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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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Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
25 June 2016
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BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT DEADLINE
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Our July 3, 10, 17, and 24, bulletins will be printed early. Announcements that need to be included in these bulletins must be received by 10:00 am on Monday, June 27. Announcements may be submitted to Daniel at daniel@saintcolumba.net.
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Deacon's Plant Sale is back!
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Good news! The annual plant sale is back. The sale by donation will be held through Sunday, July 3. The proceeds from this year's plant sale will be used for the after school program at Rainbow Village, for fast food gift cards for the homeless, and a new Bible study and outreach program at Antebellum just up the road from St. Columba's.
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Gander - Miller Wedding
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GANDER-MILLER WEDDING
Our former seminarian, Christopher Miller, will be marrying his fiancé, Jennifer Gander, at St. Columba's on August 6 at 7:00 pm.
The parish is invited, but they have asked those attending to RSVP so that adequate food and beverages may be provided. Please RSVP to jenniferg07@gmail.com by July 16.
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| Summer Faith Formation Offerings for Adults | 
Sunday Mornings
After the 10:00 Mass from June 5 to July 3, Fr. Ben and our distinguished verger, the Hon. Jerry Adams, will lead "Paging Through the Book of Common Prayer."
This is a discussion seminar on our American prayer book, beginning with the title page and seeing where they end up. Please grab a cup of coffee and join us as many weeks as you can.
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Holy Oldies
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If you and/or your spouse is 50 or 50+ you are invited to the Holy Oldies quarterly party on Saturday July 23 at 6:30 pm at the Aberdeen Clubhouse (4550 Westminster Lane, Suwanee, 30024).
We will celebrate June, July and August birthdays, our theme this quarter being "Big Bang" (as in July 4th fireworks). Please bring an appetizer to share, $5.00 each to cover rental fee, and your preferred adult beverage. Birthday cake, soft drinks, water and paper products will be provided. A sign up sheet will be on the Welcome Table. Please direct any questions to Angie and Bill Elton (770-945-0844, wbelton@bellsouth.net).
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| Parish Prayer List | 
Our plan is to have any prayer requests printed in the bulletin for 3 months maximum.
After that time requests for a continuation for a further 3 months can be made. Names can also be transferred over to the Order of the Daughters of the King, St. Brigid Chapter, for daily prayer.
Our first 3-month list will begin in our bulletin on September 4. Thanking you all for your cooperation.
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NEW OUTREACH PROGRAM
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We are beginning a parish relationship with our neighbors at Antebellum Assisted Living, a new senior living facility on James Burgess Rd. Providing a Wednesday morning bible study is the first step in building this new relationship. Please contact Deacon Bob (bach020@att.net), or Fr. Ben (frben@saintcolumba.net) if you are interested in helping to launch and lead this new program.
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| St. Columba's Choir |  The Choir enjoys their summer off, but will start up again this fall.
The Choir is searching for singers of all voice parts. Rehearsals will resume on July 28 (Thursdays, 7:00-8:45 pm). Prospective singers are welcome to attend one or more rehearsals before deciding. For more information, please speak with Daniel Hahn after Mass or at the office (770-888-4464 x8003 or daniel@saintcolumba.net).
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Prayer Shawls
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Prayer shawls will be available in the Narthex on Sunday, August 14. If you need a prayer shawl before then or for more information contact Diane Millott (dianemillott@gmail.com or 678-455-7355).
Prayer shawls are available on the second Sunday of each month except July.
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Don't forget your summer donations
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 As you enjoy the summer season, please consider continuing your parish donations with the use of automatic payments while you are away.
Financially summer is our greatest challenge. Weekly donations decrease with increased parishioner vacations, yet our expenses continue and are even higher (air conditioning and water) during the summer months.
Please consider paying your weekly pledges ahead of time, mail your pledges to the church in care of the treasurer, or set up on-line bill pay with your bank. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to our treasurer Jeannie Lamp lamp.jeannie@gmail.com.
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| Vacation Bible School |
 July 18-22 | 9am - 12noon Vacation Bible School planning is well underway! Register asap - as space is beginning to fill up already. VBS is a week of growing in faith and having a blast at the same time. This year's theme is Cave Quest: Following Jesus, the Light of the World!
Christine Burrell is leading the week once again - and we are so grateful for her gift of time, talent, and service. But we need more volunteers - teenagers and adults. If you can help some or all of VBS week, please contact Christine ( click here).
Dates: Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 22
Times: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Cost: $30 first child; $15 additional children
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Food Pantry Ministry
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 Many thanks to St. Columba's parishioners and others who donated to our food pantry in May. We provided 211 pounds of food to The Place of Forsyth County. We will also be providing June's donations of non-perishable food to The Place, collecting food each week leading up to the 3rd Sunday of the month (June 19-Breakfast Sunday), which is the official collection day for the month. PLEASE remember that, with school out for the summer, the need definitely goes up as children do not benefit from free/reduced breakfast and lunch at school-please help during these important summer months.
We'll continue with the same list of needs as in recent months-"hearty" or "chunky" soups, canned or boxed milk, and canned pasta (ravioli, Beefaroni, etc). Other needs include canned vegetables, canned fruit, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, and other items that can be stored for a long period of time. Donations can be placed in the tubs located next to the welcome table in the narthex-no glass bottles, please. Please begin or continue to help in this effort to assist local families in need-thank you!
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St. Columba's
Episcopal Church
939 James Burgess Road
Suwanee, Georgia 30024
770-888-4464
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