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February 14, 2020
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In This Issue...
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Worship Schedule
Sunday
- 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I, in the chapel
- 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II, in the church
- 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II, in the church
- 4:45 p.m. A Service of Recovery and Healing, in the Fireplace Room, Tate Hall
- 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II, in the chapel
Tuesday and Thursday
- 12:05 p.m. Noonday Prayer, in the church
Noonday Prayer will take a break on Monday, February 17 when the church is closed for Presidents' Day.
Tuesday
- 7:30 p.m. All Saints' Quiet Night, in the chapel
Wednesday
- 12:05 p.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II, in the chapel
- 6:11 p.m. 7-Minute Eucharist at Wednesday Night Supper, in Ellis Hall
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A Note From the Rector
Dear Saints,
Happy Valentine's Day from All Saints'. Not sure if you have ever had a priest wish you happy Valentine's before, but when we get down to the heart of the matter, the church is about the love we receive, and give, and share. As rector, I see that love expressed in a great variety of ways, especially in the ministry of leadership that many exercise in our parish. At this time of year, we enter a season of discernment for those who might feel the call to vestry leadership at All Saints', the members of this church who serve as my primary partners in leading the parish in the present and into the future. This year's vestry, of course, will be charged with some key decisions regarding the future of our block, working in close and continued collaboration with the parish. Should you feel that vestry service is a ministry you could offer your gifts to please do add your name to the nominations process. I will pray for your leadership and I invite you to pray for mine. There is a rich and vibrant journey ahead of us.
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Hot Sunday Breakfast
Sundays, 8:00-9:00 a.m.,
Ellis Hall, 1st Floor, Parish House
The cost is $5 per person; all proceeds go to the Men of Hope at Covenant Community.
Vestry Nominations
Sunday, February 16 through Sunday, March 22
at 6:30 p.m.
On Sunday we begin accepting nominations for the vestry class of 2022/2023. Please place your nominations in one of the boxes located in the church entry foyer, the Parish Life desk, the round table in Egleston Hall, or you can email them to Pat Kiley.
If you have questions or would like to submit a nomination via email, please email Pat Kiley at patkiley@allsaintsatlanta.org.
The MICAH Project: Race and Atlanta History
Sundays, February 16, 23, and March 1,
10:20-11:05 a.m., Ellis Hall, 1st Floor, Parish House
The MICAH (our
Mission
Is
Conversation
And
Healing) Project will help us continue our conversation about race with a series of three classes about the 1906 massacre called "The Atlanta Race Riot." During the first session, Bob Miller will describe the events that reshaped Atlanta's race history with "The Sidewalks Ran Red: The 1906 Atlanta Race Riot." In the subsequent two sessions, Atlanta actors Chris Kayser and Neal Ghant will reenact the unprecedented conversation that took place after the massacre between Carey Wilmer, rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church at the time, and W.E.B. DuBois, the famous scholar and founder of the NAACP.
For more information, contact Andy Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Respite Care as a Spiritual Practice
Sunday, February 16, 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
Shaffer Room, 3rd Floor, Parish House
Learn about Respite Care Atlanta and how our faith community can help care for our elders with dementia and support their caregivers. Our speaker, Larry Minnix, was the CEO of Wesley Woods and of Leading Age, the association on non-profit providers. He is also a minister in the United Methodist Church and will focus on the spiritual aspect of elder care.
For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Andy Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Great Performers of Classical Music with Bob Edge
Sundays, February 2 through March 1,
10:20-11:05 a.m., Ross Room, 3rd Floor, Parish House
Bob Edge is leading a five-week series of music appreciation classes to help both music lovers and novices hone their listening skills and enjoy great music. This year's classes will focus on living performers such as Joshua Bell, Lang Lang, Renee Fleming, Yoyo Ma, and Benjamin Grosvenor.
For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Andy Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Young Adult Series: In Faith
Sunday, February 16, 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
P202, 2nd Floor, Parish House
Join fellow young adults exploring resources from our Christian tradition that can support us in our daily lives. Part fellowship, part formation, 100% fun as we grow in our faith! Save the date(s) for our spring meetings: April 19 and May 17.
For more information, contact The Rev. Sarah Stewart at sstewart@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Jesus on the Front Page with Carl Anderson
Sundays, February 2, 9, and 16. 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
P305/306, 3rd Floor, Parish House
Join us for a weekly discussion of a current news story - about our block, our city, our nation, or the world. We reflect on how we are called as Christians to respond in the public arena, in our private lives, in our parish, and in our prayers, developing the discipline of intentionally turning ourselves from our empowering and nurturing faith community to the world Jesus calls us to serve. In February, we go to the movies with Carl Anderson and reflect on the Academy Award Best Movie nominations - brokenness, hope, grace.
For more information, contact Ethel Ware Carter at ethelware@aol.com.
Youth Formation (grades 6-12)
Sundays, 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
Children's Formation (grades K-5)
Sundays, 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
A Service of Recovery and Healing
Sunday, February 16, 4:45-5:30 p.m.,
Fireplace Room, Tate Hall
Join us for a monthly service of Holy Eucharist based on the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Everyone is welcome.
For more information, contact Ellen Porter at sep66@comcast.net.
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Worship
All Saints' Quiet Night
Tuesday, February 18, 7:30-8:30 p.m., in the chapel
Join us for a peaceful evening of prayer and contemplation, featuring music familiarized by the monastic brothers of Taizé, France. Bring friends, family, and your whole selves to rest and be restored in God's presence.
For more information, contact The Rev. Sarah Stewart at sstewart@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Burning of the Palms and Burying of the Alleluias
Tuesday, February 25, 6:00-6:30 p.m.,
Kennedy Courtyard
On Shrove Tuesday, bring your palms from last year's Palm Sunday service (if you still have them) and we will burn them to create the ashes for Ash Wednesday. Our Cherub and Primary Choirs will lead us in singing our final Alleluias before Lent begins and Children's Ministries will help us bury our Alleluias for the season until they rise again on Easter Day.
Click here to learn more.
For more information, contact Karol Kimmell at karolkimmell@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Ash Wednesday Worship
Wednesday, February 26
7:30 a.m., 12:05 p.m., and 7:30 p.m., Holy Eucharist Rite II with the Imposition of Ashes, in the church
5:00 p.m., Worship Service for All Ages with the Imposition of Ashes, in the church
For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Andy Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Ashes To Go
Wednesday, February 26, 12:00-1:00 p.m. and
5:00-6:00 p.m., North Avenue MARTA Station
Not able to make it to one of our Ash Wednesday worship services? Take a pause during your lunch break or evening commute and get Ashes To Go at the North Avenue MARTA Station.
For more information, contact The Rev. Zack Nyein at znyein@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Giving
2020 Annual Canvass Update
Financial gifts give the church the traction it needs to move into action. As of today, we have 750 pledges and just over $2.9 million in pledges. Our goal is $2.98 million; help us get there by making a 2020 pledge at
allsaintsatlanta.org/giving.
Thank you to this generous parish!
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Wednesday Morning Discussion Group
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m.,
P307, 3rd Floor, Parish House
Contemplative Prayer
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m.,
Jezebels: Women's Book Study
Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00 p.m.,
Novel Theology:
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
Wednesday, February 19, 7:00-8:00 p.m.,
P307, 3rd Floor, Parish House
Facilitator: Kelly Kautt
Join us for a discussion of Zora Neale Hurston's beloved 1937 classic,
Their Eyes Were Watching God, a Southern love story told in the captivating voice of a woman who refuses to live in sorrow, bitterness, fear, or foolish romantic dreams.
For more information, contact Amelia Tuttle at amelia.tuttle9@gmail.com or visit allsaintsatlanta.org/novel-theology.
Young Adult Formation Series:
Sink Your Teeth Into This
Wednesday, February 19, 7:00-8:30 p.m.,
P307, 3rd Floor, Parish House
Join our young adults to be part of a monthly discussion that invites us to sink our teeth into spiritual resources for living with courage and faith in an ever-changing world. Spring dates: March 25, April 15, and May 20.
Click here to read this week's Young Adult newsletter.
For more information, contact The Rev. Sarah Stewart at sstewart@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Creating Safe Harbor: Ministries to Asylum Seekers
Sunday, February 23, 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
Shaffer Room, 3rd Floor, Parish House
Asylum services professionals and All Saints' members will lead a discussion about what the Episcopal Church is doing to try to offer healing to families on our southern border.
For more information, contact Louisa Merchant and louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
All Saints' 101: Newcomer Orientation Sessions
Sundays, March 1, 8, and 29, 10:20-11:05 a.m.,
Shaffer Room, 3rd Floor, Parish House
Our associate rectors will lead this three-part newcomer orientation series to provide an overview of our worship, service ministries, and formation programs. From "What is the Trinity?" to "Why do we do that in church?" this series will provide the perfect forum to ask questions and find ways to make meaningful connections within our large church.
For more information, contact The Rev. Zack Nyein at znyein@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Torn Apart: Separated at the Border
Wednesday, March 4, 6:00-7:30 p.m.,
Ross Room, 3rd Floor, Parish House
Join Refugee Ministries to watch and discuss the film,
Torn Apart: Separated at the Border, a 38-minute documentary about the separation of families at the border, hosted by a speaker from the Tahirih Justice Center.
For more information, contact Louisa Merchant and louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Lenten Retreat: Contemplative Prayer
Saturday, March 7, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.,
Monastery of the Holy Spirit, 2625 Highway 212 SW, Conyers, GA
Join associate rector Andy Barnett for a full day retreat, focusing on contemplative prayer practices. We will sing, pray, and find silence together, surrounded by the beauty of Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Space is limited. The cost is $30 per person and includes lunch; register online by March 1 at
allsaintsatlanta.org/lenten-retreat.
For more information, contact The Rev. Dr. Andy Barnett at abarnett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Parenting with God Series
Sundays, March 8, April 19, May 10 and 17,
10:20-11:05 a.m., Ross Room, 3rd Floor, Parish House
Join fellow parents and Kathy Roberts, our Director of Children's Ministries, to share and learn no matter where you are on the parenting journey! Discussion is centered around the book,
Bless This Mess by the Rev. Molly Baskette and Ellen O'Donnell, PhD.
For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Save the Date: Adult Inquirers' Class
Wednesdays, March 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 22, and 29, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.,
Ross Room, 3rd Floor, Parish House
Led by the Rev. Dr. Simon Mainwaring
Learn more about the Christian faith as expressed in the Episcopal Church, while growing in community with others and pursuing questions of faith at a deeper level. Participants might include those interested in being confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church (not required), or anyone who would like to learn more about the church and get to know other parishioners in a smaller group setting. The cost is $25 per person to cover the materials; childcare is available with advance request.
To sign up or for more information, contact Pat Kiley at patkiley@allsaintsatlanta.org.
All Saints' 2020 Legacy and Justice Pilgrimage
Thursday, June 4 through Sunday, June 7,
Montgomery and Selma, Alabama
Led by Natosha Reid Rice and Andy Barnett
Join us on this intergenerational pilgrimage as we seek to live into our baptismal covenant and strive toward becoming Beloved Community. This trip will help us grapple with our country's troubled racial history and call us to healing. Space is limited so please register as early as possible. Learn more and register at
allsaintsatlanta.org/justice-pilgrimage.
For more information, contact Stephen Causby at swcausby@gmail.com.
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Youth Formation
Friday Night Attic Invasion
Friday, February 21, 7:00-9:30 p.m.,
The Attic, 3rd Floor, Pritchett Children's Center
All middle schoolers (grades 6-8) are invited to take over The Attic to play games, watch movies, and eat dinner. Bring $5 to cover the cost of dinner.
For more information, contact Joel Smith at jsmith@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Sunday Night Live: Big Wheel Racing
Sunday, March 8, 6:00-8:00 p.m.,
Lower Parking Deck
All youth (grades 6-12) are invited to race big wheels in the Lower Parking Deck during SNL. Friends are welcome; the cost is $15 per person.
For more information, contact Joel Smith at jsmith@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Children's Formation
Click here to read the weekly update from Children's Ministries.
Save the Date for Vacation Bible School!
As you make summer plans and fill out camp registrations, please save June 8-12 for Vacation Bible School. Registration will open the last week of February.
For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Pajama Sunday
Sunday, March 8, 2nd Floor, Pritchett Children's Center
On Sunday, March 8, we will spring forward for Daylight Savings and wear our pajamas for Children's Church and Children's Formation - it might make it easier to get to church on time! Children are welcome to wear their pajamas, robe, slippers and bring a lovey with them. We will have bagels and cream cheese and jelly before 9:00 a.m. when our service starts with a "bedtime story" from the Bible.
For more information, contact Kathy Roberts at kroberts@allsaintsatlanta.org.
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Parish Life
Wednesday Night Supper
Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m.,
Ellis Hall, Parish House
Young Adults: Saints on Tap
Thursday, February 20, 7:00-9:30 p.m., Pijiu Belly,
678 10th St NW, Atlanta
Join our young adults for food and fellowship on the Westside at Pijiu Belly, a Korean Chinese Gastropub. Please RSVP to Michael Asmussen at michael.asmussen@gmail.com.
All Our Talents Survey Day
Sunday, February 23, 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.,
Parish Life Table, Ellis Hall Foyer or Kennedy Courtyard
Come by the Parish Life table on Sunday, February 23 to have your photo taken or updated for our online directory and to fill out our super-easy talent survey. Also, be on the lookout for the survey in your email inbox or mailbox next week. Thank you!
For more information, contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Welcome Team Lunch and Learn
Sunday, February 23, 12:30-2:00 p.m.,
Ross Room 3rd Floor, Parish House
The Welcome Team invites new members to help us grow this important ministry in 2020. Our goal is to help all who come here feel like members of our church family by inviting them into our life together, helping them feel welcome, and connecting them with fellow saints and ministries that align with their interests. Anyone who would like to join us is invited to enjoy lunch and a training session together. Please RSVP by February 16.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 25,
5:00-7:00 p.m.,
Ellis Hall, 1st Floor,
Parish House
Pass the syrup and enjoy a final feast before Lent begins! The men of Covenant Community prepare our decadent Shrove Tuesday meal of pancakes, bacon, and more. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children, ages 3-12; proceeds go to Covenant Community. Register online at
allsaintsatlanta.org/pancake-supper.
For more information, contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Join the Waitlist for the Annual Women's Retreat
Friday March 20 through Sunday, March 22, Serenbe, Chattahoochee Hills, GA
The Women's Retreat has reached capacity, but we are working with Serenbe to see if we can get additional rooms. Learn more about the retreat at
allsaintsatlanta.org/womens-retreat.
If you are interested in joining us and have not registered yet, please contact Jill Gossett at jgossett@allsaintsatlanta.org to add your name to the waitlist.
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Service
Attend an Orientation Session for New and Returning Volunteers with Refugee Ministries
Wednesday, February 19, 6:15-7:30 p.m.,
Ross Room, 3rd Floor, Parish House
We've designed this volunteer orientation session to support everyone, from those who have served with Refugee Ministries for many years to potential volunteers who would like to learn more about how to get involved. Topics include: cultural sensitivities, self-care when working with survivors of trauma, living out faith through service, and more. This session will be led by Steve Heckler, an experienced volunteer, and Louisa Merchant, Director of Refugee Ministries.
For more information, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Celebrate our Children's Clothing Ministry on
Threads Sunday
Sunday, March 8, 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.,
Threads, Tate Hall
On Sunday, March 8, we will lift up Threads, our children's clothing ministry. Throughout the morning, stop by Threads in Tate Hall to enjoy a treat, take a tour of our wonderful shop, and view a special window display.
For more information, contact Lori Guarisco at threads@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Attend a Volunteer Information Session with
Respite Care Atlanta
Monday, March 9, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, 2715 Peachtree Road NE
Respite Care Atlanta provides a safe weekday place and vital interaction for those with mild cognitive impairment, as well as valuable self-care time for caregivers. During this information session, learn more about the organization and the many volunteer opportunities available.
To sign-up for the volunteer information session, contact Lola Battle at batlola@att.net.
Share a Meal with the Men of Covenant Community
Mondays, March 9, 16, and 23
6:30-7:30 p.m., Covenant Community
Bring dinner yourself or with family, friends or co-workers to support the men of Covenant Community, our ministry partner that provides a residential, life-stabilization program for men experiencing homelessness and recovering from alcohol and/or substance abuse.
To volunteer, contact Barbara Blender at bblender@bellsouth.net.
Help Covenant Community Create a Strategic Plan
Our friends at Covenant Community are to grow and have an even greater positive impact on our community in the years ahead. To be intentional in our planning, we are hosting conversations to develop a strategic plan for 2021-2023. If you are a skilled facilitator and are interested in donating your time to assist, please contact Johnathan Davis, Executive Director of Covenant Community. We hope to begin this process in April 2020.
To volunteer or for more information, contact Johnathan Davis at jdavis@covenantatlanta.org.
Serve as a Reading Tutor with Refugee Ministries
Refugee Ministries is seeking female volunteers to serve as reading tutors for a 4th grade girl from the Congo who has been through a lot. The commitment is 6 to 12 one-hour sessions weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, any time after 2:30 p.m. The location is near the South Dekalb Mall. No experience necessary; materials provided. Teen volunteers welcome.
To volunteer, contact Louisa Merchant at louisam@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Join the Sunday Callers and/or Donate Vases
Join the Sunday Callers, our ministry that arranges the altar flowers into individual vases and takes them to homebound parishioners to brighten their day. Each member serves for approximately 2-3 hours for one Sunday each month. We're also looking for vases to add to our supply; preferred size and shape is 8-10 inches high with a pinched top.
If you have vases to donate and/or you are interested in joining this ministry, please contact Ellen Porter at sep66@comcast.net.
Join the All Saints' Quiet Night Worship Team
On Tuesday evenings in March, we're excited to host weekly contemplative worship services as we lean into the light of Christ in Lent. We invite volunteers to help prepare the space, read the lessons and prayers during the service, and welcome newcomers into the quiet of these communal nights. To sign-up or for more information, contact the Rev. Sarah Stewart at sstewart@allsaintsatlanta.org.
Donate or Volunteer with Midtown Assistance Center (MAC)
MAC, our ministry partner that provides emergency assistance, requests donations of cold weather gear (especially men's coats, hats, gloves, and scarves), laundry soap, blankets, space heaters, canned food (especially cooking oil, salmon, jelly, and chicken and rice soup). We also invite new volunteers to help with our food pantry, clothing closet, and reception desk. F
or more information, visit midtownassistancectr.org or contact Tori Cole at torilcole@yahoo.com.
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General
Church Office Closed for Presidents' Day
The church office will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day. In the event of a pastoral emergency, please call 404-881-0835 and the message you hear will direct you to the clergy on call.
Email Phishing Scams
Please continue to beware of email scams by people who impersonate clergy or members of our community and ask for a "favor" and then ask for money or gift cards.
Learn more.
Reminder: Parking on Sunday Mornings
On Sundays only, we continue to have 50 spaces available in the garage of the Bank of America building on North Avenue from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; the entrance to the garage is across the street from the Negril Village Restaurant.
Click here to view a map.
Please be Mindful of Parishioners
with Limited Mobility
On Sunday mornings, the parking spaces on West Peachtree Street, in front of the church, are reserved for those who use a cane, walker, wheelchair, or otherwise find getting from the parking lot to the church to be slow or difficult. We also ask that parishioners with full mobility reserve the surface lot next to Egleston Hall for seniors and those with limited mobility.
Diocesan News and Events
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Assisting In Services
Altar Guild
Katrina Newton, Melanie Hardin, Lynn Randolph, Harriott Kelly, Marietta Petters
Flower Guild
Alvin Moore
Sunday Callers
Pat Robinson, Ann Stuart Pearce, Ellen Porter
8:00 a.m.
Eucharistic Minister
Barksdale Collins
Lector
Malinda Snow
Verger
Alvin Moore
9:00 a.m.
Eucharistic Ministers
Steve Moreland, Bruce Garner, Justin Averette, Jo Ann Dalton,
Leighton Stradtman
Eucharistic Visitor
Ann Higdon
Lectors
Rebecca Parker, Timothy Frilingos
Intercessor
Jennifer Ladds
Vergers
Lynda Smith, Katie Roll
Ushers
Stan Bokoski, Matt Collins, John Dixon, Vic Hansen, John Higley, Jim Howard, Dick James, Norman Johnson, Jim Laughlin, Nolan Leake, Harris Lowe, Bob Miller, Preston Moister, Don Nelms, Bradley Pratt, Tom Shillock, Russ Wofford
Acolytes
Lewis James, John Russ, Wallace Toole, Nicholas Brookswolf, William Smith-Waddell
Welcome Team
Dan Pennywell, Lori Reinking, Elizabeth Klump, Uriah Stewart, Charlene Smith-Stewart, Hamilton Reavey, Leila Konas, Sydney Cleland
11:15 a.m.
Eucharistic Ministers
Lana Jordan, David Todd, John Carter, Steve Hines
Lectors
Gretchen Chateau, Frank Thomas
Intercessor
Ryan Washington
Vergers
Ellen Porter, Charlie Vorndran
Ushers
Brian Brown, Gabriella Castro-Diaz, Hannibal Heredia, Keith Hollingsworth, Mary Moore, Lanier Quantz, Newton Quantz, J. Harry Shannon, Clayton Skinner, David Smith, Mark Thompson, David Todd, Antonio Vicens, Charlie Vorndran
Acolytes
Sarah Henn, Campbell Henn, Paul Frilingos, Margaret Pope, Cate Stevens, Katherine Aiken, Caroline Stanford
Welcome Team
Dante Hudson, Virginia Harrison, Nixon Lowe, De O'Roark
5:30 p.m.
Eucharistic Minister
Katie Roll
Lector
Steve Hines
Verger
Jerry Byrd
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telephone 404-881-0835, facsimile 404-881-3796
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