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The Shamrock
August 3, 2016
BACKPACK BLESSING Aug. 7
 
 
Blessing of Backpacks August 7 at 10:30 a.m. service: We will celebrate and bless the beginning of another school year with a "Blessing of the Backpacks" on August 7 during the 10:30 a.m. service. Students of all ages, from preschool through adult, bring your backpacks or lunch boxes to the 10:30 service to receive a special blessing as we begin a new school year.
AND ALSO WITH Y'ALL: PEACE, PAJAMAS, AND PATRICK
REGISTER NOW!
 
Register now for And Also with Y'all: Peace Pajamas and Patrick! Sundays in August beginning at 5:00 PM., a delicious dinner prepared by the chefs of St. Patrick's, followed by fun and fellowship and a journey to talk about peace. All ages are invited and encouraged to attend. We will work towards peace together as a whole group and also in break out groups by age (children, youth and adult). It will be a wonderful time and you don't have to cook! Click to sign up and send in your money to reserve your place at the table. 
 
Make your reservations and pre-purchase tickets online! Families are $50 for all four Sundays. Individuals are $20 for all four Sundays. Can't make all four Sundays? You're still invited! Tickets will be available for single nights for $20/family and $7/individuals. ** If you know what nights you are coming, please register so we can have enough food for you! Gluten free and vegetarian options at each evening! Tickets will also be available in the Nave (entrance to the church) on Sundays after the 10:30 liturgy. Peace is possible. May it begin with us.

We are offering childcare for infants through 4 year olds. All others will be in a small groups. All will eat with their family.
 
**Please note: money should not be a barrier! Scholarships are available. Contact Mo. Sarah  for scholarship information .
SLIP AND SLIDE SUNDAY
UPCOMING EVENTS

Shine A Light sponsors Cool Girls organization Aug 4 at 7 pm: Shine a Light has invited Cool Girls (http://www.thecoolgirls.org/) to speak this Thursday, August 4 at 7 pm in Room 8. Cool Girls' community partners, mentors, and volunteer networks support girls (ages 8-13) in all aspects of their development - breaking the cycles of poverty, low self-esteem, and teen pregnancy. Their life skills programs develop girls into confident women through education and exposure to a broader world of opportunity. Join us to learn more! Contact Catherine Renaud (crenaud@virtualcloudsoftware.net) with any questions.

Safeguarding God's Children Training August 13, 9 a.m. - noon:
Update for Vestry members, teachers, nursery workers and anyone who works with our children! There will be a safeguarding God's Children training at St. Patrick's on from 9:00-12:00. Register in the office or with Becky Beal. If you have had the 'in person' training before, you may take the online renewal. Contact Nicole to get a password. You may also take this class with Deborah Silver at St. Peter & St. Paul's on Aug. 13 from 9:00-12:00 or at the Cathedral on September 17 from 9:00-12:00. Register for either of these at dsilver@episcopalatlanta.org.
  • Also, the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation (ECA) will be offering this workshop on August 20  at 12:00noon. ECA is located at 1673 Jamerson Road, Marietta, GA  30189.  If you would like to attend or have any questions, please call the Rev. Gretchen S. Ratterree at 770-928-7916 or email her. There will be a light lunch provided.
  • Another option for this training: St. Aidan's training is on Sat., Sept. 10 from 9:30 to 12:30. Register with Deborah Silver at dsilver@episcopalatlanta.org.
 
Acolyte News: We are holding a training session for new and experienced acolytes on Saturday, August 20 at 10 a.m. We'll start with a light breakfast at 9:30 a.m. RSVP to Dana Dolan (678-467-4098 or danacee_d@yahoo.com).
 
  
Panther Creek Hike: Aug. 20: Summer hot enough for you? Wanna get cool by hiking to a waterfall? Panther Creek Falls is beautiful and a beckons you for a refreshing dip.
Here's the trail description: easy to moderate, with a fairly steep downhill for a short section
when we get to the falls. Distance: 7 miles round trip.
Logistics: Bring your own food and water. Running shoes are fine for this hike. Some folks
may prefer hiking sandals for getting in the water. Note: if you plan to get wet, be aware that
there is no place to change clothes, so plan to dry on the hike back out : ). Let's meet at the
church at 8 a.m. We'll plan to be back by late afternoon, probably around 5 p.m. Parents,
please plan to accompany anyone under 18 years old. This hike will be weather-permitting.
Please email Wayne Ware if you plan to join us. If you have questions, please feel free to email or you can call me at 404-213-8566. 
 

Wayne Judge Memorial Golf Classic - Sept. 13 The Annual Wayne Judge Memorial Golf Classic is on the horizon and we want to see you there on Tuesday, September 13 (registration at 9:00 a.m., tee time at 10:00 a.m.) 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-FORE!
  1. Block your calendar on September 13, and come out to Rivermont Country Club (bringing friends would be even better). Entry fees are $95 per golfer.
  2. Volunteer to help support the event day activities
  3. If you can't physically participate on September 13, become a sponsor - various levels are available:
  • Gold Sponsor  $1,000 (includes the fees for one foursome)
  • Silver $500  (includes the fees for two golfers)
  • Hole Sponsor $300
or paper registration forms can be found on the table in the Nave at church
Contact Mike Cropper with any questions. 
   



Gift Cards Needed: If anyone has gift cards they would like to donate to the golf tournament fund raiser, please bring them to church Sunday and put them in the collection plate. We are planning to raffle a bag of cards.
HAT SUNDAY 
YOUTH!
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY NEWS 

Do you have a little time.....: We need people to help make cow and lamb costumes for Christmas! Please contact Becky if you can help. becky.beal@stpat.net.

We need to know...Sunday School Registration for Children and Youth: Click here for a printable information sheet for your family and child. It also contains a photo release statement at the end. Please return to Becky Beal. We want to be ready to welcome your family on Sept. 11!
LOOKING AHEAD 
 
Click here to see full calendar 

August 7 at 10:30 a.m service Blessing of Backpacks 
August 7, 14, 21, 28 from 5-7 p.m. And also with y'all:
Peace, Pajamas and Patrick 
August 13, 9 a.m. - noon, Parish Hall and Room 8 Safeguarding God's Children Training 
August 21 at 12:30 pm, room 8 Vestry Meeting 
September 11 Kick Off Sunday and Picnic 
September 13 Golf Tournament at Rivermont 
Ongoing: second Sunday of every month, 12:15 pm, room 8 Stephen Ministry meeting 
SUNDAY MORNING CHRISTIAN FORMATION
  • Nursery (newborn - 4 years old) - 9:00 a.m.
  • Children - classes will resume on September 11 with Kick off Sunday.
  • Youth - classes will resume on September 11 with Kick off Sunday. Youth, click here to check out the summer schedule full of fun events!
  • Adults
    • Rector's Forum - Parlor
    • The Scripture Group: this class will resume on August 21  
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)
 
 $267,260
 $275,319
 ($8,058)
 ($13,968) 
 -2.9%
 
* : pre-payments of pledge values have been annualized 
STEPHEN MINISTRY 
 
Need a confidential companion who will listen? Ask Fr Dick (fr.dick@stpat.net) about Stephen Ministry.
OUTREACH

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Malachi's is open each Wednesday - lunch at 11:30 a.m. Free grocery shopping from 1 -3 p.m.
Click here to learn more.
 
 Backpack Bonanza was a huge success! Last Wednesday, Malachi's gave away about 400 fully stocked backpacks to Malachi's children, who are returning to school. The smiles on the faces of the children and parents say it all! We are so grateful for our many backpack partners who answered the call for backpacks and supplies. Our partners this year were: St. Patrick's parishioners, For The Kid, Keller Williams Realty - Perimeter Office, Cox Enterprises, Kingswood United Methodist Church, and Friends of Malachi's. Our awesome volunteers, led by Robin Neal, sorted and staged the backpacks for distribution. Thank you to everyone involved!  
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