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A HOLY MOMENT OF THE WEEK Send yours to goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
This double-pane of stained glass depicts the boy Jesus, who as a teen took his place in the Temple to teach, share council, and learn. Today we give thanks for our teens who likewise take their adult place at Saint James. Welcome! |
HAPPY EASTER May your Great Fifty Days be joyous!
CONGRATULATIONS
To Our Confirmands Griffin Barton, Andrew Ador Johnson, Warren Johnson, William Johnson, Abbey McNeill, Emma Rankine, Tommy Shumate, Hannah Thomas, and those who may come forward.
To Those Reaffirming Faith Kim Faistenhammer, Stuart Cartwright, and those who may come forward.
To Those Formally Received Mel Bonis, Marylou Cartwright, Erica Chappuis, Laurent Chappuis, and those who may come forward.
This Sunday is a “Youth Sunday” in which our children have a full experience of the worship service, instead of spending the Liturgy of the Word in Sunday School. If you have children or youth in your household consider sitting up front. Being close to the action is more engaging for children and adults, alike.
OUR BISHOP JOINS US THIS SUNDAY as his triennial parish visitation. Note: Bishop Gibbs is not technically a “guest” or even a visiting dignitary. He is closely familiar with Saint James’, which he watches over from many vantage points, including through conversations with the rector, his own personal prayer, contact with parishioners, review of our parish records and visits. Nevertheless we take great pleasure to worship together with him as one community and fellowship. Please take the opportunity to greet Bishop and Karlah Gibbs, and Archdeacon Mackenzie at a special reception following Sunday’s service.
The Rainbow Bell Choir today will be ringing for our service on the 24th. Any child wishing to join should meet Sue Johnson in the Godly Play service 5-10 minutes before worship. All ages are welcome! Call Sue Johnson (734-658-9125) with any questions.
Undesignated Offerings this week will go to The Bishop’s Fund, which is the discretionary fund of the bishop. By Church canon, it is reserved for “pious and charitable uses,” like Mariners Inn, and for emergency needs of individuals. To write a check, make it out to The Bishop’s Fund.
Our Annual Detroit Riverboat Cruise happens Saturday, June 11th. The cruise will be catered this year, and will start with an optional Communion in the Park.
Holy Moments Happen Around Us Every Day – a quiet moment at home between a parent and child, an evening of boisterous laughter with friends and family, or an encounter with God’s beautiful creation. We encourage you to open your hearts and minds to see the holiness in every day. And when you capture a holy moment on film (or rather, digitally!) send it to goodnews@gmail.com. We’ll share them here to inspire others to see the holy in every moment.
Ladies, Mark Your Calendars For The ECW Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 15 at 5PM at the Grosse Ile Golf and Country Club.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 24 | Bishop’s Visit & Confirmation |
| Altar Guild | Carol Nankervis, Madeleine Jones, Nancy Clark |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Mike Bisaro |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Nancy Crysler |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jane Colwell |
| Ushers | Carl Colwell, Walt Denson, Zach & Merri Lewis |
| Greeters | Sue Anderson & Robin Knudson |
| 10 am Crucifer | Landon Johnson |
| 10am Acolytes
Prayer Team |
Jessica Roekle & Zoie Christie
Maria Turner & Amy Kohair |
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.
- Finish the Organ Fund ($35,000 of the $65,000 has been received.)
- New Saint James’ Ink Pens (Freely shared – 500 ct.) $275
- Replace flooring in the small kitchen $600
- Mulch for the church gardens $925
- Landscape and decorate area outside breezeway $5,000
- New plexiglass on the Evangelists window $6,000
- Island-wide Evangelism mailing $3,000
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
We are the arms and legs and voice of the Church when we join in her song of faith at worship. Dietrich Bonhoeffer writes “It is not you that sings, it is the Church that is singing, and you, as a member of the Church, may share in its song.” At every Eucharist we sing what is considered the preeminent Christian hymn “Holy, Holy Lord God of power and might” and the preface, the introduction to it, has a variant, “it is our duty and delight, at all times and in all places…” – all our singing is both a duty and a delight. Hear how the great conductor Robert Shaw describes our song:
“It is the nature of music, unlike painting and most literature, that its final creation is not its original creation. Music needs to be sounded, needs to be sung. It needs to be heard. In this sense the composer literally must leave his/her work to be finished by others. Namely us. Can you imagine Michelangelo asking us to come in and help finish the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?”
Don’t be shy. “It is not you that sings, it is the Church that is singing, and you, as a member of the Church, may share in its song.”
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Carolyn Hoey (4/25) | Amy Kohair (4/25) | Denise Davenport (4/26) | |
| Noah Mikos (4/26) | Jarrett Atkinson-Warren (4/27) | John Glover (4/27) | |
| Philip Metz (4/27) | Samuel Shamus (4/27) | Connor Singelyn (4/27) | |
| Evan Buhl (4/28) | Donna Denson (4/28) | Gary Sawnick (4/29) | |
| Joyce Turin (4/29) | Lynda VanEngelen (4/30) | Giovanna Bisaro (4/30) | |
| Larry Southerland (4/30) | Lori Will (5/1) |
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
| Patricia & Tony Saavedra (4/24) | Katherine & Thomas Lashley (4/25) | |
| Diane & Gregory Larkin (4/29) | Donna & Gary Gorris (4/30) | |
| Doris & Mark McPherson (4/30) |
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 | Pat Smith | Dan Boyd | |
| Chris Schuster | Don Barbeau | Allison Bell |
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.