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The Shamrock - October 23, 2013
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Ministry Spotlight: The CloverleafWhat is your gift? Can you preach? Teach? Perform and/or write music? For years you could tell your story here at St. Patrick's, in songs, sermons or testimonies. But if not, you were out of luck. In 1996 we decided there was a need for a vehicle to share our faith stories with the written word, to see the Lord at work and to get better acquainted with each other. So we started the Cloverleaf, a quarterly magazine of prose, poetry, artwork and photography. The name was a natural, and it easily beat out the second choice, Parish the Thought (Thanks be to God). Our original intension was to just announce the publication's existence and throw the net wide. But we found that having a theme to prime the pump was a more fruitful way to go.
So over the years, we've done issues on the themes of friendship, music, healing, outreach, new beginnings, childhood faith, neighbors and sacred travel. Our most recent publication traced the history of the 14-year art project, the Stations of the Cross. Each of these subjects became a jewel in the crown - varied, sparkly and life-affirming. We've gotten to know the behind-the-scenes tales of adventures we'd only heard about. We've witnessed some long-kept secrets of redemption. We've enjoyed heartfelt stories of love, forgiveness and long shots that hit the mark. Now in the works is the 2013 All Saints issues, which will memorialize our favorite people - gone, but not forgotten. This issue has legs - it gets mailed to friends and relatives to keep and keep. We just heard about a family this Chistmas reading aloud from a story in the 2001 All Saints issue, sweet memories brought alive again.
What did the staff and contributors get all these 17 years in return for their efforts? We learned that tears puddle up in the bottom of your eye glasses at the computer. At social gatherings, we saw back issues spread out on a coffee table in a fan. We got a wonderful dental plan. We kept confidential parts that needed to be locked away. We've watched people who insisted, "I can't write!" be wrong indeed.
Jump on board any time with a check or an article. (We lied about the dental plan).
We have a wonderful new Cloverleaf coming and it will be ready for you Sunday, 11/3, All Saints Day. If you pick yours up, it will save us postage. And speaking of money, we're still short on funds for this issue, so a check in memory of your favorite saint would be a good thing right about now.
View and read previous issues on our website.
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St. Patrick's News
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 | Mary Louise Wilson preaching.
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Stewardship Sunday, November 10: Please join us for a combined service at 10:30 a.m. on Stewardship Sunday, November10, when we will present and bless our pledges, and for the Stewardship Celebration Luncheon immediately following. We encourage our young people to sit with their families during the luncheon. Childcare will be provided for those requesting. RSVP for the luncheon and childcare to the church office at 770.455.6523. Click on menu above to see larger version and read more information on our website. Parish Life News: Happy (Christian) New Year! Soon we shall begin our new liturgical year. We'll observe the first day of Advent with a parish-wide breakfast and wreath-making on Sunday, Dec. 1. This year, we will be focusing on a prayerful preparation for Jesus' coming. We begin our Christmas celebration near the end of Advent when on Friday, Dec. 20, Donna Kunz will open her gorgeous home to the parish. And, we'll be celebrating with something new this year: a joyous Epiphany party, including the burning of the greens as well as our usual feasting and dancing. Stay tuned for more details about these Christmastime events and all the joys and prayers in between. Dana Dolan, Parish Life 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. Tables will be set up Sunday morning, November 3, in the Narthex for you to bring pictures and mementos of any and all loved ones to share with us.
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.
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. 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 30 the group will discuss the Episcopal Church today. 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.
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.
Training program will help answer "What is God calling you to be?": The Institute for Ministry and Theological Education (IMTE) is offering this training beginning Jan. 2014. More information here.
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
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 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
Homeless Requiem: The 25th Annual Homeless Requiem will be held at the Cathedral of St. Philip on Nov. 1 at 7:00 p.m. The Cathedral of St. Philip and The Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless have sponsored a Requiem Eucharist on The Feast of All Saints for the past 25 years. The Eucharist is preceded by a sit down dinner for more than 600 homeless folks who arrive by bus from the many shelters in Atlanta. This beautiful celebration of Holy Eucharist celebrates and honors the memories of our sisters and brothers who have died on the streets or in deepest poverty in the past year.
The Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless was founded by our long term parishioners and parish leaders, Jim and Anita Beaty. We may know it better by the name Peachtree-Pine for which we pray here every week. Jim and Anita continue to provide leadership and inspiration for the Task Force to this day.
This year's Requiem will be very special for our parish. The Rev. Dr. Jim Beaty will be the preacher and necrologist. Our Deacon Ed Fuller will be the Master of Ceremonies and Intercessor and our own Rev. Mary Wetzel will proclaim the Gospel and serve at the altar.
One very special offering over the past few years has been beautiful choral music offered by "Voices of Hope" - a women's choir from Lee Arrendale Prision (formerly from Metro Atlanta Women's Prison before its closing). Maestro Fred Scott former Associate Director of The Atlanta Symphony and Director of The Atlanta Opera accompanies the chorus as they sing thanksgivings for the lives of our friends. The music is absolutely magnificent as their voices soar through the arches and vaults of the cathedral. If you haven't heard "Voices of Hope" this is a must. Come at 6:00pm to hear the extended prelude offering.
For more information please click on these links: Homeless Task Force, Cathedral of St. Philip.
Brotherhood of St. Andrew: The Brotherhood will meet on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Gathering Room.
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.
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 21 Morgan Neal, Alex Talipsky, Laurie Demoff
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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, 10/24
12:30 p.m. Holy Spirit Prayer Group, Library
8:00 p.m. The Male Room (AA - Men only), Room 9
Friday, 10/25
9:30 a.m. Dream Group, Library
8:00 p.m. The Dunwoody North Group (AA), Room 9
Saturday, 10/26
Sunday, 10/27
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
Monday, 10/28
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, 10/29
6:45 a.m. Men's Prayer Group, Room 8
6:00 p.m. German Ensemble, Choir Room
Wednesday, 10/30
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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$367,973
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$415,244
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($47,271)
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($58,526)
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-11.4%
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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.
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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