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
9:00am, Holy Cross Sanctuary - Valle Crucis UMC Service
We thank those who will serve:
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- Greeters/Oblationers: Darby Logan & Susan Poorman
- Ushers: Darby Logan & Susan Poorman
- Lector: Rebecca Alford
- Prayers of the People: Rebecca Alford
- Chalice: Kim Gauss & Karla Prudhomme
- Acolyte: Kim Gauss
- Healing Minister: Scott Oxford
- Linen Fairy: Ann Iles
- Organist: Shane Watson
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12:30p.m., Skiles Hall - Fellowship Time
9:00am, St. John's - Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Hymnody
10:15am, St. John's Lawn - Fellowship Time
News & Happenings
Holy Cross Handbell Choir
Discover the joy of music and fellowship by joining the Holy Cross Handbell Choir! Whether you're a seasoned musician or a curious beginner, our welcoming community offers a fun, occasionally challenging, and uplifting way to praise God. No prior experience is needed! Just a willing spirit. Come be part of a unique ministry that brings people together and enhances our worship. Join us and let your hands ring out joy! Contact Shane Watson at shanewatson1539@gmail.com if you'e interested in joining!
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Coffee Hour Update
The first quarter of the year was covered admirably each Sunday with coffee and snacks. Thanks for that! Now, summer is upon us and 12:15 calls for a simple repast for May through September. Please sign up in the book at the kitchen pass-through for cheese, crackers, fruit and/or a sweet. Just enough to tide folks over as they chat and head out for lunch somewhere. Store-bought is fine!
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Spring Fling Community Dinner
Join your friends and neighbors on Sunday, May 18, at the VCCC Dining Hall for an evening of delicious food and fellowship - no reason, just because. Doors open at 5:30pm, with dinner served at 6:00pm. BYO if you'd like beer or wine. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged so we will have enough food on hand, but you can just show up on the day, as well. The dinner is sponsored by the Valle Crucis Community Council. Please contact the Valle Crucis Conference Center to register, or Click Here to sign up.
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Men's Night Out
Men's Night Out is getting a head start on the Memorial Day festivities by gathering at the beach (pavilion) of Grandfather Golf and Country Club (near the home of host Paul Kroening) from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The address is 2120 NC-105, Linville, NC 28646. Please check in at the entrance gate and the guards will direct you to the beach. While there is ample room for parking, carpooling is encouraged.
The menu includes smoked pork tenderloin and smoked salmon with appropriate side dishes at a suggested contribution of $10 per person. So that Paul may provide enough for everyone in attendance, please RSVP no later than 5:30 p.m on Sunday, May 18 to KeithTMartin@gmail.com and let him know of any food allergies or preferences. As always, remember to bring your favorite beverage to enjoy... and share.
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Summer Worship Services
We are blessed to have two sites for summer worship. Holy Cross will still have services on Sundays at 11:00 and St. John’s will open on May 25 with 9:00am service each week. There will be a sign up spreadsheet at St. John’s for acolytes, ushers, flowers and refreshments, among other roles. Please plan to participate in the worship at St. John’s by signing up for one of these on the spreadsheet there. Patty Dilley has a clipboard with sign up opportunities and you can make your interests known with her. Check your calendars for vacation and summer visitor dates!
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Flower Fairies for St. John's Needed
This is an all-inclusive guild so men are welcomed. We begin May 25th, with Radie Armstrong providing the flowers that Sunday. Please email Faye Cooper at jfcoop47@icloud.com if you are interested in participating. Faye would like to have volunteers for the first and second Sundays of June immediately. (June 1st and June 8th.) Eleven Sundays follow. We will work on those by volunteers from this announcement or speaking directly at St. John’s. Our last Sunday will be August 31st.
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"A Simple Gesture" Green Bags
As you are aware, federal funding for charities is in jeopardy. It is our habit at Holy Cross to get a green "Simple Gesture" bag from the welcome room off Skiles main room and fill it with nourishing, shelf stable food for the Hunger and Health Coalition. This is a hedge against hunger for those out of work, homeless or just scraping by.
If you are able, please pick up a bag and check out the BOGO options at your grocery store, sales, coupons etc. to fill a bag and place back in the welcome room of Skiles main room and Judy Bondi or Kip Kingree will deliver your bounty to the Coalition. Thank you in advance for your caring for our Watauga neighbors. In a world of not-so-great, this is an action that is great. God Sees.
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Holy Cross Centennial Celebration
This year marks 100 years since our community set the cornerstone of the sanctuary that would house our growing closer to God, each other, and our salvation. A small team has been working since last year to plan how we will commemorate this centennial year. We are hoping to provide historical tours, worship events, artistic engagements, storytelling, food, dancing, and celebrating with each other and with the greater community. We need your help. The fun work of planning and executing this event will require many hands. If you would like to help, please reach out to Rev Robert via phone at 423-400-0826 or email at hartmansrobert@gmail.com.
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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 & Handbell Practice
Handbell practice is held on Wednesdays at 5:45pm, followed by Choir Practice at 7:00pm, in Skiles Hall Choir room.
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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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