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What's Up This Week:

- Weekly Mass Schedule - SAT 5pm, SUN 9am, 11am & 6pm; Weekday Mass celebrated TUES-FRI at 8am.

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

- Earth Day & Stewards of Our Earth Program - First 10 Children will receive a storybook on preserving our planet and the creatures on it.

- Let's spread the Love of Christ! - Next time you are at Mass, please keep an eye out for LOVELives@HCP postcards at the doors. Take one, submit a prayer intention, share your email address or invite a visitor to share their contact info. Let's continue to build community and stay connected!

BE CATHOLIC +Celebrate Divine Mercy

2nd Sunday of Easter Season

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.

Coming to Netflix April 29th 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 not to be missed! Our children's futures depend on it!

WATCH TRAILER: Click here or image above. Inspiring!

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

NEW Spiritual Reading Group, Spiritual Direction session, and Parish Retreat!

For Complete List of Faith Formation Offerings, Click here.

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

BE CATHOLIC +Prepare to Vote

Are you prepared to do your Civic Duty?

In this week's Stewards of Our Earth column, Susan Tobia has graciously pulled together all the resources you need to ensure participation in the upcoming election process. "The 2022 Pennsylvania election season is coming up quickly, with primaries this May followed by the general election in November.

Make a plan to vote now and check out the candidates to make sure their platforms are in sync with your desires for a just society for all." (read complete column here with action links)

2022 ELECTION DATES TO REMEMBER

PRIMARY Election

Last day to register to vote: May 2

Last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot: May 10

Last day to mail military or overseas voter ballot: May 16 by 11:59pm

Last day to return your mail-in or civilian absentee ballot to your County Board of Elections: May 17 by 8:00pm (postmarks don’t matter)

Last day for County Board of Elections to receive voted military and overseas absentee ballots: May 24

GENERAL Election

Last day to register to vote: October 24

Last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot: November 1

Last day to return your mail-in or civilian absentee ballot to your County Board of Elections: November 8 by 8pm

“I beg the Lord to grant us more politicians who are genuinely disturbed by the state of society, the people, the lives of the poor! It is vital that government leaders and financial leaders take heed and broaden their horizons, working to ensure that all citizens have dignified work, education , and healthcare. Why not turn to God and ask him to inspire their plans?”

~Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium (Joy of the Gospel) #205, 11/24/13

INSPIRATIONAL BITE

'God So Loved' -by We the Kingdom

"For God so loved the world he gave his one and only son to save us. Whoever believes in Him will live forever."

~lyrics from We the Kingdom's song, God So Loved

Click here or image below for a little reminder of God's Love for us!

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Direct Gospel quote: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life."

~John 3:16