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The Shamrock - October 16, 2013
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Ministry Spotlight: Malachi's Storehouse
by Kathy Malcolm-Hall
Malachi's Storehouse is a community of volunteers and clients who meet on Wednesdays to share food, read to children, and work in the garden. Our mission is to practice radical hospitality as we seek to see God in each and every person we encounter. It is because of this mission that both those that volunteer and those that receive report being changed by being a part of Malachi's Storehouse. The photo to the left captures a bit of the essence of Malachi's. A woman, after having chosen her groceries, pauses for a moment in the Nave. This experience is by no means unique at Malachi's. As we come together to share food, whether it's rice and beans or body and bread, we have opportunity to encounter the Holy One who holds us. St. Patrick's continues to say yes to the growing numbers of people who find welcome and nourishment inside it's doors. This year we will serve 30,000 visitors. The Garden of Eatin' continues to provide a place for nutritious offerings and community building. Malachi Reads offers both children and parents a place to sharpen their language skills and take a book home every week. Volunteering is simple at Malachi's. We have jobs for a variety of skills sets. Contact Mary-Louise Wilson or Kathy Malcolm Hall to find out about how to be a part of the stretching, messy, nourishing, holy work of sharing food and building community at Malachi's Storehouse. More information can be found on their website.  Watch their new fundraising video here.
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St. Patrick's News
All Saints' Day: We will celebrate All Saints' Sunday on Nov. 3. If you would like to have the name of a loved one who has died since last All Saints' Day remembered during the service, please email Nicole Cone by Sunday, Oct. 27.
Come One, Come All to Dinner on Wonderful Wednesdays! Take a break from your kitchen (or the drive-through line at Wendy's) and join your friends for dinner at St. Patrick's on Wednesday nights! Our catered meals are delicious, our newly refreshed Parish Hall is exquisite, and the opportunity for fellowship is incomparable. In a rush? Take advantage of our "take out" option. Got more time? Stay for Adult Formation or Choir. All are welcome! 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 at 7:00 p.m. 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 23 Fr. Dick will discuss the polity of the Episcopal Church. 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.
Click here to see the full schedule of adult Christian Formation offerings for the fall.
Brotherhood of St. Andrew: The Brotherhood will meet on Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Gathering Room.
Blood Drive: The American Red Cross will be here on All Saints' Sunday, Nov. 3 for a blood drive. It begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. and will be set up in the parish hall. Come give in honor of a saint.
Sound Ministry Needs Volunteers: Additional assistance is needed in the sound room on Sunday mornings. If you want to play around with sound, please contact Tom Nichols.
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.
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Christian Formation | Victoria Schwartz - Direc
 | Ashley Lytle - Youth Director
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tor of CGS
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 | Charlie Tighe - Director of Children's Music
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Lectionary for this Sunday
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 Classes:
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.
Cloverleaf: While it's too late to contribute an article, it's not too late to write a check in memory of your favorite saint. It will help fund this year's All Saints issue of the Cloverleaf. If you'd like to give a gift, 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 October 14 Anne Mellinger-Birdsong, Jennifer Boyanton, Sean Perkins, Ellen Badnin, Marcia Murphy, Dorothy Bishop,Tousey Wilson, Mary Brantley
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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, 10/17
12:30 p.m. Holy Spirit Prayer Group, Library
8:00 p.m. The Male Room (AA - Men only), Room 9
Friday, 10/18
9:30 a.m. Dream Group, Library
8:00 p.m. The Dunwoody North Group (AA), Room 9
Saturday, 10/19
Sunday, 10/20
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel
9:00 a.m. CGS Classes
9:15 a.m. Youth and Adult Classes
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Nave
12:30 p.m. Vestry Meeting, Room 8
Monday, 10/21
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, 10/22
6:45 a.m. Men's Prayer Group, Room 8
6:00 p.m. German Ensemble, Choir Room
Wednesday, 10/23
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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$362,347
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$405,357
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($43,009)
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($54,548)
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-10.6%
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* : pre-payments of pledge values have been annualized
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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.
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Contact: Amanda Vaughn, Director of Communications, 770-455-6523 or amanda.vaughn@stpat.net
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