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Saint Patrick's Weekly Reminders
October 23, 2014
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Please join for worship this Sunday at 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Children's Chapel for children in preschool through grade 5 will take place during the first half of the 10:30 service. A reminder that a lectionary bible study for adults is offered every Sunday between services.
Sunita Staneslow will perform at Saint Patrick's this Sunday, October 26, at 7:00 pm. Sunita is an internationally recognized harpist educated in the US and currently living in Tel Aviv. Make plans to enjoy an intimate concert that spans the spectrum of human emotions from soulful Jewish melodies to lively Scottish reels to music composed by contemporary harpists, all woven together with stories of her travels and adventures. A wine and cheese reception is included during intermission. If you are planning to attend, please bring a finger food for the reception. Tickets available at the door: $15 for adults, $10 seniors/students. All proceeds benefit community outreach. For more details, click here or call (704) 663-5659.
Acolytes are needed to assist with worship on Sunday mornings. Click here to sign up
The Saint Patrick's Youth Group will assist our congregation in hosting a safe, fun and slightly spooky "Trunk or Treat" for the children of our community next Thursday, October 30th from 6 pm to 7 pm at the church. There will be hot dogs, drinks, games and lots of treats so bring your friends and neighbors! Please click here for a flyer with all the details.
A sign up genius for Children's Chapel and Nursery volunteers for the fall has been created on the church website. Please consider volunteering your time to Saint Patrick's Children's Formation. We need as many volunteers as we can get to share in this important ministry for our children. Click here to access our website.
During the 1970s, internationally renowned fresco artist Ben Long created magnificent and enduring works in two small antique churches in Ashe County. Thousands of people visit the frescoes each year. On Tuesday, November 4th, the Saint Patrick's VIVA group will be traveling to Ashe County to view these great works of art. We will be leaving the church parking lot at 9:00 a.m. to carpool. Lunch plans will be determined. Please contact Gail Connelly (704) 724-0457, or Cindi Davis (704) 582-3862 for more information and to sign up. All are welcome!
We are in need of folks who would be willing to help provide food for the Sunday morning Coffee Hour. Click here if you would like to read what is involved. If you would like to sign up to help, please click here.
Saint Patrick's ECW Bites n' Books Holiday Bazaar will take place on Saturday, November 15, from 10:00 am til 2:00 pm. This annual event is a great way to kick off the holiday season. It will feature a chili cook-off with official judges and popular votes. After the competition, homemade soup and chili will be available for sale by the quart. There will also be a Country Kitchen full of fresh baked goods, local arts and crafts including handmade pottery and soaps, and gently used books for sale. A $1.00 raffle ticket could win you a $75 signed and numbered Cotton Ketchie print. Lunch will be available for $4.00, including a choice of soup, drink and cookie. Make plans to join the fun and get a jump on your holiday shopping. All proceeds benefit community outreach projects.
In preparation for the upcoming Bites n' Books, the ECW is asking for donations of cakes, pies, cookies, etc. as well as homemade jams or jellies. Items should be individually wrapped for sale, or the cakes and pies can be sold whole. You may drop off your goods on Friday, November 14th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., or on Saturday morning, November 15th from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Thank you!
Our next scheduled day to serve as Prep Chefs at the Mooresville Soup Kitchen is on Tuesday, November 11th from 1 to 4 pm. Currently we still have many slots to fill. 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
We are in need of flowers for the Altar for several Sundays during the month of November. Click here to sign up.
Saint Patrick's Youth Group is collecting pine cones for an upcoming youth meeting on November 2nd. Please bring to church any 3 to 5 inch pine cones you may have in your yard. The youth will put them to good use. Many thanks!
Please make sure to check the expiration
date on your donations!!!
Don't Forget!! Just One Can!!
Our contribution for the week of
October 22nd was 27 lbs!!
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