The Shamrock

October 8, 2014

In This Issue

Worship

Wonderful Wednesdays

This Week at St. Patrick's

PARISH BIRTHDAYS:
OCTOBER

1-Carter Cooper, 3-Julia Gabert, 4-Wade Watkins, 6-Victoria Schwartz, 7-Darby Christopher, Evan Neal, Natalia Carlson, 8-Steve Agnello, Chelsea Weyler, 10-Russ Hoppe , 11-Linda Carden, 12-Lynette Brooks, Kathryn Turman, 13-Carol Dietrichs, Blythe Graham, 14-Barbara Holmes, Rick Neal, 15-Anne Mellinger-Birdsong, Jennifer Boyanton, Sean Perkins, 16- Pat Finlen, Ellen Badnin, 17-Marcia Murphy, 18-Dorothy Bishop, 20- Tousey Wilson, Mary Brantley, 21-Morgan Neal, 24-Laurie Demoff, 29-Ginger Toth, Ben Dymecki, Kevin Hope, 30-Carl Henry

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.

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.

Homeless Requiem: Nov. 3, 7:00 p.m., Cathedral of St. Philip
This is a service commemorating the homeless who died on the streets of Atlanta. Hours before the service, we will serve dinner to our guests; the many homeless men, women and children of Atlanta. More info 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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Pets and their people at the St. Francis Day Pet Blessing
(photo: Bill Monk)

See more of Bill Monk's photos in his web album.

COMING EVENTS

October 11 at 8:30 a.m.	Parish Workday
October 12	Deadline to Join New Foyer Groups
October 13	Office Closed
October 19 at 5:00 p.m.	Youth led Celebration Worship Service in Parish Hall
October 28	SPARKS Trip to High Museum
November 4	Wayne Judge Memorial Golf Tournament
November 7-9	Arts Retreat
November 9 at 5:00 p.m.	The Gathering, Parish Hall
November 30	The Rev. Sarah Fisher's First Sunday at St. Patrick's

WORSHIP

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

The Youth will lead us this month in a 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.

Very Important Youth Parent Meeting will follow service at 6:00 p.m. to discuss golf tournament, and upcoming activities.

We will order pizza to feed the parents and youth.

St. Patrick's

Wonderful Wednesdays

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.

Victoria Schwartz's
Out and About

On Sunday mornings, you'll usually find Victoria in the back hall overseeing the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program for the St. Patrick's families. But did you know that Victoria also works with CGS programs both locally and nationally? Victoria works as a trainer, training teachers both here in Atlanta and wherever churches call her. This summer she trained teachers at Christ Church in Norcross and traveled to Cincinnati to work with a Presbyterian church. Victoria also served for 4 years on the host team for formation leader (teacher trainer) courses held here in Atlanta.

This past year Victoria began serving as a founding board member of the Georgia Regional CGS Association. The kick-off meeting was hosted at St. Patrick's last January. Victoria is currently in Phoenix to attend and to serve as a panel participant at the International Celebration of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. This conference celebrates the 60th anniversary of the work of CGS worldwide. Pray for Victoria as she travels, representing St. Patrick's at this international gathering.

Victoria and members of the CGS Regional Board sharing a laugh after the last workshop.

PARISH HAPPENINGS

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 or call him at 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.

Foyer Group Sign up Sheet in Parish Hall or contact Diane Rankin - email: Diane Rankin, phone 277-5388

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:

Call Diane Rankin at 404-277-5388 or email her here.

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

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Children's Music Program: Exciting news! The children's music program takes place 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.

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 - J2A and YEA will gather for a combined class this Sunday morning, Oct. 12. Come at 9am to the YEA room!

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

YOUTH NEWS

J2A and YEA will gather for a combined class this Sunday morning, Oct. 12. Come at 9:00 a.m. to the YEA room!

Haunted Corn Maze Outing, Sunday Oct 12, 4:45 p.m.:

All youth are welcome to attend!

Meet at St. Patrick's on the Parish Hall side of the building at 4:45 p.m. for a 5:00 p.m. departure to Uncle Shuck's in Dawsonville, GA. See link here.

Cost is $13 per person, bring extra money for food along the way ($20 total).
Return time will be approx. 9:30 p.m. to St. Patrick's. (NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY - YAY!)
We have 3 confirmed drivers so far - Taylor Harper, Bill Rankin, and Jesse Adkins.

Please let Wendy Lauber know if you can be a driver/chaperone ASAP.

Each youth participant must bring the completed and signed 'Permission and Release' form, signed by his or her parent, to the outing or he/she cannot go. Extra forms will be available Sunday evening if you forget yours.

**RSVP to Wendy Lauber by Friday at 5pm so we have an accurate head count and enough drivers/chaperones attending**

Youth led Celebration Service in the Parish Hall, Sunday, Oct. 19, 5:00 p.m.

Homily, prayers and music will be youth led. No parish wide dinner to follow. Very Important Youth Parent Meeting will follow service at 6:00 p.m. to discuss golf tournament, and upcoming activities.

We will order pizza to feed the parents and youth.

MINISTRY NEWS

Valerie Hoff

Malachi's Storehouse Featured on News: Click here to see the news story about gleaners and Malachi's Storehouse that was on 11Alive news last week.

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, 10/9

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

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

Friday, 10/10

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

Saturday, 10/11

8:00 a.m. Parish Workday

Sunday, 10/12

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel

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

12:15 p.m. Stephen Ministry Mtg., Room 8

Monday, 10/13

** OFFICE CLOSED - FEDERAL HOLIDAY**

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, 10/14

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

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

7:30 p.m. Finance Committee, Office

Wednesday, 10/15

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