Holy Cross - August 2024 Newsletter

Recent Sacraments

Funerals

Francis Achten

Charlotte O'Brien

Robert Wtulich

Deacon Paul Liotard


Weddings

John Leonard Felder & Sherry Lynne Burken

Baptisms

Luca lara Rodriguez

Lilian Drakeford

Jaxon Aron Escalera

Emely Sophia Morancastillo

SECOND COLLECTIONS

August 4th - Facilities Maintenance           

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SPECIAL MASSES

Assumption of Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)

August 14th at 6:15pm

August 15th at  9am and 12:30pm, and 7pm in Spanish

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Fatima Pilgrimage with Father Carter

Father Noah Carter invites you to join Holy Cross Parish on pilgrimage to Fatima. The Shrine in Fatima, Portugal commemorates the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to three shepherd children: Lucia Santos and her cousins Jacinta and Francisco Marto, in 1917.

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No More Daily Mass on Mondays

Due to Father Brock’s new position at Bishop McGuinness, he will not be available to help with weekday Masses, so starting in August the Monday Mass will no longer be offered.

No More Confessions on Tuesday Evening

Due to Father Brock’s new position at Bishop McGuinness, he will not be available to help with weekday Confessions, so starting in August the Tuesday evening confessions will no longer be offered. However, we will still have confessions starting 30 minutes before Mass begins on Tuesday.

UPCOMING EVENTS

August 10th - Fundraiser for the Fire Pit

We are excited to announce a fundraising event in support of the construction of the parish pavilion’s fire pit. The event will take place on Saturday, August 10, from 4:30 pm to 7 pm in Salesian Hall, hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Donations will be accepted, and all proceeds will go towards the pavilion fire pit project. The menu for the evening includes delicious spaghetti, meatballs, marinara sauce, salad, dressing, and dessert provided by the Columbiettes. Complimentary lemonade and tea will be available, and attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite beverage to enjoy with dinner. Join us for an evening of good food and fellowship, supporting a great cause.

August 11th - Meet the Knights of Columbus

after the 2:00 PM Mass

August 10th - Annual School Supply Drive

A list of the school supplies needed can be found near the collection box in the Holy Cross Church narthex. Please drop your school supplies off at the Moravian Church on Saturday August 10th between 9 am and 12 am. If you are unable to make this time, there is a collection box in the church narthex and we will take it over for you.



Thank you for helping local kids get the proper supplies for this coming school year. If you have any questions, please call Cindy Smith or Elizabeth Thomas.

August 18th - Special Coffee & Catechesis

Guest Speaker: Joshua Stancil

Joshua will be talking about his journey from prison to the Catholic Church in his amazing story about coming to Christ. During his 19 year prison sentence, he went from despair to hope through Jesus Christ. This is not something you will want to miss.

August 15th and August 31st - September 2nd

The Parish Office Will Be Closed

The parish office will be closed for the Feat of the Assumption of Mary on August 15th and, in observance of Labor Day, August 31st through September 2nd.

August 30th - 31st: 2024 Eucharistic Congress

Bishop Peter J. Jugis has announced the theme for the 20th annual Eucharistic Congress to be held Aug. 30-31: "Remain in Me" - which comes from the Gospel of John. Part worship experience, part diocesan "family reunion," the annual Eucharistic Congress at the Charlotte C...

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Starting Sept. 4th - Biblical Walk Through of the Mass

Every Wednesday night after Mass at 7:00 PM (Salesian Hall - English, The Commons - Spanish) and Thursday at 10:00 AM (Church Library - English) we will be hosting a bible study for five sessions. We are asking for a donation of $35.00 for the workbook, book, and online access to the videos. You can sign up on the homepage of our website or by calling the parish office.


The Mass is nothing short of amazing. Through it, we encounter God in the most intimate way possible as we hear him speak to us in the Liturgy of the Word and as we receive him Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Holy Eucharist.

The words, the gestures, and the rituals of the Mass are rich in meaning. Everything we say and do in the Liturgy is steeped in biblical language. A Biblical Walk Through the Mass explores the extraordinary biblical roots of the Liturgy and reveals what it all means and why it all matters. This fascinating tour of the Mass will renew your faith and deepen your love for and devotion to the Holy Eucharist.

AROUND THE DIOCESE

The Eucharist Our Source & Summit in Charlotte, NC

Don't miss Scott Hahn, John Bergsma, and the St. Paul Center in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, September 21. Study Scripture from the heart of the Church with two of today's most respected scholars.

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Natural Family Planning

Want to find out more about natural family planning? The Diocese of Charlotte has a good resource page with an abundance of information on the topic including classes. You can find out more by clicking on the button below.

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THE FAITH

Fr. Mike Schmitz's animated Bible story

The video, similar in style to a Pixar theatrical short, features beautiful animations and a sweeping orchestral score, distilling the story of salvation history in under 10 minutes. Fr. Mike narrates the story.


The video is part of Ascension Press’s “The Bible in a Year & More: Fr. Mike and Jeff Cavins” Youtube channel. The Bible in a Year podcast videos are usually audio with text. This is the first animated video on the channel. Fr. Mike Schmitz' video "The Bible in Ten Minutes" has reached over 600,000 views in just two days. The video, similar in style to a Pixar...

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