Holy Cross Parish, West Sacramento

06/04/2026

05/16/2026

On the Feast of St. Dymphna, patroness of those suffering from nervous and mental afflictions, Catholic mental health organizations are launching new initiatives focused on psychological and spiritual healing.

The Catholic Psychotherapy Association (CPA) is encouraging its members worldwide to request a diocesan-wide Mass intention this weekend (May 15–17) for individuals struggling with mental illness and for the mental health professionals who serve them.

Dr. Terry Braciszewski, CPA president-elect, told EWTN News that during May — observed by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops as Mental Health Awareness Month — he hopes to “bring hope to those afflicted with mental illnesses and awareness to the wonderful Catholic professionals that can help them.”

Braciszewski noted the growing number of Catholics experiencing mental health challenges and their increased vulnerability to spiritual attacks. Quoting the St. Michael prayer, he acknowledged that “the evil one is prowling about the world seeking the ruin of souls,” but added, “there’s hope.”

More at: https://www.ewtnnews.com/world/us/catholic-mental-health-initiatives-launch-on-st-dymphna-s-feast-day

05/04/2026

04/12/2026

In 2000, Pope St. John Paul II established the second Sunday of Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday, promoting the devotion that began with St. Faustina Kowalska, whom Jesus revealed His profound message of mercy to.

“God of everlasting mercy, who in the very recurrence of the paschal feast kindle the faith of the people you have made your own, increase, we pray, the grace you have bestowed, that all may grasp and rightly understand in what font they have been washed, by whose Spirit they have been reborn, by whose Blood they have been redeemed. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.” (Collect Prayer of the Mass for the Second Sunday of Easter)

Vivat Jesus! Alleluia!

03/18/2026

March 09, 2026 Diocese of Sacramento The March/April issue of Catholic Herald focuses on youth and young adult ministries throughout the diocese. The digital version can be found here: SAC0326 | Catholic Magazines.“The future of the Church isn’t just tomorrow — it’s today,” Deacon Stephen...

02/11/2026

02/11/2026

Today we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes (Feb 11), as well as the World Day of Prayer for the Sick. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us!

01/25/2026

Hello friends ,
For thise who dont know yet, our parish has a new internet site. It will have most everything you want to know about whats happening now at Holy Cross. From classes to events to socail gatherings. Please feel free to share with friends and family.

Holy Cross Catholic Church, West Sacramento, California.

12/21/2025

December 19, 2025 By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Nativity scene and the Christmas tree are signs of faith and hope, Pope Leo XIV said."As we contemplate them in our homes, parishes and town squares, let us ask the Lord to renew in us the gift of peace and fraternity,...