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Holy Week Reflection
What a Holy Week it was! Thanks be to God for the power of the Holy Spirit working through so many who made our worship possible, celebrating the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, alleluia! We are grateful for egg casseroles, good weather, silver polish, palm branches, abundant blossoms, angelic voices, trumpets & pipes, the waters of baptism, chocolate covered strawberries, white patent leather shoes, seersucker suits, Easter Bunnies, acolytes, bells, smiling babies and abundant alleluias! You can find some of the photos of our powerful week together on our Facebook page and watch worship there or on YouTube. We’re also grateful for a generous collection for our Outreach Ministries.
We also send our congratulations to our bishop, The Right Reverend Robert Wright. Yesterday he was name as one of the candidates to become the next Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. In his monthly Zoom call with us this morning, he reiterated that this is a testament to the vibrancy and community of our diocese. (Indeed, they also shared details that our diocesan confirmations and average Sunday attendance have increased at an impressive rate!) We are indeed proud of Bishop Wright and the work we continue to do in the great Diocese of Atlanta. Read more about the election process here.
In the next few months, the House of Bishops will continue to discern among themselves who they will elect at the General Convention in Louisville, KY on June 26. In the meantime, we keep Bishop Rob and Beth-Sarah in our prayers. The bishop still plans to be with us to confirm and receive new members at Holy Innocents on May 5. It’s another good reason to throw a party.
Well, we’ll do it again this Sunday actually. Stewart preaches on the story of Jesus appearing to the disciples and Thomas. We’ll also baptize Rusty and Jan Paul’s grandson at the 10:15 am service. The choir sings, and we’ll continue our Easter Alleluias. Dave Stockert will lead our Adult Forum at 9:00 AM on “Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?”
With grateful hearts,
Bill, Stewart, & Ruth
Pastoral Note
Fran Morrow, a former member of the Church of the Atonement and regular worshiper at our Wednesday Mount Vernon Towers service, died on Palm Sunday. We will remember her life at a service at Mount Vernon Towers on Monday, April 8, at 11:00 AM. Rest eternal, grant to her O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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FOMA: Katz/Stepanova Duo
April 7
The Katz/Stepanova duo are members of the Lysander Piano Trio. Michael Katz, cellist, has been hailed for his “bold, rich sound” (Strad Magazine) and “nuanced musicianship” (New York Times). He is in high demand as a chamber artist and has collaborated and performed with Itzhak Perlman, Midori, and many other international artists. Pianist Liza Stepanova has many accolades and rave reviews as well. She has performed with the Berlin Philharmonic, the Weill and Zankel recital halls at Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and the Steinway Halls in New York City. Her master’s and doctorate degrees are from the Julliard School. Join us at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary for this exciting, premiere chamber concert featuring this international duo.
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Reading Connections
April 8
Join us for the Women’s Book Club every second Monday of the month, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, in the large conference room of the church. This month’s book is Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro.
Contact Kathie Larkin | kathie.larkin@retired.paceacademy.org
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Men of HI Retreat
April 19-21
Mark your calendars for spiritual enrichment, fellowship, and renewal at our annual retreat, on April 19-21 at Lake Logan Episcopal Center, in Canton NC near the Blue Ridge Parkway. We will begin our time together Friday evening for dinner followed by a Saturday morning program, afternoon activities, dinner, and a bonfire Saturday night, and wrap up Sunday morning with discussion and Eucharist. Register here.
Contact John Harris | harris4338@gmail.com
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Bishop’s Visit and Confirmation
May 5
The Right Reverend Robert C. Wright, Bishop of the Diocese of Atlanta, will join us for our 10:15 AM service for a joint Confirmation with Our Lady of Guadalupe. This is your opportunity to join the Episcopal church through Confirmation, or Reception into the Episcopal Church from another denomination. Any in the community are invited to strengthen their spiritual life with a Reaffirmation of faith on this festival day. Contact Ruth if you are interested in confirmation.
Contact Rev. Ruth Pattison | rpattison@holyinnocents.org
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Habitat for Humanity Build
May 11-July 13
Holy Innocents, St. James Methodist, Cathedral of St. Philip, St. Martin in the Fields, and St. Luke’s Presbyterian are sponsoring Atlanta Habitat for Humanity’s summer faith build. All adult parishioners and teens 16 and older are invited to participate. No skills are required, just the desire to help an Atlanta family buy a home at a very affordable price. Learn more here.
Contact John Harris | harris4338@gmail.com | 678-761-6765
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Men’s Dinner and a Book
May 14
The next Men’s Dinner and a Book is Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 PM, and the book is Eiffel’s Tower by Jill Jonnes. Joe Nuzzaco is hosting. All men are included and invited.
Contact Jeremy Webber | jhwwebber@gmail.com
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I Will with God's Help
Adult Formation, Sundays at 9:00 AM | These are the words with which we enter the Baptismal Covenant in the Episcopal Church. Companion with our confirmation candidates for this class series. See it as a refresher course and reaffirm your own faith when our Bishop visits on May 5th. This class will explore all the questions to which we answer, “I will with God’s help,” at Baptism and Confirmation.
April 7 | Dave Stockert
“Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?”
April 14 | Clergy team: Show and Tell, Fashion, and Episcopal-ese
The polity and practices of the Episcopal Church
April 21 | Lin Stradley
“Do you promise to follow and obey Jesus as your Lord?”
Reading and praying from Scriptures.
April 28 | Clergy team: Sacred Time
The rhythm of prayer: The Prayer Book, Sacraments, and the Seasons
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You Who Witness Luncheon
April 7
“As witnesses to this transformative moment in the lives of our young confirmands, your presence is valued and cherished. Those who register for this “You Who Witness” luncheon will be assigned a youth confirmand to “adopt” for the remainder of their confirmation process. The requirements for adopting a confirmand are very minimal but extremely beneficial. The “You Who Witness” luncheon is a unique opportunity for our church community to connect with our 17 youth confirmands, engaging in conversations about their faith and sharing their excitement about this next step in their faith. Register here.
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Club 45 Sundae Sunday
April 14
Ice Cream for breakfast! Calling all 4th and 5th graders to come and make an ice cream sundae on Sunday, April 14th at 9:00 AM.
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Youth Group: Lemonade Days
April 21
The 24th annual Lemonade Days festival will be held in Dunwoody with full-scale carnival rides, fabulous food, live music, and games! Our youth group will gather after worship at 11:30 AM and head to the festival to enjoy a day of fun! We will be back at the church by 4:00 PM. Students must bring cash for food and rides. Friends are welcome!
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Youth: Summer Kickoff
April 28
All 6th-12th graders should join us from 4:00-7:00PM for our awesome summer kick-off event. We will grill burgers and have a dessert food truck with delicious treats like milkshakes and s’mores ice cream! We will also play bubbleball, a form of soccer that involves students getting inside of giant hamster balls! You won’t want to miss this crazy event! Friends are always welcome. RSVP on our website.
Contact Megan Atkinson | matkinson@holyinnocents.org
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Youth Sunday
May 5
Join us in our celebration of the HIEC youth confirmands and graduating seniors on Sunday, May 5th. We will honor these students during the 10:15AM worship service followed by a beautiful reception in Inglett Hall.
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VBS Registration is Now Open!
We are so excited to announce that VBS registration is now available. Holy Innocents 2024 VBS will be June 3-7th from 9:00 AM until 12:15 PM with optional aftercare until 3:30 PM. Registration cost is $65 for early bird registration and aftercare is an additional $65.
At Camp Firelight VBS, your child will enjoy an interactive, energizing, faith-based fun time as they learn to face their fears while trusting in God. Campers will explore timeless Bible stories showing how Old and New Testament figures trusted God, faced their fears, and went on to do great things in God’s name.
Campers will perform their VBS song on Sunday, June 9th at 10:15 AM and families are invited to stay after for a picnic lunch!
Limited spots are available, register now. We are looking forward to another exciting week together!
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April 14
Our 6th-12th grade students will meet for youth group on Sunday, April 14th from 4:00-6:00 PM. We'll enjoy music and dinner together before using small groups to discuss our topic for the evening. Friends are always welcome. Please RSVP to give us a headcount for food.
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Warning about email scammers
When you receive an email from a Holy Innocents staff member, please check if the sender's email address ends with 'holyinnocents.org'. If it does not, it is likely not from us. Unfortunately, some individuals are attempting to scam various church members, posing as clergy and requesting gift cards. We never ask for money in this way. If someone claiming to be Bill, Stewart, Ruth, or another staff member contacts you, please let us know immediately. Report the email, block the sender, and delete the message. If you have any doubts, please reach out to us by phone.
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