Welcome Back, Jim,
our talented musician!
GET READY FOR A POTLUCK! ChurchFest is the start of our program year. Bring a dish to share on Sunday, September 10. We’ll have a festive potluck with fun for kids and the whole church. The potluck begins at 11:15am.
THE ALTAR GUILD’S 101ST ANNIVERSARY will be celebrated on Sunday, September 17th. For 101 years these faithful men and women have prepared the sanctuary for services of every kind. Thank you one and all!
THE NEW CLARK GARDEN will be dedicated on Sunday September 24th following the 10am service. Join us in the nook behind the chapel where all the new plantings are to be found.
SUNDAY SCHOOL starts soon! Look here for more information.
SEAWAY CHORALE will be holding easy auditions starting Aug. 29 and going through the 2nd week of Sept. They are preparing for their upcoming Christmas Show and would love for you to join them. Contact Colleen in the St. James office if you are interested!
SHOW AND SELL: THE GROSSE ILE ART ALLIANCE is looking for local artists to show and sell their work at the VFW on Macomb Street on October 6, 7 & 8. Entry information is on their website at grosseileartalliance.org.
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 CHURCH BOOK GROUP has resumed meeting on Thursdays from 10:30am to noon. For this week’s meeting, please read pages 141-164. It’s a great book, entitled “Inspired” by Rachel Held Evans.
BAGS SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT All proceeds from the sale of the $6 “box bag” and the $2 “tall bag” (made from recycled plastic bottles) will help Saint James purchase or donate recycled benches. Order your bag(s) today, while supplies last! David Hartwell 313 318-9009 cell / text (See the bulletin board for info.
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.
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 9-3 and Thurs 9-4.
CALL OR TEXT FR. PHIL at 734-775-7140. |
