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Scroll down to our liturgical schedule and other Lenten opportunities at Holy Cross.

Stations of the Cross

• 7 PM on Fridays during Lent, beginning February 24, led by Deacon Phil. We will alternate the prayers, using the Standard Stations of the Cross and the Black Catholic/Social Justice Stations of the Cross.
  > Couples for Christ will lead the Stations of the Cross on March 31.
• Holy Cross Lenten Penitential Service: Tuesday March 14, beginning at 7 PM.
• Holy Cross Mass Schedule: Week of April 3: Daily Masses only on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 4 and April 5.
• Diocesan Chrism Mass, Tuesday, April 4, at 10 AM, Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral. Chris Cameron will receive the blessed oils for Holy Cross. The Presentation of the Holy Oils at Holy Cross will be on Holy Thursday.

- Lenten Programs -  

CRS Rice Bowl

Start the Lenten Season in solidarity with our global family. Each Lent, Catholic families across the country unite to put their faith into action through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Through CRS Rice Bowl, families learn about how our sisters and brothers across the globe overcome hardships like hunger and malnutrition, and how through Lenten alms, we have the power to make the world a better place for all.

Greener Lent

Holy Cross is once again participating in the Greener Lent program, which helps participants to be more mindful of their meat consumption and its impact on climate change and on society’s most vulnerable members. The program builds on of Pope Francis' letter, Laudato Si' - Care for our Common Home. Following are three videos that provide insight, with viewing options for all ages.

• The Pope, the environmental crisis, and frontline leaders: Laudato Si video
• An animated video for teens and adults. A copy of the Pope's letter appears at the end of this video
• An animated clip for younger children

Four levels of fasting suggested by the Greener Lent program

• Good Samaritan: Abstain from beef, but eat other meats
• John the Baptist: Abstain from beef, reduce other meats
• Mary, Mother of God: Abstain from beef, eliminate other meats
• Dorcas (Tabitha): Abstain from cheese –  a new option if you are a vegetarian

> For more information and to sign up for the program, visit www.greenerlent.org.

Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry Schedule

Starting time: 4:30 PM for each location

• March 3 & March 17 | Holy Infant Catholic Church
  > 5000 Southpark Dr, Durham, NC 27713
• March 10 &  March 24 | Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
  > 810 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
• March 31 | Holy Cross
  > 2438 S. Alston Avenue, Durham, NC
  

Holy Week Schedule at Holy Cross

• April 6, 7 PM | Holy Thursday Mass
  > Twelve children will be selected for the Washing of the Feet.
  > Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be immediately after Mass until 10 PM.
• April 7 |  Good Friday: Mass at 3 PM and Stations of the Cross at 12 PM
• April 8  | Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil: Mass at 8:30 PM
• April 9 |  Easter Sunday – Mass at 10  AM