ALL HANDS ON DECK! Putting the church back together after the Rummage Sale takes 50 people a good hour of time. Please come to church on Saturday October 7 at 11:30am for a free lunch followed by a thrilling Rummage Sale cleanup. It’s a situation where you see something that needs to be done and then do it! We especially need younger helpers (kids through 50 year olds). It makes a huge difference having your help! Drop in and help move a table, push a cart, take down a tent, or push a broom. Thank you in advance 👍 👍 👍

FAMOUS NEW YORK SINGER Cree Carrico, who grew up on Grosse Ile, is back to offer a concert this afternoon at GIPC – Sunday, October 8, at 3:00 p.m.

A PETTING ZOO! is coming to Saint James next Sunday, Oct 15, during our pet blessings. GOATS, SHEEP, DUCKS, RABBITS, CHICKS, AND MORE will be available on our front lawn, weather permitting, for children and adults to cuddle and play with. 11am – 12noon Oct 15.

PET BLESSINGS are planned for next Sunday, Oct 15, from 11:15-12noon on our front lawn. Please keep your little friends on a leash.

BOAR’S HEAD TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE and going fast! Find them online at boarsheadgi.com for performances on December 7, 8, 9, 10. The Grosse Ile Boar’s Head Festival is a 400-person community event with full orchestra, an original score, a choir of 40-50, and many moving moments. It begins in a medieval community where the slaying of the boar represents Christ’s victory over sin and death. It then transforms into a full-blown Christmas pageant that envelops you in the story of Christ’s birth. Featuring Mary, Joseph, Herod, Rachel, Kings, Shepherds, Angels and more, this is a once-every-four-years production that you don’t want to miss! Volunteer roles, costumed and behind the scenes, are still available. Sign up at https://bit.ly/bhvolunteer23 and they’ll reach out.

INQUIRER’S CLASSES begin this week, to be held on three consecutive Wednesday evenings – Oct 11, 18, and 25. We’ll meet in the library across from the main office, from 7-8pm. Led by Fr. Phil, come learn about the Church and ask the questions on your mind!

ISLAND ECUMENICAL CONCERTS is pleased to present the 2nd program of the 2023-24 season – the GIPC Band!  This versatile quintet normally plays for worship at Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church the third Sunday of the month; for this concert they will perform at St. James Episcopal Church, October 22, 2023 @ 4PM. Featuring Jordan Schug on cello, Dave Martin on guitar, Godfrey Porter on bass, Jason Cassell on drums and Doug Scott on piano, the band covers a wide range of genres from a large variety of composers. The band is joined by Grosse Ile High School’s new band direct – Elise Berner. Elise is a recent graduate of the Michigan State University jazz program. Elise is very excited to get involved with the Grosse Ile community (she’s playing in the Boar’s Head orchestra!) and get her students involved as well. Come out and meet Elise and enjoy an hour of great jazz.

THE NAMES OF LOVED ONES WHO HAVE DIED IN 2023 will be read aloud in the All Saints Service on November 5. Please send the names of those who have died this year to goodnews@saintjamesgi.net.

4 FREE COVID TESTS are now available at COVIDtests.gov. (Some people are ordering for other households too – for example you could sign up yourself, your children, and your parents, if you want.)

BOOK GROUP STARTS UP THIS WEEK on the book, “How the Irish Saved Civilization”. Read the handout in the main office for our first meeting. We’ll meet in the library across from the office on Thursday, October 12, at 10:30am.

UPDATE INFO for church records and photo directories by sending an email to goodnews@saintjamesgi.net or calling 734-676-1727.

MEMBER DIRECTORIES are available on demand. Reach out to us in the office if you would like one, either in print or as a digital copy.

ANNOUNCEMENTS can be added by emailing the paragraph you would like us to print to goodnews@saintjamesgi.net. We’ll make it happen!

YOUTUBE SERMONS can be found on YouTube every Sunday afternoon at YouTube.com/SaintJamesGi

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

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.

SERMONS are posted online at 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.