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William Johnson and his mother Sue reminisce over old photos on our youth board. |
The Rose on the Altar is Given In Celebration Of The Birth of Chloe Lynne Blanks, born July 31. She is the daughter of Kelly and Michael Blanks, and granddaughter of Paul and Lynn Blanks.
Vacation Bible School runs August 7-11 this year. This free program for ALL children involves music, crafts, games, science, storytelling, watermelon, corn bread, punch, and more! REGISTER ONLINE at www.saintjamesgi.net. (Older kids are helpers. Plus we need 20+ adults! Talk to Nancy Crysler: ncrysler@outlook.com.)
Visit the Sick and Homebound The Pastoral Care Team and anyone interested in joining will meet this month on Wednesday, August 23, at 6:30pm in the library. We will look at who is visiting whom, we’ll get a refresher from Fr. Phil on administering home communion, we’ll discuss opportunities to develop this ministry, and we’ll pray for those in need.
Did You See Lisette in the News? Last week Saint James member and columnist for the Detroit Free Press, Kristen Jordan Shamus, wrote a wonderful article about Elizabeth Denison Forth being inducted into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame. Check out the Good News and great photos at www.freep.com/life/ Enjoy, and thank you Kristen!
Worship Outdoors during our 10am services on August 13 and September 10 (Churchfest). If you are able to help move chairs to set up for these services please come at 9am. Many hands make light work!
Our Fall Rummage Sale will be October 6 & October 7. Items will be accepted beginning September 18. Please wait until that date as we need access to garage, and the fire department does want us to create a fire hazard.
The Lineup For Our Saint James 150th Anniversary Music Series Is Here! We have some extraordinary musicians coming to St. James this year, performing a wide variety of music from all over the world. All of the concerts are free will offering and family friendly, and are a wonderful, informal window into the world of music. Please feel free to share with your friends, we welcome anyone to come, St. James member or not! Check out the full line up on the colorful insert, perfect for hanging on a fridge or corkboard!
The Thursday Morning Book Group will pick up again on Thursday, August 17. We will begin discussing “The Book of Joy” which brings to life the stories and perspectives of the Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dali Lama. Read chapter 1 for this first meeting. All are welcome in this ongoing discussion group.
Sunday Morning Bible Studies are held from 9:05-9:50 a.m. in the fireplace room. We are just beginning 1 Corinthians. Together we read a full chapter aloud and then consider what we’ve heard and what it means to the church today.
Our 150th Anniversary Logo contest brought in 84 votes… and they were divided exactly 50-50! We’re taking this as a sign that we should incorporate aspects of each into our final design. Keep your eyes peeled for the final design.
A 150th Anniversary Golf Outing is in the planning stages for September 19th. Saint James’ will host this extravaganza for our friends, employers and local businesses at the Grosse Ile Golf and Country Club. Look for more info to come.
Lip Service: Unfortunately our dishwasher does not remove lipstick from our coffee cups. Please be sure to wipe lipstick from cups before sending them to the kitchen to be washed.
The Saint James Family Is Invited To A Special Song Service in the Hickory Island Pavilion at 29820 East River Road on Sunday, August 20 at 6 pm. Our Music Minister Bobby will provide accompaniment, and afterward there will be light refreshments and conversation. The Pavilion has limited seating so be sure to RSVP on the Fellowship bulletin board in the church hallway or contact David Hartwell at dhartwell4@yahoo.com or 313 318-9009. Come add your voice to the “joyful noise” that evening.
Looking For Michael Wokas: A Prayer Book with a handwritten dedication was found, and we’d like to get it to him. Do you have any contact information for Michael or his family? Please let the office know.
Belly Dance classes are meeting every Wednesday in Galloway Hall at 7pm.
Please Check The Coat Rack In Galloway Hall And Our Kitchen for any items that might belong to you. Unclaimed items will be sold in the next rummage sale.
Unable to Host The Fellowship Time After Worship, But Still Want to Help? Bring some goodies that can be stored and used when there isn’t a host!
Vestry Minutes are always available on the bulletin board outside the main office. Vestry members wear blue name tags if you have comments or questions.
Open Office Hours Fr. Phil is available for appointments throughout the week for meetings of any length. Tuesday evenings are open office hours, meaning you can drop in without an appointment between 4:00-6:30 pm. Contact Fr. Phil any time: rector@saintjamesgi.net, cell: 734-775-7140 or at the office: 734-676-1727.
Features & Articles
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Saint James Episcopal Church
150th Anniversary 2017 – 2018
Red Doors Chapel Series
Tuesday, September 5, 2017 @ 10:00 am – Fall Tour – Lisette’s Canadian Life
What was life like for Lisette after she escaped to Canada? Historic sites in Sandwich, Amhertsburg, and Essex, Ontario will be visited, with lunch along the way.
Saturday, November 4, 2017 @ 9:00 am – Meditations on Stained Glass
The history and meaning of our beautiful Saint James stained glass will be examined during this spiritually uplifting morning, followed by brunch in Galloway Hall.
Saturday, January 13, 2018 @ 5:30 pm – Sacred Spaces of Saint James
Walk the halls of Saint James and stop at stations throughout including the chapel, fireplace room, education wing, and main sanctuary to hear a brief history while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and drinks.
Saturday, February 3, 2018 @ 7:00 pm – Abraham Lincoln
Hear the story about how Abraham Lincoln set in motion the greatest social upheaval of the mid 1800’s, followed by a dessert reception.
Saturday, April 14, 2018 @ 5:30 pm – Then and Now
A whimsical look at what life was like in 1868 and 1957, compared to 2018. A 50’s style family Potluck dinner will be served, and 50’s style dress is optional.
Sunday, June 3, 2018 – after the 10:00 service – Picnic and Ice Cream Social – 1860’s style
Enjoy lunch, ice cream, lawn games and music on our beautiful grounds. Period dress optional.
for questions Kate Hartwell 313 318-3275 katehartwell31@gmail.com
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| August 6 | |
| Altar Guild | Sue Hartley, Blanche Hutchison |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Meren James |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | David Hartley |
| 10am 1st lesson reader | Ken Bearden |
| 10am 2nd lesson, prayers & chalice | Colleen Lough |
| Ushers | Carl Colwell, Jack Hartley |
| Greeters | Lil Everlove, Sue Anderson |
| 10 am Crucifer | Mitch Lewis |
SAINT JAMES WISH LIST
Listed 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.
- Modernize and expand our bell choir library with new music – $200
Thank you to Patricia Saavedra for the new welcome bags!
Thank you to Joy Hall Carlough and Linn Anderson for the donation for the Boxwoods in the memorial garden, given in memory of their many loved ones interred therein: Donald & Janet Anderson, Robert & Hazel Alexander, Raymond Smedley, Margery Alexander, George & Janet Alexander, James Joy & Edith Miller, Raymond Sr. & Grace Day, Fred S. and Janet (Fitzpatrick) Hall, Raymond Day, Jr., Peter Leonard Day, and Chris Day.
Thank you, thank you, and thank you!
In-kind and Wish-List donations help us go above and beyond. If you are aware of any such gifts please let us know at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net.
🎵 🎶 🎶🎵 MUSIC NOTES 🎵🎶🎶 🎵
Join us for the Summer Music Listener’s Group as we explore the pantheon of church music over the centuries through lectures and listening sessions. Our final event will be held August 10th at 7:30PM.
Choir and Bell Choir will begin meeting again on
Thursday, September 7th.
This morning’s musical point of interest: Exciting music from across Europe to celebrate the Transfiguration today. Of special interest, the prelude today is a nearly 500 year old hymn tune by Konrad Hubert, set by Pachelbel. The text of the hymn speaks of Jesus being a compassionate comforter, whom the poet can always turn towards for solace.
Upcoming Music Events
August 19, 7:30PM: Our music series begins again, with a passionate program of the music of Robert and Clara Schumann! Soprano Anna Valcour and Tenor Braun Oldenkamp will perform Robert Schumann’s Liederkreis and Gedichte aus Liebesfrühling, and Clara Schumann’s Sechs Lieder.
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Kathryn Schroeder (8/6) | Eddie Gall (8/6) | Russell Turner (8/13) | |
| Connor Glover (8/8) | Alexander Bidari (8/9) | Jason Bandy (8/9) | |
| Emily Kiblawi (8/9) | James Brock, Jr. (8/11) | Sue Hartley (8/11) | |
| Russ Atkinson (8/12) | Susan Corpe (8/13) | Jackson DePaul (8/13) | |
| Kelsey Haddix (8/13) | Maxwell Karl (8/13) |
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
| Cassandra & Brad Lazorka (8/7) | Christina & Matthew Armbruster (8/9) | |
| Heather & Steen DePaul (8/12) | Pam & Neil Keller (8/12) | |
| Linda & Charles Kurth II (8/13) |
Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Lee | Jerry Zavadil | Maureen Kohn | |
| Jerry | John Kurth | Margie Coleman | |
| Pete Fernandes | Jean Fernandes | Laura Crawford | |
| Rebecca Grossklaus | Tamara Howes | Ron Kohn | |
| Joan Klose | Charles | Annie Krueger | |
| Irene John | Jackson Bruce Beidler | Rhonda Boitkus | |
| Kevin Kaufman | Art John | Greg Kohn | |
| Gary Davison | Phil Metz, Sr. | Renee DiGiacomo | |
| Joe Radelett | Julieanne Kohn | Walter Stoll | |
| Hannah Thomas | Mike Bartos | Gordon | |
| Gabby |
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, Buckley Neal, JP Pandoff, 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.