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Christmas Mass Schedule

Posted on December 21, 2020 in: General News

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH December 24 | Vigil Mass - 4:00 pm December 24 | Choir begins at 11:30 pm followed by Midnight Mass December 25 | Day Mass - 9:00 am  IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY MISSION December 25 - 11:30 am   NOTICE: We are still required to a limit of...

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Advent Reflection & Prayer - December 15 at 7:00 pm

Posted on December 14, 2020 in: General News

You and your family are invited to an Advent evening of prayer & reflection as we prepare for the celebration of Christ's birth.  Music - Advent prayer - Advent reflections Presented by Fr. Tom, MSFS Fr. Tom served as a parochial vicar and completed his Master's in Family T...

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Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day - December 12

Posted on November 30, 2020 in: General News

Rosary at the Grotto on Friday, December 11th at 5:30 pm (Weather permiting) Mass at 9:00 am on Saturday, December 12. Fr. John will bless the restored statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe during Mass. 

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Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - December 8

Posted on November 30, 2020 in: General News

  Holy Day of Obligation: Mass at 7:00 am and Mass at 7:00 pm 

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Religion Class Schedule For December

Posted on November 30, 2020 in: General News

NO CLASSES : DECEMBER 27th & JANUARY 3rd  Classes resume on January 10th. A complete schedule will be posted soon.   

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Parish Office CLOSED on Thursday, November 26

Posted on November 25, 2020 in: General News

Wishing everyone a safe and blessed Thankgsgiving. We will resume regular hours on Monday, November 30th. 

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Altar Server Training Course

Posted on November 09, 2020 in: General News

  Sunday, November 29th at 3:00 pm at Parish Hall Group picture will be taken of all the altar servers from Holy Cross & Immaculate Heart at this time. 

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Cemetery Plot Rates to Increase in 2021

Posted on November 09, 2020 in: General News

The current cost of a cemetery plot at Holy Cross and San Francisco cemeteries is $400.00. This includes a $200 plot fee and a $200 perpetual care fee. Effective January 1, 2021, the cost of a plot will increase to $600.00. This will include the $200 plot fee and a $400 perpetual care fee.  &nb...

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All Souls Day Mass - November 2nd at 9:00 am

Posted on October 28, 2020 in: General News

Blessing of cemeteries following Mass: Holy Cross Cemetery, San Francisco Cemetery, St. Dominic's Cemetery, Cortez Cemetery.   Fr. Babychan will bless cemetery in Yancey at 10:00 am. 

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Assembly 2020 - November 7th: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Posted on October 13, 2020 in: General News

Archbishop Gustavo invites clergy, consecrated women and men, Catholic school teachers and lay people from across the Archdiocese to unite on a virtual platform. Join us as we work to strengthen, renew and celebrate our Catholic identity to witness a Culture of Discipleship. Assembly 2020 is a...

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Our Lady of the Rosary - October 7th

Posted on October 01, 2020 in: General News

Come join us in praying the rosary in honor of the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Rosary. We  will be praying the Glorious Mysteries on Wednesday, October 7th at church beginning at 6:00 pm. Leading the rosary will be Linda Cote. 1st Decade: Altar Society member 2nd Decade: Altar Server...

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Office CLOSED September 7th - Labor Day

Posted on August 19, 2020 in: General News

The office will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, September 8th. Have a safe holiday!!!

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Congratulations & Blessings to Deacon Sam Heinz

Posted on August 17, 2020 in: General News

We express our heartfelt "Congratulations" to Sam Heinz on his well deserved success. He was ordained deacon by Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller on Saturday, August 15 at St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church in San Antonio. We also thank his wife, Michelle for all of her support and walki...

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Sausage Plate & Raffle Fundraiser - November 8th

Posted on August 17, 2020 in: General News

Our annual Holy Cross Church Homecoming will be celebrated in an abbreviated format this year. We will be having the event on November 8, 2020. It will consist of a “Plates-to-go” only and a raffle. Tickets for the meal may be purchased at West Medina Water Office, Medina Co W C &am...

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Silver Rose Service - August 13 - 6:00 pm

Posted on August 06, 2020 in: General News

UPDATE: The date for the arrival of the Silver Rose is on Thursday, August 13 at 6 pm and not as it is listed in the bulletin. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.  This program is sponsored by Knights of Columbus, St. John the Evangelist- Hondo & Holy Cross -D&...

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Welcome Fr. John, Our New Parochial Vicar

Posted on July 09, 2020 in: General News

A Warm Welcome to Fr John Cyriac, MSFS.  Fr. John is a missionary of St. Francis de Sales ordained on Dec 26, 2003. Fr. John has a brother who is also a priest and his only sister is a nun. After his ordination nearly 10 years ago he worked in educational institutions and parishes in Southern I...

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Congratulations to Fr. Armando Alejandro Jr.

Posted on July 01, 2020 in: General News

Recently ordained priest, Fr. Armando Alejandro Jr., will be celebrating Holy Mass at Holy Cross Church on Sunday, July 5 at 9:00 am. The Mass will be celebrated indoors. Please keep in mind due to Covid 19 and directives of the Archdiocese of San Antonio we can only allow a limited number of peo...

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Mass this Friday, July 3rd changed to 7 pm

Posted on July 01, 2020 in: General News

Mass for this Friday, July 3rd has been changed to 7:00 pm. Please let others know.  Fr. John Cyriac, MSFS, our newly appointed Parochial Vicar, will be here to celebrate Holy Mass. WELCOME!!! Father John Cyriac

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Join Us For the Daily Rosary at The Prayer Garden

Posted on June 22, 2020 in: General News

Monday through Fridays at 5:30 pm at the Prayer Garden. There are a few benches available or you may bring your own chair. As we all know, our communities, our country and our world are in need of prayer. At the Prayer Garden we pray for relief from this Corona virus, we pray for peac...

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Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart - June 19

Posted on June 18, 2020 in: General News

The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrated on the Friday after the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi).  Join us tomorrow morning for this special Mass at 7:00 am. [Mass will also be lived streamed.]        ...

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Farewell & Best Wishes to Fr. Anthony

Posted on June 18, 2020 in: General News

After 2 years as pastor for Holy Cross, St. John's and Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission, Fr. Anthony has been asssigned to Holy Faith Catholic Church in Gainesville, Florida.  Thank you Fr. Anthony for your service. Our prayers & God's blessings as you journey to your new parish....

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On The Way - ¡Ándale! Capital Campaign Celebration

Posted on June 11, 2020 in: General News

On The Way - ¡Ándale! Capital Campaign Celebration
From Archbishop Gustavo   We thank YOU for your hard work and commitment to the success of the On the Way - ¡Ándale! Capital Campaign.  Blessedly, together, we have raised nearly $59 million, more than any other previous effort.  Now it is time to celebrate! See full le...

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Annual Church Homecoming Celebration Postponed

Posted on June 10, 2020 in: General News

Our annual church Homecoming Celebration/Fundraiser has been postponed until a later date when restrictions on public gatherings are no longer in effect. We will announce the rescheduled date at least 60 days in advance. 

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First Holy Communion Mass - Sunday, June 14 --- Mass will be held indoors

Posted on June 04, 2020 in: General News

Join us in welcoming our First Holy Communicants to the Table of Our Lord at our 9:00 am Mass on Sunday, June 14.  This Mass is very important for our children because they will be receiving the Body and Blood of Christ for the very first time. A celebration to be celebrated inside the Lord'...

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Parish Office Closed - Memorial Day - May 25th

Posted on May 18, 2020 in: General News

Office will be CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25th. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday. 

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Volunteers Needed

Posted on May 14, 2020 in: General News

We are needing to form at least 2 teams (4 people to a team) to help with cleaning and disinfecting the church after each Mass. This would consist of cleaning pews, kneelers, door handles, etc. Parish cleaning teams must wear face masks and gloves while sanitizing. Parish wi...

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Holy Rosary Honoring Mothers - Sunday, May 10th

Posted on May 07, 2020 in: General News

It is very fitting that we celebrate Mother's Day during Marian month. As we honor the Mother of God, our spiritual mother, we also remember our earthly mothers. We will pray a rosary remembering all our mothers, both living and deceased on Sunday, May 10 beginning at 8:30 am foll...

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No Changes Impacting Parishes According to Archbishop's Decree

Posted on April 28, 2020 in: General News

On April 16, Archbishop Gustavo extended the decree regarding changes impacting parishes in the Archdiocese of San Antonio due to COVID-19 until May 18. The archbishop will be consulting with his senior staff, Presbyteral Council, and clergy prior to resumption of the celebration of public litu...

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Drive-thru Tithe / Collection Offering Continues

Posted on April 15, 2020 in: General News

We understand some may not be feeling quite comfortable in returning to public mass therefore Ladies Bible Study Group will continue in assisting with Drive-thru tithe / collection offering. You may continue to drive up to the front of the church, roll down your window and place your donation i...

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UPDATED Information for Palm Sunday & Holy Week

Posted on April 02, 2020 in: General News

Due to the updated directives from the Archdiocese there will not be any distributions of palms. You are invited to get a palm of your own or a tree branch and have it blessed while viewing the live stream Mass. This directive was put in place in order to avoid people gathering to pick up bless...

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Archbishop Gustavo Issues Updated Decree Regarding COVID-19 Response

Posted on March 20, 2020 in: General News

Please CLICK on the file below to view the document.

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Prayers at Home - When Gathering For Mass Is Not Possible

Posted on March 20, 2020 in: General News

In these extraordinary times when we cannot gather as a Christian Community to celebrate Mass, let us unite ourselves spiritually to the Mass as it is being celebrated in our churches.  You can do this by joining broadcast Masses on radio, parish radio or television or via the internet....

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Holy Week Liturgy will be Live Streamed via Facebook

Posted on March 15, 2020 in: General News

  Holy Cross Church: Monday - 7 pm Tuesday - 7 am Wednesday - 7pm Holy Thursday - 7 pm Stations of the Cross at 2 pm Good Friday Service - 3pm Holy Saturday Vigil Mass - 8:45 pm Easter Sunday - 9:00 am Immaculate Heart of Mary - Yancey Easter Sunday - ...

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Guadalupana Fundraiser has been postponed.

Posted on March 09, 2020 in: General News

The Guadalupana Society scholarship fundraiser has been postponed till a later time. We do not plan on having it in the near future but sometime later in the year. If anyone has purchased tickets, we will contact you so that we may refund you your money. Thank you!!

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Confirmation within Mass - March 8th

Posted on March 03, 2020 in: General News

A special welcome to Archbishop Gustavo as he confirms our six young candidates with the Holy Spriit. 

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Parish Lenten Mission has been cancelled.

Posted on March 03, 2020 in: General News

Fr. Dominic comes to us from Kansas where he is the parochial administrator of three Catholic Churches in the towns of Eureka, Hamilton, and Madison. He was born in Andhra Pradesh State, India and has been a priest with the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales for the past 14 years. He has authored ...

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Penance Service - March 19

Posted on March 03, 2020 in: General News

We will have Penance Service immediatley following our 6:00 pm Mass on Wednesday. 

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Knights of Columbus Council #7163 College Scholarship

Posted on March 03, 2020 in: General News

This Scholarship Program was designed and established to award two $500 scholarships. One will be awarded to a deserving child or grandchild of a Knights of Columbus, Council #7163 member in good standing. The other will be awarded to a graduating high school senior of Hondo High School or D’H...

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Ash Wednesday - February 26, 2020

Posted on February 19, 2020 in: General News

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, when many Catholics will go to mass and receive ashes in the form of a cross on their foreheads. The ashes will be from burned palms from last year's Palm Sunday. Ashes will be distributed at the end of each mass.  Mass Times Holy C...

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Fr. Anthony's Ordination Anniversary - February 25th

Posted on February 19, 2020 in: General News

Everyone is invited to St. John's Parish to celebrate Fr. Anthony's 23rd Ordination Anniversary on Tuesday, February 25th. The celebration will begin with Holy Mass at 8:00 am followed by a Pot Luck Breakfast at St. John's Parish Hall. Please contact Charlotte Aaron at 210-859-9050 to si...

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2020 Lumen Gentium Award Recipients

Posted on February 03, 2020 in: Youth Activities

Fr. Anthony & Fr. Babychan and the parish community of Holy Cross Church & Immaculate Heart of Mary Mission wish to congratulate the honorees of the 2020 Lumen Gentium Award.   Louis Lutz - Holy Cross             Kevin & Lucretia Marmo...

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Saint Blaise - Blessing of Throats

Posted on January 28, 2020 in: General News

The Church celebrates the feast of St. Blaise with the Blessing of Throats after each of the masses this weekend: Saturday, February 1st and Sunday, February 2nd. 

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Parish Office Closed January 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr Day

Posted on January 14, 2020 in: General News

Parish office will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. 

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Religion Classes Resume - January 12

Posted on January 09, 2020 in: General News

Just a reminder: Religion classes will begin this coming Sunday, January 12. 

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Join Us As We Celebrate Fr. Babychan's 23rd Priestly Ordination Anniversary

Posted on January 02, 2020 in: General News

We will be celebrating Fr. Babychan’s 23rd Priestly Ordination with a Mass of Thanksgiving on Wednesday, January 8th at 7:00 pm. Immediately following mass we will have a "Potluck Dinner" in the parish hall. Bring your favorite dish or dessert to share. Please join us!!!   ...

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