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Parish Ministries
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Extraordinary ministers present the Body and Blood of Christ to those who come to Holy Communion at all liturgies. Ministers are scheduled to distribute communion during Masses on Saturday evenings, Sundays and Holy days. They also volunteer at weekday Masses as needed.
Lectors
Lectors engage the parish community in thoughtful reflection on the Word of God through proclamation of the scriptures, prayers of the faithful, responsorial psalms, general intercessions and petitions. Lectors are scheduled to read during Masses on Saturday evenings, Sundays and Holy days. They also volunteer at weekday Masses as needed.
Ministry Instructions
Adult Mass Servers
Adult servers assist the priest who presides at Mass, become involved in the parish, and become an integral part of the celebration of the liturgy. Adult servers are often required for weekday and funeral Masses. Training is provided.
Youth Mass Servers
Boys and girls grades 5-12 are invited to become servers for the Masses. They may join at any time. This is an opportunity for youth to assist the priests who preside at Mass, become involved in the parish, and become an integral part of the celebration of the liturgy. Training is provided.
How To Get Involved
You can contact the Coldwater office at 419-678-4802 or the Ft. Recovery office at 419-375-4153 and speak to one of the office staff. Or fill out the online request form below and let us know which ministry you are interested in and someone will reach out to you.
Ushers
Ushers assist in seating those attending Mass and by passing out the collection baskets at Offertory time. When large attendance is at a Mass they may be required to setup additional seating for the over-flow.
How To Get Involved
You can contact the Coldwater office at 419-678-4802 or the Ft. Recovery office at 419-375-4153 and speak to one of the office staff. Or fill out the online request form below and let us know which ministry you are interested in and someone will reach out to you.
Funeral Luncheon Teams
Our funeral lunch ministry is a wonderful way to help the grieving family of deceased parishioners by providing a luncheon after the funeral liturgy as a funeral cook, worker, or baker. Funeral Cooks are in charge of ordering and preparing the food based on the menu selected by the family. Funeral Workers aid the cook in preparing, serving, and cleaning up after the funeral luncheon. Cake Bakers are called upon to bake a cake for the luncheon. Funeral cooks, workers and cake bakers are called on to work the funeral luncheons on a rotating system. This will vary according to the number of funerals and the availability of the workers and cake bakers.
How To Get Involved
The time involved for each funeral is approximately 3-4 hours per lunch. Both men and women are welcome to this ministry. To learn more, call the parish office 419-678-4802 or email cbettinger.holycrossfop@gmail.com. Or fill out the online request form below and let us know which ministry you are interested in and someone will reach out to you.
FOOD PANTRY
Serving others is one of the key guidelines in our Catholic faith and we can do so by helping others, especially during their times of need. Since there is never a moment when one can tell when hard times will hit, we are always there for local families to assist them during their struggles.
What Kind of Food to Donate
We are always accepting a wide array of donations. For food items we ask that they be non-perishable items for better storage, but we also accept other basic need items such as: toiletries, shampoo, conditioner, soap, laundry detergent and more. We also accept donations which are contributed to a fund for the food pantry in order to purchase additional items that are needed, or in short supply. This aids the families that are receiving items to be sure they have supplies for their basic needs and that of their family.
Fort Recovery's Hours of Operation
The food pantry for the cluster is held at Mary Help of Christians Church. The food pantry is open on Wednesdays from 10am-12pm and 1-3pm, or by appointment. Please contact the parish office at 419-375-4153 or stop by if there is ever a time the food pantry services can assist you or your family.
Coldwater's Hours of Operation
The Holy Trinity Food Pantry is open on Saturday mornings from 9 - 11 A.M. Anyone in the county who is in need is welcome to use the pantry. The pantry receives its funding from local businesses, churches and charities and our Fifth Sunday collection envelopes. The Spring canned goods drive by the Boy Scouts also goes to the Food Pantry. Helpers are needed on Saturdays. The Food Pantry is located at 830 W. Main St, Coldwater (Mercer Health West Campus).