What's Up This Week:
- YA/Adult Faith Formation - NEW Spring offerings available here
- Catholic Engagement with Black Lives Matter - Join this event held 4/30, SAT 5:30pm in-person at OMC, co-sponsored by Holy Cross Social Justice Group.
- 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!
- Parish Pastoral Council - Meeting 5/3, TUES at 7pm via Zoom.
BE CATHOLIC +Stand Up for Justice
Tomorrow, SAT April 30th @5:30pm at OMC
JOIN Inter-Parish Collaboration for Justice:
BE COURAGEOUS +Children Changing Things
On Netflix Today, 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 +Spread God's Love
Support HCP at Mt. Airy Day on May 7th
Let's be courageous and LIVE OUR VISION!
"Holy Cross Parish: An Engaged Community that Radiates the Abundant Love of God! "
And how do we do that? One important way is through Community Outreach. In 2019, HCP attended Mt. Airy Day with great excitement and enthusiasm. With children's games, raffles, goodies, and a prayer team a good time was had sharing the Spirit of Our Parish and the Love of Christ!
This is only possible with Volunteers! Are you willing to volunteer?
DATE: Saturday, May 7th from 12noon - 7pm
LOCATION: Cliveden Mansion grounds on Germantown Avenue between Johnson and Cliveden Streets
VOLUNTEER SHIFTS: 1-2 hours between noon and 7pm (a team of 8-10 is ideal)
VOLUNTEER DUTIES: Volunteers can elect to Greet passers-by, share informational handouts, encourage kids to play a game for a prize, encourage adults to enter our raffles by providing their contact information, manage raffles, invite people to attend our free-will offering Music Concert on May 22.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH: HCP Volunteers Needed at Mt. Airy Day on SAT, May 7th. Please SIGN UP below.
I can do a 2 hour shift anytime. Let me know what shift needs coverage.
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I can do a 1 hour shift anytime. Let me know what shift needs coverage.
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Sign me up for 12noon-2pm
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Sign me up for 2pm-4pm
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Sign me up for 4pm-6pm
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Sign me up for break-down & clean up
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Sorry, I can't participate. I would love to make a donation! (Someone will contact you with further details. Thx!)
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BE CATHOLIC +Prepare to Vote
What's Your Plan to Vote?
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
INSPIRATIONAL BITE
'Love God, Love People' by Danny Gokey
"Gotta keep it real simple! ...it all comes down to this: Love God and Love People!"
~lyrics from Danny Gokey's song, 'Love God, Love People'
Click here or image below for a little reminder how to make things right!
BE COURAGEOUS +Support Racial Healing
HCP Choir Participates in Powerful Healing Event:
LET'S CELEBRATE MASS TOGETHER
WEEKEND Mass Times:
Sat 5pm; Sun 9am, 11am, & 6pm
SAFETY MEASURES:
Masks* are encouraged. Let's show our Love for each other by protecting those among us who are immune compromised.
*In the event that you forget your mask, no worries! There are disposable masks for your use at the back of church.
For Updates & Live-Stream links, visit www.holycrossphl.org
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