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Please join us for worship this Sunday at 8:30 or 10:30 a.m. We will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi this Sunday with the annual Blessing of the Animals. The 8:30 am service will be held indoors as normal, and then we will move outside for the 10:30 service and animal blessing. Please note that there will be no Christian Education for children or adults this Sunday. We ask that you please restrain pets appropriately (leashes or carriers) and don't forget to bring those lawn chairs and/or blankets!
At Saint Patrick's, we offer the Sacrament of Baptism two times a year - in the spring and fall. Our next Baptismal date will be Sunday, November 3rd (All Saints Sunday). If you desire to be baptized (adults or children), you must notify the Church office by Monday, October 14th.
We have begun offering a Preschool Chapel service on Wednesday mornings beginning at 11:40 a.m. and ending at Noon. Please note that while the service is geared to preschoolers, anyone who would like to attend is welcome.
The next meeting of the VIVA Seniors will be held on Tuesday, October 15th at 11 am. We will celebrate the arrival of the fall season with a Saint Patrick's Octoberfest, complete with traditional German food. Join us and participate in "special interest" stations designed with you in mind. Cost is $10. Sign up now to reserve your spot by clicking here We have planned something for everyone! Our last "tailgate" meeting was a great success so we hope to see you on the 15th! Click here for a flyer with all the details.
Our next scheduled day to serve as Prep Chefs at the Mooresville Soup Kitchen is on Tuesday, October 8th from 1 to 4 pm. We are in need of 6 to 10 volunteers, 16 years of age and older who can commit to helping to prepare the frozen meals for those in need. You can sign up to help by clicking here.
Rector's Forum: A Priest, A Rabbi and A Buddhist Sit Down.
We know what happens when a priest, a rabbi and a buddhist walk into a bar....but what about when they sit down to talk? Please consider joining our Rector, Mark Forbes, in viewing and discussing the recent UNC-TV special entitled ""Sacred Space: The Promise of Peace and Understanding in Our World." Moderated by Laura Logan of 60 Minutes, our very own Bishop Michael Curry joins a distinguished panel of Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Catholic and Humanist leaders to talk about what our faiths share and how they differ - and what we can learn from each other. Run with permission from UNC-TV, the video program lasts 56 minutes. Following the viewing, and for those who wish to stay, Mark will facilitate a discussion on inter-faith understanding. The forum will be held on Sunday, October 27th following the 10:30 am service with the optional discussion session ending by 1:30 pm. Light refreshments will be provided. If possible, please let Beryl Frey in the church office know in advance by clicking here if you hope to attend. This will help with planning.
Internationally acclaimed guitarist Richard Smith will perform at Saint Patrick's on Sunday, October 20, at 7:00 pm. Tickets at the door: $15 adults, $10 seniors and students. All proceeds benefit our outreach programs. Wine and cheese reception included. If you plan to attend, please consider bringing a finger food for the reception. For more details visit our website by clicking here
Altar Flowers are needed for several dates this fall and winter. Flowers can be donated in memory or honor of a loved one, or a special occasion. If you would like to donate altar flowers sign up via our website by clicking here or by contacting Sherry Klepfer at (704) 799-9995.
On November 9, from 12 pm to 2 pm, Saint Patrick's Church will be hosting a diocesan liturgical celebration and luncheon in honor of all regional military veterans and active troops. Our rector, Mark Forbes, is seeking persons willing to assist in terms of set up, greeting and cleanup. The luncheon will be catered. If you are interested, please inform Beryl Frey in the church office.
The Episcopal Diocese of NC will offer Safe Church Training at Christ Church in Charlotte on Monday, October 7th from 6 to 9 pm.
Safe Church training is designed to increase awareness regarding sexual misconduct and abuse of power, to outline steps toward preventing abuse, to offer ways to intervene when misconduct occurs and to equip anyone in a position of parish leadership with ways of healing and rebuilding the body of Christ.The training is required of all clergy and diocesan employees. It is also intended for wardens, vestry members, lay Eucharistic visitors, pastoral visitors, youth leaders, confirmation sponsors, acolyte leaders, choir directors, church school teachers, volunteers working in the parish on a regular basis and all employees of congregations. Contact Beryl Frey in the parish office is you would like to attend.
The 2013 Solas Leighis Concert Series has been planned.You can see the concert schedule by clicking here
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