Saturday, May 29, 2010
Summer Service Schedule
Summer Service Schedule
Begins TOMORROW, May 30, and continues through Labor Day Sunday,
September 5th. Service times will be 8:30 and 10:30am with
breakfast from 9:00 to 9:45am. There is no Sunday school or afternoon EYC during the summer months, although special events for EYC may still
occur from time to time. There will be no children’s chapel in
June or July. Sunday School Classes for the children will resume in
September, after Labor Day. Children's Chapel Services will resume
Sunday, August 1st.
Note: There will
be a CONTINENTAL HOLIDAY BREAKFAST served this Sunday.
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Preschool/Mother's
Morning Out
We are now registering for the 2010-2011 school year. We
still have a few openings in each class. Call the preschool
office for more information at 678.743.3590.
|
18-24 mo. |
Monday/Wed |
9am-12 noon |
$150/mo |
|
|
Tues/Thurs |
9am-12 noon |
$150/mo |
|
2 yr. old |
Mon/Wed |
9am-1pm |
$185/mo |
|
|
Tues/Wed/Thurs |
9am-1pm |
$215/mo |
|
3 yr. old |
Tues/Thurs |
9am-1pm |
$185/mo |
|
|
Tues/Wed/Thurs |
9am-1pm |
$215/mo |
|
4 yr. old Pre-K |
Mon-Thurs |
9am-1pm |
$265/mo. |
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Next
week’s Loose Plate Offering - Kids 4 Peace
The First Sunday Loose Plate Offering for
June will support Kids 4 Peace, an interfaith educational program
that brings together children of different cultures and faith traditions
to explore their similarities and differences, taking a step toward
global understanding and peace. Twelve Middle School age children
from Jerusalem, Israel and the West Bank, Palestine (Christian, Jewish
and Muslim) and twelve children from the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta
participate in a year long cultural exchange. The kids share their
stories, hopes and dreams and discover their common heritage.
A highlight of the exchange occurs during
the summer when the children come together for a 10-day summer camp
experience at Camp Mikell. Our own Jack DeArmey has been
selected for the program. Jack will represent St.. Aidan's, along
with representatives from 8 other Atlanta parishes in the 2010 Kids 4
Peace program. Donations received for the loose plate offering
will be used to sponsor Jack in the Kid's 4 Peace program. You may
also make donations to Kids 4 Peace anytime during the month of June by
designating "Kids 4 Peace" in the memo line of your check. For
more information on Kids 4 Peace, visit
http://kids4peaceatlanta.org/.
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LHTC
Spring Harvest Update
Contributions this month are really
helping out—with a total of $28,371 made so far. We've been able to
reduce the first loan by $27,048—down to $117,188.63. That first loan
comes due in January 2011, at which point will still have a loan of $1.5
million. With over $240,000 in outstanding pledges, we can easily pay
the first loan off and shrink the second. We'll keep you updated in the
months ahead, but thanks to all who are helping to Lift High the Cross
with sacrificial gifts to fund our common ministry in this place.
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Weekly Bible Study
Weekly Bible Study will continue during
the summer on Tuesdays at 9:30am, but we will suspend Wednesday evening
bible study during June and July. All are invited to join us
Tuesdays to study the upcoming readings for Sunday—and the themes and
connections they present.
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Thank
You from Emmaus House
They write, “Thank you and St. Aidan's
for the bountiful supply of food sent to Emmaus House last Sunday. Your
food drive collected more than 525 items to help stock the shelves in
the Lokey Center Food Pantry! These generous contributions have gone a
long way to restock items most needed at this time. And thank you Rob
and Joey for making it happen.”
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Drake House Work Day was a
Success
Members of St. Aidan's tackled Spring
Cleaning at the Drake House offices on May 15th. Youth and adults
pulled together to mop, wipe and deep clean the meeting rooms, playroom,
classrooms and food pantry. We also had some handy guys work on
the mower and trim up some bushes. Later, the group relocated
items in an off-site storage facility to a larger storage unit, giving
the Drake House staff move space to store supplies and donations.
Many thanks to everyone who turned out to help!
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NFCC Food Pantry "Item of the Month"
To donate, just purchase
the "Item of the Month" during your regular grocery shopping, and drop
it in the box in the Narthex at any time during the month.
The NFCC Food
Pantry "Items of the Month" for May are:
pasta sauce and dry
pasta (like spaghetti).
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Congratulations
to our Newly Confirmed Youth
Twelve wonderful young
people from St. Aidan's were confirmed during the Diocesan Confirmation
service at the Cathedral last Sunday. The class worked hard all
year, learning about what it means to be an Episcopalian through
classes, retreats, outreach projects and team presentations. Many
thanks to all who served as mentors and helped guide these youth on this
journey of faith, as well as those who helped as teachers during the
year. The newly confirmed are: Alex Lawton, Jack DeArmey, Victor
Cantanzaro, Joel Smith, Kerry Bouchillon, Sam Biondi, Lyla Mills, Emily
Evans, Caroline Wood, Grayce Jones, Emma Livernois and Michael Berry.
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Pentecost
Celebration
Thanks to everyone who added their own special touch to the Pentecost
reading last Sunday. The variety of languages really added meaning to
this special day of celebration.
Our readers were: Ann West
(French), Nastia Catanzaro (Russian), Stephen Schmidt
(Spanish), Tom Reynolds (Dutch), Ksusha Catanzaro
(Russia), Jack DeArmey (Turkish), Camille Johnson
(French), Abi Omotoso (Yoruba), Carolyn Burns (French),
Cynthia Meisinger (Sign Language), Emma Livernois (French),
and Ashley Weller (German).
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Teacher Appreciation Banner
Parents and children - please use the paper
provided in the parish life center lobby to say a thank you to our great
team of Sunday School teachers. Sunday School Teacher and EYC
Advisor appreciation day is next Sunday.
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Vacation
Bible School Registration Ends This Sunday!
Date: June
7-11th
Time: 5pm to 7pm, with dinner being served at 7pm.
Ages: Children
4 years of age to 5th grade
Children can still be registered (there are available slots in each age
groups) but ONLY until June 1st with a $10 late registration fee,
in addition to the regular fee, accompanying the registration form.
Registration Fee:
$15 for 1st child, $12 for each additional child, $40 family cap.
VBS T-shirts and music
CD’s included with registration fee.
You can sign up at the VBS
table in the Parish Life Center or online at
www.staidans.org.
Registration forms and fees may be placed in the offering plate or paid
through your online giving account.
VBS Donations Needed
We are in need of
appliance sized or very large cardboard boxes, rolls of aluminum foil,
and duct tape. Please place items in or near the VBS donation basket in
the Parish Life Center. If you are able to donate these, or
any of the other items on our donation list, we would greatly appreciate
it! Thanks a million to all who have donated items thus far.
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New 2010 Pictorial Directory
We are working on a new Pictorial
Directory to be ready by September. We can use the pictures that were
in the 2008 Pictorial Directory of you, or you can get new pictures
taken by Jim Pettit. Please contact him at
jim@jamespettitphotography.com.
We would really love to have YOUR picture
in our Pictorial Directory, since that is so helpful, but are totally
dependent on YOUR cooperation to make this happen. Also, please check
the Address Directory to correct or update addresses, telephone numbers,
or email addresses. If your information is correct, please initial by
your name. If you have any questions, please contact Harmony Kiser at
harmony.kiser@comcast.net or
770-205-7899.
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Men's Club Outing
to See the Atlanta Braves
Come join us on Friday, June 18,
7:35 pm to see the Braves take on the Kansas City Royals. Tickets are
$33 for outfield pavilion seats. Please contact Garon Hart
(garon@garonhart.com
or 770-596-3819) by June 4 to reserve a seat. Sons and daughters are
welcomed.
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Blood Mountain
Trail Hike - Saturday, June 5th
What better way to kick off the summer
than a challenging mountain hike with beautiful vistas. Join us on
Saturday, June 5th, as we hike along the Appalachian Trail to the
top of Blood Mountain. The Blood Mountain Trail hike will be a
difficult 5 mile round trip from the parking lot at Neels Gap to the top
of Blood Mountain and back down. The trail is about 60 miles from
the church (an hour and a half drive). We will meet in St. Aidan’s
parking lot at 8AM and leave promptly at 8:15AM. We should be back
around 2 or 3PM. Contact Jim Linthicum if you would like to meet
the group at the trail. To sign-up, get directions or ask
questions, contact Jim at
jlinthicum@yahoo.com or 404.983.3558.
Directions can also be found on our website,
www.staidans.com,
under upcoming events.
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Atlanta Celtic Camp -
Irish Music & Dance
Teaching Irish Fiddle,
Flute, Guitar, Dance as well as Arts & Crafts, Storytelling, Gaelic
Football, Language and History.
June 14 -18th
Monday through Friday -
8am - 2:30pm
Ages 4 - 14yrs.
Sponsored by The Atlanta
Irish Music School -
www.atlantajuniorceiliband.com. Please contact Katherine
Thomas: 678-372-9494 or
atlantairishmusicschool@gmail.com
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Camp
Sew N Sew 2010 Update
June 21-25,
2010, from 9:30am - 12:30pm. Registration is now in progress for
rising 5th through 12th graders who wish to enroll in Camp Sew N Sew
2010. The registration form can be obtained by contacting Martha
Myers or by downloading the form from the St. Aidan's web site.
Please register before June 1st so that we have enough teachers and
machines. If you have a sewing machine that we may borrow for this
camp, or if you would like to help out, please let Martha know.
Contact Martha Myers, 770 642 8985 or email
martha.myers@gmail.com.
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St. Aidan’s
Green
Team
This Week's
Green
Team Tip
You
dump all sorts of fancy-smelling products into the machine with your
clothes, but those commercial detergents are full of nasty chemicals
that can end up in rivers and streams. Consider switching to a
plant-based, biodegradable laundry soap and don't forget to read the
instructions on the container, because you may be using more detergent
than necessary. Worried about your whites? Instead of chlorine bleach,
scan the store's shelves for a nontoxic alternative – and skip the
fabric softener altogether. For more information, check out
http://www.laundry-alternative.com/detergentsinfo.htm.
Recycling Reminder
Please
stop and think before tossing your trash! Please use the recycling
containers in Burtenshaw Hall appropriately. The tall slim cans are for
clean, empty plastic bottles and aluminum cans. The small cans in the
classrooms are for clean paper. The
Green
Team appreciates your consideration!
Join the Green
team!
The St. Aidan's
Green Team
meets the second Sunday of each month after the 11 am service;
all are welcome to participate. If you are
interested in helping St. Aidan’s with its environmental stewardship
(recycling and the like) please contact Father Rob at
fr.wood@earthlink.net.
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Sabbatical
Details and Frequently Asked Questions
Last week’s Parish Matters
gave details and FAQs of Father Rob’s sabbatical. A copy of that
information is now located on the bulletin board in the narthex and on
our website at
www.staidans.org.
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Ribfest
to Benefit Emmaus House Summer Camp
The Brotherhood of St.
Andrew hosts its third annual Ribfest to benefit the Emmaus House summer
camp program from 11 am to 9 pm, Saturday, June 5, at the
Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, 1795 Johnson Ferry Road,
Marietta. Each adult meal is $11 and includes barbecued ribs, side
orders, and iced tea or lemonade. Children's meals are $5. Diners
may eat at tables in the church parking lot or take food home.
Information: Deacon Chip Faucette, 770-361-5971.
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Please Note Your
Contributions Clearly!
To make sure we properly
credit your contributions, please make note on your check if your
contribution should be credited to Lift High the Cross. Without a
check notation, we credit your contribution to your regular pledge.
If you write one check for both your regular pledged giving and Lift
High The Cross, please note on the check how much of the total goes to
each. We appreciate your stewardship, and want to make sure your
contributions are accounted for properly.
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Camp
Mikell 2010 Summer Schedule
Camp Mikell is
the Diocese of Atlanta’s Camp and Conference Center in Toccoa, Georgia. Each summer, many kids make the trek to Mikell to reconnect with each
other and with God. Speak to Fr. Rob or one of many Mikell alums
about it, and make Camp Mikell part of your summer plans.
Youth Camp - June 4th-June 10th,
Rising 10th-12th Graders; $395.00
Performing Arts Camp - June 13th-June 19th,
Rising 4th-9th Graders; $420.00
Intermediate Camp - June 22nd -June 28th,
Rising 8th and 9th Graders; $395.00
Junior Camp - July 2nd-July 8th,
Rising 6th and 7th Graders; $395.00
Kid Camp 2 - July 11th-July 17th,
Rising 3rd-5th Graders; $395.00
Work Camp - July 24th-July 29th,
Rising 10th Graders-Just Graduated; $285.00
Emmaus House - August 1st-August 5th,
Emmaus House Summer Program
Guest Camp - September 3rd-September
6th, Children, Adults, and Families of all Ages
Outdoor Camps
Outdoor Youth - June 13th-June 19th,
Rising 10th Graders - Just Graduated; $395. 00
Outdoor Junior - July 11th-July 17th,
Rising 6th and 7th Graders; $395.00
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Online
Giving at St. Aidans!
Don’t forget - you
can make contributions to St. Aidan’s online! Just go to our
website at
www.staidans.org and
look for the online giving link. Online payments can be for anything
from pledge to youth trips and can be a one time or recurring payment.
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Pill Bottle Collections
We have resumed
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
gymsail@earthlink.net.
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Covenant Groups at St. Aidan's -
Currently, we have 6 active Covenant Groups at St. Aidan's.
Centering Prayer
Harmony Kiser -
harmony.kiser@comcast.net
Joe Rich -
joer123@bellsouth.net
Lunch Bunch
Ken Adcox -
Ken.Adcox@comcast.net
The Seekers
(on hiatus until August)
Joe Rich -
joer123@bellsouth.net
Mommy and Me
Natalie Ferber - 770-888-6871
Retired Men
Don
Frank - 678-297-0885
Covenant Singers
Tom McDonnell - 678-807-8975
Betty Hood - 770-720-6171
If you
have interest in or ideas for starting a group, please contact Don
Frank.
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Around the Diocese
2010 Pilgrimages
Since the 4th century…
Man has sought God on the worn paths and narrow roads that lead to
Europe’s holy sites.
That journey continues today… Join us.
Christian
Pilgrims primary mission is to increase the number of people who join
the age old practice and discipline of pilgrimage. We encourage, invite
and lead people in this process.
Sept. 9-22
Cammino di San Francesco
(Italy)
For more information call
Dr. Stan Beecham at 770-262-5556,
info@ChristianPilgrims.org
or
http://www.christianpilgrims.org.
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On
the Web
Check the
St.
Aidan's website for weekly updates: Sunday Server
Schedule, recent sermons, Sunday readings, Parish Matters, 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 ...
Tracie, Haleigh and Hannah Fine,
for
God’s peace and comfort
Joel Smith, for healing, strength and comfort
Battalion Chief Joe Popadics & family,
friends Gaylain Fife, for comfort, strength and healing
Gerry Adams,
for
comfort and healing
Shelley, Andrew and Ella Smith,
for
peace, faith and strength
Conrad Portillo,
for
healing and faith
Jane Skinner,
mother of Jim Skinner, for God’s healing and comfort
Kathy Brewster,
for
strength and healing
Family of John Westerman,
friends of John Ray, for comfort and peace
Aubree White,
newborn son of Kathryn & Brian white (friends of the Willefords) for
healing
Marlene and Rich Jacobs,
friends of Carolyn Glaza,
for hope, courage and strength
Nancy,
friend of Betty Hood, for healing, comfort and peace
Daralene Pondo,
friend of Scotti Bozeman, for healing, strength and comfort
Don and Emogene Kolar,
uncle and aunt of Earl Bozeman, for healing, strength, and comfort
Matt Sullivan,
brother of Becky Sullivan, for healing
Max & Dominga Mendoza,
grandparents of Anna McCarthy, for comfort strength and healing
Gail Harper,
sister of Cozy Ledford, for comfort, strength and healing
Robert Ledford,
father of Terry, for healing and strength
Renee,
niece of Ron & Nadine Pearce, for comfort, strength and healing
Barbara Monaghan,
mother of Mike Monaghan, for strength and healing
Barbara Lanning,
mother of Cathy Schlecht, for healing, strength and
comfort
W.D. Bledsoe,
father of Christy Elliot, for strength, healing and comfort
Alice Folsom,
aunt of Judy Reardon,
for comfort strength and healing
Joe Wooten, father of Michele Hutnick,
for
continued courage, strength and God’s healing
Mark and Marsha Bryant and family,
for
comfort, strength and healing
Jan Dennis,
friend of Ann West, for comfort, strength and healing
Elizabeth McIntyre,
friend of Joey Sargent, for comfort, strength and healing
Joe Beaty,
submitted by Jean Beaty, for strength
Virginia Kahn,
for
comfort and healing
Joe and Marilyn Rich,
for
strength and healing
Anne Prianti,
strength, courage, peace of mind
Tommy Gall,
for
healing and comfort
Kevin,
for
peace, strength and faith
Darrell Quinley,
for
healing and strength
Olivia Mechlowitz,
for
continued recovery
Beverly Williams,
for
healing and comfort
Earlene Ledford,
for
healing and comfort
Barbara Hall,
for
comfort, strength and healing
Mark Ledford,
for comfort and peace
Joan Spratt,
for comfort and healing
Wyatt Barbee,
for God’s strength and comfort
Cindy Vega,
for
comfort strength and healing
Alison Moyer,
for
healing, patience and strength
All
those serving our country at home and abroad, especially
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
those who died, especially Jeff Fine, 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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