| A HOLY MOMENT OF THE WEEK
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Fr. Phil during the Eucharistic prayer at the outdoor service.
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St. Thomas Lutheran Church on the island is installing their new pastor this afternoon at 3PM in a service open to the entire community. Please consider attending this service of worship and celebration.
Picture Make Up Day will be Tuesday, August 28, 2018.. If you are on this list you should have received a phone call and/or an email stating your time. If you still need a picture taken there are only 3 spots available. Please sing up at: https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/ydhb6n4y/. If no new picture was taken please make sure we have your correct information by using the link on our webpage. Deadline for this is Sept. 1.
Choir and bell choir is starting up again very soon! 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. Our first rehearsal is Thursday, September 6
Kroger Community Rewards has assigned Saint James a new account number. (RU510) If you are currently enrolled in the Rewards program, this does NOT affect you. However, if you are not part of Community Rewards and wish to join, (all it takes is your Kroger’s Plus card), you can enroll by going to www. kroger.com. Click on Savings and Rewards, next click on Community Rewards from the list, then follow the instructions on how to enroll. Search for either this new organization number or Saint James Episcopal Church, Grosse Ile when prompted. If you have questions, contact Lynn Blanks, 676-3967.
A Fake Email Message supposedly from Fr. Phil is circulating. The email requests that you write a check for Fr. Phil, but it not real. The email address is an AOL account that is not affiliated with the church. Whenever you receive such a message you should contact Fr. Phil on his cell phone by voice or by text (at 734-775-7140 — add this to your contacts now) before taking any action. If you received one of these messages and sent money, please let us know so we can discuss next steps.
Churchfest Sunday A church picnic is planned following the 10 am service on Sept. 9, 2018. Bring a side dish to share and maybe a friend. We’ll also have a bouncy house for the kids. It will be wonderful day of celebration. Mark your calendars!!
It’s not too late to try ALPHA. The ALPHA program will run at Saint James this fall with one group meeting on Wednesday evenings and another on Friday mornings. Each program starts with food provided, segues to a 30 minute video presentation on a question of the faith (What is prayer? How does Jesus forgive sins? Etc), and concludes with time in a small group to discuss reactions and questions to the video and the theme. Check out grosseilealpha.com to find out more and to register.
Altar Guild Luncheon Have you been looking for a way to serve at St. James? Members setup and cleanup for each service. Once every 2-3 months Teams of 2 clean brass & silver, etc.. A committee alternates months caring for linens. A three month schedule is made out, but you are always free to switch your assigned date with another member. RSVP to Linda Kurth (675-1506) by September 17. This invitation is for all current members and especially anyone who would like to join Altar Guild!
Tigers Game Men’s Ministries is having a night under the lights! Friday, September 21, 2018 the Tigers play Kansas City, and you too could be there to see it happen! Cost is $40 and a hard count will be taken by Sept. 9, 2018. Please talk to Jim Holubka at jholubka@sbcglobal.net , Curt Crysler at ccrysler@solowp.com or Barry VanEngelen at barrylyndahtg@wowway.com for more details.
Sunday School Registration is about to start. Look for a link on the website this week! www.saintjamegi.net
Capital Campaign projects have begun. If you haven’t yet pledged, you can pledge on line at saintjamesgi.net/cc150 . Thank you for pitching in.
Prayer Ministry This Summer continues in the chapel. If you would like prayers during communion, come to the back of the church by the red doors that lead to the front parking lot. In that small narthex the prayer minister will be glad to hear your needs and pray with you.
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!
Gluten-Free Wafers are always available at communion. Just ask.
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.
150TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
A Lisette Play
October 13, 2018 4:30 pm
Anniversary Recital
November 10, 2018 7:30 pm
Blessing of the Renewal Projects
December 16, 2018
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RUMMAGE SALE NEWS
St. James’ Fall Rummage Sale is swiftly approaching. The sale itself will be on Friday October 5th & Saturday October 6th. Rummage will be accepted beginning September 15th through Noon on Thursday October 4th. Items we cannot accept are: Mattresses; Child or Infant Car Seats; TV Entertainment Centers; Large Tube TVs; Boating or Swimming Life Vests; Bicycle Helmets.
Help with setup is always needed and appreciated. If you can spare some time, please consider coming to help. Setup will take place on Saturday September 29th from around 8:00am to Noon (coffee & donuts will be provided). Setup will continue on Sunday September 30th after the 10 am service.
Rummage work week begins on Monday October 1st through Thursday October 4th. Work hours are from 9am to 4pm. Even if you can’t stay all day, any time you can spend with us sorting rummage, etc. would be greatly appreciated. During the work week delicious hot lunches are served to nourish our bodies and there is plenty of fellowship and laughter to nourish our souls!
Pssssst! Did you know that if you volunteer for 6 or more hours during rummage week you are eligible to shop early on Wednesday & Thursday afternoon before the sale? There are many treasures waiting to be discovered!
If you have any questions, please give Sharon Metz a jingle at 734-626-1650 (cell) or 734-720-0710 (home).
VBS—BIGGER THAN EVER
It’s been another successful week of St. James VBS this year with a record of 88 kids attending including our youth helpers. With the theme being, “Jesus, our Super Power” there was indeed some super power in the air. Super Star, Father Phil, led us all in song and motion, inspiring teachings and created the amazing video (see it on line from the St. James web site). The famous snack time including the ever coveted corn bread was led by Sue Lowery (and generously donated by her) with assistants Michael Glover, Amy Paik, and Mary Jo Brough. Dr. Malcolm Williamson donated the biggest, juiciest watermelons and assisted with the groups. Group leaders who were challenged to guide each age group of children were: Jane Colwell, Collie Hooper-Yan, Kim Faistenhammer, Erica Benson and Charlotte Glover. Science group leader was Madeleine Jones. Games coordinator was Avery Lewis. And craft coordinator was Nancy Crysler. Libby Dinwiddie worked in registration and was the photographer of the fab photos. Each child took home a photo of themselves “flying through the air” like a superhero, cape and all. Lynda VanEngelen handled registration, subbed as a group leader and helped wherever she saw a need. Joan Hemsworth assisted in crafts and also wherever she saw a need. Pre-VBS “Dinner and Crafters” were: Sharon Metz, Lynda VanEngelen, Jane Colwell, Joan Hemsworth, Mel Bonis, Kim Faistenhammer and Madeleine Jones. Staffers, Colleen and Harold helped with registration and cleaning. Our youth helpers with their enthusiasm rocked it as well. They were: Meredith Paik, Zoie Christie with friend Abbey, Charlotte Glover began as a youth helper and evolved to group leader, veteran youth helper, William Johnson, Doug Johnson, Monica and Delaney Arndt, Elise Buhl with friends Vivian and several others, Sami Bohl, Maddy Glover, Austin Saavedra, Sydney and Mallory Botten, Nolan Barron, Josh Dubnicka, Ella Gatti, Anna Shumate, Tommy Shumate and Sarah Hemsworth. This “village” created some amazing memories for our kids and taught some truths about our “Super Hero Jesus” for all eternity. Thanks to all. Nancy Crysler
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!
- $300 = 500 Pens for Evangelism to give away.
🎵 🎶 🎶 MUSIC NOTES 🎵🎶🎶 🎵
Choir and bell choir is starting up again very soon! 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. Our first rehearsal is Thursday, September 6
Music Notes: This morning’s prelude are two chorale settings by Pachelbel. Both texts of these chorales reflect upon the Holy Spirit and were originally written by Martin Luther, and later arranged by Pachelbel, Buxtehude, Bach, and others
Upcoming Music Events:
The St. James Music Series returns in September!
Sept. 15, 7:30pm: Choosing Joy: Music for a Cancer Journey. A piano recital by Jeff Manchur, reflecting upon the emotional journey with cancer that his wife experienced.Featuring works by Garrett Hope, Brahms, Barber, Beach, and Beethoven.
We Celebrate Birthdays This Week
| Marcie Treadwell Goyert (8/26) | Heather Haggard (8/26) | Luke Lazorka (8/26) | |
| Mary Nagy (8/26) | Jim Galleher (8/29) | Michael Bisaro (8/30) | |
| Katherine Kaszubski (9/1) | Kevin Miles (9/1) | ||
We Celebrate Anniversaries This Week
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Please Pray This Week For Healing
| Elke | |||
| Hannah Thomas | Jerry Zavadil | John Brass | |
| Linda Kohn | Jean Fernandes | Jackson Beidler | |
| Robert Kohn | Michael Stoddart | Gregory Kohn | |
| Ron Kohn | Chris | Lindsay Labaddie | |
| Jackie | Lynn Chemla | Lori Ferguson | |
| Elenor | Gabby | Joe Rodolet | |
| MaryJo Brough | Shaun Stahlman | Sheila Miles | |
| Laurie Miles | Andrew Brunell |
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
PARISH CONTACTS
To update information contact goodnews@saintjamesgi.net or 734-676-17
| 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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| 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 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 | 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 | 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
| August 26 | |
| Altar Guild | Marie Johnson, Meren James |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Meren James |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Kim Faistenhammer |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Nataila Morris |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Andrew Johnson |
| Ushers | David & Judy Christie |
| Greeters | Anthony Baker, Natalia Morris |
| 10 am Crucifer | |
| Prayer Team | Madeleine Jones |
| September 2 | |
| Altar Guild | Carol Nankervis, Marilou Arvin |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Meren James |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Kim Faistenhammer |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Lynn Blanks |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jane Colwell |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Warren Johnson |
| Ushers | Jack Hartley, Chuck Kurth |
| Greeters | Marie Johnson, Wendy Kiblawi |
| 10 am Crucifer | |
| Prayer Team | Colleen Lough |
| September 9 | |
| Altar Guild | Linda Kurth, Gwyn Dugliss, Laura Fornwalt |
| 8am 1st lesson reader | Margaret Horvath |
| 8am Eucharistic Minister | Tom Coleman |
| 10 am 1st lesson reader | Linda Shannon |
| 10am 2nd lesson & chalice | Jim Holubka |
| 10am prayers & chalice | Colleen Lough |
| Ushers | Paul & Lynn Blanks, J. Dermody, J. Drake |
| Greeters | Paul & Lynn Blanks |
| 10 am Crucifer | |
| Prayer Team | Natalia Morris & Anthony Baker |