HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH
45 A Queen Street, Christiansted, St. Croix, VI  00820
Rectory: (340) 773-7564/FAX: (340) 713-9149
School: (340) 773-0117/FAX: (340) 773-1166

Redemptorists and Staff
     
Very Rev. Kenneth Gaddy, C.Ss.R.

Dominican Daughters of the
Immaculate Mother                   (719-7299)

Pastor of Holy Cross Church
Director of Bl.Donders' Residence		 Sr. Ma. Zeniga Tillo, O.P.
Sr. Ma. Antonieta Melancio, O.P.
Rev. Andrzej Szorc , C.Ss.R.
Associate Pastor                                                             		Sr. Ma. Felisa Garing, O.P
Sr. Ma. Soledad Atun, O.P.
Bro. George Armoogam,    C.Ss.R. Missionaries of Charity             (773-1950)
Rev. Mr. Ulric Benjamin          (Deacon) Sr. Marie Stephania M.C.,Sr. Willima,M.C.
Rev. Mr. David Capriola          (Deacon) Sr. Jeevitha, M.C., Sr. Jean Avila,M.C.
Rev. Mr. Angel Maldonado     (Deacon) Sisters of the Good Shepherd  (713-8724)
Rev. Mr. Vincent Colianni       (Deacon)

Sr. Digna Maria Rivas, R.G.S.
Sr. Victoria Andreoli, R.G.S.

Rev. Mr. Hector Rivera           (Deacon) St. Mary’s Catholic School        (773-0117)
Mr. Terry Johnson-Principal

Fourth  Sunday of Lent

MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF March 14, 2010

Mass Intentions
Sun: 7:15
a.m.
 +Steven Gilmore Spengler by his sister Lee Barlow
  9:00 a.m. B/D Blessings Ian Bass by family 
 11:00 a.m. B/D Blessings Brandon Ortiz by Ramcharitar family
 LBJ: 9:00 a.m.

+Len Schwan by his wife Sally

15
 Mon: 6:30 a.m. B/D Verna Lionel by Gloria 
 
 Mon: 8:15 a.m. +Lloyd McAlpin by family 
16 Tue: 6:30 a.m. Special Intention for Mary James by Jane and family
Tue: 8:15 a.m. +Dr. Fermin Augustin by parishioner
17
 Wed: 6:30 a.m. Anniversary Charles & Mercedes McGregor by family
 
 Wed: 8:15 a.m. +Alice Belardo 4th anniversary by her husband Graciano
18
 Thurs: 6:30 a.m. +Hortense George by McAlpin family
    8:15 a.m +In memory of Inez Larsen by Hans Larsen and family  
19
 Fri: 6:30 a.m. B/D Blessings Jose Cardinal Sanchez by Dominican Sisters 
    8:15 a.m +In memory of Edwardo"Eddie" Martinez 
20
 Sat: 8:15 a.m. +In loving memory of Msgr. Jose Valdez by Gloria Vivot 
    6:00 p.m. +B/D Raimon Patton by family



Next Sunday, MARCH 21th

7:15 a.m. For the people of the parish
9:00 a.m. Special Intention to St. Anthony by Royer family
11:00 a.m. B/D Blessings Rupertine Gardier 100th by  family  
  LBJ: 9:00 a.m. For the people of the parish

OUR MARCH MISSALETTES

are donated in memory of +Edward C. Hand by Hand family.


THE SANCTUARY CANDLE

is burning  for a Special Intention for Kevon, Kevin, Kaysheen, Alma, Maya and Joan Fontaine by their mother.

Please remember the POOR BOXES as you leave Church today. Proceeds will be for our local charities.

Confessions take place every Saturday evening from 5:30-6:00 p.m. & fifteen (15) minutes before each Sunday Mass. The priests want to be available for the Sacrament of Confession. Please come and take advantage of this additional time.

During the month of March
Let's us pray for a Blessed Lenten season.

BISHOP'S APPEAL : Multiplication Table  Gods promises that when you're a CHEERFUL GIVER, your gift will increase and multiply.  God is able to make it up to you by giving you everything you need and more, so that there will be not only enough for your need, but plenty left over to give joyfully to others. 2Corinthians 9:8.  Ongoing education and formation is key to keeping alive the fire of our faith.  The Bishop's Appeal 2010 will help finance evangelization outreaches including study groups, workshops and seminars, and provides housing and meals for extended retreats.  You  can help be a cheerful giver.  Brochures can be found in the back of the church.  For your convenience, you may choose to make a pledge now and spread your donation over several months. Please make check payable to "DIOCESE OF ST. THOMAS."  Thank You for your donation and may God Bless you!


Holy Week Services 2010:

Holy Thursday: April 1st- Tenebrae 8:15 a.m./ Mass of the Lord's Supper (English-Spanish) Holy Cross 7:00 p.m. 

Good Friday: April 2nd- Tenebrae 8:15 a.m./ Stations of the Cross (LBJ) Sacred Heart Chapel Procession 1:00 p.m. / Seven Last Words- 2:15 p.m. Holy Cross Church / Liturgy of the Lord's Passion 3:00 p.m. Holy Cross Church 

Holy Saturday: April 3rd- Tenebrae 8:15 a.m. / Easter Vigil Mass 7:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday: April 4th- Spanish Encuentro Mass 7:15 a.m. / 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. (English)  / Sacred Heart Chapel (LBJ) 9:00 a.m. (English)

CHRISM MASS:  Please Note- Tuesday, March 30th at St. Ann's Church , 12:00 p.m. 

  • CCD NEWS: Please Note- Confirmation Sponsor meeting revised date March 17th at 6:00 p.m. at the McAlpin Hall.                                                                               Presentation of Confirmation Sponsors and Candidates on March 21st at the 11:00 a.m. Mass.

During Lent:

Mass at 6:30 a.m. on weekdays at Holy Cross

Stations of the Cross: on Fridays at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Cross

 

St. Mary's School News:

  • March 15th: IOWA Testing begins
  • March 25th: Report Card Distribution
  • March 26th: 8th grade Shadow Day at St. Joseph
  • March 31-April 11: Easter/Spring Break

St. Patrick's Prayer Group:  Will host it's Annual Luncheon in St. Gerards Hall, on Sunday, March 14th 2010 after the parade.  Everyone is invited please come out and enjoy a great meal and join in the festivities.  Donation $15.00.      

SECOND COLLECTION: This Sunday’s second collection will be used for  Maintenance and Repairs . Last week, we realized $ 3,386.00  from the collection for St. Mary's School. Next week’s second collection will be for  Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Once again, thanks for your generosity.


We Remember in Prayer all those in the Armed Forces and all those affected by natural disasters.
 
Please Pray for our shut-ins of the parish:

Shanice Aldridge,Felix Garcia, Wiily Wade, Agatha Reuble, Mildred Maldonado, Fevena Jerome, Magdalen James, Eugenie Evans, Veronica Rawlins, Hector Aponte, Augustine Thomas, Helena Vialet, Albertina Chambers, Alicia Diaz, Irene Prevost, Cresencia Castro, Alvina Martin, Jean Bonit, Anna Philip, Clarice Rivera, Gustave Frorup, Candida Ramos, Agnes Marie, Patricia & James Kelly, Christina Long, Ed Royer, Kevin Valentine, Tarika Bynoe, Aslung Valle, Pat Bollo, Jane Quinn, Michael Brady,Juan Enrique Cruz, Evangeline Farrelly, Elaine Forbes, Adela & Joseph Michael, Rebecca James, Sr. Marie James, Julianna Simmonds, Donald Abramson, Carlos Aponte, Donata Paula Achibald, Carmen Ramos, Carmen Belardo, Gladis Royer, Bernice Sprott, Mary Danielson, Lenore Gonzalez, Viola Begraff, Marie Begraff,  Gloria Camacho, Amelia Guardiola, John Christian, Pearl Fortune, Rosetta Durity, Eurica Moorehead, Jean Clifford, Nalda Henry DeLugo, Olivia Donker, Denis Durand, Leona Krauser, Michaela David, and Curtis McArthur. 

Please call the Rectory Office

if you know of a parishioner that’s hospitalized or a shut-in, who’s sick and needs Holy Communion. We want to visit and bring Holy Communion.