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Holy Cross Parish
Holyrood
NL
A0A 2R0
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Who we are
Holy Cross Parish welcomes Christians and those who seek to connect to Christianity in the Holyrood area.
We aim to make contact with and encourage others to join us in our life-changing Christian journey.
We are a friendly Christian community where we welcome others to join us in our worship and service to God.
Our vision is to make an impact for God, here in Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador by helping people understand the enriching messages of eternal hope given to us by Jesus Christ through His words and deeds.
Everyone is welcome, no matter your age, beliefs, or background. Come just as you are - we'd love to get to know you better.
Location of worship / Church Address
79 Northside Road
Holyrood,
NL
A0A 2R0
Canada
Phone: (709) 229-6250
Fax: (709) 229-4994
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Church Pastor
Reverend Michael Barker
Parish Priest
79 Northside Road
Holyrood,
NL
A0A 2R0
Canada
Phone: (709) 229-6250
Fax: (709) 229-4994
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Quote of the Day
Psalms 25:9
The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
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Roman Catholic
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Reverend Michael Barker
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Ruby Hennessey
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PO Box 340
Holyrood, NL
A0A 2R0
Holyrood, NL
A0A 2R0
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Mass Schedule for December 15-19, 2021
Sunday Dec. 12 11:00 a.m. Holyrood
Sunday Dec. 19 11:00 a.m. Holyrood
Please remember to bring your vaccine passports and ID when coming to mass.
Anyone attending Mass (or any other Service) in our Church must wear a mask at all times.
Schedule of Christmas Masses 2021
Friday, December 24 4:00 pm Hr. Main
Friday, December 24 6:00 pm Holyrood
Friday, December 24 8:00 pm Hr. Main
Saturday, December 25 10:30 am Holyrood
Friday, December 31 5:00 pm Hr. Main
Saturday, January 1 10:30 am Holyrood
Mass Times last updated on the 10th of December, 2021
Sunday Dec. 12 11:00 a.m. Holyrood
Sunday Dec. 19 11:00 a.m. Holyrood
Please remember to bring your vaccine passports and ID when coming to mass.
Anyone attending Mass (or any other Service) in our Church must wear a mask at all times.
Schedule of Christmas Masses 2021
Friday, December 24 4:00 pm Hr. Main
Friday, December 24 6:00 pm Holyrood
Friday, December 24 8:00 pm Hr. Main
Saturday, December 25 10:30 am Holyrood
Friday, December 31 5:00 pm Hr. Main
Saturday, January 1 10:30 am Holyrood
Mass Times last updated on the 10th of December, 2021
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Holy Cross Parish History
Like all the other small communities in the Conception Bay central area, Holyrood was settled in the late 1700's and early 1800's primarily by Irish Catholic immigrants. The nearest large center serving the Catholic community at that time was Hr. Grace, with one of the earliest established Catholic parishes in the area. It served not only Hr. Grace, but various mission churches along the coast of Conception Bay. As settlements and communities grew, parishes were established in individual communities. Holyrood was first a mission of Hr. Grace, and later of St. Patrick's in Brigus when it was established in 1824, and then a mission of Hr. Main after a parish was established there in 1857.
In September, 1883 Holy Cross officially became a parish of the diocese of Hr. Grace. Father Gregory Battock served as its first parish priest until 1891. Since his tenure, Holy Cross has had eight other parish priests and six administrators. The parish, even though relatively young, has had three churches. The first, the mission church, was replaced in 1899 by a much larger building. Unfortunately, in 1918 this church was completely destroyed by fire. Father Finn, parish priest at the time, with the support of the congregation undertook to have a new church built immediately. In 1919, Christmas Eve Mass was celebrated in the new building.
Some of the older parishioners today can recall selling blueberries or squid or doing odd jobs to help raise their share of the replacement costs. The spirit of cooperation was very strong and had been enhanced even more by the establishment of the Star of the Sea Association in 1902. From it's earlier years to late 1960's Holy Cross Parish, again like the others in the area, was directly responsible for the education in the community. The present Holy Cross Church is the one built in 1919. It has been renovated and modified in recent times to meet the changing needs of today's congregation of about 500 families. A stately church that overlooks the Holyrood Harbor, where it stands as a strong attestation to the faith of generations who have worshipped here over the years.
From:http://ngb.chebucto.org/Hr_Main/Church/RC/holyrood_rc.shtml
In September, 1883 Holy Cross officially became a parish of the diocese of Hr. Grace. Father Gregory Battock served as its first parish priest until 1891. Since his tenure, Holy Cross has had eight other parish priests and six administrators. The parish, even though relatively young, has had three churches. The first, the mission church, was replaced in 1899 by a much larger building. Unfortunately, in 1918 this church was completely destroyed by fire. Father Finn, parish priest at the time, with the support of the congregation undertook to have a new church built immediately. In 1919, Christmas Eve Mass was celebrated in the new building.
Some of the older parishioners today can recall selling blueberries or squid or doing odd jobs to help raise their share of the replacement costs. The spirit of cooperation was very strong and had been enhanced even more by the establishment of the Star of the Sea Association in 1902. From it's earlier years to late 1960's Holy Cross Parish, again like the others in the area, was directly responsible for the education in the community. The present Holy Cross Church is the one built in 1919. It has been renovated and modified in recent times to meet the changing needs of today's congregation of about 500 families. A stately church that overlooks the Holyrood Harbor, where it stands as a strong attestation to the faith of generations who have worshipped here over the years.
From:http://ngb.chebucto.org/Hr_Main/Church/RC/holyrood_rc.shtml
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