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!
We still need volunteers for Religious Education,
Hall Monitors, and
  Classroom Assistants.

Jr/Sr Christian Life Skills Class
The next class will be Wed., February 16th, 6pm downstairs in the activity center. 
Students have input into topics of discussion, meeting dates/times, etc. 
Refreshments will be included.

Adult Evangelization Class
You are invited to our new program of Adult Evangelization.
We will meet on Sunday’s during Religious Education classes.
Meet downstairs in the activity center for
coffee and donuts and the opportunity to grow in your Faith.
It is a great time to grow and find the answers to questions you may have.
This is a great opportunity to meet fellow members of our church and grow in faith together.
This program has no cost and we will provide the websites and apps on our first class.

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 holycross-dre@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.