Below is a copy of the announcement made by the priests during each Mass on Sunday, January 12, 2025:
"I have been asked by the Archdiocese to share the following announcement at all the Masses this weekend about the pastoral leadership for Holy Cross Parish.
Archbishop Pérez, responding to the pastoral needs of Holy Cross Parish as appointed Father Kevin Okafor, Parochial Administrator, of Holy Cross effective February 3, 2025. Father Okafor was ordained in June of 2020 and has been serving as the Parochial Vicar of Saint Katherine of Siena Parish, Philadelphia, since his ordination. Father Okafor will reside at Saint Raymond of Penafort Parish initially during this time of transition.
Please join me in gratitude to Father Zlock, the Regional Dean, for serving as Parochial Administrator, Pro Tem since this past September. Also a deep debt of gratitude is extended to Father Emmons for the priestly service and stability he has been providing since the death of Father Grogan. Father Emmons will continue in his role as Parochial Vicar.
I would ask that you please keep Father Okafor in your daily prayers as he prepares to assume this leadership role."
VOICES OF HOLY CROSS
Building Our Future Together!
If you would like to discuss the above and other matters regarding the future of our parish further, the Voices Meeting is a 'town hall style' forum where you can openly express any questions or concerns you may have.
We strongly urge you to attend the Voices of Holy Cross Meeting tomorrow (Tues.1/14@7pm). We are all in this together and all pray for the successful transition of our leadership. Hope to see you Tuesday!
VOICES of Holy Cross Meeting
(tomorrow) Tues. 1/14@7pm
in Community Room on ground floor of church
DISCUSSION TOPICS:
1) Implications of the HC Leadership transition announcement & Welcoming of Fr. Kevin Okafor
2) Liturgical Ministry Training 1/18 and 1/25
3) The Ministry Fair on 2/2
**ATTN: former Parish Pastoral Council & Finance Council Members, Ministry Leaders, and ALL those invested in the future of Holy Cross Parish -- Please consider attending and sharing your Voice and perspective.**
All Are Welcome to attend and share your ideas!
Can't make the meeting? No worries. Please email your thoughts and suggestions to voicesofholycross@gmail.com. We need to hear from you!
For your reference...
SUMMARY OF MEETING held on 12/10/2024 can be found on page 3 of the bulletin, click here.
Questions? Please email voicesofholycross@gmail.com.
For Updates & Live-Stream links, visit www.holycrossphl.org
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