Holy Cross News
February 7, 2023
Please pray for eight teens from Holy Cross going to the Diocesan Youth Conference this weekend in Richmond!
May they encounter Jesus in new ways!
It's National Marriage Week! See below under "Faith Formation" to learn more about strengthening yours!
St Jude Circle hosts their Valentine's Day Bake Sale this weekend after all Masses. Please support their ministries!
Don't forget to bring your canned soup this weekend to support St Paschal's Food pantry "Souper Bowl" Drive!
This Sunday, February 12th is the sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
"Jesus said to his disciples:
Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets.I have come not to abolish but to fulfill." Mt:5:17
Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets.I have come not to abolish but to fulfill." Mt:5:17
The St Jerome Libray has new books and a highlight this month. See under "Faith Formation" to learn more.
Upcoming Calendar Events
This week
Feb 8 Rosary Prayer after 9am Mass
Feb 8 St Joseph of Arimathea Cemetery meeting, 10am
Feb 8 11am Mass Choir practice, 7:30pm
Feb 9 Adult Formation, Gospel of John, 10am
Feb 11/12 St Jude Circle Bake Sale after all Masses
Feb 12 Sunday Morning Formation, 9:30am
Feb 12 Knights of Columbus Super Bowl Party, 4pm
Feb 13 Ladies of Charity, 1pm
Feb 13 RCIA, 7pm
Feb 14 The Feast of St Valentine
Feb 14 Adult Formation, Genesis to Jesus, 10am and 6:30pm
Upcoming
Feb 15 Rosary prayer after 9am Mass
Feb 16 Choir practice for 4pm and 8am choirs, 6pm
Feb 20 President's Day, Holy Cross closed, No Mass
Feb 21 Ladies of the Altar, 10am
Feb 21 Our Lady of Solace, 1pm in library
Feb 21 Men of the Cross, 4pm in Commons
Feb 21 Mardi Gras Pancake Supper, 6pm
Feb 22 Ash Wednesday, Masses at 12 noon and 6pm
Feb 24 Stations and Soup Supper, 6pm
Feb 25 Rite of Election for RCIA, Salem, Va
March 2 Confirmaton at St Thomas More, 7pm
March 18/19 L of C Book Used Book Sale after all Masses
Parish News
Cathy Wills and her sister marching in DC!
With Bishop Knestout above in Richmond!!
Thank you for all the prayers and well wishes for our trips! Life is SACRED!!
Knights of Columbus Super Bowl Party
201 Sweeney Circle
Forest, Virginia 24551
Super Bowl Party
Feb 12th, 2023
Food out at 5pm
Game starts around 6:30 pm
Under 18 free
$10 for food & soda
$5 for beer
Piñata for kids
Card & Cornhole Games
Open to everyone!!
For info call Dan at
434-944-7595
Worship
Mass Intentions for this week
Feb 8 Living Intention for Carlito Flores
Feb 10 Living Intention for Nicole Leal
Feb 10 Living Intention for Andres Agredo
Feb 11 Charles Ashworth 4pm
Feb 11 Souls in Purgatory 4pm
Feb 12 Elaine Jackson 8am
Feb 12 Violet Farmer 11am
Feb 12 Living Intention for Nicole Leal 2pm
Feb 13 Joseph Manende
Feb 13 Living Intention for Mac Bowden
Feb 14 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
Mary Ann Tucker
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.
Faith Formation
The observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 12) are an opportunity to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family. This year's theme, "Marriage...one flesh, given and received" highlights the one-flesh union of husband and wife that is willed by God. It also indicates the personal self-gift of each spouse, one to the other. These concepts point to Christ who gives Himself under the appearance of bread and wine—as real flesh and blood.
To learn more, click HERE
St Jerome Library News
Book of The Month
Saint Thomas Aquinas
by G.K. Chersterton
Review by parishioner,
Kevin P. McLaren
The Library has new books!
See the list below and the designated category for easy location.
1. Through the Heart of St Joseph: Saints
2. Aquinas' Shorter Summa: Theology
3. Holy Feast and Holy Fast: Christian Life
4. Dark Night of the Soul: Christian Life
5. The Jesuit Guide to Almost
Anything: Christian Life
6. The Interior Castle: St Teresa of Avil: Dicipleship
7. The Imitation of Christ: Prayers
All In: Why Belonging to the Church Matters: Apologetics
Do you have questions about the faith?
"My Neighbor Said" can help!!
A Weekly Apologetics Column
My Neighbor Said:
“How many times can Iou receive Communion in One Day?”
See what the Church teaches about this below.
Young Adults
There's something about taking a step away from our normal lives into a place that's set aside that rejuvenates us, isn't there? Even in the Gospels, Jesus retreated into the mountains to connect with His father. This Lent, journey into the foothills of the Shenandoah and join young adults from across the diocese for a day of reflection. Sister Maria, one of the nuns at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, will lead us through the theme of Your Pain Will Turn Into Joy: Walking Through the Desert with Mary, Our Mother.
The Lenten Day of Reflection for Young Adults is Saturday, March 25 from 10am-6:30pm at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Crozet, VA. $30/person includes lunch and other retreat supplies.
Limited space available - don't wait to sign up!
The Lenten Day of Reflection for Young Adults is Saturday, March 25 from 10am-6:30pm at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Crozet, VA. $30/person includes lunch and other retreat supplies.
Limited space available - don't wait to sign up!
Register HERE
Youth and Family
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!
"Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.”
Let the light of your marriage sacrament shine for all. Make your light bright by attending the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on either:
Mar 31-Apr 2, 2023 in Herndon, VA.
Nov 17-19, 2023 in Vriginia Beach, Va
To learn more about Marriage Encounter or sign up for a weekend, click HERE
or call 757 690-1369.
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
Ladies of Charity Used Book Sale is Coming!!
March 18 and 19, 2023 after all Masses
CLEAN OUT your bookshelves, attic and basement
Drop old books on the tables provided in the Commons from
February 18th to March 11th, 2023
Also include puzzles and games with all the pieces, audio books, CD’s and tapes.
(please, no Reader’s Digest Editions, encyclopedias, or magazines.)
If you are unable to drop off books yourself, please call
Linda VanScooter @ 385-9430,
Mary Lexa @ 525-0499
or Emily Sublett @ 385-1976
COME ON MARCH 18th and 19th AND RESTOCK!
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
Feb 4/5
In the Mail 7,249.00
Online 9,472.00
Env/Loose 6,056.00
Total $ 22,777.00
Contingency Collection
$2,605.00
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 $2,411.69 for 2022 due to your generosity!!
Diocesan and Universal Church News
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Click here to learn more about Twin River Outfitters.
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!