The Shamrock

August 19, 2015

In This Issue

Golf Tournament

Awesome August

This Week at St. Patrick's

You will find St. Patrick's is home to families & singles of all ages. We seek God through outward expressions and inward contemplation, finding spirituality on a personal level. We also enjoy our fellowship time together! Join us on any Sunday!

August Birthdays

4-Miriam Boston, 5-Joe Bailez, 8-Will Rhodes, Susan DeBay, Kelechi Ubozoh, Mo Wilson, 9-James Tola, 10-Metta Johnson, Al Cedarholm, Heather Chlup, Van Krakowiak, 11-Thalia Boston, 12 - Paul Chlup, 13-Elaine Judge, Erica Birdsong, Isabelle Farley, 15-Charlie Dickerson, Bonnie Wallace, 16-James Haslett, Carson Harne, Kara Christopher, 17-Marilyn Tilden, 18-Fin Chlup, Caroline Game, 22-Cat Espinoza, 24-John Dietrichs, Sonya Brooks, 25-Peggy Denuzze, Sam Verniero, 26-Bruce Wilson, Kathy Malcolm-Hall, Kevin Tucker, 28-Mary Trogdon, 30-June Phillips, Marsha Huelsbeck, Emma Stinton, 31-Cari Stephens

Happy birthday!

Anam Cara

Anam Cara is Gallic for "Soul Friend." It comes out of the Celtic tradition of encouraging us to find a spiritual companion who journeys with us on our path of life.

Along the way, Mother Julia will support you in your own discernment of the presence and invitations of the Spirit towards healing, towards transformation, towards freedom, towards authenticity and towards service in the goodness and love of God - all grounded in the nurturing of a growing intimacy between you and God.

To get more information, email The Rev. Julia Rusling, Director of the Anam Cara program, or call her at 770-455-6523. Click here to read the brochure.

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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A Few Words From Liz Beal Kidd,

Our New/Old Youth Director

It is so wonderful to be back at St.Patrick's. It's funny when people say, "So you are St.Patrick's new Youth Director?" I have to answer, "I'm actually the New/Old Youth Director- The Return of Liz maybe?" I was able to spend 2001-2006 as your fearless Youth Leader! It is exciting that my children will get to experience the love and community of the St.Patrick's church family. Joel was a member here with me the first time and a J2A teacher. He works for Bank of America and has picked up the guitar in the last four years. Bobby is our eldest at 9. He loves snakes, basketball, scouts, hiking, and space. Elias is 7 and loves whales, camping, climbing, Star Wars, and scouts. Charlotte is 4 and loves dinosaurs, campfires, gymnastics, chocolate, and keeping her brothers on their toes. They love the floating Jesus and the music in their new church home!

I am most excited about getting to run the J2A program! I wanted my children to go to a church that has J2A because I saw the wonderful things it had to offer! This program lets our youth explore their depth and to take on leadership. The lesson plans cover a variety of topics and spiritual practices. The J2A community builds our young Christians to know their way around the worship services and the Bible. It's a program of fellowship, games, movie nights and service projects. We will be known as the Youth Group to call on whenever there is a community project in need in our diocese. It is a program that takes teens seriously and gives them real work to do.

What do we need from our church support community? Fun and insightful teachers! I would like four teachers in each room. Teachers can be male or female, ages 21 to 91, any color or size. We are looking for all types of spiritual gifts! It is a two year time commitment as it stands right now. We also need enthusiasm around our ceremonies! The Rite 13 passage and Confirmation should be HUGE times of celebration! We also would love your support for our pilgrimages and mission trips. We promise to be outstanding members that contribute greatly to the rich fabric of the St. Patrick's community in return for all the love and respect you show us everyday.

It's our job as a parish to do our part in the formation of faithful young adults so that they in turn may go forth and make the world a better place. I am just thrilled to be given the opportunity to get a small piece of that action!

Wayne

Judge

Memorial

Golf

Classic

Tuesday, September 29

The Annual Wayne Judge Memorial Golf Classic is on the horizon and we want to see you there on Tuesday, September 29 to share some fellowship, have some fun and support a great cause of renovating our St. Patrick's playground facilities.

It's as easy as 1-2-3-4!

1. Block your calendar on September 29, and come out to Rivermont Country Club (bringing friends would be even better). Entry fees are $90 per golfer.

2. Buy raffle tickets to win fabulous prizes (tickets are either $5 or $10)

3. Volunteer to help support the event day activities

4. If you can't physically participate on September 29, become a sponsor (various levels are available)

Platinum Sponsor $1,000 (includes the fees for one foursome)
Gold $500 (includes the fees for two golfers)
Hole Sponsor $300
Caddy Sponsor $150

So to get signed up, buy a raffle ticket, become a volunteer or become a sponsor; please look for our event table in the church, sign up and pay by clicking here, or call the church office. More information will continue to be shared over the coming weeks so if you can do only one thing today, do this: block your calendar on September 29 and join us at Rivermont Country Club.

Awesome August continues this week...

PARISH HAPPENINGS

LOOKING AHEAD:

Thursday, Aug. 20 7:00 p.m.	Phillippa Lay concert, Susan Clearman accompanist
Sunday, Aug. 23 12:30 p.m.	Youth info meeting
Fri - Sun, Aug. 28-30	Parish Retreat
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 7:00 p.m.	Pub Theology, Dunwoody Tavern
Monday, Sept. 7	Office Closed - Labor Day
Saturday, Sept. 12	Parish Workday
Sunday, Sept. 13	Kick off Sunday - Fall formation classes begin for children, youth, and adults

Jesse Adkins went on the Jonathan Daniels pilgrimage last weekend. Candles are lit in honor of Civil Rights martyrs, including Jonathan Daniels. (Photo: Selma Times Journal)

Parish Retreat Fundraising Recital Aug. 20:

Susan Clearman is the accompanist for the recital. There will be no tickets but a retiring collection.

Pub Theology and Team Trivia: Tuesday, Sept. 1, 7:00 p.m. at the Dunwoody Tavern (5488 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd)

Join Mother Sarah for Pub Theology, we'll bat around an idea or two from the Gospel reading for Sunday or debate the persons of the Trinity - who knows where the conversation will go? At 8:00, Team Trivia begins and we'll represent St. Pat's! All are welcome. Come at 7:00 and leave when you need to, or come at 8:00 for Trivia or stay the whole night! Questions? Contact Sarah @ mo.sarah@stpat.net.

Centering Prayer: We meet on Mondays at 1 p.m. in the library. On Sept. 1, we will add groups on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome!

Birth Announcement: The Chlup Family is pleased to announce the birth of their son, Finlay Graham Harold Chlup, to Heather & Paul Chlup on August 18, at 4:01am. Weighing in at 7lbs 3oz and 20 inches in length.

Support Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: Support CGS when you shop at Kroger. We will be glad to register your Kroger card in the Kroger Community Rewards program for you during Hospitality House in the month of August. This program will contribute money to the CGS program every time you shop!

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level 1 Training

Hosted by St. Patrick's - Begins September 11-12

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd training is a unique experience. You arrive open to discover how to help the child develop a relationship with God and find that you yourself develop a closer relationship with God through the retreat-like experience.

For information on the training, click here or contact Victoria Schwartz at victoria.schwartz@stpat.net

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Lectionary for this Sunday

Nursery (newborn - 4 years old) - 9:00 a.m.
Adult Christian Formation

Join us for any of these classes:

PAINTING LOOKING UP

Art Lab, led by Nancy Dusenberry and Diane Rankin

Do you have fantastic dreams that you'd like to keep as teachers? Memories that you'd like to freeze in time and revisit? We begin with a meditation time to "call up" and focus our chosen images, talk a bit, and sketch. Subsequent weeks are spent producing and resolving. No prior experience needed.

DREAMS: LISTENING TO GOD

Library, led by Brenda Marquis and Kendra Yates

The Dream Group provides a safe and sacred space to share dreams and help participants find spiritual fulfillment in them. Participants are also helped to discern what God might be telling them in "God's forgotten language." Every week varies according to who attends and the dream selected for discussion.

OUTREACH

Shine a Light

Parents, mark your calendars for Sept 27 after church as Revved Up Kids will conduct a 2 hour awareness and self defense class for girls ages 11 - 18. Stay tuned.

Stephen Ministry News:

Please join us in rejoicing that three members of our parish have said "yes" to Fr. Dick's invitation to become Stephen Ministers at St. Patrick's. Diane Rankin and Bruce Wilson will be attending training at Roswell Presbyterian church beginning August 18. Virginia Ross will also be returning to active status as a Stephen Minister.

Please pray for all of them as they prepare to use their gifts to serve the members of this congregation who are in need of caring Christian companionship.

If you or someone you know has a need for a caring listener that is beyond what a friend can provide, call Fr. Dick at (770) 455-6523 or Anne Duncan at (770) 454-9053 for referral to a Stephen Minister. Confidentiality is the cornerstone of the Stephen Ministry. The Stephen Ministers are people you can depend on and trust to assist you through the difficult times.

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)
$265,481	$298,143	($32,661)	($53,075)	-11.0%
* : 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, 8/20

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

7:00 p.m. Phillippa Lay and Susan Clearman Concert, Nave

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

Friday, 8/21

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

Saturday, 8/22

Sunday, 8/23 Sundae Sunday

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel

9:15 a.m.            Adult Formation Classes
10:30 a.m.          Holy Eucharist, Nave
12:00 p.m.          Hospitality House, Parish Hall
12:30 p.m.          Youth General Info Mtg, Room 8

Monday, 8/24

10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting, Offsite

1:00 p.m. Centering Prayer, library

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, 8/25

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

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

Wednesday, 8/26

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

12:15 p.m. Healing and Eucharist Service, Chapel
7:00 p.m. Safeguarding Training, Parish Hall

Thursday, 8/27

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

6:00 p.m. Brotherhood of St. Andrew, Parish Hall
8:00 p.m. The Male Room (AA - Men only), Room 14

Friday, 8/28

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

PARISH RETREAT

Saturday, 8/29
PARISH RETREAT

Sunday, 8/30

PARISH RETREAT
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Nave
12:00 p.m. Hospitality House, Parish Hall