Almighty God, our Creator, yours are the praise,
the glory, the honor and all blessings!
To you alone do all things belong.
We praise you for giving us the animals, birds and fish which fill our world.
May we think of you and give you thanks
when we play with and care for our pets.
We ask you, Lord, that we may be good to our pets always,
so that they may be happy.
Help us always to take care of them so that they will be healthy.
O God, your world is wonderful.
May we all come into your even greater world of the kingdom of heaven
where we shall see even more wonderful things
and where we shall live and love for ever.
This we ask to your eternal praise, and to our blessing. Amen.
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This Sunday is the kickoff of our 2020 Stewardship Campaign,
Shining our Light.
The light of Christ truly shines through the people of Holy Cross: in our worship, fellowship, Godly Play and adult formation, and in the many ways that we are present in our community and serve our brothers and sisters in need. The generosity of your gifts - time, talents and treasure - are loving responses to God's call.
This year, we are asking you to enter into a time of prayer and discernment prior to completing your pledge. Over the next few weeks, we ask that you prayerfully reflect on the gifts you have received and how God is calling you to use these gifts in support of continuing the ministry of Holy Cross. As you discern and pray, please know that what you pledge is between you and God; That you make a pledge is a huge statement of your feeling called to be a part of what God has in store for Holy Cross as we continue to bring the light of Christ in our lives and the world around us.
Your Stewardship Committee: Tom Mauro, Karen Sanchez, Rev Roger Haenke
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We wish our Jewish Brothers and Sisters a blessed Yon Kippur and that their sins be forgiven and their prayers be answered.
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins at sundown on Tuesday, October 8th, and ends at sundown on Wednesday, October 9th. It is
the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, a time set aside to repent for sins and to reflect on the year past and the year to come. Observant Jews generally attend synagogue, with readings from the Torah, and fast for 25 hours. Breaking the fast Wednesday evening is a celebratory time.
Please expect our parking lot to be impacted during services, Tuesday evening, October 8th, and especially
Wednesday, October 9th, all day beginning at 9 am through the evening.
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Service Times
Sunday
9 am
Holy Eucharist* Rite II
Godly Play and Nursery
This Weeks Readings
Lamentations 1:1-6
Psalm 137
2 Timothy 1:1-14
Luke 17:5-10
Listen to Services
(audio)
Weekly Gospel Reflection
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.
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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 Story of Abraham
9 - 12 years:
The Prophets
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Weekday Service Update
We had great response to our survey - thanks to all who provided feedback! Rev Roger and the Worship Ministry leaders are reviewing the responses and discussing options. We will provide a recap of responses in next weeks newsletter.
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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.
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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.
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Pride by the Beach
Saturday, Oct 12th
11 am to 5 pm
North Coast Hwy
Oceanside
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Thursday, October 24th
5 pm - 6:30 pm
Magee Park
258 Beech Ave, Carlsbad
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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.
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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/
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Faith And Justice
San Diego Organizing Project (SDOP) has invited members of Holy Cross who are interested in social and environmental justice to attend a conversation with Rep. Mike Levin
THIS Saturday, October 5th from 9:00-10:30 am in Oceanside.
The purpose of the conversation will be to present the concerns of the interfaith community in North County on issues of affordable housing, climate action, immigration, and health care. Anyone from Holy Cross is welcome to attend, whether you have participated in the Faith and Justice conversations previously or not.
Please note this meeting is not a town hall but rather a meeting between SDOP, including their invited guests, and Rep. Levin. Therefore, we are not including the details of the meeting location.
Please contact Brian Petersen to RSVP and for location.
Ministry Leader: Brian Petersen
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Pride by the Beach
This Pride festival is a powerful way for Holy Cross to reach out to the LGBTQ community, which includes many who have been wounded by religious organizations, and let them know of God's plan for ALL to know love and be loved.
Thanks to those who have signed up to help in our booth.
How you can help
: We are still in need of a few more volunteers for afternoon slots - We ask you to prayerfully consider donating 2 hours of your time. Please check the sign-up sheet in the Tietge Room for time slots or contact Marci or Karen.
If you are unable to volunteer, but would like to support this ministry, you can help by contributing funds for the Holy Cross jar openers we give out at the event. Please note "PBTB" on the memo line of your check.
Ministry leaders: Marci Stafford and Karen Sanchez
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Neighbors in Faith
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.
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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
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We give thanks for you all and especially for...
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... A thank you from St. Mark's to all who donated backpacks for their annual Back 2 School Bash:
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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
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Please hold all on our prayer list in your prayers:
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Prayers for Comfort:
Fr. Atwood, Diane, Lee, Tom & Wayne, Nancy, Christen, Fr. Edelman, Arlene, Peter, Mary, Judy, Caroline, Joan, Lori, Mike, and the Sebastian and Meyer families and Lee Mommsen, and all who have no one to pray for them
Prayers for the Departed
:
We commend to God all who have died, especially
Carol Meyer (daughter of Lee Mommsen, sister of Sue Sebastian), John Brown (nephew of Daniel Bissler)
, Gary Sutton (friend of Bob Meloon), Hector Castanada (brother of Mirna Castanada), and those who have given their lives for freedom’s cause
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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.
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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
Please remember Mirna Castaneda, Julie Tinney and family at the death of Mirna's brother, Hector. You may reach out to them
with notes of sympathy at:
Mirna Castaneda
1570 Pearl Heights Road
Vista, CA 92081
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Stewardship & Administration
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Search Update
Our vicar search is now live and our opening will be active 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!
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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.
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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, October 16th.
*Ministry and Finance reports are posted on the bulletin board in the kitchen.
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Upcoming Ministries & Events
at a Glance
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All Saints Cemetery
October 8th & 22nd
9:30 am - 10:30/11:00 approx
200 Peyri Road in Oceanside,
next to Heritage Park
Contact Katie Ho for more information
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Wounded Warrior Battalion West - Camp Pendleton
2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month
October 9th & 23rd
contact
Tom Mauro to participate
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Coffee Hour
Sunday's following Worship
Sign-up sheet to bring
light
refreshments* is in
the Tietge Room.
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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.
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Upcoming Ministries, Holy Days, and Events
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October Outreach Project
Mission San Luis Rey Parish Food Pantry
non-perishable food items
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Blessing of the Animals
THIS Sunday, October 6th
during our Holy Eucharist service
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Pride By The Beach
Saturday October 12th
Oceanside
Sign-up sheet in Tietge Room
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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
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Daylight Savings Time Ends
November 3rd
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All Saints' Sunday
November 3rd
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46th Annual Diocesan Convention
November 8th and 9th
St Margaret's Episcopal Church, Palm Desert
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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
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Holy Cross' 33rd year Birthday -
November 30th
Sunday, December 1st - Celebration
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Christmas Eve Service
Tuesday, Dec 24th
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To see our full calendar please click
here
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In the Diocese & Wider Community
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Salt and Light, is a weekly email from the bishop's office that offers perspectives and updates from our bishop and others.
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Quick Links for the
Diocese
and Episcopal Church
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Clergy Health and Wellness
The Rev. Laura Sheridan-Campbell, DMin
Director of Transition and Formation
When I ask churches in transition what skills will be important in their next clergy leader, they often say “All of them. We want our next rector/vicar/priest-in-charge to be good at everything!” Consider how broad that list might be: prophet, shepherd, servant, leader, liturgist,
preacher, theologian, administrator, fundraiser, pastor,
plumber.
Certainly diverse skill sets are necessary to do any work well, whether the field is medicine, education, business, construction or homemaking. Yet no matter the size of the congregation or community served, clergy leaders are expected to do many things well in an increasingly specialized world. To continue reading click
here.
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Cartoon from Culyer Black, Inherit the Mirth.
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Holy Cross Episcopal Church
2510 Gateway Rd.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 930-1270
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