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Mel Bonis is responsible for the cheerful spring decorations throughout Saint James, including this birdhouse. Thanks, Mel! |
HAPPY EASTER May your Great Fifty Days be joyous!
The Bishop is Coming! Make sure to be in attendance on Sunday, April 24, for the bishop’s triennial visitation, which will include CONFIRMATION of our teens: Griffin Barton, Andrew Ador Johnson, Warren Johnson, William Johnson, Abbey McNeill, Emma Rankine, Tommy Shumate, and Hannah Thomas.
ONE SERVICE FOR THE BISHOP’S MORNING The bishop has asked that all Saint James’ members gather together in one service “signifying the oneness of the church, in the presence of a bishop, the sacramental person charged with guarding the church’s unity.” We gather at 10AM on Sunday, April 24.
IMPORTANT: For lay people there are three key actions that can happen only in the presence of a bishop: Reaffirming Your Faith; being Received Into The Episcopal Church; and Confirming The Faith Of Your Baptism. These three actions for adults will happen at the bishop’s visit on April 24. To do any of the above you must inform Fr. Phil of your intention and attend a two-hour preparation class on either Wednesday, April 20, from 6:30 to 8:30pm, or Saturday, April 23, from 1:30 to 3:30pm. The class will be led by Fr. Phil. We will discuss the heart of Christianity, and engage your thoughts and questions about living a life of faith.
No Sunday School April 24 so the children can experience worship with the Bishop, and see the teens being Confirmed. If you have children in your household consider sitting up front. Being closer to the action is more engaging for children and adults alike.
Baptisms Sunday, May 15 is Pentecost and a day of Baptism in all Episcopal Churches. To inquire about a baptism, speak to Fr. Phil or call the church office.
Our Annual Detroit Riverboat Cruise June 11th. The cruise will be catered this year! Like last year an informal Saturday Communion in the Park will be held just before the boat trip begins.
Join The Pastoral Care Committee to adopt a homebound parishioner, visiting them every week or two, bringing a bulletin and communion. This group is also the core of the emergency prayer chain, which is activated in times of immediate need. Contact chair Marie Johnson mariewarrenj@comcast.net or Fr. Phil.
A Saint James’ Clean-Up Day is scheduled for Sunday, May 15th after church. Wear work clothes to church and bring gloves, rakes, shovels, etc. Our goal is to spruce up the grounds for the sunny months that are coming. We’ll be spreading mulch and other outdoor tasks. If you prefer to help by making a simple meal for the workers, please speak to Fr. Phil or contact us in the office.
Grosse Ile Township School District Bond Proposal Facts: On Tuesday, May 3, 2016, residents of Grosse Ile Township School District will vote on a 0.25 mill (1/4 MILL) school bond proposal. If voters approve the bond proposal, school facility funding will be the same as it was in 2015. All GITS bond proposal projects, identified on the “official” posters in Galloway Hall today, have been reviewed and approved by the Michigan Department of Treasury. GITS Bond projects fall into four basic categories:
o Improving student safety and school security
o Upgrading technology and technology infrastructure
o Replacing boilers, roofs, and other facility components
o Improving athletic facilities
There will be an Open Town Hall at the High School Auditorium, Wednesday, April 27, 2016, 7 pm; GI High School Auditorium. We will have four videos, photos, and discussions. These videos will show case the GITS bond needs, student achievement and teacher excellence. For questions or more information, visit gischools.org or call GITS Superintendent Joanne Lelekatch at 734/362-2555
Our Spring Rummage Sale is May 6 & 7. Donations are now being accepted.
We’re Updating Our Picture Directory If you’d like to add or update your picture in the directory please send an electronic photo to office@saintjamesgi.net. Please also send any corrections and additions to phone, address and e-mail. Look for the new version in the fall! If you don’t have a current version you can pick one up on the table outside the office.
Beginner’s Belly Dance is Back! Have fun learning the basics of this ancient dance form each Wednesday through May 18 (omitting May 4th for rummage set up) in Galloway Hall at 7pm.
Kroger Community Rewards Enrollment Time: It is April and time once again to re-enroll in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Last year your participation earned Saint James over $2500….just by using your Kroger Plus Card. But you MUST be a member of the program. The new cycle begins May 1 and runs through April 30, 2017, so you must re-enroll/enroll now. If Lynn Blanks has previously enrolled you, then she has already re-enrolled you in the program. If you enrolled yourself, using your personal email address and password, you must do so again. Follow the instructions listed below. It takes less than 5 minutes. If you have never participated, click on “Create an Account.”
Instructions To (Re)Enroll In The Kroger Community Rewards Program:
- Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com
- Hit sign in….put in your email address and password.
- At the top of the screen, select Community—–then click on Community Rewards which is listed below Community.
- Hit Enroll Now.
- Hit Re-enroll (if you are re-enrolling)
- Enter our organization number 82842 and hit Search.
- Click on the little circle next to St. James Episcopal Church
- Below the circle click on Enroll.
- At the top of the next screen it should say in green that you are enrolled and thank you for participating.
- Scroll up a bit further to Sign Out.
What is a Green Burial? Today we typically hand over the body of our loved ones to professionals. But this was not always the case. It is legal and possible to care for your loved one yourself, after their death. Fr. Phil is asking parishioner volunteers to attend an informational session about home death care and green burial and share what you’ve heard. The 90-minute program is being held at Ann Arbor’s Canterbury House on Earth Day, April 22 (Friday), from 7-8:30pm. Find out more at afterdeathhomecare.com. If you can do this, please notify Fr. Phil.
We Continue To Collect Diapers for the “Bottoms Up.” Diapers and coupons can be placed in the box in the hallway. Contact Jane Colwell (734-671-9446) or Susan Lowery (734-675-0417) with questions or to make a monetary donation.
Not Your Conventional Bottle Drive! St. Frances Cabrini Free Clinic located in Corktown can use your old prescription bottles. Please remember to remove all labels prior to donating them. There is a donation basket set up in the hallway across from the office. If you have any questions, please contact Andy June.
New Group Studies are being offered through Saint James. Join us Sunday mornings at 9:05 in the Fireplace Room. A second weekly Study runs on Thursday mornings at 10:30am in the Library. Beginning and ending with centering prayer, most of the time is spent discussing the reading selection on Faith, by such authors as Thomas Aquinas, Ghandi, C. S. Lewis, Augustine of Hippo.
A Weekday Eucharist focused on the life of a saint is held every Wed. at 10:15am.
Fr. Phil’s Open Office Hours are every Tuesday from 4:30-6:30pm.
Coffee and Fellowship follow the 10am Service every Sunday in Galloway Hall. Volunteers are always needed. To host contact Joan Hemsworth (734-675-8191).
SERVING THIS WEEK
Email goodnews@saintjamesgi.net if you want to serve in one of these capacities.
| April 17 | |
| Altar Guild | Dianne Mammo, Jennifer Engle, Gwyn Dugliss |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Meren James |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | David Hartwell |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Ken Bearden |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Nancy Crysler |
| Ushers | Dave & Judy Christie, Robin Knudson, Chuck Kurth |
| Greeters | Chuck & Linda Kurth |
| 10 am Crucifer | Kaleb Turner |
| 10am Acolytes
Prayer Team |
Thomas Shumate & Anna Shumate
Sue Anderson & Madeleine Jones |
SAINT JAMES WISH LIST
Below are some things that St. James would love to have, but the budget does not allow them at this time. If one of these items speaks to your heart, please make a donation toward the purchase. All partial gifts will be gratefully accepted and put toward the total cost. Also, if you see or think of something that should be on this list, please let us know.
- New plexiglass on the Evangelists window $6,000
- Island-wide Evangelism mailing $3,000
- Landscape and decorate area outside breezeway
- 30 Yards Mulch for church gardens $925
Several gifts have been recently given for Galloway Hall windows, Sunday School rugs, and tablecloths! Thank you, thank you, and thank you!
🎵 🎶 🎶🎵 MUSIC NOTES 🎵🎶🎶 🎵
A Weekly Series by Daniel Susan, our Minister of Music
This week we continue our ongoing Easter celebration with the day often nicknamed “Good Shepherd Sunday” because of the Gospel reading of John 10 which has been read on a Sunday after Easter since the early Church. Psalm 100 also speaks of our shepherd: “We are his flock and the sheep of his pasture” so we will sing a famous hymn paraphrase of that Psalm that left its name with the tune “Old Hundredth” (did you know that hymn tunes have their own names apart from the text?). Some of the earliest Christian images of Jesus Christ are images of him as a shepherd, and those showing him as the all-powerful ruler and King tend to be from a later time. Psalm 23 is likely the most beloved of all the Psalms, being chosen by the family and sung at most of the funerals I have played in my 39 years of serving at these liturgies. As a further expression of the shepherd and “us sheep”, we will also hear the sublime “Pastorale” by J. S. Bach, where he uses the gentle 6/8 rhythm traditionally associated with pastoral scenes when portrayed in music. This week we should feel blessed to “be a sheep”!
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Alexander Dermody (4/17) | Larry Crabtree (4/19) | Emily Goyert (4/19) | |
| Crystal Dingus (4/19) | Valyn Mahon (4/19) | Jerry Zavadil (4/19) | |
| Landon Johnson (4/22) | Marjorie Coleman (4/23) |
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
| Fr. Phil & Libby Dinwiddie (4/18) | Greg & Kristen Shamus (4/19) | |
| Tony & Patricia Saavedra (4/24) |
Please Pray This Week For Healing:
| Lee | Jerry Zavadil | Maureen Kohn | |
| Jerry | John Kurth | Marsha Childress | |
| Pete Fernandes | Jean Fernandes | Andrew Brunell | |
| Philip Metz, Sr | Linda Petras | Judy Williams | |
| Mary | Charles | Carol Tyler Gacioch | |
| Robert | Christopher | Bradley | |
| Rachael Village | Lola Boyd | Jackson Bruce Beidler | |
| Joan Klose | Cliff Mace | Dan Boyd | |
| Christian William | Cindy | Allison Bell | |
| Chris Schuster | Don Barbeau | Pat Smith |
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.