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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 17th Week after Pentecost
1 October 2015
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THIS SUNDAY, 4 October @ 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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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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Women's Luncheon
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ECW Luncheon
Sunday, 25 October @ 12:30 pm
ECW will host a ladies' luncheon on Sunday, 25 October at 12:30 pm in Cottage #101 (Catechesis Atrium 1). All women of the parish are invited to attend this get-together of food and fellowship. Mark your calendars and plan to attend and meet friends and find out more about ECW and the many ministries we have both within our parish and beyond in the community. Lunch will be provided and you' are invited to bring a dessert to share.You do not have to RSVP, all are welcome. But if you know ahead of time that you will be attending, it would help us with a rough headcount.
If you have any questions or if you know you will attend, just email Allison Bronk (email link).
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Final Fellowship Dinners of 2015
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Meet & Mingle
November 7 & 15
The final two fellowship dinners for 2015 will take place on Saturday, 7 November and Sunday, 15 November. Save these dates on your calendar if you'd like to attend one or both of these dinner gatherings. All are invited. These are wonderful opportunities to meet fellow parishioners, have a tasty meal, and enjoy great fellowship. As you sign up, you can volunteer to bring a dish or just to bring yourself - whichever is easier for you. To attend you can sign up at the Welcome Table on Sunday mornings or you may sign up online (the November sign up will be posted online shortly). For more information contact Sandra Sirmon or Linda Williams (click here).
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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. We've received approximately $3,000 in donations so far, which is a wonderful beginning. If you would like to learn how you can help, financially or physically, contact Tom Russell (vestry liaison for Architecture and Planned Giving).
and a sketch of the planned garden
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Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Trip
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Monday, 26 October
The Pacesetters are planning a trip to Blue Ridge and will ride the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway later this month. Plans are to leave for Blue Ridge by 8am and arrive at the railway by 10am. After the tour, they will stop for lunch and return by way of Mercier Apple Orchard. All are welcome to attend! Tickets for the train are $42.80 (military ID); $48.15 (seniors).
For more information, contact Tom Phillips (via email).
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St. Columba's
Episcopal Church
939 James Burgess Road
Suwanee, Georgia 30024
770-888-4464
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News & Announcement Deadlines
Sunday Bulletin & Parish Email Deadlines are Monday mornings by 12:00 noon. Email Daniel Hahn to include an announcement in the Sunday bulletin; and email Father Tripp for the weekly parish email.
October 11 & October 18 Exception: Daniel will be away the week of October 11, so we have an early deadline exception. To include an announcement in the October 11 or October 18 bulletin, please send it to Daniel no later than 10 am, Tuesday, October 6.
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