Adult Christian Formation Fair

When: Sunday, Sept. 7 at 9:15 a.m. and during Hospitality House in the Parish Hall.

Find out what's happening and join in.

Looking for a ministry that's right for you?   Explore, ask questions, sign up. There's something for everyone. We'll have information on Outreach (What we do for others) and Inreach (What we do for and with each other).

We'll also have information about the Adult Christian Formation classes for Fall 2014, beginning Sept. 14, which include:

• The Old Testament for the New Millennium
• Learning to Walk in the Dark by Barbara Brown Taylor
• Art Lab
• Meditative Prayer
• Dreams
• Roundtable
• Wonderful Wednesdays - Embracing an Alternative Orthodoxy (Fr. Richard Rohr)

  Facilitators Fr. Dick and Kathryn Turman

  Nave

  September 10 - October 15

  Fr. Richard Rohr, a globally recognized ecumenical teacher and Franciscan priest, invites us to explore a Christian faith informed by contemplation, mysticism, compassion, justice and centuries of rich Christian history. In separate video segments Fr. Rohr stimulates thoughtful and heartfelt discussion as we delve deeply into the themes of Atonement Theology, Eco-Spirituality, the Cosmic Christ, Orthodoxy vs. Orthopraxy, and Mysticism over Moralism.

• October 22 - November 19

  Program To Be Announced

For full information on all available options, please see our webpage.  

PARISH HAPPENINGS

Name tags: Remember, wear your name tag when you come to St. Patrick's! They're hanging alphabetically on the name tag board. Each Sunday the board can be found in the narthex. Otherwise it lives in the back hallway. If you need a nametag, please email Amanda Vaughn or fill out the form that can be found Sunday mornings in the narthex on the stand next to the visitor's book.

Vestry Meetings:These meetings are open to all. The next Vestry Meeting is Sunday, Sept. 21 at 12:30 p.m. in Room 8.    

The Wayne Judge Memorial Golf Tournament:  

Nov. 4 at  Rivermont Country Club in Johns Creek 

It is time for the annual Wayne Judge Memorial Golf Tournament whose proceeds will help fund St Patrick's Youth programs.The tournament will be a scramble format with a shotgun start at 11:00 AM.The price per golfer is $85.00 which includes a bag lunch and beverages. We have planned several new additions to the tournament to add to the fun, sponsorship opportunities available, and volunteers needed. Questions? Want to help? Contact Mike Cropper.

Find full information here on our website.  

WORSHIP

Formation Leader Commissioning: On Sunday, Sept. 7 at the 10:30 a.m. service, we will commission our teachers for the fall season of Christian Formation. A huge thank you to all those teachers:

Children:

Marsha Huelsbeck

Victoria Schwartz

Josephine Richardson

Pam Williams

Youth:

Rite 13 - Sean Dolan, Elisha Bailez, Star Severens

J2A - Edie and Andy Krakowiak

YEA - Kathy Malcolm Hall, Kimberly Sheridan, Meredith Harper, Keith Harper

Adults:

Judi Adkins

Nancy Dusenberry

Fr. Dick Game 

Ramsay Hall

Keith Harper

Brenda Marquis

Martha Mills

Mona Pineda

Diane Rankin

Kathryn Turman

Kendra Yates

The Gathering: The Gathering will meet Friday, Sept. 5, at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall. 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, for anyone who may enjoy an off-center, earthy and experiential approach to gathered spirituality.

September Celebration Sept. 14: Contemporary Style Worship Service at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday September 14, in the Parish Hall!  Mark your calendars for a wonderful evening of praise, celebration and good food. It will include a homily and communion. 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. 

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Lectionary for this Sunday - using track 2. 

Nursery (newborn - 4 yrs old)  

Children (ages 2 ½ - 11)  Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Youth -  Youth classes meet to kick off Sunday school this Sunday, Sept. 7 at 9:00 a.m. Please join your group in your classroom: Rite 13, J2A and YEA

Adult Christian Formation

Sept. 7: Ministry Fair and Kick Off for Adult Christian Formation - Come find out about the opportunities for In-Reach, Outreach, and classes offered, ask questions, and sign up.   

Sept. 10 - Wonderful Wednesdays Begin 

Sept. 14 - Adult Christian Formation classes begin 

CALENDAR   

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, 9/4                  

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

5:00 p.m.            Atlanta Knitting Guild, PH, Kitchen, Parlor  

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

Friday, 9/5                                                                              

7:00 p.m.           The Gathering, Parish Hall  

8:00 p.m.           The Dunwoody North Group (AA), Room 9

Saturday, 9/6             

Sunday, 9/7                          

8:00 a.m.            Holy Eucharist, Chapel  

9:00 a.m.            CGS & Youth Classes 

9:15 a.m.            Christian Ed Kick-Off/Ministry Fair
10:30 a.m.          Holy Eucharist, Nave

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

Monday, 9/8              

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

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

7:00 p.m.            EfM, Room 8 

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

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

Tuesday, 9/9

6:45 a.m.            Men's Prayer Group, Room 8
6:00 p.m.            German Ensemble, Choir Room       

7:30 p.m.            Finance Committee Mtg., Office     

Wednesday, 9/10                                                   

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

6:00 p.m.            Wonderful Wednesday, Parish Hall 

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