Holy Cross News
October 17, 2023
We need sewers for baptismal Garments given to infants at Holy Cross! See below under "Worship."
October is Respect Life Month! Calling all to gather to talk about the Respect Life/Pro Life initiative here at Holy Cross. Join us this Thursday, October 19th at noon for lunch.
To sign up and for more information, see below under "Social Ministries."
The anniversary of the onset of the Protestant Reformation is this month. How did this affect the Catholic Church? In particular, the Eucharist? Join us on Sunday, October 29th at 9:30am in the Commons to learn more. See below under "Faith Formation."
Sign up to attend the Holy Cross Eucharistic Revival Retreat on Saturday, November 4th!
See below under "Parish News."
See opportunities to support our sister parishes, St Thomas More and
St Victoria, under "Other Parish News."
This weekend is World Mission Sunday. See below under "Financial News" to learn more.
Upcoming Calendar Events
This week
Oct 17 Ordination Anniversary of Deacon Arturo Fernandez-Lopez
Oct 17 Men of the Cross, 4pm
Oct 18 Rosary Prayer after 9am Mass
Oct 18 11am Choir practice, 6pm
Oct 19 Adult Formation, Exodus, 10m in Commons
Oct 19 Pro-Life interest luncheon, 12 noon in Commons
Oct 19 Knights of Columbus Round Table, 7pm in Commons
Oct 20 Holy Hour/Adoration 5pm in Sanctuary
Oct 21 Diocesan Pilgrimage to DC
Oct 22 NO Sunday Formation
Oct 23 Cenacle Prayer group, 9:45am in Commons
Oct 23 Becoming Catholic, 7pm in Commons
Oct 24 Adult Formation, Book of James, 10am and 6:30pm
Upcoming
Oct 27 Deacon Chris's birthday!
Oct 28 Ladies of Charity Mass, Rosary prayer then out to breakfast, 9am
Oct 28 Daily Bread Volunteer opportunity, 9:30am
Oct 29 Adult Formation, Eucharistic Reformation, 9:30am in Commons
Oct 30 Ladies of the Altar, 10am
Oct 31 All Saints Day Vigil Mass, 6pm
Nov 1 All Saints Day Mass, noon
Nov 2 All Souls Day Mass, noon at HC Cemetery
Nov 4 Eucharistic Revival Retreat with Carrie M. Delaney, 8:30am -3:30pm
Nov 6 Mass of Remembrance followed by lunch, 11am
Dec 3 First Sunday of Advent
Dec 15 Simbang gabi Mass and Reception, 6pm
Worship
Mass Intentions for this week
October 18 +Gerry Bianco
October 19 +Kathie Wilkerson
October 20 +William Lerner
October 21 +Marion Lewis Beeton 4pm
October 22 +Eileen Wittkopf 8am
October 22 +Jimmy Rayos 11am
October 22 Souls in Purgatory 11am
October 22 The Intentions of the Parishioners of Holy Cross 2pm
October 23 +Mary Steven Meriwether
October 24 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 mourn the loss of two parishioners who were born into eternal life this past week. May Paul Linn and
Eileen Wittkopf rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon them.
Altar Flowers
The flowers by the Altar
are offered to the Glory of God
in loving memory of
Bert and Rita Fisher
Given by Bert Fisher and Dorothy Kidd
Mass Count
Oct 14/15
4pm 139
8am 146
11am 210
2pm 115
Total 610
Do you love to sew?
Love children?
Baptisms?
Then we have the ministry for you!
Holy Cross is in desperate need of sewers for the baptismal garments that we lovingly give to families and their children who are baptised! We have the patterns cut...we just need you!
Families love this special keepsake for this most important day!
If interested in helping with this special ministry contact Marge Denham at fdenham08@comcast.net
This video on the Eucharist will change the way you experience Mass forever!
Please watch it if you have not!!
Parish News
Be Transformed by the Eucharist!!!
Parish Retreat 2023
Saturday, November 5th
8:30am - 3:30pm
No cost/ lunch included
All are welcome!
Please join us as we reawaken the mystery of the Eucharist!
We will explore God’s faithful love for us which propels us into mission by looking at God's covenantal love, if we really believe and how God is building his army!
The Retreat will include Adoration and Confession followed by Mass at 4pm.
Led by motivational speaker and owner of Wings to Fly, Carrie Delaney.
To sign up to attend, please click HERE.
OPEN POSITION: Facilities Coordinator
Holy Cross Facilities Coordinator shall be responsible to keep the buildings and facilities, including all facilities at 710 Clay Street, the Rectory, the Cemetery, and the rental house on Bedford Ave, in good working order.
This is a Regular Part-Time Position, 25 hours per week.
For specific details on the job description, please see the document below.
If interested, please fill out the diocesan application below and forward it with your resume to Glynda Flores at gflores@holycrosslynchburg.org.
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
Eucharistic Reformation: How the Reformers Viewed the Eucharist, and Why It Matters Today
Sunday, October 29th at 9:30am in the Commons
The Reformers differed widely—from the Church and from each other—in their views of the Eucharist. In this talk, Jeff Pratuch will present a brief look at the history of the Eucharist in the Reformation, how these views developed, and the implications today for interdenominational relationships.
Time for Q&A will follow, so be sure to bring your questions!
Are You Struggling to Pass on the Catholic Faith to Your Family?
Try “Coffee and Catechesis”!
Try “Coffee and Catechesis”!
“Parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, para. 2223). But this is not an easy task, and many of us have not been trained for it.
If you’d like to know more about your faith, how to pass it on, and how to answer those difficult questions your kids (of all ages) come up with, come to the Commons.
We will meet the first and third Sundays of the month for
“Coffee and Catechesis.”
Grab a cup of coffee and some snacks and get some help!
Ministries
Men of the Cross Ministry Minute
The Mission of this ministry is for the men to journey together encountering Jesus through worship, and growing in our faith through spiritual development and education.
Not merely a Bible Study group, Men of the Cross choose together and discuss topics of faith based on books read, video series watched and lectures prepared and shared.
We meet he first and third Tuesdays of every month in the Church Commons from 4:00 – 5:15pm.
If this is a ministry Open to All Men.
Our group is a ministry formed to share our journey in the Kingdom of God.
Psalm133:1 “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!”
If you would like to discuss joining us on our faith journey then contact:
Chair: Kimpayne53@gmail.com
434-444-3662
Coordinator:Koster.gene@gmail.com 540-588-5020
October is Respect Life Month! Calling all to gather to talk about
the Respect Life/Pro Life initiative here at Holy Cross.
Contact Kaky Bowden for more details at kbowden@holycrosslynchburg.org
To learn more about
Respect Life Month, click HERE.
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
Other Parish News
ST. VICTORIA CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Saturday, November 18th
9am - 1pm
Come and buy some delicious casseroles.
(Fr. Jim's are called "Fidel Casseroles".)
Find crafts, bake breads, award winning Brunswick Stew, and plenty of delicious pies!
Find crafts, bake breads, award winning Brunswick Stew, and plenty of delicious pies!
COME FIND SOME GREAT BUYS!
St. Victoria Catholic Church
305 Victoria Drive Hurt, Va
(after the last Altavista exit.)
To learn more about this event and to purchase tickets, click HERE.
Financial News
This weekend is World Mission Sunday
We celebrate World Mission Sunday, heeding Pope Francis’s call to keep our “Hearts on fire, feet on the move.” On this day, we reflect on our baptismal promise to be disciples and missionaries, sharing the Good News. The collection today is to support the Propagation of the Faith, Home Missions and Black and Indian Mission programs that Let’s light up the world with our prayers and generosity. Thank you for your heartfelt contribution!
To learn more, see below. Envelopes are in the Commons.
Collections for Weekend of
Oct 14/15
Mail 1,023.00
Online 6,657.00
Env/loose 4,660.00
Total $ 12,340.00
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.
New Job Posting for Holy Cross.
See under "Parish News."