Holy Cross Catholic Church

  Access is free to all parishoners!
  Family appropriate movies, ebooks
   and audio to grow your faith as well as   bible studies and faith formation material.
 Now available on:Roku, Amazon Fire TV,                              Apple TV, Android & IOS.

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!

Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Texas
   Scholarships for High School Seniors.
Applications are now available for High School Seniors related to a member of Catholic Daughters in Texas.
Applications may be picked up at the church office or from Cindy Dubose.
All applications must be postmarked by Jan. 31^st 2023, there are a few steps, call soon for information.

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.