Holy Cross News
January 3, 2023
Holy Cross continues to wish you MANY blessings during this Christmas Season!!
Adult Formation begins this week. See topics under "Faith Formation."
Adoration this Thursday evening at 7pm followed by First Friday Mass, Confession and Adoration until 11am.
All are welcome.
This Sunday, Jan 8th, is the Epiphany of the Lord
Christmas Poinsettias!!
See the tributes below for loved ones for the Christmas season.
Upcoming Calendar Events
This week
Jan 3 Men of the Cross, 4pm
Jan 4 Rosary Prayer after 9am Mass
Jan 4 11am Choir practice, 7:30pm
Jan 5 Adult Formation, Gospel of John, 10am
Jan 5 Adoration, 7pm
Jan 6 First Friday Mass with Adoration and Confession, 9am-11am
Jan 8 Sunday morning formation resumes, 9:30am
Jan 8 Confirmation Retreat, 8am -2pm, Holy Cross
Jan 9 Ladies of the Altar, 10am
Jan 9 Ladies of Charity, 1pm
Jan 9 Mass at Westminster Canterbury, 4pm
Jan 9 RCIA, 7pm
Jan 10 Adult Formation, Genesis to Jesus, 10am and 6:30pm
Jan 11 Rosary Prayer after 9am Mass
Jan 11 Staff Meeting/lunch, office closed 10:30pm - 1:30pm
Jan 11 Altar Renovation Mtg, 2pm
Jan 11 11am Choir practice, 7:30pm
Upcoming
Jan 16 Church closed, Martin Luther King Day
Jan 22 Adult Formation, The Shroud of Turin presentation, 9:15am in Commons
Parish News
Holy Cross shares with great sadness the death of 6 beloved parishioners during this past month.
Her graveside service was December 7th.
See her obituary HERE.
Patricia Ceasy Healey: Died December 22nd. She was the mother of parishioner Mary Driskill.
See her obituary HERE.
Teresa McCarthy: Died December 23rd. She was the wife of Paul McCarthy.
See her obituary HERE.
James W. Harris: Died Dec 24th.
See his obituary HERE.
Elaine Jackson: Died December 26th. Her funeral Mass will be Saturday, January 14th at 11am at Holy Cross followed by a reception.
See her obituary HERE.
Jim McCabe: Died December 30th. His funeral Mass will be Saturday, January 21st at 11am at Holy Cross followed by a reception. His obituary is forthcoming.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
~Amen~
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
~Amen~
St Joseph of Arimathea Cemetery Ministry Update
We would like to remind everyone that Holiday cleanup will begin at the cemetery in mid January. Wreaths and seasonal flowers will be removed if still present. Flowers in acceptable vases, attached to the headstone or plaques may remain.
Also, be reminded that our maintenance crews have begun removing plantings of flowers, bushes, including overgrown boxwoods, and will continue over the next several months until all such items have been removed per rules and regulations.
Thank You for your continued cooperation and supporting the ministries efforts to keep our beautiful property beautiful.
St Joseph of Arimathea Ministry
Worship
Mass Intentions for this week
Jan 4 The Souls in Purgatory
Jan 5 Joe Ford
Jan 6 Gerry Bianco
Jan 6 Souls in Purgatory
Jan 7 Norman McDonald 4pm
Jan 8 Steve Fiorito 8am
Jan 8 Living Intention of Marie Camper 11am
Jan 8 Living Intention of Nicole Leal 2pm
Jan 9 Souls in Purgatory
Jan 10 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 434 363-6921.
Baptisms
Baptism of Luca Filippo Carcioppolo, son of Vito and Brooke Erin on November 20, 2022.
Congratulations!!
Mass Count
Dec 31/Jan 1
4pm 169
8am 132
11am 128
2pm 78
Total 507
Altar Flowers
We will have a beautiful Advent wreath displayed in our Sanctuary during this season. For dedication openings beginning in January,
contact Kaky Bowden at kbowden@holycrosslynchburg.org.
Mass Count
Dec 17/18
4pm 162
8am 187
11am 185
2pm 85
Total 619
Dec 24/25
4pm 438
7pm 130
9am 140
Total 708
Weekend Altar Flower Dedication!!
There are 8 weekends still available to honor a loved one with an altar flower arrangement in calendar year 2023.
Available weekends are:
January 28/29
February 4/5
February 11/12
April 29/30
June 17/18
Sept 30/Oct 1
October 14/15
November 25/26
Please let Kaky Bowden know if you would like to secure a weekend.
kbowden@holycrosslynchburg.org
Faith Formation
Ascension is launching:
The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) on January 1, 2023!
With this podcast, Catholics will:
- Read the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 days
- Understand the essentials of the Catholic Faith and why they matter
- See how Church teaching is rooted in Sacred Scripture
- Absorb over 2,000 years of Sacred Tradition
- Encounter God’s plan of sheer goodness
- Transform their relationship with the Church that Christ founded.
If you have ever wanted to understand what it means to be Catholic and allow those truths to shape your life—this podcast is for you!
We can’t wait to start this incredible journey with you!
Learn more and sign up HERE.
Adult Formation Beginning this week!!
Thursday, January 5th at 10am The 6 week study is called Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Jospel of John
Tuesday, January 10th at 10am and 6:30pm The 12 week study is called Genesis to Jesus
Contact Kaky Bowden if you want to participate in either study at
kbowden@holycrosslynchburg.org
Follow Me: Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John is your guide to a personal encounter with Christ. Jesus seeks us and comes to meet us and beckons us to follow him. He calls us to be his disciples, to trust him, to open ourselves to his merciful love, and to love others as he has loved us. Follow Me invites you to experience the joy of a renewed friendship with Christ.
Genesis to Jesus is a Journey through Scripture designed to help Catholics grow in their knowledge of the Scriptures while deepening their understanding of the riches of our faith. Journey through Scripture takes a holistic approach, looking at the entire Bible and how all of its parts work together.
To learn more, click HERE
Come learn about the Shroud of Turin
Sunday, Jan 22nd at 9:30 am
(Between the Masses)
Come join us for a presentation on the Shroud of Turin by Diocesan Approved Speaker, Mike Pietrzyk. The shroud is one of the most intriguing, amazing, controversial, and mysterious artifacts in the world. St John Paul II called it a “distinguished relic linked to the mystery of our redemption.”
“This image, impressed upon the cloth, speaks to our heart and moves us to climb the hill of Calvary, to look upon the wood of the Cross, and to immerse ourselves in the eloquent silence of love.” (Pope Francis)
Social Ministries
St Paschal's Food Pantry
We are currently in most need of:
Jelly, Jelly, Jelly
Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter
Canned Fruit, Fruit, Fruit
Meaty canned Soup- please NO cream soups
Dry cereal/instant oatmeal
Dry Milk
Spaghetti
Spaghetti Sauce
Crackers
Canned Chicken/lean meat
Financial News
CollIn the Mailections for Weekend of
Dec 17/18
In the Mail 1,695.00
Online 5,312.00
Env/Loose 4,070.00
Total $11,077.00
Dec 24/25
In the Mail 1,754.00
Online 5,712.00
Env/Loose 9,620.25
Total $17,086.25
Dec 31/Jan 1
In the Mail 5,564.00
Online 7,694.00
Env/Loose 7,164.00
Total $20,422.00
Catholic Charities $2,067.00
To Give online, click HERE
The Annual Financial Report to the Parish 2021-2022 is now available!
Open below to review. There will also be hard copies available in the Office.
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!
Holy Cross earned $498.47 total donations from Sept - Nov 2022
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.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession, Mass and celebration is this Sunday at 2pm. All are welcome!