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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9:00 a.m. , Holy Cross Sanctuary - Daily Office Prayers, Scripture, and Centering Prayer
Sunday, November 24, 2024 - The Last Sunday after Pentecost, The Feast of Christ the King9:00a.m., Holy Cross Sanctuary - Valle Crucis United Methodist Church service
10:00a.m., Skiles Hall - Christian Formation Class, together with VCUMC. Class will focus on the life and ministry of the Wesley Brothers
11:00a.m., Holy Cross Sanctuary - Holy Eucharist, Rite II: with Music Unction, and Children's Homily. This service is Live-Streamed via our YouTube Channel .
We thank those who will serve:
- Greeters/Oblationers: Jim & Darby Logan
- Ushers: Jim & Darby Logan
- Lector: Katarina Whitley
- Prayers of the People: Katarina Whitley
- Chalice: Kim Gauss
- Acolyte: Karla Prudhomme
- Healing Minister: The Rev. Dr. Scott Oxford
- Linen Fairy: Ann Gerber
- Music provided by: Dr. Joby Bell
12:30p.m., Skiles Hall - Holy Cross Annual Meeting. The meeting will be in a 'town hall' style format, with food and child care provided. Topics will include Rector search update, financial review, and election of 3 new Vestry members. Also, ECW will be holding their 4th Annual Pre-Thanksgiving Bake Sale.
7:00p.m., Baird's Creek Presbytarian Church - Rev. Robert will help lead the inter-denominational Thanksgiving service. A carpool will leave from Holy Cross at 6:30p.m. Requested offertory is canned food for the Hunger and Health Coalition.
10:00a.m., Skiles Hall - Parish Breakfast
11:00a.m., Holy Cross Sanctuary - Holy Eucharist, Rite II: with Music Unction, and Children's Homily
12:30p.m., Skiles Hall- Fellowship time in Skiles Hall. Also will be Chili, Jellies, Jams and Relishes for sale. All proceeds go the Mission Outreach Committee.
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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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News & Happenings
Angel Tree
The Angel Tree registry signup is available at the below link. Please bring wrapped and tagged gifts to place under the Christmas Tree in Skiles Hall, beginning Sunday November 24th. All gifts must be under the tree by Sunday, December 8th.
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Chili and Jelly Sale
Mark your calendar! December 1st and December 8th limited quarts of Jeff Williams's world famous traditional chili (with meat) and white bean chicken chili 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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Men's Night Out
Men's Night Out is not gathering in November. There will be a holiday celebration on Tuesday, December 17th at the Valle Crucis Conference Center. Cocktails at 5:30, followed by dinner at 6:30. Additional details to come closer to the date.
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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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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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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.
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