Holy Cross
Roman Catholic
Our Foundation
Holy Cross Catholic Church was founded by the Jesuits in 1939 to serve the African American Catholic Community of Durham, N.C., in collaboration with the Diocese of Raleigh. In September 2014, the Franciscan Friars Conventual from Our Lady of the Angels Province in Maryland assumed responsibilities of pastoral leadership for the parish. The Minister Provincial Fr. James McCurry, OFM Conv. assigned Fr. Andrew Santamauro, OFM Conv., as the first Franciscan pastor of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Durham. Read about the Conventional Franciscans at The Franciscan Order Conventual website. With Fr. Andy, we are in relationship with two other parishes in the area served by the Franciscan Order Conventual friars: the Newman centers at Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Mission Statement
We are historically African American, culturally diverse community that welcomes all people to membership and participation in our liturgies, ministries, parish life and leadership. We gather to worship our Lord Jesus Christ in joy and are committed to addressing the needs of the Durham community and the people of God through direct service and promotion of social justice. We proclaim the Gospel by our lives: evangelizing, educating our youth and practicing a spirituality that finds God in all things.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to be a Catholic community of faith, characterized by praise, reverence and service to God our Lord. We strive to be actively engaged in our mission, church and community in collaboration with others, enabling us to be "a fire that kindles other fires."
Mass Times
HOLY WEEK 2016 SCHEDULE
Palm Sunday, March 20 | 10 AM Mass (with procession)
Chrism Mass, Tuesday, March 22 | 2 PM at St. Michael’s in Cary
The Triduum …
Holy Thursday, March 24 | Celebration of the Lord’s Supper, 7 PM. Begins with the presentation of the oils from the Chrism Mass, includes foot-washing ceremony, and concludes with procession to the Altar for the Repose of the Eucharist.
Good Friday, March 25 | Service, 3 PM, begins in silence. The Passion will be presented in dramatic form. During the 10 intercessions, the congregation will remain standing, and leaves in silence at the conclusion of the service.
Easter Vigil, Saturday, March 26 | Mass, 8 PM. The liturgy begins outside. Laurence Batterson and Frank Whitehead will be baptized, confirmed and receive their First Holy Communion at the Easter Vigil. A reception follows the Easter Vigil liturgy.
Easter Sunday, March 27| 10 AM Mass
EASTER SPECIAL FOR THE CHILDREN
Saturday, March 26 | 10 AM – Barbara Graham Easter Egg Hunt for children of the parish and the area community. Bring your smile and a basket to meet the Easter Bunny, find eggs and have lunch. Sign up in the Gathering Space this weekend.
REGULAR MASSES
Vigal Mass | 5:00 PM, Ensemble Choir
Sunday Mass | 10:00 AM, Gospel Choir
Daily Mass | Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 AM
Holy Days (except New Year's Day) | 8:00 AM, 12:15 pm, 7:00 PM
PRAYER & SPIRITUALITY
Centering Prayer | Tuesdays, 7:00 PM
Eucharistic Adoration | Wednesdays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Soup and Spirituality | Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM
Lenten Stations of the Cross with Exposition & Benediction | Fridays 7:00-8:00 PM
RECONCILIATION
Reconciliation at Holy Cross | Saturdays, 4:15 M - 4:45 PM and by appointment
Location
2438 S Alston Ave
Durham
North Carolina
United States
27713
Staff
Father Andrew Santamauro, O.F.M. Conv.
Pastor
Toni K. Hall
Office Administrator
Contacts
Tel: 919957290024
Web: http://www.holycrossdurham.org/
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