Holy Cross
Episcopal Church
Weekly E-blast
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Our Mission:
“Making Christ Visible in
God’s Community”
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Here are the latest opportunities to strengthen
your faith and connect with the community.
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LOOK FOR A SPECIAL E-BLAST TOMORROW ABOUT
ASH WEDNESDAY
AND
LENT
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Episcopal Pledge Quota Strategy
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As many of you know, in order to balance our budget we had to drastically reduce our Episcopal Pledge (quota).
We could pay our full asking if each family gave $36.00 a month to "
quota
" as shown below on My Holy Cross.
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1.
Log into My holy Cross
HERE
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Select Repeating Gift
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Scroll until you see QUOTA-DIOCESE
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Enter amount
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Schedule Details - Select how often
(weekly, monthly)
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Then select the start date
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The last step for this page is to select under
"continue until" 12
gifts for the year.
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Then click
continue to complete submission.
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You're invited!
Coffee and conversation is an informal way to get an introduction to the Episcopal Church generally and Holy Cross specifically. It’s an opportunity to get information about the different ministries happening at Holy Cross and how to become a member here.
If you are
considering becoming a member
of our Holy Cross family, or if you are a
recent member
who may have questions, we invite you to attend "Coffee and Conversation" on
Sunday March 10th at 9:15 AM
in the Reception room. A sign-up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex.
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Installation of The Rev. Susan A. Louttit-Hardaway
The service will be officiated
Thursday, February 28 at 6:00 p.m.
by the Rev. Mike Flanagan, Dean of the Foothills Convocation of the Diocese of Upper SC, assisted by the Rev. D'Rue Hazel, and joined by the members of St. George's, friends and family. St. George's Episcopal Church is located at 2206 East Greenville St (Highway 81), Anderson. For more information, call 864-224-1104, email
stgeorgee@bellsouth.net
or visit
www.stgeorgesanderson.org
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All about Costa Rica with Father Fred
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May 22nd -
May 28th 2019
*OPEN TO THE ENTIRE CONGREGATION*
*Spanish Class NOT required*
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Dead line March 13
Contact Father Fred today!
cell: 803-422-7661
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The cost per traveler for this 6 day program is
approx
: $991 plus airfare. This document includes the quotation for a group of 10 students (any age) for a study abroad program at Intensa Language Institute, San Jose, Costa Rica.
Included in package:
* 6 nights at hotel (Breakfast included) Wireless internet *Irazú Volcano * Basílica de Los Ángeles
*National Theatre *Catedral Metropolitana * Night tour to Ram Luna and Dinner * Punta Leona Beach Club (Breakfast, lunch + snack and beverages available all day ) * Tour to Braulio Carrillo Aerial Tram
(Lunch at Braulio Carrillo) * Arenal and Tabacon Hot Springs (Lunch)
Others:
Airport pick up and drop.
Excursions:
Transport to and from every activity (except National Theatre & Catedral Metropolitana)
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Has the journey through Lent to Easter become an "Are we there yet?" experience? Has Holy Week drifted toward "same old, same old" for you? We have an unique Lenten opportunity to bring fresh light to the all too familiar journey!
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Entering the Passion of Jesus
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The book
Entering the Passion of Jesus
provides the basis to an enriching and challenging 6 session program for Lent.
This program will be offered at Holy Cross on
Thursdays at 10:00am beginning March 7 and concluding April 11.
Sign up in the Narthex or contact Pam Imbler for more information.
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HOLY CROSS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Oysters for Outreach
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Saturday, March 9
4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m
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All proceeds will be used to support Holy Cross Outreach Ministries.
$30 seafood plate
$10 non seafood plate
We will be serving Oysters
, low country boil, hotdogs, desserts, beer,
wine, and iced tea.
Oyster knives provided.
Purchase your tickets online now using my Holy Cross by
clicking here
or the sign up sheet located in the Narthex!
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The St. Patrick's Day party is
Saturday, March 16, 6:00,
in the Parish Hall.
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There will be corned beef, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, Irish Soda Bread, desserts, coffee & water will be provided for only $10.
Please pay when you sign up on our bulletin board.
Beer & wine are permitted.
Don't forget to wear green.
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Our Ministry Partner, Friends of the Little White House,
will be speaking during Adult Forum
March 10th.
Make sure to stop by, say hello and learn more about our partner!
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This Sunday
Feeding our Faith
Going to church
with
Stanley Hauerwas
- March 10th - Visit from our Ministry Partner - Friends of the Little White House
- March 17th - Feeding our Faith
Communion with Sara Miles
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A Hero's 5K is a 501(c)3 organization
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UPSTATE WARRIOR SOLUTIONS FUNDRAISER 5K RUN
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Description
A Hero's 5k was founded in 2010 and is a 5k walk/run held annually in February at Furman University to remember all of the soldiers who fought, died, and lived for our great country.
Where:
3300 Poinsett Hwy Greenville, SC US 29613
Event: A Hero's 5k
Date: March 23rd
Start Time: 8:30am EDT
End Time: 11:00am EDT
Price: $30.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
Registration: Price increases to $35.00 after March 10, 2019 at 11:59 pm
Event: Kids Fun Run
Date: March 23rd
Start Time: 9:30am EDT
End Time: 11:00am EDT
Price: $0.00 Race Fee
Registration: ends March 22 at 11:59 pm
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Many Faiths, Many Books
Many Faiths, Many Books Series and
Spring IFG Community Fellowship
(previously known as Amazing
Faiths Dinner Dialogues)
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Enjoy panel discussions featuring speakers from a variety of religious traditions sharing their faith and the books that sustain them. Sponsored by Greenville County Library System and Interfaith Forum Greenville
Thursday, Mar 28 *7:00 - 8:30 pm
Judaism * Rabbi Mathew Marko |
Coptic Orthodox * Cindy Riyad
Hughes Main Library
Call 864-527-9258 to register
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Spring IFG Community Fellowship
(previously know as Amazing Faiths Dinner Dialogues)
April 25, 2019
(sign-up by April 8, 2019)
6:30-9:00 PM at various locations throughout Greenville County.
Sponsored by Greenville Interfaith Forum.
This event is a program bringing people of diverse backgrounds together in private homes to share a meal and reflect on the role of faith, spirituality and shared values in their lives.
For more information visit:
or call Victoria at (864) 616-0154 or (864) 787-9271
Registration closes on April 8th, 2019.
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WOMEN'S RETREAT
Registration Opens - May 1
Silent Auction - Sunday, May 5
Retreat Dates at Kanuga - Sept. 20-22
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Upstate Warrior Solutions
Fri, Apr 5, 2019
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Parish Hall
Veterans dinner cooked by the Islamic women from the Atlantic Institute
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Thank you for your continued donations!
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Juice boxes
Individual serving size pop top cans or cups of vegetables
Individual serving size pop top cans or cups of diced fruit
Pop top cans of pasta
Pop top cans of beanie weenies
Microwaveable chicken & rice cups
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Monetary donations are also accepted. Please make checks payable to Holy Cross and put "Power PACKs" in the memo line.
Thank you so much for your support.
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If you would like to submit anything for the weekly announcements please email
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