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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Business Office / Rectory
61 0-626-3321 • 610-626-3322
Parish School
61 0-626-1709
Religious Education
61 0-626-1057
Convent
610-626-2492
Pastoral Minister
610-626-8266
Music Coordinator
215-632-6457
Korean Catholic Center
610-259-2240
Website
www.holycrosscatholics.org
E-mail
contactus@holycrosscatholics.org
PARISH PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. John D. Gabin
Pastor
Rev. Edward B. Cahill
Pastor Emeritus
Rev. H. James Hutchins
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Msgr. Paul F. Curran
In Residence
Deacon Robert Frankenberger
Deacon Joseph N. Gousie
Sr. Loretta Saudarg, RSM
Business Manager
Sr. Mary Carmela, RSM
Pastoral Minister
Ms. Kathleen Fitzpatrick
Principal
Mrs. Kelly Meliti
Director of Religious Education
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Evening: 5:15 PM
Sunday, Upper Church: 7:30,9:30,
BAPTISM POLICY
Baptisms are celebrated every Sunday, except for the first
Sunday of the month, at 12:30 PM. Please call the rectory at 610-626-3321 to set up an appointment with a Priest.
First time parents and godparents are required to attend a
Baptism Preparation Session. Only when Certificates of Eligibility from godparents are presented, then a date for the
baptism can be set.
11:30 AM
Holy Day: 8:30 AM and 7:00 PM
Weekday:
8:30 AM
CONFESSIONS
Saturday, Lower Church: 4:00 to 5:00 PM
MARRIAGE POLICY
Arrangements are made directly with the Parish Priests, within
six months before the intended wedding date. Weddings are
reserved for active parishioners. Pre-Cana Session is required.
Please call Rectory for appointment with Parish Priests. Our
next Parish Pre-Cana day will be on March 29,2014. To register, call Bill & Nicole @ 610-626-8486.
VISITATION TO SICK AND INFIRM
Please call the Rectory or Sister Mary Carmela, Pastoral
Minister, when a parishioner is hospitalized or homebound.
REGISTRATIONS
By Appointment. All Catholics living in the parish should register at the Rectory. Please call Parish Office to make an appointment with one of the Parish Priests.
The Baptism Preparation Sessions are held the first Sunday
of the month at 12:30 PM in the Upper Church, with registration required. To register, please call the parish secretary
during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM
to 4:00 PM). Registration must be made prior to the last Friday of the month. If no registrations are received, a session
may not be held.
RECTORY OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday: same as the Business Office'
1:00 - 7:00 PM • Sunday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday:
BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS
(Entrance through the middle, rear door of the Church)
Monday - Friday Only: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed for Lunch
12-1 PM); Closed Saturday and Sunday
Our men and women in the armed forces often put themselves in harm's way
to protect our nation and to secure peace around the world. How grateful we are to
these military personnel! If you send to the business office (610-626-3321) the
names of family members or loved ones who are actively serving in the military, we
will put their names in the parish bulletin and ask our parishioners to pray for their
safety and protection.
I'm happy to report that 51 people donated blood in our parish Red Cross
Blood Drive on March 24. Thank you to all who gave the gift of life! I was especially
pleased to learn that my blood was going to Children's Hospital.
We are blessed here at Holy Cross to have a beautiful Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. It is located
at the back of the rectory. Prayerful time spent before the Blessed Sacrament does us a world of good!
Consider setting aside just one hour each week, Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, to be with
Our Eucharistic Lord in our Adoration Chapel. Please call Catherine at 610-328-2115, or Doreen at 610544-4450 or Ronnie at 610-623-8412.
HOLY CROSS CHURCH
2014 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Saturday, April 12
Confessions - 3:00 to 5:00 PM
Palm Sunday, April 13
Vigil Mass - 5:15 PM
Masses at 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM
Monday, April 14
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Confessions - 7:00 to 8:00 PM
Holy Thursday, April 17
Mass of the Lord's Supper - 7:30 PM
Holy Cross Knights of Columbus will be
holding their Pancake Breakfast today
(Sunday), April 6, in the Parish Hall, from
7:30 AM until 12:30 PM. Tickets are $6
for adults and $5 for children. Please
come and join usfor some good food and
some good company.
Night Prayer - 10:00 PM
Good Friday, April 18
Morning Prayer - 9:00 AM
Celebration of the Passion of the Lord -
3:00 PM
Stations of the Cross - 7:00 PM
Holy Saturday, April 19
Morning Prayer - 9:00 AM
Easter Vigil - 7:30 PM
Easter Sunday, April 20
Masses at 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM
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MONDAY
8:30AM
TUESDAY
8:30AM
WEDNESDAY
8:30AM
THURSDAY
8:30AM
FRIDAY
8:30AM
7:00 PM
SATURDAY
8:30AM
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Deceased Members of
the Brogan Family
APRILS
Jim McLaughlin
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Dorothy and Tom Cassidy
5:15 PM
SUNDAY
7:30 AM
9:30AM
11:30 AM
Kendall Lambert
Mary Revello
Jeff Simmons
Joseph Sindoni
Andre Vigliarolo
APRIL 10
Alfred Di Sepio
APRIL 11
Danny Hammond
(School Mass)
Stations of the Cross
Bible Study
Letters of the New
Testament
APRIL 12
Constance Croushore
NEXT WEEKEND MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY
Jane Berry
Vincent Berry
Victoria Cutuli
Sharon Diemer
Cornelius Dunleavy
Dorothy Eberhard
Emelia Fagnano
Julie Frankenberger
Anne Gallagher
Carolyn Henderson
Carole Kime
Mary Kull
Karen Landolfi
Joseph Lignore
Joanne Marks
James McCusker
Helen Murphy
Helene Neary
Don Palermo
Eve Palermo
Melanie Palermo
Dorothy Peiffer _
APRIL 12
George Scirrotto
APRIL 13
Cass and Chick McGrory
People of Holy Cross
Deceased Members of the
Casciano Family
with
Father Gabin
. Thursdays - 7:00 PM
Parish Center
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FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
John Newton was the captain of a slave ship. Caught in a terrible storm, he
prayed. Our Lord saved him and his "human carqo" and transformed his life.
Mr. Newton later wrote an autobiographical hymn the familiar "Amazing Grace,
which spoke of how God released him from his sinful ways.
Today the prophet Ezekiel speaks of how God released the Hebrews from exile,
and in the Gospel, we hear how Our Lord raises Lazarus from death and releases him
from his wrappings and from his past.
Lent is the perfect time to return to the Lord and allow Him to release us from any
and all things of the past that disturb us. It may be a bad experience, a sinful act or
hurtful situation, but all of us are marred and need release.
We may let God release us through the Sacrament of Penance, or through an act
of forgiveness or through needed counseling.
When we do let Our Lord release us, we find the freedom of new life. We can then
live in freedom today.
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FOOD PANTRY UPDATE
Thank you so much for your kindness and very generous donations to our Food Pantry.
Some have asked if there are any specific items that we need ...so...as requested, some
items include: pasta sauce, peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit, toilet paper, and paper towels.
We deeply appreciate you and your support! Just a reminder: we are open on Wednesdays
from 3:30 to 6:30 PM, and if you know anyone in need in Delaware County, please have them
stop by.
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Our next collection will be on the second weekend of April. God bless you ... and know,
you are making a difference in our community!!
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Sincerely,
Holy Cross Chapter
St. Vincent dePaul Society
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We wish to congratulate the following who were confirmed on Saturday,
April 6. May they and their families always follow the inspiration and
guidance of the Holy Spirit.
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Christina Christina Ahn
Julianna Jennifer Bader
Daniel Patrick Barrett
Melissa Marie Benedict
Josh Samuel Billick
Angelina Sophia Brooks
Allison Mary Buchanan
Meghan Elizabeth Cull
Sophia Christina Deluca
Anna Rose Cecilia DePrinzio
Kyleigh Teresa Devenney
Gianna Julia DiAngelo
Kayla Teresa Donahue
Dylan Joseph Fisher
Lillian Mary Garcia
Daniele Elizabeth Grovola
Sang Jemma Hee Park
Kristen Mary Hoyt
Annie Anastatia Hwang
Su Raphael Hyum Do
Tyler William Jackson
Kaitlyn Stella Johnson
Jonathan Michael Kim
Justin Paul Kim
Justin Justin Kim
Andy Andrew Kim
Amanda Jessica King
Na Young Elizabeth Ko
Kasai Joseph lamartiniere
Yubin Eunice Lee
Dabin Ethen Lee
Brianna Marie Lefferts
James Michael McDonnell
Emma Marie Megill
Jonathan Joseph Menta
Jessica Lucy Nguyen
Brianna Marie Palmatory
Joseph Anthony Reginelli
Stephen Michael Rice
Olivia Katherine Riley
Zachary Thomas Robinson
Jason Jordan Rodden
Thomas Peter Ronayne
Rachael Rose Rossi
Matthew Francis Seifried
Emily Dorothy Seo
Jacob Jacob So
Nicholas Blaise Sheldrake
Evelyn Bernadette Shetzline
William Michael Simpson
Will Anthony Son
Kevin Kevin Son
Drew Marie Elizabeth Sweeney
Omar Daniel Tanane
Emily Marie Thompson
Cormac Michael Travers
Liam Nicholas Vent
Nadia Catherine Voravolya
Mia Chun Bernadette Yocco
Ryan Andrew Zagrocki
John Luke Zebuski
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EVERYONEIS WELCOME
TO OUR
EUCHARISTICADORATION CHAPEL
OPEN
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
6:00 AM TO 9:00 PM
IF YOU NEED INFORMATION, CALL
Catherine - 610-328-2115
Dolores - 610-284-5950
Ronnie - 610-623-8412
THE COLLECTION FOR MARCH 30
AMOUNTED TO $11,166.
RESPECTLIFE NEWS
Join Father Gabin and others in praying the
rosary for an end to abortions. People gather
in front of Planned Parenthood, at State and
Orange Streets in Media, at noon, on
Saturdays.
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PRAYING fOR OUR TROOPS
Please forward the names of loved ones
who are active in the military. We will
list their names in the bulletin and pray
for their safety and protection. - Please
call 610-626-3321.
BEQUESTS TO THE PARISH
You can make a bequest to Holy Cross
Parish by having the following statement in
your will. "I leave to Holy Cross Parish,
Springfield,
PA the sum (whatever it may
be) for its religious,
charitable
and
educational
works."
This is one way of
insuring that Holy Cross will be able to
continue to do in the future the good it has
done in the past.
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