Sunday, October 1, 2017
| A HOLY MOMENT OF THE WEEK
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Nancy Crysler and Natalia Baker at the Youth Ministry Conference in Chicago this past weekend. |
Duo Works for Piano by Shubert, Grieg, Debussy and more are being performed this Saturday, September 30! Join Sacred Heart’s Director of Music, Mary Hackstock, along with Laura Reynolds Carmichael, as they perform duo works for the piano on Saturday at 6:45 p.m. Donations will be accepted to help victims of recent hurricanes. Checks can be made to Catholic Charities USA.
Rummage Set-up & Clean-up always need all hands on deck. Whether you work full time, part time, or are retired, we would be grateful for any amount of time you can spare to come and help. Set-up is Saturday, Sept 30 from 8-12. Clean-up is Saturday, Oct 7, from 12-2.
Rummage FunWeek is here! Come to church between 9-4 on Monday, October 2nd through Thursday, October 5th to explore and set up the rummage. Free lunches every day! Contact Sharon Metz (cell 734-626-1650) or Carole Vandenberg with questions.
Rummage Sale is Friday, October 6th from 9-4 and Saturday, October 7th from 9-Noon. Come find treasures! Bring friends & family. Spread the word
The Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame is inducting our founder Lisette alongside 10 other extraordinary women of Michigan. Contact Kate Hartwell (katehartwell31@gmail.com or 313-318-3275) by October 1 if you would like to attend the ceremony and sit at a table of Saint James’ members. Tickets to the October 18 evening at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing cost $150, and include a reception, dinner, and the induction program.
A Sunday Bible Study runs between services every week from 9:05 to 9:50 a.m. in the Fireplace Room. Led by Fr. Phil with lots of space for discussion, this open, on-going study is a great for increasing your knowledge and faith. Drop in this week.
Prayer at Communion is available every Sunday at the 10AM service. Prayer Team members stand at either side of the altar rail. After you receive the bread and wine, engage a prayer team member and ask for prayer of any kind, which they will offer on your behalf. Prayer requests are confidential.
Choral Evensong Travel to Trinity Episcopal Church in Toledo, Ohio on Saturday, October 21 to experience this wonderful meditative service. Kate & David Hartwell and whoever wants to join them will leave St. James at 2:00 p.m. There is a reception following the service, but the group may decide to grab a bite to eat at a local restaurant before returning to St. James. Will you join us? We hope so! Please feel free to share this invitation with others — the more the merrier!!! Questions or to RSVP, email or call David Hartwell at dhartwell4@yahoo.com or 313 318-9009.
The 150th Anniversary Logo is now available for use. The logo is perfect for all announcements, flyers, T-shirts, posters, and any correspondence you have this year. Open the link below, “right click” on the image, and save it to your hard drive: http://saintjamesgi.net/Downloads/150-logo.png
An All- Parish BONFIRE is being hosted by the men’s ministry group on Friday, November 3. You’re welcome to bring a snack to pass and a beverage of your choice and maybe an extra log to throw on the flyer! The festivities begin at 7 PM.
The Heart’s Journey through the Seasons Series led by Sister Betty is starting up again. The year will have 4 sessions, one for each season. Our first session is “Autumn: Season of Vulnerability and Generosity.” It will be held on Tuesday, October 10, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Parish Center (21599 Parke Lane, GI). This is an interdenominational program. All are welcome. Your Journey Team: Sr. Betty Leon, Kate Hartwell, Barbara Hawn, Bob and Carol Hill, Amy Kohair, Judy Smith.
A Benefit Dinner for ChristNET is being held on Friday Evening, November 17, featuring guest speaker, Fr. Bob McCabe who will speak on “Winters on the Street.” Social hour begins at 6 p.m. Dinner is served at 7. Location is Orlando Familia Banquet Center in Riverview. The evening will include dinner, dancing, and a silent auction. Tickets are $50 each, and can be reserved by contacting Linda Cleaver at 734-558-9912 or ljcleaver@yahoo.com.
The United Thank Offering (UTO) has been an important ministry of the Episcopal Church since1889, providing a way for members of all ages to give daily thanks to God. The mission of UTO is to distribute funds through grants to individuals and communities in need of financial support in our diocese, our nation and the world. Everyone is encouraged to take home a “little blue box”. Kept in a prominent place, it is a reminder to say a prayer of thanks and drop in coins in gratitude for God’s blessings. Boxes are available throughout the church. A box in-gathering will be held later this year. Your change can change lives. Thank you! Wendy Kiblawi 248-476-0265
RED DOORS 150th Anniversary Series “The Art and Architecture of Stained Glass.” Join us for a 10 a.m. lecture followed by a luncheon on Saturday, November 4. Our speaker, Barbara Krueger, has been involved in several aspects of stained glass for over 35 years. A former elementary school teacher with degrees in Art and Historic Preservation, she is currently the Director of the Michigan Stained Glass Census. Barbara will speak on “The Art and Architecture of Stained Glass”, utilizing her own photos from France, Germany, England and Scotland as well as interesting situations from around the US and Michigan. Come for the lecture, lunch, or both. Lecture is free but RSVP for lunch $6 Kate Hartwell -313 318 3275- katehartwell31@gmail.com
The Thursday Book Group has resumed! Join us Thursdays at 1:30 pm as we discuss “The Book of Joy” by Desmond Tutu and the Dali Lama. All are welcome in this ongoing drop-in discussion group!
Sunday Morning Bible Studies are held from 9:05-9:50 a.m. in the fireplace room. We are reading 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 Dishwasher is not great at removing lipstick from coffee cups. Please wipe lipstick from cups before sending them to the kitchen.
Belly Dance classes are held 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.
Open Office Hours Fr. Phil is available for appointments throughout the week for meetings of any length, but on Tuesday evenings you never need an appointment. Drop in any Tuesday between 4:00-6:30 pm and say hello!
FEATURES & ARTICLES
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This past Wednesday Fr. Phil participated in an intensive diocesan training day led by Hebrew Scriptures scholar, The Rev. Dr. Judy Fentress-Williams, of Virginia Theological Seminary. Over the course of four hour-long sessions the group of 40 explored the significance of a “dialogical” approach to scripture. The term, based on the word “dialog,” means that scripture rarely says a single thing on a topic, but often says seemingly opposite things, often in the same book by the same author. Consider Proverbs 26:4-5 – “Do not answer fools according to their folly, or you will be a fool yourself. Answer fools according to their folly, or they will be wise in their own eyes.” What some call contradictions are actually different “voices” in the text in dialog with each other. Thus scripture rarely presents a single voice or commandment, but speaks in many voices; truth is thus found through the dialog, which includes also the reader and the community. This approach was then applied to the Book of Ruth, to explore the meaning and significance of the Outsider, and how a member of the scripturally-hated Moabites (Ruth) was not only invited into the Israelite Community, but actually was adopted through a significant marriage to become the great-grandmother of King David, and the many-times great grandmother of Jesus himself. Curious? Ask Fr. Phil, to hear more.
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
Septemb
| October 1 | |
| Altar Guild | Carol Nankervis, Jennifer Dermody, Marilou Arvin |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Mark McPherson |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | David Hartwell |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Jack Hartley |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Colleen Lough |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Andrew Johnson |
| Ushers | Dave and Judy Christie, Robin Knudsen, Chuck Kurth |
| Greeters | Chuck & Linda Kurth |
| 10 am Crucifer | Landon Johnson |
| 10am Acolytes | Danny Bohl, Andrew Johnson |
| Prayer Team | Herman Rugel and Linda Shannon |
| October 8 | |
| Altar Guild | Linda Kurth, Lil Everlove, Meren James |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horath |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Anthony Baker |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jane Colwell |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Blanche Hutchison |
| Ushers | Jack Hartley, Chuck Kurth, Stuart C, Carl C. |
| Greeters | Natalia Morris, Anthony Baker |
| 10 am Crucifer | Daiejah Tatem |
| 10am Acolytes | Joy Boswell, Thomas Shumale |
| Prayer Team | Sue Anderson, Amy Kohair |
| October 15 | Carole Vandenberg, Blanche Hutchinson, Gwyn Dugliss |
| Altar Guild | Joan Hemsworth, Cathy Kalafut, Lois Zook |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Meren James |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Kim Faisenhammer |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Mike Bisaro |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Pat Zavaldi |
| Ushers | Dave & Judy Christie, Zach & Merri Lewis |
| Greeters | Dave & Judy Christie |
| 10 am Crucifer | Mitch Lewis |
| 10am Acolytes | Zoie Christie, Charlotte Glover |
| Prayer Team | Herman Rugel and Maria Turner |
MINISTERS OF SAINT JAMES
All Baptized Members
STAFF
The Rev. Philip Dinwiddie, Rector rector@saintjamesgi.net
Bobby Ragoonanan, Music Minister music@saintjamesgi.net
Colleen Herman, Parish Office office@saintjamesgi.net
Curt Crysler, Parish Treasurer treasurer@saintjamesgi.net
Harold Schwochow, Sexton office@saintjamesgi.net
VESTRY
| Mel Bonis | Jeff Faistenhammer | Marie Johnson |
| Carl Colwell | Sarah Hemsworth | Phil Metz |
| Curt Crysler | Beth Holliday | Mark McPherson |
| Margaret Horvath | Barbara Valmassei |
Lynda VanEngelen – Recording Secretary
CONTACTS to update, email: goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| Acolytes | Sue Weston | (734) 931-2232 |
| Altar Guild | Linda Kurth
Michael Glover |
(734) 675-1506
(734) 676-1062 |
| Bell Choir | Bobby Ragoonanan | office@saintjamesgi.net |
| Chapel Tours | Kate Hartwell | (313) 318-3275 |
| Children’s Ministries | Nancy Crysler | ncrysler@outlook.com |
| Choir | Bobby Ragoonanan | music@saintjamesgi.net |
| Church Rejuvenation
|
Sue Hartley
Judy Christie |
suecartwright1@comcast.net (734) 3238663 |
| Counters | Curt Crysler | treasurer@saintjamesgi.net |
| Episcopal Church Women | MaryLou Cartwright | maryloucartwright@gmail.com |
| Finance Committee | Curt Crysler | treasurer@saintjamesgi.net |
| Greeters | Lynn Blanks | lblanks@wideopenwest.com |
| Helping Hands | Linda Kurth | (734) 675-1506 |
| Interfaith Council/ Outreach | Sue Lowery
Jane Colwell |
(734) 675-0417
(734) 671-9446 |
| Men’s Ministry Group | Jim Holubka | jholubka@sbcglobal.net |
| Memorial Garden | Carole Vandenberg | (734) 671-6492 |
| Office | Colleen Herman | office@saintjamesgi.net |
| Pastoral Care Team | Marie Johnson | (734) 671-6502 |
| Prayer Team | Herman Rugel | (734) 250-3375 |
| Rainbow Bell Choir | Sue Johnson | (734) 783-1752 |
| SCRIP & Kroger Rewards | Lynn & Paul Blanks | lblanks@wideopenwest.com |
| Soup Kitchen | Amy & Frank Kohair | (734) 693-0694 |
| Ushers | Carl Colwell | carlcolwell@hotmail.com |
| Vestry | Marie Johnson | (734) 671-6502 |
| Worship Committee | Fr. Phil | rector@saintjamesgi.net |
| Youth Group – Sr. High | Fr. Phil | rector@saintjamesgi.net |
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
- A large bell in the main sanctuary to ring before service – $???
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 🎵🎶🎶 🎵
Choir and bell choir is up and running! Please consider joining, all are welcome and it is a fun and exciting environment to sing, ring, and explore the rich history of church music. Bell Choir rehearses Thursdays at 6:30, and Vocal Choir rehearses at 7:30 on Thursdays.
This morning’s musical point of interest: Ralph Vaughan Williams was one of Britain’s most important composers, and was an enormous contributor to the Anglican Church. In addition to a monumental amount of hymns and choir anthems, he also wrote 9 Symphonies and several excellent song cycles, among other things. Vaughan Williams was extremely influenced by the folk music of great Britain, often quoting folk melodies in his compositions.
Upcoming Music Events
September 30, 6:45pm, Sacred Heart Church, Grosse Ile: Mary Hackstock and Laura Reynolds Carmichael perform a benefit concert for Hurricane Victims, performing piano duo works by Schubert, Grieg, Debussy, and more!
Oct. 14, 7:30pm: Join us in the Sanctuary for our next music event. Robert Ragoonanan, Doug Scott, and Mary Hackstock will perform a joint recital on the newly refurbished and expanded Ross King organ!
Oct. 21, 4PM: Choral Evensong at Trinity Episcopal Church in Toledo, Ohio.
“FUN at HOME” PAGE
| Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother he sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. Matthew 18:20-22 |
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Gary Gorris (10/1) | Allie Tabarez (10/1) | Cathy Kalafut (10/3) | ||
| Crosby Ferguson (10/3) | Samantha Bohl (10/5) | Randy Thomas (10/5) | ||
| Myra McInerney (10/6) | Abigayle McNeill (10/7) | |||
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
| Becca & Kenneth Bearden (10/2)
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Dianne & Mark Tissot (10/5) |
Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Lee | Jerry Zavadil | Maureen Kohn | |
| Jerry | John Kurth | Mary Phillips | |
| 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 | Gabby | MaryJo Brough | |
| Hannah Thomas | Mike Bartos | Gordon | |
| Annie Rodgers |
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.