In this issue: Catholic Action Needed, Memorial Day, Family Adoration Holy Hour, Holy Hour for Vocations, Thank you, Catechists, May Parish Times Link, Eucharistic Adoration, Pentecost Petitions, Post-Pandemic Parenting Event, Aid for Ukraine, Remember in Prayer Those Who Have Died, Current Mass and Confession Schedule...
Your Catholic Action is Needed
to Reverse a Bad Law!
The Maryland legislature just passed HB937, a law which permits NON-PHYSICIANS to perform abortions! It also requires all health insurance companies to cover abortions without co-pays or deductibles, effectively requiring all Maryland citizens to pay for abortions done in this state, including those seeking abortions from out-of-state!
This is a bad law and very dangerous for women!
The Maryland Constitution allows its citizens to challenge laws by Referendum, and the Campaign to Protect Women has drafted a petition opposing these provisions of HB937, and they need to collect 75,000 signatures to make this happen. So, your URGENT help is needed to overturn this law.
The impact of HB937 and this imposed substandard of care is truly unthinkable because the law as it stands also fails to require parental notification for minors in the abortionist's discretion and waives civil and criminal liability for abortionists for any harm that results from abortion. To read a full copy of the law: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb0937T.pdf.
To take action, print out the Petition here and follow the instructions on page three very carefully to be sure every vote counts!:
In completing the petition, here are some important things to keep in mind….
1. The Petition must be printed double-sided with the petition on front and law on the back (pages 1&2).
2. Fill out Name of County in space at the top: i.e. "Montgomery"
3. Please be sure each entry is filled out completely so every vote counts:
4. Whether you are the only signatory or there are multiple signers, fill out the "Circulator's Affidavit" at the bottom of the form & sign and date:
5. Please use FEDEX, UPS or other courier or hand-deliver to:
The Campaign to Protect Women
Recipient # 443-981-1097
Please have your family members and friends sign, too! 25,000 signatures are needed by the end of May and another 50,000 by the end of June! Every signature counts!
On Memorial Day,
Mass will be celebrated at 10 am only.
The Church will be opened at 9:30 am.
The Office will be closed.
In Memory of those who gave of themselves
so we may live in peace.
Family Adoration
Holy Hour
June 12 from 2 to 3 pm
Holy Cross Church
Holy Cross Family (Parents, Children, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Seniors--Everyone) - you are invited to an Adoration Holy Hour on Sunday, June 12 2-3 pm in the church. We will sing hymns, have a scriptural reading and time for quiet reflection. Father Robert will offer Benediction. A special invitation to all, but especially our children, and those who are unfamiliar with this beautiful devotion. What a wonderful opportunity to give thanks to Our Lord for His many blessings!
Holy Hour for Vocations
Holy Cross will host a Holy Hour on Friday, June 3, following the 8:30 am Mass as an extension of our First Friday Benediction and Novena for the intentions of those being ordained and for an increase in Vocations to the Priesthood and Consecrated Life. Please pray for these men who will be ordained: Gerald Andrews, Ryan Braam, Mattia Cortigiani, Carlos de Rodrigo Gutierrez, Peter Mlynarczyk, James Morgan, Grzegorz Okulewicz, Rev. Thomas Robertson, Kyle Vance, Alexander Wyvill, and all to be ordained as Deacons.
Holy Cross Parish extends their gratitude to the following catechists who generously served during the 2021-2022 school year:
Fernanda Nakandakari , Angela Kuan, Carrie Coelho, Meryl Kuriakose, Susan Zinger, Amy Fitzgibbons, Mike Mulcahy, George Tamerlani, Ombretta Salvucci, and Ronan Sorensen.
Are you interested in volunteering in Religious Education? Substitute teachers, hallway monitors and regular catechists are needed. For more details, contact Michelle Ilagan at (301) 942-8790 or ilagan@hcrosschurch.org.
MAY ISSUE "OUR PARISH TIMES"
can be viewed virtually
Holy Cross articles can be found on Pages 44 & 45.
Eucharistic Adoration has returned to the Quinn Hall Chapel on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.
If you are interested in signing on for a specific weekly hour, please contact the Rupperts, 301 704-6682.
In courtesy to one another, only four people should be in the chapel at one time. If there are more than four please make your visit in the church. All are welcome to make a visit.
In courtesy to one another, only four people should be in the chapel at one time. If there are more than four please make your visit in the church. All are welcome to make a visit.
Pentecost is Sunday, June 5!
Do you speak a native/second language?
Would you be willing to translate and read your translation
for our Pentecost Mass celebration at 9:30 or 12 noon on Sunday, June 5?
If so, please contact Cindy Kratz at cmkratz@hotmail.com or 301-580-6043.
Post-Pandemic Parenting
Register by May 26 online: blessedsacramentdc.org/post-pandemic-parenting
Aid for Ukraine
You can provide assistance to the victims of the war in Ukraine by donating to Catholic Relief Services (CRS). CRS is the U.S. Bishops main international charitable arm. CRS has staff in Ukraine providing humanitarian relief. You can help by donating here.
May the Holy Spirit strengthen and protect the people of Ukraine in this war.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
CURRENT MASS AND CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil Mass - 5:00 pm
Sunday Mass with choir 9:30 am (live-stream link: www.hcrosschurch.org)
Sunday Mass – 12 Noon (live-stream link: www.hcrosschurch.org)
Weekday Masses are offered Monday thru Saturday at 8:30 am
On Saturdays, Confessions are heard from 9:00 to 10:00 am.
You can access the parish bulletin by:
- viewing it here,
- select "News" on the parish website (www.hcrosschurch.org) or
- pick up a copy at Church.
- select "News" on the parish website (www.hcrosschurch.org) or
- pick up a copy at Church.
WAYS TO SUPPORT HOLY CROSS
ONLINE - Make a donation by credit card via Faith Direct. Go to the parish website: www.hcrosschurch.org and click on One-Time Donation. You do not have to enroll in Faith Direct or, if you are enrolled in Faith Direct, you can elect to not sign in.
RECURRING - Visit www.faithdirect.net or call 866-507-8757 (toll-free) to enroll in our electronic giving program using your bank account or credit card (Holy Cross Code is MD22). Another way is to use your bank's bill pay.
DROP OFF your contribution in the mail slot in the Rectory office door
MAIL your offertory to Holy Cross Church, PO Box 249, Garrett Park, MD 20896