Holy Cross News
August 30, 2022
Are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? Discerning to become Catholic? Have questions? Come to our gathering for RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) on Mondays at 7pm in the Commons.
Fall Christian Formation begins Sunday, Sept 25th. Please register your kids HERE or in the Commons.
Monday, Sept 5th is Labor Day. The Church office is closed and there is no daily Mass. Enjoy your day!
This Sunday, Sept 4, is the 23rd Sunday in OT. Click HERE for the readings.
Thank you to all who donated to our stocking stuffer Jesse Tree Drive!
Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is this Thursday at 7pm. Please join us!
Upcoming Calendar Events
This week and next
August 31 Rosary Prayer after Mass, 9:30am
August 31 Choir practice for 11am Mass, 7:30pm
Sept 1 Choir Practice for 4pm and 8am Masses, 6pm downstairs
Sept 1 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 7pm
Sept 2 First Friday Mass with Adoraton and Confession, 9am
Sept 5 Labor Day, office closed, NO Masss
Sept 6 Ladies of the Altar, 10am
Sept 6 Mary in Scripture Faith Series, 10am and 6:30pm in Commons
Sept 6 Men of the Cross, 4pm in Commons
Sept 6 Divine Mercy Cenacle, 6pm in Library
Sept 7 Prayer Shawl Gathering, 1pm in Soft Room
Sept 8 Bible Study, The Book of Revelation, 10am in Commons
In future
Sept 9/10 Nurses to take blood pressures after all Masses
Sept 14 Mass/Opening of HC Time Capsule on Feast of Holy Cross, 6pm
Sept 15 Choir practice for 4pm and 8am Masses, 6pm downstairs
Sept 17 Holy Cross Picnic, Knights of Columbus Fellowship Hall
Sept 18 Catechatical Sunday, blessing of catechists at all Masses
Sept 19 Ladies of the Altar, 10am
Sept 19 Our Lady of Solace Bereavement Group, 12 noon lunch, 1pm in Library
Sept 19 Divine Mercy Cenacle, 6pm Library
Sept 20 Men of the Cross, 4pm
Sept 25 Sunday Morning Faith Formation begins 9:15am in Sanctuary
Sept 24 Liturgy Workshop for Spanish speaking community, 9am-3pm
Sept 25 "Fairway to Heaven Talk" by Fr Sal, 9:30 in the Commons
Save that Date
Sept 30 Second Annual Holy Cross Golf Outing, London Downs Golf Club
Oct 1 Busch Gardens Youth Day, Williamsburg, Va 10am -11pm
Oct 3 Anointing of the Sick Mass, 11am
Oct 15 2022 Rosary Prayer Crusade, noon next to Waterdog outside
Nov 7 Mass of Remembrance, 11am
Nov 12 Called and Gifted Retreat at Holy Cross
Parish News
Come visit the
St. Jerome Library!!
Come see the many new books acquired to meet your needs and help you grow in faith.
Our library is located on the second floor and is open to all when the parish is open. Come visit!!
The books have been shelved according to categories such as: the Bible, Theology and Philosophy, Mary, Apologetics, Saints, Christian Life, Church History, Encyclicals and more!
Come check out a book or resource for a period of three weeks by completing the check out/in sheet on the counter as you enter the Library. Policies will be posted.
St Jerome is the Patron Saint of archaeologists, Biblical scholars, librarians, students and translators. He said "Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ".
Did you know that Holy Cross has a time capsule??
It was created when the Parish Center was dedicated in 1997. The capsule is to be opened 25 years later on the Feast of the Holy Cross, September 14, 2022.
The capsule is located on a wall in the hall across from the elevator on the first floor.
To celebrate this momentous occasion, Holy Cross invites you on Wednesday, Sept 14th for:
Mass at 6pm, followed by the opening of the capsule, then the sharing a simple meal.
ALL ARE WELCOME!!!
There will be NO Mass on Wednesday morning, September 14th.
Holy Cross Parish Picnic
Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 1-6pm
At the Knights of Columbus Hall - Forest
A great way to celebrate our Church family
Games and Activities! Fun for all!
Food! Music! Outdoor Mass at 5 pm!
Bring a folding chair or blanket
Instead of bringing a covered dish, please help “Pack the Truck”
Our St. Pascal Food Pantry is in need
Bring something to share
(See Flock Notes for items needed for the food pantry)
Sign up in the Commons after Mass
Helpers are needed to assist with:
Food Preparation, Grilling, Games, Set-up, and Clean-up
Questions? Please call Jonni Krogol at 258-1509
or email jkrogol@comcast.net
RAIN OR SHINE!
Picnic de la Parroquia Santa Cruz
Sabado, Septiembre 17, 2022
De 1 a 6 de la tarde
En el Salon de los Caballeros de Colon en Forest
Una Buena manera de celebrar nuestra familia parroquial
Juegos y actividades! Diversion para todos! Comida! Musica!
La misa se celebrara a fuera a las 5pm!
Traer una silla o una cobija
Porfavor ayuden a “llenar el camion”
Nuestra despensa de alimentos San Pascual esta bien
Traijan algo para compartir
(ver las notas (flock notes) para ver que necesita nuestra despensa)
Registrase en la iglesia despues de la Misa
se requieren ayudantes para assistir con la preparacion de comida, la parilla, juegos, para acomodar, recojer y limpiar
***El mapa para el salon de los Caballeros de Colon se encuentra atras del folleto***
Si tienen preguntas porfavor llamar a Jonni Krogol al 258-1509 o email jkrogol@comcast.net
El Picnic se llevara a cabo aunque llueva
The 2nd Annual "Fairways to Heaven" Golf Tournament is almost here!
Come participate on Friday, September 30th with fellow parishioners in a fun outing at London Downs Golf Course.
It's time to gather your foursome and get your entry form in to the parish! Forms are in the Commons or may be accessed by the form below.
Cost is $50 per person which includes all fees plus dinner.
The deadline is September 15th. Contact Paula Warwick at
(434) 941-5088 for more information.
St Joseph of Arimathea Cemetery Ministry in need of tools!
If you are able to donate any used tools and/or garden items to maintain the cemetery grounds, please contact Annette Flagg at the HC office
(434) 846-5245 or
Jim Naples at (434) 262-6337.
*** Please call first before donating in case we have already received the items desired.***
Items needed: wheel barrow, trimmers, spade shovels, rakes, bags of gravel stone, garden/leaf trash bags, etc.
THANK YOU!!!!
Prayer and Worship
Mass Intentions for this week
August 31 Mike McCabe
Sept 1 Michael Shenigo
Sept 2 The Souls in Purgatory
Sept 3 The Souls in Purgatory 4pm
Sept 4 Edwatd Miska 8am
Sept 4 The Intentions of the Parishioners of Holy Cross 11am
Sept 4 Living intention for Alan Leal 2pm
Sept 5 Labor Day, office closed with no Mass
Sept 6 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:
Please let us know if you have a loved
one in need of prayer.
one in need of prayer.
For prayer requests or to join the ministry, contact Mary Mugnolo at marycmugnolo@cs.com 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 the Connor and Dowgielewicz families.
Given by Barbara and Hank Dowgielewicz
Mass Count
August 27/28
4pm 145
8am 176
11am 217
2pm No count
Total 538
Do you love to sing? Come join the choir!
Choir rehearsals will resume for the group that sings for the
Saturday afternoon Mass and the Sunday morning early Mass.
We will rehearse first and third Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.
downstairs in the choir room.
Our next rehearsal will be Thursday, September 1st.
No previous experience required, just a love for music.
Let us know that you are coming so that we are prepared for everyone. Send an email to rlove@holycrosslynchburg.org.
We need help with the Coffee and Donut Ministry after Masses!!
We all enjoy having coffee, donuts and fellowship after Mass but this takes volunteers to set up, serve and clean up.
Times Needed:
First and fourth Sunday 8am Masses
plus substitutes for all Masses
If you can help with hospitality after a Mass once a month, please contact Dianne Delledera
The rewards are great and donuts are free!!
Faith Formation
Are you curious about your faith? Wish you knew more about the Bible?
Here’s what others have said about adult faith formation classes at Holy Cross:
“This spiritual journey brought me closer to God. Blessings encountered: a new appreciation for the Bible, supportive fellowship, and reflections that made a difference in my life.”
“It educates me on the deeper meaning of Scripture and Catholic faith in general.”
Tuesdays: The Bible and Mary, beginning September 6 at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the Commons (6 sessions). Learn what the Bible actually says about Mary and her role in the Church.
Thursdays: Bible Study on the Book of Revelation, beginning September 8 at 10 a.m. in the Commons. This study will help you understand what’s really going on in Revelation.
For more information: scriptureathc@gmail.com
Sunday Sessions on Topics of Faith
Come enrich your knowledge of the faith and grow deeper in Christ.
Fairways to Heaven: Awareness of God's Presence everywhere with Father Sal
Sunday, September 25 at 9:30 in the Commons
Join Holy Cross parishioners for a special showing about Mother Teresa at River Ridge Mall on Tuesday, October 4th at 7pm.
Register HERE if interested and Holy Cross will purchase the tickets.
Movie Premier called:
Mother Teresa" No Greater Love"
"Twenty-five years have passed since the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, sparking a renewed interest in this spiritual giant of the 20th century. Filmed on 5 continents and featuring unprecedented access to both institutional archives and the apostolates of the Missionaries of Charity, this film reveals not just who Mother Teresa was, but how her singular vision to serve Christ in the poor continues to be realized through the Missionaries of Charity today."
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR FAITH??
Have you heard "Your Neighbor Say" anything that tests your knowledge of church teaching?
If so, put your questions in the box in the Commons and our apologetics team will answer you and let you know what is the truth!
Youth and Family
We invite all youth, young adults and families to Busch Gardens for a day of fun and fellowship. The day includes transportation, admission to the park, Sunday Vigil Mass, and dinner as a Diocese.
When: Saturday, October 1st, 10am to 11pm
Where: Busch Gardens, WIlliamsburg
Cost: $30 per person (Holy Cross to pay $34) Payment due Sept 18th
Travel: HC Bus and/or carpool
For more information and details on the day, click HERE.
SIGN UP TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!! CLICK HERE.
Last day to register is September 18th.
Holy Cross Nursery
will hopefully re-open this fall for the 11am Mass each Sunday!! To do so we need at least 8 volunteers for this ministry to keep volunteer times to once per month. All volunteers must be Virtus trained. Training will be available here at the parish.
If you are intertested in helping, contact Ginna Haske at ghaske@holycrosslynchburg.org.
Sunday Morning Christian Formation
will be here before we know it! New curricula, programs, monthly youth Mass and more!
Please fill out a form and (attach payment or pay online) and drop it by the office of give it to someone on staff during weekend Masses. Thank you!
We need you! Cathechists for all grade levels, Children's Liturgy of the Word, Nursery volunteers and parent assistance.
Please contact Ginna Haske if willing to help! ghaske@holycrosslynchburg.org
Young Adult Ministry
Join other young adults in Nags Head for a retreat Oct 21-23, 2022!
The theme is Sunrise|Sunset. Day-to-day life can be chaotic, filled with ups and downs and jam-packed schedules. This will help to search for happiness, for a rhythm to our days, and for our life’s meaning and purpose.
To learn more about this spiritual retreat weekend, Click HERE.
Social Ministries
St. Paschal’s FOOD PANTRY LIST
Thank you for your help filling our pantry!!!!!!!
PEANUT BUTTER- any size*
SPAGHETTI SAUCE- 1 or 2 lb. pkg.
CANNED CHICKEN*
CANNED TUNA/FISH
CANNED VEGETABLES- any size*
INSTANT COFFEE or TEA
NONFAT DRY MILK (one 1qt pkg or small box)
MASA
Parish Collections
Collections for Weekend of
Aug 27/28
In the Mail $ 955.00
Online 3,127.00
Env/Loose 4,298.46
Total $ 8,380.46
To Give online, click HERE
Have you signed up with Kroger Rewards Program???
Diocesan and Universal Church News
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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.
The
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!!
To learn more about Diocesan YA activities, Click HERE.
Nurses will be available to take blood pressures after Masses the weekend of August 13th and 14th.