HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH
307 Hawkins Avenue
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY  11779
631-588-9509
hclc@optonline.net

Thank you Bishop Foster for leading us in worship this past Sunday. We hope you join us again!

 

Job well done to the Celebrations Team and volunteers! The planning, set-up, clean-up and everything in between made for a lovely luncheon enjoyed by all...thank you!

 

Thank you to those who contributed homemade food and dessert. A delicious and appreciated touch to our repast.

 

We thank The Irish Times Pub in Holbrook for their generous and tasty donation of pasta, chicken dishes, salad & linens. Keep them in mind the next time you’re going out to eat!

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Thanks to Bill Starke & Richie Knusch for their hard work in transforming our Christmas tree into our Lenten Cross which will blossom with the hope of Easter into our Resurrection Cross.

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Journey with us from the triumphant shouts of Hosanna on Palm Sunday to the glorious victory of Easter morning. As we walk through Holy Week together, may we reflect on the sacrifice and love that leads to our greatest hope: He is Risen!

Palm Sunday, March 29th 10:00am

Maundy Thursday, April 2nd 7:00pm

Good Friday, April 3rd 7:00pm

Easter Sunday, April 5th 10:00am

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Did you know?

Every time there is a snowstorm our snow removal charge is $655 plus $45 each additional inch over 6 inches. This expense continues even when our church is closed and when you are away. Prayerfully, consider giving an extra gift for our snow removal this winter.

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​​​FOOD PANTRY NEEDS: our Red Wagon Food Pantry is low on peanut butter & jelly/jam. Please consider donating a jar of each to help replenish our shelves.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

• CrossWords & Gifts see Arlene or Lana or call (631)981-0525

• Sunday Readers see Deacon Suzanne

• Serve the Blood of Christ see Deacon Doris

• Media Desk see Louise or Jeremy or call the ofc (631)588-9509

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HOLY CROSS HAPPENINGS:

• Council Meeting 3/10 7pm

• WELCA 3/17 7PM

• Family Game Night 3/21 6pm

• Calvary Communion Breakfast 3/29 details to follow

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ONGOING EVENTS:

• VANCO is our online donation platform. Call the ofc for details

• What’s your talent? Let us know your skill! Forms in narthex

• Outreach knit & crochet packets available in the narthex. See Lorraine Stark for more information

• CrossWords & Gifts store hours Wed-Sat 12pm–5pm & Sunday after worship. Support the store that supports our church!

• Altar Flowers $25/bouquet sign-up in hallway outside kitchen

• Coffee Hour sign-up in narthex

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Check out the Lil Free Library in front of CrossWords & Gifts in honor of Lorraine Stark by her children. Lorraine thanks Council for guiding her family with this wonderful addition to our church. Take a book, leave a book!

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EASTER LOVE BASKETS: Do you know someone who doesn’t go to church because of their health, age, is hurting or lost their way and needs God’s love? These baskets are for them. We are in need of small baskets & candy. The Outreach Team will put them together & make them available to pick up in the narthex throughout Easter morning.

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EASTER PLANT ORDERS: The envelopes are in the pews & chair backs. You may take your plant after worship on Easter or donate it to someone who is homebound and unable to worship in-person. Please order by March 29th. Place your order in the offering plate, drop at the church office or put through the mail slot. COST:  $15/plant.

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RSVP: Our next long-term project is the replacement of our parking lot. This is an expense we cannot take on, however is a great candidate for the Rock Solid Vision Plan. This will be a multi-year fundraising project as the cost may exceed $125,000. To donate to this fund, use a RSVP envelope from the pews or your weekly offering box, a check with “RSVP Parking Lot” written in the memo line, or use VANCO our online donation platform through our website. That way, your offering will be reserved for the parking lot repair fund.

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​CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP: We continually seek ways to enrich our faith community and create meaningful opportunities for connection. We are excited to announce we are exploring the possibility of a contemporary worship service on Saturday nights. We are seeking a dedicated media person to join our contemporary worship, please contact us (631) 588-9509 or speak with Dr. Joe.