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The Shamrock - October 2, 2013
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 Animal Blessings for the Feast of St. Francis
Join us for the blessing of animals on Sunday, October 6 at 2:00 p.m. with Deacon Ed. Bring your pets and come to the front lawn for the Blessing.
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St. Patrick's News
World Communion Sunday: World Communion Sunday, held annually on the first Sunday of October, is a celebration of the unity of the worldwide church through Christ. Christians in congregations around the world participate in the Lord's Supper. Although we celebrate The Lord's Supper every week, some denominations celebrate it less frequently but they all have Holy Communion this Sunday as we look beyond our differences and become one body - The Body of Christ.
We will join in the worldwide celebration by swapping our eucharistic bread with Kingswood United Methodist Church, St. Luke's Presbyterian Church and Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church.
Be sure to come to church this Sunday and join Christians around the world as we proclaim the Good News of Christ and receive the sacrament of His Body and Blood.
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. 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.
Art Show and Gathering: Please join us to share in the celebration of Art at St. Patrick's on Fri, Oct. 11 at 7:00 p.m. We will be transforming the parish hall into an art gallery for one night. Artists, bring your art and an easel and join us as we celebrate creating art in the name of our Creator. We will have the Passion Stations down to view up close and sharing our art retreat masterpieces from the October art retreat. Bring a bottle of wine/beverage and appetizer/dessert to share. Since we are having alcohol, this will be an adult only event. RSVP to Elisha Bailez.
Foyer Groups: If you are looking for a way to get connected; meet new people; and enjoy some food, fellowship, and fun; we invite you to join a St. Patrick's Foyers Group. Three foyers groups are currently formed and more will be formed during this fall season. Groups meet every four to six weeks from winter to spring. What better way to spend an evening than with a cordial dinner party among your fellow parishioners? It might be an informal dinner setting at home or a night out on the town with dinner and a play. Several members have said that foyers is how they first felt really connected to our parish. So sign up today by emailing Diane Rankin.
S.P.A.R.K.S. "Name That Tune": SPARKS, Saint Patrick's Alliance for Retired Kindred Spirits, will gather on Sat., Nov. 2 at 7:00 p.m. with Susan Clearman on the piano (playing silly, not dancing) to play "Name That Tune". Bring your memory caps if you still have them. There will be prizes, a wine and beer cash bar, plus a free catered dinner-reservations required, contact Jim Hoffman.
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 October 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.
Annual Global Mission Event: On Oct. 5 the 2nd annual global mission conference will take place at All Saints' Episcopal Church. The keynote speaker is The Rev. J. Barney Hawkins, IV, Ph.D. More information can be found here and the registration form can be found here.
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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: Remember letters? They came in your metal mailbox with a stamp and someone's familiar handwriting, just when you were feeling lonely at camp, college or in the military. It didn't take a saint to write a letter, just someone who was thinking of you. II Cor. 3:23 says of saints, "You are our letter written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone, but on the tablets of our hearts." Who is written on your heart? These are not easy articles to write, but, once written, they become lasting gems. People treasure these issues and send extras to friends and relatives. Memorialize your saint ASAP. We need to have your story, with photo if possible, by this Sunday, Oct. 6. If you are close to finishing, let us know. We're merciful. 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 30 Eveline Wallis, Charles Boyanton, Cynthia Jackson, Carter Cooper, Julia Gabert, Sarah Light, Wade Watkins, Victoria Schwartz
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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, 10/3
12:30 p.m. Holy Spirit Prayer Group, Library
8:00 p.m. The Male Room (AA - Men only), Room 9
Friday, 10/4
9:30 a.m. Dream Group, Library
8:00 p.m. The Dunwoody North Group (AA), Room 9
Arts Retreat
Saturday, 10/5
9:00 a.m. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Training, Rooms 1/8
Malachi Mobile Food Pantry
Arts Retreat
Sunday, 10/6
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
2:00 p.m. Blessing of Animals, Front Lawn
Monday, 10/7
9:00 a.m. Tai Chi Class, Narthex
7:00 p.m. Men's Accountability Group, Room 1
EfM Class, Room 8
8:00 p.m. AA (open), Room 14
Tuesday, 10/8
6:45 a.m. Men's Prayer Group, Room 8
6:00 p.m. German Ensemble, Choir Room
6:30 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting, Room 1
Wednesday, 10/9
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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$343,278
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$385,583
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($42,305)
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($56,407)
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-11.0%
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* : pre-payments of pledge values have been annualized
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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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