| A HOLY MOMENT OF THE WEEK
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Remembering last week’s baptisms. Congratulations and Happy Easter! |
First Communion Classes start next Sunday, April 15, in the library after the 10AM service. Our celebration of first communion will be Sunday, May 20th (Pentecost!). Contact Nancy Crysler to have your child enrolled. ncrysler@outlook.com
150th Anniversary Events Building on the momentum of our founder’s induction to the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame, and on the excellent “Red Doors” series begun last year, here are the big dates to save:
- April 14th at 5:30PM: 50’s & 60’s Throwback Party! Party like it’s 1959 as we celebrate the era that marked the building of our education wing and sanctuary.
- May 25th: A Float-Making Party! Help build our 150th Anniversary IslandFest float.
- June 2nd at 10AM: IslandFest Parade! March and cheer for St. James!
- June 24th at 10AM: Celebrate History! Parish Historian Kate Hartwell speaks in the 10AM service about the awe-inspiring history of our founding and founder.
- June 24th at 11:15AM: An Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social! on the front lawn!
- July 14th at 6PM: 150th Anniversary Celebration Picnic! Marking 150 years since the consecration of our chapel on July 9, 1868, we gather for a BBQ celebration.
- July 15th at 10AM: 150th Anniversary Worship Celebration! On this very week 150 years ago St. James Episcopal Church was consecrated by the Bishop of the Diocese. On this morning we host a great celebration with a period 1868 service, a guest preacher, guest dignitaries, and a 19th Century period potluck following.
- August 12th at 10AM: The Blessing of the Time Capsule! An outdoor Sunday Service featuring the blessing and burying of a time capsule to be opened at our 200th Anniversary celebration in the year 2068. Can you help coordinate?
- September 9th at 10AM: A ChurchFest blowout kick-off! of our next 150 years.
- October: A Lisette Play! This new production features our founder, Elizabeth Denison Forth, written by parishioner/historian/author Mark McPherson.
- November: A 150th Anniversary Recital! on Music for Celebration
- December: The Blessing of the Capital Campaign Projects! We walk the grounds to bless the work that sets the stage for decades of ministry to come.
Rummage Sale News: Our Spring rummage sale will be held on Friday May 4 and Saturday Mat 5 this year. Donations for rummage will be accepted after 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.
The Wizard of Oz is this year’s high school musical, directed by Krista Ewbank and featuring two of our parishioners, Abigayle McNeil & Hannah Thomas. Shows are Friday, April 20, at 7PM, and Saturday, April 21, at 2PM. Tickets can be purchased at Kroger on Sunday April 15 (10AM-6PM) and at the door. Thank you for your support!
50’s & 60’s Throw Back Party! For this Red Doors event you’re invited to bring a 50’s-60’s style potluck dish to pass while you enjoy the evening’s great entertainment. This is the era when the new church was built. 50’s -60”s style dress is optional. The party begins on Saturday, April 14 at 5:30 p.m.
The Annual Parish Boat Cruise on the Detroit River, hosted by the men’s ministry group will be on Saturday, June 16. Mark your calendars for another wonderful evening on the river!
Gluten-Free Wafers are always available at communion. Just ask!
Great Figures of the New Testament is the topic of the Thursday afternoon discussion group. We meet in the Library at 1:30 p.m. to watch a 30 minute presentation on a great New Testament figure and then discuss. All are welcome.
Prayer at Communion is available every Sunday at the 10AM service. Prayer Team members stand at either side of the altar rail. After you receive the bread and wine, engage a prayer team member and ask for prayer of any kind, which they will offer on your behalf. Prayer requests are confidential.
The annual “Lunching for the Homeless” fundraiser benefiting Christnet will be held at Carrabba’s on Dix-Toledo Rd. on Saturday April 28, 2018 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. All tickets must be purchased in advance. $20.00 for an Adult ticket. $5.00 for children 5-10 years old. Children 4 and under eat for free. If you would like to purchase tickets, please look for the flyer with further information on the Inter-Faith Council Bulletin board or call Jane Colwell 671-9446/ Sue Lowery 734-771-2503. Hope you can join us! Thanks, Jane and Sue
The Spring session of “Seasons of the Heart”: Tuesday, April 10, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. This will be our next Inter-Faith program with Sister Betty from Sacred Heart. These seasonal events are always a valuable way to spend an hour and a half with our Christian friends. This one will be held in a new location instead of at Sacred Heart. A beautiful new Convent Retreat Center at 17320 Grange Road in Riverview will be our new location for the Spring Session. We hope you will be able to join us! If you have any questions please call me, Amy Kohair 734-693-0694
Love To Read? Take Advantage Of Our Book Exchange! There’s a shelf outside the kitchen where we encourage you to bring your old books and pick up new ones.
Baby Formula Needed At Heartbeat of Monroe crisis pregnancy center mothers are diluting their baby formula because they do not have enough money to buy what they need. Donations of ENFAMIL will be collected in a box in the main hallway by the resource table. Thank you for your help! Talk to Margaret Horvath to find out more.
Capital Campaign pledge cards are online at saintjamesgi.net/cc150 and on the resource table. Projects begin this Spring!
Prayer at Communion is available every Sunday at the 10AM service. Prayer Team members stand at either side of the altar rail. After you receive the bread and wine, engage a prayer team member and ask for prayer of any kind, which they will offer on your behalf. Prayer requests are confidential.
A Sunday Morning Bible Study runs between services every week from 9:05 to 9:50 AM in the Fireplace Room. Led by Fr. Phil with lots of space for discussion, this open study is a great for increasing knowledge and faith.
Secretary Office Hours: Colleen is in the office Tues-Thurs 9-2, & Fri 9-noon.
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 & ARTICLES
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Do you want to help someone in need? Hannah Thomas will be holding a clothing drive to help parents who have children in the Hematology/Oncology Clinic at Mott children’s Hospital. She will be collecting new underwear and pajamas for them. Apparently many young children have accidents and / or get sick to their stomach after surgery or Bone marrow transplants. This often happens when they come to the clinic. Many parents, especially those that have children over three don’t think to bring changes of clothing with them to the clinic. Parents have so much on their minds when this journey begins clothing is probably low on the list. The nurses collect these items and give them out as needed. They are only allowed to except new items as this is hospital policy. To assist Hannah in this wonderful project, we will have a collection box set up in the hallway for you to put your items in. This is a great project to get your own kids involved in. Let them pick out some fun undies and pajamas to donate, from one child to another!
SERVING THIS WEEK
THESE ROLES ARE ALWAYS OPEN to new participants.
To join a team contact the office at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net
| April 8 | |
| Altar Guild | Michael Glover, Madeleine Jones, Lois Zook |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Mark McPherson |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Kim Faistenhammer |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Francis Gardiner |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Colleen Lough |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Pat Zavadil |
| Ushers | Carl Colwell, J. Dermody, J. Drake, Jack Hartley |
| Greeters | Chuck & Linda Kurth |
| 10 am Crucifer | Mitch Lewis |
| 10am Acolytes | Zoie Christie, Paiten Christie |
| Prayer Team | Tom & Erica Benson |
| April 15 | |
| Altar Guild | Sue Hartley, Carol Nankervis, Marilou Arvin |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Meren James |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Sue Weston |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Natalia Morris |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jane Colwell |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Warren Johnson |
| Ushers | Paul & Lynn Blanks, Zach & Merri Lewis |
| Greeters | Robin Knudson, Sue Anderson |
| 10 am Crucifer | Thomas Shumate |
| 10am Acolytes | Sam Rankine, Austin Saavedra |
| Prayer Team | Colleen Lough, Madeleine Jones |
| April 22 | |
| Altar Guild | Carole Vandenberg, Lil Everlove, Meren James |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horvath |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Tom Coleman |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Ken Bearden |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Colleen Lough |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| Ushers | Dave & Judy Christie, Robin Knudson, Chuck Kurth |
| Greeters | Dave & Judy Christie |
| 10 am Crucifer | Mitch Lewis |
| 10am Acolytes | Zoie Christie, Paiten Christie |
| Prayer Team | Natalia Morris, Anthony Baker |
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 | Bobby Ragoonanan | music@saintjamesgi.net | |||||
| Secretary
Sexton |
Colleen Herman
Harold Schwochow |
office@saintjamesgi.net
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| PARISH VESTRY | Treasurer | Curt Crysler ‘19 | treasurer@saintjamesgi.net | ||||
| Member-at-Large | Carl Colwell ‘19 | carl@carlcolwell.com | |||||
| Member-at-Large | Margaret Horvath ‘19 | mhorvath@comcast.net | |||||
| Recording Secretary | Lynda VanEngelen ‘19 | barrylyndahtg@wowway.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 Holliday ‘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 | |||||
| Member-at-Large | Blanche Hutchison ‘21 | bhutchison1@hotmail.com | |||||
| PARISH 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 | Bobby Ragoonanan | office@saintjamesgi.net | |||||
| Chapel Tours | Kate Hartwell | (313) 318-3275 | |||||
| Children’s Ministries | Nancy Crysler | ncrysler@outlook.com | |||||
| Choir | Bobby Ragoonanan | music@saintjamesgi.net | |||||
| 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 | MaryLou Cartwright | maryloucartwright@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 | |||||
SAINT JAMES WISH LIST
Listed 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 at goodnews@saintjamesgi.net!
- Do you have an item for the wish list? Contact a vestry member, Fr. Phil or the office to have your wish listed here.
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🎵 🎶 🎶 MUSIC NOTES 🎵🎶🎶 🎵
Choir and bell choir is up and running! Please consider joining, all are welcome and it is a fun and exciting environment to sing, ring, and explore the rich history of church music. Bell Choir rehearses Thursdays at 6:30, and Vocal Choir rehearses
at 7:30 on Thursdays.
This morning’s musical point of interest: This morning we hear some music by the famous composer Nadia Boulanger, who was a sort of a composition guru at the Paris Conservatory. She was a legend in her own time, and many of the mid 20th century’s greatest musical minds studied with her, including giants like Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein.
Upcoming Music Events:
April 1st, 10AM: Celebrate Easter with us with splendid organ music, a terrific brass quintet, and the St. James Choir presenting Alan Hovhaness’ Alleluia.
May 10, 7PM: Celebrate the Ascension and St. James’ 150th Anniversary with a special evensong service, presenting Charles Villers Stanford’s Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, with soprano Kate Pomrenke and tenor Paul Primeau.
May 19, 7:30PM: Our last music event of the year is going to be a blast, as Kalindi Bellach performs a recital of music by J.S. Bach, Shulamit Ran, and Paul Hindemith.
CELEBRATIONS & PRAYERS
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Rose Czajka (4/8) | Jill Craig (4/8) | Pat Bracey (4/9) | |||||
| Claire Buhl (4/10) | Libby Dinwiddie (4/10) | Eric Czajka(4/11) | |||||
| Chelsea Dingus (4/11) | Dimitri Winsky (4/11) | Blanche Hutchison (4/12) | |||||
| Camron Barton (4/13) | Gabreil Garza (4/13) | ||||||
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
| If you have an Anniversary this week, please let us know! |
Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Elke | Brian Weston | Stacy Rodopoulos | |
| Hannah Thomas | Jerry Zavadil | Sheila Miles | |
| Marguerite Pollock | Laurie Miles | John Brass | |
| Gabby | Joe Rodelet | Robert Kohn | |
| Rebecca Grassklaus | Michael Stoddart | Irene John | |
| Jean Fernandes | Jackson Bruce Beidler | Gregory Kohn | |
| Ryan Willet | Shaun Stahlman | Bradley Stahlman | |
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 AJ Allen, 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.