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The Shamrock

August 31, 2016

KICK OFF SUNDAY - SEPT. 11

Fall Christian Formation begins on September 11 from 9:00-10:15. Children and youth will meet in their classrooms noted below and adults are invited to meet in the Parish Hall for light refreshments and a presentation on Sunday offerings by Adult Christian Formation Leaders

The commissioning of Sunday school teachers will happen at the 10:30 a.m. service!

Bring some food to share as we will have a potluck in the Parish Hall following the 10:30 service.

Children - classes will resume on September 11 with Kick off Sunday.

nursery, room 6 for children ages four and under. (The older threes and Pre K

                 children  will have a story and activity)

Room 4 A children in kindergarten, first and second grades

Room 9      children in third and fourth grades

Room 3    new CLUB 56 for children in fifth and sixth grades. (This is a part of the J2A program.)

Kick Off Sunday Potluck: Sept. 11! 'KICK OFF' Sunday - Dear friends we will have a Potluck Parish Lunch after the 10:30 service, in the hall. Soft drinks and Entrees provided. Please bring your favorite Side/Salad dish and/or dessert to share.

NEW FALL OFFICE HOURS

Beginning September 1 the office will be closed on Thursdays and Fridays. Regular office hours will resume in January 2017.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Office Closed: The office will be closed Monday, Sept. 5 for labor day.

Chalice, Cheese and Danna Faulds - Sept. 10 , 7-9 pm in Parlor: Join us for a wonderful evening of "Chalice, Cheese, and Danna Faulds" on Saturday, September 10, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Parlor. Danna Faulds, whose words and images have helped many to unfold into the presence and mystery of God, is the author of four popular books of poetry: Go In and In; One Soul; Prayers to the Infinite; and From Root to Bloom.

Please bring: a Danna Faulds poem, wine or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice, chalice (aka wine glass) and a plated cheese pairing (with crackers or fruit if desired).

Wayne Judge Memorial Golf Classic - Sept. 13 (registration at 9:00 a.m., tee time at 10:00 a.m.)

September 13, and come out to Rivermont Country Club

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AND PAY

or paper registration forms can be found on the table in the Nave at church

Exploring God's Mystery Through Neurobiology and Contemplative Practice:

October 14, 7:00-9:00 p.m. and October 15, 9:00 -3:30 p.m.

St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
Cost: $65

The retreat will have a contemplative rhythm that includes sessions on chant and meditation with guest presenters, Lisa Persons and the Rev. Julia Rusling.
In this retreat neurobiology will serve as a framework to expand our understanding of self. By becoming aware of normally "unnoticed" parts of ourselves (our bodies, our perceptions) we gain a more complete understanding of ourselves and our relationship to each other, our spiritual nature. This is part of God's mystery - a realm to which we all have access but rarely explore. By traversing this landscape, we are transformed and become larger and more complete within God. The retreat will have a contemplative rhythm that includes sessions on chant and meditation with guest presenters, Lisa Persons and the Rev. Julia Rusling.

Jill Bigler, mother of Wendy Lauber. The funeral will be at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Sharpsburg GA, close to Peachtree City, on Saturday, September 3 at 4 pm.

Bill Kaiser - Bill died Friday afternoon during an emergency surgery to repair damage to his heart. We hold in our prayer Bill's beloved wife, Barbara Allen, and their family and friends. The funeral will be held at North Decatur Presbyterian Church (611 Medlock Rd, Decatur, GA 30033) at 2 pm on Saturday, Sept. 3.

Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord;

And let light perpetual shine upon them.

May their soul and the souls of all the
faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.

ANAM CARA OFFERINGS

Upcoming Events:
Saturday, Sept. 10 7-9 pm in Parlor: Chalice, Cheese, and Danna Faulds

Saturday, Oct. 22: St. Patrick's Quiet Day

Anam Cara Yoga

Class Schedule:

Mondays noon (all levels)- A basics class grounded in a meditative spirit.

Thursdays 7 p.m. (all levls) - Good Night Yoga - stretch, strengthen and unwind your way into a restful night's sleep.
Fridays noon (all levels) - Yin: Fewer poses held for extended lengths of time, allowing the stretches to move more deeply into our joints, soft tissue and fascia.

Cost:

Drop in - $12

Monthly, once a week - $36

Monthly, twice a week - $64

Monthly, three times a week - $84

Scholarships joyously available. Please speak with Julia ahead of time.

Private and semi-private yoga sessions are also available. Please speak with Julia.

Yoga will not meet on Monday, Sept. 5 since the office will be closed for Labor Day.

Upcoming Events:
Saturday, Sept. 10 7-9 pm in Parlor: Chalice, Cheese, and Danna Faulds

Saturday, Oct. 22: St. Patrick's Quiet Day

Centering Prayer:

Centering Prayer meets on Mondays at 1:15 pm in the library. Please contact Rev. Julia Rusling (rev.julia@stpat.net) with questions.

Over the next several months we will be using ThomasMerton's book, New Seeds of Contemplation, to enrich our study and practice. Even if you cannot join us on Mondays, please join us in exploring how Merton's writing may be of support to you in your contemplative journey.

Centering Prayer will not meet on Monday, Sept. 5 since the office will be closed for Labor Day.

PEACE, PAJAMAS, AND PATRICK

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY NEWS

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!

Children - classes will resume on September 11 with Kick off Sunday.

nursery, room 6 for children ages four and under. (The older threes and Pre K

                 children  will have a story and activity)

Room 4 A children in kindergarten, first and second grades

Room 9      children in third and fourth grades

Room 3    new CLUB 56 for children in fifth and sixth grades. (This is a part of the J2A program.)

LOOKING AHEAD

Click here to see full calendar

September 4	Office Closed - Labor Day
September 10 at Cathedral of St. Philip	Acolyte Festival
September 10, 7-9 pm, parlor	Chalice, Cheese, and Danna Faulds
September 11	Kick Off Sunday and Potluck
September 13	Golf Tournament at Rivermont
October 22	Quiet Day
Ongoing: second Sunday of every month, 12:15 pm, room 8	Stephen Ministry meeting
Ongoing: third Sunday of every month, 12:15 pm, room 8	Vestry Meeting

SUNDAY MORNING CHRISTIAN FORMATION

All programs resume on Sept. 11 at 9:00 am.

Children - classes will resume on September 11 with Kick off Sunday.

nursery, room 6 for children ages four and under. (The older threes and Pre K

                 children  will have a story and activity)

Room 4 A children in kindergarten, first and second grades

Room 9      children in third and fourth grades

Room 3    new CLUB 56 for children in fifth and sixth grades. (This is a part

                of the J2A program.)

Youth - classes will resume on September 11 with Kick off Sunday.

Room 12 Rite 13 (7th & 8th grades)
Room 7 J2A (9th & 10th grades)
Room 14 YEA (11th & 12th grades)

Adults - all are invited to gather in the parish hall on Sept. 11 for a presentation.

Lectionary readings for this Sunday.

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)
$311,553	$312,028	($475)	($726)	-0.2%

* : 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

Malachi's is open each Wednesday - lunch at 11:30 a.m. Free grocery shopping from 1 -3 p.m.
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