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.
 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.

Planning has begun for the Holy Cross Festival.
We are so excited to get together with dine in and in person activities.
We are currently taking donations for the AUCTION.
New, vintage, gently used items or monetary donations may be accepted.
All items should be in good, clean and working condition if they are old or used.
To make a donation contact: Ted 361-215-2272 or Vernell 361-816-7200
Donations toward CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES are being accepted.
If you would like to make a donation to help with this expense, please call the office.
We are so excited to get together in-person, with great food, fun activities and fellowship!
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday will be our regular work days in preperation for the festival.
We would love to see you! Call the office and let us know where you would like to help.
Many hands make light work!

This course will be available (via distance learning) at the Holy Cross Activity Center!

Holy Trinity   The Unity of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

Instructor: Reverend Jacob Koether
Study the heart of our faith as we explore the mystery of God's inner life, the Trinity.
This is a six-week course for adult Catholics.
Cost is $30.00 per person for the six-week course
Register online: https://victoriadiocese.org/extended-online-registration 
or call 361-827-7171 or email calvarez@victoriadiocese.org

Participants are encouraged to have a Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church for this course.
Recommended text "The 'One Thing' is Three" by Fr. Michael Gaitley. Available in the Holy Cross office.
Tuesdays: Aug. 24, 31, Sept. 14, 28 (9:15-11:30am)
Thursdays: September 9 (7-9:15pm) and 23 (9:15-11:30am)

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 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.