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The sun setting during Saint James’ second annual boat cruise |
Today is Youth Sunday Our children and youth are joining at the 10am service, serving in all the roles of the church. Thank you, children!
Graduate Recognition Congratulations to Randi Mammo, Kristen Ruta and all of the class of 2015. Join us after the 10am worship for cake as we celebrate our graduates!
Thank You Christian Ed Staff and Parents! First of all, thank you to our parents for bringing your children to church for Sunday School. Even if the children do not realize it now, that is a great gift you are giving them. Our staff this year includes teachers: Molly Clayton, Esther Hemsworth, Sarah Hemsworth, Patricia Saavedra, and Maria Turner teaching Godly Play to our K-2nd graders. The teaching assistants for that group are: Jennifer Drake, Beth Holliday, Sue Johnson and Brenda Roekle. Nancy Crysler is the teacher for grades 3-5. Our substitute teacher has been Sue Lowery. The middle school youth leader is Adrienne Stepaniak and senior high school youth leader is Father Phil. Thanks to all for your service to our St. James’ kids. –Nancy Crysler, Christian Education Director
Coffee and Ice Cream Fundraiser for Boar’s Head On Wednesday June 24th 30% of your purchase at Elizabeth Perk will be donated to the Grosse Ile Boar’s Head Festival. Elizabeth Perk is located just outside Elizabeth Park on Jefferson Ave, in the old A&W building. The Boar’s Head Festival will take place December 10-13, 2105. Watch for details on becoming a part of this year’s festival!
A Diocesan Picnic is being held Saturday, July 25th, 11am-4pm, in Brighton. Flyers with more information and reservation forms are on the table in the hallway outside of the office. RSVP by July 17th.
A Journey to the Holy Land is being planned by the Diocese for November 13-25, 2016. Visit holy sites in Jerusalem and Bethlehem, the Jordan River and the Dead Sea. Learn from knowledgeable speakers and our expert local guide. Final cost to be determined (appx. $3000 after airfare). If you are interested in this trip please contact Father Phil for more information.
Join us for Coffee and Fellowship After the 10am Service in Galloway Hall.
Fr. Phil’s Open Office Hours are every Tuesday from 4:30-6:30pm. These are open drop-in hours, so you do not need an appointment. These meetings are usually 30 minutes or less. For a longer meeting call or email ahead to schedule a time.
An On-going Bible Study is held each Sunday at 9 AM in the Fireplace Room.
Join us for a Weekday Eucharist every Wednesday at 10:15 am in the chapel. Wednesdays at 11 am join us for a spontaneous potluck in Galloway Hall.
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SUMMER CHOIR
Open to All
This summer we will experiment with a “pick-up” choir for the 10am Eucharist. All ages, all voices, all skills: WELCOME!
No rehearsals but there will be a quick warm-up and meeting at 9:15 am in the choir room before the liturgy. When possible we’ll try out some “instant” music and explore some “world” music. Come once, come always, but certainly feel welcome! No vestments or high pressure singing, but an opportunity to sing with the Spirit and assist the people in their joyous song.
We will sing on June 21, 28, skip ALL OF JULY, then begin again on August 2 (OUTDOORS!), ending sometime in the following weeks.
If you can chant “Let’s go Red Wings” or something along those lines, you are fit for service! Come check it out; you know you want to. We need folks to be curious and see what’s up in the sacred music world. There’s a lot more cool stuff out there than you know. As St. Augustine said “If you want to know what we believe, listen to our songs.” I would say “if you want to know what we believe, SING our songs.
~Daniel Susan
How Sweet It Is
It is a 5 for $5 week through Saturday, June 13 for 6 ounce containers of fresh raspberries at Meijer!!! Kroger just recently had a 5 for $5 sale on fresh raspberries as well. Be watching the Good News Weekly in the coming weeks for more How Sweet It Is at a Kroger or Meijer store near you. If you are reading this announcement by Saturday, June 13, you still have time to take advantage of this How Sweet It Is offer. – David Hartwell
Blessing of the Bicycles +
If you are reading this by 2:00 in the afternoon on Saturday, June 13 and haven’t already made other plans you have time to get yourself and your favorite “ride” over to Saint James for the Blessing of the Bicycles + ceremony that will start promptly at 3:00. After the blessing ceremony the Grosse Ile Police will escort those of us with bicycles on a short bike ride, while those of us with motorcycles will head off on a longer bike ride. All cyclists will end their rides back at the church, where we will enjoy a popsicle social on the front yard.
“Wheel” we be seeing you? Roll on over to Saint James for the 4th Annual Blessing of the Bicycles +. Come and join in the fun!
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
Birthdays this week:
| Marliou Arvin (6/14) | Andy June (6/15) | Marjorie Treadwell (6/17) | |
| Jean Beaubien (6/18) | Ava Kiblawi (6/18) | Samuel Rankine (6/18) | |
| Cathy Karl (6/19) | Millie Miles (6/19) | Charlotte Campeau (6/21) | |
| Kevin Dermody (6/21) | Robyn Turner (6/21) | Patricia Williamson (6/21) |
Wedding Anniversaries:
| Carole & Bernanrd Vandenberg (6/18) | Mali & Robert Sauter (6/20) |
Pray for the Departed:
| Ruth Testasecca |
Healing prayers for:
| Lee | Jerry Zavadil | David Crysler | |
| Jerry Cleaver | Mary Phillips | Marsha Childress | |
| Pete Fernandez | Jean Fernandez | Andrew Brunell | |
| Jerry | Robert Bohl, Jr. | Charles | |
| Stephen Conner | Dylan Neal | Carol Tyler Gacioch | |
| Leonard Weber | Don Hartwell | Carl Colwell | |
| Judy Williams | Benjamin Wrobel | Robert | |
| John Kurth | John Haggard | Lola Boyd | |
| Celena | Philip Metz, Sr. | Donna |
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: Drew, Jimmy Adams, AJ Allen, Billie Ray Brewer, John Chambers, J.B. Faistenhammer, Cristopher Gernand, Devon Goyert, Steven Grzywa Jr., Matt Hertl, Keith Johnson, Laura Levillier, Blake Liddle, Ken Matthews, Buckley Neal, PJ Ramsey, Brett Ready, Ronald Riling, Christopher Rodgers, Kristina Rodgers, Bettina Sauter, Jonathan Southerland, Jeff Speer, and Travis Tam.
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.