Hospitality Weekend is Here Come warm up and celebrate Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras with fellow parishioners. Join the festivities in the Parish Hall (under the church) after the following Masses: Saturday February 14 th… Read More
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This Weekend at Holy Cross – Bring your Palm & Bless your Throat!
Ash Wednesday is February 18 Please bring your Palms to church this weekend and place them in the collection basket in the vestibule. Blessed Palms are burned each year for use on Ash Wednesday. Learn more about burning palms… Read More
Invitation from Social Justice Committee to Affordable Housing Assembly. Registration Required.
POWER Interfaith City Wide Meeting on Housing and Affordability All parishioners are invited to join members of the Social Justice Committee in supporting POWER Interfaith’s efforts by attending the city-wide meeting on housing… Read More
SCAM ALERT!
Dear parishioners and friends of Holy Cross parish, We want to alert you to a scam that has surfaced again, unfortunately targeting churches and their members. Scammers often pretend to be a priest, deacon, or staff member and… Read More
Blessing of Throats – St. Blaise this weekend at all masses
Blessing of Throats – St. Blaise For pastoral reasons, the Blessing of the Throats in honor of St. Blaise, bishop and martyr, will now be offered this weekend, at all masses, so that the faithful may more easily participate… Read More
Virtual POWER Interfaith Discussion 12:30pm today
Today! Sunday, January 25 Join the Social Justice Committee for a discussion with Meg Cruz, the Northwest Philadelphia organizer with POWER Interfaith to explore specific ideas for collaboration with Holy Cross and how… Read More
Dear Holy Cross parishioners, on behalf of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, I write to share the statement he issued today regarding the impending winter storm and the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. Please see the statement attached, below and consider sharing this information in the manner you deem
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Parish Weather Advisory – Sunday, January 25, 2026Holy Cross Parish, Philadelphia: Weekend Masses
Dear Parishioners, According to current weather forecasts, a significant winter storm is expected to impact our area from late Saturday night through Sunday and into Monday. Heavy snow, possible sleet or freezing rain, and icy… Read More
Funeral Announcement for Claudia Johnson Friday 10/23
Claudia Jean Johnson April 6, 1944 – January 9, 2026 Beloved parishioner Claudia Johnson, active in our Choir and Ladies Guild, was born to eternal rest January 9, 2026. Please join us in praying for Claudia and her… Read More
Thank You and Looking Ahead at this Weekend
30 of you responded to the call for volunteers last weekend moving furniture and tidying up our convent building! Thank you for donating your time, spirit, and strength to our community. What’s Happening this Weekend? Christmas… Read More