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Family and Friends of Holy Cross, It is time to celebrate our 2015 graduates at Holy Cross. God has gifted Holy Cross with many dear youth, and it’s always a joy to watch their God-given gifts and talents grow among us (even though we feel dated as we see them grow). Tom DiCostanzo graduates from… Read More

We look forward to our new Pastor’s arrival! We are so pleased and excited that Pastor Jeffrey Nickel has accepted a call to our congregation.  Between finishing up his studies and other logistics, he expects his ordination and installation to happen in late summer.  In the meantime, here is an abridged biography and a picture of Jeffrey &… Read More

Family and Friends of Holy Cross, As we continue in the joy of our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we have even more to celebrate at Holy Cross! On Sunday, May 3rd, we have five 8th graders who will be confirmed in their baptismal faith and receive first communion! Stephen Hare Trenton Kelkenberg Paige… Read More

Dear Holy Cross, A father and son were driving to worship on a Sunday morning. Their route led them by a local cemetery. As the young boy looked out his window he noticed a large pile of dirt next to one of the gravestones. He suddenly exclaimed, “Look, dad, one got out!” He is risen!… Read More

Mark your calendars: Sunday, April 19th Yippee!  The construction is over with, and “1st John” and “2nd John” have left the premises! Join us at 12 noon on April 19th for the new Kitchen & Bathroom Dedication — and — potluck lunch in K-Hall Tuesday, May 19th Swap & Shop is back, ladies!  Join us from 7-9 for a… Read More

Dear Holy Cross, On a recent visit, Mary Cunnally, one of our Holy Cross shut-ins, took from her purse a very well worn piece of paper and prayed the following prayer with our Visitation Pastor, Rev. David Belasic. This prayer will be a blessing to you too! O God, hear my prayer, and let my… Read More

Mid-Week Lenten Series Please join us at one of our circuit churches for the Mid-Week Lenten Series: “Restored in Christ” Every Wednesday in March there will be: Soup Supper at 6:00pm  •  Hymn Sing at 7:15pm  •  Worship at 7:30pm March 4th: Nazareth Lutheran Church, 265 Skillen St, Buffalo — Broken Trust March 11th:  Pilgrim Lutheran… Read More

Dear Family and Friends of Holy Cross, In Luke 9:51 we’re told that Jesus “…set His face to go to Jerusalem.” The time had come for His journey to Jerusalem and the cross that awaited Him there. His mission: to restore our broken relationship with the Father. Thus, during the forty days of Lent —… Read More

Update from Council: Call Committee Update/ Voters Meeting February 8th We are pleased to report that the trip to the St. Louis Seminary was fruitful. The Interviewing committee, Call Committee, and Council have met and unanimously agreed that there are three candidates that are available and a good fit for Holy Cross. Therefore, we will… Read More