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Upcoming Events
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Jan. 19, 2015
Memorial service for Rachel Burgess, 11 am
Feb. 7, 2015
Feed the Homeless, 10:30 am
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Birthdays
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January
4 Suong Pham
4 Catherine Burgess
7 Jim Clark
8 MeiLi Haan
9 Debbie Mills
9 Tinh Huynh
10 Jocelyne Miller
12 Loc Mai
15 Kevin Tingley
15 Hue Vo
19 Helen Nicholson
22 Jay Parrotta
25 Anne Hiller
25 Anita Nicholson
28 Tyler Mills
30 Robin Tingley
February
1 Pauline Thomas
5 Delaney Curtis
5 Nathaniel Johnson
15 Debbie Los
17 Douglas Payne
23 Frank Parrotta
26 Cheryl Thomas
27 Hong Pham
27 Liz Nguyen
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Our Prayer List
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We remember in our prayer:
Cathy Anderson, Dee Bailey, Mary Anne Bogie, Jane Chapman, Marie Cosimano, Tim Clary, Dorothy Connelly, John Davis, Michael Dickinson, Loretta Dougherty, Luis Garay, Pat Gardner, Carolyn Gawarecki, Helene Gerber, Louise Gibney, Jean Graham, Katherine Hafele, Margaret Ellis Harris, Alek Hensley, Leslie Hogan, Cindy Hogman, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., Michael Horn, Lindsay Johns, Jamie Kaplon, Iona Kiger, Quinn Kimball, Alice King, Jeff King, Michael Knowles, Ashleigh Kohlitz, Peter Kosutic, Susan Lawrence, Thai Lee,Bruce Lineker, Sharon Lineker, Felicia Mitchell, Evelyn Morgan, Danielle Morgan, Que Nguyen, Chick Nixon, Mary Esther Obremskey, Olive Oliver, Jim Owens, Gary Owens, Valerie Parkhouse,William Ross, Bill Ruiz, Fern Shuck, Irene Skowron, Josh Smithers, Inez Stanton, Candi Stewart, Patrick Stefl, Kara Stryker, Walter Sushko, George Thomas, Elizabeth Trigg, Tammy Vanphung, Michael Weekes, Warren Weinstein, The Westfall Family, Meredith Wiech, Bernard Williams, Rev. Letha Wilson-Barnard, Rudy Zimpel, Dena.
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Note: If you have a loved one or friend who needs prayer please call the church and leave a message at 703-532-5656, or write to Winnie Lebo at
thelebos@verizon.net or call her at 703-536-2075. Also, should a name need be removed from the list, please let Winnie know promptly, and give the reason.
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Saint Patrick's Ministers
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The Ministers of Saint Patrick's Church are the People of this Parish
supported by
The Rev. Marian Humphrey, Interim Rector
We serve our Lord as part of the Diocese of Virginia
led by
our chief pastors
The Rt. Rev. Shannon Sherwood Johnston, Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Susan Goff
Bishop Suffragan
and
The Rt. Rev. Ted Gulick,
Assistant Bishop
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The Vision of St. Patrick's
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Saint Patrick's Episcopal Church is a community of care, called to be Christ-centered and multicultural in worship, Christian education and action to proclaim Christ's love to the world.
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St. Patrick's Organized for Missions and Ministry
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SAINT PATRICK'S ORGANIZED
FOR MISSIONS AND MINISTRY
Vestry Committee:
Senior Warden: Kathy Oliver; Junior Warden: Bill Houston;
Other members of the Vestry: Elisabeth Nguyen, Milton Thomas, Victoria Kennedy, Ann Nelson.
GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES
Altar Guild: Lois Cascella;
Bell Choir: Mariko Hiller;
Sunday Service Bulletin: Diem Nguyen, Steve Lebo;
Offering Counters: Bob Cascella; Diocesan Council Delegate: Bill Houston (Kathy Oliver, alternate delegate);
St. Margaret's Circle: Ann Nelson; Telephone Chain:
Alice King; Feed the Homeless: Elisabeth Nguyen;
Odeon Chamber Music Series: Mariko Hiller;
Westlawn Elementary School: Winnie Lebo;
Falls Church Community Services: Catherine Dubas;
Hypothermia Shelter Program: Hao Nguyen;
The Epistle Newsletter Editors: Winnie Lebo; Flea Market:
Prison Ministry: Nancy Burch;
Meals-on-Wheels: Sunrise/Bluemont:
Michael Knowles
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Parish Notes
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Transition
Due to difficulty in finding a common ground on which to base our period of transition and build our plans for the future, the Reverend Marian Humphrey and the Vestry of Saint Patrick's have parted company. The Reverend Mary Thorpe, director of Transition Ministry for the Diocese of Virginia, will be our supply clergy for this coming Sunday's service. Please keep Reverend Marian in your prayers as she continues on her path, and please continue to keep Saint Patrick's in your prayers as we work through this time of transition.
Rachel Burgess
There will be a memorial service for Rachel on Monday, Jan. 19 at 11 am at Saint Patrick's. A reception will follow. As we are expecting a fairly large attendance, please bring food.
Flower Dedication
St. Patrick's Flower Dedication Calendar for 2015 is posted in the Narthex. Please sign your name on the board or contact Lois Cascella with the date you would like to reserve. The flowers are dedicated to the Glory of God and given in thanksgiving or given in loving memory. The minimum contribution is $30; any additional donation is greatly accepted. You may leave this envelope (St. Patrick's Episcopal Flower Dedication Envelope) or your payment in the Sunday offering plate, or give to any Altar Guild Member. Please make payment to St. Patrick's Altar Guild with the date of your dedication written on the memo line. Thank you for your support of the Flower Guild Ministry.
Thank You Note 
Stuff the Bus
STUFF THE BUS WITH FOOD: Please help "Stuff the Bus" on Saturday, January 31, at the Giant on W. Broad Street in Falls Church, with food items for needy area residents. Sponsored by Fastran and the Falls Church Community Service Council (FCS), you can purchase suggested items from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and help fill up the bus. Volunteers are also needed that day; you can volunteer by emailing fcswecare@aol.com See you there!
Your love for us is unfailing. You surround us with a hedge of spiritual protection against the storms of life keeping us from harm's way. You have blessed this church- a sacred place we love, a diverse and caring community where all are welcome and each is valued. Look graciously upon us during this time of transition.
We ask your guidance as we seek a faithful priest who will: lead us in worship, care for us, celebrate our diversity, help us to know Christ and make him known, and equip us for ministry using the gifts and talents of our congregation to share Christ's love within our community and in the world beyond.
Encourage us in this endeavor. Renew our faith, and inspire us to conceive that which is beyond our experience. Let us be of one mind and heart in Christ.
We pray especially for those who have been called to serve on the search committee: give them clarity of purpose and help them listen carefully to your still, small voice. In all of these things, let us be mindful that it is you who is calling the right person to shepherd your flock at St. Patrick's.
We ask this in the name of your Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, AMEN
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Sunday, January 18, 2015
Second Sunday After the Epiphany
Texts:
First Reading: 1 Samuel 3:1-10
Psalm: Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Gospel: John 1:43-51
Collect:
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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