Upcoming Events at Holy Cross

​​Mass on Thanksgiving Day - The Mass at Holy Cross Church on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 28th, will be at 11:00 a.m.  We begin the day by giving thanks to the Lord for the blessings that we have received. ​

Thanksgiving Community Feast - The Thanksgiving Community Feast is being served at the Holy Cross Center, Onamia from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th.  This dinner is free and open to everyone.  If you wish to help us prepare and serve this meal, please call Margaret Hitzemann at 612-462-0794. If you are unable to attend and would like take-out or a meal delivered (within 10 miles of Onamia), please call Cyrilla at 612-388-3515 by Nov. 24th. Reservations are needed for take-out and delivery.  Sponsored by: Mille Lacs Area Social Concerns and Onamia Lions Club.

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​Knights of Columbus Crib Lighting - On Tuesday, Dec. 3rd at 6:00 P.M. the Knights of Columbus-St. Joseph Council will hold their annual prayer service & crib lighting at Holy Cross, Onamia. Please join us!

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Confirmation Classes – Upcoming class dates: Dec. 11.  Should you have any questions, please contact Amanda Gjerde at 320-277-3595 or Fr. Jerry at 320-532-3122.

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Harvest of the Earth Community Dinner - Wednesday, December 11th from 6-7 p.m.

Everyone is welcome!

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Holy Cross Cemetery Crucifix Area Renovation – The Holy Cross Cemetery Renovation project is really starting to take shape! Feel free to stop by and take a look or follow along with the pictures on our web page. The link is https://www.wohvn-in-faith.org/cemetery Thank you to those that have supported us so far!

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Health Emergency Volunteers Needed - We are blessed to have a medical facility close to our church if needed; however, what do we do when a parishioner or guest needs assistance during Mass? Typically, this is where the Ushers step in, but not all of our ushers have medical training. Therefore, we would like to compile a list of active parishioners who are willing and able to be consulted DURING Mass or to help with the use of the AED in the dining hall during a medical emergency. If you would like your name added to this list, please contact the parish office or Tina Dickson. 532-5038 / c.dickson18@frontier.com

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What is a TEC Retreat? How Do I sign up? TEC – Together Encountering Christ is a three-day retreat supported by the St. Cloud Diocese. The retreat is intended for both youth (age 16+) and adults and is modeled after the Paschal Mystery - the Easter message of death, resurrection and sending forth.  Check out what others have experienced by participating in an upcoming TEC weekend. For information and registration details, visit the website at www.cmtec.org or call (320) 532.4455. Questions about TEC? Ask someone who’s been there: Tim Honek, Margaret Hitzemann, Kathy Lundeen, Richard Schumacher, Br. Christopher Erran, OSC, Mary Pat Sorvik, Brenda Gotvald, Deacon Marcos Leles, OSC, Marge Agnew, Paul Dickson or Amanda Gjerde.  Future retreat dates to sign-up:  December 28-30.

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Volunteers needed to help lend a hand – Staff at Lake Song Assisted Living Memory Care have brought to our attention that there are residents that would like to attend mass on Sundays.  Due to staff limitations they are unable to bring them to mass. We are looking for volunteers to go over to Lake Song and pick up the resident at 8:45 a.m., bring them to mass (staying with them during mass) and then return them to Lake Song when mass is over. If you would be willing to help in this ministry, please contact Kathy at the parish office 320-532-3122. Thank you in advance!

 

Time and Talent Surveys –  Please return any completed Time and Talent surveys to the basket in the Narthex. Blank copies are available in the clear file holder on the wall near the elevator. Remember, these surveys will also be used for a Holy Cross Parish census update. Any questions, contact Tina Dickson at 320-532-5038.

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Recovery Works - The Freedom Center is offering a new opportunity open to anyone in a recovery program.  It is called "Recovery Works" and it is held from 7:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. every Monday in the basement of the Holy Cross Center.

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WHAT IS A PRAYER LINE? A Prayer Line is a line of communication among believers who are willing to be “on call” to pray for a specific need. The set up allows prayer requests to be relayed immediately without waiting.  You can be a part of this very important ministry, receiving prayer requests either by phone or by e-mail.  Call Mavonne at 651-276-3317; Kathy at the Parish Office 320-532-3122 or Tina Dickson at 320-532-5038, if you would like to use your time and talents in this way.  Also, if you have a prayer request for a specific need, call the Parish Office or Tina Dickson.

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