Sunday School on Break

Children’s Sunday School is on hiatus at the 11:00 service for the summer to provide our wonderful teachers with a needed break. As always, children are most welcome and encouraged to participate in all services at Holy Cross and at St. John’s.

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Summer Food Ministry:
Our Families Need Us

This summer, we are once again partnering with the Valle Crucis United Methodist Church to provide food assistance to families in our community. The need is greater than ever.

Last summer, we served 6 families. This year, we have 11 families in need — nearly double from last year. With rising grocery and gas prices, many families are struggling to provide enough food during the summer months when children no longer have access to school meals.

Every two weeks, an email will be sent with a link to an online sign-up sheet for requested food items. Because we are serving 11 families this summer, our list of requested items is significantly larger. We will provide 4 food deliveries throughout the summer and appreciate your support in helping us meet these growing needs.

If you sign up for an item, please honor that commitment. Our distributions are planned based on promised donations, and when items are not brought, families may go without food they desperately need. Food items will be collected on shelves set up in Skiles Hall.

Thank you for helping us be the hands and feet of Christ by caring for our neighbors during this critical time.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026
Eucharistic Minister & Lay Reader Training – 10:00 am

Attention all current Altar Servers & Lectors (Readers), and anyone interested in being trained for either or both: Training will be held in the Holy Cross Sanctuary on Saturday June 20th from 10am-12pm, led by Nina-Jo Moore and Karla Prudhomme.

We will also be reviewing any new procedural changes requested by Father Jonathan, our new Parish Priest.

For additional information and to sign up for training, please contact Karla Prudhomme.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
DOK Quiet Day – 9:30am - 12:30pm
“I kneel before the Father” – Ephesians 3:14

St. Helena’s Chapter of Daughters of the King invites one and all to a “Quiet Day” on Tuesday, June 23 at Holy Cross.

• 9:00 am - Gathering and Coffee in Skiles Hall

• 9:30 am - Gathering in Skiles Hall – reflections on humility, waiting on God, and patient prayer

• 11:00 am - Gathering in Holy Cross Sanctuary – service for intercession, silence, prayers and music

• 12:30 pm - Lunch in Skiles Hall

Hosted by Pan McCaslin, a life-long Episcopalian and current member of Holy Cross, who serves the Church offering opportunities for education, wellness and spiritual formation. She works with Church Pension Group offering clergy wellness programs, consults with clergy and vestries, and leads retreats. She and her husband live on Beech Mountain, have three adult children and four grands.

If you’ve ever thought about joining Daughters of the King, or just wondered about who we are, or you just need a “Quiet Day” before the peak of summer that comes with the Fellowship of like-minded souls, please join us. Feel free to bring friends who might need that “Quiet Day” as well. All are welcome. Always.

Please RSVP to Kim Gauss so that we can abundantly accommodate all attendees for lunch.

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FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026
Picnic in the Park

So much to Celebrate. Summer! New Rector! 250th July 4th! We are beginning a long awaited new era at Holy Cross with an evening of music and revelry at our beloved Valle Crucis Community Park. Holy Cross and the Valle Crucis Conference Center are again co-sponsoring Music in the Valle, with live music provided by Soul Benefactor!

Here are the details:
When: Friday, July 3, 5:00 pm (music starts at 6:00)
Where: Herrick Pavilion, Valle Crucis Community Park
What: All-day slow-cooked BBQ, chicken wings, sides of beans, special sauce, buns and whatever else is brought.
Who: Fr. Jonathan Chesney and his family, and all of Holy Cross Family and Friends are invited!
What we need: Your RSVP to Tav Gauss, and please bring a salad or sweet to share!

Come! Join the best, most up tempo, most eagerly anticipated event of 2026! Be sure to RSVP and prepare for a fab evening among friends!