Parish News

Welcome to the new Holy Cross website. Here you will find a website designed to enhance our congregation's experience. This modern platform is designed to foster engagement with church events, programs, and sacraments, making it easier for both new and existing congregants to navigate our community and deepen their faith. Key Features of the New Website Event Calendar: Stay up to date with our comprehensive calendar of upcoming events, services, and special programs. Progr

Your prayers are requested! - The "spiritual value of a single Mass is infinite.” Monday, March 16, 7:00 a.m. James Panther Tuesday, March 17, 7:00 a.m. Lou and Rosemary Pisani Wednesday, March 18, 6:00 p.m. Bonnie O’Neill Thursday, March 19, 7:00 a.m. Susan Cosgrove Friday, March 20, 8:15 a.m. Frances Cacioppo Otani Saturday, March 21, 5:30 p.m. Menke and Leahy Families Sunday, March 22, 8:00 a.m. For the Parishioners , 10:00 a.m. Joe, Ruth, and Pat Doyle , 4:00 p.m. Davi

Holy Cross has an immediate opening for a full-time Business/Office Manager. This position assists the Msgr. in the stewardship of the parish and the school's financial, capital, and human resources. The Business/Office Manager ensures the effctiveness of operations by informing and assists the Msgr. and various parish councils as needed. The incumbent is a member of the core management team that supports the Msgr. and esures that the administrative needs of the parish are

5.8 MILE Fr. Joe is organizing a 5.8 mile WALKING PILGRIMAGE between all 5 Catholic churches in Champaign-Urbana on Saturday morning March 28 from 7:30am to noon, the day before Palm Sunday. If you like walking or exercising and want to do something crazy for God this Lent, consider joining! We’ll begin with the normal morning 7am Mass at St. Matthew Catholic Church, will leave from St. Matthew’s around 8am, walking to Holy Cross, then Saint Mary Catholic Church, followed by

Join us March 6, 13, 20, & 27. We need volunteers to work 1 to 3 hours during the event. Choose from the following times: 4:45-5:45pm, 5:45-6:45pm, 6:45-8pm. Jobs include pouring soda, cleaning tables, assisting people to their seats, taking out trash, refilling supplies, washing dishes, etc. It's the most fun you'll ever have working! To sign-up, use the Sign-Up Genius link below. For questions or concerns, contact Nicolette Burton 26nburton@hs-stm.org or Brooke McMahon...

Today, the 2025 Annual Diocesan Appeal begins in our parish and throughout the Diocese of Peoria. Through the ADA, we are able to advance the mission entrusted to us by the Lord. Our retired priests have faithfully served our communities by giving their lives to the Church. Your support for the ADA helps us care for those who built the Church we cherish today. If you have not made your pledge by mail, please fill out the pledge card in your pew. The goal for our parish is