*For the month of October we will be collecting Kleenex for Community Action.

*No Christian Formation this Sunday as we have our Breakfast gathering after church at River’s Edge. All are welcome.

*Annual Diocesan Convention in Steven Point on Friday and Saturday, October 2 and 3, 2026.

*The Methodists are having their annual rummage sale on Friday and Saturday, October 2 & 3. Donations should be marked and delivered to church on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

*Our last First Saturday service of the year will be on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. Deacon Brad will be leading the service this month as Fr. Michael will be at Diocesan Convention. This is a contemporary Evening Prayer service with music and guitar accompaniment by Deacon Brad.

*We are planning the Blessing of the Animals for Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Holy Cross on the front lawn at 2:00 p.m.

*First Wednesday healing service at Holy Cross on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Noon.

*The schedule for the Volley Ball Concession Stand is Thursday, October 8, 2026 and Monday, October 12 and 19. There will be a sign up sheet for people to donate treats and for workers.

*Fr. Micheal will be on vacation on Thursday, October 8, 2026.

*Deacon’s Mass on Sunday, October 11, 2026 with healing during the service. Fr. Micheal on vacation.        

*No Christian Formation on Sunday, October 11 or Tuesday, October 13. 

* Healing at Sr. Center in Reedsburg on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.     

*Stewardship Season October 4 thru November 15.

*On Sunday, October 18, 2026 we will have a special guest speaker, Shannon Crowley, from Beyond Blessed, in honor of our Stewardship drive for 2027.

Here is a link to more information about Beyond Blessed. https://www.bbpantry.org/ 

*Vestry on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. 

* Corp Board on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. 

*Bishop in Residence Oct 19-25, 2026

*Deacon’s Mass on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Fr. Michael on vacation. 

Liturgical Duties for:                                   

Sunday, October 4, 2026                     

Altar: Betsy Grant                                     

1st Reader: Jean Moore - Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20

2nd Reader: Dawn Caldwell -  Philippians 3:4b-14

Prayers of the People: Betsy Grant

Ushers/Greeters: Vickie Edgington