Holy Cross Catholic Church  

  

In an effort to support the efforts of the Diocese to control the transmission of the Corona-virus, Holy Cross is to suspend all group meetings, Mass, Adoration, Confession, Faith Formation Programs, and other activities until futher notice.

 

Holy Week

Chrism Mass: Tuesday: 10am Live Streaming from Our Lady of Victory, Bishop Cahill
 
Holy Thursday: 7:00pm Live Streaming
 
Good Friday: 2:00pm Live Streaming
 
Holy Saturday: 7:00pm Live Streaming
 
Easter Sunday: 8:30am Live Streaming
 
 
Wishing you all God’s protection and His abundant blessings during the Holy Week!
 
 
Fr. Charles

 

From the Diocese of Victoria:
 
Those desiring the Sacrament of Reconciliation, in a way analogous to Spiritual Communion, are to be reminded of the following, from the USCCB:
 
“When the individual faithful find themselves in the painful impossibility of receiving sacramental absolution, it should be remembered that perfect contrition, coming from  the love of God, beloved above all things, expressed by a sincere request for forgiveness (that which the penitent is at present able to express) and accompanied by votum confessionis, that is, by the firm resolution to have recourse, as soon as possible, to sacramental confession, obtains forgiveness of sins, even mortal ones (cf.  CCC., no 1452).
 
Fr. Charles

ONLINE GIVING

                  The Diocese of Victoria has created a page on its website that will help members of our parishes continue their weekly or monthly giving. Some churches may have an online process already and parishioners can continue to give through their home church’s website. However, to make sure all churches have the capability for online giving, each is listed in alphabetical order at www.victoriadiocese.org/parish-donations. Click on your church and put in your payment information. You can choose a credit or debit card or a checking account. You also can choose to make a one-time gift or a recurring gift. 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 

Janet Jones, Director of Communications

Dear Parishioners,
            We received the above information this morning through our email, kindly go to the Diocesan website and follow these directions. Your generous donations are needed to continue to run our beloved Parish. May God Continue to protect you, your families and friends during these difficult days that the world is fighting this virus. You are always in my prayers as I celebrate the Holy Mass every morning.
             Blessings! Fr. Charles

Please use the following link to participate:  Onlive Giving for Holy Cross Parish

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
 
 

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