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.

Dispensation ends October 1st:
Bishop Cahill's announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMKpS2G3agM&feature=youtu.be 
 We strongly encourage people with any one of the following conditions to continue to participate from home: 
If you have heart conditions, diabetes, overweight, have an underlying health condition, a weakened immune system, over the age of 65, or anyone that has been exposed to the virus in the past 2 weeks.
    We encourage those who are unable to attend Sunday Mass,
to attend one of our regularly scheduled daily masses to receive Holy Communion.
For those who are not in an at-risk category and choose to return to Sunday Mass we ask that you regularly monitor your own health and be extremely prudent in your decision to return.
Check https://victoriadiocese.org/ for online and televised Masses in our Diocese.

A time of intense prayer by the faithful of the entire Diocese

A special addition to this year’s Rosary Congress is a diocese-wide Preparation for Marian Consecration for families, couples and individuals that will begin at the conclusion of the congress.      Join together and pray the rosary October 5^th through 11^th.
If you cannot join in person in the church or in the park, please join us in prayer wherever you may be. Check the calendar of events for our schedule.
Your choice of three resources is being made available for just $5 each to help homes prepare for consecration. Order one using the form at www.victoriadiocese.org, and/or sign up to receive daily e-mails for free!

Click on the Image to pray the chaplet anytime.

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: 
· Coordinator of Pastoral Care and Outreach, Vicki L. Pyatt, LMSW, at (361) 827-7186 or email 
pastoralcare@victoriadiocese.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 Vicki L. Pyatt. 

Holy Cross/San Luis/St. Ann's Safe Environment Coordinator is Teresa Foegelle. Mrs. Foegelle may be contacted by phone at (361)564-6142 or by email at holycrossaccting@sbcglobal.net.  Training sessions are held frequently throughout the year.  Call Teresa Foegelle at (361)564-6412 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.