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A Very Special Thank You
I offer my deepest and most profound thanks to my Holy Cross family for the many kindnesses and embracing love offered to Linda and me, not only over the past five weeks, but also during our entire time here.
I have no doubt that we were led to Holy Cross not only for Linda's spiritual gifts to be fully utilized, but also for us both to experience the divine grace personified in this community.
We both have been, and continued to be, blessed by our time and relationships with you. 
May the Lord's peace reside in and guide each of us as we continue to support each other in our journeys together.
Chick Gosnell
Important Announcements


There will be no Holy Eucharist THIS Friday August 17 at 7:15 am



 
Also please note the church offices will be closed Wednesday August 22 until 2pm due to staff retreat.  

 
Usher needed!
  Looking for a way to become more involved?  
Ushering is a great way to serve!
 The Ushers are looking for someone who will serve every  
4th Sunday at 10:30.   
 If you are interested please reach out to Harry Marchant or one of the Ushers. They will be glad to answer any questions if you have them and welcome you to the Ushering ranks! 

Happening in August



 Phase one is nearly completed!
Considerations and decisions are being made now as to artwork. Any suggestions please contact Bob Shumaker.
 
**Also, please keep the hallway free from clutter.  
Thank you. 

 
   
It's a new beginning 
&
Back to School Blessings! 
 
     
Sunday, August 19 at 9:30 am we will meet to have a little 'meet  & greet' for our NEW Children's Ministry Coordinator, Kimberly Topo.
 We can have a fun time with Monkey, the Piñata, and refreshments to get to know her, any new kiddos, and Adult Leaders a bit better. Hopefully the weather will allow us to do our piñata and refreshments just outside  the entrance  under the tree so we can hang up the piñata! So come on out and monkey around with us a bit!           
    Back pack Blessings
will be at the 10:30 am Sunday, August 19 service so have your school aged kiddos bring their backpacks ready for school and receive a blessing to start a new school year's adventure. Know that we will continue to pray for their success and safety and joy for this whole school year."  
 
6:30-8:30  
Thursday August 23rd at Holy Cross in the Parish Hall 
     
    
Please join us August 22 at 6 pm in the conference room.    
 
 
 
     
Prime Timers: A bus tour of the Rocky Mountains & Western Frontiers is planned for June 5, 2019 (14 days), with YMT (Young Man Tours-check out their website). Contact
[email protected] or 380-5547 OR [email protected] or 313-3857. Brochure pages are posted on our bulletin board.
 
 
Seminar on Human Trafficking
 
 
Friday, August 24 from 8 am to 1:30 pm at the TD Convention Center, sponsored by Bon Secours.
 
To register or get more information Click Here   
 
Local Food Bank/Golden Strip 
   
Golden Strip Emergency Relief & Resources Agency has stated that their food pantry was very low. If you have any non-perishables that you would like to donate, please leave them in the big wicker bins located in the Reception Room. Thank you!   
 
 
 
 Euchre players are needed on Wednesday at 1 pm at the Simpsonville Activity and Senior Centers, 310 W. Curtis St., Simpsonville. Call Tony Koltonski at 864-423-4468.
 
 
Summer goes by so fast! Children will go back to school this month which means our Power PACK ministry will begin again soon. Last year, we provided weekend food bags for 29 children at Hickory Tavern Elementary/Middle School. We do not know yet what this year's needs will 
be, but it's time to prepare and stock our pantry! 
Please help us stock up by purchasing what you can. There's a wagon in the Reception Hall to collect your donations. Thank you so much for your support.
 
* Juice Boxes/Pouches
* Individual Oatmeal Packets
* Single Serve Cereal Boxes
* Individually Wrapped Cereal Bars
* Diced Fruit Cups
* Applesauce Cups
* Veggie Cups
* Ramen Noodle Packets
* Individual Mac & Cheese Cups/Packets
* Single Serve Cups/Pop-top Cans Pasta/Chicken & Rice
* Single Serve Pop-top Cans/Pouches Chicken, Tuna, Stews, Vienna Sausage, Beans &
Franks, Soups, & other Entrees
* Individually Wrapped Granola Bars
* Pudding Cups
* Peanut Butter or Cheese Cracker Packets
* Single Serve Packets of Nuts/Trail Mix
* Single Serve Packets Pretzels
* Snack Size Raisins

Monetary donations are also accepted. Please make checks payable to Holy Cross and put "Power PACKs" in the memo line. Check the Holy Cross website, the bulletin board in the narthex, or the information cards in the pew racks for more information. Thank you for your support of this ministry to our community. For questions or to donate your 
time, please contact Leslie Donahue ([email protected]), Jennifer Hellams 
([email protected]) or Linda McAllister ([email protected]).
 
 
Stewardship



THE PUMPKIN PATCH



Pumpkin Patch Planning Meeting open to visitors
 
The Pumpkin Patch Planning Group will meet August 29 at 6:30 pm at the pavilion to begin final planning for the 2018 season.  
 
Visitors are welcome and encouraged to attend. 
 
If you are new at Holy Cross or even if you have worked at the Patch in previous years and want to learn about contributing as a member of this Pumpkin Patch Planning group you should consider attending this meeting.  It is a fun way to get to know others in our church family while at the same time supporting this important annual outreach ministry. 
 
Dinner will be provide.  We just ask that you sign-up on the Sign-up Center so we know how much food to prepare. If you find that you are interested in serving we could really use your help.  For more information contact Randy Cockrill at [email protected] or 905-0199.

New volunteer opportunities posted in the Narthex

Patch Keeper assistant - Assistant to Judy on keeping the patch safe, attractive and well stocked of small pumpkins and gourds.


Sales support - Setup and support wifi system and sales devices needed to process credit card transactions at the patch.

Unloading coordinator- manage and coordinate day of unloading activities. This will involve working only 3 mornings at the patch when the delivery truck arrives.
 
For more information contact Randy Cockrill at [email protected] or 905-0199.

Youth
 
Youth Group Kick Off will be August 22 from 6-8 pm in the Parish Hall!  Pizza and papers, ice cream and information!
 
Please sign up to host a meal for the Youth Group.  Sign up sheet on the bulletin board.  You can cook, bring carry out or make a donation of $75 Mother Susan will do the shopping and the cooking.

Special Events



All about Spanish with Father Fred 
(There is a waiting list in the Narthex. You will be contacted in the event someone is unable to attend or drops out. )     

We are excited to announce that the class has sold out!

This is your chance to Learn Spanish from a native speaker and help raise funds for the Holy Cross Hispanic Ministry.
 
Classes will meet on Thursdays from 6PM to 7PM
Tentative schedule:
Session 1- September 6 to October 11
Session 2- October 18 to November 29
Session 3- December 6 to January 10
Session 4- January 17 to February 21
Sessions will build off previous sessions.
Tuition $30 per session paid in advance. You can pay tuition via CCB by Clicking here  or you can pay via check. Please make checks out to Holy Cross and put "Hispanic Ministries" in the memo line.  
 
Books may be purchased from Christian Book Distributors at Christianbook.com and are not included in price per session. 
 
Text book "The Everything Learning Spanish"  $14.99 EA702D 91734
 
Charts:
Spanish Fundamentals #1  Grammar $ 4.49        EA514E 214471
Spanish Fundamentals #2  Vocabulary   $ 4.49   EB257D 214482 
Spanish Fundamentals #4 Speaking and writing   $4.49    EB416E 214500
Quick Access Spanish Verbs  $ 4.49    9780738607504
                                                      Total                  $32.95 
**Plus shipping and handling**
 
If you have additional questions you can email Father Fred directly by clicking here or send an email to [email protected].  

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