| A HOLY MOMENT OF THE WEEK
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A group of 9 parishioners gather to celebrate the induction of our benefactor, Elizabeth Denison Forth, into the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame. |
WELCOMED IN HOLY BAPTISM Today we mark Jenavieve Morrison, Shannon Miller, Mason Gardiner, TJ Tabarez and Logan Swift in baptism. Welcome and Congratulations!
Greens Market If you have Holly, Boxwood or Juniper bushes which need pruning, please hold off until the week before Greens Market work week so it will be fresh for us to use on special arrangements.
Help Wire Cones and Berries in preparation for our Green’s Market. We’ll gather on the next two Wednesdays at 11AM. Come for the service at 10:15, too, if you like. If you don’t know how to wire, there will be people there to help you! Bring your lunch. Join us for fun and camaraderie!
An Altar Guild Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 19, following the 10:00 am service. Fr Phil is going to talk to us about some changes we have made.
The Thanks+Giving Fun Run is planned for Thursday November 23. This is our 4th Annual outing! A Kids Dash starts at 8:30 am, and the 5K run/walk starts at 9 a.m. Entry fees are free-will donations to support local families through Saint James’ ministries ,the Sacred Heart Food Pantry, and the Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen. All donations are tax deductible. Register online at www.Saintjamesgi.net
The “Thanksgiving Meal” at the Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen will be prepared and served by Sacred Heart. Saint James will have the day off on that day, November 18. , so we will not need to volunteer turkeys this time! Our next turn to cook and serve will be Sat, Dec. 16th, for the “Christmas Meal”. We will do the day alone so Sacred Heart can have the day off. We will serve baked ham and lots of sides. Patricia Saavedra and her mom, Janet, have already made many pumpkin rolls for the desserts! Our youth groups are also making candy Poppers for our guests! The sign-up sheets for volunteers to cook, prep and serve the “Christmas Meal” are already posted on the Outreach/Soup Kitchen bulletin board in the hallway. Thank you for all you can do. If you have any questions please call. Sincerely, Amy Kohair 34-693-0694 & Frank Kohair 734-693-5904
STEWARDSHIP 2018 Our Stewardship Program for 2018 Begins today, Oct 29. There will be many additional opportunities to give during the lengthy celebration of our 150th birthday. However, for sure the bills must be paid. Please remember that when filling out your pledge card for 2018. If you haven’t pledged in the past, won’t you please consider starting for 2018? Curt Crysler, treasurer
Holiday Scrip is now for sale! Scrip gift cards are available for ordering. These cards are the same as what you buy at the store. The only difference is you earn money for Saint James with each purchase you make. The entire list of retailers and order forms are located on the information table. Contact Lynn Blanks (676-3967) with questions. Place orders with me after church or leave with Colleen in the office. Payment due with the order. Checks payable to: Saint James SCRIP. Avoid the malls and find the perfect gift here at church.
Christmas Poppers Will be put together on Dec. 10th for the soup kitchen desert. There will be a box in the hallway. Please bring in your clean toilet paper rolls and candy that will fit into it. We also could use Christmas wrapping paper, ribbons, and scotch tape. We invite all kids and their parents to help put these together right after the 10 o’clock service on Dec. 10th, thank you in advance.
A Sunday Morning Bible Study runs between services every week from 9:05 to 9:50 AM in the Fireplace Room. Led by Fr. Phil with lots of space for discussion, this open, on-going study is a great for increasing knowledge and faith.
The Thursday Book Group has resumed. This drop-in group meets Thursdays at 1:30 PM in the library. We are discussing “The Book of Joy” by Desmond Tutu and the Dali Lama. Page numbers for discussion are posted inside the library door.
Belly Dance classes are held every Wednesday in Galloway Hall at 7pm.
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 4:30-6:30 pm and say hello!
FEATURES & ARTICLES
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On Diocesan Convention The 183rd Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan was held in Novi this past weekend. In attendance representing St. James were Fr. Phil as our rector, Kim Faistenhammer, Jim Holubka and Wendy Kiblawi serving as lay delegates, and Amanda Phillips and MaryLou Cartwright serving as volunteers.
The convention was well attended with over 400 Episcopalians from southeastern Michigan.
One of the pre-convention workshops offered was called “The Road to Emmaus: Storytelling for Diversity and Inclusion presented by Rev. Vicki Hesse, the new head of the Whitaker Institute. We learned how to share each other’s stories by taking turns as the teller, listener and observer, thereby changing our perspectives.
We enjoyed an evening Eucharist with a thought provoking sermon by the Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas, who has written a number of well-received books about inclusion and diversity.
The business portion of the convention entailed voting for candidates running for diocesan office and discussing, amending and voting on resolutions. There were presentations throughout the weekend based on the convention topic “Waters of Reconciliation; Turning again to Christ.” Particularly meaningful was the update on the Youth and Young Adult Ministries.
Convention is a good way to learn more about the workings of our denomination outside of our own parish. Consider attending next year! As we like to say — “The Episcopal Church Welcomes You.”
Christnet, is a warming shelter that rotates around the Downriver Community. Approximately 30 homeless people will be served dinner, given a place to sleep, and provided breakfast in the morning. The time has come for Grosse Ile to take our turn in service. Grosse Ile Presbyterian church will be housing our guests. Every island church hosts the event for one night. St. James’ is responsible for Monday night, November 13th. Volunteers are needed on Monday, Nov 13th : · From 5:30-10:30 p.m. to receive and assist guests, assist with dinner, cleanup and staff the warming center. · From 10:15 p.m. – 3:15 a.m. to staff the warming center, and prepare lunches for guests to be distributed after breakfast. · From 3a.m. – 8 a.m. to staff warming center, awaken guests, serve breakfast, distribute lunches, cleanup, wash towels. · Provide side dishes and dessert for dinner. Sign up on the Inter-Faith Council Bulletin Board in the hall or call Sue Lowery (675-0417) or Jane Colwell (671-9446). Thank you for your help! Sue and Jane
Thank You!! A huge thank you goes out to everyone who helped with the Spirit of Hope, Soup Kitchen Meal on Saturday, Oct. 21st! We did the meal alone, cooking and serving. David & Judy Christie donated the 30 pounds of hamburger needed for the meal! Our menu consisted of a hearty vegetable-beef stew served over mashed potatoes. Apple sauce with cinnamon-sugar, dinner rolls with butter, and carrot cake for dessert rounded out the meal! Sacred Heart sent drink boxes, chips and cookies for an extra treat. Peanut butter & Jelly sandwiches were made so the people had a bite to eat for later. The total cost for the meal and security was $336.26 to feed 120 people. Our wonderful crew who came to help us with the cooking and serving were: Ron Martinez, Beth Holiday & Paul Primeau, Kathy Toth, Sharon & Phil Metz, Diane Larkin, Kristin & Mitch Lewis, Lynda & Barry VanEngelen, Mike Callahan, Dave & Kate Hartwell, Dave Rudzienski, Erica &Little Henry Benson, and Cathy &John Bishop! These are amazing people who make the well-oiled machine work!
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| November 5 | |
| Altar Guild | Joan Hemsworth, Jennifer Dermody, Meren James |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Meren James |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Carolyn Hoey |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Blanche Hutchison |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| Ushers | Paul & Lynn Blanks, Dave & Judy Christie |
| Greeters | Dave & Judy Christie |
| 10 am Crucifer | Daiejah Tatem |
| 10am Acolytes | Joy Boswell, Thomas Shumate |
| Prayer Team | Herman Rugel and Linda Shannon |
| November 12 | |
| Altar Guild | Linda Kurth, Madeleine Jones, Gwyn Dugliss |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horvath |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Mary Lou Cartwright |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Pat Zavadil |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Colleen Lough |
| Ushers | Carl Colwell, Stuart C., Jack Hartley, Chuck Kurth |
| Greeters | Chuck & Linda Kurth |
| 10 am Crucifer | Mitch Lewis |
| 10am Acolytes | Sam Rankine, Charlotte Glover |
| Prayer Team | Sue Anderson , Amy Kohair |
| November 19 | |
| Altar Guild | Carol Nankervis, Jennifer Engle, Lois Zook |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Mark McPherson |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | David Hartwell |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Lynn Blanks |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jane Colwell |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Andrew Johnson |
| Ushers | Paul & Lynn Blanks, Dave & Judy Christie |
| Greeters | Paul & Lynn Blanks |
| 10 am Crucifer | Landon Johnson |
| 10am Acolytes | Andrew Johnson, Zoie Christie |
| Prayer Team | Tom & Erica Benson |
MINISTERS OF SAINT JAMES
All the Baptized Members are its Ministers!
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 |
| Lynda VanEngelen | Margaret Horvath | Barbara Valmassei |
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
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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 at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net!
We’re currently between needs for the wish list. If you have anything to be put on the list, please let us know. And thank you for your generosity!
🎵 🎶 🎶🎵 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: The prelude this morning includes 2 of Brahms’ final compositions before his death, and are stirring settings of stirring texts. We also hear an example in the choir this morning of an example of early Renaissance polyphony. Fox sets the text in a sort of extended Anglican chant, and writes for antiphonal choirs, creating a call and response effect.
Upcoming Music Events
Nov. 18, 7:30pm: Join us in Galloway Hall as international composer and flautist Hong-Da Chin performs music on both Western and Chinese flutes, in what is sure to be a riveting display of music from around the world!
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Jane Colwell (11/5) | Anna Shumate (11/6) | Ethan Drake (11/7) | ||||
| Anna Shumate (11/6) | Ethan Drake (11/7) | Tony Saaverdra (11/8) | ||||
| Jillian Wirtel (11/8) | Brian Mahon (11/8) | Elise Buhl (11/9) | ||||
| Kira Carroll (11/10) | Donna Crabtree (11/11) | |||||
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
Phil & Mandy Phillips (11/5) Larry & Donna Crabtree (11/9)
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Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Bradley Stahlman | Audrey Lyden | Maureen Kohn | |
| Shaun Stahlman | John Kurth | Mary Phillips | |
| Pete Fernandes | Jean Fernandes | Laura Crawford | |
| Rebecca Grossklaus | Tamara Howes | Ron Kohn | |
| Joan Klose | Jerry Zavadil | Andrew Brunell | |
| Irene John | Donna Fisk | Rhonda Boitkus | |
| Kevin Kaufman | Jackson Bruce Beidler | Greg Kohn | |
| Gary Davison | Phil Metz, Sr. | Renee DiGiacomo | |
| Joe Radelett | Gabby | Phil | |
| Hannah Thomas | Mike Bartos | Gordon | |
| Eleanor George | Ryan Willet | Nicole Followill | |
| Julius Followill |
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, Alexander Turin, and Alex Bearden.
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.