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If you'd like to invite Holy Cross members to an event or include an announcement, email April at aprilparviz@gmail.com
HOLY WEEK ANNOUNCEMENTS
Volunteers Needed to Carry Lilies on Easter Morning: We are looking for women and children to help carry lilies down the aisle during the procession of the cross on Easter Sunday at the beginning of the service. Anyone interested in helping should contact Megan Kenyon in the church office at hclcstl@gmail.com by April 3rd.
Easter Egg Stuffing: We will meet in the church basement at 4 pm on Fri., April 3rd to stuff the eggs. The Easter Egg Hunt will take place after church on Sunday, April 5th.
Holy Week Feast services will happen on April 2 (Maundy Thursday), April 3, (Good Friday), and April 5th (Easter Sunday). The Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services will both be at 5:30pm. Easter Sunday we will have brunch at 9:15am, Divine Service at 10:30am, and an easter egg hunt for the kids following the service in the gardens (weather permitting).
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Lost Earring Gretchen Penhallegon has found a gold hoop earring with sparkly studs. Please touch base with her if you know who it belongs to. (4.2.26)
The Grulkes have a new ministry update Read it here. (4.2.26)
Zach Barz has shared a new ministry update: You can read it here. (3.24.26)
Meal train for James Longendyke: As you may have heard during our prayers, James was recently diagnosed with cancer. Thank you for your prayers, everyone! If you'd like to send him and his family love and comfort in the form of meals as they work together to fight this, feel free to sign up for a meal train here. (3.24.26)
Meal Train for the Haase Family Ragnar Johanesen (RJ) Haase was born to Kasper and AJ Haase on February 11th! Let's nourish this family with loving meals as they continue to settle into life with a new baby. You can bring frozen meals to church for Amie and Jim Cox to deliver to the Haase household. Just let Jim and Amie know if you do. You can find their meal train information here (3.4.26)
Let's extend the fellowship! If you're on Facebook, join fellow Holy Cross members and friends of the congregation in our Holy Cross Facebook group! (2.5.26)
Weekly
SUNDAYS : Education Hour at 9:15AM | Worship at 10:30AM | Coffee Hour to follow
TUESDAYS : Men's group at the Bridge House at 6:00AM
FRIDAYS : Moms group from 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Prayers John Held, Amanda Berding, Connie Findley, Joyce Sieber, Cindy Hamil, Megan Laufer, Noah Oloff, Gene Lehr, Lee Hagan, Steve Helton, Diana Niemann, Anne Harrigan, Sarah Marlatt, Sharon Farris, Yvonne Delf, Megan Pfeiffer, Barb Wishon, James Longendyke, Kaitlyn Barnett, RJ Haase, Gail Radinsky, and for the missions of: • Carl and Kelsey Grulke • Groundwork Guatemala • Zach Barz • Chai V'Shalom (February edition of Hineni)
The Blessings Box The blessing box is looking to collect the following items: canned vegetables, cereal, jelly, peanut butter, pasta, pasta sauce, deodorant, dish soap, sponges, shampoo/conditioner, pancake mix and syrup, and water bottles. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Melissa Barnett by email at tmkvbarnett@sbcglobal.net or text at 618-973-0772.
Holy Cross Life Kati Gaschler compiles photos of life at Holy Cross in a google album. You can see the photos any time at this link here. She has also a blog about life at Holy Cross. You can follow her blog here.
Easter Egg Hunt Help We will meet in the church basement at 4 pm on Good Friday, April 3rd to stuff the eggs.
Holy Week Feast services will happen on April 2 (Maundy Thursday), April 3, (Good Friday), and April 5 (Easter Sunday). The Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services will both be at 5:30pm. Easter Sunday we will have brunch at 9:15am, Divine Service at 10:30am, and an easter egg hunt for the kids following the service in the gardens (weather permitting).
Women's Bible Study beginning: Sara Maichel has graciously opened her home for a six-week daytime women's bible study. Renee Gibbs will lead us through the book of Philippians as we wait in "joyful hope." Please join us for this small group time of study and prayer. Let Sara or Renee know if you may be interested so they can plan the snacks and materials. Dates: Tuesdays April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5. Place: 7052 Northmoor Drive, STL, 63105 Time: 9:30-11:00 A.M. Children are welcome! Questions: Call or text Renee (314-295-9495) or Sara (618-980-5571)
You are invited to the senior art show for Olivia Fields! The show opens on Saturday, April 11th from 5-7PM, and is held at Fifteen Windows Gallery at 3115 Cherokee Street, only a 5 minute drive away from Holy Cross!
The Image Journal reading group will meet on Wednesday, April 15th at 7pm in the Bridge House to discuss articles and poems from the most recent issue of Image Journal. Email Pastor Paul at paulgaschler@gmail.com if you’d like to join and to get this month's reading materials!
Family Discipleship will meet on Thursday, April 16th from 5:30-7:30 at church. Please RSVP to Allison Schrader (schradera21@gmail.com) by April 12th so we have a count for food and childcare! We also need someone to volunteer to bring the meal this month, please let Allison know if you are able.
Benefit for Alumni Association of the Lutheran School of Nursing : Music Bingo on Sunday, April 19th 1-3pm at Intersect Arts Center. $25 per person or $250 per table of 8. Rsvp by April 13. Contact Rochelle Thornton at church or at rustystmpr@hotmail.com or 314-795-0809 for more information and/or a registration form.
The Gateway Ringers are coming to Holy Cross! Please join us on Sunday, April 26, at 4 pm, as we conclude a season celebrating our 30th year with a concert of old and new handbell favorites…..from Bach to The Byrds! The concert is free and open to the public, no tickets required. For more info email us at info@gatewayringers.org.
FUTURE FEAST SERVICES : April 2nd • April 3rd • April 5th • June 7th • Learn more here.
TO VOLUNTEER OR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT:
Gardens : Gail Radinsky 314-276-4454
Blessings House : Melissa or Kaitlyn Barnett 618-973-0772
Library Box : Renee Gibbs 314-295-9495
Prayer Request Volunteer : Pastor Gaschler 308-882-6015
Historian for the Gardens and/or Arboretum: Ji Thompson
Follow the Facebook group for the Gardens at Holy Cross!
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CURRENT EXHIBITION Cabinets of Curiosity is open to the public, and you can come see the show during Intersect's regular office hours, Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm!
CLASSES AT INTERSECT! There are a number of exciting classes available at Intersect! There's a variety of ceramics classes, among some other fun options! You can see all our classes and register here. All classes are free for Holy Cross members. Email Megan at intersectstl@gmail.com if you'd like to register.
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