Acts 17:22-31 • Psalm 66:8-20 • 1 Peter 3:13-22
• John 14:15-21
Book
and Beverage Covenant Group
Come join us as we continue to explore
non-fiction. This month we are reading Atlantic: Great Sea
Battles, Heroic Discoveries, Titanic Storms, and a Vast Ocean of a
Million Stories by Simon Winchester. The group will meet
tonight, Friday, May 27th at 7 p.m. at the Cottage. Please
feel free to bring the beverage of your choice.
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Sunday News
Save a
Stamp - Pick up your Light the Fire Pledge Card
Pledge cards for the Light the Fire campaign for
Youth Ministry will be available for pick up after both services this
Sunday, May 29th. Cards not hand-delivered will be mailed.
Help us save on postage by picking up your pledge packet Sunday.
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First Sunday Loose Plate
Offering
The Loose Plate Offering for the first Sunday in
June will be donated to the LAMB Institute. St. Aidan’s
will match donations up to $500. LAMB is a Christ-centered, multifaceted
ministry based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. LAMB was founded in 1999
as a training school for Hondurans called to world mission. Today,
LAMB operates an elementary school with over 250 children in one of the
most violent and poverty stricken areas of Tegucigalpa, a residential
home for over 60 abused and neglected children outside of the city, and
a community assistance program which provides food, medical care,
construction help and microfinance assistance. LAMB has also
recently launched an outreach program ministering to teens and young
adults as risk of drugs and violence. St. Aidan’s sponsors a
child, Anita, in the residential children’s home, and members of St.
Aidan’s will be traveling to Honduras June 17-24 as missionaries working
with LAMB in its ministry. For more information about LAMB, please
visit
http://www.lambinstitute.org.
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Parish Life & Ministries
Mass
on the Grass
On Pentecost Sunday (June 12) we will gather
outside for our 10:30 worship service. Wear sunscreen, hats and
something red. Bring blankets, camping chairs and your Light the
Fire pledge card! The 8:30 service that morning will take place in
the Sanctuary, as usual.
Join us at the Picnic after Mass on the Grass
We are celebrating the kick-off our Light the Fire
campaign with a special Pentecost picnic after the 10:30 service.
Come celebrate with "Mass on the Grass," an outdoor service, and stay to
enjoy for fun and games for everyone. Bring a chair or blanket and
share in fellowship, food and fun for all. Barbeque chicken,
chicken wings and hot dogs will be served, along with cold drinks. We
need your help with set-up, cleanup and to bringing side dishes. Sign
up online or in Burtenshaw Hall to help. Any questions, contact
Cathy Biondi at
cmbiondi@comcast.net.
Please bring side dishes according to the following by last names
beginning with:
A-E – Side dish/Casserole
F-H – Munchies like Chips, Crackers etc.
I-L – Veggies
M-P - Fruit
Q-Z - Dessert
Tents for Pentecost
If you own a portable shade tent, and would be
willing to lend it for our Pentecost service, please bring it by the
church or let us know that you can bring it early on the 12th!
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NFCC
Food Pantry "Item of the Month" for June
Children are out of school and families are
preparing more meals at home. Most of the clients of NFCC are on
free/reduced lunch at school. Assist them this month with paper
products and laundry detergent that will help make this summer a bit
easier. While grocery shopping this month consider purchasing
these items: all paper products - toilet tissue, paper towels, paper
napkins, paper plates, and laundry detergent - small bottles of liquid
or powdered detergent. Please place items in the basket provided in
the Narthex. For any questions please contact Preston Hinkel at
prestonhinkel@comcast.net.
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A Special Thank You to
Jim Grigg, retiring captain of mopping Team 8 - "The Top Moppers".
Jim has been active in this ministry for many years, and we are grateful
for his time and effort!
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Lost and Found
Did you know that St. Aidan's keeps a Lost and Found in the office next
to the Kitchen? If you misplace something, remember to look there!
This week and next, the lost and found items will be in the Narthex.
After June 5th, ALL items will be donated.
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Summer Nursery Volunteers
We welcome any teens or adults who can help us out
in the Nursery this summer at the 10:30am service. Please speak with
Susan Griffis,
suegrif@bellsouth.net, if you're
available to lend a hand! A sign up sheet is also available in the
Narthex.
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Life
Line Screening
Have You Taken Control of Your Health Today?
Life Line Screening will be at St Aidan's Episcopal Church on
Thursday, June 30, 2011 offering five safe, painless, non-invasive
preventive health screenings that are typically not a part of a routine
physical. To be more proactive about your health and live longer
for yourself, your family, and your community, call to register at
1-888-653-6441 or visit
www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.
For only $139 you can learn your risk of having stroke or vascular
disease. There is no time like the present to take action!
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ECW
(Episcopal Church Women) Presents Mobile Masterpiece!
The art studio comes to Burtenshaw Hall on
Tuesday, June 7th, 6pm to 9pm. This is a painting class and BYO
refreshments and snacks. Canvas all art supplies are included in
the $30.00 fee. Space is limited to 20 participants. Those
interested should RSVP quickly to Fiona Thompson at
fiona170@me.com
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Partners in Outreach
Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 5 - St.
Aidan’s Partners in Outreach, Caring for our Children. Learn
how our Partners are touching and healing the hearts of many children,
locally and across our borders.
Rachel Ewald, Executive Director/Founder, representing the Foster
Care Support Foundation that is dedicated to sustaining and
promoting the development of foster children and acquiring and retaining
foster parents by providing community recourses and education.
A representative from the LAMB Institute will also be joining us.
LAMB continues to do good works for the benefit of the needy and
abandoned children and their families in Tegucigalpa. We will get
a current update on the progress and impact we have had on Anita and
several other sponsored children as well as the needs and concerns that
continue to challenge this wonderful school and safe haven.
Karen Weinmann, Instructional Support Teacher for the Services for
Exceptional Children at Hopewell Middle School, will be discussing
the successful partnership St. Aidan’s has with the special needs
children at Hopewell Middle School and the tremendous impact a few
hearts can have on improving these delightful students.
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Children's Ministries
Susan Griffis,
suegrif@bellsouth.net
Thank You
Thank You Middle and High School Sunday School
Teachers for your love, time, and service this year! Ann West,
John Ray, Candace Hart, Liz Kidd, and Carrie Kozel, and Kristin Martin
one of our Creation Class teachers, who was mistakenly left off the list
last week.
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Special VBS Donation Request
VBS registration has come to an end, and now we're
gearing up to make a joyful noise! If you happen to have any old
pots, pans, utensils, etc. that you do not want returned to you, we
would love to use them for VBS! Please place in the donation
basket located in the Parish Center Lobby. Many thanks!
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Children's Ministries
Summer Schedule
Beginning May 29th, Sunday School and Story Time
will take a break and begin anew in September. Children's Chapel
will continue at the late service through June 12th, then begin again on
Aug. 7th.
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Choir News
Christian Schoen,
cschoen@staidans.org
2011 Choral Camp Registration Open!
Registration for this year's Choral Camp is now available online at
www.staidans.org/2011choralcamp.
The camp will run from July 21st to July 23rd and attendees will have an
opportunity to sing the works they learned during the camp at the 10:30
AM Eucharist on July 24th. Open to children and young adults ages 5
through 16, this is an excellent opportunity to work with one of
Atlanta's premiere vocalists, Dr. Wanda Yang Temko. No prior musical
experience is needed. Children / young adults from outside of the
parish are also welcomed to register and join us. There will also be an
adult master class on July 22nd. Visit the camp web-site for complete
camp details.
Taize Hymn
You may have noticed that each Sunday, for the last Communion hymn, we
have included a Taize hymn. Taize hymns are simple to sing and can
often times be a prayerful addition to worship. Taize hymns are also
wonderful ways for children to engage in song and prayer!
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Youth Ministry
Our long-anticipated vision of an expanded youth
ministry program at St. Aidan’s, led by a full-time youth minister, is
happening.
First
Fruits Offering for Light the Fire - June 12th
What better way to commemorate the birthday of our
church than with a celebration of the rebirth of our Youth Ministry
program! Please prayerfully consider your pledge for Light the Fire
campaign, and return your pledge card on Sunday, June 12th at
either service. To give the campaign a jump start, consider making
your first year donation as well. Remember, all contributors
pledging $250/year or will be able to personalize a commemorative brick
for the cottage walkway. Help St. Aidan's thrive with your pledge
to support the growth of youth ministry.
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St. Aidan's
Calendar
A full parish calendar is available at
www.staidans.org
June 7
Mobile Masterpiece (ECW)
July 16
Parish Dinner & Talent Show
August 20
Feed Your Soul: BBQ Picnic & Live Concert
August 21
Volleyball Tournament
August 28
Miss Mary’s Ice Cream Crankin’, 2-4 pm, Roswell
Square
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This Week at St. Aidan’s
Monday, May 30
Parish Office closed for Memorial Day
Tuesday,
May 31
9:30am to
10:30am—Bible Study (Library)
Wednesday, June 1
10am to 12noon—Book Group (Library)
7:15pm to 8:15pm—Bible Study (Library)
7:30pm to 9:30pm—Adult Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Thursday, June 2
9am—Retired Men’s Group (Cottage)
7pm to 8pm—Women’s Prayer Covenant Group (Conference Rm)
Friday, June 3
No activities or events scheduled
Saturday, June 4
10am to 12noon—Daughters of the King
(Library)
Click here
to see the full St. Aidan's Calendar
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April Financials
Reminder for All Online
Contributors
Please remember that there
are laminated online giving cards in pews
throughout the sanctuary. More of these were added this week since
there have been so many parishioners who signed up for online giving.
Let everyone know you gave online by placing this in the plate as the
offering is collected.
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Currently, we have 8 active
Covenant Groups at St. Aidan's.
Artisan’s
Noelle Webb -
atlantawebbs@att.net
Contact Julie for meeting
times
Book and Beverage
Covenant Group
Meets 4th Friday at
7:00pm in the cottage - open to both men and women
Gregory Smith -
678-315-8586 or
quicksmith1@gmail.com
Centering Prayer
Meets 1st Monday of the month at 6:30-8:00pm in Burtenshaw Hall
Joe Rich -
joer123@bellsouth.net
Covenant Singers
Sing
at
assisted living
sing-a-longs and Casual Eucharist services.
Tom and Stephi McDonnell -
678-807-8975 -
stephimcd@yahoo.com
Lunch Bunch
Meets the 3rd Monday of
each month for lunch at a different location each time in the
Alpharetta area
Carlotta Ford
-
carlottaford@gmail.com
Mom’s Group
Julie Michelitch -
770-365-4582 -
jmichelitch@bellsouth.net
Contact Julie for meeting
times
Retired Men
Meets Thursday mornings
at 9am in the cottage
Don
Frank - 678-297-0885
Women’s Prayer Group
Meets 1st and 3rd
Thursdays at 7-8pm in Burtenshaw Hall
Martha Myers -
770-642-8985 or
martha.myers@gmail.com
If you
have interest in or ideas for starting a group, please contact Don Frank
at 678-297-0885.
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Pill Bottle Collections
We
are collecting empty pill bottles for the Mathew 25 Ministry.
We will continue with this outreach as long as funding allows. Please
place your donations in the bin located outside of Burtenshaw Hall.
Thank you for your previous contributions. Any questions, contact
MaryAnn Masson.
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Camp
Mikell
Summer Schedule 2011
More information at
www.campmikell.com
Youth Camp
June 8th-14th, Rising
10th-12th
Intermediate Camp
June 17th-23rd, Rising
8th -9th
Performing Arts Camp
June 26th-July 2nd,
Rising 4th-9th
Junior Camp
July 5th- 11th, Rising
6th -7th
Kid
Camp 2
July 14th-19th, Rising
3rd-5th
Work
Camp
July 22nd-26th, Rising
10th Graders-Just Graduated
Guest Camp
September 2nd-5th,
Children, Adults, and Families of all Ages
Outdoor Camps
Outdoor Junior
June 1st-6th, Rising
6th -7th
Outdoor Youth
June 17th-23rd, Rising
10th Graders-Just Graduated
Outdoor Intermediate
July 5th–11th, Rising
8th - 9th
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At St. Aidan's we
strive to be fragrance-free. Please do not wear
perfume, cologne, aftershave, etc.
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On
the Web
Check the
St. Aidan's website for weekly updates:
Sunday Server Schedule, recent sermons, Sunday readings, coming events,
and much more!
Check out the
Photo Gallery
for new photos and slide
presentations of the recent events.
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Diocesan Connecting Newsletter
For MORE information -
News Briefs; Art, Music; Workshops, Classes and Seminars, and more.
Click here -
Updated Weekly!
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Please
Pray For ...
For
strength and recovery after surgery
Katie Preuss
Spencer McManes
Norm Dodds
Sharon Willeford
Bev Williams
For comfort, strength and healing
Zachary Mulcahy
Gunnar Davis
Sue Shaddox, friend of Kathy Bump
Diana Fournaris
Shelly Grieve
The Ormonds,
Norm and Sally Dodds daughter and family
Joan Cowart
Cindy
Emily & Roddy and their premature
twins Ryder and Everly
Stan & Ellie Bump, parents of Jeff
Bump
Elaine Norcross, mother of Elizabeth
Norcross
Bev Williams
Sophie Innamorati, friend of Joe Rich
Ken Webb, brother of Jim Webb
Arthur French
Janet Wilsden, mother of Derin
Thompson
Philip Gardiner, friend of Hollis
Mills
The Chelko Family, especially baby
Kaitlyn, friends of Cathy Biondi
The Gordon Family, friends of Kelly &
Michael Carter
Fred Langdon, father of Nancy Langdon
Martha Young, Aunt of Jean Beaty
Joe & Marilyn Rich
Mark, Karen and Adam Thompson
Nelson Nance, friend of Phyllis Arshun
Bob Burns, father of Steve Burns
Liz Lane & husband Charles, friends
of Linda Bowman
John Ray, father of John Ray
Virginia Kahn
Tommy Gall
Joan Spratt
Joe Eltrich, John Ray’s
brother-in-law
Jacob Helvey and his family
Mavis Bodie, mother of Cozy Ledford
Tommy and Katherine Adcox, father and
mother of Ken Adcox
Robert and Earlene Ledford, parents
of Terry
Jan Dennis (Ann West)
Linda Barbee
Cindy Vega
Gail Harper
Joe Beaty
For
comfort and peace
Megan Hill
Fawn Daty & Family
Ken Adcox
Shelley Smith
Bill Harper
Linda & Rob, Becca & Caroline Wood
Brian Foshee
JoAnn Foshee
Steve & Kristin Martin
Marie Kline
Edwin & Mary Martin Borden, friends of Ted Scovel and John Ray
Esther Pierce, friend of Ted Scovel
and John Ray
Jim Betts & Rita Betts, uncle and
cousin of Brenda Carroll
Lucas & Meredith Greene, grandson &
daughter of Deb Carnaroli Dorothy Frederickson, mother of Jim
Lila, Nancy and Larry, friends of
Betty Hood
Derin Thompson
Kandi Kirkland, a friend of Leigh &
Greg Halsema
Mark Ledford
For
care, healing, protection and wisdom
Renee & Vincent Catanzaro
Russ & Nona
Knutsen
Dakota Baty
For
healing, strength and recovery
Chelsea Thrash & Family
Mary
Alice, sister of
Camille Johnson
Darrell Quinley
Olivia Mechlowitz
For
hope, courage and strength
Linda Bulger,
daughter of Bill & Bev Williams
Susie & Tod Hillman,
sister-in-law and brother of Timi Jones
Wyatt Barbee
Dakota Baty,
grandson of Karl & Nancy Swager, great-grandson of Bennie & Edith Swager
For
peace, strength and faith
Kevin
Melanie Wilsden,
sister of Derin Thompson
All
those serving our country at home and abroad, especially
Jason Seboe,
Nicholas Zamonis,
Katie Laundon,
Travis Mann,
Gregory Sinnott,
Eli
Nagle, Mathew Latonis, Richard Matyskiela, Jeff Cleary, Manuel Aviles,
and Max Sullivan.
For the children of Honduras and India,
especially Anita, and other
sponsored children.
For
the children and families
served through
“Backpacks of Love”.
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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