News Blast for Sunday, October 11, 2026

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

*The Volley Ball Concession Stand will be open this afternoon, Thursday, October 8, 2026 at the Jr. High School from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Volunteers should be there by 4:15. Have your baked goods and other donations at the church by noon today so Rachel Griffin can pick them up for the concession stand.

*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/  Please take the time to watch to video to get acquainted with the service of Beyond Blessed.

*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 11, 2026                     

Altar: Lois McIntyre                                     

1st Reader: Vickie Edgington - Exodus 32:1-14

2nd Reader: Lois McIntyre - Philippians 4:1-9

Prayers of the People: Diane Jones

Ushers/Greeters: Bill McIntyre

News Blast for Sunday, October 4, 2026

*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

News Blast for Sunday, September 27, 2026

*For the month of September we will be collecting children’s diapers for Community Action. For the month of October we will collect Kleenex.

 *Blessing of the September Community Action donation on Sunday, September 27, 2026 during the Eucharist.

*Christian Formation will follow the Eucharist on Sunday from 10:30 to 11:30. There will be another chance to participate in Christian Formation on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 from 10:30 to 11:30 via Zoom.

*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.

*We will have our all parish breakfast outing at River’s Edge on Sunday, October 4, 2026 following the Eucharist. Everyone is invited!!

*We are planning the Blessing of the Animals for Sunday, October 4, 2026. More information to follow.

*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

Liturgical Duties for:                                   

Sunday, September 27, 2026                     

Altar: Diane Jones                                     

1st Reader: Tom Reeder - Exodus 17:1-7

2nd Reader: Vickie Edgington -  Philippians 2:1-13

Prayers of the People: Vickie Edgington

Ushers/Greeters: Dawn Caldwell

News Blast for Sunday, September 20, 2026

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

*Blessing of the Back Packs on Sunday, September 20, 2026 during the Eucharist.

*Christian Formation will follow the Eucharist on Sunday from 10:30 to 11:30. There will be another chance to participate in Christian Formation on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 from 10:30 to 11:30 via Zoom.

*Day in the Dells on Saturday, September 19, 2026. 11:00 to 2:00-ish welcome & fellowship; lunch, including distribution of tickets to attractions; worship (Noon-day prayer); send ‘em out to enjoy the Dells. Anticipating around 80 people.

*Vestry meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

*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.

*We will have our all parish breakfast outing at River’s Edge on Sunday, October 4, 2026 following the Eucharist. Everyone is invited!!

*We are planning the Blessing of the Animals for Sunday, October 4, 2026. More information to follow.

*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.

Liturgical Duties for:                                   

Sunday, September 20, 2026                     

Altar: Holly Pennington                                     

1st Reader: Kay Gjavenis - Exodus 16:2-15

2nd Reader: Dawn Caldwell - Philippians 1:21-30

Prayers of the People: Vickie Edgington

Ushers/Greeters: Les Pennington

News Blast for Sunday September 13, 2026

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

*First volleyball Concession Stand tonight at the Jr. High School. The next Concession Stands will be in October, Thursday the 8th and Monday the 12th and 19th.

*We will celebrate our Name Day, on Sunday, September 13, 2026, with healing during the service and to start off the school year, the annual blessing of the Back Packs for those who teach and those who learn!  A celebration breakfast will follow the Eucharist. Wear your red in honor of Holy Cross Day.

*On Sunday, September 13, 2026 Scott Morfitt, our web designer, will be at church making a video for our Web Page! Wear your red and bring your smiles so we can have a wonderful video to post on our Web Page.

*Healing service at Reedsburg Sr. Center on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.

*Corporation Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

*The Fall Alpha course will begin on Wednesday, September 16th, at Trinity Baraboo. Each session begins at 5:30 and ends promptly at 7:30.  https://alphausa.org/what-is-alpha/

*Day in the Dells on Saturday, September 19, 2026. 11:00 to 2:00-ish welcome & fellowship; lunch, including distribution of tickets to attractions; worship (Noon-day prayer); send ‘em out to enjoy the Dells

*Christian Formation will begin on Sunday, September 20 and Zoom session on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

*Vestry Meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

Liturgical Duties for:                                   

Sunday, September 13, 2026                     

Altar: Lois McIntyre                                     

1st Reader: Lois Mcintyre – Isaiah 45:21-25

2nd Reader: Jan Pauc – Philippians 2:5-11

Prayers of the People: Tom Reeder

Ushers/Greeters: Bill McIntyre

News Blast for Sunday, September 6, 2026

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

‍*First Saturday service will be on September 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

*Fr. Michael will be on vacation Sunday, September 6, 2026. We will have Morning Prayer in place of the Eucharist.

*No Christian Formation Breakfast on Sunday, September 6, 2026 as it is Labor Day Weekend.

*We will celebrate our Name Day, on Sunday, September 13, 2026, with healing during the service and to start off the school year, the annual blessing of the Back Packs for those who teach and those who learn!  A celebration breakfast will follow the Eucharist. Wear your red in honor of Holy Cross Day.‍ ‍

*Healing service at Reedsburg Sr. Center on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.

*Corporation Board Meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

*The Fall Alpha course will begin on Wednesday, September 16th, at Trinity Baraboo. Each session begins at 5:30 and ends promptly at 7:30.  https://alphausa.org/what-is-alpha/

*Day in the Dells on Saturday, September 19, 2026. More information to follow.

*Christian Formation will begin on Sunday, September 20 and Zoom session on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

*Vestry Meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

Liturgical Duties for:                                   

Sunday, September 6, 2026                     

Altar: No Altar – Morning Prayer                                     

1st Reader: Jan Pauc - Job 25:1-6   27:1-6 ‍

2nd Reader: Jean Moore - Revelations 14:1-7,13 ‍

Prayers of the People: Diane Jones

Ushers/Greeters: Vickie Edgington

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News Blast for Sunday, August 30, 2026

*For the month of August we will be collecting toilet paper for Community Action. In September we will collect children’s diapers.

*August 29, 2026 the wedding of Deacon Brad and Bonnie at 12:30 p.m.

*August 30, 2026 Joint Sunday Service with the Dells Delton Methodist Church at 10:00 a.m. with a picnic to follow. You are invited to bring a dish to pass if you are able.

*August 30, 2026 Blessing of the Community Action Donation for August during the Eucharist.

*The First Wednesday Healing Service will be September 2, 2026 at noon.

*First Saturday service will be on September 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

*Fr. Michael will be on vacation Sunday, September 6, 2026. We will have Morning Prayer in place of the Eucharist.

*We will celebrate our Name Day, Holy Cross, on Sunday, September 13, 2026, with a celebration breakfast to follow the Eucharist.

* The Fall Alpha course will begin on Wednesday, September 16th, at Trinity Baraboo. Each session begins at 5:30 and ends promptly at 7:30.  https://alphausa.org/what-is-alpha/

Liturgical Duties for:                                   

Sunday, August 30, 2026                     

Altar: Diane Jones                                     

1st Reader: Vickie Edgington - Exodus 3:1-15

2nd Reader: Kay Gjavenis - Romans 12:9-21

Prayers of the People: Fr. Michael

Ushers/Greeters: Bud and Tammy Seufzer

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News Blast for Sunday, August 23, 2026

*For the month of August we will be collecting toilet paper for Community Action. In September we will collect children’s diapers.

*August 29, 2026 the wedding of Deacon Brad and Bonnie at 12:30 p.m.

*August 30, 2026 Joint Sunday Service with the Dells Delton Methodist Church at 10:00 a.m. with a picnic to follow. Bring a dish to pass if you are able.

*The First Wednesday Healing Service will be September 2, 2026 at noon.

*First Saturday service will be on September 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

*Fr. Michael will be on vacation  September 6, 2026.

*We will celebrate our Name Day, Holy Cross, on Sunday, September 13, 2026, with a celebration breakfast to follow the Eucharist.

* The Fall Alpha course will begin on Wednesday, September 16th, at Trinity Baraboo. Each session begins at 5:30 and ends promptly at 7:30.  https://alphausa.org/what-is-alpha/

Liturgical Duties for:                                   

Sunday, August 23, 2026                     

Altar: Holly Pennington                                     

1st Reader: Dawn Caldwell - Exodus 1:8-2:10

2nd Reader: Jan Pauc - Romans 12:1-8

Prayers of the People: Besty Grant

Ushers/Greeters: Les Pennington

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News Blast for Sunday August 16, 2026

There will be no Eucharist at Holy Cross on Sunday, August 16, 2026 as it is the annual Unity Service at Bowman Park. The service begins at 10:00 a.m. with a picnic to follow. Father Michael, Deacon Brad and Sue White will all be participating in the Unity Service. It is suggested that you give yourself plenty of time in advance of the service to find parking around the park. Please bring a dish to pass if you are able and chairs as seating is limited.

News Blast for Sunday August 9, 2026

‍*For the month of August we will be collecting toilet paper for Community Action.

‍*Fr. Michael will be on vacation  August, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 17, 18 and 20.

*We will have healing during the August 9, 2026 eucharist.

*Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 16, 2026 as there will be the celebration of the 5th year of the Unity Worship Service in Bowman Park. The service to begin at 10:00 a.m. with a picnic and games to follow. Deacon Brad, Father Michael and Sue White will all be contributing to the service. There will be no Eucharist at Holy Cross on the 16th.

*You are all invited to the wedding of Deacon Brad and Bonnie Gjavenis on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

*There will be joint Sunday service on August 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. with the Dells Delton Methodist Church and a cook-out to follow.

* The Fall Alpha course will begin on Wednesday, September 16th. We alternate host locations between Trinity Baraboo and Holy Cross. The last course was held at Holy Cross, so this Fall, the course will be back at Trinity Baraboo. Limited transportation may be available for those who cannot drive.  Childcare may also be available if the demand is there. Sessions consist of: -meal -2 songs of worship -video or live talk -small group discussion. Each session begins at 5:30 and ends promptly at 7:30. (One tenant of Alpha is to respect people's time, so each session always ends precisely at 7:30.) Alpha is an environment of exploring the Christian faith.  It is not a Bible study. It is a place where there are no 'right' answers. It is an opportunity for you, whether you are a season Christian, or someone who is just curious. The Alpha logo is a question mark. So consider attending Alpha this Fall, and bring your questions.  https://alphausa.org/what-is-alpha/

Liturgical Duties for:                                    ‍

Sunday, August 9, 2026                     

Altar: Betsy Grant                                     

1st Reader: Jan Pauc - Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28

2nd Reader: Vickie Edgington - Romans 10:5-15

Prayers of the People: Jan Pauc

Ushers/Greeters: Dawn Caldwell

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News Blas for Sunday August 9, 2026

‍ *For the month of August we will be collecting toilet paper for Community Action.

‍*Fr. Michael will be on vacation  August, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 17, 18 and 20.

*We will have healing during the August 9, 2026 eucharist. ‍

*Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 16, 2026 as there will be the celebration of the 5th year of the Unity Worship Service in Bowman Park. The service to begin at 10:00 a.m. with a picnic and games to follow. Deacon Brad, Father Michael and Sue White will all be contributing to the service. There will be no Eucharist at Holy Cross on the 16th.

*You are all invited to the wedding of Deacon Brad and Bonnie Gjavenis on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

*There will be joint Sunday service on August 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. with the Dells Delton Methodist Church and a cook-out to follow.

* The Fall Alpha course will begin on Wednesday, September 16th. We alternate host locations between Trinity Baraboo and Holy Cross. The last course was held at Holy Cross, so this Fall, the course will be back at Trinity Baraboo. Limited transportation may be available for those who cannot drive.  Childcare may also be available if the demand is there. Sessions consist of: -meal-2 songs of worship-video or live talk-small group discussion. Each session begins at 5:30 and ends promptly at 7:30. (One tenant of Alpha is to respect people's time, so each session always ends precisely at 7:30.) Alpha is an environment of exploring the Christian faith.  It is not a Bible study. It is a place where there are no 'right' answers. It is an opportunity for you, whether you are a season Christian, or someone who is just curious. The Alpha logo is a question mark. So consider attending Alpha this Fall, and bring your questions.  https://alphausa.org/what-is-alpha/

Liturgical Duties for:                                   

Sunday, August 9, 2026                     

‍ Altar: Betsy Grant                                     

‍1st Reader: Jan Pauc - Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28

‍ ‍2nd Reader: Vickie Edgington - Romans 10:5-15

‍ ‍Prayers of the People: Jan Pauc

‍ ‍Ushers/Greeters: Dawn Caldwell

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News Blast for Sunday, August 2, 2026

*For the month of August we will be collecting toilet paper for Community Action.

*Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 16, 2026 as there will be the celebration of the 5th year of the Unity Worship Service in Bowman Park. The service to begin at 10:00 a.m. with a picnic and games to follow. Deacon Brad, Father Michael and Sue White will all be contributing to the service. There will be no Eucharist at Holy Cross on the 16th.

*Fr. Michael will be on vacation  August, 10, 11, 12 and 13.

*First Saturday Service, August 1, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. This is a contemporary evening prayer service with guitar music by Deacon Brad.

*First Wednesday Healing Service, August 5, 2026 at Noon.

*We will have healing during the August 9, 2026 eucharist.

* The Fall Alpha course will begin on Wednesday, September 16th. We alternate host locations between Trinity Baraboo and Holy Cross. The last course was held at Holy Cross, so this Fall, the course will be back at Trinity Baraboo. Limited transportation may be available for those who cannot drive.  Childcare may also be available if the demand is there. Sessions consist of: meal; 2 songs of worship; video or live talk; small group discussionEach session begins at 5:30 and ends promptly at 7:30. (One tenant of Alpha is to respect people's time, so each session always ends precisely at 7:30.)Alpha is an environment of exploring the Christian faith.  It is not a Bible study. It is a place where there are no 'right' answers. It is an opportunity for you, whether you are a season Christian, or someone who is just curious. The Alpha logo is a question mark. So consider attending Alpha this Fall, and bring your questions.  https://alphausa.org/what-is-alpha/‍ ‍

Liturgical Duties for:                                  

Sunday, August 2, 2026                     

Altar: Diane Jones                                     

1st Reader: Kay Gjavenis - Genesis 32:22-31

2nd Reader: Dawn Caldwell - Romans 9:1-5

Prayers of the People: Bud Seufzer

Ushers/Greeters: Bud Seufzer

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News Blast for Sunday, July 26, 2026

*For the month of July we will be collecting School Supplies or donations for School Supplies. If you want to pay by check make your check out to Holy Cross and put School Supplies in the memo. During this Sundays Eucharist we will bless the July donation. For the month of August we will collect toilet paper.

UPDATE The “Come Walk With Us” group will be walking at Mirror Lake State Park on the Ringling Trail on Friday, July 24, 2026. Meet at the office parking lot at 10:00 a.m. It is $13 per car to enter the park or $3 if you are a Sr.

*Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 16, 2026 as there will be the celebration of the 5th year of the Unity Worship Service in Bowman Park. The service to begin at 10:00 a.m. with a picnic and games to follow.

*Christian Formation will start on Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 10:15 to 11:15 in the Fellowship Hall following the Sunday Eucharist. Fr. Michael has a request for those planning to attend the Christian Formation meetings rather than deciding all of our topics in advance.  I'd like your help. What questions have you always wanted to ask? Is there something in the Bible you've never understood? A passage you've found confusing? Something about God, prayer, suffering, heaven, forgiveness, or the Episcopal Church that you've always wondered about but never had the chance to discuss? There are no silly questions, no embarrassing questions, and no tests. You can email me with your question or hand me a note or slip a note under my office door. No names will be attached to the questions. My hope is that many of our Christian Formation sessions this fall will grow out of the real questions and real curiosities of the people of Holy Cross. Fr. Michael would like these questions by the first of September so he can prepare for the first meeting.

*Fr. Michael will be on vacation  July 23, 27 and 28.

*First Wednesday Healing Service, August 5, 2026 at Noon.

*First Saturday Service, August 1, 2026 at 5:30.

Liturgical Duties for:                                   

Sunday, July 26, 2026                     

Altar: Holly Pennington                                     

1st Reader: Vickie Edgington - Genesis 29:15-28

2nd Reader: Tom Reeder - Romans 8:26-39

Prayers of the People: Tom Reeder

Ushers/Greeters: Les Pennington

News Blast for Sunday, July 26, 2026

*For the month of July we will be collecting School Supplies or donations for School Supplies. If you want to pay by check make your check out to Holy Cross and put School Supplies in the memo. During this Sundays Eucharist we will bless the July donation. For the month of August we will collect toilet paper.

*UPDATE The “Come Walk With Us” group will be walking at Mirror Lake State Park on the Ringling Trail on Friday, July 24, 2026. Meet at the office parking lot at 10:00 a.m. The Fee to enter park is $13 or $3 in you are a Sr. 

*Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 16, 2026 as there will be the celebration of the 5th year of the Unity Worship Service in Bowman Park. The service to begin at 10:00 a.m. with a picnic and games to follow.  

*Christian Formation will start on Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 10:15 to 11:15 in the Fellowship Hall following the Sunday Eucharist. Fr. Michael has a request for those planning to attend the Christian Formation meetings rather than deciding all of our topics in advance.  I'd like your help. What questions have you always wanted to ask? Is there something in the Bible you've never understood? A passage you've found confusing? Something about God, prayer, suffering, heaven, forgiveness, or the Episcopal Church that you've always wondered about but never had the chance to discuss? There are no silly questions, no embarrassing questions, and no tests. You can email me with your question or hand me a note or slip a note under my office door. No names will be attached to the questions. My hope is that many of our Christian Formation sessions this fall will grow out of the real questions and real curiosities of the people of Holy Cross. Fr. Michael would like these questions by the first of September so he can prepare for the first meeting. 

*Fr. Michael will be on vacation  July 23, 27 and 28. 

*First Wednesday Healing Service, August 5, 2026 at Noon. 

*First Saturday Service, August 1, 2026 at 5:30. 

Liturgical Duties for:                                   

Sunday, July 26, 2026                     

Altar: Holly Pennington                                     

1st Reader: Vickie Edgington - Genesis 29:15-28

2nd Reader: Tom Reeder - Romans 8:26-39

Prayers of the People: Tom Reeder

Ushers/Greeters: Les Pennington

News Blast for Sunday, July 26, 2026

*For the month of July we will be collecting School Supplies or donations for School Supplies. If you want to pay by check make your check out to Holy Cross and put School Supplies in the memo. During this Sundays Eucharist we will bless the July donation. For the month of August we will collect toilet paper.

UPDATE The “Come Walk With Us” group will be walking at Mirror Lake State Park on the Ringling Trail. Meet at the office parking lot at 10:00 a.m. Day pass to enter the park is $13 or $3 for Sr.’s

*Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 16, 2026 as there will be the celebration of the 5th year of the Unity Worship Service in Bowman Park. The service to begin at 10:00 a.m. with a picnic and games to follow.

*Christian Formation will start on Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 10:15 to 11:15 in the Fellowship Hall following the Sunday Eucharist. Fr. Michael has a request for those planning to attend the Christian Formation meetings rather than deciding all of our topics in advance.  I'd like your help. What questions have you always wanted to ask? Is there something in the Bible you've never understood? A passage you've found confusing? Something about God, prayer, suffering, heaven, forgiveness, or the Episcopal Church that you've always wondered about but never had the chance to discuss? There are no silly questions, no embarrassing questions, and no tests. You can email me with your question or hand me a note or slip a note under my office door. No names will be attached to the questions. My hope is that many of our Christian Formation sessions this fall will grow out of the real questions and real curiosities of the people of Holy Cross. Fr. Michael would like these questions by the first of September so he can prepare for the first meeting.

*Fr. Michael will be on vacation  July 23, 27 and 28.

*First Wednesday Healing Service, August 5, 2026 at Noon.

*First Saturday Service, August 1, 2026 at 5:30.

Liturgical Duties for:                                   

Sunday, July 26, 2026                     

Altar: Holly Pennington                                     

1st Reader: Vickie Edgington - Genesis 29:15-28

2nd Reader: Tom Reeder - Romans 8:26-39

Prayers of the People: Tom Reeder

Ushers/Greeters: Les Pennington

News Blast for Sunday, July 19, 2026

‍ ‍*For the month of July we will be collecting School Supplies or donations for School Supplies. If you want to pay by check make your check out to Holy Cross and put School Supplies in the memo.

*Vestry meeting Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

*Mark your calendars! We have a very special event coming up on Saturday, August 29, 2026! The celebration of the marriage of Deacon Brad and Bonnie! You are invited to open the invitation received by email and that will take you to their web page with all the events and RSVP information. You are all invited and are asked to RSVP to any and all of the events of the weekend that you wish to attend or you can tell Deacon Brad by email or in person which events you will be attending.

*There will be no 5th Sunday Brunch between the church services on Sunday, August 30,  2026, as it is a special Sunday with a joint service with the Methodists to celebrate the marriage of Deacon Brad and Bonnie at 10:00 a.m. with a cook-out to follow!

*Christian Formation will start on Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 10:15 to 11:15 in the Fellowship Hall following the Sunday Eucharist. Fr. Michael has a request for those planning to attend the Christian Formation meetings rather than deciding all of our topics in advance.  I'd like your help. What questions have you always wanted to ask? Is there something in the Bible you've never understood? A passage you've found confusing? Something about God, prayer, suffering, heaven, forgiveness, or the Episcopal Church that you've always wondered about but never had the chance to discuss? There are no silly questions, no embarrassing questions, and no tests. You can email me with your question or hand me a note or slip a note under my office door. No names will be attached to the questions. My hope is that many of our Christian Formation sessions this fall will grow out of the real questions and real curiosities of the people of Holy Cross. Fr. Michael would like these questions by the first of September so he can prepare for the first meeting.

*Fr. Michael will be on vacation  July 23, 27 and 28.

*First Wednesday Healing Service, August 5, 2026 at Noon.

*First Saturday Service, August 1, 2026 at 5:30.

Liturgical Duties for:                                   

Sunday, July 19, 2026                     

‍Altar: Lois McIntyre                                      ‍

1st Reader: Lois McIntyre - Genesis 28:10-19a

2nd Reader: Jan Pauc - Romans 8:12-25

Prayers of the People: Diane Jones

Ushers/Greeters: Bill McIntyre

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News Blast for Sunday, July 12, 2026

‍ ‍*For the month of July we will be collecting School Supplies or donations for School Supplies. If you want to pay by check make your check out to Holy Cross and put School Supplies in the memo.

*First Saturday Service will be held on the second Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. as the first Saturday is the Fourth of July holiday week-end.

*We will have healing during the Eucharist on Sunday, July 12, 2026. 

*Corporation Board meeting, Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

*Vestry meeting Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

*Mark your calendars! We have a very special event coming up on Saturday, August 29, 2026! The celebration of the marriage of Deacon Brad and Bonnie! You are invited to open the invitation that will take you to their web page with all the events and RSVP information. You are all invited and are asked to RSVP to any and all of the events of the weekend that you wish to attend.

*There will be no 5th Sunday Brunch between the church services on Sunday, August 30,  2026, as it is a special Sunday with a joint service with the Methodists to celebrate the marriage of Deacon Brad and Bonnie at 10:00 a.m. with a cook-out to follow!

*Christian Formation will begin on Sunday, September 13, 2026 from 10:15 to 11:15 in the Fellowship Hall following the Sunday Eucharist. Fr. Michael has a request for those planning to attend the Christian Formation meetings rather than deciding all of our topics in advance.  I'd like your help. What questions have you always wanted to ask? Is there something in the Bible you've never understood? A passage you've found confusing? Something about God, prayer, suffering, heaven, forgiveness, or the Episcopal Church that you've always wondered about but never had the chance to discuss? There are no silly questions, no embarrassing questions, and no tests. You can email me with your question or hand me a note or slip a note under my office door. No names will be attached to the questions. My hope is that many of our Christian Formation sessions this fall will grow out of the real questions and real curiosities of the people of Holy Cross. Fr. Michael would like these questions by the first of September so he can prepare for the first meeting.

Liturgical Duties for:                                   

Sunday, July 12, 2026                     

Altar: Betsy Grant                                     

1st Reader: Vickie Edgington - Genesis 25:19-34

2nd Reader: Kay Gjavenis - Romans 8:1-11

Prayers of the People: Betsy Grant

Ushers/Greeters: Vickie Edgington

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News Blast for Sunday, July 5, 2026

*For the month of July we will be collecting School Supplies or donations for School Supplies. If you want to pay by check make your check out to Holy Cross and put School Supplies in the memo.

*First Saturday Service will be held on the second Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. as the first Saturday is the Fourth of July holiday week-end.

*We will have healing during the Eucharist on Sunday, July 12, 2026. 

*Mark your calendars! We have a very special event coming up on Saturday, August 29, 2026! The celebration of the marriage of Deacon Brad and Bonnie! You are invited to open the invitation that will take you to their web page with all the events and RSVP information. You are all invited and are asked to RSVP to any and all of the events of the weekend that you wish to attend. Look for the link to their web page in your email news blast.

Liturgical Duties for:                                   

Sunday, July 5, 2026                     

Altar: Diane Jones                                     

1st Reader: Dawn Caldwell - Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67

2nd Reader: Diane Jones - Romans 7:15-25a

Prayers of the People: Vickie Edgington

Ushers/Greeters: Dawn Caldwell

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News Blast for Sunday, June 28, 2026

*For June we will be collecting Adult Protective Underwear for Community Action. For the month of July we will be collecting School Supplies or donations for School Supplies. If you want to pay by check make your check out to Holy Cross and put School Supplies in the memo.

*DATE CHANGE: We will have a Quiet Day on Saturday June 27, 2026 at Holy Cross from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided by the Caldwells. So IF YOU are planning to attend, PLEASE RSVP by 5:30pm on Thursday so we know how much food to make - "we" meaning mostly Dawn.

*The Vestry is considering offering half gallon milk vouchers as well as gallon vouchers for our milk voucher program.

*We have received a $2,000.00 Grant from the Diocese, thanks to our Vestry!! Some of it will be used to launch a new youth program, The Brick Group which is a group led by Dawn Caldwell to encourage creativity and fun with Legos! More information on that to come. Some of it will be used to purchase a pop corn machine! One use will be to make popcorn to sell when we open our concession stand for the Jr. High Volley Ball season in the fall.

*The Corporation Board is in the process of assessing trees on our property. Due to storm damage and damage to our building and due to the proximity of many pine trees, we will be removing and trimming trees in the near future.

*The Forward Day by Day booklets have been received for August through October. You can find them in the outer office on the brown filing cabinet right outside Fr. Michaeal’s office door.

*First Wednesday Healing service on July 1, 2026 at noon.

*First Saturday Service will be held on the second Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. as the first Saturday is the Fourth of July holiday week-end.

*We will have healing during the Eucharist on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Liturgical Duties for:                                   

Sunday, June 28, 2026                     

Altar: Besty Grant                                     

1st Reader: Diane Jones - Genesis 22:1-14

2nd Reader: Vickie Edgington - Romans 6:12-23

Prayers of the People: Kay Gjavenis

Ushers/Greeters: Bud Seufzer

News Blast for Sunday, June 28, 2026

*For June we will be collecting Adult Protective Underwear for Community Action. For the month of July we will be collecting School Supplies or donations for School Supplies. If you want to pay by check make your check out to Holy Cross and put School Supplies in the memo.

*DATE CHANGE: We will have a Quiet Day on Saturday June 27, 2026 at Holy Cross from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided by the Caldwells. So IF YOU are planning to attend, PLEASE RSVP by 5:30pm on Thursday so we know how much food to make - "we" meaning mostly Dawn.‍ ‍

*The Vestry is considering offering half gallon milk vouchers as well as gallon vouchers for our milk voucher program.

*We have received a $2,000.00 Grant from the Diocese, thanks to our Vestry!! Some of it will be used to launch a new youth program, The Brick Group which is a group led by Dawn Caldwell to encourage creativity and fun with Legos! More information on that to come. Some of it will be used to purchase a pop corn machine! One use will be to make popcorn to sell when we open our concession stand for the Jr. High Volley Ball season in the fall.

*The Corporation Board is in the process of assessing trees on our property. Due to storm damage and damage to our building and due to the proximity of many pine trees, we will be removing and trimming trees in the near future.

*The Forward Day by Day booklets have been received for August through October. You can find them in the outer office on the brown filing cabinet right outside Fr. Michaeal’s office door.

*First Wednesday Healing service on July 1, 2026 at noon.

*First Saturday Service will be held on the second Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. as the first Saturday is the Fourth of July holiday week-end.

*We will have healing during the Eucharist on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Liturgical Duties for:                                   

Sunday, June 28, 2026                     

Altar: Besty Grant                                     

1st Reader: Diane Jones - Genesis 22:1-14

2nd Reader: Vickie Edgington - Jeremiah 28:5-9

Prayers of the People: Kay Gjavenis

Ushers/Greeters: Bud Seufzer