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Families with little children are invited to come to St. David's on Thursday mornings starting in July. Start your morning by enjoying the shaded playground. The playground door will be unlocked starting at 10 a.m. to give access to bathrooms and parish hall. At 11:30 a.m., come to the parish hall to enjoy a family movie projected on the "big screen." Bring a picnic lunch to eat while you watch the movie in the parish hall. There will be tables and chairs set up for you. Come on in, eat and watch the movie and enjoy a little respite from the heat. This is a family event - please accompany and supervise your children, no nursery care is offered. Below is a list of the movies to be offered. The complete list with reviews from IMDB.com can be found on the church website at www.stdavidchurch.org/news/newsflash.shtml.

UPCOMING FILMS (reviews are from IMDB.com):

JULY 2: “BATMAN” (1966) 105 minutes When Batman and Robin are called out to rescue Commodore Schmidlapp, they are unaware that they are actually being fooled and the real Schmidlapp is being kidnapped by four of Batman's most feared enemies. The Penguin, The Joker, The Riddler, and Catwoman are working together to try and take over the world once and for all. This classic stars Adam West as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Burt Ward as Robin/Dick Grayson from the 1960's TV Series. The villains are played by famed actors: Burgess Meredith, Cesar Romero, Frank Gorshin, and Lee Meriwether.

JULY 9: Disney's “ROBIN HOOD” (1973) 83 minutes

JULY 16: “THE CHIPMUNK ADVENTURE” (1987) 76 minutes

JULY 23: “THE MUPPET MOVIE” (1979) 95 minutes

JULY 30: “MARY POPPINS” (1964) 139 minutes

Inside this Issue

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Pg. 2 St. Paschal’s Grotto Pg. 3 Parish Life Pg. 4 Christian Pilgrimages Pg. 5 Delegates to Diocesan Annual Council Pg. 6 Verger Conference held at St. David’s Pg. 7 Fall Women’s Retreat Pg. 8 Summer Wednesday Nights! “Faith in Fellowship”

THE ILLUMINATION N E W S F R O M S T . D A V I D ’ S E P I S C O PA L C H U R C H

St. David’s Episcopal Church�1015 Old Roswell Rd.�Roswell, GA 30076�770-993-6084�www.stdavidchurch.org

Green Tip Clothes hangers can be recycled, but not all local recycling centers may take them because they're a low grade of steel. An alternative is to give them to dry cleaners or second-hand stores such as Good Will or North Fulton Community Charities.

Come play, eat, watch a movie, and enjoy a respite from the heat!

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SAINT DAVID’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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Sunday, June 14 Blood Drive today

����4:30 EYC-Chamber

Monday, June 15 ����6:30 Boy Scouts-Grace rm. ����7:00 Employment Prayer Group ����7:00 Ultimate Frisbee-Youth at Wills Park

Tuesday, June 16 ����6:30 Men’s Bible Study at Dockery’s Café, Alpharetta ����7:00 Women’s Bible Study at home of Grayson Falcon

Wednesday, June 17 ����10:00 H.E./Healing service ����5:45 Wonder-full Wednesday dinner-Jeffords Hall ����6:30 Wed. night programs-tonight Bicycle Safety night ����6:30 DOK Training-Nazareth

Thursday, June 18 ����9:30 Women’s Bible Study- “Faith Untamed”-House ����7:00 Stephen Ministry-Nazareth ����7:00 Bible Study at home of Amanda Scott

Saturday, June 20 ����8:30 Men’s Bible Study-House ����10:00 Weight Watchers-Faith rm.

Sunday, June 21 Father’s Day!

Monday, June 22 ����6:30 Boy Scouts-Grace classrm. ����7:00 Ultimate Frisbee-Youth at Wills Park ����7:30 Brotherhood of St. Andrew- meet at House

Tuesday, June 23 ����6:30 Men’s Bible Study at Dockery’s Café, Alpharetta

Wednesday, June 24 ����10:00 H.E./Healing service ����5:45 Wonder-full Wednesday dinner-Jeffords Hall ����6:30 Wed. night programs-tonight Karaoke night! ����6:30 DOK Training-Nazareth

Thursday, June 25 ����9:30 Women’s Bible Study- “Faith Untamed”-House

Our church calendar is continuously updated

on our website at

www.stdavidchurch.org.

The Illumination Vol. 34, No. 11 June 12, 2009

Twice Monthly Newsletter

of St. David’s Episcopal Church

Rector The Rev. Fr. Paul S. Winton

psw@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 9:00am - 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

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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 8:30 a.m.—Breakfast in Jeffords Hall 9:00 a.m.—Family Svc., 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 Service

Lect ionary for June 21 1 Samuel 17:32-49,

2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Mark 4:35-41, Psalm 9:9-20

Lect ionary for June 28 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27, 2 Corinthians

8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43, Psalm 130

The next issue of the newsletter will be posted on June 26. The deadline

for submissions is Monday, June 22, 2009.

St. Paschal ’s

Grotto

The Wednesday Night Serving Team

Are you looking for ways to serve, have fun, and meet people at St. David’s?? Consider joining the Wednesday Night Dinner Serving Team! We are looking for youth (16 & older), men, women and couples of all ages to help fill shifts on a rotational basis. We need volunteers for the following shifts: Set-up 4:30 to 5:45 Serving 5:45 to 6:30 Clean-up 6:30 to 7:30ish For more information or to sign up contact Diana Pannier at 770-587-5691, or via email diana@willys.com.

The symbol below reminds us of our call to tithe 10% and to keep every

Sabbath (all 52) Holy.

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Club Titus for Seniors On Wednesday, July 1, Mr. Tom Reed will be the speaker. Mr. Reed, a Hungarian, is a Holocaust survivor and will tell about his teenage years in a concentration camp. Extra time will be allotted for questions.

All parishioners are welcome to both programs! RSVP for lunch is required.

Please call 770-993-1094, ext. 125.

Employment Transi t ion Prayer

Group The meeting location for this group has changed—it will now meet in St. Bridget’s Chapel, in the hallway at the back of the Nave. The group meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

St. David’s L ibrary is

Reopening Through the efforts of St. Theresa’s Guild, the St. David’s Library is being reopened. The bookshelves are in place, but we need to stock them - with your help. Do you have books that are taking up room at your house that need a home? We need them. Do you have books that you used for a bible study some time ago? We need them too. We need books on religious topics, but we need much more: History, Classic literature, Biography, Self-help books, Parenting books, Sermons, Art, Poetry, and appropriate children’s books. We don’t need that box of romance novels that you have stashed for the next garage sale, home decorating books, mystery novels, or cookbooks. We have 60 feet of shelving in the reception area outside the church offices that is our start. Donations may be placed on the designated empty shelves to be sorted, marked, and classified. Gifts and memorials will be properly recorded and denoted. If you want a receipt for your donation, one may be provided, but we are not qualified to be appraisers, so you have to establish the value. Please provide us with the necessary information. Books that we cannot use will be returned (if requested), or will be donated to The Friends of the Library for their book sale. Questions: Please contact Mary Lou Cutter (770-475-8176) or Don Nahser (770-475-9684).

Summer Blow-Out Paintba l l

Tournament/Chal lenge St. David’s Men’s Club invites you to this fundraiser for Jeffords Fellowship Hall, which is open to the entire parish.

Date: 8/08/09 Time: 10 am - 5:30 pm

Event location: Arkenstone Assault Paintball Fields 3198 Cedar Crest Rd., Acworth, GA. 30101

A Chance to WIN one of 3 Paintball Marker GRAND PRIZES: US Army Alpha Black Tactical w/E-Grip, JT Sports Stealth Tactical Scenario, and US Army Alpha Black Tactical Semi, and lots of other Prizes. We are looking for team members to sign-up and play Adults & Youth Mix, two teams of 14 people, and to HELP with the Raffle ticket sales. The Tournament will be against other church teams that have been invited. This will be an all day event filled with lots of fun and Fellowship.

Contact: Glenn Ridge 770-845-4741, between 6 pm – 11 pm

Africa Miss ion Team needs

laptops St. David's Africa Mission Trip will take place July 8-July 22 in mission partnership with the Diocese of Central Tanganyika, Tanzania, and Solar Light for Africa, Ltd., for a solar panel installation at Msalato Theological College. Thanks to St. David's for the generous and ongoing prayer and support of the July trip. Needed: Laptop computers in good condition, reformatted, with USB port for the students at Msalato Theological College in the Diocese of Central Tanganyika, Tanzania. A laptop computer, as a tool for learning, research, and communication, is a scarce resource for the theology students at Msalato and the most appreciated gift. If you have a laptop computer, reformatted and in good condition that you could donate, please contact Judy Beecham:

PARISH L IFE

www.stdavidchurch.org

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CHRISTIANPILGRIMS.ORG

You are invited to join our walking Pilgrimage trips this fall in Spain and Italy...

Camino de Santiago

The Camino de Santiago in Spain is the most famous Christian Pilgrimage in Europe, and for good reason. This beautiful and historic trail covers 500 miles of wonderful countryside. We will walk the final 170 miles, beginning in Leon and

finishing in Santiago de Compostela. Our trip begins and ends in Madrid where we will stay and tour the historic old center of town.

Trip Dates: August 28 – September 11

Cammino di San Francesco

Join us as we follow in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi. The trip begins and ends in Rome; we will visit the Vatican, St. Peters and other historic sites. We walk for seven days from Rieti to Assisi, visiting many historically significant Franciscan

sites. Once we arrive in Assisi, we will spend three days exploring the majestic and historic town of Assisi. Trip Dates: September 25 – October 8

For more details, please visit our website: ChristianPilgrims.org

Or Call: 770-262-5556

The Pilgrimage from Rome to Assisi last month led by parishioner Stan Beecham. Among the

group pictured above are our St. David’s members and priests: Rev. Anne Elizabeth, Fr. Julio

Lema, Edith Cobourn, Mike Davis, Loretta Cecil Fadely and her daughter J.J., and also our former

Youth Director, Randy Greve.

St. David’s Financial Snapshot for the Week & Year: Parish Giving, week ending 6/6 Parish Giving this year

May Year to Date

Parish Giving $28,875 Parish Giving $120,500 $551,337

Amount needed $47,088 Amount Needed $101,166 $568,323

Extra/(Deficit) ($18,213) Extra/(Deficit) $19,334 ($16,986)

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DELEGATES TO ANNUAL COUNCIL

Nomination of Delegates to Annual Council is now

open:

St. David's Vestry is searching for delegates and alternates to

this Fall's Annual Council of the Episcopal Diocese of At-

lanta to be held on November 6 & 7 at the Cathedral of St.

Philip, Atlanta. The meeting agenda includes addressing the

business of the diocese and a program, topic to be deter-

mined.

To be selected to serve as a delegate or alternate to Annual

Council...

1. you must be a confirmed communicant in good standing

of the Parish,

2. who is a regular attendant at the services of the church,

and

3. must be known by the Treasurer to have made and faith-

fully fulfilled, during the current year, a stated financial

commitment for church support.

If you are interested in serving as a delegate or alternate this year, please complete the form below and return it to the church office. Call the parish office (770-993-6084) if you have any questions. The vestry will elect the delegates and alternates from the pool of applicants this summer.

Nomination Form for Delegate to

Annual Council of The Episcopal

Diocese of Atlanta

Name: ____________________________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________________________________________

Confirmed Communicant in good standing? ____ yes ____ no

Regularly attend what service?

______ 7:45 am service ______9 am service ______11:15 am service

Current stated financial commitment? _____ yes _____ no

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PENTECOST HELPERS

The balloon crew on Pentecost: Bruce Thomas, Dave Wallace, Chris Burpo, Bill Sleeper, Dan Leach, Scott Munson. Dave Wallace and Bruce got started a few minutes before 4 a.m., and were joined shortly by the others. They filled 500 red balloons with helium, displayed them in bunches of 25 and 50, and were out of there before 5:30! Look for photos in the next newsletter! The people speaking the Pentecost lesson in alternate languages: Bruce Thomas (German), Jesse Freeman (Italian), Bennie King (Italian), Beth King (French), Martha Hays Weiss (French), Sue Farner (French), Lauren Jones (Spanish), and Margie Sleeper (Spanish). Of course, Rev. Anne Elizabeth read the lesson -- Acts 2:1-21 -- from the Gospel platform in English! Anyone wanting to join in next year, especially to expand the number of languages involved in this "Holy Cacophony," is welcome and encouraged to let Bruce Thomas know!

VERGER CONFERENCE HELD AT ST . DAVID’S

The Annual Business Meeting of the Mark Emory Graham Chapter, Diocese of Atlanta, Vergers’ Guild of the Episcopal Church was held in Jeffords Fellowship Hall on Saturday, June 6. This chapter in the Diocese of Atlanta was chartered soon after the 1989 National Chapter meeting. With over 140 members, the Chapter is now one of the Guild’s largest and most active, providing support to parishes not only in the Diocese of Atlanta, but also throughout Georgia, North and South Carolina, and Alabama. The Guild’s presence is seen yearly at the Diocesan Convention in November, the Ministry Fair at the Cathedral in March, and at other Diocesan services. The Right Rev. J. Neil Alexander, Bishop of the Diocese of Atlanta, spoke to the group and led their Eucharist. Lunch was catered for the group and served in Jeffords Fellowship Hall.

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FALL WOMEN’S RETREAT

“MY PEACE I LEAVE WITH YOU”“MY PEACE I LEAVE WITH YOU”“MY PEACE I LEAVE WITH YOU”“MY PEACE I LEAVE WITH YOU”

Gather with us on the mountain top again in Sewanee, TN, to explore, embrace and celebrate God’s beautiful gift of peace to each of us and all of us. We will spend time receiving and sharing this gift with each other through varied

activities and teachings, including nature hikes, praying in color, Tai Chi and spiritual direction.

And as always, there is the Saturday night surprise!

Join your sisters in Christ OCT. 9-11, 2009.

This year we are blessed to offer a new lower price from previous years. In addition, you can lower the cost even more by taking advantage of an early

registration discount, before Aug.15.

Registration forms may be found with this newsletter or on St. David’s website at www.stdavidchurch.org, or on the display table across

from the church mail boxes.

$130 before Aug. 15, (includes all room and board) $150 after Aug.15, (includes all room and board)

For more information or registration contact:

Beth King, 770-992-3164, bethking@benniekingcpa.com or Diane James, 770-663-3414, dojames@mindspring.com

Registration form can be downloaded from the church web site at www.stdavidchurch.org.

Preaching Series from Fr. Paul...

June 14 “Christianity—It’s for the Birds!”

June 21 “100% Chance of Rain”

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“Faithful in Fellowship” Wonder-full Wednesdays in the summertime!

“Faithful in Fellowship” is the theme with all fun multi-generational programs. We started on Wednesday, June 10, with a BINGO Night and Water games on the campus. June 17 is “Bicycle Safety Night – Not for kids only!” Bring your bikes and helmets. Ice cream follows after the program. June 24 is “KARAOKE Night” and “Frisbee on the green.” As always, reservations are required by Monday of each week. Childcare will not be offered during the summer programs as they are all multi-generational. You may RSVP online at www.stdavidchurch.org, or by calling 770-993-1094, ext. 130. Dinner is served be-tween 5:45 and 6:30 pm and the programs start at 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm.

June 10 BINGO NIGHT & WATER GAMES! June 17 “NOT FOR KIDS ONLY BICYCLE SAFETY NIGHT” Bring your bikes and helmets June 24 KARAOKE NIGHT July 1 PRE-4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION & WATER GAMES July 8 TRIVIA NIGHT

July 15 CHRISTMAS IN JULY July 22 “BOARD FOR BORED!” GAME NIGHT & WATER GAMES July 29 KARAOKE ROUND 2 Aug 5 COME SAY GOOD-BYE TO SUMMER! Aug 12 “WE’RE BAAAAACK!” Intro to Fall term

(Not Just for*) (Not Just for*) (Not Just for*) (Not Just for*) Kids and Bicycle SafetyKids and Bicycle SafetyKids and Bicycle SafetyKids and Bicycle Safety June 17 6:30 pmJune 17 6:30 pmJune 17 6:30 pmJune 17 6:30 pm Back parking lotBack parking lotBack parking lotBack parking lot

Bring your bike, a helmet and your desire to ride.Bring your bike, a helmet and your desire to ride.Bring your bike, a helmet and your desire to ride.Bring your bike, a helmet and your desire to ride. Join some of St. David’s avid cyclers and learn the rules of the road. This is for children, adults and families: beginners…advanced riders… and those ready to take on new biking challenges. Come to our shop to check tires and oil chains, adjust seats and handle bars. See how well you do on our obstacle course. Learn how to ride safely, where to ride and when to ride. Hear stories about the latest BRAG.

*Adults, dust off your bike, pump up the tires and take to the Greenway! This is a great family activity. Make sure your bike is ready.