Welcome to Holy Cross Church

PLEASE NOTE: the 8:00 AM Mass on Monday, January 17 is CANCELED due to the pending snow storm. Please be safe.

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NEW Missals Available

PLEASE NOTE: Beginning, January 15/16, the Sunday readings will no longer be printed in the bulletin.

We have purchased missals for use during the weekend liturgies. Please take only ONE per family and bring it with you each time you attend Mass. Please do not leave them in the pews.

If you would like to help defray the costs of this purchase, we are gratefully accepting $3 donations that you can simply drop in the collection basket.

Click LIVE Streaming to view Masses LIVE.

To follow the readings:

Copy and paste the letters: https://bible.usccb.org/ or scan the QR code from the screen. This takes you to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops web site which will have all the Daily/Weekend Readings. You will then be able to follow the readings along with the Live Streaming Mass. 

Click below to see previously recorded Masses. 

https://www.youtube.com/user/holycrossrochester?reload=9 

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Due to the rise in Covid-19 infections in Monroe County,

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new mandate requiring that masks be worn in indoor public spaces,

unless a covered business has implemented a mandatory vaccination requirement. The mandate goes into effect on December 13, 2021, and will remain in effect until January 15, 2022, at which point the state will reevaluate the need for masking.

Seating arrangements have not been changed.

Thank you for your cooperation.

ALL Must wear a Mask regardless of vaccination status.

Proper Mask Wearing & COVID-19 CDC Screening Questions

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Reconciliation

Saturdays, 2:30 -3:30 PM at Our Mother of Sorrows AND 3:30 PM until 4:30 PM at Holy Cross

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Mass Schedule

Monday 8:00 AM Mass at HC

Tuesday 8:00 AM Mass at OMOS

Wednesday 8:00 AM Mass at OMOS    1:00 - 5:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at HC

Thursday 5:30 PM Mass at HC 

Friday 5:30 PM Mass at HC                     1st Fridays 12:00 - 3:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at OMOS

Saturday, 8:00 AM Mass at OMOS.

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Our Church is Open for Private Prayer

Wednesdays from 1:00 until 5:00 PM 

We certainly ask anyone who is sick/not feeling well that you not come to church in an effort to avoid the possibility of making others sick. You will enter through the North door of church or the Parish Center doors (the other doors will remain locked). There is hand sanitizer available when you enter and everyone is asked to use it upon entering. We ask that everyone be very conscious of social distancing—please stay at least 6 feet apart when in church. Let each of us remember this time is set aside for private prayer and to be respectful of each other, we ask that there be no socializing in church—just social distancing. 

ATTENTION: The 10:30 AM Funeral Mass for today, January 17, has been CANCELED due to the storm. The family is considering options for rescheduling.

Monroe County has issued a NO UNNECESSARY TRAVEL ADVISORY until further notice.

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Symbolon Part II Video Series Continues

Join us for Catholic Fellowship to grow together in Living our Catholic Faith every Sunday morning at 9:00 AM in the Holy Cross Parish Center. This Sunday, January 16, we will be viewing and discussing the Symbolon video ,"Catholic Social Teaching: Build a Civilization of Love”

NEXT Sunday, January 23

"Catholic Social Teaching: Protecting Human Dignity”

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Martin Luther King Jr Day      THIS Monday, January 17 Parish Offices are CLOSED

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Upcoming Blood Drive is Critical

THIS Saturday, January 22, 8:30 AM ’til 1:30 PM in the Holy Cross Parish Center 

See details below under Children and Youth                                                  _____________________________________

Monthly Request from Holy Cross Food Pantry

During the month of February, we will be collecting Canned Chicken donations. Thank you for your generosity.

Holy Cross Social Ministry Committee

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Mass Book Now Open for Intention Requests for 2022, January - April

The Stipend for a Mass Intention is $10.

New Procedure

Includes Instructions for Offerings for the Bread & Wine, and Sanctuary Candle

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Calendar and Upcoming Events

Parish Life is how we define fellowship at Holy Cross. It’s the many opportunities to share and enjoy God’s gifts of friendship and fun with other who share the same Christian values.

 

Funeral Planning

Funeral directors usually make contact with the church for funeral arrangements. Once this has happened, the families are encouraged to be involved in the planning of the liturgy. Contact Mary Jo DiNoto by calling the parish office at 585-663-2244.

 

 

 

 

Visit our gallery to see a few photos of our 2021 First Communicants.

Information about Children and Sacraments

Please complete a registration form for each child in your family and return to Mary Toot either by e-mail or through regular mail.

Thank you,

Amanuel Malik Amanuel.Malik@dor.org & Donna Jacobi Donna.Jacobi@dor.org

Faith Formation (Religious Education) Registration form

First Communion Registration

Reconciliation Registration 

Confirmation Registration 

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Sacrament Preparation

God is actually present among us; we can see Him, hear Him, touch Him, and communicate with Him...in the Sacraments. A major responsibility of Holy Cross Church is to guide all parishioners with their preparation to receive a sacrament for the first time.

Online Giving Benefits

Online Giving: Is easy, convenient and safe. Allows you to give any amount, anytime from any device with Internet access. Puts all offerings at your fingertips to print receipts and track pledges.

New/Updated 2nd Collections for Online Giving at Holy Cross

The new “Holy Improvements” collection replaces the “Debt Reduction” collection and funds on-going maintenance of our buildings. The “Food Pantry” collection at Holy Cross takes place quarterly and enables our volunteers to supplement donated food to maintain a sufficient store of food to meet the needs of our neighbors in need. Please review/update your Recurring Online Giving on our website.

Online or Envelopes

We thank you for your continued generosity through the use of your envelopes or online giving. Your support makes it possible for Holy Cross to share the Gospel and meet weekly expenses.

Thank you for sharing your Treasure with us!

Wills/Bequests/Memorials—Please Remember Our Mother of Sorrows and Holy Cross Parish & School

 

As of Tuesday, January 11, HC is at 89.19% of Goal with 329 households participating.

At HC we are close to goal. Thank you to the 329 HC parishioners who have contributed. I truly believe we can complete this campaign soon. I will be making a second gift to the HC CMA campaign in loving memory of Fr. Wheeland, who gave his life in generous service to the Diocese of Rochester. If you can join me in making an additional gift, I know we can reach the CMA goal and then both of our CMA campaigns will be completed.    Fr. Bill Coffas

You can pledge online at https://www.dor.org/giving/cma-contribute/. Please be sure to indicate Holy Cross, parish # 008. 

*Can’t find your envelope? Find them at the back of church or you can pledge online Here.

May God reward you for your kindness and generosity and let each of us pray for the success of our efforts.  

Reminders:

• Every gift helps our local Church move Forward in Faith.
• If you have not given in the past, please consider doing so this year. 

• Please make your gift or pledge by ASAP as you then have until May 31, 2022 to fulfill it.

• In the memo area of your check, please indicate that your contribution goes towards the goal  of Holy Cross Church, parish # 008                           

(No gifts to the CMA are used to satisfy legal fees or settlement costs associated with abuse.)

 

Holy Cross Food Pantry

Now Open EVERY Thursday of the month

Donations can be left in the Parish Center Foyer or at the North entrance of church when the church is open for Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and Rosary. Thank you for your care and generosity.

Your Holy Cross Social Ministry Committee

Bell Choir is Returning

We are excited to announce that the Bell Choir is returning to Holy Cross! Former and new members are welcome!

We will rehearse on Mondays. Please contact our music director Beata Golec at beata.golec@dor.org or 585-201-2112 for more info.

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Blessing Box is OPEN

The HC Knights of Columbus are sponsoring this blessing box located on the porch of Holy Cross rectory. Please feel free to take what you want or donate any non-perishable items. Thank you for your support!

Please spread the word to anyone in need to help themselves and then others wishing to donate non-perish-able items will be much appreciated!

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Why You Should Become a Knight

If your interested in helping those in need, serving our parish, growing in your faith...then the Knights of Columbus is the organization for you.

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We are in need of ushers for all the Masses. If interested and able, please contact Mary Jo DiNoto at 663-2244 in the Parish Office or via e-mail at Mary.Jo.Dinoto@dor.org.

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We are in need of volunteers to make phone calls to  our fellow parishioners who we are missing. If interested and able, please contact Mary Jo DiNoto at 663-2244 in the Parish Office or via   e-mail at Mary.Jo.Dinoto@dor.org.

 

SAVE THE DATE! THIS Saturday, January 22, 2022

We need your blood. Please help three of our finest high school seniors as they are working hard to inspire people to come give blood. The Red Cross supply is very low and one pint of blood saves 3 lives. Help Carter, Eli, and Jack reach their goal. See posted flyer for more information or just stop by. This is a gift that keeps on giving. Hope to see you THIS Saturday, January  22. 

Schedule your appointment by calling 261-5552 . Spread the word in your social media networks about our blood drive and the emergency need . Type O donors have a special impact in saving more patient lives . Important to know: Donors may still donate after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. Knowing the name of the manufacturer is critical in determining blood donation eligibility.

All donors who come give Jan.1-31 will automatically be entered for a chance to win an exciting Super Bowl LVI getaway in LA for them and a guest!* Plus, a chance to win  a home theater package and $500 e-gift card in January.**

Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the  highest standards of safety and infection control to protect  our partners, donors and staff. All individuals at blood drives must wear a face mask regardless of vaccination status.

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Box of Bears

Please help our Tweens and Teens who are busy trying to fill a box in the Parish Center Foyer with NEW Teddy Bears. As a Valentine’s Day project, they are collecting these to give to police officers to give to children they may encounter. If you would like to help, please put a NEW Teddy bear or stuffed animal in a bag and place in the Teddy Bears for Valentines box. The box will be there Saturday, January 22 through Sunday, February 14 after the 10:00 AM Mass. Questions? Call Donna at 261-5552.

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