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"A holy place where love is found, all are named, and hearts are freed to change the world."
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The 16th Week after Pentecost
17 September 2015
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| New To St. Columba's? | |
Newcomer Luncheon - Sunday, 20 September @ 1:00pm
Are you new to St. Columba's? Looking for a church home? Wanting to know more about the ministries of the parish and how you can get involved? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then our next newcomer luncheon is exactly what you're looking for! Held quarterly, our newcomer receptions are a great way to find out more about all that goes on at St. Columba's each Sunday and the days in between. You can sign up at the Welcome Table or online. The luncheons are held right after the 11:15 Mass at the church and light lunch is served.
or to sign up to attend on 9/20
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Meet & Mingle Dinner Group
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Sunday, 20 September @ 5 - 7 pm
Our next event will be hosted at the home of Gordon and Robin Ralph (1115 Anthony Ct. Suwanee, GA) and co-hosted by Bonnie Moore on Sunday September 20, from 5:00 to 7:00pm.
If you would like to attend, please find the sign up sheet at the welcome table or you can sign up online through Signup Genuis.
We are still looking for a host and co-host for the events date of: Sept. 27th if anyone interested in hosting. Sandra Sirmon can be a co-host with you. The final two events for 2015 will be November 7 and November 15, so keep those dates open if you would like to attend. If you have any questions or if you would like to host or co-host the dinner, or if you have questions regarding "Meet & Mingle" fellowship dinners, contact Sandra Sirmon (770) 844-4494 or Linda Williams ( email link). |
| Blessing of Animals | |
Sunday, October 4 @ 4pm
Join us on Sunday, October 4 for a special liturgy asking God's blessing on our pets!
Bring your cat, dog, turtle, guinea pig, rabbit, or goldfish...whatever species your lovable pet companion may be... bring them to church on October 4 as we celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Members of our EYC will be leading this special Eucharist and then after the sermon, Father Tripp will  invite you to bring your pets forward for a blessing. And don't forget, this is a liturgy where leashes, crates, and cages are usually very helpful!
Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
Blessing of Animals
Sunday, October 4
4:00 pm
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| St. Columba's Prayer Garden | |
A Peaceful Place To Pray, Remember and Reflect
As we consider how best to use our property, we are aware of the desire of many in our Parish family to have a sacred place for the remembrance of departed loved ones. A Prayer Garden becomes a peaceful, beautiful space for remembrance, prayer and reflection.
and a sketch of the planned garden
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Food Pantry Outreach
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Serving @ The Place in Forsyth & Emmaus House in Atlanta
Ingathering Sunday - This Weekend, 20 September
In August, we collected a total of 206 pounds that was taken to a very appreciative staff at The Place of Forsyth County! Please be assured that Emmaus House and The Place of Forsyth County are extremely thankful to get our donations each month. With everybody getting back to normal routines, let's have a big push in September and continue through the rest of the year! As always, the biggest needs are for canned soups and vegetables, canned pasta, canned fruit, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, and anything that can be stored for a long period of time.
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Amazon Smile - Support St. Columba's
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Shopping at Amazon Can
Benefit St. Columba's
When you shop at Amazon, you can also help support St. Columba's. By clicking the Amazon Smile image to the left, you can select St. Columba's as the organization you'd like to support when you shop at Amazon. Then just log in via " www.smile.amazon.com" and a Amazon will donate a small percentage of the purchase price to St. Columba's (on Amazon Smile eligible items). |
Gardening @ St. Columba's
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The Secret Garden
Have a green thumb and nowhere to exercise it? For several years now a few parishioners have had the enjoyment of working their own vegetable garden at St. Columba's. This is in an area directly behind the trailer units in the back. Currently there is one unit available, if someone is interested in having their own 10 by 10 foot plot of veggie growing potential. If additional interest is expressed, there is the potential to expand the growing area for more persons to enjoy. Gail Koch is coordinating this effort and can be contacted at via email or telephone 770-888-2790.
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St. Columba's
Episcopal Church
939 James Burgess Road
Suwanee, Georgia 30024
770-888-4464
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Breakfast at St. Columba's - Sunday, 20 September
Don't forget this Sunday is breakfast Sunday hosted by our very own Knights of Columba! The cost is only $3 per person and $10 max per family. Breakfast begins at 8:30 and continues through 11:00 am. Come to church a little early and enjoy great food and heavenly fellowship!
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