ..................................... [email protected]
Priests
Interim Parochial Administrator, Fr. Thielo Ramirez
E-mail ................................... [email protected]
In Residence—Care Ministry,
Reverend Matthew Jacob D. S.
E-mail ................................ [email protected]
Deacons
Pastoral Associate, Deacon Gene Messer ............. ext. 206
E-mail .................................... [email protected]
Small Church Communities, Deacon Tom Ferreira ........ ext. 218
E-mail ..................................... [email protected]
Coord. of Hispanic and Mulitcultural Ministry ,
Deacon Ciso Macia ....................................................... ext. 221
E-mail ...................................... [email protected]
Cursillo Representatives, Deacon Jim & Mimi Gersitz ........ ext. 201
Mass Schedule
Saturday (vigil) .................................................... 4:00 pm
Sunday
6:30 am, 8:00 am*, 10:00 am,
12:00 noon, 2:00 pm (Spanish),
4:00 pm (Youth)
Daily ....................................... Monday-Saturday 8:30 am
Holy Days ........................................................ see bulletin
* Interpreted for the deaf/hard of hearing.
Confessions
Saturday from 9:00-10:00 am or anytime by appointment.
Call the parish office at (480)981-2021.
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.
Marriage, Marriage Preparation and Annulments
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
Parish Administration
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.
Parish Manager/Human Resources, Kathy Knapp ....... ext. 205
E-mail ...................................... [email protected]
Emergency Anointing of the Sick
Religious Education
Coord. of RE & Evangelization, Cynthia Benzing ............ ext. 214
E-mail .................................... [email protected]
Coord. of Elementary Faith Formation
Catalina Zepeda .......................................................... ext. 209
E-mail .................................... [email protected]
Coord. of Youth Faith Formation Patti Phillips ......... ext. 213
E-mail .................................... [email protected]
If you or someone you know is in critical condition or near
death, call (480)981-2021. After 4:00 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
Director of Music, Jaime Cortez .............................. ext. 215
E-mail ....................................... [email protected]
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.
Liturgy
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Director of Liturgical Ministries, Jackie Shelley .... ext. 216
E-mail ...................................... [email protected]
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.
Music
“Don’t forget to check out our parish
website at www.holycrossmesa.org”
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LITURGY & MUSIC
Jaime’s Music Notes
Notes About Music In The Church – Part 2.
We have now begun our Season of Lent. I would like to
elaborate a bit on the Welcome Sheets that we begin using this
season. The Welcome Sheets will give you important
information for you to participate in the Mass and also on
occasion, will let you know of important events happening in our
parish, or perhaps if there will be a 2nd collection or an
important activity in the courtyard after Mass.
The Welcome Sheet will tell you which Sunday of the liturgical
year we will be celebrating and it will give you the list of
antiphons and songs for your particular Mass. In general, we will
have a list of songs for the Saturday and Sunday Morning
Masses; at Noon we usually change some of our songs, so the
Noon Mass will have a separate list of songs, and of course, the
Mass at 2pm is in Spanish, so it will show a different list for that
Mass too.
One new thing that the Welcome Sheets will have is the text of
the Antiphons. These are short scriptures that the Roman
Missal has which are to be sung at the Entrance procession,
and at the Communion procession. You will find those texts in
the sheet. Of course the most important thing as we enter Lent
is that we would like to observe a bit more silence during our
Masses, so we will not be announcing the numbers of the songs
anymore. Those numbers will be in the Welcome Sheets and
you will have to refer to the sheet in order to find the song in the
hymnal.
Have a blessed week
Jaime
Reflexiones de Jaime
Ideas Acerca De La Música En La Iglesia – Segunda Parte.
Hemos ya comenzado la estación de la cuaresma. Quisiera
explicar un poco más estas Hojitas de Alabanza que ahora
estamos usando. La Hojita de Alabanza les dará importante
información para poder participar en la Misa y de vez en cuando
dará información acerca de alguna actividad importante en la
vida de la parroquia. Puede ser que haya una segunda colecta,
o tal vez alguna actividad en el patio de la Iglesia después de
Misa.
Las Hojitas de Alabanza nos indicarán cuál domingo del año
litúrgico celebramos y nos dará la lista de cantos que usaremos
en la Misa. En general, la hoja tendrá la lista de cantos para las
Misas del domingo en la mañana. A las doce, usualmente
cambiamos algunos cantos, por lo que habrá una lista separada
para la Misa de las doce; después estará la lista para la Misa en
español, y finalmente la de las cuatro de la tarde.
Otra cosa que se va a notar particularmente en la lista de las
2pm, es que vamos a cantar dos o tres aclamaciones en latín.
Desgraciadamente nuestro libro de Flor y Canto o nuestro libro
de Unidos en Cristo no tienen estos textos tradicionales; por lo
que nosotros vamos a tener que usar el libro en inglés para
estas aclamaciones particulares. El libro en inglés se llama
Breaking Bread (Partiendo el Pan), y tendremos que usarlo al
menos hasta que nos acostumbremos a cantar el Santo en
Latín (SANCTUS) y el Cordero de Dios (Agnus Dei). Poco a poco
espero que nos acostumbremos y que aprendamos estos
cantos de memoria. Pero por ahora vamos a tener que usar el
Flor y Canto para algunas cosas de la Misa y el libro Breaking
Bread para las aclamaciones en Latín.
Que tengan una semana llena de bendiciones.
Jaime
Holy Cross Catholic Church/ La Iglesia De La
Santa Cruz
February 18th, 2015
Ash Wednesday / Miércoles de Ceniza
Welcome to our parish./Bienvenido a nuestra parroquia.
Today we will distribute ashes in many liturgies. Hoy
habrá distribución de cenizas en varias liturgias.
The 1st Sunday of Lent is this Sunday, February 22nd.
El primer domingo de cuaresma será este domingo, 22
de febrero.
Music for Mass
Gathering Song: Now Is The Acceptable Time #139
Entrance Antiphon:
Your mercy extends to all things, O Lord,
And you despise not of the things you have made.
You overlook the sins of men for the sake of
repentance.
You grant them your pardon, because you are the
Lord our God.
Psalm 51. Be Merciful O Lord, For We Have Sinned.
Distribution of Ashes: Antiphons on pp. 75 of Breaking
Bread.
Leave the Past In Ashes. # 117 & With These
Ashes. #115
Preparation of Gifts: Hosea # 675
SANCTUS. #855
Communion Antiphon: He who meditates day and night
on the law of the Lord,
Shall bear fruit in due season.
Communion Songs: Remember Your Love # 671
Loving & Forgiving. # 674
Recessional Song: During Lent, we will observe a solemn
silence as we exit.
MUSIC PARA LA MISA EN ESPANOL
Canto de Entrada: A Quién Iremos. # 714
Salmo 50. Misericordia, Señor. Hemos pecado.
Distribución de las cenizas:
Con estas cenizas, Señor, renunciamos al pecado.
Con estas cenizas, Señor, nos acercamos a ti.
Canto de Ofertorio: Dios No Quiere La Muerte. # 346
SANCTUS: # 855 en el libro Breaking Bread.
Por tu cruz y resurrección, nos has salvado. Nos has salvado,
Señor
AMEN
Cantos De Comunión: Ven Al Banquete # 600
Al Partir El Pan.
Canto de Salida: Durante la cuaresma, salimos en
solemne silencio.
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THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Monday, February 23rd
8:00 am Morning Prayer
9:00 am Parish Mission
7:00 pm Parish Mission
LITURGY & MUSIC
Rm. D
Church
Church
Week of February 23rd—March 1st
Tuesday, February 24th
8:00 am Morning Prayer
9:00 am Parish Mission
7:00 pm Parish Mission
Rm. D
Church
Church
Wednesday, February 25th
8:00 am Morning Prayer
9:00 am Parish Mission
9:15 am Intercessory Prayer
12:00 pm SVdP Meeting
7:00 pm Parish Mission
Rm. D
Church
Rm. D
Rm. G
Church
Thursday, February 26th
8:00 am Morning Prayer
Rm. D
9:00 am Parish Mission
Church
5:00 pm El Shaddai
Rm. E
5:30 pm Groupo de Oracion Charismatico Rm. F
6:00 pm English Charismatic Prayer
Rm. H
7:00 pm Parish Mission
Church
Friday, February 27th
8:00 am Morning Prayer
Saturday, February 28th
2:30 pm Encuentro Personal con Jesús
Rm. D
Wellens
Sunday, March 1st
Have a Great Day!
Pray the Rosary
Come join us each morning at
7:50am to pray the
Rosary in the Church
Mon:
Tues:
Wed:
8:30 am
8:30 am
8:30 am
6:00 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
Anderson Hall
Sat:
4:00 pm
Sun:
8:00 am
10:00 am
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Felipa Manlapaz
John E. Scott
Danilo Alcodo
Souls in Purgatory
Anthony Ciero
Anthony Taitano
Lee R. Polacheck
Dick Williams
Marion Giordono
Dennis Betley
Marcella Waters
Ed & Mercedes Edwards
Parishioners of Holy Cross(SI)
James Combs
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Violet Frankson
Clemente Saenz
Shawn Larstone
Weekly Liturgies During Lent
During Lent, please join us for
Mass every Wednesday, at 6:00pm
(Confessions from 5:00 – 5:45 pm)
Come and pray the
Stations of the Cross every Friday
during Lent at 3:30pm and 6:30pm.
And (Spanish) 7:00pm!
THE TRINITY OF
STEWARDSHIP
A Stewardship Moment:
In today’s Gospel, Jesus urges his listeners to do two things: to
believe in the Good News and to repent. The steward is called
to repent: to acquire an openness to begin anew, to change
existing attitudes and habits, and to act with faith in the
Gospel. In this season of Lent, now is the time to ask
ourselves whether or not we truly believe in the Gospel; and if
we do, to what extent are we willing to change our prevailing
habits and be more faithful to the Gospel?
Readings for the Week of February 22
Sunday:
Gn 9:8-15/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15
Monday:
Lv 19:1-2, 11-18/Mt 25:31-46
Tuesday:
Is 55:10-11/Mt 6:7-15
Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10/Lk 11:29-32
Thursday:
Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Mt 7:7-12
Friday:
Ez 18:21-28/Mt 5:20-26
Saturday:
Dt 26:16-19/Mt 5:43-48
Next Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/
Rom 8:31b-34/Mk 9:2-10
6th Annual
Nun Run
March 7
6th Annual Nun Run: beginning at 6:30 a.m. at Kiwanis Park,
95 W. Baseline Road, Tempe. This family friendly race is for
the novice runner and the competitive racer alike, benefiting
the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration of Our Lady of Solitude
Monastery. More: desertnunrun.com.
THE TRINITY OF STEWARDSHIP
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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.
2015 Charity and Development Appeal
The Charity and Development Appeal (CDA)
provides each and every family the opportunity to
put their faith into action. Every gift makes a
difference. For example, $75 can provide an
opportunity for a pregnant woman to see her
unborn baby for the first time.
Our parish goal is 100% participation and $145,000.
Currently 25% or our parish has raised $35,807 toward our
goal. Please take time to make your gift today. Gifts can be
made online at www.diocesephoenix.org/cda or by completing
a pledge card. Thank you for your support of the Charity and
Development Appeal.
Our Lenten
Journey
Called to Be
“Islands of Mercy”
During Lent 2015, Pope Francis challenges us with this plea:
“How greatly I desire that all those places where the Church is
present may become islands of mercy in the midst of the sea
of indifference!”
For more than 80 years, Catholic Charities has provided these
“islands” for those in our community who struggle with
homelessness, violence, trafficking, lack of familial support or
parenting skills—and so many other barriers that hinder living a
life of dignity and abundance. Catholic Charities treats each
person as an unique, individual, created in the image of God!
We do this in the name of the Catholic community. This Lent
we are called to turn our hearts of stone into God’s own
merciful, loving and compassion heart.
! Prayer: Please pray for the Catholic Charities family this
year. This includes the more than 107,000 we serve, the
thousands of volunteers, hundreds of staff and the
community that supports the mission. Prayer lifts and
sustains us!
! Sacrifice: Please go to CatholicCharitiesAZ.org/blog and
join your life story with the stories of real people in our
communities. Let reading about these individuals touch
and heal your broken heart—knowing that when you risk
knowing others, entering into another’s life, that this is the
sacrifice God calls us to for shattering our worlds of
indifference.
! Charity: Let your sacrifice move you to giving of yourself in
a brand new way to a specialized cause in the name of the
Catholic faithful, such as helping veterans, homeless, sex
trafficking, foster kids and others.
At the end of the Pope’s Lenten message, he says, “The
answer to indifference is to pray, help others, and recognize
our need for God.”
Blessings on the journey!
CatholicCharitiesAZ.org
Welcome to Holy Cross Catholic
Church!
If you are new to the parish, we want to get to know
you and serve you. Parish registration is the official
way to join the Holy Cross community. Registering
as a parishioner is as easy as completing an enrollment form and
faithfully contributing to the parish with your time, talent, and
treasure. Parish registration is expected for all who come to Holy
Cross on a regular basis and consider this their parish.
Registering is a statement of confidence and desire to take part in
the life and work of the parish. It allows us to communicate
information about parish events, sacramental preparation and
year end contribution statements. Registration forms are available
in the Parish Office and on our website at www.holycrossmesa.org
If you are currently a member of Holy Cross Church and have had
changes (i.e. address, telephone number, e-mail address, new
family members, etc.) or you have moved out of the area, please
contact the Parish Office as soon as possible to make the
changes.
Please continue to support our parish with your prayers, your
presence, and your talents.
Saint Vincent de Paul
Holy Cross Conference,
480-985-4259
The two fundamental sources of St. Vincent’s teaching are the
GOSPEL and LIFE. He wanted his followers to put the whole of
the Gospel into the whole of their lives, and he never wearied
of deepening both with all the faith that God had put into his
heart. That is why all that St. Vincent says to us has the
simplicity of our everyday life and the penetrating strength of
the Word of God.
Parish Stewardship of Treasure
For the weekend of February 21st & February 22nd
Envelope Contributions ........................................ $12,247.50
Loose Cash/Checks ............................................. $15,275.16
Total Plate Collection: ......................................... $27,522.66
Special Collection:
Past Special Collections ............................................. $243.00
Paving & Painting .................................................... $8,539.38
Please remember Holy Cross parish in your estate
planning and thank you for your continued support of
Holy Cross Catholic Church.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: ELEMENTARY AND YOUTH FORMATION
God Bless our RCIA Catechumens
Congratulations to the Catechumens (the Elect) who have chosen to go forward to the Easter sacraments.
Over the past year, these 22 parishioners, ages 8 to 45, have been preparing to receive the sacraments of
Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion at the Easter Vigil.
The Rite of Sending for Election for Catechumens will be held today, Sunday, February 22nd at the10:00 a.m. Mass. When the
parish community takes part in this discernment process, they continue to understand that it is the entire Church’s responsibility
and privilege of initiating new members. Following the mass, the Catechumens will travel to the Cathedral to celebrate the Rite of
Election with Bishop Thomas Olmsted. This rite gives public acknowledgement to the fact that God has “elected” or chosen these
people. Please continue to keep in prayer all those who are preparing to receive sacraments during the upcoming Easter season.
2015 Walk-a-thon! Thank you Walk-a-thon Walkers & Supporters!!
Holy Cross 6th Annual Walk-a-thon took place on Feb. 7, 2015.
It was a sunny, fun-filled day as we came together as a community. Clergy,
students, and parents walked to raise funds for Holy Cross Religious
Education Programs. Heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers who helped
make this a successful and fun event!
We also want to thank the following local merchants who
supported our Walk-a-thon through their generous donations:
Coco’s
Chili
Denny’s
Organ Stop Pizza
Amazing Jakes Food & Fun
The Cheesecake Factory
SBarro Pizza
Moreno’s Gecko Grill
Babbo Italian Eatery
Fat Willy’s Family Sports Grill
Peter Piper Pizza
No.1 Eastern Super Buffet
Native Grill & Wings
Anonymous Parishioners
IHOP
Little Ceasars Pizza
Chick-fil-A
On The Border
Charley’s Grill
Panda Express
Lanette Schenellbach~Avon Representative
Holy Cross Library
Whether you are new to the parish or a long-time parishioner, our library has something for everyone. If you are
new to the faith, you might discover answers you are seeking in our Apologetics section. If you enjoy quiet moments
of silent prayer, try our Meditation section. There is a section for Bible Study and Scripture as well as Reference
materials to assist your faith development. Preparing for the Sacraments? Try our Sacrament section. Looking for
some parenting or personal guidance? Try our Self-Help section. If you need a light read, we have Inspirational Stories to
refresh and inspire you. And, for our youngest members, check out “ Kid’s Korner” with a hundred different titles from toddler
picture books to devotionals for teens.
The library is located next to the RE offices and is currently available for browsing most Monday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 –
11:30 a.m. and Tuesday afternoons from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. For more information contact Cindy in the RE office, 480-981-2021 x 214.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: ADULT FAITH FORMATION AND SPIRITUALITY
ATTENTION WINTER VISITORS
SMALL CHURCH COMMUNITIES
We have an opening in one of our
Winter Visitors Small Church
Community.
The group meets twice a month on Monday
afternoons at 1:30 p.m..
Please contact: Marie Slowiak 480-986-9565 or
Deacon Tom at 480-981-2021
[email protected]
March 14-15
3rd Annual Magno Congreso: at the Xavier College Preparatory,
4710 North 5th St., Phoenix, with Dr. Fernando Casanova
(EWTN-Espanol), Alejandro Bermudez, Fr. Ernesto Maria Caro,
and Fr. Octavio Diaz. Price $25. Register online or by
contacting the catechetical leader in your parish. More:
catequesisfamiliarphx.org or (602) 354-2120.
Being a disciple means being constantly ready to
bring the love of Jesus to others, and this can
happen unexpectedly and in any place: on the
street, in a city square, during work, on a journey.
—Evangelii Gaudium, "The Joy of the Gospel" (127)
Religious Education office 480-325-5375.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: ADULT FAITH FORMATION AND SPIRITUALITY
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Trust 100% in God.
The impact of participating in a Cursillo can be shared by listening to others who have already made a
Cursillo. You may hear stories similar to: “It was overpowering, beautiful experience. Peaceful, deeply
moving. It touched my whole being. There was overwhelming peacefulness. It deepened my faith and made it more personal. It became
a way of Life. My faith became my priority. At night I took out the cross and held it in my hand and looked at it. I was changed. Suddenly
something happened to me that cannot be explained. I was filled with love and I knew that God loved me. I started to cry
and knew something happened. I knew why I was here and that I had a purpose. I realized that I was tied to others and
have a sense of awareness. My old self died and my new self is to see the loveable in each person and to see the
unlovelable as lovable. To see people as God sees them and not as I see the surface.”
Next Cursillos:
Men’s—March 5th—8th
Women’s—March 19th –22nd
Call 480-396-0173 fir further information.
PARISH & COMMUNITY EVENTS
BABY BOTTLE DRIVE
Holy Cross Respect Life Ministry offers you and your family an opportunity to help save the life of a baby-in-thewomb. 9 out of 10 mothers, who see the Ultra Sound image of their baby in the womb, choose LIFE.
At the end of Each day, during these first 4 weeks of Lent, collect the family’s change in your baby bottle. We
ask you then, to bring the Baby Bottle, with Your donation, to Holy Cross Church before any Mass on the
weekend of MARCH 14TH – 15TH
Make Donation Checks to: Holy Cross Knights of Columbus
For benefit of: Aid to Women’s Center, Life Choices Women’s Center & Hope Mobile Unit
*Prenatal Care
*Counseling and education
*Low cost Women's tests
*Free ultra sounds
*Free Pregnancy tests
*Direct aid to mothers
“ Thank you for your Love & Generosity”
Communal Penance for the
East Valley.
Parish
St. Bridget
Queen of Peace
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Queen Creek
St. Margaret
Christ the King
Holy Cross
Resurrection
St. Timothy’s
All Saints
Day/Date/Time
Tuesday
February 24, 2015
7pm
Tuesday
March 10, 2015
7pm
Monday
March 23, 2015
7pm
Monday
February 23, 2015
7pm
Wednesday
February 25, 2015
7pm
Monday
March 16, 2015
2pm and 7pm
Wednesday
March 18, 2015
7pm
Tuesday
March 24, 2015
7pm
Tuesday
March 17, 2015
2pm and 7pm
....for the AZ East Valley
Pro-Life Alliance’s
Pro-life Inter-Faith Conference:
When: Saturday, March 14, 2015
Time: 10:00 am ~ 4:00 pm
Where: Windemere Hotel & Conference Center
5750 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85205
Please join us for a full day of professional speakers who will
speak only on Pro-Life, Pro-Family, and Pro-Religious Freedom
topics that will educate and inspire!
Additional invited guest speakers will be added to this
awesome list as they are confirmed.
Register @ www.evprolifealliance.org or call: 480-216-7217.
There are eight “pro-life” vendor tables available. If interested
in reserving a “vendor” table please call: 480-216-7217.
There is a $10.00 fee added to the nominal registration fee
for a vendor table.
For information on table sponsorships please call:
480-216-7217.
NOTE: This event is not a fundraiser; nominal registration fee
covers only Continental Breakfast and Luncheon Buffet.
Ladies, Join Us for a Morning of Reflection on Saturday
February 28th.
We will begin by attending the 8:30 Mass at All Saints Church,
followed by a continental breakfast in the church hall. Then we
will have a very interesting presentation by Sr. Jean Marie, ECF
from St. Stephen Byzantine Catholic Cathedral in Phoenix :
“ONE CHURCH, TWO TRADITIONS”
Sister will share with us a comparison of the Roman Catholic
Church and the Eastern Catholic traditions. Call Avis Mobley
480-248-7038 to reserve your seat. Sponsored by the Catholic
Daughters of the Americas, Court Our Lady of the Desert
#2164 Free will donations accepted.
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PARISH & COMMUNITY EVENTS
End of Year
Contribution
Statements
2014 Holy Cross Contribution statements
are available now upon request. The
statements can be mailed or e-mailed to
you. Requests can be made by contacting
the parish office or by e-mail to
[email protected].
Once a request is made, statements are
processed within 3-5 business days.
Please include your address and envelope
number when e-mailing your request.
12th Annual DinnerAuction-Casino
Night
Childcare is available for the 7:00 p.m. sessions
for infants through 6 year olds. Children 7 years
and older are welcomed to attend the
parish mission with their family.
Please join us at Christ the King Catholic
School’s 12th Annual Dinner-Auction-Casino
Night Fundraiser on March 7, 2015 at
5:00pm at the Windemere Hotel &
Conference Center in Mesa. Everyone is
welcome… but especially CTK
Alumni! Event includes a delicious dinner
of prime rib, stuffed sonoran chicken or hot
pasta primavera, silent and live auctions,
live music, Las Vegas-style casino games
and more! See complete event details and
purchase tickets securely online at
www.ctkfundraiser.weebly.com. Use Promo
Code CATHOLIC for 15% off registration!
“Don’t forget to check out our
Holy Cross Council No. 7904
“Do not stop praying as long as, by God's grace, the fire and
the water [i.e. fervor and tears] have not been exhausted, for
it may happen that never again in your whole life will you
have such a chance to ask for the forgiveness for your sins."
Saint John Climacus
Join the KofC Friday 2/27 from 4PM-6:30PM
for a Lenten Fish Fry Dinner in Wellens Hall
after the Stations of the Cross.
All Are Welcome.
Join us in the courtyard after Sunday
Mass for Coffee & Donuts;
Enjoy Fellowship and Help
Support Our Parish Seminarians.
parish website at
www.holycrossmesa.org”
The Holy Cross Knights of Columbus
will be selling our annual State raffle
tickets to support local Charities. The
drawing will be held May 16th. Prizes
range from $10K to $1K with four
$500 prizes. Half of all money
collected is returned to Holy
Cross. Please ask any Knight of
Columbus if you are interested.
Ticket Sales - Feb 28 and March 1 after all Masses
Ticket Sales - April 11/12 after all Masses
Donation is $5 per ticket or $20 for a book of 5.
PARISH & COMMUNITY EVENTS
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PRAYER FOR HOLY CROSS PARISH
Lord, I ask your blessing on our community of Holy Cross Parish.
Send your peace into our families, especially those who are struggling in any particular way. Bless our youth and protect them
from harmful and destructive behavior. Help our young adults to recognize your will for them, and grant many vocations to the
religious life and the priesthood and the permanent diaconate from our parish for the future of our Church.
Bless those who live a single life with a deep sense of your love for them and your presence in their lives. Send your healing of body
and spirit into those who are suffering from any illness, especially those with chronic pain.
Comfort those who are close to death.
Bless our country and our world with peace and a profound sense of justice and respect for every human life from conception to natural death.
Let us rejoice in your love for each of us, whatever our circumstances, and may every one of us at Holy Cross do our part, through the intercession
of Mary, our Mother, and by the power of your grace, to build up the Kingdom of God on our earth.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord
Amen
COMUNIDAD LATINA/HISPANA
La Campaña de Caridad y Desarrollo 2015
La Campaña de Caridad y Desarrollo (CDA)
provee a una y cada familia la oportunidad de
poner su fe en acción. Cada donación hace la
diferencia. Por ejemplo, $75 puede proveer una
oportunidad para una mujer embarazada de ver
su bebe en el vientre por primer vez.
Nuestra meta parroquial es de 100% participación y
$145,000. Hasta hoy, el 25% de nuestra parroquia ha
recaudado $35,807 de nuestra meta. Por favor temo un
tiempo para hacer su donación hoy. Las donaciones se
pueden hacer en www.diocesephoenix.org/cda o al completar
una tarjeta de donación. Gracias por su apoyo a la Campaña
de Caridad y Desarrollo.
3er Magno Congreso: en Xavier Prep College, 4710 Norte
Calle 5 Phoenix, con el Dr. Fernando Casanova, (EWTNEspañol), Alejandro Bermúdez, Padre Ernesto María Caro y
Padre Octavio Díaz. Entrada: $25. Inscripciones en línea o con
el líder catequético de la parroquia. Más:
catequesisfamiliarphx.org o (602) 354-2120.
Los Caballeros de Colón de la Iglesia de la
Santa Cruz estarán vendiendo boletos de su
Rifa Anual para apoyar a diferentes
localidades de caridad. La rifa se dará a cabo
el 16 de mayo. Hay premios desde diezmil
dólares hasta mil, y hay cuatro premios de
quinientos dólares. La mitad del dinero que se
colecta se regresa a la parroquia de la Santa Cruz. Los tiquetes
cuestan $5.00 cada uno o se pueden comprar cinco por $20.00.
Pueden consultar a cualquier miembro de los Caballeros de Colón
si tienen preguntas.
Ser un discípulo quiere decir estar constantemente listo para
traer el amor de Jesús a otros, y esto puede ocurrir sin esperar
y en cualquier sitio: en una calle, en una plaza, durante el
trabajo, en un camino.
—Evangelii Gaudium, “La Alegría del Evangelio” (127)
Para los padres de familia que inscriben a sus hijos para el
año escolar 2015-2016, por favor tengan en cuenta lo
siguiente: para recibir una reducción de la Taza de Matricula
Católica de la escuela, su párroco deberá determinar si su
familia cumple con el criterio definido por la parroquia sobre
miembros Inscritos, Activos y Participando. La definición de
“inscrito, activo y participando” variá por parroquia, pero
normalmente incluye asistiendo a Misa en forma regular asi
como contribuyendo al sostenimiento de la parroquia por
medio de su ofrenda en sobre y apoyando a la vida ministerial
de la parroquia. Si tiene alguna duda sobre el estatus de su
familia, por favor comuníquese con su párroco directamente.
(Nota: Todos los alumnos de la secundaria de las escuelas
diocesanas quien reciben la taza reducida de la matricula del
año entrante, deberán tener su estatus verificado por su
párroco antes de que puedan inscribirse como Católicos.)
Domingo
Misa en Español por Televisión: La Santa Misa en español es
transmitida en vivo a las 8 a.m. todos los Domingos desde la
parroquia de Santa Maria en Chandler por KPHE-TV 44 (Cox
405, Prism 044), seguido por su programa local católico
“Cultura y Fe”, con Cristofer Pereyra.
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.
Lecturas para la semana del 22 de febrero
Domingo: Gn 9, 8-15/1 Pe 3, 18-22/Mc 1, 12-15
Lunes:
Lv 19, 1-2. 11-18/Mt 25, 31-46
Martes:
Is 55, 10-11/Mt 6, 7-15
Miércoles: Jon 3, 1-10/Lc 11, 29-32
Jueves:
Est 4, 17n. p-r. aa-bb. gg-hh
Viernes:
Ez 18, 21-28/Mt 5, 20-26
Sábado: Dt 26, 16-19/Mt 5, 43-48
Domingo siguiente: Gn 22, 1-2. 9-13. 15-18/Rom 8, 31-34/
Mc 9, 2-10
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