August 6, 2023

HOLY MOMENTS OF THE WEEK
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Jeremiah helps Dad, Anthony Baker, inspect the cab of a new test vehicle for work
John and Sarah Bates feed a giraffe while on vacation out of the country.
Ron Bonis, Pete Jett and Frank Kohair cook up some amazing burgers and dogs for us during 5th Sunday!
RECENT SERMONS
THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS LIKE JESUS IN A RUSSIAN VAN SAYING LET’S MEET ON THURSDAYS
This is why YOU and your ENEMIES are WHEAT (not weeds)
CHRIST AND YOU on a bicycle built for two!
GOD’s BIG NO’s: The Surprising Story of Abraham & Isaac, Sacrifice & Salvation
 

Please welcome
Rev. Pam Gabel!

SEERSUCKER RETURNS!  The warm summer weather marks the return of Seersucker Sundays to Saint James — but the wearing of it is purely voluntary.  You will be welcomed this Sunday, August 6 whether you wear seersucker or you don’t.  I’m a sucker for seersucker — how about you?!  David Hartwell  dhartwell4@yahoo.com  313 318-9009 cell / text
When: Friday August 18

PLAY BALL!  Buy your tickets for the Men’s Group outing to see the Toledo Mudhens game against the Omaha Storm Chasers. Tickets are $20/ea.
When: Friday August 18
Game starts at 7:05pm. If you want to carpool and join the group for dinner in Toledo before the game, meet at the church at 4:00pm for a 4:30pm departure. Sign-up sheets are on the Men’s Group bulletin board in the hallway and on the table in Galloway Hall, write your name down and how many tickets you want.  See Burdette Milkins, Jim Holubka, or Peter Jett on Sunday 8/6 or Sunday 8/13 to obtain your tickets.
THIS IS ALWAYS A FUN NIGHT TOGETHER BRING THE FAMILY BRING A FRIEND!

THANK YOU VBS KIDS AND LEADERS! It was a wonderful week of song, stories, science, snacks, and super crafts! You all are the best!

THE THURSDAY BOOK GROUP is taking a summer hiatus. Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 24, from 10:30am to noon. For this meeting, please read pages 113-140. It’s a great book! If you haven’t been meeting with us, consider reading the book and joining up for discussion. It’s titled, “Inspired” by Rachel Held Evans.

FR. PHIL WILL BE AWAY from Aug 1-17. The Rev. Pam Gabels will be here on Sun, Aug 6 and 13. Pam has been here before and gotten rave reviews. She is a Lutheran pastor and an administrator at the University of Michigan. For pastoral care needs, reach out to Nancy Crysler at 734-673-3990, Jim Holubka at 313-389-1833, or the Rev. Lynda Carter at 734-308-1189.

THE GROSSE ILE BOAR’S HEAD FESTIVAL is a community celebration of Christmas with hundreds of parts  for individuals, kids, and families. You get to wear costumes, go to a few rehearsals, and participate in the biggest Christmas Pageant of your life. We have roles for shepherds and kings, attendants, beefeaters, choirs, angels, solos, dancers, and more! Plus, there are behind-the-scenes roles. Sign up at BoarsHeadGi.com/volunteer .

THE SIMSONIAN 5K/1MILE RUN is being held on August 19, 2023, hosted by the Grosse Ile Educational Foundation. For information and registration go to www.runsignup.com.

WANT TO ADD AN ANNOUNCEMENT?  Just email  goodnews@saintjamesgi.net with the short paragraph you would like us to print, and we’ll make it happen.

HANDY CRAFTERS UNITE Join us if you have any portable craft and want to share it with others: knitting, embroidery, calligraphy, etc. We’ll focus on our crafts and great fellowship. We meet monthly on the first and third Tuesdays, from 1pm-3pm at 8187 Grays Drive, #B1 in the Grays Village condos. Contact Mary Shelton at 734-215-5113 or mary@mshelton.net to reserve a seat.  Bring your own refreshments.

CAN YOU HELP WITH ICE CREAM SUNDAYS after a 10am service? It involves 3 things: 1) Either before the service or after communion (take communion first), move some ice cream treats from the standup freezer in the middle rummage room into the cooler and the cart standing next to it. 2) Fill up a clear reservoir with ice water in the kitchen and place it on the cart with some paper or plastic cups. 3) Push the cart to the front parking lot at the end of the service and put it all away after 20 minutes or so. This is a HUGE SERVICE to all our members, plus the kids especially love it! Look for the sign-up calendar near the kitchen and thank you!

SUNDAY SERVICES ARE RECORDED and posted in high quality on YouTube every Sunday afternoon. Check YouTube.com/saintjamesgi

WEEKLY “SAINT’S STORIES” SERVICES are held in the chapel on Wednesdays at 10:15am. An optional potluck lunch follows.

DEDICATE SUNDAY FLOWERS in memory of a loved one, perhaps on the date they died or on their birthday. There are several open dates available on the Flower Chart for 2023 located in the hallway near the office. The recommended donation is $50, which covers two arrangements used at the 8am and 10am services. Just sign up on the poster and Linda Kurth will contact you to coordinate. Call Linda with questions: 734-675-1506.

RECEIVE CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS BY EMAIL by following this link and adding yourself to the mailing list: https://bit.ly/3FI20ba  Please add us to your contact list: stjamessunrise@gmail.com

CHECK THE OFFICE CALENDAR when scheduling events at Saint James. Contact Colleen in the office at 734-676-1727 or office@saintjamesgi.net.

NEWER MEMBERS, please fill out a new member form on the resource table so we can reach out to you with parish updates!

FR. PHIL’S OPEN OFFICE DROP-IN HOURS are Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m.

RECENT SERMONS are posted online at www.SaintJamesGi.net

GLUTEN FREE WAFERS are always available at communion. Just ask!

SECRETARY OFFICE HOURS:  Tue 9-2, Weds.

CALL OR TEXT FR. PHIL at 734-775-7140.

I’m away for two weeks – but I’ll see you soon!

 

2023 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!!
BIRTHDAYS

August 6
Nick Peraino

August 7
Russell Turner

August 8
Connor Glover

August 11
James Brock Jr
Sue Hartley

August 12
Russ Atkinson

ANNIVERSARIES
August 9
Matthew & Christina Armbruster

August 12
Steven & Heather DePaul

 IN OUR PRAYERS

Philip Metz, Sr.
Melanie Jones
Judy Alford
Mary Jo Brough

Julia Shamus
Dorothy Crooks

 IN HOSPICE
Brad Stahlman

 IN MEMORIAL
Angeline Rose Benson

SEMINARIANS
The Benson Family

To add your birthday, anniversary, or prayer,
email us at 
goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
(Please check with people before adding them to the prayer list.)

MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU,
AND SURROUND YOU WITH HIS LOVE.

MINISTRY SCHEDULES

ALTAR GUILD

August 5
Blanche Hutchison
Sue Johnson
Beth Primeau

August 12
Madeleine Jones
Carol Nankervis

August 19
Gwyn Dugliss
Gail Barnes

USHER

August 6
8am
Gwyn Dugliss

10am
Zach Lewis
Merri Lewis

August 13
8am
Gwyn Dugliss

10am
Pete Jett
Larry Southerland

August 20
8am
Gwyn Dugliss

10am
Carl Colwell
Jane Colwell

LAY READERS AND PRAYER LEADERS

August 6
8:00 1st Reading                  Sue Callahan
8:00 2nd Reading                 Phil Metz
10:00 1st Reading                Carolyn Hoey
10:00 2nd Reading/EM         MaryLou Cartwright
10:00 Prayers and Chalice   Jane Colwell

August 13
8:00 1st Reading                  Sarah Bates
8:00 2nd Reading                 Hubert Hermann
10:00 1st Reading                Lynn Blanks
10:00 2nd Reading/EM         Andrew Johnson
10:00 Prayers and Chalice   Nancy Crysler

August 20
8:00 1st Reading                  Jim Johnson
8:00 2nd Reading                 Jim Holubka
10:00 1st Reading                Carolyn Hoey
10:00 2nd Reading/EM         Jane Cowell
10:00 Prayers and Chalice   Blanche Huchison