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Tom Coleman moving the altar flowers between services….once a flower child, always a flower child. |
Rectory Open House Sunday, October 16th. Come see the Rectory and visit with Fr. Phil, Libby and the kids any time between 11:15 AM and 2 PM.
Our Annual Blessing of the Animals will be held on the front lawn Sunday, October 23, at 11:30am. Fr. Phil will gather with each family to lay hands on your pet and bless them. The ceremony will last as long as pets are present. Please keep animals on leashes for safety.
Thanks for Another Great Rummage Sale! A sincere and heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you who donated rummage, helped with set-up, sale days and take-down, or prayed for us. A special thank you to Linda Kurth and Norma Smereka for coordinating our delicious lunches during the work week and sale days and for making many wonderful side dishes. It was truly a joint effort by Saint James and the many Friends of Saint James who came to work with us during the sale. Eighteen different charities will benefit from our rummage sale: Crossroads; Diocesan ECW, McGregor Ministries in Kenya, El Hogar Home of Love & Hope in Honduras, First Step, Mariners Inn, Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen Detroit, The Spirit of the Sword, Episcopal World Relief, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Salvation Army, Cass Community Social Services, Sacred Heart Food Pantry, Crop Walk, COTS, Pioneer/Northern Lights, Matrix Humana Event, and Purple Heart.
Please Mark Your Calendars For Our Next Rummage Sale which is May 5 & 6, 2017. Hope to see you there!
Our Next Music Recital will be Saturday, Oct. 22 at 7:30pm. Minister of Music Robert Ragoonanan will entertain us with a piano recital performing the music of David Guion, Henri Dutilleux, and Franz Schubert.
After We Lose A Loved One, We Feel Lost And Alone; our heart is broken. Although every person grieves differently, it is normal to feel sad, angry, and overwhelmed. It is helpful to do healing work after a loss in community with others…
A Free “Healing After Heartbreak” Workshop Series is being offered at Saint James’ this fall. The series will be presented by Healing Spirit, an organization with experience helping people find healing after loss. The fully subsidized workshop series will begin on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. It will continue for 7 more Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:45 p.m. Each evening will include an educational presentation about an aspect of grief & healing followed by a small group session facilitated by a trained facilitator. To attend these free workshops as a participant, or if you know someone you would like us to contact about it, or if you feel a calling to help facilitate a group, please contact Gwyn Dugliss at 734-379-0907 or griefhealing@saintjamesgi.net. These workshops are intended for the entire community, not just Saint James’ members. Please spread the word about this wonderful and rare opportunity. If you know people who are grieving, please personally encourage them to sign up. Also consider attending with them for support. The time is guaranteed to be excellent and helpful.
Dr. David L. Wolf, author of The Gift Is You will be speaking at Saint James Monday, Oct.10th at 6:30pm. Sponsored by the ECW and Men’s Ministry, you won’t want to miss this inspiring event as Dr. Wolf talks about how a horrible accident revealed to him how faith, prayer, friendship and God’s sovereign care provides assurance and hope for a life that makes a difference. A light supper will be served.
The Heart’s Journey Through the Seasons will meet each season on a Tuesday morning for a little over an hour at Sacred Heart Church on Parke Lane. Sister Betty will lead us as we join others in prayer, song, meditation, seasonal stories and gratitude for all the blessings that God brings into our lives. The Autumn session will be Tuesday, October 11th at 10am. Mark your calendars now for Winter (January 10), Spring (March 21) and Summer (June 20). For more information please contact Amy Kohair (734-693-0694) or Kate Hartwell (313-318-327).
Children’s Choir Will Meet Each Sunday directly following the 10am service for appx. 30 minutes. Students in Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome. Talk to Jill Robinson (robinsonjill25@yahoo.com) for more information.
We’ll Serve our Homeless Neighbors at Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen by cooking the meal on Oct 22. Sign up on the board in the hallway.
The Men’s Ministry Group Is Once Again Hosting A Parish Bonfire on Friday, November from 7 to 9 pm. Bring a beverage of choice and a snack to share and enjoy a roaring fire and the music of Barry Van.
Volunteers Are Needed For The 182nd Convention Of The Diocese of Michigan on Friday, Oct. 21, and/or Saturday, Oct. 22. In addition to our gratitude, volunteers also receive special treats and perks including lower room rates. For more information, please contact Julie Travis at pcjuli@yahoo.com or (734)233-7334.
Boar’s Head 2015 DVDs are available for purchase at Grosse Ile Hardware for only $15. These professionally filmed memories of the entire production are sure to be a big Christmas hit.
The Little Blue Boxes On The Table Across From The Office Are For the UTO, the “United Thank Offering” founded in 1889. Each year all the monies gathered are given away in the form of grants to meet compelling human need and support the mission and ministry of the church locally and worldwide. The fall ingathering (box collection) will take place in November. In gratitude for God’s grace, let’s give generously- your change can change lives. Thank you, Wendy Kiblawi
A Weekly Eucharist focusing on a saint is held on Wed’s at 10:15am in the chapel
A Variety of Group Studies are Offered Through Saint James
– Sunday mornings gather at 9:05am in the Fireplace Room for a Bible Study
-Thursdays mornings meet at 10:30am in the library for discussion on short passages from luminaries like Ghandi, C. S. Lewis, and Elie Weisel.
-Wednesday evenings the WOW (Women on Wednesday) group meets in members’ homes. They are currently discussing the book “Old Testament Times” by R. K. Harrison.. Talk to Sue Hartley (734-675-9503) for more information.
Sunday School runs during our 10am service and is for children in preschool through 5th grade
Packets Of Additional Crowley Envelopes As Well As New Boxes Of Envelopes can be found on the table across from the office.
New Directories are adding last minute photos, but will be available soon!
Beginner’s Belly Dance runs on Wednesdays at 7pm in Galloway Hall. Open to all.
Fr. Phil’s Open Office Hours are every Tuesday from 4:30-6:30pm.
We Continue to Collect empty prescription bottles for the St. Frances Cabrini Free Clinic, diapers and coupons for “Bottoms Up,” food and supplies for the Sacred Heart Food Pantry, and toiletries for the homeless. Collection baskets are in the hallway outside of the office.
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Dear Friendly 100% Wool Gatherers:
Thank you so very much for your help in finding 100% wool for our Greens Market projects! I’ve been felting the wool as it comes to me. We have received a generous amount,, thank you very much, and I feel we are good to go. Right now, let’s take a little breather after Rummage Sale. I was thinking we could work on the craft projects after the service and lunch on Wednesdays and maybe in a classroom (away from the AA meetings) on some Tuesday evenings. I’ll let you know. Any questions? Call me at 734 693-0694. Again… Thank You All!
With Love, Amy Kohair
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants. To serve in one of these capacities send an email to that effect to office@saintjamesgi.net .
| October 9 | |
| Altar Guild | Linda Kurth, Carol Nankervis, Meren James |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Mark McPherson |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Tom Coleman |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Jack Hartley |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jane Colwell |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Walt Denson |
| Ushers | Walt Denson, Chuck Kurth, Zach & Merri Lewis |
| Greeters | Chuck & Linda Kurth |
| 10 am Crucifer | Kaleb Turner |
| 10am Acolytes
Prayer Team |
Mitch Lewis and Sam Rankine
Maria Turner & Amy Kohair |
SAINT JAMES WISH LIST
Below are some things that St. James would love to have, but the budget does not allow them at this time. If one of these items speaks to your heart, please make a donation toward the purchase. All partial gifts will be gratefully accepted and put toward the total cost. Also, if you see or think of something that should be on this list, please let us know.
- CAN YOU HELP LAY SOME SOD
- CAN YOU HELP MOVE A LARGE BUSH
- CAN YOU HELP FACILITATE THE PURCHASE OF 3 BEAUTIFUL PINES
Thank you, thank you, and thank you!
🎵 🎶 🎶🎵 MUSIC NOTES 🎵🎶🎶 🎵
Choir season is up and running, and it’s never too late to join! We are doing some very exciting music this year, including some great standards by composers Ralph Vaughan Williams and John Rutter, exciting new pieces by composers Libby Larsen and Benjamin Wegner, and even a Bach Cantata in December, “Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland” BWV 61, complete with soloists and orchestra! This is not a year you want to miss! Bell choir will also be doing some exciting work this year as well! Please let me know if you plan to attend! The St. James Bell Choir rehearses Thursdays at 6:30PM, and the St. James Adult Choir rehearses Thursdays at 7:30PM. All are welcome!
Please consider joining in the music at St. James, we have lots of excellent programming this year. If you have reservations about joining that I can smooth over, or even just want to chat and learn some more about music, I’m always happy to talk! I’m easily reached at music@saintjamesgi.net.
This morning’s musical point of interest: Our anthem this morning is by composer Benjamin Wegner, who is among many up-and-coming composers living and working in the Twin Cities. In addition to composition, Benjamin Wegner is an accomplished conductor, tenor, pianist, and educator, and is well-known throughout the Minneapolis/St. Paul area for his work. We are lucky enough to have him coming to St. James in March, where he will perform a recital!
Stay tuned for upcoming music events in the area:
Friday, Oct. 14 at 2PM: Grosse Ile Musicale features a Woodwind Quintet at Grosse Ile Presbyterian
Oct. 19-22: Bowling Green State University’s New Music Festival, featuring composer Dai Fujikura and the Spektral Quartet. Details at festival.bgsu.edu.
Saturday, Oct. 22 at 7:30PM: Minister of Music Robert Ragoonanan in a piano recital performing the music of David Guion, Henri Dutilleux, and Franz Schubert.
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Steven Hemsworth (10/9) | Tess Hoffman (10/9 | Joshua Goyert (10/9) | |
| Alex Gall (10/10) | Erick Garza (10/11) | Sherri Howes (10/11) | |
| Linda Shannon (10/11) | Sharon Roe (10/11) | Bernice Collins (10/12) | |
| Alexis Davenport (10/12) | Trevor Craig (10/12) | Loreen Angellotti (10/4) | |
| Ryan Kiblawi (10/14) | MaryJo Brough (10/16) | Merlin Chappuis (10/16) | |
| Jennifer Matragrano (10/16) |
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
| Rachel & Erick Garza (10/15) |
Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Lee | Jerry Zavadil | Maureen Kohn | |
| Jerry | John Kurth | Marsha Childress | |
| Pete Fernandes | Jean Fernandes | Andrew Brunell | |
| Philip Metz, Sr. | Denise deBeausset | Brandon Heaberlin | |
| Allison Bell | Charles | Carol Tyler Gacioch | |
| Joan Klose | Marge Stahlman | Jackson Bruce Beidler | |
| Pat Zavadil | Tamara Howes | Annie Krueger | |
| Bill Horn | Jennifer Lill | Alice Graziani | |
| Linda Zara | Jim |
Pray for those serving in The Church For leaders of the worldwide church, for Philip our priest, members of our vestry, heads of our guilds & committees, and the staff and lay leaders of this congregation; for those engaged in mission work, for Jamie Treadwell in England, Todd and Patsy McGregor & family in Kenya, El Hogar in Honduras, and the Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen in Detroit.
Pray for those serving in the military AJ Allen, J.B. Faistenhammer, Buckley Neal, Brett Ready, Dr. Bettina Sauter, and Alexander Turin.
To ensure our Lists are current petitions for healing are listed for 4 weeks per submission. Names may be re-submitted any number of times to office@saintjamesgi.net.