Author: Cyndi
Novena for Pope Francis April 26-May 4
The entire Church mourns the death of the Holy Father, Pope Francis. In cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, shrines, and chapels the Holy Eucharist will be offered for the repose of his soul. Communities and individuals will ask God to bestow his infinite mercy on the man who served the Church as Bishop of Rome.
This novena has been prepared to help pray for the Pope during the time of mourning. The daily novena – lasting for the novendiales period from April 26 to May 4, 2025 – consists of a short reading from Scripture or some other ecclesiastical text and some brief prayers, including orations drawn from the Roman Missal and the Order of Christian Funerals.
Bishop Barbarito’s Statement on Pope Francis Passing April 21 2025
Please click HERE to view Bishop Barbarito’s statement on the death of Pope Francis.
Lenten Penance Service-April 1st
There will be a Lenten Penance Service on
Tuesday, April 1st at 6:00 p.m.
There will be no general absolution.
The priests will be available for individual
confession.
In order to better prepare ourselves, we offer
these questions for reflection and examination of
conscience:
- Have I damaged someone’s reputation
through malicious speech or gossip? - Is God of primary importance to me or do I
seek other things more than God, such as
money, success, power or other worldly
things? - Do I make time to pray each day? Do I
participate in the Liturgy on Sundays? - Do I strive to share the good news of Jesus
by the way I live and interact with others? If
not, what do I allow to get in the way? - Do I treat people with the respect they
deserve as children of God? - Do I give of my time, treasure and talent to
help the community, especially those less
fortunate? - Do I own my possessions or do my
possessions own me? - Do I respect my body or do I abuse it
through improper use of drugs, alcohol, sex
or inattention to the requirements of good
health? - Do I speak out when the rights of others are
abused or do I stand by silently?
Parish Lenten Mission
We are pleased to announce that we will host Msgr. Bosso for our Parish Lenten Mission this year.
Msgr. Bosso will share homilies at all Masses on the weekend of March 15/16 and will share his wisdom March 17th-19th at 9:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
The talk each day will be the same at both times so no need to attend both.
Msgr. Bosso has served with St. Vincent De Paul Regional Seminary since 1985 as a Faculty and Formation Council member. Also, as Rector and President from 2000 to 2005. From 2011 to 2013, he served as Pastor of St. Rose of Lima in Milton. In 2013, he returned to St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary to serve as a professor of Sacred Scripture and Homiletics.
Msgr. Bosso earned his BA and Master of Divinity at the Pontifical College Josephinum in Worthington, Ohio, and earned his Licentiate of Sacred Scripture at the Pontifical Biblical Institute. He also attended the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Most recently, he completed a Doctorate in Ministry in Homiletics from the Aquinas Institute in 2018. A brilliant scripture scholar.
All are encouraged to participate in this Lenten Mission
and to use this opportunity to invite a friend to Mass.
Fr. Danny Murphy 1944-2024 Memorial Mass
It is with profound sorrow and reverence that we announce the passing of our beloved Fr. Danny Murphy. Fr. Danny was called to eternal rest in the late afternoon of December 12, 2024. We are deeply grateful for the many years of faithful service he gave to Holy Cross Catholic Church, and his loss will be deeply felt by all who knew him.
In keeping with Fr. Danny’s wishes, his funeral Mass was celebrated in his native New York.
His memorial Mass here at Holy Cross Catholic Church was delayed due to the damage the Church sustained from the Hurricane Milton tornado, however, it is now scheduled for Monday, March 24, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
This Mass will be live-streamed. Check back here for the livestream link.
A reception will take place afterward in the Parish Hall, offering a chance to celebrate Fr. Danny with refreshments, food, and fellowship.
We hope that all parishioners are able to attend.
Fr. Danny’s full obituary and New York Service dates can be found by clicking this link
Let us hold Fr. Danny in our prayers, entrusting him to the mercy and peace of our loving God. May his soul rest in the eternal light of Christ.