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The 14th Week After Pentecost
6 September 2012
Parish Kalendar 
Rally Sunday is this Weekend!
Join us for a morning of celebration and fellowship!
September 9
*  Rally Sunday  * 
7:45 a  Rite I Mass 
9:00 a  Low Mass &  
         Commissioning of   
        Sunday
School Teachers
10:10 a  Sunday School
11:15 a  Confirmation Mass
12:30 p  Parish Luncheon &
          Reception for
          Confirmands
  5:00p Middle School EYC
  6:00p  EYC Dinner
  6:30p  Senior High EYC
September 12
  5:15p  Chorister Rehearsal
  6:30p  Brief Mass
  7:00 p Growing in Faith Series 
               Begins
September 13
  9:30a  Holy Folders
  7:00p  Choir Rehearsal 
Bishop Alexander,
celebrant & preacher
on September 9 

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Parish Office Hours 
Monday-Thursday 
9:30 am - 5:00 pm 
Closed Fridays



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(770) 888-4464 x 8001

(770) 888-4464 x 8003

Easton Davis
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St. Columba's Church
939 James Burgess Road
Suwanee, GA  30024
(770) 888 - 4464
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Everliving God, whose will it is that all should come to you through your Son Jesus Christ: Inspire our witness to him, that all may know the power of his forgiveness and the hope of his resurrection; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Christian Formation
Sunday School Begins This Weekend!
Sunday school for all ages begins this coming Sunday (September 9) at 10:10 am.  Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is the wonderful program for children ages 3 to 3rd grade; Living the Good News is the program for 4th and 5th Grades; and Journey to Adulthood is the program for Middle and High School teenagers.  If you haven't yet, please take a moment to register for Sunday school.  Use the online link to complete your registration: Click Here To Register for Sunday School>>
Faith Formation for Adults ... Fall Schedule

The Fall schedule of Adult Sunday school and weekday Christian formation programs is now online. Sunday mornings will begin with the series, "Blessed To Be An Episcopalian" and Bishop Alexander will be the keynote speaker launching this series. During the week, we'll resume our Growing In Faith Wednesday night program beginning with a study in Christian mission & service: Get Uncomfortable: Serve the Poor. Stop Injustice. Change the World...In Jesus' Name.  Full details and schedules are available online.           Click Here For More Information >>

Parish Life & Fellowship
Rally Sunday Parish Luncheon
Bishop Alexander This Sunday, September 9 - 12:30 pm
Join us for a parish luncheon celebrating Rally Sunday and the beginning of a new year of Church school, parish programs and ministries.  The Knights of Columba will be at work getting lunch ready and our own Daughters of the King will be providing all the side dishes and desserts - so all you have to do is come and enjoy the wonderful fellowship that makes St. Columba's such a wonderful parish.  
     We will have the opportunity to greet Bishop Alexander who will be celebrating and preaching at all Masses on Sunday as well as to congratulate the adults and teenagers who will be confirmed at the 11:15 Mass.  See you Sunday!
Youth Group Resumes September 9
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EYC resumes its weekly schedule this Sunday (9/9).  Come ready for an evening of fun, music, fellowship, dinner, and a special kick-off program!  For details or questions, contact Easton Davis (via email).

5:00 pm - Middle School EYC
6:00 pm - EYC Dinner (Middle &High School)
6:30 pm - Senior High EYC 
F.E.A.S.T. Groups Forming for Fall
Kick-Off Gathering: Sunday, September 16 @ 6pm

 Feast Groups are starting up again for the Fall! FEAST is a great way to really get to know your fellow parishioners and welcome new ones to St. Columba through fellowship, food and fun. There will be a Kick-Off Social at St. Columba's on Sunday, September 16, at 6:00 pm. This is a chance to learn more about Feast Groups and get acquainted with your group. Groups of 8 - 10 persons (couples and singles) meet once a month or so and rotate houses or restaurants until all have hosted.  

     The Different Groups: REGULAR - Share fellowship and meals at homes:  (1) RESTAURANT - Fellowship often begins at homes and meals are shared at restaurants; and, (2) FAMILY - Fellowship and meals at homes.  Children are welcome and sitters are arranged by  the host family.  For home groups, everyone brings a part of the meal so no one is responsible for the whole meal.  For more information or to sign up, you can email Linda Williams or sign up at the Welcome Table after Mass.

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Don't Forget to Help Stock the Food Pantry
As you do your grocery shopping, don't forget to help those in need and buy non-perishable food items for the local food pantry ministry at The Place in Forsyth and Emmaus House, our Diocesan mission in Atlanta.  The ingathering is always the 3rd Sunday of each month, but food can be dropped off at anytime.     Click Here For More Information >>
Let There Be Light Group Meets
Monday, September 24 - 11:30 am St. Columba's "Let There Be Light" ministry will have their September meeting on Monday the 24th at 11:30am at the church. We invite you to bring a sack lunch and join us for a presentation by Chief Jason Shivers of the Forsyth County Fire Department.  He will speak to us about the Vial of Life program.  Please contact Linda Sammons at (678)230-7760 or via email if you have any questions.
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St. Columba's Church Mission: 

"To serve God by being a holy place  

where love is found,  all are named,   

and hearts are freed to change the world."