In a letter to LA Catholics, Archbishop José H. Gomez announced that he would be lifting the dispensation to attend Sunday Mass and Holy Days of Obligation on June 19, 2021. The dispensation will still be granted to those who are ill or have underlying health concerns. “We continue to make significant progress in our fight against the pandemic in the three counties of the Archdiocese,” the archbishop wrote. “We can look forward to better days in which we can actively live our faith as the Body of Christ in our parish communities.” (Click on Title above for Guidelines)

We welcome Father Hilario Rivera of Cross Catholic Outreach who is speaking this weekend at all Masses on behalf of the poor in developing countries. Cross Catholic Outreach was founded to create a meaningful link between parishes in America and the priest and nuns working in the Church overseas in the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Central and South America.

When: Saturday August 7, 2021 Where: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels 555 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (parking is $10 ALL DAY per car - cash or card) Time: 2pm - 6pm Check in begins at 1pm. Consider the commute and traffic time. Cost: Donation of $20 per participant (Click on Title above for more Information).

Father Hilario Rivera of Cross Catholic Outreach will be visiting our parish next weekend to speak at all the Masses on behalf of the poor in developing countries. Cross Catholic Outreach was founded to create a meaningful link between parishes in America and the priests and nuns working in the Church overseas in the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Central and South America.

Donate 50% more on Sunday June 6-------------Dona un 50% más el Domingo 6 de Junio

Holy Cross está organizando una Clínica de Vacunas Móvil del Condado de SB en frente al Salón el JUEVES 20 de MAYO de 2021 de 1 a 4 pm. El sitio web del condado de SB publicará un enlace para registrarse este viernes, y vamos a hacer citas en la oficina de la rectoría 805-962-0411 si el mensaje aparece, elija la opción 0. Asegúrese de dejar un nombre y un número de devolución de llamada. Tendremos la vacuna Moderna, aproximadamente 250 disponibles. Nuestra fecha de la segunda vacunación es el Jueves, 17 de Junio 2021, de 1 a 4 pm. Marquen sus calendarios. Este es un servicio clínico gratuito.

Holy Cross is hosting a County of SB-Mobile Vaccine Clinic under the canopies in front of the Hall on Thursday 5/20/2021 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. The SB county website will be posting a link for sign up this Friday, and we are taking appointments in the Rectory office 805-962-0411 if message comes on choose option 0. Make sure to leave a name and call back number. There will be approximately 250 Moderna Vaccines available. The Second shot date will be on Thursday, 6/17/2021 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Mark you Calendars. This is a free clinic service.

Yellow Level allows houses of worship to return to indoor services in the State of California. Santa Barbara County Allows 50% of Capacity with 6 feet physical distancing between groups._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Amarillo Level permite que las casas de culto vuelvan a los servicios interiores en el estado de California. El condado de Santa Bárbara permite el 50% de la capacidad con una distancia física de 6 pies entre grupos.

Please help our Church with an extra 50% donation. --------------------------------Por favor ayude a nuestra Iglesia con una donación adicional del 50%.

Saturday May 15, 2021 at 11:00 am

Hayes Hall/Salón - 7:00 pm ----------Holy Thursday/Jueves Santo; ----------Good Friday/Viernes Santo; ----------Easter Vigil/Vigil de la Pascua---------------------------EASTER SUNDAY / PASCUA------------------------ 9:00 am English Mass-11:15 am Misa en Español

Hayes Hall/Salón------------------------------Friday April 2 at 3:00 pm----------Deacon Randy & Michelle

On December 6, 2020 at 9:00 am, Bishop Robert Barron will be officiating our Mass at 9:00 am at Hayes Hall Patio.

Bring November Completed Lessons / Triagan Lecciones Completos de Noviembre 1-2 Grade 11:00 am 3-4 Grade 12:30 pm 5-6 Grade 2:00 pm Call if you will not be coming / Llaman si no van a venir 805-962-7311

During Advent we will be collections non-perishable food to for Catholic Charities Food Pantry - Collection during Mass / Durante el Adviento, recolectaremos alimentos no perecederos para la Despensa de Alimentos de Caridades Católicas - Colecta durante la Misa

We are pleased to announce that ParishSoft, our source for our Offering/Family Suite programs now provides, ParishSoftGiving, an online giving platform. This is a convenient and secure way for making a one time only or recurring donations to our church, the special collections, holidays, and our education department. When you participate, your gift will transfer directly into the parish bank account, and upload into your envelope tax statement. To begin visit the Giving portal address of https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/holycrosschurchsantabarb or text Give or the dollar amount to 1-916-848-7382, where you will be prompted to register as a first time user, in GIVE NOW. Once your donation's transaction is complete you will receive a receipt, and your envelope number will be input by our staff so that the donation will export directly into your personal accounting. Please visit the portal address or text the phone number above, to manage your account online, set up a schedule you choose for recurring gifts, you may use an ACH transfer or CC payment, and assign your donation to a selection of funds. Questions or Help - Please call the rectory office at 805-962-0411. As always, please know that it is through your prayers, acts of kindness, and good will, that you are active witnesses in Christ. Our church is but an empty shell without it's BODY. We are most grateful for your generosity to Holy Cross Church. May the Lord Jesus Christ Bless you this day and forward. Your Pastor, and HC team

Return Homework for October: 1 & 2 grade at 11:00 am; 3 & 4 grade at 12:30 pm; and 5-7 grades at 2:00 pm

Please join Archbishop José H. Gomez and bishops from across the country in praying a rosary for our country on the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary! The Rosary for America video will be available today beginning at noon. Together – in one unified moment – we can pray for healing and unity! View and learn more here: https://lacatholics.org/rosary-for-america/. #RosaryForAmerica #RosarioporAmerica

Hello to our lovely Parishioners, We once again, had another blessing in you with your faithfulness with your donations to the House of God. Whether we be indoors, outdoors, a few or many. Let the Lord richly bless you for your cheerful giving. Holy Cross is also trying to accommodate those that must use online giving, as this time of pandemic. Within the week we will be implementing an online giving program, through our envelope program ParishSoft. We will be posting to the chruch web site and our facebook page the number to text, for text giving and the portal address. Our giving team will be sending via the envelope mailing list, correspondence to our Parishioners. LOOK for either a voicemail, or email from ParishSoft. We hope this greeting finds you all well, and blessed. Please be careful in the days to come shall we drop down from our Tier of Purple to Red, please still wear your masks, sanitize and protect each other. Love from ABOVE. Msgr.&HC Staff.

Receiving Confirmation Registrations/Recibiendo Inscripciones until October 2020. 1st Communion Registrations are Closed - Online classes begin 09/20/2020 / Inscripciones han Terminado - Clases en-linea comienzan 09/20/2020