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Sunday, August 1
The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Proper 13

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I
Ms. Hart

10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I
Ms. Hart

10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I (Carolina Meadows)
Ms. Jamieson-Drake

5:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
Ms. Jamieson-Drake

Readings:
Psalm 49; Ecclesiaates 1:12-14; 2:1-7,11,18-23;
Colossians 3:5-17; Luke 12:13-21

This Week

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
5:15 p.m. Evening Prayer

Wednesday
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 1928
Ms. Jamieson-Drake

Thursday
5:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II/Healing
Dr. Pfaff

Next Sunday, August 8
The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Proper 14

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I
Dr. Pfaff

10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
Ms. Lee

4:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I (Carol Woods)
Mr. Elkins-Williams

5:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II
Ms. Lee

Readings:
Psalm 33; Genesis 15:1-6;
Hebrews 11:1-16; Luke 12:32-40

The Rt. Rev. Gary Gloster will formally resign as Bishop Suffragan of our Diocese of North Carolina, effective August 31. The diocese is also establishing a "Fund for Children" to support ministries and works that foster the welfare and benefit of children. Checks should be written to the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, earmarked "Gloster Children's Fund." After some vacation, Bishop Gloster will continue his work in the diocese in the fall as a half-time Assisting Bishop, still living in Charlotte. Bishop Curry has also appointed the Rt. Rev. Chip Marble as half-time Assisting Bishop with an office in Greensboro.

This morning at breakfast we said good-bye to our IFC guests. It has been a privilege to get to know these men during the two weeks they have been housed at Chapel of the Cross. The Social Ministry Committee would like to thank all those parishioners who have helped: those who stayed overnight, worked 8-11 p.m., brought evening and morning snacks, contributed financially, donated food and reading materials, and prayed that all would run smoothly. "Well done, good and faithful servants!" (Matthew 25:21) The Social Ministry Committee would like to have any feedback about your experiences serving the homeless in hopes that we can improve our future outreach. Please call Sandra McClaskey or Bob Millikan, or put a note in the Social Ministry box in the office.

It is the time again to consider if you can share your time and gifts of ministry in some educational program for the upcoming 2004-2005. There is a posting of openings on the Children and Family Ministry Bulletin Board in the dining room. Please refer to it for openings and then place your name under the heading "Yes, I Am Interested". Gretchen Jordan will be in contact with you or you may call or email her. Prayerfully consider where you might serve this year. Our educational ministry needs many volunteers! The orientation for Church School teachers will be on Sunday, August 22, from 10:30 - 1:00. Lunch and childcare provided.

All children and youth are asked to register this year. Records have become outdated and additional information including your baptismal date is wanted. A form was included in the August CrossRoads; another will be sent in the Parent Newsletter to families with children 5^th grade and under or you may pick up one in the main office. Church School will begin earlier than usual this year with an intergenerational gathering in the chapel on August 29 at 10:20 a.m. No classes on September 5, reconvening on September 12.

Interested in meeting new people? Join a Foyer Dinner group where parishioners get to know other parishioners while sharing a meal about once a month. Dinners are casual, cooking is shared, and participants take turns hosting the meals. The host plans the menu and provides just the main dish. Sign up sheets can be found in the dining room and should be returned to the office when completed. Responses need to be in by September 12. For more information, contact Jane Steenstra .

The Chapel of the Cross's Annual Parish BBQ is scheduled for August 29, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. This wonderful celebration of fellowship will follow the 5:15 service and will be held on the parish grounds with a complete meal catered by Gillis's BBQ. A tradition that accompanies the BBQ is a parish food drive. In thanksgiving for our bounty, please bring three food items for the IFC Food Pantry. Tickets for the BBQ will be sold after Sunday services starting today and are priced as follows: Adults-$12, Children under 10-$6, University Students-free. PLEASE NOTE: on August 22 we will tell the caterer how many people to prepare for; therefore, all tickets must be purchased by August 22.

The Vestry will elect delegates to the Diocesan Convention at its September meeting. The convention will be January 20-22, 2005, at the Sheraton Imperial in RTP. Delegates serve for three years while alternates serve for one year. If you would like to be considered for a position as delegate or alternate, please contact Dick Taylor .

Mark Your Calendar

If you are a young adult and find yourself wondering what it means to be a Christian in the world today, this group will be a welcoming place to ask those challenging questions. We have begun a six-week sharing group that meets Mondays until August 16 from 5:30-6:45 p.m. in the parlor. If you have questions or would like to join us, please contact either the Rev. Vicky Jamieson-Drake or Mary Agnes Rawlings at the church. Group size will be limited to 8 participants.

Join other parishioners for breakfast on August 8 and continue a Chapel of the Cross summer tradition. Ken Stynes will prepare a traditional southern breakfast between the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services. Prices are $3 for adults, $1 for children ages five-ten, and children under five are free.

The Youth Inquirers' Class is for young people in high school to explore the promises that may have been made for them and to them before they could answer, and what they mean today, and to consider confirmation. If you are beginning high school in August or older, you are eligible to participate. The class will begin with a dinner for youth, parents and leaders on Sunday, August 22, with classes beginning on September 12. Please call Bill Joyner to make sure you and your parents are on our list!

Stewardship Opportunities

The Hillel Foundation will host the Men's Overnight Shelter the first week in August and with students away for the summer, we are asking for your assistance. Two people are needed each night from 7:45-11:00 p.m. One person is needed from 11:00 p.m.- 7 a.m. Overnight volunteers will not need to stay awake all night! You will be provided with a sleeping mat or you can bring a sleeping bag. We also need people to provide and/or serve breakfast at 6:15 a.m. Breakfast may be dropped off the night before. Suggested breakfast items: bananas, apples, muffins, bagels and cream cheese, orange drinks, paper goods for up to 26 men. If you wish to volunteer with your family, IFC requests volunteers be at least mid-late teens. If you have any questions/need information, please contact Colleen Jelley, IFC Volunteer Relocation Coordinator, .

We are in immediate need of volunteers to provide on site services including: reception (answering phones, light administrative work), attending to guests who need to stay in during the day (pregnant women on bed rest, children, elderly, ill, inclement weather days etc), signing up bed lists and room inspections, preparing and serving lunch, receiving and sorting donations (clothing and food), and checking and sorting mail. We will need one to two persons for three hour shifts between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. The shifts will be assigned as 9a-12p, 12p-3p, 3p-6p. These shift hours are our greatest priority right now, but eventually we'll also need a few more 6-9 p.m. week night folks and weekend helpers. A Volunteer Training Session for this new position will take place at HomeStart on: Thursday, August 5, from 5:30-7 p.m. and Tuesday, August 10, from 1-11:30 a.m. Please contact Laurie Williamson at homecoordinator@ifcmailbox.org for more information and to sign up for a training.

Community Calendar

Do you want to deepen your relationship with God? Have you ever wondered if spiritual direction could assist you? This one hour session will give information and address your questions. Dates are either Monday, August 2, from 1-2 p.m. or Thursday, August 5, from 7-8 p.m. and will be held at "A Place for Women to Gather" at 6512 Six Forks Rd., #401-A, Raleigh. There is no fee, but please call a day in advance to indicate that you are coming.

Three book discussions, facilitated by Sister Patricia Cornell, will be hosted at "A Place for Women to Gather" at 6512 Six Forks Rd., #401-A, Raleigh. Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom will be held Tuesday, August 3 from 1-2 p.m. or Wednesday, August 4, from 7-8 p.m. The Power of NOW by Eckard Tolle, will be held Wednesday, August 18, from 7-8 p.m. or Wednesday, August 25, from 10-11 a.m. Dark Nights of the Soul by Thomas Moore will be held Tuesday, August 24, from 7-8 p.m. or Monday, August 30, from 1-2 p.m. There is no fee for attending, but please call a day in advance to indicate that you are coming.

Bring your family to The Summit August 29 for a fabulous afternoon of music and fun. Talented musicians provided by the Winston-Salem Piedmont Triad Symphony (Peter Perret, Music Director and Conductor) will provide beautiful music and conversation about the families found in an Orchestra. Dinner is included in price of admission. For more information, call or go to The Summit website, www.episcopalsummit.com.

For those in their 20's and 30's, single, married or divorced, kids or no kids! Join us October 15-17 at the Summit for a weekend of spiritual exploration, worship, outdoor fun and friendship. The Rev. Tim Patterson from Holy Trinity Church in Greensboro will be our keynote speaker and a children's program will be offered. Mark your calendars. More details to follow.