MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE - THIS EVENING AT 7:00 PM
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE - FRIDAY, APRIL 3 AT NOON
EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES 8:30 AND 10:30 AM
Please join us for worship this Sunday at 8:30 or 10:30 a.m. There will be no Sunday School for children, youth or adults this week. Classes resume next Sunday. The nursery will be open.
We will hold the annual Easter Egg Hunt for children immediately following the 10:30 a.m. service this Sunday. We will have a "toddler friendly" hunt on the back playground and a more advanced egg hunt for our older children on the grounds around the church property. Nut free candy and small toy donations are being accepted to fill the eggs. Drop off your contribution prior to the 10:30 am service.
We will be "flowering the cross" on Easter morning! Please bring a few fresh flowers with you to church to be added to the cross before the 10:30 a.m. service.
As a follow up to her fall presentation on sabbatical and sabbath practices, the Rev. Canon Cathie Caimano will host a Rector's Forum on Sunday, April 19th to continue the conversation. In addition to a brief recap on the practice of clergy sabbatical, Cathie will lead us into a consideration of ways in which we can all, individually and corporately, deepen our practices of spiritual rest. The forum will take place immediately following the 10:30am service.
As a supplement to the two Rector's Forums led by the Rev. Canon Cathie Caimano, the church leadership has created a simple sabbatical Q&A pamphlet for the congregation. Printed copies are available in the Narthex and electronic copy can be found by clicking
Please know that during Mark's absence, Sally Brower will fulfill all the clergy responsibilities of the parish, including pastoral crises and funerals. The church leadership asks that church membership respect the sabbatical principle that allows Mark a complete break from pastoral duties and contact. During Mark's absence, all matters of church life will be handled by Sally, the parish staff and members of the Vestry. Thank you!
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, April 6th and Tuesday, April 7th in observance of Easter. The office will reopen at 9 am on Wednesday, April 8th. If you have a pastoral emergency during this time, please call the office (704) 663-5659 and the telephone greeting will instruct you on how to get assistance. Please note that the preschool is closed for spring break all next week.
The April meeting of the Episcopal Church Women (ECW) will take place on Monday, April 6th at 10:00 am in the church library. The meeting is open to all women of the church. If you have questions, or transportation needs, please contact Ann Farr (704) 360-2216, or email her by clicking
here.
Altar flowers are needed for the following Sundays: April 19th and May 3. If you would like to donate flowers in memory or honor of someone special or for a special date, please sign up via our website or click
here.
Saint Patrick's VIVA Seniors Group will be traveling to Seagrove, NC on Tuesday, April 21st to visit Seagrove Pottery Gallery. Sea grove features local pottery, sculptures, glass, basketry and lawn and garden items. With many local artists, Seagrove is a unique place offering the true art of hand made pottery at its finest. Plan to meet in the parking lot of Saint Patrick's at 10:30 am. Contact Cindi Davis (704) 582-3862 with questions or details.
The annual Youth Beach Trip is planned for April 24 to 26 to Cherry Grove in North Myrtle Beach. To secure lodging you must register with Mark Fowler by Friday, April 10th. Cost of the trip including lodging, meals and transportation is $140. Scholarships are available on a need basis. Please contact Mark Fowler (704) 500-3263, or email him by clicking
here.
The Youth Pilgrims will begin selling Auto Bell Car wash coupons on Sunday, April 12th to benefit the Summer 2015 Pilgrimage. Cost of each ticket good for an interior and exterior cleaning is $16 (the same as you pay at the carwash), of which we get to keep $7.99. We will offer the tickets for the month of April and possibly early May. Please support this effort and get a clean car to boot!
Mark your calendars! Please note that the date for Anniversary has changed! Anniversary Sunday will now be held on Sunday, May 3rd. Please mark your calendars and plan to be present as we celebrate the 24th anniversary of Saint Patrick's. Watch for details!
Our next scheduled day to serve as Prep Chefs at the Mooresville Soup Kitchen is on Tuesday, April 14th 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
