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What's Up This Week:

- Weekend Mass Celebrated - SAT 5pm; SUN 9am, 11am, & 6pm(smallest Mass)

- Confession Weekend, before and after each Mass

- Greeters & Ushers Sign-Up at Church or by calling the Rectory

- Fervent Prayer Group - meets Mondays at 7pm

- HOPE Food Pantry - open Tuesdays 10am-12pm SPREAD THE WORD!

- Renewing HC Ministries: Leaders Meeting - Tuesday, Aug 24 @7pm

- Adult Bible Study - Wednesdays at 7pm: Click to join

- Weekday Mass Celebrated - Tues-Fri at 8am (30min)

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PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

We are courageous in empowering change, compassionate in valuing people, and Catholic in the way we seek to go in love as Jesus does.

Come as you are. All are welcome.

POPE FRANCIS PRO-VACCINATION

The AD Council and COVID Collaborative announced that Pope Francis and six Cardinals and Archbishops from North, Central, and South America worked in collaboration to produce a public service announcement promoting COVID-19 vaccines. Click here or on image to watch video.

Unity Across the Americas | COVID-19 Vaccine Education

Local Area Vaccination Site Resources - SPREAD THE WORD!

- Click to Schedule Appointment: Pelham Pharmacy Covid19 Vaccination Request Form (google.com) (6555 Greene St, 19119)

- https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine

- Vaccine Clinic at St Raymond's on Fridays, click here to schedule appointment. COVID Testing also available: Thurs & Sat. walk-ups welcome, more details here.

- Vaccines for those Homebound, call 311 or 215-685-5488 (dial 711 for TRS/TTY assistance) or fill out this form. Click here for more details.

- Find RiteAid, ACME, and other vaccination locations nearby: https://www.vaccines.gov/

BE COMPASSIONATE

Let Us Pray...

JOIN US: @KIDS' BIBLE STUDY

Resumes Tuesday, September 7th at 4:30pm

READ IT! LIVE IT! LOVE IT!

Inviting All Kids Ages 8 - 16! Mrs. Barbara Purnell (aka Grandma P) will lead the group on a journey through the New Testament on

TUESDAYS at 4:30PM via Zoom.

Using Songs, Praying the Rosary and Diving into Scripture, the young ones will have an opportunity to learn more about their friend, Jesus, and make connections with Him in their daily lives.

Want to Sign-up your child or grandchild for Kids' Bible Study? Click below, and someone will reach out to you soon:

YES, I look forward to joining!

- View Details

NO, it doesn't fit our schedule currently. Please keep me posted on future events for children.

- View Details

MAYBE, but I have some questions. Please contact me.

- View Details

or Contact Mrs. Barbara Purnell at (215) 605-9398, for more information.

BUSY BEES - SUMMER 2021

How Engaged Are We?

Holy Cross Engagement Survey 2021 results have been compiled and are ready for review. Please find the data summary and analysis below. We welcome your thoughts and feedback. With two-thirds of you looking forward to participating more in parish life, our Future Looks Bright and Primed for Growth! Praise be to God.

We Have Planned, Now Help Us Minister Strategically!

In a seven week world-wind of activity, the Strategic Planning Committee, in collaboration with your inputs through surveys, polls, and such, has pulled together a Strategic Plan Report Synopsis for YOUR review (attached below). This living document is only as good as it is Understood, Internalized and Implemented by ALL parishioners. To request the complete report, reply to this monitored email account.

Stayed Tuned...

For more info about Small Group discussion opportunities on: What the Parish Vision Statement Means to Me? How Can I LIVE the Parish Mission Statement? What Can I Do Daily to Advance the Goals of Our Church? Coming Soon!

(NEW) PARISH VISION STATEMENT

(to be affirmed by Parish Pastoral Council)

HOLY CROSS PARISH:

An Engaged Community that Radiates the Abundant Love of God.

We appreciate your time and feedback!

Peace & Love,

Parish Pastoral Council &

Strategic Planning Cmte Facilitators

**Comments and feedback are always welcome! Simply reply to this monitored email account.**

Survey Response Summary Analysis.pdf

summaryof83responsestoengagementsurveyjuly2021.pdf

Strategic Plan Report Synopsis_Draft as of 08172021.pdf

TEENS TALK

"Take yourself off the shelf at dollar tree" ~Amen Alex

Click here or image above to watch.

This video encapsulates how much God values us.
In addition, all of the other videos on the AMEN Alex channel speak about God, who He is, what He has done, and how we can live by His will.

I hope you check it out, and if you enjoy it, maybe watch some of the other videos. He also hosts podcasts every Sunday that are phenomenal as well.

I hope with whatever resources you feel called to, you can learn more about our radical Father!

KIDS' CORNER

Weekly Kids' Bulletin available in a printer-friendly format here.

Bible Study for Kids resumes in Sept 7th! For details, answer Poll above!

Sunday School Music Mashup This collection is great fun for kids and will remind us older kids of our younger years. Enjoy! Click here or image below.