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It was a “Super” Kind of night, at the Red Doors “Then and Now” event.
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Rummage Sale News: Our Spring rummage sale will be held on Friday May 4 and Saturday Mat 5 this year. Donations for rummage will be accepted after April 15th. (Unfortunately we cannot accept the following items: Mattresses, Exercise Equipment, TV Entertainment Centers, Large Tube TV’s or Car Seats.) Thank you!
Ecw Women – Please sign up and choose your entrée for the Annual Dinner, which will take place on May 20, 2018 at 5pm at the Grosse Ile Country Club. Sign up sheets can be found on the ECW board or by the Chapel.
A “Second – Time Around” Request – Mark McPherson lost a silver, half-dollar-sized coin from his watch-chain sometime back. If anyone found it , or know of it, please let Mark know. A reward is possible ! His number is 734-671-5424.
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!
Ascension Day Evensong Celebrate the Ascension in this special 150th Anniversary-inspired evensong service, presenting Charles Villers Standford’s Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, with soprano Kate Pomrenke and tenor Paul Primeau. Thursday, May 10th at 7pm.
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
Coffee Hour Volunteers – A special thanks to all the people who have been doing coffee hour and to those who just stepped in last minute when they noticed that help was needed for cleanup. New volunteers are encouraged to take a turn to do a coffee hour. Coffee, tea, sugar, creamer are supplied. You may bring cookies or other snacks, serve in the kitchen and cleanup. If you are not able to work in the kitchen you are welcome to bring cookies or snacks that can be saved and served when no one has volunteered. There is a signup sheet at the coffee hour or see Joan Hemsworth (7334-675-8191).
150th Anniversary Events Building on the momentum of our founder’s induction to the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame, and on the excellent “Red Doors” series begun last year, here are the big dates to save:
- May 10th at 7pm: Evensong! Celebrate the Ascension and St. James’ 150th Anniversary with a special evensong service, presenting Charles Villers Standford’s Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, with soprano Kate Pomrenke and tenor Paul Primeau.
- May 26th: A Float-Making Party! Help build our 150th Anniversary IslandFest float.
- June 2nd at 10AM: IslandFest Parade! March and cheer for St. James!
- June 24th at 10AM: Celebrate History! Parish Historian Kate Hartwell speaks at the 10AM service about the awe-inspiring history of our founding.
- June 24th at 11:15AM: An Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social! on the front lawn!
- July 14th at 6PM: 150th Anniversary Celebration Picnic! Marking 150 years since the consecration of our chapel on July 9, 1868, we gather for a BBQ.
- July 15th at 10AM: 150th Anniversary Worship Celebration! On this very week 150 years ago St. James Episcopal Church was consecrated by the Bishop of the Diocese. On this morning we host a great celebration with a period 1868 service, a guest preacher, guest dignitaries, and a 19th Century period potluck following.
- August 12th at 10AM: The Blessing of the Time Capsule! An outdoor Sunday Service featuring the blessing and burying of a time capsule to be opened at our 200th Anniversary celebration in the year 2068. Can you help coordinate?
- September 9th at 10AM: A ChurchFest blowout kick-off!
- October: A Lisette Play! This new production features our founder, Elizabeth Denison Forth, written by parishioner/historian/author Mark McPherson.
- November: A 150th Anniversary Recital! on Music for Celebration
December: The Blessing of the Capital Campaign Projects! We walk the grounds to bless the work that sets the stage for decades of ministry to come 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.
Capital Campaign pledge cards are online at saintjamesgi.net/cc150 and on the resource table. Projects begin this Spring!
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.
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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From the treasurer
A few words about a word. The word is “Capital”. Please make it clear on every donation whether the cash or check you are giving should go to the regular “Crowley Capital” account or to the once-in-15 years “Capital Renewal Campaign” (or to your regular giving to the General Fund). There has been confusion among the Counters, as well as some parishioners. If the word “Capital” throws you off, think of them as the Crowley Fund and the Renewal Fund and leave out the word Capital altogether. Thanks for all the great support during our sesquicentennial (150th) year.
Curt Crysler
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| April 22 | |
| Altar Guild | Carole Vandenberg, Lil Everlove, Meren James |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horvath |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Tom Coleman |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Ken Bearden |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Colleen Lough |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| Ushers | Dave & Judy Christie, Robin Knudson, Chuck Kurth |
| Greeters | Dave & Judy Christie |
| 10 am Crucifer | Mitch Lewis |
| 10am Acolytes | Zoie Christie, Paiten Christie |
| Prayer Team | Natalia Morris, Anthony Baker |
| April 29 | |
| Altar Guild | Marie Johnson, Blanche Hutchison, Gwyn Dugliss |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Mark McPherson |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Kim Faistenhammer |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Linda Shannon |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Blanche Hutchison |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Jane Colwell |
| Ushers | Ron Bonis, Stu Cartwright, Carl Colwell, Jack Hartley |
| Greeters | Natalia Morris, Anthony Baker |
| 10 am Crucifer | Daiejah Tatem |
| 10am Acolytes | Joy Boswell, Crystal Turner |
| Prayer Team | Herman Rugel, Linda Shannon |
| May 6 | |
| Altar Guild | Joan Hemsworth, Linda Kurth, Lois Zook |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Meren James |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Herman Rugel |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Pat Zavadil |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Andrew Johnson |
| Ushers | Paul & Lynn Blanks, Robin Knudson, Chuck Kurth |
| Greeters | Chuck & Linda Kurth |
| 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
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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 Primeau ‘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 | |||||
| Senior Warden | 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: On the organ today we hear music exclusively from the French Romantic period. Listen for the warmth and color of the harmonies, and the inventive ways these composers, particularly Franck, move between distant key areas. The Romantic period was a time of great expansion of the French organ, and a time of increasing musical complexity, which can clearly be heard in these works.
Upcoming Music Events:
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
| Landon Johnson (4/22) | Carolyn Hoey (4/25) | Amy Kohair (4/25) | |||
| Denise Davenport (4/26) | Noah Miklos (4/26) | Jarrett Atkinson-Warren (4/27) | |||
| John Glover (4/27) | Philip Metz (4/27) | Samuel Shamus (4/27) | |||
| Connor Singelyn (4/27) | Evan Buhl (4/28) | Donna Denson (4/28) | |||
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
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Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Elke | Brian Weston | Stacy Rodopoulos | |
| Hannah Thomas | Jerry Zavadil | John Brass | |
| Gabby | Joe Rodelet | Robert Kohn | |
| Rebecca Grassklaus | Michael Stoddart | Irene John | |
| Jean Fernandes | Jackson Bruce Beidler | Gregory Kohn | |
| Ryan Willet | Shaun Stahlman | Bradley Stahlman | |
| Audrey Lyden | Laurie Miles | Sheila Miles | |
| Lori Ferguson | Jackie |
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.
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