Thursday, October 1, 2026
An Invitation to the Women of Holy Cross Parish

Please join us for a special coffee at 10:00 am in Skiles Hall, honoring Ali Chesney and celebrating her with gratitude and affection. It will be a lovely opportunity to gather together, enjoy coffee and fellowship, and share our appreciation for Ali and all she means for our parish community.

Please join ECW and friends for this special time of friendship and celebration! RSVP to Darby Logan.

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Saturday, October 3, 2026
A Service of Installation at St. Luke's, Boone

The Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina and the Wardens, Vestry, and people of St. Luke's Episcopal Church request your prayers and presence for the Celebration of a New Ministry and Installation of the Reverend Michael R. Alford as the Fourth Rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. The service will be held on Saturday, October 3 at 11:00 am at St. Luke's, 170 Councill Street in Boone, with reception to follow.

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Sunday, October 4, 2026
Adult Formation

Adult Formation (from 9:30-10:30 am) will be a bit of a grab-bag this Sunday, with some "Priest-on-a-hot-seat" (ask Fr. Jonathan anything you'd like (within reason!)) to continue to get to know him, a reprise of the story of Sister Constance for those who missed it the other week, as well as some of the story of St. Francis on his own feast day, and finally, some brainstorming about desired adult formation topics down the line! 

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Jelly Jamboree Needs Help with Jelly Hats!

Please join us on Thursday, October 8 at 4:00 pm to help put labels and hats on all the jellies, jams, relishes that we have for the Valle Fair. We appreciate anyone that can come to assist with this - many hands make light work!! Contact Dedy Traver with any questions

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Volunteers Needed for the Valle Country Fair

It’s that time of year again! The 48th annual Valle Country Fair, Saturday October 17th, is just around the corner. Holy Cross, the little church with the big heart, has lived its mission of ‘neighbor helping neighbor’, not only by supporting local nonprofits but by pitching in to help those in need with things like fuel oil, medical bills and assistance with their rent.

But WE NEED YOU! Please think about where you would be willing to help and make this year’s fair another great success. Contact Mary Pietan at vcf.volunteer26@gmail.com and let her know where you want to work and what type of job you’d prefer. We have lots of spots to fill. Thank you!​

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Valle Country Store Items for Sale

Be sure to stop in at Skiles Hall to get your Valle Country Fair T-Shirts or Embroidered Fleece Zip Vests! If you need sizes not immediately available, please contact Sis Kinney or Karla Prudhomme and we'll have your item available for pick up the following Sunday.​

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Calling All Bakers for the Valle Country Fair

Our annual Valle Fair is fast approaching and WE NEED YOU!

Visitors come from all over the world for your homemade goodies: cakes, pies, breads, candies, cupcakes, cookies, and all delicacies! A sign-up sheet and disposable pans for your use will be available in Skiles Hall. Please let us know if you’re in need of something we may have overlooked. Also, please note if items are gluten free, peanut free, vegan, etc. These items, as are all baked goods, are always greatly appreciated by our visitors.

All baked goods need to be dropped off in Skiles Hall on Friday, October 16, 2026, between 7am and 5pm. Please contact Susan Poorman or Jennifer Henigin with any questions or concerns. We look forward to seeing your name and specialty baked item on the sign-up sheet in Skiles Hall!

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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
MNO to Meet at St. Luke’s, Boone

Our next Men's Night Out gathering will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13 in the Solar Pavillion at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Boone, located at 170 Councill Street. Our brethren from their congregation are preparing smoked pork and chicken with a venison appetizer (oh, deer!) at a cost of $8 per person. Please remember to bring your favorite beverage to enjoy and share. There is ample parking in the church lot, but carpooling is always encouraged. For those of you (both of you?) who are musically inclined, the Boone Shape Note singers invite MNO to join them in the Chapel after our gathering to lift your voices in song.

MNO is a monthly opportunity for men from within the parish and in our community to enjoy having an evening of fellowship together. We're very flexible and inclusive, so feel free to bring a friend... or three! To let our gracious hosts at St. Luke’s know how many will be in attendance, please RSVP by 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 11th via email to Keith Martin.

If you do not drive at night, need a ride to and/or from MNO, or are without reliable transportation for whatever reason, simply let us know. We have participants from all over the High Country who would welcome your company and be happy to pick you up and deliver you safely home. Come join us!