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April 23, 2008 - Web Site Updates
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The
front page was updated to correct the summer schedule. We go into
summer schedule on Memorial Day weekend, so starting May 25 we will have
services at 8:15 and 10:00.
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Our annual "good old fashion
family picnic" is scheduled for June 8th. See the
Picnic page for details.
March 20, 2008 - News and Web Site
Updates
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Jim Thomas,
Post
Dispatch - Ram's reporter will be our speaker at the March 29th
Men's Breakfast.
Jo Mannies, political
writer for the Post Dispatch, will be our speaker for the April 28th Men's
Breakfast. Both will start with
breakfast buffets at 8:30 a.m. Signup is in the narthex and EVERYONE
(not just men!) is welcome. The men prepare and cleanup
the breakfast!
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The Lutheran Family
& Children's Services is sponsoring it's annual Walk on April 19th from
8:30-11:00 a.m. See the web page for information on ways you can
participate in this very special event.
March 17, 2008 - News and Web Site
Updates
March 11, 2008 - News and Web Site
Updates
January 30, 2008 - Web Site Updates
January 20, 2008 - Web Site Updates
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Beginning Ash Wednesday (February 6,
2008) and for each of the six succeeding Wednesdays of the Lenten season,
the Outreach Ministry team is hosting a
soup supper from 5:30pm to 6:45pm. All attending Lenten services are invited to
partake in the supper consisting of helpings of hearty soup, bread, crackers,
and beverages before the service at 7:00 p.m.
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Save the Date: Saturday, April 12th - Touching Lives for Christ (TLC) presents Ted & Company.
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Save the Date: October 25-26 - Holy Cross Confirmation Reunion. Confirmands from the past 40 years are invited for a very special reunion
weekend.
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The
Pastor Message page was updated
with Pastor Jim's February Cross Current message.
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The Adult Forum page was updated with details
of our February forums.
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Here are a few new special requests.
Follow the Special Request link for more
information.
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Interested in the Handbell Ministry? We are beginning this ministry
again, and hope to have enough ringers to ring on Easter Sunday.
Contact Kevin W.
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We are
still looking for volunteers to help with the sound system at the early
and late service. Contact Kevin W.
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Help is needed in donating food
for a meal Holy Cross is providing Haven House families on February 9th.
A signup poster is in the narthex.
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The
February Food Drive for Transfiguration Lutheran Church will be held
February 10 and 17.
January 2, 2008 - News and Web Site updates
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The Annual Meeting of our
congregation will be held on Sunday, February 3 at 1:00 p.m. in the
fellowship hall. The Holy Cross youth will serve a light lunch at 12:15 p.m.
There will be presentation of reports, the election of church council
members, and adoption of the 2008 budget. Please plan on attending.
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Mike Prange will be leading three
Parenteen classes on January 20,
January 27, and February 10th.
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Carl Bender,
professor of physics at Washington University, will discuss global warming
at two Men's Breakfast's in a row,
Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, and Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. Both will start with
breakfast buffets at 8:30 a.m., and Professor Bender will begin speaking at
9:00 a.m..
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Adult Forum page updated with Spring 2008
speakers.
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New members will
be received on Sunday, February 24. New member classes will begin January 27
during the Sunday School hour, 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Contact Pastor Schack if
you are interested in becoming part of the Holy Cross family.
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The
Pastor Message page was updated
with Pastor Jim's January Cross Current message.
December 27, 2007 - Upcoming Events
November 27, 2007 - Upcoming Event/Web
Site
Update
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Join us for the
Season Of Wonders celebration during our
Sunday morning worship services on Sunday, December 9, at 8:15 and 11:00
a.m.
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Please note
this important
worship service change for the holidays:
We will
depart from our usual Sunday worship schedule on December 23 and December
30. On those Sundays we will have one service at 10:00 a.m.
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The
Pastor Message page was updated
with Pastor Jim's December Cross Current message.
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Updates regarding the
WAVE (Worship and Vision Enhancement)
project are posted.
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The Adult
Forum page was updated with December 9th's change to have Amanda Jokerst
speak on her
experiences during a recent trip to
Colombia.
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The
Men's Breakfast will have the Holy Cross
musical talent for your listening pleasure on Saturday, December 8th.
Men do the cooking and ALL are welcome.
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Put Saturday,
January 28th on your calendar to get out for the annual
Chili Bingo Night at Holy Cross!
November 21, 2007 - Upcoming Event/Web
Site
Update
November 5, 2007 - Web Site
Updates
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Join us for Thanksgiving Services
and our annual Pie Fest on Wednesday,
November 21st at 7:00.
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Melissa Matsos,
Melissa Matos, executive director of the St. Louis chapter of the Council on
American-Islamic Relations, will speak at
the
Men's Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17.
Everyone (not just men!) are welcome. The men
prepare and cleanup the breakfast!
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World Hunger Sunday is November 18th. Additionally,
the Food
Drive for Transfiguration Lutheran Church will be held November 11 and 18.
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The
Pastor Message page was updated
with Pastor Jim's November Cross Current message.
October 18, 2007 - Web Site Updates
October 16, 2007 - Web Site Updates
October 10, 2007 - Web Site Updates
September 25, 2007 - Web Site
Updates
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Rhine and Blue Danube photo memories
will be shared at the
Men's Breakfast
on October
20th. Everyone (not just men!) are welcome. The men
prepare and cleanup the breakfast!
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The
Social Activities Committee of Holy
Cross would like to invite all members to the Mystery Dinner on October 13.
September 17, 2007 - Web Site
Updates
September 6, 2007 - News and Web Site
Updates
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Chaplain Muschinske will be speaking
at the
Men's Breakfast
will be on September 15th.
Men, women, children, and guests are encouraged to come. The men
prepare the breakfast (and cleanup)!
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Special Requests page updated with a request for volunteers
to help assemble Sunday worship folders.
August 27, 2007 - News and Web Site
Updates
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Fall Clean-up Day:
The Property Committee will hold a
Clean up Day on September 8, from 8:30 a.m. until noon. All are welcome to
help keep our church in shape.
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Confirmation Retreat rescheduled:
The
Fall Confirmation Retreat will be held the weekend of September 14-16 at
Camp DuBois. All seventh and eighth grade Confirmation students will
be attending this retreat. The Senior High class will also be attending the
retreat. Please have all registration material into Karen Fatzinger by
August 26th.
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Adult Forum topics for
September added.
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The
Social Activities Committee of Holy
Cross would like to invite all members to the September event, An Evening of
Art, Friday, September 7.
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Men's Bible Study page updated with fall class information.
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Special Requests page updated with a request for someone to run the
sound system on Sundays.
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On Thursday, September 27, 2007 the
Daytimers will tour the Fox Theater and
hear Stan Kann play the
organ.
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More information about the City Voices and 12th Street Rag free
Concert was added.
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Pastor Message page was updated
with Pastor's September Cross Current message.
August 11, 2007 - News and Web Site
Updates
There will be a
Newcomer's Breakfast on
Saturday, September 29th at 9:00 a.m. Please read more about
the breakfast and/or the New Member classes.
Women's Bible Studies have one more summer class and then will resume
evening and afternoon classes in September. Follow the link for
specifics.
Sunday Bible
Study
will start September 9th and be in-depth
exploration of the Gospel of John.
August 6, 2007 - News and Web Site
Updates
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Youth Calendar
page added which is the master calendar for 2007-2008 youth events.
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Rally Day -
Sunday September 9th.
The
2007-2008 education year at Holy Cross will begin with Rally Day on Sunday,
September 9th, with special activities for children and adults from 9:45 –
10:45 a.m. Dr. Ben Asen
will be in the Adult Forum beginning a two-part class on Jeremiah.
Refreshments will be served.
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Confirmation Orientation - Sunday August 26th at 11:00 a.m.
Orientation for all
seventh and eighth grade
students and their parents will be held on Sunday, August 26th
at 11:00 a.m. The schedule, curriculum, and teachers will be introduced. If
you cannot attend this important meeting, please notify the church office.
The
Seventh Grade students will be presented with a NRSV Bible on Sunday, August
26th,
and will also receive a special blessing during the 10:00 worship service.
See the Confirmation page for more
information about our Confirmation program.
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Pastor Message page was updated
with Pastor's August Cross Current message.
July 2, 2007 - News and Web Site
Updates
June 6, 2007 - News and Web Site
Updates
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We heartedly welcome
Dan Johnson as
our new Director of Youth Ministry. Dan comes to us from Good
Shepherd Lutheran Church, where he volunteered in the youth area for seven
years. He's from Chicago and readily admits to being a Cubs fan.
(No one can be perfect.) For 18 years he
coached youth football,
basketball and baseball. In his free time Dan enjoys
photography, bicycling, traveling, and working on his home.
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New Event for
Cool Christian and X-treme
Christians
(Middle school and High School Youth) -
Donuts with
Dan
- Meet in the Youth
area between services on Sunday mornings and have some donuts with our new
Youth Director! Parents are welcome too!
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New Event for High
School Youth -
X-treme Christians event at
Trinity Lutheran in Town and Country on July 1st.
Details
forecoming.
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Summer Bible study for Women:
June
25, July 30, and August 27. 7– 9 p.m. in the Church Library
Author Kelly Fryer will energize Bible study
participants with her vibrant writing and deep faith. In June the study focuses
on
With the Message of
Jesus; and in July and August on
Like the
First Evangelist and
In the Power of the
Holy Spirit. Cindy
Donnell-Foster is the study leader. A sign-up sheet is located on the upper
entryway bulletin board.
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Please plan to join the
Garden
Committee on June 26, 7:00 PM as
we host Jennifer Smith, from the Missouri Botanical Garden. She will share
her ideas for "Planting Underused Perennials in the Sun and Shade”. Many of
you will remember her enthusiasm from our meeting last year, and once again
she will bring many plants with her for purchase. We hope you will join us
for an evening filled with information for planting your spring gardens.
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Don't forget
about the
Old Fashion Church Picnic
on Sunday
July 8th. Everyone is welcome!!!
May 20, 2007 - News and Web Site
Updates
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Pastor Message page was updated
with Pastor's June Cross Current message.
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June's
Men's Breakfast
will be June 13th and will feature
Sara Moses, a Holocaust survivor.
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Daytimers page update with
Melvin Price Locks & Dam activity on June 22.
April 29, 2007 - News and Web Site
Updates
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A Summer Sunday School
program will be held this summer from June 3 through July 15, beginning at 9:20
a.m. and ending at 9:50 a.m. Children, age 3 through 5th
Grade will meet in the Old Fellowship Hall where a One-Room School type
classroom will be arranged. The theme of our Summer Sunday School will be
“Prayer”.
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Pastor's May Cross Current message added to the
Pastor Message page.
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The next
Men's
Breakfast
will be May 19th. Rebecca
Krohn, community service coordinator at Pattonville High School, will speak
on their district's requirements for graduates to have performed community
service.
March 29, 2007 - Web Site Updates
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Made slight tweaks to the
Easter Services and Events
page.
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There will be no Sunday School,
Adult Forum, or Adult Sunday Morning Bible Study classes on Easter Sunday.
Please join us for Easter Breakfast instead!
March 24, 2007 - Web Site Updates
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Pastor's April Cross Current message added to the
Pastor Message page.
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Head Start Program volunteers
needed. Also, help needed for ELCA radio ministry.
See the Special Requests page for
details.
March 20, 2007 - Web Site
Updates
February 25, 2007 - News and Web Site
Updates
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Concert page updated with
sound-bites for the April 21st Kent Bottenfield concert.
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March's
Pastor's Monthly Message was added.
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The Property
Committee is sponsoring a church clean up day on March 31, beginning
at 8:30 a.m. ending at 12:00 noon. This is our chance to spruce up
the facilities for the Easter season. We will be cleaning both inside and
out. All are welcome; hope to see you there.
February 22, 2007 - Web Site
Updates
The
Mid-week Bible Study page was updated with current information.
February 10, 2007 - February Food
Drive
The February Food Drive for the
Transfiguration Lutheran Church Food Pantry will be held February 11 & 18.
The pantry is in need of non-perishable food items and staples. Monetary
donations are also appreciated in order to purchase meat, milk, fruit, and
vegetables.
January 23, 2007 - Web Site Updates
Feburary's
Pastor's Monthly Message was added.
Information added about the new
Grief Support Program.
Men's
Breakfast updated February's speaker - Representative Lacy Clay.
Blanket Drive and Greeting Card appeal info added to
Special Requests page.
January 14, 2007 - Web Site Updates
Adult Forum
page update with Spring schedule.
January's
Pastor's Monthly Message was added.
January 4, 2007 - Web Site Updates
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 An informative section on
Worship and Vision
Enhancement (WAVE) was added. This includes drawings,
pictures, details of the proposed changes, and more. Follow the link here or
follow the WAVE image in the bottom
left side of the Home page.
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The next New Member class will start
on Sunday January 21st with new members being received on Sunday, February 25th.
- Are you ready to "Go
Mahjongg"? Get more info about this learn/play session
on Tuesday, January
16th at 7 p.m.
- Men's Breakfast updated with hopeful plans to have a Post-Dispatch report discuss
their recent tour of Afghanistan on Saturday, January 20th.
- First Communion classes
for all 5th grade students and
any sixth grade students who have not yet had instruction will be held on
Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. beginning January 10th. First communion will be
on Sunday, February 18th.
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Youth Group Activities: Xtreme
Christians Pizza Sale is January 7-28th and there is a Lock-in on Sunday,
January 14th! The Ice Skating Party for All Youth Groups has been postponed,
future date to be announced.
- The next Greeting Card Ministry will be Monday, January
29th from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the church library.
December 13, 2006 - Web Site Updates
Pastor's Monthly Message for December was added.
Made the
Christmas Eve service schedule and December 24th and
December 31st regular worship schedule more apparent on the website.
November 30th, 2006 -
Sunday School Children's Christmas Celebration
Come to our Sunday School
Children’s Christmas Celebration, Rescued by Truth,
Dec. 17 at 9:45 a.m. in the sanctuary. Join the Preschool through High
School youth as they seek the Truth, listen to the Truth and follow the
Truth during this busy season.
Rejoice! Jesus
is born! We are
Rescued by Truth.
Refreshments will be served downstairs in the Fellowship Hall following the
Program.
Reminder to all
Sunday School students and parents:
Rehearsal for the Christmas
Program will be Saturday, Dec. 16, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon. The Preschool
and Kindergarten children can arrive at 11:30 a.m. Parents: please make every
effort to have your child attend this important dress rehearsal.
November 30, 2006 -
Born a Savior,
Born a King - Senior Choir Lead Worship on Sunday December 10th
Holy
Cross Senior Choir will lead worship
Born a Savior,
Born a King at both services
on Sunday, December 10th. As the prophets had long promised, the
time had finally come for the advent of Jesus, the Son of God. But could this
child, born in such humble surroundings, truly be the promised Savior and King?
Where were the trumpets and fanfare announcing the Mighty One who would
vanquish the enemy and deliver God's people? Could the prophecy be fulfilled
with the promise of love and everlasting peace? No armies? No generals? No
golden carriage? From the apparent dichotomy presented by that night in
Bethlehem comes the premise for this thoughtful, inspired and tuneful Advent and
Christmas work from the talented John Purifoy. Your dedicated musicians of Holy
Cross will present this work during both worship services.
November 30, 2006 - Web Site Updates
Men's Breakfast
for December was added.
November 3, 2006 - Web Site Updates
Men's Breakfast speaker and date
changed. It will now be a presentation about the tragedies in Darfur
and will be Saturday, November
25th event.
October 22, 2006 - Web Site Updates
Pastor's Monthly Message for November was added.
Music opportunities, Toy Drive and Thanksgiving Food Drive added to
Special Requests page.
Advent Celebration added to
Special Events page.
Daytimers page update with December 7th activity.
Men's Breakfast page updated with November
18th event.
October 15, 2006 - Special Requests
There were several
Special Requests in this
week's bulletin that have been posted to the web.
October 3, 2006 - Web Site Updates
There will be a Cool Christians Kickoff meeting on Sunday October 15th from
12:15-1:00. See the Cool Christians (Grades 6-8) page
for more info!
Updated the Social Activities page with
2006-2007 events.
September 14, 2006 - Web Site Updates
Updated the Staff page and reorganized/updated the
Education and Youth sections.
September 12, 2006 - Web Site Updates
The
Women's Bible Study,
Men's Bible Study, and
Sunday Bible Study
pages were updated.
August 22, 2006 - Web Site Updates
Rally Day
page added to the Happenings category.
August 14, 2006 - Web Site Updates
X-treme Christians
page updated with recent modifications to the calendar.
August 10, 2006 - Web Site Updates
Adult Forum
page updated with Fall 2006 speakers.
Gods Little Rascals (Grades 1-5) will be having a
swim party on August 10th. Check out the web page for more details.
Confirmation Orientation for all seventh and eighth grade students and their
parents will be on Sunday, August 27th, at 11:00 a.m.,
downstairs in the new Fellowship Hall.
August 3, 2006 - Web Site Updates
X-treme Christians
page updated to include their 2006-2007 activities.
July 29, 2006 - Web Site Updates (see more on July 25)
Pastor's Monthly Message for August was added.
July 25, 2006 - Parish Life Education
The 2006-2007 education year at Holy Cross will begin with Rally Day on Sunday,
September 10th, with special activities for children and adults from 9:45 –
10:45 a.m.
July 25, 2006 - Web Site
updates
- Information on the next two Men's Breakfasts
added.
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Link to the very successful Book Fair was removed but the page is still
available.
- Mid-week Bible Study and
Women's Bible Study and
Men's Bible Study pages updated with
information for the new school year.
- A link to LutheranWomanToday.org was added as a Resource on the
Associated Links
page.
- Mystery Dinner and Mystery Weekend information added to the
Extreme Christians page.
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Confirmation page updated with info on
Confirmation orientation.
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The next New Member class will start
on October 1st with new members being received on Sunday, November 5th.
July 25, 2006 - Social
Ministry
The August Food Drive for the Transfiguration Lutheran Church Food Pantry
will be held August 13 and 20. In addition to non-perishable food items and
staples, we will also be collecting school supplies for the children of
Transfiguration. Paper, pencils, crayons and other supplies would be
greatly appreciated to help students begin the school year.
June 21, 2006 - Andrea Martin
Phillips to work in the office.
Member Andrea Martin Phillips has been hired
to work part-time in the office. This allows Karen Fatzinger to
devote more time to her recently acquired Christian Education responsibilities.
June 19, 2006 - Web Site updatess
- Added Book Fair page.
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Special Events page updated.
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Picnic page embellished.
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Requests added to the Special Requests page.
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VBS page updated to include volunteer information
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Links to VBS and Book Fair
and Tim Hawkins Concert added to Happenings
navigation.
June 14, 2006 - Web Site
updates
- Added music samples and other information to the
Concert page about the Tim Hawkins concert on October 7, 2006.
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Repaired the Picnic link which was broken.
Don't miss the annual picnic on July 9th!
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Removed link to photo signup. Many thanks to all who had their
picture taken or who supplied their picture for the directory!
May 27, 2006 - Web Site
updates
- Vacation Bible School details have been added to the
VBS
page.
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Gardening Committee special speaker on June 6th. Information added to the
Special Events page
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Pastor's June Cross Current message added to the
Pastor Message page.
May 16, 2006 - Summer
Schedule
The Summer worship schedule begins on May 28th. Service times
will be 8:15 and 10:00 a.m. with coffee fellowship from 9:15-10:00 a.m. in the
Fellowship Hall. Sunday School and regular worship schedule resume
on September 10th.
May 16, 2006 - Web Site
updates
Added information on two social activities:
Annual Golf Scramble
and
Riverboat
Cruise (The Netherlands to Hungary).
April 16, 2006 - Office Help Needed
Anyone who is available to fill in for Karen when she is on vacation,
please call the church office at 314.434.0546. See
Special Requests.
April 16, 2006 - Teacher Appreciation Brunch
The Teacher Appreciation Brunch will be held on Saturday April 29 at 9:00
a.m. in the fellowship hall. In addition to "appreciating" our teachers, we will
be introducing new Sunday School curriculum for the 2006-2007 school year.
Please notify Karen F. in the church office (314-434-0546) if you can attend or
see the sign-up on the bulletin board in the narthex.
April 13, 2006 - Web Site
Updates
- The
New Member Class page was
updated with new dates.
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Pastor Jim's April Cross Currents was belatedly added to the
Pastor Message page.
April 7, 2006 - Pictorial Directory (web site update)
Pictures for the church photo
directory will be taken on May 19-20 and June 1-3. More information
can be found at the Photo Signups page.
April 7, 2006 - Parish Life Education
Appreciation Brunch
The Parish Life Education Committee would like to invite all Christian Education
staff members to an appreciation brunch on Saturday, April 29 at 9:00 a.m. in
the fellowship hall. We would like to honor all of our teachers and staff who
give of their time to teach the children of our congregation or facilitate our
Sunday Adult Bible studies. We would also like to introduce a new curriculum
that is being considered for the fall of 2006. Please RSVP to Karen Fatzinger
or mark the sheet on the bulletin board by April 23.
April 7, 2006 - Cross Currents Updates (web site update)
Changes to Special Requests,
Adult Forum, and
Midweek Bible Study.
Tweaks to Service Schedule.
April 5, 2006 - Eyes of
Faith
On Sunday, May 21, 2006, the
Senior Choir at Holy Cross will present the musical Eyes of Faith. Eyes of Faith
uses filmed characters (Simeon, Judas, Mary Magdalene and Peter) with live
narration, choir and soloists.
More information can be found at the Special
Events page.
January 14, 2006 -
Annual Meeting reminder
Pastor Schack and the Church Council urge you to attend the annual
meeting of Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Sunday, February 5 at 1:00 p.m. in
the fellowship hall. Adoption of the 2006 budget, election of new council
members, and adoption of several changes to our Constitution will be on the
agenda. A light lunch will be served by the youth at 12:15 p.m. Childcare
will be provided by the Cool Christians. A sign-up sheet for the luncheon
and babysitting will be posted.
January 14, 2006 - Greeting Card Ministry
On Monday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m. there will be a 2-hour workshop to
assemble cards for the Greeting Card Ministry. Help is needed to create
cards, create messages, assemble cards or decorate them. A sign-up poster is
located in the upper entryway. Contact Peachie if you have any questions.
January
14, 2006 -
Mark your calendars for VBS!
When you plan your family’s summer vacation and other activities, please
remember to mark your calendars for our VBS! Vacation Bible School will be
held the week of July 24-28. Plan now to attend this great week
of learning and fun!
January 14,
2006 -
Boy Scout Sunday is
February 5
All Boy Scouts - Tiger Cubs, Cub
Scouts, Webelos, Boy Scouts, and adult volunteers are invited to wear their
uniforms on Sunday, February 5. The Boy Scouts will also serve as greeters at
the worship services.
December
13, 2005:
First Communion classes for all fifth grade students and any sixth grade
students who have not yet had instruction will be held on Wednesday evenings
at 6:30 p.m. beginning on January 4. First Communion will be on Sunday,
February 26.
December 6th, 2005:
Christmas Eve Children and Family service will be at 5:00 p.m. this year.
The Festival Christmas service will be at the 11:00 p.m.
There will be one service on the
following Sundays:
December
25 - 10:00 a.m. - Christmas Day
January 1, 10:00 a.m. - New Years Day
There will be no Sunday School, Adult Forum, or Adult Bible Study classes on the
following Sundays:
December
18, 2005: Sunday School Children’s Christmas Celebration
December
25, 2005: Christmas Day
January 1, 2006: New Years Day
December 6th, 2005:
College Sunday:
Because of the difficulty
of scheduling this calendar year, we will attempt to schedule College Sunday at another time of
the year.
October 19, 2005:
Diane Runyan, Directory of Youth Ministry at Holy Cross since November 2003, has
resigned. We thank her for her ministry to all of our youth and pray that
God will continue to bless her as she completes her final year of studies in
preparation to serve as a consecrated diaconal minister.
Karen Hong, a member of Holy Cross since 1996, and a former council member and
congregational president, has been hired to serve as the new Director of Lay
Ministry. We pray God’s blessing on her new ministry with us.
October 3, 2005:
The 20s and 30s group will begin a
Sunday morning Bible study during the Sunday School hour for 6 weeks beginning
Nov 5 through Dec 17th, skipping Nov 27th (Thanksgiving).
Location is to be determined. They will be studying the book Purpose
Driven Life by Rick Warren. There will be a kick off lunch following late
service on October 30th at Bellacino's on Olive to get acquainted.
For more information, contact Jennifer M.
October 3, 2005:
The Hymn Festival originally scheduled for Saturday, October 29th has
been postponed to a later date.
Sept 18, 2005:
The receiving of new members has been moved to November 6th.
With this, the first new member classes has been moved to October 2nd.
Sept 18, 2005:
Holy Cross is searching for a Director of Lay Ministry.
We invite members of the congregation to prayerfully consider whether they might
be called to server Holy Cross in this capacity. We are looking for
someone who enjoys working with people; possesses a high level of integrity in
dealing with confidential matters; has strong interpersonal skills that
demonstrates good listening as well as sensitivity for the personal and
spiritual needs of members, church and staff; has a strong desire to equip and
activate people for ministry as a means of spiritual growth; would participate
as a team player; be willing to develop a knowledge of Scripture and Lutheran
theology; has the ability to plan and organize; possesses excellent oral and
written communication skills; and has basic computer skills. The job
description is located on the bulletin board in the upper entryway. If you
are at all interested in this position, please contact Pastor Shack.
Sept 2, 2005:
High
School Mystery Night has been moved from September 8 to September 22.
Time: 6:30. This change has been made so that we can work at the
Trivia Night on the 10th.
August 31, 2005: ELCA Help for Hurricane Katrina victims
Hurricane
Katrina was one of the largest hurricanes ever to impact the Gulf
Coast of the United States, and
Lutheran Disaster Response
is ready to enter the impacted areas as soon as it is deemed safe,
in cooperation with
Lutheran Social Services of the South.
It is too soon to volunteer to be of assistance, though that need
will come in time. Meanwhile,
contributions of money
are most helpful, as are prayers, such as the Prayer for the
Hurricane Season, from "This
Far By Faith," page 305.
August
12, 2005:
Director of Christian Education
We are pleased to announce the hiring of Sydney Mann as the director
of Christian Education.
Sydney
comes to us with four years of Christian school teaching experience
and seventeen years experience working with children of all ages.
Most recently, she was the eighth grade homeroom teacher at West
County Christian School, where she taught Middle School history and
grammar for three years. Mrs. Mann is originally from
New Orleans, La., where she graduated from the University of New
Orleans with a B.A in History and a minor in Anthropology.
For more personal information, please see next month's Cross
Currents. Send Sydney a welcome email by using "Director
of Christian Education" button on the the
Contact Us page.
August 12, 2005:
Parish Life
The 2004-2005 educational year at Holy Cross will begin Sunday, September 11.
Visit the Education page for more information about our educational
programs.
August 12, 2005:
Men’s Breakfast begins year
on September 17
Russell Simkins, a
Master Mason from O'Fallon, will speak at the Men's Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 17. He will speak and show a video describing the
Shriner's Hospital that Masons nationwide support. The men make and
serve the breakfast, and clean up afterwards, but we invite everyone, and
visitors are always welcome. We suggest a $5 donation.
August 12, 2005: CREW update
Our midweek study CREW (Christians Relating Every Wednesday) will
not be in session for the 2005-2006 education year. A
study will be done to determine how to more effectively offer this
program.
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