adult faith enrichment
Building Our Faith Through The Strength Of Others
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- ADORATION
- BIBLE STUDIES
- BOOK STUDIES
- IGNITE
- WOMEN'S SOCIAL GROUP
- MEN'S GROUP
- CANA FAMILY
- IRON SHARPENS IRON
- MOM'S GROUP
- SMALL GROUPS
- GRIEF SHARE
- MHC SEWING GROUP
- THEOLOGICALLY THIRSTY THURSDAY
- FAITH FUELED FRIDAY'S
- FORMED.ORG
- Coldwater Parishes
- Holy Trinity Organizations
- St. Anthony Organizations
- St. Mary Organizations
- Fort Recovery Parishes
- Mary Help of Christians Organizations
- St. Joseph Organizations
- St. Paul Organizations
- St. Peter Organizations
Finding Faith, Fellowship & Family
There are many opportunities within our Family of Parishes to get involved. Click on any of the above to find the group or organization you would like to get involved in within our Holy Cross Family of Parishes.
Sign-Up For Adoration
Anyone who would like to sign up for Eucharistic Adoration may do so. See the Adoration schedule on the homepage under Mass times. click "Contact Us" below and use the links provided to sign up.
Ministry Instructions
Adoration
The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us that, “Adoration is the first attitude of man acknowledging that he is a creature before his Creator. It exalts the greatness of the Lord who made us and the almighty power of the Savior who sets us free from evil. Adoration is homage of the spirit to the “King of Glory,” respectful silence in the presence of the “ever greater” God. Adoration of the thrice-holy and sovereign God of love blends with humility and gives assurance to our supplications.” (CCC 2628) Eucharistic Adoration is an extended period of prayer with Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament.
Eucharistic Adoration Opportunities
Regular weekly adoration times can be found on the Mass/Confession/Adoration page of this website.
FAMILY ADORATION
Family Adoration is held on Tuesdays at St. Joseph from 9:30 - 10:30 am. This is a self guided time spent in personal prayer and reflection. This hour is open to all but available as an opportunity for families with young children to come and spend time with our Lord without the need for total silence or finding childcare. You can attend for the whole hour or come and go as you need.
Ministry InstructionsSign-Up For Adoration
Anyone who would like to sign up for Eucharistic Adoration may do so. See the Adoration schedule on the homepage under Mass times. click "Contact Us" below and use the links provided to sign up.
Ministry Instructions
Bible Studies
Periodically, scripture studies are offered to all individuals interested in diving deeper into the Word of God. These studies are typically 6-8 weeks. Past offerings have included video-based studies from Ascension Press and Formed as well as book-based studies from Evangelical Catholic and others. Keep an eye on the events page or the bulletin to see what is currently or will soon be taking place. If you would like to join this bible studies group contact Cindy Muhlenkamp at cmuhlenkamp.holycrossfop@gmail.com or fill out the online request form at the bottom of this page.
Share Your Ideas
We would love to hear other peoples' ideas on which teaching, gospel, or scripture you would like to learn more about. Contact Cindy Muhlenkamp at cmuhlenkamp.holycrossfop@gmail.com with your ideas or click "Contact Us" below to share your ideas online.
Ministry Instructions
Book Studies
We also periodically host book studies on a variety of topics pertaining to our Catholic faith. These studies all aim to help us grow deeper in our relationship with the Trinity and form us as disciples of Jesus Christ. Do you have a particular aspect of Scripture or the faith that you would like to learn about with others? Keep an eye on the events page or the bulletin to see what is currently or will soon be taking place. If you would like to join this book studies group, contact Cindy Muhlenkamp at cmuhlenkamp.holycrossfop@gmail.com or fill out the online request form at the bottom of this page.
Share Your Ideas
We would love to hear other peoples' ideas on which teaching, gospel, or scripture you would like to learn more about. Contact Cindy Muhlenkamp at cmuhlenkamp.holycrossfop@gmail.com with your ideas or click "Contact Us" below to share your ideas online.
Ministry Instructions
Ignite
Join the group for faith & friendship every Thursday @ 7pm in the MHC Youth Group Room. This group is for young adults ages 18 - 24. Deepen your relationship with God while navigating adulthood, build community, and grow closer to Christ as you move into a new phase of life. Contact Chase Kaiser at (419) 268-8432 for more information.
Women's Social Group
We meet every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month in the St. Isidore room of Holy Trinity's Grotto from 7:30 - 9:00pm. We discuss and share on many topics about life and faith. This Group is open to all Adult Women of the Holy Cross Family of Parishes. Contact the Coldwater Office for more information @ 419.678.4802
Men's Group
Meetings are every first and third Fri. of every month, 4:30 am in the Grotto. Men of all ages are welcome to attend any or all meetings. Contact David Bettinger @ 419-852-2582 with any questions. Note: Meetings are typically only held in the fall through spring taking a break during the summer months.
CANA FAMILY
Ladies: Do you want to grow in who you are as a woman, wife and mother? Do you desire strong friendships with other moms just like you? Grow closer to God while meeting with other moms who want the same things as you—to raise great kids and have a strong and fulfilling marriage. Join Created to Believe: Called to Motherhood: A Catholic Small Group for Mothers. Meetings run bimonthly throughout the school year. Call/text Katie Fullenkamp (419-852-6460) for more information, or fill out the online request form at the bottom of this page.
Iron Sharpens Iron
An adult men’s fellowship group. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Monday’s of the month at 7:30 pm in the basement of Mary Help of Christians to discuss and support each other in a mutual journey of faith. Discussion topics and materials vary throughout the year. All men over 18 years of age are welcome and encouraged to join us. For more information, contact Ted Romer at (419) 852-6621, or fill out the online request form at the bottom of this page.
Stronger Together
"AS IRON SHARPENS IRON, SO ONE MAN SHARPENS ANOTHER" - Proverbs 27:17 -
Mom's Groups
Interested in connecting with other mothers? Our group meets every other Thursday afternoon during the school year. We are currently discussing the Chosen series. Although this group is geared toward moms with teenagers all moms are welcome. For more information call Karen Timmerman at 419-852-5184 or fill out the online request form at the bottom of this page.
Small Groups
Are you interested in being part of a small group of parishioners that seek to grow in faith together and to form a community of believers who love and support one another? We have various small groups for men and women that meet in their homes or on church grounds. Contact Cindy Muhlenkamp at cmuhlenkamp.holycrossfop@gmail.com if you are looking for such a group, or fill out the online request form at the bottom of this page.
Share Your Ideas
We would love to hear other peoples' ideas on which teaching, gospel, or scripture you would like to learn more about. Contact Cindy Muhlenkamp at cmuhlenkamp@coldwatercluster.org with your ideas or click on the button below to share your ideas online.
Ministry Instructions
Bereavement Classes
Grief Share is organized by Kathy Staugler. Please contact the Fort Recovery parish office for more information at 419-375-4153.
Mary Help of Christians Sewing Group
The sewing group meets in the Undercroft. Anyone is welcome to join and sew for the day or just a few hours. Questions about the sewing group itself or to find out dates and times of meetings, please call RuthEtta at 419-375-4064 or Eileen at 419-852-3534.
Theologically Thirsty Thursday
Come learn about Catholicism in a relaxed environment at Tailspin on select Thursday evenings throughout the school year. Grab a friend and a few craft beers, then gather in the loft for a speaker on a current and relevant topic. The presenter could be a priest, nun, or a lay person, and topics range from the Sacraments to Saints, Faith and Science, prayer and virtue, how to “live” the faith, and more! Don’t miss the Blessing of the Beer to kick things off at 7:30 pm.
Upcoming Speakers:
Watch the events/activities page here on the website, Holy Cross Facebook Page, or the bulletin for upcoming events & speakers. Also, follow Theologically Thirsty Thursday on Facebook @T3Coldwater (https://www.facebook.com/T3Coldwater/).
Faith Fueled Fridays
Faith Fueled Fridays are speaking events held approximately quarterly, depending on events. The speakers focus their talks to couples of non-adult children, however all are invited to “Fuel their Faith.” Our goal is to help strengthen and deepen the faith of the young family (and anyone who attends). One of our other goals is to periodically have a national speaker come in as well. Free drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic provided). It’s a nice evening to grow in faith and socialize with other parents. We run 100% off of donations, so anyone who would like to donate can make checks payable to Faith Fueled Fridays and mail to the Fort Recovery office. For more information call/text Sarah Kahlig (419-234-3152), or you can fill out the online request form at the bottom of this page.
Upcoming Speakers
Watch the events/activities page here on the website, Holy Cross Facebook Page, or the bulletin for upcoming events & speakers.
FORMED.ORG
The Premier Catholic Streaming Service. It is a Catholic Faith on demand streaming service where you can get thousands of movies, programs, audio, and books instantly. To sign up click "Contact Us" below. You will be routed to their website. Select "Formed for Individuals" and find the Holy Cross Family of Parishes to create an account.
Ministry InstructionsColdwater Knights of Columbus
This is an Adult Catholic Men's Group. Grand Knight is David Klosterman, please contact him at 419-763-9382 for more information.
St. Ann's Altar Sodality
Ladies Sodality for all adult women of the Holy Trinity Parish. Sodality meetings are twice a year with one being in the fall and one in the spring that usually includes rosary, Mass, a breakfast or evening meal along with a short meeting. There are other committees that are housed under this Sodality that meet at various times throughout the year and organize or help out at various church events. For More information contact: President - Julie Plieman @ (419) 953-7116 or Vice President - Angie Kunk @ (419) 852-5736
St. Anthony Ladies' Sodality
For all adult women of St. Anthony. The many focus of the group is to support the needs of the Church interior and items for the celebration of Mass. Meetings are held 3 or 4 times per year. An Easter Egg Hunt is held annually for the children of the parish. Fundraisers include: a garage sale and mum sale. Contact: Ellen Sudhoff (president) @ (419) 733-3344 for more information.
St. Anthony Men's Sodality
For adult men of St. Anthony. Focus is to support and care for the building and grounds.
St. Mary Ladies Sodality
The Sodality is responsible for the Altar and to provide flowers inside of church. This group also helps with maintaining the kitchen in the Hall. Meetings are held the second Monday of February, April, October and December unless notified differently. Officers are announced at the December meeting and start preceding at the January meeting. Please Contact: (President) Caryn Timmerman for more information @ 419-305-0831 or cjtimmerman4@gmail.com
St. Mary Men's Sodality
The men’s group is in charge of the maintenance of the grounds and Parish hall. For more information contact: (President) Kevin Welling or (Secretary) Tony Hamberg
St. Mary Church Decorating
Done at Easter and Christmas. Dates will be shared by the parish office when decorating can occur. Please contact the following persons about decorating information. Easter: Stephanie Wendel @ 419-733-2930 or stephaniewendel@hotmail.com Christmas: Caryn Timmerman @ 419-305-0831 or cjtimmerman4@gmail.com Christmas: Jacqui Broering @ 567-644-9073 or jacqui_broering@hotmail.com
St. Mary Flower Committee
Orders flowers for the altar for specific holy days including Easter and Christmas. For more information contact: Barb Uhlenhake @ 419-953-0582
Ft Recovery Knights of Columbus
This is a Adult Catholic Men's Group. Grand Knight is Bill Link & Deputy Grand Knight is Calvin May. Contact the Fort Recovery Parish Office @ 419-375-4153 for more information.
Ft Recovery Daughters of Isabella
This is a Adult Catholic Women's Group. Regent is Marilyn Pottkotter & Deputy Regent is Lindsey Reinhard. Contact the Fort Recovery Parish Office @ 419-375-4153 for more information.
MHC Ladies' Sodality
This organization is for adult women members of Mary Help of Christians Parish. The president of the organization is Megan Wendel. Please contact the Fort Recovery parish office at 419-375-4153 for more information.
St. Joseph Ladies' Sodality
This organization is for adult women members of St. Joseph Parish. The president of this organization is Michele Dues. Please contact the Fort Recovery parish office at 419-375-4153 for more information.
St. Paul Ladies' Sodality
This organization is for adult women members of St. Paul Parish. The president of this organization is Chrissy Hart. Please contact the Fort Recovery parish office at 419-375-4153 for more information.
St. Paul Men's Sodality
This organization is an adult men's group of St. Paul Parish. The president of this organization is Ken Knapke. Please contact the Fort Recovery parish office at 419-375-4153 for more information.
St. Peter Ladies' Sodality
This organization is for adult women members of St. Peter Parish. The president of this organization is Betsy Overman. Please contact the Fort Recovery parish office at 419-375-4153 for more information.