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Parish Notes
The Propers
Previous Sermons

Upcoming Events

July 14, 2015
Vestry meeting, 7:00 pm

July 25, 2015
Joint parish picnic.

August 2015

Stuff the Truck is coming in August.

 

Sept. 19, 2015

- Saint Patrick's Yard Sale & Flea Market

- Faith Day at Washington Nationals baseball

Upcoming Feed the Homeless dates (2015) 

August 1st

September 5th

October 3rd

November 7th

December 5th

 

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VolunteerSpot 

 

Altar at Easter 2013

       

Birthdays

July

2   John Cascella

5   Hannah Burris

9   Lillian Berg

11   Timothy Dang

13   Tom Wetrich

13   Louis Spinelli

13   Tina VanPhung

14   Mickie Frizell

17   Tuyet Diep

19   Jonathan Huynh

20   Frankie Haan

22   Diem Nguyen

24   Matthew Mills

26   Christian Benjamin

27   My Linh Tran

31   Stephen Gawarecki


Our Prayer List

We remember in our prayer:

 

Cathy Anderson, Dee Bailey, Mary Anne Bogie, Jane Chapman, Marie Cosimano, Tim Clary, Dorothy Connelly, Bruce Cunningham, John Davis, Michael Dickinson,  Loretta Dougherty, Eric I. Emanuelson, Laurette Engleman, Luis Garay, Carolyn Gawarecki, Helene Gerber, Jean Graham, Katherine Hafele, Margaret Ellis Harris, Alek Hensley, Cindy Hogman, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., Mildred Hoxie, Michael Horn, Lindsay Johns, Jamie Kaplon, Iona Kiger, Quinn Kimball, Alice King, Jeff King, Michael Knowles, Ashleigh Kohlitz, Peter Kosutic, Susan Lawrence, John and Ellen Leggatt, Lucy Levinson, Thai Lee, Bruce Lineker, Sharon Lineker, Abigail Maerie Magrogan, Mary Mannon, Felicia Mitchell, Danielle Morgan, Jim Morris, Que Nguyen, 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, Milton Thomas, Elizabeth Trigg, Tammy Vanphung, Michael Weekes, Warren Weinstein, The Westfall Family, Tom Wetrich, Meredith Wiech, Bernard Williams, Rev. Letha Wilson-Barnard, Rudy Zimpel, Dena.

 

               ____ 

 

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.  

 

Saint Patrick's Ministers 

The Ministers of Saint Patrick's Church are the People of this Parish

 

 

We serve our Lord as part of the Diocese of Virginia

 

led by

our chief pastors

 

The Rev. Bernie Schroeder, Interim Rector

 

The Rt. Rev. Shannon Sherwood Johnston, Bishop

 

The Rt. Rev. Susan Goff

Bishop Suffragan 

 

and  

The Rt. Rev. Ted Gulick,

Assistant Bishop  

 

and

The Rev. Tinh T. Huynh, 

Rector Emeritus

 

The Vision of St. Patrick's

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.

   

Previous Issues of the Epistle
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St. Patrick's Organized for Missions and Ministry 

 

SAINT PATRICK'S ORGANIZED

FOR MISSIONS AND MINISTRY

 
Vestry Committee:
Senior Warden: Kathy Oliver; Junior Warden:  Bill Houston;
Registrar: Winnie Lebo;
Treasurer:  Kathy Oliver; 

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:  Winnie &  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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July 9, 2015
Photos
Altar Flowers arranged by Ann Nelson


Parish Notes
Feed The Homeless
Due to a scheduling conflict with Bailey's Crossroads Shelter we will not be working July 18.  We will continue our ministry on August 1st.  On August 1st, Bryan Bell, a long time volunteer, will take the lead.  He will need help if anyone is available from 11am - 1pm.

Saint Margaret's Quilting Group
The quilting group will meet July 12th, after the service. Everyone is welcome.

Pat Gardner
Interment for Pat Gardner will occur at Arlington National Cemetery at 10:00 AM on July 31, 2015.  The Rev. Bernie Schroeder will officiate.

Stuff The Truck
FCS Food Pantry will again sponsor a "Stuff The Truck" food collection event. It is tentatively scheduled for Aug. 23. More information to come.

Why the Food Pantry is so important
Hi,
My name is Anne Bloom.  I originally contacted Amy Yates, at Coordinated Services Planning, who took my information and put me in touch with the Falls Church Community Services Council. Through everyone's effort, I was able to receive a delivery of food this morning.  As the couple who delivered the food are my person-to-person contact, I wanted to say a heartfelt thank you.  You came to my door and greeted me nicely, with no preconceived notions or prejudices.  It was just accomplished very humbly but quite nicely.  I have some other roommates living here, but some did not even know you were here.  Then you complimented me on the flowers!  I am very sorry that I did not shake your hands.  Thank you so much.

 

I have early onset Alzheimer's and was told I could not drive.  At this point, I am able to get around by walking or the bus or MetroAccess, but sometimes grocery shopping has not worked out.

 

So thank you to everybody who helped me out.

 

Anne Bloom

Saint Patrick's Yard Sale & Flea Market
On September 19, St. Patrick's will hold its major fund raiser to help gather money for the matching grant we have received from the Diocese.  Now is the time to take a look around and see what things you might be itching to get rid of. Books, games, movies, clothes, small appliances, electronics, household items, etc. are welcome.  More information will be coming about this event as the date gets nearer. 
   
Pastoral Search Prayer

Our Heavenly Father: 

Your love for us is unfailing.  You have blessed this church -- a caring community where all are welcome and each is valued.   Renew our faith during this time of transition.  
 
Be with our pastoral search committee.  Give them unity of purpose, and help them listen carefully to your voice.  Let us be mindful that you are calling the right person to shepherd your flock at St. Patrick's. 
 
All this we ask in the name of your Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Amen
 

 Please feel to reach the Search Committee via email (stpatsearch2014@gmail.com) or in-person.

The Propers
Sunday, July 12, 2015

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost 

Texts: 

First Reading: Amos 7:7-15
Psalm 85:8-13     

 

Mark 6:14-29 

   

Collect: 

O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to accomplish them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.    

Previous Sermons
Sermon Videos
To view, click on an underlined link below.
June 21, 2015   (Acceptable Time)
June 14, 2015   (Fruit of the Vine)  
June 7, 2015     (My Brother, My Sister) 
May 24, 2015    (Ascending & Descending & Beginning)
May 17, 2015  by Dr. Jones, supply clergy
May 10, 2015    (Chosen and Choosing)
May 3, 2015      (God is Love)
April 26, 2015    (One Flock)         
April 19, 2015    (Pilate's Legacy) 
April 12, 2015    (Doubt)
April 5, 2015      (The Naked Cross)
March 29, 2015  (Together on Purpose)
March 22, 2015  (The Theophony of Melchizedek)
March 15, 2015  (Jesus in the Old Testament)
March 8, 2015    (Paul's 'AHA' Moment)
Many thanks to Joe Hiller for recording and posting videos of some of Father Bernie's sermons.

May God bless and keep you, and may God grant us peace.  

Please pray for Saint Patrick's throughout the process of transition 

 

Saint Patrick's Episcopal Church

Falls Church, Virginia 22042  


Anyone wishing to contact Father Bernie can reach him any time at: 202.258.0962 (cell)