The Shamrock

November 19, 2014

In This Issue

PARISH BIRTHDAYS:
November

2-Judi Carlson, 3-Ed Shepard, Joel Rowe, 4-Jared Gabert, 5-Jim Hoffmann, 6-Bonnie Finlen, David White, Josephine Richardson, 10-Ron Cook, Jonathan Cone, John Hopkins, 12-Pat Stevens, 13-Aaron Higley, 15-Rob Grove, 16-Marie Graham, Noah Adkins, 17-Tim Toth, 18-C. Howard Grimes, Leslie Bishop, 20-Mona Walasek, Joan Reddicks, 21-Bob Brooks, 22-Dana Dolan, 23-Daimia Gunning, 24-Ellie Nichols, 25-CJ Wright, 27-Chris Bright, 28-Margie Cook, Julian Williams, 29-Keith Jackson, Marea Haslett, 30-Shelba McDowell

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.

Work of Our Hands Artists' Market: Nov. 21-23, Cathedral of St. Philip

Grieving During the Holidays: A Workshop with Time for Reflection and Prayer Eucharist with Candle Lighting and the Naming of our Loss

Saturday, Nov. 22,10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., The Julian of Norwich Center at St. Bede's Episcopal Church

*$40 (scholarships available), Lunch provided, Please call 770-938-9797 ext. 27 to register for the day. Guided by Doyle R. Hamilton, III, D.Min., LMFT, Pastoral Counselor, and the Rev. Lynnsay A. Buehler, Director, The Julian of Norwich Center, Spiritual Director

Epiphany's Nativities Exhibit: Starting Nov. 29:
For the nineteenth holiday season, The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany presents an exhibit of over 300 nativity scenes from around the world on Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30 and from Wednesday, December 3 through Sunday, December 7. Many of the nativities are accompanied by scriptural quotes and hymn texts. Admission: $5.00 for adults; $4.00 for Seniors & Students, Children under 12 free. For a brochure of times or more information call 404.373.8338 or visit www.epiphany.org.

Stewardship: Pledge cards for the 2015 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.

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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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Ribbon Cutting for Garden & Art Exhibition

The Village Paints the Village:

The thrill of our first exhibition began to heat up from finishing the last few marks on paintings, the mind-bending measuring for lettering, through finally seeing the exhibition through the eyes of our gorgeous subjects and their parents. Parents cried, I guessed, to see their kids so lovingly painted. We cried to see the whole of it, that you all "got it", that we, as we dreamed, were birthing an ongoing and growing parish project. Our tension and excitement was palpable. I had sewn "drapery weights" into our undergarments so we wouldn't just float away. If there is even a tiny part of you that wants to "see" the way an artist sees, let us know. If you have a child in Rite 13 (or up), get them photographed. This is holy work we do and when we most feel inside of God. - Nancy Dusenberry

Courtyard Garden: St. Patrick's celebrated the opening of the new church courtyard after the completion of the beautification project by the Church Garden Club. This was the culmination of three months of work planning, weeding, digging and planting by the club members. Many thanks to Paul Chlup (Chairman), Heather Chlup, Liam Chlup, Mary Lambert, Josephine Richardson, JoAnne Cropper, Martha Mills, Kathryn Turman, Pam Wilson, and Bruce Wilson for all of your hard work. Also, a special thanks to our plant donors: Bruce & Pam Wilson, Fr. Dick Game, The Chlup Family, Mary Lambert, Kathryn Turman, JoAnne & Mike Cropper, Ramona Walasek, Brenda Marquis, The Rev. Marcella Klimas, Elaine Judge, Andy Schuyler, Elaine & Scott Perkins, and Marigold & John Watson. We hope the garden will be enjoyed for many years to come!

COMING EVENTS

November 22	Book Sale
November 30	The Rev. Sarah Fisher and The Rev. Julia Rusling's First Sunday at St. Patrick's
December 7	Reception for The Rev. Sarah Fisher and The Rev. Julia Rusling
December 7, 5:00 p.m.	The Gathering
December 13, 6:00 p.m.	Christmas Party
December 20	Malachi's Storehouse Toy Party

WORSHIP

Taylor Harper at last week's Celebration Eucharist.
The Gathering: Dec. 7, 5:00 p.m. in 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.

Prayer Requests: If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, please email it to prayerrequests@stpat.net. This is the most direct and efficient way to get the information to the right place, to assure that the name gets added to the list.

PARISH HAPPENINGS

Christmas Flowers: Christmas Poinsettias, which are placed at the altar for the Christmas services, are available for ordering now through the Altar Guild bulletin board in the hallway by the office. The cost is $20 each. The poinsettias are a lovely way to honor friends and family during the season of Christmas. The deadline for ordering is Sunday, Dec. 14. Please note the information you want printed in the bulletin (in honor of / in memory of) and note "Christmas flowers" on your check.

Book Sale: Nov. 22, 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Stock up for Christmas book sale. Contact Earl Thirey at 404-307-8443 with questions.

Closed Sign

Office Closure: The church office will close at noon on Wed., Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving. The office will reopen on Mon., Dec.1.

St. Patrick's Christmas Party: Dec. 13, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m., all ages.The party will start with appetizers and a potluck, followed with entertainment by "St. Pat's Got Talent", Christmas caroling and dancing for all ages. AND there will be activities for the little children (ages 5 -11) and for the Youth.RSVP in Hospitality House or email Elaine Judge. To arrange for childcare (ages 4 and under) or transportation for those who do not drive at night, please email or call Elaine Judge (770-380-6122) before Dec. 2.

"St. Pat's Got Talent" at the St. Patrick's Christmas Party: This is your chance to mesmerize us with your beautiful voice, try out your joke, show us your amazing back bend, play water glasses, or convince us that you really can dance!This will be fun for all, if you sign up. Your St. Patrick's Family loves you, so go ahead and be daring! Sign up in Hospitality House or email Elaine Judge.

Pledge Cards Available Online:If you didn't pick up your 2015 pledge card at St. Patrick's, you can find one on our website. Click here to get to it, then print, fill out, and return to the church office.

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

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

Lectionary for this week - 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

Turkeys & Toys:Our hearts are turning toward the holidays now and we are beginning preparations for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Our Turkeys and Toys drive begins this week. We plan to give away 400 turkeys and will be signing up 500 children for toys as we did last year. There are a couple of ways to give. You can give online on the E-giving site, write a check and put it in the offering plate marked for MSH Turkeys and Toys, or you can shop on your own and bring your donations to the church. Sign up here to volunteer for the toy party. Simply mark your turkey for this purpose and put it in the freezer and we will give it to a family in need. We will also have toy collection boxes throughout the parish.

Gifts for Life Will Transform a Life This Christmas: As we rush from store to store, website to website looking for those gifts to please those we cherish, please consider a small gift to change one life this Christmas. The Episcopal Relief and Development arm of our faith tradition has made it simple, easy and affordable to transform lives all over this Earth we share. Micro loans for women to pull themselves out of poverty allowing them to care for their children, seeds for villages to plant crops with life sustaining vegetables, maternity care for those located in areas of high mortality rates, goats to provide milk to a household and clean drinking water are but a few ways that your precious gift will change lives. Would you consider joining us this Christmas in "paying it forward"? Please email James Tola at jamesnolantola@gmail.com with questions and brochures will be at church showing you how simple you can bring HOPE, JOY and PEACE!

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)
$371,411	$408,862	($37,451)	($44,260)	-9.2%

* : 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, 11/20

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

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

Friday, 11/21

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

Saturday, 11/22

8:00 a.m. Book Sale, Parish Hall

Sunday, 11/23

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

Monday, 11/24

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

10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting

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, 11/25

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

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

Wednesday, 11/26

11:00 a.m. Malachi's Storehouse, Parish Hall

12:00 p.m. Office Closes for Thanksgiving

12:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist with Healing, Chapel