Who Will Pray For Me?

The 4th Friday of every month, Holy Cross parishioners are called to pray for 1 hour at the Planned Parenthood building in Aurora for the unborn babies who are scheduled to die there by abortion. We pray for the babies, and for the mothers and fathers, that they might choose LIFE. We stand as witness that someone does care. We offer HOPE. But we need your help. We need more people to pray. We need YOU! Please sign up in the narthex or contact Kathleen at 630-482-9908 or e-mail her at: kathleendietz@hotmail.com

Need an Idea of What to Pray for this Lent?

Bishop Doran has asked each one of us to “pray and fast that wisdom and justice may prevail, and religious liberty may be restored” in regards to the recent mandate issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

This Lent, would you consider praying a daily Rosary for this intention? If you don’t like praying alone, or are unsure of how to pray the Rosary, you can join us in church Monday through Friday at 6:00AM or 7:30AM, and Saturday at 8:00AM. If you can’t make it to church at those times, tune in to Relevant Radio at 7:30AM, 8:00PM or 10:30PM, as they pray a 54 day Rosary Novena for this intention. Relevant Radio can be found at 930 AM, 950 AM or online at relevantradio.com.

Two Special Event to Benefit Respect Life Office

The Respect Life Office is hosting two special events with Fr. Leo Patalinghug of Grace Before Meals. Fr. Leo is known for his mix of theology and cooking, and has been featured on ABC, FOX, CBS, EWTN, and Food Network (where he defeated celebrity chef Bobby Flay in a cooking competition). In addition to his cooking ministry, Father is also a professor of pastoral theology at Mount St. Mary’s University and Seminary. Fr. Leo will bring his speaking and cooking skills to the Diocese for two special nights, April 13th & 14th. A cocktail reception/cooking demo will be held on April 13th in Rockford and a Benefit Dinner/cooking demo will be held on April 14th in Elgin. For more information or to register please go to: www.rockforddiocese.org/respectlife or call the Respect Life Office at 815-399-4300. Seating for both events is limited so don’t wait to RSVP! Registration deadline is April 2nd.

Monthly Respect Life Meeting

Join us on the Third Monday of each month at 7:00PM in St. Stephen. All parishioners are welcome to attend.

Monthly Prayer Vigil for an Increase in the Dignity of Life

The Holy Cross Respect Life committee invites all parishioners and friends to join us in the Holy Cross Adoration Chapel for an hour of prayer. This hour represents a new monthly event that will consist of both community prayer and silent reflection.

When: First Saturday of each month from 9:00AM-10:00AM
Where: In the Holy Cross Adoration Chapel

Come join us!

Monthly Prayer Vigil

Holy Cross has committed to provide prayer support on the 4th Friday of each month at the Planned Parenthood abortion mill from 7:00AM until 4:00PM. It is our goal to have 3 people there for each hour. Please call Fran Nicklas at (630) 973-9559 for hours needing coverage.

A Time to Heal *
for Post-Abortive Women

 “A Time to Heal” is a 12-week Bible-studybased support group bringing the healing of Jesus to post-abortive women. Centered on Holy Scripture, “A Time to Heal” focuses on pivotal women of the Old Testament and Mary, the Mother of God. Participants will discover how some women in the Old Testament made bad choices yet eventually played an important role in carrying out God’s plan.

The program is offered through the Respect Life Office of the Diocese of Rockford. Anyone interested in participating should call 815-877-5433.

* This program is not a substitute for therapy or counseling.

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