We warmly welcome back Father Pleban to Holy Cross this weekend as I am in Bethlehem, PA celebrating a wedding.
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of the summer season, and so we offer this prayer for Summer: May our loving God watch over you and keep alive in your heart all that you have learned this year. Keep your mind on God. Remember to pray often and to celebrate your faith, at home with your family and at Mass with your faith family. Keep your faith in God. Let all the joys of summer remind you of God’s goodness. Never forget that God is always with you, no matter what. May the God of all creation, who comes to us in Jesus, and lives among us in the Holy Spirit, keep you safe, happy and holy this summer and always. Amen.
The Psalmist beckons us to come and see the great works of God. Last Saturday a nice group of parishioners worked together to make the grounds here at Holy Cross look great for summer. I personally would like to thank the following for a job well done: Margie Altshaffl, Richard Griffin, Tom and Lois Horan, Eleanor Hamrock, Stephanie Coletta, Josh Coletta, Beth Reger, Jim, James and Lauren Garris. And thanks to Phil and Virginia Ball for trimming the shrubs.
On Saturday, June 4 at 11:00 AM, we will celebrate a Mass of Anointing and administer the Sacrament of the Sick. The Sick of all ages and the elderly are invited to attend. Children and adults who are ill, facing surgery or experiencing weakness that comes with old age. The primary effect of the sacrament is spiritual healing by which the person receives the Holy Spirit's gift of peace and courage to deal with their difficulties. Come and rejoice in the healing which the Lord’s death and resurrection brings upon us all.
Have a safe Holiday weekend!
