| A HOLY MOMENT OF THE WEEK
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On a field trip to Blue Heron Trading Co. with Wendy, Lynda, Linda, and Kate. |
Easter is a great Sunday for Baptisms! Talk to Fr. Phil to learn more.
Palm Sunday Services are right around the corner! Hold March 25 on your calendar. Palm Sunday Services begin at 8 & 10am in Galloway Hall.
Holy Week Services are a powerful way to prepare for Easter. Maundy Thursday is the celebration of Jesus’ last supper with his disciples. We gather in the chapel at 7 pm. Good Friday services begin at 1 pm in the chapel. This year we will remember Jesus’ Seven Last Words. Holy Saturday services are brief and stark. We gather in the chapel at 9 am for a simple worship service.
Holy Saturday For Kids is a special morning for children and families that includes an Easter Egg Hunt, a fun Craft, a telling of the Easter Story by Fr. Phil, and a snack. We gather in Galloway Hall at 10:30AM on March 31. Please encourage your child to invite friends!
Our EASTER VIGIL Sunrise Service begins at 7:30am on Easter morning, April 1. We begin in the dark with the lighting of a single candle to represent Christ’s resurrection. This beautiful service gives a special start to Easter.
Our EASTER FESTIVAL Eucharist begins at 10 am on Easter morning, April 1, including a Festival Brass Quintet, a full choir, an Easter sermon and Holy Communion. This service is a singularly joyful celebration of Resurrection!
Love To Read? Take Advantage Of Our Book Exchange! There’s a shelf outside the kitchen where we encourage you to bring your old books and pick up new ones.
Uto Box Collection is Today! Our annual ingathering of “blue boxes” will take place next week. The monies collected provide grants to people in need from our diocese, our nation and throughout the world. Kept in a prominent place your UTO box is a daily reminder to say a prayer of thanks and drop in coins in gratitude for God’s many blessings. Today our loose plate offering will be donated to United Thank Offering or, if you would prefer, checks made out to St. James ECW with UTO in the memo line are also gladly accepted. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Our change can change lives. Wendy K. 248-476-0265
A fun night out…..The ECW will be hosting a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner on March 17th, 2018. Dinner will be from 5:30 – 7pm with a musical program following at 7pm. Tickets are $12 for Adults, $8 for Children or $30 for a Family. Please reserve your seats by purchasing your tickets from Colleen Lough. She can be reached at 313-460-3700 or colleenlough@gmail.com. Please reserve by March 14th ,if possible, so she can have an accurate head count for buying food.
Capital Campaign Pledge Cards are available online at saintjamesgi.net/cc150 and on the resource table across from the office. Thank you for supporting this important work – projects begin this Spring!
Lenten Potluck Dinners continue this week. Come for the whole night or just a part: Evening Prayer in the chapel begins at 6:30PM; the potluck dinner begins at 6:45PM; the Lent Program begins at 7:15PM. For the potluck please bring your own table setting and a dish to share.
Lent 4— March 14—Hosted by the Choirs
Lent 5— March 21—— Hosted by the Vestry
50’s & 60’s Throw Back Party! For this Red Doors event you’re invited to bring a 50’s-60’s style potluck dish to pass while you enjoy the evening’s great entertainment. This is the era when the new church was built. 50’s -60”s style dress is optional. The party begins on Saturday, April 14 at 5:30 p.m.
Annual Parish Boat Cruise The annual parish cruise on the Detroit River, hosted by the men’s ministry group will be on Saturday, June 6. Mark your calendars for another wonderful evening on the river!
Gluten-Free Wafers are always available at communion. Just ask!
Great Figures of the New Testament is the topic of the Thursday afternoon discussion group. We meet in the Library at 1:30 p.m. to watch a 30 minute presentation on a great New Testament figure and then discuss. All are welcome.
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.
Secretary Office Hours: Colleen is in the office Tues-Thurs 9-2, & Fri 9-noon.
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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Out there with outreach: spirit of hope soup kitchen…We enjoyed a very successful day at the Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen on Saturday, February 17, 2018!!! We swapped meals with the Detroit Moose Hockey Team who will be preparing and serving the meal on March 17th.
The February meal consisted of the current favorite: Taco-macaroni-vegetable- soup, topped with shredded cheese, which was served with fresh, warm corn bread and cool sliced peaches! Everyone belonged to the “Clean Plate Club”! Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches were made “to go” on wheat bread this time for a snack for later. Judy & David Christie kindly donated the hamburger for the soup. The rest of the crew consisted of many families: Beth Holliday, Paul Primeau and their children Grace, Alaina & Josh; Barry & Lynda VanEngelen with their children Sherry & Ben Howes and Grand kids Evelyn and Nathan. Erica, Tom & Henry Benson were busy helping with Tina Wirtel-Knudsen and daughter Gillian Wirtel and Grandson Gavin! Anne & David Rudziensky and daughter Julie helped with Christine Koester and daughters Ashlyn & Caitlyn. Greg & Josh Goyert were a huge help when they went out to purchase a new middle sized coffee urn when they noticed that the old one had a badly broken plug! Carol Nankervis brought her friend Hank Fisher! Kate & David Hartwell were a big help as were Diane Larkin, Jane Colwell and Joshua Henrickson! All of these helpers were a huge relief to Frank & I since it appeared we might be short-handed with the date change!!! God is so good, as are you dearest friends!
Our next turn to prepare and serve the meal at the spirit of hope soup kitchen will be on Saturday, april 21st.We will meet in our chapel parking lot at 8:20 a.m. Ron Martinez, our favorite UPS Man, is already signed up to join us. Hope you can sign up to come as well! Please let us know if your plans change and you cannot come. With much love and thanks always, Amy 734-693-0694 & Frank 734-693-5904 Kohair
Do you want to help someone in need? Hannah Thomas will be holding a clothing drive to help parents who have children in the Hematology/Oncology Clinic at Mott children’s Hospital. She will be collecting new underwear and pajamas for them. Apparently many young children have accidents and / or get sick to their stomach after surgery or Bone marrow transplants. This often happens when they come to the clinic. Many parents, especially those that have children over three don’t think to bring changes of clothing with them to the clinic. Parents have so much on their minds when this journey begins clothing is probably low on the list. The nurses collect these items and give them out as needed. They are only allowed to except new items as this is hospital policy. To assist Hannah in this wonderful project, we will have a collection box set up in the hallway for you to put your items in. This is a great project to get your own kids involved in. Let them pick out some fun undies and pajamas to donate, from one child to another!
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| March 11 | |
| Altar Guild | Joan Hemsworth, Diane Mammo, Gwyn Dugliss |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horvath |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Anthony Baker |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Blanche Hutchison |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Andrew Johnson |
| Ushers | Carl Colwell, J. Dermody, J. Drake, Ron Bonis |
| Greeters | Lynn Blanks, Lil Everlove |
| 10 am Crucifer | Daiejah Tatem |
| 10am Acolytes | Andrew Johnson, Landon Johnson |
| Prayer Team | Collen Lough , Sue Anderson |
| March 18 | |
| Altar Guild | Sue Hartley, Marie Johnson, Lois Zook |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Mark McPherson |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Kim Faistenhammer |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Jack Hartley |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Colleen Lough |
| Ushers | Carl Colwell, Robin Knudson, Merri & Zach Lewis |
| Greeters | Wendy Kiblawi |
| 10 am Crucifer | Thomas Shumate |
| 10am Acolytes | Sam Rankine, Austin |
| Prayer Team | Natalia Morris, Anthony Baker |
| March 25 | |
| Altar Guild | Linda Kurth, Blanche H, Marilou Arvin , Lil Everlove |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Meren James |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Marcie Treadwell |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Pat Zavadil |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Blanche Hutchison |
| Ushers | Dave and Judy Christie, Jack Hartley, Chuck Kurth |
| Greeters | Sue Anderson & Marie Johnson |
| 10 am Crucifer | Daiejah Tatem |
| 10am Acolytes | Joy Boswell, Crystal |
| Prayer Team | Herman Rugel & Linda Shannon |
PARISH CONTACTS
To update information contact goodnews@saintjamesgi.net or 734-676-1727
| STAFF | CHURCH OFFICE | office@saintjamesgi.net | 734-676-1727 | ||||
| Rector | The Rev. Phil Dinwiddie | rector@saintjamesgi.net | |||||
| Minister of Music | Bobby Ragoonanan | music@saintjamesgi.net | |||||
| Secretary
Sexton |
Colleen Herman
Harold Schwochow |
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| PARISH VESTRY | Treasurer | Curt Crysler ‘19 | treasurer@saintjamesgi.net | ||||
| Member-at-Large | Carl Colwell ‘19 | carl@carlcolwell.com | |||||
| Member-at-Large | Margaret Horvath ‘19 | mhorvath@comcast.net | |||||
| Recording Secretary | Lynda VanEngelen ‘19 | barrylyndahtg@wowway.com | |||||
| Member-at-Large | Mel Bonis ‘20 | melandron@wowway.com | |||||
| Building & Grounds Jr. Warden | Jeff Faistenhammer ‘20 | jfaisten@yahoo.com | |||||
| Secretary of the Vestry | Beth Holliday ‘20 | bethholliday323@gmail.com | |||||
| Member-at-Large | Barbara Valmassei ‘20 | btvalmassei@comcast.net | |||||
| Member-at-Large | Tom Benson ‘21 | thomas.b.benson@gmail.com | |||||
| Member-at-Large | Laurent Chappuis ‘21 | lbchappuis@icloud.com | |||||
| Member-at-Large | Kim Faistenhammer ‘21 | kfaisten@gmail.com | |||||
| Member-at-Large | Blanche Hutchison ‘21 | bhutchison1@hotmail.com | |||||
| PARISH MINISTRIES | Acolytes | Tom & Erica Benson | (231) 690-9655 | ||||
| Altar Guild | Linda Kurth
Michael Glover |
(734) 675-1506
(734) 676-1062 |
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| 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) 323-8663 |
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| Counters | Curt Crysler | treasurer@saintjamesgi.net | |||||
| Eucharistic Ministers & Readers | Sue Weston | (734) 931-2232 | |||||
| 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 |
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| 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!
- Do you have an item for the wish list? Contact a vestry member, Fr. Phil or the office to have your wish listed here.
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🎵 🎶 🎶 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: This morning we continue down our journey hearing Danish composer Carl Nielsen’s organ preludes, getting towards the end of the set! The choir sings a Romantic-era anthem by English composer John Stainer, who was much more popular in the 19th century than he is now. And at postlude we hear a piece by the prolific Dutch Renaissance composer Sweelinck. Sweelinck sets the piece in Dorian, which results in flat “mi” and “ti” pitches, and uses the swell and the great manuals on the organ to achieve an echo effect.
Upcoming Music Events:
March 17, 7:30PM: Come and hear the BGSU Graduate String Quartet in the Chapel!
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Jennifer Dermody (3/11) | Sharon metz (3/11) | Bill Smerekia (3/12) | ||||||||
| Mitch Lewis (3/13) | Jeff Czajka (3/14) | Warren Johnson (3/15) | ||||||||
| Joe Miklos (3/15) | Sharon Thomas (3/16) | Nathan Treadwell (3/17) | ||||||||
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
| If you have an anniversary this week, please let us know! |
Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Elke | Brian Weston | Stacy Rodopoulos | |
| Hannah Thomas | Jerry Zavadil | Bradley Stahlman | |
| Lori Ferguson | Debbie Larkin | Michael Stoddart | |
| Robert Kohn | Rebecca Grassklaus | Irene John | |
| Jean Fernandes | Jackson Bruce Beidler | Gregory Kohn | |
| Ryan Willet | Shaun Stahlman | Stacy Rodopoulos | |
| Rachelle Thompson | Kevin Kaufman | Sheila Miles | |
| Elke | Brian Weston | Stacy Rodopoulos | |
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.