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Welcome & Worship Information

Welcome! 

Holy Cross is an Episcopal Church and Member of the Diocese of
Western North Carolina
(828) 963-4609

 

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Sunday Morning Worship Services:  
THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS

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Autumn & Winter Schedule

 

  • 8:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite II at Holy Cross without music and hymnody 
  • 9:30 a.m. - Fellowship time in Skiles Hall
  • 11:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite II, at Holy Cross with music and hymnody
  • 12:00 p.m. - Fellowship time in Skiles Hall

The 11:00 a.m. service from Holy Cross is Live-Streamed via our YouTube Channel commencing at 10:50 am.
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.

 

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Schedule of Services in Holy Week:


March 28 - Holy Thursday – 7:00 p.m.
The Maundy Thursday Liturgy
with footwashing and celebration of the Lord’s Supper, the Solemn procession to Gethsemane and Stripping of the Altars
Silent vigil before for the Blessed Sacrament 9:00 p.m. – Midnight

March 29 - Good Friday
12 Noon - Walking the Stations of the Cross
7:00 p.m. - The Solemn Liturgy for Good Friday

March 30 - Holy Saturday
9:30 a.m. - Morning Prayer

March 31 - Easter Sunday
“The Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ”
Bring a bell and ring in the glorious news of our Salvation!
8:30 a.m. - Festival Celebration of the Holy Eucharist Rite II with special music
9:45 a.m. - Annual Parish Easter Brunch (Skiles Hall)
11:00 a.m. - Festival Celebration of the Holy Eucharist Rite II with special music
 
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Healing & Eucharist Services take place at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings at Holy Cross.

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Weekday 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: 814 7883 7391)

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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:

To read recent sermons, visit the Sermons page.
The current Prayer List is here.

The Latest Sunday Worship Leaflet is here
The Current Holy Cross Newsletter is here.


 

This Sunday

Schedule of Services in Holy Week:


March 28 - Holy Thursday – 7:00 p.m.
This service is Live-Streamed via our YouTube Channel - Click Here to download the service leaflet
The Maundy Thursday Liturgy
with footwashing and celebration of the Lord’s Supper, the Solemn procession to Gethsemane and Stripping of the Altars
Silent vigil before for the Blessed Sacrament 9:00 p.m. – Midnight

March 29 - Good Friday
This service is Live-Streamed via our YouTube Channel - Click Here to download the service leaflet
12 Noon - Walking the Stations of the Cross
7:00 p.m. - The Solemn Liturgy for Good Friday

March 30 - Holy Saturday
9:30 a.m. - Morning Prayer

March 31 - Easter Sunday
“The Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ”
Bring a bell and ring in the glorious news of our Salvation!
8:30 a.m. - Festival Celebration of the Holy Eucharist Rite II with special music
9:45 a.m. - Annual Parish Easter Brunch (Skiles Hall)
11:00 a.m. - Festival Celebration of the Holy Eucharist Rite II with special music - This service is Live-Streamed via our YouTube Channel - Click Here to download the service leaflet

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News & Happenings

March for Diapers

During the entire month of March, our ECW (Episcopal Church Women) is collecting all sizes of children’s diapers to donate to the Children’s Council. Last year, we collected over 2,000 diapers! Help us surpass that number this year by placing unopened packages of diapers in the collection box in Skiles Hall. We’ll be collecting the entire month of March.


 

Men's Night Out

Men's Night Out will return soon! Check back next month for an update!

 

Easter Brunch Volunteers Needed - March 31

ECW will be hosting the annual parish Easter Brunch between the 8:30 and 11:00 services on Easter morning, March 31.
We will provide ham, biscuits, juice, milk, and coffee. We need parish members to help by signing up to bring their favorite brunch items (casseroles, fruit, pastries, etc.). There is a sign up board in Skiles Hall.
We would also appreciate any help setting up on Saturday, March 30 and with clean up after brunch on Sunday.

Becoming a Writer: First Steps - April 4-6

Only a few seats remain for Fr. Scott Oxford’s and Noyes Capehart Long’s writers’ workshop at the Conference Center. Join Scott and Noyes as they share their creativity to spark you to take your first steps to become a writer. Wonder what it would be like to write, learn how to channel your thoughts and feelings through words? Take this push to get you started.
This workshop focuses on encouragement. While we will touch on certain writing fundamentals, our emphasis is on removing fears and self-doubts that often occur when a writer is beginning their journey.
If interested, give either one a call and reserve your seat. Fr. Oxford: 828-712-4776 / Noyes Capehart: 828-264-0685. 

Middle School Youth Group Formed

St. Luke's Episcopal Church has teamed up with Grace Lutheran and Bethany Lutheran to create a Middle School Youth group. Meeting twice each month, the group rotates their meetings between the 3 churches. This group is for kids grades 5-8 (roughly aged 10-14). The next gathering with all 3 churches will happen on Sunday, March 17th at 12:15 at Bethany Lutheran church. For additional information, contact: Elizabeth White, Parish Administrator at: admin@stlukesboone.org
On the "off" weeks of the month, the youth will meet with College Interns, Dottie Benninghoffen and Owen McDaniel, at St. Luke's at 12:15. We ask the kids to bring a brown bag lunch and then they spend time together. Dottie and Owen are both Camp Henry counselors during the summer and are both studying Recreational Management at App State, Dottie is a sophomore and Owen is a freshman.
Note: The Middle School Group is yet another opportunity for youth fellowship as plans to re-establish our Youth Program under the leadership of Randy McDonough continue to develop.

Coffee's On

Come join us from whichever state you’re in at the moment. Come join us from whichever state you’re in at the moment by following the link below.
 
Join Zoom Meeting
 
Meeting ID: 878 3876 2772

 

Coffee Hour Hosts Needed

Coffee Hour is an important time of not only fellowship, but also a time to get to know our visitors and newcomers.People tend to stay longer and interact more when there is food.

Hosting Coffee Hour means providing light refreshments and a non-coffee beverage. Teams of two volunteers work best. The sign-up sheet can be found on the kitchen serving window ledge in Skiles Hall. Please consider hosting after the upcoming services !


 

Daughters of the King

Daughters of the King (DOK) meets 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!