Welcome to our announcements page. Here you can find everything that is going on at Holy Cross and within our community. If you’d like to receive weekly emails with updates and new announcements, please scroll to the bottom of this page to sign up.
You can also view our community calendar here.
If you'd like to invite Holy Cross members to an event or include an announcement, email April at aprilparviz@gmail.com
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Meal train for James Longendyke: As you may have heard during our prayers, James was recently diagnosed with cancer. Thank you for your prayers, everyone! If you'd like to send him and his family love and comfort in the form of meals as they work together to fight this, feel free to sign up for a meal train here. (3.24.26)
Let's extend the fellowship! If you're on Facebook, join fellow Holy Cross members and friends of the congregation in our Holy Cross Facebook group! (2.5.26)
Weekly
SUNDAYS : Education Hour at 9:15AM | Worship at 10:30AM | Coffee Hour to follow
TUESDAYS : Men's group at the Bridge House at 6:00AM
FRIDAYS : Moms group from 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Prayers John Held, Amanda Berding, Connie Findley, Joyce Sieber, Cindy Hamil, Megan Laufer, Noah Oloff, Gene Lehr, Lee Hagan, Steve Helton, Diana Niemann, Anne Harrigan, Sarah Marlatt, Sharon Farris, Yvonne Delf, Megan Pfeiffer, James Longendyke, Kaitlyn Barnett, RJ Haase, Gail Radinsky, Tim Wilkins, Adrianne Burns, Renee Gibbs and for the missions of: • Carl and Kelsey Grulke • Groundwork Guatemala • Zach Barz • Chai V'Shalom (April edition of Hineni)
The Blessings Box The blessing box had 114 items claimed by the community this week. Thank you to everyone that donated to the hygiene drive in April. Donated items can be placed in the labeled bin in the former church office. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Melissa Barnett by email at tmkvbarnett@sbcglobal.net or text at 618-973-0772.
Holy Cross Life Kati Gaschler compiles photos of life at Holy Cross in a google album. You can see the photos any time at this link here. She has also a blog about life at Holy Cross. You can follow her blog here.
Rend, Turn, Follow: Art and Liturgy Night: We invite you to join us on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Mezzo gallery for a night of art, reflection, and communal making in conjunction with our spring show, Rend, Turn, Follow. Doors open at 5:30pm with time to see the show. Then at 6pm we’ll begin a time of liturgy and reflection led by Pastor Bob Bernhardt and Pastor Paul Gaschler starting in the gallery with a focus on REND, moving next to the sanctuary of Holy Cross to reflect on TURN, and then out into the gardens to we contemplate what it means to FOLLOW Jesus. Afterward we invite you back to the gallery for refreshments and more time to see the show! This event is free, but registration is required. Please use the form on our website at https://www.holycrossstl.org/events-art-and-liturgy. If you have any questions about this event, the show, or anything else about Mezzo Gallery, please email Megan Kenyon at hclcstl@gmail.com.
Budget Townhall Meeting is Sunday, May 3rd directly after church in the basement. Bring a dish to pass and join in for discussion and questions on the proposed budget before the voters meeting later in the month.
Women's Bible Study: Sara Maichel has graciously opened her home for a six-week daytime women's bible study. Renee Gibbs will lead us through the book of Philippians as we wait in "joyful hope." Please join us for this small group time of study and prayer. Let Sara or Renee know if you may be interested so they can plan the snacks and materials. Dates: Tuesdays May 5, May 12. Place: 7052 Northmoor Drive, STL, 63105 Time: 9:30-11:00 A.M. Children are welcome! Questions: Call or text Renee (314-295-9495) or Sara (618-980-5571)
Voters Meeting happening Sunday, May 17th directly after service. Church will provide pizza, but feel free to bring a side or a dessert to share!
Family Discipleship will meet Thursday, May 21st from 5:30-7:30 at church. Please RSVP to Allison Schrader (schradera21@gmail.com) by May 18th so we have a count for food and childcare! We also are in need of someone to bring dinner for the evening. Please let Allison know if you are able!
Next Feast Service Date Changed The next feast service will now be happening on June 7th, at 10:30.
FUTURE FEAST SERVICES : June 7th • Learn more here.
Gardening volunteers:
We need all the help we can get - Workday in the Gardens - Saturday, May 9th, 9am - noon
Join us in the gardens. We will be planting annuals and cleaning up for a beautiful Mother's Day.
We will also be giving out baby pine trees at church on Sunday to remember Arbor Day and to spread the love of God's creation in trees. Ask grandma, mom, or your wife if she would like a baby tree and then as a Mother's Day gift plant it for her.
TO VOLUNTEER OR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT:
Gardens : Gail Radinsky 314-276-4454
Blessings House : Melissa or Kaitlyn Barnett 618-973-0772
Library Box : Renee Gibbs 314-295-9495
Prayer Request Volunteer : Pastor Gaschler 308-882-6015
Historian for the Gardens and/or Arboretum: Ji Thompson
Follow the Facebook group for the Gardens at Holy Cross!
Workday in the Gardens - Saturday, May 9th, 9am - noon
CURRENT EXHIBITION Cabinets of Curiosity is open to the public, and you can come see the show during Intersect's regular office hours, Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm!
CLASSES AT INTERSECT! There are a number of exciting classes available at Intersect! There's a variety of ceramics classes, among some other fun options! You can see all our classes and register here. All classes are free for Holy Cross members. Email Megan at intersectstl@gmail.com if you'd like to register.
Intersect Work Day - Volunteers Needed! We are doing a painting day at Intersect on Saturday, May 9th from 9am-1pm, and we need you! We will be planning to repaint most areas at Intersect to freshen up our space; Intersect will provide all the painting supplies, so all you need to bring is yourself! Please RSVP with Megan at intersectstl@gmail.com by May 3rd if you are able to help so we can make sure we have enough supplies for everyone.
Volunteers needed for Intersect’s next Dovetail on Thursday, May 21 from 5:30-7:30pm. Intersect is collaborating with the Artventures program for our summer show, and to celebrate, the Dovetail will feature work and performances by the kids showcasing what they made and learned this year! We are specifically looking for volunteers to help with directing visitors, refilling food stations, and clean up at the end of the evening. If you are interested in helping, contact Megan at intersectstl@gmail.com