“When I was a stranger, you welcomed me”

A stewardship parish is a welcoming parish, a parish that reaches out and welcomes new members to the parish family. It fosters a sense of ownership and personal involvement in lived stewardship to the parish family. When parishioners experience a warm and personal involvement, this fosters a sense of belonging and they in turn become open to give of themselves to others. Why is hospitality first? People need to be in the pews to be stewards!

Stewardship Council

This council is responsible for the annual renewal of the parish stewardship programs. Our Mission Statement is: “Stewardship is an expression of discipleship.” The stewardship council will work to develop opportunities for all parish members to grow in union with God and one another, through prayer, hospitality, formation and service.

Altar Society

The mission of the Altar Society is to meet the needs of the sanctuary and the altar for the Church. The Altar Society also assists with funeral dinners and wedding/anniversary receptions and any other request of the pastor. The Altar Society is made up of all ladies of the Parish who work together in the spirit of fellowship while doing work for the Lord. Altar society meetings are held both during the day and/or evening to accommodate all women of the parish.

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Coffee and Donuts

A variety of groups are involved in hosting coffee and donuts each week. All parishioners are invited to the lower level of church following the 9:00 AM Mass each Sunday morning for coffee, donuts, and fellowship.

Serra Club

The Serra Club is an tri-parish organization of Catholic men and women whose mission is to foster and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life through prayer and encouragement.

Communications

The purpose of this ministry is to communicate the activities of the parish. This is done through our parish newsletter, “Crossings,” as well as our parish website and parish calendar.

Newsletter

Our Parish Newsletter “Crossings” is published bi-monthly. Articles are submitted from ministries within the parish along with articles from Holy Cross School and Trinity Jr/Sr High. Volunteers write, print and publish our newsletter.

Website

The parish website, www.holycross-hutch.com , provides online information about the parish and its activities, as well as suggested resources for religious study.

Faith, Fun and Fellowship (3F Ministry)

This new ministry began in 2007. The mission is to involve parishioners in a variety of activities that build community, through service projects and social activities.

Welcome Committee

This is an opportunity to welcome new parishioners into our parish family. Those involved will help acquaint individuals and families to the many programs and opportunities in our parish. We are seeking individuals who would enjoy meeting new members, making phone calls, OR taking pictures of new members. Can you help with any of these duties?