Welcome to Holy Cross

 

Thank you for visiting our website.

 

 

Whether you are new in the area, looking for a new church home, returning to the practice of your Catholic faith, or interested in learning more about the Catholic Church, we welcome you.

 

We are a culturally diverse, historically Black Catholic faith community that welcomes all people to membership and participation in the life of our parish. 

 

We gather to worship our Lord Jesus Christ in joy and proclaim the Gospel by our lives: evangelizing, educating our youth, and practicing a spirituality that finds God in all things.

 

Our parish is a place to grow spiritually and to put faith into action, developing and using our gifts of time and talent as disciples of Christ. We look forward to answering any questions you may have. In the meantime, please look through the resources below and visit the sections of our website to learn about us.

 

Let us know how we can help you. 

 

 

FAQs

  • When are Masses held?

    Saturday: 4:00-4:45 PM (No choir)

    Confessions: 3:15-3:45 PM


    Sunday Mass: 10:00 AM  (Gospel choir)

    Confessions: 9:30-9:45 AM 


    Please refrain from talking in the gathering space before Mass, as Confessions are being heard at that time,


    Weekday Mass: 8 AM, Tuesday-Friday


    Masks are optional.


    Special Masses are posted to our online calendar.

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  • Where is the church located?

    Address: 2438 S. Alston Avenue, Durham NC 27713


    An interactive map with driving directions from your location is available on this website.


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  • What are your COVID-19 safety procedures?

    Our COVID protocols:

    • Sign of Peace handshake? No
    • Restrooms available? YES
    • Sanitizing solution available? YES
    • Water fountains available? No
    • First Weekend Receptions? Yes
    • Water in Baptismal font? No
    • Face masks Required? No
    • Youth Faith Formation? Yes
    • Wearing a mask is optional
    • Hand sanitizer is available in the gathering space; application is personal preference.
    • If not feeling well and especially if you have a temperature of 100.4 degrees, please stay home. You may participate in our weekend Masses via live stream to our YouTube channel when it becomes available. 
    • If you are diagnosed with COVID after beimg at Holy Cross, please call our confidential COVID hotline, so that we may inform the parish of a possible CIOVID exposure incident. The number is 919-957-2900, ext. 26.
    • Commuion visits to those who are homebound are available. Send a request to office@holycrossdurham.org 
    • Follow guidance of our ushers for movement in the sanctuary when attending Mass.

  • How can I get involved

    We're glad you asked! We have a number of ministries and always welcome new members, from the Altar Society to our Landscaping and (Vegetable) Sharing Garden groups. Check out our minstries & organizations pages and click on the contact information to make a call or send an email and introduce yourself. You can say the parish website sent you! 


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  • I am a returning Catholic. Where do I begin?

    Welcome back! Send an email message to  office@holycrossdurham.org and tell our office staff member of your intention. She will provide contact information for you. I apologize for not having a direct contact for you. We are between webmasters at the moment. ... Have a blessed 4th of July! 

  • I am thinking of joining the Catholic Church. Where do I begin?

    Thank you for reaching out! You have taken your first step by reaching out. Next, send an email message to Deacon Phil Rzewnicki, OFS and let him know of your interest. Include your phone number when writing, so that he can get in touch and start the conversation. You also may want to review our RCIA page on this website.