The Shamrock
September 23, 2015
JOURNEY TO ADULTHOOD KICK OFF SUNDAY
WAYNE JUDGE MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC


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.
CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Children 
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - meet at 9:00 a.m. in the Children's Church Room (to the right of nursery) for a gathering time of singing and welcoming people. Children will then move to their classrooms: 
Level I - children ages 3, 4, and 5-years old
Level 2 - children in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades
Level 3 - children in 4th and 5th grades 
 
Youth 
Journey to Adulthood classes meet at 9:00 a.m. in the Children's Church Room (to the right of nursery) for a gathering time of singing and welcoming people. Youth will then move to their classrooms  
Rite 13 - grades 6-7
J2A - grades 8-9
YEA - grades 10-12 
 
Adult Christian Formation - Sundays at 9:15 a.m.
 Dates
Class 1  
 Class 2 
 Sept. 20 - Dec. 13
 
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts 
 
 Sept. 20 - Oct. 25 
 Inquirer's Class 
Acts 1-12: From Jewish Sect to Christian Church 
 Nov. 1 - Dec. 13 
Getting Personal with Scripture 
The Roundtable 
 Ongoing Offerings 
Doing Art Looking Up 
Dreams: Listening to God 
 Dec. 20 
Whole Parish Bible Day: Luke 1:39-45  
 

Wonderful Wednesdays 
5:00 - 6:00 - Our cooking crew prepares a simple, "home cooked" meal to share. Want to help? Contact Fr. Dick.
6:00 - 6:50 - we share food and fellowship. Diners are asked to contribute $7 ($5 for children) to cover food costs. Please call the church office to make your dinner reservation.
7:00 - 8:00 - Program - Sept. 16 - Oct. 21 - Getting Personal with Scripture
Together our goal will be to get better acquainted with Scripture. We will be using the book Welcome to the Bible (The Kindle version of the book may be enlarged for easy reading and available from Amazon).
Free childcare is available by reservation. Contact the church office by the Monday before.
 
LOOKING AHEAD
 
Thursday, Sept. 24 at 6:00 p.m.
Brotherhood of St. Andrew Mtg.
Sunday, Sept. 27 after 10:30 a.m. service
Revved Up Self-Defense Class for Girls
Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 11:00 a.m.
Wayne Judge Memorial Golf Tournament
Sunday, Oct. 4 at 2:00 p.m.
St. Francis Day Pet Blessing
Saturday, Oct. 10
Quiet Retreat Day at Atlanta Botanical Garden
Friday, October 30 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Trunk or Treat in St. Patrick's Parking Lot
DETAILED CALENDAR: For more detailed information, please check the website.
PARISH EVENTS



Shine a Light Safety Class for Girls: Revved Up Kids is coming to St. Patrick's on Sept. 27 after the 10:30a.m. service to offer a self defense class for girls ages 11-18. Click here to read the Shine a Light newsletter for registration information. 
 



Basic Yoga Class: The next yoga class will be held on Monday, October 5 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Join Mother Julia as she leads a basic yoga class open to all! We will meet in the Parish Hall and begin promptly at 11:45 a.m. Please bring a yoga mat, water, and a warm sweat shirt or blanket. Julia will have a few extra yoga mats available for those who are in need. If you have an extra yoga mat and can bring it to share as well that would be great!

Sermons Designed for All God's Children: Beginning in October, at the 10:30 a.m. service, the first Sunday of the month will feature a sermon designed for all of God's children. Children of all ages will be invited to come to the front of the church and help the preacher of the day tell the story from the Gospel. Children will also be invited to gather around the altar at the time of the Eucharist, helping to tell more fully the story of God's rich feast.




St. Francis Day Pet Blessing: Sunday, Oct. 4 at 2:00 p.m.: Bring your fuzzy friends (or representatives) to the front lawn for blessings as we celebrate God's creation and our love for it.




Trunk or Treat - Friday, Oct. 30 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.: Come out to the St. Patrick's parking lot with a decorated trunk and candy to pass out to trick or treaters. Wanna host a themed trunk and pass out candy? Liz Kidd challenges everyone to beat her Ron Burgundy themed trunk. Sign up with Mo. Sarah or on the sign up posters around St. Patrick's.


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 contacting one of the clergy at 770-455-6523 or Anne Duncan at 770-454-9053 or annebduncan@gmail.com Everything you tell a Stephen Minister is kept absolutely confidential.
OUTREACH

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Malachi's Story in Pathways Magazine: Malachi's Storehouse was featured in the latest Diocesan magazine, Pathways. Click here and turn to page 19 to read Irma's and Thelma's stories.
 

 
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)

$310,614  
$354,044
($43,431) 
($59,432) 
-12.3% 
* : pre-payments of pledge values have been annualized
 
    
 
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