The Call - this Sunday 6pm at Holy Cross

Please join us in an ecumenical prayer gathering.

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An Easter thank you from BACT

​To everyone who contributed to the BACT Easter Egg last weekend - to those who; numbered eggs, transported them, set the hall up, handed out and marked quiz sheets, provided refreshments or handed out eggs - a huge thank you.  It really was a great team effort.  Of course, none of it would have been possible without the generosity of the congregations who donated over 400 eggs, so thank you to all of you as well.  We had just under 300 children take part, once again proving what an important act of outreach this event is.  The leftover eggs went to the various residential and care homes in the village, so still found a good home.  Thank you again to everyone who contributed to the event in any way.

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​​Survey

We are currently engaging in an incredibly important project, exploring perceptions of our church. As part of this, we need to hear from a wide range of people. The survey below will be going out to local schools, social media pages and other outlets. We also need to hear from you! Please do complete this 5-minute survey and share it with anyone else you know who a) lives locally or b) has some form of connection to Holy Cross.

Link to survey here:  https://bit.ly/holycrossbearsted

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Churchyard Working Party - 11th April 9.30am

Please do come along to help clear the churchyard of dead flowers, old wreaths, and wrappers. An hour of your time from 9.30. Bring gloves, a bucket and secateurs or shears.

 

Fundraising

Our vicar Rob writes: As mentioned recently, I’ve been invited to be part of a fundraising event organised by Roseacre Junior school. They are raising money for a new trim trail at the school- a much-loved piece of playground equipment. At Easter, the team will be walking to Canterbury and back over two days. As I will be on leave that week, I have offered to do the first day with them. This is still 26 miles, so a reasonable challenge!

If you’d like to sponsor the event, I know your support will be hugely appreciated by the school. The link for donating can be found below. The full cost of the equipment is over £30 000, so every penny will help! https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/fundraising/rob-tugwell  Many thanks.

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Bangers and Beers - Saturday 25th April 5:00pm - 9:30pm at Holy Cross Church

This is a fundraiser by the Bearsted Friends of Holy Cross Church. Book early to avoid disspointment!

For more information please click here

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​Scam Awareness - 27th April at Holy Cross at 10am​

We have organised for a local community police officer to come and deliver a presentation about scam awareness. These presentations are always hugely informative and there will be time for q and a at the end. Refreshments served from 9:45am with presentation starting 10am. All welcome, and do spread the word. Rob

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Prayer Visiting in April

As the days get longer we look to recommence our prayer visiting activity after Easter, week commencing 20th April. Please pray for all those involved, and for a warm reception from our fellow village people!

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A Ladies’ Prayer Breakfast

With Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin on 16th May at 9.15 at 74-80 Union St, Md. ME14 1ED

Bookings (after Easter) - Salvation Army 01622 681808.

 

Love Your Church

Huge thanks to those who were able to attend our recent 'love your church' stewardship services.  Please do take time to read through the information sent out by email earlier this week and hold the theme prayerfully over the weeks ahead.  An update on overall giving at Holy Cross will be shared at the APCM.​​

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Cobtree Family Trust

The Trust are looking for a Secretary to work for the charity.  It’s very flexible position time wise and there are 4 meetings per year.  For more information regarding the job and pay, please contact sandra@knatchbull.uk

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​​​​​​​​​​​​Bearsted Fayre - Sunday 27th June

The Fayre committee have asked if we could help at the Fayre to make it a successful day.  They rely solely on

volunteers and if people don’t come forward they will have to bring in paid help, which will mean that less money will be available to give to local charities. The following help is required: Friday to set up, including fencing off the green bunting around the green, building marquees. Road Marshals: this can either be walking with the floats or standing on the street assisting the smooth passing of the floats. Clearing up after the Fayre and litter picking.  If you have any questions or can help, please contact sandra@knatchbulls.uk

 

School Pastors

If you are not sure what School Pastors do, how they help young people, schools and the community, please visit the school pastor site here. Seven training sessions and uniform provided at no cost to you. Can you give 2-8 hours a month to help our youngsters? Please contact: maidstone@schoolpastors.org.uk​

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Support Neema Crafts

Hannah and Joseph Adams are part of the management team at Neema Crafts, equipping and empowering people with disabilities in Tanzania through training and employment.   Can you support them through prayer or financially to cover costs?  Sign up to their newsletter here.  Financial support details here.​​​

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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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Bearsted CAN Events

See the latest events taking place here.

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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! 

​To ensure your giving remains anonymous follow the simple instructions here.​​​

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Holy Cross Email Addresses

This has changed with immediate effect to: office@holycrossbearsted.co.uk

Please also note that vicar@holycrosschurch.co.uk is no longer active or monitored, it is closed! You can contact Rev Rob Tugwell at vicar@holycrossbearsted.co.uk

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