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Welcome to Holy Cross and Sacred Heart Catholic Churches
Our churches are situated within the Diocese of Victoria in Texas, Bay City and Wadsworth Texas. Bay City is a growing community that serves as the county seat and is in close proximity to Matagorda Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico. We join our Parochial School of Holy Cross Catholic School in beginning our Education at the Foot of the Cross.
If you would like to register to join our parish community, please contact the Parish Office at (979)245-6379.
May God bless you and know you remain in my prayers!
Fr. Stephen Vacek
Please note starting in August Daily Mass Times are as follows:
Monday: No Mass (Adoration 8:00 a.m. to Noon)
Tuesday: 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:15 a.m.
Thursday: 8:15 a.m.
Friday: 8:15 a.m.
1st Saturday: 8:15 a.m.
Saturday Vigil Mass 4:30 p.m. Holy Cross
Sunday Mass 7:30 a.m. Sacred Heart
9:30 a.m. Holy Cross (Choir)
11:30 a.m. Holy Cross (Contemporary) -
Online Giving NotePlease note that all are able to donate in person or by using the Online Giving button at the top of this webpage. If one wishes to donate, but not make online giving the norm by which they contribute, there is the option of making a "quick give" donation, which does not require creating an account as one would do to make this their regular form of giving. To use this option, if desired, click on the regular Online Giving button above, and proceed from there.
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Catholic Link
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News from the Vatican
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Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Bishops, is named in a list of alleged abusers filed in support of a class-action lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Quebec.
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Pope Francis dedicated his general audience talk to the urgent need for young and old to come together so older people can share their faith and wisdom about the world.
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Catholic News Service
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National Catholic Register
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“Progress” ‘People, by and large,’ said eminent psychologist William James, ‘become what they think of themselves.’
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT & REPORTING ABUSE
Child and Vulnerable Adult Reporting Procedures
If you witness, suspect, or know of child and/or velnerable adult abuse,YOU MUST REPORT IT WITHIN 48 HOURS!
Contact Civil Authorities:
Department of Family and Protective Services at 1-800-252-5400 or www.txabusehotline.org
If the person is in immediate danger, call 911.
If Church Personnel Is Involved In Alleged Abuse:
Step One - Contact Civil Authorities.
Step Two - Contact one of the following:
Coordinator of Pastoral Care and Outreach, Shannon Thomas, LMSW at
(361) 573-0828 or email pastoralcare@victoriadioces.org
Bishop or Chancellor of the Diocese of Victoria at (361) 573-0828
Written Allegations Should Be Sent To: Office of the Bishop
P.O. Box 4070
Victoria, Texas 77903
"Mark as "Personal and Confidential"
We will also help you bring your concerns to church officials outside the diocese if the abuse occurred elsewhere and you now reside in the Diocese of Victoria. If you are unsure about bringing a complaint or would like further information, please contact Shannon Thomas, LMSW.The Safe Environment Coordinator for Holy Cross Catholic Church is Natalie Friesenhahn. She may be contacted at (979) 245-5632, or by email, at nfriesenhahn@bcholycrossschool.org.
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Today's Readings
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Please visit ourParish School!!
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Diocesan Counseling Center
The Emmaus Center provides individual, marital and family counseling services from a Catholic perspective. The counseling staff are Licensed Professional Counselors and Registered Interns who devote themselves to assisting those in need regardless of their religious affiliation, gender, race or age. The staff at The Emmaus Center empowers individuals, couples and families, struggling with emotional or relationship issues, to seek a more healthy and Christ-centered place in their lives. They consider it a privilege to be invited into your lives and entrusted with the opportunity to provide professional counseling services to you.
