Holy Cross
Episcopal Church
Weekly E-blast
Our Mission:
“Making Christ Visible in
God’s Community”
Announcements & Upcoming events
Masks MUST be worn at ALL TIMES when in ANY Holy Cross building.
This is in effort to keep our community safe. The mask mandate is not up for discussion or available for any exceptions. If you are over the age of 5 a mask is REQUIRED. This will help us be able to continue to worship together in person. Thank you for your understanding. -Lori
Dear Holy Cross Family,
UPDATE:
Retirement party update:
We have officially SOLD all available tickets.
Due to the way we seem to communicate best using technology today, we have decided to create a “memory video” rather than a book. There will be an interviewer at the party who will record your messages for Father Mike. It will be made into a special video that he will receive before his last service with us.


Sincerely,
Carol Cain
Heather Lutz
Marsha Jones
Pam Keown
Retirement Celebration Committee
Remember to turn back your clocks before you go to bed on Saturday!
Adult Forum Resumes
A study of Luke/Acts


Our study of Luke/Acts continues at 9:15 on Sunday in the parish hall (please wear your mask).
If you would like to join us from home, use the Zoom link below.
Michael Flanagan is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
 
Topic: Luke/Acts Bible study
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
 
Join Zoom Meeting
 
Meeting ID: 825 8709 5941
Passcode: luke


Beginning Sunday, September 26, at 9:15, we will gather in the parish hall (with masks and socially distanced) to begin an 11 week study of the gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles. We will study these together because they are actually a two volume set written by the same author.
I will be sending out a study sheet the Tuesday prior to Sunday’s gathering, so you are able to prepare if you wish. However, the reading will not be mandatory, it is for your benefit for the discussion.
If you miss a week, please feel free to return as soon as you are able.
September 26 – Week one - Introduction to Luke/Acts
October 3 – Week two - Luke 4:16-30
October 10 – Week three - Luke 10:25-37
October 17 – No Class - Coffee and Conversation
October 24 – Week four – Luke 12:22-34
October 31 – Week five - Luke 16:19-31 and preview of Luke 24:13-35
November 7 – Week six – Acts 1:1-11
November 14 – Week seven – Acts 6:1-7
November 21 – Week eight – Acts 9:1-22
November 28 (Advent 1) – Week nine – Acts 11:1-18
December 5 – Week ten – Acts 15:1-31
December 12 – Week eleven – Acts 16:16-40 and preview of Acts 28:23-31
If you would like to look ahead, the entire study can be found here:
It is downloadable for free.
Stewardship Update for 2022

Seeing Holy Cross with New Eyes!

As of October 31, we have pledges of $234,329 of the $540,000 goal with only 68 families making a pledge. This is only 43 percent of what we need. Without adequate funding, we cannot provide all the ministries which you would expect such as pastoral care, youth and children development, worship,etc, We would not be able to continue if this is all that gets pledged. We seriously need the remaining faithful members of the church to step up and make their pledges. We must finalize the budget very soon and need to know that we have your support. It is very important that we can show the new rector that the church is alive and supports its missions.
 
Please send or deliver your pledge cards to the church. Or, better yet go to www.holycrossep.org and at the top under the giving tab, select make a pledge. You will then be able to follow the directions to make your 2022 pledge.

You can make your pledge by returning the pledge cards or going to the PLEDGE LINK
You will get a confirmation to your email account when you pledge on line and save a stamp!
Thanks for your consideration,
John Ackerman, Stewardship Chairman

Roll of Remembrance
If you'd like a loved one to be added to the list, please send a note to the secretary.

Fr. Mike is starting a zoom class entitled “Habits for Eternity”. We will be exploring the habits that we can develop here on earth that will wear well in eternal life. Habits like patience, authenticity, love, kindness and mercy are habits that will “wear well” in eternity. We will meet on Wednesdays from 5:45-6:30pm beginning Wednesday, October 13. I will also make every effort to record our sessions so if you are unable to join live, you can watch the interaction at your convenience. Please join us!
Link is below:
Michael Flanagan is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
 
Topic: Habits for Eternity
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime
 
Join Zoom Meeting
 
Meeting ID: 839 5662 7477
Passcode: habits
The bulletin for every Sunday will be sent out via Eblast on Fridays.
With social Distancing strongly recommended and our odd office hours we are asking everyone to send their pledge checks to the church P.O. Box.

Holy Cross
P.O. Box 187
Simpsonville, SC 29681

You can also contribute online through My Holy Cross.

Please continue to give as you can.
Counseling service offered by
Holy Cross
We are proud to announce that Bobbie Godwin has agreed to offer counseling services to Holy Cross members for a reduced fee of only $50 per hour. Bobbie is a SC Licensed Professional Counselor and SC Licensed Addictions Counselor with over 20 years of experience.
You can schedule an appointment with Ms. Godwin by contacting her directly at 843-287-3760. Due to the current covid-19 pandemic, sessions will be held outside at our pavilion or in the Meeting Hall with masks and appropriate social distancing.
If you would like to submit anything for the weekly

announcements please email
[864-967-7470]  [secretary@holycrossep.org]  [holycrossep.org]