News Blast for Sunday, November 23, 2025

*For November we will be collecting Women’s Sanitary  Products for Community Action.

*Our ecumenical Thanksgiving service will be on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

*Sunday, November 30, 2025 will be our fifth Sunday fellowship meal with our Methodist brothers and sisters. Please bring a dish to share if you are able. Fellowship and meal will start directly after our service. We ask that you plan to stay after to help with the cleanup. Many hands make light work.

*Mark your calendars! Plan on joining us at 10:15 on Sunday, December 21 for a Christmas cookie/treat exchange. Bring two dozen of our favorite holiday treats to exchange with your Episcopal/Methodist brother and sisters. You will get to take home two dozen of deliciousness (that you didn’t have to make) for Christmas Day.

*Giving Tree of Sauk County – We have requested one family with up to 4 children. Gift tags will be to us by mid November. Each child gets 4 gifts - underwear/socks/diapers, a toy, and 2 articles of clothing. The family also gets a $25 gift card (I’m thinking generic such as Visa vs specific store). I’ll keep you posted and once we have the gift tags I’ll have a box/basket for our gifts.

*Next Sunday, November 30, 2025 is the first Sunday in Advent!

Liturgical Duties for:                                                      

Sunday, November 23,  2025                                            

Altar:

1st Reader: Lois McIntyre

2nd Reader: Vickie Edgington

Prayers of the People: Bud Seufzer

Ushers/Greeters: Tammy Seufzer

News Blast for Sunday, November 16, 2025

*For November we will be collecting Women’s Sanitary  Products for Community Action.

*It is Stewardship season!! Stewardship Sunday will be this coming Sunday, November 16, 2025.  A breakfast will follow the Eucharist, all are welcome!!

*No adult study after the Eucharist this Sunday as we are having our Stewardship breakfast.

*Christmas Tree Decorating on River Walk. Decorating starts on Monday November 17th at 9 and Jan will be there “early” to pick out a tree for us. It took us a couple of hours last year - there were 4 or 5 of us.   If the weather is really nasty that day Jan still go to secure our tree and then we can decorate on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Volunteers are appreciated!!

*Our ecumenical Thanksgiving service will be on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

*Sunday, November 30, 2025 will be our fifth Sunday fellowship meal with our Methodist brothers and sisters. Please bring a dish to share if you are able. Fellowship and meal will start directly after our service. We ask that you plan to stay after to help with the cleanup. Many hands make light work.

*Mark your calendars! Plan on joining us at 10:15 on Sunday, December 21 for a Christmas cookie/treat exchange. Bring two dozen of our favorite holiday treats to exchange with your Episcopal/Methodist brother and sisters. You will get to take home two dozen of deliciousness (that you didn’t have to make) for Christmas Day.

*Giving Tree of Sauk County – We have requested one family with up to 4 children. Gift tags will be to us by mid November. Each child gets 4 gifts - underwear/socks/diapers, a toy, and 2 articles of clothing. The family also gets a $25 gift card (I’m thinking generic such as Visa vs specific store). I’ll keep you posted and once we have the gift tags I’ll have a box/basket for our gifts.

Liturgical Duties for:                                                      

Sunday, November 16,  2025                                            

Altar: Betsy Grant

1st Reader: Jan Pauc

2nd Reader: Jan Pauc

Prayers of the People: Tom Reeder

Ushers/Greeters: Jan Pauc

News Blast for Sunday, November 9, 2025

*For November we will be collecting Women’s Sanitary  Products for Community Action.  

*We will have healing during the Eucharist, this Sunday, November 9, 2025. 

*It is Stewardship season!! Stewardship Sunday will be on November 16, 2025.  A breakfast will follow the Eucharist and there will be a sign up sheet at church this coming Sunday for the breakfast. 

*Our ecumenical Thanksgiving service will be on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. 

*Sunday, November 30, 2025 will be our fifth Sunday fellowship meal with our Methodist brothers and sisters. Please bring a dish to share if you are able. Fellowship and meal will start directly after our service. We ask that you plan to stay after to help with the cleanup. Many hands make light work. 

*Mark your calendars! Plan on joining us at 10:15 on Sunday, December 21 for a Christmas cookie/treat exchange. Bring two dozen of our favorite holiday treats to exchange with your Episcopal/Methodist brother and sisters. You will get to take home two dozen of deliciousness (that you didn’t have to make) for Christmas Day. 

*Christmas Tree Decorating on River Walk. Decorating starts on Monday November 17th at 9 and Jan will be there “early” to pick out a tree for us. It took us a couple of hours last year - there were 4 or 5 of us.   If the weather is really nasty that day Jan still go to secure our tree and then we can decorate on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Volunteers are appreciated!! 

*Giving Tree of Sauk County – We have requested one family with up to 4 children. Gift tags will be to us by mid November. Each child gets 4 gifts - underwear/socks/diapers, a toy, and 2 articles of clothing. The family also gets a $25 gift card (I’m thinking generic such as Visa vs specific store). I’ll keep you posted and once we have the gift tags I’ll have a box/basket for our gifts.

Liturgical Duties for:                                                      

Sunday, November 9,  2025                                            

Altar: Diane Jones

1st Reader: Jean Moore

2nd Reader: Jan Pauc

Prayers of the People: Jan Pauc

Ushers/Greeters: Bud Seufzer

News Blast for Sunday, November 2, 2025

*For November we will be collecting Women’s Sanitary  Products for Community Action.

*This Sunday we will be celebrating All Saints Day.

*Daylight Savings this week-end! Remember to set your clock back one hour when you go to bed on Saturday night. Fall back!!

*Healing during our next Sunday Eucharist, November 9, 2025.

*We are officially into Stewardship season!! Stewardship Sunday will be On November 16, 2025. The annual Stewardship letters will be available at the church and those that are not picked up will be mailed.

*There will be a 5th Sunday Breakfast on November 30, 2025 from 10:00 to 10:45. The Methodist will set up for the breakfast and the Episcopalians will clean up after. If you are able bring a dish to pass. Everyone is welcome.

*Christmas Tree Decorating on River Walk. Jan has a new set of lights, and some decorations from last year, but we could use some new ones too. We need outdoor friendly ornaments for this year’s tree. I have some (3 dozen or so that all have Christian/Christmas themes) but we probably could use additional ones. Decorating starts on Monday November 17th at 9 and I’ll be there “early” to pick out a tree for us. It took us a couple of hours last year - there were 4 or 5 of us.   If the weather is really nasty that day I’ll still go to secure our tree and then we can decorate on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Volunteers are appreciated!!

*Giving Tree of Sauk County - We discussed at vestry meeting and have requested one family with up to 4 children. Gift tags will be to us by mid November. Each child gets 4 gifts - underwear/socks/diapers, a toy, and 2 articles of clothing. The family also gets a $25 gift card (I’m thinking generic such as Visa vs specific store). I’ll keep you posted and once we have the gift tags I’ll have a box/basket for our gifts.

Liturgical Duties for:                                                      

Sunday, November 2,  2025                                            

Altar: Lois McIntyre

1st Reader: Diane Jones

2nd Reader: Lois McIntyre

Prayers of the People: Bill McIntyre

Ushers/Greeters: Bill McIntyre

News Blast for Sunday, October 26, 2025

*For October we will be collecting Kleenex for Community Action. There is a box, next to the Community Action basket, that is for candy donated for the bags filled by Community Action for the Santa Train.

*We had our final concession stand for the Jr. High Volley Ball games on Monday, October 20, 2025. We had a successful year and ended on a positive note. The final tally for money collected for the Milk Voucher Program is $661 plus the Venmo charges. We have not gotten the final number on people who used the Venmo App to pay for their treats. Thank you to everyone who contributed. The baked goods (the kids loved the fresh cookies and brownies and bars!) and the fruit, especially grapes, seemed to be the big winners this year. Also bottled water was a hit. The kids were great and so appreciative of the snacks provided. Thanks to Jan Pauc for organizing and Fr. Michael, Pastor Lee and Tim for getting the baked goods to the school.  

*We are officially into Stewardship season!! Stewardship Sunday will be On November 16, 2025. The annual Stewardship letters will be available at the church and those that are not picked up will be mailed.

*Christmas Tree Decorating on River Walk. Jan has a new set of lights, and some decorations from last year, but we could use some new ones too.We need outdoor friendly ornaments for this year’s tree. I have some (3 dozen or so that all have Christian/Christmas themes) but we probably could use additional ones. Decorating starts on Monday November 17th at 9 and I’ll be there “early” to pick out a tree for us. It took us a couple of hours last year - there were 4 or 5 of us.   If the weather is really nasty that day I’ll still go to secure our tree and then we can decorate on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Volunteers are appreciated!!

Giving Tree of Sauk County - We discussed at vestry meeting and have requested one family with up to 4 children. Gift tags will be to us by mid November. Each child gets 4 gifts - underwear/socks/diapers, a toy, and 2 articles of clothing. The family also gets a $25 gift card (I’m thinking generic such as Visa vs specific store). I’ll keep you posted and once we have the gift tags I’ll have a box/basket for our gifts.

Liturgical Duties for:                                                      

Sunday, October 26,  2025                                            

Altar:

1st Reader: Vickie Edgington

2nd Reader: Betsy Grant

Prayers of the People: Betsy Grant

Ushers/Greeters: Dawn Caldwell

News Blast for Sunday, October 19, 2025

*For October we will be collecting Kleenex for Community Action. There is a box, next to the Community Action basket, that is for candy donated for the bags filled by Community Action for the Santa Train.

*Schedule for concession stand for Volleyball: Final night is Monday,  October, 20, 2025. Anyone contributing items for the Volleyball concession stand can drop them off at the church in the kitchen, please label them for the concession stand. Cookies are a big hit, as well as, small bags of grapes and bottles of water. Last week we had apples, brownies, bags of mixed dried fruit, water, snack size bags of chips, cookies and rice krispy treats to name a few. We sold out!! Many thanks to everyone who contributes

*The schedule for the Alpha Course that is held on Monday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 PM is on the Holy Cross web site calendar. If you have any questions contact Deacon Brad or Fr. Michael.

*Christmas Tree Decorating on River Walk. Jan has a new set of lights, and some decorations from last year, but we could use some new ones too.  Decorating is scheduled for November 17th and 18th between 9am-5pm. More details to follow including a signup sheet. 

 Giving Tree of Sauk County - We will be sponsoring a family again this year.  More information to follow. 

Liturgical Duties for:                                                      

Sunday, October 19,  2025                                            

Altar: Besty Grant

1st Reader: Dawn Caldwell

2nd Reader: Vickie Edgington

Prayers of the People: Bud Seufzer

Ushers/Greeters: Tammy Seufzer 

News Blast for Sunday October 12, 2025

*For October we will be collecting Kleenex for Community Action. There is a box, next to the Community Action basket, that is for candy donated for the bags filled by Community Action for the Santa Train.

*LAST CHANCE:  When the hanging rod in one of the closets in the Sacristy fell, so did many vestments – most of which we have not used in at least three years. They are now in Fr. Michaels office with no place to call home nor anyone to use them. They can, however, bless someone else, somewhere else. Without objection, I would like to take these vestments to Diocesan Convention in October and donate them to the diocesan “closet”. If you have a personal interest in any of these vestments, please come by the office or let me know as soon as possible. Thank you!

*Annual Convention will be at Stevens Point on October 10 & 11.

*Schedule for concession stand for Volleyball: October, 9, 13 and 20. Anyone contributing items for the Volleyball concession stand can drop them off at the church. There is a box in the kitchen labeled for the concession stand.

*The next meeting for the Alpha Course to be held on Monday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on October 13, 2025 at Holy Cross. 

*We will have healing with the Eucharist this Sunday, October 12, 2025

*Christmas Tree Decorating on River Walk. Jan has a new set of lights, and some decorations from last year, but we could use some new ones too.  Decorating is scheduled for November 17th and 18th between 9am-5pm. More details to follow including a signup sheet. 

Giving Tree of Sauk County - We will be sponsoring a family again this year.  More information to follow. 

Liturgical Duties for:                                                      

Sunday, October 12,  2025                                            

Altar: Diane Jones

1st Reader: Tom Reeder

2nd Reader: Kay Gjavenis

Prayers of the People: Jan Pauc

Ushers/Greeters: Vickie Edgington                                         

News Blast for Sunday October 12, 2025

*For October we will be collecting Kleenex for Community Action. There is a box, next to the Community Action basket, that is for candy donated for the bags filled by Community Action for the Santa Train.

*LAST CHANCE:  When the hanging rod in one of the closets in the Sacristy fell, so did many vestments – most of which we have not used in at least three years. They are now in Fr. Michaels office with no place to call home nor anyone to use them. They can, however, bless someone else, somewhere else. Without objection, I would like to take these vestments to Diocesan Convention in October and donate them to the diocesan “closet”. If you have a personal interest in any of these vestments, please come by the office or let me know as soon as possible. Thank you!

*Annual Convention will be at Stevens Point on October 10 & 11.

*Schedule for concession stand for Volleyball: October, 9, 13 and 20. Anyone contributing items for the Volleyball concession stand can drop them off at the church. There is a box in the kitchen labeled for the concession stand.

*The next meeting for the Alpha Course to be held on Monday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on October 13, 2025 at Holy Cross. 

*We will have healing with the Eucharist this Sunday, October 12, 2025

*Christmas Tree Decorating on River Walk. Jan has a new set of lights, and some decorations from last year, but we could use some new ones too.  Decorating is scheduled for November 17th and 18th between 9am-5pm. More details to follow including a signup sheet. 

Giving Tree of Sauk County - We will be sponsoring a family again this year.  More information to follow. 

Liturgical Duties for:                                                      

Sunday, October 12,  2025                                            

Altar: Diane Jones

1st Reader: Tom Reeder

2nd Reader: Kay Gjavenis

Prayers of the People: Jan Pauc

Ushers/Greeters: Vickie Edgington                                         

News Blast for Sunday, October 5, 2025

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

*Our final First Saturday service for 2025 will be this coming Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. We will take a break through the winter and return in May 2026. All are welcome to come to this contemporary service with guitar music.

*Annual blessing of the animals will be held at Pet Retreat on Hwy P, Wisconsin Dells on Sunday, October 5, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Any and all pets are welcome but must be accompanied by a human.

*When the hanging rod in one of the closets in the Sacristy fell, so did many vestments – most of which we have not used in at least three years. They are now in Fr. Michaels office with no place to call home nor anyone to use them. They can, however, bless someone else, somewhere else. Without objection, I would like to take these vestments to Diocesan Convention in October and donate them to the diocesan “closet”. If you have a personal interest in any of these vestments, please come by the office or let me know as soon as possible. Thank you!

*Annual Convention will be at Stevens Point on October 10 & 11.

*Schedule for concession stand for Volleyball: October, 9, 13 and 20.

* The next meeting for the Alpha Course to be held on Monday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on October 6, 2025 at Holy Cross. 

*We will have healing with the Eucharist next Sunday, October 12, 2025

Liturgical Duties for:                                                      

Sunday, October 5,  2025                                            

Altar: Lois McIntyre

1st Reader: Bill McIntyre

2nd Reader: Lois McIntyre

Prayers of the People: Betsy Grant

Ushers/Greeters: Dawn Caldwell                                         

News blast for Sunday, September 28, 2025

*For September we will be collecting children’s diapers for Community Action. We will collect Kleenex in October.

* Our next Walk With Us adventure is this next Tuesday, September 30th. This one may more aptly be called Come Walk With Tom! We are meeting at Tom Reeder's on Hiawatha Dr.  He will be leading us in his battery operated chair along the sidewalk on Hwy A  going to River's Edge. We just may have to take a rest break and have a cool beverage before heading back. Come walk with us! Contact Diane Jones with any questions.

*Schedule for concession stand for Volleyball: October, 9, 13 and 20.

*When the hanging rod in one of the closets in the Sacristy fell, so did many vestments – most of which we have not used in at least three years. They are now in Fr. Michaels office with no place to call home nor anyone to use them. They can, however, bless someone else, somewhere else. Without objection, I would like to take these vestments to Diocesan Convention in October and donate them to the diocesan “closet”. If you have a personal interest in any of these vestments, please come by the office or let me know as soon as possible. Thank you!

*Annual blessing of the animals will be held at Pet Retreat on Hwy P, Wisconsin Dells on Sunday, October 5, 2025 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Any and all pets are welcome but must be accompanied by a human.

*Annual Convention will be at Stevens Point on October 10 & 11.

* The next meeting for the Alpha Course to be held on Monday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on Sept 29, 2025 at Holy Cross. 

Liturgical Duties for:                                                      

Sunday, September 28, 2025                                            

Altar:

1st Reader: Jan Pauc

2nd Reader: Tom Reeder

Prayers of the People: Bud Seufzer

Ushers/Greeters: Bud Seufzer                                         

News Blast for Sunday, September 21, 2025

*For September we will be collecting children’s diapers for Community Action.

* Join churches from the Driftless Region of the Diocese of Wisconsin for a day of fellowship and fun at Wisconsin Dells on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM (lunch and fellowship begin) at Holy Cross Episcopal Church. No charge for this event. To Include: Lunch & Fellowship at Holy Cross — gather with friends across the region. Bring to Share — please bring a side dish or dessert.

Free Attraction Tickets — available after lunch, first come, first served, for select Wisconsin Dells attractions. Free tickets are limited and distributed first come, first served after lunch. Great for families, youth, and anyone eager to connect with neighbors across the Driftless Region.  Questions - Email Rev. Monica Burkert-Brist at revmbb16@gmail.com or contact your parish priest.

FYI the Driftless Region Includes: Columbia, Crawford, Dane, parts of Dodge, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, La Crosse, Monroe, Portage, Richland, Sauk, and Wood counties.

*Schedule for concession stand for Volleyball: October, 9, 13 and 20.

*When the hanging rod in one of the closets in the Sacristy fell, so did many vestments – most of which we have not used in at least three years. They are now in Fr. Michaels office with no place to call home nor anyone to use them. They can, however, bless someone else, somewhere else. Without objection, I would like to take these vestments to Diocesan Convention in October and donate them to the diocesan “closet”. If you have a personal interest in any of these vestments, please come by the office or let me know as soon as possible. Thank you!

*Annual Convention will be at Stevens Point on October 10 & 11.

* Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Wisconsin Dells will be the host site for the next Alpha Course to be held on Monday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30 PM beginning Sept 22.  Parishioners from both Holy Cross and Trinity Episcopal Church in Baraboo are invited to attend.   If you haven't attended an Alpha Course or you were unable to attend all sessions or unable to attend the retreat for the Spring Alpha Course hosted by Trinity in Baraboo, please consider attending the upcoming course. PLEASE  INVITE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND FELLOW PARISHIONERS WHO HAVE NOT TAKEN THE COURSE.   If you have attended an Alpha Course yourself, you are welcome to attend the first session with an invited guest to make them feel welcome. Some members of the Alpha Team for the Spring Alpha Course from Trinity and Holy Cross will serve on the team for this upcoming iteration of the Alpha course.

Liturgical Duties for:                                                      

Sunday, September 21, 2025                                            

Altar:

1st Reader: Diane Jones

2nd Reader: Jean Moore

Prayers of the People: Tom Reeder

Ushers/Greeters: Jan Pauc                                         

News Blast for Sunday, September 21, 2025

*For September we will be collecting children’s diapers for Community Action.

* Join churches from the Driftless Region of the Diocese of Wisconsin for a day of fellowship and fun at Wisconsin Dells on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM (lunch and fellowship begin) at Holy Cross Episcopal Church. No charge for this event. To Include: Lunch & Fellowship at Holy Cross — gather with friends across the region. Bring to Share — please bring a side dish or dessert.

Free Attraction Tickets — available after lunch, first come, first served, for select Wisconsin Dells attractions. Free tickets are limited and distributed first come, first served after lunch. Great for families, youth, and anyone eager to connect with neighbors across the Driftless Region.  Questions - Email Rev. Monica Burkert-Brist at revmbb16@gmail.com or contact your parish priest.

FYI the Driftless Region Includes: Columbia, Crawford, Dane, parts of Dodge, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, La Crosse, Monroe, Portage, Richland, Sauk, and Wood counties.

*Schedule for concession stand for Volleyball: October, 9, 13 and 20.

*When the hanging rod in one of the closets in the Sacristy fell, so did many vestments – most of which we have not used in at least three years. They are now in Fr. Michaels office with no place to call home nor anyone to use them. They can, however, bless someone else, somewhere else. Without objection, I would like to take these vestments to Diocesan Convention in October and donate them to the diocesan “closet”. If you have a personal interest in any of these vestments, please come by the office or let me know as soon as possible. Thank you!

*Annual Convention will be at Stevens Point on October 10 & 11.

* Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Wisconsin Dells will be the host site for the next Alpha Course to be held on Monday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30 PM beginning Sept 22.  Parishioners from both Holy Cross and Trinity Episcopal Church in Baraboo are invited to attend.   If you haven't attended an Alpha Course or you were unable to attend all sessions or unable to attend the retreat for the Spring Alpha Course hosted by Trinity in Baraboo, please consider attending the upcoming course. PLEASE  INVITE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND FELLOW PARISHIONERS WHO HAVE NOT TAKEN THE COURSE.   If you have attended an Alpha Course yourself, you are welcome to attend the first session with an invited guest to make them feel welcome. Some members of the Alpha Team for the Spring Alpha Course from Trinity and Holy Cross will serve on the team for this upcoming iteration of the Alpha course.

Liturgical Duties for:         

Sunday, September 21, 2025                                            

Altar:

1st Reader: Diane Jones

2nd Reader: Jean Moore

Prayers of the People: Tom Reeder

Ushers/Greeters: Jan Pauc                                         

News Blast for Sunday, September 21, 2025

*For September we will be collecting children’s diapers for Community Action.

* Join churches from the Driftless Region of the Diocese of Wisconsin for a day of fellowship and fun at Wisconsin Dells on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM (lunch and fellowship begin) at Holy Cross Episcopal Church. No charge for this event. To Include: Lunch & Fellowship at Holy Cross — gather with friends across the region. Bring to Share — please bring a side dish or dessert.

Free Attraction Tickets — available after lunch, first come, first served, for select Wisconsin Dells attractions. Free tickets are limited and distributed first come, first served after lunch. Great for families, youth, and anyone eager to connect with neighbors across the Driftless Region.  Questions - Email Rev. Monica Burkert-Brist at revmbb16@gmail.com or contact your parish priest.

FYI the Driftless Region Includes: Columbia, Crawford, Dane, parts of Dodge, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, La Crosse, Monroe, Portage, Richland, Sauk, and Wood counties.

*Schedule for concession stand for Volleyball: October, 9, 13 and 20.

*When the hanging rod in one of the closets in the Sacristy fell, so did many vestments – most of which we have not used in at least three years. They are now in Fr. Michaels office with no place to call home nor anyone to use them. They can, however, bless someone else, somewhere else. Without objection, I would like to take these vestments to Diocesan Convention in October and donate them to the diocesan “closet”. If you have a personal interest in any of these vestments, please come by the office or let me know as soon as possible. Thank you!

*Annual Convention will be at Stevens Point on October 10 & 11.

* Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Wisconsin Dells will be the host site for the next Alpha Course to be held on Monday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30 PM beginning Sept 22.  Parishioners from both Holy Cross and Trinity Episcopal Church in Baraboo are invited to attend.   If you haven't attended an Alpha Course or you were unable to attend all sessions or unable to attend the retreat for the Spring Alpha Course hosted by Trinity in Baraboo, please consider attending the upcoming course. PLEASE  INVITE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND FELLOW PARISHIONERS WHO HAVE NOT TAKEN THE COURSE.   If you have attended an Alpha Course yourself, you are welcome to attend the first session with an invited guest to make them feel welcome. Some members of the Alpha Team for the Spring Alpha Course from Trinity and Holy Cross will serve on the team for this upcoming iteration of the Alpha course.

Liturgical Duties for:                                                      

Sunday, September 21, 2025                                            

Altar:

1st Reader: Diane Jones

2nd Reader: Jean Moore

Prayers of the People: Tom Reeder

Ushers/Greeters: Jan Pauc                                         

News Blast for Sunday, September 14, 2025

*For September we will be collecting children’s diapers for Community Action. 

*9/14/2025 Celebration of our name Day! Holy Cross Sunday with healing during the Eucharist. 

* Join churches from the Driftless Region of the Diocese of Wisconsin for a day of fellowship and fun at Wisconsin Dells on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM (lunch and fellowship begin) at Holy Cross Episcopal Church. No charge for this event. To Include: Lunch & Fellowship at Holy Cross — gather with friends across the region.

Bring to Share — please bring a side dish or dessert.

Free Attraction Tickets — available after lunch, first come, first served, for select Wisconsin Dells attractions. Free tickets are limited and distributed first come, first served after lunch. Great for families, youth, and anyone eager to connect with neighbors across the Driftless Region.  

Questions - Email Rev. Monica Burkert-Brist at revmbb16@gmail.com or contact your parish priest.

FYI the Driftless Region Includes: Columbia, Crawford, Dane, parts of Dodge, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, La Crosse, Monroe, Portage, Richland, Sauk, and Wood counties. 

*Schedule for concession stand for Volleyball: October, 9, 13 and 20. 

*Here are the readings for Christian Formation for September 2025

9/14 – Ephesians & 2 Thessalonians

9/21 – Mark

9/28 - Matthew 

*When the hanging rod in one of the closets in the Sacristy fell, so did many vestments – most of which we have not used in at least three years. They are now in Fr. Michaels office with no place to call home nor anyone to use them. They can, however, bless someone else, somewhere else. Without objection, I would like to take these vestments to Diocesan Convention in October and donate them to the diocesan “closet”. If you have a personal interest in any of these vestments, please come by the office or let me know as soon as possible. Thank you! 

*Annual Convention will be at Stevens Point on October 10 & 11.

* Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Wisconsin Dells will be the host site for the next Alpha Course to be held on Monday evenings from 5:30 to 7:30 PM beginning Sept 22.  Parishioners from both Holy Cross and Trinity Episcopal Church in Baraboo are invited to attend.   If you haven't attended an Alpha Course or you were unable to attend all sessions or unable to attend the retreat for the Spring Alpha Course hosted by Trinity in Baraboo, please consider attending the upcoming course. PLEASE  INVITE FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND FELLOW PARISHIONERS WHO HAVE NOT TAKEN THE COURSE.   If you have attended an Alpha Course yourself, you are welcome to attend the first session with an invited guest to make them feel welcome. Some members of the Alpha Team for the Spring Alpha Course from Trinity and Holy Cross will serve on the team for this upcoming iteration of the Alpha course. 

Liturgical Duties for:                                                      

Sunday, September 14, 2025                                            

Altar: Lois McIntyre

1st Reader: Dawn Caldwell

2nd Reader: Vickie Edgington

Prayers of the People: Jan Pauc                                         

Ushers/Greeters: Vickie Edgington

News Blast for Sunday, September 7, 2025

*For September we will be collecting children’s diapers for Community Action.

*Here are the readings for Christian Formation for September 2025

9/7 –  Continue Philemon & Colossians

9/14 – Ephesians & 2 Thessalonians

9/21 – Mark

9/28 - Matthew

*9/6/2025 First Saturday service at 5:30 p.m. Evening prayer with contemporary music. 

*When the hanging rod in one of the closets in the Sacristy fell, so did many vestments – most of which we have not used in at least three years. They are now in Fr. Michaels office with no place to call home nor anyone to use them. They can, however, bless someone else, somewhere else. Without objection, I would like to take these vestments to Diocesan Convention in October and donate them to the diocesan “closet”. If you have a personal interest in any of these vestments, please come by the office or let me know as soon as possible. Thank you! 

*9/14/2025 Celebration of our name Day! Holy Cross Sunday with healing during the Eucharist. 

*Annual Convention will be at Stevens Point on October 10 & 11. 

*Holy Cross and Trinity (Baraboo) will be hosting an Alpha course this fall from September 22nd through December 15th.  The Alpha Course begins Monday, September 22 at 5:30pm at Holy Cross, Wisconsin Dells. We begin with dinner at 5:30pm and finish by 7:30pm. Alpha is a series of group conversations that explore the basics of Christian faith. Everyone’s welcome. Scheduled dates and more information to follow. Dawn Caldwell has agreed to coordinate the meals for the Alpha meetings, please contact her cell at 817-694-4292 if you are able to help. 

Liturgical Duties for:                                                      

Sunday, September 7, 2025

Altar: Diane Jones

1st Reader: Jan Pauc

2nd Reader: Tom Reeder

Prayers of the People: Betsy Grant                                         

Ushers/Greeters: Dawn Caldwell

News Blast for Sunday, August 31, 2025

*For August we will collect Toilet Paper for the Community Action donation, for September we will be collecting children’s diapers.

*We will be blessing the Community Action donation for August during the Eucharist this Sunday.

*Here are the readings for Christian Formation for September 2025

8/31 5th Sunday Fellowship - no CF

9/7    Ephesians & 2 Thessalonians

9/14  Mark

9/21  Matthew

9/28  Luke 

*8/31/2025 Fifth Sunday Fellowship Breakfast, with the Methodists, following Sunday Eucharist. Bring a dish to pass, if you are able, and all are welcome!

*9/6/2025 First Saturday service at 5:30 p.m. Evening prayer with contemporary music.

*9/14/2025 Celebration of our name Day! Holy Cross Sunday with healing during the Eucharist. 

Liturgical Duties for:                                                      

Sunday, August 31, 2025                                            

Altar: Lois McIntyre

1st Reader: Jean Moore

2nd Reader: Lois McIntyre

Prayers of the People: Bill McIntyre                                         

Ushers/Greeters: Tammy Seufzer

News Blast for Sunday, August 31, 2025

*For August we will collect Toilet Paper for the Community Action donation, for September we will be collecting children’s diapers.  

*We will be blessing the Community Action donation for August during the Eucharist this Sunday. 

*Here are the readings for Christian Formation for September 2025

8/31 5th Sunday Fellowship - no CF

9/7    Ephesians & 2 Thessalonians

9/14  Mark

9/21  Matthew

9/28  Luke 

*8/31/2025 Fifth Sunday Fellowship Breakfast, with the Methodists, following Sunday Eucharist. Bring a dish to pass, if you are able, and all are welcome!

*9/6/2025 First Saturday service at 5:30 p.m. Evening prayer with contemporary music.

*9/14/2025 Celebration of our name Day! Holy Cross Sunday with healing during the Eucharist. 

Liturgical Duties for:                                                      

Sunday, August 31, 2025                                            

Altar: Lois McIntyre

1st Reader: Jean Moore

2nd Reader: Lois McIntyre

Prayers of the People: Bill McIntyre                                         

Ushers/Greeters: Tammy Seufzer

News Blast for Sunday, August 24, 2025

*For August we will collect Toilet Paper for the Community Action donation.

*There will be a basket on the Frontal Case for donations to “Able Speaks” for a memorial gift for Deacon Brad’s Granddaughter Poppy Faith.

*Here are the readings for Christian Formation for August 2025

8/24 Philemon & Colossians

8/31 5th Sunday Fellowship - no CF

9/7    Ephesians & 2 Thessalonians

9/14  Mark

9/21  Matthew

9/28  Luke

* Walk With Us: Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025  2:00 p.m. at Rocky Arbor State Park, Hwy 12, Wis Dells

*Corporation Board meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

*8/31/2025 Fifth Sunday Fellowship Breakfast, with the Methodists, following Sunday Eucharist. Bring a dish to pass, if you are able, and all are welcome!

*9/6/2025 First Saturday service at 5:30 p.m. Evening prayer with contemporary music.

*9/14/2025 Celebration of our name Day! Holy Cross Sunday with healing during the Eucharist.

Liturgical Duties for:

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Altar:

1st Reader: Betsy Grant

2nd Reader: Diane Jones

Prayers of the People: Vickie Edgington   

Ushers/Greeters: Jan Pauc

News Blast for Sunday, August 24, 2025

*For August we will collect Toilet Paper for the Community Action donation.

*There will be a basket on the Frontal Case for donations to “Able Speaks” for a memorial gift for Deacon Brad’s Granddaughter Poppy Faith.

*Here are the readings for Christian Formation for August 2025

8/24 Philemon & Colossians

8/31 5th Sunday Fellowship - no CF

9/7    Ephesians & 2 Thessalonians

9/14  Mark

9/21  Matthew

9/28  Luke

* Walk With Us: Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025  2:00 p.m. at Rocky Arbor State Park, Hwy 12, Wis Dells

*Corporation Board meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

*8/31/2025 Fifth Sunday Fellowship Breakfast, with the Methodists, following Sunday Eucharist. Bring a dish to pass, if you are able, and all are welcome!

*9/6/2025 First Saturday service at 5:30 p.m. Evening prayer with contemporary music.

*9/14/2025 Celebration of our name Day! Holy Cross Sunday with healing during the Eucharist.

Liturgical Duties for:

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Altar:

1st Reader: Betsy Grant

2nd Reader: Diane Jones

Prayers of the People: Vickie Edgington

Ushers/Greeters: Jan Pauc