Please join us in welcoming Fr. Jonathan Chesney and his family to Holy Cross!

On Sunday, June 7, we will have ONE combined service at 10:00am at Holy Cross (there will NOT be a service at St. John’s).

Please wear your name tag or stop by Skiles Hall for a stick-on name tag before the service. Following the service, all are invited to a covered dish potluck in Skiles Hall — please bring a dish to share if you’re able. We look forward to celebrating this joyful occasion together!

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THURSDAY – SATURDAY, JUNE 11-13, 2026
June Women Writers Workshop with Katerina Whitley

Valle Crucis Conference Center

Writing is often a lonely pursuit. You may find that it’s much easier to write in the company of like-minded people and with the guidance of a professional who loves to encourage others in the craft of writing. The June Women Writers Workshop invites women of all backgrounds to step away from daily noise and into a quiet mountain setting. Over several days, you’ll write, listen, and share in a small, supportive circle. Join this group of women writers to capture memories, define thoughts, express emotions, and bring order out of chaos. New writers are most welcome!

Join master author Katerina Whitley as we explore ways to express ourselves in writing. This is a full two-day retreat, with options for commuter and one-day pricing. The program will be held in Crab Orchard Hall, with lodging in the Mission House. The program begins with an afternoon gathering and potluck on Thursday June 11 and concludes the afternoon of Saturday June 13. All meals are included.

A native of Thessaloniki, Greece, Katerina Whitley has worked as a church journalist on the diocesan and national levels, taught at universities, and is the author of eight books and hundreds of articles, including a stunning new memoir, Myth and Memory: My Childhood in WWII Greece.

Please contact the Valle Crucis Conference Center to register for this workshop, or follow this link to sign up: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/women-writers-2026-june-workshop.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
ECW Monthly Meeting in Skiles Hall

ECW will meet on June 14th in Skiles Hall after the 11:00 service. All are welcome!

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TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Men’s Night Out at St. Mary of the Hills

Wow-a, That’s-a Spicy Meat-a Ball-a! Okay, now that we’ve gotten that cultural stereotype out of the way, let’s talk about our next Men’s Night Out gathering. It will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16 in the Parish Hall at St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church in Blowing Rock, located at 140 Chestnut Drive at the corner of Main Street. The Merry Men of St. Mary's Chef Aidan Waite -- who has THREE Michelin Stars -- will be preparing a taste of old Italy at a suggested contribution of $15 per person.

All drinks will be provided, including a couple or three different beers, red and white vino, and non-alcoholic beverages, all cheerfully served by St. Mary's bartenders. All you need to do is bring a healthy appetite and a spirit of fellowship and fun. There is on-street parking in front of the church or in a surface lot on Chestnut adjacent to the building, and across Main Street at BRAHM, but carpooling is always encouraged.

MNO is a monthly opportunity for men from within our parishes and in our community to enjoy having an evening of fellowship together. We're very flexible and inclusive, so feel free to bring a friend... or three! To let our gracious hosts know how many will be in attendance, please RSVP to Keith Martin by noon on Sunday, June 14.

If you do not drive at night, need a ride to and/or from MNO, or are without reliable transportation for whatever reason, simply let us know. We have participants from all over the High Country who would welcome your company and be happy to pick you up and deliver you safely home. Come join us!

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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.