News Blast for Sunday, March 1, 2026

*For March we will be collecting shampoo for Community Action.

*We will have joint soup suppers with the Methodists on Wednesday night in Lent. Supper will begin at 5:30 with a study to follow and will end by 7:00 p.m. There will be sign up sheet at church if you are interested in making soup for one of the suppers.

*It is finally here!! The Coldest Night of the year fund raiser this coming Saturday!!  Come Walk With Us for The Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser. The Pathway Home shelter in Baraboo is a local recipient. This year's walk is scheduled for Saturday, Feb 28th, 4:30 pm, and begins at the Baraboo Civic Center. There are both 2K and  4K walking paths.  Our walking group, Walk With Us, is registered Holy Cross. We will also be asking for a donation or sponsorship from Outreach and friends. Walk a planned route or just around the block. We'd love you to come Walk With Us.

*The Memorial service for Marilyn Marie Thompson will be on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Visitation will start at 9:30 at Holy Cross with the service to begin at 11:00. There will be Luncheon following the service at the Wisconsin Hotel.

*Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 8, it is daylight savings and we turn our clocks forward one hour when we go to bed on Saturday night. Spring forward!!

* Vestry workshop has been scheduled for Sunday, March 8. The session will begin following the service and conclude by 2:00 PM.

*Worship Committee meeting Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

*The updated church directories have been completed and there will be copies available at the church on Sunday. We will not be sending them out electronically in an abundance of caution against hackers.

*Tentative Holy Week Schedule – March 29 through April 4, 2026 Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Sunday-3/29           Palm Sunday                  8:45am

Wednesday-4/01   Tenebrae                         6:30 pm

Thursday-4/02      Maundy Thursday           5:00 pm

Seder meal 6:30 - 8:30 (driven by DDMC, more information coming soon)

Watch begins                                               9:00pm

Friday-4/03           Watch ends                     11:00am

Ecumenical Good Friday                              2:00 pm

Holy Cross Good Friday                               6:30 pm

Saturday-4/04       Great Vigil of Easter       6:30 pm

Sunday-4/05          Easter                              9:00 pm

Liturgical Duties for Sunday, March 1, 2026                     

Altar: Diane Jones                                       

1st Reader: Vickie Edgington

2nd Reader: Kay Gjavenis

Prayers of the People: Fr. Michael

Ushers/Greeters: Vickie Edgington

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