The Shamrock - August 21, 2013
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Youth and Ashley Youth Sunday 2013

  Upcoming Offerings for Youth

We're geared up for another exciting year of youth education and jubilation all in the name of our merciful and loving God!  This year begins a new cycle in the 2 year Journey To Adulthood (J2A) curriculum.  That means new classes, new teachers, and even new class rooms.  This year we look forward to youth services, more youth extracurricular activities, a mission trip for the YEA group, and as always, lots of learning about our faith and who we are in our faith.  Things you must know about:

 

September 8 -Classes start at 9:15 a.m. 

                     All youth and parent meeting in the narthex after the 10:30 a.m. service   

 

Rite 13-Grades 6-7

J2A-Grades 8-9

YEA-Grades 10-12

   

 

J2A Pilgrimage Presentation 2013
The J2A Pilgrims shared stories from their journey last Sunday during the 10:30 a.m. service. Click here to see more photos.

Lauber Fountain Dedication





Fountain Dedication:
On Monday, August 19, the new fountain in the garden was dedicated in memory of Dorothy Lauber, Adam & Netti Lauber, Jack & Edith Avery, and Virginia & Walter Hammond.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vestry Retreat: Your vestry is gathering for a mini-retreat this Friday evening(6:30 - 9:00 p.m.) and Saturday morning (7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.).  We have set this time aside for prayerful discernment of St. Patrick's purpose and calling, and are asking you to join in this holy work through prayer. Know how grateful we all are for your covering of prayer, whether from the Chapel, your home or the road.

 

Blessings!

 

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Instructed Eucharist for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Children: don't miss the Instructed Eucharist at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, August 25 in the Chapel. Fr. Dick will lead the children in an Instructed Eucharist, a great opportunity for the children to learn about our liturgy and its meaning. 

 

Back to School Pool Party for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Families: The Brights have invited the CGS children and their families to a pool party at their home on Sunday, August 25 from 2:00 -5:00 p.m.  Bring your bathing suit, a towel, and a snack to share. Address:  145 Skyland Dr., Roswell, GA 30075. Look for the flag in the front yard.

 

 

 

 

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 Armstrong. 

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

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...
- Click on the Promotions inbox tab.
- 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.)

 

Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright Lecture at St. Edward's: Dr. Wright will give a presentation on "Balancing the Mary & Martha in Your Life" on Sept. 28 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Edward's Episcopal Church in Lawrenceville. Click here for a printable pdf of the flyer and registration form, or pick one up from the table outside the church office.   


Christian Formation
Children's Catechesis and Youth Classes will recommence on September 8.
Adult Christian Education:
Join us September 1 for God Goes to the Movies discussing "Something the Lord Made" hosted by Victoria Schwartz.

Ministry News     

 

Thank You from The Brotherhood of St. Andrew: We would like to thank our members and all the men and women who turned out Saturday Morning, August 17 for the workday.  We especially want to thank Ron Cook for bringing his three-man yard crew.  The three of them single-handedly transformed the Children's Playground from an overgrown mass of uncontrollable scrubs and bushes into a sculptured, inviting and well-manicured environment for our children. While that took place in the back of the church, a crew of dedicated men took on the weeding and trimming in front. Even the Courtyard got a needed facelift.  

The Church grounds were mowed and all the debris around the church was blown and cleaned up, all before noon.  The results are very visually appealing, and leaves a good impression.  It just goes to show you that many hands make for light work.  Thanks to you all who participated - "Well done, good and faithful servants." Matthew 25:23.

 

Cloverleaf: At Judy Hoffmann's funeral, we were challenged to tell each other "Judy Stories," to honor her life among us. It's time to tell "Wayne Stories," "Holly Stories," "JoAnn Stories" too. The deadline for this year's Cloverleaf All Saints' issue is Sunday, October 6. We hear a lot about living in the present, but our present is made up of the past. So let your brain cells cast back and pick a story. We'll be so glad to hear it! Send entries to Barbara Allen.

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 19

Cat Espinoza, John Dietrichs, Sonya Brooks, Peggy Denuzze


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, 8/22                   

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

6:30 p.m.     Brotherhood of St. Andrew Meeting, Room 8/Kitchen

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

 

Friday, 8/23    

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

6:30 p.m.    In- House Vestry Retreat 

 

Saturday, 8/24

7:30 a.m.    In-House Vestry Retreat 


Sunday, 8/25     

8:00 a.m.     Holy Eucharist, Chapel

9:15 a.m.     Instructed Eucharist for CGS, Chapel 

10:30 a.m.   Holy Eucharist, Nave

                   Hospitality House, Narthex     

2:00 p.m.    CGS Pool Party, Brights' House 

                                                                                                                                                                  

Monday, 8/26            

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, 8/27                              

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, 8/28                      

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)
$279,864$326,263($46,399)($73,113)-14.20%
* : pre-payments of pledge values have been annualized  

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Contact: Amanda Vaughn, Director of Communications, 770-455-6523 or amanda.vaughn@stpat.net 

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