Holy Cross News
March 14, 2023
Stations of the Cross and Soup Suppers are the next 3 Fridays at 6pm and will continue through March 31.
Please join us.
Fr Brian Capuano, from the Office of Worship, will celebrate the 8am and 11am Masses and speak this Sunday, March 19th at 9;30am.
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.
"I was blind but now I see."
John 9:25
Ladies of Charity Book Sale
begins Friday night during Stations and Soup and Saturday morning
from 9am-12noon, and at all Masses.
Upcoming Calendar Events
This week
March 14 Adult Formation, The Passion of Christ #2, 6:30pm
March 15 Rosary Prayer after 9am Mass
March 15 11am Mass Choir practice, 7:30pm
March 16 Adult Formation, The Passion of Christ #2, 10am
March 16 4pm and 8am Choir practice, 6pm
March 16 Called and Gifted, Class #4, 6:30pm
March 17 Stations of the Cross and Soup, 6pm
March 18 L of C Book Sale 9am-12noon
March 19 No Sunday Formation
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 20 Ladies of the Altar, 10am
March 20 Our Lady of Solace, 1pm in library
March 20 RCIA, 7pm
March 21 Men of the Cross, 4pm
Upcoming/Save the date
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 2 Knights of Columbus Easter Egg Hunt, 2pm Knights Hall, Forest
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!!
Ladies of Charity Investiture and Luncheon
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.
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.
Worship
Mass Intentions for this week
March 17 Souls in Purgatory
March 17 Living Intention for Mac Bowden
March 18 Living Intention for Sarah MacCormack 4pm
March 18 Living Intention for Nicole Leal 4pm
March 19 Stephanie Curlay 8am
March 19 Antonia Carciopolla 11am
March 19 Living Intention for Irene Salido 2pm
March 20 John Macejka 9am
March 20 Souls in Purgatory 9am
March 21 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!
Lena Grace Harrington was baptized on Sunday, March 12th.
Welcome to the Body of Christ!
Join us each Friday during Lent for prayer time and fellowship. Begins at 6pm. All are welcome!
Faith Formation
Who was St Patrick?
St Patrick's Breastplate
Christ be with me, Christ within me
Christ behind me, Christ before me
Christ beside me, Christ to win me
Christ to comfort me and restore me.
Christ beneath me, Christ above me
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger
Christ in hearts of all that love me
Christ in mouth of friend or stranger.
The Feast of Saint Joseph is observed on March 20. This is an annual celebration in honor of Saint Joseph. St. Joseph was the legal guardian of Jesus Christ and was venerated by the Catholic Church as a patron saint of workers.
Pray the Litany of St Joseph HERE.
Do you have questions about the faith?
"My Neighbor Said" can help!!
A Weekly Apologetics Column
My Neighbor Said:
"What Is the Correct Way to Receive the Host?"
See what the Church teaches about this below.
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 17 at the Stations and Soup Supper
March 18 9am-12noon
March 18 and 19, 2023 before/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
Financial News
Collections for Weekend of
March 11/12
In the Mail 12,563.00
Online 5,459.00
Env/Loose 4,844.80
Total 22,866.80
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!