MenuPioneer Camp Family Challenge Retreat: November 9-10 at Pioneer Camp and Retreat Center, Angola, NY. For more information contact Pioneer Camp at (716) 549-1420 or www.pioneercamp.org
Active Shooter Training: The Sheriff’s office will come to Holy Cross to conduct an Active Shooter Orientation Training 10:00am on Saturday November 17th. More details coming soon.
Got leaves? On Saturday, November 10 at 1:00 pm we are gathering at Holy Cross to rake leaves for older members of the congregation. We’re inviting all youth and their families to join us. Just bring a rake or a leaf blower and join us. (If you don’t have one, one may be provided for you.) We plan to finish about 3:30 pm, with cider and refreshments at the church. (Rain date is Sunday afternoon, November 11). Parents, we are looking for a few drivers to help. If you think you may be able to help, please confirm to Rachel Nickel at 20twentycents@gmail.com. To add your yard to our list sign up in the Narthex or email Rachel Nickel. Donations will be accepted to benefit the National Youth Gathering Trip in July.
Operation Christmas Child: Operation Christmas Child supplies are in! Pick up your shoeboxes at any time and return them to church by Sunday, November 11th. The shipping fee is $9 per box, checks can be made payable to Samaritan’s Purse. If you are packing multiple shoeboxes you can write one check to cover both/all. See Lori Ropach with any questions. Thank you!
SAVE THE DATES:
On Sunday November 25th, we will decorate the church for the Christmas Season….lunch will be provided, all are welcome! On Sunday December 16th, we will have our December Voters Assembly immediately following the 2nd service. All are welcome!
FLOOD BUCKETS:
Holy Cross will be assembling flood buckets on Saturday November 17th at 1:00pm
What are flood buckets? Flood buckets are a fantastic way for a church to get their members involved in Disaster Response without getting their hands dirty. The basic concept behind a flood bucket is to put basic cleaning items that will be used to muck out a house and help to stop the spread of mold.
Here’s a checklist of what we’re collecting:
1. Paper Towels
2. Disposable Rags
3. Glass Cleaner
4. Cleansing Powder (Like Comet)
5. Liquid Cleaner (Mr. Clean, AJAX, etc.)
6. Bleach (1 Gallon Size)
7. Scrub Brush
8. Two Pairs of Rubber Gloves
9. Sponges
If you are unable to come assemble buckets you can still help by donating funds and or supplies to this effort! Our goal is 50+ buckets! See Pastor Nickel, Jeff Allan, or Tom Marzano for more information or see the bulletin board.
Clarence Food Pantry Thank you: Thank you for all you have done this year to support our mission here at the Clarence Food Pantry. From fundraiser monies to weekly grocery donations Holy Cross has helped us to assist our clients. We help out approximately 80 households in Clarence, Clarence Center, Town of Clarence, and the Clarence Central School District. We humbly thank you for all you do! –James Owen
Altar Guild News – Altar Flowers: A flower chart has been placed on an easel near the vestry door in the Narthex. Individuals/families are invited to sign up to provide flowers for placement on the altar. Please indicate if they are for a special occasion. Directions for providing the flowers, located in the green pocket on the flower chart board, walk you through the four easy steps; please take one when you sign up. Altar guild will provide the flowers for special church celebrations as indicated on the chart. If you are not going to take your flowers on Sunday please tell us so your flowers can be shared with one of our shut ins.
Oktoberfest a Huge Success!: THANKS for making this year’s Oktoberfest a hit! It was well attended by church members, family, lots of friends, and the fellowship kindled was awesome. Great job to all! This benefit surely has given a boost to finance the youth of Holy Cross and Our Savior to attend the 2019 National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis, MN. Everyone had fun and there were many compliments on the scrumptious food prepared for the event. A big thank you to George Schettler (executive chef), Doreen Borschel (official cake baker), Dave Chalmers (libations and beverages), Rachel Nickel (admissions), Doug and Chris Garlapo (50/50), Grace Swiatek (basket and silent action), Wendy Shelton (music), and Nancy Cote (setup, decorations, cleanup). This is a short list but there were many others that peeled potatoes, designed the posters, donated baskets, decorated and un-decorated, posted signs, sold tickets and of course attended the event. With well over 300 people attending, we will realize about $5,000 for the 2019 National Youth Convention, (pending a final accounting)! All told, the event was a huge success and could not have been done without you. Thank you! Francis Cote’
Lost and Found: Contents of the lost and found box will be in Krampitz Hall. Please take any items that are yours the rest will be donated.
Dana’s Play: Hot Rock Hotel written by our own Dana Grapp will be playing at the Alleyway Theatre, 1 Curtain Up Alley, Buffalo on Nov 8th, 9th, and 10th at 7:30pm, Sunday Nov 11th at 2pm, Nov 15th, 16th, and 17th at 7:30pm, and Sunday Nov 18th at 2pm. A group from Holy Cross will attend the performance on Sunday Nov 11 at 2pm. Tickets for all performances are $15 and may be purchased through uniquetheatrecompany.com or see Rachel Nickel or Nancy Cote’ if you’d like to join us!
National Youth Gathering July 10-15 in Minneapolis: All Holy Cross youth are strongly encouraged to participate in this fun fellowship event to grow in faith, service and worship with thousands of others their same age from across the country. On October 17th we registered 11 youth and 4 adults but If you want to go please contact Pastor ASAP as we have room for a couple more. For more information on the National Youth Gathering, see www.lcmsgathering.org or talk to Pastor Nickel or Rachel Nickel.
Don’t Hibernate: Summer is definitely in the rear view mirror and fall is upon us. It is tempting to curl up and hibernate. But, this fall, come move with us on Tuesday nights in Krampitz Hall. We meet from 5:30-6:30. This class is for anyone of any ability or age. We combine low impact movement with toning and stretching for a balanced workout. The cost is $3 per class or $2.50 per class if you pay ahead for a session. We truly have fun while doing good things for our bodies! Come join us! If you have any questions, contact Ruth Marzano at themarzanos@gmail.com.
WXRL Lutheran 3-0 Nov 25th and Dec 23rd
63rd Annual Christmas Candlelight Vespers: Candlelight Procession with many choirs including Holy Cross Children’s Choir. Music and Choral Director David Werth. December 2nd at 4:00pm & 7:00pm at First Trinity Lutheran Church, 1570 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda, NY. Free Will offering accepted. Coffee Hour after the 7:00 service.
Thrivent Financial here at Holy Cross: Dale from Thrivent Financial will be available during coffee hour on November 10th to speak with people about faith based investing.
Weather Related Closings: In the unlikely event of a weather related closing, Holy Cross’ closing and delays will be announced on WGRZ, Channel 2, and online at www.wgrz.com/closings