In this issue: July 4th Holiday News, Rediscovering the Eucharist Series, First Friday, Religious Education Program Needs Volunteers, No Marriage is Beyond Hope, The Gabriel Cluster Project, Right to Life at the Fair, Aid for Ukraine, Remember in Prayer Those Who Have Died, Current Mass and Confession Schedule...
July 4th
Mass at 10 am only.
Rectory Office will be closed.
Due to the holiday, the Blessed Sacrament will not be exposed in Quinn Hall Chapel on July 6 and 7.
In what way does the Church participate in the eucharistic sacrifice?
In the Eucharist the sacrifice of Christ becomes also the sacrifice of the members of his Body. The lives of the faithful, their praise, their suffering, their prayers, their work, are united to those of Christ. In as much as it is a sacrifice, the Eucharist is likewise offered for all the faithful, living and dead, in reparation for the sins of all and to obtain spiritual and temporal benefits from God. The Church in heaven is also united to the offering of Christ.
Further reading: CCC 1368-1372, 1414
How is Christ present in the Eucharist?
Jesus Christ is present in the Eucharist in a unique and incomparable way. He is present in a true, real and substantial way, with his Body and his Blood, with his Soul and his Divinity. In the Eucharist, therefore there is present in a sacramental way, that is, under the Eucharistic species of bread and wine, Christ whole and entire, God and Man.
Further reading: CCC 1373-1375, 1413
In the Eucharist the sacrifice of Christ becomes also the sacrifice of the members of his Body. The lives of the faithful, their praise, their suffering, their prayers, their work, are united to those of Christ. In as much as it is a sacrifice, the Eucharist is likewise offered for all the faithful, living and dead, in reparation for the sins of all and to obtain spiritual and temporal benefits from God. The Church in heaven is also united to the offering of Christ.
Further reading: CCC 1368-1372, 1414
How is Christ present in the Eucharist?
Jesus Christ is present in the Eucharist in a unique and incomparable way. He is present in a true, real and substantial way, with his Body and his Blood, with his Soul and his Divinity. In the Eucharist, therefore there is present in a sacramental way, that is, under the Eucharistic species of bread and wine, Christ whole and entire, God and Man.
Further reading: CCC 1373-1375, 1413
What is the meaning of transubstantiation?
Transubstantiation means the change of the whole substance of bread into the substance of the Body of Christ and of the whole substance of wine into the substance of his Blood. This change is brought about in the eucharistic prayer through the efficacy of the word of Christ and by the action of the Holy Spirit. However, the outward characteristics of bread and wine, that is the "eucharistic species", remain unaltered.
Further reading: CCC 1376-1377, 1413
Transubstantiation means the change of the whole substance of bread into the substance of the Body of Christ and of the whole substance of wine into the substance of his Blood. This change is brought about in the eucharistic prayer through the efficacy of the word of Christ and by the action of the Holy Spirit. However, the outward characteristics of bread and wine, that is the "eucharistic species", remain unaltered.
Further reading: CCC 1376-1377, 1413
On July 1 (First Friday) there will be Benediction and the Sacred Heart Novena following the 8:30 am Mass. The OVER 50 CLUB will take a summer break and will not have its breakfast after Mass this month. Breakfast will resume in August.
Teen and Adult Volunteers Needed
in Sunday Religious Education
The School of Religion is in need of adult and teen volunteers to help out on Sundays from 10:45 am-11:45 am.
Our children especially look up to their Teen Assistants who form bonds with them and share their own understanding of the faith with them. Teens may credit their hours towards service requirements.
The School of Religion would love to have the assistance of adult volunteers to help with projects, bringing children to Reconciliation, substitute teaching and even monitoring our hallways during class time. Let me know what gifts you want to share and we’ll do our best to find a place for you! Adult Volunteers must be VIRTUS trained to fulfill the Archdiocese requirement on Protecting God’s Children.
Interested? Email Michelle at ilagan@hcrosschurch.org .
No Marriage
is Beyond Hope
Help Our Marriage
Do you feel alone? Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue, or have you just stopped talking to each other? Does talking about it only make it worse? Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. This program has helped many couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. For confidential information or to register for the upcoming program beginning with a weekend on September 2nd - 4th, please visit: www.HelpOurMarriage.org, call (443) 400-7017, or email us at: 3015@HelpOurMarriage.org
The Gabriel Project Cluster of Montgomery County, an all-volunteer non-profit organization, serves mothers and their families in crisis pregnancies. The last two months have been the busiest in our 26-year history. The new Supreme Court Ruling will make us even more busy. Please help us provide summer clothing for our newborns and our client families. New or gently used clothing is greatly appreciated, or
go to our website, www.gpmoco.org. Click on our Amazon wishlist and choose from any number of spring and summer items. We also need women volunteers to serve as Angel Friends.
Or you may support Gabriel Project by mailing a check to:
Gabriel Project Cluster of Mont. County Inc.
PO Box 626, 2001 Veirs Mill Road
Rockville, MD 20848-0626
Please pray about joining our team of over 70 Angel Friends who stay in touch with client mothers during their pregnancies. We especially need bi-lingual Angel Friends. If you have any questions, please contact Natalie Ray at natalieanneray@gmail.com.
Volunteers Needed!
RIGHT TO LIFE AT THE FAIR
Right to Life of Montgomery County will again have a pro-life booth at the Montgomery County Fair, beginning Friday, August 12 until the Fair ends on Saturday, August 20. If you can help, please call Mr. Therpa Roberts at 301-962-5611 or email him at rtl-omc@snkmail.com.
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.
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