Holy Cross News
June 14, 2022
Come enjoy a cup of coffee with Fr Sal and others this summer between the morning Masses in the Commons. Let's take this "down time" to get to know one another better!
Happy Father's Day to all those who are dads to so many. God Bless you always!
Our parish has implemented new safety precations to benefit us all. Please see the update under "Parish News".
Upcoming Calendar Events
This week
June 15 Rosary prayer after 9am Mass
June 15 Choir practice for 11am Mass, 7:3opm
June 16 Safety Training, 6:30pm in Commons
June 18/19 Knights of Columbus Recruitment weekend after all Masses
June 20 Our Lady of Solace, 1pm
June 21 Men of the Cross, 4pm in Commons
Upcoming
July 20-22 Vacation Bible School, Our Lady of Peace in Appomattox
Save the date
Sept 17 Holy Cross Picnic
Sept 30 The 2nd Annual Holy Cross Golf Outing at London Downs Golf Club.
Parish News
Holy Cross Safety Updates
To ensure the safety and awareness of all staff, parishioners and visitors, Holy Cross is now implementing the following precautions:
During weekend Masses, we ask that you only enter through the doors by the parking lot. They will be locked 5 minutes after Mass has begun. Ushers will be in the Commons to watch for those who come late and want to attend Mass. They will open the doors.
The handicapped door by the elevator will be locked always but those in need may hit the handicapped "open door" button. Five minustes after Mass, the ushers will then disable the "open door" button. We will soon have a buzzer that will let ushers know that someone is at the door (since one can not be seen from the Commons to the elevator door). Thank you for your patience.
If you visit the church during the week, the doors will be locked. Push the call button by the handicapped door and a staff member or office volunteer will see you on our camera and let you in. If someone does not know you, you will be asked to say your name and state your purpose for entering the church. Please be aware that you may be asked to provide ID even if you come often to the parish as we have new staff and new office volunteers.
Our staff, greeters, ushers and office volunteers have recently received training on being proactive in keeping our parish safe. Please work with them to ensure Holy Cross remains safe. It is important! Thank you for your cooperation.
Did you know that we have parishioners whose ministry is to prayerfully write our weekend Prayers of the Faithful?? We do and we thank them for their ministry!
The new name for this Ministry is
St. Luke the Evangelist.
Why? St. Luke's Gospel message emphasizes Jesus’s attention to the needs of special groups, the need for prayer, the work of the Holy Spirit and the role of women in Jesus’s ministry. St Luke is one of the Four Evangelists—the four traditionally ascribed authors of the canonical gospels .
Prayer/Worship
Mass Intentions for this week
June 15 Special intention of Cathy Wills
June 16 The Jordan Family
June 17 Gina Millares
June 18 The Souls in Purgatory 4pm
June 19 The Intentions of the Parishioners of Holy Cross 8am
June 19 Halina Keeling 11am
June 19 The Souls in Purgatory 2pm
June 20 The Souls in Purgatory
June 21 No Mass, Fr Sal's day off
Parishioners to keep in prayer
Due to the graphic nature of some scenes, parental guidance is suggested.
Prayer Intentons For the Sick:
Jim Harris
James Holland William Distilhuast Chris Arche Jane Kettler Jimmy McDonald Antonio Waller Deborah Langley Marie Murphy
Isabel Perry Cameron Watkins
For prayer requests or to join the ministry, contact Mary Mugnolo at marycmugnolo@cs.com
or 434 846-1786. All requests are confidential.
Altar Flowers
The Flowers by the Altar
Are offered to the Glory of God,
In loving memory of every man who has been called dad.
Given by Carol Day
Mass Count
No Mass Count Available
Faith Formation
Do you have questions about your Faith??
Read this weekly apologist's column!
My Neighbor Said:
“What Does ‘A Sword Will Pierce Your Own Heart Also’ Mean?”
See below to learn what the Church teaches.
St Justin Martyr, the First Apologist
Youth and Family
Vacation Bible School
was a blast this past week! Thank you to all our volunteers for making the days so special for our kids!
Calling all youth and families to come tubing!!
Coof off and have some fun with friends!
Where: Twin River Outfitters, Buchanan, Va
When: Wednesday, June 22nd. Meet at Holy Cross at 11am. We will return by 5pm.
With Whom: Friends and Familes (additional parents needed to surpervise).
Cost: $15.00 per person
Please RSVP to Ginna Haske at ghaske@holycrosslynchburg.org
Click HERE to learn more about Twin River Outfitters
Young Adult Ministry
Holy Cross Young Adult Summer Activities!
Events include walking Rosary, SMores and Adoration! These are open to young Catholics ages 18 to 39. RSVP is not required, just show up! Outdoor events are subject to change based on the weather. Want to receive updates or rain plans? Use the QR Code below in the flyer to join the Young Adult Telegram Group Chat.
To see what events are happening this summer on Tuesdays, see the attachment.
Social Ministries
Are you interested in becoming a Knight of Columbus??
The Knights of Columbus will be having a recruitment drive at Holy Cross at all masses Father's Day weekend. All Catholic men aged 18 and up are eligible to join. The Knights will present what we do and how we help the community. Current Knights will be available to answer any questions after each mass.
To learn more about the Knights of Columbus, click HERE.
Our Lady of Lourdes Circle is sponsoring a collection drive to benefit Miriam's House
Miriam's House is designed to end the cycle of homelessness for single women or mothers and their children. Not a shelter, Miriam's House seeks to be preventative in nature for the children and rehabilitative for the adults. To learn more about Miriam's House, click HERE.
When:
Weekends of July 9-10, July 16-17 and July 23-24
Where:
In the Collection Box in the Commons
What:
A list of needed items is below.
Holy Cross will begin serving our downtown community every fourth Saturday from 9:30am-12:30pm beginning August 27th.
Four to six volunteers are needed each month to help in serving free, hot, nutritious and ready to go lunches.
Please contact Kaky Bowden if interested in serving at kbowden@holycrosslynchburg.org.
St. Paschal Food Pantry
canned spaghetti sauce
spaghetti pasta
jelly
peanut butter (not Jif for now)
canned meat (preferably chicken)
canned beans
crackers and cookies
Thank you to those who have responded with generosity, especially this past month.
Financial Information
Collections for Weekend of
June11/12
In The Mail 4,742.00
Online 5,012.00
Envelope 4,071.00
Total $13,825.00
To Give online, click HERE
Have you signed up with Kroger Rewards Program???
Diocesan and Universal Church News
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Click here to learn more about Twin River Outfitters.
Fr Sal will be installed as the Pastor of Holy Cross on Sunday, September 19th at the 11am Mass by The Most Reverend Bishop Barry Knesout. All are invited!
We have a New Confession Schedule!
See under "Parish News".
The Feast of our Lady of Sorrows follows the Exaltation of the Cross Why? Read HERE
Holy Cross website click HERE
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”It is easier for a camel to pass through the needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” -Gospel of Mark 10 : 25
Gus Lloyd is coming to Holy Cross this Saturday!!
Join us for a day retreat on Magnetic Christianity!
Saturday, October 16, 8:30am-3:30pm
Light breakfast and lunch included
Retreat is FREE but there will be an opportunity to make a good will offering to cover costs of the retreat.
The blind eyes but seeing heart of Bartimaeus. Mark 10:46-52
Veterans Appreciation Lunch! See below under "Fellowship".
Veterans Day Lunch on Sunday, Nov 7th at 12 noon. See below under fellowship to sign up.
To see the schedule and how you may become involved, see below.
To see the schedule and how you may become involved, see above left.
The Book of Life is in the Santuary for names of our faithful departed. Please add your loved one's name if not in it yet. We will pray for them this month.
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Come participate in these Mexican Traditions during Advent!
There will be sign up sheets to help at the Food Pantry table in the Commons or by contacting Catherine Madden: cmadden105@gmail.com to sign up
Mass Count
Dec 11/12
The Christmas Masses
are at 4pm and 10pm on Christmas Eve and 10am on Christmas Day.
2021 Jesse Tree Ministry
Elves Delivered! This past week Jesse Tree gifts, food, and even stockings for the younger children, were distributed to 77 households in our area. Families came from our parish community, as well as those referred to us by Interfaith Outreach Association, Lynchburg Social Services, Miriam’s House and McGurk House.
Thanks: Many thanks to all those who made the 2021 Jesse Tree Ministry a success!
We will resume distributing the monthly bags in the Commons the first weekend in February.
SYNOD group sessions available to share and listen about how we are Church. See below to sign up!
What is the Transfiguration?
Please return any books or videos checked out from The Holy Cross Library. It will be c losed for 2 weeks for "spring Cleaning" and reorginization.
Thank you!
We are so blessed to have Cathy as she is a committed parishioner and is involved in many ministries such as the Altar Guild, Greeter ministry, Fellowship to name a few. Welcome Cathy!!