Mass Times
Tuesday: 8:00 am
Wednesday: 8:00 am & 7:00 pm (Spanish)
Thursday: 8:00 am
Friday: 8:00 am
First Friday: 8:00 am & 12:00 pm (anointing Mass)
Saturday: 8:00 am, 4:00 pm vigil
Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am & 12:30 pm (Spanish)
EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Wednesdays: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, 6:00 - 7:00 pm & First Fridays: 8:30am - 11:30 am (all followed by solemn benediction).
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
The sacrament of penance is available every Saturday at 3:00 pm, and Wednesday at 6:00 pm, or by appointment.
CHAPEL HOURS
The chapel is open for adoration and private prayer every day from 8:00 am - 5:30 pm.
Office Hours
Friday: 8:30 am - Noon
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Our Values & Mission Statement
ONLINE GIVING |
Did you know your generosity not only supports Holy Cross but is also an act of worship and discipleship? Investing in what matters to God strengthens your relationship with him and allows us to be a blessing to others. Check out how easy it is to give online!
SPCHS RETREAT |
SPCHS will once again be holding their annual Sophomore Retreat on our campus on Friday, November 15, from 7:45am to 2:15pm. Join us at the 8:00 am Mass to pray with and for the 65 young men who will be in attendance.
RITE OF PROFESSION |
Join us on Saturday, November 16, at 10 am at Most Holy Name of Jesus in Gulfport as the Rite of Profession to the Gospel Life is celebrated for several individuals including our very own Maria Elena Sisco! A reception will follow the Mass. For more information, please contact Jim Gillis, OFS at 727-564-1733.
FINANCE COUNCIL PRESENTATION |
During the weekend of November 16 & 17, our parish Finance Council will provide a brief presentation to update us on our financial health here at Holy Cross. This is an opportunity to learn how your contributions support our ministries, facilities, and operations. We look forward to sharing this important information with you and thank you for your continued support and commitment to our parish’s mission.
ST NICHOLAS GIFT CARD DRIVE |
This year our St. Nicholas gift card drive to benefit the needy within our parish boundaries and the children in our faith formation program will begin next Sunday, November 17 and end on December 1. Please place gift cards (no less than $20 each) for Target, VISA, or Walmart in the collection basket or drop them off in the mail slot at the parish office. Thank you for your generosity!
BALANCED HEALTH "SMILES" CHRISTMAS DRIVE |
Introducing a brand new ministry called Balanced Health Smiles, which will be in charge of our annual collection for the Balanced Health (Jacaranda) Nursing Home which lies within our parish boundaries. This year our Balanced Health drive will take place during the weekend of November 30—December 1. Nursing home residents are in need of lap blankets (30” x 40”), new men’s and women’s t-shirts (L, XL, XXL), new baseball caps (any size), sugar free cookies and treats, and pinochle, rummy and go-fish playing cards. Please leave your donations in the narthex or the small hall. Any questions, please contact Shirley Schuler at 954-647-1529. God reward you!
IMMACULATE HEART RETREAT |
Join us at Mary Help of Christians in Tampa, November 21—23, for the 1st National Marian Society Unity Conference! Bishop Parkes will be a guest speaker. Tickets are $50 (does not include lodging). For more information, contact jcmsrosaries@gmail.com or call Tina at 813-417-9720.
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT |
NOTICE: FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION |
Please note that the feast of the Immaculate Conception has been moved to Monday, December 9 this year, and is a holy day of obligation.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT |
COFFEE & DONUTS |
Please join us after the 8 am & 10am Sunday Masses for coffee and donuts in the small hall. A big thank you to the FINANCE COUNCIL ministry for hosting this month!
FRAUD ALERT |
Please be aware that any email or text message claiming to be from Father Emery asking for favors, meetings, or any kind of assistance is fraudulent. Father Emery will never contact you in this manner for such requests. If you receive such messages, do not respond and report them immediately to the parish office.
ALTAR SERVERS WANTED |
MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT - LOAVES & FISHES |
“Jesus said to them: ‘Give them some food yourselves.’ They replied, ‘Five loaves and two fish are all we have...’” (Luke 9:13). The loaves & fishes ministry of Holy Cross serves one of the biggest diocesan programs for the homeless, Pinellas Hope. As a community, we strive to reach out to those in need and provide hot food for them. Once a month, loaves and fishes ministry provides a Sunday dinner that is served to the residents of Pinellas Hope fulfillment of the Lord’s command to feed the hungry, which is a corporal work of mercy. Contact: Angelica Banuelos – Jon_joa@msn.com
PARISH PRAYER |
PRAYER LINE |
Please note that names will be automatically removed from this list after three months. Please call the parish office to add a name to this list.
Please pray for the following
Joseph & Theresa, Pierotti Family, Sarah, Maggie, Dyllan, Elba, Artie & Halai, Annie, Jeanie, Anne, Lynn, Chuck, Carl, Bella, Bill, Montana, Eli, Susan, Karen, Fran, Diane & Troy & Family, Lori, Patricia & Anthony, Paul, Kathy, Maryann, Mario, Anthony, Christina, Joseph & Lucy, Chuck, Robert, Missa, David, Chuck, Sue Ann, Tina, Angie, Don, Justine, Maria, the Agars, Eleanor, Fr. Tom, Arlene, Brooke, Vincent, Larry, Daniel, Kristen, Susan, Donna, Evelyn, Carmelita, Meg, Allen, Candy, Geegee, Marc, Betsy, Chrissie, Lucille, Kayla, Austin, Tracy, Jan, Lainey, Carol, Gary, June, Janice, Bill, Kathleen, Joseph, Sherrie, Norma, Laura Lee, Efrain, Lawrence, William, Francisco, Josephina, Juana, Eusebio, Francisco, Virginia, Dolores, Louisa, Jaime, Zaida, Anne Marie, Jenny, Miriam, Tommy, Camille, Monique, Marcellus, Jessica, Jay, Norton, Anne, Marietta, Taso, Lleya, Robert, Margaret H., Tina V., Frank, John, Linda, Idania, Stacey, Louis, Steve, Marge, Mrs. Blue & daughter, Emily, Walter, Nicholas, Helen, Kay, Mary Lou, Chris, Debora, Mariza, Halina, Leeann, Janet, Gary, Bill, Joseph, Cathleen, Helen, Gus, Kathleen, Philip, James, Carlos, Teresa, Cynthia, Josie, Mike, Miriam, Felix, Estrella, Ramos Family, Natalie, Robert, Richard & Maryann, Caceres Family, Scott, Jeffrey, Michael, Carol, Paul, Richard, Denise, Scott, Gloria, Dean, Frank, Ed, Kurt, June, Matt, Ricki, Sr. Williams, Joseph, Jennie, Melina, Miss Beede, Jeffrey, Cele, Jason, Elizabeth, Johnny, Genesis & Family, Brandon, Baby John, Carly, Robert, Fresher, Robert Jr., Sue, McEarhan, John, Cathy, Dinah, Robert, Anthony, Dave, Anna, Pasquale, Speranza, Mary, Jared, Christian, Will, James, Lauren, Will, Garber Family, Lizzy, Jimmy, Sue, Lucille, Tina, Janice, Sofia, Frank, Garver Family, Merlita, Nadine, Rick, Joanie, Richard, Amanda, Michael, Dennis, Tyler, Mary, Brian, Anastasia, Steve, Rick, Pamela, Robert, Joe, Toby, Victoria, Daniel, David, Isadora, Dan, Rachel, Gary, Helen, Theresa, Bo, Arlene, Peggy, David, Ryan & Family, Clem, Jan, Justine, Rosemary, Patricia, Tom, Susan, Verstine
YOU'RE INVITED |
- Exposition of the blessed sacrament—Wednesdays 8:30—9:30 am (followed by solemn benediction), and First Fridays from 8:30—11:30 am (followed by solemn benediction and Mass).
- Exposition is also held 6:00—7:00 pm on Wednesdays.
- The rosary is recited daily at 7:30 am.
- The miraculous medal novena is recited Mondays & Wednesdays after the 8am Mass.
- A rosary for priests is recited on Thursdays at 7:30 am.
- The divine mercy chaplet is recited on Fridays after the 8am Mass.
- A holy hour for families takes place at 10 - 11am every First Friday.
WEEKLY MASS READINGS |
Weekly reading
Readings for the week of December 1, 2024
- Sunday: Jer 33:14-16 / Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14 (1b) / 1 Thes 3:12—4:2 / Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
- Monday: Is 2:1-5 / Ps 122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9 / Mt 8:5-11
- Tuesday: Is 11:1-10 / Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 / Lk 10:21-24
- Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a / Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 / Mt 15:29-37
- Thursday: Is 26:1-6 / Ps 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a / Mt 7:21, 24-27
- Friday: Is 29:17-24 / Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 / Mt 9:27-31
- Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26 / Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 / Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8
- Next Sunday: Bar 5:1-9 / Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 (3) / Phil 1:4-6, 8-11 / Lk 3:1-6
PRAYER WARRIORS WANTED |
Join our team of devoted prayer warriors as we pray daily for all those on our parish prayer list. God hears our prayers and miracles can happen! For more information on joining this important ministry, please contact Mary Ann Taylor at martaylady@gmail.com.
NEW PARISHIONER TESTIMONIAL |
"Dear Father Emery, I wanted to take a moment to thank you. You have an amazing, devotional, and so inviting church. I see Jesus in you so many times. Especially the way you engage with our children. I guess that's why I'm writing you. To thank you for seeing a better part of the Catholic Church. It's such an honor to be part of your Holy Cross family. I'm grateful to God for bringing me home!! May God bless and keep you. Your sister in Christ. Thank you!"
SANCTUARY INTENTIONS |
- Altar Flowers $200
- Tabernacle Flowers $75
- Our Lady Flowers $75
- Altar Bread and Wine $20
- Sanctuary Lamp $10
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA |
Stay connected with our vibrant parish community! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on the latest news, events, and inspiring messages. Be part of our digital community and journey together with us as we grow in faith, share in fellowship, and spread the love of Christ. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with us and to be a part of our online parish family. Follow us today on Facebook and Instagram and let's walk this faith journey together! Our handle is Holycrossstpete
BEQUESTS & TAX FREE CONTRIBUTIONS |
Bequest information
Did you know that you can name Holy Cross in your will or trust to help continue the mission you proudly participate in? To observe the best method for naming this parish in your will or trust, please ask your attorney to use the following terminology: “I give devise, and bequeath (amount, article, stock, etc.) to Gregory L. Parkes, as Bishop of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, and his successors in the office, for the use of Holy Cross Church, 7851 54th Avenue N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709.”
Tax free charitable distributions
Congress has permanently enacted qualified charitable contributions from your traditional IRA accounts. These distributions can be used to satisfy all or a portion of your Required Minimum Distribution. These distributions are free of federal and state income tax. Additionally, these gifts help you to avoid the Medicare high income surcharge and can help to reduce taxes on your social security benefits. Distributions must be made directly from your IRA account to Holy Cross Catholic Church.
Blog Summary
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord (Spanish) - March 31, 2024
Posted in Fr. Emery's Blog on 03/29/24
Queridos amigos, Hoy celebramos la Pascua. ¡Cristo ha resucitado! Celebramos el cumplimiento de la ... Read More »
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord - March 31, 2024
Posted in Fr. Emery's Blog on 03/29/24
Dear friends,
Today we celebrate Easter. Christ is risen! We celebrate the fulfillment of ... Read More »
3rd Sunday of Advent (Spanish) - December 17, 2023
Posted in Fr. Emery's Blog on 12/15/23
Queridos amigos,
En este Tercer Domingo de Adviento, nos alegramos en el Señor por ... Read More »
DO'S AND DON'TS |
PRAYER FOR THE CATHOLIC MINISTRY APPEAL |
More numerous than the stars in the sky are your blessings, O Good and Gracious God. You have called us to spread the Good News of your Son, Jesus Christ, through our words and actions. Strengthen our faith and open our hearts to care for all our brothers and sisters, especially those who need us the most. Help us to understand the difference we can make, the love we can share and the lives we can bring to Christ through our Catholic Ministry Appeal. We pray that your grace, O Lord, will lead us to be your loving heart and hands today. Amen.
Más numerosas que las estrellas en el cielo son tus bendiciones, oh Dios bondadoso y compasivo. Nos has llamado para anunciar la buena nueva de tu Hijo, Jesucristo, mediante nuestras palabras y acciones. Fortalece nuestra fe y abre nuestros corazones para que cuidemos de todos nuestros hermanos y hermanas, especialmente aquellos que más nos necesitan. Ayúdanos a comprender la diferencia que podemos hacer, el amor que podemos compartir y las vidas que podemos acercar a Cristo a través de la Campaña para los Ministerios Católicos. Oramos para que tu gracia, oh Señor, nos lleve a ser hoy tu corazón y tus manos amorosas. Amén.
PARISHIONER REGISTRATION |
Every Catholic Should Be Registered in a Parish
Beside the active support and involvement that the registration enables, the parish registration is also a mandatory condition for sacraments such as baptism and matrimony.
It is therefore important to register at your parish as soon as you start attending Mass there regularly. Here’s why:
- You may receive verification letters to sponsor individuals for sacraments, receive sacraments yourself or your child (i.e. baptism, confirmation, matrimony)
- You will have the opportunity to establish easy online giving and receive end of year tax contribution statements
- You will receive important communications from the parish that non-registered parishioners won’t receive
- The parish will know the demographics and respond to needs. Further, the Diocese will know that our parish has a healthy base of registered, active parishioners
Please click here for our form, and be sure to answer each item so that our records for you are complete!
BULLETIN THANKS |
Please be sure to patronize the businesses listed on the back of our bulletin! They keep our bulletin in print!