In this issue: Current Mass and Confession Schedule, Parish Feast, Rebuilding Together, Children's Choir Get Together, Marian Morning, "Into the Breach" Adult Faith Formation, Fr. Perkins Birthday, Msgr. Cary Hill, Do You Play Piano?, School News, CYO Sports . . .
Montgomery County’s indoor mask requirement went into effect August 7.
Masks should be worn in Church by everyone 2 years and older.
CURRENT MASS AND CONFESSION SCHEDULE
The dispensation from Sunday and Holy Days Mass obligation has been lifted and the obligation was reinstated beginning Saturday, June 26, and Sunday, June 27. To see the full statement of the Bishops of the Province of Baltimore and the Archdiocese of Washington, visit the Archdiocesan website at www.adw.org.
We look forward to safely welcoming you back into our beautiful sacred space. Wipes for the pews and hand sanitizer will continue to be available for your use. The clergy will continue to sanitize their hands during the distribution of the Eucharist. The faithful are encouraged to remain respectful of their neighbor in all circumstances.
Saturday Vigil Mass - 5:00 pm in Church
Sunday Mass - 9:30 am in Church
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.
Parish Feast Day
Exaltation
of the
Holy Cross
will be celebrated
September 11 (Saturday) 5 pm Mass
September 12 (Sunday)
at 9:30 am and 12 Noon Masses
Volunteers needed for Rebuilding Together Montgomery County
Rebuilding Together provides free critical home repairs to Montgomery County’s most vulnerable residents. The repairs RTMC volunteers make help those members of our community who are most in need stay safe in their homes. Holy Cross teams with Saint Mark Presbyterian and Bethesda United Church of Christ as a visible sign of Christian Unity. The Social Concerns Committee also provides a wonderful picnic meal for volunteers. The project work day is September 11, 2021. Those with more experience can volunteer for work on the project on additional Saturdays. Teens may participate with parents. If you are interested in volunteering by working or helping with the picnic meal, send an email to socialconcerns@gmail.com or fjmarinucci@verizon.net or call Fred Marinucci at 301-642-3928.
HOLY CROSS CHILDREN'S CHOIR GET TOGETHER
Thursday, September 16 at 4:30 p.m.
Dr. Mariana Mihai-Zoeter the music director at Holy Cross, is inviting all children grades 3-8 (existing members and new members who wish to sing in the Children's choir) and their parents to join her on September 16 at 4:30 pm for the first choir gathering of the year in the sanctuary. This will be a chance to have a question and answer session about the upcoming year. Participating in our parish music ministry is a beautiful way to share our God’s given talents with others. By leading the music at Mass, we help bring people closer to the Lord.
If your child is not yet a member of the Children’s choir but would like to become one, please attend this meeting. For more information contact Dr. Mariana at: music@hcrosschurch.org, Dr. Mariana is looking forward to meeting you all!
"Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!" (Psalm 95:1)
HOLY CROSS
ADULT CHOIR
GET TOGETHER
Thursday, August 26
at 7 p.m.
Dr. Mariana Mihai-Zoeter the music director at Holy Cross is inviting all singers -existing members and new members who wish to sing in the choir- on Thursday August 26, at 7 p.m. to join her for a choir gathering in the sanctuary. If you are not yet a member of the choir but you love to sing and would like to share your gifts with us all please attend this meeting.
For more information contact Mariana at: music@hcrosschurch.org
"Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts” (Psalm 105:2)
Fr. Perkins' 80th birthday is September 15!
Add your prayers to a Spiritual Bouquet for him this weekend. There will be a table outside all the Masses to collect parishioners' prayers for Fr. Perkins.
Msgr. Robert Cary Hill
To read his obituary in the Catholic Standard, click here.
Please note that the funeral and internment dates may change because of Hurricane Ida. Information will be published as soon as possible.
Do you play the piano? Every month, Father Perkins celebrates Holy Mass at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living Facility (5550 Tuckerman Lane, Rockville 20852). This Mass is a joyous occasion attended by the Catholic community as well as followers of other denominations. Volunteers from our parish serve as cantor and pianist for two hymns. Currently, we are in need of a pianist. Please share your musical skills and talent with us by playing the piano at the monthly Mass. All visitors to Brighton Gardens must be fully vaccinated against the COVID virus. For more information, please contact Charlotte King, Ministry to the Sick and Homebound at 301-816-0176.
SCHOOL NEWS
Cardinal Gregory presented Mrs. Kane with a papal blessing upon the students, teachers and staff in recognition of the 60th Anniversary of the founding of Holy Cross School!
Faculty and staff gathered around the beautiful Mary garden for a group photo before the start of the school year.
Students were excited to be back on campus for the first day of school!
CYO FALL 2021 CROSS COUNTRY HYBRID REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Please register on SportsPilot (see below)
No experience or athletic ability necessary. If your child can walk, they can run!
We welcome all children of Holy Cross Parish and School Grades 1st-8th (ages 8-14).
This year we are offering a hybrid program which means that our runners can participate in-person or virtual. Please contact me, Flavia Wright (HCrossCYO@gmail.com) for which option you wish to participate in!
PRACTICES - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-5:30pm starting 8/31/2021.
Please be sure to bring water and wear running shoes.
Location: Meet at Holy Cross school field, course will be on Holy Cross School grounds.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Anyone Interested in helping out at practices should contact Flavia Wright (HCrossCYO@gmail.com). Parent volunteers must be Virtus trained and cleared. Earn Volunteer Hours! We need parent volunteers to keep an eye on all runners as they run around our grounds.
Please join in and run with us, if you’d like!
MEETS - held on Sundays at 12:30 pm starting in early September through late October.
First meet will be on 9/12/2021 (TBA); Championships will be on 10/24/2021 (TBA)
*(PLEASE NOTE: October 3rd Meet is VIRTUAL ONLY.)
Runners will be in six divisions:
U8 Boys and U8 Girls - 1 Mile Distance
U11 Boys and U11 Girls - 2 Mile Distance
U14 Boys and U14 Girls - 2 Mile Distance
* The first race of every meet begins with the one mile, 8 and under Boys race.
Plan to arrive at noon to do a course walk through, warm-up, and stretch, prior to meet start.
VIRTUAL RUNNERS - Please e-mail me, Flavia Wright (HCrossCYO@gmail.com), of your times pertaining to your age group and meet times by 3pm Mondays.
Registration fee is $62 per child (credit card payment required) via Sports Pilot: To register go to: https://isis.sportspilot.com/register/family/default.asp?asoid=106394
IMPORTANT: Athletes and Parents must complete the following before participating in any CYO Parish Athletic Programs:
- Athlete & Parent CYO Participation Consent & Waiver Form*
- Athlete & Parent Code of Conduct Form*
Questions? Please feel free to email us:
Coach: Justin McLeod (JustinMcLeod16@gmail.com)
Team Manager: Flavia Wright (HCrossCYO@gmail.com)
CYO Lead Coordinator: Charles Tresky (HCrossCYO@gmail.com)
You can access the parish bulletin by:
- viewing it here,
- select "News" on the parish website (www.hcrosschurch.org) or
- pick up a copy at Church.
- select "News" on the parish website (www.hcrosschurch.org) or
- pick up a copy at Church.
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