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Beginning this Sunday, January 12, the Adult Forum will begin
a study and discussion of the works of Flannery O'Connor.
Mary Flannery O'Connor (March 25, 1925 - August 3, 1964) was an American writer and essayist and Georgia native. An important voice in American literature, O'Connor wrote two novels and 32 short stories. She was a Southern writer who often wrote in a Southern Gothic style. This style includes deeply flawed, disturbing or eccentric characters, ambivalent gender roles and decayed or derelict settings, grotesque situations, and other sinister events relating to or coming from poverty, alienation, racism, crime, and violence. O'Connor's writing also reflected her own Roman Catholic faith, and frequently examined questions of morality and ethics.
Our time with Miss O'Connor with begin with an overview of her life and the events that helped make her one of the most intriguing and powerful southern writers. We will continue as we discuss one of her most popular and award winning short stories Revelation published in 1964. Click here for a link to this short story.
The Adult Forum will meet in the Chapel beginning at 10:00 a.m.
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Senior Warden's Weekly Report to the Parish
Fellow Parishioners:
This is the time of the year when we look back at the previous year to determine how we did, whether we accomplished what we set out to do, and what we need to work on. This reflection on the previous year is a necessary element in planning for the new year. It will help us formulate the goals and objectives that we will aspire to in 2014.
In 2013, our Average Sunday Attendance was 234 compared to 196 in 2012. This represented an 18.9% increase for the year and quite a rebound. Although we don't have comparable numbers for all of 2012, Christian Education attendance is significantly up in all categories during comparable periods in 2013. We definitely have momentum as we enter 2014 in the key areas of participation.
Preliminary results for 2013 show pledge income of $498,000, a 5.3% increase over 2012. This too is encouraging as we enter 2014.
I am pleased to report that, as of today, we have 179 pledges in hand totaling over $581,000. Although we expect both of these numbers to increase, it is useful to compare these 2014 pledge amounts to the final numbers for 2013. The $581,000 pledge amount for 2014 represents a 15.7% increase over the 2013 pledge amount of $502,000. This percentage increase will go up when the final pledges are in. The 179 pledges for 2014 compares to 170 for 2013, an increase of over 5.0%. I am optimistic that the increase in the number of pledges will be close to 10.0% when the campaign officially ends.
Our very successful annual campaign will enable us to budget for growth in all of our ministries for the coming year. We will also be able to address some other pressing needs. Thanks be to God!
Blessings,
Monty
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| This Weekend | January 10-11 |
Musikgarten Open House at Saint Paul's
Saturday, January 11, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Melissa Schultz would like to invite you to her Musikgarten Open House on Saturday, January 11th. This event is FREE and will be held at Saint Paul's. This is a wonderful opportunity to participate in an age appropriate demo class with your child and see what we do on a weekly basis! Plus, there will be lots of great door prizes, including tuition discounts, class supplies, Starbucks gift cards, and more! The schedule for the open house will be: 10:00 a.m. Toddler Demonstration Class (30 minutes, age 15 months - 3 yrs.) 10:30 a.m. Q/A and refreshments 10:45 a.m. Baby Demonstration Class (30 minutes age 0 - 15 months) 11:15 a.m. Q/A and refreshments Please feel free to invite friends to join you at the Open House! For more information, please visit: http://larksongstudio.com/musikgarten.php or call Melissa at 706-434-9929. |
Our Schedule for This Sunday
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Holy Eucharist Rite I without music
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8:00 - 10:00 AM
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Continental Breakfast in Tyler Hall
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Holy Eucharist Rite II with the Canterbury Choir
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Christian Formation for all ages
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Confirm Not Conform Confirmation Class
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11:00 AM
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Holy Eucharist Rite II with the Saint Paul's Choir
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Acolyte Training
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EYC - Apples to Apples and Pizza
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5:30 PM
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Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
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This Sunday we welcome into the Body of Christ , Barrett Sommers Robertson and James Stephen Robertson, sons of Laura and John Robertson, grandsons of Lee and Tom Robertson, and great-grandsons of Mary Robertson, at the 11:00 a.m. service.
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Confirmation Classes Begin
Sunday, January 12, 10:00 a.m.
Confirmation Classes for Adults and Youth will begin Sunday, January 12th, 10:00 a.m.- 10:45 a.m. Further details are available in the Winter issue of Saint Paul's Postings located in a link at the end of this email and in print the Narthex, or contact The Reverend Kelsey Hutto. |
Acolyte Training This Sunday
12:00 noon, Tyler Hall and the Nave
Acolyte training is scheduled for Sunday, January 12th, following the 11:00 a.m. service. All acolytes and parents are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided. All those 3rd grade and higher are welcome to join the Acolyte Guild. Please contact Todd Shafer for more information. |
 Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
5:30 p.m.
This week's guest musicians will be Deborah van Tuyll Laura van Tuyll Charles Smith |
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2013 Contribution Statements & 2014 Offering Envelopes
2013 Contributions Statements will be mailed no later than January 15, 2014. If you have questions, please contact Ann Marie Reckentine or by phone (706) 724-2485. Offering Envelopes for 2014 are available in the office.
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Youth and Families Committee
Sunday, January 19, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., Tyler Hall
The Youth and Families Committee will meet Sunday, January 19, following the 11:00 service in Tyler Hall. This new committee will provide guidance and support for our Youth and Children's ministries. If you are interested in being a part of this committee please contact The Reverend Kelsey Hutto. |
Parish Office Closing
Monday, January 20
The Parish Office will be closed Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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2014 Mardi Gras
Ways for you to be involved. The Outreach Committee is seeking donations for our Annual Mardi Gras Party Silent Auction, to be held March 1st in the River Room. Saint Paul's parishioners are our biggest source of donations for this event which raises money to support the Saint Paul's Outreach food ministries. Please consider giving a gift of professional services or contacting your business associates to ask for a donation for this important ministry.
Mardi Gras Tickets Go on Sale
Sunday, January 26.
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Tuesday Music Live
Tuesday, January 21, 12:00 noon, The Nave and River Room
America's largest luncheon concert series, Tuesday's Music Live, continues its 26th season with a free concert by Lyric Intermezzo, on Tuesday, January 21st at 12:00 noon. Lunch following the concert is served in the River Room and is catered by Crum's on Central. For complete information visit www.TuesdaysMusicLive.com or call the Box Office at 706-722-3463. |
Manna Pantry
Friday, January 24, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Tyler Hall
Saturday, January 25, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Tyler Hall
Manna Pantry will be held January 24th and 25th in Tyler Hall. Families with children are welcome to join parishioners of all ages to help in this ministry. Friday afternoon the food is delivered and unloaded from the truck, boxes are assembled, and food organized from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday morning, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon recipients are registered, and food distributed. For more information, please contact Anita Tanner. |
Annual Parish Meeting
Sunday, January 26, 4:00 p.m.
The 264th annual parish meeting will be held Sunday, January 26th, at 4:00 p.m. and will be followed by a social hour and dinner. Details will follow. Please mark your calendars. |
Organizational Meeting for Saint Paul's Softball Team
Wednesday, January 29, 6:00 p.m., Tyler Hall
There will be a short organizational meeting for everyone interested in playing softball on the Saint Paul's Team to cover the schedule, fees, and jerseys. Please contact Kelsey Hutto for more information. |
Are we missing your birthday?
Please contact the Parish Office to update our files.
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Read winter issue of the
Saint Paul's Postings
by clicking on the image at the right.
Paper copies are also available in the Narthex
and in the rack outside the Parish Office.
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