The Shamrock - February 26, 2014
 
Making Room in Lent         
                                                             
 

 

It was great to be with so many of you at the Mardi Gras party at our home last week! And I am looking forward to the last bit of feasting with you at the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper next week.

 

Shrove Tuesday, of course, precedes Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, our season for prayer and self-examination. I hope that many of you will join me in setting aside holy time each day during Lent to be with Jesus, through formal liturgies of morning, noonday or evening prayer, in quiet contemplation, or in some combination or other practice that makes sense for you. You might even consider visiting the chapel on a weekly basis, joining us there on Sundays in Lent for Celtic Evening Prayer.

 

In all these ways, I pray this Lent that we will all make room for Jesus, that he may show us how we might make room for others in our hearts and in our Parish.

 

Blessings,

 

D+

 

The Ash Wednesday imposition of ashes and Eucharist will be in the nave on Wednesday, March 5, at noon and 7:30 p.m. A soup supper precedes the evening service.

 

 

Easter Sunrise Vigil at the Parish

 

We have so enjoyed our Easter Vigil at the Chattahoochee River these past three years! This year we are opening up that experience to our neighbors right here in Dunwoody. Our celebration begins out front as we break the pre-dawn darkness with the lighting of a huge paschal fire. We will then process into the nave bearing the light of Christ from that first fire. After hearing of God's saving deeds through history, we will ring in Easter at sunrise with a rousing Eucharist! Know someone who is ready for baptism? This is the time!

 

Please mark your calendars for the Easter Sunrise Vigil at 6:30 am, here at the Parish, and join us thereafter for breakfast and the Easter Egg Hunt before the 10:30 am service.

 

 









Welcome Fr. Joseph Herring to St. Patrick's! Fr. Herring will be our celebrant for today's services. Fr. Herring is a native of New Jersey, a graduate of Dartmouth College and General Seminary, and a priest with over 51 years of ordained experience. After serving six dioceses as a trained interim priest, he and his wife moved to Alpharetta in 2005. Since then, he has been active as a teacher, preacher, and pastor in ten congregations. We are happy to have you, Fr. Herring!

 


Newcomer Reception

















Singing around Piano at Mardi Gras Party at Games' House






























Wonderful Wednesday Night Dinner and Program: Our dinner and program continues in Lent. The cost for children 12-years and younger is $5.00, cost of an adult meal is $7.00. Please be sure to be a part of this upcoming program and dinner. Email your reservations to Amanda Vaughn by the Monday before - please note if you need childcare.

 

Lenten Series with Luke Timothy Johnson

Practical Christianity: Letters from the Letter of James  

Wednesdays in Lent  

(March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9)

 

The lectures will be streamed live from the Cathedral to interested parishes throughout the Diocese. Come to St. Patrick's to watch and join the community as we learn together and with others around the Dicoese. More information available here. 

 

If you plan to attend this series, please email Amanda Vaughn as soon as you can so we know which room and which media devices to use for best viewing. 

 

Learn a New Presentation Hymn: We are gearing up for some great worship services during the Lenten season. During this time, we will be singing a new presentation hymn with which many of you will be familiar. The song is entitled, "Create For Me a Clean Heart O God". Since I cannot obtain the rights to publish the music in the bulletin, I am providing a link to the song so that you can listen to the song and be familiar with the melody. I will be teaching the song this coming Sunday, March 2, at 10:20 a.m. to prepare us for lent. Come on out a little early and sing with us! I do trust that your heart will be moved and you will join in this prayer with me. ~Chad    

 

 

The Brotherhood of St. Andrew cordially invites you to St. Patrick's Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on March 4 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.


Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children, $20 family max.

See you in the parish hall for delicious food and fellowship!

 

Diocese of Atlanta Ministry Summit: FAITH in Transition: Formerly the Ministry Fair, FAITH in Transition will be your chance to meet with people from around the Diocese of Atlanta and join in considering how we will be doing Episcopal ministry over the next several years in a changing world and a changing church. It will be held at the Cathedral on Saturday, March 8. For more information and registration, click here.    

 

St. Patrick's Art Retreats:

The St. Patrick's Art Department has two upcoming retreats:

  • This Friday, February 28: Drop-in/Drop-out/Sleepover at St. Patrick's - Make-your-own-schedule to suit your needs! Optional Donation suggested to fund Scholarships and service projects sponsored by the Art Department. We will have a live model on Friday afternoon - bring sketch pad and pencils.
  • March 28: Mountain-Top Art Retreat, location and Fees TBA. Make your plans to come and use this time to work on Stations of the Cross, Village Paints the Village Portrait, or other personal works of your choosing. Remember when thinking about these retreats, EVERYONE is welcome and will find an art form that suits their talents! To register, call or email Diane Rankin  for more information: 404-277-5388.
The Gathering: The Gathering will meet on Friday, March 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. It is a contemplative and progressive gathering with prayer and poetry... music, guided meditation, and silence... Inspired by wisdom traditions, modern Celtic spirituality, and natural spirituality. Music by Ramsay and friends. This is an *OPEN* invitation to all ages. (Child care is not provided.) Call Leigh Cooper at 678-467-5400 for more information.

Shamrock: This coming Sunday, March 2, is the deadline for the Spring Cloverleaf on the topic of books and reading. The primary purpose of this publication is to get to know each other better (Be honest, don't you sneak a peek at people's reading material whenever you have the chance?). We would like to hear about your reading life, any thoughts short or long.  A few sentences will do for fill-in material:
Your favorite book/author
Book you give the most for gifts
Funniest book
Book(s) that changed your life
Best toilet book
You can submit signed or anonymous.  Let us hear from you for this most important issue.  Box is on the office door. And, if you need a little more time, let us know.  We're flexible.

2013 in Review Slideshow: Want more proof of the great spirit and energy of St. Patrick's? Click here to see the slideshow.

Stations of the Cross: Elisha Bailez is selecting Stations of the Cross for this season now. Email her to find out more information.

Stewardship Update: 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. "Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Cor. 9:7 

 

Want to Join St. Patrick's? Please email Amanda Vaughn or call her at 770-455-6523 for more information.


Ministry Update  

 
Hunger Walk for Malachi's March 9:

Parish family,

It's Hunger Walk time! Malachi's Storehouse's largest fundraiser is well underway. Our goal this year?  $15,000. Due to parish and dioscesan budget cuts, your Hunger Walk donation is even more important to us.   

In 2013, MSH fed 31,600 people! Early returns are that we will continue to be an important resource to so many. I love that as a parish we continue to be available to the folks that Jesus wanted us to be available to. Also, all the research around happiness indicates there is a strong correlation between being kind and being happy! It's almost like Jesus knew what we would need ;)

 

Here's one way to be kind. Follow the links and let me know if you have trouble.  Click here to donate or register for the Hunger Walk.  

 

As always, we are so very grateful for your continuous and generous and KIND support.     


Love,  Kathy (kmalcomhall@yahoo.com)

 

Stephen Ministry: A Stephen Minister is a child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting. They are trained to provide emotional and spiritual care whenever needed, and all conversations are totally confidential. Call Call Fr. Dick at 770-455-6523 to be referred. You are never alone. 


Christian Formation

Lectionary for this Sunday

 

Sundays

Nursery - newborn - 4 years - Room 6 

 

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) 

 

Youth: 

Rite 13 - 6th and 7th grades - Room 12

J2A - 8th and 9th grades - Room 11

YEA - 10th - 12th grades - Room  14  


Adult Formation Classes:  

Roundtable Discussion Series, Parlor  

Dreams: A Way to Listen to God, Library

Introduction to the Old Testament, Boardroom 8a/8b

Contemplative Class, Gathering Room
Parish Birthdays
Feb. 23 - 28

Susan Bennett, Janet Bivens, Bunny Magnuson, Roumell Greig, Jean Warren, Laurel Tisthammer, Dan Miller, Jack Lauber, Rebecca Solomon, Timera Temple, Truman Boyanton  

 

Happy birthday!
In Memoriam

Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord;

And let light perpetual shine upon them.

May their souls and the souls of all the

faithful departed rest in peace. Amen

  •  Frank Richards, Sr. (father of parishioner Frank Richards, Jr.) died February 19, 2014. 

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, 2/27                                               

12:30 p.m.     Holy Spirit Prayer Group, Library

8:00 p.m.      The Male Room (AA - Men only), Room 14

 

Friday, 2/28                                                                

6:00 p.m.      Mardi Gras Open House at Games' 

8:00 p.m.      The Dunwoody North Group (AA), Room 14

St. Patrick's Art Department: Drop-in/Drop-out Sleepover, St. Patrick's

 

Saturday, 3/1

   

Sunday, 3/2     

8:00 a.m.      Holy Eucharist, Chapel  

9:00 a.m.      CGS and Youth Classes  

9:15 a.m.      Adult Classes  

10:30 a.m.    Holy Eucharist,Nave

        Hospitality House, Parish Hall 

Monday, 3/3            

9:00 a.m.     Tai Chi Class, Narthex

1:00 p.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, 3/4 - Shrove Tuesday
6:45 a.m.     Men's Prayer Group, Room 8

6:00 p.m.     Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Parish Hall 

                   German Ensemble, Choir Room

          

Wednesday, 3/5 - Ash Wednesday                              

9:45 a.m.      Dream Group, Library 

12:15 p.m.    Holy Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes, Nave 

1:30 p.m.      Malachi's Storehouse, Parish Hall   
6:00 p.m.      Soup Dinner, Parish Hall
7:30 p.m.      Ash Wednesday Imposition of Ashes and Eucharist, Nave                    

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