Holy Cross Catholic Church. By your Holy Cross we have been saved

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1 Holy Cross Catholic Church By your Holy Cross we have been saved

2 We are Here to Serve You TO HOLY CROSS PARISH Search for deeper meaning Buscar significado más profundo

3 ABBREVIATIONS: CC Children s Chapel, CH Church, CR Combined Rooms, LIB Library, SH Small Hall, MR Music Room, PC Parish Center, RM Room, PL Parking Lot. Saturday, August 4 THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH 3:00 pm Confession CH Sunday, August 5 9:00 am Coffee & Donuts SH 10:30 am Spanish Choir Practice MR 11:30 am Confession CH Monday, August 6 8:30 am Catechism Study CC 5:55 pm BINGO PC Tuesday, August 7 10:00 am Bible Study CR 7:00 pm K of C Officer Meeting RM 11 Wednesday, August 8 8:30 am 6:30 pm Adoration CH 8:30 am Miraculous Medal Novena CH 7:00 pm Spanish Marriage Support Group SH Thursday, August 9 7:00 pm K of C Larkin Assembly Meeting RM 11 Friday, August 10 8:30 am Divine Mercy Chaplet CH 5:00 pm Adult Catechism Study SH Saturday, August 11 3:00 pm Confession CH Sunday, August 12 9:00 am Coffee & Donuts SH 10:30 am Spanish Choir Practice MR 11:30 am Confession CH 11:30 am Servites of Mary Meeting CR Tree of Life The Tree of Life is a unique opportunity to remember all those who are dear to us, while at the same time helping to reduce parish debt. If there is someone you would like to remember in a special way, please call the Parish Office at for more information. Stewardship Week of Attendance Offertory Collection 616 $4, Thank You for your continued generosity. Saturday, August 4 8:00 am Julia and Cila Rodriguez 4:00 pm Holy Cross Parishioners Sunday, August 5 8:00 am Violette Mentor. 10:00 am Holy Cross Parishioners 12:30 pm Edilberto Verduzco Amezcua Monday, August 6 8:00 am Carlos and Colga Valenzuela Tuesday, August 7 8:00 am Wednesday, August 8 8:00 am Vocations Thursday, August 9 8:00 am Slavko Medic Friday, August 10 8:00 am In Thanksgiving Ivy Saturday, August 11 8:00 am 4:00 pm Special Intention of Ann Hill Sunday, August 12 8:00 am Holy Cross Parishioners 10:00 am Vernon Strickland 12:30 pm Gudocia Gonzales Torres Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament New at Holy Cross: All Day Adoration! As a way to strengthen our relationship with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, there will be Adoration every Wednesday from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. There will be a sign up sheet at the Church entrance. Come and experience a personal relationship with the Eucharistic Jesus. Nuevo en Holy Cross: Adoración de todo el día...! Como una manera de fortalecer nuestra relación con nuestro Señor en el Santísimo Sacramento, habrá Adoración todos los miércoles de 8:30 a.m. a 6:30 p.m., comenzando el 1 de Agosto. Habrá una hoja de inscripción en la entrada de la Iglesia. Ven y experimenta una relación personal con Jesús Eucarístico.

4 Readings for the Week of August 5, 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35 The Transfiguration of the Lord Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mk 9:2-10 Saint Sixtus II, Pope, and Companions, Martyrs; Saint Cajetan, Priest Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Mt 14:22-36 or Mt 15:1-2, Wednesday Saint Dominic, Priest Jer 31:1-7; Jer 31:10, 11-12ab, 13; Mt 15:21-28 Thursday Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr Jer 31:31-34; Mt 16:13-23 Friday Saturday Sunday Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr 2 Cor 9:6-10; Jn 12:24-26 Saint Clare, Virgin Hab 1:12 2:4; Mt 17: th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 19:4-8; Eph 4:30 5:2; Jn 6:41-51 Join in Prayer for the Protection of Unborn Life The U.S. bishops urge our participation each Friday in a nationwide Novena for the Legal Protection of Human Life, August 3 September 28. Answer the U.S. bishops call to pray and fast that a change in the U.S. Supreme Court will move our nation closer to the day when every human being is protected in law and welcomed in life. Join at Domingo Lunes Martes Decimoctavo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Ex 16, ; Ef 4, ; Jn 6, La Transfiguración del Señor Dn 7, ; 2 Pd 1, 16-19; Mc 9, 2-10 San Sixto II, Papa y Compañeros, Mártires; San Cayetano, Presbítero Jer 30, ; Mt 14, o 15, Miércoles Santo Domingo, Presbítero Jer 31, 1-7; Jer 31, ab. 13; Mt 15, Jueves Viernes Sábado Domingo Santa Teresa Benedicta de la Cruz, Virgen y Mártir Jer 31, 31-34; Mt 16, San Lorenzo, Diácono y Mártir 2 Cor 9, 6-10; Jn 12, Santa Clara, Virgen Hab 1, 12 2, 4; Mt 17, Decimonoveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 1 Rey 19, 4-8; Ef 4, 30 5, 2; Jn 6, 41-51

5 The best Catholic content. All in one place. It s EASY and FREE to Register! 1. Go to Enter our Parish Code: DGPGTC 2. Click Register and enter your name, address, and desired password 3. You re all ready to access the inspiring and engaging content on FORMED! Held year round on Mondays at 5:55 pm Doors open at 4:00pm Held in our handicapped accessible Air Conditioned Parish Center 46 Games - Three $250 Jackpots Sodas, Snacks and Sandwiches Come early and bring your friends Goal: $67,228 Pledged: $63, Paid: $54, Total Families Average Family Gift - $ Thank you!!! Do you attend the 8:00am daily mass, or 8:00am on weekends? Would you be willing to be a reader at those masses? We are in need of readers for 8 am masses. One on one training available. Just think of your eternal rewards piling up in Heaven!! Please join this ministry of Holy Cross Church. Call Joan,

6 Pass on the Good News! What good news? The Good News of Jesus Christ and our Catholic faith! This fall, the youth of our parish will sign up to learn more about Jesus and the Catholic faith. You can help them learn and grow in faith by becoming a catechist for Faith Formation. As you nurture the faith of our young, you will learn and grow as well! As one long-time catechist put it, I learn so much from the children! We provide you with training, materials, and support. Classes begin August 19. If interested or for more information, contact the Office of Faith Formation at faithformation@hol crossrcc.com. WHY DO CATHOLICS DO THAT? Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Church? Perhaps you have been thinking of becoming a member of Holy Cross Parish Community, or perhaps you are just curious about what Catholics believe. Do you have all of your sacraments of Initiation? Do you know someone who may be interested in becoming Catholic or who needs to complete his/her sacraments of initiation? Please consider joining us, as we get ready to start our RCIA journey, the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. If you would like more information, please contact Faithformation@holycrossrcc.com. Classes will start in September. Pase las Buenas Nuevas! Que buenas noticias? - Las buenas nuevas de Jesucristo y nuestra fe católica! Este otoño, los jóvenes de nuestra parroquia se inscribirán para aprender más acerca de Jesús y la fe católica. Puedes ayudarlos a aprender y crecer en la fe al convertirte en un catequista de la Formación de la Fe. Mientras alimentas la fe de nuestros jóvenes, aprenderás y crecerás también! Como dijo un antiguo catequista: " Aprendo mucho de los niños!". Le proporcionamos capacitación, materiales y apoyo. Las clases comienzan el 19 de agosto. Si está interesado o si desea obtener más información, comuníquese con la Oficina de Formación de Fe en faithformation@holycrossrcc.com. Columbiettes Installation of Officers POR QUÉ LOS CATÓLICOS HACEN ESO? Estás interesado en aprender más sobre la Iglesia Católica? Tal vez ha estado pensando en convertirse en miembro de la Comunidad Parroquial de Holy Cross, o tal vez tenga curiosidad sobre lo que creen los católicos. Tienes todos tus sacramentos de Iniciación? Conoces a alguien que pueda estar interesado en hacerse católico o que necesite completar sus sacramentos de iniciación? Por favor, considere unirse a nosotros, mientras nos preparamos para comenzar nuestro viaje de RICA, el Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos. Le invitamos a participar en el proceso con sus preguntas, sus puntos de vista y su historia de fe en un cálido entorno de aceptación. Si desea obtener más información, póngase en contactocon faithformation@holycrossrcc.com Las clases comenzarán en septiembre. Living the Gospel

7 Tuesday Morning Bible Study Introduction to the Bible Led by: Deacon Rick Zeitler From 10:00am to 11:30am in the Small Hall NEW STUDY: Starting August 7th A 7 week Bible Study This study opens the Bible for newcomers and experienced Bible students alike, providing a real boost to those looking to gain more from study of the Bible. Participants will become comfortable finding their way around the Bible, develop a better understanding of its themes and writing styles, and gain clear insights about Catholic use and interpretation of the Bible. Study Set fee: $18.00 For more information and to reserve your seat, call the Parish Office at Prayer Line If you or a family member is in need of prayer, please call the Parish Office at , giving the person s name and reason for the need of prayers. Please pray for the following: Rose, Edward, Andrew, Jeremy, Arlette, Mary Ann, Sonny, Amber, Margaret H., Bernice, Meg, Erika, Carol, John & Karen, Michael, Olivia, Joseph, Robin, Vastelyn, John, Allison, William, Josephine, Ann Marie, Marty, Roia, Rose, Jeffrey, Margaret Wunderle, Russell, Becky, Gregory, Marilyn, Alberto, Janet, Colleen W., Lee F., Barbara, Jim, John, Cecelia, Carol, Anna, Allison, Dennis, Virgil, Gus, Dianne, Suzanne, Rebecca, Barbara Lilly, Mary Lou, Elaine, Donald H., Jacob, Enzo, Donna H., Dillion Buckingham, Mitchell, Joanne D Antonio, Faith, Mike Ferreira, Pat, Mary, Meghan, Paul Baer, Patty, Billy, Gloria, Edith, Peggy Anne, Sylvia, Jeanann, Felicitas & Adolfo. Please let us know when the prayers have been answered or no longer a need for the prayers. We hope you use the goods and services of our bulletin advertisers listed on the back of the bulletin. When using an advertiser, please thank them and let them know that you saw their ad in the Holy Cross bulletin for without their financial support, our bulletin would not be possible. If you know of anyone who would like to advertise, please have them call the Parish Office. Friday Evening Catechism Study Led by: Deacon Rick Zeitler From 5:00pm to 6:30pm in the Small Hall NEW STUDY: Starting August 10th The presence of the Catholic Church in the United States reaches back to the founding days of our country through the leadership of Archbishop John Carroll, the first Catholic bishop in the United States. His story, like other stories at the start of the chapters in the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults, gives us a glimpse into the lives of Catholics who lived out their faith throughout our country's history. Each chapter we will study in the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults includes stories, doctrine, reflections, quotations, discussion questions, and prayers to lead us to a deepening faith. Come join us!!! Study Book fee: $ tax and shipping; lower priced options may be available at Amazon.com. Online Version is: FREE at For more information and to reserve your seat, call the Parish Office at Is God Calling You To Become A Lay Carmelite? Are you yearning for a closer walk with Jesus? Are you drawn to one of the great Carmelite saints like St. Therese of Avila, St. Therese of Lisieux or St. John of the Cross, pictured with Our Lady of Mount Carmel? If yes, God might be calling you to become a Lay Carmelite. We invite you to come as a guest to a meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm to 9:00pm at Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Gulfport. If you like what you see, you can inquire about joining our formation class which starts this Fall. May Our Loving God bless you, Sandy Ferreira, Director Lay Carmelite Community 1048 For more information please call or text me at

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