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From the Rector
Dear St. Patrick's,
Grace and peace. September begins tomorrow. Someone once told me that August was a quiet month at St. Patrick's. That was not the case this month. I am not going to recap all that happened in August, but I do want to thank you for your support of Somalia. Someone within this community raised her prophetic voice to point out the injustice and desperate needs of the millions of refugees in Somalia. Through a groundswell of generosity and the support of our Social Concerns Committee, St. Patrick's will send $2,470 to Episcopal Relief and Development to support this worthy cause. Thank you.
As I wrote about last week, September 11th marks the beginning of our program year at St. Patrick's. If you haven't already, this is the time to register your child for Sunday School. St. Patrick's offers morning Sunday School for children in grades PK-6th. We also have youth programs those in 6th-12th grade. Our 7th-8th grade Sunday School meets on Sunday evening. In October, our Confirmation program will begin for youth in Grade 9 and older.
As for adult education, Don Bitsberger will continue his popular Bits of Bible on Sunday mornings at 11:30am (send me an email if you want to receive his weekly reading). Andrea will be offering a spiritual practices course in the fall, and I will be exploring the Theology of Harry Potter beginning in late September.
Expect some big changes in the way St. Patrick's looks in October. New sanctuary chairs will arrive during the week of October 10. During our regular worship services on October 16th, we will bless the new chairs (many of the chairs have been dedicated by members of this community). It is not too late to support this once in a generation investment in the life of St. Patrick's (chair dedication form).
This new look comes just in time for the Centennial Celebrations on October 29th-30th. Mark your calendars for the auction on Saturday night October 29th (see below). The former Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Reverend Frank Griswold, will preach at our festive Holy Eucharist on Sunday morning, October 30th at 10:00am. Please mark your calendars for these important events in the life of St. Patrick's.
With the beginning of our school year next week (welcome back to faculty this week), there is much to look forward to in the many ministries of St. Patrick's. Stay excited, and remember to reach out in service to the community. Faithfully, 
Read or listen to the Rev. Dr. Janet Zimmerman's sermon from Sunday titled, "I will be with you." |
Prayer List
We pray for Sebastian Pell Cavaceppi-Dove who will be baptized this Sunday.
We pray for all those who suffered in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene.
We pray for all students and teachers who have returned to school this week.
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Sunday School Students will make SOME Casseroles this Sunday
Bring your student (PK - 3rd Grade) to the Mini-Gym this Sunday, September 4th to help make casseroles for So Others Might Eat (SOME) at 9:45am. Our cooks will rejoin us in the Nave at the Peace. Older students are welcome to join in to help the younger ones if they'd like to be a part of this important ministry. Our casseroles help feed over 300 people at our assigned 3rd Tuesday of the month lunch at the SOME headquarters on O Street, NW.
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Help Make Sunday School at St. Patrick's Happen
Needed for September: *2-3 Shepherds for our 1st-2nd Grade class *1-2 Shepherds for our 5th-6th Grade class *Workshop leaders for all workshops, including 2 more for our "Good Shepherd" unit that starts September 18. "Shepherds" are classroom hosts who are there every week but who never prepare a lesson. This is a job that can be shared with a 2nd adult, so that shepherds may rotate every other week. Workshop leaders teach one lesson for 3 or 4 weeks. Learn more about each of these roles, register your children and sign up to teach by clicking here.
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Sunday Participants on September 4th
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8am Server:
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Mary Grace Corey
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10am Server:
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Peter Jobusch
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Altar Guild:
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Karen Melchar
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Flower Guild:
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Jane Battle
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Readers:
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Marilyn Nowalk, Needed!
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Psalmist:
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Garrett Lowe
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Ushers:
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Carter DeLorme, Owen Donley, Tod Zuscin
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Greeters:
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Needed!
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Lay Euch. Minister:
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Paul Geffert, Virginia Hurt
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Refreshments:
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Nicole Chapin Duke
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Vestry:
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Candy Fowler, Keenan Keller
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Kick Off Sunday & Blessing of the Backpacks on September 11
Mark your calendars now to join us for the 10am service on Sunday, September 11 for Kick Off Sunday, and the Blessing of the Backpacks! We will have our traditional cook-out with potluck salads and desserts, and of course, the moonbounce! Last year it rained, and we had the moonbounce in the Great Hall! We're due for some good weather this year, so come rain or shine, bring your backpack (or your brief case).
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 if you can help!
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 Update
 
Thank you Keaton and Katie Lee for continuingour summer Youth Music Series this past Sunday! These are two talented piano players! Terrific job! It is such a treat to see our young people involved in music and offering their talents at St. Patrick's! This week the strings take over as we welcome our three cello playing Halls (Miranda, Nathaniel and Christian) and violinist Sarah Groh to share some great music for our service over Labor Day weekend. ~Adele Lynch, Director of Music |
While You're Shopping for Back to School Items . . .
Please buy any extra pens, pencils, notebooks, rulers, erasers, and colored pencils to contribute to our next shipment to Haiti. This is a tremendous help to St. Etienne's and Christ Redempteur School. Items can be dropped off at the Church Office. |
Save the Date for Church Auction and Centennial Gala!
Mark your calendar on Saturday, October 29th for our Gala 100th Anniversary Year
St. Patrick's Episcopal Church Fundraising Auction!
Stay tuned for your opportunity to donate to the Community Web (fancy dinner parties, dessert of the month, the fabulous Gingerbread-making party) donate time at your vacation home, or gift certificates to almost anything! Got some ideas that will make this event even more special? Contact Auction Co-Chairs Marilyn Nowalk and Amy Graham. |
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Parents of Rising 6th-9th Graders, Mark Your Calendars
Come to an Information Session for Parents of 6th-9th graders.
Discover the opportunities for outreach, fellowship,
learning, & making music that exist for this age group.
After the 10 am Eucharist
11:30 am - Noontime
THIS SUNDAY, September 4
Kurt, Andrea, & Adele will talk about exciting plans for this age group, including Confirmation preparation. Information packet is available online.
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Quick Links...
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