St. Patrick's Episcopal Church
Washington, DC
July 28,
2010
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| From
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Dear St.
Patrick's,
Grace and peace. I enjoyed, very much, my short trip to Nebraska
last week to visit my family and celebrate my aunt's 70th birthday.
I am excited to be back at St. Patrick's as we quickly approach the
August recess. I've heard reports that the dynamics of the city
(and St. Patrick's) change during this time. If you are in town,
please stay in touch and involved. If you are away, stay connected
at www.stpatrickschurchdc.org.
The website was recently reborn. Although it will continue to
mature, it is already a great portal to stay in touch with St.
Patrick's. It is also an easy way for those seeking a new church
home to find us. From the homepage, you can easily link to recent
sermons, the Wednesday "This Week" Email, and news of the Episcopal
Church.
This is the last week of the Summer "Popcorn Theology" series.
Tonight, at the home of Karen Melchar and Benno Schmidt, we will
watch the family-friendly Millions (rated PG). On Sunday
after the 10:00 am service, we will discuss the movie from a faith
perspective. I hope that you can join in this fun fellowship. (See
below for more details)
I also point you (see below) to an opportunity to join Bishop Chane
and the Diocese of Washington on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land this
coming December. I was so excited by the opportunity (a long-time
dream of mine) that I have already registered. If you are
interested, please contact Tracy
Dieter at the diocesan office. I plan on making a presentation,
with pictures, on my return.
May your week be blessed.
Faithfully,
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| Popcorn Theology - St. Patrick's Goes to
the Movies! |
See Millions, tonight at
Karen & Benno's house at 7:00pm
Children welcome!
Discuss Millions
after the 10am service on Sunday, August 1st
For
Directions to the community viewings, contact Karen
Melchar at the Church Office: churchoffice@stpatsdc.org,
202/342-2800.
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School News - Kurt teaches Sunday School this Sunday, August
1st! |
11:15 am
to Noon - Summer Sunday School for
Children
with Kurt in The
Church Library
11:15 am to Noon- Popcorn
Theology
Discuss the movie, Millions, with Andrea
in the Nave
Nursery Care for
infants and toddlers is always available, beginning at 9:45 am, in
the downstairs nursery. Anna Iglesias staffs the
nursery.
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| Prayer
List |
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We pray
throughout the year for the members of our parish. This week pray
for:
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July 28
Abby Roberts
July 29 Sarah & Warren Robinson Warren
July 30 Antoinette&Stephen, John Paul, James
Rodocanachi
July 31 Chrissie & Lex, Molly, Gretchen
Sant
August 2
Benno, Phoebe Schmidt & Karen Melchar
August 3 Helen & Paul Schmitz
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us on FaceBook and read the Blog! |
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| Keep up with St. Patrick's with the
following:
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| Welcome
Dinner for Kurt Gerhard on Saturday, July 31 |
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The Next Potluck Welcome Dinner
to get to know our new Rector will be held at Alison & Jim
Davidson's home on Saturday, July 31st at 6:00pm. Alison and Jim
live in D.C., between Tenleytown and Friendship
Heights.
Everyone is invited. If you would like to come,
please add your name to the sign up sheet in the Great Hall, or
contact Alison at 202.364.0305 or ajsackmanid@gmail.com.
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Parents
of Young Children (Pre-K
through 6th Grade), Help Make Sunday School Irresistible!
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Come to a Sunday School Open
House.
Hear about the new
curriculum we will try this year.
o How it
takes seriously the spiritual development of our children
o How it engages the imaginations of children and adult
volunteers
o How it divides volunteer jobs into manageable
parts
o How it is
fun for children AND adult
volunteers
Learn how you can
help.
Choose the
Open House that Works Best for You:
Sunday, August 8th,
11:15am - 12:15pm
OR
Wednesday, August
11th, 9:30-11 am
OR
Wednesday, August
11th, 7-8:30 pm
OR
Monday, August
30th, 7-8:30 pm
OR
Wednesday, September 15th, 9:30 -
11am
All Open
Houses will meet in the Church Library.
To
learn more, or to RSVP, please contact The Rev. Andrea
Martin, martina@stpatsdc.orgor 202/342-2822.
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Fall Sunday School Begins September
19th.
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| The
Search/Nominating Committee For the 9th Bishop Of
Washington |
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The Search & Nominating Committee asks that
all parishioners participate in a survey to elicit info as they
create a profile of the Diocese to be used in the search for the
next Bishop. Please go to www.edow.org and
click "survey" to fill out online. Paper copies are also available
in the church office. Survey should be completed by July 28.
Three listening sessions to help develop Diocesan profile in town
hall meeting format.
* Christ Episcopal Church, Chaptico, July 28, 7-9pm
* St. Alban's. Washington, DC, July 28, 7-9pm
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| Music |
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 We have a special Handbell treat this Sunday.
Emily Stillions will be back with us to play an awesome Handbell
solo. Emily participated in St. Patrick's Peal as a "youth" a
number of years ago. Now she has graduated college (Alfred
University, Bachelor of Fine Arts) and is back in the area. She is
finishing up the year-long "Team, Management and Leadership
Program" and is working on a career in environmental
sustainability. Keeping us "green"! Don't miss saying hello to
Emily and seeing her in action on the Handbells!
And if you happen to be over on the Eastern Shore this weekend, you
can catch our Haitian music concert on Saturday evening at the
"shore church" of Brooke and Larry Myers, Holy Trinity at Oxford,
Maryland. Jean-Luc will be singing a number of Haitian folksongs
and artsongs, as well as songs from around the world representing
the cultures that have brought people to Haiti and influenced the
Haitian Creole language. The concert is at 7:30pm and the address
is 502 South Morris St., Oxford, MD.
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| Diocesan
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land |
View
of Mount Zion
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The Diocese of Washington is planning a
13-day journey to the Holy Land from Dec. 8-20 under the direction
of Bishop John Bryson Chane and the Rev. Canon John L. Peterson
with local guide and instructor Canon Iyad Qumri. The Rev. Dr. Kurt
Gerhard will be participating. The goal of this trip is education
and pilgrimage. There will be hiking (including steps) everyday,
and the trip is described as an active journey, not a leisurely
holiday.
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Sunday's Participants: Pentecost X August 1st |
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8:00am
Server: Mary Grace Corey
Altar Guild: Monique
Ploss
Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Shannon Small, Bill
Pugh
Ushers: Carlos
Zarabozo, Bill Pugh, Craig Small
Greeters: Karen &
Benno Schmidt
Readers: Tony Lee,
Sandy Chamblee-Head
Intercessor: Amy
Graham
Psalmist: Craig
Small
Server: Benno
Schmidt
Crucifer:
Needed!
Flowers: Renee DeVigne-White,
Carol Hylton
Refreshments: Jay & Kathy
Sommerkamp
Vestry Person of the Day: Jay Sommerkamp, Dan
Bourque
Grand
Oaks: Paul & Helen
Schmitz
Summer
Sunday School: Kurt Gerhard and Tina
Donnell
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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:
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
Parish Administrator: Karen Melchar, 202 342-2800
or churchoffice@stpatsdc.org
Photo credit: Cross (at top) by Carol Jobusch
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