The Shamrock - August 14, 2013
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  Upcoming Offerings for Children

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a method of Christian formation for children ages 2 � to 11, based on the child's longing to "draw closer to God by myself." CGS uses Montessori principles to create an environment in which the child can draw closer to Jesus through Bible and liturgy. The children hear the Word and respond through work, worship and prayer.

If you have ever wondered what this program is about, feel free to come and observe in our "atria," the prepared rooms for the children. We look forward to a wonderful year with the children. If you would like more information about the program or would like to volunteer, please email Victoria Schwartz, our CGS director.

Children's Music Program: The Children's Music Program augments the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd curriculum through song, scripture, and creativity. The goal of the music program is to provide children with a rich spiritual experience through multiple modalities with an emphasis on music. The program integrates choral experiences with Orff Schulwerk. Repertoire is drawn from the Catechesis Song Books, the Episcopal Hymnal, traditional children's sacred music, and the folk repertoire. Charlie Tighe is the Director of Children's Music.

The children will participate in services seasonally and are scheduled to sing on October 20, December 24 (5:00 p.m. Pageant), March 23 (Lent), and April 20 (Easter).

 

We will also offer Wednesday night Advent and Lent programs as part of Parish-wide education offerings - stay tuned for additional details!

Click here for the full Children's Ministry Schedule (CGS & Music). 

 

 

 

Come & See Sunday: On September 8, 9 a.m.-10 a.m.,  you are invited to St. Patrick's "Come & See Sunday" to learn about ways to grow in faith and community, enjoy a Continental Breakfast and worship. "Come & See" Highlights:Welcome to our refreshed Parish Hall, Fall Faith Formation Preview, Continental Breakfast, Door Prizes Drawing 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Click Flyer (left) for more information.

 

Questions? Want to help? Please contact Dana Dolan or Nancy Parish Hall Renovation Armstrong. 

 




Parish Hall Renovation: Work continues on the parish hall, revealing beautiful wood beams under all the paint! 





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God Goes to the Movies: Our Summer Film Festival wraps up this Sunday! The movie starts promptly at 9:15 a.m., so please be sure to arrive in the Gathering Room/Room 1 a few minutes before.     
 




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August 18 - "I Am Legend" hosted by the youth group - It is the year 2012. In the ruins of New York city. Robert Neville who is a military scientist who is the lone survivor of a biochemical disease which was supposed to cure cancer 3 years previous. With only blood thirsty zombies as his neighbors and his trusty dog, Samantha, Robert is trying to discover a cure for this disease and to find out any other people who might have also survived. 

 

J2A Presentation on Pilgrimage: This Sunday, August 11, during the 10:15 a.m. service, the youth who traveled to Ireland on their J2A pilgrimage will share their stories and experiences from the pilgrimage.

 

Synthesis CE Available: The Synthesis CE, a lectionary study guide following the Revised Common Lectionary, for August is available on the table outside the office. Please pick up a copy to learn more about the scripture we read each week.

 

New Name Tags: The new name tags are finished and clipped on the board in alphabetical order. Please wear them on Sundays! If yours is missing, please email Amanda Vaughn or sign the sheet on the table outside the office. 

 

Want to join St. Patrick's? Baptism is all that is required! Please complete a Membership Form and email Amanda Vaughn or call her at 770-455-6523.

 

Attention Gmail Users: If you use Gmail to receive our weekly e newsletters, please be aware that Gmail is phasing in its new "tabbed inbox" system, splitting your inbox into separate inboxes: Primary, Social, Promotions, Updates, and Forums. They choose which tabs the emails delivered to you are placed. So the Shamrock newsletter may end up in your Promotions tab, even though you've requested it. But you can change that: If you use Gmail, check to make sure the new tabbed inboxes have been turned on for you. If so...
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- Drag any emails from senders you want to hear from, and drag them onto the tab marked Primary.
- Then, when asked if you want future emails to go into your Primary inbox, just click yes.
You can also turn off tabbed inboxes in your Gmail settings. (Credit to Holy Rascals Radio for the instructions.)


Christian Formation
Children's Catechesis and Youth Classes will recommence on September 8.
Adult Christian Education:
God Goes to the Movies, Room 1, 9:15 a.m.

Ministry News     

 

Brotherhood of St. Andrew Workday: The St. Patrick's Chapter of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew is looking for a few good men to help with a project that will benefit the children of St. Patrick's and will enhance the beauty of our church.  On Saturday, August 17, the Brotherhood will host a workday for the purpose of clearing overgrown shrubs and weeds in the children's playground as well as some weeding work at the front of the church. The project will commence promptly at 8:00 a.m. with coffee and refreshments and end promptly at 11:00 a.m. with pizza and beer and soft drinks. E-mail Jim Lynn to sign up for this event. Please
bring your power gardening tools, especially small chain saws and trimmers. 

Stephen Ministry: Are you looking for a way to share God's love and peace with others? Has anyone ever told you that you are "a good listener"?   Maybe you are being called to be a Stephen Minister. We are seeking to form a new class of Stephen Ministers to begin training in late September. Classes will be held on Monday or Wednesday evenings thru early March with commissioning of new Stephen Ministers in April or May.

Stephen Ministry training will equip you with skills to minister to those who are in need of care due to grief, illness, divorce, job loss, or other personal crisis.  You will practice being a supportive listener and learn how to be a caring presence walking with someone who may be feeling alone and lost.  For more information on training for this ministry at St Patrick's contact Anne Duncan 770 454-9053

 

Parish Birthdays
Week of August 12

Elaine Judge, Erica Birdsong, Isabelle Farley, Charlie Dickerson, Bonnie Wallace,
Carson Harne, Kara Christopher, Marilyn Tilden, Dawn Frazer, Caroline Game


Happy birthday!

This Week at St. Patrick's

 

For more detailed information, please check the website. If you are not on the weekly Shamrocks email list and would like to be, please email Amanda Vaughn.    

                                     

                                                    

                                                  

Thursday, 8/15                  

12:30 p.m.   Holy Spirit Prayer Group, Library

7:00 p.m.     Vestry Meeting, Room 8 

8:00 p.m.     The Male Room (AA - Men only), Room 9

 

Friday, 8/16   

8:00 p.m.    The Dunwoody North Group (AA), Room 9

 

Saturday, 8/17

8:00 a.m.    Brotherhood of St. Andrew Workday

1:00 p.m.    Judy Hoffmann Memorial Service       

   

Sunday, 8/18     

8:00 a.m.     Holy Eucharist, Chapel

9:15 a.m.     Adult Formation: God Goes to the Movies, Room 1  

10:30 a.m.   Holy Eucharist, Nave

                   Hospitality House, Narthex    

                                                                                                                                                                  

Monday, 8/19            

9:00 a.m.    Tai Chi Class, Parish Hall 

10:30 a.m.   Staff Meeting, Room 1

7:00 p.m.    Men's Accountability Group, Parish Hall

                   EfM Class, Room 8

8:00 p.m.    AA (open), Room 9

 

Tuesday, 8/20                             

6:45 a.m.     Men's Prayer Group, Room 8

10:00 a.m.    Peachtree Pine Cooking, Kitchen 

6:00 p.m.     German Ensemble, Choir Room

                                     

Wednesday, 8/21                     

12:15 p.m.   Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayer and Anointing, Chapel

3:00 p.m.     Malachi Storehouse

7:00 p.m.     Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room    


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Income Summary
   
Actual Income (Adjusted) - YTD* Budgeted Income - YTD Year to Date Difference: Actual - Budgeted Projected Year End Difference Projected Year End Difference (% of Annual Budget)
$271,361$316,376($45,015)($73,150)-14.20%
* : pre-payments of pledge values have been annualized  

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