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October 18, 2019

In his poem, The Men of Old, Richard Monckton Milnes wrote, “A man's best things are nearest him, Lie close about his feet.” If you look around Holy Cross you will see that you are in the midst of a multitude of blessings - The opportunity to worship, bidding us to “lift up our hearts”; The many ways we are present in our community as we "go forth to love and serve the Lord" in service to our brother and sisters in need; The ways we seek as a congregation to deepen and grow in our faith through Godly Play and adult formation; The laughter we share when we gather for fellowship; And, the tears we shed with each other during difficult times. Last Sunday Katie Ho offered her testimonial of what called her to Holy Cross and what keeps her coming back. She shared a moment of Grace she experienced when she was feeling a bit overwhelmed. Donna approached her, looked at her kids, and in her soft voice said "You're so lucky." Katie said "Her words just stopped me". Katie went on to share mothering is hard, and Donna's words sank in - When she feels frustrated, inadequate, ignored and overwhelmed "in those times, sometimes a deep breath and recalling Donna's words gives me pause... and I can see my beautiful children and my blessed life, and I feel so incredibly lucky. That was God's message to me..." Sometimes, what seems like such a simple act of kindness can, and does, have a powerful impact on those we touch. Indeed, our work, our prayers and our giving are all about making God's mercy, compassion, and love visible and available to all in our lives. The energy, love and generosity of the people of Holy Cross shines like a beacon to those around us. Stewardship is about being "stewards"; caring for all that God has created. As you continue to pray and discern during this years stewardship campaign, we ask you to reflect on the gifts you have received, and to consider how God is calling you to continue the ministry of Holy Cross in the world with your time, talents and treasure. Rev Roger, Fr Edelman, Deacon Seth

On Sunday, we also heard from Brian Petersen with an update on the many outreach activities during this past year: members of Holy Cross have participated in at least 10 different outreach ministries, both one-time campaigns and on-going ministries. Our single campaigns have accomplished the following:  350 greeting card fronts sent to St. Jude’s Ranch Enough socks and gloves to supply nearly 3 months of Neighbors in Faith ministry Working party to fix erosion issues at All Saints Cemetery after heavy rains Collected money and household items to fulfill the needs of 3 families in the Woman's Resource Center program Nearly $800 worth of food donated to La Posada $200 for Wounded Warriors $75 for We Care Bags for Meals on Wheels $1050 for rice and oil for RefugeeNet 13 backpacks to St Mark's Back2School Bash for local refugee children and children from low-income families Below are the pictures he was planning on sharing (we hope to have the projection glitches ironed out this Sunday!). Your Stewardship Committee: Tom Mauro, Karen Sanchez, Rev Roger Haenke

Neighbors in Faith

Wounded Warriors

RefugeeNet

All Saints Cemetery

Backpacks for Back2 School Bash

We Care Bags for Meals on Wheels

Worship and Formation

Service Times Sunday 9 am Holy Eucharist* Rite II Godly Play and Nursery Wednesday Noon Holy Eucharist* Rite II Beginning November 6th This Weeks Readings Jeremiah 31:27-34 Psalm 119:97-104 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8 Listen to Services (audio) Live Broadcast on Sundays 9 am Past Sermons  Past Services Weekly Gospel Reflection Faith to Go Podcasts * Eucharist comes from the Greek and means thanksgiving. It is central to our worship. It is also called Communion, Mass, the Lord's Supper and the Divine Liturgy.

Godly Play Godly Play is grounded in the Montessori tradition and uses special materials and storytelling that invite the children into scripture and church tradition. This Sunday: 3 - 9 years: The Ten Best Ways - God loved the People so much that God showed them the Ten Best Ways to Live. Sometimes these ways are called the Ten Commandments. We continue to witness God’s elusive presence with God’s People on three occasions at Mt. Sinai: First, in the burning bush when God revealed to Moses the name of God (Exodus 3:1-6); Second, when God gave the Ten Commandments to the people through Moses (Exodus 19:18–20:1-17); Third, when, after breaking the tablets in anger, Moses climbed up Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments a second time (Exodus 34). On this last occasion, Moses bargained with God three times to see God’s face, but God did not allow this. No one could see God’s face and live, so God put Moses in an opening in the rock and covered him until the dazzling light of God’s presence had passed by.  9 - 12 years: No session this Sunday, the kids may join the younger group, join us in worship or serve as acolytes. NEW - Mass on Wednesdays at Noon Beginning November 6th Based on the results of the survey we recently conducted we will begin a new midweek service. Beginning November 6th, we will offer Mass (Holy Eucharist), every Wednesday at Noon, in the church. We hope you will find this to be a meaningful opportunity for spiritual renewal and growth. Becoming a member of Holy Cross If you are already baptized, and desire to make Holy Cross your   church home, please don't hesitate to speak with Rev Roger, our interim vicar, about becoming a member. Holy Baptism Are you wishing to be baptized or to baptize a child/grandchild? All Saints' Day, November 1st, and the Sunday after, which is All Saints' Sunday, November 3, 2019, are days recommended for the administration of baptism. If you are interested in exploring baptism for either yourself or your child/grandchild, please speak to Rev Roger. Baptism is the full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ's Body of the Church and the start of embracing the life of following Christ. All Saints' Sunday November 3rd On All Saints' Sunday, November 3rd, we will join Christians throughout the world to celebrate the Blessed Communion of All the Saints, of which a part is remembering our departed loved ones. During our celebration of Holy Eucharist, the names of our loved ones, who are now a part of the saints in light, will be remembered serving as a witness to us, and a teaching to our children, that in baptism we are connected to all those gathered around that great Heavenly banquet.  Please submit the names of saints you wish to have remembered be either listing them on the form in the Tietge room or emailing Kathleen before Monday, OCT 28. Scott Gunn, Executive Director of Forward Movement, has written a wonderful short article about this holy day, click here to read.

Evangelism & Outreach

Thursday, October 24th 5 pm - 6:30 pm Magee Park 258 Beech Ave, Carlsbad Coffee Hour

October Outreach Project Mission San Luis Rey Parish Food Pantry Holy Cross will be collecting non-perishable food items to donate to the food pantry at Mission San Luis Rey Parish* in Oceanside. The food pantry is run by volunteers from the parish and is open to the public for emergency food assistance. A list of needed items is available here and can also be found on the blue donation barrel in the narthex. Items can be placed in the barrel throughout the month of October. If you have any questions, please contact Brian Petersen. * The Catholic Community of Mission San Luis Rey is rooted in the values and spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi. For more informaion please see their website: https://sanluisreyparish.org/ Neighbors in Faith THIS Thursday, October 24th Our Neighbors in Faith ministry is excited to announce that we will be serving a meal, open to all persons in need in our community, in partnership with the "Potluck in the Park" group in downtown Carlsbad. We have been working to build a connection with this interfaith group, which provides a meal each Thursday evening at Magee Park. Volunteers from our ministry have been helping out at the meals and handing out socks the last few weeks, and our plan is to start providing the meal itself on a once-a-month basis. We will be providing the meal on Thursday, October 24th, from around 5pm - 6:30pm. Any and all interested volunteers are welcomed and encouraged to join us - we will definitely need help to set up, serve, and clean up. No cooking is required -- just a willingness to lend a hand. If you are interested in helping, please contact Brian Petersen. Are you able to help with set up, serving, and clean up on Oct 24th? Yes, I will be there! Select Maybe, I will confirm before the event Select We thank all who have supported our fellowship time and are looking for additional folks to help with simple refreshments* on Sundays. Sign up sheet is in the Tietge Room. * Holy Cross provides the coffee and juice we suggest items such as fruit, muffins, bagels or similar. Please know this is not meant to be a full brunch but rather, a simple offering enabling us to sit and break bread together as we visit. Ministry leader: Joyce Nehlsen

We give thanks for you all and especially for...

... Larry, Mary Lou, Donna, Tom, Randy, Daniel, Sue B, Julie, Marci, Karen, Cliff and Rev Roger for their time and ministry this past Saturday at Pride by the Beach in Oceanside. We had a great time and shared information about Holy Cross with a bunch of folks!

To see more pictures click here. Our thanks to photographers Marci, Cliff and Karen.

Pastoral Care

Eucharistic Visits  

This ministry is an extension of our Celebration of the Eucharist each week - bread and wine that has been blessed on Sunday is reserved for our Lay Eucharist Visitors to take to those who are unable to join us. To arrange for a Lay Eucharistic visit please contact the church office at 760.930.1270. Marcia Pierce, our lay Pastoral Ministry leader, will be notified of your need and she, or a member of the team, will contact you to make arrangements for a visit. Please let the office know if you wish to have a visit on Sunday following worship or another day of the week. Ministry Leader: Marcia Pierce

Please hold all on our prayer list in your prayers:

Prayers for Comfort: Fr. Atwood, Diane, Lee, Tom & Wayne, Nancy, Christen, Fr. Edelman, Arlene, Peter, Mary, Judy, Caroline, Joan, Lori, Mike, t he Rt. Rev. Marc Andrus (Diocese of California), all those impacted by Typhoon Hagibis, and all who have no one to pray for them Prayers for the Departed :  We commend to God all who have died, especially Gary Sutton (friend of Bob Meloon), Hector Castanada (brother of Mirna Castanada), Sister Olga (friend of Cathy and Jim Zolner), those who lost their lives in Typhoon Hagibis, and those who have given their lives for freedom’s cause

If you would like to be added to the Prayers for Comfort, or would like to add someone else (please get their permission first) or add a family member to the Prayers for the Departed , please contact the church office at: email holycross@holycrosscarlsbad.org or 760.930.1270. Please mention 'Prayer List' in the Subject line and include whether the prayer request is for "Comfort" or for the "Departed". Note: If you have lost a member of your family and would like us to include your loss with "Notes of Care" please provide the name and relationship of your loved one, the date they entered into glory, and the address of where you would like notes of care sent. Individuals will remain on the prayer list for 4 weeks. Please contact the office if you wish to have someone added for another 4 weeks.

Notes of Care

Please keep in your thoughts and prayers those who are unable to be with us in worship and reach out to them to let them know they are missed. Fr Theodore Atwood Room 210B c/o St Paul's Senior Services Nursing and Rehabilitaton 235 Nutmeg Street San Diego, CA 92103 Arlene Cull 4714 Athos Way Oceanside, Ca 92056 Arlene welcomes cards and visits (please call first to schedule a time to visit)

If you would like to be added to Notes of Care please contact the church office at: holycross@holycrosscarlsbad.org or 760.930.1270.

Stewardship & Administration

Search Update Our vicar search is live until November 22, 2019 (60 days from the date of posting). All interested clergy will initially contact the Rev. Laura Sheridan-Campbell, D irector of Formation and Transition for the diocese. She will take responsibility for conducting red flag checks and then passing on names of candidates to Art Wahl, chair of the Search Committee. Please hold Holy Cross, the Search Committee, and all applicants in your prayers during this time of discernment. Also, please hold Rev Roger in prayer as he discerns his next calling. As we all can attest, his next church will be blessed to have him as their spiritual leader!

A prayer for our interim period and vicar search Almighty God, giver of every gift we receive: look graciously on your Church, and guide those who shall discern whom God is calling to be vicar of Holy Cross. Grace us with patience, trust, and hope through the interim times of doubt and uncertainty. We pray that we may receive a faithful pastor, who will care for your people and equip us to continue, improve, expand, and reach out with our ministries to all whom we can touch; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Kathleen Out of Office Kathleen will be out of the office Wednesday October 23, 24, 29 & 30th. During her time away Rev Roger will be in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Bishop's Committee Bishop's Committee meetings are open to anyone who would like to attend. Any church member may ask any BC member to speak on their behalf or on behalf of a proposal they wish to forward. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month from 6 pm - 8:30 pm. The next BC meeting is Wednesday, November 20th. To read the approved minutes of the September 18th meeting click here . *Ministry and Finance reports are posted on the bulletin board in the kitchen.

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Upcoming Ministries & Events at a Glance

Ongoing Ministries

All Saints Cemetery October 22nd 9:30 am - 10:30/11:00 approx 200 Peyri Road in Oceanside, next to Heritage Park Contact Katie Ho for more information

Wounded Warrior Battalion West - Camp Pendleton 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month October 23rd contact Tom Mauro to participate

Coffee Hour Sunday's following Worship Monthly Birthday Celebration -2nd Sunday of month Sign-up sheet to bring light refreshments* is in the Tietge Room.

Bishop's Committee Meeting 3rd Wednesday of the month November 20th 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm in Multipurpose Room

*Holy Cross provides coffee and juice we suggest items such as fruit, muffins, bagels, cookies, cheese and crackers. Please know this is not meant to be a full brunch but rather, a simple offering enabling us to sit and break bread together as we visit.

Upcoming Ministry & Special Events & Holy Days

October Outreach Project Mission San Luis Rey Parish Food Pantry non-perishable food items

Neighbors in Faith "Potluck in the Park" Thursday, October 24th help set up, serve & clean up - No cooking required 5 pm - 6:30 pm Magee Park, 258 Beech Ave, Carlsbad 

Daylight Savings Time Ends November 3rd 

All Saints' Sunday November 3rd 

46th Annual Diocesan Convention November 8th and 9th St Margaret's Episcopal Church, Palm Desert 

Hanging the Greens (aka Greening of the Church) Sunday, November 24th following Worship

Thanksgiving Dinner November 28th Holy Cross hosts at LGBTQ Resource Center, Oceanside 11 am - 1 pm Stay tuned for information on how you can help 

Holy Cross' 33rd year Birthday - November 30th Sunday, December 1st - Celebration 

Advent Study Birth narratives of Jesus in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Sundays December 1st, 8th, & 15th 10:45 am - 11:30 am

Christmas Eve Service Tuesday, Dec 24th

To see our full calendar please click here .

In the Diocese & Wider Community

The Diocesan Convention is the annual business meeting of the Diocese of San Diego. This year it is being held on Friday & Saturday, November 8 & 9  at St. Margaret's, Palm Desert . The meeting includes delegates from each congregation of the Diocese voting on the Diocesan budget for the coming year, various resolutions, and electing individuals to positions on various Diocesan positions. Delegates representing Holy Cross are Bob Meloon and Karen Sanchez. Next year’s delegates will be selected at our annual meeting to be held in January (date TBD). We hope everyone will take time to review the proposed 2020 budget, resolutions, and nominees in the Pre-Convention Book, here, and provide our delegates with any thoughts you may wish them to consider. Thank you to our delegates for giving of their time to attend the upcoming Convention.   Pet Food Ingathering The planning committee asks delegates to bring donations of dry dog and cat food. St. Margaret's hosts a large weekly ministry for people struggling in the Coachella Valley. Many of them receive unconditional love from their pets and often have to choose between buying pet food and paying for medications or food. Help us help others keep their loving companions at their side by bringing pet food donations. Questions? If you are not attending Convention but would like to donate pet food, please bring your donations to the church office and Karen Sanchez will take them on behalf of Holy Cross.

Quick Links for the Diocese and Episcopal Church Diocesan Website This weeks Salt & Light  Latest Diocesan News (October) Diocesan Events Calendar Camp Stevens The Episcopal Church Website House of Deputies Latest Newsletter

Humor Corner

Cartoon from St. Swithin’s, by The Rev. Jay Sidebotham, copyright © 2002 The Church Pension Fund.  https://www.cpg.org/global/onlineresources/cartoons/calendars/2009/

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