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From the Rector Dear St. Patrick's, Alleluia! Christ is risen. Happy Easter and thanks for your presence during Holy Week and Easter which made our time together a meaningful experience of worship and spiritual discipline. I say special thanks to my colleagues in the Church Office and to the members of the choir for the many hours of dedicated preparation that enhanced our relationship with God. In my Easter message, I spoke of the challenge of balancing the joy of God's greatest gift and the fear that exists as we respond in a life of service and sacrifice. Jesus assured those two women, the first to witness Jesus' resurrection, to not be afraid because he would be with them, particularly as they gathered (Matthew 28.1-10). The same is true for us; we are called to respond to the resurrection, together. That is the blessing of a loving and caring parish where each of our gifts is used in the ministry of the whole. Look below to discover opportunities to grow and nurture your faith in the service of God and for the good of the world.
Faithfully,
P.S. Don't forget to dedicate a chair to help replace the ones in our sanctuary. See below for details.
Read or listen to Easter Sunday's sermon titled, "With Fear and Great Joy."
Read or listen to Good Friday's reflection titled, "Good."
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We give thanks for the birth of Brady David Mason, son of Christine Durney Mason & David Mason.
We pray for William Henry Moore "Pop" Vanneman who died last week and for his family and friends, especially his son and daughter-in-law Reeve & Jane Vanneman. |
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Dedicate a Sanctuary Chair
We are excited to announce the beginning of a campaign to replace the chairs in the Nave and All Saints' Chapel.
Please consider dedicating a chair as a lasting tribute and a way to make our space more hospitable and inspiring for worship. Our worship space hosts hundreds of gatherings every year including Sunday services, Day School Chapel, concerts and other benefits for the community.
A sample chair will be on display in the Great Hall over the next several Sundays. Some of the features will be a built-in book rack, an upholstered seat, and the ability to easily stack and move. Follow this link to dedicate a chair or chairs today.
Chair Dedication Form |
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Wine-Tasting at the Groh's: Save the Date!
Wine-Tasting Festival at Jeff & Carol Groh's! Saturday, May 7th
Please join the St. Patrick's Church community for a special evening of fellowship and wine-tasting at the home of Jeff and Carol Groh. This "wine-pairing extravaganza" will feature a selection of domestic and international wines paired with delicious cuisine. There will be opportunities to learn and enhance wine tasting and food-wine pairing skills. There will also be games and raffle items for guests to travel home with special featured wines and newfound knowledge for its pairing with yummy food.
Tickets for this event will be $100, and can be purchased from any member of the Vestry and in the Church office. Proceeds from the event will help supplement the church budget for the current fiscal year. |
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Music at St. Patrick's
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Join us for our 17th annual Mother's Day GALA event, as we take a look at historical events that have happened on the 17th of the month and pair up some great and wacky songs to illustrate the days.
Peter Beiser, one of our graduating High School seniors, will be here with his Beatles cover band adding some favorite songs from the Fab Four. So, roll over Beethoven, we're ready for a rockin' afternoon!
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♪♪ We give a giant THANK YOU to all of our Cantoris Choir singers with our soloists Lesley Riddle, Andy Green, Suzanne Carter and Jean-Luc Princivil for their hard work and inspiring music at Holy Week and Easter. Special thanks also to Carol Jobusch for her sponsorship of the string quartet players who joined us for the Easter Vigil service. Thanks, Carol!
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Sunday Participant List for Sunday May 1, 2011
| 8:00am Server: | Lesley Krauland | | Altar Guild: | Ellen Terpstra | | Lay Eucharistic Ministers: |
Joi Grieg, Shannon Small, Bill Pugh | |
Ushers:
| Carlos Zarabozo, Tucker Battle, Craig Small | | Greeters: |
Ellen Teplitz, Chapin & Ele Carpenter | | Readers: | Candy Fowler, Joi Grieg | | Intercessor: | Ellen Teplitz | | Psalmist: | Devon McCollum | | Server: | Peter Jobusch | | Crucifer: | Needed! | | Torches: | Espeana Green, Sarah Groh | | Flowers: |
Jennifer Kashatus, Carol Hylton | | Refreshments: | Carol & Jeff Groh | |
Vestry Person of the Day: | Jay Sommerkamp, Bill Pugh | | Grand Oaks Service: |
John Nicholson, Helen & Paul Schmitz |
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Episcopal 101 Coming in May & June:
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about the Episcopal Church
Kurt and Andrea will offer a class about the Episcopal Church and some of the basics of Christianity. Participants may choose one of two meeting times: Sunday mornings, after the 10 am service, or Wednesday mornings, 9:30-11 am. Topics to be covered include:
Wednesday, May 4 or Sunday, May 15 - The Roots of Ministry: Our History
Wednesday, May 11, or Sunday, May 29 -- Episcopal Worship
Wednesday, May 18, or Sunday, June 5 -- What We Believe
Wednesday, May 25, or Sunday, June 12 -- Bible Study
Wednesday, June 1, or Sunday, June 19 -- What Does God Want from Me?
Wednesday, June 8, or Sunday, June 26 -- The Great Commission & My Life's Mission
These classes are perfect for those who are new to St. Patrick's or the Episcopal Church. The class is also a great refresher for those who have been around for a while. Questions? Contact Andrea Martin, andrea@stpatrickschurchdc.org
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Sunday School News -
Mite Boxes, Recycling Easter Eggs, & A New Unit Begins!
 A New Unit of Sunday School Begins this Sunday for the month of May: Marked as Christ's Own Forever. This unit will explore the meaning and symbols of baptism. You can prepare at home for this unit by telling your child the story of his or her baptism.
Recycle Plastic Easter Eggs! Bring them to church this Sunday, and we will re-use them next year.
It's not too late to bring your mite boxes - look for the basket at the entrance of the nave. The money will go to Episcopal Relief & Development. |
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Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington Next Step Breakfast
You Are Invited To Samaritan Ministry's 5th Annual Next Step Breakfast!! This free one-hour event will take place on Thursday, May 12 at 8am [!!] at the National Press Club on 14th Street NW. This is the very best way to learn about the important work of "one of the best nonprofits in Washington." Several of us are filling tables, and we would be delighted to have you join us. We hope to keep St. Patrick's at the top of the heap as having the most parishioners attending! Contact one of us today! Carpools arranged!!
Kathy Sommerkamp 202-494-1075; ksommerkamp@hotmail.com
Tucker Battle 202-625-1024; ctbattle@aol.com
Peggy Beers 202-829-1805; peggy.beers@gmail.com |
Do You Know?
 Which parishioners of St. Patrick's found the fence rails that would inspire the creation of the cross hanging in the Nave? In what year was it installed and dedicated? Answer
Follow this link to see archival pieces that answer this question. "Do You Knows" will appear all year in preparation for St. Patrick's Centennial Celebrations on October 29-30, 2011. |
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