Weekly eNews for March 29th, 2024
From the Desk of the Rector
The words Good Friday are arguably some of the most paradoxical in the biblical lexicon. Good Friday marks the day in which the Jews would arrest, detain, and interrogate Jesus before Annas, Caiaphas, and the Chief Priests and Elders known as the Sanhedrin before being finally questioned and sentenced to death by Pontius Pilate. During all of these interrogations, nothing could be substantiated to attest to any wrongdoing by Jesus. Blasphemy would be the charge for which the Jews, with the assistance of the Roman government, would execute Jesus in spite of His many good deeds and the soundness of His teachings. Moreover, all of this was prophesied to happen to Jesus in the scriptures of the Hebrew Bible. Yet, despite the certainty of these events, Jesus asked God for a reprieve as He prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane – it would not be granted, and Jesus would go on to die a criminal’s death by execution on a cross. Jesus’ death was for the sins of the entire world such that the world would be allowed access to everlasting life through the repentance of sins and the belief that Jesus was the Son of God. However, Jesus’ death begs many questions for us – do we believe that Jesus died for our sins? Do we believe in His teachings? Do we believe that Jesus is the only way to salvation and everlasting life? Do we believe the Roman Centurion’s statement, “Surely this man was the Son of God?” Answering in the affirmative to these questions provides the foundation for our Judeo-Christian ethos.
 
Lenten Blessings,
Fr. Reginald 
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It is with heavy hearts that we share that one of our beloved congregation members, Anne Sweat, has passed away. Anne was a long-time member of St. Aidan's. She was a native of Savannah, and services for her will be held there at some time in the future. If you would like to make a contribution in memory of Anne, please designate Friends of Music in the memo section of your check or on the cash envelope. God's Peace.

The Church office will be closed on Monday, April 1, 2024 and Tuesday, April 2, 2024!


Pick up a St. Aidan's magnet for your car-we have one for each of you. in the Narthex! Show your love for our church and church family!

Backpacks of Love- Thank you St Aidan’s family for all of your donations. At this time, we have been over blessed with granola bars and oatmeal, and we can't accept any more :). We don’t have room at our warehouse. Items we do need: regular peanut butter, canned pasta, canned meat, mac and cheese cups, Ramen noodles and pop tarts.
The barrel is always open in the narthex!
If you need more information, call Marty McPherson at 770-639-5643.

Confession -Available every Wednesday from 2-4pm

Holy Land Pilgrimage | Coming Spring 2025
Meddling’s & Pedalings
Music for Easter Day
 
Dear Friends,

I am very eager to share the “musical menu” for Easter Day. Both the 8:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. masses will include full choir, brass quintet, organ, timpani, and auxiliary percussion. The Children’s Choristers Choir will be joining the Adult Choir at the 11:00 am Mass!
 
The Prelude: Musique Royale by Michel Richard Delalande (1657-1726). Delalande was a French Baroque composer and organist who was in the service of King Louis XIV. This piece features the brass quintet, timpani and grand organ, setting a triumphant atmosphere for the Day of Resurrection!
 
Processional and Recessional Hymns: Our processional hymn, Jesus Christ is Risen today, is arranged by the famous British composer, John Rutter. The hymn begins with a heralding fanfare from the brass quintet and concluding with a soaring soprano descant and reharmonization for the last verse. The recessional hymn, Crown Him with Many Crowns, is arranged by the late composer, Johnnie Carl, who was the incredibly talented and revered orchestrator/composer in residence at the Crystal Cathedral. This joyous arrangement begins with organ and brass, features the congregation beautifully on all verses, and concludes with a key change to D Major!
 
 
The Offertory: ‘Sing!’ Arranged by famous British Conductor and Organist, Sir David Willcocks (1919-2015), he brilliantly uses the ‘Toccata’ from Symphonie V by French organist/composer Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937). This grand toccata is no stranger to the family of St. Aidan’s, as it is usually the postlude for Easter Day. The choir sings a jubilant and triumphant text to the organ pedal theme of this electric toccata. This year you will also hear the toccata accompanied with brass quintet and timpani!
 
The Postlude: ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ from George Frideric Handel’s Messiah. However, there’s something particularly special about this—YOU! Ushers will be handing out a congregation friendly bulletin insert so that any and all may participate. If you do not read music not to worry, the words will also be printed in the bulletins. Hallelujah!
  
May all of you have a blessed, happy, and joyous Easter Day and Easter season! Thank you for your enthusiastic and continued support of the Music Ministries at St. Aidan’s!
 
  
Most sincerely, your Choir Director and friend,
 
Charles Higgs
404-563-9270
We pray blessings on the following people
who have birthdays this week:
Mary Rogers, Jim Sweat and Charles Higgs

If we missed your birthday or anniversary, this is a good reminder to add that information to Realm.
A Grief Support Program
Grief Group has started to meet each Thursday from 10-11 am in the back of the sanctuary. Please join us if this would be meaningful to you.
Megan O'Brien has been helping grievers for the past 11 years move forward in their pain. Originally from South Carolina, Megan moved out to the West Coast, and finished her degree at the University of Washington and continued to earn her Master's in Counseling Psychology from Dominican University of California. She worked various internships before she realized her passion for working with the bereaved. She previously worked at By the Bay Health in the San Francisco area, supporting grievers one on one, and she also facilitated grief support groups. Once the pandemic hit, Megan created her own Facebook community called Embrace Life Again. She strengthens her community by weekly grief lives and online grief workshops. This work is very personal to Megan as her Dad died when she was in 7th grade.

“Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.” Jeremiah 29:12

THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED:
Ann Sweat, beloved wife of Jim Sweat
Mona, Christina Voss Thorington’s Mother

  PRAYER CONCERNS:

Christina Voss Thorington, beloved daughter of Mona; Family and friends
Jim Sweat, Family and friends
Tandra’s daughter with serious health issues, friend of Anita
Jean Kelleher
Gail Rockburne, Family and Friends
Linda Slocum, friend of Pat Bull
Stephanie Eckert, friend of Kristin Eastabrooks
Sandy Thomas
Laura Reeves, friend of Nancy Babcock
Ric, friend of Gail Hurley
Wiersma Family, friends of Elizabeth Alvarez
Mark MacAllaster, friend of Elizabeth Alvarez
Patrick Coleman, friend of Mike Smith
Noah Pope, son of Leyna and Ryan Pope
Michael Miracle, friend of Corrine Hoffstetter
Amy Cozad, friend of Kerry Carter
MaryAnn Masson, friend of Melanie Joyce
Jeff Heal, friend of Charles
Roy Bar Sela and the Sela Family in Israel
Jason Parker, Kathy Bump’s son-in-law
LONG TERM CONCERNS:
Ron Woodard, brother of Jo Woodard
Louise Veron, Karen Vernon’s Mother-in-law
Camille Johnson
Andy Miller, Cathy Biondi’s brother
Joan Cowart
John Lehigh
Steve Barcus, friend of Kristin Eastabrooks
Marvin Cherry (aka Tripp), brother of Christy Thompson
Amber Nance, niece of Phyllis Arshun
MaryDana Goldstein, friend of Gail Hurley
Scott Yapp, friend of Hazel Gerber
Richard Secord, friend of Tom Reynolds
Gretchen Blackwell, Roy, and Rory: friends of Heidi Reynolds
Gail Zelley, Sister-in-law of Laura Van Riper
Eric Dhali, cousin of Kathy Bump
Peggy McPherson
Heather Parker, friend of Susan Reilly
Debbie Kulick, friend of Marty McPherson
Richie, friend of Keith Richards
Deb Barcus, neighbors of Kristin Eastabrooks
Jeff Smith, friend of Keith Richards
Candace Porche, wife of Celeste Gravois nephew
Hikari, friend of Bonnie Olentine
Conor Griffin, grandson of Joe and Marilyn Rich
Katie Thielens
Jane Adams
The Ledford Family-Mark Ledford, Terry Ledford and Cozy
St. Aidan’s Church Family

FOR OUR HEALTH CARE WORKERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS:
Mikayla Van Riper, Ultrasound Tech N’Side, daughter-in-law of Laura Van Riper; Hannah Collins, RN & Case Worker at Children’s Healthcare, daughter of Anita Hilbun; Evelyn Tran, EMT Grady Hospital; Dr. Kasey Shapp-Reilly, OBGYN, Susan and Jay Reilly’s daughter-in-law; Anne Dickson, RN-N’Side ER, daughter of Evelyn Goodendorf; Will Hembree, EMT at Grady EMS, son of Wade and Melanie; Dr. Heidi Moore; Dr. Greg Melnikoff; Emma Campbell, RN at Northside-Gwinnett, Trauma Unit, and Grace Campbell, RN NICU at Children’s Hosp., Granddaughters of Bonnie Moore; Caroline Eastabrooks Cochran, RN; Dr. Richard Shack; Sam Biondi Jakubiszak, OT, daughter of Cathy & Daryl Biondi.
 
St. Aidan’s has a dedicated team of prayer warriors who will pray for you. Thank you for any updates, they are very much appreciated. Send prayer request or updates to Nancy Babcock at nbabcock0419@gmail.com
 
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