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1244 SOUTH POWER ROAD • MESA, ARIZONA 85206
HOLY CROSS C A T H O L I C C H U R C H
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT • MARCH 4, 2018
Pastor
Fr. Lawrence Merta
Parochial Vicars
Fr. James Aboyi, VC
Fr. Simon Osuchukwu
Visiting Priest
Fr. Pierre Hissey
Fr. Jerry Stack
Deacons
Richard Conn
Tom Ferreira
Bill Finnegan
James Gersitz
Ciso Macia
Joe Scaccia
Clarence Vetter
Parish Office
(480)981-2021
Religious Education Office
(480)325-5375
Fax
(480)981-6844
Website
www.holycrossmesa.org
MISSION STATEMENT AD INTRA (for ourselves):
To deepen our experience of Jesus Christ through a vibrant
sacramental life and our common liturgical worship. AD EXTRA (to the world):
To reach our vocational fulfillment individually and as a
community by engaging our neighbor with the Gospel Message.
Ig le s ia Catól ica de La Santa Cruz
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK—DEL ESCRITORIO DEL PASTOR 2
The World in View from a Believer’s Perspective
T he County Courthouse of Silverton
Colorado stands out against the
backdrop of the Bear Mountain. And,
yes, its tower needs a fresh coat. But
those imperfections are more than swallowed up for
the moment while the observer takes in the
breathtaking landscape.
The practice of charity towards anyone has a similar
dynamic to observing this photo: when you look at
the finer details of someone’s life, there are plenty of
imperfections readily seen, but it suffices to say that
the overall image is quite beautiful.
The moral of the story? Before we offer our fraternal
and positive corrections, we should be clear with
others that we admire and love them all the more. It
makes the experience of tweaking habits and
attitudes all the more palatable.
Your Pastor, Fr. Larry
El Mundo que se ve desde la perspectiva de un creyente
E l edificio del Tribunal del Condado de
Silverton, Colorado, se destaca contra
el fondo de la Bear Mountain. Y, sí, su
torre necesita una mano fresca de
pintura. Pero esas imperfecciones más que
desaparecen en el momento que el observador
admira el paisaje que quita la respiración.
La práctica de la caridad hacia cualquiera tiene una
dinámica similar a la de observar esta foto: cuando
uno ve los detalles finos de la vida de alguien, hay
muchas imperfecciones que rápidamente saltan a la
vista; pero es suficiente decir que la imagen total es
muy bella.
¿La moral de la historia? Antes de señalar nuestras
correcciones fraternales y positivas, deberíamos
aclarar a otros que los admiramos y los amamos
mucho. Esto vuelve más aceptable la experiencia de
ajustar los hábitos y las actitudes.
Su Pastor,
Padre Lorenzo
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Holy Cross Catholic Church 1244 South Power Road • Mesa, Arizona 85206
Parish Office................................................... (480)981-2021
RE Office ........................................................ (480)325-5375
Fax .................................................................. (480)981-6844
Website ............................................ www.holycrossmesa.org
Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday ..................................... 8:30 am—5:00 pm
(closed 12:00-1:00 pm)
Friday ...................................................... 8:30 am—12:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday ...................................................... Closed
Parish Secretary, Laura Shirling .............................. ext. 201
E-mail ..................................... [email protected]
Priests Pastor, Fr. Lawrence Merta ...................................... ext. 208
E-mail ...................................... [email protected]
Parochial Vicar, Fr. James Aboyi, VC ....................... ext. 202
E-mail ....................................... [email protected]
Parochial Vicar Care Ministry, Fr. Simon Osuchukwu
E-mail ..................................... [email protected]
Pastoral Ministry ....................... ext. 206
E-mail ................................ [email protected]
Parish Administration ...................................... ext. 205
E-mail ...................................... [email protected]
Religious Education ............ ext. 214
E-mail .................................... [email protected]
Coord. of Elementary Faith Formation
.......................................................... ext. 209
E-mail .................................... [email protected]
Coord. of Youth Faith Formation ......... ext. 213
E-mail .................................... [email protected]
Music Director of Music, Jaime Cortez .............................. ext. 215
E-mail ....................................... [email protected]
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH DIRECTORY
Confession Times Monday through Saturday After the 8:30am Mass
Also Wednesday from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.
Anytime by appointment
Infant Baptism Parents requesting that their child be baptized must be
registered parishioners who are actively participating in
the life of Holy Cross Church. Baptism preparation classes
are required. Please call the parish office for additional
information.
Couples seeking the sacrament of marriage must be
registered parishioners who are actively participating in
the life of Holy Cross Church. Notification of intent to
marry must be provided nine months in advance. For
more information on the marriage preparation process,
please call the parish office.
Communion to the Sick If you or someone you know is sick, hospitalized or
homebound, please call for the assistance of a Minister of
Care. Ministers of Care bring communion to those who
cannot come to mass. Please call the parish office to
arrange a scheduled Minister of Care visit.
Emergency Anointing of the Sick If you or someone you know is in critical condition or near
death, call (480)981-2021. After 5:00 pm and weekends,
Press 4 when instructed to do so. Leave a detailed
message, including a contact name and telephone
number, that will be heard by the priest on call.
Please do not use this service for any other reason.
Federal Privacy Regulation HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act),
prohibits all hospitals from informing churches of a
patient’s presence unless the patient gives permission
for the hospital to do so. If you are admitted to a hospital
and would like a member of the clergy or a caregiver to
visit you, please notify the hospital or call the parish
office.
St. Vincent de Paul Society The St. Vincent de Paul Society provides food, clothing,
and other assistance to the poor and needy. Located at
the north end of the grounds, their hours are Monday
through Friday from 9:00-11:00 am. Their direct number
is (480)985-4259. Call to make an appointment.
“Don’t forget to check out our
parish website at
www.holycrossmesa.org”
Readings for the Week of March 4 Sunday: Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17/Ps 19:8, 9,10, 11 [Jn 6:68c]/1 Cor 1:22-25/Jn 2:13-25
Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b/Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4 [cf. 42:3]/Lk 4:24-30 or Ex 17:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 [8]/Jn 4:5-42
Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 [6a]/Mt 18:21-35 Ex 17:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 [8]/Jn 4:5-42
Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20 [12a]/Mt 5:17-19 or Ex 17:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 [8]/Jn 4:5-42
Thursday: Jer 7:23-28/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/Lk 11:14-23Ex 17:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 [8]/Jn 4:5-42
Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17 [cf. 11 and 9a]/Mk 12:28-34 or Ex 17:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7ab,
7c-9 [8]/Jn 4:5-42
Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21ab [cf. Hos 6:6]/Lk 18:9-14 or Ex 17:1-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7ab, 7c-9 [8]/Jn 4:5-42
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE LITURGY 4
Pray the Rosary
Come join us each morning
in the Church at 7:50am
to pray the Rosary
Monday, March 5th
8:00 am Morning Prayer Rm. D
8:30 am Mass/Confessions to follow Church
9:00 am Counseling Rm. G
6:00pm Lenten Mission Spanish Church
6:00 pm Legion of Mary Rm. F
Tuesday, March 6th
8:00 am Morning Prayer Rm. D
8:30 am Mass/Confessions to follow Church
9:30 am Legion of Mary Rm. F
6:00pm Lenten Mission Spanish Church
Wednesday, March 7th
8:00 am Morning Prayer Rm. D
8:30 am Mass/Confessions to follow Church
9:00 am Adult Faith Formation Wellens
10:30 am Grief Support Rm. D
12:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Church
5:30 pm Confessions Church
7:00 pm Mass Church
Thursday, March 8th
8:00 am Morning Prayer Rm. D
8:30 am Mass/Confessions to follow Church
9:00 am Rosary Makers Rm. H
12:00 pm SVdP Meeting Rm. H
5:30 pm Groupo Oracion Carismatica Anderson
Friday, March 9th
8:00 am Morning Prayer Rm. D
8:30 am Mass/Confessions to follow Church
4:00 pm K of C Fish Fry Wellens
Saturday, March 10th
3:30 pm Humanitarian Drive Court Yard
Sunday, March 11th
3:30 pm Humanitarian Drive Court Yard
Week of March 5th—March 11th
Schedule Priest Mon: 8:30 am Fr. Simon Osuchukwu
Tues: 8:30 am Fr. James Aboyi
Wed: 8:30 am Fr. Larry Merta
7:00 pm Fr. Jerry Stack
Thurs: 8:30 am Fr. James Aboyi
Fri: 8:30 am Fr. Jerry Stack
Sat: 8:30 am Fr. Larry Merta
4:00 pm Fr. Simon Osuchukwu
Sun: 6:30 am Fr. Larry Merta
8:00 am Fr. James Aboyi
10:00 am Fr. Larry Merta
12:00 pm Fr. Pierre Hissey
2:00 pm (Spanish) Fr. Jerry Stack
4:00 pm (Youth) Fr. Simon Osuchukwu
Anderson Hall
Sat 4:00 pm Fr. James Aboyi
Sun 10:00 am Fr. James Aboyi
*Celebrants scheduled are subject to change
Week of
March 5th—march 11th
Mon: 8:30 am †
Tues: 8:30 am †
Wed: 8:30 am
7:00 pm †
Thurs: 8:30 am †
Fri: 8:30 am †
Sat: 8:30 am †
4:00 pm †
Sun: 6:30 am †
8:00 am †
10:00 am †
12:00 pm †
2:00 pm
4:00 pm †
Anderson Hall
Sat: 4:00 pm †
Sun: 10:00 am †
Judy Doyle Sullivan
Carolyn Lanners
SI of Darragh Hanlon
Jack Pearce
Betty Hauth
Gertrude Kosak
Chuck Waldee
Robin Schultz
Faber Hood
Louis Nardi
Edward Albergo Sr.
Edward Shea
Pro Populo (SI)
Issis Bin-Rella
Princess Margaret Oghomekegre
Akpede
Rosalina Arellano
Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent at
6:00 PM and 7:00 PM (Spanish).
Good Friday Stations of the Cross will be at 12:30
PM and 5:00 PM (Spanish).
Adoration Holy Cross has Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament from 12
NOON until 6:45 PM every Wednesday. Benediction will be held
at 6:45 PM followed by Mass at 7PM.
THE TRINITY OF STEWARDSHIP 5
The Holy Cross Stewardship Committee fosters the mission of Holy Cross Catholic Church by INFORMING the parish of ministries taking place, by INVITING people into new and existing ministries, by SUPPORTING people in their ministries, by PROVIDING information regarding the financial situation of the parish and to INCREASE financial support of the parish.
Parish Stewardship of Treasure
For the weekend of February 24th & 25th
Plate Collections
Envelope Contributions .......................................... $10,632
Loose Cash/Checks ............................................... $14,951
Faith Direct ............................................................... $7,856 ______________________________
Total Plate .............................................................. $33,439
Special Collections - Parish
Candle Revenue ........................................................... $133
Christmas ........................................................................ $60
Adopt-a-Student .............................................................. $15
Holy Day—Good Friday ................................................... $20
First Offering ................................................................... $10
Ash Wednesday ............................................................ $310
Easter Flowers .............................................................. $137 ____________________________
Total Special Collections - Parish.............................. $685
Offering Giving Summary
Year-to-Date Giving 7/1/17 - 2/25/18 .......... $1,060,335
Prior Year-to-Date Giving 7/1/16 - 2/26/17 .. $1,003,936
To Date Digital Church Sign Collection ................. $32,198
For the weekend of February 17th & 18th
Plate Collections
Envelope Contributions ............................................ $9,307
Loose Cash/Checks ............................................... $15,269 ______________________________
Total Plate .............................................................. $24,576
Special Collections - Parish
Candle Revenue ........................................................... $243
First Offering ................................................................... $25
Ash Wednesday ........................................................ $9,449
Easter Flowers ................................................................ $86
Digital Church Sign ....................................................... $100 ____________________________
Total Special Collections - Parish.......................... $9,903
Special Collections - Diocese
Gospel Life ...................................................................... $90
Special Needs - Latin America ...................................... $10 ____________________________
Total Special Collections - Diocese ........................... $100
Offering Giving Summary
Year-to-Date Giving 7/1/17 - 2/18/18 .......... $1,026,522
Prior Year-to-Date Giving 7/1/16 - 2/19/17 ...... $949,034
To Date Digital Church Sign Collection ................. $32,198
Please remember Holy Cross parish in your estate
planning and thank you for your continued support of
Holy Cross Catholic Church.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ of Holy Cross,
I can't thank you enough for the invaluable input provided
through your planning study surveys. Your responses helped
me prayerfully discern the best course to take to continue
planning ahead. We have identified our greatest needs
at Holy Cross: firstly, we need to take care of our deteriorating
roof and secondly, we need to support the Bishop's
Evangelization Campaign; Together Let Us Go Forth. The
planning study results demonstrated that we have the
potential to meet these two goals.
The study also showed that we have the potential to meet a
few of the other goals as well, such as a centrally located
tabernacle behind the main altar, and the creation of
partitioned space in Anderson Hall, meeting our need
for increased ministry and event space. The cost for all of
these projects will fall well within our projected return from the
Bishop's Campaign. The other major project, namely the
Adoration Chapel, was well received by many, but we
discovered through your feedback that making it part of the
same Campaign is too ambitious at the present time.
I am most confident that we will support our Bishop well for
our assigned part of the Together Let Us Go Forth campaign,
and I look forward to sharing the details of this next
phase with you. I plan to reach out to those parishioners who
so generously offered to help our Holy Cross community
with the Campaign. Bishop has also invited me to be the first
in our parish to make a sacrificial gift which I was able to fulfill
in part last December. Brothers and sisters, I invite you to
begin your discernment on how the Lord is calling your family
to be a part of this campaign, and, in the upcoming months,
you will be hearing more about how you can get involved.
May God abundantly bless you for your support of His Church,
Fr. Larry
Pastor
With your gift to the CDA, you heed the call to love and care
for others. Even though the economy is improving, demands
on agencies and programs continue to increase. Through
the Charity and Development Appeal, your gift will go farther
and help more people. It can help more than one parish, more than
one program and more than one agency. If you have already
completed a pledge or made a gift online, thank you for your support!
Pledges can be made by completing a pledge card or online at
dphx.org/cda. Thank you once again for your support of the
wonderful work of the Charity and Development Appeal!
2018 Charity and Development Appeal
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: ELEMENTARY AND YOUTH
FORMATION
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Religious Education office 480-325-5375.
2018 Lent Communal Penance
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish - Queen Creek
Tuesday March 6th at 7pm.
Holy Cross Parish
Tuesday March 13th at 2pm and 7pm.
St. Timothy Parish - Tuesday March 20th at 7pm.
Session 7: Exposing the
Mask Over the course of this study
we have explored the classical
view of morality and compared
it to a relativistic worldview. But
it’s one thing to lay the
philosophies out side-by-side for
comparison, and it is quite
another thing to be in the midst of
the difficulties and brokenness of
this world trying to deal with
temptation and sin.
As we will see in this session, many people are relativists not because
they have impartially compared classical morality and relativism and
decided to adopt relativism as a comprehensive worldview, but rather
because relativism gives them a way to cope with sin and brokenness
in their own lives. The alternative to relativism is not just an
alternative worldview—the real alternative is God’s love and
compassion. Engaging moral relativism is all about showing people
how much Jesus loves them—he is “the way, and the truth, and the
life” (John 14:6) for everyone, not just “for me.”
Please bring a brunch item to share.
For more information contact Bridgette Cosentino at
[email protected] or (480) 981-2021 x-206.
A d u l t F a i t h
F o r m a t i o n
Wellen's Hall from 9:15 - 11 am
Wednesdays: Mar 7, 14
Books will be available for purchase at the Front Desk
for $5.
A great Easter Basket item!
The central claim of the Catholic Faith hinges on the
Person of Jesus Christ. Renew your understanding of
the truth of Christ’s divinity and the salvation offered
to us by his Death and Resurrection.
In The Case for Jesus, Dr. Brant Pitre, answers several
key questions, including:
Were the four Gospels really anonymous?
● Are the Gospels folklore? Or are they biographies?
● Were the four Gospels written too late to be reliable?
● What about the so-called “Lost Gospels,” such as “Q” and the
Gospel of Thomas?
● Did Jesus claim to be God?
● Is Jesus divine in all four Gospels? Or only in John?
● Did Jesus fulfill the Jewish prophecies of the Messiah?
● Why was Jesus crucified?
● What is the evidence for the Resurrection?
Dr. Brant Pitre shows how the divine claims of Jesus of Nazareth can only
be understood by putting them in their ancient Jewish context.
Lenten Self Directed Book Study for Adult Faith
Formation: The Case for Jesus by Dr. Brant Pitre
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: ADULT FAITH FORMATION AND
SPIRITUALITY
If you are interested in facilitating Adult Faith
Formation evenings please contact Bridgette
Cosentino @ bcosentino@holycross mesa.org or (480) 981-2021. You
will be provided with all the necessary materials, training, and
support. Most of the programs offered use the resources on
Formed.org. If you love the faith, enjoy teaching, and leading small
group discussion, this ministry is for you.
Would you like Holy Cross to offer
Adult Faith Formation in the evenings?
LITURGY
Please consider coming to help us
with the Mass. We especially need
Ministers of Holy Communion and we
need Sacristans. We will train you as
soon as possible.
Please contact Jaime Cortez at [email protected]
Liturgical Ministers Needed
Save the Date!!
Friday, April 6 from 5:00 - 8:00pm
Holy Cross invites you to celebrate the family!
Join us for fun, food and live music!
Aparta la Fecha!
Viernes, 6 de abril de 5 - 8 pm
La Iglesia de la Santa Cruz te invita a
celebrar a la familia!
Acompáñenos que tendremos juegos, comida y música
en vivo!
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: ADULT FAITH FORMATION AND
SPIRITUALITY
PARISH & COMMUNITY EVENTS
Holy Cross Church - Mesa
Part-time 10-15 hours/week
Reports to the Pastoral Associate
Qualifications
● Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office; able to create
spreadsheets, flyers and memos.
● Fully Bilingual; able to speak, read and write both English and
Spanish.
● Able to work evenings and weekends.
● Excellent administrative and organizational skills; attention to
details and high level of accuracy in work.
● Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with ability
to prioritize, multi-task and work with minimal supervision.
Requirements
● High School Diploma. Some college courses desired.
● Adept in handling highly confidential matters; discretion
always required.
● Living in full communion with the teachings of the Roman
Catholic Church.
● Knowledge of the Catholic Faith and desire to grow in that
knowledge.
Please send your resume and references to
Bridgette Cosentino, [email protected]
Bi-Lingual Administrative
Assistant – Pastoral
Ministries Join us on SATURDAY MARCH 17TH 10:30 -
NOON in Wellens Hall to see if one of our
faith building groups is the right fit for you.
Sign up Sat March 10th or Sun the 11th, outside after mass or
sign up by emailing Fr James at [email protected] or call
Laura at the church (480) 981-2021.
Is coming to Sunday mass enough for you or would you like to get
to know the Lord even better? Each of us has a different level of
relationship with the Lord. What does yours look like? Jesus is
calling you to LOVE HIM with all your heart mind soul and
strength. This may seem like a daunting task sometimes, but a
goal worth working towards! Let Holy Cross help you discern
whether this ministry will help you work toward this goal.
We want to be here for you as you continue on your faith journey.
MARCH 17TH is both an informational and a social event.
(Donuts, lemonade and coffee!) All are welcome. You will also
receive free, a surprise religious item! The Lord may be using this
event to reach out to your heart! He knows you best. He has
known you since before you were born. He wants you to get to
know Him better and better, so to love Him more deeply. This
could be the right time and the right place! For many Catholics,
coming to Mass is not enough in these turbulent days.
Come see what your church has in store for you!
Neighborhood Faith Building Groups
Currently Being Formed
On the 1st Sunday of Lent, 30
individuals who have been preparing
for baptism this past year were
formally accepted as candidates for
Easter baptism. They are now called “the Elect,” the chosen
ones.
Beginning this weekend at the Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Mass, we
will publically celebrate the first of three “scrutinies” for the
Elect. “Scrutiny” comes from a Latin word that means
“worthless things, rubbish.” The word came to be used to
describe a careful search, so careful that it even included a
search of useless debris. The Elect and our parish community
will come together in prayer before God, to uncover and
strengthen any weak spiritual resolve within the Elect and to
bring out and strengthen what is upright, strong, and good.
These scrutinies help complete the Elect’s conversion to
Christ.
Please continue to keep the Elect in your prayers as they draw
closer to the Easter waters of Baptism.
RCIA’s Journey towards Easter
Please join us on Thursday morning, March 8th, from
9am until 11am, in Room H for a morning of prayerful
fellowship with other parishioners while making rosaries
for our parish ministries. No previous experience
needed. Please contact Cindy at 480-325-5375 or
[email protected] for more information.
Rosary Makers
PARISH & COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Holy Cross Council No. 7904
Join us in the courtyard after Sunday Mass for Coffee
& Donuts; Enjoy Fellowship and Help
Support Our Parish Seminarians.
Please support St. Vincent DePaul! Bring
canned goods to Mass. You may drop them off at
the K of C Coffee and Donuts teams or at the
Council business meeting!
Arizona State Knights of Columbus
Annual Raffle to Support Local Charities are
available. Drawing will be held during the State
Convention in May. Tickets available from a
knight at the coffee and donuts table!
Join the Knights Become a Holy Cross Council 7904 Knight!
Learn More About the Knights at
http://www.kofc7904.org/home.html
and call Jim Pergo at (480) 721-2201 to join.
Council 7904 has created a Facebook page of the activities
our Knights enjoy!
Go to https://www.facebook.com/kofc7904/photos
Online Knights of Columbus Membership:
Designed to introduce men to our Order in a way that will help
them to grow as a Catholic man and a Knight.
Go to: http://www.kofc.org/un/newjoin/en/index.html
To receive excellent tips for being an effective caregiver is at a
caregivers’ support group meeting. Come join us at our March
meetings and acquire some tips and ideas to help you on your
caregiving journey. We meet again on Wednesday, March 14th at
2:30 p.m. in classrooms 1-2 at Mountain Vista Medical Center
(the hospital is located on the southeast corner of Crismon Road
and Southern Avenue in Mesa) and on Thursday, March 22nd, at
1:30 p.m. in classroom J at Holy Cross Parish. For questions
about caregiving, contact parishioner Evelyn Sanchez at 602-882-
5197.
On the Caregiving Journey…
The Justice and Peace Ministry of Holy Cross Parish
will be holding a Humanitarian Aid Drive after Masses
on Saturday and Sunday, March 10 and 11, 2018
for refugees in Phoenix served by Catholic Charities.
Priority donations would be jackets (small and medium sizes for
adults, all sizes for children), men’s and women’s clothes for
interviews (small and medium sizes). Also, always needed are
laundry detergent, soap, toilet tissue, floor cleaner, and baby
shampoo, wipes and lotion.
Thanks in advance for your generous collaboration!
The ministry's email address is: [email protected].
Justice and Peace Ministry
The Knights of Columbus, Holy Cross Council 7904 will
be hosting their annual “Knights of Columbus Lenten
Dinner” (Fish Fry) in Wellens Hall.
The Public is invited and includes “eat in or take out”
every Friday during lent through March 23, from 4:00
to 6:30 p.m.
K of C Lenten Fish Fry
Holy Cross Parishioners: You are invited to attend a
special musical event on Palm Sunday, March 25
at 7:00 p.m. to help you deepen the final week of
your Lenten journey. Come experience St.
Matthew's account of Jesus' death and
resurrection set to music by Evelyn Sánchez. You
will walk the final days with Jesus, be with him as he is nailed to
the cross and experience his miraculous and joyous resurrection
with Mary Magdalene, the other Mary, and Jesus' disciples. This
special event features the Arizona Cantilena Chorale and the
Mesa Area Ecumenical Chorus and Chamber Orchestra led by
Dr. Glenn Bennett, music director of the Arizona Cantilena
Chorale. The event is open to the public without charge. A free-
will offering will be collected, and all proceeds beyond expenses
will be donated to Holy Cross Parish.
Lenten Musical Event—March 25th
Saint Vincent de Paul
Holy Cross Conference, 480-985-4259 Every day we can see signs of how God has visited us in the
blessings of our lives. Let us be a sign of God’s love by being a
blessing to others.
Attention Winter visitors: as you prepare for your departure back to
your summer home, consider donating your UNOPENED and
FRESHLY DATED non-perishable food and sundries to SVDP Holy
Cross. They may be dropped off at the SVDP office from 9am-11am,
Monday-Friday. SVDP is at the north end of the Holy Cross Church
parking lot. Thank you.
COMUNIDAD LATINA/HISPANA
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Iglesia de la Santa Cruz
Medio Tiempo, 10-15 horas por semana.
Calificaciones
● Extremadamente competente con el programa Microsoft Office;
teniendo la capacidad de crear reportes estadísticos, memos y
anuncios.
● Completamente bilingüe. Teniendo la capacidad de hablar, leer y
escribir inglés y español.
● Capaz de trabajar durante las noches y los fines de semana.
● Tener excelentes capacidades administrativas y de organización.
Tener ojo al detalle y poseer un alto nivel de exactitud en el trabajo.
● Poseer excelentes capacidades de escritura, orales e
interpersonales con la habildad de designar prioridad, hacer
diferentes tareas al mismo tiempo, haciéndolo con supevisión
mínima.
Requisitos
● Diploma de educación secundaria (High School). También se
desearía que tenga algunos cursos universitarios.
● Tener la capacidad de manejar cosas muy confidenciales que
requieren discreción extrema.
● Estar en buen estatus con las enseñanzas de la iglesia católica.
● Conocer la fe católica y tener el deseo de crecer en ese
conocimiento.
Por favor mande su curriculum vitae a Bridgette Cosentino
El Ministerio de Justicia y Paz en la Parroquia de La Santa
Cruz llevará a cabo una Campaña de Ayuda Humanitaria
después de las Misas del sábado y domingo, 10 y 11 de
marzo, 2018, para los refugiados en Phoenix a quienes Catholic
Charities brinda ayuda. Recordemos que los refugiados son
individuos y familias obligados a huir de sus países de origen debido
a un temor bien fundado de persecución por razones de raza,
religión, nacionalidad, membresía en un grupo social especifico o en
una organización política.
Ali Alzuabidi es un refugiado de Iraq/Bagdad, y estará con nosotros
en la Santa Cruz para conocer a los feligreses durante la Campaña.
Él se graduó de la Universidad de Bagdad con una licenciatura en
deportes físicos. Trabajó con el Ejército estadounidense después de
graduarse. Más tarde, trabajo como líder de grupo en G4S y como
gerente de proyectos en REED, Inc. (ambas compañías
estadounidenses). Su vida estaba amenazada debido a su asociación
con soldados y empresas estadounidenses, por lo que él solicitó el
estatus de refugiado con la Organización Internacional de Migración
para venir a los Estados Unidos. Dentro del año obtuvo una visa
especial de migración y llegó a Arizona como refugiado. Él está muy
agradecido por ese nuevo comienzo. Buscó trabajo y pronto encontró
uno. Luego, queriendo un trabajo mejor, comenzó a trabajar para
Catholic Charities como Especialista de Donativos. Conoció a su
futura esposa mientras trabajaba en Iraq para una empresa
estadounidense. Ahora están casados y su hija (Lana) nació aquí en
Arizona (ella tiene dos años). Ali y su esposa han estado en Arizona
por seis años. Ya compraron una casa y la semana pasada
compraron su primer auto nuevo.
Los artículos que más se necesitan son chaquetas (tamaño pequeño
y mediano para adultos, y de todos los tamaños para niños); ropa
para hombres y para mujeres apropiadas para ir a entrevistas de
trabajo (tamaños pequeño y mediano). También, siempre hay una
gran necesidad de jabón detergente, jabón para baño, papel
higiénico, líquido limpia-pisos, y champú, crema para el cuerpo, y
paños para limpieza (wipes) para bebés.
¡Gracias de antemano por su ayuda generosa!
La dirección electrónica del ministerio es: [email protected]
Justicia y Paz en la Parroquia
Si tienen un niño menor de 7 años que quieren
bautizar, daremos una sesión de orientación el 18th de
marzo a las 3:00pm. Por favor marquen su calendario.
La sesión será solamente para los padres de familia.
Asistente Administrativo Bilingüe
para la oficina de ministerios pastorales.
Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul, Conferencia Santa Cruz
480-985-4259. Diariamente podemos ver señas de como Dios nos ha visitado con las bendiciones en nuestras vidas. Al ser una bendición para otros, nos convertimos en una seña del amor de Dios.
El primer domingo de cuaresma, 30 individuos que han estado
preparándose para el bautismo este año pasado fueron aceptados
formalmente como candidatos para recibir el bautismo en la Pascua.
Ahora ellos son reconocidos como “los Elegidos”, los seleccionados.
Comenzando este fin de semana, en la Misa de las 10:00 a.m. del
domingo, celebraremos en público el primero de tres “escrutinios”
para los Elegidos. “Escrutinio” viene de una palabra en latín que
significa “cosas sin valor, basura.” La palabra comenzó a usarse para
describir una búsqueda cuidadosa, tan cuidadosa que incluía hasta
buscar en ripio sin ningún valor. Los Elegidos y nuestra comunidad
parroquial se unirán en oración ante Dios para descubrir y reforzar
cualquier resolución espiritual dentro de los Elegidos y para resaltar y
reforzar lo que está bien, lo que es fuerte y bueno. Estos escrutinios
ayudan a completar la conversión de los Elegidos a Cristo.
Por favor sigan manteniendo a los Elegidos en sus oraciones a
medida que ellos se acercan a las aguas bautismales en la Pascua
de Resurrección.
Jornada de RICA hacia la Pascua de Resurrección
