Holy Cross Catholic Church

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  Family appropriate movies, ebooks
   and audio to grow your faith as well as   bible studies and faith formation material.
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Click on the Liturgy/Sacraments tab and then Formed tab to see the most current series available as well as the highlighted movies.  

  
  Many opportunities to
  volunteer are available
  Click on the Ministry tab  or call the office for 
  information and find out  how you can help!

Stations of the Cross 6:00pm
       Leaders arrive by 5:45pm
March 17 ¶ at Holy Cross, Church Councils for HC & SL
March 24 ¶  at San Luis, Confirmation
March 31 ¶ at Holy Cross, 1^st Communion Students & Parents
April 7 ¶ 12:00 noon at the City Park, KC’s & Parishioners

Community Lenten Services
Soup & Sandwich Meal at 6pm
Services begin at 7pm
      March 22  ¶  St. Paul Lutheran
      March 29  ¶   San Luis Catholic 

Reconciliation Service at Holy Cross March 21 at 5:30pm

2023 Catholic Daughters Scholarship for Graduating Seniors
Those eligible to apply for scholarships are 2023 Graduating High School Seniors
who are members of Holy Cross, San Luis, or St. Ann Churches,
active in church activities and religious education classes
and attend Mass at Holy Cross or San Luis on a regular basis.
Applications may be picked up at the Parish office 564-2893.
¶ Or from this website link ¶
Deadline for application is May 7^th.

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: 
· Shannon Thomas Coordinator of Pastoral Care and Outreach 361-827-7186 
sthomasvictoriadiocese.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 Shannon Thomas. 

Holy Cross/San Luis/St. Ann's Safe Environment Coordinator is Lana Brysch. She may be contacted by phone at (361)564-2893 or by email at holycrosspcl@sbcglobal.net.  Training sessions are held frequently throughout the year.  Call Lana or the Rectory at (361)564-2893 for the next scheduled sesson. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. 

All adults who are working in the Diocese of Victoria with youth in classrooms or involved with youth ministry, Religious Education teachers and aides  are required to complete Safe Environment requirements before being involved.