As the whole Church hears the Parable of the Good Samaritan today, we do well to pray for the grace to see and treat others with the compassion of God. We have a common responsibility to help those in need. Pope Francis recommends this prayer to all of us today: “Lord, that we might see and have compassion just like you see us and have compassion on us — that we might have compassion on those whom we encounter along the way, above all on those who suffer and are in need, to draw near to them and do what we can do to give them a hand. Amen.”
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Holy Cross Parish Announcements today:
Friday, July 22nd, Archbishop sample will visit our parish and celebrate the daily Mass with us at 8:30am (the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene). All are invited to join us for Mass and light refreshments after Mass in the St. Joseph Garden.
Friday, July 15th, Fr. Mark will celebrate the 33rd anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood. Please join us for daily Mass on that Feast of St. Bonaventure. In lieu of personal gifts, please consider making a donation to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry or a charity of your choice. Thank you.
