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Are you passionate about supporting pregnant women, young families, and life-affirming ministry? 

Join Alejandra Torres, PREPARES Area Coordinator, and Mara Eaton, Regional Network Builder for Catholic Community Services, to learn about PREPARES. The vital program provides compassionate care to mothers, fathers, and families in need.

March 24 | 6:30 pm

Holy Cross Church

Parish Hall

We are excited to launch PREPARES for the Tacoma-Vashon parish family and need your help to make it happen; be part of this beautiful mission of love and support. Together, we can make a difference! 

Join Archbishop Etienne for the Chrism Mass and the blessing of the holy oils, which will be used in the administration of the sacraments at Easter and throughout the Archdiocese for the year. These holy oils include the oil of catechumens, the oil of the infirm, and holy chrism.

Pilgrimage Bus

Our friends in the faith at Saint Charles Borromeo and Saint Leo the Great have chartered a bus and invited us to join them on the pilgrimage.

April 10 | 7:00 pm

St. James Cathedral

The bus departs at 5:15 pm from the parking lot at Saint Charles Borromeo Church and returns immediately after Mass at the Cathedral.

You can bring a meal to enjoy on the bus en route to the Cathedral. A $25 donation is suggested to offset the cost of the bus.

All are welcome to join us for this beautiful liturgy.

Registration

The visible, public centerpiece of 40 Days for Life is a focused, 40-day prayer vigil outside an abortion facility in the community. It is a peaceful and educational presence. Those called to stand witness send a powerful message to the community about the tragic reality of abortion.

—Spring Kickoff—

March 1 | 1:00 pm

Saint Patrick Church

Church Hall

1123 North J Street | Tacoma, WA 98403

—Spring Vigil—

March 5 - April 13

Tuesday

-Thursday, Saturday & Sunday

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

public right of way at

Cedar River Clinics

1401 Martin Luther King Jr. Way | Tacoma, WA 98405

To sign up, email 40 Days for Life.

For more information, visit 40daysforlife/Tacoma.com.

Watch The Chosen 

This Lent, step into the life and ministry of Jesus in a whole new way! Don't miss the weekly screenings of The Chosen—an acclaimed series that brings the Gospel to life in a powerful and personal way.

We'll gather weekly to watch, reflect, and grow in faith together. It's more than just a viewing—it's an opportunity to deepen your relationship with Christ through storytelling that moves hearts worldwide.

weekly starting March 8, 2025

Saturdays | 6:15 pm

after the 5:00 pm Mass

Holy Cross Church

Parish Hall

Bring your family, friends, and an open heart—and if you'd like to get extra comfy, feel free to bring a blanket or camp chair for a cozy viewing experience. Light refreshments are available; feel free to bring something to share.

Let's make this Lent a season of transformation, reflection, and deeper faith. All are welcome; need not be Catholic or a parishioner.

Thank you to everyone who donated to the 2024 Holy Cross Sales! Because of your generosity, the Holy Cross Women’s and Men’s Club donated $50,000 to community outreach programming.

The quarterly seasonal sale features clothing, shoes, decor, books, housewares, tools, furniture and more! 

You won’t find better prices, especially with the 1/2 price and $5 clothing bag sale on Saturday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Cash and credit cards are accepted.

—save the dates—

• June 6 & 7
• September 5 & 6
• December 5 & 6

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Holy Cross Church

Donations & Sale Preparation

Volunteers are greatly appreciated!

Please join us as we give back to our community!

Donation Drop Off

Tuesdays

10:00 am - 2:00 pm 

Holy Cross Church

Large furniture, mattresses, and tires are not accepted. To learn more or make special arrangements, contact Nanci Cornell at 253-223-3909.

Bible Study — The Catholic Letters

Deacon Bill Eckert will lead a four-week discussion on one of the Catholic Letters.

He will inform us closer to the start date about which of the Seven Letters will be the focus of our study. 

Tuesdays starting March 18, 2025

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Holy Cross Church

Church Hall

Scheduled Dates - Mark Your Calendars

• March 18 
• March 25
• April 1
• April 8

Ladies, save the date for a delightful afternoon hosted by the Holy Cross Church Altar Society.

May 17, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 

Polynesian Show at 1:30 pm

Holy Cross Church

Parish Hall

Don't miss this free event. All ladies are welcome, especially our friends from the Tacoma Parish Famly of Holy Cross, Saint Patrick, Saint John Vianney, and the Saint Peter Chanel Samoan Ministry. 

Bring your favorite gal pals for an afternoon filled with warm laughter, friendship, and tea!

Council #16667 Knights of Columbus meets in the Parish Hall at Holy Cross Church on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm.

The council is a small but active group of faithful Catholic men who volunteer at the parish and for various charity events in the greater community. 

The Knights welcome new and returning members; please stop a meeting or contact a Knight at Mass.

Learn more at the Washington State Council website at kofc-wa.org. 

Altar Society is a women’s group that hosts funeral receptions and raises funds for altar flowers. All parish women are welcome.

They meet on the third Thursday of the month at 11:00 am in the Parish Hall, except in June, July, and August.