What's Up This Week:
- Weekend Mass Celebrated - SAT 5pm; SUN 9am, 11am, & 6pm
- The Rosary recited after Masses this weekend
- Feast Day Healing Prayer Service - Sunday 1pm, (Outside in garden)
- HOPE Food Pantry - open Tuesdays 10am-12pm SPREAD THE WORD!
- Adult Bible Study - meets Wednesdays at 7pm - Click here to join
- Weekday Mass Celebrated - Tues-Fri at 8am (30min)
BE CATHOLIC
Remembering 9/11, A Modern Day Exaltation of the Cross
The Faith in my Lord, the Hope in our future, and the Love for the Cross that overwhelmed me when I was reminded of this story, gave me goosebumps and nearly brought me to tears. Let yourself by moved by this witness of His glory.
Our worries might be great, but His Power, Grace, and Faithfulness are infinite. Praise be to God the Almighty!
Click here or image for (4min) video of the cross.
Around the Still Cross, the World Turns
"The 9/11 Cross is a site to behold. Particularly for Catholics.
For those who don’t know, in the rubble of the two towers a steel cross was found standing. The Carthusian monks have a saying, ‘ stat crux dum volvitur orbis’ or around the still Cross, the world turns. And, how the world turned on September 11th, twenty years ago.
While the 9/11 Cross is a testament to all people, it is particularly meaningful to Catholics because we understand the Mass: “Do this in memory of me.” Words that we hear repeated every day in churches around the world. Words that bring us back to Calvary - to the foot of the cross - standing timeless as the world turns. And the grace from that moment has given courage to countless heroes throughout the ages.
Roughly 2,000 years later on 9/11, the world witnessed this courage as so many men and women honored the memory of Christ by running to Calvary for others. And in the aftermath, God left a cross amidst the rubble to highlight just how profound their sacrifice was. It was a sacrifice united to the cross of Jesus Christ." (excerpt from Catholic.store reflection 09/10/2021)
NEVER ENDING LOVE
Pictured below is the 'Nora Tree', which accompanies our Fr. Grogan each morning as he sits on the rectory porch with his morning cup of coffee. Some of you may remember, a year ago this past Easter, Fr. Grogan's mother, Mrs. Nora Grogan, passed peacefully. Well, as a token of love and support, the church family gifted Father a tree in her memory; here it is. It gets better. If you look closely, the leaves on this young tree are shaped in the form of... you guessed it -- hearts! A symbol of the abounding love of mother and son, the Nora Tree, as well as its namesake, will never be forgotten.
How are YOU reminded of God's love in your everyday life?
Parish Feast Day: Healing Prayer Service
SUNDAY, SEPT 12TH AT 1PM
(Outside front steps in the garden)
We hope to give ourselves, as a Church Family, the opportunity to begin to heal together. We plan to celebrate survivors & births, honor first responders & care-givers, and acknowledge dreams lost and hope restored.
Bring a lawn chair and an open heart, as we experience this Outdoor Interactive Prayer Service!
We Hope You will Join Us as We Heal Together.
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LIVING OUR PARISH VISION STATEMENT
(Affirmed by Parish Pastoral Council - 09/7/2021)
HOLY CROSS PARISH:
An Engaged Community that Radiates the Abundant Love of God.
BE COMPASSIONATE
Local Resources for Hurricane Relief. Click here for more info. Spread the word to those who might need such assistance.
Eager to Help? Here are a couple organizations doing their part to help our brothers and sisters. Prayerfully consider supporting their efforts.
September is Suicide Prevention Month - Help raise awareness!
LOOKING FOR COVID VACCINE SITE?
Local Area Vaccination Site Resources - SPREAD THE WORD!
- Click to Schedule Appointment: Pelham Pharmacy Covid19 Vaccination Request Form (google.com) (6555 Greene St, 19119)
- 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/
KIDS' CORNER
Bible Study for Kids
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.
For more info, contact Mrs. Barbara Purnell at (215) 605-9398
COME AND SEE
Our Best Kept Secret
Otherwise known as 'The Last Chance Mass', this celebration on Sunday at 6PM, is an intimate and peaceful way to experience Sunday Mass. You can't help but feel like you have joined a private supper club, where the Holy Eucharist is the main attraction stealing the show while drawing you in. Come and See for yourself, and leave filled and invigorated for the week by the Lord himself.
Nothing Compares to Being There!
JOIN US this weekend!
Mass Times: Sat 5pm;
Sun 9am, 11am, & 6pm
SAFETY MEASURES: Masks* are strongly encouraged.
*In the event that you forget your mask, no worries. There are disposable masks for your use at the back of church.
NEXT WEEK PREVIEW
For Updates & Live-Stream links, visit www.holycrossphl.org
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