The Shamrock

October 1, 2014

In This Issue

PARISH BIRTHDAYS

Bob Renaud, Ian Huelsbeck, Andrew Simmons, Eveline Wallis, Charles Boyanton, Cynthia Jackson

Happy birthday!

Patty's Porch

This is a new section in the Shamrock to share information about things going on in the community. Pull up a rocking chair and let us know what's going on.

Mind-in-Heart Spiritual Leadership:October 9-11 at Sewanee with Tilden Edwards.

A retreat, "Practicing Mind-in-Heart Spiritual Leadership", will explore the dimensions of a contemplative leadership model within various ministry contexts...both lay and ordained. The Sunday morning contemplatice class at St. Patrick's is using Tilden's book.

For more information and registration, go here.

The Spirituality of the Labyrinth:

Spiritual Nourishment in our Challenging Times

A Day With The Reverend Dr. Lauren Artress, Oct. 25 at Cathedral of St. Philip.

More info and registration here.

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.

STAY CONNECTED

Visit the website for more details on events and programs.

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

Deadline for submitting news items for The Shamrock and bulletin is noon Tuesdays. Send news and photos to amanda.vaughn@stpat.net. Most news items will run for two weeks.

The Shamrock is published weekly. It is distributed most Wednesdays.

All content submitted is subject to editing.

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

Out and About in the Diocese of Atlanta
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Gratitude

Dear Friends,

Thank you very much!!! Really! Thanks to each of you for your presence. You have stayed the course through good and difficult times. You are actively involved in the life of the church. As a parish we are blessed by your commitment to support our community! We could not be who we are if it weren't for each person contributing your presence and talent along with your contributions.

With the arrival of October, the church finance committee begins thinking about the budget for the next calendar year. Preparing a budget is a difficult task without help from all of us. We provide them with the framework on which to build the plan for next year by pledging.

This year we would like to invite the parish to talk about Gratitude. Please think about it from your perspective. It could be the music at the 10:30 a.m. service, the contemporary service, the Gathering service. Perhaps it's the Wednesday night dinners and study, home groups, other small groups or ministry and friendships that have contributed to your spiritual life. Your gratitude shapes the way you feel about God and St. Patrick's. Terri Lynn Taylor once wrote, "Gratitude is our most direct line to God and the angels."

Gratitude is inspiring, it lifts us up. We become our most welcoming when we talk about what we are grateful for. We encourage you to talk about gratitude among friends, in small groups, meetings and social events. Stories and events as shared by others can be inspirational. We hope these stories and events are inspirational when considering your level of giving for the coming year.

Sincerely,

The 2014 stewardship committee

Jeff Dykes, Chairperson

Cowan Harter

Tousey Wilson

David White

COMING EVENTS

October 5, 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	Flu shots in parish hall
October 5 at 2:00 p.m.	St. Francis Day Blessing of Animals on the front lawn
October 5 at 5:00 p.m.	The Gathering, Parish Hall
October 11 at 8:30 a.m.	Parish Workday
October 13	Office Closed
October 19 at 5:00 p.m.	Celebration Worship Service in Parish Hall
November 4	Wayne Judge Memorial Golf Tournament
November 9 at 5:00 p.m.	The Gathering, Parish Hall

WORSHIP

The Gathering: Sunday, Oct. 5 at 5:00 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.

Celebration Worship Service: Oct. 19 at 5:00 p.m.

Contemporary Style Worship Service in the Parish Hall! Mark your calendars for a wonderful evening of praise and celebration. It will include a homily led by two of our youth and communion, too. Help us spread the word by inviting friends, old and new, to worship with us in this casual and open-hearted way.

St. Patrick's

Adult Christian Formation

Sundays, 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

The Old Testament for the New Millennium
Learning to Walk in the Dark by Barbara Brown Taylor
Painting Looking Up: Art Lab
Meditative Prayer
Dreams
Roundtable

Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.

Wonderful Wednesdays - Embracing an Alternative Orthodoxy (Fr. Richard Rohr)

Facilitators Fr. Dick and Kathryn Turman

Nave

Through November 19

Wednesday nights begin with dinner in our Parish Hall! Dinner is served 6:00-6:50 p.m. to allow participation in Adult Formation. Adult meals are $7, Youth and Children (3-12 years of age) are $5, with a Family Maximum of $20. Please email Amanda Vaughn by the Monday before to make your dinner reservation. Childcare, at no charge, is available by reservation through the church office by the Monday before.

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.

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

PARISH HAPPENINGS

Flu Shots This Sunday: On Sunday, Oct. 5, Peachtree Pharmacy will be at St. Patrick's in the Parish Hall to give flu shots between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Medicare Part B and/or insurance will be accepted. Without either, the cost is $25.00. We need to get an idea of how many will be taking advantage of this offer, so please email Amanda Vaughn to let her know.

Parish Workday: We will hold a parish cleaning day Oct. 11 starting at 8:30 a.m. We plan to spruce up the outside as we as the inside (washing windows, cleaning brass, etc). Please bring cleaning supplies and yard tools.

S.P.A.R.K.S. to High Museum: SPARKS, St. Patrick's Alliance for Retired Kindred Spirits, is a group for the over-65ers in our

parish. On Tuesday, Oct 28, we'll meet in parking lot of church 10:00 a.m., carpool to the museum, eat lunch downtown, then return to church. We'll see two exhibits: Cezanne & The Modern Masterpieces of European Art and "Make a Joyful Noise" Renaissance Art & Music at Florence Cathedral. Info about exhibits at high.org. RSVP to Jim Hoffmann-jnjhof@aol.com or 770-394-2266.

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 a.m.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.

Click here for the golf tournament website.

Find full information here on our website

Enter the raffle to win the Nancy Dusenberry painting below. Tickets are $10 each or 6 tickets for $50.

Welcome to the Rev. Sarah Fisher:

I am thrilled to announce that The Rev. Sarah Fisher will join our staff as Associate Rector on November 30, the first Sunday of Advent! What a wonderful way to begin the new year!

Sarah is a native of Athens, Georgia. A graduate of the General Theological Seminary, Sarah has served churches the Dioceses of Chicago and Atlanta, as well as a sojourn as a chaplain in a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. She is passionate about thrift-store shopping, liturgy, laughing, Jerusalem, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, coffee, the Camino de Santiago, and finding the perfect pair of socks. She shares her life with her partner Mandy. They live in Decatur with Sojo the Wonderkitty.

I am so very grateful for the hard and prayerful work of discernment by our Search Committee over these past few months, and particularly for the leadership of Cowen Harter, Chair. Others who served on the committee include Judi Carlson, Sean Dolan, Bonnie Dykes, Martha Mills, Taylor Harper, Wendy Lauber, Cari Stephens, and Wayne Ware. Give them a big hug of gratitude when you see them!

With rejoicing!

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Volunteers Needed: We need some volunteers for a transportation ministry:

We need for volunteers who would be willing to transport folks to church events.
We also need those who need a ride to let us know in the church office.
And we're looking for someone to coordinate those who need rides with those who are willing to transport.

Please call the church office at 770.455.6523 if you fit any of these spots!

Name tags: Remember, wear your name tag when you come to nametag

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, Oct. 19 at 12:30 p.m. in Room 8.

Preparing to Prepare: A New Arts Retreat:

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Children's Music Program: Exciting news! The children's music program will be re-commencing on Sunday, Oct. 5 immediately following CGS. Click here to read all about it!

Heather Chlup will be leading the class. Click here to meet Heather!

A range of of new instruments and resources have just been added to the music room, so we would love to see your children there! Please note that most of the pageant preparations for this Christmas (songs and speaking parts) will be rehearsed during this time slot.

Lastly, there will be two music classes for different age groups this year (Level 1 and Levels 2/3 combined). For further details, email Heather Chlup or call her at 732-533-8104.

Kroger Plus Card for CGS: You have an opportunity to help support the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program, and it costs you no money and only about 15 minutes of your time! We have enrolled in the Kroger Community Rewards program, so all your Kroger purchases can count as rewards for the CGS program here at St. Patrick. All you need to do is go online to your Kroger Plus card account and "attach" it to the St. Patrick's Kroger Rewards program. Then every time you shop, we get a little money back.

Click here for instructions on how to get started.

Lectionary for this Sunday - using Track 2

Nursery (newborn - 4 yrs old) - 9:00 a.m.

Children (ages 2 � - 11) Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - 9:00 a.m.

Youth - Rite 13, J2A, and YEA meet at 9:00 a.m.

Adult Christian Formation - 9:15 a.m.

The Old Testament for the New Millennium - Room 8
Learning to Walk in the Dark by Barbara Brown Taylor - Gathering Room
Painting Looking Up:Art Lab - Art Room
Meditative Prayer - Chapel
Dreams - Library
Roundtable - Parlor

MINISTRY NEWS

Stephen Ministry: Changes can be difficult, especially when they are unexpected. Stephen Ministers are trained to help people learn to cope with unwelcome changes in their lives for as long as they are needed. If you have experienced great changes or know someone who has, learn more about Stephen Ministry by calling one of the Clergy Members at 770 455-6523.Everything you tell a Stephen Minister is kept absolutely confidential.

INCOME SUMMARY

Actual Income (Adjusted) - YTD*	Budgeted Income - YTD	Year to Date Difference: Actual - Budgeted	Projected Year End Difference	Projected Year End Difference (% of Annual Budget)
$310,684	$362,401	($51,717)	($68,956)	-14.3%

* : pre-payments of pledge values have been annualized

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, 10/2

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

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

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

Friday, 10/3

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

Saturday, 10/4

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

Sunday, 10/5

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel

9:00 a.m. Flu Shots, Parish Hall

9:00 a.m. CGS & Youth Classes

9:15 a.m. Adult Christian Formation Classes
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Nave

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

2:00 p.m. St Francis Pet Blessing, Front Lawn

5:00 p.m. The Gathering, Parish Hall

Monday, 10/6

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, 10/7

6:45 a.m. Men's Prayer Group, Room 8

6:00 p.m. German Ensemble, Choir Room

Wednesday, 10/8

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