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You can make a difference!
The head of the church is our Lord Jesus Christ, the members are the ministers.
Ministry is at the heart of what it is to love
the Lord. Whether you serve in the church as a worship leader, through the church as a member of an organized ministry
or individually on a person to person basis, you
are a minister, and your ministry is important!
Below are some of the organized ministries offered at Church of the Holy Cross Episcopal.
Acolytes
Acolytes assist our worship by carrying crosses, candles and banners and serving the vicar at the altar.
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild serves behind the scenes to insure that the nave and sanctuary of the church are clean and prepared
for worship. The Altar Guild cleans and irons all linens, sets up for special services, prepares the wine and bread
for each service, cleans vestments, changes the hymn board, and reverently places consecrated bread and wine in
the Aumbry or returns it to the earth.
Music Ministry
Helping to lead worship music and practicing for Sunday morning services is the purpose of the music ministry.
Christian Care Ministry
The Christian Care Ministry (CCM) serves by assisting families with meals in the event of an illness or death in
the family.
Christian Education
Teaching others, just as Jesus did, is always a rewarding ministry! Beginning with our youngest members, there
are four educational groups: Nursery, Children's Chapel, Young Adults, and Adults.
Nursery
Children are a central part of our community and the care of our youngest members is always a priority.
Feeding Ministry
All parishioners are encouraged to regularly bring food which can be distributed to the hungry. Donated food is
placed in our pantry, and then distributed through various ministries and organizations in Owasso throughout the
year.
Greeters
Greeters meet our members and visitors each week and cheerfully distribute bulletins. The greeters are also responsible
for counting the members present each Sunday for our records.
Grounds Maintenance and Cleaning
Crew
Our building and grounds require year round maintenance. The work required to maintain our facility includes mowing,
gardening, painting, plumbing, general maintenance, and regular cleaning.
Lay Readers and Eucharistic Ministers
Lay Readers and Eucharistic Ministers (also known as Chalice Bearers) are licensed by the diocese after a training
course. These ministers are specially trained in the proclamation of Holy Scripture and in appropriately and reverently
presenting the cup to communicants during worship.
Oblations
Oblationers are those who volunteer to bring the bread and wine to the altar during the Sunday morning service
and then take up the collection from the congregation.
Refreshments
Each Sunday we gather together in the Common Room to have a time of fellowship. All members of the church are on
a rotating schedule to bring and serve refreshments. Our Sunday refreshments often include cookies or donuts, coffee,
juice and sometimes cakes or other goodies to celebrate a special event.
Registrar
The registrar of the church is responsible for recording and maintaining records for all the members of the church.
These records include the recording of all baptisms, confirmations, marriages, and deaths. In addition, the registrar
transfers members in and out of the church and is responsible for contacting other churches to confirm a members
records and having them transferred to the Church of the Holy Cross Episcopal.
Supplies Coordinator
Keeping track of all the supplies needed to run a church can be a difficult task. Paper plates, napkins, toilet
paper, soda pop, etc., are constantly being used and must be inventoried and replaced when needed.
Computer Ministry
The Computer Ministry serves the Church by creating and maintaining the Church's website and email lists, as well
as helping to maintain and upgrade the Church's computer systems and network. The Computer Ministry also serves
the community by helping Church members and community members with computer-related issues.
Wardens and Vestry
Vestry members are elected annually by the church to represent us in legal and financial matters. The Vestry is
also responsible for making decisions which affect our physical plant. The Vestry meets monthly, or more often
as needed.
The Vicar, or Priest, is typically present at Vestry Meetings.
The Senior Warden of Church of the Holy Cross Episcopal is responsible to
the vicar as an advisor and is the leader of the vestry in the vicar's absence. The Senior Warden is ultimately
responsible for the financial viability of the church and is considered the lay leader of the church.
The Junior Warden of the Church of the Holy Cross Episcopal is responsible
for the physical upkeep of the church and its grounds. He is the lay coordinator for any expansion, improvement
or repair project.
Also serving on the vestry are the Treasurer, the Clerk of the Vestry
(the secretary), and Members-At-Large.
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