The Shamrock - June 11, 2014

Pentecost at St. Patrick's!

Pentecost at St. Patrick's

What a spectacular Pentecost Picnic!! Many, many thanks to Elaine Judge who coordinated and the following and many others who lent a hand to make this year's celebration such a roaring success: Jan and Andy Schuyler, Tom Sigman, Charles and Zana Boyanton, Tom Nichols, Teresa Hoyt, Lynn Henderson, Alison Forbes, Nancy Dusenberry, James Tola, Keith Harper, Patti Barrett, Brenda Marquis, Ginger Toth, Diane Rankin, Ruth Dowd, Tina Wood, Virginia Ross, Pat Gilbert, John Dietrichs, Wendy Lauber, Leslie Bishop, Bill and Diane Rankin, Ann Wong, Butch Adkins, Barbara Brantley, Claire Mazewski, Marcia Hutchins, Dana Dolan, David White, Martha Mills, Kathy Hall, The Carlson Family, Joey Main, Lander Stoddard, Jeff Dykes, Ron Cook, The Richardson Family, and Bill Murphy. You are the best!

Pentecost lunch.

For more images of Pentecost and other St. Patrick's events, check out our flickr page here.

Parish News

Hospitality House: We're taking a break on Father's Day, June 15, so take a Dad to lunch!

Summer Office Hours: During June and July the office will be open the following times:

Monday - Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday and Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Baptism: Sunday, June 15 at the 10:30 a.m. service, we will welcome into the church through baptism Owen Keaton Harper, son of Taylor and Meredith Harper.

Vestry Meetings: These meetings are open to all. The next Vestry Meeting will be Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Nave.

St. Patrick's Summer Art Retreat: June 20-22: The retreat will be held at Bill and Diane Rankin's House at Big Canoe. Friday, June 20-Sunday, June 22. Bargain rate of $50 for entire weekend. Deadline to register is Sunday, June 15. Hurry. Space is limited! Email Diane or call 404-277-5388.

Ordination of 7 priests June 21 at Cathedral: Bishop Rob Wright will ordain seven transitional deacons to the Sacred Order of Priests at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21, at the Cathedral of St. Philip, including former parishioner Peter Wallace. All are welcome; a reception follows.

June 23-27 - Creative Explorer's Camp - The Light of the World.

Information and registration forms can be found on our website or on the table outside the office.

July 21-25 - Vacation Bible School: Christmas in July.

Information and registration forms can be found on our website or on the table outside the office.

** We are still accepting donations for the camps, as we seek to open the doors to all, free of charge. We have over $2000.00 in donations so far, thanks to you!**

S.P.A.R.K.S to Atlanta History Center June 28: The Saint Patrick's Alliance for Retired Kindred Spirits will tour the Atlanta History Center together. Since the Swan House closes at noon, we'll meet at St. Patrick's at 9:00 a.m. to carpool. Free admission complements of SPARKS! We can tour the gardens and the fabulous museum exhibits, visit Smith Family House, stroll through the woods at our leisure, and perhaps have a Dutch Treat Lunch at the nearby Swan Coach House Restaurant for those who so choose.

At 7:00 p.m. we'll meet back at our Parish Hall for wine, hors d'oeuvres and a delicious meal, joining those who will forgo the tour and meet us for dinner at a modest $8.00 per person + cash bar. RSVP to Jim Hoffmann via email or phone at 770-394-2266.

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 the parish office. "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

Stephen Ministry: "Get On With Your Life" - but you can't. You may grieve the loss of a loved one for years. And the first year can be all downhill. A Stephen Minister would like to care for you. Stephen Ministers are trained and supervised to care sensitively for those going through difficult times. Call Fr Dick at (770) 455-6523 to be put in touch with a Stephen Minister. Anything you discuss will be kept strictly confidential.

Christian Formation

Lectionary for this Sunday.

Sundays

Nursery - newborn - 4 years - Room 6

Children and Youth classes are on break for the summer.

Adult Formation Classes:

Second Summer Film Series, God Goes to the Movies, we will meet each Sunday from June 22 through August 3 (excluding July 6), at 9:15 a.m. in the Gathering Room. On these Sunday mornings a parishioner will host a showing of meaningful clips from a movie of their choice, highlighting theological themes. Everyone will have the opportunity to discuss the clips and how they were impacted, or not. Please email Keith Harper or call at (404) 388-4278, if you'd like to present a favorite movie!

First movie on June 22:The Book Thief hosted by Keith Harper: "Young Liesel steals books to teach herself to read, giving her refuge from the horrors of Nazi Germany and her cold foster parents. When not reading, she forms a bond with the Jewish man her adoptive family is hiding in their home."

Simple Presence, Common Ground: Also beginning June 22 and lasting through August 3 (excluding July 6), we will have a new offering during the education hour: Simple Presence, Common Ground. This class will meet in the quiet room off the Narthex. Guided by Tilden Edwards' Living Simply Through the Day, each class will begin with an introduction of a contemplative prayer practice, followed by actual practice time and ending with sharing. This class is for anyone interested in contemplative prayer and practices, and is a safe place for the curious, the beginner and those who already have an established prayer practice. Think of this class as a time for quiet prayer before the service.

The Dream Group will continue to meet on second Sundays during the summer.

Parish Birthdays
June 8-14

Star Severens, Daniel Bailez, Pat Gilbert, Doug Carlson, Brian Stephens, Cate Harter, Peter Sculpham, Darryl Moores, Soren Temple, Claire Francell

Happy birthday!

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, 6/12

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

7:00 p.m. Vestry Meeting, Nave
8:00 p.m. The Male Room (AA - Men only), Room 14

Friday, 6/13

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

Saturday, 6/14

Sunday, 6/15 - Trinity Sunday

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Nave

Monday, 6/16

9:30 a.m. Tai Chi, Parish Hall

1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting, Room 1

7:00 p.m. Men's Accountability Group, Room 1

8:00 p.m. AA (open), Room 14

Tuesday, 6/17
6:45 a.m.            Men's Prayer Group, Room 8
11:00 a.m.          Peachtree Pine Cooking, Kitchen
6:00 p.m.            German Ensemble, Choir Room

Wednesday, 6/18

9:45 a.m. Dream Group, Library

12:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist with Healing, Chapel
1:30 p.m. Malachi's Storehouse, Parish Hall

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During June and July the office is open Monday - Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The phone number is 770-455-6523.

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Contact: Amanda Vaughn, Director of Communications, 770-455-6523 or amanda.vaughn@stpat.net

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