A Newcomer Brunch is scheduled for TODAY, Sunday, July 24th at the rectory. All those who have newly joined Saint James’ in the past 2ish years are warmly invited to attend. After the 10am service drive 1 mile down the road to 26041 Martin Lane, just off Manchester. We’ll have burgers and hotdogs for all; kids welcome!

Vacation  Bible School (VBS) is Scheduled For August 1-5! Register online through www.saintjamesgi.net or call the office or Nancy Crysler. This year we’re heading back to Old Testament Times, just like our first VBS 30 years ago. This is always a special week where all ages get together to make memories for our young ones.  If you haven’t seen Fr. Phil in action at VBS, be prepared to be entertained!  Also, we will be needing about 4 tents to place on the front lawn. If anyone would be willing to loan one, please contact Nancy Crysler.

Forward Day by Day is small booklet of daily devotionals.  Pick one up on the tables outside the chapel or the office.  New books for August, September and October have arrived.

A Weekly Eucharist focusing on a saint is held every Weds. at 10:15am in the chapel.

We Are Pleased to Pray for the Men and Women serving in our military, but want to be sure our list is current. Please let the office know of friends and family currently serving in the military.  We will refresh our list in September, and remove any names not confirmed by then (new names given to us will be added immediately!)

Beginner’s Belly Dance Continues to run on Wednesdays at 7pm.

Join The Pastoral Care Committee to adopt a homebound parishioner, visiting them every week or two, bringing a bulletin and communion. This group is also the core of the emergency prayer chain, which is activated in times of immediate need. Contact chair Marie Johnson mariewarrenj@comcast.net or Fr. Phil. 

We’re Updating Our Picture Directory  Send corrections or a new/updated picture to office@saintjamesgi.net.  Look for the new version in the fall.

Holy Moments Happen Around Us Every Day –  a quiet moment at home between a parent and child, an evening of boisterous laughter with friends and family, or an encounter with God’s beautiful creation. We encourage you to open your hearts and minds to see the holiness in every day. And when you capture a holy moment on film (or rather, digitally!) send it to goodnews@gmail.com.  We’ll share them here to inspire others to see the holy in every moment.

If You Enjoy Time To Visit With Friends Old And New At Our Coffee Hour please consider volunteering to help with this weekly, low key event that is so integral to our fellowship. Your simple act of service for a short time after the 10am service, with easy set up and clean up, helps everyone enjoy this time together. Coffee and tea are provided, and the food can be simple, purchased snacks. To host contact Joan Hemsworth (734-675-8191) or look for the sign-up in the kitchen.

After a 6-Week Long Search, Mr. Robert Ragoonanan has accepted our call to serve as Minister of Music. Bobby’s first day will be Tuesday, August 9. Read more about Bobby in this morning’s Music Notes column.

We Continue to Collect Prescription Bottles for the St. Frances Cabrini Free Clinic. If you have any questions, ask Andy June or visit www.cabriniclinic.org

We Continue To Collect Diapers for “Bottoms Up.” Diapers and coupons can be placed in the box in the hallway.  Contact Jane Colwell (734-671-9446) or Susan Lowery (734-675-0417) with questions or to make a monetary donation.

New Group Studies have formed at Saint James. Join us Sunday mornings at 9:05am in the Fireplace Room for an open Bible Study. A weekly open book study runs on Thursday mornings, beginning at 10:30am in the Library, reading short passages from luminaries like Ghandi, C. S. Lewis, and Elie Weisel.

Fr. Phil’s Open Office Hours are every Tuesday from 4:30-6:30pm.