holy cross parish announcements
BETHANY BRUNCH UPDATE: All Young Females within our Family of Parishes ages 12 - 30 are welcome to attend the Bethany Brunch on Sunday, October 5, 2025 located at Mary Help of Christians starting at 9 am. (Note: When registering please disregard the posted adult age limit. Also, mothers are welcome to attend with their daughters.)
HOLY CROSS FAMILY OF PARISHES FLOWER FUNDRAISER ORDER FORM: 
HOLY CROSS FAMILY OF PARISHES OPEN ONLINE STORE — At the request of parishioners who have expressed interest in purchasing products, we have decided to open an online store by partnering with EMB Designs. We will be offering products continuously through our store in addition to specialty items at select times. Specialty items will be advertised as they become available. Products can be purchased at https://designsemb.com/holy_cross/shop/home or use the QR Code provided. Please contact either Holy Cross Family Parish Office if you are in need of assistance. Show your faith and support our family of parishes!
WOMEN’S SOCIAL GROUP: Meeting are the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Grotto's St. Isidore room which are led by Fr. Ethan Moore. The group is open to all adult women of the Holy Cross Family of Parishes & community.
WOMEN’S BOOK STUDY: Meeting are held on the 2nd Monday of the month at the shelter house at 4171 Burrville Rd., Coldwater, Ohio. The book “Home” will continue to be discussed.
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY: Meetings are around the fire pit at 4171 Burrville Rd, Coldwater, Ohio from 7:30 - 8:30 pm every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month. BYOB.
KAPAUN’S MEN BEATITUDE SERIES: The Iron Sharpens Iron and Servants of Christ men’s fellowship groups continue to offer sessions of the Kapaun’s Men Beatitude Series. All men of the Holy Cross Family of Parishes are invited to participate even if you may have missed other sessions. Sessions 3 & 4 will be held at 7:30 pm on Mondays, Sept. 29th and Oct. 6th in the basement (Undercroft) of Mary Help of Christians or Fridays, Oct. 3rd and Oct. 17th at 4:30 am in the basement (Grotto) of Holy Trinity. Please contact Ted Romer at (419) 852-6621 or Dave Bettinger at (419) 852-2582 with any questions.
EXPECTANT MOTHER'S BLESSINGS: Blessings are held after all Mass the first weekend of every month.
REGULAR BULLETIN SUBMISSION DEADLINE: All information submitted for our bulletin must be received by 8:00 am, 10 days prior to the Sunday publication date in order to be included in our bulletins. Please submit information to bulletin.holycrossfop@gmail.com. Thank You!
REMINDER TO ALL BUSINESSES AND PARISHIONERS — We do have a No Soliciting Policy on all of our church grounds. This includes all church properties within our entire Family of Parishes. You may not distribute any forms of advertising on any church premises. For business wanting to advertise in our bulletin, you may contact Sherry Montel with Diocesan @ smontell@diocesan.com or 614-301-7444.
NON-PROFITS & PARISH EVENTS — All flyers or promotional materials for non-profit organizations or parish events must be approved by the Holy Cross Director of Communications before distribution in any of our churches. Contact: 419-678-4802 or bulletin.holycrossfop@gmail.com.
SCAM WARNING: Please Ignore any Email, Phone, or Text messages from Fr. Witt asking for you to Purchase anything. These are Fraudulent messages from someone trying to Scam Parishioners.
LOCAL COMMUNITY INTERESTS INFORMATION BELOW
ONE-OF-A-KIND ANNUAL AUCTION: One-of-a-Kind Annual Auction to benefit our Historical Society will be held on Sunday, October 19th at 5pm. A $10 admission at the Fort Recovery Elem/Middle School Auditeria. Proceeds are for maintenance of historical sites in Fort Recovery.