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August

 2    Mark Mills

 2    Jim Ellis

 2    Grace Payne

 2    Olamide Thomas

 8    Bich-Thuy Diep

 9    Victoria Kennedy

11    Jonathan Burgess

15    Heather Stefl

15    Christofer Johnson-Harbers

16    Dang Pham

23    Carrie McCall

24    Frank Harbers

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August 13, 2015
Photos
Guest musician, Emma Resmini
 
Introducing our new Junior Crucifer, Matthew
 


Parish Notes
Stuff The Truck
 
The second annual Stuff the Truck event, sponsored by the Falls Church Community Service Council (FCS), is coming!  If you've been to church you've seen the giant bin in the narthex.  That's our collection point for donations for this event.  Between now and Sunday, August 23rd, please bring in non-perishable food and household goods and place in the bin. 

 

The FCS Food Pantry is especially in need of

* canned fruit * jelly * canned beef stew * cooking oil *

* diapers & pull-ups of all sizes * wipes *

* laundry detergent *

All non-perishable food donations are welcome, as well as monetary support for the perishable items that must be purchased fresh.

Checks should be made out to "FCS" with "Food Pantry" in the memo line.

 

Volunteers from the FCS emergency food program deliver food to families and individuals in need in the greater Falls Church area throughout the year. St. Patrick's has been a long-standing member of FCS, and collects donations year-round.  The Stuff the Truck event is a larger drive to replenish the shelves so that our neighbors in need might have enough.  Each week, enough perishable and non-perishable items (including paper goods) are delivered in order to feed a receiving household for a week. In the month of June, for instance, over 100 individuals received food for a week.  Our contribution will help this vital service continue.

 

If you are unable to come to church but would still like to help, please consider a monetary donation.  Your check should be made out to FCS, with "Food Pantry" in the memo line, and can be sent directly to FCS at:

   FCS Office
  Knox Presbyterian Church
   7416 Arlington Blvd.
  Falls Church, VA 22042
Feel free to include a note that you are a member or friend of St. Patrick's.  Checks also can be placed in the collection plate on Sunday morning, made out as above.

 

For more information and to volunteer to help with the collection on August 23rd, contact Catherine (catherine_dubas@cox.net or 571-242-2591).  Thank you!

 

Fall Bazaar

Just a reminder, with the Fall Bazaar just around the corner, we need donations of just about anything you have except large furniture. Of particular interest are tools and electronics. You may start bringing your donations to church after the service on September 6th. If no one is at church, leave your donations outside the front doors. Otherwise, they can be left in the lounge. 

 

Change in schedule for The Epistle  

Today's Epistle will mark the end of the weekly newsletter. From now on the newsletter will be published once a month. You may continue to send information and prayer requests to Winnie Lebo at thelebos@verizon.net. 


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, August 16, 2015
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost 
Texts: 
First Reading:  Proverbs 9:1-6
Psalm 34:9-14        
 
John 6:51-58          
Collect: 
Almighty God, you have given your only Son to be for us a sacrifice for sin, and also an example of godly life: Give us grace to receive thankfully the fruits of his redeeming work, and to follow daily in the blessed steps of his most holy life; through Jesus Christ your Son 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.
Aug. 9, 2015     (Taught by God)
July 26, 2015    (Soul Food)
July 19, 2015    (Christ For All)
July 12, 2015    (In Christ)
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)