Friday, February 1, 2008
Ash
Wednesday
Lent
and Ash Wednesday come early this year: February 6. The Imposition of
Ashes and Holy Eucharist will be at 7:30 AM, 12 noon, and 7:30 PM. There
will also be a 5 PM children’s service (not Eucharist) with brief words
about asking God’s forgiveness followed by the imposition of ashes.
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Lenten
Soup Suppers and Program: Lent and God’s New Creation
Beginning Wednesday evening, February 13th and continuing through March
12th Fr. Keith will offer a Lenten program that will explore new ways to
experience Lent. Instead of focusing on traditional Lenten disciplines
such as giving up things that we like (chocolate, coffee, etc.), Keith
will look at how the church has understood Lent and repentance as part
of our participation with God’s new creation in Jesus Christ. Weekly
topics will include:
- Legalism and the New Creation—an Overview of Galatians
- The Church’s Developing Understanding of Repentance and
Lent
- Repentance: Understanding Ourselves in God’s Presence
- How to Live Together as a Community of Repentance
- Practices to Explore/Continue Beyond Lent
A simple soup supper begins the evening at 6:00, (see the next
announcement for details) with the program from 6:45 to 7:45. There will
also be childcare for younger children and a supervised, seasonally
appropriate video for older children
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Lenten Soup
Making
With
Wednesday Soup Suppers beginning February 13, we need about 10 pots of
soup each night, so please plan to bring your favorite soup once or
twice! We look forward to your recipes. Call Barb Mitchell 770.664.2901
if you have questions or just sign up in the narthex.
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Shrove
Tuesday Pancake Supper will be held on Tuesday February 5th
at 6:00 p.m.
Come
for good food, BINGO, a cake walk, and silent auction. Tickets are on
sale in Burtenshaw Hall: Adults: $4, Child $2, Family pack $12 (for
families with more than 2 children). At the door, tickets will be Adult
$5, Child $3, Family pack $15 (for families with more than 2 kids). This
event is sponsored by EYC, and proceeds support their ski trip.
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Calling all
bakers!
On Shrove Tuesday,
there will be a cake walk. EYC invites volunteers to bake and donate
cakes and brownies. If you can help, email
staidanseyc@earthlink.net
or see Katie McDonald or Bethany Taylor.
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Outreach Mission to Honduras
Get
involved in St. Aidan's 2008 outreach mission to Honduras! Come by
Burtenshaw Hall today to help build a children's community cottage and
to participate in a raffle of beautiful handmade items donated by our
mission team. See pictures of past missions and literature explaining
the LAMB institute in Tegucigalpa. You are the home team. We need your
prayers and your support. Contact our away team at the Honduras table if
you have questions. Coming soon is a link on St. Aidan's WEB site to
more Honduras mission information.
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NFCC
Food Pantry Needs Dry Beans!!
Thanks
to the overwhelming response to pleas for food the fall, the Food Pantry
at North Fulton Community Charities is well stocked. The one thing
lacking is dry beans. So, to help the situation, St. Aidan's will begin
a dry bean drive for the next few months. This is easy! Just purchase
any size bag of dry beans - preferably pintos - and drop them in the
collection box in the narthex. They can use any size bag - the larger
bags are divided into quart size bags by volunteers at the pantry.
Thanks so much!
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February
3rd is Acolyte Recognition Sunday
Please join us in honoring the 29 young members
of St. Aidan's who serve as part of our acolyte team. They all lead
very busy lives but still find several hours a month to give to the
service of their church. And thanks to Betsy Jones, their leader,
scheduler, and coach. As part of the recognition service, we will
present St. Aidan's with new acolyte crosses. After the service,
please join us for cake in the acolytes' honor in Burtenshaw Hall.
Those honored today include Samantha Biondi, Anna Bowman, Kerry
Bouchillon, Carolyn Burns, Joe Carnaroli, Jack DeArmey, William Evans,
Anna Ezrine, Bennett Ford, Lindsey Holladay, Samantha Holladay, Alex
Lawton, Kevin Manos, Caitlyn McGill, Kyle McGill, Trevor McGill, Megan
McPherson, Lyla Mills, Alex O'Connor, Sayo Omotoso, Timi Omotoso,
Daniel Saleh, Evie Saleh, Alyssa Sargent, Ashton Serff, Eli Smith,
Henry Smith, Joel Smith, Mason Thompson, and Caroline Wood.
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An Invitation to Join Foyer Groups for the February-June cycle
Whether you are a visitor,
new member or longtime parishioner, you are welcome to join Foyers!
Foyers groups are small gatherings of about eight people (couples and
singles) who meet informally once a month for a simple meal and
fellowship (usually at each other’s homes). Families may also sign up
for “Family Foyers” to include their children in their Foyer Group. Once
each household has hosted, it is time to sign-up for the next cycle of
Foyers. The sign-up sheet is in the Narthex through today. Or you can
contact Betsy Laundon via the St. Aidan’s website or call her,
404-806-0798. Foyer Groups will be announced the week of Jan. 28.
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Primetimers - Change in Restaurants
The Primetimers will meet at 6PM at Big D's Barbeque, 5530 Windward
Parkway, Alpharetta, instead of at Swallow at the Hollow in Roswell. A
TV is available for viewing the Super Bowl. Swallow at the Hollow
decided to close early due to the game. Please call 770-446-1847
(Charlie or Bonnie Olentine) for information.
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Men’s Club
Outing to See Atlanta Thrashers Hockey
Join the Men’s Club on Saturday, February 9 at 7 p.m to see the
Thrashers take on the arch-rival Tampa Bay Lightning at Philips Arena.
Tickets are $28. If you’re interested, See Garon Hart in the lobby of
Burtenshaw Hall between services or contact him at
hartdesign@mindspring.com
or call, 770-552-5422 by January 31.
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EYC Juniors will
meet at the cottage from 4 – 6:00 to help decorate for Shrove Tuesday.
Please come in old clothes, because you may be doing some painting!!!!
Also, bring $3 for pizza!.
EYC Seniors will
meet at the home of Cameron Thompson at 6:15 to watch the Superbowl.
Please bring $3 for pizza. The Thompson’s address is 530 Nottingham
Court, Alpharetta, GA 30005. Phone number is 770/442-3647. Many thanks
to the Thompson family for opening their home for EYC.
The Toy and
Clothing Drive continues, so bring your
gently used, clean clothing and toys to the cottage to send to the
children in Honduras.
Wednesday night EYC will not meet Ash Wed. Instead, please come
to Shrove Tuesday for the EYC pancake dinner.
St. Aidan’s Ski Weekend 2008
February 15-18 2008 –
depart from St. Aidan’s at 11:00 AM. Where: Beckley, West Virginia; you
can ski, snowboard, go tubing, or all three! The cost is $280 (after
fundraising) per person. This includes: Food for both ski days; Lift
tickets; Equipment Rentals (Ski, Snowboards, & Snowblading only);
Lodging for three nights; Car rentals and gas. REMINDER: Don’t forget
your ski trip forms and payment are due no later than February 6th.If
you are going on the ski trip, you must participate in the fundraising
and raise at least $100 (per participant) and one community service
activity. See Katie or Bethany for details.
Shrove Tuesday
We need volunteers to help
with the setup, cooking and cleanup of the Shrove Tuesday event. If you
can be there to help, let us know by mailing us at staidanseyc@earthlink.net.
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Rent-a-Youth
Do you have a yard full of
leaves that never seem to get raked? How does a night away from the kids
and/or dogs sound? Have no fear: rent the youth is here!! This fund
raiser helps defray ski trip costs. There is a minimum of $8.00 per hour
per youth. Please contact Katie or Bethany at
staidanseyc@earthlink.net
or by calling (770)364-4233 (Bethany).
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Honduras Toy and Clothing
Drive
EYC is sponsoring a toy and clothing drive for the children in Honduras.
Sunday is the last day to drop off your gently used clothing and toys at
the cottage . If you have any questions, email staidanseyc@earthlink.net
or see Katie and Bethany.
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Silent
Auction items needed
EYC is sponsoring a
silent auction on Shrove Tuesday. If you have any items that you are
willing to donate for the Silent Auction, please email
staidanseyc@earthlink.net
or see Katie McDonald and Bethany Taylor.
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There
are very few spaces left. Registration Fee is $90. Classes offered are
as follows:
18-24 months
Tues/Thurs 9-12 $140/month
2 year olds
Tues/Wed/Thurs 9-12 $195/month
3 year olds
Tues/Wed/Thurs 9-1 PM $205/month
If you have questions,
call the director, Bobbi Seymour at 678-520-3827
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Episcopal Gals
The next gathering
for single women will be February 24th at 12 noon after the late service
at Mittie's Cafe on North Main St in Alpharetta. Come join us for lunch
and fellowship. Call Wendy for questions 770-396-0018 or
wfkuehn@bellsouth.net.
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Hunger Walk
– March 2nd
-
Supporting
the Episcopal Charities Foundation - 2pm at the Turner Field Blue Lot
Pledge
forms can be printed from the following website:
http://www.acfb.org/projects/hunger_walk/
Once
again, we will be printing t-shirts for sale to St. Aidan’s walkers. The
shirts really make a statement and make it easier for us to locate each
other in the crowd. The price of the shirts will be $12.50.
Click here to view the shirt
layout. Please contact Mark Thompson with any questions,
678-873-6458. You can e-mail your order to Mark Thompson at
mdt1969@bellsouth.net.
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Meeting after the Hunger Walk
We would like to announce
that some of us will be heading to Taco Mac on Windward parkway after
the Hunger Walk for dinner. We would certainly love anyone else to join
us.
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Youth
Confirmation Class
Youth
interested in being confirmed can join a class offered Sunday mornings
at 9:30 beginning Jan. 20. This class runs through May with confirmation
on June 8. Sign-up in the narthex.
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Next
baptism dates
The
next baptism dates
are
March 22 (at the Easter Vigil) and May 11 (the Day of Pentecost). More
information and registration are on line, or see Fr. Rob for details.
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Altar Flowers /
Tabernacle Light in 2008
If you
would like to donate altar flowers or have the tabernacle light candle
burn for one week in honor of someone, please sign up in the binder in
the narthex. You will be able to list who the donation is from, who it
is to, and any dedication notes (i.e., in memory of, in thanksgiving
for, etc.) or special requests (type of flower, color, etc.) on the form
in the binder. The cost for altar flower donations is 45.00, and there
can be two donations per Sunday (each for $45). The tabernacle light
donation is $10. Please be sure to make a note on the memo portion of
your check stating the date and if donation is for altar flowers or the
tabernacle light.
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Invitation
to Attend Commemorative Eucharist
Everyone is warmly invited
to participate in festival Eucharist commemorating the first African
American Priest of the Episcopal Church, Absalom Jones (1746-1818). This
annual diocesan celebration will be held at the Cathedral of St. Philip,
2744 Peachtree Road, Atlanta at 4:00 pm on Sunday, February 10th, 2008.
This year’s service will feature as guest preacher The Right Reverend
Gayle E. Harris, Suffragan Bishop of Massachusetts Our Bishop, The Right
Reverend Neil Alexander, will serve as celebrant. For further
information you may contact Lane Barnum at 770-730-8177 or 770-730-3344
or lbarnum6@yahoo.com.
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Camp
Mikell Summer Camp Registration has begun!
Camp Mikell is the Diocese
of Atlanta’s Camp and Conference Center in Toccoa, Georgia. It’s
week-long summer camps allow youth to meet other youth from around the
diocese, enjoy the NE Georgia Mountains, play, and build their faith.
You can find out more at
www.campmikell.com.
The Summer Camp
Schedule is:
Mini Camp
May 23rd-May 25th;
Rising 1st and 2nd Graders; $305.00
Kid Camp 1
May 28th-June 3rd;
Rising 3rd-5th Graders; $375.00
Youth Camp
June 6th-June 12th;
Rising 10th-12th Graders; $375.00
Performing Arts Camp
June 15th-June 21st;
Rising 4th-9th Graders; $400.00
Intermediate Camp
June 24th-June 30th;
Rising 8th-9th Graders; $375.00
Junior Camp
July 3rd-July 9th;
Rising 6th-7th Graders; $375.00
Kid Camp 2
July 13th-July 19th;
Rising 3rd-5th Graders; $375.00
Work Camp
July 26th-July 31st;
Rising 10th - Just Graduated; $265.00
Guest Weekend
August
29th-September 1st; children & adults of all ages
Outdoor Camps
Outdoor Intermediate
May 28th-June 3rd;
Rising 8th-9th Graders; $385
Outdoor Junior
June 6th-June 12th;
Rising 6th-7th Graders; $385
Outdoor Youth
July 13th-July 19th;
Rising 10th-12th Graders; $385
Summer Camp
Counselor Applications Available
Summer camp changes the lives of countless people,
and not just campers! Summer staff, permanent staff, counselors, and
other volunteers all benefit from the camp experience. If you are a
rising 10th-grader through recent high school graduate and you would
like to give back to this place that we all love, please apply to be a
counselor! Counselors give one week of their summer in exchange for
food, lodging, and an amazing experience with the campers. To apply,
print and complete the Counselor Application Form (available at
www.campmikell.com) and
return it before the deadline of March 7, 2008. And if you know of a
promising high schooler who fits the bill, please pass on this article;
we're always looking for new faces in our leadership!
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Please
Pray For ...
Sophie
Gall,
mother of Carol Cardosa,
for comfort and courage following hip surgery
Jenn
Miranda and the Miranda family,
for God’s strength and
comfort after the death of Helen Miranda, mother and grandmother
The
Melo Family—Rico, Lilia and Cecilia,
friends of David Freeman,
for God’s strength and comfort after the sudden loss of Fernando Melo,
husband to Lilia, father to Rico and Cecilia
Andrew
Kiser,
Harmony Kiser’s 4 year old nephew,
for a full
recovery from pneumonia
Carol
Sabine,
mother of John Sabine, for
strength in recovery from illness
Luc
Andreo,
friend of Corrine
Hoffstetter, for good test results, strength and courage
Martha
Coggins,
friend of David Freeman,
for strength and healing
Lila
Stevens,
friend of Jerry and Betty
Hood, for strength, healing and comfort
Kathy
Warren,
sister of Nancy Langdon,
for strength and healing
Barbara
Langdon,
sister of Nancy Langdon,
for peace, courage and wisdom
M.
Virginia Byrne,
mother of Bob Byrne, for
peace and God’s healing & comfort
Ian
Mixon,
foster son of Beth and Steve Burns, for strength during his recovery
from surgery
Jerry
and Janice Tedford,
friends of Don and Marianne Walker, for comfort and strength
Scott
Reinhardt and family,
by Marty McPherson, for healing, comfort and peace.
Albert
Kline,
father of Carlotta Ford, for healing
Harmony
Kiser,
healing from a broken
ankle/leg bone break for healing, patience and strength
Kim
Andrews,
friend of June & Jim Grigg, for strength and healing as she battles
cancer
Tandy
DeNegre,
son of Harry & Bonnie, for
strength, healing & comfort as he battles cancer
Anne
MacDowell,
grandmother of Carrie Kozel, mother of Lynda Frederickson, for healing
Janet
Geuter,
Lynn Oglesby’s sister, for
peace, courage and wisdom.
Philip
Rogers,
for continued healing
Tommy
Gall,
brother of Carol Cardosa,
for healing and comfort
Tom
Glaza,
for comfort and healing
John
Prianti,
for God’s strength and comfort
Fran
Wellstead,
daughter of Joye and Ted
White, for comfort and peace
Joan
Spratt,
for comfort and healing
Wyatt
Barbee,
for God’s strength and comfort
Mark
Ledford,
for comfort and peace
All those serving our
country at home and abroad, especially Travis Mann and Eli Nagle.
For those who died.
PRAYER
REQUESTS
There are several ways you
may make a request: fill out a request card and put it in the Prayer Box
in the Narthex, call the church office, visit the church website or you
may contact Camille Johnson at
camillejj@comcast.net. Prayers will be in the above list for 3
weeks and will then be removed unless otherwise requested.
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