Get-together August 23 at All Saints

Just a quick note to let you know that we are going to get together on August 23 at 10AM at the All Saints playground. Bring your own snacks. Invite your friends.

Thanks,

Beth and Timothy Frilingos

Next get together

Hopefully, some of you saw the announcement for our next get together in the bulletin on Sunday. I decided we should get together once before summer. We will meet this Saturday from 10am-12pm at the playground. Water will be provided. Let me know if you are going to try and make it bluefrilingos@juno.com. As many of us have children older than the age range envisioned for this group, I would love to have discussion on how we should move forward. I have always thought that the Little Saints Foyer Group was an outreach to new families with young children that might not be ready for the choirs or Sunday School. Perhaps doing something more regularly would encourage these newcomers to attend. If you would be interested in discussing this with me sometime this summer send me an email.

Also, there is an opportunity this weekend to help out with the youth group that is very low impact. Father Tim Black is opening the attic for youth to study in and he needs some warm bodies to make sure everything goes smoothly or volunteers to bring items. This is not something you can do with your kids, but it is a good chance to get some quiet time in a really nice environment. We haven't offered this before so we are unsure of turnout. The rest of this post is the email from Tim so you can learn how to sign up.

OPEN ATTIC- A QUIET, COMFORTABLE, SAFE AND SUPPORTED PLACE FOR STUDY-- DON'T GO TO PANERA OR STARBUCK'S-- COME TO THE ATTIC AT ALL SAINTS'!  We have a great opportunity for ministry to God's Church this weekend as our students are preparing for final exams.   During exam weekends in any coffee house or cafe' you will see groups of students sitting around tables working on projects, conducting study groups or reading. I also know that these places get crowded, do not always have great wifi or printers, and cost money to inhabit. We want to improve upon the "third place" for our students.   So, Friday, from 5-9 PM, Saturday, from 10-6:00 (originally it was going to be 10-9:00 but we have an event Saturday night for Rite 13) and Sunday from 12:30-6:00the Attic will be open for folks who want to come, camp out, and study. How you can help: SIGN UP HERE TO BRING VOLUNTEER OR BRING STUFF  1)   Snacks and Drinks:. Wholesome is good: pre-made sandwiches (without condiments), nuts, granola bars, power bars, bagels (we have a TON of cream cheese), yogurt, peanut butter crackers, cheese and crackers, some sweets (chocolate is always nice) DRINKS: We do not need bottled water as we have good filtered water available in the Attic. Juice, fizzy water, milk, Keurig cups for hot chocolate or tea (and some coffee) would be helpful.    SIGN UP HERE TO BRING FOOD or DRINKS . You can drop stuff off any time on Thursday between 9-4:00 in The Attic or Friday after 4:30. (Or, just call me at 404-275-2665 to let me know when you can bring it by). 2)   Volunteers/Chaperones: Parents are invited to take a 3-hour shift in The Attic as a volunteer. Easy duty-- bring a book-- you will just need to hang out, keep order and put out snacks with some regularity in the kitchen. SIGN UP HERE to VOLUNTEER.  3)   Materials: We could use some ink cartridges for our printer. We are hoping it gets put to good use! (It uses Epson cartridges: click here for the specs)    We will need some more black ink). We could also use printer paper and pencils and pens. 4)   Spread the Word: Invite friends from your school communities to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity for a "third place" (not school, not home) to study. Forward this email to your friends...  Rules... Guidelines... Expectations...  1)   Supervision: Adult volunteers will ensure  that the environment stays quiet and focused. We will have study rooms available for folks who need to talk to one another or do projects. We will have a sign-in and sign out. Students who drive themselves will be able to come and go-- students who are dropped off will not be allowed to leave without parental permission. Students who do not seem to want to study will be asked to leave...  2)   Support: We will provide support for them in the way of snacks, drinks and a comfortable space. (While I am there, if it does not violate their school's academic policy, I will also be happy to proofread papers... - Tim)   3)   Sabbath (Breaks): On every other half-hour, we will take short breaks in "the big room" for some activity. (The other half of the room will still be quiet). 4)   Prayer: We are also going to have an area of "the big room" set aside for prayer and meditation with prayer books, bibles, candles and comfy chairs. "Open Attic" is an experiment in ministry to our young people. If you have further thoughts or inspiration about how you can contribute, I invite your conversation. Peace Tim