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Loose Plate Offering
The Loose Plate Offering
for
this Sunday
will be donated to
Forsyth County Family
Haven.
Family Haven's mission is providing victims of violence and their
families with a continuous availability of services and educational
programs to build community awareness about the impact of domestic
violence.
Services include a 24-hour
crisis hotline, a safe, temporary emergency shelter; emergency food and
clothing, counseling services, assistance in filing Temporary Protective
Orders, support groups, and a prevention education program. Family
Haven also operates a Thrift Store located 433 Canton Highway in
Cumming.
For information on
Forsyth Family Haven, visit their web site at
http://forsythcountyfamilyhaven.info.
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Outreach
“Field Trip” to Nicholas House, July 17th
Are you interested in
learning more about how local charities are tackling problems like
homelessness in our community? Come along on an Outreach Field
Trip to
Nicholas House
and see how their programs help homeless families achieve
self-sufficiency.
For almost 30 years,
Nicholas House has helped families stay together while they work to get
back on their feet and stay there. Through individualized case
management and powerful youth programs that stop the cycle of poverty,
Nicholas House has assisted over 1800 families on their way to healthy,
productive and self-sufficient lives. St. Aidan’s will be joining
Nicholas House’s monthly Open Door Tour on
Saturday, July 17th.
We’ll meet at St. Aidan’s at 9:15 and carpool to Nicholas House near
Grant Park. The tour runs from 10:30 – 11:30, and those interested can
gather for lunch afterward to reflect on what we learned. Please
RSVP to Joey Sargent at
jfsargent@gmail.com or 770.335.5244 so we have a count of those
coming.
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Please Wear Your
Name Tags This Summer
Please wear your
nametags this summer. Name tags help visitors (and anybody)
know your name, including our new assistant, Rebekah Hatch.
Having your name in front of her will greatly help her put names and
faces together. Thank you!
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Pick-up Choir
If you have been thinking
about joining the adult choir but have been afraid of the commitment,
summer is a great time to try it out. We rehearse Sunday mornings only
in the choir loft just after the end of the early service, and do not
vest or process. You can drop in or drop out as the spirit moves you.
Singers of
all abilities are welcome!!!! If you have any questions,
contact Sue Lawton at
rslawton@bellsouth.net or 770-772-6683.
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 David
Wagner to Preach Next Sunday, July 11
We will welcome
David
Wagner, Youth Minister from 2005-2007, to St. Aidan's as preacher on
next Sunday. David has finished two years at General
Seminary in New York, and we're pleased to have him back to share the
gospel and his faith journey with us.
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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 "Items” for July
are: Toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant,
mouthwash) and Peanut Butter & Jelly.
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 LHTC
Update
Thank you for a
fruitful “Spring Harvest” as we celebrated the “official“ end of the
LHTC campaign, though contributions will be accepted through the end of
year. As of June 2, $870,000 was received in pledged contributions with
approximately $230,000 remaining. As the Finance Committee reviews our
remaining debt obligations, it is important for them to be able to gauge
the fate of the remaining pledges.
Over the next few
weeks, we will be touching base with those that have remaining balances
so that we can estimate how many additional pledge dollars we can budget
for and when, in a very broad sense, they might come in. We know that
parishioners prayerfully considered their pledge amounts, and this
process is intended only to provide budget guidance, not to put anyone
on the spot. Please be candid when contacted, and know that this
information is kept confidential. Updates can also be made by calling
the church office at 770-521-0207 or emailing Donna Jones at
donnajones@staidans.org.
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 Acolyte
Training
Alternate Training date for NEW
acolytes and acolytes moving to the Level II and Level III will be
next Sunday, July 11th.
New acolytes must be
at least 9 years old and entering 4th grade. Level II acolytes
must have one complete year of service; level III acolytes must have
two complete years of service. Training will begin at exactly
9:30am in the sanctuary. Please contact Betsy Jones at
betsyjones623@gmail.com or at 404.694.6633 to sign up for
acolyte training.
Acolyte Training for Level IV Acolytes
Acolytes who have at
least 3 years of service, are 13 years or older and have been
confirmed are eligible to be trained as Altar Servers (Acolyte Level
IV). Altar Servers receive the oblations and assist the priest
with the set up for the Eucharist. These acolytes will also
assist with other duties including the training of new acolytes and
those moving the Level II and Level III. Please contact Betsy
Jones for more information about upcoming dates for Level IV
training.
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PRIMETIMERS (Ages 50+)
The Stechers are
inviting the Primetimer's to their home at 119 Hedgewood Lane,
Canton for a potluck on
Saturday, August 7
at 6:30pm. Bring appetizers, salads/veggies, and desserts and
join us. Beverages, the main course, and paper products will
be provided. Email Bonnie Olentine at
taxi920@aol.com or call
770-446-1847 to RSVP
before July 30.
All are welcome!
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 Next
Baptism Dates
The
next dates for baptism are August 22
and November 7. If you
are interested, please see Fr. Rob.
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Parish Matters Deadline
If
you have an announcement, notice, article or any other information
you want to appear in Parish Matters, please submit it to the
office by noon on Wednesdays.
While we prefer e-mail to
donnajones@staidans.org you can also drop it off, or
send it by regular mail. For more information, contact Donna
at the Church office (770-521-0207).
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 A
Day in the Mountains for Primetimers
Rick & Sharon Willeford
are inviting the Primetimers to spend a day in the mountains at their
home near Highlands, NC on
Saturday, July 31.
A rolling picnic feast is planned from 2-5pm and hiking trails are
available. Bring some baked beans or other picnic fare in your cooler
and have an adventurous day. This is approximately a 3 hour trip so you
may wish to spend the night in town either Friday or Sat. Some of
us will carpool from church and return the same day. Please RSVP to
Bonnie Olentine at taxi920@aol.com
if you are interested.
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 Only
2 More Weeks to Have Your Pictures Taken!
Our very dedicated
photographer, Jim Pettit, will be available
ONLY this Sunday, July 4, and next Sunday, July 11
to take your pictures in the Cathedral
Room between services and following the 10:30 service. If you prefer
to schedule a sitting for your family picture, contact Jim at
jim@jamespettitphotography.com. If you are unable to have your
pictures taken on one of those dates, you can send an individual or
family photograph to
office@staidans.org, with "Photo for Directory" in the Subject
line. If that is not done, we will use your photograph that was in the
last Pictorial Directory. Also, PLEASE check the Directories
located either in the Narthex, or hallway and plate table in Burtenshaw
Hall to verify your address, telephone numbers, and email information.
Contact Harmony Kiser at 770-205-7899 or
harmony.kiser@comcast.net
with any questions.
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 St.
Aidan’s
Green
Team
This Week's
Green
Team Tip
Some 60 million Americans
fire up the grill on Independence Day, consuming enough energy – in the
form of charcoal, lighter fluid, gas, and electricity – to power 20,000
households for a year, and releasing about 225,000 tons of carbon
emissions. To reduce your output, opt for an electric or propane
grill, both of which are cleaner-burning than units powered by charcoal.
If you must use coal, choose briquettes made of invasive tree species,
or derived from sustainably managed forests. The Rainforest
Alliance's SmartWood program and the Forest Stewardship Council help
consumers make this distinction; just look for their seals when making
your purchase.
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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From now through
Sunday, September 5
EYC will meet only for
special events (to be announced). You may still get your youth
ministry updates online!
Blog: www.staidanseyc.blogspot.com
or
Facebook Group: St.
Aidan’s EYC
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Pass on the Word
About Our Preschool
We have a wonderful
preschool and mother’s morning out program, including Pre-K.
As you meet friends or new neighbors in the community, please put in
a good word if you see they have children who might be looking for a
caring place to learn and grow. Simply direct them to our
website to make contact with Jill Orban, our director.
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Preschool/Mother's Morning Out
School's out, but
we're in! St. Aidan's Preschool and Mother's Morning Out
program has the following openings for the 2010-2011 school year:
|
18-24 mo. |
Monday/Wed |
9am-12 noon |
6 openings |
$150/mo |
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Tues/Thurs |
9am-12 noon |
1 opening |
$150/mo |
|
2 yr. old |
Mon/Wed |
9am-1pm |
6 openings |
$185/mo |
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Tues/Wed/Thurs |
9am-1pm |
FULL |
$215/mo |
|
3 yr. old |
Tues/Thurs |
9am-1pm |
7 openings |
$185/mo |
|
|
Tues/Wed/Thurs |
9am-1pm |
FULL |
$215/mo |
|
|
Mon/Tues/Thurs |
9am-1pm |
7 openings |
$215/mo |
|
4 yr. Pre-K |
Mon-Thurs |
9am-1pm |
5 openings |
$265/mo. |
Please call the
preschool office at 678.743.3590 for more information, or email Jill
Orban, Preschool Director, at
jill.orban@staidans.org.
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Mission Trip to the Philippines — Making Jesus Known
 Joe
Carnaroli, who will be a senior at West Forsyth High School this
fall, is headed to the Philippines on July 16th. Joe will be
traveling with Browns Bridge Community Church to Cebu City to launch
a church youth group, staff a sports camp for the young church goers
and their friends, and work on community projects such as repairing
and painting an elementary school. Most importantly, this an
opportunity to make Jesus known to young people in the Philippine
community through worship, small groups, and just hanging out in a
caring, wholesome atmosphere. Joe has attended St. Aidan's
since he was 18 months old. After serving as an acolyte for 8
years, Joe went through Eucharistic Minister training and serves as
an EM at the 8:30 service.
If you would like to
support Joe's mission trip, you can write checks to Northpoint
Ministries or directly to Joe Carnaroli, and send to 7150 Wyngate
Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 or go on line to
www.globalxm.org, click on
GIVE, choose Philippines, and type in Joe Carnaroli. Your gift
is tax deductible. Joe and the team are grateful for any financial
support, and most especially prayers for the safety and success of
the mission of these committed young people are greatly
appreciated! Follow the mission on
philippinestrip2010.blogspot.com. Thank you for your support.
Joe is thankful for the support that he has already received from
some generous St. Aidan's parishioners.
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Save the Date!
August 1
Children’s Chapel Resumes
September 12
Fall schedule resumes:
worship at 8:30 & 11:00am, Sunday School for all ages at 10:00am.
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This Week at St. Aidan’s
Monday, July
5
CHURCH
OFFICE CLOSED
Tuesday,
July 6
9:30 -
Bible Study in the library
Wednesday,
July 7
10am to 12 noon - Book
Club in the library
6:30pm to 8:00pm - Centering Prayer Covenant Group in Burtenshaw
Hall
Thursday,
July 8
4pm - Sunday School Planning Meeting in the Conference Room
7pm - Vestry meeting in the library
Friday, July 9
No Scheduled Meetings or Events
Saturday,
July 10
No Scheduled Meetings or Events
Click here to see the full St. Aidan's Calendar.
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 We
Need a Few Good Moppers!
The Mopping Ministry
saves the church over $5,000 each year in commercial cleaning
fees. We mop Burtenshaw Hall floor twice each month and with
8 teams, each team mops 3 times a year, usually 2 hours on a
Saturday morning.
The "Zamboni"
scrubbing machine is a big help in cleaning the floor.
Men, women and youth
are invited to join the Mighty Moppers by signing up on the
bulletin board in Burtenshaw Hall or by contacting 'da Big Mopper',
Jerry Hood, at
jhood66@comcast.net
or 770-720-6171.
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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
(meets
every other week for lunch and fellowship in the Windward area)
The Seekers
Joe Rich -
joer123@bellsouth.net
(on hiatus until August)
Mommy and Me
Natalie Ferber - 770-888-6871
Retired Men
Don
Frank - 678-297-0885
(meets Thursday morning
in the cottage)
Covenant Singers
Tom McDonnell -
678-807-8975
Betty Hood - 770-720-6171
(off for the Summer)
If you
have interest in or ideas for starting a group, please contact Don Frank
at 678-297-0885.
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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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Around the Diocese
2010 Pilgrimage
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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