Category: Parish News

On Sunday, June 15, we celebrate Father’s Day. Our Novena of Masses for fathers will begin on this day. It is not too late to enroll your loved one for the Novena. Fill out an envelope and drop it in the collection basket, and the name will be placed on the altar.

We wish all fathers happiness.

The following prayer is very appropriate for this occasion:
God our Father, you made all things in your wisdom and love. Bless these men, may they be strengthened as Christian fathers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect, and for those who are deceased, may they rest in peace.
Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Bishop Barbarito’s Statement On the Election of Pope Leo XIV

by Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito

On his passing, I reflected upon our beloved Pope Francis as a Pope of surprises in so many ways, and in continuing with that I can honestly say that Pope Leo XIV is a Pope of surprises as well.

With so many others, I was convinced that the choice of a Pope from the United States would be most unlikely, but it seems that Pope Francis, from heaven, has given us another surprise. I am delighted by the choice of this man, who possesses so many spiritual gifts, pastoral competency, and linguistic talents.

Pope Leo XIV is an Augustinian priest who spent much of his ministry as a missionary in Peru. He has worked in the Vatican for a number of years and is a true man of the Church in every way. A Pope is chosen by the Holy Spirit, and the office that he holds has nothing to do with his nationality or country of origin. He is a Pope for all Catholics all over the world.

There is no question that Pope Leo XIV will serve with the same zeal, effectiveness, and holiness that so many of our recent extraordinary Popes exhibited within our times. We join in fervent prayer for Pope Leo XIV as he undertakes his new ministry of unity for the Church.

Due to ongoing repairs and renovations, Mass will be held in the Parish Hall. The Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament remains open during its normal hours.

For more information regarding the Church Repairs and Renovations, please click here.

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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.

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