Holy Cross News
January 17, 2023
Interested in becoming a Knight? Learn more about the Fraternal Organization below under "Parish News."
We will have a guest speaker between the Masses at 9:30am this Sunday, January 22 to talk about The Shroud of Turin. Please join us. For more information see under "Faith Formation."
Interested in joing Holy Cross for the Virginia March for Life in Richmond on February 1st ? See below under "Parish News."
This Sunday, Jan 22 is the third Sunday in Ordinary Time.
“Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Mt 4:19
Please find the updates on the
Altar Renovation under "Worship."
Upcoming Calendar Events
This week
Jan 18 Rosary Prayer after 9am Mass
Jan 18 11am Choir practice, 7:30pm
Jan 19 8am and 4pm Choir practice, 6pm
Jan 19 Adult Formation, Gospel of John, 10am
Jan 20 March for Life, Washington DC
Jan 22 Faith Formation for youth, 9:30am
Jan 22 Shroud of Turin Presentation, 9:30am in Commons
Jan 23 Ladies of the Altar, 10am
Jan 23 RCIA, 7pm
Jan 24 Adult Formation, Genesis to Jesus, 10am and 6:30pm
Upcoming
Jan 25 Altar renovation meeting, 1pm
Jan 26 Adult Formation, Gospel of John, 10am
Jan 28 Reconciliation Retreat, 9:00-11:30am
Feb 1 Virginia March For Life
Parish News
Join Holy Cross on our bus Wednesday, February 1st, 2023
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone to learn about the principles of effective lobbying, the specific and current issues Virginia is facing, and what you can do right now to champion pro-life policies to your VA elected representatives. This rally and march are suited for all levels of experience and comfort with advocacy.
Click HEREto learn more. If you are interested in going, contact Kaky Bowden at kbowden@holycrosslynchburg.org
Do you want to become a Knight of Columbus???
Come talk to a current Holy Cross Knight after all Masses this weekend to see how you may join and become involved.
OUR HISTORY AND HERITAGE
Founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, the Knights of Columbus was established in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Conn., and a group of parishioners. Their intent? To bring financial aid and assistance to the sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Today, Father McGivney is being considered for sainthood.
To learn more about the Knights of Columbus, click HERE
Worship
Mass Intentions for this week
Jan 18 Tom Harvey
Jan 19 Souls in Purgatory
Jan 19 Living Intention for Mac Bowden
Jan 20 Living Intention for Nicole Leal
Jan 21 Eternal Rest of Alba Cortez 4pm
Jan 22 Larry May 8am
Jan 22 Souls in Purgatory 8am
Jan 22 Wallace Camper 11am
Jan 22 Living Intention of Nicole Leal 2pm
Jan 23 Encarnacion Rosete
Jan 24 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.
Deaths
Jim McCabe: Died December 30th. His funeral Mass will be Saturday, January 21st at 12 noon at Holy Cross followed by a reception.
See his obituary HERE.
Nicholas DiCini: Died January 14th. His funeral Mass will be Friday, January 20th at 2:00 PM with Visitation one hour prior. A reception will be in More Hall following the Mass.
Weekend Altar Flower Dedication!!
There are only 2 weekends still available to honor a loved one with an altar flower arrangement in calendar year 2023.
Available weekends are:
February 4/5
April 29/30
Please let Kaky Bowden know if you would like to secure a weekend.
kbowden@holycrosslynchburg.org
UPDATES IN THE SANCTUARY!!
New Sanctuary Speakers
During the week of January 23rd the sanctuary speakers will be replaced and upgraded. The existing speakers which date to the 1986 church refurbishment, will be replaced with new speakers mounted in the same approximate location. The new speakers incorporate a design that can send more sound toward the back of the sanctuary than to the front of the sanctuary. Also two new speakers will be added of similar design that will fill in sound in the area around the altar which has been a dead zone.
During the week of January 23, scaffolding will be assembled near the speakers, the workers will cease work for daily mass which will be held as usual.
Sanctuary Renovation
On Wednesday, January 11th, the sanctuary renovation committee, including Fr Sal, held a meeting with our new architect, Jim Vernon, of the Architectural Partners of Lynchburg, VA. Our previous architect, Joe DeVylder of O’Brien and Keane of Arlington, VA developed a renovation concept and then suggested we utilize a local architect to prepare the final design and construction drawings.
Jim has offered the committee many variations using computer generated photo realistic renditions of the renovation with a variety of design variations, colors, trims, etc. The committee spent considerable time reviewing the options and was able to agree on a number of desired features. Much progress was made.
Jim will take the design decisions and create new renditions for the committee’s review in a meeting scheduled for January 25th at 1 pm in the commons. All are welcome to this meeting.
The next step is to complete the design and prepare with Master Engineers a bid package to be submitted to local contractors. The plan is to start construction in early summer of 2023.
Thanks to all on the committee for their hard work and dedication.
If you have any questions, please contact Tony Lexa.
Faith Formation
Do you have questions about the faith?
"My Neighbor Said" can help!!
A Weekly Apologetics Column
My Neighbor Said:
“A Sinful Thought is as Bad as a Sinful Action."
See what the Church teaches about this below.
Ascension is launching:
The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) on January 1, 2023!
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!
It's never too late to start!
Learn more and sign up 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)
Family and Youth
Interested in participating in Vacation Bible School this summer??
If so, please take our survey to help our faith formation team prepare.
The First Reconciliation Retreat
Saturday, January 28, 9-11:30am
All children in the First Holy Communion class must attend the retreat with an adult. They will receive their First Reconciliation at the end of the retreat.
Calling all Youth to join others this summer for a Steubenville Conference!
Calling all high schoolers! In our ever-changing world, Jesus is the answer to the longing of our hearts for meaning, fulfillment, security, and love. Join hundreds of Catholic teens at Steubenville to experience the peace of Jesus Christ, who is our refuge and never wearies of loving us.
All rising freshmen in high school through rising freshmen in college are invited to attend this retreat with our group.
Click HERE to learn how you may participate in one of many conferences!
Social Ministries
St Jude Circle is sponsoring
a Valentine Bake Sale on Feb 11th and 12th after all Masses!
All proceeds are given to charity. Please help us serve those in need. We have recently donated to the following charities:
Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center
Miriam House
Meals on Wheels
Miller Home
Lynchburg Grows
Other Lynchburg charities
Our Lady of Peace is collecting NOW - your used working appliances,
tools, clothes, toys, kitchen items and even furniture! They will store collected goods in a giant garage until May 26.
Collections begin NOW. OLP will come to YOUR HOUSE to retrieve items. :)
Humongous, Gigantic Yard Sale at
Our Lady of Peace in Appomattox!!!
Our Lady of Peace in Appomattox is having a Monster Yard Sale in May which will rival Joyous Junk in Moneta!
Please contact Paul Harmon at 530-945-1811 or Steve Boyer at 434-664-0325 to pick up from your house.
Proceeds will benefit Our Lady of Peace and Mac's Kitchen.
St Paschal's Food Pantry
We are currently in need of:
Jelly
Peanut butter
Canned fruit or applesauce
Meaty canned soup- please NO cream soups
Dry cereal/instant oatmeal
Nonfat dry milk
Spaghetti
Spaghetti sauce (cans pls.)
Crackers
Canned meat (chicken/lean meat)
Canned tuna or salmon
Instant coffee or tea bags
Thank you for your generosity!!!
Financial News
Collections for Weekend of
Jan 14/15
Total $ 7,190.00
Respet Life $310.00
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!