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This weekend Holy Cross kick-offs the Virtual Baby Bottles for Life campaign to support Waterleaf Women's Center in Aurora. The funds collected support the life-affirming programs and services of the Waterleaf Medical Clinic and their Aspire Education and Resource Center located in Aurora.

Scouts will be available to take your order after Masses the weekends of October 23/24 and October 30/31. You can also order online by clicking above. The deadline is November 1.

Join Holy Cross parishioners in prayer on Friday, October as part of the international 40 Days for Life campaign. Sign up for an hour of prayer outside the Aurora Planned Parenthood abortion clinic by clicking above. Thank you for being a witness to life.

Join Holy Cross parishioners in prayer this Friday, September 24 as part of the international 40 Days for Life campaign. Sign up for an hour of prayer outside the Aurora Planned Parenthood abortion clinic by clicking above. Thank you for being a witness to life.

October 2, 7:30 am-11:30 am, in Donovan Hall | Appointments appreciated; walk-ins welcome!

Every 4th Friday of the month Holy Cross sponsors a day of prayer outside the Aurora Planned Parenthood. Join fellow parishioners outside the Aurora Planned Parenthood this Friday, August 27, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. This peaceful witness can help change hearts and minds towards a culture of life.

Beautify the outside of your home this fall with gorgeous mums from Ron Clesen's Ornamental Plants in Maple Park. Orders are due Friday, September 3. Click above for order form.

If you, or anyone you know, may be interested in becoming Catholic and joining the 2021-2022 RCIA class, please call the parish office at 630-879-4750 to register. We will be happy to speak with you and to journey with you over the next eight months. The program begins on Monday, September 13, 6:30-8:00 pm and meets once a week through Easter.

Friday, August 20, 2021 | Sign up today for the Back to School Crusader Classic Golf Outing. All proceeds go to the Stephen J. Woodcock Memorial Scholarship Fund and Holy Cross Catholic School. This popular event will sell out quickly, so don't delay! Sponsorship opportunities are available. Click above for more information and to register.

Statement of Rev. James Parker, Pastor of Holy Cross Parish

My dear Parishioners/Family,  As you know, I was appointed by His Excellency the Bishop of Rockford to serve you as your Pastor. This appointment...

Friday, June 11
at Orchard Valley Golf Course

10:30 Registration
Noon  shot gun start
5:00 Cocktails and Appetizers
6:00 Dinner

All raffle and auction winners will be announced during dinner.

Monday, July 12 through Friday, July 16 | Registration and volunteer forms are now available (Click above).

Response to the statement from Diocese of Rockford

SVDP 18th Annual Golf Outing
Friday, June 11
at Orchard Valley Golf Course

Early Bird Special! Register by June 1 for the outing on Friday, June 11.

Saturday, June 12
7:30-11:30 am 
Someone needs blood every three seconds – just think of the impact you’re making in the lives of people across Illinois when you donate blood!  Contact: Kathleen Dietz @ 708-214-7238 or kathleen_dietz@hotmail.com.

Sunday, April 25, 4:30-6:00 pm
Featuring: Gary Urwiler, Executive Director of Mooseheart
at Enticing Cuisine, 1117 N Washington Ave, Batavia (Knights of Columbus location on Route 25)