The 7th Week after the Epiphany
23 February 2017
A Right Beginning For A Holy Lent
I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer,  fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God’s holy Word.

Shrove Tuesday, February 28
6:30 - 8:00 pm
     Join us for pancakes and all the trimmings as we prepare for the season of Lent.   Hosted by the EYC (with the assistance of the Knights of Columba). 

Ash Wednesday, March 1
7  am   |   12 n   |   7pm
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Wednesdays in Lent (Mar 8-Apr 12)
6:15 - Light Supper & Fellowship
6:45 - Stations of the Cross
7:10 - Program: Sign & Sacrifice
8:00 - Sung Candlelight Compline 
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Bring Your In Palms
     Bring in your palms from last year's Palm Sunday Mass before 2/28.  We'll burn them at the conclusion of our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper to make ashes for our Ash Wednesday liturgies. 
     Drop them off in the basket in the narthex.
Daily Lenten Meditations
     Parishioners each Lent write short, inspirational meditations that help us keep a holy and faith-building season of Lent.  You can receive these via email each morning.
     >> Click Here to sign-up for the daily meditations during the 40-day season of Lent.

Sunday, March 19  |  4 pm
The Cathedral of St Philip
2744 Peachtree Rd NW
Atlanta, GA  30305
St Columba Choirs Invited to Sing at the Cathedral
     The St. Columba's Choir and Choristers will sing Evensong at the Cathedral of St. Philip on Sunday, March 19 at 4:00 pm.  Evensong, which is made up of Scripture, prayers, and magnificent music, is a beautiful service, especially in the inspiring setting of our Cathedral.  Being invited to sing Evensong at the Cathedral is a rare opportunity and great honor for our choirs and parish.  Please plan to attend and experience this ancient and moving service of vesper prayer.
     EYC has gotten off to a tremendous start in 2017!  Living discipleship as "salt and light" to the world has been the focus for Epiphany.  If you've missed Sunday nights, consider joining the growing group this coming Sunday!
      Looking ahead, we have some important weekends and dates coming up.
  • 2/24:  Happening Retreat @ Camp Mikell (No Evening EYC)
  • 2/28:  Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper 
  • 3/11:  Our first "Saturday Serve" Event
  • 4/13:  Maundy Thursday
  • 4/15:  Easter Sunday
  • 6/25:  atlSERVE Diocesan Mission Trip  
First Communion Classes
February 5 - March 5
     First Communion classes are now underway .  All children ages 6 and up are invited to participate.  First Communion Class is a special part of our Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program and is for children who are preparing to receive communion for the very first time as well as for children who have already started receiving communion and would benefit from this instruction.   Classes meet each Sunday in February at 11:15.  Saturday March 4 is the half-day retreat and rehearsal. 
     First Communion Mass is Sunday, March 5 at 9:00 am.  
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Theology On Tap
24 February  |  7:00 pm
The first Theology on Tap of 2017, will be Friday, 24 February at 7:00 pm at Donna and Lauren's house:  6055 Deerwoods Tr, Alpharetta, 30005.  Please bring an appetizer to share and beverage of your choice.  Theology on Tap is open to all adult members of the parish.  RSVP to Dani Startt (click here) or Donna (click here).