SWAT stand for Special Works And Talents.  

The purpose is to reduce repair costs and build improvements to church property that increase the safety, beauty, and function of our facilities.

The Stewardship Committee spearheads the promotion of stewardship in the parish through various programs and events.

Participate in the Mass!  You can volunteer as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, as a lector, an altar server, or as an usher.

This ministry provides total faith formation which encourages the intellectual, social, and spiritual development of our faith community.

This committee engages in community outreach emphasizing social services, pro-life, social justice, and community ministries, co-operating with other churches and civic organizations.

The Music Ministry provides sacred music during Mass and offers special performances throughout the year.  We have both adult and youth choirs.

Parish Care offers information on available resources from our local community for our elderly, sick, and homebound parishioners.  They provide funeral planning assistance and other supportive services incluing Pat's Closet.

This group helps to oversee the care of our cemetery and helps set policy.

This committee disseminates information to help the parishioners share the Good News among members of the parish family, with people of other faiths, and Catholics who no longer participate in church life.

The Finance Council meets quarterly to review the financial position and outlook of the parish, help with budget planning, and advise on matters related to the finances of the church.

This group works to make sure the plantings around the grounds of Holy Cross are healthy and beautifying our campus.

The Council will investigate and weigh matters which bear on pastoral activity.

Volunteers that serve at the welcome desk during Mass greet parishioners and make visitors feel welcome.

Our Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion visit sick and homebound parishioners bringing them the Blessed Sacrament.

Bethany Cafe was born on November 21, 2011 when around eighty people came together to make this dream into a reality. The Bethany Cafe is a place where people of different economic conditions can come together and share a free meal. Bethany was the city of Mary, Martha and Lazarus where Jesus went for food and fellowship. The word "Bethany" comes from the Hebrew for "House of the Poor."

Pat's Closet offers dog and cat food for pet owners who are not able to feed their animals.  It also provides clothing and personal hygiene products for those in need.  Any questions can be directed to Melanie Feeney-Lewis at 336-918-3947.