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

Third Sunday of Lent

MASSES FOR THE WEEK OF March 7, 2010

Mass Intentions
Sun: 7:15
a.m.
  For the people of the parish
   9:00 a.m. B/D Blessings Chelsea Maccow by parents 
 11:00 a.m. B/D Blessings Raymond Solomon by Ken and Rita Robertson
 LBJ: 9:00 a.m.

+John & Freida Bryson by family

22
 Mon: 6:30 a.m. Special Intention Nicholas, Jasmin & Paula Jenkin by Melonie 
22
 Mon: 8:15 a.m. For all who died in Haiti by Blue Army members 
23 Tue: 6:30 a.m. Special Intention Nicholas, Jasmin & Paula Jenkins by Melonie
23 Tue: 8:15 a.m. B/D Blessings Gwen Rush by Theresa Thomas
24
 Wed: 6:30 a.m. B/D Blessings Jada Holmes by Jane and family
24
 Wed: 8:15 a.m. +Gregorio Belardo by Carmen Andersen
25
 Thurs: 6:30 a.m.  Special Intention for Nicholas, Jasmine & Paula by Melonie
    8:15 a.m +Carlos H. McGregor by McGregor family
26
 Fri: 6:30 a.m. +Vicenta Belardo by Belardo family 
    8:15 a.m Aniversary of death +Mary Battuello by Carol Battuello
27
 Sat: 8:15 a.m. Special Intention by the Bryson family
    6:00 p.m. +Rosa Santana by family



Next Sunday, MARCH 14th

7:15 a.m. +Steven Gilmore Spengler by his sister Lee Barlow
9:00 a.m. B/D Blessings Ian Bass by the family
11:00 a.m. B/D Blessings Brandon Ortiz by Ramcharitar family  
  LBJ: 9:00 a.m. +Len Schwan by his wife Sally

OUR MARCH MISSALETTES

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


THE SANCTUARY CANDLE

is burning  in memory of +Gregorio and Vicenta Belardo by their children.

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 : Cheerful Giver! Why?  Gods wants us to be CHEERFUL GIVERS so we can be ABUNDANT RECEIVERS! "Give and it shall be given to you full measure, pressed, and shaken together, and running over into your lap!" Luke 6:38. Each year, the Bishop's Appeal helps Catholic Charities of the Virgin Islands provide 44,000 meals to hungry adults and children, 12,000 nights of shelter for those who had nowhere to go, and counseling and referral services in a safe environment for over 300 individuals suffering for mental illness.  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 Cross Lenten Retreat: Mission begins on Monday, March 8th thru Thursday March 11th at 7:00 p.m. Fr. Carlyle Blake, C.Ss.R. will be conducting our Mission.  He will also be preaching at all weekend Masses on March 6 and 7th. 

  • PENANCE SERVICE : Wednesday, March 10th at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Church.  Please come and make a good confession during Lent.   
  • 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.  

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 8th: Professional Development -NO SCHOOL
  • March 15th: IOWA Testing begins
  • March 31-April 11: Easter/Spring Break

 

SECOND COLLECTION: This Sunday’s second collection will be used for St. Mary's School . Last week, we realized $ 2,088.00  from the collection for Parish Insurance. Next week’s second collection will be for  Maintenance and Repairs. 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.