Advent Wreath - Christmas preparations

Advent: It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas

Christmas shopping and preparations begin in our society way before the Church officially begins her preparation for Christmas. And while the secular culture prepares for Christmas by running up credit card bills and having Christmas parties, the Church prepares in a more somber way—but still with a growing anticipation of Christmas Day. The word “advent,” […]

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November-December Crux Newsletter Now Available

The November-December edition of The Crux is now online. Go to the Crux Newsletter page to download a pdf copy or look for a hardcopy in the back of the church.  

News & Announcements

Holy Cross Mom’s Group

Join us for food, fellowship and some mommy time Wednesday, December 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. We will have a guest speaker. Come and be spiritually refueled! The nursery will be open. Hope to see you there! … [Read More...]

Mass Schedule for Christmas and New Year

Christmas Eve:  4:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and Midnight Christmas Day:  8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. New Year's Eve: (Vigil Mass)  5:30 p.m. New Year's Day:  8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. … [Read More...]

Collection for St. Patrick’s in Washington

Holy Cross Church is having a 2nd collection at each Sunday Mass this weekend (December 14th and 15th) for the St. Patrick's in Washington, Illinois Tornado Relief Fund. As you know, Father Willard is the pastor there. Many of you have already donated in some way, but Holy Cross wanted to have … [Read More...]

Parish Penitential Services

For your interior preparation for Christmas, there will be opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation within the context of a parish Penitential Service. A number of priests will gather at the following churches to celebrate the Lord's forgiveness: Monday, December 16th , 7:00 p.m. … [Read More...]

Baroque Christmas at Holy Cross

Come join us Sunday, December 15th from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the church for the traditional evening of seasonal music with the University High School Madrigal Singers conducted by Richard Murphy and the BACH chorus and orchestra. After intermission the audience is invited to join in singing … [Read More...]

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