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Week of May 20, 2012 The Ascension of the Lord
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Ministry Schedule
The Ministry Schedule for June - August will be put together shortly.
The May Ministry Schedule is now available online. Click here
CCD NEWS
PRAY FOR THE CHILDREN who are preparing to celebrate First Communion this month.
Catechists Shoebox - Post Easter click here
First Communion celebrations will take place at the 5 pm Masses on May 19 and at the 9:15 and 11:00 am Masses on May 20. We will reserve the center pews for the children and their families.
Registration for Confirmation for the 2012-2013 year has begun. Click here for forms and information.
LIFENIGHT Activities will take place immediately after the Sunday 6pm Mass for all students in 9th - 12th grades. We will gather in the cafeteria. All students must sign in when they arrive.
Permission Form - Click Here to download a Youth Ministry Permission Form for Parish Events
Attention Catechists - click Here to visit the new Catechists' Shoebox for Lent.
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.
Cemetery rules and regulations have been revised and are more restrictive regarding landscaping and permanent plantings. The Cemetery Committee will begin enforcing the new regulations this spring. Click Here to review the new handbook.
THANK YOU's
Thank you to everyone who helped make the International Food Festival a memorable event. Special thanks to Jack Rofrano, Food Festival Chairperson, and to all the food booth chairs.
Thank you to Phil Wandless, Soccer Coordinator, and to the volunteer coaches and team coordinators who make this program possible. Hundreds of children and parents come to Holy Cross each Saturday to participate in the games.
Thank you to Sophia Kramedas-Ghanayem and Kelly Wark and all the volunteers who worked to make the Bling and Blue Jean Gala such a success. The proceeds from the Gala will be used for technology improvements for the school. Thank you to all who supported this event.
Thank you to all who volunteered for the St Joseph and St Francis Guilds. Our new committee chairs are organizing the teams. It is not too late to join. Contact the Parish Office if interested.
Click Here for a tour of our recent 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
Pastoral Council Election Saturday and Sunday, June 2-3. Candidates must submit a letter of candidacy and a brief biography by 4:00 pm May 21. Any registered parishioner, age 16 or over who is fully initiated in the Catholic Church and has time to volunteer is eligible to server.
The Adoration Chapel has openings! We have the following hours open: Monday 12:00am, 1:00 am, 2:00 am, 3 am, Tuesday 12:00 am,1:00 am, 2:00 am, 3:00 am, 4:00 am, Wednesday 3:00 am, 4:00 am, 5:00 am, noon, Thursday 1:00 am, 2:00 am, 3:00 am, Friday 12:00 am, 3:00 am, 4:00 am, Saturday 2:00 am, 4:00 am, 6:00 am, 8:00 pm, and Sunday 2:00 am, 3:00 am, 3:00 pm. 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:
Gracias a todoas las personas que colaboraron en el Festival Internacional de la comida.
Todos los viernes tendremos el Foro Cristiano y estudios bíblicos. Nos reuniremos en la Iglesia a las 7:30 PM. Quedan todos cordialmente invitados a participar.Inmediatamente después de los estudios bíblicos tendremos el rezo del santo Rosario.
Recuerde que Mayo es el mes de María y la Virgen va a estar peregrinando. Si usted desea que la Virgen visite su hogar, hable con la Sra. Tayde Hernandez.
Habrá Confirmacion para adultos el dia 8 de Julio, Si usted es mayor de 18 años y no esta confirmado y desea confirmarse por favor de registrarse con la Sra. Arline Dosman, despues de la misa. La proxima clase de preparación es el viernes 25 de Mayo, a las 6:00 pm
La próxima clase de preparación pre-Bautismales es el domingo 24 de Junio a las 11:00 de la mañana el ELC.
Retiro de jovenes Sábado 9 de junio, 9:00 AM hasta domingo, 10 de junio,5:00 PM. Donde: Casa de Jesus, 2501 Milltown Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808Encontrarnos: Vamos a encontrarnos en San Pablo, 1010 West Fourth Street, Wilmington, DE 19805, sábado, 9 de junio, 9:00 AM. Vamos a viajar juntos para Jesus House. Costo: $25. Hay que darle el dinero al hermano Cris, Hermana Inés, o el presidente Tony antes de 31 de mayo. (Hermano Cris Posch, 1010 West Fourth Street, Wilmington, DE 19805)Hojas del Permiso tiene que ser firmado por los padre para los menores de 18 años edad lleven: Biblias, cuadernos, lapiceros, ropa, ropa de dormir, artículos para asearse, toalla, abrigo de primavera, y medicinas si son prescritas
EVENTS
May 21 - Bingo - cafeteria 7:00 pm
May 23 - That Man is You - ELC at 6:00 am
May 28 - Memorial Day Mass - Holy Cross Cemetery at 9:00 am. Bring a folding chair. (In case of rain, Mass will be in the church.)
1st and 3rd Wednesdays - Charismatic Prayer in the Bride's Room at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday Prayer Vigil for Life 2nd Saturday of each month between 11:00 am and noon at the Planned Parenthood Office on S. Governors Ave. For information, contact jim@cordie.usCome, 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 lineClick 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
Delaware Catholic Advocacy Network Help bring Gospel values to the public square - join DCAN today. DCAN is an email network that will keep you informed on public policy issues and provides ways for you to express your views to lawmakers.
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