Spirit and Truth

RECHARGE with Spirit & Truth . . . Inviting all young adults in their 20’s and 30’s (single or married) to our weekly Spirit and Truth on Monday evenings 7:00PM.

We encourage you to hear Fr. Patalinghug speak on March 22nd, and our next meeting is: Monday, March 29th, in the CECC building Room 211.

For more info., contact: Deacon Larry Motyka at 630-879-4750 x 323.
Website: www.spiritandtruthillinois.org
Email: info@spiritandtruthillinois.org

Spiritual Adoption Program
Begins March 20th, 2010

The Holy Cross Respect Life Group is beginning a nine-month crusade for life, called the Spiritual Adoption Program.

What does Jesus say about this? "Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least of mine, you did for Me." Matthew 25:40 We will have volunteers in the narthex the weekends of March 20th & 21st and March 27th & 28th, so please stop by for more info.

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Friday Fish Fry

Don’t forget that The Knights of Columbus Council 219 hosts a Fish Fry on Friday nights during Lent (except Good Friday) from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at Riverview Banquets, 1117 N. Washington (HWY 25), Batavia.

Enriching Lives Ministry

Do you see - truly see - the enormous need of the beloved seniors in our community? Contact the Enriching Lives Ministry and we'll open your eyes to pain and suffering that exists right here in our own backyard.

Be a Life Changer - Join the Holy Cross ELM!

Following the example of Jesus Christ, the Holy Cross Enriching Lives Ministry provides any form of assistance, spiritual or otherwise, to the elderly, sick and disabled. Call 630 879-4750 x-321 if you need assistance, know of someone who needs help, would like to volunteer or want more information about volunteering.

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St. Michael Ministry of  Compassionate Care

Blessed are they who mourn for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:1-12

The Funeral Liturgy Team is still willing to meet with any parishioners who would like to Pre-Plan their Funeral Liturgy. This is a great gift of love for yourself and for your family. We will gladly meet with you at your convenience... just call to arrange an appointment. Mary Ann Sestak 630-879-8525 Bob Pogwizd 630-262-3395

May the Souls of the Faithful Departed
Rest in Peace. Amen

Déjà Vu Thrift and
Consignment Shop

St. Vincent de Paul’s Thrift & Consignment Shop  is pleased to announce that its  Furniture Warehouse & Showroom located at 911 Sullivan Rd., Aurora  (in the Belmont Machinery Co. Bldg) is open for business every Friday and Saturday from 9:00AM - 1:00PM. Come see their selection  of gently used bedroom,  dining room and living room  furniture along with tables, chairs,  lamps, pictures & more! For details call 630-232 6621/Geneva or 630-397-8555/Aurora

Volunteers Needed

Do you have some time to give to helping the poor and unfortunate?

The St. Vincent dePaul resale shop is seeking volunteers for their Deja Vu Shop located at 427 South 4th Street in Geneva. Our hours are 10:00AM to 4:00PM Monday through Saturday. Any amount of time you can offer will be most appreciated. To volunteer, call 630-232-6621

Manna

A gift card program in which the Parish buys the cards at a discount, you purchase them at face value and 50% of the profits pay off the CECC & 50% goes toward tuition credits.

YOU CAN NOW ORDER ONLINE!
Holy Cross Parish enrollment code used at registration is: FCA585C23829 www.Shopwithscrip.com

Orders online must be paid online through PrestoPay. Order and pay online by Tuesday noon and pick up next weekend in narthex!

For more information, see the manna table in the narthex! You can still purchase or order from the manna table in the narthex.

Project Gabriel

Is the Lord Calling You to Be an Angel?

Project Gabriel is a church-wide ministry where the church as a whole helps a woman and her family in a crisis pregnancy through one year after the birth of the child. If you are interested in becoming an "angel" contact the parish office at 630- 879-4750 ext 103. If you are in need of this service contact the Project Gabriel voice mail at 630 879-4750 ext. 319 and leave your name and phone number.

Help Those Who Have Said Yes to Life...

Home-based Volunteer Opportunities: Do you want to help but don't have the time to be an angel or come to our monthly meetings? Support us at home by donating your prayers for our moms and angels. Join our home-based prayer team by signing up to receive our prayer emails. Call Laura at 630-879-4750 X319 for more information.

Needs: We are still in need of more newborn and size 5 diapers. Please drop off donations in our box in the coat closet of the narthex. Thank you.

• Pray for our moms that they may possess the strength and knowledge to continue to make good decisions for themselves and their babies.

• Pray for Woman's Choice Services and Project Gabriel.

Special Needs Group

The Holy Cross Special Needs Ministry will meet on Monday, March 22nd at 7:30PM in the St. Stephen Room. If you are a parent or caregiver to someone with a disability, please join us for an evening of support, resource-sharing and prayer. All are welcome!

Contact Amanda Coccia at: amcrjc99@yahoo.com or 630-406-0043 for more information.

Holy Cross Windmill Seniors

Seniors, please join us this Friday, March 26th,  for Stations of the Cross at 12:10PM in church.  A delicious meatless lasagna lunch will follow on the lower level in Donovan Hall. 

Come on out and bring a friend.  After lunch, BINGO!  All are welcome.

Cholesterol Screening

Sat., April 10th, 8:00 - 11:00AM in Donovan Hall  The cost is only $35.00 (a $150 value).

Fasting cholesterol screenings include: TC, LDL HDL, Triglycerides, Glucose Non-HDL and Heart Risk Ratio.  A finger prick gives you results in 5 minutes.  Call 630-879-4750 for anappointment.

St. Vincent dePaul
Mother’s Day Quilt Raffle

Tickets are $1 each, or 6 for $5 and can be purchased during Coffee and Donuts for several weeks. This beautiful handmade quilt,  entitled “Trip Around the World”,  will be raffled on May 1st by SVdP  to raise money  for the needy in our area (Batavia and 11 neighboring  parishes).

The quilt is 71" x 89", was pieced by parishioner Mary Fran Fulton, and was professionally quilted by Elviri Illig.  The estimated retail price is $700.  Help the needy in our community by supporting our SVdP Society.

7th Annual Men’s Retreat

April 9th – 11th, 2010

Sponsored by the Holy Cross Men’s Group
Jesuit Retreat House in Barrington

Register today - there are a limited number of rooms available! Spend a quiet, relaxing spiritual weekend in beautiful surroundings and grow in holiness with Christ. Choose to attend priest talks, daily Mass and Confession, adoration, stations, rosary, benediction, private talks, or spend private time in spiritual reading, walking the beautiful grounds or whatever you wish.

A donation is requested to cover the priest’s travel expenses, room and meals, grounds and building upkeep. Info on the retreat can be accessed at: www.bellarminehall.org or by contacting: Ed Barsotti at 630 879-1245 or ebarsotti@att.net or Nick Gordon at 630 879-6675 or phntm137@yahoo.com.

Senior Appreciation Luncheon

The Students of Holy Cross Catholic School (HCCS) and the Enriching Lives Ministry invite our seniors to attend HCCS’s "Serving Our Community" Luncheon to be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 in Donovan Hall (the lower level) from 12:15 to 2:00PM.

Luncheon and entertainment will be provided by the students of Holy Cross. An Italian meal prepared by the school's parents will be served to you by the Holy Cross Middle School students.

For those who need transportation, it will be provided by your resident shuttles or the Holy Cross bus. Please contact Ed Barsotti at 630-673-1245 if you need a ride.

RSVP by Tuesday, March 23rd to Felicia Jochum at: invite@fj.jemail.info or call 630-406-0777

The 2010 Crusade Gala

Are you interested in making the Holy Cross Crusader Gala 2010 a bigger success than last year? Are you interested in chairing one of the committees? Or do you just want to volunteer when needed? Plan on atttending this meeting for parishioners interested in volunteering their time and talent to the Crusader Gala 2010. Remember: all proceeds from this event go to the parish general fund.

Do you own a boat on Lake Michigan in Chicago?
Do you own a limo service?
Do you own a catering service?
The Auction Committee is working on an  Evening Boat trip on the Lake  with transportation and dinner. For more details  contact Bob McQuillan at 630-205-1683.

Please call Jill Perez, Gala Chair, at 630-399-9505 to help.

2nd Annual Holy Cross Men's Basketball Tournament

Sunday, April 25th,  12:00PM – 6:00PM CECC Gymnasium.

Dust off your Converse high tops from high school or your Air Jordans from the 90’s and pump up your ole’ b-ball from the top shelf  in the garage.  It’s time for April Madness at Holy Cross!  Show your kids that you, too, at one time could dribble and shoot the rock!  Your families are welcome to cheer you on as you hustle down the court hoping you don’t pass out in the middle of a lay-up.  Here’s the scoop…
- Male parishioners 30 and over
- 4 Teams (players will be assigned to teams at random)
- Rosters will be capped at 10 players per team (first 40 players to pay)
- All games will be officiated
- $40 per player, includes Team Shirt and play in at least 2 games
- Entry fee is reduced or waived for those unemployed by the recession
- Concessions available
- Bring your families!!!

Registration table in narthex after most Masses and in HCCS Office All proceeds to go to Holy Cross Academic and Athletic Trophy Case. Contact Kevin Duck for more information: duck.kevin@yahoo.com

Holy Cross
Re-employment Ministry

• Looking for a new job?
• Need a resume that will get you hired?

The reemployment ministry is here to help.
Join us Thursday evenings at 7:00PM in the CECC Library! We are also on linked-in-find jobs, share resumes and ideas!

Please contact Ken Meeker  at 630-430-9879 or email at: hccre-employmentgp@holycross-batavia.org for more information!

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