Friday, February 22, 2008
Lenten
Program: Lent and God’s New Creation
On
Wednesday nights in Lent, Fr. Keith will discuss new ways to experience
Lent. This week’s topic: Repentance: Understanding Ourselves in God’s
Presence.
A simple soup supper begins at 6:00, 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.
Lenten Soup
Making
We
need 8-10 pots of soup each night, so please plan to bring your favorite
soup once or twice! Feel free to bring your own soup bowl and spoon.
Call Barb Mitchell 770.664.2901 or sign up in the narthex. Thanks to
Publix for their donation of bread and cookies.
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Daughters
of the King Preparation Classes
There will be an
informational meeting for all those women considering joining the DOK.
This meeting will be Tuesday evening, February 26 at 7:30 in the church
library. If you are interested and unable to attend, please contact
Becky Sullivan at
rssullivan5@gmail.com.
DOK stands for the
Order of the Daughters of the King. Worldwide, it is an order for the
lay (or ordained) woman who, by the reaffirmation of the promises made
at Baptism, pledges herself to a lifelong program of prayer, service,
and evangelism, dedicated to strengthening of the spiritual life of her
parish.
The St. Aidan’s chapter of DOK has 30-plus members and meets one
Saturday per month at St Aidans. All women are welcome to attend the
meetings. A requirement to become a daughter is to attend preparations
classes. These classes run about 8 weeks. We are planning to start
preparation classes this spring.
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The
Outreach Committee Wants You!
We invite you to consider
joining the Outreach Committee by attending its first meeting on Sunday,
March 2nd after the 10:30 service. The mission of the Outreach Committee
will be to Reach Outside the Church Walls. The Committee's function will
be to:
-- Encourage and coordinate direct parish volunteer work
-- Recommend projects and programs for parish Outreach
funding
-- Communicate Outreach projects to the community
-- Explore new ministry opportunities and evaluate current
efforts
If you have any questions please contact Betsy Jones at 404.694.6633 or
at betsyjones@charter.net.
If you are participating in the Hunger Walk but would like to learn more
about joining the Outreach Committee, please let Betsy know.
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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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Next
baptism dates
The
next baptism dates
are
March 22 (at the Easter Vigil) and May 11 (the Day of Pentecost).
See Fr. Rob for details.
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Alpharetta Marathon Road Closure notice for Sunday, March 2.
(click map to enlarge)
As you come to church on March 2, please find an alternative route to
the Windward parkway/Hwy 9/Cogburn route. There will be significant
delays there due to the marathon. (Coming to church from the North, down
Cogburn, should be normal because the Marathon does not come by St.
Aidan’s.)
Expect the following issues:
GA 400 and WINDWARD PKWY: Entrance ramp to GA 400 Northbound and
Exit ramp GA 400 Southbound at Windward Pkwy completely closed. (If that
is your route, use Exit 12 instead, going from McFarland to Hwy 9, then
south, eventually turning right onto Bethany Bend, then left onto
Cogburn toward church.)
Windward Parkway: One lane closed in each direction.
EXPECT HEAVY DELAYS AT THE INTERSECTION OF WINDWARD PKWY AND Hwy 9/N.
Main.
We suggested going further North on Hwy 9, past Frye’s, and turning left
(West) onto Webb Road. Then take a right (North) onto Cogburn, and come
to church.
Or use Bethany Bend further north, and then come down Cogburn (South) to
church.
Or come “the back way” along Hopewell Rd, turning Rt. Onto Bethany Bend,
and then Right onto Cogburn (at King’s Ridge) and then to church.
Hwy 9/Main Street: Pace vehicle leading Southbound traffic from
Cogburn Rd. (at the old Ingles shopping center) to Canton St. Extension.
EXPECT HEAVY DELAYS. One Southbound lane closed from Canton Street
Extension to Milton Ave.
You’ve got a few weeks, so map out your alternative route now. We’ve
contacted Marathon organizers to ask for more church-traffic
consideration. They have been responsive, but solutions more likely for
next year.
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NFCC
Food Pantry Needs Dry Beans!!
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!
Episcopal Gals
The next gathering for
single women will be today at 12 noon 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.
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.
Sunday Seniors
Game night at the cottage
with dinner. 5-7pm.
Sunday Juniors
Dinner at Jasons Deli!
Bring $8 for dinner. The address is 3070 Windward Plaza. Pickup time is
6:30 pm at Jason’s Deli!
Wednesday
6-7:30
Join us in the cottage from 6pm-7:30pm Wed night for dinner, fellowship,
and a Lenten focused lesson. If you are able to provide dinner, please
email Carrie Kozel (cfrederickson@gmail.com) as soon as possible.
Hunger Walk Info
March 2nd
Meet at the cottage
at 9:30 (leave by 9:45), attend the Emmaus House service, then walk to
Turner Field for registration (12pm). Bring money or a sack lunch. Wear
your Hunger Walk t-shirt and comfortable shoes. bring $$ for drinks
after the walk. Returns will be coordinated by cell phone. RSVP to
staidanseyc@earthlink.net if you are planning to go to the Emmaus House
service and the Hunger Walk. We need to know NO LATER than February
27th. Parents: If you are available to drive, attend the service and the
Hunger Walk, please let us know so we can make sure we have room for
everyone!
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First Plate Sunday – March 2nd
St. Aidan’s Mission to
Honduras – Please give prayerfully next Sunday to support St. Aidan's
up-coming mission to Honduras. Our gifts to support this mission gives
us ownership of the work being done by the volunteers who are going in
our name.
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Candidates
for Confirmation and their mentors will be presented to the
congregation on March 2nd. See Fr. Keith for details.
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Children
and Communion
Children who completed the recent JAM! class about Holy Communion are
invited to join closely in the prayers—by coming behind the altar during
the prayers of the Eucharist at the 10:30 service this Sunday. They will
be invited to come forward at the offertory. See Fr. Keith for details.
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Commissioning
of Additional Eucharistic Ministers
Join us this Sunday in
welcoming 11 new Eucharistic Ministers: David Ford, Betty Hood, Betsy
Laundon, Anne McManes, Spencer McManes, Lynn Oglesby, Don Simmons, Keith
Smith, Shelley Smith, Keller Torrey, and Bev Smith. Each has been
through classes and training and received official licenses from the
bishop to serve at the altar. Please join us in thanking and welcoming
them.
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Spring
Landscape Day
Spring is approaching!
Please join us on Saturday, March 8th starting at 8:00 AM for our Spring
Landscape Day. We will be spreading pine straw and mulch around the beds
and possibly doing some small plantings in preparation for Easter.
Please bring your gloves, shovels, rakes and wheelbarrows if you have
them. We plan to be finished by noon. Contact Joan Cowart or Richard
Schuetze 678 777-3994 for details.
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Music
Teacher Needed
Do you enjoy working with
young children and have some musical talent? Our Preschool and Mother’s
Morning Out program here at St. Aidan’s needs you! If you are
interested, or would like more details, please contact the director,
Bobbi Seymour, at 678-520-3827.
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Primetimers
Save this date! April 26
at 6PM we will have a shrimp boil at St. Aidan's. Don't like shrimp?
This low-country meal can be made without the shrimp...just sausage, red
potatoes, and corn. More information in a few weeks. As many of us are
in foyers I thought you could avoid scheduling for this night. Father
Ogier, previously from St. David's, will be our cook. Food will be
prepared on site but outdoors. Hope many of you will plan to attend. For
more information, please contact Charles or Bonnie Olentine at
770.446.1847 or taxi920@aol.com.
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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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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 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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Organ Recital - February
24th
David Brock will
perform at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at the Cathedral of St. Philip.
His program will consist of Felix Mendelssohn's Third Organ Sonata and
the Suite Medieval by Jean Langlais.
Atlanta Singers Concert -
February 26th
The Atlanta Singers, one
of the finest small ensembles in the Southeast, will perform a varied
program in the Cathedral Nave.
A wine and cheese reception will follow in the Court of Gratitude.
Click here for more
information.
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Please
Pray For ...
Prayers
of Thanksgiving for the birth of Brooks Davis Mullen,
born to Lisa and John Mullen.
Shirley
Bearden,
Lisa Young’s mother, for strength, courage and healing
Jan
Quackenbush,
for God’s strength and
comfort after the death of her father
Marilyn
Rich,
for God’s strength after the death of her step-father, Frank Damato
Bob
Carniroli and family
in their grief after the
death of Bob’s father, Henry.
Sophie
Gall,
mother of Carol Cardosa,
for comfort and courage following hip surgery
Carol
Sabine,
mother of John Sabine, for
strength in recovery from illness
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
Ian
Mixon,
foster son of Beth and Steve Burns, for healing and freedom from pain
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,
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 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 Katie Laundon, Travis Mann, Eli
Nagle and Gregory Sinnott.
For those who died and for
those who mourn.
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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