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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Hanging of the Greens

We need your help transform the décor of our beloved church from the somber tones of Advent to the glorious brightness of Christmas. We plan to green the church on Sunday, December 22 at 12:30pm following the 11am worship service. We will need to put up the pew candle holders, window candle holders, fill the candles with oil, and hang the wreaths. There are jobs for everyone. So, bring your clippers and a lot of enthusiasm! The garlands and wreaths are purchased, but we need folks to find greenery such as fir, white pine, Galax leaves, boxwood, etc. and bring it to the church by Saturday, December 21st.

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Chili & Jelly Sale

Mark your calendar!  Sunday, January 5 limited quarts of Jeff Williams's world famous traditional chili (with meat) will be for sale ($20/qt) immediately following the 11a.m. service in Skiles Hall.  Also offered for sale are a wonderful assortment of mouthwatering jellies, jams, pickles, and relishes prepared by loving hands.  All proceeds go to the Mission Outreach Committee.

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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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Coffee Hour/Fellowship Time Hosts Needed

Coffee Hour/Fellowship time, held each Sunday in Skiles Hall  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 mingle when snacks are available.

Hosting Coffee Hour entails providing light refreshments and coffee as well as a non-coffee beverage.  Teams of 2 volunteers tend to work best.  The sign-up sheet can be found on the serving bar in the kitchen.

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2024 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: 880 7808 9328)

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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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