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Holy cross Ministries Information

- Ministries
The Holy Cross Catholic Charities Mobile Food Pantry

4h Thursday of Each Month
10 a.m.—Noon
Food Boxes Available & Distributed While Supplies Last using a drive-through format with cars entering from the north on Pierce.
We look forward to you being a part of our parish community at Holy Cross Catholic Church!
Below are opportunites to strengthen your relationship with God and contribute positively to your parish community, by using your God-given time and talents to volunteer and get involved in the fellowship and service of the Church.

Please review our Ministry Opportunity brochure below, then
either
print, complete, and return the printed Ministry Opportunities Survey form
or
simply complete and submit the 'online' version of the Ministry Opportunites survey form.
Holy Cross Ministry brochure

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- Holy Cross Catholic Church Ministry Opportunites
  Finding a Way to Build God's Kingdom
  We invite you to become an active member of our faith community through the sharing of your God-given gifts of talent and time. Please complete this form indicating the ministry(ies) in which you are interested in serving.
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- Parish Administration
- Finance Council willing to serve on this advisory board as a financial advisor to the Pastor--appointed by the Pastor
- Parish Council willing to serve on this advisory board to the Pastor as a parish liaison--elected by the parish or appointed by the Pastor
- Core Committees
- Stewardship Committee--facilitating time, talent, and treasury of the parish organize annual Stewardship Sunday and Ministry Opportunities serve as contact with new parishioners to assist with ministry selection and involvement help organize parish fund-raising endeavors, as needed
- Spiritual Committee plan Parish Missions, Retreats, Theology on Tap evenings organize Rosary Recitations, Novenas, Eucharistic Adoration serve on the Prayer Team provide Communion to the Homebound as an Eucharistic Minister
- Compassion/Pastoral Care Ministry--service to the poor, vulnerable or food insecure assist with the Catholic Charities food distribution program collect and deliver donations to Wagoner Area Neighbors visits to the sick, homebound, aging, or bereaved parishioners
- Faith Formation Ministry Faith Formation Teacher for Grades 1-12 Raising Saints Youth Group (Adult Leader)--formation and social activities for youth grades 6-12 of local, diocesan, and national events participate in Adult Discipleship (small group) study of scripture and Catholic material participate in weekly daytime Bible Study Group participate in weekly evening Bible Study Group assist deacon in preparing adults for entering Church via OCIA (formerly RCIA) classes serve on Ecumenical Alliance that works with other Christian churches on combined local events/activities Apologetics--evangelize the secular world through technology/in person efforts ensure that all staff and volunteers of the vulnerable are trained in safe environments (VIRTUS)
- Liturgy Committee--recommend liturgies for special devotions and organize/prepare for all Masses schedule (and ensure training) of ministers/servers needed for each Mass serve as Eucharistic Minister for English Masses (receive required training) serve as an Altar Server at English or TLM Masses serve as a Greeter and Usher, includes welcoming at door/assisting with seats, distribution of bulletins, taking up collection, and taking gifts to the altar, if needed serve as a Sacristan keeping sacristy in order, ensuring that all needed supplies are on hand, and setting up altar before each Mass serve as a Reader by proclaiming the scripture readings at the English Masses serve as part of the Music Ministry in the choir, as a cantor, and/or playing an instrument
- Building/Capital Improvement Committee serve on the committee that plans and oversees building and capital improvement projects assist with/perform general maintenance for the church building that doesn't require outside professionals assist with care/maintenance of outdoor landscaping and flower beds
- Communications Team serve on team that administers and maintains the parish website, Facebook, bulletin, monthly newsletter, Flocknote, parish calendar
- Security/Safety Committee secures the building during services and ensures building security measures are properly installed and in working order plan opportunities for parishioners to be trained in safety
- Parish Life, Women's M&M Society, and Men's Committees plan social activities and celebrations throughout the year participate in the Mary & Martha Society (M&M)--the women's fellowship and service group that provide altar linen care, altar flowers, funeral meals, liturgical season decorations participate in the men's fellowship and service group that also assists with building and property care/upkeep
- Please list any ministry that is not listed above, in which you would like to serve or organize. Please enter valid data.
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Local Ministry information

ADULT ENRICHMENT/EDUCATION
SPRING ENRICHMENT COURSE -- TBA
RCIA CLASSES meet weekly on Thursdays after daily Mass. These classes are offered for those thinking of joining the church and/or any Catholic wanting to learn more about the Catholic faith. Contact Deacon Jim (918-485-8228) for more information, if interested in receiving instruction.
CHILDREN'S EDUCATION PROGRAM is held Sunday morning after the 8:30 a.m. Mass (during the regular school year) and is available for grades K-12. Our focus is on education leading to reception of the Sacraments and continued Faith Formation. Contact Katzy Hale (918-520-1282) for enrollment and more information.

RAISING SAINTS YOUTH GROUP is a social and formational group for youth in grades 6-12. Contact Kay Rodriguez (405-659-0507) for more information and meeting schedule.
COMMUNION/VISIT FOR THE SICK & SHUT-IN There are request cards in the vestibule to request communion for the sick or a home visit. Please complete a request card and give to Deacon Jim Ruyle or put in the offering basket.
WORKS OF MERCY Caring for our local families in need by donating funds, food, and personal items to the Wagoner Area Neighbors and other local charities; support of the Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Charities, including facilitating the Catholic Charities Mobile Food Distribution on the last
Thursday of the month, and the Diocesan Faith & Works Appeal.
PARISH COUNCIL represents the body of the parish, acting as a communication source to and from fellow parishioners, and other parish committees, and to be aware of and responsive to the needs of the parish. The council meets bi-monthly on the third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Council Members: Kathy Gordon, Robyn Higginbottom, Eric Jordan, Kay Rodriguez, Mark Sorell, Karol Watson, and Seth Yoder (ex-officio Fr. Leo Ahanotu; Deacon Jim Ruyle; Secretary, Earlyne Hutchens; Treasurer, Chris Holland; current M&M President and Men's Group President),
MARY & MARTHA SOCIETY is a parish organization of women lending assistance in the spiritual and material activities and improvements for the parish. This organization meets on the second Wednesday of each month (Sept.-May) at 6:30 p.m.
Officers: Sherri Moe, President; Bille Cummings, Vice-President; Kay Rodriguez, Secretary; Dorene McMahan, Treasurer.

MEN'S GROUP This organization of men provide assistance and improvements for the parish. Seth Yoder, Chairman

Please refer to the Holy Cross Ministry Brochure for more ministry information.
Wagoner Area Neighbors

Please remember our local families in need by donating food and personal items to the
Wagoner Area Neighbors.
100 NE 8th Street, P.O. Box 993, Wagoner, OK 74477, 918-485-2309
Wagoner Area Neighbors on Facebook
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Diocese Ministries
- Diocese of Tulsa Chancery Ministries
Diocesean Annual Appeal - Faith & Works

https://www.dioceseoftulsa.org/annualappeal
Through your generosity to the Annual Appeal, we work together to provide ministry resources and services to all the parishes of the Diocese that no single parish could otherwise provide for itself. Please prayerfully consider donating/pledging to this appeal.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES ANNUAL APPEAL - LOVE CHANGING LIVES
As Catholics, we are called to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first. As St. Teresa of Calcutta says, "Do small things with great love." Every gift to Catholic Charities, when combined with those of many, will go great things. Together, we are Love Changing Lives!

Did You Know?
- Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma is the largest provider of food to individuals in need in the state.
- 7.7 million pounds of food delivered through our outreach locations in the past year.
- Our outreach locations have remained open throughout the pandemic to serve those in need.
- Since mid-March, Catholic Charities has distributed 400% more food through our 7 food pantries.
- Our Famers to Families Food Box Program has distributed millions of pounds of fresh produce and dairy through 15 locations across Eastern Oklahoma.
- Monthly mobile food drops to Eufala, Talihina and Idabel, with more being added.
- Rural parish outreach grants were doubled, providing funds for emergency assistance to 34 parishes.
- Assisting 250 families displaced by the 2019 floods, many of whom are still without a permanent place to live 16 months later.
- GED classes in both English and Spanish are offered in Tulsa, Muskogeee, Bartlesville and Stillwater.
- Catholic Charities offer 14 programs that provide vital services (including services for homeless and pregnant mothers, emergency assistance, in addition to food and adult education) to those in need without regard for race, color, or creed.
Please donate your time/money to help provide these services. Use the link below for more information and to donate online. Also, visit the Facebook page.
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FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED @ tULSA CATHOLIC CHARITIES

The need hasn't slowed down and neither can we! Our food pantry needs volunteers for our drive-through food distribution Tuesday - Friday for 8:45 a.m. to noon and/or 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. shifts.

To register:
visit https://cceok.org/volunter or call 918-508-7125.