Holy Cross News
February 28, 2023
Stations of the Cross and Soup Suppers are the next 5 Fridays at 6pm and will continue for six weeks.
Please join us.
Please pray for our 17 teens who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this Thursday at 7pm. Come Holy Spirit!
This Thursday we have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 7pm. First Friday Mass is at 9am followed by Adoration and and Confession.
Don't forget to pick up your
Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl in the Commons. Money collected help the poor world-wide.
"This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." Mt:17
Upcoming Calendar Events
This week
March 1 Rosary Prayer after 9am Mass
March 1 11am Mass Choir practice, 7:30pm
March 2 Adult Formation, Gospel of John, 10am
March 2 Adoration, 7pm
March 2 Confirmation, 7pm at St Thomas More Catholic Church
March 3 Mass, Adoration, Confession, 9am-11am
March 3 Stations and Soup Supper, 6pm
March 4 RCIA Retreat, St Thomas More, 8:30am -3:30pm
March 4 Sunday Faith Formation, 9:30am
March 6 Ladies of the Altar, 10am
March 6 RCIA, 7pm
March 7 Adult Formation, The Passion of Christ #1, 10am and 6:30pm
March 7 Men of the Cross, 4pm
March 8 Prayer Shawl Ministry, 12pm
March 9 Adult Formation, The Passion of Christ #1, 10am
March 9 Called and Gifted, Class #4, 6:30pm
Upcoming/Save the Date
March 18/19 L of C Book Used Book Sale after all Masses
March 19 Adult Formation, Fr Brian Capuano, "Liturgical Worship, Beauty and Tradition in the Life of the Church." 9:30am in Commons
April 1 Easter Basket Food Delivery to parishioners
April 22/23 Billy Campbell and Religious Goods here after all Masses
April 30 First Holy Eucharist for Second Graders, 11am Mass
May 13 Annual Pastoral Care Spring Program, "What to know before you go...to eternal life."
Parish News
Celebration, prayer and formation abound at HC!!
Shrove Tuesday, Stations and Soup, Rite of Election, Real Presence talk, Baptism, First Communion
St. Joseph of Arimethea Cemetery Committee
“Grave Thoughts”
As Lent approaches and we get ready to think about our salvation in the coming weeks, it also turns the mind towards one’s own end. We talk much about being prepared spiritually, but are we prepared physically? Have we planned what we’d like our loves ones to do when the time comes? Have you ever wondered why some individuals plan to be cremated and some don’t? Can we scatter ashes? Is a funeral even needed?
As you ponder these questions, here is the official stance of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on cremation: Click HERE to read.
Because of this, Holy Cross has kept cemetery spaces at a very affordable price for parishioners and their families. We have many loving staff and volunteers who can help you plan. If you have any questions about our own cemetery, please contact Jim Naples, Cemetery Site Manager, or Annette Flagg in the office.
For help in pre-planning your funeral, you can contact Marge Chamberlin. Of course, Father Sal and our deacons are more than happy to answer any spiritual questions you may have. “Memento Mori” – Remember, you must die. Leave your loved ones with ease by pre-planning. God bless you!
Worship
Mass Intentions for this week
March 1 Joan Link
March 1 Souls in Purgatory
March 2 Living Intention for Andres Agredo
March 3 Elizabeth Bowles Robertson
March 4 Ladies of Charity Past and Present 9am
March 4 William Wallis, Sr. 4pm
March 5 John Hoyer 8am
March 5 Living Intention for Nicole Leal 11am
March 5 Souls in Purgatory 2pm
March 6 Living Intention for Andres Agredo
March 7 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.
Congratulations!
Richard David Schroeder who was baptized on Sunday, Feb 26h.
Welcome to the Body of Christ and Catholic Church!
Penelope Ayala, Stephanie Hernandez, Ashley Villegas and Selena Villegas all received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Sunday, February 26th.
Come Holy Spirit!
Join us each Friday during Lent for prayer time and fellowship. Begins this Friday at 6pm. All are welcome!
Pray the Stations of the Cross with
Catholic Relief Services
Faith Formation
Book Review by Dion M. Madayag
Through the Heart of St. Joseph by
Through the Heart of St. Joseph by
Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB
Did you know that March 19 is the Solemnity of St. Joseph and May 1 is the Memorial of St. Joseph the worker?
This is the ideal period to develop a relationship with St. Joseph, the Patron of the Universal Church.
Fr. Boniface Hicks's book—Through the Heart of St. Joseph is a rich resource to know and appreciate this beloved saint. If we trust ourselves to the foster father of our Lord, he will give us love and protection—just as he gave it to Jesus and Mary. This book highlights the important message that God is speaking to the church today—Go to St, Joseph!
The Joseph Option—Chapter 6—is a very helpful section which aims to create an environment in which others can encounter St. Joseph and to come to know his fatherly care, protection, love, and suffering.
Did you know that March 19 is the Solemnity of St. Joseph and May 1 is the Memorial of St. Joseph the worker?
This is the ideal period to develop a relationship with St. Joseph, the Patron of the Universal Church.
Fr. Boniface Hicks's book—Through the Heart of St. Joseph is a rich resource to know and appreciate this beloved saint. If we trust ourselves to the foster father of our Lord, he will give us love and protection—just as he gave it to Jesus and Mary. This book highlights the important message that God is speaking to the church today—Go to St, Joseph!
The Joseph Option—Chapter 6—is a very helpful section which aims to create an environment in which others can encounter St. Joseph and to come to know his fatherly care, protection, love, and suffering.
Now is the time of St. Joseph! I highly recommend reading this book.
Come see our Holy Cross Bulletin Board
"Praying with Jesus This Lent."
Thank you to Emma Bianco and Doona Headley for this interactive display!
Special Lenten Series
For Lent this year give God your time.
Holy Cross is offering a course on The Passion of Christ
by Ascension Press starting Tuesday, March 7, 2023 for 5 weeks.
Come and deepen your faith and learn more about how God showed His supreme love for us.
The class format is a 30-minute DVD presentation followed by a 30-minute group discussion. You have three options to attend:
Tuesdays at 10AM, Tuesdays at 6:30PM, and Thursday at 10AM.
We hope to welcome new members to our classes this Lent.
Do you have questions about the faith?
"My Neighbor Said" can help!!
A Weekly Apologetics Column
My Neighbor Said:
“Are Cremated Remains Allowed at a Funeral Mass?”
See what the Church teaches about this below.
Young Adults
The young adult group at Holy Cross meets every other Sunday night to read and discuss Catholic theological works.
In March we will begin working through The Light of Christ, an introduction to the Church’s intellectual tradition with an imprimatur given by our very own Bishop Knestout!
If you’d like to join us, you can reach out to
Jacob Gray (jgraycs@gmail.com), or join the Holy Cross young adult Telegram by clicking HERE.
By Thomas Joseph White
Social Ministries
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.
Financial News
Collections for Weekend of
Feb 25/26
In the Mail 1,987.25
Online 2,917.00
Env/Loose 5,000.55
Total $ 9,904.80
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!