Holy Cross News
November 8, 2022
The Book of Life is in the Sanctuary for the month of November. Please add any new names of loved ones who have died and for whom we should pray.
Second Collection this weekend: Catholic Campaign for Human Development: Combat poverty and help the Poor. Click HERE to learn more. Envelopes will be by the sanctuary doors.
2023 Calendars are available in the Commons. Please take one!
Please look below for news on Veterans receptions, Bake sale, Altar Flower sign-ups, Thanksgiving Food Baskets, Advent Candles, Jesse Tree, 40 hour adoration and more!
Upcoming Calendar Events
This week and next
Nov 9 Rosary prayer after 9am Mass
Nov 9 Staff meeting, office closed 10:30am - 2pm
Nov 9 Choir practice for 11am Mass, 7:30pm
Nov 10 Revelation Bible Study, 10am in Commons
Nov 12 Called and Gifted Retreat at Holy Cross 8:30am-3:30pm
Nov 12/13 Ladies of Charity Bake Sale after all Masses
Nov 12/13 Veterans Day Recognition at all Masses with receptions to follow
Nov 13 Christian Formation, 9:30am
Nov 14 Ladies of the Altar, 10am
Nov 14 Ladies of Charity, 1pm
Nov 14 RCIA, 7pm
Nov 15 Bible and the Mass Adult Formation, 10am and 6:30pm
Nov 15 Men of the Cross, 4pm in Commons
Nov 16 Revelation Bile Study, 10am in Commons
Nov 17 Choir practice for 8am and 4pm Masses, 6pm
Upcoming
Nov 19/20 Religious Goods vendor in Commons after all Masses
Nov 19/20 Jesse Tree ornaments available in the Commons
Nov 19/20 Nurses to take blood pressures after all Masses
Nov 20 Christian Formation, 9:30am
Nov 21 Our Lady of Solace, 1pm
Nov 24 Thanksgiving, Church closed
Nov 25 Holy Cross Church closed
Nov 26/27 Advent Candle Sale
Nov 27 First Sunday of Advent
Save that Date
Dec 1-Dec 4 Forty Hours of Adoration
Dec 4 Advent potluck dinner/evening in Commons, 5pm
Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Mass at noon and 6pm (no 9am Mass)
Dec 10 Downtown Churches Open Houses, 10am - 2pm
Dec 11 Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 2pm Mass and reception
Dec 15 Simbang Gabi Mass, fellowship and refreshments
Parish News
Let us celebrate and thank our Veterans!
If you are a veteran, please receive a blessing during Mass the weekend of November 12 -13.
We will have receptions following all Masses to thank and honor you!!
Also, please bring any photos and information about your service to share with the parish for our bulletin board. Please place them in the basket in the Commons.
Thank you to Emma Bianco and Donna Headley for the beautiful bulletin board! Come see our Holy Cross veterans!
All Souls Day Mass in Holy Cross Cemetery
Worship
Mass Intentions for this week
Nov 9 Jim Hulse
Nov 10 Andreano Johnson
Nov 11 Mary Lou Monk
Nov 12 Souls in Purgatory 4pm
Nov 13 Mary E. Kelly 8am
Nov 13 Living Intention for Kris and Czeslana Grajewski 11am
Nov 13 Living Intention for Alan Leal 2pm
Nov 14 Living Intention for Nicole Leal
Nov 15 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.
Altar Flowers
The Flowers by the Altar
Are offered to the Glory of God
In loving memory of C. Robert Clarke
Given by the Clarke Family
Mass Count
Nov 5/6
4pm 137
8am 220
11am 198
2pm 105
Total 660
Advent Candles Sale
St Jude Circle will be selling Advent Candles the weekend of the First Sunday of Advent: November 26th and 27th, before and after all Masses.
$7 for a set of 4 candles
Weekend Altar Flower Sign Ups
Please prayerfully consider reserving a weekend to offer an arrangement to adorn our altar.
These flowers express joy and remind us of God's creation and the beauty of his handiwork. They are indeed a blessing.
Sign ups will be the weekend of November 12/13 at all the Masses.
If you would like to secure a weekend before November 12/13, please contact Kaky Bowden at kbowden@holycrosslynchburg.org
40-Hours Devotion!
Dec 1st at 7 pm – Dec 3rd at 4pm
Come join us for 40 hours of continuous adoration to welcome this Advent season, combat evil in our country and world, celebrate the Eucharist, and seek spiritual growth for ourselves and our community.
What is the 40-Hours Devotion?
The 40 Hours Devotion was established in 16th century Europe during times of great tribulation in the Church and world. It consists of 40 hours of Eucharistic adoration with a combination of personal and private prayer. The devotion was made popular in the United States by St. John Henry Newman in the 19thcentury.
A Note on Security:
The church will remain locked outside normal business hours (9am – 4 pm). A volunteer will be stationed at the side door to allow entrance and provide security at other times.
Please email our intern, Carl Baumann, if you have any questions:
cbaumann@richmonddiocese.org
National Vocation Awareness Week
celebrated November 6-12, 2022, is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations.
PRAY FOR OUR CLERGY AND RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES!
Faith Formation
Saints Who Transformed Their World by Sherry Weddell
Are you looking for a book to read throughout November in honor of All Saints Day? Consider checking out Saints Who Transformed Their World by Sherry Weddell from the St. Jerome Library.
Saints Who Transformed Their World is informative yet easy to read, with short stories about laypeople who embraced their gifts and charisms to give a profound “yes” to God’s call.
These stories of faith will inspire and teach you to live each day as an intentional disciple. Saints who Transformed is excellent for personal study or for reading together as a family.
St Jerome Library Book of the Month
Sunday Morning Adult Formation between the Masses!
Next session is Sunday, November 20th at 9:30am in the Commons
INDULGENCES
Throughout the month of November (and especially in the first eight days) the Church encourages her faithful children to offer indulgences on behalf of the poor souls in purgatory. Pope Paul VI stated that this is a great work of charity and helps us to grow further in charity and in communion with the Church.
Come learn about indulgences and how they affect you and your loved ones!
Upcoming weekend retreat available Jan 27-29, 2023. Click HERE for more details and to register.
The Worldwide Marriage Encounter experience is primarily a space for you to pause, reflect, and reconnect privately.
Do you have questions about the Faith?
"My Neighbor Said" addresses comments and questions about our Catholic Church by sharing the true teachings of our faith.
Place your questions in the Box under the bulletin board in the Commons and our apologetics team will get you your answers!
Social Ministries
THANK YOU!!
The Ladies of Charity
Annual Bake Sale
This weekend!
All proceeds from the sale go to local charities.
PLEASE BRING CASH OR CHECK
Thank you for the generous deliveries of food for the Thanksgiving food bags.
If you bring them in during the week, please take them to the basement via the elevator. You can stack donations in the room to the Right as you step off of the elevator- outside of the pantry on a table or counter. This will help keep the elevator accessible to those in wheelchairs or using walkers 🙂
Please see the list below of needed food items for our Thanksgiving Baskets.
Last chance to order
Churches for Urban Ministry Fruit!!
To view available fruit 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 orders are due this Sunday, November 12th. Fruit will be available between December 5th-7th.
Holy Cross Jesse Tree Ministry
The Jesse Tree Ministry helps brighten the holidays for local families, children and seniors in need, by providing Thanksgiving food baskets, Christmas food baskets, gifts, and even stockings for the younger children. Many of the families assisted are from our parish community. Others are referred to us by Interfaith Outreach Association, Lynchburg Social Services, McGurk House and Miriam’s House.
To see the schedule and how you may become involved, see above right.
For more information, or any questions, contact us:
Cherie Shallock 434-525-4270 cubsvan@aol.com
Elaine Jackson 434-770-0866 elainegj@comcast.net
Elizabeth Clarke 434-385-8624 beeaclarke@verizon.net
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 casseroles!
Baked goods, arts, crafts and more!
Come on out for a wonderful time and pick up an early gift for someone special!!
Parish Collections
Collections for Weekend of
Nov 5/6
In the mail
In the Mail 2,176.00
Online 9,608.00
Env/Loose 9,007.60
Total $20,791.60
Contingency Collection $2,224.00
To Give online, click HERE
Have you signed up with Kroger Rewards Program???
Holy Cross earns money each time you shop at Kroger and use your card. 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.
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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!!
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.