| A HOLY MOMENT OF THE WEEK
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Remembering Nancy Clark’s daughter, Anne, getting married in the chapel in Sept. 1988 |
Holy Week and Easter Services are right around the corner. Experience the Passion in all its fullness by participating in as many parts of the story as possible:
- PALM SUNDAY IS NEXT WEEK: We begin in Galloway Hall at 8am and 10am to celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Palms for all!
- Holy Wednesday: Evening Prayer at 6:15pm. Pizza & a Jesus Movie at 6:40. (See announcement below.)
- The Maundy Thursday Potluck Service celebrates Jesus’ last supper and arrest. We gather in Galloway Hall at 6:30pm.
- Good Friday services begin at 1 pm in the chapel.
- Holy Saturday Services begin in the chapel at 9am.
- HOLY SATURDAY FOR KIDS is a special morning for children and families that includes an Easter Egg Hunt, a Craft, a telling of the Easter Story by Fr. Phil and a snack. Gather in Galloway Hall at 10:00AM. Please bring friends!
- EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES: The Easter Vigil Sunrise Service begins in Galloway Hall at 7:30am. The Festival Eucharist Service begins at 10am in the main church, with full choir and Brass!
Flower and Music memorials and thanksgivings are being received through Palm Sunday. Turn in your gold sheets to the office with a donation of any amount.
Write A Meditation for our Good Friday Service This year the heart of Good Friday will be seven first-person accounts of the cross written and shared by parishioners. Please volunteer, as we need your help to make this work. You can choose between Judas, Pontius Pilate, Barabbas, Simon of Cyrene, the “good” thief on the cross, Mary the mother of Jesus, and Joseph of Arimathea. Meditations are written in the first person. For example: “My name is Judas. The events of today begin with me…” They can be 3-6 minutes long. Sign up on the sheet by the main office or talk to Fr. Phil for more information. The service begins at 1pm.
Women and Saudi Arabia is the topic of our next ECW speaker program. On April 8 Lucy Dinwiddie will share her experience and reflections from working in Saudi Arabia for nearly two years. Middle Eastern dinner begins at 6:30pm. Speaker at 7pm.
How Is Jesus A Sacrifice That Takes Away Sin? is the title of Wednes-day’s Lenten Program, hosted by the Vestry. Evening Prayer begins in the chapel at 6:30PM. The potluck begins at 6:45. The Program begins at 7:15. For the potluck please bring your own table setting and a dish to share.
United Thank Offering ingathering Today 100% of the collection is used to provide grants to people in need from our diocese, our nation and around the world. For your convenience, envelopes have been included in the bulletin. Checks can be made out to “St. James ECW” with UTO in the memo line. Thank you in advance. A list of current grant recipients can be found at the website below. Wendy K. 248-476-0265 https://www.episcopalchurch.org/files/uto_2018_grants_brochure.pdf
The Annual EASTER EGG HUNT Breakfast for children will be held on the Saturday before Easter, April 20 at 10:00. Come one and all. There will be the Easter egg hunt for children, a light breakfast, crafts, and an Easter story by Father Phil. It’s always a great time.
EASTER TREATS – bring your favorite coffee cake, bread or decorated eggs for our Easter Coffee Hour!
First Communion has been moved to Sunday June 2. Prep classes are held after the 10am service, starting April 28th. Contact Nancy Crysler.
Five New Sunday School Teachers will alternate weeks starting today to teach the younger children, while a new class for older children will begin today. Several middle school and high school students have volunteered to serve as helpers in the classrooms. Thanks to one and all!
A Playroom for children after services and programs has been created with all kinds of fun toys and materials for kids. Its right across from the Sunday School room. We prefer kids choose to play there instead of the Sunday School room “after hours”.
Thank You to all who wrote prayers for which the Sunday School will pray.
Maundy Thursday Potluck! The central event of Maundy Thursday was Jesus eating a meal with his disciples. This year we will gather in Galloway Hall for an actual shared meal, which will be the heart of the service. It will also include several readings, prayer, a homily by Thomas Benson, and Holy Communion. The service ends in the chapel with the stripping of the altar. Don’t miss this great new addition to our Holy Week services.
“Jesus Of Montreal” Is Our Holy Wednesday Movie this year. An evening prayer service begins at 6:30pm in the chapel. The movie begins at 6:45. A pizza dinner is provided. — Fearing his church’s passion play is becoming dated, a modern priest hires a ragtag group of actors to bring new life to the play. As they enter into the Gospel story it takes deep root in their lives, leading them to surprising and poignant actions that daringly challenge the status quo and may well change them forever.
The Women’s and Men’s Bathrooms have both been updated with new fixtures and sensor-flush systems thanks to your support of the Capital Campaign. The Campaign has also covered repairs to our ceilings in various places over the winter. This Spring and Summer even more dramatic improvements will begin as the chapel exterior is scheduled to be stripped of lead paint and repainted and the front lawn is set to receive a major lighting upgrade. If you have not given to the Capital Campaign, now is a great time to get on board. Point your internet browser to saintjamesgi.net/cc150 or speak to Fr. Phil or a member of the vestry. For those who are giving, THANK YOU!
An All-Night Vigil is being held in the chapel Maundy Thursday night and Good Friday morning. Two spots are available each hour. Will you watch and wait with Jesus? The sign-up sheet can be found by the office.
The Easter Vigil Sunrise Service begins at 7:30am on Easter morning, April 21, in the chapel. We begin in the dark with the lighting of a single candle to represent Christ’s resurrection. This beautiful service gives a special start to Easter.
The Easter Festival Eucharist begins at 10 am on Easter morning, April 21, including a Festival Brass Quintet and a full choir. This service is a singularly joyful celebration of Resurrection not to be missed!
Easter Is a Perfect Day for Baptisms. To find out more speak to Fr. Phil or contact him at rector@saintjamesgi.net or 734-676-1727
6th Annual Boat Cruise The Men’s group will once again be hosting a cruise on the Detroit River on Sat. June 15th at 7:00pm. Tickets are $20.00 for adults. Children 18 and under are free when accompanied by parents. Mark your calendars and get ready for another fun night on the river!
The Grosse Ile Musicale- proudly presents: renowned pianist Ralph Votapek, Professor Emeritus MSU in recital, Friday April 12, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. Grosse Ile Presbyterian Church, 7925 Horsemill Road, Grosse Ile, Michigan. Wine and cheese reception to follow. Mr. Votapek’s remarkable career includes hundreds of appearance with major orchestras including The Boston Pops, The Chicago Symphony, and The New York Philharmonic. He is the winner of the Naumberg Award and a gold medalist in the first Van Cliburn International Piano competition. Please join us for this very special evening.
Rummage Sale News: Our Spring rummage sale will be held on Friday May 3rd and Saturday May 4th this year. Donations for rummage will be accepted starting on April 15th . We will NOT be accepting any of the following items: Mattresses, Exercise Equipment (stationary bikes, treadmills, weight benches & weights, etc.), TV Entertainment Centers, Large Tube TV’s or Car Seats.
Confirmation –Confirmation by the Bishop is every three years at St. James and 2019 is the year! On Sept. 29, Bishop Gibbs will be officiating at St. James and confirming those willing and eligible. Any high school student who would like to explore the possibility of Confirmation this Sept. please let Nancy Crysler know. We are also making it available to any future 8th grader this year as well. St. James has a number of mature 7th graders going into 8th grade in Sept. Confirmation is a public affirmation of your belief in Christianity. Even if you are not certain at this point of your beliefs, you are encouraged to attend the training to explore your faith. You can make a decision after the training. Confirmation classes will begin on Sunday Aug. 4 and run through Sept. They will be held after the 10:00 service for an hour with lunch served. Aug. isn’t the most convenient time for classes but we are subject to the Bishop’s schedule and we’ll work around yours. Please consider this opportunity prayerfully. It is a huge step in your spiritual growth.
Meet The Bishop Candidates at one of the “Walk Abouts” that have been planned by the Diocese: Friday, May 17, 7:00 PM at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit; Saturday, May 18, 4:00 PM at All Saints’, East Lansing; Sunday, May 19, 3:30 PM at St. Clare’s, Ann Arbor. Our electors are Wendy Kiblawi, Erica Benson, and Gwyn Dugliss, with Jim Holubka as our alternate. You are invited to engage them in conversation about your hopes for the next bishop. The electing convention will be held on June 1, 2019.
Open Bible Study A drop-in Bible Study runs every Sunday morning from 9:05-9:50AM in the Fireplace Room. The study requires no preparation, and you can come on whatever Sundays are convenient for you. Drop in any time!
Wednesday Morning Services are at 10:15am in the chapel, in which we remember the life of a saint and share Holy Communion. The service is followed by Coffee and Conversation. Bring a dish to pass and enjoy some great conversation.
Gluten-Free Wafers are always available at communion. Just ask.
Secretary Office Hours: Colleen is in the office Tue-Thur 9-2, & Fri 9-12.
Open Office Hours Fr. Phil is available for appointments throughout the week for meetings of any length, but on Tuesday evenings you never need an appointment. Drop in any Tuesday between 4:30 – 6:30 pm and say hello.
FEATURES AND ARTICLES
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The new cutlery has arrived, been washed and put in the drawers. It is so nice to see all this nice, shiny cutlery in the kitchen. We were able to purchase 180 settings of knives, forks and teaspoons. We have enough money left to purchase tablespoons, soup spoons or other pieces. We would like to give a big thank you to everyone that contributed to this much needed “Wish List” purchase.
Thanks goes out to: Judy & Dave Christie, Larry & Donna Crabtree, Jack & Sue Hartley, Diane Larkin, Colleen Lough, Chi & Amy Paik, Mandy Phillips, Chris Robertson, Anthony & Patricia Saavedra, Barry & Lynda Van Engelen, Collie Hooper-Yan and Lois Zook.
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
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We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
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Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Bruce Stahlman | Kate | John Brass | |
| Linda Kohn | Jean Fernandes | Jackson Beidler | |
| Robert Kohn | Michael Stoddart | Gregory Kohn | |
| Alex | Shaun Stahlman | Bill Riley | |
| Esther Snyder | James Marion | Ralph | |
| Andrew Brunell | Kevin Kaufman | Mary Phillips | |
| Eleanor George | Michael Cleaver | Michelle Taylor | |
| William Sabo | |||
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 Madagascar, El Hogar in Honduras, and the Spirit of Hope Soup Kitchen in Detroit.
Pray for those serving in the military AJ Allen, Cole Kohair, Buckley Neal, JP Pandoff, Brett Ready, Dr. Bettina Sauter, Alexander Turin, and Alex Bearden.
**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
PARISH CONTACTS
To update information contact goodnews@saintjamesgi.net or 734-676-1727
| STAFF | CHURCH OFFICE | office@saintjamesgi.net | 734-676-1727 | |||
| Rector | The Rev. Phil Dinwiddie | rector@saintjamesgi.net | ||||
| Minister of Music | Jim Johnson | jjcricket1958@yahoo.com | ||||
| Secretary
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Colleen Herman
Harold Schwochow |
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| VESTRY | Member-at-large | Mark Ferguson ‘22 | Thefergusons1108@me.com | |||
| Member-at-Large | Warren Johnson ‘22 | warnie@comcast.net | ||||
| Youth Member-At-Large | William Johnson ‘22 | warnie@comcast.net | ||||
| Member -At Large | Sue Weston ‘22 | Suelovessnow@yahoo.com | ||||
| Member-at-Large | Mel Bonis ‘20 | melandron@wowway.com | ||||
| Building & Grounds Jr. Warden | Jeff Faistenhammer ‘20 | jfaisten@yahoo.com | ||||
| Secretary of the Vestry | Beth Primeau ‘20 | bethholliday323@gmail.com | ||||
| Member-at-Large | Barbara Valmassei ‘20 | btvalmassei@comcast.net | ||||
| Member-at-Large | Tom Benson ‘21 | thomas.b.benson@gmail.com | ||||
| Member-at-Large | Laurent Chappuis ‘21 | lbchappuis@icloud.com | ||||
| Member-at-Large | Kim Faistenhammer ‘21 | kfaisten@gmail.com | ||||
| Senior Warden | Blanche Hutchison ‘21 | bhutchison1@hotmail.com | ||||
| MINISTRIES | Acolytes | Tom & Erica Benson | (231) 690-9655 | |||
| Altar Guild | Linda Kurth
Michael Glover |
(734) 675-1506
(734) 676-1062 |
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| Bell Choir | Jim Johnson | Jjcricket1958@yahoo.com | ||||
| Chapel Tours | Kate Hartwell | (313) 318-3275 | ||||
| Children’s Ministries | Nancy Crysler | ncrysler@outlook.com | ||||
| Choir | Jim Johnson | Jjcricket1958@yahoo.com | ||||
| Church Rejuvenation | Sue Hartley
Judy Christie |
suecartwright1@comcast.net
(734) 323-8663 |
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| Counters | Curt Crysler | treasurer@saintjamesgi.net | ||||
| Eucharistic Ministers & Readers | Sue Weston | (734) 931-2232 | ||||
| Episcopal Church Women | Colleen Lough | colleenlough@gmail.com | ||||
| Finance Committee | Curt Crysler | treasurer@saintjamesgi.net | ||||
| Greeters | Lynn Blanks | lblanks@wideopenwest.com | ||||
| Helping Hands | Linda Kurth | (734) 675-1506 | ||||
| Interfaith Council/ Outreach | Sue Lowery
Jane Colwell |
(734) 675-0417
(734) 671-9446 |
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| Men’s Ministry Group | Jim Holubka | jholubka@sbcglobal.net | ||||
| Memorial Garden | Carole Vandenberg | (734) 671-6492 | ||||
| Office | Colleen Herman | office@saintjamesgi.net | ||||
| Pastoral Care Team | Marie Johnson | (734) 671-6502 | ||||
| Prayer Team | Herman Rugel | (734) 250-3375 | ||||
| Rainbow Bell Choir | Sue Johnson | (734) 783-1752 | ||||
| SCRIP & Kroger Rewards | Lynn & Paul Blanks | lblanks@wideopenwest.com | ||||
| Soup Kitchen | Amy & Frank Kohair | (734) 693-0694 | ||||
| Ushers | Carl Colwell | carlcolwell@hotmail.com | ||||
| Vestry | Marie Johnson | (734) 671-6502 | ||||
| Worship Committee | Fr. Phil | rector@saintjamesgi.net | ||||
| Youth Group – Sr. High | Fr. Phil | rector@saintjamesgi.net | ||||
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| April 7, 2019 | |
| Altar Guild | Diane Mammo, Meren James, Blanche Hutchison |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Mike Callahan |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Tom Coleman |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Lynn Blanks (2nd reading) |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jane Colwell (1st reading) |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| Ushers | Sue Anderson, Lynn & Paul Blanks, Chi Paik |
| Greeters | Lynn & Paul Blanks |
| 10 am Acolytes | Austin Saavedra, Noah Saavedra |
| 10 am Crucifer | Sam Rankine |
| Prayer Team | Natalia & Anthony Baker |
| April 14, 2019 | |
| Altar Guild | L. Kurth, C. Robertson, M. Arvin, S. Bates, L. Fornwalt |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Sue Callahan (2nd reading) |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston (1st reading) |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Francis Gardiner |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Andrew Johnson |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Jane Colwell |
| Ushers | Stuart Cartwright, J. Dermody, Sara & Scott Lazuka |
| Greeters | Martha Gape, Jennifer Dermody |
| 10 am Acolytes | Caleb Johnson, Landon Johnson |
| 10 am Crucifer | Andrew Johnson |
| Prayer Team | Herman Rugel & Linda Shannon |
| April 21, 2019 | |
| Altar Guild | Joan Hemsworth, Lois Zook, Carolyn Hoey, S. Callahan |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horvath |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Tom Coleman |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Natalia Baker |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Warren Johnson |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Colleen Lough |
| Ushers | Paul & Lynn Blanks, Stuart Cartwright, Jack Hartley |
| Greeters | Anthony & Natalia Baker |
| 10 am Acolytes | Paiten Christie, Jackson DePaul |
| 10 am Crucifer | Tommy Shumate |
| Prayer Team | Sue Anderson & Amy Kohair |