Holy Cross

 Catholic Church

Reluctantly and out of a great concern for those who are most vulnerable to this new coronavirus, and after prayer and consultation with the Presbyteral Council, I am suspending all public Masses and liturgies throughout the Diocese of Tulsa beginning Friday, March 20, until Wednesday April 8, 2020. 

The faithful are dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and other holy days of obligation and are asked to make other acts of a spiritual devotion such as the Liturgy of the Hours, meditation on the Holy Scriptures, praying with a televised or streamed broadcasting of the Mass, and praying for the sick and vulnerable.

DURING THIS SUSPENSION, THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT MASS AND SUBSEQUENT SUNDAY MASSES WILL BE  CELEBRATED BY FATHER LEO AND STREAMED ON THE HOLY CROSS FACEBOOK PAGE . . .
https://www.facebook.com/hcwagoner/

AND A DAILY MASS VIDEO WILL BE AVAILABLE EACH DAY FROM BISHOP BARRON'S CHAPEL ON THIS HOMEPAGE

5^th Sunday of Lent

Time really flies. I cannot believe that I have stayed in Wagoner and Coweta for almost four years. It’s been a fun four years and I have had many awesome friends I would never forget. One of my friends in Wagoner, who is a great cook, told me one day that he would cook and invite me to dinner. After a couple of weeks, I teased him by telling him that the dinner invitation is getting late. He said, “Fr., Your problem is that you are using the church’s calendar, and that’s not the calendar I use”. I thought that was one of the funniest and quickest smart answer I have heard in my life. He is a hilarious and awesome guy, and I like him. His response reminds me of our human calendar and Jesus' divine timing that has no beginning or end. Our human calendar is different from Jesus’ heavenly calendar. Our human calendar has a start and an end. Jesus’ timeline does not have a start and an end. Using the human calendar, Martha, the sister of Lazarus, thought that her brother was dead because of Jesus’ delay to come and see Lazarus on the appropriate day. The calendar of Jesus has no beginning and is endless. Thus, He demonstrated that there is no end of life for His authentic followers. He raised Lazarus from the dead to show that death does not have power at any time on whoever identifies with him.  For Christ, life is eternal for those who believe in him. Raising Lazarus from the dead also implies that He could also raise us from the death of sin if we repent and believe in Him. During this Lent, let us continue to try our best to cling to Him, for He grants resurrection and gives eternal life. He said in the scripture, "I am the resurrection and life."

THE FOLLOWING LENTEN SERVICES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED

Fridays during Lent (Feb. 28-Apr. 3), Mass @ 5:00; Adoration @ 5:30: Stations of the Cross @ 6:00; Light Lenten Meal @ 6:30 p.m.

Lenten Retreat & Penitential Service, Tuesday, Mar. 24, @ 6:00 p.m.

Saturday Vigil  5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass  8:30 a.m.

First Saturday of the Month
@ 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday & Friday  5:00 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday  8:30 a.m.

Friday after 5:00 p.m. Mass

WELCOME TO HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH

The word “Catholic” means universal, and that is really what the Catholic Church is—a universal body of believers, united in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Our Catholic family is made up of every race, age, and walk of life. For centuries, the Catholic Church has been the place to turn to for the source of Christian belief, an intimate encounter with Jesus Christ, a welcoming family, and a guiding light to reach heaven.

The longing you have in your heart to find a relationship with the God who loves you and accepts you unconditionally can be fulfilled through Jesus and our Holy Cross Catholic Community.

Come join our friendly family atmosphere at Holy Cross.

Mission Statement/Prayer

Almighty God, the mission of Holy Cross Parish is to bring the love of Jesus Christ to our community and the world.  As your disciples, help us to touch the hearts of everyone in a way that enhances human spirituality and will bring all people into the fullness of your Kingdom. 
Through Christ, our Lord, Amen! 
 

During this time of uncertainty, we pray that you and your family are safe as we all respond to this worldwide crisis. Please pray for those who are affected by COVID-19 and those in health care who are responding to this great need.
 
During this time, it is crucial that parishes receive the offertory they need to stay operational despite the cancellation of public masses.  We understand with the current outbreak of the coronavirus, making a physical contribution to a local church could be troublesome, so we would like to facilitate the process for you.
 
If you are financially able to make a gift during this time, we encourage you to continue supporting your parish. We have created a universal offertory page where you can make donations directly to any parish in the Eastern Oklahoma Diocese.  Please help suppport our local parish by visiting:

https://dioceseoftulsa.org/donate-to-support-a-specific-parish