Holy Cross Church

TO MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSSS PARISH COMMUNITY
 
The health and safety of the parish staff and community at the Church of the Holy Cross is our top priority.  I am writing to inform you that I received a positive test result for COVID on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. The last day of exposure at the parish was Monday, February 22, 2021.   CDC advises that any symptoms of Coronavirus appear between 2 and 14 days from the date of exposure.  We are handling this situation with the utmost seriousness.  It is important to listen to facts and not respond to fear or rumor. We would encourage you to visit the CDC website www.CDC.Gov  for additional factual information. 
 
In an abundance of caution, the parish office will be closed from Wednesday, February 24 through Friday, February 26, 2021.  Masses will continue to be held at their regularly scheduled times.
 
The parish is following protocols from the CDC and NYS DOH and will clean and sanitize the church following CDC Guidelines using approved disinfectants.
 
The NYS Department of Health has advised that those individuals who were in “close contact” with an infected person are required to quarantine.  Individuals who were in close contact are persons who were within 6 feet of the infected individual for ten minutes or more.  The parish will be contacting those individuals who have been identified as potentially being in close contact with me to alert them to the situation.   The New York City Health Department will then contact these individuals to initiate contact tracing, if necessary. 
 
Because we have followed all guidelines on social distancing and wearing personal protective items, the likelihood of anyone becoming infected from this positive case is low.  However, if you develop or have developed COVID-19 symptoms, you should call your medical professional or you can call the ArchCare COVID-19 Hotline at 1-877-239-1998.  Archcare has allocated staff to handle inquiries and provide guidance to members of the Archdiocesan community, including clergy, religious, volunteers, lay personnel, students, and their families.  The Archcare Intake Specialists will answer all questions or route you to someone who can address your concerns.  Archcare can also provide you with information about obtaining a COVID-19 test to determine if you have been infected by the virus. 
 
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) New York State Hotline
The New York State Department of Health has set up a hotline at (888) 364-3065 where Department of Health experts will be available to answer questions regarding COVID-19. 
In addition, you can obtain additional information by visiting the New York City Department of Public Health website at https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-main.page.
 
During times like this, the safety and well-being of our Catholic parish families, staff, and those in our care, as well as those in the broader community around us, are our primary concern.
 
Father Vincent Druding, Temporary Administrator
February 23, 2021
 

Welcome - Bienvenidos 

Welcome to the website of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church in the Bronx, New York.

We have provided this page in the hope that you may learn more about our parish. We are a Eucharistic Parish. You are most welcome to visit us. May our heavenly Father bless you everyday.
 

Bienvenidos a la página web de Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church en el Bronx, Nueva York.

Le presentamos esta página con la esperanza que aprenda más de nuestra parroquia. Somos una parroquia eucarística. Les invitamos cordialmente para que siempre nos visite. Que nuestro Padre celestial le bendiga cada día.

Get to know a little bit about our priest! 

In 2011 Father John Higgins, Pastor of Holy Cross, interviewed Father Vincent Druding, Holy Cross's Parochial Vicar.  Llsten as he recounts the amazing story of his vocation....