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Message from Pastor Randy

July 2nd, 2014

Dear Family and Friends of Holy Cross, It is time to celebrate our 2014 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). Katy Platt graduated… Read More


Worship in the Park 2014

July 2nd, 2014

Great Worship, Outreach & Fellowship Opportunity for the Entire Family! Please join us on Sunday, August 24th for Holy Cross “Worship in the Town Park” at the town park on Main Street in Clarence. We will only have one worship service at 10:00 AM, followed by a pizza social. Please bring your own blanket or… Read More


2014 Spring Clean-Up Success

July 2nd, 2014

Thanks to the many folks who volunteered their time and talents a few weeks ago to put some TLC and sweat into the Holy Cross buildings and grounds. The place is looking great! Thanks to Ken Lehman, Jo Corneck, Francis and Nancy Cote, Diana and Mike Zubrzycki, Ken, Beth, Kenny and Oscar Handley, Russ and Linda Ponivas,… Read More


Date Set for 2014 Rally Day Picnic!

July 2nd, 2014

Come one, come all to celebrate the beginning of a new Christian Education Year to learn more about our wonderful Father and our savior, Jesus Christ, and to share and deepen our understanding and faith! PLEASE JOIN US FOR RALLY DAY AND A CONGREGATIONAL PICNIC ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2014 We’ll kick off a new… Read More


Heritage Home Update

July 2nd, 2014

We continue to feature the Genesis 1 & 2 Bible story of creation over the summer at our July 27 and August 24 visits to the Heritage Home. It is a wonderful time of talk about the beauty of what we see outside the Home’s windows and from its patio and from the vans’ windows… Read More


Habitat Buffalo Update

July 2nd, 2014

Thank you from Habitat to Holy Cross for the May benevolence of $525 which includes proceeds from Dash tapes. This is a partnership with God and all people of faith and goodwill who are seeking to alleviate substandard housing locally and worldwide. Habitat renovates and builds simple decent housing that can strengthen individuals, families, and… Read More


Holy Cross Joins the Joyful Response Program

July 2nd, 2014

Tired of writing a check every Sunday? (Tired of having to pay for more blank checks?) Holy Cross is pleased to announce that we have joined the Lutheran Church Extension Society’s “Joyful Response” program. This automatic banking system enables Holy Cross members and friends to use electronic banking for their donations. The donor can select… Read More


Please Collect Those Dash’s Receipts!

May 31st, 2014

Hey WNYers!  One of the simplest things you can do to help a mighty mission is to just save your Dash’s receipts. Dash’s pays us 2.5% for the amount of each receipt. That money in turn goes directly to Habitat for Humanity Buffalo.  In 2013 we collected $800 and so far in 2014 the running total is $400…. Read More


Countdown to CAYA

May 31st, 2014

Dear Holy Cross family and friends, At 80 million strong, the Millennial Generation (born 1980s – 2000) is the largest age grouping in American history. Generally, you can find this generation any where except in church. In fact, on any given Sunday across America only 4% of Generation Y (late teens – 30s) is in worship,… Read More


Join us for the Holy Cross Campout 2014!

May 31st, 2014

Hi all, The camping trip (June 20-22) is approaching quickly. I’ll be sending more information out to the campers who have already registered, but I wanted to encourage EVERYONE to join us for the day:  Sat. June 21st at Four Mile Creek State Park in Youngstown. Come for the day/night or just for the potluck…. Read More