Holy Cross [Chaldean]

Weekday Masses with Fr. Larry Merta at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and Wednesday evening Mass at 6:00 p.m. with Fr. Jacob Varghese.

Weekend Masses include Saturday Vigil at 4:00 p.m. in English and 6:00 p.m. in Spanish with Fr. Raul Herrero, and Sunday Masses at 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. in Spanish, and 4:00 p.m. in English.

Confessions available after daily Mass Monday - Saturday, with closures for lunch and on Wednesday evenings. Adoration on Friday from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Benediction on Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m.

Join for First Friday Adoration after the 8:30 a.m. Mass in Latin, and for information on Infant Baptism, Marriage preparations, and Communion of the Sick, contact the Parish Office.

Upcoming events include Respect Life meetings, English Bible Study, Rosary, and various prayer groups available for all parishioners. Youth Faith Formation classes are ongoing, and FORMED.ORG resources are accessible for Catholic education.

Weekday Masses with Fr. Larry Merta are held Monday through Saturday at 8:30 a.m. On Wednesday evenings, there is a Mass at 6:00 p.m. Weekend Masses include Saturday Vigil in English at 4:00 p.m. and in Spanish at 6:00 p.m. Sunday Masses are at 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and a Spanish Mass at 1:00 p.m.

Confessions are available Monday through Saturday after the 8:30 a.m. Mass until noon, and on Wednesday from 4:00 to 5:45 p.m. Adoration is on Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. with Benediction at 5:45 p.m.

• Feast of the Holy Family on December 28, emphasizing the importance of family. • High School Teen Winter Retreat from January 16-19, 2026, with activities, Sacraments, and prayer. Limited spots available. • Second Collection for Mission Appeal this Sunday, supporting missionary work in Latin America. • Save the Date for the Fall Festival on September 29 and First Friday Adoration on October 5.

The parish is seeking volunteers for upcoming events and ministries. If you want to get involved and serve the community, please reach out to the parish office for more information.

A Youth Faith Formation Retreat will be held from February 13-15, 2026 at the Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree. The retreat will include guided meditations, Mass, confession, and spiritual direction. Contact Terri Hofmann for more information.