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From the Rector
Dear St. Patrick's, Happy St. Patrick's Day! The St. Patrick's Feast Day celebrations on Sunday were extraordinary. Thanks go to all those who brought food, decorated, and provided the entertainment. I think everyone had a great time. This year at St. Patrick's is especially significant. This parish is celebrating 100 years of faithful service. Over the past month, the archive committee has been sharing historical tidbits about the history of this parish. This is part of an effort to celebrate our heritage, as we make plans to embark on new challenges in the future. This will all come to a head at our Centennial Celebrations on October 29-30, 2011. As I have written before, these celebrations will closely coincide with the 100th anniversary of our first service as a mission of St. Alban's. (October 22, 1911). We have already started planning for this important weekend. We are making plans that will, hopefully, attract a wide variety of people, both past and present. Saturday night, October 29, will be our bi-annual auction. On Sunday morning, October 30, the Most Rev. Frank Griswold, the 25th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, will preach and celebrate with us. It promises to be a special spiritual event. Afterward, the famous St. Patrick's grill team will provide the main course for our lunch, and a haunted house will be organized for the young people. We also hope to celebrate the many leaders that have served this parish through the years. Right now, Janet Lee is compiling a book of remembrances and prayers selected by priests, bishops, seminarians, and vestry members who serve or served this parish. We do hope that many past leaders will return for the festivities on October 29-30, 2011. Right now, the collection of contact information is the top priority. If you know someone we should connect with, please let me know.
Faithfully,
Eight young people are already signed up for summer camp.
Time to register for Summer Camp
Read last Sunday's sermon titled, "Sharpen Your Ax This Lent."
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 S.O.M.E. Casserole Cooking for Children, Pre-K -2nd Grade, this Sunday!
Reinforce at Home What Children are Learning in Sunday School's, The Moses Chronicle: Learn More ...
A Lenten Challenge for the Children of St. Patrick's - Fill a Mite Box!
Pick up a mite box this Sunday, the second Sunday of Lent. Fill your mite box with coins - quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies - by Easter (April 24). Then return your mite box to church on Easter Sunday. Your money will help children around the world. All money goes to Episcopal Relief & Development. Learn more at www.er-d.org.
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Senior Saints Lunch on Tuesday, March 22
Please join us on this Tuesday, March 22 at noon in the Church library for the Senior Saints Lunch hosted by Marilyn Mix. This is a great opportunity to join with your fellow parishioners for food and fellowship. Added bonus: the Day School is on Spring Break next week so ample parking will be available!
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| God's Saving Deeds: A Biblical Exploration of Salvation
Please join the Rector for God's Saving Deeds: A Biblical Exploration of Salvation, a Lenten study at 9:00am on Sunday mornings.
In this six-week Lenten education offering, we will read and explore the biblical narrative of salvation. The readings from the Easter Vigil will be the framework as we travel from Creation, through the history of the patriarchs and matriarchs, the prophetic period, and ultimately to Jesus' Resurrection. Although there will be a common theme and progression, each class session will stand-alone. For March 20, prepare by reading Genesis 7.1-9.17 |
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Journey Toward Forgiveness & New Life
Weekday Adult Education for Lent Read Reflection Questions for Week I
Struggling to forgive yourself or someone else? Holding onto old grudges or resentments? Prepare to celebrate Easter: read and discuss Henri J.M. Nouwen's The Return of the Prodigal Son. For dates and more details, keep reading ... |
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Rummage Sale: Please Bring in Donations NOW!
Please drop your items off in the marked area in the lower garage under the gym across Whitehaven Parkway. This year's sale is happening on a shorter timeline than in other years, so don't miss your chance to bring in those items you've been meaning to give away! Items to donate: - Clothes for all ages (label by age/gender), jewelry, accessories
- Toys, in very good shape, none older than 2007, please
- Books, Linens, sporting equipment
- Almost new kitchen or household items--nothing broken, please
Please, do not donate any electronics or televisions! Furniture is taken only on a case-by-case basis as we have no storage space for it, so call before dropping it off.
Rummage Sale is Saturday, April 9th from 8am to 2pm.
Donation Drop Off through Monday, April 4th.
Sale Set up on Thursday, April 7th and Friday April 8th.
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Eton College Chapel Choir on Monday, April 11
We're invited!! Monday, April 11 at 7pm, the Eton College Chapel Choir of young singers ages 13-18 will be here in concert. Here is our invitation:
You are cordially invited to a concert by the Eton College Chapel Choir from Windsor, England
Monday, April 11
7:00-8:15 pm
St. Patrick's Episcopal Church
The concert by the Eton College Chapel Choir will feature sacred and secular music, including works by Purcell, Bach, Walton, and Rachmaninov. "Hope for Resolution," by Sean Ivory and Paul Caldwell, will be performed jointly with the St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School Chamber Singers.
There will be no charge for the concert. Donations will be gratefully accepted in honor of our musicians and will be equally divided between favorite charities of both schools: American Friends of Eton College (AFEC) and the Homeless Children's Playtime Project (HCPP) in Washington, D.C.
Complimentary Childcare Available!
Childcare for children 5 and over is available from 6:45 to 8:45 pm. You must reserve a spot for your child(ren) in advance by emailing names and ages to Tina Palanca at PalancaT@stpatsdc.org to reserve a spot for your child(ren). Siblings 5 and older are also welcome.
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Sunday Participant List for March 20, 2011
| 8:00am Server: | Mark Maves | | Altar Guild: | Deborah Estes | | Lay Eucharistic Ministers: | Bill Pugh, Carolyn Bain Pugh, Sandy Chamblee-Head | | Ushers: | Robert Vaughn, Marilyn Nowalk | | Greeters: | Deb, Elaine Fickenscher | | Readers: | Needed! | | Intercessor: | Needed! | | Psalmist: | Dennis O'Leary | | Server: | Peter Jobusch | | Crucifer: | NEEDED! | | Torches: | Mac Johnson, Need one | | Flowers: | Lent | | Refreshments: | Tricia Duncan | | Vestry Person of the Day: | Carlos Zarabozo, Charlie Johnson III |
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Lenten Pastoral Letter from The Rt. Rev. John Bryson Chane
At the 8am and 10am services last Sunday, Father Kurt Gerhard read a Lenten Pastoral letter from our bishop, The Rt. Rev. John Bryson Chane, concerning the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. If you would like to read this letter and the accompanying press release, please click here. |
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Native American Work Trip Information
Please click here for more information about Paths Crossing XXI which will take place in Wadsworth, Nevada on April 28 - May 1 and will include the ordination of Reynelda James, a Paiute elder and long time friend of many at St. Patrick's.
There is also a summer trip to the Shoshone/Bannock Reservation at Ft. Hall, Idaho on August 6-13 which will be our third visit to Church of the Good Shepherd.
Questions? Contact Barbara Lott (202 362-8282) or bslott@verizon.net
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Thanks for a Great Feast Day!
Last Sunday was a tremendously successful St. Patrick's Feast Day celebration and potluck lunch! We had our usual line-up of stews and mac & cheeses, and the brownies were abundant--the sign of great day here at St. Patrick's.
More photos of the fun will follow, but a very big thanks to our Feast Day Committee of Seth Garber & Trish Heatherman, Justin & Elisabeth Mygatt, and Ben & Lauren Jolly for organizing the troops, shopping for treats, decorating the Great Hall, and running the bingo. |
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Do You Know?
 What was the first hymn sung at St. Patrick's on Whitehaven? 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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