Holy Cross News
September 19, 2023
Volunteers needed this Saturday to serve at Daily Bread from 9:30am -12:30pm. Please contact Kaky if interested at kbowden@holycrosslynchburg.org
Apple gleaning previously scheduled for this Saturday has been POSTPONED until a future date yet to be determined.
The Holy Cross elevator will NOT be in service this Thursday and Friday due to maintenance. Please be advised.
Calling all Jesse Tree Elves for a planning meeting. See below under "Social Ministries."
Your Directory Pictures are in!
See below under "Parish News."
The Holy Cross Men's Retreat is Saturday, Sept 23. To learn more about it and sign up, go to "Faith Formation."
Please learn more about the
St Joseph of Arimathea Cemetery Ministry this weekend before all Masses and learn how you may become involved.
Upcoming Calendar Events
This week and next
Sept 20 Rosary Prayer after 9am Mass
Sept 20 St Joseph of Arimathea Cemetery Ministry, 10am in Commons
Sept 20 11am Choir practice, 6pm
Sept 20 St Ananias Ministry Meeting, 6:30pm in Commons
Sept 21 Adult Formation, Exodus, 10m in Commons
Sept 21 Knights of Columbus Round Table fellowship/discernment 7pm
Sept 23 Apple Gleaning in Bedford POSTPONED
Sept 23 Serving Daily Bread, 9:30am -12:30pm
Sept 23 Men's Retreat, 8:00am - 3:30pm
Sept 24 Sunday morning faith formation 9:30am
Sept 25 Becoming Catholic, 7pm
Sept 26 Adult Formation, Book of James, 10am and 6:30pm
Sept 26 St Monica Mom's of teens/tweens, Shakers Restaurant at 6pm
Sept 26 Virtus Training, 6:30pm in classroom upstairs, 6:30pm
Sept 27 Jesse Tree Planning Meeting, 10am, upstairs classroom
Upcoming
Oct 2 Anointing of the Sick Mass, 11am
Oct 7 Diocesan Day at Busch Gardens
Oct 7 Knights of Columbus Celebration and picnic, 3pm
Oct 10 Eucharistic Ministers of the Homebound Meeting, 4pm upstairs classroom
Oct 14 Annual Public Rosary Crusade, 12noon Holy Cross Parking Lot
Oct 21 Diocesan Pilgrimage to DC
Oct 28 Young Adult Dinner/dance
Nov 4 Eucharistic Revival Retreat with Carrie M. Delaney, 8:00am -3:30pm
Nov 6 Mass of Remembrance, 11am
Worship
Mass Intentions for this week
September 20 A Living Special Intention
September 21 Souls in Purgatory
September 22 +Dick Weiglein
September 23 +Glenn Trent, Sr. 4pm
September 24 +Deceased members of the Hoing and Shircliff Families 8am
September 24 +Constance Rufi 11am
September 24 The Souls in Purgatory 2pm
September 24 The People of Holy Cross 2pm
September 25 +Mary and John Contarino
September 26 No Mass, Fr Sal's day off
Parishioners to keep in prayer
Due to the graphic nature of some scenes, parental guidance is suggested.
Please pray for...
Todd Beck
If you would also like to be added to our Prayer Line of prayer warriors, or if you'd like strickly confidential prayer, contact Irma Campbell at mincampbell@yahoo.com.
We share with great sadness the deaths of two of our parisioners:
Carolyn Johnson
and Eleanor Candrian
Funeral details will be forthcoming.
Altar Flowers
The flowers by the Altar
are offered to the Glory of God
in loving memory of
John William Hoyer
Given by the Hoyer Family
Mass Count
Sept 23/24
4pm 123
5:30pm ---
8am 187
11am 190
2pm 84
Total 584
In honor of Our Lady of Fatima's Apparitions,
Holy Cross will gather for the Annual Public Square Rosary Crusade
Saturday, October 14th at 12pm
Holy Cross Parking Lot
Please join us and bring a friend!
The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary, with the Feast of our Lady of the Rosary being celebrated on Oct 7th each year.
Questions, contact Cathy Wills at 434 229-4749 or cathywills99@comcast.net
Join Bishop Knestout and faithful from across the Commonwealth for a
pilgrimage focused on the source and summit of our faith, the Eucharist. Saturday, October 21st All day
Pilgrims will be invited to talks, tours, Eucharistic Procession, Adoration, music, and Mass with Bishop Knestout, all surrounded by the awe-inspiring beauty of the largest Catholic Church in North America. The Eucharistic focus of this pilgrimage supports the ongoing, nationwide Eucharistic Revival. This pilgrimage will offer resources in multiple languages.
We will charter a bus or take the Holy Cross bus and carpool depending upon the number of Holy Cross Pilgrims. Please sign up HERE to reserve your spot.
Parish News
Your pictures are in!
Your free 8x10 and small package orders are alphabetized and can either be picked up in the office this week, or are available at the Welcome Desk this weekend.
If you ordered larger pictures or specialized orders, they are bundled with your free 8x10, and you can pick them up from the table in the commons during office hours or between Masses this weekend.
The directories will be here sometime in October.
Thanks to all who participated!
Our first interest gathering will be Wednesday, September 20th at 6:30pm.
Are You an Ananias?
Are you interested in mentoring those who desire to become Catholic, as they prepare for baptism or confirmation?
Please read below to learn more!
For questions or more information, contact Jeff Pratuch at jehpratuch@yahoo.com.
If you are a volunteer in any capacity at Holy Cross, then you are strongly encouraged to receive training through our diocese on sexual abuse awareness and prevention of minors and those most vulnerable.
This program is called VIRTUS.
Our next session is Tuesday, September 26 at 6:30pm in the upstairs classroom.
If interested, contact Kaky Bowden.
For Information for Adults Attending the Protecting God’s Children® Awareness Session, see the overview.
Happenings at Holy Cross!!
Talk with Fr John Christian on the Eucharist, The Feast of the Holy Cross with Fr Sal, a beautiful table donated for the Commons, and the Picnic!! ENJOY!
Experience walking through the pages of the Bible! Join Holy Cross for this exciting pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Jordan!
When: April 8-18, 2024
With whom: Fr Sal as our Spiritual Director
What to do: Register in the Commons or download with the form below. Spaces are limited. Bring completed registration and deposit to the office to reserve your spot on the trip.
For more information or to get a form, please see the attachments below.
Faith Formation
Pope Francis Beatifies Ulma Family
Pope Francis recalls the beatification of the 9 members of the Ulma family in Poland, and praises their heroism for giving their lives to save Jews during World War II.
To learn more, click HERE
Monthly Book Review from the Holy Cross Library
By Jeff Pratuch
"From the cross Jesus gave us his mother to be our mother, too: a singularly holy model, consoler, and intercessor for our spiritual journey..."
Read the review below.
Do you know someone who is searching for more in their life? Perhaps a friend or family member who was raised in a different faith (or none at all) has questions about the Catholic Church. Or you may know someone who was baptized into the Catholic Church as an infant, but not raised Catholic, who is ready to learn more.
Now is the time to invite them to explore the journey of faith more fully!
Through weekly meetings on “Becoming Catholic,” we will explore the Catholic faith through a year-round, open-ended process that allows participants to proceed at their own pace while discussing what it means to follow Jesus in the heart of His Church. All are welcome! See below for more details.
Please join us on Mondays at 7:00 pm in the Commons. Questions?
Call Kaky Bowden at (434) 846-5245.
Hello…God is calling all men
To a great day of fellowship at our one day men’s retreat.
Saturday September 23rd
8:00am to 3:30pm in the commons.
Coffee and goodies from 8am to 8:30am.
Lunch provided.
The theme is - Prayer and Education.
Some of the topics are “Why we sin”, “The science of miracles”,
“Mysteries of the Church”, “How we got the Bible” and of course a talk on the
“Eucharistic Revival” - by Fr. Sal.
Please let us know you are coming so we have ample food.
This is going to be a good one.
See you there.
Youth and Families
St Monica's Moms of Teens/Tweens
will gather at Shaker's Restaurant
Tuesday, Sept 26th at 6pm
Please join us as we prayerfully journey together.
Contact Malia King at mamaskwerl105@gmail.com
with questions or to RSVP
The Power of a Mother's Love
Please join the Knights of Columbus for a Columbus Day Picnic and Celebration!!
When: Saturday, October 7th at 3pm
Where: 201 Sweeney Cir, Forest, VA 24551
Cost: $10 per person or $25 per family, children under 12 are free
Kids games begin at 3pm Cookout and dinner begins at 5pm
Social Ministries
Jesse Tree Elves are needed to plan and prepare for this Christmas!
We need you to keep this longstanding tradition of Holy Cross going with a modified plan.
Come Wednesday, September 27th at 10am to the upstairs classroom to learn more and how you may assist our parish keep this tradition alive and fruitful for many families!
For more information, contact Gwen Naples at 434 818-2976
St Paschal's Food Pantry needs
Cereal
Spaghetti Sauce (can or plastic preferred)
Canned Meat (lean, chicken breast)
Canned Tuna
Chunky, hearty and healthy soups (NO creams please)
Canned fruit
Canned vegetables
Mac and Cheese
Contact Kaky if you are interested in learning more and would like to serve!
kbowden@holycrosslynchburg.org
Are you interested in serving at Daily Bread??
Holy Cross provides volunteers for Daily Bread the 4th Satuday of each month from 9:30am -12:30pm. Duties include prepping and serving hot lunch meals to those in need. No training required!!
To learn more abput Daily Bread, click HERE.
Financial News
Collections for Weekend of
Sept 16/17
Mail $ 1,100.00
Online 6,292.00
Env/loose 4,625.52
Total $ 12,017.52
Learn to Lead Campaign
A special Capital Campaign to strengthen the ministry of our Cathoic Schools. Click HEREto learn more.
Envelopes will be available in the Commons the weekend of Sept 30/Oct 1
To Give online, click HERE
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!
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.
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!
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is this Thursday, August 3 at 7pm and First Friday Mass, Confession and Adoration will be on Friday, August 4th. All are welcome.
Please come worship our Lord in Adoration this Thursday pm and Friday am. All are welcome.