Holy Cross News
September 27, 2022
Anointing of the Sick Mass on Monday, Oct 3rd, 11am followed by lunch.
Interested in joining a small
"Life Group" for parents, single or divorced people?? See below under "parish News".
For new Rules and Regulations for our Cemetery, see below under "Parish News"
If you love plants, flowers, decorating, or simply want to help make Holy Cross look its best, then the newly forming Art & Environment Ministry is for you!
See below under "Parish News".
Upcoming Calendar Events
This week and next
Sept 28 Rosary Prayer after Mass, 9:30am
Sept 29 Choir practice for 11am Mass. 7:30pm
Sept 29 Revelation Bible Study, 10am in Commons
Sept 30 Second Annual Holy Cross Golf Outing, London Downs Golf Club
Oct 1 Our Ladies of Charity Mass for all Ladies past and present, 9am followed by Rosary prayer and a breakfast outing for all interested. All are welcome.
Oct 1 Blessings of the Animals 9:30am outside of church
Oct 1 Busch Gardens Youth Day, Williamsburg, Va 10am -11pm
Oct 2 Dedication of the St Jerome Library, 9:30am
Oct 3 Our Ladies of the Altar, 10am
Oct 3 Anointing of the Sick Mass, 11am followed by lunch
Oct 3 RCIA, 7pm in Commons
Oct 4 Men of the Cross, 4pm
Oct 6 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 7pm
Oct 7 First Friday Mass, Adoration and Rosary prayer, 9-11am
Oct 8/9 Parish nurses to take Blood Pressures after all Masses.
Upcoming
Oct 10 Ladies of Charity Meeting, 1pm
Oct 10 RCIA, 7pm
Oct 13 Public Rosary Rally, noon at Riverfront Park
Oct 17 Our Lady of Solace, 1pm
Oct 18 Men of the Cross, 4pm
Oct 19 Arts and Environment Meeting, 10am in Commons
Save that Date
Nov 7 Mass of Remembrance, 11am
Nov 12/13 Ladies of Charity Bake Sale after all Masses
Nov 12 Called and Gifted Retreat at Holy Cross
Nov 19/20 Religious Goods vendor in Commons after all Masses
Parish News
Mission
Inspired by our rich history and tradition, in downtown Lynchburg, the Christian faithful of Holy Cross Catholic Church, blessed by the sacraments, invite all to encounter Jesus Christ through worship, community and service to one another.
Vision
To be the shining light of Christ through the open doors of our downtown Catholic Church.
Holy Coss Strategic Plan Updates
The top highlights recommended from the Strategic Planning Committees are:
- Install a TV monitor in Commons to communicate information to parish
- Host a "Called and Gifted" workshop on Nov 12th to identify parishioner gifts and charisms to build up the church
- Mail a post card to all parishioners to let them know Jesus is here and we care about them
- Launch Sunday Christian formation for youth including new programs called Edge and Lifeteen
- Form small faith "life groups" to unite communities to support one another through life milestones and trials/joys
The Communication Strategic Team needs support in marketing/graphic design experience. If interested in helping or if you have questions about the plan, please contact Kaky Bowden at kbowden@holycrosslynchburg.org.
We Want You!
If you love plants, flowers, decorating, watering, or simply want to help make Holy Cross look its best, then the newly forming Art & Environment Ministry is for you!
It’s for those who not only love these activities, but want to work to make them happen by organizing the floral tributes weekly, planning seasonal plants and décor, decorating (put up and take down) for Easter, Christmas, and other occasions, and anything else the group sees as needed to make our church beautiful, warm and welcoming.
Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 10am, so please pray about this ministry and if it feels like a good fit for you! Please let Kaky & Annette know if you’re coming by RSVPing to Annette in-person in the office, or email aflagg@holycrosslynchburg.org.
Come see the contents of the Time Capsule opened last week on the Feast of the Holy Cross. There is a table in the Commons with all the treasures from 25 years ago!
We will continue this tradition by creating a new time capsule to be opened 25 years from now in 2047!
Please help contribute with ideas or items to be placed in the next time capsule by forwarding them to
Kaky Bowden at kbowden@holycrosslynchburg.org.
Do you want to participate in
a Life Group at Holy Cross??
As part of our strategic plan and in response to the previous Life Group survey, several Life Groups will be formed next month. We will focus on parent groups to support the domestic church and family.
These groups will be guided by the Holy Spirit and the needs of the members. The goal is to support each other as we journey through life phases.
To fill out the google form about participating in a Family "Life Group", click HERE
NEW CEMETERY UPDATES!!
The St Joseph of Arimathea Ministry has updated and finalized the Rules & Regulations for our Holy Cross Cemetery. With the assistance of our Diocesan Office of Cemetery and Funeral Services, we reviewed and analzyed our current burial agreements and have developed our current rules and regulations to maintain, preserve and protect our sacred grounds and all buried therin.
This Diocesan office governs the transactions of all the cemeteries in the Diocese and Holy Cross is audited to ensure we follow our rules and regulations.
For those with burial spaces, we hope that you all find these updated regulations similar to those written on your current burial agreements. If you have a burial aggreement and need clarification, please let us know.
If you have any questions, you’re always welcome to call Annette Flagg in the office, or talk with Jim Naples, HC Cemetery Committee Chairman.
See our Rules and Regulations Below:
Holy Cross and the Picnic Committee thanks the following Patrons
Our picnic raffle prizes were donated by area merchants, most of whom are members of our parish. Please help us show our appreciation by frequenting these businesses:
The Virginian Hotel - Kenneth Marcinek, manager
Mary Kay Cosmetics - Gina Beck, consultant
JoJo Pizza and Grill - Fillipo and Vito Carcioppolo, owners
Mi Patron Restaurants - Jose and Claudia Leal, owners
Black Water Bike Shop - Dave Hazlegrove, owner
Thank you for the generous donations!!!!
Come visit the
St. Jerome Library!!
The Dedication of the library will be Sunday, Oct 2nd, between the 8am and 11am Masses at 9:30am.
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!!
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".
Prayer and Worship
Mass Intentions for this week
Sept 28 The Souls in Purgatory
Sept 29 The Souls in Purgatory
Sept 30 The Souls in Purgatory
Oct 1 The Deceased Members of the Ladies of Charity 9am
Oct 1 The Souls in Purgatory 4pm
Oct 2 The Souls in Purgatory 8am
Oct 2 Nancy McCabe 11am
Oct 2 Living Intention for Alan Leal 2pm
Oct 3 The Souls in Purgatory
Oct 4 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 Intentions
Please call the office if you have a loved one in need of public prayer offered here in Focknote.
If you would also like to be added to our Prayer Vine of prayer warriors, or if you'd like strickly confidential prayer, contact Mary Mugnolo at marycmugnolo@cs.com 434 846-1786.
Welcome to the Body of Christ! Congratulations to Elizabeth Paige Parsons who received the Sacrament of Baptism September 25th. Congratulatons!!
Altar Flowers
The Flowers by the Altar
Are offered to the Glory of God
In loving memory of
Tom Doyle and Cele Doyle.
Given by the Doyle Family
Mass Count
Sept 24/25
4pm 122
8am 196
11am 197
2pm 95
Total 610
Are you in need of healing graces??
Then please join Holy Cross for our annual Anointing of the Sick Mass,
Monday, October 3 at 11am.
Prayer Shawls will be offered to anyone who would like to receive one. A light lunch will be provided for all following mass. All are welcome.
Anyone in need of a ride for this mass,
please contact Rob Deddens at 434 942–6609.
To learn more about the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, click HERE.
Faith Formation
Upcoming Sunday Sessions
Come enrich your knowledge of the faith and grow deeper in Christ.
The Synod Response from the diocese and the USCCB with Jerry Carney
Sunday, October 16 at 9:15 in the Commons
"My Neighbor Said" answers questions about the truths of the faith.
Place your questions in the Box under the bulletin board in the Commons!
Social Ministries
Thanks to Holy Cross' committment to serving our community each month at Daily Bread!
If you want to volunteer, we serve the 3rd Saturday of each month from
9:30am-12:30pm. Just let Kaky know!
Thanks to Linda, Kris, Anne and Carl for going this month!
We need the following food items for our St Padua Pantry
INSTANT COFFEE+++++++++++
CANNED FRUIT++++++++++
SPAGHETTI NOODLES+++++++++++
MACARONI
SPAGHETTI SAUCE
DRY MILK+++++++++++++++
DRY CEREAL++++++++++++
HAMBURGUER HELPER++++++++++++++
JELLY
TEA BAGS
++++++++++most needed
Parish Collections
Collections for Weekend of
Sept 24/25
In the mail
In the Mail 180.00
Online 2857.00
Env/Loosse 4813.25
Total $ 7,850.25
Second collection on
Retired Religious
$1,115.00
To Give online, click HERE
Have you signed up with Kroger Rewards Program???
Holy Cross earned $544.46 by parishioners using their Kroger card from June 1 - August 31! Connect your Kroger card to Holy Cross if you have not already!
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.
To learn more about the Orchard, click HERE.
The Diocesan Synodal Synthesis Report is available to review. Please click HERE to read it.