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We invite you to join us this Sunday at 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Christian Education for adults takes place from 9:30 to 10:15 am. Children in preschool through grade 5 meet during the first half of the 10:30 a.m. service. The youth will meet this Sunday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
Exploring Our Labyrinth - Sunday, April 21st, 11:45 am-1:30 pm. Saint Patrick's Community is blessed with a beautiful outdoor labyrinth right in our own back yard, but many of us have never walked it. Please join us as we discuss the history of this ancient prayer tool and learn how to incorporate it into our prayer lives. Please click here to register by the end of the day today. Lunch will be provided. This event will be led by Pam Hatley.
At a recent meeting, the Vestry decided to provide the congregation with Sunday Attendance Metrics on a quarterly basis. The average Sunday Attendance (ASA) for the first quarter of 2013 was 206, not including Easter Sunday. Easter Sunday attendance was 310. These ASA metrics include the numbers for 8:30 a.m. Rite II service, 10:30 a.m. Rite II service (with music), and also the Sunday evening Alternative Eucharists.
Please join our VIVA Seniors group for their second luncheon on the 23rd of April here at Saint Patrick's. The guest speaker will be Mallie from Lowes, a master gardener who will share tips on successful spring planting. Be prepared for a " hands on" approach as we will all be potting our favorite herbs and flowers to take home. Please sign up in the Narthex following the 10:30 service to ensure that supplies will be available for all. There will be a $10 cost for supplies including pots, soil and planting materials. We will be serving lunch at 11:00 but feel free to come early for coffee and conversation.
We are in need of persons to sign up to bring flowers for the Altar on Sundays during the months of April and May. You can donate in memory of a loved one, or in thanksgiving or honor of individuals. If you would like to contribute flowers for the altar, please contact Sherry Klepfer (704) 799-9995,sign up on the website.
Attention Parents of Rising 6th Graders! Rising 6th graders are eligible to begin to be part of Saint Patrick's Youth Group this fall. Please contact Mark Fowler by clicking here and provide him with your child's information.
By now you surely have noticed the tear-drop plastic hangers that are outside near all the door handles. These are called "Bird-Be-Gone." Every spring we have a terrible time with robins landing on our door handles and pecking at the glass. It has become a nuisance because they leave their "droppings" all over the handles, which makes for a great mess. We have tried the construction paper owls in the past and they worked with limited success. These "Bird-Be-Gone" objects are a little bit more attractive, and seem to have a higher degree of success than the owls (at least so far).
SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) is a local agency that helps families find their strengths and build upon them. A "Paint the Night Blue" concert and family fun day will be held on May 4th to benefit SCAN. You can read all about it by clicking here.
The 2013 Solas Leighis Concert Series has been planned. You can see the concert schedule by clicking here
Sign ups are underway for the youth spring beach trip to North Myrtle Beach, April 26th to 28th. Speak with Mark Fowler for more information.
Other news you can use Please make sure to check the expiration date on your donations!!! Don't Forget!! Just One Can!! Our contribution for the week of April 17 was 45 pounds!! For a complete listing of specific items needed by the Mooresville Christian Mission Food Pantry, please click here | 
