What's Up This Week:

- Stations of the Cross - Last Friday Night Stations @7pm, during Lent (Zoom & in-person) Join Stations online here.

- Holy Week Mass Schedule here.

- Synod DMI Survey & Listening Sessions - THANKS TO ALL who participated!

- YA/Adult Faith Formation - NEW Spring offerings available here

- Be Our Guest - Help us welcome guests to Holy Cross during Holy Week, (Palm Sunday to Easter) and always. Show them the Bulletins, hand a Kids' Bulletin to a child, or simply share a big smile (through your mask) and a wave with someone you don't know. Also, invite a friend or family member to pray with us. Let's spread the Love of Christ! #LOVELives@HCP

BE CATHOLIC +Prepare

Stations of the Cross: Theme - Grief

Click to Join Stations TONIGHT @7pm on Zoom*

JOIN US @7PM Fridays for

Stations of the Cross: Prayer & Reflection

During this hour led by Fr. Grogan, accompanied by a facilitator and cantor, we will journey through Our Lord's passion and reflect on its meaning.

Would you prefer to Dial-In?

Call (646) 876-9923.

You will need to provide Meeting ID: 894 1697 7389 Passcode: 306958

*Same meeting info each week.

Make These 40 Days Count!

BE COURAGEOUS +Children Changing Things

Stories for Children to Give Them Voice in Caring for Our Earth

"In celebration of Earth Week, the following books will be read to children and children at heart after the Masses on April 24. Some copies will also be given as gifts. Come on down to the lower level of the church and have a listen." Read complete Stewards of Our Earth column here or click images below for descriptions.

"Movie Monday" screening of the film, Youth v. Gov

You may also want to sign up for a special “Movie Monday” screening of the film, Youth V Gov which follows the story of a courageous group of young people fighting to secure their constitutionally protected rights to a safe climate through the court system. This film is presented courtesy of Interfaith Power & Light.

Choose the date and time that work best for you:

April 11, 2022, at 4pm-6pm ET. Click here to REGISTER OR

April 18, 2022, at 7pm-9pm ET. Click here to REGISTER.

WATCH TRAILER: Click here or image above. Inspiring!

INSPIRATIONAL BITE

'Walking Free' ~ Micah Tyler

In preparation for Easter, consider going to Confession.

If it's been a while, don't worry. Here's a Secret: there's a 'cheat sheet' inside the confessional at church that you can follow. Examination of Conscience is also a good prep for the sacrament. Confession is offered before and after every Mass.

Click here or image below for a little reminder of God's mercy for our sins. No guilt!

BE COMPASSIONATE +Respect Life

Pray for Ukraine

Sisters Helping Sisters: a Holy Cross & St. Vincent Parish Collaboration

The Sisters of the Redeemer in Huntingdon Valley, hosted a prayer service yesterday (Thursday, 4/7) to benefit Ukraine. Both the Holy Cross and the Saint Vincent Parish Choirs, under the direction of Darin Williams, provided the music.

In case you could not attend and feel the Love, the Sisters were most appreciative for the support, the singing, and the sharing in fellowship after the Prayer Service where we met Ukrainian Sisters. They send their heartfelt thanks.

We can also thank our own Holy Cross Ladies Guild member, Kim Walker, for creating this opportunity to serve and support Ukraine. Kim also invited parishioners to support the Sisters of the Order of St. Basil the Great who have several child care locations in Ukraine. Holy Cross has been most generous and welcomes these opportunities to Do Something for Ukraine. Thanks again for sharing your time, talents and treasure! #LOVELives@HCP

If you would like to contribute further, see instructions here.

BE COURAGEOUS +Learn & Engage

Opportunities for Encounter

Holy Cross Adult Faith Formation Offerings (April - May)

Young Professionals: Scripture Sharing Session

Dates: Monday, April 25, 2022 Time: 8 PM – 9 PM

How can I deepen my faith through sharing on scripture? How can I live the call of the Gospel in my everyday busy life? Young professionals, with those same questions, are meeting virtually on April 25^th for reflection and sharing on the Sunday scripture readings. There is power in the group! Come as you are!

To register contact: John Polanin at john.polanin@gmail.com

Spiritual Reading Group: Bread of God, by Anthony Kelly, C.Ss.R.

Dates: April 11, 2022 Time: 12 noon

Participants will continue to reflect on the Eucharist, which Vatican Council II called “the source and summit of the Christian life”. The guide for this final discussion will be Father Tony Kelly’s little gem, The Bread of God. This online spiritual reading group will focus on a deeper awareness and experience of Eucharist.

“Eucharist – the gift that nourishes bodies and souls.” Facilitator: Bruce Giermann

For Complete List of Faith Formation Offerings, Click here.

Questions? Contact Sr. Ruthann, SSJ at ssjruthann@gmail.com or (856) 449-4328