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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
Scholarship Opportunity
In its continuing effort to support our Holy Cross active youth, the Holy Cross Knights of Columbus Council 7904 is generously making a $1,500 college scholarship available to a current high school senior planning to attend College and actively involved in the Holy Cross parish community.
All applicants must be actively participating as registered Holy Cross Catholics and actively involved in the life of Holy Cross through Life Teen or other Holy Cross ministries.
Applications with detailed information are available through the Religious Education Office. This scholarship will be for the 2012-2013 Academic Year. The application deadline for this scholarship is Feb 15, 2012. The mailing address is at the bottom of the application. Additional copies of the application may be reproduced (photocopied).
Ted Papuzza, PGK, Chairman Scholarship Committee
[ Knights of Columbus Scholarship ]
Upcoming Retreats
Feb 10-12: Married Couples Celebrating Any 5-year Anniversary, Mount Claret Retreat Center, Phoenix.
Visit www.crosier.org for more information.
Mar 23-25: Graduating College Students, Franciscan Renewal Center, Scottsdale.
Visit www.crosier.org for more information.
[ Retreat ]
"Called to Protect" Safe Environment Training
Jan 23, 2012 to Feb 7, 2012
"A Plan to Protect God’s Children" is a fifty minute professionally produced, educational session focused on reviewing steps for preventing child sexual abuse. This educational session fulfills the Safe Environment renewal training requirements after a person has attended the foundation course ‘Called to Protect’.
"A Plan to Protect God’s Children" will be offered:
Mon, Jan 23 - 9:30a
Mon, Jan 23 - 6:30p
Mon, Jan 30 - 9:30a
Mon, Jan 30 - 1:00p
Tue, Feb 7 - 9:30a
** Sessions will be held in Wellens Hall
To register online or to learn more about this class, please go to www.safeenvironmenttraining.org. You may also register for this class by calling the parish office at 480-981-2021.
[ Called to Protect ]
New Charismatic Prayer Group
Jan 24, 2012 (7:00p)
A home based Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group has begun here at Holy Cross. Meetings are weekly and will be held on Tuesdays at 7:00p. Anyone interested in joining this group should contact Parishioner Jan Reager at 480-830-8346.
[ Charismatic Prayer Group ]
Plan For Your Future With Estate Planning
Jan 31, 2012 (9:15a - 11:15a)
Have you created a plan for your future? If you are like many people, you may need to create one or make updates to your current plan. We are very pleased to announce that, as a free service to our parishioners, we are offering a free Provide & Protect seminar which will provide you with everything you need to know to create a plan that reflects your goals and dreams.
If you want to learn how to pass on income or principal to your family or find creative ways to help your favorite charitable causes, this seminar is for you. Join us on Tue, Jan 31 from 9:15-11:15a in Wellens Hall. Taught by Mary Macuga, a gift planner from the Catholic Community Foundation and John Hough of Hough Law Offices, an estate planning attorney from the Foundation’s Professional Advisory Board, this 2 hour seminar will teach you the basics of wills and estate planning. Participants will receive a complimentary Wills Planner Kit.
For more information or to sign-up please contact Kathy Knapp at kknapp@holycrossmesa.org or by calling 480-981-2021 ext. 205. We hope to see you there!
[ Estate Planning Guest Speaker ]
20th Annual Catholic Charismatic Conference
Feb 3, 2012 to Feb 4, 2012
“Holiness: Ezequiel 20:12,” sponsored by Catholic Renewal Ministries, Fri, Feb 3 2:30-9:30p and Sat, Feb 4 8:30a-9:30p at Phoenix Conference Center, North Building, Room 120D. Guest speakers are Fr. Bill Halbing , Jim Murphy, Fr. Andres Arango. Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo Nevares will celebrate Mass Saturday afternoon. Teens will be having breakout sessions.
Cost: $25 before Jan 20, $35 at the door. Teens: $5.
Info: call Marge Chavez 480-201-6691 or JoAnn Duffy 480-945 2990; for teens call Jojo Concepcion at 623-229-6902. For registration forms go to the CRM website at www.catholicrenewalministries.org.
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Day Of Reflection For Family Members Of People With Mental Disorders
Feb 4, 2012 (10:00a - 4:00p)
Join us for a Day Of Reflection For Family Members Of People With Mental Disorders on Sat, Feb 4 from 10:00a-4:00p at Our Lady of Guadalupe Benedictine Monastery and Retreat Center, 8502 W. Pinchot Avenue Phoenix 85037. The day will be facilitated by Holy Cross Father Bill Faiella, Psy. D. Suggested donation: $0 - $50, depending upon your ability to pay.
Contact information and how to register: mail Fr.Bill at bfaiella@benedictinesistersphoenix.com or call Sr. Lydia at 623-848-9608.
[ Day of Reflection ]
3rd Annual RE Walk-a-Thon
Feb 4, 2012 (10:30a - 12:00p)
Please help us raise money for Holy Cross’ Religious Education Department by participating in the RE sponsored walk-a-thon on Sat, Feb 4 from 10:30a-12:00p. Participation/donation packets were sent home with students through the religious education classes.
1st Prize for most money raised is a KINDLE (e-reader with WiFi). Kindle Cover and power adapter included.
Many more prizes will be awarded during the Walk-a-thon. You do not have to be enrolled in Religious Education classes to walk and raise money. Please contact the RE department at 480-325-5275 or cbenzing@holycrossmesa.org to offer your assistance, or if you have any questions on the above.
[ RE Fundraiser ]
Next New Parishoner Welcome Sunday will be Sun, Feb 5.
Feb 5, 2012
There will not be a Welcome Sunday in January.
[ Welcome ]
Welcome Back Winter Parishioner Luncheon
Feb 6, 2012 (11:00a - 1:00p)
Holy Cross Church will be hosting our second annual Welcome Back Winter Parishioner potluck luncheon to be held on Mon, Feb 6 from 11:00a-1:00p. ALL winter parishioners are welcome to take this opportunity to break bread and enjoy fellowship with parishioners from other states, countries, etc. Please bring a dish to share that day; you may wish to prepare something that is unique to your home locale or your ethnic background. Beverages, main meat dish, and table service will be provided.
Since the number of winter visitors at Holy Cross is very large, it will be necessary for you to reserve your spot by calling the church office (480-981-2021) by Jan 31 to indicate your attendance as space is limited. We hope to see many of you at this upcoming event.
[ Winter Visitor ]
Arizona Centennial Mass & Reception
Feb 14, 2012 (12:00p)
In honor of the Arizona Centennial, the public is invited to a special Mass with Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted at noon at St. Mary’s Basilica in downtown Phoenix. A reception and historical exhibit featuring the history of the Church in Arizona follows. Exhibit hours: 10:00a-1:00p, Sun, Feb 12; 10:00a-3:00p, Mon, Feb 13; 10:00a-4:00p, Tue, Feb 14 (Noon Mass with Bishop Olmsted).
[ Special Mass/Event ]
Late Nite Catechism
Feb 16, 2012 (7:30p)
Holy Cross Knights of Columbus and AZ East Valley Pro-life Alliance presents "Late Night Catechism I" on Thu, Feb 16 in Anderson Hall. Doors open at 6:30p. Show begins at 7:30p.
Fundraising tickets sold in advance at $35 each. Available by mail or before and after certain Masses. Call Ted and Jennie Papuzza at 480-832-4437 or Joe and Jinny Perron at 480-216-7217 or 480-807-2834.
[ Late Nite Catechism ]
Beginning Experience
Feb 24, 2012 to Feb 26, 2012
Widowed? Divorced? Separated?
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE is a weekend program to help single-again persons begin to deal with the grieving process. It offers an opportunity, through God, for turning the pain of loss into an experience of positive growth. The next weekend will be Feb 24-26 at Mt. Claret Retreat Center in Phoenix, AZ. The cost is $149. Some partial scholarships are available for those who cannot afford the full cost.
Please register before Feb 17.
For additional information: call 602-914-5148, visit www.AZBE.org or email info@azbe.org.
[ Singles ]
Parish Retreat
Feb 25, 2012 (9:00a - 3:00p)
Parish Retreat will be held Sat, Feb 25 from 9:00a - 3:00p in Wellens Hall. Theme of the retreat “One God One Family.”
Contact: Deacon Tom 480-981-2021 or email tferreira@holycrossmesa.org
[ Lenten Activity ]
High School Teens - Retreat
Mar 2, 2012 to Mar 4, 2012
Calling All High School Teens! You are invited to participate in a 3 day, 2 night retreat on Mar 2-4 at Williams, AZ, Lost Canyon Camp.
Featuring: Bishop Eduardo Nevares, Ike Ndolo Band, Fr. Paul Sullivan, The Dominican Sisters, 400 H.S. Teens from throughout AZ.
Cost for retreat is $150. Deposit of $35 due by 1/1/12.
Contact Carl Lang or Cindy Benzing, 480-325-5375, for additional information.
[ Youth Ministry ]
Women's Breakfast
Mar 3, 2012 (8:30a)
Holy Cross Women’s breakfast will be Sat, Mar 3 beginning with Mass at 8:30AM followed by breakfast in Wellens Hall. Guest Speaker: Candy Bridges, author and owner of Breath of Life Retreat House in Pine, AZ.
[ Women ]