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1244 SOUTH POWER ROA D • MESA, ARIZONA 85 206 HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME • FEBRUARY 11, 2018 Pastor Fr. Lawrence Merta Parochial Vicars Fr. James Aboyi, VC Fr. Simon Osuchukwu Visiting Priest Fr. Pierre Hissey Fr. Lloyd Reuter Deacons Richard Conn Tom Ferreira Bill Finnegan James Gersitz Ciso Macia Joe Scaccia Clarence Vetter Parish Office (480)981-2021 Religious Education Office (480)325-5375 Fax (480)981-6844 Website www.holycrossmesa.org MISSION STATEMENT AD INTRA (for ourselves): To deepen our experience of Jesus Christ through a vibrant sacramental life and our common liturgical worship. AD EXTRA (to the world): To reach our vocational fulfillment individually and as a community by engaging our neighbor with the Gospel Message. Iglesia Católica de La Santa Cruz

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1244 SOUTH POWER ROAD • MESA, ARIZONA 85206

HOLY CROSS C A T H O L I C C H U R C H

SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME • FEBRUARY 11, 2018

Pastor

Fr. Lawrence Merta

Parochial Vicars

Fr. James Aboyi, VC

Fr. Simon Osuchukwu

Visiting Priest

Fr. Pierre Hissey

Fr. Lloyd Reuter

Deacons

Richard Conn

Tom Ferreira

Bill Finnegan

James Gersitz

Ciso Macia

Joe Scaccia

Clarence Vetter

Parish Office

(480)981-2021

Religious Education Office

(480)325-5375

Fax

(480)981-6844

Website

www.holycrossmesa.org

MISSION STATEMENT AD INTRA (for ourselves):

To deepen our experience of Jesus Christ through a vibrant

sacramental life and our common liturgical worship. AD EXTRA (to the world):

To reach our vocational fulfillment individually and as a

community by engaging our neighbor with the Gospel Message.

Ig le s ia Catól ica de La Santa Cruz

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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK—DEL ESCRITORIO DEL PASTOR 2

The World in View from a Believer’s Perspective

A t Scottsdale’s Museum of the West you’ll find a

life size bronze sculpture commemorating

‘American Horse’, a 19th century chieftain. He is

remembered for his peaceful support of the

American Government and worked with tribesman on

behalf of the Government looking to establish peaceful

accords and government sponsored educational

opportunities wherever possible. American Horse went

so far as to send his own children, the first from his tribe

to the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania.

Who can’t admire his openness of mind?

We Catholics have seen an explosion of Catholic

resources aimed at helping us understand our faith more

deeply: the EWTN smart phone app, Bishop Robert

Barron’s ‘Catholicism: The Pivotal Players’, Bishop

Thomas Olmstead’s Manual for Men released a few days

ago at the Annual Men’s Conference—and the list goes

on. I sometimes get the feeling that some of us are in a

candy store and the owner says, ‘take what you like at no

charge’ and we’d simply rather gaze at the wrappings.

No one can stand to say, ‘I know enough about the

Church and Jesus to get by’. That affirmation is one of

spiritual atrophy. Find your way to deepen your

understanding of the faith or, at least, drop in and see

me for a recommendation. I dare say that, on this point,

openness of mind is openness to God.

Your Pastor,

Fr. Larry

El Mundo que se ve desde la perspectiva de un creyente

E n el Museo del Oeste de Scottsdale hay una escultura de

bronce de tamaño natural que conmemora al Jefe

‘Caballo Americano’ del Siglo 19. A él se le recuerda por

su apoyo pacífico al gobierno estadounidense y por su

trabajo con miembros de las tribus en representación del

gobierno en busca del establecimiento de acuerdos pacíficos y de

oportunidades educativas patrocinadas por el gobierno siempre

que fuera posible. Caballo Americano llegó al extremo de enviar a

sus propios hijos, el primero de su tribu, a la Escuela India

Industrial Carlisle en Pennsylvania. ¿Quién no iba a admirar su

apertura de mente?

Nosotros los católicos hemos visto una explosión de recursos

católicos dirigidos a ayudarnos a entender nuestra fe de manera

más profunda: la aplicación para teléfonos inteligentes de EWTN,

el programa del Obispo Robert Barron ‘Catolicismo: los

Jugadores Fundamentales’, el Manual para Hombres del Obispo

Thomas Olmstead, presentado hace pocos días en la Conferencia

Anual Para Hombres—y la lista sigue. A veces yo tengo el

sentimiento de que algunos de nosotros estamos en una dulcería

y que el dueño nos dice, ‘tomen lo que quieran que es gratis’ y que

nosotros simplemente nos quedamos mirando los envoltorios.

Nadie puede decir firmemente, ‘yo sé suficiente acerca de la

Iglesia y de Jesús para defenderme’. Esa afirmación es una de

atrofia espiritual. Encuentren su manera de profundizar su

entendimiento de la fe, o, por lo menos, pasen por mi oficina para

que les recomiende algo. Me atrevo a decir que, en cuanto a este

punto, la apertura de mente es apertura hacia Dios.

Su Pastor,

Padre Lorenzo

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Holy Cross Catholic Church 1244 South Power Road • Mesa, Arizona 85206

Parish Office................................................... (480)981-2021

RE Office ........................................................ (480)325-5375

Fax .................................................................. (480)981-6844

Website ............................................ www.holycrossmesa.org

Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday ..................................... 8:30 am—5:00 pm

(closed 12:00-1:00 pm)

Friday ...................................................... 8:30 am—12:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday ...................................................... Closed

Parish Secretary, Laura Shirling .............................. ext. 201

E-mail ..................................... [email protected]

Priests Pastor, Fr. Lawrence Merta ...................................... ext. 208

E-mail ...................................... [email protected]

Parochial Vicar, Fr. James Aboyi, VC ....................... ext. 202

E-mail ....................................... [email protected]

Parochial Vicar Care Ministry, Fr. Simon Osuchukwu

E-mail ..................................... [email protected]

Pastoral Ministry ....................... ext. 206

E-mail ................................ [email protected]

Parish Administration ...................................... ext. 205

E-mail ...................................... [email protected]

Religious Education ............ ext. 214

E-mail .................................... [email protected]

Coord. of Elementary Faith Formation

.......................................................... ext. 209

E-mail .................................... [email protected]

Coord. of Youth Faith Formation ......... ext. 213

E-mail .................................... [email protected]

Music Director of Music, Jaime Cortez .............................. ext. 215

E-mail ....................................... [email protected]

Liturgy Coord. of Liturgical Ministries, Chris Haubrock..... ext. 216

E-mail ................................. [email protected]

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH DIRECTORY

Confession Times Monday through Saturday After the 8:30am Mass

Also Wednesday from 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.

Anytime by appointment

Infant Baptism Parents requesting that their child be baptized must be

registered parishioners who are actively participating in

the life of Holy Cross Church. Baptism preparation classes

are required. Please call the parish office for additional

information.

Couples seeking the sacrament of marriage must be

registered parishioners who are actively participating in

the life of Holy Cross Church. Notification of intent to

marry must be provided nine months in advance. For

more information on the marriage preparation process,

please call the parish office.

Communion to the Sick If you or someone you know is sick, hospitalized or

homebound, please call for the assistance of a Minister of

Care. Ministers of Care bring communion to those who

cannot come to mass. Please call the parish office to

arrange a scheduled Minister of Care visit.

Emergency Anointing of the Sick If you or someone you know is in critical condition or near

death, call (480)981-2021. After 5:00 pm and weekends,

Press 4 when instructed to do so. Leave a detailed

message, including a contact name and telephone

number, that will be heard by the priest on call.

Please do not use this service for any other reason.

Federal Privacy Regulation HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act),

prohibits all hospitals from informing churches of a

patient’s presence unless the patient gives permission

for the hospital to do so. If you are admitted to a hospital

and would like a member of the clergy or a caregiver to

visit you, please notify the hospital or call the parish

office.

St. Vincent de Paul Society The St. Vincent de Paul Society provides food, clothing,

and other assistance to the poor and needy. Located at

the north end of the grounds, their hours are Monday

through Friday from 9:00-11:00 am. Their direct number

is (480)985-4259. Call to make an appointment.

“Don’t forget to check out our

parish website at

www.holycrossmesa.org”

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Readings for the Week of February 11 Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 [7]/

1 Cor 10:31--11:1/Mk 1:40-45

Monday: Jas 1:1-11/Ps 119:67, 68, 71, 72, 75,

76 [77a]/Mk 8:11-13

Tuesday: Jas 1:12-18/Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19

[12a]/Mk 8:14-21

Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/2 Cor 5:20--6:2/Ps 51:3-4,

5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 [cf. 3a]/

Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [40:5a]/

Lk 9:22-25

Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Ps 51:3-4, 5-6ab, 18-19 [19b]/

Mt 9:14-15

Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [11ab]/

Lk 5:27-32

Next Sunday: Gn 9:8-15/Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [cf. 10]/

1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15

THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE LITURGY 4

Pray the Rosary

Come join us each morning in the

Church at 7:50am to pray the Rosary

Monday, February 12th

8:00 am Morning Prayer Rm. D

8:30 am Mass/Confessions to follow Church

9:00 am Counseling Rm G

6:00 pm Legion of Mary Rm. F

Tuesday, February 13th

8:00 am Morning Prayer Rm. D

8:30 am Mass/Confessions to follow Church

9:30 am Legion of Mary Rm. F

9:30 am Rosa Mystica Rm. H

12:00 pm SVdP Meeting Rm. G

Wednesday, February 14th

8:00 am Morning Prayer Rm. D

8:30 am Mass Church/Anderson

10:30 am Mass Church

12:00 pm Mass Church

4:00 pm Mass Church

7:00 pm Mass (Spanish) Church

7:00 pm Mass Anderson

Thursday, February 15th

8:00 am Morning Prayer Rm. D

8:30 am Mass/Confessions to follow Church

5:30 pm Groupo Oracion Carismatica Rm. F

6:30 pm Altar Server Training Church

Friday, February 16th

8:00 am Morning Prayer Rm. D

8:30 am Mass/Confessions to follow Church

5:30 pm K of C Fish Fry Wellens

Saturday, February 17th

7:00 am Lifeteen Carwash Parking Lot

10:00 am Caregivers Educational Series Rm. D

Sunday, February 18th

See Mass Schedule

Week of February 12th—18th

Schedule Priest Mon: 8:30 am Fr. Simon Oushukwu

Tues: 8:30 am Fr. Lloyd Reuter

Wed: 8:30 am Fr. Lloyd Reuter

10:30 am Fr. Larry Merta

12:00 pm Fr. Simon Oushukwu

4:00 pm Fr. Simon Oushukwu

7:00 pm Fr. Larry Merta

Thurs: 8:30 am Fr. James Aboyi

Fri: 8:30 am Fr. Larry Merta

Sat: 8:30 am Fr. Simon Oushukwu

4:00 pm Fr. James Aboyi

Sun: 6:30 am Fr. Larry Merta

8:00 am Fr. Lloyd Reuter

10:00 am Fr. Larry Merta

12:00 pm Fr. Simon Oushukwu

2:00 pm (Spanish) Fr. James Aboyi

4:00 pm (Youth) Fr. James Aboyi

Anderson Hall

Wed: 8:30 am Fr. James Aboyi

7:00 pm Fr. James Aboyi

Sat 4:00 pm Fr. Larry Merta

Sun 10:00 am Fr. Simon Oushukwu

*Celebrants scheduled are subject to change

Week of

February 12th—18th Mon: 8:30 am †

Tues: 8:30 am †

Wed: 8:30 am †

10:30 am †

12:00 pm †

4:00 pm †

7:00 pm †

Thurs: 8:30 am †

Fri: 8:30 am †

Sat: 8:30 am †

4:00 pm †

Sun: 6:30 am †

8:00 am

10:00 am †

12:00 pm †

2:00 pm †

4:00 pm †

Anderson Hall

Wed: 8:30 am †

7:00 pm

Sat: 4:00 pm †

Sun: 10:00 am †

Deceased members of KofC #7904

Irma M. Rak

Helen & Ambrose Cassin

Linda Weiland

Deacon Bill Hughes

David Garza

Manuel Naegele

Hernan Gonzalez

Hernan Gonzalez

Hernan Gonzalez

Ed, Sally, James Herowski

Hernan Gonzalez

Pro Populo (SI)

John Look

Jose Gonzalez

Lucinda Palomino

Mary Young

Beverly Milham

SI of Isabel Savedra

Michael/Linda Genthe

Maria Celestina Abdegano

Liturgical Ministries:

Altar Servers, Sacristans, Lectors, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy

Communion, Ushers, Altar Linens, Daily Mass Communicants.

This is a great way to serve the Lord in the most important

functions of Holy Cross Parish. We regularly require additional

ministers to serve the Lord. Contact: Chris at

[email protected] or 480-981-2021 x216

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THE TRINITY OF STEWARDSHIP 5

The Holy Cross Stewardship Committee fosters the mission of Holy Cross Catholic Church by INFORMING the parish of ministries taking place, by INVITING people into new and existing ministries, by SUPPORTING people in their ministries, by PROVIDING information regarding the financial situation of the parish and to INCREASE financial support of the parish.

“Don’t forget to check out our

parish website at

www.holycrossmesa.org”

Parish Stewardship of Treasure For the weekend of August 19th & 20th

Plate Collections

Envelope Contributions .......................................... $11,804

Loose Cash/Checks ............................................... $16,143 ______________________________

Total Plate .............................................................. $27,947

Special Collections - Parish

Candle Revenue ........................................................... $125

Adoration Chapel ............................................................ $10

First Offering ................................................................... $15

Ash Wednesday ............................................................ $100

Electronic Sign .............................................................. $126 ____________________________

Total Special Collections - Parish.............................. $376

Special Collections - Diocese

Retirement und for Religious ........................................... $5

Gospel of Life ................................................................ $445

Special Needs—Latin America ....................................... $77 ____________________________

Total Special Collections - Diocese ........................... $527

Offering Giving Summary

Year-to-Date Giving 7/1/17 - 2/04/18 .............. $962,300

Prior Year-to-Date Giving 7/1/16 - 2/05/17 ...... $901,515

To Date Digital Church Sign Collection ................. $32,059

Please remember Holy Cross parish in your estate

planning and thank you for your continued support of

Holy Cross Catholic Church.

Saint Vincent de Paul

Holy Cross Conference

480-985-4259

Lord, to all those I meet today, may your love and goodness

come shining through. May the care I give them, my kindness

to them, my sharing with them a few of the gifts you give to me

help them in turn to spread this love to each one they meet

too. May you make of each of us a blessing, a healing, a lifting

hope to everyone you place in our lives.

Help us see your presence in their souls and faces.

“Before all else, the Gospel invites us to

respond to the God of love who saves us, to see

God in others and to go forth from ourselves to

seek the good of others.” – Pope Francis

The annual Charity and Development Appeal

(CDA) provides critical funding to over 70

programs and organizations across the Diocese.

The CDA serves the basic needs of our large and fast-growing

community beyond what any one parish or community can do

alone. Together we can achieve more.

With your gift to the CDA, you heed the call to be an instrument

of God’s mercy. For more information or to donate online, visit

dphx.org/cda. Thank you for your support.

2018 Charity and Development Appeal

2017 Holy Cross Contribution statements are available

now upon request. The statements can be mailed or

e-mailed to you. Requests can be made by sending an e-mail to

[email protected] or visit our website at

http://www.holycrossmesa.org/steward-whatis

You may also contact the parish office at 480-981-2021.

Once a request is made, statements are processed within 3-5

business days.

Please include your address and envelope number when

e-mailing your request.

End of Year Contribution Statements

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: ELEMENTARY AND YOUTH

FORMATION

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Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent but it is also one of the

most popular and important holy days in the liturgical

calendar. Ash Wednesday begins the penitential season of

fasting, prayer and alms giving. Ashes are a symbol of penance

made sacramental by the blessing of the Church, and they

help us develop a spirit of humility and sacrifice. Ash

Wednesday is not a Holy Day of Obligation however, it is a day

of reflection, prayer, and fasting from meat.

New Altar Servers and existing altar

servers please plan on attending the

upcoming Liturgical Training.

February 15 at 6:30PM

If you are new to Holy Cross or you are

interested in this ministry please come for the training or

contact Chris at [email protected]

or 480-981-2021 x216

Liturgical Training

LITURGY

CAR WASH Saturday, February 17, 2018 8:00am – 11:30am

North Parking Lot

Holy Cross Catholic Church.

Your SUPPORT & DONATIONS will

benefit our teens preparing to attend the Diocesan High

School Retreat.

To make a donation or for questions, please contact Patti

Phillips in the RE Office, 480-325-5375,

[email protected].

If you are interested in facilitating Adult Faith Formation evenings

please contact Bridgette Cosentino @

bcosentino@holycross mesa.org or

(480) 981-2021. You will be provided with all the necessary

materials, training, and support. Most of the programs offered use

the resources on Formed.org. If you love the faith, enjoy teaching,

and leading small group discussion, this ministry is for you.

Would you like Holy Cross to offer

Adult Faith Formation in the evenings?

Church Guidelines for Fasting &

Abstinence during Lent (Source: USCCB.org)

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting

and abstinence for Catholics.

In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence.

For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting

are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is

permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that

together are not equal to a full meal. The norms concerning

abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin

Catholic Church from age 14 onwards.

"If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth

is not in us.... If we say that we have not sinned, we make [God] a

liar, and His word is not in us" (1 Jn 1:8-10).

Ash Wednesday

February 14th Liturgy Schedule 8:30am Mass with Ashes—Church

8:30am Mass with Ashes—Anderson Hall

10:30am Mass with Ashes—Church

12 noon Mass with Ashes—Church

4pm Mass with Ashes—Church

7pm Mass with Ashes—Church—Spanish

7pm Mass with Ashes—Anderson Hall—English

*No Adoration

**Note: Ashes will only be distributed during the Masses.

Ashes will not be distributed in the parish office.

Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent at

6:00 PM and 7:00 PM (Spanish).

Good Friday Stations of the Cross will be at 12:30

PM and 5:00 PM (Spanish).

Adoration Holy Cross has Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament from 12

NOON until 6:45 PM every Wednesday. Benediction will be held

at 6:45 PM followed by Mass at 7PM.

Congratulations to 33

of our unbaptized

parishioners who have made the

commitment to follow God and His

teachings and are ready to receive

sacraments at this year’s Easter Vigil. These children and

adults have been participating in the RCIA journey, learning

about the Catholic faith, and growing spiritually in their

relationship with God.

The Rite of Sending for Election for Catechumens will be held

next Sunday, February 18th at the 10:00 a.m. Mass. When the

parish community takes part in this discernment process, they

continue to understand that it is the entire Church’s

responsibility and privilege of initiating new members.

Following the mass, the Catechumens will travel to the

Cathedral to celebrate the Rite of Election with Bishop Thomas

Olmsted. This rite gives public acknowledgement to the fact

that God has “elected” or chosen these people. Please

continue to keep in prayer all those who are preparing to

receive sacraments during the upcoming Easter season.

Blessings to

Holy Cross’ RCIA

Catechumens

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: ADULT FAITH FORMATION AND

SPIRITUALITY

Books will be available for purchase at the Front

Desk for $5.

A great Easter Basket item!

The central claim of the Catholic Faith hinges on

the Person of Jesus Christ. Renew your

understanding of the truth of Christ’s divinity and

the salvation offered to us by his Death and

Resurrection. .

In The Case for Jesus, Dr. Brant Pitre, answers several key

questions, including:

Were the four Gospels really anonymous?

● Are the Gospels folklore? Or are they biographies?

● Were the four Gospels written too late to be reliable?

● What about the so-called “Lost Gospels,” such as “Q” and the

Gospel of Thomas?

● Did Jesus claim to be God?

● Is Jesus divine in all four Gospels? Or only in John?

● Did Jesus fulfill the Jewish prophecies of the Messiah?

● Why was Jesus crucified?

● What is the evidence for the Resurrection?

Dr. Brant Pitre shows how the divine claims of Jesus of Nazareth can

only be understood by putting them in their ancient Jewish context.

NO CLASS Wednesday

February 14th in observance of Ash Wednesday.

Session 5 will resume on Wednesday February 21st.

See you there!

PARISH & COMMUNITY EVENTS

Sign up today! The next caregiver

educational session on fraud, scams and

abuse in the caregiving world presented

by FSL is scheduled for SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2018, at

10:00 am in Classroom D at Holy Cross. Call Evelyn Sanchez

at 602-882-5197 to pre-register.

Caregivers

Lenten Self Directed Book Study for Adult Faith

Formation: The Case for Jesus by Dr. Brant Pitre

40 Days for Life begins February 14th—March

25th 2018. Please pray during this time for an end to abortion.

Respect Life ministry will be praying to “Chaplet of

Devine Mercy” at the memorial for the unborn every Wednesday

after the morning Mass. Please join us for the Lenten Activity.

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PARISH & COMMUNITY EVENTS

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The Knights of Columbus, Holy Cross Council

7904 will be hosting their annual “Knights of

Columbus Lenten Dinner” (Fish Fry) in

Wellens Hall. The Public is invited and

includes “eat in or take out” every Friday

starting Feb 16 through March 23, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Holy Cross Council No. 7904

Join us in the courtyard Sundays after Mass for Coffee & Donuts; Enjoy our Fellowship. All Proceeds Benefit Our Parish Seminarians.

Please support the K of C and Ladies fresh baked goods today!

Join the Knights Become a Holy Cross Council 7904 Knight!

Learn More About the Knights at http://www.kofc7904.org/home.html

and call Jim Pergo at (480) 721-2201 to join. Council 7904 has created a Facebook page of the

activities our Knights enjoy! Go to https://www.facebook.com/kofc7904/photos

Online Knights of Columbus Membership: Designed to introduce men to our Order in a way that will help them to grow as a Catholic man and a Knight. Go to: http://www.kofc.org/un/newjoin/en/index.html Council 7904 has created a Facebook page of the activities our Knights enjoy! Go to https://www.facebook.com/kofc7904/photos

“Like” the page and view the pictures.

1ST AND 3RD WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Room “D” Religious Education Building

Would you recognize a fraudulent situation or

scam pertaining to anything connected to

caregiving? There are many ways for

unscrupulous individuals to take advantage

of caregivers and care receivers. Sometimes scams are

initiated by those right within the medical field. One frequent

fraudulent situation is when a professional caregiver becomes

very friendly and patronizing with a care receiver in an attempt

to learn more about his/her finances. Sometimes, these

individuals will create hardship stories and appeal to the care

receivers to give them some assistance or a loan. In one

situation, the professional caregiver tried to convince the care

receiver that he was to write her a check at the end of her shift

for her services. Fortunately, the care receiver knew that the

agency would send a bill to the family caregiver and ignored

her pleas. To become skilled at spotting scams and fraud,

attend the next FSL caregiver educational session at Holy

Cross on Saturday, February 17 at 10:00 a.m. in classroom

D. Attendees are asked to pre-register for this event by

calling Evelyn Sanchez at 602-882-5197.

Another opportunity for acquiring more caregiving knowledge

and wisdom is our caregivers’ support group meetings. We will

meet again on Wednesday, February 14, at 2:30 p.m. in

classrooms 1-2 at Mountain Vista Medical Center, 1301 S.

Crismon Road, Mesa and Thursday, February 22, at 1:30

p.m. in classroom J at Holy Cross. For questions about

caregiving, contact parishioner and support group facilitator

Evelyn Sanchez at 602-882-5197.

On the Caregiving Journey…

Come join Fr. Larry and other young adults (18-30) from Holy

Cross and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Arizona.

We will be taking a hike on Butcher Jones Trail, it will take

about three hours to complete the hike.

Contact Jessica Morel at 480-797-5141 for further information

and to register before February 16th.

You can get more information on the location of the hike at

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/butcher-jones-trail

The “Tears of Mary” beckon us to pray the Rosa

Mystica Prayers on the 13th of every month.

Please join us!

When: February 13th Time: 9:15 am

Where Rm. G

Bless yourself with Holy Water from the fountain

from Montichiari, Italy that was blessed by Pope Francis in 2014.

In 1947 Our Lady appeared to a nurse in Montichiari, Italy in a

hospital and asked that Prayers be said for all Priests and

Religious. Our Lady called herself “Rosa Mystica.” Help dry Our

Lady’s tears. She is currently crying in La Mirada, CA.

Rosa Mystica Prayers

2018 Lent Communal Penance

Christ the King Parish

Wednesday February 21st at 7pm.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish - Queen Creek

Tuesday March 6th at 7pm.

Holy Cross Parish

Tuesday March 13th at 2pm and 7pm.

St. Timothy Parish - Tuesday March 20th at 7pm.

K of C Lenten Fish Fry

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Felicitaciones a nuestros 33 feligreses aún no bautizados que

han hecho el compromiso de seguir a Dios y sus enseñanzas, y

que están listos para recibir sacramentos durante la Vigilia de

Pascua de este año. Estos niños y adultos han estado

participando en la jornada de RICA, aprendiendo acerca de la fe

católica, y creciendo espiritualmente en sus relaciones con Dios.

El Rito de Enviar a los Catecúmenos para Elección tendrá lugar el

próximo domingo, 18 de febrero en la Misa de las 10:00 a.m.

Cuando la comunidad de la parroquia comparte en este proceso

de discernimiento, todos ellos continúan entendiendo que la

iniciación de nuevos miembros es la responsabilidad de la Iglesia

entera y un privilegio. En seguida de la Misa, los Catecúmenos

viajarán a la Catedral para celebrar el Rito de Elección con el

Obispo Thomas Olmsted. Este rito da reconocimiento público al

hecho de que Dios ha “elegido” o escogido a estas personas. Por

favor sigan rezando por todos los que se preparan para recibir

sacramentos durante la próxima temporada de Pascua.

Las lecturas de la semana del 11 de febrero Domingo: Lv 13, 1-2. 44-46/Sal 32, 1-2. 5. 11 [7]/

1 Cor 10, 31--11, 1/Mc 1, 40-45

Lunes: Sant 1, 1-11/Sal 119, 67. 68. 71. 72. 75.

76 [77]/Mc 8, 11-13

Martes: Sant 1, 12-18/Sal 94, 12-13. 14-15. 18-19 [12]/

Mc 8, 14-21

Miércoles: Jl 2, 12-18/2 Cor 5, 20--6, 2/Sal 51, 3-4. 5-6.

12-13. 14 y 17 [cfr. 3]/Mt 6, 1-6. 16-18

Jueves: Dt 30, 15-20/Sal 1, 1-2. 3. 4 y 6 [40, 5]/

Lc 9, 22-25

Viernes: Is 58, 1-9/Sal 51, 3-4. 5-6. 18-19 [19]/

Mt 9, 14-15

Sábado: Is 58, 9-14/Sal 86, 1-2. 3-4. 5-6 [11]/Lc 5, 27-32

Domingo siguiente: Gn 9, 8-15/Sal 25, 4-5. 6-7. 8-9

[cfr. 10]/1 Pe 3, 18-22/Mc 1, 12-15

«El Evangelio invita ante todo a responder al Dios

amante que nos salva, reconociéndolo en los

demás y saliendo de nosotros mismos para buscar

el bien de todos.» – Papa Francisco

La Campaña Anual de Caridad y Desarrollo (CDA)

provee fondos fundamentales a más de 70

programas y organizaciones a través de la Diócesis. La CDA

sirve a las necesidades básicas de nuestra comunidad en

crecimiento, más allá de lo que una parroquia o comunidad

puedan hacer solos. Juntos podemos lograr más.

Con su regalo a la CDA, usted responde al llamado de ser un

instrumento de la misericordia de Dios. Para más información

o para hacer su donación en línea, visite dphx.org/cda.

Gracias por su apoyo.

La Campaña de Caridad y Desarrollo 2018 Bendiciones para los Catecúmenos de RICA de la

Santa Cruz

Si tienen un niño menor de 7 años que

quieren bautizar, daremos una sesión de

orientación el 25 de febrero . Por favor

marquen su calendario. La sesión será

solamente para los padres de familia.

¡AYUDA A SALVAR VIDAS EN TEMPE!

Protege a madres y bebes uniéndote a

la movilización pro-vida más grande de

la historia.

40 Días por la Vida ha logrado tener

mas de 750,000 voluntarios en 40

países.

Con la ayuda de Dios, aquí están los resultados:

● 13,998 bebés salvados del aborto

● 170 conversiones de trabajadores practicantes de abortos

● 94 centros de abortos cerrados

Contribuye a expandir este impacto y forma parte de la campaña

de 40 Días por la Vida:

● Ubicación de la vigilia:

● Planned Parenthood 1837 E. Baseline Rd. Tempe, Arizona

85283

● Horas de la vigilia: 7 am – 7 pm a diario

● Contacto local:

● Jim Fitzsimmons 480-712-9733

[email protected]

Aprende más y únete a nosotros:

40daysforlife.com/tempe