News

New Location Update
A new Pert Chart line line for the build-out has been posted in the narthex, along with recent pictures of the construction. We expect the construction to be completed in mid-March.

Administration
38^th Diocesan Convention - February 10 & 11, 2012
(Registration and money due January 24)
The theme for our 38^th annual Diocesan Convention is "Catch the Spirit!" The Convention will be held Friday, February 10 and Saturday, February 11 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Mission Valley (2270 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108). The Rt. Rev. Ian Douglas, bishop of the Diocese of Connecticut, will be our keynote speaker. Registration and Exhibits open at 8:00am. The Bishop's Servant Ministry Awards will be handed out at the Gala Dinner. Jack and Judy Cater will be among the recipients to receive the award. The Gala Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Cost: $55 and $3 parking - all welcome. See Flyer on the Narthex table or visit www.edsd.orgGala Dinner ($55) is open to all. Registration forms and fees are due into the Diocese by Tuesday, 24 January. See Flyer on the Narthex table or visit www.edsd.org.

Christian Education
Women's Faith Book Club Group
The Faith Book Club chose to read Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand; a World War II story of survival, resilience and redemption. The group will meet at the home of Sue B. at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15^th to discuss the book.

Bible Study
The Thursday morning class will not meet this Thursday, January 26. We will resume on Thursday February 2^nd with our continuing study of Paul's Letter to the Romans, beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Tietge room. All are invited to bring a Bible and join the study. Contact Phyllis G. for more information

Servanthood
Communion, La Costa Glen
Holy Cross and St. Michaels by-the-Sea will host alternately on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month (February 1 and 15). St. Peter's will continue to host on the 2^nd and 4^th Mondays of each month (January 23, February 13 and 27). All worship services will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the Presidio Room of the Parkside Building at La Costa Glen.

Episcopal Refugee Network
- RICE and COOKING OIL - February's Donation Drive
Our Holy Cross collection efforts will be on two food staples the refugee families from Burma, Sudan and Bhutan rely on for almost every meal - Rice and Cooking Oil. Uncooked white rice of any variety and any size package is welcomed, as is any container of cooking oil. If you prefer to make a cash donation, Holy Cross will purchase rice and cooking oil with that money. Write "ERN" on the memo line of your check. Donation deadline is February 29.
- Tutoring Program
Each Tuesday afternoon, a group of Episcopalians and other supporters from San Diego tutor school-aged children recently relocated from Burma. The tutoring takes place at St. Mark's, San Diego. Mike participates in this program most Tuesdays. He is happy to provide transportation for those interested in tutoring, primarily in math and reading. If you are able, please consider joining in this meaningful effort! Contact Mike C. is you have any questions regarding the ERN.

Social Justice
Greeting Cards for St. Jude's Ranch
Once again, we will be collecting used greeting cards for St. Jude's Ranch, a haven for abused children in Nevada. The children who are resident recycle the cards that are sent, creating new ones to sell. Any used greeting card - thank you, get well, birthday, holiday, sympathy - is welcome. Just cut the front off the card and bring it to the box in the Tietge Room labeled "St. Jude's Ranch." We will send the cards in early February. Contact Phyllis G if you have questions.

We Care Birthday Bag Project
Please remember our We Care Birthday Bag Project benefitting Meals-on-Wheels when you are shopping. We need sample/travel sizes of personal items for MEN - hair products for men, shaving creams, manly scented soaps and hand lotion, calculators, playing cards, mouth wash. Mary Lou will also shop for you, just issue a $ check to Holy Cross Episcopal Church and put "Meals-on-Wheels" on the memo line.

Healthy Snacks to Wounded Warriors
Our next visits to bring healthy snacks are scheduled for Wednesdays, February 15, March 7 and 21. Please note the PICK UP Point has been CHANGED to the WalMart parking lot adjacent to the corner of College Ave and Marron Rd in northeast Carlsbad. Pick Up TIME is 10:30 a.m. with planned Return by 1:00 p.m. Contact Tom M. to confirm your participation.

Our Rector (Bishop Mathes) and his
HC tee shirt

Friendship Dinner at the Vicar's home