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St. Patrick’s Shamrock
A Newsletter of St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church
341 Village Blvd. Incline Village, NV 89451 www.TahoeEpiscopal.org
Phone: (775) 831-1418
Issue date April 2019
Published Monthly
Issue No. 788
April 2019
Annual St. Pat’s Party!
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Notes From Sarah
Dear Friends in Christ, Holy Week is fast approaching, perhaps more quickly than I anticipated. Yet even amidst the hustle and bustle of this Lenten season, I am reminded that Holy Week is an intentional time to slowly walk with Jesus into Jerusalem, to contemplate the sacred mystery of Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection, to re-center my focus upon that which matters most: God. This is the climax of our forty days of wandering in the wilderness with Jesus. This is why we have taken part in prayer, fasting, and giving over the course of Lent. This is why we have looked to the Divine to return, renew, and revive our souls. All along we have been preparing for this holiest of weeks. Everything has been leading up to this opportunity to pilgrimage together, to remember together, and to eventually celebrate together. I ask that you join me this Holy Week. Join me on Palm Sunday as we reenact Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Join me on Maundy Thursday at St. John’s in Glenbrook, as we remember the most important commandment Jesus gave us: “Love one another.” Join me on Good Friday as we mourn the loss of our Lord, nailed to that tree. Join me on the Vigil of Easter as we chant ancient hymns, celebrate the light of Christ, and shout the first “Alleluia!” Join me on Easter morning with lilies, bonnets, and baskets, with joy and exuberance, with fanfare and praise as we proclaim “He is Risen!” Join me for this holiest of weeks, this finale of our wandering in the wilderness, this culmination of our Lenten season. Join me upon our walk with God. God’s Peace and Love, Sarah+
Lenten Giving Opportunities
* Virtual Food Drive for Project MANA from March 31st –April 14th! Our goal in Lent is
to donate $1000 for “Cash instead of Cans”; http://bit.ly/StPatricksFoodDrive
* IMPACT Melanoma: Boston Marathon: Support our parishioner, Ron Young, as he
raises money for melanoma education, prevention, and support and runs the 2019
Boston Marathon: https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/impact-melanoma-
boston-2019/ronaldyoung6
* The Crayon Initiative: Support one of our young parishioner's, Brooks Erickson, as he
collects used crayons that will be recycled, reshaped, and distributed to children's
hospitals. The donation box is on table in the foyer. https://thecrayoninitiative.org/
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April 14: Palm Sunday at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
April 18: Maundy Thursday at 7:00 p.m. @ St. John’s Glenbrook
April 19: Good Friday Service at 12:00 p.m.
St. Matthew Passion presented by TOCCATA at 7 p.m.
April 20: Easter Vigil at 7:00 p.m.
April 21: Easter Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Join us on Easter Sunday for an Easter Egg Hunt after
the 10am service! All are welcome!!! We will also
have special treats at coffee hour!
Easter Morning Activities!
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Reading with Heart: Seekers’ Circle
Our monthly book group—with members from St. Pat’s, Catholic and Protestant churches, the North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation, as well as “SBNRs” (spiritual but not religious seekers)—explores what we read, what we question, and what we’ve discovered in life.
• One book a month: Come if you've read it all, part of it, or are just curious.
• Drop in for lively discussions: 2 Mondays each month, 3:00 to 4:30 pm, St. Pat's Library
• Each book available for borrowing from the “Seekers’ Circle” shelf in our Library
• Order your own copy though our Amazon page so St. Pat's gets a percentage of the sale: www.tahoeepiscopal.org/doc/amazon.html
• Questions? [email protected]
UPCOMING SELECTIONS:
April 7 and 29:
Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson
May 13 and 20:
Aging as a Spiritual Practice: A Contemplative Guide to Growing Older and Wiser by
Lewis Richmond. There is also a 4-week workshop series on this book, led by Rick
Kearney of the Center for Spiritual Living, on Wednesdays, May 1st -22nd , 3:30-5:30pm,
in St. Pat’s Library. Cost: $60. More details to follow!
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Welcome to
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As many of you know, we have changed over to a cloud based church database! If you haven’t already done so, please fill out the form on the front foyer coffee table and return to the office. Your information is stored securely and is only accessible to our members with a login and password. WHAT’S THE PROCESS? 1. Fill out the form on the front foyer coffee table. 2. After your form has been entered into the system, you will get an EMAIL invitation
from Realm to join our online community. Check your spam folder! 3. Create an online account with Realm (login and password) 4. Click the Realm link on our website to access your account and our online directory!
(www.tahoeepiscopal.org) The online directory is where you can update your personal information, upload a personal and/or family photo, and view the contact information for your fellow parishioners! Need a phone number and address? Check Realm!!! Not all members are in the directory, depending on their privacy choices, so you may still need to call the office (775-831-1418). HAVE YOU BEEN GETTING OUR EMAILS? We have been able to email you directly from Realm! Let us know if you want to be added to the list or if you’d like to be removed. We’ll be sad to see you go though. Our goal right now is to stick to a once-per-week email blast with announcements and other important information. WHAT’S COMING IN THE FUTURE? 1. The ability for online giving directly from your Realm account 2. Electronic communications from group leaders for those that we serve (small
groups, young families, etc) 3. The ability to scan a payment for a special collection directly from the Parish Notes
in your bulletin! IN A NUTSHELL: We are excited to move into the future with Realm in an effort to streamline our communications and giving. Let the staff know if you have questions, and thank you for your patience and support!
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Parish Events: A Look Back
Spirit on the Slopes
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THE DATE HAS CHANGED, BUT THE SPIRIT’S THE SAME!
Update your calendar and set your sights on St. Patrick’s inaugural
2019 Ceili Award Gala at The Chateau, Incline Village,
on Friday evening, September 13, at 6:00 p.m.
What is a Ceili (and how do you say it)? A “Ceili” (Kay-lee) is a traditional Irish gathering that weaves
together a community in the rhythm of dance, music, and song.
What is the Ceili Award Gala? From this year forward, this festive event will honor a community
member who unifies and uplifts the people of North Tahoe/Truckee. This year, Donna Axton, our
exceptional Music Director, will receive St. Patrick’s first Ceili Award. We’re thrilled to honor her at this
spirited evening! And we’ll also recognize her collectively in worship at our 10:00 service on Sunday,
September 15.
What will this party be like? The Gala will be an adults-only “Celtic Black Tie” fundraiser with fine
dining and wine, Celtic musicians, and traditional Irish dances with a caller. Kilts encouraged!
Remember our 2015 Silver and Gold Gala honoring The (beloved) Rev. Dr. David Mussatti? This time
we’re adding Celtic elegance and flair!
What is its purpose? More than a party, this annual Gala will spotlight a remarkable community
member who leads us in spirit and love. All funds raised from this event, and a range of attractive
auction items, will benefit our mission to seek light and share love. We know you’re already supporting
St. Patrick’s with your pledges, participation, and prayers (you’ve received this email!). But it’s time to
revive our fundraising for a healthy budget that can support our excellent clergy and staff, our busy
facility, our communal worship－and our strong outreach to heal and nurture our community.
Who will be coming? We’ll be inviting all our neighbors who wish to celebrate Donna and uplift our
parish life and work. So please consider being a host to others, accepting an invitation from friends, or
rounding up a group of party-goers to join you.
How can I help? Please consider this an invitation to honor our Ceili Award recipient this year. We‘ll
celebrate Donna in prayer, praise, and party! We’d love help with Gala planning and volunteering:
please contact our Gala Chair Catherine Hutton Markwell to share your ideas and talents:
[email protected] or 415.203.5340.
You’ll also receive an invitation asking you to consider sponsoring this event. Think boldly with us!
We’ve set Lead, Partner, and Supporter levels with high aims. Could you host a table? Round up a
group of friends who will each chip in to sponsor a table together? Invite someone special as your
guest? Make an early donation? Yes or no, we’ll appreciate your embrace of the Celii spirit, knowing it’s
shared by everyone in our congregation, to enhance the good of all.
And, as always, please pray for the health and happiness of our St. Patrick’s parish, our local
community, and our Ceili Gala honoree, Donna Axton. This is a true gift!
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Don’t Forget to LIKE us on our Facebook Page: St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Lake Tahoe
www.facebook.com/tahoeepiscopal
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WELCOME TO THE ALTAR GUILD
I, as Chair of the Altar Guild, have been remiss in not regularly “shouting out” the
consistent work your quiet, silent, mostly hidden members of the Altar group perform.
I reach out to anyone and everyone who might consider joining our small group to train
and/or become familiar with our responsibilities. Anyone can serve in very small ways,
“many hands make light work”. When you observe the beauty of the Sanctuary, the
continuously burning candles, lovely floral arrangements, book readings marked, hymn
numbers displayed, remember there are just a few volunteered hands responsible.
If you appreciate and consider these seemingly small but impactful gestures important,
please seriously consider joining our group. If you attend the 8am service there are simple
clean-up duties and set up for 10 am. After 10 there are the same simple clean-up duties
and a few extras. Contemplate becoming aware, join us in the sacristy, we all have great
fun!
Prayerfully submitted,
Marilyn Gareffa
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SPONSORS OF THE SHAMROCK
Ad space is currently available in our new monthly format!
For $120 a year, your business will be featured every month in the Shamrock
in print form, on our website, and on our Facebook page!
Sponsors help us to offset our printing costs for this vital part of our
communications ministry!
Contact the office TODAY: 775-831-1418
Monthly Shamrock Newsletter DEADLINES
Ar�cles are due in the Church Office: [email protected]
All Ar�cles are due by the 15th of the previous Month
January issue: deadline December 15
February issue: deadline January 15
March issue: deadline February 15
April issue: deadline March 15
May issue: deadline April 15
June issue: deadline May 15
July issue: deadline June 15
August issue: deadline July 15
September issue: deadline August 15
October issue: deadline September 15
November issue: deadline October 15
December issue: deadline November 15
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Staff & Committee Chairs
The Rev. Sarah A. Syer
Rector
The Rev. Dr. David J. Mussatti
Priest (adjunct)
The Rev. Jim Kelly
Priest (retired)
Rev. Clare Novak
Interfaith Associate
Donna Axton Music Director
Jessica Rotter
Parish Administrator/ Shamrock
Marilyn Gareffa
Altar Guild
Judy Layton
Art
Bob Skidmore
Columbarium/ Flannel Team
Bill Drewes
Finance
Emy Gurowitz
Fundraising
Judy Morrison & Viki Welling
Godly Play
Monica Rice
Library
Connie Skidmore & Cherry Barney
Outreach
Karen Barney
Webmaster
Vestry
Marty Gollery, Ginnie Jed, David Markwell (2017-2020 term)
Jan Hrindo, Jim Hooper,
Gary Thomsen (2018-2021 term)
Cindy Boudett, Karen Colbert, Mike Wang (2019-2022 term )
St. Patrick’s Art Gallery!
Please contact the office if you’re interested
in presenting your hang-able art in our
hallway gallery!
The theme will change every couple months
and we are
looking for oils, watercolors, photography, children’s art,
quilting, and knitting! Show us your special talents!
Coffee Hour Refreshments! Please be sure to sign up if you’d like to bring in treats on Sunday mornings! The sheet is on the foyer coffee table! Please sign up for as many Sundays as you can: there will be no coffee hour on those Sundays without a "host"!
Welcome to Realm, our new church database! Please fill out the contact information flyer at the front of the church, and provide your family photo to be included in our directory! Or if you’d like to update your family photo, please email [email protected].
The Altar Flower donation - Only $65.00! Please sign up on the chart in the Narthex and make sure to put “flower fund” in the memo line on your checks. Sign up now to ensure a lovely display every Sunday!
Please recycle your inkjets for cash for St. Patrick’s! A green collection box is in the foyer! Please remember to put your inkjets in a plastic sand-wich baggie to prevent leakage!
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Advertising Space
Available Please call:
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