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* Save The Date *
First Reconciliation for 2nd Grade Students is scheduled for
Thursday, February 25th at 6:30PM at Holy Cross Church. 
Please arrive no later than 6:20PM

For More Information on upcoming Sacramental Events Please visit the Faith Formation Page of our website.

Disciples in Mission is a program centered on evangelization and mission that all churches in the Archdiocese of Portland have participated in over the past two years.  It is a way to re-energize ourselves as Catholic Christians and bring about a greater enthusiasm for 'Encountering the Living Christ! Parishioners who participate experience spiritual renewal and a greater commitment to share the Gospel.
Please join one of the many faith sharing groups in our cluster. 
Disciples In Mission begins with a cluster wide kick-off on Sunday, February 14th.  For More Information visit the Faith Formation page of our website.

For a complete listing of Parish and Cluster events and activities please visit our online bulletin.   

Our Mission

We, the people of Holy Cross and St. John the Evangelist Parishes, are called by God to embrace, live and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ and to be signs of His loving presence in the world. We strive to celebrate the liturgy joyfully and meaningfully, to strengthen our spiritual lives, to pray and care for one another, and to reach out and share with others God’s abundant gifts.

PAROCHIAL VICAR
Reverend Monsignor Paul F. Stefanko
Email: Paul.Stefanko@portlanddiocese.org

Telephone

207-772-7489

FAX

207-772-7480

Postal address

29 Aspen Avenue, South Portland, ME 04106

Parish Office Hours

Monday	8:00 AM - Noon
Tuesday	8:00 AM - Noon
Wednesday	8:00 AM - Noon
Thursday	8:00 AM - Noon
Friday	8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

 

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Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturday, 3:00 PM at Holy Cross Church or by appointment.

Sacrament of Baptism - Celebrated during Mass. Baptism prep class is required. Please call Laurie Kelly, 773-8710 for more information and/or an appointment.

Sacrament of the Sick - Please call the Parish Office if you are going to be hospitalized or when a parishioner is hospitalized.

Sacrament of Marriage - Planning for your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.  To assist you in this process we have developed three helpful resources that will walk you step-by-step in planning your wedding ceremony in our church. The first is called "Process for Receiving the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony". This will guide you in the process of scheduling, planning, preparing for this blessed sacrament.  The second is a Wedding Liturgy Planner and will help you record your music, hymn, and reading selections. The third is a booklet titled "Wedding Music Guidelines For Couples" and will offer helpful information and music selection suggestions.  Each of these documents are in PDF format and can be downloaded, saved and printed.  

Director of Faith Formation - Laurie Kelly, email: laurie.kelly@portlanddiocese.org

Business Manager - Thomas P. Sheehan, email: tom.sheehan@portlanddiocese.org

Bookkeeper - Dorothy Stack, email: dorothy.stack@portlanddiocese.org

Administrative Assistant - Tricia Healy Mitchell, email: patricia.mitchell@portlanddiocese.org

Holy Cross Finance Council Chairperson - Kathy Adams

St. John's Finance Council Chairperson - Kevin Flynn