Holy Cross

Business Meetings are held on the 1st Monday of the month at 7pm, and Social Meetings take place on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7pm. New members, especially Catholic men, are welcome to join. Contact details: 103 Montcalm St. | 518-585-6520 | TiKnights333@

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Weekend Masses at St. Mary's are on Saturday at 4:00PM and Sunday at 9:30AM. Sacred Heart Church holds a weekend Mass on Sunday at 8:00AM. Reconciliation timings are available at St. Mary's on Saturday at 3:00PM and at Sacred Heart on Sunday at 7:15AM. Daily Mass schedule is also provided.

On Monday, Nov. 2, at 9:00AM, a special Mass for All Souls Day will be held at St. Mary's. Families who have lost a loved one this year are invited to attend. Memorial crosses will be presented to the families at this time.

St. Mary's Church will host its annual community turkey dinner on Sunday, Nov. 15th at 3:00 PM. This event is free and open to all parishioners. Mark your calendars for a festive gathering.

The bulletin features an appeal for vocations, reminding parishioners to serve God with wholehearted love. Contact details for Vocation Directors are provided for those feeling called to priesthood or consecrated religious life.

Weekend Mass schedules: Our Lady of Victory - Sunday 10:00 AM; St. John’s Church - Saturday 5:15 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM; St. Peter’s Church - Saturday 4:00 PM, Sunday 11:15 AM. Daily Mass offerings available at various times and locations throughout the week.

Confessions available on Saturdays at St. Peter’s from 3:00 to 3:30 PM and at St. John’s from 4:15 to 4:45 PM. Adoration times at St. John’s on Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Next weekend will be Stewardship Sunday across the Diocese. Parishioners are encouraged to reflect on their gifts and how to share them with the parish and community. Speak with the pastor about engaging in parish ministries.

Volunteers needed for baking pies for the Harvest Dinner on November 1st. Drop off pies on October 31st from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Parish Center.

Youth programs ongoing for various grades. Contact the Director of Religious Education for more information. Confirmation preparation classes scheduled for various groups.

Join the 33 Days to Morning Glory Retreat hosted by St. Bernard's and St. Agnes parishes from November 3rd - December 8th. This retreat offers spiritual renewal, deeper relationship with Our Merciful Savior, and growth in holiness. Gather for a light meal, video discussion, and Mass. Suggested donation of $20. Contact St. Agnes rectory to register.

Eucharistic Adoration is held each Wednesday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass until 11:45 a.m. It focuses on praying for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Adoration is also held on the second Sunday of each month after the 10 a.m. Mass. All are welcome to join in prayer.

Join the Rosary sessions each Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel. These prayers are dedicated to fallen away Catholics and their return to the Catholic faith. Everyone is invited to participate in this important event.

The next Youth Ministry gathering for 7th to 12th graders will be held at St. Bernard’s on November 22nd from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring a friend and join for a night of fun and spiritual enrichment. A Children’s Mass will also be offered this Sunday, October 25th.

The St. Bernard's Parish Council had its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 14th with officers and members present. The council is excited to provide support to the church family through various programs, including fundraisers and events. Consider becoming a Catholic Daughter and supporting the ministry.

Daily Mass schedule at Our Lady of Victory: 8:00 AM on Tuesday & Thursday. Weekend Masses: 10:00 AM on Sunday at Our Lady of Victory, 8:30 AM on Sunday at St. John’s, and 11:15 AM on Sunday at St. Peter’s.

Confessions available on Saturdays: 3:00 to 3:30 PM at St. Peter’s and 4:15 to 4:45 PM at St. John’s.

Join us for the Harvest Dinner on November 1st at the Parish Center on South Catherine St. Turkey with all the trimmings will be served. Tickets for the Fall Festival on Sep 29 and First Friday Adoration on Oct 5 are available in the office.

Sunday School and First Communion classes for PreK to 5th grade are held at St. John’s Church. Youth in grades 6-8 are invited to EDGE programs at St. Peter’s Church on October 25th.

Holy Cross Parish operates a Soup Kitchen at the Parish Center every Tuesday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, providing meals to those in need in the greater Plattsburgh area.