| A HOLY MOMENT OF THE WEEK
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. Susan Burns sets up the family heirloom Nativity scene in front of the altar in the main church…an annual tradition |
New Year’s Eve Game Night! What are your plans for New Year’s Eve? If they include attending the game-night party at Saint James we will be happy to save you a seat at the table. Invite your friends and family and bring your favorite tabletop games for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship. Drop by for just an hour or two, or spend the entire evening. Free transportation service here-and-back is offered if you don’t drive at night or “if the weather outside is frightful”. The party begins at 8 pm and sweets and snacks will be available all evening, as will coffee, tea, and other non-alcoholic beverages, although this will be a BYOB evening. For those of you who want to be in bed by midnight a champagne toast and the singing of Auld Lang Syne is being planned for 11 pm! Free designated driver service will be offered. Complimentary party favors to the first 500 who RSVP! An operator (David Hartwell) is standing by to take your call at 313 318-9009
Annual Meeting will be January 28th, 2018. 2017’s minutes need to be to the office by January 15th, 2018.
Please keep an eye out to the Outreach/Soup Kitchen bulletin board and to the Good News for our next turn to serve at the Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen… Thank You! Call us at 734-693-0694 if you have any questions.
The Red Doors 150TH ANNIVERSARY SAINT JAMES HISTORY FAIR WEEKEND – The kickoff event for The Saint James History Fair Weekend will be on Saturday February 3, @ 7:00 PM, in the chapel. Our guest speaker, Tony Krukowski, will share stories about Abraham Lincoln and how he set in motion the greatest social upheaval of the mid 1800’s. This is about the time when Elizabeth Denison Forth, a former slave, left her life savings so that Saint James could be built. Learn about these tumultuous times when Saint James was young. Following the program we will have a desert reception in the fireplace room.
We will continue our History Fair Weekend on Sunday February 4, at a special 10:00 service with festivities immediately following. Lots of displays will take you through the years and there will be many guides to answer your questions. You will see short performances with period costumes, be able to participate in a history treasure hunt with prizes and enjoy a wonderful hot breakfast. Stay tuned for more information.
Questions for Sermons are now being accepted. In January of 2018 we will dedicate a sermon to answering your theological, liturgical, historical, or scriptural questions. What have you always wondered? Send your question to: questions@saintjamesgi.net
UTO boxes are still available on the table outside of the office or in Galloway hall. Please feel free to pick up a second box, if already collecting, or a new one to start the year with. The next ingathering of boxes will take place in the spring. Envelopes will be available also for those who prefer to donate in that way. Thank you!
Holy Baptism will be offered on January 7, when our readings remember Jesus’ own baptism. Speak to Fr. Phil to schedule a baptism, or learn more.
“Great Figures of the New Testament” is the topic of the Thursday afternoon book group, which starts up again on January 4. In each meeting we will watch a 30-minute video by the extraordinary Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, a Jewish New Testament scholar who teaches at Vanderbilt University. Levine brings a Jewish perspective to scriptures written largely by Jewish persons in a Jewish context. Come hear about Mary Magdalene, Elizabeth, John the Baptist, Pontius Pilate, King Herod and more. In all, 24 persons will be discussed. Meetings begin and end with meditative prayer. After each video Fr. Phil will lead a discussion. Please drop in and join the fun.
An Inquirer’s Class for new members is planned for three Wednesday nights in January – January 10, 17, & 24. We’ll talk about what the Episcopal Church believes, answer questions that you may have, give a tour of the Church building, and generally provide a good opportunity for learning more about Saint James. The class will run from 7:15 to 8:30pm. All new members, existing members and inquirers are welcome! Speak to Fr. Phil to find out more.
An Online Pledge Card is found at www.saintjamesgi.net/give along with Frequently Asked Questions concerning the budget. Thank you, thank you for supporting Saint James ministries.
Vestry? Our church’s Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 28th. At this meeting we will elect 4 persons to help guide the ministries and vision of our church. Vestry persons serve on a 12-person body that takes council to help lead the church. Vestry involves monthly meetings and occasional retreats. Please pray about whether you feel called to this leadership role at Saint James.
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.
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 study is a great for increasing knowledge and faith.
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!
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| December 31 | |
| Altar Guild | Carole Vandenberg, Marie Johnson, Meren James |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Mark McPherson |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Kim Faistenhammer |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Natalia Morris |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Pat Zavadil |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| Ushers | Ron Bonis, Stuart Cartwright, Robin Knudson, Chuck K. |
| Greeters | Chuck & Linda Kurth |
| 10 am Crucifer | Anna Shumate |
| 10am Acolytes | Thomas Shumate |
| Prayer Team | Colleen Lough, Madeleine Jones |
| January 7 | |
| Altar Guild | Sue Hartley, Blanche Hutchison, Marie Johnson |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Meren James |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Larry Crabtree |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Colleen Lough |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Jane Colwell |
| Ushers | Dave & Judy Christie, Carl Colwell |
| Greeters | Wendy Kiblawi , Robin Knudson |
| 10 am Crucifer | Danny Bohl |
| 10am Acolytes | Sam Rankine, Zoie Christie |
| Prayer Team | Natalia Morris, Anthony Baker |
| January 14 | |
| Altar Guild | Michael Glover, Lil Everlove, Gwyn Dugliss |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horvath |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Tom Coleman |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Linda Shannon |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Warren Johnson |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Andrew Johnson |
| Ushers | Jack Hartley, Chuck Kurth, Ron Bonis, Stuart C. |
| Greeters | Chuck & Linda Kurth |
| 10 am Crucifer | Andrew Johnson |
| 10am Acolytes | Joy Boswell, Landon Johnson |
| Prayer Team | Herman Rugel and Linda Shannon |
Flower Memorials
Len & Karen Allen ☩ Fred & Irene Argue ☩ Bob Beaubien ☩ Robert D. Beidler ☩ Juanita & Warren Berry ☩ Doreen Bohano ☩ Dennis Boston ☩ Hilma & John Bremer ☩ Lola & Jim Brown ☩ Wendel & Jean Anne & Joseph Christie ☩ Agnes & Carlos Clark ☩ Marjorie Crawford ☩ Larry Cullahan ☩ Joseph & Mildred Delaney ☩ Susan J. Dennis ☩ Edward & Phyllis Dumsick ☩ Barbie & Ted Englebert ☩ Barb & George Faistenhammer ☩ Cinda & Bill Foley ☩ Mary Lee & Chalmers Goyert ☩ Dorothy Greenlee ☩ Michael Gratz ☩ Edgar & Ryan Guerra ☩ Ryan Gurisko ☩ Eunice & Bob Hartupee ☩ Dan & Mildred Hartwell ☩ Bill Hoey IV ☩ Paul Hura ☩ Ruby James ☩ Ron Jilbert ☩ Kenneth W. Kurth ☩ Vivian & Hugh Lewis ☩ William A. Lowery ☩ William & Effie Lowery ☩ Mary Lee Mather ☩ Clarence J. (Mac) McCormick ☩ Herbert & Steve McGuire ☩ Raymond James McNeill Sr. ☩ Frank & Betty Miller ☩ Eric Miller ☩ James Mueller ☩ Carl & Alpine Nagy ☩ Colin Nagy ☩ Ray Overholt ☩ Oscar & Isabelle Phillips ☩ John Rabideau ☩ Aurelia Rokosky ☩ Pedro Saavedra ☩ Julie Saskewitch ☩ Elliot & Lorraine Schubiner ☩ Jerry Schuon ☩ Kenneth E. Scudder ☩ Robert & Caroline Shinavier ☩ Thomas Smith ☩ Ann deFarges Solenberger ☩ Ethel & Buster Southerland ☩ Caron Stanford ☩ June & Dan Sullivan ☩ Marc Thompson ☩ Roland & Grace Thompson ☩ Nadine Tissot ☩ Robert Treadwell ☩ Mr. & Mrs. Cal Wensinger ☩ Charles Franklin Wensinger ☩ Mr & Mrs Carl Wensinger ☩ Lenos & Dorothy Wheeler ☩ Bob & Portia Williams ☩ Keith Zook ☩
Flower Thanksgivings
The Byrne Family ☩ Callahan’s new grandson, Tanner ☩ Nicklaus Carrothers ☩ Lee H. Clark Jr. ☩ Jackson Faistenhammer ☩ The Harris Family ☩ Kate & Dave Hartwell ☩ Audrey Lyden ☩ Janet & George Nolte ☩ Val Overholt ☩ Edward Phillips ☩ Howard Schubiner & family ☩ Anne Clark Trupiano ☩ Joyce Turin ☩
Music Memorials
James Anderson ☩ Philip J. & Margaret Baldacchino ☩ Robert Bohl Sr. ☩ Robert Bohl Jr. ☩ Claire & Marian Buckley ☩ Madeleine & Claire Buckley ☩ Thomas & Trudy Cartwright ☩ Lee H. Clark Jr. ☩ Todd Davison ☩ Cy & Bert Dinwiddie ☩ Bill Dugliss ☩ Marjorie H. Dugliss ☩ Glyn & Cora James ☩ Michael L. James ☩ Anne & John James ☩ Jennifer James ☩ Larry James ☩ Roger James ☩ Carol Johnson ☩ Warren & William Johnson ☩ Meg & Fred Jones ☩ Dale Klemans ☩ Carrie & John Klose ☩ Jane T. Kohn ☩ Ralph M. Kohn ☩ Paul Lindberg ☩ Gail & James Marrs ☩ Lance Massey ☩ Lance Massey ☩ Mary Lee Mather ☩ Debbie Merwin ☩ Richard & Carol Patterson ☩ Jean Rankine ☩ Cindy Rapp ☩ Marion, Terry, Cal & Nancy Robinson ☩ Evelyn & Roy Simpson ☩ Edwin & Buda Thompson ☩ Bill Treadwell ☩ Don Treadwell ☩ Judy Williams ☩ Ador B. Yan ☩
Music Thanksgivings
The Abraham family ☩ Jean Beaubien ☩ The Blanks Grandchildren: Amelia, Clara, Cloe, Ileana ☩ The Christie Children & Grandchildren ☩ Nancy Clark ☩ Phil & Libby Dinwiddie & family ☩ Malcolm Dugliss ☩ Colleen Herman ☩ Barbara massey ☩ Bobby Ragoonanan ☩ Harold Schwochow ☩ the Shields family ☩ the Weber family ☩ Sharon & Nick Young & family ☩
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 🎵🎶🎶 🎵
This morning’s musical point of interest: : Today we hear a selection from a suite of pieces by Franck. Franck takes traditional French carols and sets them to music, often reprising themes from earlier movements in later movements.
Upcoming Music Events
January 20, 7:30PM: Come and hear the Organ in the Chapel, with performances of Renaissance and Baroque music from the the U of M Ann Arbor organ studio!
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.
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Michael Glover (1/3) | Thomas Shumate (1/3) | Guy Hutchison (1/4) | ||||
| Becca Bearden (1/5) | Paul Blanks (1/5) | Elizabeth Hartley (1/6) | ||||
| Esther Hemsworth (1/6) | ||||||
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Bradley Stahlman | Audrey Lyden | Julius Followill | |
| Shaun Stahlman | John Kurth | Mary Phillips | |
| Robert Kohn | Jean Fernandes | Money Robinson | |
| Rebecca Grossklaus | Tamara Howes | Nicole Followill | |
| 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 | Arlene Mills | |
| Rebecca | Curtis | Tanya |
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.