Holy Cross News
March 7, 2023
Stations of the Cross and Soup Suppers are the next 4 Fridays at 6pm and will continue through March 31.
Please join us.
HC parish nurses will take blood pressures after all Masses this weekend.
Fr Brian Capuano, from the Office of Worship, will celebrate Masses and speak on Sunday, March 19th.
See below under "Parish News."
Holy Cross will have a Communal Penance Service on Thursday, March 30th at 7pm. All are invited to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
More updates from Building Committee on sanctuary renovation, sound system, and thermostats.
See below under "Parish News."
"Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst..."
Jn 4:14
Upcoming Calendar Events
This week
March 7 Men of the Cross, 4pm
March 7 Adult Formation, The Passion of Christ #1, 6:30pm
March 8 Rosary Prayer after 9am Mass
March 8 Staff Meeting, church closed 10:30am - 2pm
March 8 Prayer Shawl ministry, noon in library
March 8 Pastoral Council, 5:30 in Commons
March 8 11am Mass Choir practice, 7:30pm
March 9 Adult Formation, The Passion of Christ #1, 10am
March 9 Called and Gifted, Class #4, 6:30pm
March 10 Stations of the Cross and Soup, 6pm
March 12 Sunday Formation, 9:30am
March 11/12 Nurses to take blood pressures after all Masses
March 13 RCIA, 7pm
Upcoming/Save that 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
March 25 Daily Bread Service 9:30am-12:30pm
March 30 Communal Penance Service at Holy Cross, 7pm
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 12 Fairways to Heaven Golf outing, Tee time 1:30, London Downs Course
May 13 Annual Pastoral Care Spring Program, "What to know before you go...to eternal life."
June 1 Red Cross Blood Drive, 1pm-6pm in Commons
Parish News
Celebration, prayer and formation abound at HC!!
Confirmation and Stations and Soup!
SANCTUARY RENOVATION UPDATE
Our efforts to renovate the sanctuary continue. Currently our architect, Jim Vernon, is working on preparing the construction drawings and the request for quote (RFQ), based on the many comments from the renovation committee. Jim hopes to have this done by the end of March.
The next steps will be:
- Review the RFQ for acceptability and revise as necessary.
- Select the bidders and invite them to quote the renovation per the RFQ.
- Meet with the bidders, answer questions and get their quotes.
- At this point we will know the quoted costs for the renovation. The parish council and finance council will then make GO - NO GO – WAIT decision. Assuming GO-
- Award contract to selected bidder.
- Present to parish and fund raise.
The renovation is a long, involved process with many steps. Your continued interest and support are appreciated. Contact Tony Lexa with your questions.
SOUND SYSTEM UPGRADE
The sanctuary sound system has been upgraded with the new speakers and mixing equipment. As part of this process, training was conducted for the parish staff and system users to familiarize them with how the system can be setup for various masses and functions. Please bear with us as the users learn the system and the mixer levels are “tweaked” for good performance.
SANCTUARY THERMOSTAT SETTINGS
New internet-based thermostats are being installed throughout the Holy Cross complex. During the fall and spring, the sanctuary thermostat automatically switches between heating and cooling to maintain a comfortable temperature. We are working to setup and adjust the system to account for large outside temperature swings and the increased heating from the congregation. Your patience is appreciated.
Please welcome
Fr Brian Capuano,
the Director of the Office of Worship,
on Sunday, March 19th.
Fr Brian will celebrate the 8am and 11am Masses as presider and give a presentation in between at 9:30am in the Commons.
His talk is titled:
Liturgical Worship, Beauty and Tradition in the Life of the Church.
Worship
Mass Intentions for this week
March 8 Dr. Charles Ashworth
March 9 Paula Bowles Watkins
March 10 Souls in Purgatory
March 11 Jack Barnes 4pm
March 11 Souls in Purgatory 4pm
March 12 Joelle Dumas 8am
March 12 Living Intention for Elizabeth Schneider 11am
March 12 Living Intention for Nicole Leal 2pm
March 13 Living Intention for Andres Agredo
March 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.
Congratulations!
To all our Confirmands!
To see the list, see below.
Join us each Friday during Lent for prayer time and fellowship. Begins at 6pm. All are welcome!
Pray the Stations of the Cross
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 Donna 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 We Supposed to Stand or Kneel When Receiving the Eucharist?"
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
Meals on Wheels of Greater Lynchburg is joining forces with three Jersey Mike’s Subs stores in the Lynchburg area for the 13th Annual March Month of Giving campaign to support local charities. During the month of March, customers can make a donation to Meals on Wheels at participating Jersey Mike’s restaurants or via the JM app.
The Month of Giving campaign will culminate with Jersey Mike's Day of Giving on Wednesday, March 29, when local Jersey Mike’s restaurants will give 100 percent of the day’s sales to Meals on Wheels.
Visit these participating Jersey Mike's locations in Lynchburg:
3919 Wards Road
3901 Old Forest Road
8000 Timberlake Road
The Month of Giving campaign will culminate with Jersey Mike's Day of Giving on Wednesday, March 29, when local Jersey Mike’s restaurants will give 100 percent of the day’s sales to Meals on Wheels.
Visit these participating Jersey Mike's locations in Lynchburg:
3919 Wards Road
3901 Old Forest Road
8000 Timberlake Road
Ladies of Charity Annual Book Sale
All money to go to works of charity in the parish and community!
March 18 and 19, 2023 after all Masses
Browse and enjoy! Good books, great prices!
Hardbacks $1.00
Paperbacks .50
Puzzles 2.00
Audio books 1.00
CD/DVD's 1.00
Games 2.00
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
March 4/5
In the Mail 527.00
Online 11,431.00
Env/Loose 4,979.93
Total $ 16,937.93
Contingency
$2,391.00
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.
The
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!