631 South State St.  Dover, DE  19901        (302) 674-5787 The Cross... to reconcile all with God.  Eph 2:16
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.		Updated May 17, 2013

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Week of May 19, 2013

Pentecost Sunday

Come Pray the Rosary

 

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Ministry Schedule

 The  May Ministry Schedule is  available online. Click here 

CCD NEWS 

Volunteers are needed -  to help with our Summer Religious Education Program June 17 - June 28 from 9 am to noon.   We need two teachers, two assistants, hall monitors and teens to help with snacks puppet shows and music.  Contact Tracie Reinhart 674-5787 ext 122

Catechists Shoebox for LENT -  click here

 Permission Form - click here to download a Youth Ministry Annual Consent Form

Lifenight May 26 after the 6 pm Mass. We will bless our graduates and any new drivers present.

Lock-In-  Friday, May 17 starting at 6:30 pm through Saturday, May 18 at 7 pm. We will be joining with those less fortunate as we fast and learn about hunger in our world.  Contact Fr McQuaide for more information.  

RCIA Information  and Schedules - Holy Cross RCIA website

Healing Corner  -  The sharing of information, stories, and articles on various issues.  It is hoped that the information shared will be of help, hope, inspiration and/ or comfort.  Diane Dellinger MS, CT  Ministry of Caring.  Click Here for more.

Holy Cross Cemetery  -  Click Here for information and regulations.  

Memorial Day Mass at the Cemetery will be held at 9 am on Monday, May 27.  Please bring your own chairs.   In the event of rain, the Mass will be at Holy Cross Church.

    

 THANK YOU's

Sincere thanks to all who assisted with our various sports programs this year especially to our program coordinators: Tim Hatcher (Soccer), Kelly Baughman and Shellie Johnson (Volleyball), Carmen Poppiti (Baseball) and Don Ryan ( (Track and Athletic Director). 

Special thanks and congratulations to Mr Jim Baaden who received the Diocesan Youth Ministry Volunteer of the Year Award for his outstanding service in the Parish's Confirmation Preparation Program and to Ms Antonina Tantillo who received the St Timothy Award from the National Confederation for Catholic Youth Ministry for her commitment to Christ and service to the church  

 

 

 

Click Here for a tour of our Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

 OPPORTUNITIES   

Don't Forget The  Dialog - Please pick up your copy of the  Dialog in the Gathering Space or check their website, www.thedialog.org 

Vacation Bible School  - is coming to Holy Cross in August for children aged 4 - 9.  It will take place on Aug 5-9 from 9 am to noon.  For information on how to sign up or to volunteer, contact Leslie Cote, lcote@holycrossdover.org

Charismatic Mass - Will be celebrated on Wednesday,May 22 at 7:00 pm in the Church.  All are welcome.

Memorial Day Mass - Our annual Memorial Day Mass will be held on Monday,May 27 at 9:00 am at Holy Cross Cemetery.  Please bring your lawn chair.  In the event of rain, the Mass will be held at Holy Cross Church.

Lottery Tickets - Daily Lottery Raffle Tickets for May 2013 through April 2013 are available for sale in the Gathering Space after the Saturday evening and Sunday Masses or from the school.  The price is still $50 per ticket which gives you 364 chances to win at less than $0.14/day. 

Interested in becoming Catholic? - Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:00 am in the Early Learning Center  to explore the Catholic Faith.  Questions? Contact Deacon Vince Pisano, vpisano@holycrossdover.org or Mr John Harvey at jharvey@holycrossdover.org

Televised Sunday Mass for Shut-Ins -  is now airing on ABC Family from 6:30 am to 7:00 am each Sunday morning.  THE SUNDAY MASS is produced by the Passionist Fathers and Brothers.

 The Adoration Chapel has openings!  We have the following hours open:

  Please contact JoAnn Pate to inquire about Perpetual Adoration, 674-4496   

 Automated Offertory Giving through Faith Direct.  Now you can  automate your donations to Holy Cross using credit cards or direct debit of your checking account.  Visit www.faithdirect.com to enroll securely online.  Our parish code is DE251. 

 

  NUESTRA FAMILIA HISPANA 

ANUNCIOS:

  Nuestro mas sincero agradecimiento a todas las personas que ayudaron con la celebración de la Primera Comunión de Nuestros niños. En especial a los padres de Familia, Padrinos, Maestros, El Coro, ministros de la Hospitalidad. Y Felicitaciones a todos los que hicieron su Primera Comunión. 

Si usted esta interesado en formar parte de un grupo de jóvenes por favor hable con el padre Carlos,o con las Sra. Arline Dosman y Bennie Guzman después de la misa. 

Mayo es el mes de la Virgen María y la imagen de la Virgen Peregrina va empezar a visitar las casas. Si usted desea tener la imagen de la virgen en su casa por una semana por favor hable con la Sra. Tayde Hernandez.

La Celebración del Sacramento de la Confirmación Hispana Diocesana para Adultos será el domingo 21 de Julio de 2013; durante la Misa de 1:00 de la tarde. Si Usted es mayor de 18 años y no se ha confirmado, por favor hable con la Sra. Arline Dosman para registrarse y preparáse.

 

EVENTS 

May   17  - Youth Group Lock-in - 6:30 pm to May 18 7:00 pm contact Fr McQuaide for details.

May   19  -  Bingo  7:30 pm in the Cafeteria. 

May   22  -  Charismatic Mass &:00 pm in the Church

May   26 -  Life Night - after the 6:00 pm Mass

May  27  - Memorial Day Mass - 9:00 am at the Cemetery. In the event of rain, Mass will be in the Church.

 

         1st and 3rd Wednesdays - Charismatic Prayer in the Bride's Room at 7:00 p.m.    

         1st and 3rd Thursdays - Divine Mercy Chaplet in the Church at 8:30 p.m.    

    Prayer Vigils for Life Thursdays from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Planned Parenthood Office on S. Governors Ave.  For information, contact jim@cordie.us

Blood Pressure Screenings - The Ministry of Caring's Health Care Ministry is offering free blood pressure screenings after all Masses the second weekend of each month in the Bride's Room (except for April due to Easter).   Any one over the age of 18 is welcome to have their blood pressure taken by one of our certified nurses.

    Come, visit the  Social Justice web pages.  Click HERE.

 GET CONNECTED.  JOIN THE PRAYER LINE.  Email hcprayerline@verizon.net and put I WANT TO JOIN  in the subject line. To request prayer, email your intention to that email address.  Put Prayer Request in the subject line

Click here to visit Life's A Blessing.

 

TOUR HOLY CROSS CHURCH AT CHRISTMAS - Click here to view a beautiful Church tour created by parishioner Tony Pastoriza

 

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