THE GOOD NEWS WEEKLY
Sunday, March 18, 2018
| A HOLY MOMENT OF THE WEEK
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Our Minister of Music, Bobby Ragoonanan, teaching us about the great composer Monteverde last Wednesday evening at the potluck dinner. |
TODAY! Come hear a clarinet and percussion recital at Saint James. Two Bowling Green doctoral candidates will be knocking our socks off tonight, Saturday March 17, beginning at 7:30pm. Admission is free. Free-will offering plates will be available.
TODAY! 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 – 7:30pm with a free musical program following at 7:30pm. Tickets for dinner are $12 for Adults and $8 for children, or $30 for a family of any size. The food comes from Eastern Market. It’s a delight!
Holy Week Services are a powerful way to prep for Easter. Maundy Thursday is the celebration of Jesus’ last supper. 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.
Palm Sunday Services are right around the corner! March 25! Wear red. Note that driving On Palm Sunday can be tricky because of the “Rock CF” run. Your drive will probably be uneventful, as the run is held early in the morning, but if you need to get through, explain that you are traveling to church.
Easter Flower and Music memorials are now being received. This is a chance to dedicate the Easter Lilies or the Easter Festival Brass to loved ones who have passed, or in thanksgiving for something or someone. Leave the gold-colored sheet in the office with an offering of any amount. Dedications will be listed in all Easter bulletins.
First Communion Classes start on Sunday, April 15, in the library after the 10AM service. Our celebration of first communion will be Sunday, May 20th (Pentecost!). Contact Nancy Crysler to have your child enrolled. ncrysler@outlook.com
Nightwatch is an all-night vigil in the chapel spanning the end of the Maundy Thursday service through to the start of the Good Friday Service. Sign up for one hour. Two spots are available every hour. The signup sheet is just outside the main office.
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!
The EASTER VIGIL Sunrise Service begins at 7:30am on Easter morning, April 1, in the chapel. 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.
The 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.
Baby Formula Needed At Heartbeat of Monroe crisis pregnancy center mothers are diluting their baby formula because they do not have enough money to buy what they need. Donations of ENFAMIL will be collected in a box in the main hallway by the resource table. Thank you for your help! Talk to Margaret Horvath to find out more.
Scrip will be available for purchase this Sunday and next Sunday. (SCRIP is what we call gift cards that are purchased through the church and thus give a percentage to the church. Between SCRIP and Kroger rewards the church receives $2,000-$4,000 a year. SCRIP order forms are on the resource table across from the office. Checks can be made out to St. James Scrip and dropped off in the office or given to Wendy Kiblawi or Lynn Blanks. If you have any questions contact Lynn at 734-347-5199.
Capital Campaign pledge cards are online at saintjamesgi.net/cc150 and on the resource table. Projects begin this Spring!
Lenten Potluck Dinners continue this week. Hosted by the vestry, we will look at the historical and faith developments that led to the writing of the Gospels.
The movie “Paul, Apostle of Christ” is opening in area theaters soon. A number of us at Saint James are talking about going to see the movie on Tuesday, March 27 at 3:45 in the afternoon at the AMC Woodhaven Village 10 (previously the Woodhaven Emagine) at 21720 Allen Road in Woodhaven, and then picking up some pizza and pop and taking it back to the church, where we will eat and talk about the film. You are welcome to join us for just the movie, or for the movie and dinner. If 25 or more of us sign up for the 3:45 showing we will get a group rate, so feel free to bring a friend! How about carpooling from Saint James at 3:00, or meeting us at the theater at 3:30? Please let me know no later than Sunday, March 25 how many tickets you want for the movie, and if you plan to have pizza and pop with us afterwards. The cost of the pizza and pop will be shared. I hope the movie link below inspires you to go see Paul, Apostle of Christ. David Hartwell 313 318-9009 Phone and text http://www.paulmovie.com/site/
The Wizard of Oz is this year’s high school musical, directed by Krista Ewbank and featuring two of our parishioners, Abigayle McNeil & Hannah Thomas. Shows are Friday, April 20, at 7PM, and Saturday, April 21, at 2PM. Tickets can be purchased at Kroger on Sunday April 15 (10AM-6PM) and at the door. Thank you for your support!
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.
The Annual Parish Boat Cruise on the Detroit River, hosted by the men’s ministry group will be on Saturday, June 16. 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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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!
Have you wondered about the work that has been going on across the river from Saint James at Stony Island? Well, wonder no more! Click on the following link and enjoy an article about the Stony Island Habitat Restoration project, beautiful aerial photographs, and three videos. https://www.greatlakesagg.com/e-c-korneffel-company-partners-with-great-lakes-aggregates/
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| 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 |
| April 1– Easter Sunday | |
| Altar Guild | Jennifer Dermody, Blanche Hutchison, Gwyn Dugliss |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horvath |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Kim Faistenhammer |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Carolyn Hoey |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Andrew Johnson |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Jane Colwell |
| Ushers | Paul & Lynn Blanks, Ron Bonis, Stuart Cartwright |
| Greeters | Paul & Lynn Blanks |
| 10 am Crucifer | Andrew Johnson |
| 10am Acolytes | Landon Johnson, Caleb Johnson |
| Prayer Team | Sue Anderson, Amy Kohair |
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 |
office@saintjamesgi.net
office@saintjamesgi.net |
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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 hear two chorale preludes by Pachelbel and Bach, both dealing with Lenten themes. The Pachelbel translates as “I call to you, Lord Jesus Christ” and the Bach translates as “O Lamb of God, Innocent.”
Upcoming Music Events:
March 17, 7:30PM: Come and hear the BGSU Graduate String Quartet in the Chapel!
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CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Greg Shamus (3/19) | Larry Bohl Jr (3/21) | Derek Uhse (3/21) | ||||||||
| Jessica Colwell (3/22) | Paul Hura (3/22) | Jerry Lange (3/22) | ||||||||
| Mark Tissot (3/22) | Carl Colwell (3/24) | David Dowhan (3/24) | ||||||||
| Jonathan Howard (3/24) | ||||||||||
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 | Laurie Miles | Sheila Miles | |
| Marguerite Pollock | John Brass | ||
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.