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1 Volume 43, Issue 7 March 21, 2018 the illumination news from MONDAY, March 26 TUESDAY, March 27 WEDNESDAY, March 28 THURSDAY, March 29 Maundy Thursday FRIDAY, March 30 Good Friday SATURDAY, March 31 Holy Saturday 6:30 p.m. Mass 6:30 p.m. Mass 6:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross & Mass w/ Taize 7:00 p.m. Solemn High Mass with Stripping of the Sanctuary, Cleansing of the Altar, & Foot washing 9:00 p.m. Prayer Vigil to Sunrise in the Nave 7:00 a.m. Mass (Veneration of the Cross) 12:15 p.m. Mass (Veneration of the Cross) (Nursery infants-pre-k) 7:00 p.m. Mass (Veneration of the Cross) 8:30 p.m. Via Crucis and Good Friday Liturgy in Spanish 8:00 a.m. Holy Saturday Prayer Service in Memorial Garden (weather permitting) EASTER DAY, APRIL 1 ALLELUIA! Inside this Issue Pg. 3 Parish Life Pg. 3 Palm Cross workshop at Sinclair House Pg & Holding April pgm/lunch Pg. 3 New Men s Bible Study Pg. 4 Preschool Donuts with Dad Pg. 4 Finding God in the Movies Pg Men s Retreat Pg. 5 New Wed. night class in April Pg. 6 Tweeners Pg. 7 Family Forum on Wed. nights Pg & Holding Play Outing Pg. 8 Easter Flower donation form 6:45 a.m. Easter Vigil in Memorial Garden 7:30 a.m. Festive Holy Eucharist 9:15 a.m. Festive Family Holy Eucharist (nursery inf-4 s/prek) Refreshments & Kids meet Easter Bunny following the 9:15 a.m. service. 11:15 a.m. Festive Holy Eucharist with Incense (nursery inf-4 s/prek) 1:15 p.m. Hispanic Easter Mass 1

2 S AINT DAVID S EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Illumination Twice Monthly Newsletter of St. David s Episcopal Church Rector The Rev. Kenneth Swanson kswanson@stdavidchurch.org Newsletter Editor Linda Thomas linda@stdavidchurch.org 1015 Old Roswell Rd. Roswell, GA (office) (fax) Church Office: M-Th 10:00am - 5:00pm Friday 9-11:30am Church office office@stdavidchurch.org Church Web Site: St. David s Preschool Peggy Fallon, Director Preschool Fax: preschool@stdavidchurch.org In the event of a Pastoral Emergency after hours, call the church office at , follow the voice prompt, hit the #6 on your keypad, leave a message, and the Priest on call will return your call. The next issue of the newsletter will be mailed on April 11. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 6, CALENDAR a.m./ p.m. JFH=Jeffords Fellowship Hall, PH=Grace Parish Hall Saturday, March 24 8:30 Men s Bible Study-PH 9:00 Palm Cross Workshop-House 10:00 Dutch School JFH classrms 10:30 AA mtg.-hope classroom 10:30 DOK Discernment in Bethany 11:00 Funeral-Lickfold-Nave, with Reception to follow in JFH. 7:00 Social Event in JFH Sunday, March 25 Palm Sunday 12:30 Hispanic Confirmation class in St. Gabriel 6:00 Chapel Mass Monday, March 26 Holy Week begins 11:00 Roswell Bridge Club-JFH 1:00 Six Mercies Library 3:00 Girl Scouts from Mimosa 6:30 Scouts-Sinclair House 6:30 Holy Eucharist Nave Tuesday, March 27 6:30 Bible Study at IHOP 3:45 Dutch School classes 6:30 Holy Eucharist Nave 7:00 Recovery Group Book Study In JFH Wednesday, March 28 11:00 Roswell Bridge Club-JFH 1:00 Path to Shine-JFH classrooms 6:30 Holy Eucharist w/taize-nave 7:30 Choir rehearsal-gallery Thursday, March 29 Maundy Thursday 6:00 Al-Anon JFH front half 6:30 Bell Choir rehearsal-emmaus 7:00 High Mass & Stripping of the Altar & Foot Washing-Nave 9:00 Prayer Vigil begins Friday, March 30 Good Friday 7:00 Holy Eucharist Nave 11:00 Roswell Bridge Club-JFH 12:15 Holy Eucharist Nave 1:00 Six Mercies Library 7:00 Holy Eucharist Nave 8:30 Hispanic Holy Eucharist-Nave Saturday, March 31 Holy Saturday 8:00 Prayer Service-Memorial Gdn. Sunday, April 1 Easter Sunday Our church calendar is continuously updated on our website at 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 Lectionary for March 25 Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16 Philippians 2:5-11, Mark 15:1-47 Lectionary for April 1 Acts 10:34-43, Psalm 118:1-2, Corinthians 15:1-11, John 20:1-18 Lectionary for April 8 Acts 4:32-35, Psalm John 20:19-31, John 20:19-31 Palm Sunday The Sunday of the Passion March 25 Services 7:45 9:00 11:15 a.m. No Sunday School today. At 9:00 and 11:15 a.m., we begin at the front of Jeffords Hall and process together into the Nave waving palms. At 7:45 a.m. and Chapel Mass, we begin the procession at the front doors of the church and process into the hallway and into the Nave. 2 March 21, 2018

3 P ARISH LIFE Palm Cross Workshop Volunteers are needed! Adults, teens, and older children are invited to come to the Palm Cross workshop on Saturday, March 24, 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. at the Sinclair House (2 doors up from church). 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! Prayer Vigil Sign-Up Thursday night March 29, 2018 It is our custom to keep a watchful vigil with Jesus throughout the night on Maundy Thursday, March 29. The vigil begins immediately following the Thursday night service and continues until early the next morning. Please sign up to come in during the night and keep vigil. The sign-up sheet is on a table in the main hallway. More than one person can sign up for a time slot, and we would like for more than one person to sign up for a time slot. "59 & Holding" April Lunch/Meeting "A Small Town Boy Goes Hollywood Tuesday, April 10, 2018, beginning at 11:30 a.m. in Jeffords Hall. Cary Roan will discuss the art and adventure of film restoration, from silent films to classic feature films. Cary, an independent motion picture and film professional, will discuss his hobby that has turned into a second profession, in which he has won awards and presented his work at film festivals. His repertoire of Hollywood friends includes such notables as Sylvester Stallone, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, plus Trigger. Come join us to hear his behind the scenes of Hollywood stories! Please make reservations no later than Wednesday, April 4 th, using one of the following: 1. call the reservation line at , ext. 125, 2. sign up at the "59 & Holding" table in the mailbox hallway 3. send an to sharon.saylor10@yahoo.com New Program for Men s Bible Study The Parables of Jesus begins in April. Join us Saturday mornings 8:30-9:30 in Grace Parish Hall for the new program open to all men of the parish. Each week is a stand-alone session open to all men of the parish, and no outside reading is required. Come have a cup of coffee, hear the Parables and listen to what they are telling us today. If you have any questions or need more information contact Chris Burpo at , cburpo@mindspring.com. Altar Guild 101 An Introduction The St. David s Altar Guild will be hosting an introductory class on Saturday, April 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Grace Parish Hall. The purpose of the class is to introduce potential members to what the Altar Guild does and how teams are set up and scheduled. No commitment required just for attending the class. Anyone who thinks they d like to participate would be set up for future training with other Guild members. We hope you ll come and learn more about this meaningful ministry. And remember.no linen cleaning or metal polishing is required of anyone! HomeStretch is gearing up for our annual Run the River Road Race happening on Saturday, April 14 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Roswell and we need your help! The road race takes over 100 volunteers to make the morning a success. As a unit sponsor, we know your congregation takes an active interest in ways to help HomeStretch. Can you please put the word out that we are still in need of volunteers for that morning? We are in search of the following team members: Course Monitors (ensure that runners are staying on the designated course and report any emergencies/injuries that may occur) Registration and T-Shirt pick up Family Fun Run Course Monitors Parking Anyone interested in being part of this fun morning of service, please contact Natalie Anderson at nanderson@homestretch.org or at (770) We want to thank you for your continued support and generosity you show all year long! 3

4 PRESCHOOL DOUGHNUTS WITH DADS St. David's Preschool hosted the children's dads on Friday, March 16th, St. Patrick's Day. Glazed doughnuts from the Donut Shack were quite the treat! The dads got to make projects, play, and enjoy spending some school time with their little darlings! WEDNESDAY WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY Join us for Movies on Wednesdays Finding God in the Movies April Casablanca May Waking Ned Divine The each of the movies will be shown over 2 consecutive weeks with the following a week of review and theological discussion Jeffords Hall 11:00 12:15 pm Popcorn Included 4 March 21, 2018

5 2018 ST. DAVID S MEN S RETREAT The 2018 St David s Men s retreat is scheduled for April 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; NEW WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLASS COMING AFTER EASTER... A Look at Christian Relics A Look at Christian Relics is going to be a fun-filled three-week Wednesday night series taught by Dr. April Love-Fordham. Enthusiasts and skeptics alike will enjoy spending time together debating the pros and cons of these mysterious objects. Is there a scriptural basis for relics having supernatural powers? Why do so many people love visiting them? We will talk about some of the relics that might be authentic and the ones that are surely fakes. Come to the front half of Jeffords Hall at 6:30 p.m. for the program. April 4: Scripture and Christian Relics April 11: Relics from the Gospel Story April 18: Relics from the Resurrection 5

6 HOLY SATURDAY & PALM SUNDAY Holy Saturday Prayer Service 8:00 a.m., March 31 in the Memorial Garden (weather permitting) The Holy Saturday Prayer Service is a bridge between the grief and hopelessness of Good Friday, and the joy and celebration of Easter. It is a service of hope. There is no Eucharist and the service lasts maybe 20 min. Palm Sunday and Easter Morning Notes: No Sunday School on Palm Sunday or Easter Day. There will be a full breakfast in Jeffords Hall on Palm Sunday, and Continental breakfast in Jeffords Hall on Easter Sunday. There will be a procession of palms led by a donkey, starting in the front of Jeffords Fellowship Hall at 9:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. The procession of palms for 7:45 a.m. and Chapel Mass will start at the front door of the church. On Easter Sunday, after the 9:15 a.m. service, you will gather for Easter egg hunt for 2 s 3rd grade, refreshments, and a visit with the Easter Bunny in the Crossing outside the lower Jeffords Hall classrooms. Yes! Sunday School on April 8! The Thursday Morning Bible Study celebrated their annual Easter Bonnet Fashion Show as we enjoyed a Spring Brunch following class. We have fun together, and we always have room for a new face! Come join us! 6 March 21, 2018

7 FAMILY FORUM ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS Parenting Paths: Finding Direction in Your Parenting Journey April 11 & 18, 2018, 6:30-7:30 pm, in the back half of Jeffords Hall. Since parenting is not one-size-fits-all, at Parenting Paths we will take a different approach. Together we will explore our family values and combine these with what we know from brain science, child development, and social emotional fundamentals to lay out a path for your unique parenting journey. Parenting Paths is a free interactive workshop, so come ready to learn, share, and connect! Childcare is provided. Please sarah@stdavidchurch.org the names and ages of your children to register them for childcare. Led by Lauren Brown who is a Licensed Professional Counselor and has been working with children and families for 15 years as a counselor in private practice and as a former teacher and school counselor. She is the owner at Early Connections Child & Family Counseling where she helps discouraged children and stressed parents find hope and solutions. 59 & Holding Theater Outing Alliance Theater Production April 8, :30 PM Senior Tickets - $20; Adult Tickets $69.92 Note this is being held at Fulton County Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road, SW Atlanta, due to the construction of a new Alliance Theater! Please work with other folks if you need a ride. Last day for sign up Sunday 3/25 Tickets will be in Mailboxes by Sunday 4/1 Make checks payable to William Sleeper annotated 59 and Holding Play And put check or cash in Bill Sleeper s Mailbox NOTE: Transportation on your own Please work with other folks if you need a ride. If you are in your 20 s to 60 s (but no one is checking!!! We welcome all J) please join us for our next TWEENers event which will be held Saturday, April 14 th, 2017, at Mike and Lia Bertelson s home at 7:00 pm. It will be an adult only Caribbean themed potluck so bring a dish for 10 people and BYOB. Their address is Stroup Court, Roswell, Georgia Please RSVP to Laurin at ext. 132 by Thursday, January 13 th or sign up on the sheet in the hallway. This is a great opportunity for fellowship with our St. David s parishioners. If you have attended one of these in the past, you know how much fun they are, so please invite your friends. We hope to see you all!! 7

8 NEW MEMBER S RECEPTION ON MARCH 18 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. 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 ASAP, 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: 8 March 21, 2018

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