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Thank you for visiting our website of Holy Cross Church.
Our parish was founded in 1978 to serve the rapidly growing area of east Mesa and has grown to around 3500 registered families. We are a multi-generational and multi-cultural community, with a large number of winter visitors that increase our size dramatically each winter. We also have a large number of young families with children in elementary and high school, many of whom are of Hispanic and Asian heritage.
Our parish mission statement says that we try to live out our full potential as Stewards of God's Kingdom by continuing the mission of Jesus in our own time by worship of God, proclaiming the Gospel, and serving the needs of people as best we can. Continuing this three-fold mission of Jesus as Priest, Prophet, and King gives us a clear vision of what we try to do as a parish community, building up the Church as Disciples of the Lord.
The many ministries and services available in the parish are included in this website. We are always happy to welcome new members and I invite you to consider becoming involved in a ministry in our community.
In Christ,
Fr. Richard Felt, Pastor
KofC Annual Drawing for Charitable Gifts
Knights of Columbus presents the Annual Drawing for Charitable Projects. 50% to Our Holy Cross Church.
Grand Prize: St. Petersburg & the Baltic
2nd Prize to Western Mediterranean
3rd Prize To Alaska
then Cash for 4th-10th Place Winners
Donation $5/each OR 5/$20 OR 30/$100
DRAWING Sat, May 19. Winner need not be present to win.
Tickets are available at Coffee & Donuts.
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St. Vincent de Paul needs your help!
Here is a chance to assist our Holy Cross Saint Vincent de Paul Society. The first weekend of every month, volunteers from our Saint Vincent de Paul are stationed at the doors of the church and in the hall (when we have Mass there) to take up a collection for helping the needy of our parish. It has been a struggle in having enough people to be present at all those stations for receiving your donation.
Here is how you can help. If you would volunteer once a month at the Mass you attend to help with their collections, you would be doing a great service in assisting St Vincent with their mission here at our parish. You would be given a St. Vincent de Paul apron to identify you and a bucket to hold the collections.
If you are interested in doing this please contact St. Vincent at 480-985-4259 or leave your name and phone number at the front office.
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Maggie’s Place Long-Term Volunteers Needed!
Do you know someone who would want to spend a year intensely loving, growing, and giving by living in community and empowering pregnant women? Maggie’s Place is in need of volunteers to commit to a year of service starting this July! Room and board are provided as well as health insurance and a small stipend.
For more information, please contact Sarah Redford at 602-262-5555 or mpstaff@maggiesplace.org.
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Rosary Service every Thursday in May
May 3, 2012 to May 31, 2012 (6:30p)
During May, the Month of Mary, Our Blessed Mother, a special Thursday Night Rosary Service will be celebrated at 6:30p in the church on each Thursday Night of this month, sponsored by the Respect Life Committee and led by the different ministries of Holy Cross Parish. All are invited.
Sponsored by:
May 17 - Youth Ministry
May 24 - Hispanic Ministry
May 31 - St. Vincent de Paul Society
Let us gather together for the veneration of Mary Most Holy, Queen of The Holy Rosary and petition the Blessed Virgin, asking her to intercede on behalf of all unborn children for an end to abortion in America. We will pray also for all of the expectant mothers to know the Joy of God’s most precious gift. All parishioners are encouraged to pray the Rosary to protect the Sanctity of Life from the moment of Conception till a natural death.
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Life Teen Car Wash
May 19, 2012 (7:00a - 11:00a)
Come on Sat, May 19 from 7:00 – 11:00 a.m. to the North Parking Lot of Holy Cross Catholic Church and help the teens earn money to go on retreat this summer. So, come on down, sit back, relax, and let our teens wash your car! Your SUPPORT & DONATIONS are greatly appreciated!
Questions? Contact Carl Lang, Life Teen Youth Leader, at 480-981-2021 x213, or clang@holycrossmesa.org.
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Theology on Tap PHX
May 22, 2012 (7:00p)
Young Adults! Join us for an intimate Mass celebrated by Bishop Olmsted on Tue, May 22 at 7:00p. Mass will be held at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, located at 400 E. Monroe Street in Downtown Phoenix. Space is VERY LIMITED.
Register NOW at www.theologyontapphx.com. See you there!
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Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Jun 8, 2012 (6:00p - 8:00p)
The success of Holy Cross Parish depends on the generous gift of time from our volunteers. If you have been involved in any ministries or volunteer activities at Holy Cross Parish over the past year, the Pastoral Council cordially invites you, your spouse and children to attend our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Fri, June 8 from 6:00-8:00p in Anderson Hall. We are planning an evening of dining and entertainment for you. Please call the parish office to reserve your spot at this wonderful event! More details to come.
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3rd Annual Dinner Dance
Jun 9, 2012 (4:00p - 9:00p)
The Hispanic community of the Holy Cross invites you to their third dinner dance with “DJ” music in Spanish and the Cortez family will delight us with their music. Join us Sat, Jun 9 from 4:00-9:00p at the Anderson Hall. The donation for the tickets is: $20 per person or $35 per couple.
For more information or to buy tickets please contact Deacon Ignacio at 480-981-2021 x208. Come have an afternoon of fun with us!
La comunidad Hispana/ latina de la Iglesia Santa Cruz les invita a su tercer tardeada (cena baile) con música “DJ” y la familia “Cortez” deleitándonos con su música. Únase a nosotros Sat, 9 de junio de 4:00-9:00 p. La donación de los boletos es de: $ 20 por persona o $ 35 por pareja.
Para más información o para comprar boletos pueden comunicarte con el Diacono Ignacio al 480-981-2021 x208. ¡Vengan a pasar una feliz tarde junto con nosotros!
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Vacation Bible School: All Aboard the Vatican Express
Jun 18, 2012 to Jun 22, 2012 (9:00a - 12:00p)
Attention Kids & Parents!! Save the Date: Vacation Bible School will be Jun 18-22 from 9:00a-12:00p. Age 4 yrs thru 6th Grade. DON’T MISS THE BUS!
Fasten your seatbelts! It’s going to be a wild ride! Kids will learn all about the Holy Father, St. Peter’s Basilica, St. Peter’s Square, Sistine Chapel, Swiss Guard, Michelangelo, Children’s Eucharistic Adoration & more. Donation for 15 hours of entertainment: $25.00
Registrations are being accepted for Vacation Bible School through June 7. Forms can be downloaded from our parish website or picked up in the RE Office Mon-Thu, 9:00-11:00a and 1:00-5:00p.
Interested in helping? Our next VBS Volunteer Meeting will be held on Wed, May 16 at 6:30p in RE Office. If you have any questions, please contact the RE Department at 480-325-5375 or pphillips@holycrossmesa.org.
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Summer Vocation Experience
Jun 24, 2012 to Jun 28, 2012
Is God calling you? The Sisters of Charity are hosting an experience of religious life from June 24-28 open to women aged 18-50. Enter into the sisters’ shared life of prayer while serving the poor of the Chicago diocese. Excluding travel to/from Chicago, most of the program costs will be covered by the Sisters of Charity.
For more information, see brochure at www.scsh.org, or look us up on Facebook using search “Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill.” Local contact: Sister Laura Coughlin, SS Peter and Paul Convent, 520-395-6635.
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St. Joseph's Youth Camp
Jul 1, 2012 to Jul 21, 2012
It’s not too early to think about summer camp! Register Now for St. Joseph’s Youth Camp and Save Money.
St. Joseph’s Youth Camp, located in the tall pines surrounding Mormon Lake, near Flagstaff, is offering an early bird discount when you register before May 1.
Sponsored by the Arizona Knights of Columbus, the camp offers kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, astronomy, archery, arts and crafts, horseback riding, mountain biking and much more for an ALL-INCLUSIVE rate.
The regular fee of $498 includes a full week of activities, meals and snacks, transportation from the Valley and back via chartered bus, camper T-shirt and DVD. Register before May 1 and pay only $450 per session.
The camp reinforces teamwork and solid values. Teen Week, for ages 13 to 15, includes additional challenging and fun activities to build leadership skills.
Sessions: July 1-7, Teen Week; July 8-14 and July 15-21, ages 8-12.
To register and for more information, including camp counsellorships for ages 15 to 17, go to www.sjycaz.com or call 480-449-0848.
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Steubenville West Jul 20-22
Jul 20, 2012 to Jul 22, 2012
ATTENTION TEENS: Steubenville West Life Teen Retreat Register Today Looking for something to jumpstart your teens in their faith? Searching for something that speaks to our teens and calls them to engage in the life of the Church? Steubenville West invites Catholic teenagers into the rich traditions and timelessness of our faith in relevant and engaging ways.
Who: Incoming High School Freshmen to Graduating Seniors
What: A Weekend of Powerful Liturgies, Dynamic Talks, and Engaging Worship
When: Fri, Jul 20 - Sun, Jul 22
Where: University of Arizona campus in Tucson, Arizona
Cost: $225.00 for retreat, lodging, food & transportation. $35 deposit due by Sun, May 29.
For registration and fundraising opportunities to reduce the cost of the retreat, contact Carl Lang in the Religious Education Department at 480-325-5375 or cbenzing@holycrossmesa.org.
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Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Jul 20, 2012 to Jul 22, 2012
In the readings we are commanded to love one another. Jesus tells us in the Gospel that through living in love we will have complete joy! Attend a Marriage Encounter to gain the tools to truly love your spouse more and receive the joy that it can bring. Renew your sacrament by deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, and rekindling your romance; the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend in the Phoenix area is on July 20-22.
For more information contact us at 602-242-6141 or info@wwme-phx.org.
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