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“the illumination”

Volume 42, Issue 14 September 20, 2017

news from

Inside this Issue

Pg. 2 Connections Café

Pg. 3 Parish Life

Pg. 3 Baptisms on Nov. 5

Pg. 3 Youth Lectors and Acolytes wanted

Pg. 4 Habitat Build

Pg. 5 59 & Holding October Program

Pg. 5 Blessing of the Animals

Pg. 6 Preschool Spaghetti dinner

Pg. 7 Nursery Update

Pg. 7 Atlanta Baroque Orchestra Concert

Pg. 8 Warm Coat Drive for NFCC

Children’s Choirs: PARENTS! Please let me know if your child will be missing a rehearsal or service. Junior Choir kids will be ―fined‖ and lose money out of their choir account for an unknown absence. Primary Choir rehearsals are Sundays 2:30-3:15 and Wednesdays 5:00-5:45. Junior Choir rehearsals are Sunday 3:30-4:30 and Wednesday 6:30-7:30. Fall Events: Please mark your calendars for these days!!!

September 24: NO morning service. Basement Band will be playing for 9:00 am

October 15: Evensong 5:00 pm. Junior Choir will sing the Phos Hilaron for this service. Rehearsal 3:30, service at

5:00 pm. They will NOT be singing for the morning 9:00 am service.

October 22: NO afternoon rehearsals. FALL FUN FESTIVAL!

October 29: NO morning service. Basement Band will be playing for 9:00 am

November 3: NO morning service. All Saints. Adult Choir will be providing the music for both the 9:00 and 11:15

services.

November 12: NO morning service. This is Youth Retreat weekend. The Bell Choir is playing for the 9:00 am

service.

December 10: BOTH SERVICES! This is Lessons and Carols and the Junior Choir, Bell Choir and Adult Choir will

be singing for both the 9:00 and 11:15 services.

Susie Clements Director, Children's Music 770-993-1094 x131 cell 678-591-4133

Fall officially begins on Friday, September 22!

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September 20, 2017

SAINT DAVID’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

CALENDAR

a.m./p.m. JFH=Jeffords Fellowship Hall, PH=Grace Parish Hall

Saturday, Sept. 23 Women’s Retreat at Sewanee

8:30 Men’s Bible Study-PH 10:00 Dutch School—Bethany 10:30 AA mtg.-JFH classroom

Sunday, Sept. 24 12:30 Hispanic Confirmation class in St. Gabriel 2:30 Hispanic Karate class-PH 4:30 EpiscoPALS-JFH classrooms

6:00 Chapel Mass

Monday, Sept. 25 11:00 Roswell Bridge Club-JFH 1:00 Six Mercies—Library 6:00 Spiritual Direction-PH 6:15 EFM-Bethany 6:30 Scouts-House, Catacombs 7:00 Ballroom Dance—JFH 7:30 Brotherhood of St. Andrew in Choir room

Tuesday, Sept. 26 6:30 Bible Study at IHOP 11:30 Six Mercies Luncheon-JFH

3:45 Dutch School classes 6:30 Vestry Mtg.-Bethany 7:00 Al-Anon Recovery—PH. 7:00 Caregivers Support-St. Gab.

Wednesday, Sept. 27 11:00 Roswell Bridge Club-JFH 11:00 Women’s Bible Study-PH 1:00 Six Mercies—Library 1:00 Path to Shine-JFH classrooms 1:15 Cottage School-JFH kitchen 5:30 Wednesday Night Dinner-JFH 6:30 Disciple class-PH 6:30 Wed. night programs-JFH 7:30 Stephen Ministry-Bethany

Thursday, Sept. 28 10:00 Ladies Bible Study-PH 6:00 Al-Anon—PH 6:00 Unidad-JFH 6:30 Bell Choir rehearsal-Emmaus 7:00 Choir rehearsal-Gallery

Friday, Sept. 29 9:00 Dutch School—JFH classrms

11:00 Roswell Bridge Club-JFH 1:00 Six Mercies—Library

Saturday, Sept. 30 8:30 Men’s Bible Study-Grace PH 10:00 Dutch School-Bethany 10:30 AA mtg.-JFH classroom 4:00 Atlanta Baroque Concert-Nave

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

kswanson@stdavidchurch.org

Newsletter Editor

Linda Thomas

linda@stdavidchurch.org

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:

office@stdavidchurch.org

Church Web Site:

www.stdavidchurch.org

St. David’s Preschool

Peggy Fallon, Director

770-993-1258

Preschool Fax: 678-585-9069

preschool@stdavidchurch.org

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 Sept . 24 Jonah 3:10—4:11, Psalm 145:1-8 Philippians 1:21-30, Matthew 20:1-16

Lect ionary for Oct. 1 Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32, Psalm 25:1-8 Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 21:23-32

The next issue of the newsletter will be mailed

on Oct. 4. The deadline for submissions is Friday,

Sept. 29, 2017.

This class will begin on October 8, and continue on October 15, and 29 in Grace Parish Hall at 10:15 a.m. 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. Led by Jan Georges, Ass’t to the Rector for Invitation & Integration.

Week 1 Introductions, Tour of the

Church Week 2 Liturgical Overview,

Pastoral Care Week 3 Communications,

Stewardship REMINDER: The New Member Reception will be held in Jeffords Fellowship Hall on October 22 at 10:15 a.m.

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Youth Lectors

Wanted! Calling all youth interested in serving as a lector! Students in grades 6-12 are invited to serve our parish by reading at the 9 a.m. service. Lectors do the very important work of making God’s word heard, and get the added benefit of honing public speaking skills. There will be a (required) training facilitated by Lisa Puckett and Darlene Swanson on Sunday, October 29 from 2:30-3:30 pm in the Nave. If you are interested in participating, please contact Lisa Puckett at 770-330-0808 (call or text) or email at lmariep@mac.com. Please take note of date change for the training.

Class i f ied: The Tuesday Team of the St. Francis Guild (Day Laborers Ministry) is in URGENT need of a driver and vehicle (SUV, mini-van, etc) to take the prepared food to the three distribution points on Tuesdays mornings in October and November. If interested, please contact Ron Bagwell at ron.bagwell@yahoo.com or 803-240-7203.

Baptisms on

November 5 Our next baptisms are scheduled for All Saints’ Sunday, November 5 only at the 11:15 a.m. service. If you or anyone in your family would like to schedule a baptism for that day, please fill out the online Baptism request form by clicking into the ―Worship‖ tab at the top of the church website home page at www.stdavidchurch.org, then click into ―Baptisms‖. Fill out the form and click ―submit.‖

SAVE THE DATE! The Honduras Building Mission will be hosting their 4th annual Pasta with a Purpose dinner on Oct. 15. Doors open at 6:15

pm! Returning this year.....Tiny Dancers! Please go to http://amyerinhill.wixsite.com/pastaforapurpose to either purchase your tickets or RSVP. PLEASE RSVP if you are planning to get your tickets at the door! Tickets are $10 for adults, and $8 for children under 8. Gluten free pasta will be available. ALSO NEEDED: We need three volunteers to help in the kitchen on the night of the event. We will gather before then to get some ideas as to how we want this to flow. Please contact amy.erin.hill@gmail.com if you want to help!

The Acolyte Guild

Wants You! Do you want to be more involved in the life of St. David’s? Are you looking for a way to get more out of your Sunday worship experiences? Then serving as an Acolyte just might be for you! We are looking for 6th through 12th graders who are willing to commit to serving at the 9:00 a.m. or the 11:15 a.m. services or 1:15 p.m. Hispanic service. Training for new acolytes is currently being scheduled. Please contact Mike Tompros at acolytes@stdavidchurch.org Home 770-518-7821 Cell 770-331-7128.

Want to hike . . . with a group of folks from St David’s? It's a lot of fun, not too strenuous, and usually lasts about 2 hours. Contact Nell Fernandez at nellf5647@hotmail.com for more information.

Whiz Kids Adult &

Student Volunteer

Tutors needed: Whiz Kids is a reading tutorial program at our neighbor, Mimosa Elementary School, right behind our church. It is called ―Tutoring in Reading‖ for 2nd graders. The Whiz Kids program goes from September through March, 2018 on Mondays, when Fulton schools are in session, from 6:15 to 7:15 pm. Each tutor is paired with a student for the year. A short basic training session is provided. Whiz Kids counts as "community service hours" for Juniors & Seniors in high school. If you would like to serve as a volunteer or have any questions please call parishioner Margie Sleeper at 678-471-6513 or email her at margie0607@aol.com. This is rewarding volunteer work.

Help boost a child’s self-esteem and success!

PARISH L IFE

www.stdavidchurch.org

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September 20, 2017

HABITAT BUILD IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS

Please join us for the

Wednesday Night Dinners

from 5:30—6:15 p.m. in Jeffords Fellowship Hall

Dinner and childcare reservations are required by the Sunday of each program week

by calling 770-993-1094, ext. 130. The cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children.

All reservations can be made online at www.stdavidchurch.org. Scroll to the bottom of the home page

and select the box labeled “Wednesday Dinners.” Please tell us the names of the children and

their ages when you register for childcare.

Please make your reservations so that we can prepare

adequately for those attending.

Your generous gifts have made it possible for St. David's to once again be a sponsor of Habitat Annual Ecumenical build. We will be working on the home of the Saunders family at 2228 Bascomb Carmel Rd in Woodstock. Please register and sign up on the website at: http://cerv.is/m?0251rSDEC No Experience needed. Here's the schedule: Siding - September 30 Drywall/siding - October 14 Paint - November 4 Landscape - December 2 Arrival time is 8:45 a.m. with start time at 9:00 a.m. Habitat will no longer have paper waivers or registrations onsite. All volunteers must register online. Will need parent signature for those ages 16-17. Minor waiver will be emailed to you when your register so that you can obtain a parent signature. Questions, contact Orlon Daniels or Beatrice Fayemi at stdavidhabitat@gmail.com or TEXT 4048612023

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www.stdavidchurch.org

59 & HOLDING OCTOBER PROGRAM

October 3 Program/Lunch, Jef fords Fel lowship Hal l

11:30 for Socia l Hour, 12 noon for Luncheon/Speaker

Jim Dunham—a gun toting, wise-cracking and entertaining western historian, will be the next speaker at the October meeting of 59 and Holding. Hands up! When Jim Dunham is holstered. Hands down, one of the most interesting speakers! Although born in Illinois, Jim Dunham has spent most of his life pursuing his love of the American West. Dunham was influenced by the art of Charles M. Russell, Frederick Remington and the books of Will James. From his youthful passion for Westerns, Jim became active in the sport of Fast Draw and an accomplished gun spinner and fancy gun-hander. After studying acting and Fine Arts at the University of Colorado, he began performing a show about the Gunfighters of the Old West for service clubs and church groups.

In 1967 Jim took his act to Hollywood and was hired by 20th Century Fox Film Corporation to perform in their Studio Tour Stunt Shows. During the next few decades Jim would teach gun tricks and fast draw to movie actors, speak at conventions, work as a performer in the Chuck Wagon Supper Show business, appear as a guest on national TV talk shows and perform at the Winter Olympics. Currently he is featured as a Western historian in 4 episodes of the series ―Tales of the Gun‖ on the History Channel. The 2010 issue of True West magazine’s ―Best of the West‖ Source Book recently honored Dunham as the ―Best Living Single Action Shooter.‖ Dunham is employed as the Director of Special Projects and Historian for the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, GA. Jim has recently combined his art skills with his acting ability to create a program where he paints a watercolor painting and tells humorous stories from C.M. Russell’s book Trails Plowed Under. http://boothmuseum.org New this year, if you register by email, you are guaranteed an email reminder the Sunday before the luncheon. You can register in one of the following ways:

Email sharon.saylor10@yahoo.com Sign up in the mailbox hallway Call 770-993-1094, ext. 125 to register

Reservation deadline is Wednesday, September 27th

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Be sure to sign-up so we enough food for everyone.

The Bless ing o f the Animals will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017, to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis. We are reminded of God’s love for us and all creation by the exemplary life of St. Francis. Come to the church front yard at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, October 7, 2017. The service will take place there and is brief. Each pet and owner receives a blessing, and the pets get a treat!

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ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

SUNDAY MORNINGS

The Rector’s Forum Meets every Sunday in Jeffords Fellowship Hall at 10:15 a.m.

Sept. 17: The Prayer of Examen 9/17—10/15: The Prayer of Examen,

led by The Rev. Ken Swanson, Ph.D.

The Family Ministry Forum Meets on Sunday in back half of Jeffords Fellowship Hall,

10:15 a.m.

Contemplation & Conversation Sunday morning Class 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15

This class with begin with a reading from Sunday's lectionary and then enter into a time of silent contemplation. Following the silence everyone will be invited to share reflections about the scripture and connections to our lives today.

led by The Rev. Michelle Ortiz.

Adventures in Bible Study in the Bethany room (upstairs back hallway) beginning Sunday, Sept. 17, at 10:15 a.m.

Come join the group—new topic each week! facilitated by Donna Nolfa

WEDNESDAYS

Wednesday Night Program Meets weekly on Wednesdays, beginning on Sept. 13 in front half of

Jeffords Hall from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

9/13: The Reformation and the Crisis in the English Church

9/20: The Creation of the Church of England and the Book of Common Prayer

9/27: The Catholic/Protestant Conflict and the Elizabethan Settlement

10/4: Richard Hooker and the Via Media

10/11: The Puritan Revolution

10/18: The Glorious Revolution, the Act of Toleration and the End of Religious Conflict

led by The Rev. Ken Swanson, Ph.D

Wednesday Women’s Bible Study Meets weekly on Wednesdays, beginning on Sept. 13 in Grace PH at

11:00 a.m.

September 13 – October 4: ―Fire and Brimstone‖ – Journey into the Book of Revelation, Lee Hunter, Ph. D.

October 11 – Spiritual Reflection on the Book of Revelation – Rev. Anne Elizabeth Swiedler

October 18 - November 15: ―The Power and Passion of

the Church Hymnal‖ – Robert Danes, Ph.D.

November 22 – Thanksgiving Week, no class

November 29 – December 6: ―Chrismons for the Holy

Season of Advent‖ – Helen Leach and Judi Gullatt

September 20, 2017

PRESCHOOL SPAGHETTI DINNER

Spaghetti Dinner Volunteers needed: St. David’s Preschool is in need of a few friendly volunteers to serve spaghetti, help parents and children with drinks and delivery of food to tables, clearing tables and helping with dishes.

TUESDAY: OCTOBER 3, 2017 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jeffords Fellowship Hall

For youth, you can use this as 2 service hours! For alumni, you can see your former preschool teachers! For adults, you can enjoy an evening of cuteness overload! Please let us know you can help! Peggy Fallon, 770-993-1258(office) email preschool@stdavidchurch.org.

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NURSERY UPDATE

It’s That Time Again… School is in full swing and so is the Nursery! We have a great group of folks lined up to help take care of our infants – preschool-aged children. Fall nursery schedules were emailed to adult and youth caregivers, along with all parents of two- to four-year-olds. These new nursery schedules encompass nursery coverage for the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services through May, 2018. Please contact Sarah McVay if you have questions about the schedule or parent rotation. sarah@stdavidchurch.org. THANKS ARE IN ORDER! Thank you from the Nursery! We want to thank George and Joanie Rhodes for continuing to bring their delicious cookies on Sundays to share with us! If you’ve never had a cookie from Rhodes Bakery, be sure to stop by the nursery on Sunday mornings. What a treat! Nursery Donations A HUGE thank you is in order to Tirihia Landry for the recent and generous donations to the Infant and Toddler Rooms!

ATLANTA BAROQUE ORCHESTRA CONCERT

Atlanta Baroque Orchestra celebrates its 20th Anniversary "The intention of musick is not only to please the ear, but to express sentiments, strike the Imagination, affect the mind, and command the

passions." - Francesco Geminiani (1687-1762) The results are in: 20 musicians gather to celebrate 20 years of great music by the ABO, with selections chosen by you, our audience! Selections include Handel’s Water Music and Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. III, among other audience and

musician favorites. Don’t miss this special celebration featuring an impressive array of wind instruments – baroque piccolo/flute, oboes, natural horns, trumpets and bassoon!

The Atlanta Baroque Orchestra was founded in January 1998 by a group of musicians who recognized the need for a permanent historical instrument orchestra in the Southeast. Since its founding the ensemble has continued to evolve artistically, providing engaging and meaningful concert experiences for audiences throughout the region. We extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our audiences who have supported ABO for the last 20

years. Please join us this season as we celebrate the past, present and future of Atlanta Baroque Orchestra!

Saturday, September 30, 2017 – 4:00 pm St. David’s Episcopal Church

1015 Old Roswell Road Roswell, GA 30076

General Admission: $25 Advance/$30 Day of concert Seniors: $20 Advance/$25 Day of concert Students: $10 Advance/$15 Day of concert

Patron Tickets: $150 (Includes 2 unreserved seats in the preferred seating section, held until 10 minutes prior to the performance)

Tickets can be purchased on the Atlanta Baroque website (http:/atlantabaroque.org) or at the door, the day of the concert.

www.stdavidchurch.org

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WARM COAT DRIVE

MONTHLY GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

September 20, 2017

Winter wi l l be here soon enough!! A jacket or sweatshirt feels good in the morning right now but soon it will be a necessity. Most of us have one (or two or three or…) ready for that first frosty day, but there are households right here in North Fulton for whom that is not true. Do you (or your children) have one hanging in your closet that you never even wore last year? Or one that is still nice but has been outgrown? Or have you seen a bargain on a new one? North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) is having a Warm Coat Drive. Will you bring a new or clean gently used jacket, coat, hoodie, or sweatshirt to church? You can put it in the designated box in the mailbox hallway during the month of October. We’ll take it from there!

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted - Matt 5:4 St. David’s will offer a monthly Grief Support Group for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. You are welcome to attend one or more of our gatherings and want you to know that each will be confidential, gentle and prayerful. We will meet monthly starting on Thursday, October 19th at 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the St Gabriel room. For more information, please call or email Toni Cathcart at 404-358-0798 or toni.cathcart@yahoo.com.