Parish News
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Welcome!
Holy Cross is an Episcopal Church and Member of the Diocese of
Western North Carolina
(828) 963-4609
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9:45a.m., Skiles Hall- Christian Formation (see below for more details)
11:00a.m., Holy Cross Sanctuary - Holy Eucharist, Rite II: with Music Unction, and Children's Homily, with Rev. Canon Augusta Anderson presiding. This service is Live-Streamed via our YouTube Channel .
We thank those who will serve:
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- Greeters/Oblationers: Katie Hall & Randy McDounough
- Ushers: Katie Hall & Randy McDounough
- Lector: Ann Gerber
- Prayers of the People: Alicia Toomey
- Chalice: Dawn Harris & Karla Prudhomme
- Acolyte: Karla Prudhomme
- Healing Minister: Ron McInnes
- Linen Fairy: Karla Prudhomme
- Organist: Shane Watson
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12:30p.m., Skiles Hall - Fellowship Time, along with Chili, Jellies, and Jams for sale
12:45p.m., Skiles Hall - ECW Meeting
News & Happenings
Christian Formation - Discussions on Faith
You are invited to a series of discussions about how our faith impacts our lives. The discussion topics will be focused on the basic of the Episcopal Church and the wider Anglican Communion. We will have discussions on the Old Testament/Hebrew Scriptures. Some questions we will explore:
- What is the difference between the parts of Scripture?
- What makes a text Sacred?
- Is the Old Testament or Hebrew Scriptures relevant to my life?
- Why do we call it the Old Testament?
This inquirers style class is open to youth and adults. It is designed to help each other learn about our faith tradition while providing an opportunity to contribute with your own learnings, ideas, and faith experiences.
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Chili, Jams, & Jellies for Sale
Last Call! On Sunday, February 9 at 12:30p.m. in Skiles Hall there will be limited quarts of Jeff Williams's traditional meat chili for sale ($20/qt) along with jars of delicious Jellies, Jams and Relishes. All proceeds from the sales will go to the Mission Outreach Committee.
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ECW Meeting
ECW will meet Sunday, February 9 at 12:45p.m. in Skiles Hall.
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A Hospitality Announcement from Radie Armstrong
After consulting with the senior warden and others, a decision is made to have parish brunch after church on the days of the quarterly parish meetings. Some days there will be hot food. Other days some Vestry members will provide a simple meal. Coffee, tea and juice will be available. Regular Sundays will include snacks after mass as usual. A word about treats and snacks after mass: There is no rule on how much or how little should be brought for parish food sharing. There is no expectation to provide lunch every Sunday. On regular Sundays a cookie, doughnut or small sandwich and coffee is absolutely okay. With notable exceptions such as holidays or celebrations, keep regular Sundays easy and simple. We can upscale on parish meeting days since people will be hungry and will be in attendance for a while. For regular Sundays, just sign up and bring an appetizer or sweet treat. Store bought is just fine. The joy is in the fellowship, not a groaning board! If you have questions or comments, please email me at dixie4641@aol.com.
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Lay Reader/Altar Server
Have you ever considered serving at the Altar, or being a Lay Reader during our Sunday service? If so, please contact Nina-Jo Moore at moorenj@appstate.edu or Karla Prudhomme at krprudhomme@skybest.com to learn more about this exiting opportunity to serve at the Altar of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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Daughters of the King
Daughters of the King (DOK) meet weekly on Wednesday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. in Skiles Hall. The group invites any women of the church interested in finding out more about DOK to join them. Click here to learn more about DOK!
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Choir Practice
Choir practice is held on Wednesday afternoons at 5:30 in Skiles Hall Choir room.
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Bookies
A book group organized 20-plus years ago, would love to have new members. Call or email Judy Bondi for more information about Bookies.
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2025 Sunday Morning Worship Schedule (unless otherwise noted above):
9:00a.m. - Valle Crucis United Methodist Church holds their Sunday Service in Holy Cross Sanctuary
11:00 - Holy Eucharist, Rite II, with Music, Unctions and Children's Homily in Holy Cross Sanctuary
12:30p.m. - Fellowship Time in Skiles Hall
The 11:00a.m. service from Holy Cross is Live-Streamed via our YouTube Channel .
Click here to view our Live Streamed and previously recorded services.
Click here to view & download this week's worship leaflet.
Click here to view & download this month's Holy Cross Newsletter.
Online Giving
Online giving is now available - click here or click "Give Online" in the Navigation Bar at the top of the website.
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Weeknight Evening Worship Services offered via Zoom
Compline at 8:00 p.m. every Monday & Thursday - click here to join the Zoom meeting
The "Virtual Waiting Room" opens 15 minutes before each service begins.
(Meeting ID: 823 3185 8185)
Contact Angela Williams or Mary Pietan if you have any issues signing on for Compline
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The Sacrament of Reconciliation:
This Sacrament is offered at any time by appointment.
Please contact the Rector directly at (828) 963-4609 ext. 22
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Further Information & Links:
The current Prayer List is here.
The Latest Sunday Worship Leaflet is here.
The Current Holy Cross Newsletter is here.
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