Today we celebrate the Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist. John is one of the more fascinating characters in the Bible. He’s the central character at the beginning of both Mark and Luke’s gospels, and by all accounts he was a striking fellow – a long-haired, wild-eyed wilderness preacher who drew crowds by his fiery speeches condemning the sins of the day and pronouncing the coming reign of God. Yet he also steps aside from the stage almost as quickly as he appears. With the arrival of Jesus, John knows that his mission of proclamation has been fulfilled. He takes hold of the power given to him, but he also recognizes that power’s purpose in pointing toward an even greater power. It’s a great model for us in the church as well – we receive power in the Spirit to do great things, but those things point to the one from whom all power comes: Jesus Christ.
I love John the Baptist because he was audacious. He was able to draw big crowds because he was not afraid to stand out, to speak out and to call things out when he saw them. The Collect for today speaks of his example to “constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently suffer for the truth’s sake.” How often are we following that example in the church? Do we proclaim the truth of the gospel in both our actions and our words? Are we standing up for the truth, especially on behalf of those whose voices are not being heard? The truth that John suffered patiently for was the good news to those who sat in darkness and the shadow of death – that God is making all things new, and that the principalities and powers of oppression would not have the last word. Let us remember that we are all empowered by the Holy Spirit to shine brightly and to live out the gospel audaciously as John did – but let us also be reminded that this power is not for our own glorification, but instead to point others toward Christ’s message of redemption.
In Christ,
Brian+
Collect for the Nativity of St. John the Baptist
Almighty God, by whose providence your servant John the Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of your Son our Savior by preaching repentance: Make us so to follow his teaching and holy life, that we may truly repent according to his preaching; and, following his example, constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently suffer for the truth's sake; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Location Update
We are pleased to announce our Lease has passed the diocesan review process and we have executed the lease with JCo with an effective date of August 1, 2022!
We have a relocation team that is planning the logistics of the move - please stay tuned for more information on details of our transition from Oceanside Sanctuary to JCo.
We are grateful for the time and space Oceanside Sanctuary has provided during this time of discernment for Holy Cross.
Thank you all for your participation throughout this season of discernment -- it's exciting to see how the Holy Spirit works through us when we work together.
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June Outreach
Camp Stevens Camperships
Camp Stevens is your diocesan camp! Camp Stevens' mission is to inspire, challenge, and empower personal, social, and environmental transformation. For 70 years, Camp Stevens has provided a welcoming home for retreats, summer camps, and outdoor education in the mountain town of Julian, CA. Our 256 acres serve as a place of healing, adventure, and most importantly community.
Our June outreach this year will support a vital part of this important diocesan resource: Camp Stevens Campership Fund. Camp Stevens offers a tiered pricing structure that allows families to pay more or less according to their circumstances. Many of the campers need financial assistance to attend. And, this summer, at least 30 refugee campers will attend Camp Stevens - the Camp Stevens goal is to raise $30,000 for the Refugee Campership Fund. Holy Cross has a long partnership with RefugeeNet and supporting the Camp Stevens Campership Fund is one way we can continue that partnership while also supporting our diocesan camp!
Please consider supporting this important diocesan resource: You may do so here (via Faithstreet, be sure to select "General" from the drop down box and note Camp Stevens on the memo line!), drop a check in the Collection Plate on Sunday at church, or by mailing a check to Holy Cross (2647 Gateway Rd Suite 105 #290, Carlsbad, CA 92009) please note on the memo line "Camp Stevens Campership" or send a donation via Zelle to Holy Cross and note "Camp Stevens Campership" on the memo line.
You may also contribute directly to Camp Stevens, here (be sure to select General Campership in the "This Gift is For" drop down box and write Holy Cross's name on the form!). |
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Congregational Forum Last Sunday
We had a wonderful time at our Congregational Forum last Sunday where we discussed spiritual gifts and how to use our gifts in service of the mission of the church. It was a great opportunity for reflection and fellowship, as we shared our own interests, talents, passions, and interests, and also pointed out the gifts we saw in other members of our community. At the end of the forum, each member filled out a form listing 3 of the gifts that they would be interested in contributing to the mission of Holy Cross. Thank you to all who attended, and we look forward to finding ways to put those gifts into use in our community!
For those who were not able to attend the forum, we would like to give you the opportunity to reflect on and offer your gifts as well. The questions that we discussed were:
>>>1) Where do you volunteer now (church or otherwise)? Where have you >>>>>volunteered in the past? What did you find most fulfilling?
>>>2) What do you like to do in your spare time? What are you really good at?
>>>3) If you could do anything as a ministry (within the church or supported by >>>>>the church), what would it be?
>>>4) What skills/interests/talents do others see in me?
After reflecting on these questions, you can go here to fill out a form listing the 3 gifts, talents, skills, interests, or passions that you would like to offer to contribute to the work of ministry at Holy Cross:
This link will be available in today’s and Friday’s newsletters, so please take some time to reflect on how you might be able to join together with the community in helping Holy Cross in its mission! Don’t be afraid to think “outside the box” – whatever you feel that God is calling you to do, we are here to help make that a reality! “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might.” Ecclesiastes 9:10.
Brian+
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Immigration Ministry Update
For the past six years, Holy Cross’ Immigration Ministry has provided assistance to one of our parishioners, a Nigerian refugee who is seeking asylum in the United States. This assistance has come in the form of legal help, job and housing assistance, and spiritual and emotional support. The ministry has been made possible by the work of many of our members and by the financial donations of our congregation. At this time, our parishioner (whose name is withheld from this newsletter due to safety concerns) is facing additional roadblocks in his legal struggle for asylum, and Holy Cross is once again re-establishing the Immigration Ministry fund to help with his legal fees. Your donations to this fund are greatly appreciated at this time, as well as your prayers. Donations can be made via check made out to Holy Cross with “Immigration Ministry” in the memo line, or via any of our electronic payment platforms. If you have any questions about this ministry, please contact Rev. Brian via phone or email.
Brian+
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Celebrating Ordinations this past Sunday
Last Sunday, June 19th, we were blessed as Fr. Brian celebrated his first Eucharist!! We also celebrated Fr. Steven's 40th anniversary to the diaconate.
Congratulations to both.
Thank you to all who contributed to the ordination gifts for Brian+. We presented his cassock and travel communion set to him following his ordination on Saturday, June 18th.
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Third Sunday after Pentecost:
June 26, 2022 at 9:00 AM
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IN-PERSON* & LIVESTREAMED
via
YouTube & Online.Church
*Masks required for unvaccinated.
People who have other high-risk factors are also encouraged to wear a mask
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Custom painted Episcopal Shield on Pride background by Kristen Wheeler - modern iconographer, painter, photographer, writer, explorer and postulant to the diaconate of the Episcopal Church. Kristen has graciously offered her artwork to other churches for free use. |
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We use a screen to project the service bulletin. If you prefer your own worship booklet please download the booklet using the button below to your phone or tablet, or print a copy at home, and bring it with you. Thank you for helping us to be better stewards of God's creation (reducing paper waste).
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Video on Demand (VOD): Miss last Sunday's service? All past service video's are available on our YouTube channel here. |
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Rooted in ancient monastic tradition, this is a perfect way to end the day. Watch for our mid-week check-in newsletter with the service links.
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Adult Formation
Stay tuned for information about upcoming programs.
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Calling All Godly Play Kids!
Godly Play is grounded in the Montessori tradition and uses special materials and storytelling that invite the children into scripture and church tradition.
For more information please contact Sue Baas.
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Visioning Update
06/17/22
The Visioning Team met Sunday, June 5th, reviewed what remains of our plan to complete the work at hand. Then we spent the remainder of the meeting reviewing the Goals and SMART Objectives subgroups had started work on. In a nutshell, our goals are centered around: financial self-sufficiency, open and constructive communication, spiritual growth and discipleship, and growing our family through outreach and evangelism (especially in South Carlsbad).
We had lively and in depth discussions about the objectives for each goal area and made some very substantial progress. By the end (almost an hour past our scheduled stop time!), we were getting a little brain dead and agreed to have the BC work on crafting action steps for each objective (although we had notes/ideas for several already).
The BC tackled this work at its meeting this past Thursday (June 16th) but still has a bit more to do at another meeting scheduled on June 30th.
After the BC works to craft the action steps, we will have our Goals clearly defined and we will be ready to finalize our Holy Cross Strategic Plan and then the VT will wrap up our almost 10 months of work! As Deacon Brian voiced in his prayers for our meeting's opening, we have been preparing and preparing for "the time" and now we are finding ourselves finally experiencing "the time": finalizing and moving into our new home, publishing this dynamic plan, and starting to gear up for calling a new vicar (which all the work of this team will greatly support). Exciting times!!
Katie Ho, Junior Warden
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Upcoming Ministries & Events |
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All Saints Cemetery Clean-Up
on hiatus during summer
9:30 am - 10:30
200 Peyri Road in Oceanside,
next to Heritage Park
Our last All Saints Cemetery clean up for the summer happened Tuesday, June 14. Katie was joined by Tom and the cemetery’s most faithful steward, John (from St Michael’s). It was a beautiful day for some work outside and this trio managed to fill a green waste bin with weeds and pruning. Stay tuned for fall when cleanup visits to the cemetery will resume.
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Wounded Warrior Battalion West - Camp Pendleton
We deliver healthy snacks to the Wounded Warrior Battalion staff and the Marines and sailors recovering from wounds, injury and illness.
Contact Tom Mauro at 847.989.0305 for more information about this ongoing ministry or for how you might participate.
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Thank you to all for your continued pledges and donations. These are integral to our ability to continue our mission, ministries, as well as to stay current on all of our financial obligations.
You may find information about how your pledges and donations support Holy Cross in the Controllers Report published each month in the Bishop's Committee (BC) section of this newsletter. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our Warden's Karen Sanchez and Katie Ho, or any member of the BC if you have questions or would like additional information on our finances or any aspect of Holy Cross.
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MAILING ADDRESS: 2647 Gateway Rd Suite 105 #290, Carlsbad, Ca. 92009 |
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Bishop's Committee
Bishop's Committee (BC) meetings are the third Tuesday of the month from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. The next regular BC meeting is TUESDAY, July 19, 2022** via Zoom. BC will hold a special Executive Session meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2022 at 5pm.
** At the June meeting BC moved future meetings to the third Tuesday of the month.
If there is something for which you wish to bring to the BC's attention, you may reach out to our Clergy-in-Charge, Brian Petersen, our Wardens, Karen Sanchez and Katie Ho, or any BC member. Their contact information is at the bottom of the newsletter, also in the church roster, or you may reach them at the church office: [email protected].
Meetings are open and anyone may attend. Please reach out to Karen Sanchez for the Zoom link if you wish to attend.
You may read the approved May Minutes here; Controllers Report here; Clergy-in-Charge Report here; and Sr. Warden's Report here.
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If you have a pastoral emergency and are unable to reach anyone at the church office, 760.930.1270, then always call our Clergy-in-Charge, Brian Petersen, at 442.320.0548, or our Sr Warden, Karen Sanchez, at 808.494.0558. |
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Please hold all on our prayer list in your prayers: |
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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 [email protected] 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".
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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Prayer for our Clergy-in-Charge:
For Rev Brian Petersen, protect, nourish and sustain him through the work of the Holy Spirit. May he find rest and encouragement in the loving care of God and this congregation.
Prayers for Thanksgiving
For our hosts at Oceanside Sanctuary, for this community of Holy Cross.
Prayers for Comfort:
Randy Echito, Art Wahl, Tom Andreas, Arlene Cull, Ann Mauro, Paul Vanderpool, Barb Ross, Mia, Sandra Rindge, Mike Collier, George Fern, Joanne Holding, Fr. Vic Krulak, Betty Byrd, Sam Scarpelli, Jan Carr, the McPeek & McTighe families, Jim Backoff, Terry McClain, all who have been affected by the COVID-19 virus, all who have been affected by gun violence, and those who have no one to pray for them.
Prayers for the Departed:
We commend to God all who have died, especially Vinny McTighe, those who have lost their lives to the COVID-19 virus and those who have lost their lives to gun violence.
Prayers for those celebrating Birthdays
Glenn Jenkins
Prayers for those celebrating Anniversaries
Larry & Betty Kucera
Prayers for those Traveling
none this week
Other
The people of Ukraine and Russia; for peace; St. Stephen's and all in the Diocese of Alabama, and all communities affected by gun violence.
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If you would like to be added, or suggest someone to be added (please get their permission first) to Notes of Care please contact the church office at: [email protected] or 760.930.1270
Note: If you have lost a member of your family and would like us to include you and your family in "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.
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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.
Tom Andreas
1930 W San Marcos Blvd Spc 234
San Marcos, CA. 92078
Arlene Cull
4714 Athos Way
Oceanside, Ca 92056
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In the Diocese and Beyond |
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Every baptized Christian is called to ministry. What is yours? Education for Ministry (EfM) is a program of the School of Theology at the University of the South (Sewanee) that provides the foundational education to assist you in discerning and carrying out your ministry. Like the mustard seed (Luke 13:18-19), we need fertile soil to grow. EfM is that fertile soil, and we are the mustard seeds. Learning scriptures, church history, and theology is the light shining on the soil, warming it so the seed will sprout.
The EfM program develops an informed and knowledgeable laity through a series of four one-year seminars. A small group seminar is the nucleus of the EfM program (maximum of 12 participants plus one or two mentors). Likened to the original house churches of the first century, our groups conduct all four years concurrently in the same seminar. In year one, participants' academic study focuses on the Hebrew Bible; year two on the New Testament; year three is church history; year four wraps it all together with theology.
EfM is not a program for ordination. It is a series of lay education seminars conducted amongst a small, tight-knit community. continue reading
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EDSD Pride Gear
Get your EDSD Pride Gear today, and celebrate that LOVE is LOVE as an Episcopalian this year! Buy here.
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Environmental Summer Film Fest
Grab some popcorn and join the Environmental Summer Film Festival on Wednesday, June 22, July 27, and August 24. More information and to sign up here.
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Godly Play Training Retreat
In partnership with Christ Church Coronado, the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego is pleased to offer a Godly Play Core Training Retreat on August 19-21. Sign up here.
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Summer Camp, Family Camps & Wilderness Trips
Something great for ALL ages at our Diocesan Camp Stevens in Julian! O ver 250 acres of forests, trails, gardens, buildings, team-building challenges, and outdoor play areas. Learn more about our unique programs on our website.
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Read all the latest from this weeks diocesan newsletter here
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Good News Festival Updates |
Have you heard the latest Good news?
The Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will be joined by social justice leader, The Rev. Dr. William Barber! Two of the greatest public speakers in a generation,AND The Voices of Our City choir! You may remember this street choir from America's Got Talent where they were honored with the 'Golden Buzzer' for their performance. Read more here.
Sign up for the Good News Festival and receive VERY EXCITING NEWS about this amazing, upcoming event. Sign Up Here
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Our Clergy
Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Susan Brown Snook ***
Brian's+ is available for Zoom or phone call meetings on Tuesday afternoons, Thursdays, & Friday afternoons and at the office on Sundays. Please schedule at time using this link: https://calendly.com/rev-brian/. If you have a pastoral emergency please email or text him (442.320.0548). If you are unable to reach him please contact Karen Sanchez, our Sr. Warden.
Staff
Bookkeeper: Muriel Wahl
Controller: Erin Sacco Pineda, CPA - ESP Accounting
AV Tech Guru: Jack Cater
AV Tech Asst: Finley Dicus
Admin/Communications Coord: Ryan Cagle
Leadership - Bishop's Committee ("BC")
Jr. Warden: Katie Ho
Members at large: Mike Collier, Allen Zych
Treasurer: Grant Ford
Clerk: Robyn Hill
Contact information:
Church office: 760.930.1270
Mailing address: 2647 Gateway Rd Suite 105 #290, Carlsbad, CA. 92009
To contact any of our staff or BC members that do not have an email address listed above please use the church email address, your message will be forwarded to the individual. If you wish to contact them in confidence please indicate that in your message and we will ask the individual to contact you.
As a reminder, our staff work remotely. The office email and voice mail is monitored regularly. In the event of a pastoral emergency please contact Rev Brian. If you are unable to reach him then please contact Karen Sanchez, our Sr. Warden.
*** To contact the Bishop's office or another member of the diocesan staff ("EDSD"):
EDSD phone: 619-291-5947
This communication provides you with information about Holy Cross and our Ministries. For comments or possible contributions, please email the editor at
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