Christmas Season Schedule

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel

12:15 p.m.   Holy Eucharist and Healing Prayer, Chapel

St. Patrick's News    

 

   

Office Closure: The church office will be closed from 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19 through Wednesday, Jan. 1.

 

Art by Kate Pitner Designs

Wonderous Epiphany Celebration: Please join us Jan. 5 for an Epiphany celebration at 5:00 p.m. The celebration will begin with Eucharist in the candle lit Nave. After the Eucharist we will continue the celebration with the burning of the greens which creates an amazing bonfire. The celebration will continue in the Parish Hall with a pot luck meal (bowl of soup, ham & biscuits) and delicious beverages (hot chocolate and coffee provided) - parishioners with last names starting with A - H bring desserts, I - R bring light savory appetizers, S - Z bring cheese/fruit, and everyone bring their favorite beverages. Join the St. Patrick's community for this celebration. Please call the church office to arrange for transportation if you do not drive at night. 

 

Stewardship Update: Thank you for your generous response to our pledge campaign so far! It is never too late to pledge! Pledge cards for the 2014 Operating Budget are available in the office and you can find a printable pledge card here. Pledge cards should be returned to Nicole Cone, Parish administrator.

  

Annual Meeting and Call for Vestry Nominations: Vestry Elections are coming up on Sunday, Jan. 26 as part of our Annual Meeting. We will be electing four new vestry members for the 2014-2017 term, as well as a youth vestry member for a one year term. Meanwhile, the vestry has under consideration the appointment of a candidate to fill the unexpired term of Victoria Shipley, who resigned from the vestry last month after two years of faithful and dedicated service.

Nomination forms and qualification details are available at the volunteer desk in the church office or in PDF form here. The deadline to submit a nomination form is Wednesday, Jan. 8 at noon. Nomination forms must be accompanied by a photo of the nominee. Please email the photo and completed form to Amanda Vaughn.

• The Canons of the Diocese of Atlanta state that "to be elected to the vestry, one must: Be a confirmed member of the Episcopal Church enrolled as a member of the parish, 18 years of age or older; Have been regular in attendance at the services of the church in the year preceding election; Made and maintained a financial commitment to the parish, known to the treasurer, in the year preceding election."

Luncheon with Beth Sarah Wright: St. Patrick's is hosting a lunch on Friday, Jan. 10 at noon. Beth Sarah Wright, Bishop Rob Wright's wife, will be our speaker for the event, her topic is "Say Yes to God...Again!". Tickets are $15. To purchase a ticket, please email CeCe Balboni or Kathy Malcolm-Hall, or call Kathy at 678-687-5357.

Winter Art Retreat: Join us Jan. 17-19 at the Fort Mountain Retreat Center for our winter art retreat. It's a wonderful place to practice your art (and anything can be an art), whatever it may be-- writing, music, rocking & reading. Cost is $160.00 ($100.00 Deposit due by January 3, 2014)- includes two nights, two suppers, and two breakfasts, (lunches on our own). Call or email Diane Rankin for details - 404-277-5388.

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