Holy Cross News
November 7, 2023
Please look below under "Ministries" for news on Ladies of Charity Bake sale and Advent candle sale, needs for Thanksgiving food bag preparation and delivery, Knights of Columbus Christmas Card sale, and St Victoria's Holiday Bazaar!
Parish nurses will be taking blood pressures after all Masses this weekend.
The Holy Cross Council of the Knights of Columbus will be joining us for the 11am Mass this weekend.
We welcome them!
Learn more about the final
"Letter to the People of God" written by the Synod assembly below "Faith Formation."
The Book of Life is in the Sanctuary for the month of November. Please add any new names of loved ones who have died and for whom we should pray.
We welcome new employee, bookkeeper, Gloria Torres. See more
under "Parish News."
2024 Altar Flower Sign-ups coming soon. See below under "Worship."
Upcoming Calendar Events
This week
Nov 8 Rosary Prayer after 9am Mass
Nov 8 Pastoral Counil Meeting, 5:30pm
Nov 8 11am Choir practice, 6pm
Nov 9 Adult Formation, Exodus, 10m in Commons
Nov 11 Confirmation Retreat, St Thomas More, 9:30am - 6pm
Nov 11/12 Parish nurses to take Blood pressures after all Masses
Nov 11/12 K of C Christmas Card sale at all Masses
Nov 11/12 L of C Bake Sale sign ups at all Masses
Nov 11/12 Altar Server Training POSTPONED, 9-10am
Nov 12 Sunday morning Faith Formation, 9:30am
Nov 13 Ladies of the Altar, 9:45am
Nov 13 Cenacle Gathering, 9:45am in Commons
Nov 13 Mass at Westminster Canterbury, 4pm
Nov 13 Becoming Catholic, 7pm
Nov 14 Adult Faith Formation, Book of James, 10am and 6:30pm
Nov 16 Pro-Life Lunch and meeting, noon
Nov 16 Knights of Columbus Round-Table, 7pm
Nov 17 Holy Hour with Adoration, 5pm
Nov 18 St Victoria Christmas Bazaar, 9am-1pm
Nov 18/19 Ladies of Charity Bake Sale at all Masses
Upcoming
Nov 23/24 Holy Cross closed for Thanksgiving, No Masses
Nov 25/26 Ladies of Charity Advent Candle Sale at all Masses
Nov 30 K of C group attending Adoration and Reflection, 7pm
Dec 1 First Friday Mass, Adoration and Confession, 9am-11am
Dec 3 First Sunday of Advent
Dec 6 Advent Evening in the Commons, 6pm
Dec 9 Interfaith Outreach Open Church Tour, 10:00am - 2:30pm
Dec 15 Simbang gabi Mass and Reception, 6pm
Worship
Mass Intentions for this week
Nov 8 +Lonnie Krueger
Nov 9 +Joseph Saltzer
Nov 10 +George and +Rosie Helfer
Nov 11 +George and +Rosie Helfer 4pm
Nov 12 The Intentions of the Parishioners of Holy Cross 8am
Nov 12 +Bruce Caylor 11am
Nov 12 The Souls in Purgatory 11am
Nov 12 The Souls in Purgatory 2pm
Nov 13 The Souls in Purgatory
Nov 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.
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.
Please pray for all the Souls in Purgatory, and our loved ones who have died. God grant them eternal rest and perpetual light rest upon them.
Altar Flowers
The flowers by the Altar
are offered to the Glory of God
in loving memory of
the deceased members of the Sara, Caylor, and Harvey Families.
Given by the Caylor Family
Mass Count
Nov 4/5
4pm 155
8am 220
11am 220
2pm 101
Total 696
Weekend Altar Flower
Sign-Ups
Please prayerfully consider reserving a weekend to offer an arrangement to adorn our altar.
These flowers express joy and remind us of loved ones, God's creation and the beauty of his handiwork. They are indeed a blessing.
Sign ups will be the weekends of November 11/12 and 18/19 at all the Masses.
If you would like to secure a weekend before November 12/13, please contact Kaky Bowden at kbowden@holycrosslynchburg.org
Parish News
Holy Cross introduces Gloria Torres to our parish staff.
Please look for her at Masses or during the work week and give her a warm welcome!
Fall happenings at
Holy Cross!
St Joseph of Arimathea Ministry Cleanup Project
On Saturday our ministry met with six students from Liberty University who are providing community support to various approved service programs.
During this initial visit, they helped with the removal of many of the letter markers in the Old Section of the cemetery. The markers have become a maintenance issue for mowing on the property. The markers will be stored on the grounds for possible future use.
Also, a cleanup of the old boxwoods bushes that obstruct the grave sites has begun. The ministry plans to continue this process until all of the bushes and markers are removed.
Following these two projects, we plan to address the overgrowth along the fence lines.
We also anticipate the students returning, as this day was a great success. We wish to thank the students for providing the needed support in this endeavor. Thank you!
St. Joseph of Arimathea Ministry
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.
Faith Formation
National Vocations Awareness Week: Nov. 5 – 11
Pray for and connect with our Seminarians!
The seminarians daily lift up the faithful of the diocese in prayer.
Consider “adopting” a seminarian to pray for daily throughout their formation.
Please contact the vocation office if you would like to let one of the seminarians know that you are praying for them directly.
Diocesan Website: www.richmonddiocese.org
Address: 7800 Carousel Ln, Richmond, VA 23294
Phone: (804) 359-5661
To learn more about each seminarian, click HERE.
Click HERE to learn more on Vocations Week from the USCCB.
Synod Message – "Letter to the People of God"
To the right is the text of the Letter approved by the members of the Synod assembly on October 25th. With the approval of Pope Francis, the Synod members voted to compose such a letter (346 voting, 335-11) and approved the final draft (348 voting, 336-12). Speaking for the whole assembly (Pope, cardinals, bishops, priests and deacons, consecrated men and women, lay women and men) the letter tells their experience and seeks to inspire us all to walk this path together.
Ministries
St Paschal's Food Pantry Thanksgiving Needs
Thanksgiving Food bags will be given out Saturday, November 18th and we could use your help with supplying food and bagging! Please bring your donations by November 11th and 12th.
Below is the list of desired foods:
Signups will be available in the Commons this weekend to help with bagging!
We need help on Sunday, Nov 12th, Monday, Nov 13th, and
Wednesday, Nov 15th.
Thank you for your continued generosity!!
Drivers needed to deliver Thanksgiving Food Bags!
Saturday, November 18th at 10am. Come to Holy Cross.
If you can help, contact Marge Chamberlin at (434) 846-0531
Thank you!!
Advent Candles Sale
St Jude Circle will be selling Advent Candles the weekend of:
November 25th and 26th, before and after all Masses.
December 3rd is the first Sunday of Advent.
$7 for a set of 4 candles
The Holy Cross
Annual Ladies of Charity
Holiday Bake Sale is coming!!!
November 18th and 19th
Signups to bring a baked item will be in the Commons the weekends
of November 4/5 and November 11/12.
Please bring your baked goods to the church before
Mass on Saturday, November 18th or Masses on Sunday, November 19th.
All proceeds from the sale will benefit local charities.
Thank you for your generous hearts and hands in baking!
Knights of Columbus Christmas Cards
Please support the Knights with your purchase of Christmas cards this year!
They will be on sale in the Commons this weekend, November 11/12.
All proceeds go to support our seminarians with their living expenses. We pray for vocations so let's support them now!
We have 5 seminarians currently in our diocese from the parishes of Holy Cross and Holy Name of Mary.
WOW!
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.)
Financial News
Collections for Weekend of
Nov 4/5
Mail 2,261.00
Online 9,174.00
Env/loose 6,422.10
Total $ 17,857.10
Contingency Fund Collection
$2,358.27
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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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!
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."
