Holy Cross Catholic Church

Holy Cross Mission Statement Called by God through Baptism, empowered by the Holy Spirit, formed by the Word, nourished by the Eucharist, we gather together in our diversity as a community of Faith, worship and service, to share with others the love of Jesus Christ our Risen Lord.
	May 1, 2010 *St. Joseph, master carpenter and builder, pray for our parish community at Holy Cross.* Inspired by your example of faithful love for Mary and Jesus, and with the support of your people, may we continue to serve God faithfully, work together to build up God's kingdom, and be the people our Lord Jesus calls us be. *Amen* *Msgr. J. Kenneth Rush*
Parish update on the Sanctuary Updated 7/4/2010 The sanctuary is closed due to structural damage until further notice. IMPORTANT NOTICE Sunday Mass (8 and 10 AM) will be celebrated in the Church Commons Starting July 4th. The parish nurses commented that they feel it is unsafe for our parishioners, both young and old, to be at risk to fainting and other medical problems that may arise due to the extreme heat in the gymnasium. We are unable to use the school cafeteria as they have it set up for camps and daycare. We will continue ALL Sunday morning masses in the Commons until the last weekend in September when we will return to the school's gymnasium and begin Christian Formation. Please spread the word to anyone who goes to the 8 or 10 AM Mass. Church Repair News Bidder packages were sent to contractors on June 25.There was a pre-bid conference scheduled on June 30 and bids are due back by July 20. Asbestos Abatement will begin on July 6. The estimated time is three weeks. The organ has bee protected from the dust from demolition and repairs along with the church interior-walls, stained glass windows, etc. Repair work may begin in mid to late August, depending on the General Contractor. Daily Mass and Reservation of the Blessed Sacrament during the asbestos abatement of the church building, sacristy and chapel - The Blessed Sacrament will be reserved in the Tabernacle in the classroom nearest the stairs called the �Soft Room� due to the furnishings. Daily Mass will be either in the double classroom downstairs or the �L shaped� rooms depending on scheduling of those rooms downstairs on the ground floor. Due to asbestos abatement the Chapel and the Sacristy are shut down for the three weeks. Excerpts from the letter to the Bishop click here Pictures from under the Sanctuary have been posted, click on the picture to view them.
Parish Web News New Stuff May Newsletter is now available Click here Up Coming Event Baptismal Preparation Class The next program will be held on Wednesday, September 15 at 7:00pm in the Commons. For more information or to register, please contact Helen Wheelock September 18 Parish Picnic Help is needed click here for more info	Mass Schedule Saturday Evening in the Commons 5:00 PM Sunday at Holy Cross Church Commons (changed) 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM Holy Cross School is located at: 2125 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg, VA Spanish Mass in the Commons Sunday at 2:00 PM During the school year, 4:30 PM at Lynchburg College (check bulletin to verify) Daily Monday � Friday 9:00 AM in the Chapel (Check the bulletin or call office to verify) Upcoming Changes to the Roman Missal Today's Readings