We are now allowed 100% occupancy during Mass, however we are to strictly observe social distancing of 6th apart except families.
Please enter the Church and Church offices with a mask.
Disciples on the Journey:
No small groups for Lent. If you and your family would like to do weekly devotion and sharing, go to Victoria Diocese website and click on Disciples on the Journey. Teen, family, and adult booklets are available to copy. (No booklets will be available in church this year because of COVID.)
Disciples on the Journey | Victoria, TX
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