The mission of the parish of Holy Cross — St. John the Baptist, standing in the Roman Catholic tradition and in the spirit of the Capuchin Franciscan order, is to be Christ in the City. We assist the spiritual, social, and personal development of the members of the parish, the community of midtown Manhattan, the people of the greater New York metropolitan area, as well as visitors from around the world. We strive to fashion a holy space for all who seek peace, holiness, and sanctuary – individually or in common. We are a responsive and evolving community encouraging growth in our relationship with God and with one another, so that through these grace-filled relationships together we might discover the divine gifts of strength, joy, and happiness.
SCHEDULE OF WORSHIP
holy cross
329 West 42nd Street, NYC 10036
SATURDAY: 12:15 PM, 4:30 PM (Vigil) SUNDAY: 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM (Español) & 11:30 AM WEEKDAYS: 7:30 AM & 12:15 PM
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE SATURDAY: 3:30-4:15 PM
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament ThursDAY: 12:45-1:45 PM
Religious themed movies spreading of the word of the Gospel, sponsored by the social justice parishioners of the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Committee of the parish of Holy Cross & Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church.
At this time of year the media pay tribute to those lost during the previous year: the lives they lived, the influence they exerted. We remember all from our parish, especially Fr. John Baptist Riordan, who lovingly served the people of St. John’s for many years. It is most fitting, however, that the parish remembers Fr. Francis Gasparik, the first pastor of the merged churches...
Despite inclement weather large numbers of people from the metropolitan area came to the Church of St John the Baptist to commemorate the feast of St Padre Pio on Saturday, September 23...
On August 26, members of Holy Cross and St. John the Baptist held a farewell reception for Father Joseph Basil. It was a beautiful event to thank Father Basil...
The Church of St. John the Baptist observed its patronal feast on Saturday, June 24 with a concelebrated Mass, Fr. Michael Ramos presiding. Festive music was provided by a vocal quartet and 5 instrumentalists under the director of Thomas DeFrancesco. A reception in the church hall followed the Mass...