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The Shamrock - September 25, 2013
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An Instructed Eucharist - Sunday, September 29
by Deacon Ed Fuller
As Episcopalians, our principal Sunday service is The Holy Eucharist and we celebrate the service together, in common, using a liturgy given to us in the Book of Common Prayer.
Ever wonder why we begin our service with a musical prelude? How about standing, kneeling, or sitting? Why does the priest hold his hands over the bread and wine during the prayer of consecration? Should I make the sign of the cross?
These questions and many others are often heard from those who come to join us in worship for the first time, and the same questions are frequently heard from those who have worshipped with us for years.
Come; be with us this Sunday (September 29) at the 8:00 a.m. and the 10:30 a.m. services for an "Instructed Eucharist". We will weave a narrative throughout the service that explains what is going on and why. Every member of the congregation has assigned roles in our service of Holy Eucharist and we need you there to do your part this Sunday just as you do every Sunday.
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St. Patrick's News
Wonderful Wednesdays - Parish Family Dinner and Study Continues Wednesdays from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday nights begin with a delicious catered meal in our newly refreshed Parish Hall! Dinner is served 6:00 - 6:50 p.m. to allow participation in adult formation or choir rehearsal. Adult meals are $6, youth and children (3-12 years of age) are $5, with a family maximum of $20. Please call the church office by the Monday before to make your dinner reservation. Childcare, at no charge, is available by reservation through the church office by the Monday before.
Episcopal Essentials: Are you ready to be a confirmed member of St. Patrick's? Join us on Wednesday nights through October 30 for Episcopal Essentials. This is our "Inquirers Class," and serves as preparation for confirmation, reaffirmation and reception at the diocesan service at the Cathedral of St. Philip on December 8. The topic for Sept. 25 is liturgy and the prayer book led by Deacon Ed. On October 2 Deacon Ed will discuss Holy Scripture. While designed to introduce newcomers to the history, liturgy and sacramental life of the Episcopal Church, this class is open to all who are interested in discussing things Anglican. The class will be led by Fr. Dick, Deacon Ed, and Jim Lynn.
Click here to see the full schedule of adult Christian Formation offerings for the fall.
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.
Synthesis CE Available: The Synthesis CE, a lectionary study guide following the Revised Common Lectionary, for September 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? Please email Amanda Vaughn or call her at 770-455-6523 for more information.
Cloverleaf Meeting: Join us for a lunch meeting this Sunday, 9/29, to set out plans for this important issue of the Cloverleaf. We will meet in Room 1 after the 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be served.
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Christian Formation
Nursery - newborn - 4 years - Room 6
Youth and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Classes:
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Level I - ages 3, 4, and Kindergarten - Room 4
Level II - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades - Room 9
Level III - 4th and 5th grades - Room 3
(Children's Music in Room 10)
Rite 13 - 6th and 7th grades - Room 12
J2A - 8th and 9th grades - Room 11
YEA - 10th - 12th grades - Room 14
Adult Formation Class:
Dreams: A Way to Listen to God, Library
Gospel of Thomas, Gathering Room
Introduction to the Old Testament, Boardroom 8a/8b
Roundtable Discussion Series, Parlor
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Ministry News
Prayer Requests: If you'd like to have a name added to the St. Patrick's prayer list, please email the information to prayerrequests@stpat.net.
Garden of Eatin' Needs Volunteers: Please consider joining our small group of faithful gardeners on Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m., when we harvest, plant, and water the garden. No experience is necessary! We have fun while engaging Malachi's clients in gardening. For more information, please contact James Tola or Wendy Lauber. Cloverleaf: Somewhere in the mountains of Peru, a woman makes an annual pilgrimage up to the cemetery. She carries her "kit," a bag of primitive tools and a bottle of ink. She goes to her family's section and starts, digging out the dirt and detritus from the letters and dates carved in the gravestones. Then she inks in the grooves. That's what All Saints' Day is about - keeping fresh the memories of loved ones so they're not forgotten. Let us hear about your favorite, never-to-be-forgotten saint by Sunday, October 6. We can hardly wait to read your story. Email submissions to Barbara Allen. If you'd like to give a gift toward this issue as a memorial to someone wonderful, make your check payable to St. Patrick's, and note "Cloverleaf - Memorial" with the name of the person to be memorialized in the subject line. We'll be eternally grateful. All gifts will be acknowledged in this issue. Stephen Ministry: If you are feeling troubled about a problem in your life, please know that Stephen Ministers are always available. They will be there to listen and to walk with you during the times when you most need them. God wants you to be at peace, and the Stephen Ministers are trained to help you find that peace. Call Fr. Dick at 770-455-6523 to be put in touch with a Stephen Minister. Your request and conversations will be kept totally confidential.
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Parish Birthdays
Week of September 23 Lauren Richards, Bill Murphy, The Rev. Canon Gray Temple, Zana Boyanton, Sarah Stevens, Jeff Hudgins, Emily Sigman, Lynne Fischer-Queen, Taylor Harper, Ryan Sheridan, Bob Renaud, Ian Huelsbeck, Andrew Simmons
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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, 9/26
12:30 p.m. Holy Spirit Prayer Group, Library
8:00 p.m. The Male Room (AA - Men only), Room 9
Friday, 9/27
9:30 a.m. Dream Group, Library
8:00 p.m. The Dunwoody North Group (AA), Room 9
Saturday, 9/28
Sunday, 9/29
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel
9:00 a.m. CGS Classes
9:15 a.m. Adult and Youth Classes
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Nave
12:30 p.m. Cloverleaf Meeting, Room 1
Monday, 9/30
9:00 a.m. Tai Chi Class, Narthex
10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting, Room 1
7:00 p.m. Men's Accountability Group, Room 1
EfM Class, Room 8
8:00 p.m. AA (open), Room 14
Tuesday, 10/1
6:45 a.m. Men's Prayer Group, Room 8
6:00 p.m. German Ensemble, Choir Room
Wednesday, 10/2
12:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist with Healing Prayer and Anointing, Chapel
3:00 p.m. Malachi Storehouse
6:15 p.m. Wonderful Wednesday Evening Series, Parish Hall/Nave
7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room
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Income Summary
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Actual Income (Adjusted) - YTD*
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Budgeted Income - YTD
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Year to Date Difference: Actual - Budgeted
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Projected Year End Difference
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Projected Year End Difference (% of Annual Budget)
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$336,197
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$375,697
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($39,499)
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($54,052)
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-10.5%
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* : pre-payments of pledge values have been annualized
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Thank you for being a faithful reader of the Shamrock!
Visit the website for more details on events and programs.
Contact us:
The Office is open Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The phone number is 770-455-6523.
Deadline for submitting news items for The Shamrock and bulletin is noon Tuesdays. Send news and photos to amanda.vaughn@stpat.net. Most news items will run for two weeks.
The Shamrock is published weekly. It is distributed most Wednesday evenings.
All content submitted is subject to editing.
Contact: Amanda Vaughn, Director of Communications, 770-455-6523 or amanda.vaughn@stpat.net
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