-
BackForwardPauseCaption
-
The Parish Holy Week Schedule is as Follows:
Palm Sunday Weekend April 1st & 2nd
(Holy Cross processions will begin in the cafeteria.)
Saturday Confessions 3:30 pm to 4:15 pmVigil Mass 4:30 pmSunday Mass 7:30 a.m. (Wadsworth)9:30 a.m. (Holy Cross)
11:30 a.m. (Holy Cross)
THURSDAY, April 6, 2023 – HOLY THURSDAYSchool Stations of the Cross 9:00 a.m.
Parish Potluck Dinner & Fellowship 5:30 p.m.
*(Please see note below)*
Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7:00 p.m.
Confessions & Adoration in the Church
8:30 p.m. until MidnightFRIDAY, April 7, 2023 – GOOD FRIDAYStations of the Cross - 12:00 p.m. (Noon)
Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion - 3:00 p.m.
Veneration of the Cross &
Holy Communion Service
SATURDAY, April 8, 2023 – EASTER VIGIL
The Easter Vigil – 8:00 p.m.
Followed by fellowship around the Easter Fire.
SUNDAY, April 9, 2023 – EASTER SUNDAY
The Mass of Easter Day – 7:30 a.m. (Wadsworth)
9:30 a.m. (Holy Cross)
11:30 a.m. (Holy Cross)
N.B. We will have the Parish Potluck Dinner from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. in the School Cafeteria. Please consider bringing your tastiest meat dish and 1 side for your family. (After 6:00 p.m., we ask that no one consume any food or drink including tea or coffee. This will allow for the required 1 Hour Fast prior the worthy reception of the Eucharist at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper.)
From 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., we will have fellowship and the optional participation in the washing of feet. In the past, Bishops used to invite individuals to a communal meal followed by a few persons having their feet washed. In ACTS and other retreats/events, there are opportunities to wash or have one’s feet washed. I invite members of families to partake in this opportunity.
We will then proceed to the Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by adoration and the option to go to confession until Midnight.
Welcome to Holy Cross and Sacred Heart Catholic Churches
Our Catholic Church, School, and Mission seek to implement the Great Commission of Jesus Christ to the Catholic Church, "go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you'' (Mt 28:19-20) in our Education at the Foot of the Cross.Our churches are situated within the Diocese of Victoria in Texas, Bay City and Wadsworth Texas. Bay City is a growing community that serves as the county seat and is in close proximity to Matagorda Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico. We join our Parochial School of Holy Cross Catholic School in beginning our Education at the Foot of the Cross.
If you would like to register to join our parish community, please contact the Parish Office at (979)245-6379.
May God bless you and know you remain in my prayers!
Fr. Stephen Vacek
The Mass Schedule is as follows:
Monday: No Mass (Adoration 8:00 a.m. to Noon)
Tuesday: 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:15 a.m.
Thursday: 8:15 a.m.
Friday: 8:15 a.m.
1st Saturday: 8:15 a.m.
Saturday Vigil Mass 4:30 p.m. Holy Cross
Sunday Mass 7:30 a.m. Sacred Heart (Wadsworth)
9:30 a.m. Holy Cross (Choir)
11:30 a.m. Holy Cross (Contemporary) -
Online Giving NotePlease note that all are able to donate in person or by using the Online Giving button at the top of this webpage. If one wishes to donate, but not make online giving the norm by which they contribute, there is the option of making a "quick give" donation, which does not require creating an account as one would do to make this their regular form of giving. To use this option, if desired, click on the regular Online Giving button above, or https://osvhub.com/holy-cross-bay-city/funds and proceed from there.
-
Catholic Link
-
“Christian Singer-Songwriter bringing hope to broken and weary souls.” That’s how Taylor Tripodi’s website describes her, and it is certainly true. One listen to her music, and your soul will be...
-
The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins? – Edgar Allan Poe The film, The Pale Blue Eye, opens with...
-
The cord of St. Joseph is a powerful devotion that grants special graces to those who wear it with faith. These graces will help you grow in your spiritual life. Delving deeper into the tradition of...
-
Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope on March 13, 2013, during the season of Lent. Each year, during this season of the Church, Pope Francis provides wisdom and encouragement for our Lenten journey.
-
In addition to giving her life in service to God and the education of young people, Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM is a March Madness icon. In 1994 she became the chaplain for the Loyola University...
-
-
CalendarMarch 2023
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 26Month View February 26, 202327Month View February 27, 2023285:00p Parish Study: Holy Is His NameMonth View February 28, 2023-
Tuesday, February 28, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
In Scott Hahn's newest Bible study, watch as he traces the meaning of holiness from its origins in Scripture to its appearance in our own lives today. In twelve beautifully produced lessons, this study explores the Scriptural encounters with the Divine - the burning bush, the ark of the covenant, the burning coal, and more! As our fear and trembling turns to awe and wonder, you'll come to a new appreciation of our sharing in the divine life.Read More
1Month View March 1, 20232Month View March 2, 20233Month View March 3, 20234Month View March 4, 20235Month View March 5, 20236Month View March 6, 202375:00p Parish Study: Holy Is His NameMonth View March 7, 2023-
Tuesday, March 7, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
In Scott Hahn's newest Bible study, watch as he traces the meaning of holiness from its origins in Scripture to its appearance in our own lives today. In twelve beautifully produced lessons, this study explores the Scriptural encounters with the Divine - the burning bush, the ark of the covenant, the burning coal, and more! As our fear and trembling turns to awe and wonder, you'll come to a new appreciation of our sharing in the divine life.Read More
8Month View March 8, 20239Month View March 9, 202310Month View March 10, 202311Month View March 11, 202312Month View March 12, 202313Month View March 13, 2023145:00p Parish Study: Holy Is His NameMonth View March 14, 2023-
Tuesday, March 14, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
In Scott Hahn's newest Bible study, watch as he traces the meaning of holiness from its origins in Scripture to its appearance in our own lives today. In twelve beautifully produced lessons, this study explores the Scriptural encounters with the Divine - the burning bush, the ark of the covenant, the burning coal, and more! As our fear and trembling turns to awe and wonder, you'll come to a new appreciation of our sharing in the divine life.Read More
15Month View March 15, 202316Month View March 16, 202317Month View March 17, 202318Month View March 18, 202319Month View March 19, 202320Month View March 20, 2023215:00p Parish Study: Holy Is His NameMonth View March 21, 2023-
Tuesday, March 21, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
In Scott Hahn's newest Bible study, watch as he traces the meaning of holiness from its origins in Scripture to its appearance in our own lives today. In twelve beautifully produced lessons, this study explores the Scriptural encounters with the Divine - the burning bush, the ark of the covenant, the burning coal, and more! As our fear and trembling turns to awe and wonder, you'll come to a new appreciation of our sharing in the divine life.Read More
22Month View March 22, 202323Month View March 23, 202324Month View March 24, 202325Month View March 25, 202326Month View March 26, 202327Month View March 27, 2023285:00p Parish Study: Holy Is His NameMonth View March 28, 2023-
Tuesday, March 28, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
In Scott Hahn's newest Bible study, watch as he traces the meaning of holiness from its origins in Scripture to its appearance in our own lives today. In twelve beautifully produced lessons, this study explores the Scriptural encounters with the Divine - the burning bush, the ark of the covenant, the burning coal, and more! As our fear and trembling turns to awe and wonder, you'll come to a new appreciation of our sharing in the divine life.Read More
29Month View March 29, 202330Month View March 30, 202331Month View March 31, 20231Month View April 1, 2023 -
-
News from the Vatican
-
Of the past five priest secretaries to former popes, only Gänswein remained in Rome with a Vatican position after the pope he served was no longer in power – and that was primarily to be at Benedict...
-
Italy’s Postal Police have arrested an unnamed 54-year-old man from Frascati for scamming an unemployed Italian youth and his father by promising to get the young man a job with the Vatican Gendarmes...
-
Though it may seem ironic that the Vatican should be launching its own shopping mall under a pope who’s a stern critic of the excesses of capitalism, there are some distinctive “Pope Francis” touches.
-
-
National Catholic Register
-
Josef August Untersberger (1864-1933), “Christ on the Mount of Olives” God himself does not change, but God wills change in his creation — and he...
-
Juraj Rasla ‘Tiramisu’ ‘I like to eat,’ says Father Doke, ‘and I like to experience food and try things I have not had before.’
-
‘The Mysteries of the Rosary’ is available online. Filmed on location in the Holy Land, video series ‘opens the heart and soul up to...
-
-
SAFE ENVIRONMENT & REPORTING ABUSE
Child and Vulnerable Adult Reporting Procedures
If you witness, suspect, or know of child and/or velnerable adult abuse,YOU MUST REPORT IT WITHIN 48 HOURS!
Contact Civil Authorities:
Department of Family and Protective Services at 1-800-252-5400 or www.txabusehotline.org
If the person is in immediate danger, call 911.
If Church Personnel Is Involved In Alleged Abuse:
Step One - Contact Civil Authorities.
Step Two - Contact one of the following:
Coordinator of Pastoral Care and Outreach, Shannon Thomas, LMSW at
(361) 573-0828 or email [email protected]
Bishop or Chancellor of the Diocese of Victoria at (361) 573-0828
Written Allegations Should Be Sent To: Office of the Bishop
P.O. Box 4070
Victoria, Texas 77903
"Mark as "Personal and Confidential"
We will also help you bring your concerns to church officials outside the diocese if the abuse occurred elsewhere and you now reside in the Diocese of Victoria. If you are unsure about bringing a complaint or would like further information, please contact Shannon Thomas, LMSW.The Safe Environment Coordinator for Holy Cross Catholic Church is Natalie Friesenhahn. She may be contacted at (979) 245-5632, or by email, at [email protected].
-
Today's Readings
-
Please visit ourParish School!!
-
-
-
-
Diocesan Counseling Center
The Emmaus Center provides individual, marital and family counseling services from a Catholic perspective. The counseling staff are Licensed Professional Counselors and Registered Interns who devote themselves to assisting those in need regardless of their religious affiliation, gender, race or age. The staff at The Emmaus Center empowers individuals, couples and families, struggling with emotional or relationship issues, to seek a more healthy and Christ-centered place in their lives. They consider it a privilege to be invited into your lives and entrusted with the opportunity to provide professional counseling services to you.
