Holy Cross Catholic Church – 4900 Strathmore Avenue Garrett Park, MD (301) 942-1020

Mass Schedule

Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm
Weekdays: 6:45am and 8:30am

Eucharistic Adoration

The Adoration Chapel in Quinn Hall is
open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
from 9:00 am until 9:00 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday: 9:00am - 10:00am or by appointment

Holy Cross is a Catholic parish located in Garrett Park, Maryland. We were founded in 1961 on land donated by the Sisters of the Holy Cross. Our parish offers opportunities to deepen one's faith through the sacramental life of the Catholic Church, provides continued faith formation and sacramental preparation for children and adults, and has a proud tradition of service through ministries to the poor and the sick. All are welcome.

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Announcements

Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
On Sunday, November 24, during the 12:00 Noon Mass, after the homily, the Priests will anoint with the Oil of the Sick. The Eucharist will then continue as usual. In the Sacrament of Healing [...]
Family Advent Wreath Making
Holy Cross is hosting a Family Advent Wreath Making event on Sunday, November 24, from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm in Lewis Hall. Pizza lunch and materials for wreath making will be available for $30 [...]
St. Mary Magdalene Bereavement Group
Have you lost a parent, child, spouse, or close friend and think you might benefit from group support as you grieve? Holy Cross will host a grief support group on Wednesdays from October 30th – [...]
The DVD Group Presents Pivotal Players: St. Augustine and St. Benedict
Explore the lives if these amazing saints and how one came to be a Doctor of the Church and the other recognized for saving western Christian culture. Study Guides to further enrich your learning [...]
Fr. Robert is having a birthday!
You’re invited to wish him a happy 70th birthday on Saturday, September 28, from 6 to 8 pm in Lewis Hall. [...]

Upcoming Events

Dec

Tue

9:00 am Eucharistic Adoration @ Quinn Hall Chapel

Eucharistic Adoration @ Quinn Hall Chapel

Dec 10 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Eucharistic Adoration is the tradition of spending one hour in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Adorers make a commitment to pray the same hour of each week. In addition, all are welcome to visit the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel in...
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Dec

Wed

9:00 am Eucharistic Adoration @ Quinn Hall Chapel

Eucharistic Adoration @ Quinn Hall Chapel

Dec 11 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

9:30 am St. Mary Magdalene Bereavement G... @ Quinn Hall Meeting Room

St. Mary Magdalene Bereavement G... @ Quinn Hall Meeting Room

Dec 11 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am

Have you lost a parent, child, spouse, or close friend and think you might benefit from group support as you grieve? Holy Cross will host a grief support group on Wednesdays from October 30th – December 18th from 9:30am-11:00am. The group will...
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7:00 pm RCIA @ Quinn Hall Meeting Room (located between the church and school)

RCIA @ Quinn Hall Meeting Room (located between the church and school)

Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) is for unbaptized adults who seek to learn about the Catholic faith or enter the Church; baptized Christians who want to become Catholic or learn more about the Catholic faith; baptized Catholics who need...
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Dec

Thu

9:00 am Eucharistic Adoration @ Quinn Hall Chapel

Eucharistic Adoration @ Quinn Hall Chapel

Dec 12 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

9:30 am Reflections on the Sunday Gospel @ Quinn Hall Meeting Room

Reflections on the Sunday Gospel @ Quinn Hall Meeting Room

Dec 12 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Join Fr. Mathias and fellow parishioners as they reflect on the Sunday Gospel. Bring your Bible! No registration; just come!

4:30 pm Children’s Choir Rehearsal @ Holy Cross Church

Children’s Choir Rehearsal @ Holy Cross Church

Dec 12 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

The Children’s Choir sings at the 9 am Sunday Mass. All new members are very welcome! If interested, or for more information, please contact Peter Smith, the Music Director, at peter.smith1@hotmail.ca or call 202-492-3022.

6:00 pm Contemporary Choir Rehearsal @ Holy Cross Church

Contemporary Choir Rehearsal @ Holy Cross Church

Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The Contemporary Choir sings at the 5 pm Saturday Mass. Group led by pianist, Isaac Schiller. All new members are very welcome! If interested, or for more information, please contact Peter Smith, the Music Director, at peter.smith1@hotmail.ca or call 202-492-3022.

7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal @ Holy Cross Church

Adult Choir Rehearsal @ Holy Cross Church

Dec 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

The Adult Choir sings at the 10:30 am Sunday Mass. All new members are very welcome! If interested, or for more information, please contact Peter Smith, the Music Director, at peter.smith1@hotmail.ca or call 202-492-3022.

Dec

Sat

6:45 am That Man Is You! @ Holy Cross School - Lewis Hall

That Man Is You! @ Holy Cross School - Lewis Hall

Dec 14 @ 6:45 am – 8:15 am

That Man Is You! addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. All men are welcome; no previous attendance is necessary.

Dec

Sun

10:15 am K-8 Religious Education @ Lewis Hall and School

K-8 Religious Education @ Lewis Hall and School

Dec 15 @ 10:15 am – 11:30 am

Dec

Mon

7:30 pm Scout Troop 463 @ Lewis Hall

Scout Troop 463 @ Lewis Hall

Dec 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

For more information, visit www.troop463.org.

Dec