The Ministries and Organizations of Holy Cross Church
For a complete list of contact numbers for the various groups mentioned here, please see the Sunday bulletin available at every Mass.
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Faith Development
Contact: 458-3041
For faith to be fully alive, it needs opportunities to grow. Our Faith Development ministries provide support and information for people at any age or point in their faith journeys. Parish resources are here to support the individuals and their companions (whether parents, sponsors, or friends), so that they can be encouraged in their spiritual growth.
Holy Cross School (Preschool 425-4182 through Grade Eight 423-4447)
Religious Education for children
Club Noah (preschool on Sunday mornings)
Jr. High Ministry 423-0369
Youth Ministry 458-3041
Confirmation 458-3041
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (R.C.I.A.)
- for adults who wish to be baptized
- for Christians of other denominations interested in the Catholic faith
- for baptized Catholics who wish to receive Eucharist and Confirmation
Adult confirmation
Parent and godparent preparation for infant baptisms
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Liturgy
Contact: 423-4973
A breadth of minsitries that encourages the full, active, and conscious participation of all joining in prayer. The liturgical ministries develop ways to enhance prayer at Mass and in other celebrations throughout the Church year.
Liturgy Committee: 426-6514
Lectors: 426-7058
Eucharistic Ministers: 459-0654
English Altar Servers: 423-4973
Hispanic Altar Servers: 462-3154
Choirs: 426-6514
Art/Environment Committee: 427-1644
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Outreach and Pastoral Care
Contact: 423-8914
The Outreach Ministries of Holy Cross Church extend the good news of Jesus Christ to various communities that are too often neglected or marginalized by modern society, but without which the Body of Christ and we are incomplete. The Outreach Minsitries include special programs for:
People with AIDS
Gays & Lesbians
Pastoral Care for the Homebound and Sick
Second Look: Catholics Alienated from their Church
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Community Service
Contact: 423-4182
Those who make up the family of Holy Cross work to assist others in various needs. Many ministries go beyond the parish; others strive to meet needs within.
Hospitality
Martha's Helpers (funeral receptions)
St. Vincent de Paul 469-0631
Parish Library
St. Francis Catholic Kitchen 459-6712
Siena Maternity House 425-2229
Newman Center (for UCSC and Cabrillo College students) 423-9400
Portuguese Federation 457-8040
Retrouvaille (help for marriages facing difficulties) 439-9503
YLI (Young Ladies Institute) 423-8141
Italian Catholic Federation 427-2575
Queen of Peace Prayer Group
Knights of Columbus 458-9169
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