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1244 SOUTH POWER ROAD • MESA, ARIZONA 85206 HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME • JANUARY 28, 2018 Pastor Fr. Lawrence Merta Parochial Vicars Fr. James Aboyi, VC Fr. Simon Osuchukwu Visiting Priest Fr. Pierre Hissey Deacons Richard Conn Tom Ferreira Bill Finnegan James Gersitz Ciso Macia Joe Scaccia Clarence Vetter Parish Office (480)981-2021 Religious Education Office (480)325-5375 Fax (480)981-6844 Website www.holycrossmesa.org MISSION STATEMENT AD INTRA (for ourselves): To deepen our experience of Jesus Christ through a vibrant sacramental life and our common liturgical worship. AD EXTRA (to the world): To reach our vocational fulfillment individually and as a community by engaging our neighbor with the Gospel Message. Iglesia Católica de La Santa Cruz

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1244 SOUTH POWER ROAD • MESA, ARIZONA 85206

HOLY CROSS C A T H O L I C C H U R C H

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME • JANUARY 28, 2018

Pastor

Fr. Lawrence Merta

Parochial Vicars

Fr. James Aboyi, VC

Fr. Simon Osuchukwu

Visiting Priest

Fr. Pierre Hissey

Deacons

Richard Conn

Tom Ferreira

Bill Finnegan

James Gersitz

Ciso Macia

Joe Scaccia

Clarence Vetter

Parish Office

(480)981-2021

Religious Education Office

(480)325-5375

Fax

(480)981-6844

Website

www.holycrossmesa.org

MISSION STATEMENT AD INTRA (for ourselves):

To deepen our experience of Jesus Christ through a vibrant

sacramental life and our common liturgical worship. AD EXTRA (to the world):

To reach our vocational fulfillment individually and as a

community by engaging our neighbor with the Gospel Message.

Ig le s ia Catól ica de La Santa Cruz

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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK—DEL ESCRITORIO DEL PASTOR 2

The World in View from a Believer’s

Perspective

W hat is it with the Superstitions? I

keep travelling back to this

mountain looking for the perfect

shot because I am captivated by its

natural beauty. I am not deterred by harsh dullness of

cloudless skies or the distance to get there and set up for a

shot before sunset. I just keep at it until something unique

and captivating shows up in my camera’s viewfinder.

Here’s the point: great sinners have found their way into

the Church through the attractive force of Catholicism even

when individual pastors or ministers have failed to

represent Christ’s immense goodness. Oscar Wilde was

such man who felt the disappointment and yet, found

openness to the Church. His love for God and the Church

was larger than the failings of men. Take the time to copy

this line into your browser or visit the Church website and

copy the link from there. It’s a fascinating read.

https://churchpop.com/2015/10/27/the-deathbed-

conversion-of-oscar-wilde/

Your Pastor, Fr. Larry

El Mundo que se ve desde la

perspectiva de un creyente ¿ Qué es lo que tienen las Superstitions? Yo voy y

vuelvo a esta montaña buscando la foto perfecta

porque me cautiva su belleza natural. No me

detienen ni los duros cielos sin nubes ni la distancia

para llegar allí y fijar mi equipo para una foto antes del

ocaso. Sigo insistiendo hasta que algo único y cautivador

aparece en el lente de mi cámara.

Aquí está el punto: grandes pecadores han encontrado su

camino hacia la Iglesia por medio de la fuerza atractiva del

catolicismo aun cuando pastores o ministros

individualmente han fallado en representar la inmensa

bondad de Cristo. Oscar Wilde fue uno de esos hombres

que sintió el desaliento y, sin embargo, encontró apertura

hacia la Iglesia. Su amor por Dios y por la Iglesia fue más

grande que los fallos de los hombres. Tómense el tiempo de

copiar este enlace en su buscador o visiten el sitio de

nuestra parroquia en la red y copien el enlace de allí. Es

una lectura fascinante.

https://churchpop.com/2015/10/27/the-deathbed-

conversion-of-oscar-wilde/

Su Pastor, Padre Lorenzo

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Holy Cross Catholic Church 1244 South Power Road • Mesa, Arizona 85206

Parish Office................................................... (480)981-2021

RE Office ........................................................ (480)325-5375

Fax .................................................................. (480)981-6844

Website ............................................ www.holycrossmesa.org

Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday ..................................... 8:30 am—5:00 pm

(closed 12:00-1:00 pm)

Friday ...................................................... 8:30 am—12:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday ...................................................... Closed

Parish Secretary, Laura Shirling .............................. ext. 201

E-mail ..................................... [email protected]

Priests Pastor, Fr. Lawrence Merta ...................................... ext. 208

E-mail ...................................... [email protected]

Parochial Vicar, Fr. James Aboyi, VC ....................... ext. 202

E-mail ....................................... [email protected]

Parochial Vicar Care Ministry, Fr. Simon Osuchukwu

E-mail ..................................... [email protected]

Pastoral Ministry ....................... ext. 206

E-mail ................................ [email protected]

Parish Administration ...................................... ext. 205

E-mail ...................................... [email protected]

Religious Education ............ ext. 214

E-mail .................................... [email protected]

Coord. of Elementary Faith Formation

.......................................................... ext. 209

E-mail .................................... [email protected]

Coord. of Youth Faith Formation ......... ext. 213

E-mail .................................... [email protected]

Music Director of Music, Jaime Cortez .............................. ext. 215

E-mail ....................................... [email protected]

Liturgy Coord. of Liturgical Ministries, Chris Haubrock..... ext. 216

E-mail ................................. [email protected]

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH DIRECTORY

Confession Times Monday through Saturday After the 8:30am Mass

Also Wednesday from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.

Anytime by appointment

Infant Baptism Parents requesting that their child be baptized must be

registered parishioners who are actively participating in

the life of Holy Cross Church. Baptism preparation classes

are required. Please call the parish office for additional

information.

Couples seeking the sacrament of marriage must be

registered parishioners who are actively participating in

the life of Holy Cross Church. Notification of intent to

marry must be provided nine months in advance. For

more information on the marriage preparation process,

please call the parish office.

Communion to the Sick If you or someone you know is sick, hospitalized or

homebound, please call for the assistance of a Minister of

Care. Ministers of Care bring communion to those who

cannot come to mass. Please call the parish office to

arrange a scheduled Minister of Care visit.

Emergency Anointing of the Sick If you or someone you know is in critical condition or near

death, call (480)981-2021. After 5:00 pm and weekends,

Press 4 when instructed to do so. Leave a detailed

message, including a contact name and telephone

number, that will be heard by the priest on call.

Please do not use this service for any other reason.

Federal Privacy Regulation HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act),

prohibits all hospitals from informing churches of a

patient’s presence unless the patient gives permission

for the hospital to do so. If you are admitted to a hospital

and would like a member of the clergy or a caregiver to

visit you, please notify the hospital or call the parish

office.

St. Vincent de Paul Society The St. Vincent de Paul Society provides food, clothing,

and other assistance to the poor and needy. Located at

the north end of the grounds, their hours are Monday

through Friday from 9:00-11:00 am. Their direct number

is (480)985-4259. Call to make an appointment.

“Don’t forget to check out our

parish website at

www.holycrossmesa.org”

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Readings for the Week of January 28 Sunday: Dt 18:15-20/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9, [8]/

1 Cor 7:32-35/Mk 1:21-28

Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/Ps 3:2-3, 4-5,

6-7 [8a]/Mk 5:1-20

Tuesday: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30--19:3/

Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [1a]/Mk 5:21-43

Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7 [cf. 5c]/

Mk 6:1-6

Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12/1 Chr 29:10, 11ab,

11d-12a, 12bcd [12b]/Mk 6:7-13

Friday: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10 [10b]/

Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32

Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13/Ps 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13,

14 [12b]/Mk 6:30-34

Next Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 3a]/

1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE LITURGY 4

Pray the Rosary

Come join us each morning

in the Church at 7:50am

to pray the Rosary

Monday, January 29th

8:00 am Morning Prayer Rm. D

8:30 am Mass/Confessions to follow Church

9:00 am Counseling Rm. G

6;30 pm Right for Life Mtg. Rm. H

Tuesday, January 30th

8:00 am Morning Prayer Rm. D

8:30 am Mass/Confessions to follow Church

9:00 am Legion of Mary Rm. F

Wednesday, January 31st

8:00 am Morning Prayer Rm. D

8:30 am Mass/Confessions to follow Church

9:00 am Adult Faith Formation Wellens

12:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Church

5:30 pm Confessions Church

7:00 pm Mass Church

Thursday, February 1st

8:00 am Morning Prayer Rm. D

8:30 am Mass/Confessions to follow Church

5:30 pm Groupo Oracion Carismatica Rm. F

Friday, February 2nd

8:00 am Morning Prayer Rm. D

8:30 am Mass/Confessions to follow Church

Saturday, February 3rd

See Mass Schedule

Sunday, February 4th

1:20 pm First Sunday Children’s Rosary Church

Week of January 29th—February 4th

Schedule Priest Mon: 8:30 am Fr. Simon Osuchukwu

Tues: 8:30 am Fr. James Aboyi

Wed: 8:30 am Fr. Simon Osuchukwu

7:00 pm Fr. James Aboyi

Thurs: 8:30 am Fr. James Aboyi

Fri: 8:30 am Fr. Simon Osuchukwu

Sat: 8:30 am Fr. Lloyd Reuter

4:00 pm Fr. Larry Merta

Sun: 6:30 am Fr. James Aboyi

8:00 am Fr. Lloyd Reuter

10:00 am Fr. Pierre Hissey

12:00 pm Fr. Pierre Hissey

2:00 pm (Spanish) Fr. Simon Osuchukwu

4:00 pm (Youth) Fr. Larry Merta

Anderson Hall

Sat 4:00 pm Fr. Simon Osuchukwu

Sun 10:00 am Fr. James Aboyi

*Celebrants scheduled are subject to change

Week of

January 29th—

February 4th Mon: 8:30 am †

Tues: 8:30 am †

Wed: 8:30 am †

7:00 pm †

Thurs: 8:30 am †

Fri: 8:30 am †

Sat: 8:30 am †

4:00 pm †

Sun: 6:30 am †

8:00 am †

10:00 am †

12:00 pm †

2:00 pm †

4:00 pm †

Anderson Hall

Sat: 4:00 pm

Sun: 10:00 am †

Margaret Marchetti

Edward Albergo Sr.

Robert Maxwell

Patrick Clark

Bob Davidson

Gale Helus

Gregorio Acosta

Anthony Mitchell

Anthony Dalessandro

Geraldine Reinart

Helen Kolodzey

Daniel Cialini

Celia Cardenas

Linda Beckwith

Pro Populo (SI)

Edward Cellucci

First Friday Adoration Come join us this Friday, February 2nd for

Adoration, from 9:00am to 11:30am.

Benediction will be at 11:30am. We encourage

everyone who is free to come and spend a half-hour of quiet

prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.

Litany Please join us in reciting the Litany to the Sacred

Heart on First Friday and the Litany to the Blessed

Virgin on First Saturday before the Rosary.

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THE TRINITY OF STEWARDSHIP 5

The Holy Cross Stewardship Committee fosters the mission of Holy Cross Catholic Church by INFORMING the parish of ministries taking place, by INVITING people into new and existing ministries, by SUPPORTING people in their ministries, by PROVIDING information regarding the financial situation of the parish and to INCREASE financial support of the parish.

Parish Stewardship of Treasure

For the weekend of January 20th & 21st

Plate Collections

Envelope Contributions ............................................ $9,928

Loose Cash/Checks ............................................... $12,994

Faith Direct ............................................................... $9,118 ______________________________

Total Plate .............................................................. $32,040

Special Collections - Parish

Candle Revenue ............................................................. $85

Ascension........................................................................ $70

Adopt-a-Student .............................................................. $15

Solemnity of Mary ......................................................... $130

First Offering ................................................................. $175

Christmas Offering ......................................................... $38

Paving & Painting ........................................................... $70

Electronic Sign .............................................................. $185 ____________________________

Total Special Collections - Parish.............................. $768

Special Collections - Diocese

Campaign for Human Development .............................. $15

Gospel of Life ............................................................ $5,900

Special Needs—Latin America ....................................... $10 ____________________________

Total Special Collections - Diocese ....................... $5,925

Offering Giving Summary

Year-to-Date Giving 7/1 /17- 1/21/18 .............. $905,687

Prior Year-to-Date Giving 7/1/16 - 1/22/17 ...... $846,755

To Date Digital Church Sign Collection ................. $32,027

For the weekend of January 13th & 14th

Plate Collections

Envelope Contributions .......................................... $10,157

Loose Cash/Checks ............................................... $15,133 ______________________________

Total Plate .............................................................. $25,289

Special Collections - Parish

Candle Revenue ........................................................... $148

Adoration Chapel ............................................................ $10

Solemnity of Mary ......................................................... $907

First Offering ................................................................. $275

Christmas Offering ....................................................... $185

Digital Church Sign ....................................................... $110 ____________________________

Total Special Collections - Parish.......................... $1,635

Special Collections - Diocese

Special Needs—Latin America ....................................... $90 ____________________________

Total Special Collections - Diocese ............................. $90

Offering Giving Summary

Year-to-Date Giving 7/1/17 - 1/14/18 .............. $872,970

Prior Year-to-Date Giving 7/1/16 - 1/15/18c .... $807,119

To Date Digital Church Sign Collection ................. $31,842

Please remember Holy Cross parish in your estate

planning and thank you for your continued support of

Holy Cross Catholic Church.

Dear Parishioners,

I wish to offer thanks to those who’ve

participated in the planning study at Holy

Cross. The response is strong, but we do

need input from everyone in our community.

Completing the survey will take just a few

minutes.

The deadline to return your completed

survey is Tuesday, Jan. 30. You may return it

to the office or place it in the offertory

basket at any of the Masses.

You may also complete the survey online by

going to steiergroup.com/survey, clicking on

Holy Cross Catholic Church and entering the

password: holycross2018.

Again, thank you for your feedback and for

participating in this important effort. We will

share the results as soon as we receive

them and have a chance to review them.

Gratefully,

Fr. Larry Merta

Pastor

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: ELEMENTARY AND YOUTH

FORMATION

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Religious Education office 480-325-5375.

When: Sunday, February 4th

Time: 1:20 p.m.

Where: Holy Cross Catholic Church. We will

meet at the statue of Blessed Virgin

Mary inside the church.

Who: All ages are welcome to join the children.

For more information (English or Spanish) contact: Carmen

Pacheco at 602-502-3839

First Sunday Children’s Rosary

THE TRINITY OF STEWARDSHIP

LITURGY

We are so excited and honored to be part of the

first ever World Youth Day pilgrims from Holy

Cross - and we want to

take you with us! In our

prayers, that is!

The CDA supports community and

charitable organizations that assist

individuals and families in need or in crisis.

These organizations improve the lives of

thousands of people across 4 Arizona

counties (Mohave, Maricopa, Coconino and

Yavapai), serving local communities beyond the

boundaries of any one parish. Through the CDA, faith is

nurtured from birth to adulthood through our schools,

parishes, and religious education programs.

Organizations like Catholic Charities and Foundation for

Senior Living help strengthen families and assist

individuals in crisis. The CDA also supports the

education and formation of seminarians, priests and

deacons. For more information or to donate online, visit

dphx.org/cda.

Thank you for your support.

2018 Charity and Development Appeal

Saint Vincent de Paul

Holy Cross Conference

480-985-4259

St. Vincent de Paul's life-saving works to the poor could never

be accomplished without the generous support of our

parishioners and good friends like you. Every dollar you give

works small and large miracles in the lives of the forgotten

and destitute we see day to day right here in our own

community. Next week-end our Saint Vincent de Paul

members will be outside all the Masses with their blue

buckets for donations that make these miracles happen.

May you be blessed for whatever you can give.

New ushers and altar servers and existing

ushers and altar servers please plan on

attending the upcoming Liturgical Training.

Altar Servers:

Thursday February 8 OR February 15 at 6:30PM

Ushers:

After each Saturday or Sunday Mass

February 10 & 11 OR February 17 & 18

If you are new to Holy Cross or you are interested in this

ministry please come for the training or contact Chris at

[email protected]

or 480-981-2021 x216

Thursday February 8 OR February 15 at 7:00PM

Liturgical Training

Altar Servers, Sacristans, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers

of Holy Communion, Ushers, Altar Linens, Daily Mass

Communicants.

This is a great way to serve the Lord in the most

important functions of Holy Cross Parish. We regularly

require additional ministers to serve the Lord.

Contact: Chris at [email protected]

or 480-981-2021 x216

Liturgical Ministries:

Through your generous

support, we have raised over

$7,000 of our $18,000 goal.

Today, we invite you to become more intimately involved

in our pilgrimage by becoming a WYD shareholder. Your

$50 investment for an individual or $100 investment for

a family will come with many blessings.

This weekend after all the Masses the pilgrims will be in

the courtyard to talk with you about this opportunity!

You can also contact Patti Phillips for more information

at 480-325-5375– Ext. 213

WYD

HOLDER

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: ADULT FAITH FORMATION AND SPIRITUALITY

W i n t e r / L e n t

A d u l t F a i t h

F o r m a t i o n

P r o g r a m

Join us in our continuing Adult Faith

Formation study program featuring

renown theologian, author, and national

speaker, Dr. Edward Sri. We are

exploring the classical view of morality

and find that it’s not merely a set of

guiding principles for theoretical

situations—it is an entire way of life.

Session 3: Real Freedom, Real Love

Do you think that you are free to live

your life to the fullest and achieve

ultimate happiness? In the last session

we examined the virtues as the skills

necessary to live our relationships well.

These same skills make us truly free. In

this session we’ll look at what real

freedom means and discover what kind

of instructions God has given us for

living in that freedom.

Books can be purchased from the

Parish Office for $5 ($14.40 on

Amazon) .

Participant study guides will be

provided at all sessions. Donations to

cover the cost of materials is greatly

appreciated.

The videos and participant guides can

be found on FORMED.org (Parish Code

BR4Z9E) for those who cannot attend

or who have to make up a session.

For more information contact

Bridgette Cosentino at

[email protected] or

(480) 981-2021 x-206.

Wellen's Hall from 9:15 - 11 am on the following

Wednesdays: Jan 31 , Feb 7, 21, 28,

Mar 7, 14

Please bring a brunch item to share.

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PARISH & COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Renewal training for those that have completed their foundation

safe environment training is being offered at Holy Cross.

Please see the Parish Office to sign-up for the class.

Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Time: 11:00 am & 7:00 pm

Location: Wellens Hall

Renewal training can also be completed online.

Go to www.safeenvironmenttraining.org, and select “My

Obligations”. Enter your first name, last name and street address.

You can make corrections to your profile (including your location

and ministry you serve in) and then click “update information and

continue." Next, you may select any one of the online training

courses listed. The renewal training will take approximately 45

minutes. This program works best from a high-speed internet

connection. Be sure to watch through the end of the credits so

your profile is updated

Holy Cross Council No. 7904

Join us in the courtyard after Sunday Mass for Coffee

& Donuts; Enjoy Fellowship and Help Support Our

Parish Seminarians.

Arizona State Knights of Columbus Annual Raffle to Support

Local Charities are available. Drawing will be held during the

State Convention in May.

Knights of Columbus Council 7904 hold council meeting the

first Thursday each month at 6:30 PM in Wellens Hall. We will

begin our meeting with praying the rosary. Visiting Knights are

encouraged to attend.

Join the Knights Become a Holy Cross Council 7904 Knight!

Learn More About the Knights at

http://www.kofc7904.org/home.html

and call Jim Pergo at (480) 721-2201 to join.

Council 7904 has created a Facebook page of the activities

our Knights enjoy!

Go to https://www.facebook.com/kofc7904/photos

Online Knights of Columbus Membership:

Designed to introduce men to our Order in a way that will help

them to grow as a Catholic man and a Knight.

Go to: http://www.kofc.org/un/newjoin/en/index.html

The North parking lot will be closed

for repairs from

January 31st—February 2nd.

At one time, most family caregivers were females

– wives, daughters, granddaughters, nieces and

sisters. In the past twenty years, the face of

caregiving has changed as more men step up to assume the

tasks of helping their loved ones. According to AARP, today 40

percent of caregivers are men and the vast majority of them

are caring for a loved one with dementia. While many of the

resources for caregivers are geared toward women, a growing

number of caregiving resources are becoming male-oriented

and male-friendly. If you are a male caregiver, check out

AARP’s website at www.aarp.org which includes a section for

male family caregivers. If you enter “support for male

caregivers” into the AARP search engine, you will find a link to

take you to “AARP’s New Effort to Support Male Caregivers.”

Men are always welcome at our two support group meetings each

month. Our upcoming meetings are scheduled for Wednesday,

February 14, at 2:30 p.m. in classrooms 1-2 at Mountain Vista

Medical Center, 1301 S. Crismon Road, Mesa and Thursday,

February 22, at 1:30 p.m. in classroom J at Holy Cross. For

questions about caregiving, contact parishioner and support

group facilitator Evelyn Sanchez at 602-882-5197.

On the Caregiving Journey… Parking Lot Repairs

Together, we can protect our children, not only

here at Church but in society at large. Holy Cross is

presenting “Protecting God’s Children for Adults,” a

program for all employees and volunteers that

have not previously completed the foundation Safe Environment

Training. This program will educate and empower adults about

how to help prevent abuse.

Join us for a 3 hour session, “Protecting God’s Children for

Adults,” where you will complete a Volunteer Application and sign

a Code of Ethics. In addition, you will learn:

● How to separate the facts from the myths about child sexual

abuse

● How sexual offenders gain access to children

● What to do when you see warning signs in children or adults

This training is mandatory for all employees and volunteers. To

register for a class, please visit or call the Parish Office.

Date: Saturday, February 10th

Time: 10:00AM

Location: Wellens Hall

We look forward to seeing you there!

Understanding grief is the first step in grief

recovery.

We have a grief support ministry here at Holy

Cross that meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.

If you are currently experiencing grief over the loss of a loved

one, please contact Sister John Mary or Evelyn Sanchez at our

Holy Cross Office 480 981 2021

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING GRIEF?

Safe Environment

Renewal – Keeping the Promise Alive

Safe Environment

Foundation - Protecting God’s Children

2017 Holy Cross Contribution statements are available

now upon request. The statements can be mailed or

e-mailed to you. Requests can be made by sending an e-mail to

[email protected] or visit our website at

http://www.holycrossmesa.org/steward-whatis

You may also contact the parish office at 480-981-2021.

Once a request is made, statements are processed within 3-5

business days.

Please include your address and envelope number when

e-mailing your request.

End of Year Contribution Statements

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COMUNIDAD LATINA/HISPANA

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La CDA apoya la comunidad y organizaciones

caritativas que ayudan a individuos y familias en

necesidad o crisis. Estas organizaciones mejoran

las vidas de miles de personas dentro de los cuatro

condados de Arizona (Mohave, Maricopa, Coconino

y Yavapai), y que a la vez sirven las necesidades de

comunidades más allá de los límites de una parroquia

individual. Por medio de la CDA, la fe se promueve y se

desarrolla desde el nacimiento hasta la adultez por medio de

nuestras escuelas, parroquias y programas de educación

religiosa. Organizaciones como Catholic Charities y Foundation

for Senior Living ayudan a individuos que esten pasando crisis

y ayuda a fortalecer familias. La CDA también ayuda en la

educación y formacón de seminaristas, sacerdotes y diáconos.

Para más información ó para hacer su donación en línea, visite

dphx.org/cda. Gracias por su apoyo.

Domingo: Dt 18, 15-20/Sal 95, 1-2. 6-7. 7-9. [8]/

1 Cor 7, 32-35/Mc 1, 21-28

Lunes: 2 Sm 15, 13-14. 30; 16, 5-13/Sal 3, 2-3. 4-5.

6-7 [8]/Mc 5, 1-20

Martes: 2 Sm 18, 9-10. 14. 24-25. 30--19, 3/Sal 86,

1-2. 3-4. 5-6 [1]/Mc 5, 21-43

Miércoles: 2 Sm 24, 2. 9-17/Sal 32, 1-2. 5. 6. 7 [cfr. 5]/

Mc 6, 1-6

Jueves: 1 Re 2, 1-4. 10-12/1 Cr 29, 10. 11. 11-12. 12

[12]/Mc 6, 7-13

Viernes: Mal 3, 1-4/Sal 24, 7. 8. 9. 10 [10]/Heb 2, 14-18/

Lc 2, 22-40 o 2, 22-32

Sábado: 1 Re 3, 4-13/Sal 119, 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14 [12]/

Mc 6, 30-34

Domingo siguiente: Job 7, 1-4. 6-7/Sal 147, 1-2. 3-4. 5-6

[cfr. 3]/1 Cor 9, 16-19. 22-23/Mc 1, 29-39

Las lecturas de la semana del 28 de enero La Campaña de Caridad y Desarrollo 2018

Gracias a su generosidad hemos recaudado $7,000 de los

$18,000 que es nuestra meta. Hoy, te invitamos a participar

más íntimamente en nuestra peregrinación al convertirte en

“accionista” en esta Jornada Mundial de la Juventud. Con tu

inversión individual de $50 o la inversión familiar de $100

obtendrás muchas bendiciones.

Este fin de semana después de las Misas, los peregrinos

estarán en el patio de la Iglesia, para darte más información

sobre esta oportunidad.

También puedes comunicare con Catalina Zepeda para más

información al 480-325-5375 Ext. 209

Estamos muy

emocionados y

privilegiados de ser los

primeros peregrinos en

la historia de la Iglesia

de Santa Cruz, que

participan en la Jornada

Mundial de la Juventud. ¡Quisiéramos llevarte con

nosotros, pero llevarte en nuestras oraciones!

JMJ

PARISH & COMMUNITY EVENTS

Join us for a fun day. Wed Feb 7th for a trip to Fort McDowell.

Pick up at St. George Catholic Church at 9

am and at Holy Cross at 9:15 am. Cost $10

For information and to reserve a seat,

call Susan 480-969-0447 or Linda 480-924-1746

Please call by Wed Jan 31st to assure a seat.

Sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

Not a Holy Cross Sponsored event.

Casino trip is back.

COMUNIDAD LATINA/HISPANA