Holy Cross on Facebook

We have a new official Facebook page! … and it would be great if you would “follow” us. You can find us on FB by searching "Holy Cross Bearsted” or go to the HCB website and click on the “f” in the footer at the bottom of the page. Our aim is to bring you news and information relating to Classic, New Way and other services and events.

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​Harvest Supper- 5th October

Holy Cross Church Harvest Supper will be held at the Memorial Hall, Bearsted at 7pm (doors open 6.45pm) on Saturday 5th October. It’s an evening of light entertainment with a fish/sausage/vegetarian supper. Bring your own drinks. Tickets are £10 per person and must be ordered in advance from either: Michelle Mackey 07977 204552 or Sandra Knatchbull 07769 585553.  If you or a group fancy treading the boards and joining the fun, please get in touch, as we are always looking for new acts!

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Harvest Services - 6th October

This year Holy Cross will be marking Harvest Festival on Sunday 6 October.  At all services that day we will be collecting food which will then be donated to a local food bank. The financial collection at all services will go to support Hannah and Joe Adams in their work at Neema Crafts in Tanzania.  See the parish magazine for more information about what they're doing.  Thank you in advance for your support.

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Annual Justice and Peace Service - 6th October 

The Annual Justice and Peace service will be hosted this year by St Peter's and will be on Sunday 6 October at 3pm.  The theme for this year's service will be how we can work for justice and peace.  All are welcome.

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​Vicky's Bake Sale at New Way - 13th October

Don't forget! In aid of Crohn's and Colitis, please bring cash to support this very worthy cause, close to her own heart!

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Ladies Ecumenical Lunch -14th October

There are still places available for the next Ecumenical Ladies Lunch which takes place on Monday 14th October at Bearsted Tennis Club. The guest speaker will be Kate Bosley who will be talking about Guide Dogs and what they have done for her. Please contact Valerie Parker if you are interested.

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Poppy Selling - 9th November 2024 - volunteers required!

Once again the Royal British Legion has asked us to man the stand at Tesco Grove Green between 9am and 5pm. We need two volunteers per hour. Last year we raised £879.37 which assisted with helping service men and women, veterans and their families receive the support they need to lead dignified, fulfilled lives.

Please let Mark know if you are able to help this worthy event by clicking here

 

Evening Remembrance service - Memorial Hall 10th November 2024 - 7pm

In contrast to the events of the morning we will once again be holding a more contemporary service; a time of prayer, reflection and worship with archive footage, photographs, poems, diary accounts. Refreshments and an opportunity to support the Royal British Legion through poppies and other items will also be available.

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Churchyard Working Party Dates

The next working party is now Saturday 19th October at 9.30am.  Thank you to all the volunteers who turn up each month to help.  HCB really appreciates your contribution of time and skill, and if you have a friend who would like to come along to help , please do bring them.

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Winter Shelter

Are looking for volunteers in several capacities when the open up in January. Please help if you can. All info can be found here.

 

Christmas Fayre - 7th December - Holy Cross

We will be asking for your help as usual, accepting any offers of help or donations of:  cakes, stitching skills, jam/produce items, biscuits, tombola items, and good raffle prizes.  We seem to have developed quite a reputation for our good tombola and raffle prizes!  There will also be a bric a brac stall, so any good quality items will be gratefully received. Help with poster distribution during November, and on the day we rely on volunteers, especially in the Refreshments area and manning stalls. Please think about joining in whatever way you can.  More details to follow.

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Church Photo Album

We are trying to update there our Parish Church photo album with pictures of all of us, so if Patricia hasn't caught up with you yet, please let her know when she can "snap" you. You don't have to be in it, and if that's your preference just tell us, however, we hope it will be a welcome addition to the history of the Bearsted Parish Church, an opportunity to put a name to a face especially for people who are new to the congregation, enable us to greet each other by name which makes us all feel included, and to be remembered in years to come. Patricia S.​​

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Giving at Holy Cross

Most parishioners give to Holy Cross through the Planned Giving Scheme which we can reclaim the tax back on. However you can also give and make a donation to Holy Cross using your smart phone. Details on the various ways to support us can be found on our Give page  but you can also use this QR code to make a single payment. Thank you.

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Volunteering in our Church Community

If you have a moment to spare there are always opportunities to volunteer, to help our community.   If you can, please contact the Church office here, and they will connect you with the opportunities!

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Support Holy Cross through your on line purchases using Easy Funding

At no extra cost to you we can earn a small percentage of the purchase price through Easy Funding. So the next time you make an on line purchase give it a try.  They have links with most major online outlets, including Amazon, John Lewis, Next and many more. Simply register your support for Holy Cross by clicking here, which will guide you to registration and then the store you select. You must however, do this through the Easy Funding portal link.  Save our page in your favourites... and, without over encouraging you - get shopping! Thank you.

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