In this issue: Pictures from Sunday's Celebrations, Roe v. Wade Film Showing, Bishops Statement on Lifting Dispensation, Pray for Vocations, Free Shredding Event, Calling Family Recipes, Fathers Day Novena, Care for Creation, Parish Schedule
Please note that last Saturday's Flocknote will be the last regular Saturday edition. We will continue to send a mid-week Flocknote and any special notices as needed.
Father Robert's Sunday homily can be heard on the live-stream 12 Noon Sunday Mass. To access the live stream, visit the parish website at www.hcrosschurch.org.
You can continue to access parish information by:
- viewing our bulletin here,
- select "News" on the parish website (www.hcrosschurch.org) or
- pick up a copy of the bulletin at Church.
- select "News" on the parish website (www.hcrosschurch.org) or
- pick up a copy of the bulletin at Church.
Celebrating Corpus Christi and Father Robert’s 30th Ordination Anniversary!
Roe v. Wade Film Showing
A new pro-life film, Roe v. Wade, tells the story of the infamous Supreme Court case. You can find more information about the film and its screening here: https://www.roevwademovie.com/.
Sign up for a free screening hosted by the Archdiocese of Washington on June 10, 2021 here.
All are welcome to join us for a film screening and discussion! Contact the Office of Life Issues at windelsk@adw.org for more information.
Roe v. Wade Film Showing
A new pro-life film, Roe v. Wade, tells the story of the infamous Supreme Court case. You can find more information about the film and its screening here: https://www.roevwademovie.com/.
Sign up for a free screening hosted by the Archdiocese of Washington on June 10, 2021 here.
All are welcome to join us for a film screening and discussion! Contact the Office of Life Issues at windelsk@adw.org for more information.
Statement of the Bishops of the Province of Baltimore and
the Archdiocese of Washington
Lifting the General Dispensation from the Obligation to Attend Mass
The dispensation from Sunday and Holy Days Mass obligation is being lifted and the obligation is being reinstated beginning Saturday, June 26, and Sunday, June 27. To see the full statement, click here.
PRAY FOR VOCATIONS
With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God, the Archdiocese of Washington joyfully announces the ordination of one new priest (Deacon Nicholas Morrison) and seven transitional deacons (Gerald Andrews, Ryan Braam, Mattia Cortigiani, Carlos de Rodrigo Gutierrez, Peter Mlynarczyk, Grzegorz Okulewicz and Kyle Vance).
The ordination will be televised via livestream on Saturday, June 19, at 10 am. The live stream like will be posted when it is available at https://adw.org/ordination/.
Please pray for these men as well as for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.
Calling Family Recipes!
The 60th anniversary committee is in the process of putting together a commemorative cookbook, filled with the amazing recipes from all of you! We invite you to send in your favorite recipe and a photo, if you have it, to hc60anniversary@gmail.com. Please be sure to include how you would like to be listed under your recipe. Submissions are due by June 30.
FATHER’S DAY IS JUNE 20 and we will begin a 9-day Novena of Masses at Holy Cross. Mass will be offered to remember those whose names are listed on the Mass Remembrance envelopes which will be placed on the altar during the Novena. To participate, pick up a Father’s Day envelope as you leave church. Write the names of those you wish to be remembered on the envelope or a separate sheet of paper and put it in the envelope, along with your offering. Drop the envelope in the collection basket or Poor Box or drop it off at the rectory.
Care for Creation and Environmental Stewardship
Summer energy savings tips:
--Turn off your air conditioner and open windows on cool mornings/days;
--Set your thermostat a few degrees higher (for less A/C if health permits) and even higher when leaving your residence;
--Close blinds/shades to the hot sun;
--Turn on a fan (which uses less energy) instead of your air conditioner to circulate air;
--Cook outside or use a microwave instead of your oven;
--Run major appliances with full loads during off-peak hours;
--Switch to LED bulbs and turn off lights as you leave a room;
--Unplug chargers and electronics when not in use;
--To the extent safely possible, avoid idling your car.
--Set your thermostat a few degrees higher (for less A/C if health permits) and even higher when leaving your residence;
--Close blinds/shades to the hot sun;
--Turn on a fan (which uses less energy) instead of your air conditioner to circulate air;
--Cook outside or use a microwave instead of your oven;
--Run major appliances with full loads during off-peak hours;
--Switch to LED bulbs and turn off lights as you leave a room;
--Unplug chargers and electronics when not in use;
--To the extent safely possible, avoid idling your car.
CURRENT MASS AND CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil Mass - 5:00 pm in Church
Sunday Outdoor Mass - 9:30 am (rain or shine)*
Sunday Mass – 12 Noon in Church (live-stream link at www.hcrosschurch.org)
Weekday Masses are offered Monday thru Saturday at 8:30 am in Church
On Saturdays, Confessions are heard from 9:00 to 10:00 am.
*Outdoor option for 9:30 am Mass on Sundays - Outdoor Mass is celebrated by the pastor on the steps of the portico. Parishioners and guests may remain in their cars or set-up lawn chairs for the duration of the Mass. In case the weather does not cooperate, the outdoor Mass may pivot to an indoor live-streamed event. The faithful may choose to remain in their cars and view the live-streamed Mass through the Holy Cross Church GP You Tube Channel. Extra-ordinary ministers of the Eucharist will bring communion to you in your cars.
Eucharistic Adoration at Holy Cross
Every Friday from 3 to 6 pm in the main Church.
Come spend some time with Our Lord!
Rectory Office visits are by appointment only.
Phone calls are being monitored. Leave a voicemail at 301-942-1020 x200.
Emails are monitored at parishsecretary@hcrosschurch.org.
Please wear a mask when you come to an appointment at the Rectory.
SUSPICIOUS EMAILS: "(Disclaimer) The clergy and Holy Cross will never email individuals of the Parish asking for monetary favors. In the event you should receive any email requesting untraceable monetary items such as: bank cards, iTune Cards, bitcoin, etc. Please do not respond to those communications whether it is email or telephone. If you receive any communications from Holy Cross that are threatening or seem out of character with our Parish, please flag those emails as “junk” or SPAM and contact us."
WAYS TO SUPPORT HOLY CROSS
ONLINE - Make a donation by credit card via Faith Direct. Go to the parish website: www.hcrosschurch.org and click on One-Time Donation. You do not have to enroll in Faith Direct or, if you are enrolled in Faith Direct, you can elect to not sign in.
RECURRING - Visit www.faithdirect.net or call 866-507-8757 (toll-free) to enroll in our electronic giving program using your bank account or credit card (Holy Cross Code is MD22). Another way is to use your bank's bill pay.
DROP OFF your contribution in the mail slot in the Rectory office door
MAIL your offertory to Holy Cross Church, PO Box 249, Garrett Park, MD 20896