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“the illumination”
Volume 43, Issue 5 February 21, 2018
news from
Pg. 3 Parish Life
Pg. 3 Connections Café
Pg. 3 Palm Cross workshop
Pg. 4 Rector’s Forum Feb. 18—March 11
Pg. 4 Shrove Tuesday Pancake supper photos
Pg. 5 2018 Men’s Retreat
Pg. 6 59 & Holding March Lunch/Program
Pg. 6 New Member/Visitor Reception
Pg. 7 Healing Eucharist on March 4
Pg. 8 Easter Flower donation form
Inside this Issue
Wonderful Music Sung Wonderfully
Sunday, March 18 at 5:00 p.m.
at St. David’s.
Special readings, anthems and hymns will fill the nave with a truly blessed Lenten Event. The choir will sing T.T. Noble’s esteemed ―Go to Dark Gethsemane,‖ and Brahms’ ―Let Nothing Ever Grieve Thee‖ – both are extraordinary compositions. T. T. Noble was an English-born organist and composer, resident in the United States for the latter part of his career. After studying at the Royal College of Music he served as Organist and Choirmaster at Ely Cathedral from 1892 to 1898, then at York Minster from 1898 to 1913, during which time he also conducted the York Symphony Orchestra, and composed pieces for them. His last appointment was at St Thomas Episcopal Church in New York City from 1913 to 1943, where he was responsible for establishing a choral tradition along Anglican cathedral lines. Dr Noble also founded the Saint Thomas Choir School for boys in 1919. Johannes Brahms’ consummate skills in counterpoint and rhythm are richly present in his compositions. Brahms could turn a canon into a pure piece of lyrical poetry. (A canon is a compositional technique that employs a melody with one or
more imitations of the melody played after a given duration (e.g., quarter rest, one measure, etc.). The initial melody is called the leader (or dux), while the imitative melody, which is played in a different voice, is called the follower (or comes)). In the anthem to be sung on March 18th, our adult choir will be singing two double canons simultaneously. It is so beautifully written that the music flows as rose petals open into full bloom.
Please invite family, neighbors and friends to
share this special time of beautiful music and
prayer as the sun edges its way toward sunset.
Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday
March 11 at 2:00 a.m.
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February 21, 2018
SAINT DAVID’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
CALENDAR
a.m./p.m. JFH=Jeffords Fellowship Hall, PH=Grace Parish Hall
Saturday, Feb. 24 8:30 Men’s Bible Study-PH 9:30 Invite, Welcome, Connect Mtg in Bethany 10:00 Dutch School—JFH classrms 10:30 AA mtg.-Hope classroom 10:30 DOK Discernment in St. Gab
Sunday, Feb. 25 12:30 Hispanic Confirmation class in St. Gabriel 2:30 Hispanic Karate class-PH 4:30 EpiscoPALS—JFH back half 6:00 Chapel Mass
Monday, Feb. 26 11:00 Roswell Bridge Club-JFH 1:00 Six Mercies—Library 3:00 Girl Scouts from Mimosa 6:15 EFM-Bethany 6:30 Scouts-Sinclair House 6:30 Protocol for New Ministry Mtg. PH 7:00 Ballroom Dance—JFH 7:00 Covenant Group-Bagwell 7:30 Brotherhood of St. Andrew Choir rehearsal room
Tuesday, Feb. 27 6:30 Bible Study at IHOP 10:00 Covenant Group-Starn 12:00 Common Purpose Planning 3:45 Dutch School classes 6:30 Covenant Group-Mongole 6:30 Vestry Meeting-Bethany 7:00 Al-Anon Recovery—PH. 7:00 Caregiver’s Support Group St. Gabriel
Wednesday, Feb. 28 11:00 Roswell Bridge Club-JFH 11:00 Women’s Bible Study-PH 1:00 Path to Shine-JFH classrooms 5:30 Wednesday Night Dinner-JFH 6:30 Disciple class-PH 6:30 Wed. night programs-JFH 7:30 Stephen Ministry-Bethany
Thursday, March 1 10:00 Ladies Bible Study-PH 6:00 Al-Anon—PH 6:00 Unidad-JFH 6:30 Youth/Family Ministry Comm. Mtg.—Bethany 6:30 Bell Choir rehearsal-Emmaus 7:00 Choir rehearsal-Gallery
Our church calendar is continuously updated
on our website at www.stdavidchurch.org.
The Illumination
Twice Monthly Newsletter
of St. David’s
Episcopal Church
Rector
The Rev. Kenneth Swanson
Newsletter Editor
Linda Thomas
1015 Old Roswell Rd.
Roswell, GA 30076
770-993-6084 (office)
770-993-8504 (fax)
Church Office:
M-Th 10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 9-11:30am
Church office Email:
Church Web Site:
www.stdavidchurch.org
St. David’s Preschool
Peggy Fallon, Director
770-993-1258
Preschool Fax: 678-585-9069
In the event of a Pastoral Emergency
after hours, call the church office at
770-993-6084, follow the voice
prompt, hit the #6 on your keypad,
leave a message, and the Priest on call
will return your call.
Worship Schedule 7:45 a.m. H.E., Rite I 8:00 a.m. Breakfast in Jeffords Hall 9:00 a.m. H.E., Rite II 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. H.E., Rite II 1:15 p.m. Mass in Spanish 6:00 p.m. Chapel Mass
Lect ionary for Feb. 25 Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16, Psalm 22:22-30 Romans 4:13-25 Mark 8:31-38
Lect ionary for March 4 Exodus 20:1-17, Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 John 2:13-22
The next issue of the newsletter will be mailed on March 7. The deadline for submissions is Friday,
March 2, 2018.
2nd-3rd graders in Sunday
School making Prayer Pretzels
for Lent!
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Wednesday
Women's Bible
Study ―Narnia and What Lies Beyond‖
Join Wednesday Women's Bible Study for a five-week (Feb. 21—March 21) exploration of The Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis. Discover the treasure Narnia holds for adults, hear what Lewis scholars believe about the centralizing structure of the Chronicles, and meet the mysterious Aslan. We will delve into the Lenten themes woven through the books, especially The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, and reflect on what lies beyond Narnia for each of us. Whether you're a long-time fan of the Chronicles, or have never read the books, you'll find this trip to Narnia enlightening and enjoyable.
Piano lessons
offered . . . Do you want to increase your brain
power??
They say that piano lessons are good for the brain! Lessons are taught by parishioner Clarissa King who is now offering piano lessons. Lessons for children starting at age 6 through adults, beginners through advanced are available. She has an extensive background in music and has taught in the Atlanta area for over 15 years. For information and pricing you may reach her at 470-304-3817.
Free Concert—
Alpharetta Ci ty
Band Family and Friends Concert at St. David’s on Sunday, March 4, 3:00 p.m., in Jeffords Hall. The Alpharetta City Band will be presenting their annual ―Family and Friends Concert.‖ We welcome all to this Free Concert. The Alpharetta City Band is an on-going adult recreation program of the Alpharetta Parks and Recreation Dept. The band is open to all adult band musicians and to high school students with the approval of their band directors. There are openings in all sections.
Please join us for Connections Café
Jeffords Fellowship Hall, back half
Classes held on March 4, 11, and 25
10:15am to 11:00am
This class is intended for new members, those interested in joining our parish family, and everyone who would like to know more about St. David’s.
Topics for each class are listed below:
Week One 3/4/18
Introductions Tour of the Parish
Week Two 3/11/18
Church and Liturgical Overview Ministry Opportunities
Stewardship
Week Three 3/18/18 Please join us for our New Member and
Visitors Reception in Jeffords Fellowship
Hall at 10:15 a.m.
Week Four 3/25/18
Pastoral Ministry Communication
PARISH L IFE
www.stdavidchurch.org
Palm Cross
Workshop Volunteers are
needed! Adults, teens, and older children are invited to come to the Palm Cross workshop in the front half of Jeffords Hall on Saturday, March 24, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Under the direction of the Altar Guild, you will learn how to make the crosses to be distributed on Palm Sunday, March 25.
No experience necessary!
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February 21, 2018
RECTOR’S FORUM FEB. 18—MARCH 11
“Living Generously” We can dare to live generously because we can count on God! Thus, the early church expressed her faith by radical gener-ousity. On the other hand, Jesus taught that the consequences of not living generously would be tragic (for others and our-selves). The goal of this class is to empower us to live generously in all aspects of our lives. Dr. April Love-Fordham will be teaching this four-week series Sundays at 10:15 in the Rector’s Forum (Jeffords Hall).
Feb 18 – Living Generously Starts with Trusting Our Generous God Feb 25 - Encouraging Stories from the Early Church Mar 4 - Cautionary Tales told by Jesus Mar 11 - Being Generous
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
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www.stdavidchurch.org
2018 ST. DAVID’S MEN’S RETREAT
The 2018 St David’s Men’s retreat is scheduled for April 27 – 29 at Unicoi State Park in Helen, GA.
Again, on Friday, 4/27, at Noon, we will have optional golf, fishing, hiking & biking and a cookout that night – so come for the activities or come just for the cookout and fellowship. Golf will be played at Butternut Creek, Blairsville, again this year. Hikers will be doing the Raven Cliffs Trail - moderate, 4.9 miles. The formal program will begin at 9:30 on Saturday, 4/28 with breakfast at 8:30 – so you can drive in on Saturday morning if you like. The program ends on Sunday, 4/29, with a program wrap-up, worship service and Eucharist – finished by noon. Our retreat leader will be The Rev. Rich Sanders, Priest Associate at St David’s. The theme will be: "A Man's Role in the Spiritual Life of His Family." So, come and get a ―Spiritual Renewal‖!! We will have a full hot breakfast each day thanks to Ron Bagwell. Saturday lunch – sandwiches. Steaks Saturday night – YUMMM!! ( thanks to Fred Hallowell & Joe Forness). Friday night will be burgers and brats as usual. Sign up early and invite your friends. Come for the Friday activities and enjoy the fellowship. All meals and lodging are furnished through the fee - $145 for Sat/Sun and an additional $70 for food and lodging if you come for Friday night. Registration forms are available online and in the mailbox hallway. Sign up and join us for a weekend of Spiritual Renewal and Christian Fellowship. If questions, call Loren Conrad; 770-475-2097.
more Shrove Tuesday activities...
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59 & HOLDING MARCH LUNCH/PROGRAM
February 21, 2018
NEW MEMBER RECEPTION
―A Salute to Rogers and Hammerstein.‖ Tuesday,
March 6, 2018, beginning at 11:30 a.m. in the Jeffords
Hall. Remember your favorite Rogers and Hammerstein musicals? Carousel, South Pacific, King and I? Our very own talented Karen Vaughn, accompanied by Sue Mitchell-Wallace, will share her beautiful voice with us at the next 59 and Holding luncheon. Karen currently sings with St. David’s Adult Choir and with Johns Creek Chorale, a chorus of 70 trained voices who perform a variety of choral works. Please join us for this wonderful event! Please make reservations by Wednesday, February 28, using one of the following: 1. call the reservation line at 770-993-1094, ext. 125, 2. sign up at the "59 & Holding" table in the mailbox hallway 3. send an email to [email protected].
On Sunday, March 18, at 10:15 a.m.—11:00 a.m., during the Rector’s Forum, all are invited to join us as we ―Welcome New Members/Visitors to Fellowship and Faith‖ - an opportunity for new and ―established‖ members of St. David’s to come together to enrich and grow our feeling of community and share our faith life. It’s a time to meet new members, make new friends (even if they’re not new members) and renew acquaintances with some we haven’t seen for a while! All Adult Sunday School classes have been re-scheduled in hopes that all will attend this reception! We will gather in Jeffords Hall for coffee and light refreshments at 10:15 a.m. Please come—WEAR YOUR NAMETAGS. Our newest members have a blue ribbon attached to their nametags, so please make a special effort to greet and welcome them!
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HEALING EUCHARIST ON MARCH 4
www.stdavidchurch.org
Sunday, March 4, 2018 6:00 pm, Nave
“God our creator, we are held in your Everlasting Arms. Jesus, our Savior, we are healed by Your wounded hands, Holy Spirit, be present as we reach out to one another in Love.”
SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE 2018
Mini Camp: May 18-20, Rising 1st and 2nd Grader- For camper and parent/guardian
Youth Camp: May 27-June 2, Rising10th-Just Graduated
Performing Arts Camp: June 3-June 9, Rising 4th-9th Graders
Intermediate Camp: June 17-June 23, Rising 8th and 9th Graders
Junior Camp: June 24-June 30, Rising 6th and 7th Graders
Kid Camp: July 8-July 13, Rising 3rd-5th Graders (NOTE: KID CAMP ENDS ON FRIDAY) Work Camp: July 16-July 21, Rising10th Graders-Just Graduated
Emmaus House: July 23-July 27, Emmaus House Summer Program
Guest Camp: August 31- September 3, Children, Adults, and Families of all Ages
(Contact Amanda, 706-886-7515 or [email protected] for more information)
CAMP MIKELL
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NEW WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAM MARCH 7 & 15
February 21, 2018
Easter Flower Offering Flowers for decorating St. David’s for Easter services are made possible by your generous donations.
The suggested donation is $50. If you wish to donate toward our Easter flowers, fill in this form and
return it to the church office by Wednesday, March 21, to ensure proper recognition and celebration
in our Easter bulletins. You may also donate online at the church’s website on the “Giving” tab at
the top of the home page, then look for Easter flowers.
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY...
Given by:_____________________________________________________
In Memory of:_________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
In Thanksgiving for:_____________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
EASTER FLOWERS
Giving to the Easter Flower Fund is a lovely way to honor loved ones as we celebrate the
resurrection of Our Lord. The donations are used to purchase flowers, garland, greenery, etc.
which the Flower Guild uses to decorate St. David’s for Easter.
“Life in the Spirit of God” with The Rev. Canon John Bolton
6:30 pm in Jeffords Hall, front half This will be a two session offering for Lenten reflection based on the gifts of the Spirit and how we experience them in daily life. Canon John will offer scriptural passages and prayers for in depth study as well as real life examples of the work of the Spirit. Underlying this approach is a concern that John has - since his meeting in Scotland with Bishop N.R. Wright - that we do not represent the Holy Spirit of God in our teaching and in our preaching sufficiently as evidence and experience of the living and real presence of Christ in our lives and in our community. 'I will send you my Spirit...who will be with you until the end of the age.'
