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Barry VanEngelen and Carol Nankervis celebrate a job well done in tallying two rounds of voting at the Annual Meeting!
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This Morning We Welcome Rev. Andrew Guffey to our celebration at St. James.
Cold Weather Is Upon Us, so if the Grosse Ile Schools are closed due to weather, all church led activities will also be canceled for that day. This includes the Wednesday morning prayer service and Thursday afternoon Book Club. We want all parishioners to stay safe and warm this winter!
Please Join the Diocese in Celebrating Absalom Jones, the first African American pastor, pioneer and priest ordained in the Episcopal Church. The celebration will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019 in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit at 11am.
The Coffee and Tea Club at Saint James is no Starbucks — it is so much better! LOL The club continues to percolate with quality coffees from all over the world, and to steep with quality loose leaf teas, herbal teas, chai, flavored teas, bag teas, and tisanes. An order is called in to CoffeeAM on the Monday after the first Sunday of every month, and club members pay wholesale prices, not the retail prices shown on the website — http://www.coffeeam.com. If you or a friend are interested in joining the club let David Hartwell know — dhartwell4@yahoo.com — 313 318-9009.
Let me know by noon this coming Monday, February 4, what you would like me to order for you. I will receive an order confirmation from CoffeeAM and then let you know how much to pay me when the order arrives at the end of the week. If ordering coffee, please let me know if you want 1/2 pound or 1 pound bags, and if you want it ground for drip, French Press, or espresso, or if you want it whole bean.
Last year club members weighed in and Tuesday and Friday received the most votes of weekdays for planning club functions like tastings and road trips. I know that we won’t be able to work around everyone’s schedule, and that some of us work, but I would love to hear from you. The deadline for your vote, as well as your coffee and/or tea order, is noon on Monday, February 4. Stay tuned for news of an upcoming club function.
Sincerely, David Hartwell 313 318-9009 Cell and text
Fr. Phil Will Return From Sabbatical on Sunday, March 3. Please continue to pray for him and for all the lay leaders of Saint James.
Leadership During Sabbatical is provided by our lay leaders and local clergy. For general needs contact our secretary Colleen Herman at office@saintjamesgi.net or 734-676-1727. For parish leadership needs contact our Senior Warden Blanche Hutchison at bhutchison1@hotmail.com or 313-657-1726. For ministry needs contact our Minister of Music Jim Johnson at music@saintjamesgi.net or 734-788-4364. For emergency care contact the Rev. Shirley McWhorter at 734-934-0748, or the Rev. Lynda Carter at 734-308-1189. While Fr. Phil is on sabbatical he will not be available, but he returns Sunday, March 3.
“Jesus Was An Episcopalian” is the name of the book that the Thursday Afternoon book group will be studying for five weeks. You can find copies of the first week’s readings on the resource table across from the office. For those who plan to continue, please buy the book written by Chris Yaw. The always-open group meets on Thursdays at 1:30pm in the library.
The Pastoral Care Team will meet on Saturday March 09 at 10:00 AM in the Library. This meeting is open to current members of the Pastoral Care Team and anyone who wants to learn more about the ministry of bringing the Eucharist to our homebound parishioners. Please mark your schedule and watch for additional details as we get closer to this meeting.
A Grosse Ile Men’s Retreat is being planned for Friday night and Saturday, February 8-9. Sponsored through GIPC, many men from the island have attended in the past and found it worthwhile. This year the topic is “Under Pressure: Finding Balance in Work, Relationships, and Faith.” The cost of the retreat is $95 double / $140 single and includes dinner, breakfast and room. Call Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church to sign up: 734-676-9811.
Rummage Sale Notice – We cannot accept rummage items until after April 15. Please do not leave anything before that date. The GI Fire Department does not want us to store rummage for more than two weeks, and we also need access to our cabinets, tables and chairs. The rummage sale is May 3 and May 4.
Open Bible Study A drop-in Bible Study runs every Sunday morning from 9:05-9:50AM in the Fireplace Room. The study requires no preparation, and you can come on whatever Sundays are convenient for you. Drop in any time!
Gluten-Free Wafers are always available at communion. Just ask.
Secretary Office Hours: Colleen is in the office Tue-Thur 9-2, & Fri 9-12.
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.
WISH LIST
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- Do you have a “decent recent” computer you could donate to our new Minister of Music? Contact Jim at music@saintjamesgi.net
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New Parish Directory!
Annual Meeting
Fr. Phil Speaking
MaryLou looking over the packet
The New Alice Award Winner
Looking over the parish budget
Praying over Fr. Phil
FOOD!
Let’s Eat
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
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We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
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Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Bruce Stahlman | Jerry Zavadil | John Brass | |
| Linda Kohn | Jean Fernandes | Jackson Beidler | |
| Robert Kohn | Michael Stoddart | Gregory Kohn | |
| Ron Kohn | Alex | Kate Kohn Parrott | |
| Sally Byers | Shaun Stahlman | William Sabo | |
| John Huddlestone | James Marion | Ralph | |
| Joe Rodelott | Elena Coleman | Lucy Contreras | |
| Viola Patrick | Vincent Brow |
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
PARISH CONTACTS
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| STAFF | CHURCH OFFICE | office@saintjamesgi.net | 734-676-1727 | |||
| Rector | The Rev. Phil Dinwiddie | rector@saintjamesgi.net | ||||
| Minister of Music | Jim Johnson | jjcricket1958@yahoo.com | ||||
| Secretary
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Colleen Herman
Harold Schwochow |
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| 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 | ||||
| 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 | Jim Johnson | Jjcricket1958@yahoo.com | ||||
| Chapel Tours | Kate Hartwell | (313) 318-3275 | ||||
| Children’s Ministries | Nancy Crysler | ncrysler@outlook.com | ||||
| Choir | Jim Johnson | Jjcricket1958@yahoo.com | ||||
| 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 | Colleen Lough | colleenlough@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 | ||||
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| February 3, 2019 | |
| Altar Guild | Joan Hemsworth, Madeleine Jones, K. Faistenhammer |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Sue Callahan |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Tom Coleman |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Natalia Morris |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Andrew Johnson |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Colleen Lough |
| Ushers | Stuart Cartwright, Robin Knudson, Zack & Merri Lewis |
| Greeters | Anthony & Natalia Baker |
| 10 am Acolytes | Caleb Johnson, Jackson DePaul |
| 10 am Crucifer | Landon Johnson |
| Prayer Team | Herman Rugel & Linda Shannon |
| February 10, 2019 | |
| Altar Guild | Michael Glover, Meren James, C. Nankervis, N. Baker |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horvath (2nd Reading) |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston (1st Reading) |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Mark McPherson (2nd Reading) |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jim Holubka (1st Reading) |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Blanche Hutchison |
| Ushers | David Christie, J. Dermody, Sara & Scott Lazuka |
| Greeters | Martha Gape, Jennifer Dermody |
| 10 am Acolytes | Joe Boswell, Crystal Turner |
| 10 am Crucifer | Tommy Shumate |
| Prayer Team | Sue Anderson, Amy Kohair |
| February 17, 2019 | |
| Altar Guild | Jennifer Dermody, Carolyn Hoey, Marilou Arvin |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Sarah Bates |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Tom Coleman |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Herman Rugel |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Warren Johnson |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| Ushers | Stuart Cartwright, C. Colwell, Robin Knudson, Chi Paik |
| Greeters | Marie Johnson, Robin Knudson |
| 10 am Acolytes | Paiten Christie, Zoie Christie |
| 10 am Crucifer | Sam Rankine |
| Prayer Team | Tom & Erica Benson |