Dear siblings in Christ Jesus,
I want to thank you all for your persistent prayers and presence in this Easter season. We are through Holy Week and now on to the fifty days of Easter and all the hope, joy, awe, wonder, and mystery they still hold for us. Forty days of Lent seem like a lot, certainly, but how much more glory is there in the fifty days of Eastertide? It actually follows the same pattern of Jewish festivals. We call the fiftieth day Pentecost and celebrate the bestowing of the Holy Spirit upon the church as the body of Christ. Our Jewish siblings celebrate the fiftieth day after Passover as Shavuot, prayers are said to thank God for the five books of Moses (the Torah) and for God’s covenant. Synagogues are decorated with flowers and plants on this joyous occasion to remember the flowers of Mount Sinai. We Christians decorate with red to celebrate the tongues of flame that descended upon the disciples.
But, we are a long way from there. There are many days to dawn and turn to dusk before we get to that next glorious feast of the church. In the meantime, we walk the Easter journey with the disciples. We know the goodness that comes from Christ’s message and resurrection to the world on this side of history. That first Easter was one of terror, fear, and grief for the disciples. They are confused, disoriented, bewildered, saddened, and filled with self-doubt and disbelief. And we too, whenever we experience the unfathomable, the unknowable, the mystery, cower at first. It is only over time, as we begin to reflect on the deeds of God in our lives that we come to see the truth: that God has always been there, gently nudging us towards new perspective, a widened horizon of possibility for ourselves and the world we live in. God is nudging us towards a new vision, and it is slowly revealed to us over these fifty days, and then we’ll know it more fully on Pentecost.
In the meantime, enjoy the bewildering journey that is Easter. Yes, it may be a long season, but it is one for gestating and nurturing something new and wonderful in our lives. Blessings on your Eastertide, Holy Cross and friends. Blessings on you that God may reveal to you that new source of life, and that you might see anew with Easter eyes all that God is doing in the world around us.
In the hope of Easter,
Richard+
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Thank you to all participated in our Holy Week services. From the Passion on Palm Sunday to our first Alleluia's on Easter Sunday, our Holy Week journey would not have been possible without you!
Below are a few pictures from this past week. A special thank you to Jack Cater for his many evenings of behind the camera, working the sound equipment and managing various platforms on the web from the laptops (it's quite a setup!) to make our livestreams happen! And to Jack, Rev Richard, and Andrew Seegers, friend of Holy Cross and tech consultant, for their time and efforts on troubleshooting our video and audio livestream problems.
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Jack Cater and Andrew Seegers - well... what do you think the problem might be? |
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Maybe this one? Just kidding - the tech masters knew what they were doing!! |
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Maundy Thursday pre-service planning |
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Jack Cater, tech guru extraordinaire, at work during Maundy Thursday service |
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Maundy Thursday foot washing. Rev Richard washing Sue Sebastian's feet, Judy Cater in background |
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Good Friday Solemn Collects - Rev Richard & Tom Mauro |
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Good Friday Veneration of the Cross |
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Randy and Daniel setting up for Easter Sunrise service |
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Daniel's Easter Icon created
for Holy Cross several years ago graced our altar area at the Sunrise service
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Rev Richard asperges the brave souls
in the chilly foggy morning!
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The Great Thanksgiving at our
outdoor altar
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Parish Staff and Volunteers taking a little "down" time
the week following Easter
In order to rejuvenate and re-energize following all of the activity leading up to and through Easter Sunday, parish staff and volunteers are taking some time off:
- Rev Richard, Jack - tech guru extraordinaire, our readers and altar guild are enjoying "sitting in the pews" this Sunday as we join Church Anew and St. Andrew's Lutheran in Eden Prairie, Minnesota for worship - see below.
- Karen - Senior Warden, is out-of-town returning the evening of Wednesday, April 14th. Please contact Katie Ho, Jr Warden, or Rev. Richard in her absence.
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Worship this Sunday, April 11th
Second Sunday of Easter
9 AM
The service will be video livestreamed
(No Drive-In/In-person Church at this time)
PLEASE NOTE: This Sunday, your priest and tech wizard will be putting up their feet to enjoy a service with you all! We will be joining with Church Anew and St. Andrew's Lutheran in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, for a joy filled liturgy very similar to that of our own in the Episcopal Church and great music you'll likely know. Church Anew is an ecumenical ministry dedicated to equipping church leaders to face the adaptive changes needed for ministry today and tomorrow and is a ministry of St. Andrew's Lutheran. As many of you know, the Episcopal and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America are in full communion with one another. A PDF version of the service booklet is here.
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Miss the Holy Week services? You may watch them below (please note, the Palm Sunday service has audio issues and we have provided a link to the audio recording of Rev Richard's sermon as well). Also, as a reminder, Holy Monday and Tuesday were Evening Prayer services via Zoom and there is no recording: |
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Palm Sunday service video. You may listen to the audio only recording of Rev Richard's sermon here. |
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Holy Wednesday
Diocesan Service of Shadows
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All past service video's, including all of Holy Week, are archived on our YouTube channel here. |
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Midweek Online Worship
Evening Prayer
Wednesdays - 7 PM
on Zoom
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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Sunday Forum
Sunday's 10:30 AM
on Zoom
on hiatus this Sunday and next Sunday
Resumes April 18th
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Bishop's Committee
Bishop's Committee ("BC") meetings are now held the third Thursday of the month from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. The next regularly scheduled BC meeting is Thursday, April 15th via Zoom. If there is something for which you wish to bring to the BC's attention, you may reach out to our Wardens, Karen Sanchez and Katie Ho, or any BC member. Their contact information is in the church roster or you may reach them at the church office: [email protected].
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NEW MAILING ADDRESS: 2647 Gateway Rd Suite 105 #290, Carlsbad, Ca. 92009
Please be sure to update your recurring pledge payments to our new mailing address.
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Pledges are welcome at any time. If you haven't yet pledged towards 2021 and you believe in what God is doing through this blessed community of faith please consider making a pledge today. You may do so by clicking the button below and completing the online form or for a PDF version of the pledge card to print, fill out, click here and email to Mike at [email protected] or mail to the church office at 2647 Gateway Rd Suite 105 #290, Carlsbad, Ca. 92009. |
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Whenever you have a concern or problem you would like to discuss confidentially, when a loved one is ill or has died, or whenever a visit with someone from Holy Cross may be of help to you, please contact Rev. Richard at 715.492.0297. Our clergy and members of our lay Pastoral Care team are commissioned to bring God’s grace and offer a time of listening, companionship, and prayer with those who are unable to attend worship or otherwise are in need of receiving such care. Short-term counseling, crisis intervention, and referral to other social service providers are also available.
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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 Discernment:
Brian Petersen, Postulant for Holy Orders, as he continues to discern God's call for ordained ministry and as he attends seminary.
Prayers for Comfort:
Fr. Atwood, Bob, Randy, Art, Tom, Arlene, Ann, Paul, Jen, Ruth, Lupe, Mary & Ray, the Teitlemans, the McLevies, Dawn, Marilyn & Arthur, the Carlins, Georgia, Wendy, Barb, Astrid, all who have been affected by the COVID-19 virus, and those who have no one to pray for them.
Prayers for the Departed:
We commend to God all who have died, Margaret, Jeff, Elaine, Ann, Laurie, Ralph, those who have lost their lives to the COVID-19 virus, those who lost their lives in the mass shooting in Atlanta, and those who have given their lives for freedom’s cause.
Prayers for those celebrating Birthdays
none this week
Prayers for those celebrating Anniversaries
Mike & Linda, Tim & Robyn
Prayers for those Traveling
Larry and Sue Sebastian, Karen Sanchez
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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.
Fr. Theodore Atwood
c/o Nazareth House Room N130
6333 Rancho Mission Rd
San Diego, CA 92108
Tom Andreas & Wayne Kirts
1930 W San Marcos Blvd Spc 234
San Marcos, CA. 92078
Arlene Cull
4714 Athos Way
Oceanside, Ca 92056
Allen & Cathie Zych
4014 Layang Layang Circle #J
Carlsbad, CA. 92008
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In the Diocese and Beyond |
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If you’re looking to get away as an individual, a couple, or a family Camp Steven's would love to be a place for you to retreat this spring. Until they can host large groups again, this is the best way for them to sustain camp and share their mission. Rooms and cabins range in size and style but always include private restrooms and sleeping areas. Meals are cooked from scratch and with lots of love from local organic ingredients and served outdoors. There are 256 acres to relax, explore, breathe deep, and getaway. Take things at your own pace with a retreat weekend, or choose a monthly Family Camp for a full slate of activities for all ages. View options at campstevens.org/visit-us or email Sam at [email protected] or call/text her at 760-896-7113.
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Camp Stevens has been given the go-ahead by the state to open resident camps this summer!
If you're hoping to register for camp, now is the time. Sessions are filling up quickly, and several camp options (Phoenix Hill Sessions 1 and 3) are completely full and on a waitlist. The earlier you register or sign up for a waitlist, the easier it is for them to adjust plans, hire the appropriate number of staff, and make room for waitlisted campers.
Your questions, priorities, and concerns are an important part of their planning process. CS Camp Family Zooms are being held on the first Wednesday of each month (May 5, and June 2) at 5:30 PM PST.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 607 607 4806
One tap mobile
+16699009128,,6076074806# US (San Jose)
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Resources for Emotional Support
and Well-Being
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This past year with Covid and increased racial and political tensions has changed life for all of us. If you feel anxious, stressed, worried, sad, bored, depressed, lonely or frustrated - You’re not alone! The diocese has a list of resources to connect with real people that can help, here.
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Our Clergy
Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Susan Brown Snook ***
Associate Priest: The Rev. Theodore Atwood
Assisting Priest: The Rev. Walter Edelman
** office hours: Sunday - Thursday 9 am - 5pm. Fridays and Saturdays are his Sabbath days. Rev. Richard will always be available for pastoral emergencies regardless of the day, but asks that you understand he will not be responding to general emails, text messages or phone calls on his Sabbath days as he is trying to get the rest that God requires of all of us. As a reminder, Rev. Richard is 3/4 time with Holy Cross and 1/4 time with St. Andrew's and his work hours Sunday through Thursday will support both congregations.
Staff
Bookkeeper: Muriel Wahl
Leadership - Bishop's Committee ("BC")
Jr. Warden: Katie Ho
Members at large: Mike Collier, Marci Stafford
Treasurer: Larry Sebastian
Clerk: Robyn Hill
Contact information:
Church office: 760.930.1270
To contact any of our clergy, 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, due to COVID-19, staff is working remotely. The office email is monitored regularly and office voice mail (phone) and mail is checked twice a week. In the event of a pastoral emergency please contact Rev. Richard directly.
*** To contact the Bishop's office or another member of the diocesan staff ("EDSD"):
EDSD phone: 619-291-5947
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