What's Up This Week:

- General Mass Schedule - SAT 5pm; SUN 9am, 11am, & 6pm (masks encouraged)

- Register today - Form link below.

- YA/Adult Faith Formation - begin 2/14 &16, registration required, info below

- Black History Month - February events around town: discussion on racial understanding; Black entrepreneurship series; 'Cal to Love" with Fr. Thorne, and one-person show on life of Fr. Tolton. More info below.

- Finance Council Meeting - 2/15 (3rd Tuesday each month) @7pm

- HOPE Food Pantry - Thank You Thank You Thank You to the Students of Holy Cross School for their HUGE donation of food to the pantry this past week. More below. Donations are always welcome at Mass or at the rectory, M-F 9am-4pm. Pantry is open to guests and volunteers Tuesdays from 10am-12pm. Thanks!

BE CATHOLIC +Social

Many thanks to those who responded to last week's Hospitality Poll, here are the results:

Of those who responded, one-third are eager and willing to resume Hospitality Weekends now; and two-thirds are either on the fence or not quite ready to return to large indoor gatherings just yet. Therefore, Hospitality Weekend will NOT resume in February.

We will continue to ask YOU, the Church, your opinion on this matter each month. We very much look forward eventually gathering for hospitality and fellowship safely and comfortably as a church family once more. Thanks again for your candid responses.

Peace & Love,

Parish Pastoral Council

BE COMPASSIONATE +Be Like Children

THANK YOU, Students of Holy Cross School!!

Holy Cross School held a Food Drive during Catholic Schools Week for the benefit of the Holy Cross HOPE Food Pantry.

"Our second grade class won a Dress Down Day for their outstanding efforts, collecting 84 food items in their class! Some of the other classes brought in as many as fifty items! It was a very successful drive and our students demonstrated how they care for their community during our celebration of Catholic Schools Week."

We are so excited to be able to share the children's generosity with our Mt. Airy neighbors and HOPE pantry guests!

BE COURAGEOUS +Protect the Environment

Holy Cross Parish Awarded Grant!!

We are super excited to do our part by making our Holy Cross Campus a sustainable one for future generations!

"In January 2022 the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) awarded Holy Cross Parish a Stormwater Management Improvement Grant (SMIP) in the amount of $464,231! This grant award will fund improvements to manage the stormwater runoff from the buildings and hard surfaces of the Holy Cross Campus." (Read more)

This is only the beginning of more campus improvements to come! Stay tuned...

BE CATHOLIC +Participate

February Faith Formation Program

Young Adults: “Light on the Journey”

Young Adults – Ages 21 to 35

This is an invitation to meet online with others on the spiritual journey for prayer, scripture sharing, and conversation. During these sessions, young adults have the opportunity to connect with their faith on a deeper level with other men and women believers.

DATE: Mondays, February 14^th and 28^th TIME: 8pm – 9pm

For more info or to register, Contact: John Polanin at john.polanin@gmail.com

Adult Faith & Spiritual Formation: “For a Synodal Church - Journey Together”

During February, parishioners will have another opportunity to respond to the invitation of Pope Francis to share personal experiences of “Participation, Communion, and Mission” in the Catholic Church. This moment in the history of our Catholic Church is like no other! Here at Holy Cross, each week, there will be a short input and extended conversation. Several different focus questions will be provided, in advance, for reflection and conversation. All Ages Welcome!

Presenter: Fr. Grogan; Sessions on Zoom or Phone In
DATE: Wednesdays, February 16^th and 23^rd TIME: 7pm – 8pm

For more info or to register, Contact: Sr. Ruthann at ssjruthann@gmail.com

'TIS THE SEASON -Tax Season

Need a Contribution Report?

MANY THANKS to YOU for your contribution to our parish!

Let us know below if you need a Contribution Report, and we will be sure to place one in the mail to you. Please allow 3-5 business days for your request to be processed.

Do you need a Contribution Report?

Yes, please send me a Contribution Report for 2021.

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Once request is submitted, someone will contact you if further information is needed. Questions or concerns, contact: Veronica Alvarado at holycrossdev140@gmail.com.

BE CATHOLIC +Get Registered

Register to become a member at Holy Cross today!

Why register, you ask? It Keeps You Connected, it Keeps the Church Healthy, and it Helps Us Grow Together in belonging & spiritually.

Click to Complete Registration Form*

* Registration Form may also be used to submit updated contact info.

Have more questions about registering with Holy Cross Parish in Mt. Airy? Great! Reply to this monitored email account, and someone from the Welcome Team will respond.

BE COMPASSIONATE +Love Each Other

Featured Org: HOSTS for HOSPITALS

Do you have a spare room and an open heart?

Do you have an empty summer house? Are you an empty-nester with extra space in your home now? Are you going out of town for an extended time? If so, please consider giving the gift of lodging through Hosts for Hospitals. Learn how you can help this unique organization care for patients and their families. (read more)

"HOSTS for HOSPITALS relies on donor support to make housing matches and foster a community of housing providers.

Since 2000, our non-profit organization has been providing lodging and caring support to meet the housing needs of patients and their families coming to Greater Philadelphia for specialized medical care. The lodging is provided by volunteer Hosts who welcome into their homes patient-families in need."

BE CATHOLIC +Serve

Altar Server Training - SATURDAY, Feb.12th @9am

Register at worship@archphila.org

(include Full Name & Holy Cross Parish in email)

BE COURAGEOUS +Become a Leader

Application Deadline: FRIDAY, Feb. 18th, 2022

2022 GIVEN Catholic Young Women’s

Leadership Forum

June 21-25, 2022 | Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Young adult Catholic women, ages 21-30, seeking leadership training, faith formation, and mentoring to better understand and pursue their particular mission and vocation. The Application Deadline is FEBRUARY 18, 2022. Learn more here.

What can you expect?

Talks by lay and religious female Catholic leaders
Professional leadership training sessions
Identification of your particular gifts and strengths
Networking with peers and leading Catholic women
Opportunities for prayer, the sacraments, and spiritual direction
Support and guidance to implement a post-forum Action Plan. Click to hear Ann and Laura talk about their Action Plans!
A year of 1-on-1 mentorship with an established Catholic female leader, included when you are accepted.

**Please share this information with the young women in your life!**

The Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement (OBME) is glad to be returning this Black History Month for our Third Annual Black Generational Wealth Series 2022. The Black Generational Wealth Series is part of OBME’s My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Action Academy, which aims to close the opportunity divide for Black men and boys in Philadelphia. The bi-monthly series brings together government and community leaders to offer workshops, resources and networking opportunities across the city that are relevant to Philadelphia’s Black men and boys. Learn more here.