holy cross parish announcements
CANCELLATIONS: Eucharistic Adoration and the Noon Mass at Holy Trinity on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 are both canceled due to a funeral.
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: 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.
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
ELECTION DAY DINNER: Coldwater Eagles, November 4th, (Election Day), will be serving Sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, and corn. From 4-7 (or when we run out). $8. Open to the public, eat in or take out.
QUARTER AUCTION: The Mercer County DARE Boosters will be hosting their annual Quarter Auction on Sunday, November 9th at the Hopewell Grange Hall at the Mercer County Fairgrounds beginning at 2:00 PM. Doors open at 12:30. Sandwiches, drinks, and desserts will be available. Proceeds help fund the DARE middle school programs and senior scholarships
VETERANS MEAL: American Legion Post 345 Auxiliary will host a Veterans Meal on Sunday November 9th. Social time starts at 5:30 pm with dinner at 6 pm at the American Legion Hall, Ft. Recovery. All area Veterans and a guest are welcome.
SENIOR CITIZEN BREAKFAST: Coldwater School will be hosting the Senior Citizen Breakfast on Wednesday, December 3rd at 8:30. This is open for the Senior Citizens in the Coldwater School District. Please RSVP to the high school office by Tuesday, November 25th.You may call Monday - Friday from 8 am till 4 pm. Parking will be available across from the High School in the paved lot and you may start arriving after 8:05.