| A HOLY MOMENT OF THE WEEK
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HOLY WEEK SERVICES:
Wednesday movie: “The Gospel According to St. Matthew” is a classic 1964 film about Jesus by the famous film-maker Pasolini. With a soundtrack that ranges from Billy Holliday to Bach’s Passion this black and white Italian film paints a surprisingly intimate portrait of Jesus. Evening Prayer at 6:30. Pizza at 6:45. Movie starts at 7PM.
The Maundy Thursday Service celebrates Jesus’ last supper, foot-washing, and arrest. 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 held in the chapel at 9 am.
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!
EASTER TREATS – bring your favorite coffee cake, bread or decorated eggs for our Easter Coffee Hour!
Flower and Music memorials and thanksgivings are being received through noon on Tuesday, Mar 27. Turn in your gold sheets to the office with a donation of any amount.
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
An All-Night Vigil is being held in the chapel Maundy Thursday night and Good Friday morning. Two spots are available each hour. Will you watch and wait with Jesus?
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!
Two Long Blue Table Cloths have gone missing. If you happened to take them home to wash, please return them as soon as possible. Thank you.
The annual “Lunching for the Homeless” fundraiser benefiting Christnet will be held at Carrabba’s on Dix-Toledo Rd. on Saturday April 28, 2018 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. All tickets must be purchased in advance. $20.00 for an Adult ticket. $5.00 for children 5-10 years old. Children 4 and under eat for free. If you would like to purchase tickets, please look for the flyer with further information on the Inter-Faith Council Bulletin board or call Jane Colwell 671-9446/ Sue Lowery 734-771-2503. Hope you can join us! Thanks, Jane and Sue
The Spring session of “Seasons of the Heart”: Tuesday,April 10, 2018, from 10:00 a.m.until 11:30 a.m. This will be our next Inter-Faith program with Sister Betty from Sacred Heart. These seasonal events are always a valuable way to spend an hour and a half with our Christian friends. This one will be held in a new location instead of at Sacred Heart. A beautiful new Convent Retreat Center at 17320 Grange Road in Riverview will be our new location for the Spring Session. We hope you will be able to join us! If you have any questions please call me, Amy Kohair 734-693-0694
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 today. (SCRIP are gift cards purchased through the church, passing a percentage on 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!
When I proposed a movie (Paul, Apostle of Christ) and pizza dinner for Tuesday, March 27 I was unaware that a movie and pizza dinner was already planned for Wednesday, March 28 after Evening Prayer. Two nights, two movies, two pizza dinners — too much!!! I am canceling a movie and pizza for Tuesday, March 27 but hope that anyone interested in Paul, Apostle of Christ will go see it. The movie opens on Friday, March 23 at the MJR Southgate Digital Cinema 20 as well as at the AMC Woodhaven Village 10. MJR offers $5 tickets for movies starting before noon, and $7 tickets for movies starting from noon to 6 PM. David Hartwell 313 318-9009
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 a 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 pm for a 30 minute video presentation and discussion. 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!
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| 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 |
| April 8 | |
| Altar Guild | Michael Glover, Madeleine Jones, Lois Zook |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Mark McPherson |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Francis Gardiner |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Colleen Lough |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Pat Zavadil |
| Ushers | Carl Colwell, J. Dermody, J. Drake, Jack Hartley |
| Greeters | Chuck & Linda Kurth |
| 10 am Crucifer | Mitch Lewis |
| 10am Acolytes | Zoie Christie, Paiten Christie |
| Prayer Team | Tom & Erica Benson |
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
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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!
- Flowers! Bulbs! Fieldstones to mark off a flower bed! Top soil! Can you help us make a flower bed inside the stone wall at the entrances? Years ago we had cosmos growing there. Today we can imagine flowers there of many kinds. Talk to Fr. Phil if you can help.
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🎵 🎶 🎶 MUSIC NOTES 🎵🎶🎶 🎵
Choir and bell choir are 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: Many thanks to our Andrew Johnson for playing trumpet for us this Palm Sunday, as we perform music by living composers from Spain and Italy. As we progress through this holy week, listen to how the music compliments the texts, and the way in which various composers respond to themes of Jesus’ sacrifice.
Upcoming Music Events:
April 1st, 10AM: Celebrate Easter with us with splendid organ music, a terrific brass quintet, and the St. James Choir presenting Alan Hovhaness’ Alleluia.
May 10, 7PM: Celebrate the Ascension and St. James’ 150th Anniversary with a special evensong service, presenting Charles Villers Stanford’s Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, with soprano Kate Pomrenke and tenor Paul Primeau.
May 19, 7:30PM: Our last music event of the year is going to be a blast, as Kalindi Bellach performs a recital of music by J.S. Bach, Shulamit Ran, and Paul Hindemith.
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Katie Goyert (3/26) | Collie Hooper-Yan (3/26) | Jennifer Buhl (3.28) | ||||
| Daleah Davenport (3/28) | Frank Kohair (3/28) | Kristin Lewis (3/28) | ||||
| Dan Karl (3/30) | David Blanks (3/31) | |||||
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
| George & Pam Charney (3/25)
Jack & Sue Hartley (3/31) |
Ray McNeill & Courtney Solenberger (3/27)
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Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Elke | Brian Weston | Stacy Rodopoulos | |
| Hannah Thomas | Jerry Zavadil | Sheila Miles | |
| Rachelle Thompson | Laurie Miles | John Brass | |
| Marguerite Pollock | |||
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.