Fr. Charles will be taking a trip home to Ghana this summer. His trip was canceled last year due to COVID. If you would like to send something for him to share with family, friends and anyone in need please bring items to the rectory by the end of April. The items will be shipped, it takes about 3 months for delivery of shipments. Items such as nice summer clothing, toiletries, office/school supplies, small kitchen items, items you no longer use will be accepted. Monetary donations to help with Father’s travel expenses would be a blessing as well. If you feel it in your heart to share, it will be very much appreciated! If making a monetary donation, please put it in an envelope marked “Fr. Charles trip home” you may drop the envelope in the collection or in the box on the porch or bring it to the Church office.
Please use the following link to participate: Onlive Giving for Holy Cross Parish
If there are any questions about the website page, please call Janet Jones, director of communications, at 361-573-0828, Ext. 2231, or Justin Reyes at 361-573-0828, Ext. 2265. Or you can e-mail your questions to jjones@victoriadiocese.org or jreyes@victoriadioceese.org
Child and Vulnerable Adult Reporting Procedures
If you witness, suspect, or know of child and/or vulnerable adult abuse, YOU MUST FILE A REPORT WITHIN 48 HOURS!
Contact Civil Authorities:
Department of Family and Protective Services
1-800-252-5400 or www.txabusehotline.org
If the person is in immediate danger, call 911.
If Church Personnel Is Involved In Alleged Abuse:
Step One— Contact Civil Authorities.
Step Two— Contact one of the following:
· Coordinator of Pastoral Care and Outreach, Vicki L. Pyatt, LMSW, at (361) 827-7186 or email pastoralcare@victoriadiocese.org
· Bishop or Chancellor of the Diocese of Victoria at (361) 573-0828; and Written Allegations Should Be Sent To:
Office of the Bishop
P. O. Box 4070
Victoria, Texas 77903
Mark as “Personal and Confidential”
We will also help you bring your concerns to church officials outside the diocese if the abuse occurred elsewhere and you now reside in the Diocese of Victoria. If you are unsure about bringing a complaint or would like further information, please contact Vicki L. Pyatt.
Holy Cross Parish’s Safe Environment Coordinator is Patricia (Patsy) Krenek. Mrs. Krenek may be contacted by phone at
(979) 335-7551 or email faithformation@eastbernardcatholic.org