Marriage Preparation

Engaged couples should contact Fr. Oswaldo Sandoval at least six months before the planned wedding date.  During your first appointment, he will explain all the steps in the marriage preparation process.  Congratulations!

Baptism Preparation

Parent preparation classes in English are held every month with Deacon Tim McEvoy, on the first Wednesday of each month in the evening. Contact the Church Office for information and to register.

Parent preparation classes in Spanish are held on the first Saturday of the month at 9:30 am. For more information and to register in Spanish, contact the Church Office Monday through Wednesday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm.

Liturgical Musicians

Any singer or instrumentalist interested in sharing the gift of music will find a variety of opportunities for ministry, including Adult choir, Folk choir, Ensemble, Jr./Sr. High choir, Cantor, Organ/Pianist/Instrumental, and Bell choir.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word

We are working to bring Children's Liturgy of the Word back to Church of the Holy Cross.  Volunteers are needed, and as soon as a team can be formed, this program will take place during the 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday Masses.

Children ages 5-10 are called forth by the priest and leave the Assembly with a trained Leader to one of the classrooms in the lower level of the Church.  A lectionary with the same readings in a language more understandable to children is used to proclaim the First Reading and the Gospel.  The Psalm is heard in music written for children, with a simple refrain they can sing.  Children reflect on the readings by answering questions from the Leader.  Children return at the Offertory after saying a simple Creed.

Art & Environment/Altar Care

Altar decorations, banners, and flowers, designed to reflect the seasons of the liturgical year, enhance worship services at Holy Cross. Parishioners with talent in art, interior design, floral arrangements, or sewing are needed. Volunteers are also always needed, weekly or monthly, to wash and iron the linens used at the daily Masses and to assist the Sacristan in many other ways.

Altar Servers

Any child in Holy Cross Parish who is in 5th - 12th grade is encouraged to join Altar Servers. Servers are trained to assist the celebrant in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Parishioners, 16 years of age or older, who feel called to serve the Lord, may assist the priest with the distribution of Communion. Training is required. Training sessions are held at the diocesan level as well as at the parish and are announced in the Sunday bulletin. Some Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are trained to take Communion to the homebound.

Gift Bearers

Any family, group, or individuals are welcome to take a special part in the liturgy by carrying the gifts to the altar during the Offertory. To be Gift Bearers, sign the sheet on the sacristy door in the church narthex.

Greeters

Any parishioner, individual or family, can be a special part of the liturgy by welcoming parishioners and guests as they enter the church for the liturgy.

Lectors

Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Sunday and/or weekday Masses. Training is necessary for any parishioner 15 years of age or older interested in lectoring.

Ushers

Ushers serve for a month at a time, usually 3 or 4 times a year. Extra ushers are needed for special liturgies and holidays. Training is necessary for parishioners 15 years of age or older.

Perpetual Adoration

Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at Holy Cross was initiated on May 7, 1989. An hour in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament promises great blessings. Your committed hour each week assures us of a continuation of Perpetual Adoration. We invite you to call with your committed hour.

First Saturday Devotions

These devotions developed as a result of the appearance of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal in 1917. On the first Saturday of each month, the Rosary is recited at 7:05 a.m., followed by Mass at 7:30 a.m. After Mass, a program is presented in the church hall on the subject of Mary, and coffee and donuts are served.

Charismatic Prayer Group

The Charismatic Prayer Groups meets every Monday at 9:30 a.m.