Holy Cross News
October 11, 2022
Called and Gifted Parish Retreat is Saturday, November 12th. For details and to register see below under "Parish News".
Veterans! Please submit your photos and biographies to Ginna Haske for our Bulletin Board! There will be a basket in the Commons.
Help support the Change for Change Initiative started by Libby Fitzgerald. See below under "Social Ministries" to learn more.
Churches for Urban Ministry Fruit Sale is available! See below under "Social Ministries" to learn more.
Missing! A black Roman Missal and red prayer book with the name Thomas Mason. Please call the office if you find it. Thank you!
Jerry Carney will speak about the Synod findings this Sunday at 9:30am in the Commons. Please join us!
Do you want to participate in a parish "Life Group?" Sign up below under "Parish News."
Upcoming Calendar Events
This week and next
Oct 12 Rosary Prayer after Mass, 9:30am
Oct 12 Pastoral Council Meeting, 5:30pm
Oct 12 Choir practice for 11am Mass, 7:30pm
Oct 13 Revelation Bible Study, 10am in Commons
Oct 15 Public Rosary Rally, noon at Riverfront Park
Oct 16 Christian Formation, 9:30am
Oct 16 Jerry Carney talk on the Synod Response, 9:30 in the Commons
Oct 17 Our Lady of Solace, 1pm
Oct 17 RCIA, 7pm
Oct 18 Mary and the Bible study, 10am and 6:30pm in Commons
Oct 18 Men of the Cross, 4pm
Oct 19 Arts and Environment Meeting, 10am in Commons
Oct 20 Revelation Bible Study, 10am in Commons
Oct 20 Choir paractice for 4pm and 8am Masses
Save that Date
Nov 1 All Saints' Day
Nov 2 All Souls' Day
Nov 5 Confirmation Retreat, St Thomas More Parish
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 13 Veterans Day Breakfast, 9:30am in Commons
Nov 19/20 Religious Goods vendor in Commons after all Masses
Nov 27 First Sunday of Advent
Nov 30 Advent Evening in the Commons
Dec 11 Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 2pm Mass
Dec 15 Simbang Gabi Mass and Dinner
Parish News
We welcome Carl Baumann to Holy Cross!
Carl is an intern with the Diocese of Richmond's Office for Vocation. He is discerning God's call for the diocesan priesthood by experiencing life in our parish.
Carl received a prayer shawl blessed by Fr Sal and the Prayer Shawl Group. Please welcome Carl and keep him in your prayers! To learn more about Carl, see below..
Did you ever wonder, “How can I follow Jesus’ plan for my life, in this time and place?
If so, then this Called and Gifted workshop is for you! The discernment process to discover the charisms that God has given you will change not only your life but that of the church and the world!
Saturday, November 12th 8:30am - 3pm Lunch provided
Good will offering to cover costs is appreciated
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 Cross 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.
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!!
Please note the beautiful flowers displayed on the markers as seen in the photos. This is the correct manner in which to honor loved ones with flowers and keep the grounds clear for mowing and maintenance.
The St Joseph of Arimathea Ministry will begin picking up loose flowers and other items at Holy Cross Cemetery at the end of October. Rules are now in place guiding the committee on what is permitted and not.
The need to bring conformity to the Cemetery has been one of the main goals of the committee since it’s formation earlier this year. The committee, going forward, will continue to monitor activity at the Cemetery into the future.
If you have a family gravesite and would like to remove items before the committee begins its process, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you and God Bless
St Joseph of Arimathea Ministry
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:
Worship
We thank you Kate for your gifts, time and love of Holy Cross.
We love you!!
Holy Cross is so greatful to Kate Wall for her many years of dedication and service heading the Flower Ministry for our parish..
Kate's meticulous eye for the sacred is evidenced by the beautiful seasonal floral arrangements she crafted over many years and her attention to detail with the weekly altar flowers she lovingly organized for our benefit.
Happy Seventh Anniversary of Ordination
Deacons Chuck and Arturo!
October 15th, 2015 God Bless You!!
Mass Intentions for this week
Oct 12 The Souls in Purgatory
Oct 13 Segundo Azurin
Oct 14 Ceferino Ragasa
Oct 15 The Souls in Purgatory 4pm
Oct 16 Dr Mark Foreman 8am
Oct 16 Carmen Poquiz 11am
Oct 16 Living Intention for Alan Leal 2pm
Oct 17 Living Intention for the Rodriquez Family
Oct 18 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.
Deaths and Funerals
Marge MacDonald, Saturday October 15th at 11am at Holy Cross Church with a reception to follow. All are welcome. To see her obituary, click HERE.
Altar Flowers
The Flowers by the Altar
Are offered to the Glory of God
In loving memory of
our son, Joesph O'brien Murphy
Given by his family
Mass Count
Oct 8/9
4pm 142
8am 157
11am 209
2pm 65
Total 573
2022 Public Square Rosary Crusade!
Please join our community and pray the Rosary!
The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary, with the Feast of our Lady of the Rosary being celebrated on October 7th each year. It was institutued to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary in gratitude for the protection that she gives the Church in answer to the praying of the Rosary by the faithful.
To learn more about Our Lady of Fatima, click HERE.
We will meet:
Saturday, October 15th at 12 noon
Waterfront Park on Jefferson St next to Waterdog Restaurant.
Questions: Contact Cathy WIlls at 434 229-4749 or cwills@holycrosslynchburg.org
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
Please join our Community in supporting the Change for Change initiative here in Lynchburg!
Wherever you see a "Change for Change" meter in our city, please donate! Parishioner Libby Fitzgerald asks for our support to help many organizations in need!
Please read below for more details.
All proceeds from the sale go to local charities.
The Ladies of Charity
Annual Bake Sale
November 12th and 13th
Signups for those wishing to bake will be held the two weeks prior to the sale.
Bring your baked goods before Masses on the 12th and 13th of November
THANK YOU!!
Churches for Urban Ministry Annual Fruit Sale!!
The sale of fruit benefits Churches for Urban Ministry in many ways to support youth and families in inner city Lynchburg, including Camp Timothy, a Community Food Pantry, Families in Need Program, Timothy Afterschool Program, Training Young Men Successfully and other special programs.
To view available friut choices and prices, see below. You may print out an order form or pick one up in the Commons. Please leave orders with checks in the Office or give them to Judith Boyd or Kaky Bowden.
All order are due Sunday, November 13th. Fruit will be available between December 5th-7th.
Annual Saint Victoria Christmas Bazaar
When: Saturday, November 19th from 9am-3pm
Where: Church of St. Victoria in Hurt,Va. 305 Victoria Dr.
What you'll find:
Beef stew made by Deacon John Carey!
Fr. Jim's award winning cassaroles!
Baked goods, arts,crafts and more!
Come on out for a wonderful time and pick up an early gift for someone special!!
We need the following food items for our St Pascual Pantry
Thank you in advance for your generosity!!
INSTANT COFFEE
CANNED FRUIT
SPAGHETTI NOODLES
SPAGHETTI SAUCE
DRY MILK
DRY CEREAL
HAMBURGUER HELPER
SOUPS
Parish Collections
Collections for Weekend of
Oct 8/9
In the mail
In the Mail 5,148.00
Online 7,436.00
Env/Loosse 4,397.45
Total $16,981.45
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.