13TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK

Sponsored by Holy Cross Youth Ministry

Saturday, December 14, 2024

10AM-Noon, Church Hall

*Container- $10.00 (you pick your 20 cookies)
*Large Platter- $40.00 (80 cookies, candy, wrapped)
*Extra-Large Platter- $55.00 (120 cookies, candy, wrapped)

There will be complimentary tea, coffee and cocoa for all customers in the church hall.

Santa will visit from 10:30-11:30AM and be available for pictures.

Checks can be made payable to "Holy Cross Youth Ministry." They can be mailed to the parish- 420 Main Road, Buttonwood, Hanover Township, put in the collection basket, or put in the rectory mail slot. You can also pay using the Venmo app.

You can place your order online by completing this google form:
https://forms.gle/PRqGrVqkFQQXsdCD9

Questions and/or orders? Contact Joan at 570-814-6444.

All platter orders must be placed by Saturday, December 7.


CHRISTMAS CAROLING

HERE WE GO A CAROLING THROUGHOUT THE STREETS OF HANOVER TOWNSHIP!

Tuesday, December 17

Meet in the church hall at 6PM

A social will follow after caroling.

All are welcome to attend and spread Christmas cheer!


$20.00 a ticket
With every ticket, you can have a chance to win up to $10,000 in cash prizes. These make great stocking stuffers!!

  • December 25- $2000

  • December 26- $100

  • December 27- $100

  • December 28- $100

  • December 29- $100

  • December 30- $100

  • December 31- $200

  • January 1- $2000

  • January 2- $100

  • January 3- $100

  • January 4- $100

  • January 5- $5000

Live drawings will be held on Facebook from December 25-January 5. All winners will be called and notified.

Checks can be made payable to "Exaltation of the Holy Cross." You can also use the Venmo app to pay!

Click HERE to order online or call 570-823-6242.


Remember/Honor a loved one this Christmas Season by purchasing a Christmas Ornament for our special tree that will be on the altar for the Christmas Season. All ornaments will have a tag on them with your loved one’s name. A special program book will be created with all ornaments listed. Forms are due by December 20.

Checks can be made payable to: Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Venmo payments are also accepted: @Exaltation-PastoralCouncil

  • Red Ornament - $5.00

  • Green Ornament - $10.00

  • Blue Ornament - $25.00

  • Silver Ornament - $50.00

  • Gold Ornament - $100.00

Please complete one form per ornament.

**Forms are in the bulletin and at all entrances of the church.

You can also order online: https://forms.gle/azLRNd3c2fHFyryL9


PAST EVENTS:

PARISH FAMILY DAY AT PNC FIELD

  • Thursday, August 10

  • 6:35PM

  • $10.00 a ticket / Active Youth Members- Free

  • Our 3 choirs will join together in singing the National Anthem at the start of the game.


1ST ANNUAL CANCER WALK

••Have you or someone you love been affected by Cancer?


••Are you interested in joining us for a 1 mile walk in support of ALL cancer awareness?

Join us on Sunday, October 22 for our 1st Annual CANCER WALK.
(We will walk through Hanover Green).

Registration on church grounds- 12:30PM / Walk begins- 1:00PM

Registration: $10 per person (Each participant will receive a T-shirt. For proper size, please register by Oct 1.)

You can honor/remember a loved one through a Yard Sign that will be displayed on the walk. Cost is $10 and you can include their name and a picture. Pictures can be emailed to pastoralcouncilexhc@gmail.com.

There will be beads, ribbons, tags, food and drinks (for a free-will donation).

Proceeds from the walk will go to local Cancer Charities.

Please complete a separate registration form for each individual participant.

Click this link to register: https://forms.gle/3nwDDDYCUonUNNWY9

Questions? Contact Joan Cunard at 570-814-6444 or email at exhc@aol.com.


If you or someone you know is in need of food assistance… 

Exaltation of the Holy Cross SERVICE COMMITTEE will be providing care packages with nonperishable food items on Sunday, November 5 from Noon-2PM in the church parking lot.

Reservations must be in by Sunday, October 29. Click HERE to register online.

*Please Note: All information submitted is kept confidential.

 Volunteers are needed to help package the food on Sunday, November 5 after the 9:30AM Mass and also for the drive-thru distribution.

 Questions? Contact Lynn Blazaskie at 570-262-5269.


The Ladies of Mary Society of Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish are hosting a DESIGNER PURSE BINGO on Sunday, November 12 at Warrior Run Fire Hall, 316 Academy Street, Warrior Run, 18706. Purses to win- Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, MCM, Vera Bradley and Dooney & Burke.

Doors open at 11:00 a.m. and the first game will begin at 1:00 p.m.
Tickets- $25.00 (includes 20 regular games)
There will also be 4 specials.
Door Prizes - Food - Baskets - 50/50 - & a lot of fun!

A limited number of tickets will be sold.

Tickets can be purchased through any Ladies of Mary club member, at the parish office or by clicking this link: https://forms.gle/prnQbHAtonwULciz8

Questions and/or more information, contact: Paulette 570-817-7048.

VOLUNTEER DAY AT CEO

Thanksgiving Food Distribution

  • Saturday, November 18

  • 4:00-7:00PM

  • Outdoor distribution

  • To signup, contact Lynn Blazaskie at 570-262-5269.


ADULT FAITH FORMATION- ADVENT 2023

We will read and pray with "Rejoice! An Advent Pilgrimage into the Heart of Scripture" by Ascension Press.

-Tuesday, November 28
-Wednesday, December 6
-Wednesday, December 13
All sessions will be held in the church hall.

Arrive at 6:30PM (There will be food/drink available)
6:40PM- Opening Prayer in Large Group and Video Presentation
6:50PM- Break into small groups for discussion on that week's readings
7:30PM- Large group sharing
7:45PM- Advent by Candlelight Prayer Service in Church

*There is no charge to participate. All books, supplies and food are provided by the parish.
*You DO NOT need to be a registered parishioner to attend and participate.

Click here to register: https://forms.gle/ejdtMX5ckHq9Wkfv9

Questions? Contact Georgette at 570-824-5941.


12TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK

Sponsored by Holy Cross Youth Ministry

*Container- $10.00 (you pick your 20 cookies)
*Large Platter- $40.00 (80 cookies, candy, wrapped)
*Extra-Large Platter- $55.00 (120 cookies, candy, wrapped)

There will be complimentary tea, coffee and cocoa for all customers in the church hall.

Checks can be made payable to "Holy Cross Youth Ministry." They can be mailed to the parish- 420 Main Road, Buttonwood, Hanover Township, put in the collection basket, or put in the rectory mail slot. You can also pay using the Venmo app.

You can place your order online by completing this google form:
https://forms.gle/SqZSFeriAhfMAXS8A

Questions and/or orders? Contact Joan at 570-814-6444.

All platter orders must be placed by Saturday, December 9.


Remember/Honor a loved one this Christmas Season by purchasing a Christmas Ornament for our special tree that will be on the altar for the Christmas Season. All ornaments will have a tag on them with your loved one’s name. A special program book will be created with all ornaments listed. Forms are due by December 20.

Checks can be made payable to: Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Venmo payments are also accepted: @Exaltation-PastoralCouncil

  • Red Ornament - $5.00

  • Green Ornament - $10.00

  • Blue Ornament - $25.00

  • Silver Ornament - $50.00

  • Gold Ornament - $100.00

Please complete one form per ornament.

**Forms are in the bulletin and at all entrances of the church this weekend.

You can also order online: https://forms.gle/LEMnpZfZc5poJGkt5


$20.00 a ticket
With every ticket, you can have a chance to win up to $10,000 in cash prizes. These make great stocking stuffers!!

  • December 25- $2000

  • December 26- $100

  • December 27- $100

  • December 28- $100

  • December 29- $100

  • December 30- $100

  • December 31- $200

  • January 1- $2000

  • January 2- $100

  • January 3- $100

  • January 4- $100

  • January 5- $5000

Live drawings will be held on Facebook from December 25-January 5. All winners will be called and notified.

Checks can be made payable to "Exaltation of the Holy Cross." You can also use the Venmo app to pay!

Click HERE to order online or call 570-823-6242.




Sunday, March 10

3:00PM

The service, which recounts the Passion of Jesus - from his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane to his redeeming death on the cross, was started in Poland as a Lenten Devotion over 300 years ago. Incorporating prose and verse, chant and reading, prayer and meditation, the inspirational devotion reflects on the mystery of Christian redemption.

The devotional service can be experienced by all through the use of bilingual booklets, with both Polish and English lyrics.

A social will follow in the parish hall.





CELEBRATION OF PARISH LIFE

Saturday, September 14 (celebrating our Feast Day and all the good that goes on in our parish community)

4:00PM Mass
Social on church grounds (Catered meal, beer/soda/water, dessert, ice cream truck, DJ, yard games, raffle drawings, games for children, time spent with fellow parishioners & more!)

We will officially welcome all the new households who joined our parish family over the last year!

Cost: $5.00 per person (Thanks to the generosity of the Men's Club, Ladies of Mary Society, Youth Ministry)

RSVP by Friday, September 6 by completing this online form or calling 570-824-5941.


PIEROGI SALE

--$10.00 a Dozen (POTATO)

--$12.00 a Dozen (FARMERS CHEESE)

Pickup will be Sunday, October 6. You will receive a call when your order is ready for pickup.

Questions? Contact Joan at 570-823-6242.

CLICK HERE TO ORDER

2ND ANNUAL CANCER WALK

**Have you or someone you love been affected by Cancer?
**Are you interested in joining us for a 1 mile walk or maybe a 2 mile run in support of ALL cancer awareness?

Join us on Saturday, October 19 for our 2nd Annual CANCER WALK.

Registration on church grounds- 11:30AM / Walk begins- 1:00PM

Registration Fee: $10 per person

There will be beads, ribbons, tags, food and drinks (for a free-will donation).

Proceeds from the walk will go to local Cancer Charities.

T-shirts can be purchased for $20.
In Memory of / In Honor of signs with a name/picture can be purchased for $25. The signs will be displayed on the route.

Questions? Contact Joan Cunard at 570-814-6444 or email at exhc@aol.com.

Please complete a separate registration form for each individual participant.

Click this link to register: https://forms.gle/P53wtqYuEybc2DTA8

TRUNK OR TREAT

All families are welcome to attend our annual Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 27 in the church parking lot from 6:00-7:30PM.

All those attending will enter from the San Souci Highway and then be guided to park in the grass lot. You can then walk up the hill (Newman Street) to the church lot.

Vehicles are needed to decorate their trunks and pass out candy/treats. For more information and/or to register your vehicle, contact Stephanie Zadzura at (570) 814-7794.

Prizes will be given out for the best displays!

Vehicles can start decorating at 4:30PM

The Ladies of Mary Society of Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish are hosting a DESIGNER PURSE BINGO on Sunday, November 10 at Warrior Run Fire Hall, 316 Academy Street, Warrior Run, 18706.

Doors open at 11:00 a.m. and the first game will begin at 1:00 p.m.
Tickets- $30.00 (includes 15 regular games)
There will also be 5 specials.
Door Prizes - Food - Baskets - 50/50 - & a lot of fun!

A limited number of tickets will be sold.

Tickets can be purchased through any Ladies of Mary club member, at the parish office or by clicking this link: https://forms.gle/MLbn8KJ3C85ncYAEA

Questions and/or more information, contact Paulette 570-817-7048.