The Shamrock - July 9, 2014

Explorer's Camp a Huge Success

It takes a village to raise a child, much less thirty some. And St. Patrick's village really got on board with this year's camp. Meal providers, planners, preparers, servers, cleaner uppers, youth volunteers, adult helpers, teachers, leaders, financial donors, musicians, clergy, church staff, furniture movers, facilitators, a safety expert, security conscious rovers all worked to accomplish the fourth Explorer's camp. Don't forget the parents and others who got the children to the church and picked them up not, without some challenges. Of nearly fifty children who registered the average attendance was 34. Fantastic!!! Thank you to each and every one who contributed to this wonderful experience for these fabulous children.

The theme this year was "The Light of the World". Scripture verses were used each day to focus on light. In reading children read about light, darkness, sources of light, and reflected light. Each child in reading was given a book about light to take home. In art, children made straw crowns, a cardboard cityscape with lights, and twinkle lanterns. Young scientists learned to observe, question, see light go through prisms to make rainbows, and mix colors (the same ones in the rainbows) to make black! They also looked through different lenses to see how light behaves differently with different lenses.

See more photos from Explorer's Camp on our flickr page.

Parish News

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.
Vestry Meetings: These meetings are open to all. The next Vestry Meeting is to be announced.

July Celebration is Coming Soon: Contemporary Style Worship Service at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, in the Parish Hall! Mark your calendars for a wonderful evening of praise, celebration, and good food. It will include a homily and communion, too. Don't worry about feeding the kids before you come, stay after and enjoy a simple meal together. No reservations needed. Help us spread the word by inviting friends, old and new, to worship with us in this casual and open-hearted way.

Shamrock on Vacation: The Shamrock will not be published on July 23. If you would like something in the July 16 issue, please email it to Amanda Vaughn by noon on Monday, July 14. The next issue will come out on July 30 - information for that issue is due to Amanda by Tuesday, July 29 at noon.

Life, Love, Loss - a Women's Group - July 17: We have recognized a need within our parish for a new forum for women to share, listen and learn from each other as they face challenges in their life. Currently we are considering an every week - evening meeting. The intent is to provide a safe, confidential and loving environment for women to trust and share. If you believe you may be interested in participating in such a group, please join us for a one hour exploratory meeting on Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parlor. The intent is to begin this group by the end of July.

VBS Help Needed - Volunteer and Material: Victoria Schwartz needs a volunteer to oversee banner-making as the VBS art project. She also needs fabric contributions to use in the banners. Email her if you can help.

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.

Bishop Visitation: Bishop Wimberly will join us on August 24. He will be able to baptize, confirm, receive, and/or reaffirm. If you would like to participate in one of these, please email Fr. Dick to let him know.

Stewardship: 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

Garden Club Forming: The club would be responsible for beautification and maintenance of our courtyard. If you're interested in joining, please email Mike Cropper. All are invited and welcome!

Being Mary & Martha with Street Grace: The group met last night to learn more about the issue of child sex trafficking in Georgia. Greg Chevalier gave short presentation about Street Grace (above). Street Grace is an umbrella for churches, schools and non-profits who all have a goal of ending the child sex trafficking epidemic in Georgia. The group packed healthy lunches (below) after Mr. Chevalier's presentation, which were distributed to children today.

Stephen Ministry: We can all make St Patrick's a more caring place with a bright smile, a sincere greeting, a warm hug, and a word of encouragement. As you greet people this morning, let them know how much you care. And remember, when you meet someone with extra needs, remind them that our Stephen Ministers are specially trained to be there for them during life's crises and challenges. Call Fr Dick at (770) 455-6523 for a referral to a Stephen Minister.

Christian Formation

Lectionary for this Sunday - using Track 2

Sundays

Nursery - newborn - 4 years - Room 6

Children and Youth classes will resume in the fall.

Adult Formation Classes:

Second Summer Film Series, God Goes to the Movies: This class will resume July 13 and meet each Sunday through August 3 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 at kharperhmc@gmail.com or call him at (404) 388-4278, if you'd like to present a favorite movie! Please email Keith Harper or call at (404) 388-4278, if you'd like to present a favorite movie!

July 13 Movie - The Green Mile hosted by Fr Dick:

Paul Edgecombe (Tom Hanks) is in charge of death row in a 1935 Louisiana penitentiary. The cell block is called "The Green Mile" due to its green linoleum floor - the path an inmate walks from his cell to the room with the electric chair. Edgecombe's life changes with the admission of John Coffey (Michael Clarke Duncan), who was convicted of the rape and murder of two young sisters. Coffey possesses a miraculous, mysterious power to heal, and Edgecombe realizes he is innocent of the crime. While Coffey awaits execution on death row, he infects others with life. (1999)

Simple Presence, Common Ground: This class will resume July 13 and run through August 3, is 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.

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

Bernie White (father David White and grandfather of Spencer, Julia and Paul), died last Thursday. The Memorial Service will be in Florida on Thursday, with interment at Arlington, VA at a later time.

Parish Birthdays
July 6 - 12

Brenda Marquis, Clint Storey, Jack Bailez, Gina Winchester, Mike Schenk, Elisha Bailez, Don Reddicks, Madeline Mayes

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, 7/10

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

7:00 p.m. Youth Director Search Committee Mtg, Room 8
8:00 p.m. The Male Room (AA - Men only), Room 14

Friday, 7/11

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

Saturday, 7/12

9:00 a.m. Malachi's Mobile Food Pantry

Sunday, 7/13

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel

9:00 a.m. Dream Group

9:30 a.m. God Goes to the Movies, Room 1

9:30 a.m. Simple Presence, Common Ground, Quiet Room

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Nave

12:15 p.m. Hospitality House, Parish Hall

1:30 p.m. Stephen Minister Meeting, Room 8

5:00 p.m. Celebration Eucharist, Parish Hall

Monday, 7/14

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

1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting, Room1

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

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

Tuesday, 7/15
6:45 a.m.            Men's Prayer Group, Room 8
11:00 a.m.          Peachtree Pine Cooking, Kitchen

Wednesday, 7/9

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
7:00 p.m.    Search Committee meeting, Room 8

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