holy cross parish announcements
PHONE TECHNICAL ISSUES: Our phone system throughout our Holy Cross Family of Parishes is having technical issues. The issue is currently being addressed. Sorry for the inconvenience!
POINSETTIAS: Anyone who made a monetary donations towards the Christmas Poinsettias in our churches are welcome to collect the flowers from church within the amount that they donated. Please pick them up before Monday, January 12th. Thank you for your contributions towards making our churches beautiful for Christmas.
JOB OPENING: We are looking to fill the CCD Coordinator position for the Coldwater Parishes. This position manages the parish religious education programs for Holy Trinity, St. Anthony and St. Mary parishes. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Developing/administering religion programs, yearly scheduling, organizing/recruiting teachers and aide volunteers, and communicating with teachers, families and the community at large. If interested in this position, please submit your resume by January 15, 2026 to Charmaine Bettinger @ cbettinger.holycrossfop@gmail.com
PILGRIMAGE INFORMATION: Fr. Witt will be leading a pilgrimage from Sept. 14 - 24, 2026, to Portugal, Spain, & France. Brochures are now available in our churches, or print out and turn in the brochure below. Register early, seating is limited!
JOIN THE RESCUE PROJECT: Are you curious about learning more about God? Do you struggle with understanding why our world is so messed up or where God is in the mess? Do you know someone wrestling with these big questions? The Rescue Project is for everyone: little faith, shaky faith, or rock-solid faith. Learn, grow in understanding, and form new friendships. Sign up at our website events page: https://www.holycrossfop.org/events-activities
HOLY CROSS FAMILY OF PARISHES OPEN ONLINE STORE: Products are available continuously through our online store. In addition, specialty items will be available 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: Meetings 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. Note: The January 1, 2026 meeting is canceled.
SERVANTS OF CHRIST — This is a Holy Cross Family of Parishes mens group that meets every first and third Friday of every month at 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.
WOMEN’S BOOK STUDY: Meeting are held on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:30 pm. The next meeting will be held at St. Peter Hall. The book “Home” will continue to be discussed.
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY: Meetings in November & December will be held at 1184 Philothea Rd, Ft. Recovery, Ohio from 7:30 - 8:30 pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month. BYOB.
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 unless otherwise noted. Please check out bulletin submission requirements on the bulletin page of this website and 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
COLDWATER K OF C FREE THROW CONTEST — Coldwater K of C Free Throw Contest for boys and girls ages 9 - 14. Sunday, January 18th @ The Palace. Registration opens 3:30 pm. Contest begins at 4:00 pm. Winners will receive a basketball and a Coldwater Chamber of Commerce gift certificate. Contact David Bettinger (419) 852-2582 with any questions.
FISH FRY: Fort Recovery Community Club 19th annual fish fry. Sat. Jan. 10th 2026 at The Ohio Progressive Sportsman Club from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Donation $12.00 for Adults $7.00 (8 and under). Carry outs available.