First Week after Epiphany
11 January 2019
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Upcoming Events/Announcements
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Annual All-Parish Meeting
Sunday, January 13, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
Our Annual All-Parish Meeting will take place at 5:00 pm on Sunday, January 13, 2019. We’ll begin with dinner (smoked Boston pork shoulder & all the trimmings, provided by the Knights of Columba) and then move into our annual parish meeting. It’s an exciting time in the life of the parish as we celebrate the blessings we’ve all shared in our parish and look into the coming year of new programs, mission opportunities, and growth.
During the annual meeting, we will take the opportunity to thank those who have served on vestry for the past three years and will rotate off upon the election of new vestry members. Please join in thanking
Susan Bruch, Scott Doyle, Laura Murphy, & Linda Reid
for their outstanding service and sharing of their time and talent in ministry leadership during these past three years. We extend a special thanks to Scott Doyle, who has also served as our senior warden this past year.
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The Anglican Way
Exploring Our Faith
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A journey through theology, history
& practice of the Episcopal Church
Begins This Sunday!
January 13 - April 28
9:30 - 10:20 am
Beginning January 13, we will embark on a new series designed for those wanting to know more about the Episcopal Church and also our call to discipleship. This series will be the preparation also for those wishing to be baptized, confirmed, or received into The Episcopal Church. For those who may be new to the Episcopal Church as well as for those long-time members, this series will help answer questions about the theology, practices, history of the Church. We will explore how the way we worship and how our ancient faith is connected with mission and discipleship in the modern world. The class provides an opportunity to get to know other parishioners and ways to become involved in the life of our parish.
Senior high school youth will meet each Sunday in the EYC Cottage (#202) and adults will meet in the parish Narthex
(we will temporarily be using the narthex between the 8:30 and 10:30 Masses for this series).
To learn more or to sign up for this class (sign up is required for those who wish to be baptized, confirmed, or received into the church),
click here
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Parish Wide Dinner & Special Event!
Sunday, February 24 @ 6pm
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JR. DOK Seeks Members
Our Jr DOK is accepting new members. Junior Daughters of the King is an order of prayer and service open to girls in 6th grade through age 21. Discernment classes will held after the 1
0:30
service
from 1/27-3/17
, with a special
brunch on Saturday 3/23
, and installation of new members at the
10:30
mass
on 3/24
. If you are interested in joining, or would like more information, please contact Jackie Hodoval, Mar
gie Hutson, or
Dani Startt
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Theology on Tap
Theology on Tap will be held at 7:00 pm on Friday, January 25 at the Cory/Garner home, 6055 Deerwoods Trail, Alpharetta, 30005. This event is open to all parishioners over the age of 21. Bring a drink and an appetizer to share. Please RSVP to
Dani
at 678-520-3703 or
Donna
at 678-429-1868.
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Parish Breakfast
Join us Sunday, January 20, in the Narthex from 8:30—11:00 for our monthly parish breakfast with the Knights of Columbus! A great time of fellowship and fun.
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Newcomer's Luncheon
A luncheon is held every few months for those new to the parish and for those wishing to get more involved in the ministry of the parish. The next luncheon will be Sunday, February 3 at 11:30 am. You can sign up at the Welcome Center in the Narthex, online on our website, or by phone to the parish office, (770) 888-4464 x 8002.
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Sunday Evening Groups
Sunday evening groups will begin meeting again on February 10 on our normal schedule (Group A at 5:00, dinner at 6:00 and Group B at 7:00). We will be sending out information about the subject for both groups in the next couple of weeks. Please contact Laura Blumenthal (
lsblume@yahoo.com
) for more information.
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Holy Oldies Party
The St. Columba Holy Oldies Party Group will meet on Saturday, February 9 at 6:30 pm at the Aberdeen Clubhouse located at 4550 Westminster Lane. If you and/or your spouse have reached the great age of 50 or 50+, plan to join us and help us celebrate. Our theme is "February Snow". Please bring an appetizer to share along with your preferred beverage and $5.00 to cover the clubhouse rental. Birthday cake, ice, soft drinks, water and paper goods will be provided. So, wear your Winter Colors and join us for an evening of great food, fun and fellowship. Thanks and we look forward to seeing YOU! There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex to help us prepare for you.
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First Communion 2019
First Communion class is open to all children who are at least 6 years of age, regardless of whether they have received Communion in the past. We will be taking a deeper look at the meaning of Communion and Sacramental Grace leading up to the First Communion Mass, which will take place on Sunday, March 3 at 10:30 am. The class will meet for four sessions and end with a half-day retreat, which will be on Saturday, March 2. Classes begin January 27th in the Level 2 Atrium during the 10:30 am Mass, and will run through Feb 24th (excluding Feb 17th due to the holiday). Online registration will open soon and the link will appear on our parish website and in the weekly emails. For questions, contact Kristen Weems.
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Stewardship Campaign Underway
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Pledge Drive 2019
Ingathering Sunday: January 13
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As we look to the future and ask you to continue your generous support of St. Columba's mission, we want to reflect on our great blessings as a parish. Four Blessings for St. Columba's 1. We're blessed by your care for each other and our church. 2. We're blessed by your abiding connections. 3. We're blessed by your sustaining contributions. 4. We're blessed by your stories, prayers, and praises.
In addition to your pledges and financial support, there are many other ways we are faithful, loving stewards of our parish and God's work. Together, let's find fresh ways to care, connect, contribute, and communicate as a parish who is grateful for all of God's blessings.
Thank you for being a blessing to St. Columba’s!
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If you have announcements to be included in the bulletin or weekly parish email, or would like to add an event to the Kalendar, please submit items to Jennifer Farine, Assistant for Membership and Communications, at
jennifer@saintcolumba.net
. The bulletin deadline is noon on Tuesdays.
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