“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5: 14-16)
At Holy Cross church we endeavour to be a light in the darkness for the people of Daventry. We want to help our neighbours in practical ways and we want to encourage others to discover the love God has for each and every one of us. Please do come and visit us, at the church, or feel free to contact us via our contact page , by Facebook or by telephone.
We look forward to meeting you soon.
O God the source of all light,
May we bring light to your world,
Drawing out your presence in the
everyday.
As we offer you our lives,
Shape us as disciples,
That we may reveal your goodness
And reflect your light.
In Jesus name,
Amen.
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Coronavirus 19
Update on Holy Cross Opening
At Holy Cross Rev. Dawn and the PCC have agreed to not open until the 7th July guidance permitting for Morning Prayer and then for Private prayer.
This is to allow us to ensure that all the relevant safety measures are in place and the church is cleaned thoroughly after being closed for the past few months.
The service and space made for Private prayer will be in the Lady chapel and we will still be adhering to the 2m social distancing guidelines. Due to this we can only allow 10 people in the church for the service and private prayer at any one time. (This will be monitored and reviewed on a regular basis).
As we have been advised, hands must be washed on entering the building and for your protection the PCC also have decided that masks and gloves will need to be worn. (Some will be available if you do not have any and we request that you make a donation towards these costs)
We will still hold our Sunday morning service via zoom and upload Morning prayer each week.
Please scroll down for recordings of our services
We also encourage you to keep a regular prayer life praying for the world, our country, our leaders, those on the front line and ourselves at this time.
Resources and Useful contact information can be found on the Coronavirus 19 page
If you have any concerns please feel free to contact us.
A Prayer for us all at this time.
Keep us, good Lord,
Under the shadow of your mercy.
Sustain and support the anxious,
be with those who care for the sick,
and lift up all who are brought low;
that we may find comfort
knowing that nothing can separate
us from your love
in Jesus Christ our Lord
Amen.
SERVICES
Services, are now no longer allowed from Churches
The Right Rev'd Donald Allister, Lord Bishop of Peterborough has authorised all clergy to hold services on their own in their houses at this time for the people. Rev'd Dawn has recorded the service for today from her home.
Services since the 22nd March can be found under the sermons page.
28th June 2020
Spiritual Communion
The recording of the service can be downloaded here | The service booklet for you to join in can be downloaded here |
Next Sunday - 28th June
we will be holding our Sunday service via Zoom.
You do not need to have a computer, you can join by phone
If you would like to join us please message us for the link
Morning Prayer
An updated service booklet for you to join in can be downloaded here
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Friday |
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Past Services can be accessed by clicking here
Midweek Reflection
Please click here for our midweek reflection
The Latest Reflection from Bishop Donald is available here Based on Psalm 48 (This link will take you to Youtube)
Faith in troubled times – a reflection from Bishop John
Prayer booklet. Click on the link below
Daily prayer is a great way of connecting with God and with each other, can I suggest that at 4.00pm every day we all sit down and pray through this booklet together. It's a great way of connecting with our heavenly Father and with each other. Praying together at the same time will help us all to feel connected and will be encouragement for our faith at this difficult time.
God bless,
Dawn.
We are also emailing out a weekly bulletin, Holy Cross Life line, which can also be downloaded here. If you have not received the email and would like one, please let us know by using the contact section here.
Bereavement Cafe - Please click here to find out more The Bereavement
Cafe at Danetre Hospital is temporarily suspended,
SAFEGUARDING
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To view our Safeguarding policy please click here