Who we are
A Warm Welcome to The Catholic Parish of Holy Cross, South Ockendon, Diocese of Brentwood.
Mass Times We have three Sunday Masses: Saturday at 5.30pm and Sunday at 9am & 11am. For weekday Mass times, please see the parish newsletter. All Masses take place at Holy Cross Church.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament usually takes place each Monday at 10.00am -11.00 noon.
Reconciliation The Sacrament of Reconciliation is usually available in church on Saturday mornings, 9am-9.25am.
Book of Remembrance In Holy Cross Church we have a Book of Remembrance. If you would like to have the name of your loved one included in the Book of Remembrance please let Fr. Francis know. A donation of £5 to parish funds is appreciated for each name included.
Ecumenism Mardyke Churches Together is the local fellowship of Christian communities, of which Holy Cross parish is a member. Representatives of the local churches meet on a regular basis to discuss local issues and ways of worshiping and working together.
Rosary The Rosary is prayed before all weekday morning Masses in Holy Cross Church.
Mass Times We have three Sunday Masses: Saturday at 5.30pm and Sunday at 9am & 11am. For weekday Mass times, please see the parish newsletter. All Masses take place at Holy Cross Church.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament usually takes place each Monday at 10.00am -11.00 noon.
Reconciliation The Sacrament of Reconciliation is usually available in church on Saturday mornings, 9am-9.25am.
Book of Remembrance In Holy Cross Church we have a Book of Remembrance. If you would like to have the name of your loved one included in the Book of Remembrance please let Fr. Francis know. A donation of £5 to parish funds is appreciated for each name included.
Ecumenism Mardyke Churches Together is the local fellowship of Christian communities, of which Holy Cross parish is a member. Representatives of the local churches meet on a regular basis to discuss local issues and ways of worshiping and working together.
Rosary The Rosary is prayed before all weekday morning Masses in Holy Cross Church.
Church Website
The Holy Cross on Social Media
Leadership
Leader Name:
Fr Francis Abara
Leader Position:
Priest in Charge
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Fr Francis Abara
The Holy Cross Mass Times
Saturday Vigil Mass
17:30
Sunday Mass
09:00, 11:00
Holy Day Mass
09:30, 19:30
Sacrament of Reconciliation
09:00 (Saturdays)
Sunday Arrangement Watch Mass Live – Sunday morning 10am
•Create a Facebook Account if you don’t have one
•Open the Groups icon and search for Holy Cross RC Church South Ockendon to join.
•Or for direct access use this Facebook link
https://www.facebook.com/groups/199209888035173/
•Readings link:
http://www.redemptoristslimerick.ie/sunday-mass-readings/
Coronavirus Alertas Church Re-opens
Advice update about the coronavirus:
The church will beopen for Mass from Saturday 4th July. We must comply with social distancing. It is unfortunate that we can only accommodate 50 people in the church so come on time if you want to be inside the church.
Please follow instructions given by the Stewards.
Watching Mass
If you have a Facebook account, you will be able to watch Mass live at 10am on Sunday mornings.
If you do not have an account, follow the instructions on the front of the newsletter:
http://holycrosssouthockendon.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/NEWSLETTER-280620-2.pdf
It's been more than 3 years since the last mass times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm mass times.
Please contact the church to confirm Mass Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
17:30
Sunday Mass
09:00, 11:00
Holy Day Mass
09:30, 19:30
Sacrament of Reconciliation
09:00 (Saturdays)
Sunday Arrangement Watch Mass Live – Sunday morning 10am
•Create a Facebook Account if you don’t have one
•Open the Groups icon and search for Holy Cross RC Church South Ockendon to join.
•Or for direct access use this Facebook link
https://www.facebook.com/groups/199209888035173/
•Readings link:
http://www.redemptoristslimerick.ie/sunday-mass-readings/
Coronavirus Alertas Church Re-opens
Advice update about the coronavirus:
The church will beopen for Mass from Saturday 4th July. We must comply with social distancing. It is unfortunate that we can only accommodate 50 people in the church so come on time if you want to be inside the church.
Please follow instructions given by the Stewards.
Watching Mass
If you have a Facebook account, you will be able to watch Mass live at 10am on Sunday mornings.
If you do not have an account, follow the instructions on the front of the newsletter:
http://holycrosssouthockendon.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/NEWSLETTER-280620-2.pdf
It's been more than 3 years since the last mass times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm mass times.
Please contact the church to confirm Mass Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
Other information
The Holy Cross listing was last updated on the 28th of June, 2020