Friday, April 11, 2008
Childrens
Restoration Network
Childrens Restoration
Network will receive a donation of $456.76 thanks to your generous
gifts and loose plate offering on the first Sunday of this month.
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Upcoming
Outreach Activity
On Tuesday, April 22nd we have been asked
to cook, deliver, and serve dinner to participants in the HomeStretch
Life Skills class. Homestretch provides short-term transitional housing
for homeless families and helps them get back on their feet by offering
individualized support and mentoring. We need 10 - 12 volunteers to help
out
with this project. We will be preparing
food from 4:00PM until 5:30PM then heading to Roswell where we will
serve approximately 35 - 40 people attending the Life Skills class. We
need volunteers to help cook as well as volunteers to deliver and serve.
If you are interested in helping, please sign up on the Volunteer sheet
in the Narthex or contact Betsy Jones at 404.694. 6633 or
betsyjones@charter.net.
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Birthday
Celebration SUNDAY
Anyone with an April birthday should come
to Burtenshaw Hall following the 10:30AM service for a birthday blessing
and cake.
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JAM! is back
Jesus And Me! has started a new series of
rotation-based classes for our pre-K to 5th grade students lasts until
the end of April. The children (and teachers!) will learn about the Body
of Christ and how we offer our gifts to God and the church in order to
serve one another and the world around us. There is also a Pray & Play
class for 3-4 year olds. Please join us.
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Are
you new at St. Aidan’s?
The second of four Newcomer classes will
be Sunday, April 13 at 9:30 am in the conference room next to the church
offices. On April 27, the class covers ways to get involved in the life
and ministries of the parish. The Newcomer class will be repeated on a
regular basis throughout the year. Contact Clark Miller or Fr. Keith
with questions. We welcome you and hope you will join us!
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Spring
into Action!
Please join us Saturday, April 19th at
9:00am to organize all of the storage areas located around the church,
Burtenshaw Hall, and storage shed. Our goal is to sort through the
clutter, organize what we need to store and remove what we don’t need.
We will assign specific storage areas to the different ministries and
have them take ownership of maintaining those areas.
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Honduras
Mission
The second St. Aidan's Honduras "Away
Team” is hard at work in Tegucigalpa as this issue of Parish Matters
goes to press. They return late today. We on the "Home Team" can
continue to support their effort with thoughts and prayers. The money
raised by St. Aidan's "Home Team" is also hard at work in the materials
that will literally provide a roof over the heads of perhaps 40 homeless
Honduran children. Join us on Sunday, April 27, to learn all about the
Honduras mission work and enjoy pictures of our outreach in action.
There is still time to purchase raffle tickets before the April 27
drawing.
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Special
Meeting for St. Cecilia Choir and Parents
We have some exciting news to share with
the children and their parents. John is requesting that at least one
parent of each child in the choir join us for a brief meeting
immediately before choir practice this Sunday.
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Lift
High the Cross: Our First Anniversary
Our one year anniversary of our Lift High
the Cross capital campaign is coming up in just under a month on April
30. As we approach that date, please give prayers of thanksgiving for
all we have accomplished so far—like the sanctuary renovation, the new
organ, and the $280,000 debt reduction. Also, please remember to keep
your pledges current, or more specifically, with the first third of the
three-year giving cycle coming to an end, we hope all would have been
able to contribute one-third of their total amount pledged. If you have
not pledged and would like to, or if you can make a contribution, please
get a pledge card and/or giving envelope in the narthex.
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Calling
all Breakfast Team Members
Spring cleaning of Burtenshaw Hall
kitchen Saturday, April 19th beginning at 9:00am. The cleaning should
only take approximately 2 hours. However, please plan to stay and help
with organizing the storage spaces around the church (also taking place
on the 19th). Contact David Freeman 770-889-4371 or Don McPherson
770-568-6034 with questions.
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Safeguarding
God's Children Program
Saturday, April
26th, 9:00-12:00, Burtenshaw Hall - For the past four years, clergy and
lay parish staff and volunteers throughout the Diocese of Atlanta have
experienced Safeguarding God's Children, a training program developed by
the Church Pension Group and Praesidium Religious Services, a company,
based in Arlington, Texas that specializes in prevention of sexual abuse
of children, youth, adults and the elderly.
For Parents and Congregations -
a 30 minute video and follow-up discussion
designed to give all adults who are concerned about children and youth a
basic understanding of the dynamics of child sexual abuse, how to
recognize signs that a child may have been abused, and what to do if you
have concerns about a person's behavior towards a child or youth, or if
you suspect that a child or youth has been molested; and For Ministries:
a 22 minute video and follow-up discussion designed for clergy,
employees of churches and church organizations, and volunteers
responsible for planning, implementing or supervising ministries,
activities or programs for children and youth. It shows what steps can
be taken to prevent child sexual abuse in church and other
organizational settings. The Diocese of Atlanta expects churches in the
diocese to use this training program to make their clergy, staff,
volunteers, church leaders and other members aware of the problem of
child sexual abuse and how they can use well defined strategies in their
parish to prevent its occurance.
If you have
programatic contact with the children or youth at St. Aidan's, (JAM,
EYC, acolytes, etc.) or if you are a vestry member who has not yet had
the training, it is a requirement of your ministry that you attend the
training. Please sign up by contacting Donna Jones, Parish Secretary, at
donnajones@staidans.org.
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Primetimers (50+) Shrimp Boil
April 26 at 6PM at St. Aidan's in Burtenshaw Hall. 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.
Send your check today! For information, please contact Charles or Bonnie
Olentine at 770.446.1847 or
taxi920@aol.com.
Come Join Us!
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Vacation
Bible School (VBS)
June 2-6
In just 2 months, we will convert our
Parish Center into a Habitat for Humanity VBS “work site” and learning
center. Mark your calendars for June 2nd-6th from 5 to 7 pm. Dinner
will be served from 7 to 7:30 pm. Friends and neighbors are welcome,
too! This is a good way to introduce them to the St. Aidan’s family.
For
the past 3 years, we have hosted over 100 people each night during our
VBS programs, and we hope for another big turnout. Ways for
you
to help with our Habitat for Humanity VBS include: crew (group) leaders,
nursery, administrative support, drama, music, low-sensory inclusion
program, outdoor games, carpentry, set up, arts and crafts,
photography/video, meal planning (preparation/clean-up), and supply
contributions. Please contact Fr. Keith if you have any questions.
Registration forms are available in
the Parish Center or
online.
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Buddy Ministry welcomes you!
If you have a child with special needs
and you would like to have a “buddy” to be with them during Christ. Ed.
or church, please look for Judy Borden outside the parish hall this week
or contact Fr. Keith or Gregory Smith.
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Dear
Fellow Parishioners,
Where has the time gone? We are now in the count down for the one year
anniversary of the Lift High the Cross Campaign… With only 3 weeks left
in the LHTC year, we hope everyone who made a pledge (last year) is
working towards fulfilling their pledge by the end of April. The success
of the annual campaign is based on each one of us acknowledging the
blessings we have received from God and honoring him in return with OUR
financial pledge gift. When we are obedient to God, giving our time,
talents, and financial resources it can be a natural expression of our
relationship with Him. God wants all of us to give from a willing and
obedient heart. Out attitude is the key. "God loves a cheerful giver".
(2 Cor. 9:7)...May we all have "an attitude of gratitude".
Thank you,
Beth Burns and Brad Serff
Stewardship Committee Co-Chairs
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Golf
Tournament
James
Manos, a member of the marching band and golf team at Sequoyah High
School, is hosting a golf tournament for his Senior Project. All profits
will benefit the Sequoyah High School Marching Band. The tournament
will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 with registration starting at
7:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 9 a.m. at Woodmont Golf and Country
Club in Canton, Georgia. The tournament format is a four- person
scramble and is open to all golfers. The St. Aidan's Men's Club is
putting together as many foursomes as possible. The registration fee for
a foursome is $375 and includes green fees, cart, range balls, and a box
lunch. If you are interested in playing, please contact Garon Hart
(hartdesign@mindspring.com or 770-552-5422) by
Friday, April 11.
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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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Altar
Flowers / Tabernacle Light in 2008
With flowers returning
after Easter, please remember to donate altar flowers or have the
tabernacle light candle burn for one week in honor of someone you love.
The requested contribution 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. The sign-up folder is in the Narthex.
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EYC Sunday April 13th
To finish off our Spring
Break week, we will have Messy Relay Games! Come in clothes and shoes
that can get dirty, and bring an extra set of clothes to change into,
and a towel that you can get dirty (ask your parents before taking the
towel!) and dry off with. Drop off at 5, pick up at 7. Dinner will be
provided.
EYC Wednesday April 16th
(6:00-7:30pm) Don't miss
this Wed night! We'll be deciding on our end of the year Wed night EYC
quote shirt! If you are able to provide dinner please email Carrie Kozel
at cfrederickson@gmail.com as soon as possible.
EYC Sunday April 20th
Special EYC for parents
and students! Come from 5-7 to talk about relationships and other
matters during this time. Dinner will be potluck. If your last name
begins with A-L, please bring snacks/drinks/appetizer type dish, M-R,
please bring an entrée, and S-Z, please bring a dessert. More details to
come later
EYC Wednesday April 23rd
(6:00-7:00pm) Join
us in the cottage from dinner and fellowship as we come up with our own
Wed EYC prayer. If you are able to provide dinner please email Carrie
Kozel at cfrederickson@gmail.com as soon as possible.
EYC Sunday April 27th
Preparations will be
made for Youth Sunday during this time. The youth will be writing the
Prayers of the People, reading the Psalms, playing music, and some of
our seniors will be preaching. Meet at the cottage, dinner will be
provided.
SAVE THE DATE!
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. More details to follow….
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The
Alleluia Fund
Planting new churches in the Diocese of Atlanta, from Bishop Alexander:
“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” With
these words, Jesus blesses his disciples and sends them out, granting
them peace for their journey even in the presence of doubt. All of us
who have received the peace of Christ are also sent out to proclaim that
good news. How will you help this Easter season in bringing that peace
to the world? Your gift to the Alleluia Fund for Mission will help us to
start new churches for people who are still looking for that peace. I
invite your gift this Easter season. For more information, see the
brochures in the Narthex or go to
www.episcopalatlanta.org
or call us at 404-601-5349.
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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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The
Next Baptism
dates is May 11 (the Day of Pentecost). See Fr. Rob for details.
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Please
Pray For ...
Brooklyn Avren,
Meredith Avren’s 5 week old son, for healing & complete
recovery
Meredith Avren,
daughter of Blair & Holly Hendrickson,
for
healing, courage & strength
Henya & Mark Craig,
friends of David & Holly Dina, for God’s healing and
comfort
Sydney,
for strength and courage
Edna Osbourne,
by Marissa Osbourne, for strength and God’s healing and
comfort
Marsha Bryant,
for comfort, strength and healing
Kaylee Jones,
friend of Daniel Bryant,
for
healing, comfort and strength
Mariane Huffstetler and family,
friends of Janet
Slaton, for peace and comfort
Maggie Paoletti,
for strength, comfort, healing and a complete recovery
Jackson Griggs, son of Tracie and Robert Griggs,
for continued
strength, comfort, and healing
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
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
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
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
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, Gregory Sinnott, Eli Nagle—who is now serving his second
tour in Iraq
For those who died— especially Dorothy Kingsley, Taylor
Brooks and Martha Coggins— 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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