St. Patrick's Episcopal Church
Washington, DC
September 1,
2010
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| From
the Rector |
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Dear St.
Patrick's,
Grace
and peace. Today, we flip the calendar to September and begin the
final push to "Kick Off" Sunday (September 12, 2010). I look
forward to beginning this program year with you, and hope that you
will take this opportunity to reinvest yourself in your spiritual
development here at St. Patrick's. Try St. Patrick's again, for the
first time!
On
September 12, the choirs of St. Patrick's will begin again after
the summer hiatus, children will be invited to see their Sunday
School classroom, backpacks will be blessed, and a variety of
educational offerings will be unveiled. We, of course, will
continue to give thanks to God for our many blessings, hear and
reflect on God's Word, and gather together in fellowship. This is
part of our mission that never takes a break.
If you have been away, please read or listen to the sermons from
this past summer. The sermons are available on our blog,
an online journal. This is a great opportunity to renew and realign
yourself to the ministry God is calling from you.
Next
Tuesday, St. Patrick's Day School will inaugurate the 2010-11
school year. Our Day School is not an independent school; it is an
important ministry of this parish. It is one way that we fulfill
our mission to serve the children of Washington, D.C. Please keep
the faculty and staff, who serve as important ministers of this
parish, in your prayers.
Faithfully,
The Rev. Dr.
Kurt Gerhard
Rector
kurt@stpatrickschurchdc.org,
202-342-2828
www.stpatrickschurchdc.org
Follow this link to last Sunday's
Sermon titled "Humble"
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We pray
for Cleveland Barnes, who continues to recover from some health
issues this summer, and should be with us
this Sunday.
We pray
for all those traveling back to Washington this week after summer
vacations.
We pray
for those who start school this week in our
area.
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| September
is Here - Sign Up Now for Sunday School, Choirs, Acolyting, Adult
Education, and More! |
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School begins Sunday, September
19th. |
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Learn more about our 6-week, adult
education class, Tell
It Like It Is, which
begins the week of September 19th.
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Sunday, children are invited to make S.O.M.E.
Casseroles |
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 During the 10 am service this Sunday, September
5th, children in Pre-K through 2nd grade, are invited to the Mini
Gym to make casseroles for S.O.M.E (So Others Might
Eat).
Adult Volunteers: Marilyn Nowalk and Nancy
Vaughn
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Off Sunday is September 12 |
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Kick Off Sunday and the Blessing of the
Backpacks (bring yours to church!) is on September 12th.
Celebrate the beginning of our fall programs after the 10:00am
Eucharist, with our traditional cookout and moonbounce for the
kids!
Last Names: A-K please bring
desserts
L-Z please bring side
dish/salads
We're looking for volunteers for the Costco shopping
beforehand, and the clean-up crew, so contact Karen Melchar
(churchoffice@stpatrickschurchdc.org or 202 342-2800).
This is a great event to bring neighbors and friends for a
friendly and fun introduction to St. Patrick's. Dress
casually and plan to stay for food, fun and fellowship with your
St. Patrick's family.
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| Music |
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Woodbridge Flute
Choir
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This week four members of the Woodbridge Flute
Choir (including our own "resident flutist" Barbara Neal) will be
here on Sunday to share some wonderful music in our worship
service. These flutists have been with us for the last several
years and give us a special lift on the holiday weekend. The
Woodbridge Flute Choir has been performing on concert series', and
at charitable and gala events, the KennedyCenter and the White
House since its inception in 1996. Part of its mission also is to
educate its members and the Washington area flute community so they
sponsor master classes and performances with internationally
notable flutists. They have produced three CD's which are
available on their website www.woodbridgeflutechoir.org. Don't
miss this wonderful treat!
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Sunday's Participants: Pentecost XV September 5th |
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8:00am Server: Mary Grace
Corey
Altar Guild: Ellen Terpstra
Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Sally Fowler,
Shannon Small
Ushers: Stephen Rodocanachi,
Wynne & Martin Teel
Greeters: Carolyn Bain & Bill
Pugh
Readers: Sally Fowler, Rich
White
Intercessor: Ellen Teplitz
Psalmist: Josh Firebaugh
Server: Jesse Lynch
Flowers: Marilyn Mix/Carol
Hylton
Refreshments: Allison & Peter
McDonnell
Vestry Person of the Day: Carlos Zarabozo,
Allison McDonnell
Grand Oaks Service: John Nicholson, Helen &
Paul Schmitz
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us on FaceBook and read the Blog! |
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following:
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St. Patrick's Episcopal
Church
4700 Whitehaven Parkway,
NW
Washington, DC 20007
202 342-2800 or 202 342-2802
fax
Associate Rector/Day
School Chaplain:
Parish
Administrator:
Senior Warden:
Nicole Chapin Duke, 301
530-9640
Junior
Warden for the Church:
Cheryl Crispen Bitsberger, 202
441-9041
Junior
Warden for the Day School:
Charlie Johnson III, 301
229-6342
Photo credit: Cross (at top) by
Carol Jobusch
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