Friday, March 14, 2008
Tweeners
(those age 30-55).
Join us for dinner out on
Saturday, March 15th at 6:30 pm at Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse on
Windward Parkway. Childcare will be provided at St. Aidan’s. Please RSVP
to Laurin Lausier at laurin_lausier@merck.com or 404-276-0524 by
Wednesday, March 12th with the number attending and the number of
children for whom childcare will be needed.
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NFCC
needs cereal! Thanks so much for
your recent, generous donations of dry beans. NFCC’s food pantry is now
in need of dry cereal for the clients it serves. Regular size boxes are
the best and any sort of cereal is good—Cheerios, Shredded Wheat, Raisin
Bran, Special K, Smart Start or your favorite brand. This week when you
are at the grocery, pick up a couple extra boxes for the food pantry and
place them in the basket in the Narthex. We’ll deliver them post haste!
(If you include a box or package of dry milk, you’ll get an extra star
in your halo!!)
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Rector’s
Forum
The History and
Theology of Palm Sunday and Holy Week is this Sunday from 9:30—10 AM.
Serious Answers to
Hard Questions will resume after Easter for two more Sundays as we
listen to Bishop N.T. Wright address the Resurrection and discuss the
centrality of the Resurrection in our faith.
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Holy Week Services
Plan now to join us for
Holy Week services. The week from Palm Sunday to Easter is called Holy
Week, during which we remember the week leading to Jesus’ crucifixion
and resurrection. The main thing to remember is that our life in Christ
is not just about Easter. His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the Last
Supper, His arrest and crucifixion are significant moments to remember
and celebrate with prayer and devotion. Please plan in advance to join
us during these holy times.
Palm Sunday, March 16
For the 8 am service, the
Liturgy of the Palms will take place in the church at the beginning of
the service. For the later service, the Liturgy of the Palms will begin
at the Cottage at 10:15 a.m.—and then we will process to the church.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday in Holy Week
7:30 PM Eucharist
Maundy Thursday, March 20
7:30 PM (Remembering the
Last Supper, how Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, and told them to love
one another as he loved them. Followed by the all-night prayer vigil.
Sign up in the narthex or on line (as individuals or in pairs) for the
Thursday night prayer vigil.
Good Friday, March 21
- 12 noon liturgy to remember our Lord’s passion on the cross
- 7 PM Stations of the Cross, which follows Jesus the events along path
from His arrest to Calvary
The Great Vigil of Easter, March 22
8 PM. Officially, the
first service of the season of Easter, much like Christmas Eve is the
first service of the Christmas season.
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Easter Day Services
March 23rd — Special
Times 9 & 11:15 AM
We know that 8 am is early to start for many, especially those with
younger children. There’s also a history of full seating at the 10:30.
Our hope in moving the times up is that some who normally come to
10:30 AM will come at 9 AM instead to balance out attendance. And you
can always come to the Easter Vigil the Saturday night before Easter
at 8 PM and have that “count” as Easter.
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Friends
of Music
Friends of Music donations
will supplement our string and brass players on Easter Day. Envelopes
are now available in the narthex. Please put the completed envelope with
your enclosed donation in the box in the narthex or return to the church
office by Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
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Easter
Lily Donation Envelopes now available
Donations for Easter are
a wonderful way to honor and remember a loved one or to express your
thankfulness for someone or something in your family or parish life.
Fill out the donation envelope on the table in the narthex, enclose
your donation and place it in the donation box or return to the church
office by Tuesday, March 18th. Your remembrances will appear in the
Easter bulletin.
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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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Breakfast
Ministry
Your support and a small
price increase. Our Breakfast Ministry does more than break a few eggs.
Not only do they provide breakfast but they also provide a reason to sit
and have fellowship with those we know and an opportunity to meet those
who we don’t yet know. The success of this ministry is gauged primarily
by the crowd at breakfast and gets its main reward from the comments and
gratitude expressed by you.
Something you may not know
is that the ministry supports many different areas of the church. The
ministry has contributed to the following: Building a new Playground,
Vacation Bible School, Facilities Improvements, Parish Picnic, Attic
Sale, Outreach (Habitat for Humanity), EYC, Coffee Ministry and the
Monthly Birthday Celebration. Why are we telling you this? Well we want
to continue to provide the fellowship as well as to contribute
financially to other ministries in the church. To do this we need to
raise our prices. We will now be charging $4 per adult, $1 per child
with a maximum of $10 per family. We think the value of breakfast, the
fellowship opportunities and the contributions back into the church are
well worth the increase. If you have any questions or concerns please
see Don McPherson or Richard Schuetze. Thank you for your
continued support.
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Adult
Confirmation Class
Interested in knowing more
about the Episcopal Church, its faith and witness? The next confirmation
class (or reception (if you’ve been Confirmed in another denomination)
begins Wednesday, April 2nd at 7:30 PM. It will last for six weeks
through May 7th and meet in the conference room near the church offices.
Students will learn about the faith, history and practices of the
Episcopal Church. The next confirmation service will take place at 4 PM
at the Cathedral of St. Philip on Sunday, June 8th. Contact Fr. Keith if
you have questions.
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Are you new at St. Aidan’s?
A
four week class for Newcomers will begin on Sunday, April 6, at 9:30 AM.
The class will meet in the conference room near the church offices.
Topics to be covered include the core beliefs of the Episcopal Church,
instructions on how we worship, and opportunities to ask questions
about St. Aidan’s and how to get involved in the life and ministry of
the parish. This class will be repeated on a regular basis throughout
the year. Sign up in the narthex or contact Clark Miller or Fr. Keith if
questions. We welcome you and hope you will join us!
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Ephesians
Bible Study
begins April 1 & 2: Paul wrote to the Ephesians to tell of God’s eternal
purposes of reconciliation, unity in the church, and love as an
imitation of God. Join us Fr. Rob for this seven-week Bible study using
Bishop N.T. Wright’s study guide, either Tuesday mornings at 9:30 or
Wednesday nights at 7:30. Classes will be in the library, and books are
$15. Sign up in the narthex or at
www.staidans.org.
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Honduras
Mission
The following group representing St.
Aidan's return from Honduras this Sunday, March 17: Betsy Laundon, Martha Myers, Jim
Myers and Karen DeArmey. God bless you for your work!
See the St. Aidan's
Honduras WEB link for more information.
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St. Aidan's Singles (NOT
JUST GALS!!)
The next meeting of
singles will be at 9am breakfast in Burtenshaw Hall on March 16th. Come
join us for fellowship and planning of future activites. Look for our
special table. For questions contact Wendy at 770-396-0018 or
wfkuehn@bellsouth.net.
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Primetimers Shrimp Boil
On April 26 at 6PM
join the Primetimers(50+) at St. Aidan's in Burtenshaw Hall for a shrimp
boil. Half a pound of shrimp, sausage, red potatoes, and corn will be
simmered together for you. It is also available without the shrimp. Some
people are needed to bring salads and appetizers. Brownies, paper
plates, napkins and plastic utensils will be provided. You may bring
your beverage of choice. Send $22 per person to Bonnie Olentine, 9940
Twingate Dr., Alpharetta, 30022 ( let us know if you want shrimp or no
shrimp). The deadline to sign-up is April 18. Cards or games may be
brought, if you wish ,for after the meal. Send your check today! For
information, please contact Charles or Bonnie Olentine at 770.446.1847
or taxi920@aol.com.
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Save the dates
for Vacation Bible School (VBS), Monday
June 2nd through Friday June 6th, 5-7:30 PM. We may be trying some new
curriculum this year, but we will still focus on having fun and
learning. Want to volunteer? Contact Fr. Keith.
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Sunday, March 16 - Come
with your game face on!
The Senior Group will be
battling the Junior Group in a SceneIt Tournament. This includes the
different versions of SceneIt! Drop off at 5 at the cottage, pick up at
7. Dinner will be provided.
Wednesday, March 19
6pm-7:30pm.
Sunday, March 23
No EYC on Easter Sunday.
Spend this time with your family!
Sunday, March 30 - Environmental Stewardship 5-7
Come help get the cottage
ready for Spring as we take a nature walk and plant some bushes around
the cottage. Dinner provided. More details to follow.
Save these dates!
May 4 - Youth Sunday
Please let your advisors
know if you plan to participate. The youth will be writing the Prayers
of the People, reading the Psalms, playing music, and some of our
seniors will be preaching. There will be a “Roast ‘N Toast” afterwards
to celebrate the graduation of our seniors as we send them out into the
real world.
May 18 - End of the Year Pool Party
Details to come later.
If you can provide dinner for a Sunday
night EYC, email the advisors at
staidanseyc@earthlink.net
as soon as possible!
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Graduating
High School Seniors and their families
In our effort to prepare
for Youth Sunday, May 4th, please submit 5 pictures of you to the
church. Please put your name of the back of the pictures and put
them in an envelope in the EYC box in the church office. These
pictures will be returned to you. One must be a recent photo (like
your senior yearbook picture) and one needs to be a baby picture.
The other three are your choice. These must be submitte by April
6th. You do not need to be an EYC member to participate in Youth
Sunday. If you have any questions, please see Katie or Bethany at
700-0364-4233 for details.
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What
is Stewardship?
Stewardship is the recognition that God owns all
that we possess. It is our acknowledgement that God provides the
resources for our life and through us, the resources for the ministries
of our church. We are managers and overseers of what God has provided
in our life. We are accountable for all that has been placed into our
life, not just for a portion of it. Therefore, our giving must be an act
of love and made in gratitude.
Dear Parishioners of St. Aidan’s:
It is hard to believe that we are coming
up on the one-year anniversary of the “Lift High the Cross” Campaigns.
We have so much to be grateful for and so much to be proud of, due to
the efforts of so many. The pledges made to both the “annual giving” and
the “capital” campaigns are a true reflection of our thanks for all God
has given us and for all He has done to bless our lives. Your
contributions and support are greatly appreciated! Visit the bulletin
board in Burtenshaw Hall for details.
Just a couple of reminders….
With the one year anniversary coming up in April, we hope you will
review the status of both your pledges (as detailed in an upcoming
mailing) and stay up-to-date in meeting your commitment each campaign.
We hope the envelopes mailed to you for “Lift High the Cross” and the
“Sunday Offering” are helpful to you. However, if you are not receiving
envelopes and would like to, or if you are receiving them and would
prefer
not
to, please contact Donna (our Church Secretary).
Last year we held both the Annual Giving
and the Capital Campaigns in the spring. While necessary, that
Spring-timing created a challenge, as it does not align with our fiscal
year. Our campaigns this year will move us back to a calendar-year
basis. Therefore, as you complete the Annual Giving pledge in April, we
ask you to prayerfully consider how best to continue your pledge for the
remaining eight months of 2008. Our hope is that you will extend your
current pledge or even increase that amount for the balance of the year
(more information on that next month).
Finally, this coming fall will begin our
big annual Stewardship Campaign for 2009. Our goal is to have 100%
participation. We hope that everyone will join us in this objective and
continue their support of God's mission and ministry at St. Aidan’s.
Again, many thanks to all who help make
the LHTC Campaigns successful.
Faithfully,
Beth Burns and Brad Serff, Stewardship
co-chairs
Jim Myers, Treasurer
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St. Aidan’s
Mother’s Morning Out Registration for 2008-2009 Continues
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.
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Next
baptism date
The
next baptism date is
May 11 (the Day of
Pentecost). See Fr. Rob for details.
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Daughters
of the King Preparation Classes
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.
For more information, please check out
www.dok-national.org or
ask questions of Becky Sullivan or any other Daughter. If you are
interested please contact Becky Sullivan 404-626-3156 or
rssullivan5@gmail.com. You
can also talk to other daughters at St. Aidan’s.
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Please
Pray For ...
Jim Frederickson,
for God’s strength and comfort after the death of his
father
George Kulick,
for God’s strength and comfort after the death of his
brother
Angie Tarr and her husband Walter,
by Linda Bowman, for
healing, comfort and strength
Edmund McGrath,
Allie Smith’s brother, for healing and strength in
recovery from illness
Tyler,
for comfort
Connie Nutter,
for strength and healing
Shirley Bearden,
Lisa Young’s mother, for strength, courage and healing
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
Ian Mixon,
foster son of Beth and Steve Burns, for continued healing and relief
from pain
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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